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Liu Jianchao, the envoy in charge of managing ties with foreign political parties, was reportedly detained in late JulyLiu Jianchao, a senior Chinese diplomat widely seen as a potential future foreign minister, has been detained by authorities for questioning, the Wall Street Journal has reported.Liu was taken away after returning to Beijing in late July from an overseas work trip, it reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/11/liu-jianchao-china-diplomat-detained-beijing Author : Reuters Publish date : 2025-08-11 03:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

NSW premier said last week Kathleen Folbigg was ‘free to take the NSW government to court’ if she wants more than the $2m. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEd Husic says ‘the sooner the better’ on reports of recognition of Palestinian stateLabor MP Ed Husic has welcomed reports the government is poised to imminently announce its plans to recognise a Palestinian state.Good. We absolutely should. The sooner the better.It’s no secret that we’ve said previously that we’ll work with the states and territories on this matter. … You’d be aware that there

Lee fire chars more than 167 sq miles with 6% containment as California crews reach 62% containment on Canyon fireA Colorado prison was evacuated as one of the largest wildfires in state history continued to grow, and officials warned residents of remote areas to be ready to leave on Sunday as gusty winds and low humidity fed the flames.Evacuation orders were already in place for mountain communities as the Lee fire charred more than 167 sq miles (433 sq km) across Garfield and Rio Blanco counties, with just 6% containment. No injuries or structural damage has been reported. Continue reading...