Beijing, Jan 28, 2026 (AFP) - Starmer heads to China to defend 'pragmatic' partnership

NAMPA / AFP

2026-01-28

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer begins a three-day visit to China on Wednesday, where he will defend London's "pragmatic" partnership with the Asian giant after years of fraught relations. It will be the first visit to Beijing by a UK prime minister since 2018 and follows a string of Western leaders courting Beijing in recent weeks, pivoting from a mercurial United States. Starmer will also make a brief stop in Japan to meet with Prime Minist......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

Seoul, Jan 28, 2026 (AFP) - South Korea's ex-first lady jailed for 20 months for taking bribes

2026-01-28 10:30:17

Paris, France, Jan 28, 2026 (AFP) - Iran executes man on charges of spying for Israel: judiciary

2026-01-28 10:02:23

Seoul, Jan 28, 2026 (AFP) - South Korea jails former top lawmaker over bribes from church

2026-01-28 10:02:22

Sydney, Jan 28, 2026 (AFP) - Remains found in search for Belgian missing in Australia since 2023

2026-01-28 10:02:22

Minneapolis, United States, Jan 28, 2026 (AFP) - Trump says to 'de-escalate' Minneapolis, as aide questions agents' 'protocol'

2026-01-28 09:30:26

Seoul, Jan 28, 2026 (AFP) - South Korea's ex-first lady jailed for 20 months for taking bribes

2026-01-28 09:00:12

Kyiv, Ukraine, Jan 28, 2026 (AFP) - 'Hard to survive': Kyiv's elderly shiver after Russian attacks on power and heat

2026-01-28 09:00:12

Nairobi, Jan 28, 2026 (AFP) - Tanzania families still looking for bodies 3 months after protests

2026-01-28 09:00:12

Latest NAMPA photos

ONDANGWA, 26 January 2026 - Oshana Regional Governor Hofni Iipinge. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA

ONDANGWA, 26 January 2026 - Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 25 January 2026 – Junior female cyclist Delsia Janse van Vuuren while in action during round three of Nedbank Namibia Windhoek Power Pedal (WPP) 3 Döbra Loops. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 25 January 2026 – Namibia’s junior female cyclist Delsia Janse van Vuuren while in action during round three of Nedbank Namibia Windhoek Power Pedal (WPP) 3 Döbra Loops. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 25 January 2026 – Namibia’s endurance rider Drikus Coetzee, celebrating his win during round three of Nedbank Namibia Windhoek Power Pedal (WPP) 3 Döbra Loops. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 26 January 2026 – Namibia’s endurance rider Drikus Coetzee while in action during round three of Nedbank Namibia Windhoek Power Pedal (WPP) 3 Döbra Loops. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA