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Visa wish-list
Postbag, Published on 17/09/2023
» Re: "Cabinet to talk visa-free China policy", (BP, Sept 10).
Colombian artist Fernando Botero dies at 91
AFP, Published on 15/09/2023
» BOGOTA - Colombia's most famous artist, Fernando Botero, who was known for his voluptuous depictions of people and animals, has died aged 91, President Gustavo Petro announced Friday.
China ready to help Asean grow
Oped, Published on 08/09/2023
» Chinese Premier Li Qiang is attending the China-Asean Summit, the Asean Plus Three Summit and the 18th East Asia Summit from Tuesday until today to discuss East Asia integration and cooperation with Asean members and other dialogue partners.
Chinese disinformation fuels anger over Fukushima water
Published on 31/08/2023
» In Guangdong province, on China’s southern coast, a woman posted a photo of a boxed-up Japanese-brand air-conditioner that she planned to return in protest. In southwestern China, the owner of a Japanese pub posted a video of himself ripping down anime posters and smashing bottles, saying he planned to reopen the business as a Chinese bistro.
President under house arrest after Gabon coup
AFP, Published on 30/08/2023
» LIBREVILLE, Gabon: Rebel officers in the oil-rich central African state of Gabon announced on Wednesday they had seized power following disputed elections in which President Ali Bongo Ondimba, in power since 2009, had been declared victor.
Guatemala outsider Arevalo stuns with presidential election triumph
AFP, Published on 21/08/2023
» GUATEMALA CITY - Dark horse candidate Bernardo Arevalo scored a landslide victory in Guatemala's presidential election, final results showed Monday, as he vowed to crack down on pervasive corruption.
US trip pays off for Taiwan VP with China drills muted
Published on 21/08/2023
» TAIPEI: Taiwan Vice President William Lai managed to walk a fine line on his sensitive trip to the United States if China's drills in response are anything to go by, but Beijing's ire may not be allayed for long by a person it deeply dislikes.
North Korea claims 'abuse, racism' drove US soldier to defect
AFP, Published on 16/08/2023
» SEOUL - Travis King defected to North Korea to escape "mistreatment and racial discrimination in the United States Army", state media said Wednesday, Pyongyang's first official confirmation they are holding the American soldier.
Ethiopia troops push back Amhara fighters
AFP, Published on 09/08/2023
» NAIROBI: Ethiopian troops appeared to be pushing back militia fighters in two cities in the conflict-hit Amhara region, residents said Wednesday, after local authorities reported that "relative peace" was being restored.
Which one is the real Europe?
Oped, Published on 04/08/2023
» This year marks the 30th anniversary of the European Union. When the Maastricht Treaty took effect in 1993, Europeans embarked on a historically unique experiment in supranational governance and shared sovereignty. The EU's single market allows for the free movement of goods, services and capital among 27 member states; and, critically, its Schengen Area means open borders between member states (and free movement rights even in non-Schengen member states), granting more than 400 million people an unprecedented form of citizenship that transcends national territories. While free trade is an old idea, the free movement of people on this scale is entirely novel.