Germany backs China’s aid bank despite Canada’s concerns Introduction Germany has decided to support China’s proposed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), despite concerns raised by Canada. The AIIB aims to fund development projects in the Asia-Pacific region. While Germany’s decision has been welcomed by China, it has also raised questions about the priorities and strategic […]
EU Chief Pledges Migrant Action Plan in Italy‘s Lampedusa Background On September 17, 2023, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited the Italian island of Lampedusa, which has been grappling with a surge in migrant arrivals. Italy has seen almost double the number of migrants arriving compared to the same period last year, with […]
Russia accuses Wagner chief of urging ‘armed mutiny’ Introduction Russia’s Wagner mercenary group has been thrown into turmoil as its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, faces an investigation for inciting mutiny. Prigozhin has accused the Russian military of launching a deadly missile strike on his troops, and has vowed to seek justice for the “huge numbers” of […]
