Author: synergia
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China’s latest diplomatic row
Australia has questioned China’s detention of one of its citizens, who is said to be in the custody of state security officials. This is the latest diplomatic row to involve China, which is already engaged in standoffs with Canada and the US. The relationship between China and Australia has grown considerably over the years..
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Microsoft’s Bing blocked in China
Microsoft’s search engine, Bing is the latest American technology service to be censored in China. It has been ordered by the government of China to block this search engine despite Microsoft’s effort to work in accordance with government policies. Censorship in China is implemented by the PRC’s ruling party…
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OPEC+ ponders stability in 2019
IEA, OPEC and EIA data imply that oil production cuts should balance the market in the first half of 2019. The last year saw an extremely volatile oil market with the prices returning to pre-2013 highs due to political rather than economic factors. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC, /ˈoʊpɛk/ OH-pek)..
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Sudan’s new supporters
UAE, Turkey, Qatar, Russia pledge economic support for Sudan’s embattled government after protests erupted against the Omar al-Bashir administration. Sudan has been criticised from all quarters ever since the civil war broke out and President Bashir has been accused of war crimes by the European Court of Human Rights.
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Congress summons Priyanka Gandhi
India’s Congress party turns to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, sister of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to head the Uttar Pradesh East section ahead of May vote. Priyanka Gandhi has been reserved and has chosen to not actively take part in politics before, yet she enjoys popularity among the…
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Ivory coast president to seek third term
Alassane Ouattara, President of the Ivory Coast, is planning to seek a third five-year term in next year’s presidential polls as his ruling coalition is set to face stronger competition for votes. Ivory Coast or Côte d’Ivoire is a country located in West Africa. Ivory Coast’s political capital is…
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Tensions between Israel and Iran rise over Syria
Israel has launched its most incisive attack on Iranian positions in neighbouring Syria since the civil war began in 2011 , bring the two nations closer to the verge of a direct collision. Israel has pledged to stop Iran and its Lebanese ally, Hezbollah from entrenching itself militarily in Syria..
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Top US diplomat in Europe resigns
A. Wess Mitchell, the top diplomat in charge of European affairs, will resign from the State Department next month, creating a key vacancy at a time when European leaders are questioning President Trump’s commitment to historic alliances. The Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs..
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France and Germany sign Aachen treaty
President Macron and Chancellor Merkel signed a new treaty on Franco-German friendship in the border town of Aachen. The new friendship treaty commits both countries for deeper co-operation in foreign and defence policy, and closer economic integration. The cooperation between the two countries..
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Venezuelans preparing for anti-govt protests
In a bid to topple the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government, hundreds and thousands of citizens are expected to take to the streets and march in protest. The date of the march will coincide with the anniversary of the 1958 coup that overthrew military dictator Marcos..