President Joe Biden welcomed Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to the White House on July 5 to voice support for the Nordic country’s NATO membership ahead of the military alliance’s historic summit next week. Sweden has expressed a strong desire to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), citing increased security concerns following Russia’s invasion of…
Biden Meets Sweden’s Prime Minister at White House to Back Nordic Country’s Bid to Join NATO
Iran Joins Rapidly Expanding Eurasian Bloc Led by Moscow, Beijing
July 5, 2023
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Iran has become a full-fledged member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a formidable bloc of Eurasian states that’s led by Moscow and Beijing. Tehran’s accession to the SCO was formalized at a July 4 virtual summit hosted by SCO member India, which currently holds the organization’s rotating presidency. While addressing participants, Iranian President Ebrahim…
The Defenestration of True Diversity in Universities
Commentary “For years, it has been the argument of the pro-diversity left that the more diversity you had, the more tolerance you would have—because diversity would somehow by its nature create more tolerance.” This is what British author and political commentator Douglas Murray, recently informed his readers. Australian universities have enthusiastically embraced the concept of…
Ukraine, Russia Accuse Each Other of Planning to Attack Europe’s Biggest Nuclear Plant
KYIV, Ukraine—Ukraine and Russia accused each other Wednesday of planning to attack one of the world’s largest nuclear power plants, but neither side provided evidence to support their claims of an imminent threat to the facility in southeastern Ukraine that is under the control of Russian troops. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been a…
‘Character’ Grounds: Donald Trump Jr.’s Australia Tour Postponed After Visa Delay
Donald Trump Jr. has been granted a last-minute visa by Australian authorities after a long delay forced organisers to postpone his speaking tour. The son of the former U.S. president was supposed to speak from July 9 to 11 and make appearances in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. However, on July 5, organisers announced that due…
Kremlin Open to Talks Over Potential Prisoner Swap Involving Detained US Reporter Evan Gershkovich
MOSCOW—The Kremlin on Tuesday held the door open for contacts with the United States regarding a possible prisoner exchange that could potentially involve jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, but reaffirmed that such talks must be held out of the public eye. Asked whether Monday’s consular visits to Mr. Gershkovich, who has been held…
‘Deeply Concerning War’: Australia, Indonesia Condemn Russia While Sending Message to Beijing
July 5, 2023
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indonesian President Joko Widodo jointly denounced Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, noting its effects on the global economy through inflation, disrupted supply chains, and worsening food insecurity. Mr. Albanese welcomed Mr. Widodo to Australia on July 4 during the annual Australia-Indonesia leaders’ meeting in Sydney, where they deepened links between…
Hong Kong Will Pursue Pro-Democracy Activists For Life
July 4, 2023
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The Beijing-run Hong Kong (HK) Chief Executive John Lee has said that the eight pro-democracy activists who are currently being pursued by the Hong Kong police for allegedly breaking the island state’s National Security Law should be aware they will be pursued for life. Mr. Lee, who made the remarks on July 4, expressed he…
Hong Kong Authorities Vow to Pursue Pro-Democracy Activists ‘For Life’
July 4, 2023
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The Beijing-backed Hong Kong (HK) Chief Executive John Lee has said that the eight pro-democracy activists who are currently being pursued by the Hong Kong police for allegedly breaking the island state’s National Security Law should be aware they will be pursued for life. Mr. Lee, who made the remarks on July 4, expressed he…
Brazil’s Neymar Fined $3.3 Million for Illegal Artificial Lake at Mansion Outside Rio
SAO PAULO—Brazilian soccer star Neymar was fined more than $3.3 million for violating local environmental rules during renovations at his mansion in the city of Mangaratiba outside Rio de Janeiro. The Mangaratiba city hall said in a statement Monday night it had issued four fines totalling about 16 million Brazilian reals after Neymar was accused…
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