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US primaries set up strong Republican Senate challenge
A late round of state primaries yesterday produced two strong Republicans ready to compete for open Senate seats
United StatesNarrow US focus on geopolitics may hurt African ties
Niger's prime minister cited alleged US condescending and threatening attitudes as reasons for expulsion of US forces
AfricaPutin will seek to preserve Chinese economic support
President Vladimir Putin will begin a two-day visit to China tomorrow
RussiaWebinar: 2024’s remaining elections: the ones to watch
The key elections to watch for the remainder of 2024
InternationalUS foreign policy rhetoric may mask closer positions
Campaign rhetoric is amplifying differences between the two presidential candidates on external issues
United StatesUS-China trade tensions are only likely to increase
The White House will today announce higher and broader tariffs on a range of Chinese imports in strategic sectors
InternationalPlatinum supply shortfall will eventually raise prices
Platinum prices are modest but will rise in the coming years when fuel cell progress lifts demand
InternationalFlat US defence spending puts Pentagon under pressure
The Biden administration's requested defence budget increase for the next fiscal year is below the rate of inflation
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