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Thousands of Refugees Seek Shelter in Armenia as Conflict Escalates in Nagorno-Karabakh

At 5 am on September 25 (10 am Japan time), more than 2,900 refugees had sought shelter in Armenia after escaping from Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed region with Azerbaijan, according to the Armenian government. The photo showcases the evacuation of people from Stepanakert by car, taken on the 24th (2023 Reuters/David Ghahramanyan). Goris, Armenia, September 25 […]

Russian Foreign Minister Rejects UN Proposal to Revive Grain Export Agreement from Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov has rejected a proposal to revive an agreement for grain export from Ukraine through the Black Sea, deeming it unrealistic. Despite this, Russia acknowledges the efforts of the United Nations. This decision was announced during a press conference following Lavrov’s speech to the General Assembly of the United Nations. The proposal […]

Contraceptive Manufacturers Target India as Biggest Growth Market

Title: Contraceptive Manufacturers See India as Key Growth Market Amid Low Condom Use (Reuters) – Contraceptive manufacturers worldwide are targeting the Indian market, expecting it to become their largest growth market due to the current low rate of condom use. With the belief that India will soon surpass China as the most populous country, domestic […]

Azerbaijani-Armenian Conflict: Ethnic Armenian Forces Accept Russia’s Ceasefire Offer

Armenian Forces Accept Russia’s Ceasefire Offer in Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict On the 20th, ethnic Armenian forces agreed to Russia’s ceasefire proposal regarding the military conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, which is an Azerbaijani territory. This decision came after heavy fighting and damage to civilian infrastructure in the region. The ceasefire will begin at 1:00 pm local time on […]

US National Security Adviser and Chinese Foreign Minister Meet in Malta for High-Level Talks

US National Security Adviser Sullivan and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a meeting in Malta over the weekend, according to separate announcements made by both countries on September 17. The talks, described as “frank, substantive and constructive,” took place between the 16th and 17th and covered a range of topics including Asia-Pacific affairs, maritime […]

British Parliamentary Investigator Denies Charges of Spying for China, Maintains Innocence

British Parliamentary Investigator Denies Charges of Spying for China London, September 11, 2023 – Two individuals, including a British parliamentary investigator, were recently arrested on suspicion of spying for China. However, the investigator vehemently denied the charges in a document released on September 11, asserting their absolute innocence. Photo: Toby Melville/Reuters The Metropolitan Police of […]

Vietnam Elevates Diplomatic Relations with the United States to Highest Level

Vietnam and the United States Elevate Diplomatic Relations to Highest Level Supreme Leader Nguyen Phu Trong Strengthens Ties with US President Biden in Historic Meeting Vietnam made a significant announcement on September 10, stating that it has elevated its diplomatic relations with the United States to the highest level. This groundbreaking decision was revealed during […]