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China censures US as ‘maker of security risks’ after sailing of American warship through Taiwan Strait

Jul 20, 2022 23:10

China has denounced the United States as a ‘maker of security risks’ after another American warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait, a strategically-sensitive waterway that separates the self-ruled Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) from mainland China.
Sri Lanka parliament elects 6-time Prime Minister Wickremesinghe as president

Jul 20, 2022 10:25

Sri Lankan legislators have elected six-time Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as president of the crisis-hit island country, days after runaway president Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigned from abroad.
Wildfire rages near Athens as hundreds evacuated

Jul 20, 2022 06:47

Hundreds of firefighters on Wednesday battled a wildfire that raged for a second day in mountains near Athens, burning homes and cars and forcing the evacuation of at least nine settlements and a hospital.
China vows 'forceful measures' if US House Speaker Pelosi visits Taiwan

Jul 20, 2022 02:34

China’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday warned that Beijing would take "forceful measures" if US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Chinese Taipei in August as reported by sections of US media.
Gen. Milley orders review of US-Chinese military encounters amid rising tensions

Jul 20, 2022 02:27

America’s top general has ordered a comprehensive review of all encounters between the US and Chinese militaries over the past five years in the South China Sea and beyond, defense officials said.
Most Americans think COVID will never go away: Poll

Jul 20, 2022 02:20

A recent poll has showed that the majority of Americans believe COVID will never go away.
Biden to use sanctions as leverage to free US prisoners

Jul 20, 2022 02:19

US President Joe Biden has decided to use sanctions to ramp-up efforts to free American detainees held in jails outside the country.
US vows tough measures against countries violating intl. economic order

Jul 20, 2022 02:15

In the latest case of saber-rattling, a top US government official has warned that Washington will impose harsh consequences on countries that abuse or violate the international economic order.
Boris Johnson warns Brits about anti-Brexit plot

Jul 20, 2022 02:12

The UK prime minister, who is due to leave office in September, has warned that his successors could try to rejoin the European Union.
EU set to amend sanctions on Russia to boost food trade

Jul 19, 2022 11:59

The European Union (EU) will amend some of its tough sanctions on Russia by allowing the unfreezing of some of the country's funds to boost food trade, amid an unfolding global food crisis, according to a draft document.