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Taiwan rejects “one country, two systems” model
Taiwan rejects the "one country, two systems" model proposed by Beijing in a white paper published this week, the self-ruled…
Myanmar generals banned from ASEAN until peace plan progress
Foreign ministers express disappointment at military administration’s failure to implement crisis plan agreed upon in April 2021. Foreign ministers from…
Israel bombs Gaza Strip for second day
Health authorities in Palestinian enclave report 12 dead in Israeli attacks targeting Islamic Jihad Israel has bombed the Gaza Strip…
China halts co-operation with US on key issues
China is halting co-operation with the US in several key areas including climate change, military talks and efforts to combat…
US declares monkeypox a public health emergency
More than 6,600 cases have been detected in the US as the Biden administration faces scrutiny on vaccine distribution. 4…
Iran nuclear talks to restart in Vienna with EU mediation
Iran and the US are set to hold indirect talks centred on a text recently proposed by the EU in…
Beijing begins biggest military drills around Taiwan
China is kicking off its biggest-ever military exercises in the seas around Taiwan following US politician Nancy Pelosi's visit. The…
Taiwan’s return to motherland a historical inevitability, says Wang
August 3, 2022 (Xinhua) - Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday made clear China's solemn position on Speaker…
Ayman al-Zawahiri: Al-Qaeda leader killed
The US has killed the leader of al-Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, in a drone strike in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden has…
Pelosi set to visit Taiwan
Aug 1 (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was set to visit Taiwan on Tuesday, two people…
First grain ship leaves under Russia deal
The first ship carrying grain has left a Ukrainian port under a landmark deal with Russia. Turkish and Ukrainian officials…
New Zealand fully reopens borders
The South Pacific country began easing its tough border regime in February. New Zealand has fully reopened to international visitors,…
Myanmar junta extends state of emergency
Myanmar’s military government has extended a state of emergency by six months, state media said Monday, with the junta chief…
Senegal parliamentary poll seen as test for President Macky Sall
Senegal's electors vote on Sunday in parliamentary polls. The ballot will decide the 165 seats of the single-chamber parliament for the next…
Hundreds of protesters camp at Iraq parliament
Supporters of Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr erect tents and prepare for a long sit-in to protest against efforts by his…