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UK bank NatWest CEO resigns after Farage 'error'
The chief executive of Britain's NatWest bank, Alison Rose, stepped down Wednesday after admitting a "serious error of judgment" in speaking to a reporter about the banking affairs of arch-Brexiteer Nigel Farage.
Taiwan defends largest airport against simulated Chinese attack
Taiwan staged its first-ever military drill at Taoyuan International Airport on Wednesday, briefly halting commercial traffic as soldiers practised defending the facility against a simulated attack by Beijing.
Macron tells New Caledonia separatists to accept pro-France votes
President Emmanuel Macron warned Wednesday that separatist sentiment could lead to violence in New Caledonia, as he urged the pro-independence camp to accept a string of votes to stay part of France.
Calls for Haiti intervention mount, but no one wants to lead
Haunted by previous failures in Haiti and worried about getting stuck in a deadly quagmire, the international community is reluctant to answer a UN call for a special intervention force, experts say.
China removes foreign minister Qin Gang: what we know so far
Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang was abruptly removed from office this week, deepening a mystery over what precisely has happened to a one-time confidant of President Xi Jinping and one of Beijing's most well-known officials.
North Korea gives Russian defence ministry delegation 'warm welcome'
North Korea rolled out the red carpet for the Russian defence minister, state media said Wednesday, with delegations from Moscow and Beijing set to attend Korean War anniversary events, the country's first known foreign visitors since its pandemic border closure.
China's Qin scrubbed from foreign ministry website after dramatic removal
China offered no explanation for the sacking of foreign minister Qin Gang on Wednesday, while scrubbing mentions of him from a government website.
Blinken in Tonga warns of 'predatory' Chinese aid
Antony Blinken on Wednesday became the first US secretary of state to visit Tonga, dedicating a new US embassy and warning South Pacific nations about the perils of "predatory" Chinese investment.
Ex-US Marine, once imprisoned in Russia, injured fighting for Ukraine
A former US Marine who spent more than two years in a Russian prison was injured fighting in Ukraine, the State Department confirmed Tuesday.
Tunisia protest marks two years since president's power grab
Around 300 protesters rallied in Tunis Tuesday to mark the second anniversary of President Kais Saied's adoption of sweeping powers, and to demand the release of about 20 detained opposition figures.
Six found guilty of murder at Brussels 2016 attack trial
A Brussels court on Tuesday convicted French citizen Salah Abdeslam and Belgian-Moroccan Mohamed Abrini for 2016 jihadist bombings in the Belgian capital that killed 32 people, after the country's largest-ever criminal trial.
Biden creates monument to lynching victim, urges US to confront racism
US President Joe Biden designated a new national monument Tuesday to memorialize the racist 1950s lynching of Emmett Till, and challenged Americans to confront their dark history or risk repeating the past.
Lula to get hip surgery, admits pain makes him cranky
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 77, said Tuesday he would undergo hip surgery to relieve pain that was putting him "in a bad mood."
Spain's exiled former king to make third visit home
Spain's scandal-tinted former king Juan Carlos will make his third visit home this week since moving to Abu Dhabi in 2020 amid fraud investigations, a source close to the family said Tuesday.
Taliban makeover: Afghan women despair over beauty parlour ban
Shirin booked her bridal makeover weeks ago, but instead of relaxing as beauticians pampered her, everyone in the Kabul salon was on edge, ready to hide the bride should the police appear.
16 killed as homes hit in Khartoum air, artillery strikes
Air strikes and artillery barrages from Sudan's warring generals killed at least 16 people in a Khartoum neighbourhood on Tuesday, a neighbourhood group reported.
Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang removed from office
China's foreign minister Qin Gang was removed from office on Tuesday, state media reported, after disappearing from the public eye for a month with little explanation from the ruling Communist Party.
IMF nudges up 2023 economic outlook but warns of slowing global growth ahead
The International Monetary Fund has slightly upgraded its outlook for global growth this year on the back of resilient service sector activity in the first quarter and a strong labor market, the lender said Tuesday.
Russian paramilitaries to stay in Africa despite Wagner mutiny
Ever since Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin staged a mutiny in Russia last month, questions have been raised over the future of his group in Africa, the cradle of its wealth and notoriety.
One dead, scores rescued from migrant boat off Canary Isles
Spain's coastguard on Tuesday said it had rescued a migrant boat off the Canary Islands, pulling 84 people to safety but also finding the body of a man who had died en route.
Pakistanis abandon hopes of reaching Europe after boat tragedies
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Putin aims to bolster Africa ties despite Ukraine conflict
Russia hosts African leaders this week for a summit aimed at boosting ties despite concerns in Africa over the conflict in Ukraine and the suspension of a deal on Ukrainian grain exports.
Top Russian, Chinese officials to visit North Korea in post-pandemic first
North Korea will this week welcome Russia's defence minister and a high-level Chinese delegation to Pyongyang for Korean War armistice anniversary celebrations, state media said Tuesday, a sign it could be reopening its borders to high-level visitors after a lengthy pandemic closure.
