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How vaccines became ammunition in global diplomacy

Covid-19 vaccines are not just coveted as protection from the deadly virus, they are also a currency in the battle for global influence, experts say, especially between China and Russia

NATO Sees Rise of China as Global Challenge' Stoltenberg

Europe and North America should work together to effectively address both old and emerging global challenges, including the rise of China, cyber-attacks and disruptive technologies, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated on Thursday

Russia Hopes That China, India Will Settle Their Border Dispute Soon - Foreign Ministry

Russia's Sputnik V vaccine takes key step to EU approval

China Hopes for Unbiased Treatment by US - Foreign Ministry

Over 100 events to be held to mark seven decades of Pak-China friendship: Wang Wenbin

Pakistan and China have agreed to hold over 100 events to mark the 70 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations in a wide range of areas including the political, economic, trade, cultural and military sectors, Chinese Foreign Ministry's Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Wednesday

Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force, Coast Guard Hold Joint Drill - Reports

China tests high-thrust rocket engine for upcoming space station missions

A Chinese high-thrust oxyhydrogen engine designed for the Long March-5 carrier rocket has completed a 520-second test in Beijing in preparation for space station missions, the engine's maker said on Wednesday

RPT: ANALYSIS - US, Russia May Re-Negotiate Open Skies After New START Extension, INF Likely Dead

The recent extension of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) - the only remaining nuclear arms pact between the US and Russia - gives both sides a five-year breathing space to negotiate arms control and other strategic treaties such as Open Skies, even as hopes wane for reviving the INF Treaty, analysts told Sputnik

US, Quad States Work on COVID Vaccine Distribution Plan in Asia to Counter China - Reports

The United States, along with Japan, India and Australia, the so-called Quad group, are developing a plan to distribute COVID-19 vaccines across Asia as part of their strategy to counter China's growing influence, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the situation

ANALYSIS - US, Russia May Re-Negotiate Open Skies After New START Extension, INF Likely Dead

Islamabad, Beijing launch year-long celebrations marking seven decades of friendship

All weather Pak-China friendship anchor of peace, stability in region: FM

Global tourism revenue likely to climb back to $4.50 trillion in 2021:Report

Ski star Shiffrin says rights concerns present Olympic dilemma