Politics
In New Year’s speech, Taiwan president warns China against ‘military adventurism’
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen had a New Year message for China on Saturday: military conflict is not the answer, but Beijing responded ...North Korea’s Kim talks food not nukes for 2022
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un capped off his 10th year in power with a speech that made more mention of tractor ...Activists hail legacy of South Africa’s Tutu as they pay last respects
Young activists hailed Archbishop Desmond Tutu as a role model for fighting global injustice as they waited in line on Friday to ...Russia test-fires new hypersonic Tsirkon missiles from frigate, submarine
Russia test-fired around 10 new Tsirkon (Zircon) hypersonic cruise missiles from a frigate and two more from a submarine, Interfax news agency ...South Korea’s disgraced ex-president Park freed after nearly 5 years in prison
Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye was released from prison on Friday nearly five years after being convicted of corruption, fuelling debate ...European Union mulls arms embargo, more sanctions on Myanmar after ‘appalling’ violence
The European Union is ready to impose further sanctions on Myanmar after a new escalation of violence by the army and is ...Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy Stand News outlet, arrest six
Hundreds of Hong Kong national security police raided the office of online pro-democracy media outlet Stand News on Wednesday and arrested six ...Iranian and Russian officials strike positive tone on nuclear talks
Iran and Russia both gave upbeat views on Tuesday about talks that kicked off this week to salvage Tehran’s 2015 nuclear deal ...Israel open to ‘good’ Iran nuclear deal, but wants tougher Vienna terms
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Tuesday that Israel would not automatically oppose a nuclear deal with Iran but world powers must ...Malaysia lifts travel ban on 8 African countries
Malaysia has lifted a travel ban on eight southern African countries that had first reported the Omicron variant of the coronvirus, citing ...














