‘Every year I get new pictures’: the fight to preserve the memory of Tiananmen

Amid growing censorship at home under the rule of Xi Jinping, efforts to document the massacre of 4 June, 1989, are intensifying abroad Discussions about the bloody crackdown on peaceful protesters that took place around Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on 4 June, 1989 – and in cities across China – often dwell on the risk of forgetting the massacre. The passage of time, with the world’s eyes soon drawn elsewhere, and suppression by authorities at home mean that the pivotal moment in Chinese histor...

By Amy Hawkins in Beijing

Rubio distances himself from Netanyahu’s Gaza plan

House Democrats question US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the lack of progress on Trump’s 20 point Gaza plan.

Rubio torches Democrat after bizarre hearing questions about his shoes: 'Is this a circus?'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing "a circus" after Democratic California Rep. Sara Jacobs questioned him about shoes gifted by Trump.

Hong Kong and Uzbekistan press ahead with reciprocal 30-day visa-free agreement

Hong Kong and Uzbekistan have begun talks on a reciprocal agreement that would allow visitors from both sides visa-free access for up to 30 days. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu arrived in Tashkent from Kazakhstan on Wednesday evening and met Uzbekistan’s Foreign Affairs Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, with the two witnessing officials from both sides confirm the establishment of the deal. “Following the exchange of notes, the governments of both places will immediately advance the discussions of...

By Jeffie Lam

Taiwan presses China to confront Tiananmen past

The events on June 4, 1989, when Chinese troops opened fire to end pro-democracy protests, are not publicly discussed in ⁠China, and the anniversary is not officially marked.

Rubio says Korea's treatment of US firms affected trade talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Korea’s treatment of American companies influenced Washington’s decision to finalize a trade agreement with Seoul in the wake of the US' proposal to impose an additional 12.5 percent tariff on South Korean imports. The remarks came after Congressman Darrell Issa had said, “The democracy of South Korea has taken a strong bent to the left, opening up more avenues toward China and, in fact, beginning to oppress many of our companies, including Meta, Cou

By The Korea Herald

"Epic Fury Is Over": Marco Rubio Says US No Longer Conducting Iran Strikes

The US-Israeli war, which Washington dubbed Operation Epic Fury, has engulfed the entire Middle East since the first strikes on Iran on February 28.

Iran war is over, Rubio says, as strikes continue

Opponents argue that the war is still raging, with strikes on Kuwait overnight.

Rubio declares US operation against Iran over, claims Washington achieved military objectives

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers on Wednesday that Washington’s military campaign against Iran, codenamed “Operation Epic Fury”, had concluded and that any subsequent American military action would be defensive in nature rather than part of an ongoing offensive operation. Rubio made the remarks during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing when members of Congress questioned the administration’s assessment of the conflict and its aftermath. His comments came ami...

By none@none.com (Anwar Iqbal)

In Pictures: For 4th year, patriotic carnival held on former site of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen crackdown vigils

For the fourth consecutive year, a patriotic carnival is being held in Hong Kong’s Victoria Park on the anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown, the former site of a traditional commemorative candlelit vigil. The fourth Hometown Market Carnival – jointly organised by 30 provincial hometown associations from across Hong Kong – opened on Wednesday for a […]

By Hong Kong Free Press

Marco Rubio pledges continued counterterrorism pact with Nigeria

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirms continued US Nigeria counterterrorism cooperation, citing a joint operation that eliminated a top ISIS leader. Read More: https://punchng.com/marco-rubio-pledges-continued-counterterrorism-pact-with-nigeria/

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Iran war is over, says US secretary Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday stood by his claim that the war with Iran was over, even as deadly strikes continued. The post Iran war is over, says US secretary Rubio appeared first on Vanguard News.

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We are not examining Turkey’s re-entry into the F-35 program, says Rubio

He acknowledged that Ankara still possesses the Russian S-400 system and, on that basis, explained that under the relevant legislation the U.S. government does not have the option to consider re-entry The post We are not examining Turkey’s re-entry into the F-35 program, says Rubio appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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