Colombo, Aug 10: Demonstrations planned by Sri Lankan opposition parties and trade unions have fizzled out, with smaller crowds turning up to mark the fourth month of an anti-government protest campaign… Continue reading Four months on, anti-govt protests in Sri Lanka fizzle out
Beijing, Aug 3: Within minutes of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landing in Taiwan on Tuesday night, China said it would immediately begin “a series of joint military operations around the… Continue reading China to begin military drills around Taiwan as Pelosi visits
The Foreign Minister of Australia, Penny Wong announced that the country would attempt to end the trade blockages and seek to defrost the icy relations with China. Wong said: “We… Continue reading Australia at G20: Promises to make attempts to end trade blockage
What happened? On 13 July, US President Joe Biden landed at the Tel Aviv airport on his historic tour of the Middle East. On 14 July, Biden held high-level diplomatic… Continue reading The Middle East: Biden’s visit to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and West Bank
On 15 July, the speaker of the parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana announced that President Rajapaksa had officially resigned. He said: “I have accepted the resignation,” “I hope to complete the… Continue reading Sri Lanka: Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigns and Acting President appointed
What happened? On 12 July 2022, Twitter Inc announced the initiation of a legal battle with Elon Musk, the richest person in the world, after he announced on 8 July,… Continue reading Twitter announces legal battle against Musk
What happened? On 9 July, former Health Secretary Sajid Javid launched his bid to replace Boris Johnson as the next prime minister of the United Kingdom. Alongside, former foreign secretary,… Continue reading The UK: After Boris Johnson’s resignation, a tight race for the next Prime Minister begins
On 8 July, the Eastern Theatre Command of the People’s Liberation Army announced that the military had held joint combat readiness exercises, patrols and drills near Taiwan’s sea and airspace.… Continue reading Taiwan: China responds to US Senator’s visit and meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen
What happened? On 8 July, the former Prime Minister of Japan and serving member of the House of Representatives Shinzo Abe was assassinated at a political rally in the Nara… Continue reading Japan: Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s assassination and his legacy
Islamabad, June 28: Pakistani government has decided to reach out to G20 countries in an attempt to stop India from holding an event or meeting of the grouping in Jammu and… Continue reading Pak to approach G20 countries to stop India from holding event in J&K
What happened? On 23 June, China, being the Chair, hosted and initiated the 14th BRICS Summit in Xiamen city. President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote address at the virtual summit… Continue reading BRICS SUMMIT: China hosts the 14 Summit; calls for inclusivity and collective action
What happened? On 23 June, China, being the Chair, hosted and initiated the 14th BRICS Summit in Xiamen city. President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote address at the virtual summit… Continue reading BRICS SUMMIT: China hosts the 14th Summit; calls for inclusivity and collective action
