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Pelosi's Taiwan visit caps her long history of confronting Beijing
More than 30 years ago, US Representative Nancy Pelosi angered China's government by showing up in Tiananmen Square and unfurling a banner honoring dissidents killed in the 1989 protests.
2 August 2022, 17:21 PM
US-Taiwan solidarity more important than ever: Pelosi
US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday with a clear message for China, saying the US commitment to a democratic Taiwan is more important than ever.
2 August 2022, 16:03 PM
Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid escalating US-China tensions
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday night, becoming the highest-ranking American official to visit the self-ruled island that is claimed by China in 25 years.
2 August 2022, 14:22 PM
Moscow warns Washington: Pelosi's "provocative" trip would put US on collision course with Beijing
Russia backed China on Tuesday (Aug 2) over an expected visit to Taiwan by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
2 August 2022, 13:06 PM
Pelosi lands in Malaysia amidst high tension with China
The United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi accompanied by a congressional delegation arrived in Malaysia, Tuesday (Aug 2) as part of the official visit to four Asian countries.
2 August 2022, 06:06 AM
This is how CIA located and killed Al-Qaeda leader Zawahiri
Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a US strike in Afghanistan over the weekend, the biggest blow to the militant group since its founder Osama bin Laden was killed in 2011.
2 August 2022, 05:57 AM
Indigenous Australian Senator calls Queen Elizabeth II a "coloniser" while taking oath
An Indigenous Australian parliamentarian was instructed to retake her oath of office on Monday after she changed it to label Britain's queen a coloniser.
2 August 2022, 05:21 AM
Who was Al Queda leader Ayman Al Zawahiri?
Ayman al-Zawahiri succeeded Osama bin Laden as al Qaeda leader after years as its main organiser and strategist, but his lack of charisma and competition from rival militants Islamic State hobbled his ability to inspire sizeable attacks on the West.
2 August 2022, 05:11 AM
Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri killed in US drone strike: Biden
Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a U.S. strike in Afghanistan over the weekend, President Joe Biden said on Monday, the biggest blow to the militant group since its founder Osama bin Laden was killed in 2011.
2 August 2022, 00:25 AM
Six die in Libya fuel truck blast
At least six people were killed and dozens injured yesterday when a fuel truck exploded in southwestern Libya, medics said.
1 August 2022, 18:00 PM
‘No intention’ to rejoin ICC
The Philippines has no plan to rejoin the International Criminal Court, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said yesterday, with the tribunal’s prosecutor seeking to resume a probe into the ex-president’s deadly drug war.
1 August 2022, 18:00 PM
Despite China warnings, Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan tomorrow
Several Taiwan media outlets reported late on Monday that U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi will visit Taiwan on Tuesday and spend the night in Taipei, citing unidentified sources.
1 August 2022, 16:17 PM
29 June, 2022 was the shortest day on record
The Earth has set a new record for the shortest day.
31 July 2022, 18:00 PM
"Russia can withstand thousands of sanctions": Video mocks West
“With cheap gas, electricity, water, and a strong economy, Russia can withstand thousands of sanctions,” says a video posted today (July 31, 2022) on the verified Facebook page of the Russian Embassy in Bangladesh.
31 July 2022, 13:20 PM
Pelosi announces visit to Indo-Pacific; doesn't mention Taiwan
A United States congressional delegation led by Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi will visit Singapore from Monday to Tuesday (August 1-2).
31 July 2022, 09:20 AM
Xi warns Biden over Taiwan: “Those playing with fire will be burned”
In a “candid” phone conversation on Thursday night (July 28), Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his American counterpart Joe Biden against supporting Taiwanese independence, saying those who play with fire will be burned, state media reported.
29 July 2022, 04:29 AM
"Ready to use nuclear weapons" in potential military conflicts with US, SKorea: NKorea's Kim
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned he’s ready to use his nuclear weapons in potential military conflicts with the United States and South Korea, state media said Thursday, as he unleashed fiery rhetoric against rivals he says are pushing the Korean Peninsula to the brink of war.
28 July 2022, 14:33 PM
Iran will accept payments made with Russia’s Mir bank cards
Iran will soon start accepting payments made with Russia’s Mir bank cards, a top official was quoted by Russia’s RIA news agency as saying, making it the latest country to adopt the Russian-made alternative to Visa and Mastercard.
28 July 2022, 07:42 AM
"Citizenship and PM role to Johnson": Ukrainians sign petition
A tongue-in-cheek petition to give outgoing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Ukrainian citizenship and make him the country's prime minister has garnered over 2,500 signatures hours after being put up on Ukraine's official petitions site on Tuesday.
26 July 2022, 19:17 PM
Pope set to apologise to Indigenous groups in Canada
Pope Francis began a historic visit to Canada on Sunday to apologize to Indigenous peoples for abuses by missionaries at residential schools, a key step in the Catholic Church’s efforts to reconcile with Native communities and help them heal from generations of trauma.
25 July 2022, 12:41 PM