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China Affirms Respect for Ex-Soviet States' Sovereignty Amid EU Outcry
The Chinese foreign ministry declared on Monday its respect for the sovereignty of former Soviet Union nations following controversial remarks by its ambassador to Paris, which incited backlash from European Union (EU) foreign ministers. 
The Chinese foreign ministry declared on Monday its respect for the sovereignty of former Soviet Union nations following controversial remarks by its ambassador to Paris, which incited backlash from European Union (EU) foreign ministers. -
China's State Media Criticizes Western Media for Sensationalizing Population Decline
On Thursday, China's state broadcaster CCTV denounced Western media reports on China's population being overtaken by India, accusing them of deliberately ignoring China's development and using the topic to disparage the nation and promote decoupling. 
On Thursday, China's state broadcaster CCTV denounced Western media reports on China's population being overtaken by India, accusing them of deliberately ignoring China's development and using the topic to disparage the nation and promote decoupling. -
Top Scientists Caution UK's Lack of Preparedness for Next Pandemic
Leading scientists have warned that the UK is not prepared to handle another pandemic akin to COVID-19, emphasizing the urgent need for a robust healthcare system. This alert comes amid a sudden surge of COVID-19 cases in India and concerns that the new Arcturus strain could become predominant in the UK. 
Leading scientists have warned that the UK is not prepared to handle another pandemic akin to COVID-19, emphasizing the urgent need for a robust healthcare system. This alert comes amid a sudden surge of COVID-19 cases in India and concerns that the new Arcturus strain could become predominant in the UK. -
EU Demands Immediate Release of Detained Chinese Human Rights Activists
The European Union has expressed serious concern over the arrest of two prominent Chinese human rights activists, Yu Wensheng and Xu Yan, and is urging their immediate release. The couple was detained in Beijing last week just before a scheduled meeting with EU officials. 
The European Union has expressed serious concern over the arrest of two prominent Chinese human rights activists, Yu Wensheng and Xu Yan, and is urging their immediate release. The couple was detained in Beijing last week just before a scheduled meeting with EU officials. -
South Korea Considers Military Assistance to Ukraine in Event of Large-Scale Civilian Attacks - Report
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has indicated that his country may consider extending support to Ukraine beyond humanitarian and economic aid if the country faces large-scale civilian attacks. This marks the first time Yoon has suggested providing arms to Ukraine. 
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has indicated that his country may consider extending support to Ukraine beyond humanitarian and economic aid if the country faces large-scale civilian attacks. This marks the first time Yoon has suggested providing arms to Ukraine. -
Russia and China's Military Partnership Seen as Stabilizing Influence, Says Russian Defense Minister
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has said that the military cooperation between Russia and China serves as a "stabilizing" influence in the world, reducing the possibility of conflict. 
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has said that the military cooperation between Russia and China serves as a "stabilizing" influence in the world, reducing the possibility of conflict. -
USS Milius Navigates Taiwan Strait Following China's Military Exercises
The USS Milius, a U.S. warship, journeyed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, just days after China concluded its recent war games near the island. The U.S. Navy referred to the transit as "routine" on Monday. 
The USS Milius, a U.S. warship, journeyed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, just days after China concluded its recent war games near the island. The U.S. Navy referred to the transit as "routine" on Monday. -
Escalating Conflict in Sudan Leaves Dozens Dead as Military Rivals Clash
In Sudan, fighting has entered its second day as tensions between the country's paramilitary group and army escalate into violence. Skirmishes involving heavy weaponry have broken out around the army headquarters and presidential palace in the capital, Khartoum, with additional reports of conflict in Port Sudan and the Darfur region. 
In Sudan, fighting has entered its second day as tensions between the country's paramilitary group and army escalate into violence. Skirmishes involving heavy weaponry have broken out around the army headquarters and presidential palace in the capital, Khartoum, with additional reports of conflict in Port Sudan and the Darfur region. -
Myanmar Airstrike Claims Over 170 Lives, Witnesses Report
An airstrike in central Myanmar on April 11 has left at least 171 people dead, according to individuals involved in the cremation process. The military junta ruling the country has acknowledged responsibility for the attack. 
An airstrike in central Myanmar on April 11 has left at least 171 people dead, according to individuals involved in the cremation process. The military junta ruling the country has acknowledged responsibility for the attack. -
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Unfazed by Smoke Bomb Scare, Continues Campaigning
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was safely evacuated after an individual threw an object resembling a smoke bomb at him during an outdoor speech in western Japan on Saturday. Following a loud explosion, Kishida took cover, while the police apprehended a suspect at the scene, as shown in Japanese media footage. According to the Nikkei newspaper, a police officer sustained minor injuries during the incident, citing Wakayama prefectural police. 
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was safely evacuated after an individual threw an object resembling a smoke bomb at him during an outdoor speech in western Japan on Saturday. Following a loud explosion, Kishida took cover, while the police apprehended a suspect at the scene, as shown in Japanese media footage. According to the Nikkei newspaper, a police officer sustained minor injuries during the incident, citing Wakayama prefectural police.
