By Rohith Nair (Reuters) – FIFA on Wednesday stripped Indonesia of the right to stage this year’s Under-20 soccer World Cup, over what an Indonesian official said was a failure to honour its commitments to the tournament. The decision to stop Indonesia holding the May 20-June 11 event was taken after the country’s football federation …
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By David Lawder and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is working hard to counter China’s influence in international institutions and in lending to developing countries, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday. Yellen said she was concerned by some of China’s activities globally, particularly in lending to developing countries. “I am …
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China accused the U.S. Congress of interfering in its internal affairs on Wednesday by virtually hosting the head of an India-based organization known as Tibet’s government-in-exile to speak at a hearing earlier this week. Penpa Tsering, known as the Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), spoke to the bipartisan Congressional-Executive Commission …
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By Fabian Hamacher and Bernard Orr TAOYUAN, Taiwan/BEIJING (Reuters) – Taiwan will not let external pressure prevent it engaging with the world, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday as she headed for the United States after China threatened retaliation if she met U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. China, which claims democratically-ruled Taiwan as its own …
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By David Stanway SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Rapidly melting Antarctic ice is dramatically slowing down the flow of water through the world’s oceans, and could have a disastrous impact on global climate, the marine food chain and even the stability of ice shelves, new research has found. The “overturning circulation” of the oceans, driven by the …
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By Martin Petty (Reuters) – Myanmar’s ruling military is forging ahead with plans to hold an election, despite conflict raging across the country in the wake of a coup two years ago and major parties unable or unwilling to take part. WHY HOLD AN ELECTION AFTER STAGING A COUP? The army has ruled Myanmar for …
MANILA (Reuters) – Former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday defended the bloody crackdown on drugs that defined his presidency and said he was ready to “face the music”, as the International Criminal Court investigates thousands of killings on his watch. Duterte, whose presidency ended last year, told a gathering of prosecutors: “I did what …
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SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea will host a third “Summit for Democracy”, President Yoon Suk Yeol said in a statement with U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday. “The United States and the Republic of Korea share deep bonds, rooted in our common democratic values and respect for human rights, and we are committed to further …
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SEOUL (Reuters) -A top security adviser for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday he had offered to step down. His resignation comes ahead of Yoon’s summit with U.S. President Joe Biden next month. Media reports said earlier National Security Adviser Kim Sung-han could be replaced over planning issues related to Yoon’s visit …
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RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s cabinet approved on Wednesday a decision to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, as Riyadh builds a long-term partnership with China despite U.S. security concerns. Saudi Arabia has approved a memorandum on granting the kingdom the status of a dialogue partner in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), state news agency SPA …
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