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Vatican rejects report of Pentagon ‘bitter lecture’ over pope’s Trump remarks
ROME, April 10 — The Vatican denied today a report that a top Pentagon official gave the Holy See’s envoy to the United States a “bitter lecture” following comments by […]
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi meets North Korea’s Kim, calls for closer coordination
BEIJING, April 10 — China and North Korea should further enhance communication and coordination in major international and regional affairs, China’s foreign minister said in a meeting with North Korean […]
Europe’s second-biggest port Antwerp grinds to halt after oil spill blocks key shipping route
ANTWERP, April 10 — Shipping was at a near-standstill in Belgium’s port of Antwerp today following an overnight oil spill, Europe’s second-biggest port said as it raced to contain the […]
Cambodia’s King Sihamoni says he has prostate cancer, to undergo treatment in China
PHNOM PENH, April 10 — Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will stay in China for prolonged treatment, he said in a statement today. Doctors […]
Strait still shut and Lebanon fighting strains truce as US and Iran aim for first talks in Pakistan
DUBAI, April 10 — The Strait of Hormuz remained shut today and Israel traded fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, which the United States and Iran each described as violations of […]
Japan downgrades China ties, cites ‘intimidation’ in new diplomatic report
TOKYO, April 10 — Japan downgraded its assessment of China on Friday for the first time in a decade, marking a new blow to relations between the Asian superpowers. Japan’s […]
Biden vs Trump — but make it MMA: Hunter challenges Donald Jr, Eric to cage fight
WASHINGTON, April 10 — Americans could see a first-of-its-kind fight as they prepare to celebrate the country’s 250th independence: a cage match between the sons of a sitting US president, […]
Beijing ramps up pressure as Xi declares Taiwan independence a threat to peace
BEIJING, April 10 — China will “absolutely not tolerate” independence for Taiwan, which is the chief culprit in undermining peace in the Taiwan Strait, President Xi Jinping told the island’s […]
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as president
NAYPYIDAW, April 10 — Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was sworn in as president on Friday, AFP journalists saw, continuing his rule from a civilian post five years after […]
Pakistan minister brands Israel ‘curse for humanity’ amid Lebanon strikes
HYDERABAD, April 10 — Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday strongly criticised Israel Zionist regime, accusing it of committing attacks on civilians across the region while peace talks are […]