UN urges de-escalation in Syria as new government pledges ‘rule of law’
UN Secretary-General urges de-escalation in Syria as new interim government pledges to restore ‘rule of law’ amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis.
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Canada Rallies Against Trump’s Tariff Threats
Canadian leaders unite to push back against tariff threats from incoming U.S. President Trump, highlighting critical exports the U.S. relies on.
President Biden Pardons 39 and Commutes Sentences of 1,500 Non-Violent Offenders
President Biden pardoned 39 people and commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 non-violent offenders, signaling a push for criminal justice reform.
Chinese Ambassador: Underestimating China Is Unwise, Calls for Cooperation
Chinese Ambassador to the U.S., Xie Feng, warns that underestimating China is unwise and calls for deeper cooperation between China and the U.S. amid global economic challenges.
Schiller Institute Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Global Conference
The Schiller Institute celebrated its 40th anniversary with an online conference focusing on global development, peace, and equality, highlighting China’s role in the Global South and the Belt and Road initiative.
Murder of U.S. Healthcare CEO Sparks Nationwide Gun Control Debate
The murder of a U.S. healthcare CEO in New York sparks national debates on gun control and the costs of medical treatment.
China Slams Canada’s Sanctions as ‘Ugly Political Stunt’
China condemns Canada’s sanctions on Chinese individuals, calling them an ‘ugly, hypocritical political stunt,’ and urges Canada to correct its wrongdoing.
China Warns Taiwan’s Independence Efforts ‘Doomed to Fail’
China declares Taiwan’s independence efforts ‘doomed to fail,’ emphasizing the one-China principle and opposing official exchanges with Somaliland.
South Korea’s Ruling Party Leader Calls for President Yoon’s Impeachment
South Korea’s ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon urges lawmakers to support President Yoon’s impeachment after his controversial martial law declaration.
No Recent Reports of Syrian Government Changes
As of October 2023, there are no verified reports of major governmental changes in Syria involving President Bashar al-Assad.