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Zawya
a day ago
- Politics
- Zawya
African Union Commission Chairperson's Congratulatory Message on Mozambique's Independence Day
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Mozambique on the joyful occasion of their Independence Day. This golden jubilee commemorates five decades of sovereignty, hard-won through the unwavering courage and sacrifice of Mozambique's liberation struggle in 1975. Your journey to freedom remains an inspiring testament to Africa's relentless pursuit of self-determination, dignity, and unity. Today, we honor the heroes of the past and celebrate the resilience that continues to define Mozambique's progress. We commend Mozambique's remarkable achievements in fostering peace, reconciliation, and sustainable development, as well as its vital contributions to Africa's shared prosperity. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union (AU).
Reuters
5 days ago
- Politics
- Reuters
Iran ready to respond again in case of any further action by US, foreign minister says
June 23 (Reuters) - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Monday that Tehran's attack on U.S military base al-Udeid in Qatar came in response to the U.S. "aggression against Iran's territorial integrity and sovereignty." He said Iran will be ready to respond again in case of further action by the U.S., according a statement posted by the Iranian foreign ministry's account on Telegram.
NHK
21-06-2025
- Politics
- NHK
Philippines accuses Chinese Coast Guard of firing water cannons
Officials in the Philippines accuse the Chinese Coast Guard of firing water cannon at one of their vessels. They say the incident took place near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. Manila made the announcement on Friday. It says four ships of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources were blocked by a Chinese Coast Guard vessel while supplying fuel to Philippine fishing boats. Officials released a video showing what appears to be a Chinese ship targeting the Philippine vessels with water cannon. They describe China's act as illegal, and say the lives of the crew members were put in danger. A spokesperson for the Chinese Coast Guard responded by saying the Philippine vessels violated international and Chinese law. He also accused them of undermining China's sovereignty. Scarborough shoal lies about 200 kilometers west of Luzon Island, within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, but is effectively controlled by China. Last year, Beijing unilaterally revised its territorial baselines to include the area.
News.com.au
20-06-2025
- Politics
- News.com.au
Senator Lidia Thorpe's rude gesture to King Charles III on London trip
Senator Lidia Thorpe has sparked controversy after sharing photos of herself standing outside Buckingham Palace making a rude gesture. The independent senator, who made international headlines after gatecrashing an event during King Charles III's visit to Australia and yelling 'you are not my king', was in London this week to attend a conference. During her trip she donned a 'blak sovereign movement' shirt and was pictured outside the gates of Buckingham Palace holding an Aboriginal flag, making a rude gesture with her middle finger and standing with her hands on her hips. She shared the three images to social media with the caption: 'Dropped by to collect all the stuff this lot stole, but Charlie wasn't in.' The post sparked division among her followers. On Instagram, the reception was largely positive, with multiple users calling Senator Thorpe 'the only Queen I'll recognise' or 'our Queen'. 'This made my day,' one follower wrote, while another said it was 'great to see you delivering your middle finger for his bday in person!' The King's birthday was celebrated on June 14 in the UK. On Facebook, where comments on the post were blocked, others shared the post with less enthusiastic commentary. 'What a shock she did not get an invite into the palace,' one user wrote. 'What a bloody embarrassment,' another said. While the Senator's actions sparked debate online, they were less disruptive than her shock protest during the King's visit to Australia last year. The Indigenous MP sparked international outrage after screaming out 'f**k the colony' in the Great Hall at Parliament House in Canberra shortly after the King had given a speech praising Australia. 'You are not our king. You are not sovereign,' she yelled at the monarch, 'You committed genocide against our people. Give us our land back. 'Give us what you stole from us: our bones, our skulls, our babies, our people. 'You destroyed our land. Give us a Treaty. We want a Treaty in this country. You are a genocidalist. This is not your land. This is not your land. You are not my king. You are not our king. F. k the colony, f. k the colony, f. k the colony.' She was evicted by security guards who had been watching her throughout the proceedings, continuing to yell as she was removed from the room.
South China Morning Post
20-06-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Cook Islands defends China deals after US$11 million New Zealand aid pause
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown on Friday defended a string of contentious deals with China, saying they did not 'compromise' the Pacific island nation's sovereignty. The agreements prompted major donor New Zealand to halt aid funding to close partner the Cook Islands, citing a 'lack of consultation'. The Cook Islands has a 'free association' relationship with its former colonial ruler New Zealand, which provides budgetary assistance as well as help on foreign affairs and defence. Brown defended the Cook Islands' right to engage with international partners such as China. The deals, signed in February, did not 'compromise Cook Islands' sovereignty,' he said. The Cook Islands caught New Zealand off guard when it signed a slew of agreements with China covering deep-sea mining, regional cooperation and economic issues.
