Taiwan says democracies must unite, calls on Germany to help maintain 'regional order'
Jan 11, 2023 08:51 am UTC| Politics
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met with German lawmakers this week in what would be among the latest visits by foreign lawmakers to the island nation. Tsai stressed the importance of the worlds democracies uniting amidst...
Iran: Pope Francis condemns use of death penalty on protesters
Jan 11, 2023 08:51 am UTC| Politics
Irans execution of four people on charges linked to the ongoing protests has resulted in widespread condemnation from the West. Pope Francis has also issued a strong condemnation of the Islamic Republics use of the death...
Russia-Ukraine war: Russian, Ukrainian human rights chiefs to meet in Turkey this week
Jan 11, 2023 08:48 am UTC| Politics
The heads of the human rights offices of both Russia and Ukraine are set to meet this week in Turkey. The meeting may likely center around more prisoner exchanges. Russian and Ukrainian news outlets said on Monday that...
UK PM Sunak willing to discuss pay increase for nurses
Jan 10, 2023 11:24 am UTC| Politics
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed a willingness to discuss an increase in wages for people in healthcare ahead of his meeting with trade union leaders. This comes amidst the ongoing strikes by several sectors...
Japan PM Kishida to discuss military buildup, security in G7 tour
Jan 10, 2023 11:23 am UTC| Politics
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has begun his tour of the countrys Western partners this week following the unveiling of Japans largest military buildup in decades. The tour comes as Kishida is set to host a summit...
NATO rejects Serbia request to deploy troops in Kosovo
Jan 10, 2023 09:48 am UTC| Politics
The NATO mission in Kosovo rejected a request by Serbia to deploy its troops into Kosovo amidst tensions between the two nations in recent months. The request follows recent clashes between local Serbs and Kosovan...
Taiwan blasts China for second combat drills close to the island
Jan 10, 2023 09:29 am UTC| Politics
Taiwans democratic government condemned what would be the second time China conducted combat drills close to the island. The combat drills mark the second time Beijing has conducted such exercises in less than a...
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