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Xi urges more work to ‘control illegal religious activities’ in Xinjiang on surprise visit
Visit was Chinese president’s second to the region since crackdown on Uyghurs began almost a decade ago
Pope says 'backward' U.S. conservatives have replaced faith with ideology
Pope Francis has blasted the “backwardness” of some conservatives in the U.S. Catholic Church. He says they have replaced faith with ideology and that a correct understanding of Catholic doctrine allows for change over time.
Pope slammed for telling Russians to hold on to ‘legacy’ of a ‘great empire’
While he also advocated for peace, remarks seeming to praise Russia’s imperialist past come under fire.
Indonesian school shaves 14 girls’ hair over teacher’s hijab complaint.
Headmaster says the school has apologised and the teacher has been suspended.
Fukushima: Japan asks China to stop citizens making abusive calls
Businesses are fielding calls from Chinese numbers criticising the discharge of treated waste water.
Pope says 'backward' US conservatives replaced faith with ideology
Pope Francis condemned the "very strong, organised, reactionary attitude" in the US church and said Catholic doctrine allows for change over time.
As Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Gains Momentum, Russia Is Deploying Some Of Its Last Good Reserves
Any future effort to reinforce Russian defenses in one sector could come at the expense of Russian defenses in another sector.
Kremlin thinks of Putin’s opponent for elections so he does not look old
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s administration is choosing opponents for Putin in the 2024 presidential election and has decided that it will not register candidates under 50 so that Putin does not look like an old man.
China's Evergrande shares plummet by more than 80%
Shares in Chinese real-estate company Evergrande have plunged after it resumed trading following a 17-month suspension. The big drop highlights China's current problems in the property sector.
The Mexican Air Force No Longer Has Any Fighter Aircraft In Its Inventory
Just a handful of 35 year old F-5E/Fs made up Mexico’s tactical fast jet fleet, now even these aircraft have been put to pasture.
Robotyne Officially Liberated, Ukraine Advancing Further
Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar made the announcement on Monday morning, adding that troops were advancing on toward Novoprokopivka and Ocheretuvate.
Zelenskiy says he will propose tougher corruption measures this week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a television interview shared on his Telegram channel on Sunday that he would ask parliament in the coming week to increase penalties for those found guilty of corruption during wartime.
France to ban female students from wearing abayas in state schools
The education minister says female Muslim students will not be allowed to wear the loose-fitting robe.
US to provide Ukraine with an Israeli model of security guarantees – Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that Ukraine and the United States will agree on security guarantees similar to those that Israel received from the United States, and these guarantees will apply regardless of presidential changes in the United States.
Zelenskyy on war on Russia's territory: It carries a big risk that we will be left alone
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Ukraine risks losing the support of a number of “major powers” if hostilities are taken to the Russian territory.
Zelenskiy says elections could happen under fire if West helps
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, responding to calls by a US senator this week to announce elections in 2024, said on Sunday voting could take place during wartime if partners shared the cost, legislators approved, and everyone got to the polls.
Ukraine’s Air Force intercepts four Russian cruise missiles
On the night of August 27, 2023, Ukraine’s Air Force destroyed four Russian cruise missiles over central and northern regions. — Ukrinform.
As Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Gains Momentum, Russia Is Deploying Some Of Its Last Good Reserves
Any future effort to reinforce Russian defenses in one sector could come at the expense of Russian defenses in another sector.
US sanctions 11 Russians and 2 re-education facilities involved in forced transfer of Ukrainian kids
The United States has announced sanctions against 11 Russians and two re-education facilities reportedly involved in the forced transfer of thousands of Ukrainian children, accusing Moscow of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity.