Macao – Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the casino hub of Macau to diversify its economy as he swore in the new government on Friday at an event to mark the 25th anniversary of the former Portuguese colony’s handover to China. New Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai – Macau’s first leader born in mainland China … Read more
The loss of its military power in Syria has led Russia to turn its sights on Libya. Could the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria see the strengthening of his Libyan counterpart, Khalifa Haftar? Source link
Thirty-five children have been killed during a stampede at a school fair in southwestern Nigeria, authorities said. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday expressed “deep sorrow over the tragic incident” and offered his condolences to the families of the victims. What do we know about Stampede? The stampede occurred on Wednesday at the Islamic High … Read more
Mazloum Abdi, the military leader of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) told France 24 that Turkey is “attacking” Syria’s Kobani region under the guise of self-defense against the SDF. Abdi discussed his proposal to achieve a ceasefire with Turkey, and the conditions necessary to uphold it. Source link
In September, US forces completed their withdrawal from Niger, where it had two bases that help partners counter terrorism in the Sahel. The withdrawal followed a coup by members of Niger’s military in 2023. The US military says the withdrawal has had a major impact on efforts to fight terrorism in the region. VOA Pentagon … Read more
Starbucks employees will strike on Friday in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, escalating labor tensions during the pre-Christmas rush. The strike, organized by Starbucks Workers United, targets improved pay and conditions following stalled negotiations. The action coincides with an Amazon walkout, amplifying holiday season disruptions. Source link
US President Joe Biden is traveling to Italy in January to meet with Pope Francis and top Italian officials in what is likely his last trip abroad before leaving office, the White House announced Thursday. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that in addition to the pontiff, Biden will also meet with Italian Prime … Read more
The US Defense Department’s annual report on China’s military power released this week said the PLA is accelerating modernization but still faces many operational challenges in carrying out a rapid and decisive attack on Taiwan . Click here for full story in Mandarin, Source link
The US House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly rejected a Republican-led funding bill aimed at warning a government shutdown, with federal agencies due to run out of cash on Friday night and begin closing down at the weekend. The contentious bill would have suspended the country’s borrowing limit for President-elect Donald Trump’s first two years … Read more
Ukraine’s Zelensky urged both the European Union and the United States for unity on Thursday ahead of Trump’s return to the White House, stressing that “European guarantees won’t be sufficient for Ukraine” and the importance to secure a lasting peace. Source link