Chinese Defence Ministry says China has carried out a land-based missile interception test that “achieved its expected purpose”. The ministry said in a brief statement last night that the “ground-based midcourse anti-missile…
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Russia sentences US teacher to 14 years for cannabis smuggling
A Russian court has sentenced a former US diplomat to 14 years in prison for “large-scale” cannabis smuggling. Marc Fogel had previously worked at the US embassy in Moscow, but…
European Union to announce decision on Ukraine’s candidacy
European Union senior staff has reportedly accepted the idea of granting the candidacy of Ukraine to join the union. According to newsmen, about four European leaders traveled to Kyiv and…
Taiwan to hold more trade talks with United State
After being excluded from a major new United States economic plan for the Asia Pacific region, Taiwan says its chief trade negotiator, John Deng, will hold more talks with the…
European Union leaders agree to block more than two-thirds of Russian oil imports
European Union leaders have agreed on a plan to block more than two-thirds of Russian oil imports. The ban will only affect oil that arrives by sea but not pipeline…
Ukrainian President visits troops in Kharkiv region
In his first official appearance outside the capital Kyiv and its nearby regions since the inception of the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited troops on the front line…