China re‑centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance
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North Korea: Kim balances ties with China and Russia
Kim’s balancing act. As #China and #Russia vie for influence in #NorthKorea, Victor Cha tells #F24Debate Pyongyang is wary of becoming too entangled with either power➡️https://go. france24.
Colonial ties may reshape 2026 World Cup odds, 1,500 simulations suggest
Colonial legacies continue to shape competitive outcomes in international football. A research team led by the University of Zurich has used about 1,500 simulations of the upcoming World Cup to show that former colonial powers benefit from access to a broader pool of talent, while formerly colon...
Bill Gates facing House Oversight lawmakers on ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is expected to testify before members of the House Oversight Committee in a closed-door interview to discuss his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
China and North Korea renew ties, complicating U.S. response to Kim's nuclear program
With Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un reaffirming ties while sidestepping nuclear tensions, the U. S. faces a growing challenge in responding to an increasingly confident, nuclear-armed North Korea.
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Celtics expected to cut ties with $60 million two-time All-Star, per report
An NBA insider revealed the Boston Celtics' plan to move on from a 36-year-old veteran big man.
Top health official had close ties with Palantir partner at time of NHS contract
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US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties
The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies.
Tilt towards Beijing? Xi and Kim vow to ‘open new chapter’ in ties
China and North Korea have pledged to strengthen strategic cooperation and defend each other’s sovereignty, according to a North Korean state media report covering Chinese President Xi Jinping’s two-day visit to Pyongyang. The two leaders vowed to “open a new chapter” in bilateral ties and expan...