August 31, 2023
Banyuwangi, Indonesia (AFP) Aug 31, 2023 Thousands of Indonesian and American troops began two weeks of joint exercises Thursday, joining allies from five countries in drills aimed at ensuring stability in the Asia-Pacific region. ... more
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DEMOCRACY
UK foreign secretary says raised human rights on China visit | Beijing (AFP) Aug 30, 2023 British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said he had raised human rights concerns at "every single one" of his meetings with top Chinese officials, as he made a state visit to Beijing on Wednesday. Boston MA (SPX) Aug 30, 2023 The summer of 2023 has been a season of weather extremes. In June, uncontrolled wildfires ripped through parts of Canada, sending smoke into the U.S. and setting off air quality alerts in dozens of Hong Kong (AFP) Aug 30, 2023 A row between China and Japan over Tokyo's decision to release treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant has added to decades of animosity between the two nations.
Wad Madani, Sudan (AFP) Aug 24, 2023 Sudan's army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan was seen outside his headquarters Thursday for the first time since fighting with paramilitaries erupted more than four months ago, army videos showed. Washington DC (UPI) Aug 25, 2023 The British and American governments both assess that it is "likely" that Wagner Mercenary Group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin was killed when his private plane came down over Russia's Tver region Wednesday. Tokyo (AFP) Aug 31, 2023 Japan's defence ministry on Thursday requested a record budget worth $53 billion for the next fiscal year as tensions rise with China and North Korea.
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SUPERPOWERS
China and Japan's long history of strained ties Hong Kong (AFP) Aug 30, 2023 A row between China and Japan over Tokyo's decision to release treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant has added to decades of animosity between the two nations. Beijing (AFP) Aug 29, 2023 International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva will visit China Wednesday ahead of scheduled stops in two other Asian countries, a spokesperson said. Washington (AFP) Aug 29, 2023 The United States is racing to improve its messaging to the developing world as the BRICS group grows, although few in Washington view an immediate threat from the Chinese-backed club. New Delhi (AFP) Aug 29, 2023 India issued a "strong protest" to China on Tuesday after a Beijing map claimed land that New Delhi says is theirs, including territory close to where the neighbours battled in 2020. |
Hong Kong (AFP) Aug 30, 2023 A row between China and Japan over Tokyo's decision to release treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant has added to decades of animosity between the two nations. ... more
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