Moldovans narrowly chose 'yes' in a referendum to secure the country’s EU path, electoral authorities say
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldovans narrowly chose 'yes' in a referendum to secure the country’s EU path, electoral authorities say.
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldovans narrowly chose 'yes' in a referendum to secure the country’s EU path, electoral authorities say.
JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia said on Monday it does not recognise China's claims over the South China Sea, despite signing a maritime development deal with Beijing, as some analysts warned the pact risked compromising its sovereign rights. Beijing has long clashed with Southeast Asian neighbours over the South China Sea, which it claims almost in its entirety, based on a "nine-dash line" on its maps that cuts into the exclusive economic zones (EEZ) of several countries. Joint agreements with China in the strategic waterway have been sensitive for years, with some nations wary of deals they fear could be interpreted as legitimising Beijing's vast claims.
Taiwanese businessman Robert Tsao said on Monday he would sue in a Taiwan court senior Chinese officials over sanctions they had placed on him, saying he was seeking to counter China's intimidation of lawful activity. China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory, last month said it would punish and sanction Tsao, the retired founder of chipmaker UMC, for alleged criminal and pro-Taiwan independence activities. China's Taiwan Affairs Office said the "Black Bear Academy" that Tsao has helped fund was seeking to incite separatism that would endanger cross-strait ties.
Houthi rebels claim to have hit an Israeli military base with a ballistic missile in the wake of US strikes against its strongholds.
Mohamed Bin Salman was speaking at the opening of a summit of Muslim and Arab leaders in Riyadh.
President Prabowo Subianto told the forum that his country wants to be part of China's emergence as not only an economic but also a “civilizational power.” “We must give an example that in this modern age, collaboration — not confrontation — is the way for peace and prosperity,” he said.
Israel has begun a construction project along the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from Syria, apparently laying asphalt for a road right along the frontier, satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press show. Israeli troops have entered the demilitarized zone during the work, the United Nations confirmed to the AP, a violation of the cease-fire rules governing the area. The work, which earlier satellite photos show began in earnest in late September, follows the completion by the Israeli military of new roadways and what appears to be a buffer zone along the Gaza Strip's frontier with Israel.
North Korea ratified a major defense treaty with Russia stipulating mutual military aid, the North’s state media reported Tuesday, as the U.S., South Korea and Ukraine say North Korea has sent thousands of troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine. Russia had completed the ratification of the treaty last week after it was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in June.
There is no new "stage of talks" with the United States at the moment for arms sales, Taiwan's government said on Monday, as the island considers how best to respond to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's previous demands that Taipei pay for protection. Trump, who won a second term as president last week, unnerved democratically governed Taiwan, which is claimed by China, by saying it should pay the U.S. for its defence and that it had taken away semiconductor business from America. Trump has not elaborated on what he means by Taiwan having to pay for its protection, but it could mean Taipei takes the demand seriously with large new arms deals early in his administration, say people familiar with government thinking.
Saudi Arabia’s military chief visited Tehran for talks with his Iranian counterpart amid a detente that could complicate Donald Trump’s plans to end the war between Israel and Hamas.
Sir Keir Starmer is to urge Joe Biden to release funds for a $20 billion (£15.5 billion) loan to Ukraine before Donald Trump takes office.
President Biden and the Senate leadership have an opportunity to shield Ukraine from the immediate impact of Trump’s election. Biden should work now with our NATO allies to urge the alliance to issue a swift invitation to NATO membership, one that can be ratified by the majority of the members rapidly.
Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler has called for immediate ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon at a joint Arab League and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation summit that has renewed calls for a Palestinian state. Arab and Muslim leaders gathered in Riyadh on Monday, more than a year into the Israel-Hamas war and regional escalation, in what is seen as a chance to send a message to US president-elect Donald Trump.Opening the summit, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the international community must "i
Israel said on Monday it had met most demands by the United States to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza but was still discussing some items as a deadline looms to improve the situation or face potential restrictions on U.S. military aid. There are a number of things that remain under discussion and they touch on safety issues, an Israeli official told reporters. Among the U.S. demands that Israel appears to have refused is allowing the entry of 50-100 commercial trucks a day.
The presidents of the United States, China and other Asia Pacific nations gather in Lima this week for an economic summit overshadowed by the prospect of a world embroiled in trade wars under Donald Trump.It will be the last Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit for Joe Biden before he hands the presidency to Trump next year after a rout for the Democratic Party in November 5 presidential elections.
Vietnam's Communist Party head To Lam has congratulated Donald Trump on his U.S. presidential election victory in a phone call and the two discussed ways their countries could boost economic ties, the communist party said on Tuesday. The United States is Vietnam's largest export market, and in September last year the two countries upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, the highest level in Vietnam's ranking. "Vietnam is ready to promote stable and long-term development of bilateral relations for the benefit of the people of the two countries," Lam said during the call, which took place on Monday, according to a statement posted on the communist party's website.The statement said Trump expressed his respect for the relationship with Vietnam and Vietnam-U.S. economic cooperation, and wanted to further promote it.
The two leaders held talks in Paris to mark Armistice Day and consider how best to continue supporting wartorn Ukraine.
Israel’s far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has ordered preparations for the annexation of settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
China and the European Union are at a critical juncture to restore political trust in response to the looming uncertainties that are expected to accompany the strong comeback of Donald Trump as US president, Chinese diplomats and experts said. The Chinese foreign ministry's deputy head in charge of European affairs Cao Lei said on Saturday that Trump's election victory may indicate "the turning point of [our] times" and urged Brussels and Beijing to fix rifts and improve ties. "No one wants to r
Israel’s new foreign minister said Monday that there has been “certain progress” in efforts to end the fighting with Lebanon’s Hezbollah. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said any agreement would have to include enforcement mechanisms to prevent Hezbollah from reconstituting its military infrastructure near the border. Hezbollah began firing into Israel on Oct. 8, 2023, in solidarity with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
DAKAR (Reuters) -A decline in U.S. influence in Africa means U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's administration will have to grapple with blind spots in its understanding of a fast-changing continent increasingly allied with China and Russia and threatened by spreading jihadist insurgencies. Interviews with eight current and former officials along with a review of U.S. government watchdog reports show that a dearth of staff and resources under President Joe Biden at embassies in Africa undermined efforts to implement Washington's goals. The U.S. racked up diplomatic setbacks over the past four years, including losing America's major spy base in Niger and failing to negotiate a deal with any ally to reposition those assets.