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South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- General
- South China Morning Post
China, Russia ‘fighting together' against terror and other threats: Chen Wenqing
China's top security official Chen Wenqing pledged Beijing's law enforcement cooperation with Moscow on terrorism, separatism, extremism and drug trafficking, as he wrapped up a seven-day trip that began in Hungary, followed by Russia. In a meeting on Tuesday with his counterpart Sergei Shoigu, Chen told him that 'we are fighting together against attempts to harm sovereignty, security and development issues', according to Russia's news agency Tass. 'We are jointly countering terrorism, separatism, extremism, drug trafficking and other challenges,' he said, as he co-chaired the 10th meeting of the China-Russia law enforcement and security cooperation mechanism, Tass reported. Chen also committed China to working with Russia to 'upgrade law enforcement and security cooperation and inject strong impetus into the development and modernisation of the two countries', according to a report by Chinese state news agency Xinhua, released on the last day of his trip. In reply, Shoigu said that 'Russia is willing to work with China to enhance the level of law enforcement and security cooperation, effectively safeguard the core interests of the two countries, and bring stability into the world,' Xinhua reported. Chen is a member of the Politburo, the Communist Party's centre of power. He is the secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission, overseeing China's law enforcement agencies and is in charge of national security issues.
Japan Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Japan Times
Japan and Italy agree to advance security cooperation
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, have agreed on advancing security cooperation. The cooperation includes a project between Japan, Italy and Britain to jointly develop a next-generation fighter jet, according to the agreement reached during the two leaders' 35-minute telephone talks Monday. Ishiba and Meloni also discussed various economic issues in light of the impacts of U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on the global economy and the multilateral trade system.
The National
6 days ago
- Politics
- The National
US Homeland Security head Noem visits Bahrain
King Hamad received US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during her trip to Bahrain on Sunday. She visited US forces stationed in the kingdom and toured local sites. According to state news agency BNA, Gen Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, received Ms Noem. He underscored the importance of security co-operation and co-ordination between the two countries. Ms Noem said on X that she had met members of the US Coast Guard, stationed at Patrol Forces Southwest Asia in Bahrain. The US has Coast Guard forces deployed in Bahrain to help US Central Command conduct maritime operations across the Middle East. Photos showed Ms Noem riding a camel before touring Qal'at Al Bahrain Fort. She has sparked controversy in the US for her agency's hardline treatment of immigrants, including removing protection for Afghans who now face being sent back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. BNA said the strategic partnership between Bahrain and the US continues to grow, strengthened by strong co-operation across various sectors.
CNA
19-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
UK hosts EU leaders for first summit since Brexit
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hailed a "new strategic partnership" with the European Union. He is hosting European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and other EU leaders in London for the first UK-EU summit since Britain left the bloc. The reset of ties aims to boost security cooperation while removing some of the barriers to trade introduced by Brexit. Olly Barratt reports from London.
New York Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Britain and E.U. Strike Landmark Brexit Reset Deal
Britain and the European Union on Monday struck a landmark deal aimed at boosting security cooperation while removing some of the barriers to trade introduced by Brexit. The agreement is designed to help the two sides work more closely together as the United States has signaled it is reducing its commitment to European security. But it also underscores the ambition of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for a 'reset' of ties with the 27-nation bloc, almost nine years after Britons voted by a narrow margin to leave the European Union. Nick Thomas-Symonds, a senior British minister who has worked closely on the negotiations, described Monday as a 'historic day,' writing on social media that the government 'has secured a new agreement with the E.U.' He said it was good for jobs, would reduce bills and strengthen borders. It also puts 'Britain back on the world stage, with a government in the service of working people, he added.' However, the agreement with the European Union — Britain's biggest trading partner — is politically contentious at home and has involved months of difficult negotiations. One of the most delicate issues in the trade talks was an extension of the right of European trawlers to fish in British territorial waters, in exchange for reduced trade barriers for British food products entering the E.U.'s giant single economic zone. After discussions that went to the last minute, the two sides agreed that they would allow European boats access to U.K. fishing waters until June 30, 2038, according to a European diplomat who spoke on condition of anonymity to preview the decision. That was not the indefinite extension that some in Europe had sought, but is a far longer window than the British had initially suggested. It was quickly seized on by Britain's right-wing, pro-Brexit tabloids, with one calling it a 'surrender.' Given Britain's status as one of Europe's two main military powers, the European Union has long wanted a security pact with Britain. That idea, however, was rejected by the government led by the former prime minister, Boris Johnson, when he negotiated Britain's exit from the bloc. The war in Ukraine and President Trump's approach to European security have changed the climate and increased the sense of urgency for cooperation. At the same time, Britain is pushing for some of its companies to participate in a 150 billion euro loan program to fund joint defense procurement. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
