NEW DELHI: Hungary’s parliament on Monday approved Sweden‘s Nato bid, marking a significant step towards the expansion of the military alliance in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The ratification passed with 188 votes in favor, and six against, removing the last hurdle for Sweden’s accession solidifying its place withinContinue Reading
WASHINGTON: It was a meeting a year in the making.President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping sat down together on Wednesday just outside of San Francisco, where Asian leaders gathered for an annual summit. It was almost exactly one year since their last encounter in Bali, Indonesia, on theContinue Reading
BERLIN: A demonstration against supplying Ukraine with weapons for war with Russia attracted 10,000 people on Saturday, drawing criticism from top German government officials and a large police presence to maintain order. Organised by a prominent left-wing German politician, the protest comes a day after the one-year anniversary of Russia’sContinue Reading
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s military announced plans Tuesday to include women in its reservist training for the first time this year, as the island tries to bolster its forces against threats from China.Self-ruled, democratic Taiwan lives under the constant fear of a Chinese invasion, as Beijing claims the island a part ofContinue Reading