Ministry of foreign affairs & Violation of law
government department responsible for diplomacy
Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit: Beijing is continuing to commit genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs ...
reuters.com/world/blinken-says-genocide-xinjiang-is-ongoing-report-ahead-china-visit-2024-04-22/
Pharma groups warn of supply crunch over China spying law: Factory inspectors refuse to visit country over fears they could fall foul of tightened rules
ft.com/content/1d52d75f-5b54-4c27-bdd4-65409f64c64a
Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran attack, delays Gaza city offensive: The Israeli war cabinet has reviewed military plans for a potential response to ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-16-24/
Germany arrests aide to far-right MEP on suspicion of spying for China: German authorities have arrested an aide to a high-ranking, far-right member of the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/europe/germany-china-spying-arrest-eu-parliament-intl/
Quick Glance: German Far-Right MEP's Aide Arrested for Alleged Chinese Espionage
- The individual named Jian G. stands accused of sharing information about negotiations at the European Parliament with a Chinese intelligence service and spying on Chinese opposition figures in Germany, according to federal prosecutors.
- Jian Guo is listed as an accredited assistant to MEP Maximilian Krah, the far-right AfD party's lead candidate for the upcoming EU-wide elections on the European Parliament's website.
- The suspect was apprehended in Dresden on Monday and authorities conducted searches at his residences.
- Expressing concern, the AfD addressed the allegations.
Australian Journalist Says She Was Pushed Out of India: Avani Dias said that she had been denied a visa renewal for weeks because of her reporting on the Sikh ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/world/asia/india-australia-journalist-avani-dias.html
Months Ago State Dept. Panel Exposed Israeli Units’ Rights Abuses, But U.S. Arms Keep Flowing
democracynow.org/2024/4/24/blinken_netanyahu
Xi Is Meeting Blinken With Tough Issues on the Agenda: The direct meeting with China’s leader is a sign of continued effort to ease tensions ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/world/asia/blinken-xi-jinping-china.html
Quick Glance: Xi and Blinken Clash Over China's Backing to Russia
- Xi orders China’s biggest military reorganisation since 2015.
- He emphasizes that China is not afraid of competition as long as it is based on common progress.
- China is willing to cooperate with the US, provided it is mutual.
- A five-point consensus was reached to stabilize relations between the two countries.
“Any level of due diligence would tell them that the arms they are making will be used to kill thousands of civilians,” Former senior official at the State ... Show more
Arming genocide? New report documents use of US arms in Israeli war crimes | UpFront - YouTube
Arming genocide? New report documents use of US arms in Israeli war crimes | UpFront - YouTube
Hamas hits out at 'false' accusations by US that it 'moved goalposts' on ceasefire
middleeasteye.net/news/war-gaza-hamas-hits-out-false-accusations-us-it-moved-goalposts-ceasefire
Bartender gunned down in Pembroke Hall, suspects on the run: KINGSTON, Jamaica— The police are seeking three suspects in relation to the murder of a 45-year-old ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/bartender-gunned-pembroke-hall-suspects-run/
U.S. cites a litany of rights violations in Israel, Gaza and West Bank: The Gaza war has worsened the human rights situation in Israel, a new State Department ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/22/us-israel-gaza-human-rights/
The St Elizabeth Police have arrested two people who reportedly stole an 800 pound bull from its owner in Thatchfield in the parish last weekend.Cops retrieve stolen 800-pound bull in St Elizabeth, two in custody - Jamaica Observer
State Department condemns West Bank violence between Palestinians, Israeli settlers
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4595067-state-department-west-bank-violence-palestinians-israeli-settlers/
International diplomats say Israel looks set to respond to Iranian attack: Washington plans to impose new sanctions to “degrade Iran’s military capacity” after ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/israel-iran-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
| Montreal Gazette: U.S. State Department calls the reports of mass graves "incredibly troubling" and said U.S. officials have asked the Israeli government for ...
montrealgazette.com/news/world/un-calls-for-investigation-into-mass-graves-uncovered-at-two-gaza-hospitals-raided-by-israel
Quick Glance: UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Graves at Two Gaza Hospitals
- The United Nations called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mass graves at two major hospitals in Gaza that were searched by Israeli troops.
