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Business and government leaders to discuss progress on China’s Belt and Road

The BRI aims to reconnect ancient land and 21st-century sea trade routes throughout Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, coastal Indo-Pacific regions and the Arctic.

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Indonesia’s central bank considers third rate in a month to stem capital flight

Indonesia’s central bank will meet today to decide on whether to hike interest rates for…

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European leaders meet but agreement on migration appears elusive

Today, EU leaders will begin two days of discussions on a wide range of topics,…

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UAE and Qatar face off in International Court of Justice over year-long blockade

Today, lawyers representing the UAE will rebut accusations of discrimination presented by Qatar yesterday in…

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US National Security Advisor John Bolton in Moscow to lay groundwork for a Trump-Putin summit

The possible meeting could see Trump strengthen ties with Moscow as he feuds with other Western leaders.

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French president and Saudi crown prince to host international conference on Yemeni civil war

French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman will co-host in Paris…

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US Pacific military exercises begin in show of strength to counter growing Chinese capabilities

The biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) maritime warfare exercise will commence in Hawaii today.…

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Defence Secretary Mattis to hold talks in China as tensions over Taiwan loom

Today’s talks are likely to focus on concerns over the status of Taiwan.

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Germany’s ruling coalition leaders meet amid divisions over migration policy

The heads of Germany’s three ruling parties—the CDU, CSU and SPD—will convene today for their…

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Working group meets on EU Balkan accession ahead of EU summit

European ministers are expected to meet today in Luxembourg to discuss final plans to allow…