Xi hails China’s rule over Hong Kong at handover ceremony
by Xinqi Su Agence France-Presse HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- President Xi Jinping hailed China's rule over Hong Kong on…
3 years ago
International
Supply crunch, inflation deflate Japan Inc confidence
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Confidence among Japan's largest manufacturers sagged for a second quarter on rising costs and supply constraints,…
3 years ago
Ukraine begins electricity exports to EU: Zelensky
KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) -- Ukraine has started exporting electricity to the European Union, via Romania, President Volodymyr Zelensky said,…
3 years ago
Erdogan warns Turkey may still block Nordic NATO drive
MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday told Sweden and Finland that he could still block…
3 years ago
Russia quits Snake Island, weakening blockade of Ukraine ports
by Dmytro Gorshkov with Sebastian Smith in Madrid Agence France-Presse KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) -- Russian troops have abandoned their positions…
3 years ago
Eight anti-coup protesters killed in Sudan mass rallies
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AFP) -- At least eight Sudanese demonstrators were killed Thursday as security forces sought to quash mass rallies…
3 years ago
Mexico president’s Hitler jibe irks Jewish community
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) -- Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has upset the country's Jewish community by accusing one…
3 years ago
China’s Xi to preside over muted Hong Kong handover anniversary
by Xinqi Su Agence France-Presse HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Chinese leader Xi Jinping was set to preside Friday over…
3 years ago
Israel parliament dissolves itself, sets November 1 election
by Yasmin Zaher and Ben Simon Agence France Presse JERUSALEM (AFP) -- Israeli lawmakers dissolved parliament on Thursday, forcing…
3 years ago
First grain ship since offensive leaves Russia-occupied Ukraine port
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- A ship carrying 7,000 tonnes of grain has sailed from Ukraine's occupied port of Berdyansk,…
3 years ago
This website uses cookies.