Tag: Asia / Pacific
The taxman cometh for India’s weakened opposition as Modi eyes election victory
The arrest of top Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal on corruption charges weeks before the general elections helped galvanise an opposition alliance against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party. But as…
How Indian authorities ‘weaponised’ a New York Times report to target the press
NewsClick, a defiantly critical news site, has been in the Indian government’s sights over the past few years. But there was little to show after extensive financial probes – until…
North Korea’s Kim meets Russian Defence Minister on military cooperation
Kim Jong Un met the Russian defence minister and a high-ranking Chinese delegation in Pyongyang ahead of major Korean War anniversary celebrations, state media said Thursday, the leader’s first known…
Macron denounces ‘new imperialism’ in Pacific during landmark visit
French President Emmanuel Macron denounced “new imperialism” in the Pacific during a landmark visit to the region on Thursday, warning of a threat to the sovereignty of smaller states. Issued…
Macron’s South Pacific tour: French President tells separatists to accept pro-France votes
Issued on: 26/07/2023 – 16:02Modified: 26/07/2023 – 16:16 03:54 © France 24 Emmanuel Macron is currently visiting Pacific islands as a part of efforts to reassert french infuence in the…
Volunteers and experts in Australia are working to try and save dozens of pilot whales – France 24
Issued on: 26/07/2023 – 16:13Modified: 26/07/2023 – 16:28 01:22 For a second straight day, volunteers on Western australia are working to save dozens of pilot whales that have been stranded…
Cambodian PM Hun Sen says will resign, hand power to eldest son
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, one of the world’s longest-serving leaders, said Wednesday he will resign and hand power to his eldest son after almost four decades of hardline rule.…
Macron urges ‘sincere’ talks over New Caledonia independence dispute
French President Emmanuel Macron called for some straight talking Wednesday as he met with the bitterly divided pro- and anti-independence camps on France’s overseas Pacific territory of New Caledonia. Issued…
More than 50 pilot whales die after mass stranding in western Australia
Nearly 100 pilot whales stranded themselves on a beach in western Australia Tuesday, and about half had died by Wednesday morning, despite the efforts of wildlife experts and volunteers to…
Arms, not democratic values, on parade as Macron hosts India’s Modi on Bastille Day
French President Emmanuel Macron rolls out the red carpet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Indian leader picked as guest of honour at this year’s July 14 Bastille Day…
As global food crisis looms, Sri Lanka offers a cautionary tale
Sri Lanka’s government finally began bailout talks with IMF officials this week after a crippling delay exacerbated a longstanding economic crisis. But as food prices soar amid an impending global…
Bulldozers raze rights of India’s Muslims
Indian authorities are in international damage control mode after controversial comments about the Prophet Mohammed by a senior ruling party official sparked a diplomatic spat. But inside the country, the…
India tries diplomatic dance on Ukraine, but Russia is an awkward partner
India’s failure to condemn Russian aggression in Ukraine at all costs reflects its longstanding relations with Moscow. But as the war enters a more brutal phase, it’s a price that…
Pakistan’s ‘good Taliban-bad Taliban’ strategy backfires, posing regional risks
For decades, Pakistan pursued a policy of supporting the Afghan Taliban while cracking down on the Pakistani Taliban, the Tehreek-i-Taliban (TTP). With the Taliban in power in Afghanistan, Islamabad may have…
Fog of emissions, ‘greenwashing’ choking India’s most vulnerable
As India pushed for a “phase down” compromise on coal at the COP26 summit, a toxic fog enveloped New Delhi, highlighting pollution concerns in the world’s third-largest carbon emitter. While…