Gas explosion at Chinese coal mine kills at least 90
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China and Russia unite after Trump’s Beijing visit
Just days after Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, Vladimir Putin arrived in China for a summit with Xi Jinping.
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Putin hails ‘unshakable foundations’ in meeting with China’s Xi
China’s Xi Jinping has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing.
Published On 20 May 2026
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Oil prices eased after the White House remarks as Iran warned it would expand the war in response to any new attacks.
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President Lai says Taiwan’s future is up to its people as the island faces Chinese and US headwinds.
Xi and Putin signal united front against US in Beijing talks
The two allies called for a ceasefire in the US and Israeli war on Iran.
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Putin meets Xi: Why Russia and China need each other
Vladimir Putin’s arrival was announced just a day after United States President Donald Trump left Beijing.
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Putin arrives in China for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Published On 19 May 2026
