Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan National Army says it intercepted a Turkish ship heading to the port of Misrata. Turkey has condemned the interception of one of its ships by eastern-based Libyan forces in the ... ( read original story ...)
France tells Turkey to clarify positions if it wants constructive ties
France's foreign minister told his Turkish counterpart on Tuesday that a renewed constructive relationship with the European Union could only happen if Ankara clarified its position on several ... ( read original story ...)
Pentagon chief announces delivery of anti-bomb, snipers’ equipment during visit to Philippines
Talks between Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Christopher Miller and the Philippine defense and foreign secretaries centered on ... ( read original story ...)
Mystery illness in India baffles experts as more than 500 people are hospitalized
More than 500 people have now been hospitalized and at least one person has died from an unidentified illness in southern India. ( read original story ...)
India’s Farmers Are Leading One of the Largest Protests Yet Against Modi’s Government. Here’s What They’re Fighting For
Nationwide protests by farmers over laws meant to open up agricultural markets show economic reforms meeting hard resistance in India ... ( read original story ...)
Key Biden aide accuses China of ‘assault’ on freedom in Hong Kong
Jake Sullivan, the incoming US national security adviser, has accused China of attacking freedom in Hong Kong, in a sign that the Biden administration will take a critical stance ... ( read original story ...)
How China has used the pandemic to pull ahead on trade, by the numbers
While the virus continues to hamper the economies of both the U.S. and Europe, China has managed to parlay the pandemic into a stronger global trade position. ( read original story ...)
Mount Everest gets an official height after Nepal and China expeditions
China and Nepal announced a new “official” height for Mount Everest on Tuesday The new recorded height of the world’s highest peak is 29,031.7 feet, which is slightly higher than Nepal’s previous ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Warns Businesses Over Hong Kong as U.S.-China Tensions Rise
The secretary of state said the U.S. would treat the global trade and financial center as “another Chinese Communist-run city” in light of Beijing’s efforts to tighten its control over Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
New Zealand must build bridges with China but show independent foreign policy
Wellington needs to resist pressure to back Canberra in spat with Beijing because our ‘mates supporting mates’ plan will end in tears ... ( read original story ...)