World Bank President Malpass said on Thursday that Russia’s detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovic was a “shameless act” and called it essential, including for the journalist’s safety. accused of infringing on the freedom of the press. World Bank President Malpass attends the Reuters Next event in New York City in December 2022. … Read more
Tunisian President Saeed (pictured) said on May 6 that he would not comply with the International Monetary Fund’s “absolute orders”, rejecting the terms of the IMF’s financial assistance. February 2020 representative photo taken in Tunis (2023 REUTERS) TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisian President Saeed said on Thursday he would not comply with the International Monetary Fund’s … Read more
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China sees no reason to overreact to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s visit to the United States during her Central America tour this week and next, senior U.S. officials said on March 29. rice field. Photo taken in Taoyuan, Taiwan, 2023. REUTERS/Ann Wang [ワシントン ２９日 ロイター] – Senior US officials said there was … Read more
On March 23, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said the International Criminal Court (ICC) had issued an arrest warrant for Putin, accusing him of war crimes in Ukraine. He said it would be a declaration of war. Representative photo in Moscow (2023 REUTERS) MOSCOW (Reuters) – Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday tried to … Read more
Turkey’s parliament is “likely” to ratify Finland’s membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) before it closes in mid-April ahead of May elections. Two government officials told Reuters on Thursday. Finnish President Niinist visits Turkey on the 16th. (Reuters/Pascal Rossignol, 2023) ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s parliament is “likely” to ratify Finland’s NATO membership before … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s state oil company Saudi Aramco announced on March 12 that it posted a record net profit of $161.1 billion in 2022, up 46% from the previous year. Soaring energy prices, increased sales volumes, and expanded refining margins provided tailwinds. FILE PHOTO: An oil facility in Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia, December 2019. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov DUBAI … Read more
Evgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Russian private military company Wagner, said on Thursday that it had opened combatant recruitment centers in 42 cities. (Reuters/Concord Press Service/via REUTERS) [ロンドン １０日 ロイター] – Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Russian private military company Wagner, said on Monday that it has opened combatant recruitment centers in 42 … Read more
Hsu Ji-ching, chairman of Taiwan’s Overseas Affairs Commission, said on March 9 that President Tsai Ing-wen plans to visit Los Angeles and New York as part of her visit to Central America. FILE PHOTO: Taipei, Taiwan February 15, 2023.Reuters/I-Hwa Cheng TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen plans to visit Los Angeles and New York … Read more
According to data from China’s State Immigration Administration on March 8, 39.72 million people entered China between January 8 and March 7, up 112.4% from the same period last year. FILE PHOTO: Beijing’s international airport is seen in January 2023. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang [北京 ８日 ロイター] – According to data from China’s State Immigration Administration, between … Read more
The government work report, released on March 5 at the opening of China’s 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), warns that risks remain in the real estate market and promotes steady development in the sector. , to prevent disorderly business expansion by developers. FILE PHOTO: An apartment building construction site in Beijing, July 2022. REUTERS/Thomas Peter … Read more