China and the European Union launched a new Trade and Investment Consultation Mechanism in Brussels on The official launch of the China-EU Trade and Investment Consultation Mechanism represents one of the most significant developments in China-Europe economic relations in recent years, underscoring a shared determination to manage an increasingly complex commercial relationship through dialogue rather than confrontation. At the inaugural meeting in Brussels, on June 29, China’s Minister of Commerce.
Users in Kazakhstan have faced denied access to RFE/RL's Kazakh and Central Users have been denied access to the websites of the Kazakh and Central Asian Russian-language services of RFE/RL since a May 18 investigative story was published. The government denies it's behind the mysterious denial of service.
Russia's energy sector disruptions, caused by its war with Ukraine, are driving up fuel The disruptions to Russia's energy sector due to its war with Ukraine are having a ripple effect in Central Asia, with fuel prices rising across the region and governments scrambling to find alternative sources to meet demand.
Two people died in Mexico City during mass celebrations after Mexico's World Cup victory. Third death million people gathered in Mexico CityAt least two people died during massive celebrations in Mexico City as the national team advanced to the next round at the World Cup, and a 44-year-old man died of asphyxiation, ’s health ministry.
US Vice President JD Vance stated the White House is ready to use force against Iran US Vice President JD Vance has again signaled that the White House is prepared to use force against Iran if diplomacy fails, raising the stakes around a 60-day memorandum of understanding (MOU) that has halted open hostilities but left the core disputes unresolved.
Niger's military regime arrested up to 40 people for homosexuality following a Fears of resurgence of HIV/Aids amid loss of access to PrEP drugs as at least 40 people arrested in ‘toxic’ climateA “witch-hunt” is under way in Niger, where dozens of people have been arrested for homosexuality in the west African state following the introduction of a new penal code earlier this year. Up to 40 people have been arrested and 16 men, including high-ranking military officials, have b.
Japanese opposition lawmaker Chikage Koga stated on June 15 that economically disadvantaged children enlist in the Self-Defense Forces. He said children from well-off families do not. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi objected to Koga's remark during an upper house committee meeting. Originally published by Pacific Forum, this article is republished with permission. On June 15, Japanese opposition lawmaker Chikage Koga said during a committee meeting in the upper house that children from economically disadvantaged families enlist in the Self-Defense Forces (SDF), while children from well-off families do not.
Anti-foreigner protests swept South Africa after an arbitrary deadline for undocumented migrants More than 2,000 anti-foreigner protesters march through Durban city centre as the arbitrary deadline passes for undocumented migrants to leave the countrySouth Africa was holding its breath on Tuesday as mass anti-immigration protests were held across the country. They come after a weeks-long campaign against foreigners that has seen at least four killed and tens of thousands fleeing for safety. In.
A 60-day diplomatic window between the United States and Iran is faltering Despite a US-Iran memorandum that opened a 60-day diplomatic window, missile exchanges and maritime threats suggest the negotiations are faltering under growing military pressure. RFE/RL spoke with Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Mary Kissel about whether diplomacy can deliver lasting security.
Russia faces a deepening gasoline crisis. One region lacks fuel for ambulances. There’s no gasoline for ambulances in one region. In another, they’ve suspended garbage pickup because there’s no fuel for trucks. There’s a robust black market where you can pay someone to hold your place in endless lines of drivers hoping to fill up cars. Russia’s gasoline crisis is deepening.
The UN agency UNRWA faces a $100 million budget shortfall while The UN agency serving 5.9 million Palestine refugees, UNRWA, continues to strive to deliver on its mandate while facing an unprecedented $100 million budget shortfall, a gap it hopes to narrow during Tuesday’s pledging conference at UN Headquarters.
A report by the Asia Group concluded China emerged as the sole winner in Asia from the Strait Beijing, whose stockpiles and renewables industry allowed it to withstand energy shock, is now gaining from global solar and EV pushChina has emerged as the sole winner in Asia from the strait of Hormuz crisis, by the geopolitical consulting firm Asia Group concluded that China had weathered the storm of the global commodities crisis resulting.
South African authorities deployed police units to towns and cities nationwide. Government fears repeat of anti-migrant violence in 2008 that led to looting and resulted in deaths of 62 peopleSouth African authorities have deployed police units to towns and cities around the country before planned demonstrations against undocumented foreign nationals. Security personnel were seen patrolling the central business district in Johannesburg, the economic capital, where many shopkee.
Sudan extended its aid corridor with neighboring Chad. The United Nations welcomed this decision. The United Nations has welcomed Sudan’s decision to extend the opening of an aid corridor with neighbouring Chad and continues to express concern over the ongoing escalation in El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan state.
Strikes involving the United States and Iran occurred over the weekend. With another weekend of strikes involving the United States and Iran, renewed diplomatic efforts on Monday have eased immediate fears of escalation, but the economic shockwaves are already taking a heavy toll on some of the world's poorest countries.
Cape Verde's football team achieved hard-fought draws against Spain and Uruguay Cape Verdeans in Britain feeling ‘incredibly proud’ after team’s hard-fought draws against Spain and UruguayWorld Cup live – latest updatesFor as long as she can remember, 13-year-old Lauryn struggled to find a map that included Cape Verde. Now, to her great delight, the tiny African island nation is finally centre stage.“Seeing our country shown across the world at the World Cup makes me feel inc.
The US Department of Homeland Security finalised its alien registration rule. The US Department of Homeland Security has finalised its alien registration rule, requiring certain non-citizens, including children turning 14, to register and provide biometric data, while most existing H-1B holders remain exempt from fresh registration.
Preliminary satellite data suggests over 58,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed Preliminary analysis of satellite data suggests magnitude of natural disaster could dwarf official estimatesMore than 58,000 buildings may have been damaged and destroyed by the twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela last week, that suggests the scale of the destruction could dwarf official estimates. Last Wednesday’s back-to-back quakes – which me.
Donald Trump's eldest sons are set to profit from a taxpayer-funded A published report detailing how President Donald Trump’s eldest sons stand to profit from a tungsten mining deal negotiated by their billionaire father has sparked outraged calls for accountability, with Democratic lawmakers characterizing the taxpayer-funded project as yet another example of the administration’s unchecked and unprecedented corruption., Trum.
European transport officials are addressing melting train tracks and buckling roads during a heatwave. As European transport officials scramble to deal with melting train tracks and buckling roads amid a crushing heatwave, a UN report released Tuesday warns of more extreme weather in the decades ahead for Europe, Central Asia and North America.
The World Health Organization published new guidance. The World Health Organization (WHO) has published new guidance to help countries confront the rising burden of fungal disease and antifungal resistance - one of the most neglected global health threats, yet still largely absent from national health plans.
Thai police are investigating if an Australian man charged with the murder of 17- Police say there are similarities but no evidence of links between Thunchanok Donhomla’s alleged murder and two other deaths in past two years in same regionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThai police are investigating whether an Australian man charged with murdering a 17-year-old girl could be linked to two unsolved cases in the region. Police colonel Anek Srathongyoo, a.
Digital surveillance inflicts deep human wounds on activists. Digital surveillance does much more than steal data. It inflicts deep human wounds; it stops people from safely developing and expressing their identities, breeds trauma that can last for generations, and fractures the human mind.
