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UK premier says Trump's remarks on NATO role in Afghanistan 'insulting'

UK premier says Trump's remarks on NATO role in Afghanistan 'insulting'

'If I had misspoken in that way, I would certainly apologize,' Starmer tells reporters

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China hits 5% growth target as exports offset weak domestic demand
23.01.2026

China hits 5% growth target as exports offset weak domestic demand

Strong foreign trade masks deflation pressures, property slump and falling investment

China seeks closer cooperation with UK amid 'turbulent international situation'
23.01.2026

China seeks closer cooperation with UK amid 'turbulent international situation'

Statement from Beijing comes amid reports of British Prime Minister Starmer's visit to China next week

China signals support for 1st Russia-US-Ukraine meeting in UAE
23.01.2026

China signals support for 1st Russia-US-Ukraine meeting in UAE

Representatives of 3 nations to meet in Abu Dhabi on Friday and Saturday for unprecedented talks since war began in February 2022

China calls for dialogue after Trump says ‘big force’ heading toward Iran
23.01.2026

China calls for dialogue after Trump says ‘big force’ heading toward Iran

Beijing hopes ‘all parties will cherish peace, exercise restraint, resolve differences through dialogue,’ says Foreign Ministry

Vietnam's To Lam retains ruling Communist Party's top post until 2031
23.01.2026

Vietnam's To Lam retains ruling Communist Party's top post until 2031

14th National Congress of the Communist Party concludes in Hanoi