insert_link World Five things to know about the Northern Mariana Islands WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is headed to Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands to plead guilty in a deal with US authorities that will leave him a free man. Here are five things to know about the US territory in the Western Pacific: Surrounded by the vast Pacific Ocean, the Northern Mariana Islands is a tiny, remote outpost of the world's largest economy. Its closest large […] todayJune 25, 2024 25
insert_link World Chinese premier Li Qiang says geopolitics stifling growth Chinese premier, Li Qiang took aim at the Biden administration's strategy for tech and trade restrictions saying geopolitics was stifling growth. He was speaking at the start of the annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as Summer Davos, in the Chinese city of Dalian. As our Laura Westbrook reports. todayJune 25, 2024 42
insert_link World Assange will be ‘a free man’ after US court appearance: wife WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be a "free man" after a US judge signs off on his landmark plea deal expected to take place in remote US territory on Wednesday, his wife Stella said. Stella Assange said the end of his years-long legal drama that saw him board a plane from London to Bangkok on Monday had been a "whirlwind of emotions". "I'm just elated. Frankly, it's […] todayJune 25, 2024 16
insert_link World China and Botswana: ‘fong kong’ products have helped drive local manufacturing – study By Yanyin Zi, Rikkyo University Chinese products are frequently viewed as inferior and inexpensive, contributing to their negative reputation. This is true in African countries too. Nonetheless, Chinese merchandise has played a pivotal role in shaping economies by accelerating globalisation and fostering local development. Take the case of Botswana. Botswana has a population of more than 2.4 million people. Its economy is primarily driven […] todayJune 25, 2024 20
insert_link World Putin says ties with North Korea at new levels following summit Russian President Vladimir Putin says ties with North Korea have risen to ‘unprecedentedly high levels’ following his one-day visit there last week. He has thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for his “heartfelt hospitality” during the Wednesday trip which resulted in a new security pact between the two countries. As our Chris Gilbert reports. todayJune 25, 2024 24
insert_link World WikiLeaks founder to plead guilty in exchange for return to Australia WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange has reportedly agreed to a plea deal which will allow him to return home to Australia. His expected guilty plea would bring an end to a years-long legal saga following the publication of thousands of classified U.S. documents. Nick Harper reports for us from Washington. todayJune 25, 2024 22
insert_link World Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant in US for talks Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant is in Washington, D.C. for crucial talks about the conflict in Gaza and rising tensions on the Lebanon border, which are increasing fears of a broader war. He will meet with top U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, CIA Director William Burns, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, emphasizing the significance of these discussions as Israel deals with multiple […] todayJune 25, 2024 17
insert_link World Prosecutors say Boeing can be criminally charged over violating deal on Max 7 deaths Boeing could be criminally charged - as is being recommended by US prosecutors investigating two fatal crashes of their Max planes six years ago. The Department of Justice has until July 7 to decide whether to charge or extend a deal that avoids prosecution. Reporting for us is Caroline Malone. todayJune 25, 2024 14
insert_link World Biden slams Trump on two year anniversary of Roe V. Wade Monday marked two years since the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the constitutional right to abortions. It's become a key political issue for voters, with access to terminations expected to play a key role in November's presidential election. Reporting for us is Sally Patterson from New York. todayJune 25, 2024 25