politics
Beijing accuses US of treating China as ‘imaginary enemy’ in meeting between top diplomats
The breakdown in US-China relations is due to some people in the United States treating China as an “imaginary enemy,” Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng was quoted as saying during a meeting with US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman on Mon...
Tunisia PM sacked after violent Covid protests
Tunisia’s president has sacked the prime minister and suspended parliament, after violent protests broke out across the country. Thousands of protesters, angry at the government’s mishandling of Covid-19, had flooded onto the streets and clashed wit...
China imposes sanctions on US officials
China is imposing sanctions on several US individuals and organisations in response to recent US sanctions on Chinese officials in Hong Kong. Those targeted include former US Commerce Secretary, Wilbur Ross. The counter-sanctions come days before U...
Chinese president Xi Jinping visits troubled region of Tibet
President Xi Jinping has visited the politically troubled region of Tibet, the first official visit by a Chinese leader in 30 years. The president was in Tibet from Wednesday to Friday, but the visit only reported by state media on Friday due to the ...
Afghan interpreter for US Army was beheaded by Taliban.
Sohail Pardis was driving from his home in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul to nearby Khost province to pick up his sister for the upcoming Eid holiday celebrations to mark the end of Ramadan. It was supposed to be a happy occasion enjoyed with family. B...
French President Macron changes phone after hack reports
French President Emmanuel Macon has changed his phone and number after reports that he was targeted with Israeli-made spyware called Pegasus. The president’s office said Mr Macron had also ordered an overhaul of security protocols. This week, Le Mo...
Joe Biden says he’s self-conscious as president
Joe Biden said that he has felt self-conscious in the role of president, in a town hall hosted by CNN in Ohio. “The first time I walked down the stairs and they played Hail to the Chief I said, ‘Where is he?'” he told a vaccinated crowd on Wednesday...
Nord Stream 2: US and Germany reach deal on controversial Russian gas pipeline
The US says it has reached a deal with Germany to prevent Russia from using its Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline as political leverage over Europe. The near-complete 1,230km (764 miles) pipeline under the Baltic Sea will double Russian gas exports to Ger...
UK and France agree deal to tackle rise in Channel crossings
France will double the number of police patrolling its beaches as part of a deal with the UK to stem the number of migrants crossing the English Channel. It comes as the number of people crossing the Channel this year has now overtaken 2020’s total....
Karen Donfried says electoral and judicial reform is crucial for Georgia
Karen Donfried, Candidate for US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, says electoral and judicial reform is crucial for Georgia. Donfried says that if her candidacy is approved, she will continue her efforts to implement th...
