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China’s Leader Looks Set to Skip G20 Summit in Snub to India

China indicated on Monday that its top leader, Xi Jinping, would skip the Group of 20 summit meeting in New Delhi this weekend, dealing a blow to India, the event’s host nation, and raising questions about Mr. Xi’s profile as a global statesman.

E.U. Official From Sweden Imprisoned in Iran for Over 500 Days

A Swedish citizen working for the European Union diplomatic corps has been imprisoned in Iran for more than 500 days. The arrest, which has been kept under wraps for over a year by the Swedish and E.U., appears to be part of an expanding pattern of what has become known as Iran’s hostage diplomacy.

Soundtrack of a Coup: The Revival of Pro-Military Music in Niger

Since a group of generals toppled the democratically elected president in July, Niger has witnessed a revival of both old and new military propaganda, now remixed for the TikTok era.

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