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Trump to unveil ‘Board of Peace’ as Greenland anxiety eases
AFP, Published on 22/01/2026
» DAVOS, Switzerland - US President Donald Trump was preparing to show off his new “Board of Peace” and meet Ukraine’s leader at Davos on Thursday — burnishing his claim to be a peacemaker a day after backing off his threats against Greenland.
UK concerned over China spying row engulfing Prince Andrew
AFP, Published on 17/12/2024
» LONDON - The UK government Monday voiced growing concerns over allegations of espionage by China, as a Chinese businessman with links to disgraced Prince Andrew denied being a spy.
Yes, ambassadors can get away with murder
New York Times, Published on 19/10/2024
» LONDON - On Monday, the Canadian government accused India's high commissioner, the equivalent of an ambassador in Commonwealth countries, and five other diplomats of participating in a vast criminal conspiracy that used homicide and extortion to silence critics of India living in Canada.
China-Africa trade hit US$282 billion in 2023 but Africa's trade deficit widens, with commodity prices a key factor
South China Morning Post, Published on 01/02/2024
» China's total trade with Africa grew a modest 1.5 per cent in 2023 from 2022 to US$282.1 billion, but Africa's trade deficit with China widened, according to the latest Chinese customs data.
Eye-popping: Saudi prince unveils mirrored skyscraper eco-city
AFP, Published on 27/07/2022
» JEDDAH (SAUDI ARABIA) - A futuristic Saudi megacity is to feature two skyscrapers extending across a swathe of desert and mountain terrain, according to the latest disclosures on the project by the kingdom's de facto ruler.
Trump asks Supreme Court to block release to Capitol riot probe
AFP, Published on 24/12/2021
» WASHINGTON - Former US president Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to block the release of White House records to a congressional committee investigating the January 6 assault on the Capitol by his supporters.
US court rejects Trump bid to keep Capitol riot documents secret
AFP, Published on 10/12/2021
» WASHINGTON - A US federal appeals court rejected Thursday former president Donald Trump's bid to prevent the release of White House records relating to the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
Trump advisor Bannon indicted for refusing to testify in Capitol riot probe
AFP, Published on 13/11/2021
» WASHINGTON - Former US president Donald Trump's longtime advisor Steve Bannon was indicted Friday for refusing to testify to the congressional committee investigating the Capitol riot, the Justice Department announced.
Travel curbs falling across Asia Pacific
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/10/2021
» Some of the world’s longest and toughest Covid-induced border curbs are finally being eased, with Asia Pacific countries taking their firmest steps yet toward reopening to international travel in recent days.
Trump tries to block testimony on January 6 uprising: media
AFP, Published on 08/10/2021
» WASHINGTON - Former president Donald Trump has told four former senior aides not to comply with a congressional probe into the January 6 attack on Congress, US media reported Thursday.