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What France’s position on China means for the EU
december 14, 2021by
As France inks bilateral agreements with China and the EU presidency moves to Paris, Europe’s outlook may remain mainly focused west across the Atlantic, but its...
This Week in Media (December 6 to 10, 2021)
december 14, 2021by
DURING THE WEEK of International Human Rights Day, on December 10, the Supreme Court ruled en banc on the highly problematic Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) enacted by Congress...
7.3-magnitude quake triggers tsunami alert in Indonesia
december 14, 2021by
A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Flores Island in Indonesia, prompting local authorities to issue a tsunami warning for parts of the...
Biden’s First North Korea Sanctions Seen as Symbolic
december 14, 2021by
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration’s first sanctions designations on North Korea are a largely symbolic move that will have little impact on the...
Blinken Advocates Partnership to Promote Free and Open Indo-Pacific
december 14, 2021by
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday the United States would work with allies to defend and promote a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Speaking during a...
Xinhua world news summary at 0530 GMT, Dec. 14
december 14, 2021by
MANILA — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s longtime aide-turned-senator Christopher Go on Tuesday said that he formally withdrew from the 2022...
China-refurbished stadium handed over to Myanmar
december 14, 2021by
YANGON, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) — China handed over the refurbished national indoor stadium to Myanmar government on Tuesday. The refurbishment project for Thuwunna...
PM Deuba inaugurates Nepali Congress 14th general convention
december 14, 2021by
KATHMANDU, Nepal – On Friday, the 14th general convention of the Nepali Congress began in Kathmandu. Thousands of delegates, party officials, cadres, and...
Maj. Gen. Saleh attends Pak-Saudi third joint military exercise
december 14, 2021by
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have joined forces this week to stage military drills. The King Khalid Military City Hafar Al-Batin, in Saudi...
Australia’s largest-ever defence deal with South Korea may irk China
december 14, 2021by
Canberra [Australia], December 14 (ANI): In a move that can irk China, Australia on Monday chose South Korea for the largest-ever defence deal with the Asian country....
