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Honduras swears in Xiomara Castro as first female president

Xiomara Castro has been sworn in as Honduras’ first female president, taking office amid growing uncertainty about whether she will be able to govern in the face of an unfolding legislative crisis and other challenges. Castro,... Read more... January 27, 2022 | By The Rising Europe | No Comments

Open Xinjiang to ‘independent observers’, Canada tells China

Fury in Beijing as more than 40 countries, led by Canada, urge China to allow the UN access to region. ... Read more... June 23, 2021 | By The Rising Europe | No Comments

Israeli PM says Raisi win a ‘wake up’ call over Iran nuclear deal

Naftali Bennett said Iran’s Presidential election was a sign for world powers to ‘wake up’ before returning to a deal. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has condemned the new Iranian president as a “hangman”, describing Ebrahim... Read more... June 21, 2021 | By The Rising Europe | No Comments

Kim says N Korea ready for ‘dialogue and confrontation’ with US

North Korean leader stresses preparedness in responding to US in his first direct statement since Joe Biden became President. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his country needs to prepare for “both dialogue and... Read more... June 19, 2021 | By The Rising Europe | No Comments

Three things the White House wants from the Biden-Putin summit

The White House is not expecting ‘a big set of deliverables’ but has a list of what they are ‘seeking’ out of the meeting. On the eve of the summit between United States President Joe Biden... Read more... June 16, 2021 | By The Rising Europe | No Comments

New Israeli government an ‘opportunity’ for Biden

Room for US nuclear diplomacy with Iran, economic accords with Arab states and a White House visit for Bennett seen ahead. The new government in Israel headed by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett presents an opportunity for... Read more... June 15, 2021 | By The Rising Europe | No Comments

Peru’s Castillo on verge of winning presidency after tight race

Electoral Observation Mission of the Organization of American States says vote was a ‘positive electoral process’ and no ‘serious irregularities’ were detected. Peru’s presidential election frontrunner Pedro Castillo was poised for victory, despite legal wrangles over... Read more... June 12, 2021 | By The Rising Europe | No Comments

The politics of Japan’s Taiwan vaccine donation

Japan quietly shifts its stance on Taiwan amid growing concerns over Beijing’s economic and military might. ... Read more... June 11, 2021 | By The Rising Europe | No Comments

Australia PM Scott Morrison to visit Singapore for leaders’ meeting with Lee Hsien Loong

Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison will make an official visit to Singapore on Thursday (Jun 10) for a leaders’ meeting with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Mr Lee will... Read more... June 9, 2021 | By The Rising Europe | No Comments

‘Times have changed’: Saudi Arabia-Syria in rapprochement talks

After years of conflict, Riyadh now views Damascus as an expedient avenue to shore up broader regional interests. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad are reportedly attempting reconciliation Saudi Arabia is... Read more... June 8, 2021 | By The Rising Europe | No Comments