Commentary – by Lawal Sale The concept of the “One-China principle” is an unambiguous tenet of modern international law. It is rooted in the overwhelming recognition of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) through UN Resolution 2758 of 1971, reaffirmed by sovereign nations worldwide. The reality is straightforward: thereContinue Reading
By Tanimu Yakubu Introduction Public discourse in a serious republic must be governed by rigour, proportion, and institutional intelligence. It must not be surrendered to the seductions of outrage, nor to rhetorical constructions that, while emotionally arresting, collapse under the weight of economic scrutiny. In a countryContinue Reading
Almost 400 U.S. troops have been wounded in action since the United States and Israel launched joint military strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, a spokesperson with the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Tuesday. Among the total 399 injured to date, three service members have been seriously wounded, accordingContinue Reading
Chinese and Russian foreign ministers on Tuesday compared notes on the preparations for the meeting between the two heads of state within the year, and exchanged in-depth views on international and regional issues of common concern, including U.S.-Iran conflict, the situation in the Asia-Pacific, and the crisis in Ukraine.Continue Reading
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged closer and stronger strategic coordination between China and Russia to firmly defend their legitimate interests and safeguard the unity of Global South countries. Xi made the remarks when meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing. Noting the stability and certaintyContinue Reading
China and Spain have agreed to deepen cooperation during a high-level meeting in Beijing between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as both leaders warned of growing instability in the international system. Xi in his remarks described the global order as “crumbling,” while Sánchez calledContinue Reading
Chinese President Xi Jinping has made four propositions on safeguarding and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East. The four proposals include: 1⃣ Stay committed to the principle of peaceful co-existence. The Gulf states in the Middle East are close neighbors that cannot move away. It’s important to supportContinue Reading
South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has not been accredited by the United States to attend the upcoming Group of Twenty (G20) finance chiefs meeting, local media reported on Monday. It was reported that the Minister and South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago will not be attending the G20Continue Reading
At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo will pay a state visit to China from April 16 to 22, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Tuesday.Continue Reading
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in Beijing on Tuesday. In his remarks at the meeting, Xi calls for full respect for sovereignty, security, territorial integrity of countries in Middle East, Gulf regionContinue Reading
