During a trilateral summit in Seoul, Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized the importance of rejecting “protectionism” and maintaining free trade among China, Japan, and South Korea. This call for cooperation was aimed at preventing economic and trade issues from being politicized or turned into security matters. Li urged the countries to view each other as
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As Lithuania gears up for its presidential elections, the focus of the campaign has primarily been on security concerns in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Incumbent Gitanas Nauseda, a former economist, is expected to secure a victory against his opponent Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte, with the looming threat of a potential
Abraham George recently assumed the leadership of the Republican Party of Texas (RPT) during a time of significant change for the influential state-level political organization. The party has traditionally enjoyed strong support from corporate America, with major companies sponsoring its annual Texas Republican Convention. However, a noticeable shift in the party’s agenda has led to
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has come under fire for its failure to report allegations of senior officials’ misconduct in a timely manner. A memo from the agency’s internal watchdog, Inspector General Jennifer Fain, revealed that several allegations of misconduct were not reported promptly. This lack of transparency raises concerns about the handling of cases
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad recently stated that he and his family members were not engaged in any corrupt practices. This comes after the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission announced that Mahathir was under investigation in connection with a corruption probe involving his sons, Mirzan and Mokhzani. The commission had ordered Mahathir’s sons to declare their
In Tuesday’s election, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee emerged victorious in their respective races. Willis, who obtained a sprawling racketeering indictment against former President Donald Trump and 18 others, defeated progressive attorney Christian Wise Smith in the Democratic primary. Now, she is set to face off against Republican
Following the tragic helicopter crash that took the life of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, thousands of mourners gathered in Tabriz to pay their respects and honor his memory. The funeral ceremony held for Raisi, along with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and others who perished in the incident, was a somber event that demonstrated the
The unexpected passing of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash has thrown Tehran into a state of turmoil, adding to the existing challenges faced by the nation. The helicopter incident, which occurred on the return journey from Azerbaijan in unfavorable weather conditions, also resulted in the death of Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian.
President Joe Biden recently delivered a commencement speech at Morehouse College, where he discussed his commitment to investing in Black communities. He highlighted the importance of connecting Black neighborhoods that have been neglected for decades and announced new initiatives to support historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Challenges with Black Voter Support Despite Biden’s efforts,
The recent arrest of Scottie Scheffler, the number one ranked golfer in the world, has caused a stir in the golfing community. The incident occurred just outside the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, where Scheffler was charged with felony assault on a police officer and reckless driving. Despite the chaos surrounding the arrest, where he