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Taiwan

China says it has completed three-day military drills around Taiwan

China announced it had "successfully" finished three-day military drills on Monday.

Israel

Israelis mourn sisters killed in occupied West Bank attack

The mother who was also shot in the attack remains in critical condition in a hospital, unaware of her daughters' deaths.

World News

US House leader McCarthy, Taiwan president meet as China protests

China claims sovereignty over Taiwan, which it considers a rogue province. The United States meanwhile has long maintained a "strategic ambiguity" on the matter, trying to dissuade China from invading the island, while at the same time discouraging Taiwanese leaders from declaring independence.

USA

Aliens aren't behind recent sightings in US airspace: The White House

After a surreal weekend, in which three aerial devices were downed over America, National security spokesman John Kirby put rumours to bed of extra-terrestrial involvement but said the US has uncovered a Chinese intelligence-gathering programme.

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USA

US shoots down 'high-altitude object' over Alaskan airspace

US shoots down 'high-altitude object' over Alaskan airspace

World News

Baltic states and Russia trade diplomatic blows over Ukraine

Diplomatic tensions are increasing over Ukraine between Russia and the Baltic states where all three have announced they are recalling their ambassadors from Moscow.

Kosovo

Kosovo-Serbia border road blocks to be removed from today

It is hoped a dispute between Kosovo and Serbia will be defused with an announcement that border road blocks will be removed from today.

United Kingdom

China removes six diplomats from UK after Hong Kong protester assault

The incident in October increased tensions between London and Beijing.

Czech Republic

China closes two 'secret police stations' in Czech capital Prague

Beijing has been accused of setting up more than 50 illegal centres in Europe to harass dissidents.

France

Migrant rescue ship allowed to dock in France after Italy's refusal

The French government has warned that "there will be extremely strong consequences for bilateral relations" with Italy.

Netherlands

China accused of operating 'secret police stations' in the Netherlands

NGOs say the illegal posts are used to monitor and silence political opponents and dissidents abroad. Beijing rejects the claims.

Albania

Albania breaks diplomatic ties with Iran over major cyberattack

Tirana has accused the Iranian regime of trying to destroy its government's digital infrastructure.

Taiwan

Taiwan 'will not back down' amid China threats, says its president

China's foreign minister said the US was "playing with fire", as Pelosi became the highest-ranking US official in 25 years to visit the self-ruled island

Norway

Russia threatens revenge against Norway for alleged Arctic blockade

Moscow claims that Oslo is preventing supplies from reaching Russians living in the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard.

Rwanda

Rwanda and DRC tensions of 'grave concern', African Union leader says

The latest tensions between the two countries came after Congolese forces and the M23 paramilitary group skirmished on several fronts this week in North Kivu, a war-torn eastern province of the DRC

Russia

Russia expels three Slovakian diplomats in retaliatory move

Bratislava had expelled three Russian officials earlier this month for alleged diplomatic violations.

Belarus

Belarus expels majority of Ukrainian diplomats and embassy staff

Kyiv has accused Minsk of preparing to send its own troops into Ukraine following Russia's invasion.

World News

EU member states expel 20 total Russian diplomats amid Ukraine war

Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania announced the expulsions on Friday.

Slovakia

Slovakia charges two suspects with spying for Russia

Slovakia's foreign ministry had said it would also expel three Russian diplomats for alleged spying and bribery.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria expels two Russian diplomats for spying amid Ukraine tensions

One diplomat is accused of leaking "confidential information" about Bulgaria's defence ministry since 2016.