Cambodian Opposition Leader Is Found Guilty of Treason Ahead of Election
Kem Sokha, co-founder of the defunct Cambodia National Rescue Party, was accused of conspiring to overthrow the government and sentenced to 27 years’ house arrest.
International Relations
Germany’s Scholz Visits Washington Amid Worries Over Ukraine War
Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives Friday for a quiet working visit with President Biden, sparking speculation that they will discuss tough questions on how to end the war.
Your Friday Briefing: G20 Sparring Over Ukraine
Also, a suspected poisoning of schoolgirls in Iran and a crackdown on migrants in Tunisia.
Canadians Fume as Migrants Surge at Their Border
A surge in illegal crossings from the United States has led to calls to shut down a rural road on the Canadian border.
Ukraine Reinforces Embattled Bakhmut, but Mission Is Unclear
Amid persistent rumors of Ukrainian withdrawal from the war’s most prolonged battle, officials said nothing about the size or purpose of the reinforcement.
U.S. Braces for G20 Clash Over Ukraine War
China is urging the start of peace talks and could raise that among the Group of 20 nations in India, but U.S. officials argue Russia would not negotiate in good faith.
Your Thursday Briefing: Nigeria’s New ‘Big Boss’
Also, a major tank battle in Ukraine and a deadly train wreck in Greece.
Blinken Finds Receptive Leaders in Central Asia, Where Russia Seeks Aid
The U.S. secretary of state’s diplomatic mission is part of a broader Biden administration effort to strengthen support for Ukraine, or at least push neutral nations to refrain from aiding Russia.
Your Wednesday Briefing: A U.S. Push to Isolate Russia
Also, China’s attempt to erase “zero Covid” and Nigeria’s contested election.
Chinese strategic interests in European ports
In 2021, the EU exported €223 billion of goods to China and imported goods worth €472 billion. China is thereby Europe’s foremost trading partner when it comes to imports of goods, of which a substantial part passes through EU ports, in particular maritime ports.