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China not expected to push Russian return to Black Sea grain deal
Initiative's collapse hurts China's economy, but Beijing focused on geopolitics
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Will anti-Westernism sweep Global South?
Resentment against former colonial powers still festers in some emerging nations
International relations
Russia tightens Central Asia ties for gas sales, dual-use supplies
West tightens sanctions screws on Kyrgyz, other companies dealing with Moscow
International relations
Russian companies move legal battles to Hong Kong courts
Neutral jurisdiction with common law system attracts sanctions-hit businesses
International relations
Japan foreign minister courts Russia's partners on Africa tour
Hayashi visiting South Africa, Uganda and Ethiopia to discuss Ukraine grain deal
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Ukraine from July 21 to July 31: Kyiv fires North Korean rockets at Russian positions
African leaders press Putin to restore grain supplies
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Japan prepares fresh defense and infrastructure aid for Ukraine
No weapons, but communications systems likely to be included in package
Interview
Hungary won't be obstacle to Sweden's NATO bid: foreign minister
Szijjarto offers neutral venue for future Ukraine-Russia talks
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Cluster bombs used in Ukraine as U.S. ammo stocks dwindle
Shrinking American defense industry struggles to meet demand, including in Taiwan
International relations
Iran grows wary of Russia amid Moscow's support for UAE in island spat
Recent friction sparks anger, rare critical public statements from Tehran
International relations
Pakistan juggles ties with Russia as Ukrainian minister visits
Awaiting more oil from Moscow, Islamabad offers trade and humanitarian aid to Kyiv
Semiconductors
Maldives: Small island nation with big role shipping chips to Russia
$53m of chips transited Indian Ocean country 1 year after invasion, data shows
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Ukraine from June 26 to July 21: Belarus forces hold exercises with Wagner fighters
EU says Russia responsible for major global food supply crisis
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Russia's grain deal exit to gradually hit Asia food supplies
El Nino weather cycle of greater concern now as rice production slumps
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Russian ex-oil tycoon expects new rebellion to follow Wagner
Mikhail Khodorkovsky says it showed chance of democratic transition
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Black Sea grain deal set to expire Monday as Russia pulls out
Kremlin says its calls to improve its own grain exports have not been met
Comment
Why Wagner revolt is such a nightmare to Xi Jinping
China fears Putin's demise could force a major shift in Indo-Pacific policy
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol makes surprise Ukraine visit
Seoul to expand support shipments to Kyiv but no word on weapons supplies
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Zelenskyy slams NATO for lack of Ukraine membership timeline
Alliance agreed in 2008 to allow East European nation to join
Companies
Singapore's Temasek reports $6bn loss as portfolio value shrinks
State investor says it will stay cautious amid bleak global conditions
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Turkey agrees to advance Sweden's NATO bid on eve of summit
Ukraine membership also high on agenda as alliance remains split on early entry
International relations
Australia to make, export Boxer armed carriers to Germany
Deal would replenish Berlin's military kit in wake of Ukraine war
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Ukraine hints at postwar transfer of Japan bullet train tech
Ambassador to Japan says Tokyo has bigger role in reconstruction than war
Trade
Chinese cars and TVs stream into Russia after South Korean exodus
Hyundai, Samsung, LG pull back from market following Ukraine invasion