Washington’s political take on a number of Latin American countries is unacceptable, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the 27th Assembly of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy (SWAP) on April 13. (Image: archive). “The Americans openly interfere in the internal affairs of sovereign states. Everyone knows about Venezuela, the blitzkrieg change failed,…
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Japan Reiwa era with scent of plum blossoms
The Japanese public opinion reacted favorably to announcement of “Reiwa” as the country’s new era name, with many welcoming the use of a character meaning peace, calmness and harmony. Via @HirokoTabuchi: The name of the new imperial era in Japan #令和 or #Reiwa comes from a poem in an ancient #Japanese collection of #poetry called…
Japan enters new era
Regarding concerns ocured over the procedure of the changeover from Showa to Heisei era the government will officially record the process of selecting the new era name to follow Heisei which will be announced April 1, Japanese government sources indicated. Defining the Heisei Era: Japan deals with death, disasters and a feeling of insecurity https://t.co/mupmbStX0m — The Japan Times…
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev leads Kazakhstan
The speaker of the Senate, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (65) will become an acting head of state in Kazakhstan until next presidential elections scheduled for December 2020. The shift of power to the speaker has been done in accordance with the Constitution, declared by resigning President Nazarbayev, who ruled the country for three decades. “Tokayev is the very person that we can…
Kazakhstan President resigns
Kazakhstan President Nazarbayev (78) will step down. Nursultan Nazarbayev has been in office since 1990. #Kazakhstan's president Nursultan #Nazarbayev resigns after almost 30 years in power https://t.co/EfMFgsTUAV pic.twitter.com/2SHStUXPen — RT (@RT_com) March 19, 2019 President Nazarbayev, who has ruled Kazakhstan since the fall of the Soviet Union, announced on March 19 that he would resign his…
Pompeo announces measures against ICC
“In view of today’s US announcement, the European Union expresses its serious concern about the measures adopted and reiterates its strong support to the International Criminal Court. “As the world’s first and only permanent international criminal court for the investigation and prosecution of the most serious crimes, the ICC demonstrates the international community’s resolve to end impunity…
#Christchurch: EU expresses solidarity
“The European Union expresses its sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the two terrorist attacks that took place in Christchurch, New Zealand, earlier today. We stand in full solidarity with the people and authorities of New Zealand at this extremely difficult time and stand ready to support in any way,…
Batumi port enlargement under fire
Sajjad Karim MEP (UK, ECR), the Chair of the European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with the South Caucasus, welcomed the development of the Batumi port, underlining Georgia strategic situation on the East-West transportation route. “The country has the potential to become an important transportation hub, which would in turn boost its economic growth, including in the Adjaria region“, Karim said….
Japan Emperor reign anniversary
The House of Representatives issued congratulations to Emperor Akihito (85) on his 30-year reign, ahead of his abdication at the end of April, in the first such message dedicated to a particular Imperial anniversary. On the morning of February 24th, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko received greetings from Imperial family members for the emperor's 30 year…
Tourist bus blast in Egypt
A tourist bus explosion in near site of Giza Pyramids in Egypt reported by a number of leading news agencies. According to reports there are dead and wounded. There are pictures claimed to be from the scene of the explosion. Details to follow. AMENDED: Two dead and 14 wounded reported by local media. https://twitter.com/IntellFusion/status/1078707936564789254 #BREAKINGAlleged…
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