Political situation in Mozambique
Violent riots in Mozambique – at least 21 dead
At least 21 people have been killed in violent riots in Mozambique, international media reports, referring to a statement by Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda on state television on Tuesday evening.
The announcement comes after the Supreme Court confirmed the election results in favor of the ruling Frelimo party – something that has caused tensions to escalate.
Since the election two months ago, over 150 people have been killed.
The Syrian war, the fall of the al-Assad regime
Erdogan's threat to Kurdish forces in Syria: "Give up arms or be buried"
The distribution of power after the fall of al-Assad is complicated by the international alliances of the various rebel groups. Turkey has long supported the rebel groups that have now taken over, led by HTS – but are bitter enemies of the Kurdish forces in the north that HTS wants to include in the new government, and which in turn is supported by the US.
On Wednesday, Erdogan threatened the Syrian Kurds in a speech in the Turkish parliament:
– The separatist murderers must either say goodbye to their weapons, or be buried with them, he said, according to Reuters.
The de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa claimed on Tuesday that the Kurdish forces, just like other rebel groups, will be disbanded and merged into the Ministry of Defense. This is denied by Kurdish spokespeople, according to AFP.
Violent riots in Mozambique – at least 21 dead
At least 21 people have been killed in violent riots in Mozambique, international media reports, referring to a statement by Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda on state television on Tuesday evening.
The announcement comes after the Supreme Court confirmed the election results in favor of the ruling Frelimo party – something that has caused tensions to escalate.
Since the election two months ago, over 150 people have been killed.
The Syrian war, the fall of the al-Assad regime
Erdogan's threat to Kurdish forces in Syria: "Give up arms or be buried"
The distribution of power after the fall of al-Assad is complicated by the international alliances of the various rebel groups. Turkey has long supported the rebel groups that have now taken over, led by HTS – but are bitter enemies of the Kurdish forces in the north that HTS wants to include in the new government, and which in turn is supported by the US.
On Wednesday, Erdogan threatened the Syrian Kurds in a speech in the Turkish parliament:
– The separatist murderers must either say goodbye to their weapons, or be buried with them, he said, according to Reuters.
The de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa claimed on Tuesday that the Kurdish forces, just like other rebel groups, will be disbanded and merged into the Ministry of Defense. This is denied by Kurdish spokespeople, according to AFP.
US elections Trump's victory
Mexican concerns that Trump will step in with troops
Concerns are growing in Mexico that Donald Trump may soon send American troops to strike against drug cartels and stop migrants heading towards the US southern border. This is reported by the LA Times.
At first, the idea seemed so foreign that many simply saw it as a “wild and provocative” campaign promise, the newspaper writes. But then Ronald D Johnson, a former defense officer and CIA employee, was appointed ambassador. As a dispatcher in El Salvador during Trump’s first term, he implemented several of the president’s toughest demands.
At the same time, he lacks economic or financial experience, notes Mexico’s former foreign minister Jorge Castañeda.
– His CV is the message.
Mexico expert León Krauze notes that “Trump likes spectacle” and that he has long wanted to intervene against Mexican drug lords in classic “Hollywood style”.
China’s family policy
China invests in dating – offers bonuses for getting together
China is investing more in getting more people to date, marry and have children in the fight against an increasingly acute demographic crisis, writes the Financial Times.
Local authorities are calling married women, asking about their plans to have children and offering financial subsidies for large families. Universities are being urged to introduce so-called “love courses” for students, and the SCMP reports on a company that has its own dating platform for its employees – and offers a bonus if a relationship lasts at least three months.
“My company is more important than my mother,” says one employee, according to the SCMP.
One who is sceptical about the attempts is the feminist writer Shen Yang, who believes that people “see through the propaganda”.
“If the government wants to increase the birth rate, it should create a more friendly environment for parents, especially single mothers,” she tells the Financial Times.
Mexican concerns that Trump will step in with troops
Concerns are growing in Mexico that Donald Trump may soon send American troops to strike against drug cartels and stop migrants heading towards the US southern border. This is reported by the LA Times.
At first, the idea seemed so foreign that many simply saw it as a “wild and provocative” campaign promise, the newspaper writes. But then Ronald D Johnson, a former defense officer and CIA employee, was appointed ambassador. As a dispatcher in El Salvador during Trump’s first term, he implemented several of the president’s toughest demands.
At the same time, he lacks economic or financial experience, notes Mexico’s former foreign minister Jorge Castañeda.
– His CV is the message.
Mexico expert León Krauze notes that “Trump likes spectacle” and that he has long wanted to intervene against Mexican drug lords in classic “Hollywood style”.
China’s family policy
China invests in dating – offers bonuses for getting together
China is investing more in getting more people to date, marry and have children in the fight against an increasingly acute demographic crisis, writes the Financial Times.
Local authorities are calling married women, asking about their plans to have children and offering financial subsidies for large families. Universities are being urged to introduce so-called “love courses” for students, and the SCMP reports on a company that has its own dating platform for its employees – and offers a bonus if a relationship lasts at least three months.
“My company is more important than my mother,” says one employee, according to the SCMP.
One who is sceptical about the attempts is the feminist writer Shen Yang, who believes that people “see through the propaganda”.
“If the government wants to increase the birth rate, it should create a more friendly environment for parents, especially single mothers,” she tells the Financial Times.
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