Outgoing president of Micronesia accuses China of bribery, threats and ‘political warfare’
World
March 12, 2023
Outgoing president of Micronesia accuses China of bribery, threats and ‘political warfare’
Hong Kong CNN — The outgoing president of Micronesia has accused China of engaging in “political warfare” in the Pacific,…
European Union agrees to push for global phase out of fossil fuels ahead of COP28 climate conference
World
March 11, 2023
European Union agrees to push for global phase out of fossil fuels ahead of COP28 climate conference
European Union countries agreed to promote a global fossil fuel phase out on Thursday ahead of the United Nation’s COP28…
Iran and Saudi Arabia signal the start of a new era, with China front and center
Middle East
March 11, 2023
Iran and Saudi Arabia signal the start of a new era, with China front and center
London CNN — When Saudi Arabia and Iran buried the hatchet in Beijing on Friday, it was a game-changing moment…
The US helped prevent AIDS from being a death sentence in Africa. Now the epidemic is at a crossroads
World
March 11, 2023
The US helped prevent AIDS from being a death sentence in Africa. Now the epidemic is at a crossroads
Fourteen-year-old Philasande Dayimani carries a burden that no child should carry. Last year, she started getting sores in her mouth…
Saudi Arabia looks for security assurances from US as condition for normalizing ties with Israel
Middle East
March 11, 2023
Saudi Arabia looks for security assurances from US as condition for normalizing ties with Israel
Washington CNN — Saudi Arabia is looking to the United States for security guarantees and help with its civilian nuclear…
Chinese city proposes lockdowns for flu – and faces a backlash
World
March 11, 2023
Chinese city proposes lockdowns for flu – and faces a backlash
Hong Kong CNN — A Chinese city has sparked a backlash on social media after saying it would consider the…
US defense chief jabs at Netanyahu’s plan to weaken courts as protesters block Israeli airport
Middle East
March 11, 2023
US defense chief jabs at Netanyahu’s plan to weaken courts as protesters block Israeli airport
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin took a swipe at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to…
UK to pay $576 million in deal with France to combat illegal immigration
World
March 11, 2023
UK to pay $576 million in deal with France to combat illegal immigration
Paris CNN — The United Kingdom said on Friday it would pay $576 million over the next three years as…
Archrivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to end years of hostilities in deal mediated by China
Middle East
March 11, 2023
Archrivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to end years of hostilities in deal mediated by China
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Saudi Arabia and Iran announced on Friday that they had agreed to reestablish diplomatic ties…
Thousands gather to mourn decorated Ukrainian soldier known as “Da Vinci”
Egypt
March 10, 2023
Thousands gather to mourn decorated Ukrainian soldier known as “Da Vinci”
Thousands of people have been gathering in downtown Kyiv for the funeral of a decorated young Ukrainian military commander known…