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United States: The United States envoy to the United Nations has made a direct appeal to Russian Foreign Minister Mr. Sergey Lavrov, urging him to release two American citizens, Mr. Paul Whelan and Mr. Evan Gershkovich, who are currently detained in Russia. Ms. Linda Thomas-Greenfield accused Russia of using the men as “political bargaining chips” and “human pawns,” calling for an end to this “barbaric practice.” “I am calling on you, right now, to release Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich immediately and to let Paul and Evan come home. And to cease this barbaric practice once and for all,” the…

Sudan: The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Minister for the Armed Forces has issued a joint communique, outlining their collaborative efforts on a particular matter. The statement was released to the public, highlighting the cooperation between these two important branches of government. The evacuation operations launched in Khartoum are continuing. Two more return flights from Khartoum to Djibouti were provided by the Air and Space Force late on 23rd April 2023 and then in the morning of 24th April 2023, each with some 100 people on board. These round trips enabled 388 people to be evacuated, including…

Bangladesh: Mr. Shahabuddin Chuppu, a retired judge, has been sworn in as the 22nd president of Bangladesh, succeeding Mr. Abdul Hamid and serving a five-year term. Parliamentary Speaker Ms. Shirin Sharmin Choudhury administered the oath of office to Mr. Chuppu at the Bangabhaban presidential palace in Dhaka. Mr. Chuppu, the candidate of the ruling Awami League (AL) party, was elected unopposed on February 13 since no other candidate submitted papers to compete in the race. The AL party has the majority in the 350-seat national parliament, with 302 members, and no other party has the numbers to nominate a presidential…

South Korea: President Mr. Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea embarked on a six-day state visit to Washington, as the two allies aim to strengthen military cooperation in response to the growing nuclear threats posed by North Korea. This year, Pyongyang has carried out a series of launches that have defied sanctions, setting new records. One of these launches, which took place earlier this month, involved the test-firing of North Korea’s first solid-fuel ballistic missile. This is considered a significant technological advancement for Mr. Kim Jong Un’s military. Mr. Yoon’s actions have resulted in South Korea strengthening its relationship with…

Sweden: The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released its annual report on global military expenditure, revealing that world military spending hit an all-time high of $2.24 trillion in 2022. This represents an increase for the eighth consecutive year and was driven by a 13 percent rise in Europe, the steepest in at least 30 years. SIPRI attributed most of the rise to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the perceived threat that this has caused for other European nations. Finland and Lithuania, in particular, have increased their military spending by 36 percent and 27 percent, respectively. SIPRI has noted…

United States: In a breakthrough discovery, marine biologists from a Florida university have claimed to unravel the mystery behind the widespread die-off of long-spined sea urchins across the United States and the Caribbean. The research findings could provide crucial insights into the conservation and management of marine ecosystems. A tiny, single-cell parasite has been identified by scientists as the culprit behind the massive die-off of long-spined sea urchins in the US and the Caribbean, which began in early 2022. The research indicates that the parasite causes the affected Diadema antillarum urchins to lose their spines and suction, ultimately leading to…

Peru: Mr. Alejandro Toledo, the former President of Peru, has returned to his home country from the United States to face charges of money laundering and corruption during his term. Peruvian prosecutors are investigating a scandal involving Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht and have accused Mr. Toledo of receiving millions of dollars in bribes from the company in return for public works contracts. The former president denies the allegations, which include money laundering and collusion, and faces a possible 20-year prison sentence if found guilty. Mr. Toledo arrived at Lima airport on April 23 after turning himself in on April 21…

China: China’s Foreign Ministry has reported that Vice Foreign Minister Mr. Sun Weidong has raised objections with South Korea’s ambassador to Beijing regarding comments made by the South Korean president about Taiwan, deeming them to be “erroneous.” The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a statement claiming that Vice Foreign Minister deemed South Korean President Mr. Yoon Suk-yeol’s recent statements on Taiwan to be “totally unacceptable”, and expressed “strong dissatisfaction” with the South Korean ambassador. According to the One China policy, China maintains that Taiwan, which is governed democratically, is an integral part of its own territory. However, Taipei…

Washington, D.C., US: According to US President Mr. Joe Biden, the US military has evacuated the staff of the United States embassy and their families from Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, which has been ravaged by war. The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group, has resulted in hundreds of fatalities and thousands of injuries and has now entered its second week. “On my orders, the United States military conducted an operation to extract US Government personnel from Khartoum,” Mr. Biden said in a statement. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) declared that…

London, UK: In a solemn religious ceremony scheduled for next month, Charles III will be officially crowned as the new king, following the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, eight months ago. The coronation is a highly anticipated event, marking a significant milestone in the history of the British monarchy. Preparations are currently underway to ensure that the ceremony is conducted with the grandeur and dignity befitting the occasion. On May 6, a momentous event will take place at Westminster Abbey as the set-piece coronation of Charles III unfolds. This occasion marks the first such ceremony to be held…