Today: September 30, 2024
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Asia|Political

Philippines "cannot yield" its South China Sea position, president says

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Monday his country "cannot yield" and "cannot waver" on its position in the South China Sea, but it will find ways to de-escalate

Philippines "cannot yield" its South China Sea position, president says
Africa|Political

Tanzania's president dismisses foreign, information ministers

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has fired two senior members of government including the foreign minister in a mini-cabinet reshuffle, her office said.

Tanzania's president dismisses foreign, information ministers
Asia|Political

Philippines says it to still assert South China Sea rights after resupply deal with China

The Philippines will keep asserting its rights in the South China Sea after it reached a "provisional arrangement" with China about its resupply missions to the contested Second

Philippines says it to still assert South China Sea rights after resupply deal with China
Asia|Political

China's Philippines embassy demands answers for propaganda against COVID vaccine

The Chinese embassy in the Philippines said on Monday the United States should give an explanation to the Filipino people as soon as possible for its false propaganda against

China's Philippines embassy demands answers for propaganda against COVID vaccine
Asia|Political

Philippines' eyes defence pacts with France, Canada and NZ, minister says

The Philippines is looking to forge reciprocal troops access agreements with Canada, France, New Zealand, and other countries, the defence minister said on Monday.

Philippines' eyes defence pacts with France, Canada and NZ, minister says
Election|Political

What are Harris' business views? Friendly to Big Tech, aggressive in climate fight

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is potentially poised to become the Democratic presidential nominee in the November election.

What are Harris' business views? Friendly to Big Tech, aggressive in climate fight
Election|Political

All state Democratic party chairs endorse Harris

State Democratic party chairs on Sunday threw their weight behind Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party's new presidential nominee to run against Republican nominee and

All state Democratic party chairs endorse Harris
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

UK finance minister hints at above-inflation pay rises for public sector workers

Britain's new finance minister Rachel Reeves said she will consider giving inflation-busting pay increases for almost 2 million government employees later this month to avoid

UK finance minister hints at above-inflation pay rises for public sector workers
Europe|Political

Italy's Meloni says she can work with EU head von der Leyen despite party vote

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she would still be able to work with Ursula von der Leyen despite her Brothers of Italy party having voted against a second term for the

Italy's Meloni says she can work with EU head von der Leyen despite party vote
Asia|Political

China, Canada should work toward strategic partnership, China's Wang says

China and Canada should promote normalising relations and get back on track toward establishing a strategic partnership, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Canadian counterpart,

China, Canada should work toward strategic partnership, China's Wang says
Europe|Political

Belarus's Lukashenko suggests political prisoners to help in storm clean-up

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, disregarding international calls to release his country's political prisoners, suggested on Friday he would enlist them to clear up widespread

Belarus's Lukashenko suggests political prisoners to help in storm clean-up
Asia|Political

US to support Philippines' efforts to resupply ship on atoll, Sullivan says

The United States "will do what is necessary" to see that the Philippines is able to resupply a ship on the Second Thomas Shoal that Manila uses to reinforce its claims to the atoll, White

US to support Philippines' efforts to resupply ship on atoll, Sullivan says
Africa|Election|Political

Tunisian President Saied announces re-election bid

Tunisian President Kais Saied said on Friday he will run for another presidential term in Oct. 6 elections.

Tunisian President Saied announces re-election bid
Crime|Europe|Political

Gunman in Ukraine kills nationalist former parliamentarian

A gunman on Friday shot and killed a nationalist former member of Ukraine's parliament known for vociferous campaigns to defend the Ukrainian language, authorities said.

Gunman in Ukraine kills nationalist former parliamentarian
Asia|Political

Blinken says will see Chinese counterpart in Laos next week

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday that he speaks with his Chinese counterpart fairly regularly, adding that he will see him next week in Laos.

Blinken says will see Chinese counterpart in Laos next week
Asia|Political

Russian military delegation is in North Korea to help implement agreements reached by Putin, says Kremlin

A Russian military delegation is in North Korea to work on implementing agreements reached during President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to Pyongyang, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry

Russian military delegation is in North Korea to help implement agreements reached by Putin, says Kremlin
Asia|Political

Vietnam's top leader Trong dies at 80 after long rule

Vietnam's ruling Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong died on Friday after holding the country's most powerful position for 13 years during

Vietnam's top leader Trong dies at 80 after long rule
Asia|Health|Political

Myanmar's figurehead president suffering severe health problems, adding to uncertainty

The nominal president of military-ruled Myanmar is suffering from serious illnesses, state media reported on Friday, in a rare statement on the health of a key junta figure just weeks

Myanmar's figurehead president suffering severe health problems, adding to uncertainty
Americas|Election|Political

Trump to say assassination attempt is 'too painful' to talk about, speech excerpts show

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will on Thursday call for unity and say that a recent assassination attempt he survived is "too painful" to talk about,

Trump to say assassination attempt is 'too painful' to talk about, speech excerpts show
Americas|Political

Venezuelan opposition security chief released from jail

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's security chief has been released from jail a day after he was arrested on charges of gender violence.

Venezuelan opposition security chief released from jail
MidEast|Political

UAE president discusses peace efforts in Sudan with army's Burhan

The United Arab Emirates' president and the head of Sudan's army have discussed an offer from Ethiopia's leader to mediate in Sudan's 15-month-old war, diplomatic sources said.

UAE president discusses peace efforts in Sudan with army's Burhan
Europe|Political

Ukraine's Zelenskiy attends UK cabinet, renews calls on long-range missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addressed British government ministers on Friday, a rare appearance by a foreign leader at a cabinet meeting that new Prime Minister Keir

Ukraine's Zelenskiy attends UK cabinet, renews calls on long-range missiles
Political

Hunter Biden tries to toss criminal cases using Trump special counsel ruling

U.S.

Hunter Biden tries to toss criminal cases using Trump special counsel ruling
Americas|Election|Political

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to BBC: We have to work with the U.S

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy acknowledged in an interview published on Thursday that a victory for Donald Trump in the U.S. election in November would be difficult for his country but

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to BBC: We have to work with the U.S
Europe|Political

French lawmakers re-elect Macron-ally Braun-Pivet as speaker in blow to left

Lawmakers in France's National Assembly on Thursday handed centrist politician Yeael Braun-Pivet, a loyal ally of President Emmanuel Macron, a second term as speaker in a tight win

French lawmakers re-elect Macron-ally Braun-Pivet as speaker in blow to left

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