Photo by Joseph Chan on Unsplash MEPs have raised concerns over Hong Kong, notably the cases of Jimmy Lai and the 45 activists recently convicted under the national security law. The Hong Kong government must, say Euro members, immediately and unconditionally release all pro-democracy politicians, activists and journalists sentenced on national security charges and drop…
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash Three courageous female health professionals who work in Ukraine have told this website of the “nightmarish” conditions they have to work under as a result of the war. They were in Brussels this week to attend a major cancer summit. It is estimated the war has so far…
Photo by Silver Ringvee on Unsplash As we mark the sombre milestone of 1,000 days of all-out war, Ukraine continues to stand firm against Russia’s unprovoked invasion. What began on February 24, 2022, as an aggressive assault on Ukrainian sovereignty has now evolved into a broader battle for the survival of democracy and international law….
Photo by Robert Anasch on Unsplash Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will this week address MEPs from Ukraine in a special plenary session of the EU parliament. The event marks 1000 days of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This comes after it was revealed at the weekend that the U.S. will allow Ukraine to strike Russia with…
Photo by Stephen Cobb on Unsplash Recently, the British newspaper The Times suggested that Ukraine could develop a nuclear weapon if the United States were to reduce or cut military aid significantly. This statement has raised concerns and prompted a swift and definitive response from Ukrainian officials. The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has categorically…
Photo by You-Chen Hsu on Unsplash Climate change has greatly affected countries around the world. As a member of the international community, Taiwan also faces serious challenges in this area. In recent years, we have witnessed the most severe drought in a century, intense rainfall, and devastating typhoons, writes Peng Chi-ming. President Lai Ching-te is…
Irishman Pat Cox, a former President of the European Parliament, has two words for it: “Buckle up.” That is his short, sharp and sweet reaction to Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S election, one which has confounded many, including pollsters who got their predictions badly wrong. The result was confirmed on Sunday when Arizona, the…
Photo by Mick Henson on Unsplash. As we commemorate armistice day, and the end of hostilities in World War One, let us remember that Chemicals were first weaponised for warfare in 1914 and killed thousands of foot soldiers in an agonising death. Today, 110 years later the use of chemicals by mafia states to kill…
Photo by Alex Radelich on Unsplash Russia’s increasing presence in Africa marks an important shift in global geopolitical dynamics. Unlike the Soviet Union, which had a more ideological approach, today’s Russia operates as an oligarchic, authoritarian state, with a focus on securing political, economic, and military ties on the African continent. While Russia’s strategy may…
Photo by Hans Veth on Unsplash Russia increasingly strives to expand its influence in African countries by employing diplomatic, economic, and military levers. Facing international isolation due to the war in Ukraine and Western sanctions, Moscow is turning its attention to the African continent, viewing it as a strategic opportunity to enhance its influence and…
