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Spanish PM Sánchez calls for clear-eyed view of China
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urged a more accurate understanding of China during a speech at Tsinghua University in Beijing. He met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating Spain opposes a 'new Cold War' and decoupling while supporting enhanced Europe-China cooperation. The visit aims to deepen bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership.
Russia's Sergey Lavrov and China's Wang Yi met in Beijing on Tuesday to discuss the Iran war, Ukraine and Taiwan. A Chinese readout warned of rising global turmoil in a veiled criticism of Washington and Donald Trump.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer, a key negotiator in the 1990s talks to end apartheid, as the country's next ambassador to the United States. The announcement comes after the previous ambassador was expelled last year. Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed the appointment on Tuesday.
President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (13/4/2026). The meeting will discuss national energy resilience, including oil supply, and global geopolitical issues. The Kremlin confirmed talks to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.
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India's minister of state for external affairs Pabitra Margherita attended the 40th-day mourning ceremony for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi. He offered solemn respects on behalf of the Government of India, according to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. The participation highlights India's longstanding ties with Iran amid regional tensions.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Pyongyang on April 10, the last day of Wang's two-day visit that began with talks alongside Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui. Kim stressed Pyongyang's top priority on DPRK-China friendly relations centered on socialism, calling for intensified exchanges amid geopolitical tensions. Wang noted bilateral ties have entered a new phase post last year's Xi-Kim summit.
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The Israeli government has announced the expulsion of Spanish representatives from the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC), which monitors the Gaza ceasefire. Benjamin Netanyahu accused Spain of waging a 'diplomatic war' against Israel and warned it will 'pay a price'. The decision comes amid rising diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
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