The China-Tawan conflict started with the arrival of communism in China in 1921. China was then ruled by a progressive nationalist party known as Kuomintang (KMT), which entered a conflict with the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) in mainland China. The conflict ended when KMT lost the civil war against the CCP in 1948 and retreated to Taiwan, … Read more
Paris, 9 May 2024 (WAI): Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a significant move, has embarked on a visit to the European continent after a gap of five years. His tour, which included France, Serbia, and Hungary, has concluded after a five-day whirlwind of diplomatic and trade-related activities. President Xi was greeted with a warm and … Read more
Seoul, 10 May 2024 (WAI): South Korea’s Foreign Minister, Cho Tae-yul, will visit China from Monday to Tuesday next week at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi. Cho will be in Beijing from May 13 to 14 for discussions with his Chinese Counterpart Wang Yi, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday. It … Read more
Banjul, 6 May 2024 (WAI): Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, concluded his successful participation in the 15th Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit in Banjul, The Gambia, where he passionately advocated for justice and solidarity among member states. At the summit, Deputy Prime Minister Dar underscored Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to addressing … Read more
Washington. D.C., 2 May 2024 (WAI): The United States implemented sanctions on several companies in China and Hong Kong for their support of Russia’s war in Ukraine as part of a tranche of nearly 300 new sanctions revealed on May 1, 2023, Wednesday. The sanctions signify the expansion of U.S. efforts to disrupt Russia’s military-industrial complex supply … Read more
Brussels, 27 April 2024 (WAI): The European Commission is taking a significant step towards better-protecting sharks and marine ecosystems by inviting public feedback through a newly published questionnaire. The purpose of this initiative is to gather insights from citizens and stakeholders on potential policy options following the 2023 European citizens’ initiative “Stop Finning—Stop the Trade.” … Read more
Washington, D.C., 18 April 2024(WAI): The United States has announced new sanctions targeting individuals and entities associated with Iran’s drone program in response to last weekend’s attack on Israel. The sanctions, coordinated with European allies, aim to punish Tehran for its aggressive actions while signaling a commitment to Israel’s security without resorting to military measures. … Read more
Addis Ababa, 14 April 2024(WAI): The Third Session of Ethiopia’s BRICS Senior Officials’ Technical Committee convened this week, marking a pivotal moment in Ethiopia’s pursuit of strategic engagement with the BRICS alliance. Distinguished senior officials from diverse governmental institutions gathered to deliberate on Ethiopia’s draft BRICS engagement strategy and assess Ethiopian institutions’ participation levels in … Read more
Maseru, 12 April 2024 (WAI): The U.S. Embassy in Maseru, Lesotho, bids a heartfelt farewell to Ambassador Maria E. Brewer as she concludes her tenure as the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Lesotho. During her time in this esteemed role, Ambassador Brewer has significantly contributed to strengthening the bilateral relationship between the United States … Read more
Surprisingly, the long-settled India-Sri Lanka dispute over Katchatheevu Island has again taken center stage. The tiny, uninhabited island, spanning approximately 1.9 square kilometers (0.7 square miles), lies in the Palk Strait, which separates India and Sri Lanka. Here are the key points: Historical Context: Since 1921, both British colonies, India and Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) … Read more
