China’s defence spending will remain stable

Beijing has announced its defence budget for this year

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Opposition will struggle for consensus in Venezuela

Thirteen opposition candidates registered for July presidential elections, but the main contenders were unable to do so

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The Pakistani Taliban Movement is a security threat and a source of friction between Pakistan and Afghanistan

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US sanctions are threatening Russia's ambitious targets to increase exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG)

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Tensions between the two countries remain high, with the chance of a comprehensive peace deal receding

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President Macron’s suggestion of sending troops to the battlefield in Ukraine has been criticised by Western allies

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Moscow is continuing to increase its efforts to strengthen its food security

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Somalia and Turkey have signed new deals to cooperate on maritime security and energy exploration

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Technical standards for artificial intelligence (AI) will emerge slowly but geopolitical rifts over it will be intense

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The former president was the lone defendant, but witnesses’ claims spoiled any government hope of a political boost

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