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Politics and Eurovision: Russian contestant banned from Ukraine

Despite a policy that prohibits “non-political” entries, Eurovision has never been so politicised. Russia, a…

Strengthening China-Pakistan ties: leaders meet ahead of Belt Road Summit

Xi Jinping will meet with Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif to discuss the $62 billion China-Pakistan Economic…

South Korea’s pivot to China? Moon sends envoy to Beijing

Just four days into the job, South Korean President Moon Jae-in has already signalled a…

Saturday, May 13

Plus: South Korea’s president begins his (balanced) pivot to China

German economy strengthens: Merkel’s electoral prospects shine

German authorities will release GDP data for the three months to March on Friday. Solid…

Seven days out: Iran’s presidential election

Iran’s presidential hopefuls will spar in their third and final televised debate on Friday, just…

Friday, May 12

Plus: German economic data bears gifts for Angela Merkel

Germany leads on Somalia: international donors meet in London

During an unannounced visit on May 1, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel announced his government…

G7 finance summit convenes: corporate tax avoidance in the crosshairs

Italy is determined to corral its G7 partners into taking ‘concrete steps’ to tax internet-based…

Momentum for peace talks builds: Palestine’s President Abbas meets Putin

Just a week after a positive meeting with Donald Trump, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will…