Tag: Asia
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| Shongjog news agency | A press release on August 31, 2024 from the U.S. Department of State condemned the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for its aggressive actions against Philippine maritime operations at Sabina Shoal on August 31, where a Chinese Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippine Coast Guard vessel. The press release…
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| Shongjog news agency | The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed deep concern over the worsening situation for Myanmar’s Rohingya minority amid recent clashes between the military government and the Arakan Army, an ethnic rebel group. Türk reported severe human rights violations by both sides, including extrajudicial killings, abductions, and arson.…
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| Shongjog news agency | Turkey and Russia have resumed joint military patrols in northern Syria, nearly a year after they were suspended. These patrols are taking place in the Operation Peace Spring area, a 30-kilometer strip along the Turkey-Syria border captured from Kurdish fighters by Turkish and allied forces in 2019. The resumption of…
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| Shongjog news agency | On Saturday, former U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley, during a visit to Taiwan, criticized isolationist policies and urged the Republican Party to support U.S. allies. She emphasized the importance of backing Taiwan, Ukraine, and Israel, and argued that isolationism is detrimental to American interests. Haley, who previously competed with Donald Trump…
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| Shongjog news agency | On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, emphasizing the success of their growing trade relations and the high level of cooperation between Russia and China. Putin highlighted the progress in their economic ties and large-scale joint projects. This meeting comes amid ongoing challenges for Russia,…
