Xi Jinping unexpectedly pulls out of summit speech
Wednesday, 23 August 2023 Chinese President Xi Jinping unexpectedly pulled out of delivering a speech at the BRICS summit in South Africa - leading to speculation he might be unwell.
Yesterday, the Chinese leader Xi Jinping unexpectedly skipped a business forum of the BRICS economic group in South Africa, sending his commerce minister instead to deliver a fiery speech in his name that decried US hegemony. Xi, who had arrived in Johannesburg on Monday for the annual BRICS summit...
Masoud Pezeshkian has won Iran's presidential run-off with 53.7% of the votes, campaigning on a platform of opening Iran to the world and promising unity. International leaders, including Putin and Modi, have congratulated Pezeshkian. Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Crown Prince affirmed commitment to improving ties with Iran, while Azerbaijan's President Aliyev invited Pezeshkian to strengthen bilateral relations. Venezuela and China expressed optimism about Iran's future under Pezeshkian, and Iraq and Pakistan emphasised enhancing regional cooperation. Kuwait's Emir wished success for Iran's new president, and Syrian President Assad pledged to deepen strategic ties. Pezeshkian faces expectations to manage domestic challenges and international relations, with global leaders expecting Iran to play a stabilising role in the region under his leadership.
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Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, engaged in a series of bilateral meetings during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kazakhstan. He met with Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, emphasising strong ties. Putin also discussed trade and cooperation in energy and agriculture with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Additionally, he held talks with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, highlighting economic collaboration. Putin concluded by meeting with Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ahead of the SCO Heads of State Council meeting in Astana on July 4th.
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In this video, watch Vladimir Putin's full speech at the BRICS summit, where he issues a significant warning amid the ongoing tensions surrounding Ukraine. As Ukrainian President Zelensky meets with President Biden and NATO leaders in the USA, Putin addresses key geopolitical issues and the implications for global security. Join us for an in-depth analysis of his statements and what they mean for the future of international relations.
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Ciaran Frawley's drop-goal redemption is at the heart of a famous win as Ireland overcome world champions South Africa in an epic Durban dust-up. BBC Sport
Ciaran Frawley's drop-goal redemption is at the heart of a famous win as Ireland shatter world champions South Africa in an epic Durban dust-up. BBC Sport
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping interacted briefly ahead of a news conference by leaders of the Brics grouping in Johannesburg on Thursday.
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