US Defense Chief Lloyd Austin converses with Dong Jun of China
The National Defense Minister of China spoke with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. This is the first interaction between them in more than a year as the two nations work to rebuild military ties. The two allegedly covered a wide range of topics on their call, including regional and international security challenges and US-China defense ties. Keep an eye out for additional information!
Baghdad's Al Quds protests: Thousands of people denounce Israel's assault on Gaza
On Al-Quds Day, the last Friday of Ramadan, an annual commemoration of Palestinian solidarity, thousands of demonstrators gathered in the capital of Iraq. Protesters reaffirmed their opposition to Israeli occupation and their sympathy with the Palestinian people.
Diplomatic crisis sparked by a German military leak; the White House claims it is a Russian attempt to divide the West
The German air force chief and three subordinates were involved in an intercepted online call over the war, which Russia was accused by the US on Monday of trying to spread mistrust among Ukraine and its allies.
Korean tensions: North Korea launches suspected missiles into the sea.
South Korea claims North Korea fired a salvo of suspected ballistic missiles into its eastern sea. The 10 objects landed in the water after traveling around 350 kilometers. South Korea accuses Pyongyang of provocation.
Taiwan reform dispute: Scuffles break out in parliament.
Scuffles have erupted in Taiwan's parliament between members of the two main political parties, neither of which has a clear majority. The scuffles come only a few days before Taiwan's next president takes office.
CAA implemented: SC requests an answer from the Center after denying a stay on CAA implementation
Days after India enacted the Citizenship Amendment Act. The Supreme Court was inundated with petitions for the act's retraction. On March 19, the Supreme Court heard arguments against the CAA in more than 200 petitions.
Iceland issues a new whaling permit and receives criticism for animal welfare
On Tuesday, the government of Iceland announced that it had granted a fresh license to the only whaling company operating in the country, allowing it to resume hunting for the upcoming season. This news infuriated animal rights activists.
Drug companies fight over a COVID-19 vaccine patent in London.
Pharmaceutical companies promised not to compete in the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine during the epidemic. After four years, Moderna claims Pfizer/BioNTech utilized its patented technology and is suing the company for royalties. Pfizer/BioNTech has challenged a Moderna patent in the London High Court. It will take years to resolve this matter, which is pending in five different countries.
UK islamophobia: Since the commencement of the Gaza War, hate crimes have increased
Amidst the Gaza battles, Halim Karala, a Palestinian restauranteur in the UK, encounters Islamophobia. Many Muslims in the UK feel insecure and targeted as a result of the rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes, which primarily target women. Amidst the current uptick in hostilities in Gaza, a growing number of Muslims are claiming an increase in cases of Islamophobia, which includes verbal and physical abuse, vandalism, and assault. Karala, a London restaurant owner, claims that patrons have verbally abused him and that he has received threatening texts. In spite of this, he is adamant about speaking out against prejudice and bigotry and about carrying on with his community service.
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Washington, DC, places new restrictions on Hong Kong visas.
The US has announced that it is moving to put additional visa restrictions on Hong Kong, days after pro-Beijing members in the Hong Kong parliament enacted the new security measure, popularly known as Article 23.
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