AU delays tapping peace fund

AU delays tapping peace fund

African Union blames shortfall in promised contributions The African Union has agreed not to start financing security operations from a new fund until 2023 because it has received fewer contributions…
POTUS touts uranium reserve funds

POTUS touts uranium reserve funds

US policymakers seek to ensure fuel for nuclear power reactors President Donald Trump's 2021 budget proposed $150 million for the creation of a US uranium reserve as the administration seeks…
Philippines to scrub US military pact

Philippines to scrub US military pact

The Philippines told the US on Tuesday it was quitting a pact key to their historical military alliance, triggering a six-month countdown to the deal's termination, Manila said. Philippine President…
Guangdong bans wildlife trade

Guangdong bans wildlife trade

China's Guangdong Province announced a ban on trade and indiscriminate consumption of wildlife on Tuesday, which is welcomed in society as a timely decision made by the provincial People's Congress…

China, SK, Japan deepen ties amid epidemic

South Korea and Japan have both shown great support for China amid the ongoing novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreak, which many Chinese citizens hailed as a sign of the deepening friendship…