China has pledged “resolute countermeasures” following the United States’ decision to approve more arms sales to Taiwan, just hours before the island’s President William Lai Ching-te made a transit through the…
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USA: Trump picks anti-‘deep state’ crusader Kash Patel to lead FBI
US President-elect Donald Trump has said he plans to tap loyalist Kash Patel to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a pick that is expected to disrupt the agency and…
Malaysia and Thailand: Flooding kills at least 12
Huge flooding caused by heavy rain in Malaysia and neighbouring Thailand has killed at least 12 people, officials say. More than 122,000 people have been forced out of their homes in…
Belgium: New law gives sex workers maternity leave and pensions
Under a new law in Belgium – the first of its kind in the world, sex workers will be entitled to official employment contracts, health insurance, pensions, maternity leave and…
Georgia: President Salome Zourabichvili calls for new elections as protests erupt again
Georgia’s pro-Western president has said she will stay in post until new parliamentary elections are held, as protests continue over the government’s decision to put EU accession negotiations on hold.…
Mauritius: PM Navin Ramgoolam asks for review of Chagos Islands deal with UK
Mauritius’ new prime minister said he has asked for an independent review of a deal with the United Kingdom over the future of the Chagos Islands. Under the agreement, which…
Brazil: Ex-President Bolsonaro hoping Trump’s return will help political comeback in
Brazil’s former President Jair BolsonaroJair Bolsonaro has expressed hope that United States President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January will help bolster his own political comeback, amid accusations…
Belgium: Malian singer Rokia Traoré detained in child custody row
One of Africa’s best known musicians – the Malian singer Rokia Traoré – has reportedly been imprisoned in Belgium as part of an ongoing child custody dispute. The 50-year-old is…
N Ireland: Two Female staff threatened with knife in shop robbery
Two female staff members were threatened with a knife during an armed robbery in a shop in Magheralin, County Down. The incident happened at around 17:40 GMT on Friday at…
UK: Conservative leader Badenoch blame Labour for Kneecap settlement
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has said it is “unbelievable” that the Labour government have decided to no longer contest a discrimination case brought by Belfast rap group Kneecap. The…