China China threatens retaliation over cancellation of CGTN's UK licence The Chinese foreign ministry threatened retaliation after CGTN's licence to broadcast in the UK was suddenly removed by Ofcom on Thursday. 05/02/2021
Turkey Turkey rejects criticism of its handling of ongoing student protests Students have been protesting the appointment of an Erdogan loyalist as the rector of Istanbul's prestigious Bogazici University, with some demonstrations resulting in clashes with security forces. 04/02/2021
Central African Republic Polls open in Central African Republic elections amid fears of unrest 27/12/2020
world news Official: Large car bomb kills 9 in Afghan capital Official: Large car bomb kills 9 in Afghan capital 20/12/2020
world news Brexit trade talks suspended after EU negotiator contracts COVID-19 EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier announced the suspension on Twitter but said lower-ranking officials would continue discussions in the interim. 19/11/2020
Thailand Hungary's foreign minister tests positive for coronavirus in Thailand Only Peter Szijjarto tested positive and will be flown home alone. The rest of the Hungarian delegation will be flown back in a separate aircraft. 04/11/2020
world news 'Historic' Afghan-Taliban peace talks begin after decades of war The peace talks could see the exit of American and NATO troops from Afghanistan after 19 years of conflict. 12/09/2020
world news India-China tensions: Leaders to disenage thousands of border troops Tensions between the two powers flared for the first time in 45 years in June, culminating in a recent clash in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed. 11/09/2020
USA Serbia and Kosovo normalise economic ties after White House talks Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovo’s Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti both described the deal, a diplomatic boost for Donald Trump, as a "huge step forward". 04/09/2020
Turkey Turkey is converting another former Byzantine church into a mosque As with the Hagia Sophia, the decision is seen as being geared to consolidate the conservative and religious support base of Erdogan's ruling party at a time when his popularity is under strain. 21/08/2020
Iran Iranian passenger plane 'harassed' over Syria by US fighter jet One F-15 fighter plane did briefly surveil the Iranian passenger jet from a safe distance but disengaged after it established it was a civilian aircraft, the US confirmed. 24/07/2020
