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Turkish President Erdogan delays ratification of Sweden’s NATO membership, demands fulfillment of obligations

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signaled Monday that his country is not ready to ratify Sweden’s membership in NATO, saying Stockholm had to work harder on the “homework” it needs to complete. Speaking after a Cabinet meeting, Erdogan also renewed his condemnation of a Quran-burning protest that took place in Sweden last week, describing the […]

French riots: New report details thousands of arrests, hundreds of attacks on police since violence broke out

A new report from France’s Ministry of Interior quantifies the damage done after nearly a week of protests in response to the police killing of a teen of North African heritage.  The report, obtained by the French newspaper Le Parisien, recorded 5,662 vehicle fires and more than 1,000 damaged buildings.  Since rioting first broke out […]

China’s Tiangong space station is emerging as a global center for scientific collaboration

China’s Tiangong space station has commenced hosting scientific experiments from researchers worldwide, showcasing Beijing’s efforts to engage the global scientific community. In a recent United Nations-hosted online symposium, China’s Manned Space Agency project office announced the transportation of the first experimental equipment for joint projects with the United Nations to Tiangong on May 10. Among […]