China and Russia reached "broad consensus" on a range of issues during the Chinese foreign minister's trip to Moscow this week, amid a burst of diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine and as Beijing seeks to rally support in a row with Tokyo.

China, a close ally of Russia, is yet to officially comment on Putin's visit to India, while keeping a close watch on the outcome.

China and Russia have presented a united front after high-level talks in Moscow, declaring what Beijing called a “broad consensus” on regional security.

President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a decree granting visa-free access to Russia for up to 30 days for many categories of Chinese citizens, including tourists, business people, academics, artists and sports people.

Moscow and Beijing have played to the president’s dealmaking, rattling America’s security partners.

Asked about risks brought by unilateral measures like economic sanctions imposed by some countries in recent years against countries such as Russia, China and Iran on Thursday, which marks the International Day Against Unilateral Coercive Measures,

Expanding sanctions on Chinese ports and refiners are choking flows of Russian and Iranian oil to the world’s No. 1 importer, although emerging workarounds suggest the slowdown may be fleeting.

President Vladimir Putin emphasised the close friendship Russia shares with both India and China while respecting their bilateral relations. His visit to India highlights Moscow's balanced approach amid evolving regional dynamics.

The U.S. government is reportedly asking Lebanon to turn over an unexploded bomb in Beirut out of fear that it could fall into the hands of Russia or China. The munition in question, an unexploded GBU-39 small-diameter bomb,

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting China for three days to focus on trade talks and the global crisis.

Developed by Canada's Neo Performance Materials, Europe's largest rare earths facility sits in Estonia's border city of Narva.