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‘Impossible’ for Communist China to become our motherland as we’re older, says Taiwan’s president
It is “absolutely impossible” for Communist China to become Taiwan’s motherland because the island’s government is older, Taiwan’s president has said in a carefully timed speech that underscores the intense historical rivalry between the two. Lai Ching-te, who took office in May, has long faced Beijing’s wrath for championing Taiwan’s sovereignty and rejecting the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s claims over…
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Israel/Hezbollah war: FG to evacuate citizens from Lebanon
KUNLE SANNI The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that it has begun preparations to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Eche Abu-Obe, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, revealed this in a statement issued from Abuja. “The government is working to ensure the safety of Nigerian nationals in Lebanon,…
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Netanyahu says Macron’s call for arms embargo is ‘a disgrace’
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a halt on arms deliveries to Israel for use in Gaza, prompting swift criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Macron told France Inter radio that “the priority is that we return to a political solution, that we stop delivering weapons to fight in Gaza”. At a summit in Paris on Saturday, the…
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Lebanon hospitals close as Israeli strikes hit health facilities
At least four hospitals in Lebanon announced on Friday that they were suspending work because of Israeli strikes, while a Hezbollah-affiliated health organisation said that 11 paramedics had been killed in the past 24 hours, according to a repport by BBC. The four closures capped two weeks of Israeli strikes on hospitals and healthcare workers in Lebanon that have shuttered…
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Zimbabwe compensates foreign and local farmers over land invasions
The Zimbabwean government will this month pay an initial $20 million to foreign white and local Black farmers who lost land in farm invasions under former leader Robert Mugabe at the turn of the century, the finance minister said on Friday. The spending was allocated in the 2024 budget as part of a series of measures to restore the country’s…
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Xi vows ‘reunification’ with Taiwan on eve of Communist China’s 75th birthday
Chinese leader Xi Jinping speaks during a National Day reception on the eve of the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on September 30, 2024. Chinese leader Xi Jinping reiterated his pledge to achieve “reunification” with Taiwan on the eve of Communist China’s 75th birthday, as Beijing flexed its…
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Iran launches major missile attack on Israel
Iran launched dozens of missiles toward Israel on Tuesday in what it said was a response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and others, potentially pushing the region closer to a wider conflict. CNN teams on the ground in multiple locations in Israel observed numerous missiles piercing through the skies as sirens blasted across the country. Israel’s military…
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Former President Jimmy Carter just turned 100—his advice for living a long and happy life: ‘Marry the best spouse’
Former President Jimmy Carter has defied odds and is officially 100 years old today — and he credits his longevity to the strong relationships in his life, especially his marriage. James Earl Carter, Jr., more commonly known as Jimmy Carter, served as the 39th U.S. president from 1977 to 1981. He’s outlived all presidents in U.S. history, earning the distinction…
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Iran’s supreme leader moved to secure location amid escalating conflict
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been relocated to a secure location within Iran, following heightened security concerns, sources told Reuters. This development comes a day after Israel killed Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, a Lebanese group backed by Iran, during an airstrike on Beirut. This precautionary move to protect Iran’s top decision-maker reflects the growing tension within…
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China, at UN, warns against ‘expansion of the battlefield’ in Ukraine war
Three days before its government marks 75 years of Communist rule, China’s foreign minister warned fellow leaders Saturday against an “expansion of the battlefield” in Russia’s war with Ukraine. He stated that the Beijing government remains committed to shuttle diplomacy and efforts to push the conflict toward resolution. “The top priority is to prevent any expansion of the battlefield. China…
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