- It was emphasized that investigators must have access to the sites, and a greater number of journalists should be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts.
- Some of the bodies belonged to individuals killed during the hospital siege, while others were victims when Israeli forces raided the hospital.
- The discovery of the graves highlights the urgency of a ceasefire, the end of the conflict, improved access for humanitarian aid, the protection of hospitals, and the release of Israeli hostages.
US State Department Arabic spokesperson resigns in opposition to Gaza policy: "I resigned April 2024 after 18 years of distinguished service in opposition ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798764
Serious prospect for diplomatic deal to end Hezbollah-Israel fighting: US diplomat
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/24/serious-prospect-for-diplomatic-deal-to-end-hezbollah-israel-fighting-us-diplomat
Is it safe to go on holiday to Cyprus - UK Foreign Office's latest advice: The British government's advice for travel to Cyprus includes warnings relating ...
birminghammail.co.uk/travel/safe-go-holiday-cyprus-uk-29018380
India presses France for Vijay Mallya's extradition 'without preconditions': Report
wionews.com/india-news/india-presses-france-for-vijay-mallyas-extradition-without-preconditions-report-715344
‘Extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests’: US government report flags human rights abuses in India
scroll.in/latest/1067007/extrajudicial-killings-arbitrary-arrests-us-government-report-flags-human-rights-abuses-in-india
The Xi files: how China spies: Most states spy. In principle there’s nothing to stop them. But China’s demand for intelligence on the rest of the world goes far ...
spectator.co.uk/article/the-xi-files-how-china-spies/
Alum ashamed of Ohio State now. Where was his outrage for Israel Oct. 7?: Letters to the editor: Where was the outrage over Oct. 7 Hamas attack? Eat like the ...
dispatch.com/story/opinion/letters/2024/04/26/ohio-state-protests-israel-hamas/73450618007/
Biden Signs Ukraine Aid Package, Says Weapons Shipments To Start In Coming Hours: U.S. President Joe Biden has signed a long-delayed military aid package hours ...
rferl.org/a/biden-signs-ukraine-military-aid-bill-shipments-start/32919148.html
How to stop China spying on our universities: Our universities are not inoculated from the messy realities of global competition. But there's one easy way to ...
spectator.co.uk/article/how-to-stop-china-spying-on-our-universities/
'I just want to be safe': Ukrainian man in Canada faces limbo amid consular freeze
ctvnews.ca/canada/i-just-want-to-be-safe-ukrainian-man-in-canada-faces-limbo-amid-consular-freeze-1.6862816
A recent US State Department report found violation of human rights in India's northeastern Manipur state as well as attacks on minorities, journalists ... Show more
US report: ‘Ethnic cleansing’ of Rohingya took place last year: The annual US human rights report also says that Uyghurs remain in internment camps in China.
rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/rohinya-ethnic-cleansing-04222024152550.html
U.S. State Department reports on human rights practices in Poland: The U.S. Department of State has published an annual report on human rights practices across ...
tvn24.pl/tvn24-news-in-english/us-state-department-reports-on-human-rights-practices-in-poland-st7886072
Iran Sentences Dissident Rapper Salehi To Death: Iranian dissident Rapper Toomaj Salehi has been sentenced to death by a court in Isfahan ...
rferl.org/a/iran-dissident-rapper-salehi-death-sentence/32919010.html
About 1,300 people flee from Myanmar to Thailand after clashes in key border town
pbs.org/newshour/world/about-1300-people-flee-from-myanmar-to-thailand-after-clashes-in-key-border-town
Quick Glance: Refugees Flee Violence in Southeastern Myanmar
- Thousands of people from Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State have fled to Thailand to escape the fighting between the junta and ethnic Karen troops.
