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Honduran ex-president leaves US prison after Trump pardons drug crimes
AFP, Published on 03/12/2025
» WASHINGTON - A former Honduran president convicted of helping to smuggle 400 tons of cocaine into the United States has left prison after being pardoned by President Donald Trump, his wife said Tuesday.
Japan PM Takaichi defends Taiwan views after China envoy’s violent threat
Bloomberg, Published on 10/11/2025
» Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday defended her description of a conflict over Taiwan as potentially amounting to an existential risk for Japan after a Chinese diplomat accused her of meddling in Beijing’s internal affairs.
French, German, Polish leaders to visit Moldova in show of force in face of Russia
AFP, Published on 27/08/2025
» CHISINAU — The leaders of France, Germany and Poland are due in Moldova on Wednesday in a show of support, a day before campaigning starts for next month's tense parliamentary election amid claims of Russian interference in the pro-European Union (EU) nation bordering Ukraine.
Hong Kong delays trial of democrat Jimmy Lai over heart problems
Reuters, Published on 15/08/2025
» HONG KONG — The closing submissions in a national security trial against Hong Kong pro-democracy businessman Jimmy Lai were delayed on Friday after his lawyer said he had suffered heart palpitations.
Zelensky defends law curbing anti-graft agencies
AFP, Published on 23/07/2025
» KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday defended legislative changes removing the independence of two key anti-corruption bodies, sparking the first major protests in Ukraine since the start of Russia’s invasion.
Ukraine curbs anti-corruption agencies, sparking rare protests
AFP, Published on 23/07/2025
» KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bill on Tuesday revoking the autonomy of two anti-corruption agencies, a proposal that has sparked rare street protests in Kyiv and alarm among the country's international backers.
Trumpist faces pro-EU mayor in tight Romania presidential rerun
AFP, Published on 18/05/2025
» BUCHAREST - Romanians began voting Sunday in a tense presidential election rerun, a tight race between a fan of US President Donald Trump and a pro-EU mayor that could reshape the direction of the key NATO member bordering war-torn Ukraine.
Singapore politicians warn against foreign meddling in election
Bloomberg, Published on 27/04/2025
» Singapore’s political leaders are warning against foreign attempts to influence voters in an election campaign, under measures introduced four years ago to guard against external meddling.
Australian PM calls general election for May 3
AFP, Published on 28/03/2025
» CANBERRA - Australia will hold a general election on May 3, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday, locking in a showdown over climate action, nuclear power and a runaway housing market.
US punishes Thai officials over deportation of Uyghurs to China
New York Times, Published on 17/03/2025
» BANGKOK — The United States has imposed visa sanctions on several Thai officials over the surprise deportation of 40 Uyghurs back to China last month, a rare instance of punishment for countries that have repatriated members of the persecuted Muslim minority despite warnings that the Uyghurs might face torture and long-term imprisonment upon their return.