UNHCR asks all countries to support Rohingya refugees to drift at sea | Reuters
On December 27, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) called on countries to provide aid to the Rohingya Muslim minority adrift at sea. A boat with Rohingya refugees. From video taken off the coast of Aceh, Indonesia in December 2021. Photo provided (2022 REUTERS/Aditya Setiawan) PIDI, Indonesia (Reuters) – The United Nations High […]
South Korean president apologizes for Seoul crowd crash, claims responsibility and announces police reform | Reuters
South Korean President Yoon Seo-yeol apologized for the Itaewon bus crash in downtown Seoul that killed 156 people on the 7th. FILE PHOTO: Photo taken on November 1, 2020 in Seoul, South Korea. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol apologized on Wednesday for the Itaewon bus crash that killed 156 people, […]
Russia protests against missile attacks at Russian national terrorism designation rally in Warsaw | Reuters
Thousands of protesters are gathering outside the Russian embassy in Warsaw, Poland, on Thursday, calling for Russia to be designated a terrorist state and to expel its diplomats. WARSAW (Reuters) – Thousands of protesters gathered in front of the Russian embassy in Warsaw on Wednesday to demand that Russia be designated a terrorist state and […]
Mr Zelensky calls on Russian minorities to resist mobilization | Reuters
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on September 29 called on ethnic minorities across Russia not to die in a “shameful war” and to resist mobilization by the Russian government. FILE PHOTO: Kyiv, May 16, 2022. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko [29日 ロイター] – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called on ethnic minorities across Russia not to die in […]
‘300,000 hostages’ is a partial Russian move, it does not lead to a short term offensive = expert | Reuters
Russia’s partial use of reserves to continue fighting in Ukraine is a “political game changer”, experts say, but will not lead to a Russian offensive in the short term. FILE PHOTO: Kaliningrad in August 2022. REUTERS/Vitaly Nevar TORONTO (Reuters) – Russia’s partial movement of reserves to continue fighting in Ukraine is a “political game changer”, […]
Russia’s partial mobilization order surges, Finland considers immigration ban | Reuters
The exodus of men who could be called up has increased after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a partial mobilization order to continue fighting in Ukraine on Friday. Finland announced on Thursday that it is considering banning most Russians from entering the country. Photo taken in Finland in 2022. REUTERS/Essi Lehto [バーリマー(フィンランド)/トビリシ(ジョージア) 22日 ロイター] – […]
Kyrgyz president calls for calm in conflict with Tajik | Reuters
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Djaparov, said on Monday that there was no need to create a volunteer force to guard the border following last week’s conflict with Tajikistan, while urging his people to use his country’s military and strategic partners. Image provided (2022 Reuters) [ビシュケク 19日 ロイター] – The President of Kyrgyzstan Japarov said on […]
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan agree ceasefire Casualties in border conflict | Reuters
President of Kyrgyzstan Japarov and President of Tajikistan Rahmon agreed to order a ceasefire and withdraw troops in Uzbekistan, where the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit is being held, on the 16th. Image provided (2022 Reuters) BISHKEK (Reuters) – Kyrgyzstan President Japarov and Tajikistan President Rahmon met on Wednesday in Uzbekistan during the Shanghai Cooperation […]
The Prime Minister of Finland apologizes for an ‘inappropriate photo’ this time | Reuters
Finnish Prime Minister Marin, 36, apologized the exact same working day for inappropriate images immediately after a image of him at a social gathering at his house was circulated on social media. REUTERS/Lehtikuva/Roni Rekomaa HELSINKI (Reuters) – Finnish Prime Minister Marin apologized on Wednesday for inappropriate images just after pics circulated on social media of […]
Sri Lanka Involvement in Debt Restructuring, Benefits to China = US Treasury Secretary | Reuters
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasized on July 14 that China is Sri Lanka’s “significant creditor” and that any involvement in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring would benefit both parties. Representative photo taken in Bali, Indonesia on the same day (2022 Reuters) [Nusadore (Indonesia) 14th Reuters]-US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasized on the 14th that China […]