Philippines VP Duterte weighs options after impeachment vote
In her first public comments since the lower house voted to impeach her, Vice President Sara Duterte said she had not yet considered stepping down and did not rule out a future
Pakistan’s PM Sharif vows retribution for terrorist attacks
Pakistani Premier Shehbaz Sharif has pledged to retaliate for deadly attacks by separatist militants that killed dozens. He said the militants in Baluchistan wanted to “stop the journey of progress in Pakistan.”
Japan condemns Chinese aircraft violation of its airspace
Tokyo said the Chinese military plane’s incursion was a “serious violation of our sovereignty.” Japan summoned a Beijing diplomat to protest the surveillance aircraft flying over its airspace. Japan on Tuesday lambasted what it
Anger after Macron rejects France left-wing government
French President Emmanuel Macron has yet to name a new prime minister to end the political deadlock. In response, LFI leader Jean-Luc Melenchon has called for a “motion of impeachment.” French President Emmanuel Macron on
Germany’s Scholz seeks new knife laws after Solingen attack
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has visited the city of Solingen three days after a deadly knife attack there. Scholz said he hoped to rapidly “tighten up” German laws on carrying knives. Solingen
Germany: NATO airbase raises security over potential threat
The NATO airbase in Geilenkirchen raised its security alert after reports of a potential threat. The move led to non-essential staff being sent home as a safety measure. A NATO airbase in western Germany on Thursday
Venezuela’s top court backs Maduro’s disputed election win
The Venezuelan Supreme Court ruled in favor of President Nicolas Maduro’s contested election win, despite allegations of fraud. The UN has questioned the court’s impartiality. Venezuela’s Supreme Court has confirmed President Nicolas Maduro’s
Germany investigates drone flights over industrial park
Prosecutors in northern Germany cited “the suspicion of espionage activity for sabotage purposes” when confirming the probe. This follows “repeated” drone flights over “critical infrastructure.” Investigators in northern Germany confirmed on Thursday that they
Germany: In Thuringia, Merz repeats CDU won’t ally with AfD
The leader of the Christian Democrats in Germany, Friedrich Merz, has visited the eastern state of Thuringia ahead of a hotly-awaited state vote. He said his party’s pledge never to ally with
Biden approved China-focused nuclear strategic plan
According to the New York Times, the roadmap highlights the United States’ wariness of the growing threat of Russia, North Korea and in particular China. US President Joe Biden gave the green light for a
S. Korea and US hold joint drills with eye on N. Korea
The drills are part of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises that are designed to boost the joint readiness of the South Korean and US militaries against threats from North Korea South