- The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) captured the last military outpost in Myawaddy, leading to retreat and reinforcement by junta forces.
- The battles intensified, causing an influx of refugees crossing the Moei River into Thailand, with Thai authorities offering humanitarian aid.
- Thailand is fortifying its border defenses and providing assistance to refugees as the situation remains tense along the border.
The threat of genocide is still present in the world, and the 21st century has witnessed new manifestations and consequences of the policy of ethnic cleansing ... Show more
'Significant' human rights abuses in Manipur after outbreak of ethnic conflict: US report
deccanherald.com/world/significant-human-rights-abuses-in-manipur-after-outbreak-of-ethnic-conflict-us-report-2989674
Senior US diplomat to visit Türkiye for counterterrorism consultations: State Department counterterrorism coordinator to meet with Turkish officials to 'broaden ...
yenisafak.com/en/world/senior-us-diplomat-to-visit-turkiye-for-counterterrorism-consultations-3681810
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US govt sanctions Iranians linked to government cyberattacks: The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned four Iranian ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-sanctions-iranians-linked-to-government-cyberattacks/
Stabbing of Singaporean woman in Spain: Here’s what is known so far: A Singaporean man has been remanded in Spain in connection with the death of a fellow ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/21/stabbing-of-singaporean-woman-in-spain-heres-what-is-known-so-far
US State Department report on Romania points to widespread corruption and misuse of public funds
romania-insider.com/us-state-department-report-romania-corruption-april-2024
Hamas has ‘moved goal post’ on hostage talks, says State Dept: WASHINGTON: Palestinian militant group Hamas has “moved the goal post” and changed its demands in ...
arabnews.com/node/2497511/world
Judge denies request by Ryan Walters to dismiss defamation suit filed by ex-Norman teacher
oklahoman.com/story/news/courts/2024/04/23/ryan-walters-defamation-lawsuit-to-continue-summer-boismier-norman-schools/73411209007/
Hsiao-linked documents misleading, source says: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/23/2003816827
Israeli gov't committed human rights abuses in 2023, State Department says: The report, which runs 103 pages, details intentional efforts by National ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798311
Nimisha Priya: Kerala nurse's mom reaches Yemen to rescue her from death sentence
wionews.com/india-news/nimisha-priya-kerala-nurses-mom-reaches-yemen-to-rescue-her-from-death-sentence-713620
US announces further sanctions on far-right Israeli settlers: The US State Department on Friday imposed new sanctions on far-right Israeli settlers over their ...
middleeasteye.net/news/us-announces-further-sanctions-far-right-israeli-settlers
Racial wart on Myanmar’s revolutionary troika: As Myanmar’s political opposition complex marks a three-year anniversary since the 2021 military coup ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/racial-wart-on-myanmars-revolutionary-troika/
The US State Department has announced the suspension of routine visa services at its embassy in Haiti. In a statement, the US Embassy said that in the wake of ... Show more
US suspends visa service in Haiti | Caribbean | Jamaica Gleaner
US suspends visa service in Haiti | Caribbean | Jamaica Gleaner
The Foreign Office has issued a 'don't travel' alert for a holiday destination and says 'insurance will be invalidated' Foreign Office issues 'don't travel' alert for country and says 'insurance will be invalidated' - Wales Online
US unhappy with Modi’s ‘ghar mein ghus kar’ claim
deccanherald.com/opinion/us-unhappy-with-modis-ghar-mein-ghus-kar-claim-2985526
St Catherine teacher charged with raping student: ST CATHERINE, Jamaica— A St Catherine teacher accused of sexually assaulting a student on multiple occasions ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/st-catherine-teacher-charged-raping-student/
US asks Taliban to ensure Afghan soil not used by terrorists: WASHINGTON: The US State Department Thursday asked the Afghan Taliban to ensure that Afghanistan is ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1179699-us-asks-taliban-to-ensure-afghan-soil-not-used-by-terrorists
Turkey seeks mediation role between Israel and Iran: Ankara looks for middle role despite frayed relations with Israel over Gaza and Hamas ties
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024/04/19/turkey-mediator-talks-israel-iran-relations/
The story of the Irish in Britain comes ‘home home’: A new exhibition at the Irish Emigration Museum EPIC tells stories of many who left Ireland for Britain from ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/18/the-story-of-the-irish-in-britain-comes-home-home/
State Customs Service: Polish protesters to renew blockade at another crossing: Polish protesters plan to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing from April ...
