Iran Says Prisoner Exchange With US to Happen Later Monday
Iran and the US will exchange prisoners later Monday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said, the culmination of negotiations that
2023-09-18 16:46
Chinese foreign minister visits Russia for ‘security’ talks day after Kim Jong-un leaves country
China’s foreign minister will be in Russia this week for security talks, arriving in Moscow just a day after North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un wrapped up his own visit to the country. Wang Yi’s visit comes as an increasingly isolated Russia seeks support from its international allies for its war against Ukraine. Running from Monday to Thursday, the visit will involve a “strategic security consultation” between China and Russia, the Chinese foreign ministry said. It comes after Mr Kim spent six days in Russia, touring a variety of military and technology sites including the country’s most state-of-the-art cosmodrome, where he met with Vladimir Putin. Their talks sparked global concerns that North Korea will supply weapons to Russia to use in Ukraine. Mr Wang, the ruling Chinese Communist Party’s top foreign policy official, arrives in Russia just two days after talks in Malta with US national security adviser Jake Sullivan. Washington and Beijing described those talks as candid, substantive and constructive. Both nations are looking to stabilise their rocky relationship, having seen bilateral tensions soar due to their conflicting views on multiple issues in Europe and East Asia. China and the US disagree on their stance over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the former has shifted closer to Russia. Beijing maintains the West has to consider Russia’s security concerns about Nato’s expansion in Europe. China has also accused the US of prolonging fighting in Ukraine as it has aided the nation with arms and weaponry which the Joe Biden administration has repeatedly said are necessary in the face of Russian aggression. Russia may be looking to brief Mr Wang on the details of Mr Putin and Mr Kim’s discussions, with experts saying Moscow would want China’s support before going ahead with any major shift in the Russia-North Korea relationship. Also on the agenda could be plans for Vladimir Putin to visit Xi Jinping in Beijing. Mr Putin hasn’t left Russia since the International Criminal Court put out a warrant for his arrest – China is not a signatory to the court – but has previously said he plans to pay Mr Xi a visit, without specifying a date. Mr Kim left Russia on Sunday after a grand farewell ceremony at the train station in Artyom, about 200km from the North Korea border. During his visit, Mr Kim secured an offer of Russian support with North Korea’s floundering and UN-sanctioned satellite launch programme. In return, experts suggest, Russia may be eyeing up a North Korean stockpile of tens of millions of ageing artillery shells and rockets based on Soviet designs that could significantly aid Russian forces in Ukraine. Mr Kim said North Korea would offer its “full and unconditional support” for Russia’s fight to defend its security interests, an indirect reference to the continuing war in Ukraine, despite the West’s warnings against doing so. Read More Biden's national security adviser holds two days of talks in Malta with China's foreign minister Why support for Ukraine is in danger of splitting the EU With Russia isolated on the world stage, Putin turns to old friend North Korea for help Chinese Premier Li Qian takes a test ride on Indonesia's new high-speed railway China's 'full-time children' move back in with parents, take on chores as good jobs grow scarce
2023-09-18 16:22
Five Americans detained in Iran expected to be freed Monday, Iranian foreign ministry says
Five Americans who have been imprisoned in Iran are expected to be released Monday as part of a wider US-Iran deal, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has said.
2023-09-18 16:17
How tall is Channing Tatum? Exploring height of Hollywood Mogul who transitioned from model to A-list actor
Channing Tatum who is 3 inches taller than Brad Pitt was starstruck by his ‘Lost City’ co-star while getting into look of his character in the film
2023-09-18 16:16
Ukraine and its allies battle Russian bid to have genocide case tossed out of the UN's top court
Ukraine’s legal battle against Russia over allegations of genocide used by Moscow to justify its 2022 invasion is resuming at the United Nations’ highest court
2023-09-18 15:51
Why did Tulsi Gabbard leave the Democratic Party? Former Congresswoman makes multiple appearances in the ‘liberal’ chair on ‘The Five’
Tulsi Gabbard left the Democratic Party in 2022 and has made multiple appearances on 'The Five' since then
2023-09-18 15:49
UN Environment Program (UNEP) announces that Saudi Arabia will host the 2024 World Environment Day
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 18, 2023--
2023-09-18 15:26
Dolly Parton clashed with Elvis Presley's manager over I Will Always Love You
Dolly Parton has revealed a plan to let Elvis Presley cover her song I Will Always Love You fell apart after she clashed with his controversial manager Colonel Tom Parker when he demanded she sign over the publishing rights to him
2023-09-18 15:21
Tim Burton had a day left filming Beetlejuice 2 before strike hit
Director Tim Burton had a 'day and a half' left filming Beetlejuice 2 before the shoot was closed down due to the Hollywood strikes
2023-09-18 15:21
U2 debut new song in Las Vegas
Irish rockers U2 debuted new song Atomic City at a surprise show in Las Vegas on Saturday night (16.09.23) as they filmed a music video outside the Plaza Hotel
2023-09-18 15:20
China sends top envoy Wang Yi to Russia for security talks
Moscow is seeking continued support on the Ukraine war, including a suspected North Korea arms deal.
2023-09-18 15:17
Video of visibly shaken Katy Perry going on stage after Russell Brand divorced her by text goes viral
Russell Brand divorced Katy Perry over a text message on New Year's Eve, 2011
2023-09-18 15:16