Month: September 2020

Categories Asia & Pacific

US the ‘main driver’ of South China Sea militarization, top Chinese diplomat says

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Washington is directly intervening into maritime and territorial disputes in the troubled South China Sea region and becoming the main driver of militarization there to suit its own agenda, a senior Chinese diplomat has said. … Read More >US the ‘main driver’ of South China Sea militarization, top Chinese diplomat says

Categories World

EU warns UK’s controversial Internal Market Bill will ‘break international law’ & ‘undermine trust’

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The UK’s controversial Internal Market Bill could potentially disrupt London’s trade talks with Brussels, EU officials have warned, as the UK acknowledges it would indeed violate the Brexit withdrawal agreement with the bloc. … Read More >EU warns UK’s controversial Internal Market Bill will ‘break international law’ & ‘undermine trust’

Categories Middle East

US to pull back 2,200 troops from Iraq, Pentagon confirms…but several thousand more still to stay

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The Pentagon will reduce presence in Iraq from 5,200 to 3,000 troops this month, it announced on Wednesday in a long-anticipated move. The withdrawal is touted as acknowledging Baghdad’s progress in building its own forces. … Read More >US to pull back 2,200 troops from Iraq, Pentagon confirms…but several thousand more still to stay

Categories Health

World’s most common painkiller increases risk-taking behavior, according to wild new study

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Researchers at Ohio State University have found that the most commonly taken painkiller worldwide, Acetaminophen, aka Tylenol and Panadol, increases risk-taking in users, which may have drastic public health consequences. … Read More >World’s most common painkiller increases risk-taking behavior, according to wild new study

Categories EU

Fire ravages overcrowded, coronavirus-stricken migrant camp in Lesbos, Greece after protests over quarantine, living conditions

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A fire ripped through the Moria migrant camp on the Greek island of Lesbos, devouring tents housing around 13,000 people. Migrants who have been protesting the Covid-19 measures reportedly resisted attempts to put out the fire. … Read More >Fire ravages overcrowded, coronavirus-stricken migrant camp in Lesbos, Greece after protests over quarantine, living conditions