kyivindependent.com/border-crossing-korczowa-krakovets-april-18/
Killings, Rapes, Torture – Report Reveals Blinken’s Inaction on Calls to Hold Israel Accountable
palestinechronicle.com/killings-rapes-torture-report-reveals-blinkens-inaction-on-calls-to-hold-israel-accountable/
Foreign Office warns tourists in Spain about scam of 'thieves posing as police': The Foreign Office has said that Spanish tourists need to stay vigilant when it ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/foreign-office-warns-tourists-spain-32606159
US bars four former Malawi officials over corruption, State Department says: The United States has barred four former officials of the Malawi government from ...
reuters.com/world/us-bars-four-former-malawi-officials-over-corruption-state-department-says-2024-04-17/
Couple referred to mediation after man allegedly threatens women with chopper: KINGSTON, Jamaica— A recently separated common-law couple was referred to ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/couple-referred-mediation-man-allegedly-threatens-women-chopper/
Conference on the Armenian Genocide held in Belgium: Tigran Balayan emphasized drawing parallels between the past and the present. The Ambassador urged young ...
armenpress.am/eng/news/1134994.html
Human rights group alleges widespread torture, abuse of detainees accused of IS affiliation in Syria
ctvnews.ca/world/human-rights-group-alleges-widespread-torture-abuse-of-detainees-accused-of-is-affiliation-in-syria-1.6850450
Malaysia PM Anwar calls Iran’s drone attack on Israel ‘legitimate’: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that the strike was retaliation for Israel’s bombing of the ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-anwar-ibrahim-israel-iran-drone-attack-zionist-4268626
Canada announces sanctions for Sudan war, months after other Western governments
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-canada-announces-sanctions-for-sudan-war-months-after-other-western/
Paid articlePaid US: There’s a serious hostage deal on the table, ball is in Hamas's court: “Hamas could move forward with this immediately and get a ceasefire that would ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-796214
MFA advises Singaporeans against travelling to Iran: SINGAPORE: Singaporeans have been advised to defer all travel to Iran in light of the latest security ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ministry-foreign-affairs-travel-advisory-singaporeans-defer-iran-travel-4264211
Israel Has Been Accused of War Crimes in Gaza. Could Its Allies Be Next?: Israel’s attack on Gaza could be in breach of international law. Here's what that means ...
time.com/6965278/israel-gaza-war-crimes-genocide-allies/
Quick Glance: Germany Prepares for Court Date Over Genocide Claims
- The Genocide Convention was created to prevent future genocides, particularly in response to the Holocaust.
- Nicaragua has sued Germany for allegedly contributing to genocide against the Palestinian people through support for Israel.
- The accusations against Germany could lead to provisional measures by the International Court of Justice.
- The hearing for the case is scheduled for April 8 and 9, with Germany and Nicaragua each having a day to present their arguments.
Live updates: Israel-Hamas wars, Tel Aviv protests, Iran vows response to strike in Syria
edition.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-07-24/h_4f2017db74c8189063f84864c476a007
Quick Glance: US Warns of Possible Iranian Attacks on Israel
- The United States believes Iran could attack Israel in the coming days, potentially escalating a war in the region.
- Threats of an Iranian attack on Israeli assets have been shared with U.S. lawmakers.
- The attacks are expected to be in retaliation for Israel's airstrike in Syria last week, which killed a top Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps commander.
