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Xi Jinping is expected to secure a third term as leader during a pivotal meeting of the Communist Party, extending his authoritarian rule over the country.

The balance in Russian-Indian relations is shifting decidedly toward New Delhi. Russia’s break with the West and ever closer ties with China as a result of the war against Ukraine will make sustaining its partnership with India more challenging.

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The balance in Russian-Indian relations is shifting decidedly toward New Delhi. Russia’s break with the West and ever closer ties with China as a result of the war against Ukraine will make sustaining its partnership with India more challenging.

Hotter-than-expected August CPI and quarterly options/derivatives expiration made for a toxic mix. “Core” CPI was reported up 0.6% for the month (7% annualized!), double estimates.

And Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) releases national abortion ban bill.

Plus a kangaroo killed a man in Australia and “Squid Game” made history at the Emmy Awards.

At a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of a crucial battle in the Pacific, two daughters of men who served there reflected on the lessons of war.

China cut off contacts with the United States on vital issues Friday -- including military matters and crucial climate cooperation -- as concerns rose that the Communist governments hostile reaction to House Speaker Nancy Pelosis Taiwan visit could signal a lasting, more aggressive approach toward its U.S. rival and the self-ruled island.

While the mood in Taipei was celebratory, China warned of repercussions as it prepared for live-fire drills that would mark a direct challenge to what Taiwan defines as its coastline.