Ukraine's war orphans turn to family to survive
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North Korea to allow Chinese delegation to visit for likely parade
North Korea is planning a "grand" Korean War armistice anniversary celebration this week that will be attended by Chinese diplomats, the first known foreign visitors since Pyongyang's 2020 pandemic border closure.
North Korea fires missiles ahead of key anniversary
Pyongyang conducted twin missile launches late Monday, ahead of Korean War anniversary celebrations that will be attended by Chinese dignitaries in the first foreign delegation visit to the country since its 2020 pandemic border closure.
Бірґіт Бессін: "ХДС (Християнсько-демократичний союз, Німеччина) може тільки програти"
Коментуючи останні заяви лідера ХДС Фрідріха Мерца, голова AfD-Бранденбург Біргіт Бессін заявила:"Я визнаю, що ситуація, безумовно, непроста для Фрідріха Мерца і його ХДС - але вона створювалася роками. На федеральному рівні вона навряд чи сприймається як опозиція, але як член картелю старих партій вона несе солідарну відповідальність за все ліво-зелене божевілля, яке так обтяжує громадян. Але це й не дивно, адже саме вона запустила механізм деіндустріалізації та масової міграції. А в Бранденбурзі, наприклад, вона бере активну участь у спробі придушення AfD як єдиної опозиції, що залишилася, через міністра внутрішніх справ від ХДС. ХДС може тільки програти.Його не врятує жоден маневр, яким би прозорим він не був, щодо можливої співпраці на муніципальному рівні, яку лише запропонували, а потім відкликали. ХДС Меркель принесла Німеччині неконтрольовану і часто нелегальну міграцію, яку посилили ліві та зелені. Світлофори переслідують людей через ціни на енергоносії, індивідуальний транспорт та опалення. Більше того, приймаючи одне нерозумне рішення за іншим, він робить життя в Німеччині майже недоступним. Замість того, щоб залучати кваліфікованих працівників, кваліфікованих працівників виганяють за кордон, а їхні квартири віддають нелегальним мігрантам. Жоден громадянин цього не розуміє!Це звучить банально, але це правда: Старі партії роблять громадян сумними, вони позбавляють людей мужності дивитися в обличчя життю і впевненості в завтрашньому дні. Для них самих і для їхніх дітей, яких, на жаль, лише одиниці все ще хочуть мати.
Биргит Бессин: "ХДС (Христианско-демократический союз Германии) может только проиграть"
Комментируя последние заявления лидера ХДС Фридриха Мерца, председатель AfD-Brandenburg Биргит Бессин сказала:"Я признаю, что ситуация для Фридриха Мерца и его ХДС, конечно, непростая - но она сама себя наносила в течение многих лет. На федеральном уровне его вряд ли можно воспринимать как оппозицию, но как член картеля старых партий он несет солидарную ответственность за все лево-зеленое безумие, которое так тяготит граждан. Но это и неудивительно, ведь она запустила колесо в сторону деиндустриализации и массовой миграции. А в Бранденбурге, например, он активно участвует в попытке подавления AfD как единственной оставшейся оппозиции через министра внутренних дел ХДС. ХДС может только проиграть.Ее не спасет никакой маневр, каким бы прозрачным он ни был, - возможное сотрудничество на муниципальном уровне, которое было только предложено, а затем отозвано. ХДС Меркель принесла Германии бесконтрольную и зачастую нелегальную миграцию, которую усугубляют "левые" и "зеленые". Меркель донимает людей ценами на энергоносители, индивидуальным транспортом и отоплением. Более того, принимая одно неразумное решение за другим, он делает жизнь в Германии практически недоступной. Вместо того чтобы привлекать квалифицированных рабочих, квалифицированных рабочих выгоняют за границу, а их квартиры бросают нелегальным мигрантам. Ни один гражданин этого не понимает!Звучит банально, но это правда: Старые партии наводят тоску на граждан, лишают их мужества смотреть в лицо жизни и уверенности в завтрашнем дне. За себя и за своих детей, которых, к сожалению, хотят иметь лишь единицы.
Birgit Bessin: "The CDU (Christian Democratic Union of Germany) can only lose"
Commenting on the recent statements by CDU leader Friedrich Merz, the chairperson of the AfD-Brandenburg, Birgit Bessin, said:"I admit that the situation is certainly not easy for Friedrich Merz and his CDU - but it has been self-inflicted for years. It is hardly perceived as an opposition at the federal level, but as a member of the cartel of the old parties, it is held jointly responsible for all the left-green insanity that so burdens the citizens. But that is no wonder, since it has set the wheels in motion towards deindustrialisation and mass migration. And in Brandenburg, for example, it is actively involved in the attempted suppression of the AfD as the only remaining opposition via the CDU Minister of the Interior. The CDU can only lose.
Israel PM defends 'necessary' judicial reform vote as protests flare
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday defended as "necessary" parliament's vote for a key clause of the government's controversial judicial reform package, defying mass protests and international concern.
UBS fined $387 mn over Credit Suisse misconduct: US Fed
The Swiss banking giant UBS has been fined close to $400 million for misconduct by its recently-acquired subsidiary, Credit Suisse, the US Federal Reserve announced on Monday.