Taiwan: Chinese Planes Chased Away During the Visit of US Minister
The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense reports that the anti-aircraft defence has repelled Chinese fighter planes. They may have flown too close by way of provocation over the Taiwan Strait, the waters between China and Taiwan, during the visit of a US minister to Taipei. Taiwan’s anti-aircraft missiles tracked and
EU President Michel is Also Visiting Beirut
Following in the footsteps of French President Macron, EU President Charles Michel will also take a look at Beirut, which was devastated by an explosion. The Belgian former prime minister will travel to the Lebanese capital on Saturday to show solidarity with the population. Michel is “shocked and sad”.
British Economy Recovery Takes Longer Than Expected
The Bank of England expects the UK economy to take longer to recover from the corona crisis than previously thought. As a result, the key interest rate with the UK central bank may still have to be brought below zero later. However, such an intervention is not yet necessary.
New Footage Arrest George Floyd: Don’t Shoot Me
A British newspaper has published new footage of George Floyd’s arrest. It can be seen how the black American appears to be panicking during his arrest, and the police beg not to shoot him. Floyd died in May after an officer knelt on his neck for minutes on his
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Fell Seriously Ill After A Trip to Germany
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI fell seriously ill after a trip to Germany. He is said to suffer from wound dandruff, and biographer Peter Seewald told Passauer Neue Presse newspaper. 93-year-old Benedict stepped down as Pope in 2013 for health reasons. He visited his sick brother Georg in Bavaria last
Afghan President Orders the Release of 500 Taliban Members
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has ordered the release of 500 detained Taliban members. According to the Afghan leader, this is a gesture of goodwill during the Feast of Sacrifice. Then a three-day truce is also in force. Ghani says the release fulfils an agreement the United States made with
Twitter Limits Trump Junior’s Temporary Account
Twitter announced on Tuesday that it had limited Donald Trump junior’s ability to tweet from his account for 12 hours. The measure comes after Trump junior had to remove a message that violated the social media site’s policy regarding coronavirus disinformation. U.S. President Donald Trump’s oldest son posted a
Germany Does Not Recommend Travelling to Spanish Regions Due to Coronavirus Outbreaks
Germany does not recommend travelling to some Spanish regions due to coronavirus outbreaks. These include Catalonia with the city of Barcelona and the seaside resorts of the Costa Brava. No negative advice has been given for the Balearic and Canary Islands, which are very popular with Germans. It is
Eight Major Cities in Morocco Quarantined Due to The Rapid Spread of Corona
Eight major cities have been quarantined in Morocco. It is not allowed to go to or leave those cities without an urgent reason. The authorities in the capital Rabat have not indicated how long they will be locked. These are the economic capital Casablanca, Fès, Marrakesh, Meknès, Tangier, Tétouan
Hagia Sophia Returned to Use As A Mosque After 86 Years
Muslims can return to pray for the first time in 86 years on Friday morning in Istanbul’s famous Hagia Sophia. The house of prayer was for a long time a museum, but despite international criticism, it is being used again as a mosque. Believers will have to deal with
