Associated Press (2026-01-29). Syrian leader meets Putin in Moscow with Russian military bases on agenda. scmp.com Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa visited Moscow on Wednesday for the second time in less than four months, and Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasised his readiness to help the country rebuild its war-battered economy. | "I know that there is a lot that's necessary to restore in Syria, and our economic operators, including the construction sector, are ready for this joint work," Putin said.

eng.belta.by (2026-01-29). Ambassador: China-Belarus trade exceeds $8.86bn in 2025. eng.belta.by Practical cooperation between Belarus and China has reached new heights, | Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic | of China to the Republic of Belarus Zhang Wenchuan said at a meeting…

ecns.cn (2026-01-29). China donates insulin syringes to Palestinian refugees in Jordan. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to Jordan Guo Wei said the donation reflects China's long-standing support for humanitarian aid to Palestinians and its ongoing backing of UNRWA. About 30,000 Palestinian refugees in Jordan have diabetes, and roughly 14,000 require daily insulin injections.

ecns.cn (2026-01-29). No talks under pressure ⚪ Iran responds to Trump's threats, U.S. naval enforcement in Middle East. ecns.cn British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives, as British Ambassador to China Peter Wilson and Chinese Finance Minister Lan Foan walk alongside, in Beijing, China, Jan 28, 2026.

eng.belta.by (2026-01-29). Ambassador: China thanks Belarus for support on territorial integrity issues. eng.belta.by China firmly defends its state sovereignty and territorial integrity, | Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of | China to the Republic of Belarus Zhang Wenchuan said at a meeting with…

eng.belta.by (2026-01-29). Turkmenistan's ambassador: CIS is key regional bridge for states with shared history, interests. eng.belta.by The CIS Executive Committee in Minsk hosted the first 2026 meeting of the CIS Council of Permanent Plenipotentiary Representatives, held under the chairmanship of Turkmenistan.