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Britain, India Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Ukraine

India and Britain on Friday called on Russia for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced steps to help move New Delhi away from its dependence on Russia by expanding economic and defense ties. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told reporters that both sides discussed…

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UK lawmakers to consider ban on medical supplies from China's Xinjiang

Britain's lawmakers will next week consider proposed changes to legislation that would ban the government from buying medical supplies made in China's Xinjiang region, after pressure from rights groups over Beijing's treatment of the Uyghur people.

Reuters

Ray-Ban Maker EssilorLuxottica Posts Higher Quarterly Revenue

French-Italian eyewear group EssilorLuxottica SA reported a sharp rise in first-quarter revenue on Friday, helped by strong performance across most regions. The maker of Oakley and Ray-Ban sunglasses reported revenue of 5.61 billion euros ($6.09 billion) for the first three months of the year, up 38.1% from a year earlier…

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View from The Hill: 'The bug' gives Albanese opportunity to sell the team but less time to sell himself

“Well, the boss has got the bug, so you’ve got me.” Labor campaign spokesman Jason Clare fronted the media the morning after Anthony Albanese tested positive for COVID, and the contrast didn’t go unnoticed.

The Conversation

US officials land in Solomons to discuss China pact concerns

A senior U.S. delegation has arrived in the Solomon Islands to express its concerns that China could send military forces to the South Pacific nation and destabilize the region

The Independent UK

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.23% on Friday

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China is exerting ‘enormous pressure’ on Pacific island nations, Scott Morrison says

Morrison dodges questions on whether Australia knew of Solomon Islands-China pact amid ministers’ conflicting accounts

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In the wake of the China-Solomon Islands pact, Australia needs to rethink its Pacific relationships

Like the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha'apai volcano that triggered a massive tsunami and sent shockwaves around the world when it erupted on January 15, the recently signed security deal between the Solomon Islands and China has also unleashed geopolitical convulsions of immense magnitude.

The Conversation

Fix poverty first to counter China, Solomon Islanders tell West

Tiny Pacific nation’s underdevelopment leaves it open to influence by bigger powers, local figures say.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan details new advanced missile and drone attack capabilities

Taiwan is developing missiles that can attack enemy air bases and bring down cruise missiles, and drones that can target their firing locations, according to a report by the military-owned body making the weapons.

Reuters

‘Not G19’: Why Indonesia won’t bar Russia from the G20

After a walkout over the Russia-Ukraine war, Indonesia is working out its strategy for the group’s November summit.

Al Jazeera

US blasts China's support for Russia, pledges to help India

WASHINGTON: A senior US diplomat again warned China of sanctions if it offers "material support" for Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine, while also pledging to help India end its dependence on Russian weapons.

The Times of India

Weekly Must-Read: The Disrupted Lifelines of the Shanghai Outbreak

How the city’s Covid flare-up is throwing a wrench into the gears of China’s business engine as 25 million residents struggle to meet basic needs

Caixin Global

U.S. warns of response to any move toward permanent China presence in Solomons

A senior-level U.S. delegation met the Solomon Islands' leader on Friday and warned that Washington would have "significant concerns and respond accordingly" to any steps to establish a permanent Chinese military presence in the Pacific island nation.

Reuters

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Scott Morrison accuses Richard Marles of being soft on China, rejects Solomon Islands criticism

With Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese off the campaign trail, the Prime Minister switches his attention to the ALP's frontbench.

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand faces global pressure over move to let resident be extradited to China

MPs from around the world tell Jacinda Ardern that case of murder suspect Kyung Yup Kim could set ‘dangerous precedent’

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ELECTION RECAP: It’s Just So Crazy How Private Texts Sent To Scott Morrison End Up In The Media

Welcome to another PTV election recap. We’re sharing the load around so the state of our so-called democracy doesn’t send someone mad. It’s a workplace health and safety issue. Here’s the stuff you need to know from this week: Albo has COVID Yep the man of the hour (six weeks?)…

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China’s GDP, dubious COVID statistics and East Timor’s election

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PM under fire for security deal response

Anthony Albanese has pledged Labor would carry out more engagement with neighbouring countries in the Pacific.

Newcastle Herald

China's security deal with Solomon Islands rings alarm bells

Trouble ahead over Solomons, China

The Guardian - AU

Albanese says he’s ‘had better days’ in first TV interview since Covid diagnosis – as it happened

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Daily Mirror

China relocates entire neighbourhoods 100 miles away in world's strictest Covid lockdown

China has repeatedly taken extreme methods in its attempts to try and stamp out any Covid cases, including forcibly moving people from their homes and into quarantine facilities

ABC News

China President Xi Jinping proposes 'global security initiative'

It is the first time China has argued for "indivisible security" — a concept that means no state should strengthen its security at the expense of another nation — outside the context of the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: UN chief to meet Putin in Moscow

Ukraine news from April 22: Guterres will meet Russian President Putin on Tuesday to press for fighting to stop.

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Alcoa vs. Aluminum Corp. of China: Which Stock is a Better Buy?

Aluminum prices have been skyrocketing lately due to production cuts from China and worsening supply chain disruptions. The strong demand for this lightweight metal and its high prices should benefit prominent players in this space, Alcoa (AA) and Aluminum Corporation of China (ACH). But which of these stocks is a…

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