Hong Kong Police Chief Suspended After Raid on Pro-Democracy Newspaper

Hong Kong – The police chief of Hong Kong has been suspended from duty pending an investigation into a raid on the offices of a pro-democracy newspaper. The raid was widely condemned as an attack on press freedom. The raid on the offices of the Apple Daily newspaper took place on June 17, 2021. Police…

Over 100,000 Armenians Flee Disputed Enclave

Yerevan, Armenia – More than 100,000 Armenians have fled the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh in recent weeks, amid renewed fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces. The United Nations has called for a ceasefire and urged both sides to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh began in late September, and has…

Suicide Bomber Kills One and Injures Several in Ankara

Ankara, Turkey – A suicide bomber detonated a device near a government building in Ankara, Turkey, on Saturday, October 1, killing at least one person and injuring several others. The attack was claimed by the Islamic State group. The attack took place near the Turkish parliament building and other government offices. The suicide bomber was…

U.S. Averts Government Shutdown Hours Before Deadline

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Congress passed a short-term spending bill on Friday, September 30, just hours before the government was set to shut down. The bill will keep the government funded through December 16, 2023. The passage of the bill came after weeks of negotiations between Democrats and Republicans. Democrats had been pushing for…

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China Projects Softer Image, Embraces Diplomacy at the 2023 Asian Games

China is utilizing the prominent platform of the ongoing 2023 Asian Games, hosted in Hangzhou, to exhibit a more amiable and harmonious image to the global community. The Games have received extensive coverage and endorsement from Chinese state media, portraying a nation keen on fostering friendly relations and mutual respect with its neighbors. President Xi…

The Yerevan Market Blast and the Future of Armenian Refugees

A Shockwave Through Hope: The Yerevan Market Blast and the Future of Armenian Refugees In the heart of Yerevan, Armenia, a powerful blast echoed through the crowded lanes of a local market on September 26, leaving at least 63 people injured, including 14 children. The area, a haven for Armenian refugees, has been a symbol…

Iran: Nuclear Talks Stall, Raising Fears of Renewed Conflict

Iran: Nuclear Talks Stall, Raising Fears of Renewed Conflict Nuclear talks between Iran and world powers have stalled, raising fears of renewed conflict in the Middle East. The talks, which have been ongoing for over a year, are aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, which was abandoned by the United States in 2018. The…

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss Faces Calls to Resign After Chaotic Start to Premiership

United Kingdom Prime Minister Liz Truss is facing calls to resign after a chaotic start to her premiership. Truss has been in office for just six weeks, but she has already made a number of controversial decisions and faced a number of setbacks. One of the most controversial decisions that Truss has made was to…

President Xi Jinping warns of “dangerous storm” ahead

China: President Xi Jinping warns of “dangerous storm” ahead in speech to Communist Party congress Beijing, China – Chinese President Xi Jinping warned of a “dangerous storm” ahead in a speech to the Communist Party congress on Sunday, as he sought to rally the party behind him for a third term in power. Xi, who…