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Chinese Dissident Yuanjun Tang Avoids Prison After Admitting to Spying for Beijing

A prominent member of New York’s Chinese dissident community who admitted to spying on his fellow activists for the Chinese government avoided prison time at his sentencing Thursday in Manhattan federal court. Yuanjun Tang, 69, was sentenced to three years’ probation by Judge John G. Koeltl after pleading guilty to failing to register as an agent of the People’s Republic of China.

UN Security Council Renew Yemen Sanctions to Curb Houthi Weapons Supplies

The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Thursday renewing sanctions against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels and introducing measures to block the supply of materials used to manufacture drones and missiles. The decision comes amid escalating military operations in Yemen and cross-border strikes on Saudi Arabia, with the council extending asset freezes and travel bans until late 2027.

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Karabakh exodus grows after offensive, as fuel blast kills 20

Thousands more Armenian refugees fled Nagorno-Karabakh on Tuesday as officials in Azerbaijan's war-scarred separatist statelet raised the death toll from a fuel blast to 20.

UK interior minister to question role of UN refugee convention

UK interior minister Suella Braverman was on Tuesday to question whether the United Nations Refugee Convention was "fit for our modern age" during a keynote speech at a US think-tank in Washington.

Asian, European markets on back foot over growing US rate worries

Markets fell further Tuesday as investors grew increasingly fearful about another possible US interest rate hike and the prospect they will be kept elevated for some time to combat persistent inflation.

China, S. Korea, Japan leaders to hold first summit since 2019

China said on Tuesday it had agreed with Japan and South Korea to hold a summit between the three countries' leaders "as early as possible", after a rare meeting between senior diplomats in Seoul.

South Korea stages first military parade in a decade

South Korea on Tuesday staged its first military parade in a decade, showcasing its advanced arsenal in the face of plummeting ties with nuclear-armed North Korea.

China warns Philippines not to 'stir up trouble' over disputed reef

Beijing warned Manila on Tuesday not to "stir up trouble" after the Philippine Coast Guard said it removed a floating barrier at a disputed reef that was allegedly deployed by China to block Filipinos from the traditional fishing ground.

Asian, European markets on back foot on growing US rate worries

Thousands flee Karabakh as fuel depot blast kills 20

Thousands more refugees fled Nagorno-Karabakh on Tuesday as officials in the self-proclaimed republic said a fuel depot explosion the previous day had killed 20 people.

Asian Games put China tech giants on podium after long crackdown

Alibaba was among the high-profile Chinese tech companies brought to heel by the ruling Communist Party, but the Asian Games in the firm's home city are proving to be a golden opportunity.

Slovakia's Fico, populist ex-premier with penchant for Putin

Slovak ex-premier Robert Fico, whose Smer-SD party is tipped to win the snap election on Saturday, is a former Communist Party member who may sway his country's foreign policy in favour of the Kremlin.

River rescues and barbed wire: a day at the US-Mexico border

The sun had barely risen above Eagle Pass, Texas, when the migrants wading across the Rio Grande from Mexico had a crisis on their hands.

Asian markets on back foot on growing US rate, China worries

Thousands flee enclave as Azerbaijan, Armenia envoys to meet

Envoys from Baku and Yerevan prepared to meet in Brussels for talks on Tuesday as thousands of refugees fled Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan's lightning takeover of the majority ethnic Armenian enclave.

Nagorno Karabakh capitulation sparks exodus

"I have lost what I held most dear -- my country." So runs the sad refrain of thousands of residents of Nagorno Karabakh after the predominantly Armenian enclave inside Azerbaijan fell to the Azeri military.

US weighs options in coup-hit Niger after France pullout

The United States said Monday it will "evaluate" its next steps on the crisis in Niger after France announced a full troop withdrawal as demanded by the nation's military coup leaders.

Macron promises heat pump boost in French climate plan

President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday France will triple its heat pump production over the next four years as part of a government climate plan.

Threat-hit Iran International TV resumes London broadcasts

Private network Iran International TV said Monday that it was broadcasting again from London having shut down its studios earlier this year due to threats it blamed on Tehran.

Stock markets continue retreat on rate hike fears

Stock markets slumped on Monday over lingering concerns that interest rates will remain higher for longer or even climb further as central banks combat inflation.

Mobile medical brigade seeks to bring solace to Ukrainian children

Two dozen doctors from a mobile medical brigade visiting children in rural Ukraine shuffled out of a bus parked next to the brick walls of a primary school.

Thousands flee into Armenia after Azerbaijan retakes enclave

Thousands of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh streamed into Armenia on Monday, as the leaders of Azerbaijan and ally Turkey hailed Baku's victory over the rebel enclave at a summit.

US Abrams battle tanks arrive in Ukraine, Zelensky says

Ukraine has received US Abrams battle tanks, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Monday, boosting Kyiv's forces as they seek to break through heavily-fortified Russian defensive lines.

Kosovo says six suspects linked to deadly clashes fled to Serbia

Kosovo's interior minister on Monday said at least six suspected assailants accused of participating in deadly clashes in northern Kosovo on Sunday were now in Serbia and receiving treatment at a hospital.

Stock markets retreat, oil climbs

Stock markets slumped on Monday over lingering concerns that interest rate hikes will remain higher for longer or even climb further as central banks combat inflation.

Philippine Coast Guard says 'successfully removes' barrier at disputed reef

The Philippine Coast Guard said Monday it had removed a floating barrier at a disputed reef that was allegedly deployed to stop Filipinos accessing the traditional fishing ground.

Azeri refugees long to return to Nagorno-Karabakh

For half his life, 67-year-old Azerbaijani Azad Abbasov has dreamed of returning to his home in the beautiful mountains of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Refugees stream into Armenia from Azerbaijani separatist enclave

Thousands of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh streamed into Armenia on Monday, as the presidents of Azerbaijan and ally Turkey held a summit marking Baku's victory over the rebel enclave last week.

'France out!' when former colonies give Paris the boot

After Mali, Burkina Faso and the Central African Republic, France is being forced to withdraw troops from yet another former African colony that pivoted to Russia after souring on Paris: Niger.

Philippines vows removal of Chinese barriers at disputed reef

The Philippines vowed Monday to take "all appropriate actions" for the removal of floating barriers allegedly installed by the Chinese coast guard at a disputed reef to stop Filipinos accessing the traditional fishing ground.

EU blocks Booking takeover of Swedish travel group

The EU vetoed a bid by US online travel agency Booking to take over Swedish rival Etraveli Group Monday over fears the deal would harm competition and risked raising prices for customers.

Refugees stream into Armenia ahead of Aliyev, Erdogan talks

Thousands of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh streamed into Armenia on Monday ahead of a summit between the leaders of Azerbaijan and ally Turkey marking Baku's victory over the rebel enclave last week.

Petition against felling trees in historic Tokyo park area

Campaigners filed a fresh petition with almost 225,000 signatures on Monday against plans to fell large numbers of trees and tear down a historic baseball stadium in a rare green area of central Tokyo.

Equity markets mixed as traders prepare for higher rates

Stock markets were mixed Monday as investors contemplated the possibility the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates again and keep them at three-decade highs with officials struggling to contain inflation.

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