- The U.S. is concerned about the potential destabilization of the region due to a possible Iranian attack.
Iran has cautioned Israel against a counterstrike to its retaliatory attack earlier today, saying it would not “hesitate to take further necessary defensive ... Show more
Live Updates: Gaza invasion - DAWN.COM
Live Updates: Gaza invasion - DAWN.COM
Israel criticises Harris for not mentioning Gaza hostages: Israel's foreign ministry has denounced Taoiseach Simon Harris for not mentioning the hostages ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0411/1442865-harris-europe/
Former State Department official explains resignation over US support of Israel: 'I was shocked and horrified' by Hamas' attack, Annelle Sheline tells ABC News.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/former-state-department-official-explains-resignation-us-support/story
Israel-Gaza live updates: Hamas may not have enough hostages for proposed deal, source says
abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/us-skeptical-that-hamas-has-enough-hostages-to-fulfill-1st-phase-of-proposed-deal-source-109093589
Foreign Office issues urgent travel advice for Dubai, Morocco and more: So far, 16 countries have been issued travel warnings by the FCDO, following Iran's ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/foreign-offices-urgent-travel-advice-32591900
India’s response to terrorism cannot have rules as terrorists don’t play by them, says S Jaishankar
scroll.in/latest/1066588/indias-response-to-terrorism-cannot-have-rules-as-terrorists-dont-play-by-them-says-s-jaishankar
How carnage in Gaza is reshaping Britain’s foreign policy: After the terror of Oct. 7 and Israel’s immediate response, there were those who predicted that a ...
arabnews.com/node/2492136
Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Monday: Copenhagen Metro back running after outage, Danish PM condemns Iranian drone attack ...
thelocal.dk/20240415/today-in-denmark-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-18
The Indian government has expressed sorrow over the death of a 24-year-old from India who was murdered late on Friday night
Read more 24-year-old Indian murdered in Canada's Vancouver | World News - Hindustan Times
Missouri death row inmate executed despite widespread calls for clemency: Brian Dorsey, convicted of murdering his cousin and her husband, put to death amid ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/09/missouri-executes-death-row-inmate-despite-clemency-support
U.S. aid official says famine has begun in northern Gaza: The official warned that there was an "imminent" risk of famine beginning in southern Gaza.
axios.com/2024/04/11/us-official-famine-northern-gaza
Sanctions Haven’t Stopped Notorious Serbian Arms Merchant Slobodan Tešić - OCCRP: Despite repeated rounds of sanctions, the notorious arms dealer Slobodan Tešić ...
occrp.org/en/investigations/sanctions-havent-stopped-notorious-serbian-arms-merchant-slobodan-tesic
Quick Glance: Sanctions Fail to Halt Notorious Serbian Arms Dealer Slobodan Tešić
- Despite sanctions, arms dealer Slobodan Tešić remains a dominant player in Serbia's weapons trade.
- A leaked chat suggests Tešić quietly took over M.M.P. Consulting, previously owned by his competitor.
- Tešić has defied international sanctions and continues to have a significant influence in the arms trade.
- His recent expansion by acquiring a company linked to his rival showcases his enduring dominance in the industry.
India’s response to terrorism cannot have rules as terrorists don’t play by them, says S Jaishankar
scroll.in/latest/1066588/indias-response-to-terrorism-cannot-have-rules-as-terrorists-dont-play-by-them-says-s-jaishankar
How World Leaders Are Reacting to the Six-Month Anniversary of the Israel-Hamas War
time.com/6964397/israel-hamas-war-six-month-anniversary-world-leaders-react/
State Department, Pentagon pledge support for Israel while trying to mitigate Iranian attack
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-796615
Myanmar conflict: India relocates consulate staff from Sittwe to Yangon amid security concerns
scroll.in/latest/1066570/myanmar-conflict-india-relocates-staff-from-sittwe-to-yangon-amid-security-concerns
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