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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
15 hours ago
EU ministers to discuss suspending dialogue with Israel
EU ministers to discuss suspending dialogue with Israel

EU ministers to discuss suspending dialogue with Israel

EU foreign ministers are to debate a proposal by the bloc’s top diplomat to suspend diplomatic dialogue with Israel. The proposal seems unlikely to be accepted. European Union foreign ministers meeting in Brussels
3 months ago
French farmers protest EU-Mercosur trade deal
French farmers protest EU-Mercosur trade deal

French farmers protest EU-Mercosur trade deal

Protests were planned across the country, including gatherings at local government offices and traffic circles. A group used tractors to block a highway south of Paris in the lead-up to this week’s
3 months ago
North Korea's Kim urges military to prepare for war
North Korea's Kim urges military to prepare for war

North Korea’s Kim urges military to prepare for war

In a speech to military commanders, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un described the Korean Peninsula as “the world’s biggest hot spot.” North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called on his country’s military for a
3 months ago
Donald Trump nominates Brendan Carr as media chief
Donald Trump nominates Brendan Carr as media chief

Donald Trump nominates Brendan Carr as media chief

US president-elect Donald Trump has described FCC member Brendan Carr as a “warrior for free speech.” Carr opposed a decision to revoke a grant for Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service. US president-elect Donald
3 months ago
China's President Xi arrives in Brazil for G20 summit
China's President Xi arrives in Brazil for G20 summit

China’s President Xi arrives in Brazil for G20 summit

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has vowed to enhance ties with Brazil, which is a fellow member of the BRICS group. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would seek “pragmatic engagement” with
3 months ago
Senegal ruling party claims victory in legislative elections
Senegal ruling party claims victory in legislative elections

Senegal ruling party claims victory in legislative elections

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’ party has claimed victory in the legislative assembly and key opposition parties have conceded, even as votes are still being counted. Senegal’s ruling party has claimed a
3 months ago
Gabon votes 'yes' to new constitution
Gabon votes 'yes' to new constitution

Gabon votes ‘yes’ to new constitution

Gabonese voters have approved of a new constitution proposed by the country’s military rulers. The text introduces term limits and stipulates that family members cannot succeed a president. Gabonese voters on Sunday approved
3 months ago
Croatian PM fires health minister amid corruption scandal
Croatian PM fires health minister amid corruption scandal

Croatian PM fires health minister amid corruption scandal

Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic dismissed his health minister, Vili Beros, on Friday, soon confirming reports that Beric had been detained by anti-corruption investigators Croatia’s prime minister sacked Health Minister Vili Beros early
3 months ago
Sri Lanka President Dissanayake's coalition wins big
Sri Lanka President Dissanayake's coalition wins big

Sri Lanka President Dissanayake’s coalition wins big

Voters have handed Anura Kumara Dissanayake a significant win in a snap general election, giving its new leftist president greater legislative power to pursue policies to alleviate poverty. The party of Sri
3 months ago
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