Xi, Modi seek closer China-India ties
Chinese Premier Xi Jinping met India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in China, vowing closer ties despite a border dispute. The two-day SCO summit brings together leaders from more than 20 nations.
Indonesian President calls protests ‘treason and terrorism’
President Prabowo Subianto has addressed the ongoing protests against economic inequality in Indonesia and appeared to offer major concessions. The protests intensified after police killed a young delivery driver.
Hundreds at Voice of America and parent agency to lose jobs
The announcement came despite a federal judge’s ruling that acting CEO Kari Lake could not fire VOA director Michael Abramowitz. The job losses will also hit outlets such as Radio Free Europe and Radio Free Asia.
Russia launches ‘massive attack’ on Dnipropetrovsk
Explosions were reported in the cities of Dnipro and Pavlograd in Dnipropetrovsk, authorities said.
Dissident Belarusian sports official thought to be in Russia
Anatol Kotau has been unreachable for over a week. Those who know him suspect foul play, with the Belarusian secret service warning dissidents of retribution.