Day: August 6, 2023
Japan, on Hiroshima bombing anniversary, decries Russia’s ‘nuclear threat’
The war in Ukraine has made the goal of nuclear disarmament more difficult, Japan’s prime minister said on the 78th anniversary of the U.S. bombing.
How Taiwan is facing China’s threat to its democracy
Decades after Chinese nationalists fled the rise of Communism on the mainland, the people of Taiwan see their island as an independent nation. But China’s President Xi Jinping insists otherwise, and is threatening to impose Beijing’s rule by force. CBS…
How Taiwan is facing China’s threat to its democracy – CBS Sunday Morning
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‘Highly provocative’: US sent destroyers after stunning Russia, China joint naval operation off coast of Alaska – New York Post
‘Highly provocative’: US sent destroyers after stunning Russia, China joint naval operation off coast of Alaska New York Post View Full Coverage on Google News
Death toll from train derailment in Pakistan rises to 30 with 60 others injured, officials say
The death toll from a train derailment in southern Pakistan rose to 30, with the number of injured to 60, and rescue operations were underway, officials said Sunday.
The Netherlands and Sweden go through to the Women’s World Cup quarter-final
On Friday, the Netherlands face Spain while Sweden play Japan in the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup
Philippines, US slam China for blocking resupply of disputed South China Sea site
The State Department has joined the Philippines in condemning “dangerous actions” by China’s coast guard in the latest flare-up of tensions over clashing territorial claims in the South China Sea.
Canada suspending supports to Niger government following military coup
A statement by Global Affairs Canada says the Canadian government is suspending all direct funding to Niger, but other assistance to vulnerable populations will continue.
Cracks appear in Moscow-Beijing relations as Chinese embassy condems border incident
China hasn’t condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Rather, over the past months it strengthened its economic ties with Moscow.