Taiwan’s president calls Chinese military exercises ‘irresponsible’
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday night called China’s military exercises off the coast of the self-governing island “irresponsible not only for Taiwan, but also for the international community.”
Australia PM Slams China for Easing Trade Restrictions on Russia
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday described as unacceptable, China’s decision to ease restrictions on Russia’s wheat imports at a time when the
Kenyans voting for president, parliament in close election
About WordPressto contenNairobi on Aug. 9, 2022 Kenyans are going to the polls on Tuesday to elect a president and a new parliament,...
U.S. President Biden Welcomes Gaza Temporary Ceasefire Agreement
U.S. President Joe Biden has welcomed the temporary ceasefire agreement between the Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel that will see the release of some hostages currently held in the Gaza Strip.
Russia puts Iranian satellite into orbit
Russia launched an Iranian satellite into orbit on Tuesday from southern Kazakhstan, just three weeks after President Vladimir Putin and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pledged to work together against the West.
Taliban Bars Government Employees without Beards from Work
Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban has instructed all government employees to wear a beard and adhere to a dress code or risk being fired, three sources told Reuters.
China, Nigeria Can Leverage Sports to Advance Bilateral Relations – Envoy
China and Nigeria can leverage sporting activities to advance diplomatic relations between the two countries, according to Mr Zhang Yi, Minister Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria.
Taliban Defence Minister urges businessmen to invest in Afghanistan’s health sector
Taliban Defence Minister, Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob, in his first appearance before the media in Kabul on Wednesday, urged businessmen to invest in Afghanistan’s health sector.
Russia claims responsibility for Ukrainian train station strike
Russia’s Defence Ministry has confirmed that its forces were behind Wednesday’s missile strike on a railway station in central Ukraine that Kiev said left at least 25 people dead, including civilians.
Kenya gets $150m World Bank Credit for Climate Financing
World Bank has granted Kenya 16.7 billion shillings (about 150 million dollars) to support the country’s climate action plan, the National Treasury said Wednesday.
