China's GAC and Turkish carmaker TOGG in EV talks, says AK Party official

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nine dead as Kyiv children’s hospital hit in ‘genocidal’ hypersonic missile attack
Fourteen others have been killed across different cities in Ukraine, with 67 injured, officials say
The Guardian
Ukraine war briefing: Chinese troops hold military exercises with Belarus on Polish border
Two key Russia allies to hold joint anti-terrorism exercises in border city of Brest over 11 days. What we know on day 866
The Independent
Ukraine war: Why China is conducting military exercises in Belarus
Belarus has played a vital role in Russia’s war against Ukraine
Associated Press
Indian Prime Minister Modi makes first visit to Russia since the start of its war on Ukraine
India’s prime minister begins a two-day visit to Russia on Monday, his first since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine, a war that has complicated the relationship between the longtime partners and pushed Russia closer to India’s rival China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit will include a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, whom he last saw in Russia in 2019, in the far eastern port of Vladivostok.
The Telegraph
China and Belarus hold ‘anti-terror’ military drills on Polish border
Chinese soldiers have landed in Belarus to take part in “anti-terror” military drills on the border with Poland.
AFP
Xi calls on world powers to help Russia, Ukraine 'resume direct dialogue'
Chinese President Xi Jinping told Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday that world powers should help Russia and Ukraine re-start direct negotiations during a visit to Beijing branded a "peace mission" by the European leader.- EU presidency - Orban, the friendliest EU leader towards Moscow, held talks on Friday with President Vladimir Putin, who said Ukraine must withdraw its troops from regions that Russia has annexed if it wants peace.
Business Insider
Modi's Russia visit shows India isn't worried about making the US mad
India buys about $60 billion of goods a year from Russia. In contrast, Russia buys less than $5 billion worth from India.
Associated Press
Can you 'Trump-proof' NATO? As Biden falters, Europeans look to safeguard the military alliance
Growing skepticism about President Joe Biden's reelection chances has European leaders heading to the NATO summit in Washington confronting the prospect that the military alliance's most prominent critic, Donald Trump, may return to power over its mightiest military. NATO — made up of 32 European and North American allies committed to defending one another from armed attack — will stress strength through solidarity as it celebrates its 75th anniversary during the summit starting Tuesday.
AFP
Will NATO disappoint Ukraine again in Washington?
When NATO leaders welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to their summit in Washington this week, they will reaffirm that Kyiv will one day become a member and vow to keep arming its troops.But in Kyiv there is an acceptance that the Washington summit will not bring the country any closer towards NATO membership.
The Telegraph
Sir Keir Starmer to reassure on Labour’s ‘unshakeable’ commitment to Nato
Sir Keir Starmer will seek to reassure world leaders of Labour’s “unshakeable” support for Nato after the uncertainty of the party’s Jeremy Corbyn years.
The Telegraph
There’s no such thing as a moderate Iranian president
Given the calamitous track record of Iran’s so-called “moderate” leaders, it would be naive in the extreme to believe that the election of former heart surgeon Masoud Pezeshkian as the country’s next president will lead Tehran to adopt a less confrontational approach towards the West.
The Telegraph
100,000 homes without power after Russian drone attack
Russian strikes overnight left over 100,000 households without power in northern Ukraine, the authorities have said.
Associated Press
Japan partners with Cambodia to share demining knowledge with Ukraine, other countries
Japan’s foreign minister on Saturday announced a joint project with Cambodia to share knowledge and technology on land mine removal with countries around the world, including Ukraine. Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa made comments during a visit to the Cambodian Mine Action Center, which was formed in the 1990s at the end of the Southeast Asian nation’s decades of civil war. It seeks to deal with an estimated 4 million to 6 million land mines and other unexploded munitions left strewn around the countryside.
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Lammy hosts Canadian counterpart in first home engagement as Foreign Secretary
David Lammy met with Melanie Joly, Canada’s minister of foreign affairs, on Monday morning.
The Guardian
Biden’s health and threat of a second Trump term loom over Nato summit
European leaders turn eyes to president as they meet next week and as concerns build for US, their ‘unpredictable ally’
Euronews
UK's new foreign minister visits Poland for talks on Ukraine
David Lammy is seeking to tighten UK relations with the EU and stress the new government is just as supportive of Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Associated Press
Japan and the Philippines sign a defense pact in the face of shared alarm over China
Japan and the Philippines signed a key defense pact Monday allowing the deployment of Japanese forces for joint drills in the Southeast Asian nation that came under brutal Japanese occupation in World War II but is now building an alliance with Tokyo as both face an increasingly assertive China. The Reciprocal Access Agreement, which similarly allows Filipino forces to enter Japan for joint combat training, was signed by Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa in a Manila ceremony witnessed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. It would take effect after ratification by the countries’ legislatures, Philippine and Japanese officials said.
The Hill
Hamas says it’s waiting on response from Israel on Gaza cease-fire proposal
Hamas officials said Sunday that the group is waiting for a response from Israel to its most recent cease-fire proposal, Reuters reported. Hamas said last week that it would accept a key part of a three-phase cease-fire deal held up by President Biden, rekindling negotiations with Israel over a cease-fire deal as progress had slowed…
Associated Press
Turkey's Erdogan renews push to restore ties with Syria that were severed over a decade ago
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his willingness to restore ties with Syria and extended an “invitation” Sunday to bring back relations to "how they were in the past." Over 12 years ago, diplomatic ties between Ankara and Damascus were cut off when protests turned into a civil war in Syria. Turkey supported armed opposition groups in the northwest that aimed to oust Syrian President Bashar Assad from power.
Sky News
Labour defence secretary travels to Ukraine as govt pledges new supplies to Kyiv
Defence Secretary John Healey has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with the Labour government making a new pledge on sending arms to Ukraine. The Labour minister has already travelled to Ukraine, having been appointed on Friday to his new role. During his visit to Odesa, he met with President Zelenskyy and Ukraine's defence minister Rustem Umerov.

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China's GAC and Turkish carmaker TOGG in EV talks, says AK Party official

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nine dead as Kyiv children’s hospital hit in ‘genocidal’ hypersonic missile attack

Ukraine war briefing: Chinese troops hold military exercises with Belarus on Polish border

Ukraine war: Why China is conducting military exercises in Belarus

Indian Prime Minister Modi makes first visit to Russia since the start of its war on Ukraine

China and Belarus hold ‘anti-terror’ military drills on Polish border

Xi calls on world powers to help Russia, Ukraine 'resume direct dialogue'

Modi's Russia visit shows India isn't worried about making the US mad

Can you 'Trump-proof' NATO? As Biden falters, Europeans look to safeguard the military alliance

Will NATO disappoint Ukraine again in Washington?

Sir Keir Starmer to reassure on Labour’s ‘unshakeable’ commitment to Nato

There’s no such thing as a moderate Iranian president

100,000 homes without power after Russian drone attack

Japan partners with Cambodia to share demining knowledge with Ukraine, other countries

Lammy hosts Canadian counterpart in first home engagement as Foreign Secretary

Biden’s health and threat of a second Trump term loom over Nato summit

UK's new foreign minister visits Poland for talks on Ukraine

Japan and the Philippines sign a defense pact in the face of shared alarm over China

Hamas says it’s waiting on response from Israel on Gaza cease-fire proposal

Turkey's Erdogan renews push to restore ties with Syria that were severed over a decade ago

Labour defence secretary travels to Ukraine as govt pledges new supplies to Kyiv