Chinese authorities oppose Ed Markey’s trip to Taiwan

Ed Markey trip to Taiwan

Party of five US congressmen arrived in Taiwan on Sunday, In reaction to Pelosi’s visit, the Chinese staged a series of military manoeuvres and exercises in the Taiwan Strait. “The visit, however, sparked a new wave of harsh rhetoric from Chinese officials, who claim that the self-governing island is part of Chinese territory. Chinese officials … Read more

Zimbabwe government links most recent measles outbreak to religious events

Zimbabwe measles outbreak

A measles outbreak has killed 80 children in Zimbabwe since April. The government blames the outbreak on church group gatherings. The outbreak has now expanded nationwide, with a case fatality rate of 6.9%.   A measles outbreak has killed 80 children in Zimbabwe since April, according to the ministry of health, which blames the outbreak … Read more

Senator Graham must testify in the Georgia election probe, says US judge

Senator Graham

A Federal judge dismissed US Senator Lindsey Graham’s fight to a subpoena to testify before a grand jury in Georgia. Prosecutors are investigating former President Donald Trump and his supporters’ efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat. Graham contended through his lawyers that his status as a US senator exempted him from testifying.   A … Read more

Britain claims the monkeypox outbreak is ‘slowing’

monkeypox outbreak

Monkeypox is transferred through close direct contact with an infected person’s sores, clothing. To date, the UK has documented almost 3,000 cases of monkeypox. British officials purchased 150,000 doses of vaccine manufactured by Bavarian Nordic. British health experts said the monkeypox outbreak in the UK is “showing symptoms of diminishing,” but it’s too early to … Read more

MP criticizes Belfast and Derry’s “casual sectarianism”

MP criticizes Belfast

An MP has said Northern Ireland has not done enough to foster reconciliation and unity. Stephen Farry of the Alliance Party was speaking following the weekend’s events. Larne FC suspended midfielder John Herron after photographs emerged of him wearing a t-shirt with a pro-IRA message.   Recent incidences of “casual sectarianism,” according to one MP, … Read more

Brittney Griner’s lawyers appeal against ruling

Brittney Griner

In February, Griner was stopped and questioned for transporting vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her checked baggage. A month ago, the two-time gold champion in basketball at the United States Olympic Games pleaded guilty to drug charges. The judge stated that the court considered Griner’s partial acknowledgment of guilt.   Brittney  Griner’s lawyer, Maria … Read more

Russian official says names raised in prisoner swap negotiations

prisoner swap negotiations

Alexander Darchiev: Prisoner swap talks taking place between Moscow and Washington. US citizens Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, as well as arms trafficker Viktor Bout are discussed. Bout is currently serving a 25-year prison sentence in the United States.   The director of the North American Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has … Read more

Putin says Russia to train and supply military equipment to allies

Russia

Russia is ready to give military equipment to allies in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Moscow is willing to train foreign soldiers, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated. Russia also sees great prospects in the training of foreign servicemen and their advanced training.   Russia is ready to give military equipment to allies in Latin America, … Read more

Six killed in Armenian warehouse blast

Armenian warehouse blast

Explosions swept through a warehouse in Yerevan that was holding pyrotechnics. As a result of the explosions, portions of the structure collapsed, and dozens were injured. It is not known what caused the explosion; however, the authorities have determined that terrorism was not the cause.   The Armenian Ministry of Emergencies reported on Monday that … Read more

Northern Nigeria flooding kills 50, displaces thousands

Northern Nigeria flooding

At least 50 people have died and “many” relocated in Nigeria’s Jigawa State, an official says. The floods follow days of intense thunderstorms that caused the Nigerian Meteorological Agency to issue flash flood warnings. Sadiya Farouq, Nigeria’s Federal Minister of Humanitarian Affairs has visited affected areas.   At least 50 people have perished and “many” … Read more