A North Korean missile caused concern in the Japanese city of Hokkaido Thursday after the government’s emergency alert system called for residents to take cover. Millions of people on the Japanese …
Syria to reopen embassy in Tunisia after 10-year closure
War-torn Syria will reopen its diplomatic embassy in Tunisia and appoint an ambassador there according to a joint statement. The announcement came on Wednesday after over a decade of tensions and …
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India says Ukraine seeking medical, war recovery assistance
India reports that Ukraine has asked for more medical equipment and medication, along with inviting Indian companies to help rebuild the country. These requests were made during a four-day visit to …
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Russian parliament approves online call-up
The Russian parliament has approved new legislation that would allow call-up papers to be served online. The Russian government denied the move is aimed at speeding up the mobilization of Russian men …
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Italian state of emergency to tackle migrant boats
Italian ministers have called fro a six-month state of emergency due to the increase in migrants crossing the Mediterranean from North Africa. The state of emergency allows for €5m in funding. The …
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Aircraft carrier ‘seals off’ Taiwan on third day of drills
China has finished three days of military drills around Taiwan. The drills included sealing the island off and simulating targeted air strikes. Taiwan had detected jets to its east and China said its …
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Pakistan army says top Balochistan separatist leader arrested
Pakistan’s highest intelligence agency has arrested a high-value target in an operation in the country’s southwest against a Baloch rebel group. Gulzar Imam, also known by the name Shambay, is the …
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TikTok to Comply With US Law, Protect User Data From China
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has stated that it will continue to protect US user data from China following a hearing last week. The company's general counsel Erich Anderson spoke to the …
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France implores China to ‘bring Russia to its senses’ on Ukraine
French President Emmanual Macron says he is counting on China President Xi Jinping to bring Russia to its senses over the war in Ukraine. The Frnech president is visiting China for three days and made …
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Saudi Arabia and Iran agree to reopen embassies during Beijing talks on resumption of diplomatic ties
Saudi Arabia and Iran’s Foreign Ministers met in Beijing on Thursday to discuss the resumption of their diplomatic relations after a landmark agreement was made last month through mediation by China. …