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Venezuelan voters reject International Court of Justice jurisdiction over Guyana dispute

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CARACAS/GEORGETOWN, Dec 3 (Reuters) – Voters in Venezuela rejected International Court of Justice (ICJ) jurisdiction over the country’s territorial dispute with Guyana and backed the creation of a new state in the potentially oil-rich Essequibo region in a referendum on Sunday. The court this week barred Venezuela from taking any action that would change the …

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Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the deadly attack in the Philippines

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The Philippine government has vowed to arrest the perpetrators The bombings follow military operations against Islamists Monitoring has intensified in the southern Philippines, the capital region MANILA, Dec 3 (Reuters) – Islamic State militants claimed responsibility for a deadly bombing at a Catholic mass in the Philippines on Sunday that killed at least four people …

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The World Court has ordered Venezuela to refrain from acting on the border dispute with Guyana

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[1/3]A government supporter holds a sign that reads: “Essequibo is ours, vote YES 5 times” as he participates in a signature gathering event in support of a referendum on Venezuela’s rights to the potentially oil-rich Essequiba region of Guyana, in Caracas, Venezuela November 15, 2023… Acquisition of license rights Read more THE HAGUE/CARACAS, Dec 1 …

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China and Japan confirm ‘strategic relationship’ in rare leaders’ talks

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose for a family photo during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Executive Directors Summit in San Francisco, California, U.S. November 16, 2023. REUTERS/Carlos Barria acquire licensing rights Nov 17 (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said they would pursue …

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At APEC, Biden touts workers’ rights, stable China relationship

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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 16 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday he would continue to work to make progress on a Pacific trade pact, even as his vision for a regional agreement to counter China’s influence stumbled in his attempt to strengthen workers’ rights. “Our work is not done yet,” Biden told corporate …

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More Myanmar troops fleeing insurgent attacks enter India

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A view of a rescue camp housing people who fled Myanmar in the border village of Zokhawthar, Champhai district, in the northeastern Indian state of Mizoram, India, November 15, 2023. REUTERS/Chanchinmawia Acquire License Rights The attacks forced another 29 Myanmar soldiers to flee to India The junta orders ex-military officials to prepare for emergencies Pro-democracy …

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Iran advances nuclear enrichment while blocking UN, IAEA reports show

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[1/3]The logo of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is seen at the organization’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria, June 5, 2023. REUTERS/Leonhard Foger/File Photo License Rights Acquired Iran continues to enrich to 60% at a rate of 3 kg per month Issues on which the IAEA is seeking urgent progress are blocked Iran rejected Grossi’s …

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Hong Kong holds first Asian leg of Gay Games amid security and rights concerns

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[1/3]A volunteer attends a news conference ahead of the Gay Games in Hong Kong, China, November 2, 2023. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu License Rights Acquire HONG KONG, Nov 2 (Reuters) – Hong Kong will be the first Asian city to host the Gay Games from Friday, co-hosting with a Mexican city in one of the biggest events …

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Despite Biden’s doubts, aid agencies believe the number of casualties in Gaza is reliable

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Biden questions Palestinian reports of death toll The Palestinians released the names of over 7,000 victims International agencies say the figures are generally accurate GENEVA, Oct 27 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden has cast doubt on casualty figures provided by Palestinian officials in Gaza, but international aid agencies consider them generally accurate and historically …

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