Japan and South Korea Take Historic Step to Improve Relations and Move Beyond War-Era Disputes
On March 16th, 2023, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol arrived in Tokyo for a historic summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. This visit marks the first bilateral trip to Japan by a South Korean leader in 12 years, and is an important milestone signaling a significant warming of long-strained relations between the two countries. […]
Continue reading South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Meet to Mend Ties
On March 16th, 2023, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met in Tokyo for a carefully orchestrated summit meant to mend frayed ties between the two countries.[0] It was the first visit by a South Korean leader to Japan in 11 years, and the first bilateral trip to Japan by […]
Continue reading Xi Jinping to Visit Russia and Address Ukraine Conflict
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Russia next week in an apparent show of support for Vladimir Putin.[0] The Kremlin announced the news on Friday and said that during the talks, the two leaders will discuss “topical issues of further development of comprehensive partnership relations and strategic cooperation between Russia and China.”[1] A […]
Continue reading Poland to Deliver MiG-29s to Ukraine Despite Russian Opposition
Poland is set to be the first NATO country to supply fighter jets to Ukraine, as Polish President Andrzej Duda announced on Thursday that four Mikoyan MiG-29s will be delivered in the next few days.[0] The announcement comes amidst escalating tensions with Russia, who has threatened to destroy any aircraft sent to Ukraine.[1] The Pentagon […]
Continue reading US Secretary of State Blinken Visits Ethiopia to Promote Peace and Stability
On March 15th, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Ethiopia to discuss the implementation of a cease-fire agreement and to provide $331 million in humanitarian assistance for the country.[0] Blinken met with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen, and other leaders from the Tigray region in order to discuss the agreement, […]
Continue reading UK Bans TikTok on Government Devices, Joins Other Western Countries
The United Kingdom (UK) has announced a ban on TikTok for all government devices, joining other Western countries who have taken a hostile approach to the app.[0] This comes as lawmakers and regulators have become increasingly concerned that TikTok and its parent company ByteDance may pass sensitive user data, such as location information, to the […]
Continue reading Xi Jinping Visits Moscow Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to travel to Moscow on Monday for a two-day state visit at the invitation of his Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin.[0] This marks Xi’s first visit to Russia since it invaded Ukraine last February, and the two leaders are expected to sign a number of bilateral documents.[1] The visit […]
Continue reading Poland to Provide Ukraine with MiG-29 Fighter Jets in Coming Days
Poland is set to become the first NATO member country to answer Ukraine’s request for warplanes, as President Andrzej Duda confirmed Thursday that the country will be providing four MiG-29 fighter jets to Kyiv in the coming days.[0] The delivery of these planes comes as Ukraine is preparing for a counter-offensive against Russian forces, and […]
Continue reading Poland to Send MiG-29s to Ukraine, U.S. Supports Decision
Poland is set to become the first NATO member to provide Ukraine with long-sought fighter jets since the Russian invasion began last year.[0] President Andrzej Duda announced at a news conference Thursday that four Soviet-designed MiG-29 warplanes are set to arrive in the coming days. So far, Western governments have chosen not to send fighter […]
Continue reading Poland to Provide Jet Fighters to Ukraine Amidst NATO Concerns
Poland is set to become the first NATO country to provide fighter jets to Ukraine since the Russian invasion began last year. President Andrzej Duda announced at a news conference on Thursday that the country will give Ukraine roughly a dozen MiG-29 Soviet-designed warplanes, with four of them arriving in the coming days. Western governments […]
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