CHINA – China have agreed to resume seafood import from Japan after the two nations agreed on the technical requirements, according to a Japanese official on Friday. China is also expected to issue a notice easing the blanket ban, which has been in place since 2023. China imposed a complete ban on Japanese seafood imports […]
Category: International Affairs
United States is the Greatest Threat to World Peace; North Korea
NORTH KOREA – Through its unilateral and militaristic hegemonic policies, the United States is the greatest threat to world peace and security. This’ according to North Korean State Security Minister Ri Chang-dae in a security meeting in Russia. Speaking at a high-level meeting of security officials held in Moscow from Tuesday to Thursday, North Korean […]
South Korea Fires on North Korea by Mistake Prompting Seoul to Notify Pyongyang as Tensions Rise
NORTH KOREA – What we know as South Korea fires on North Korea at the border. A South Korean soldier fired a single round using a heavy machine gun from a general outpost unit in Yangju, some 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) north of Seoul, on Wednesday, according to the South Korean military. The respective unit […]
South Korea’s P-3 Maritime Patrol Navy Aircraft Crash Today Kills 4 Onboard
SOUTH KOREA – A South Korean maritime navy aircraft crash today, Thursday, have left all 4 onboard dead. The bodies of the deceased, two commissioned officers and two non-commissioned officers, were retrieved by the authorities. Some of the bodies were harmed by the crash and the subsequent fire. The incident was reported in Pohang city […]
Sanctions on Syria Lifted by European Union
BELGIUM – The economic sanctions on Syria lifted by the European Council on Wednesday following an agreement made in May. In a press release, the EU council stated that it had lifted all economic restrictive measures on Syria, with the exemption of those based on security grounds. Underlining that the adoption formalized the political decision […]
Assisted Dying Bill in France Adopted by Parliament
FRANCE – The French parliament on Tuesday adopted the assisted dying bill. The bill is now expected to be reviewed by the Senate in the fall and return to parliament in early 2026. The parliament adopted the bill in the first reading. The bill, aimed at “authorizing and supporting a person who has expressed the […]
EU Joint Defense Procurement Programme Adopts $170B
UK – The planned EU joint defense procurement programme adopted $170 billion loan amount for the joint financial tool on Tuesday, aimed at boosting defense equipment production capacity to partner nations. The Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument, a new EU financial tool, will support member states in investing in defense industrial production through common […]
2025 ASEAN Summit in Malaysia Kicks Off
MALAYSIA – The 2025 (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) ASEAN summit in Malaysia has kicked off on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, with regional leaders aiming to cover regional as well as global issues. The event began with a traditional ASEAN handshake as the leaders were set to discuss challenges, strategic priorities and efforts to reinforce […]
Nationwide Polio Vaccination Drive in Pakistan Launched
PAKISTAN – A nationwide polio vaccination drive in Pakistan was launched on Monday to curb the growing risk of the disease under heavy security, in a week-long campaign targeting to reach over 45 million children. Health Minister Mustafa Kamal inaugurated the drive—the third one this year—at a ceremony in the capital Islamabad, the Health Ministry […]
Gang Attack in Haiti Leaves at Least 50 Dead
HAITI – A gang attack in Haiti’s town of Preval left at least 50 dead, including children on Friday. According to media reports, the assailants set fire to homes, raided a church and killed civilians in what witnesses described as a massacre. Among the victims was 86-year-old pastor Jocques Brutus, who was reportedly beheaded by […]
Australia’s New South Wales Floods Have Affected at Least 50,000 People
AUSTRALIA – The New South Wales floods have affected at least 50,000 people while leaving a trail of destruction of 10,000 properties. The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) said on Saturday that it had started damage assessments after conditions eased. “Flood waters in some locations are starting to subside, however are also still rising in […]
US Troop Withdrawal from South Korea Under Consideration
SOUTH KOREA – US troop withdrawal from South Korea is being considered in the latest released report. This will involve around 4,500 troops considered to be moved to another location in Indo-Pacific region, including Guam. An option being developed by the Pentagon is to pull out roughly 4,500 troops and move them to other locations […]
Australia’s New South Wales Floods 2025 Breaks Record, Reaches 6.4 Meters
AUSTRALIA – The Australia‘s New South Wales floods 2025 have broken record by reaching a flood level of 6.4 meters, surpassing previous 1929 record. This is as a result of the overflow of the Manning River in Taree in Mid North Coast region. Hundreds of people were rescued in Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) state […]
China Bank Interest Rate per Annum Reduced to 3%
CHINA – The China bank interest rate per annum has been reduced to 3% from 3.1%, the first of its kind in 7 months on Tuesday. A five-year interest rate has been reduced to 3.5% from 3.6%. These cuts marked the first reduction in rates since the central bank’s 25-basis-point cut in October, as the […]
Boat Carrying Migrants Sinks in English Channel of France Killing 1
FRANCE – A boat carrying migrants sinks in English Channel of France off coast of Pas-de-Calais, killing one migrant. French authorities rescued 61 migrants, who were among 62 trying to cross the English Channel when the boat sunk. BFMTV reported that at least 12 migrants had died while attempting to cross the English Channel since […]