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Thailand PM's China visit aims to allay safety concerns
Thailand PM's China visit aims to allay safety concerns

Thailand PM’s China visit aims to allay safety concerns

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s four-day visit to China this week comes amid acute concerns over cross-border online scamming centers and tourist safety. In talks with China’s leadership this week, including President
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Serbia: Tens of thousands join student-led protests
Serbia: Tens of thousands join student-led protests

Serbia: Tens of thousands join student-led protests

The student-led protest movement was boosted by farmers, actors and educators, in the most recent show of public anger over the collapse of a train station roof seven weeks ago. Serbians took
1 month ago
Germany's far-right AfD welcomes Musk backing
Germany's far-right AfD welcomes Musk backing

Germany’s far-right AfD welcomes Musk backing

After Elon Musk posted his support for Germany’s far-right AfD, the party’s leader Alice Weidel expressed her gratitude. Other German lawmakers have criticized “interference” in the country’s upcoming federal elections. The leader
2 months ago
Pakistan missile program an 'emerging threat' — US Official
Pakistan missile program an 'emerging threat' — US Official

Pakistan missile program an ’emerging threat’ — US Official

The senior White House official’s warning comes as the US imposed new sanctions related to Pakistan’s ballistic missile development. A senior White House official has described Pakistan as an “emerging threat” to the United States due
2 months ago
US: Biden to meet with Pope Francis, Italy PM Meloni
US: Biden to meet with Pope Francis, Italy PM Meloni

US: Biden to meet with Pope Francis, Italy PM Meloni

Joe Biden and Pope Francis will be discussing “efforts to advance peace around the world.” The US president will also meet Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni shortly before he leaves the White
2 months ago
US, UK sanction Georgia officials over protest crackdown
US, UK sanction Georgia officials over protest crackdown

US, UK sanction Georgia officials over protest crackdown

The US strongly condemend Georgia’s “unjustified violence” against protestors, which the UK said was “an egregious attack on democracy.” Both countries sanctioned Georgia’s interior minister. The US and the UK announced sanctions
2 months ago
US Fed cuts interest rates by quarter point
US Fed cuts interest rates by quarter point

US Fed cuts interest rates by quarter point

The Federal Reserve announced a third consecutive interest rate drop of 0.25%, but signaled it would likely slow the pace next year. The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point, but
2 months ago
US: Trump rejects spending bill, sparking possible shutdown
US: Trump rejects spending bill, sparking possible shutdown

US: Trump rejects spending bill, sparking possible shutdown

US President-elect Donald Trump has called for Republicans to force a government shutdown in a standoff with Democrats. Temporary funding looked set to pass with bipartisan support until Trump pulled the plug.
2 months ago
Iran temporarily halts strict new headscarf law
Iran temporarily halts strict new headscarf law

Iran temporarily halts strict new headscarf law

The controversial law proposes harsher punishments for women defying hijab regulations. Iran’s reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian opposes the legislation. Iran has paused the enforcement of a stricter headscarf law due to significant opposition both domestically
2 months ago
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