China dismisses Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong
Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong's sudden dismissal comes amid a wave of removals amid anticorruption campaign.
The Sea of Azov: Ukraine’s loss but hardly Russia’s gain
The colossal steel plants along Ukraine's side of the sea are unrestorable ruins since Russia's invasion.
New trial over football great Maradona’s death begins in Argentina
The trial will, once again, seek to determine if Maradona's medical team was responsible for his death in November 2020.
Asia’s stock markets surge, oil falls on hopes for US-Iran talks
Relief for global markets comes after Trump says Iranian officials are keen on a deal.
U.K. inquiry lays bare ‘catastrophic’ missed chances before stabbings at dance class – NPR
- U.K. inquiry lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at dance class NPR
- Southport agencies 'to be named unless disciplinary action taken' BBC
- Killer’s Parents Could Have Prevented Southport Attack in U.K., Report Says The New York Times
- U.K. knife attack that killed 3 girls in Taylor Swift-themed dance class could have been prevented, inquiry finds CBS News
- The Guardian view on the Southport inquiry: buck-passing led to three girls being killed | Editorial The Guardian
Indonesia, US sign ‘major’ defence cooperation agreement
Signing of defence partnership follows reports that US is seeking overflight access in Indonesia for military planes.
Mark Carney secures majority government in Canada after special election win
Carney’s Liberals will now be able to pass legislation without the support of opposition parties – and govern until 2029
The Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government, CBC News reported. The victory will help him push through a legislative agenda he says is needed for an increasingly divided geopolitical world.
Three special elections were held on Monday in Ontario and Quebec, with two in districts – known as ridings – that have long voted Liberal.
Continue reading...Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border
Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told
Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border
Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told
Three babies born into Sudan war every minute, charity warns
Sudanese children are being born into conditions 'no child should ever face', Save the Children says.
Man charged with attempted murder of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
A man has been charged with attempted murder for hurling a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for a low-key, privately funded visit – AP News
- Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for a low-key, privately funded visit AP News
- Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia to a muted welcome Reuters
- Meghan Markle Reveals the Simple Title She'd Like to Go by During Australian Visit With Prince Harry instyle.com
- Less pomp, more cosplay: Prince Harry and Meghan’s ‘faux royal’ Australian tour The Guardian
- Meghan’s business trip to Australia shows the tragedy of Prince Harry The Independent
Super Typhoon Sinlaku bears down on Northern Mariana Islands, Guam
Slow-moving Sinlaku is weakening as it heads towards Guam, but it will still bring dangerous conditions to the region.
Spain, China pledge closer ties in the face of threats to world order – Reuters
- Spain, China pledge closer ties in the face of threats to world order Reuters
- Xi Says World Order ‘Crumbling Into Disarray’ as War Takes Toll Bloomberg.com
- China's Xi warns against 'world’s retrogression to the law of the jungle' in meeting with Spain's PM AP News
- China’s Xi recognizes Spain’s Sánchez as key interlocutor between Beijing and the EU politico.eu
- Spanish PM: Strong ties with China in Europe's interest DW.com
With Algeria Visit, Pope Leo Returns to His Augustinian Roots – The New York Times
- With Algeria Visit, Pope Leo Returns to His Augustinian Roots The New York Times
- Which Four Countries Pope Leo Is Visiting in Africa, and Why The New York Times
- Pope to walk in Augustine's footsteps on day two of Algeria visit Yahoo
- Pope visits Augustinian Sisters, recalls enduring witness of martyrdom Vatican News
- Pope Leo arrives in Algeria preaching harmony, visits mosque National Catholic Reporter
Iran tries to cosy up to Europe to increase pressure on US
Regime hopes to capitalise on deepening transatlantic split by briefing previously sidelined European countries
In a move designed to increase pressure on the US to make compromises in its conflict with his country, Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi has been briefing European capitals on the nature of the offer Iran had been willing to make about its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and future stewardship of the strait of Hormuz during the weekend talks in Islamabad.
After the inconclusive talks, Araghchi held phone briefings with the French and German foreign ministers, Jean-Noël Barrot and Johann Wadephul, as well as the Saudi, Omani and Qatari foreign ministers.
Continue reading...Bongbong Marcos fights ill-health rumours with star jumps
The Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.
Middle East crisis live: Hezbollah urges Lebanon to pull out of talks with Israel; blockade of strait of Hormuz begins
Hezbollah says it will not abide by agreements that result from the Lebanon-Israel talks in the US; Trump claims Iran wants to make a deal
Pakistan has reportedly proposed hosting a second round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad in the coming days, before the end of the ceasefire, the Associated Press has reported.
The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to discuss the matter with the press, said the proposal would depend on whether the parties request a different location.
Continue reading...US military kills two men in new strike on vessel in eastern Pacific
Latest attack brings death toll from US strikes on vessels in the Pacific and Caribbean to at least 170 since September.