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China has firmly dismissed Ukraine's allegations that "many" Chinese citizens are engaged in fighting alongside Russian forces, calling these claims "absolutely groundless." Lin Jian, a spokesperson for the Chinese government, emphasized the importance of protecting its citizens, stating, “The Chinese side is verifying relevant information with the Ukrainian side,” and reiterated, “The Chinese government has always urged its citizens to steer clear of armed conflict areas and to avoid involvement in any form of armed…

The U.S. immigration authorities have announced a new approach to scrutinizing social media accounts, asserting that they may deny visas or residence permits to individuals who share content identified as anti-Semitic by the Trump administration. Content categorized as anti-Semitic will encompass social media activity that expresses support for militant organizations classified as terrorists by the United States, including Hamas, Lebanon’s Hezbollah, and Yemen’s Houthi insurgents. As Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi…

During a recent session at the Court of Appeal, it was emphasized that Prince Harry's safety and security are "at stake" as he continues to contest the dismissal of his claim against the Home Office regarding his protection in the UK. The Prince is appealing the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (RAVEC)'s decision to impose a differing level of security for him while in the UK. This case has drawn considerable attention to the complexities surrounding royal protection. Arriving at the…

A 48-year-old man, Michael Tanzi, was executed by lethal injection in Florida for the tragic murder of Janet Acosta, a newspaper employee who was abducted during her lunch break in 2000. The execution took place shortly after 6 PM local time (11 PM Irish time) yesterday at the Florida State Prison in Raiford, according to a statement from prison officials. Tanzi's death marks him as the third inmate to be executed in Florida this year and the eleventh nationwide. In 2003, Tanzi confessed to the brutal murder of Ms. Acosta,…

President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Ukrainian forces have captured two Chinese citizens who were fighting alongside Russian troops. This development has prompted Ukraine to seek clarification from China and a response from its global allies. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the political, military, and economic partnership between Russia and China has intensified. In a statement shared on social media, Mr. Zelensky remarked, "Our military captured two Chinese citizens who fought in the…

On June 3rd, South Korea will conduct its presidential election, as announced by the acting president following the removal of former leader Yoon Suk Yeol, who faced impeachment following a controversial declaration of martial law. Since December, the nation has been without a clear leader, a situation that arose when Mr. Yoon attempted to undermine civilian governance, leading to his swift impeachment by the National Assembly. In a decisive ruling last week, the Constitutional Court upheld his impeachment, permanently…

In a significant development, President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the United States is initiating direct, high-level discussions with Iran regarding its nuclear program. This pivotal announcement was made during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House. Expressing optimism, President Trump stated, "I'm hopeful that we can reach a deal with Iran." However, he also emphasized that should these negotiations fail, Iran would face "great danger." His words serve…

US President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs on numerous countries have now taken effect, imposing hefty duties of 104% on Chinese goods and 20% on products from the European Union. This move escalates his global trade dispute even as he prepares for negotiations with several nations. As President Trump himself noted, “We have a lot of countries coming in that want to make deals.” However, these punitive tariffs have disrupted a trading order that has been in place for decades, leading to heightened recession fears and…

China has expressed strong disapproval of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, labeling his comments as "ignorant and impolite." This reaction followed his assertion that the United States borrows money from "Chinese peasants." "China's stance on U.S.-China economic and trade relations has been clearly articulated," remarked Lin Jian, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry. "It is both surprising and disheartening to hear such uninformed and discourteous remarks from someone in a high-ranking position," he added. In…

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has firmly rejected Israel's latest proposal aimed at controlling aid deliveries in Gaza. He expressed concerns that this approach could "further control and callously limit aid down to the last calorie and grain of flour." “Let me be clear: We will not participate in any arrangement that does not fully respect the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, independence, and neutrality,” Mr. Guterres emphasized to reporters, highlighting the critical importance of…