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Chinese president’s visit to Serbia ‘timed to increase tensions’ with West: US special envoy

Chinese president’s visit to Serbia ‘timed to increase tensions’ with West: US special envoy

It is ‘unhealthy’ to increase tensions between Serbia and Western countries, says US Special Representative for Western Balkans

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'Climate impact' in Bangladesh: Lightning strikes kill 74 people in 38 days
09.05.2024

'Climate impact' in Bangladesh: Lightning strikes kill 74 people in 38 days

Lightning killed 2,800 people in South Asian nation in past decade, with farmers being most vulnerable group

Russia says 8 injured in Belgorod region due to Ukrainian air strikes
09.05.2024

Russia says 8 injured in Belgorod region due to Ukrainian air strikes

Various damages inflicted in 34 apartments in 19 buildings, 1 private residential building, 37 vehicles due to shelling in Belgorod city, says governor

Putin, Pashinyan agree to withdraw Russian military from some Armenian regions
09.05.2024

Putin, Pashinyan agree to withdraw Russian military from some Armenian regions

Kremlin confirms agreement during meeting between Russian president, Armenian premier in Moscow late Wednesday

South Korea’s Yoon vows to seek ‘smooth ties’ with Russia despite concerns over North
09.05.2024

South Korea’s Yoon vows to seek ‘smooth ties’ with Russia despite concerns over North

Seoul will adhere to its policy of not providing offensive, lethal weapons to any nation, including Ukraine, says president

Beijing slams US sanctions on Chinese firms as 'unilateral hegemony, economic coercion'
09.05.2024

Beijing slams US sanctions on Chinese firms as 'unilateral hegemony, economic coercion'

Washington has designated 31 China-based firms for sanctions due to links with Russia