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Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
China's vice president says China-U.S. relations at 'critical historic juncture'
China's Vice President Han Zheng met a U.S. delegation in Beijing on Thursday, state-run radio broadcaster reported. and he said China-U.S. relations were at a "critical historic juncture." "Mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation" between China and the U.S. are in the interests of both countries, and are conducive to world peace and development, he said. (Reporting by Xiuhao Chen and Liz Lee)
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Congressman French Hill reacts to Pope Leo's inaugural mass
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Pope Leo the XIV's reign has officially begun after Sunday's inaugural mass in Rome, with 200,000 people surrounding him during this historical moment including congressman French Hill. He explained the inauguration as a surreal experience. 'It's just a momentous day, to have an American Pope what an amazing occurrence,' Congressman Hill said. New pope is selected, first American ever And it wasn't just a celebration for Rome, Congressman Hill said many Americans took part as well. 'There were certainly a lot of Americans celebrating the jubilee year in Rome. I didn't see anyone that I knew from Little Rock, but there were lots of Americans in the audience. They had the experience of a lifetime,' Hill said. Who is Robert Prevost, the American-born Pope Leo XIV Pope Leo took the opportunity to push for world peace mentioning Gaza, Myanmar and Ukraine, Congressman Hill says that alone proves what type of leader he will be. 'He met with president Zelenski today, Secretary Marco Rubio suggested that the Vatican might be willing to host the peace talk between Ukraine and Russia, that kind of active leadership for peace is something Americans have come to expect from a religious leader, and certainly from the pope,' Hill said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Guardian
14-05-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Pope quiz: inside the 16 May Guardian Weekly
A new American leader just rode into town – and unlike the one we're more familiar with, he's got world peace on his mind. In his first Sunday address at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV – until last Thursday a cardinal known as Robert Prevost – set out his stall as new head of the Roman Catholic church by echoing the pleas for peace of his predecessor, Pope Francis, and addressing international leaders with the call 'never again war'. Beyond the soothing words, how much of a difference can we expect to see from Leo, the 69-year-old former head of the Augustinian order who was born in Chicago but who spent much of his religious mission in Peru? As the global Pax Americana disintegrates (covered separately this week in an excellent essay by Patrick Wintour) and the old rules of engagement no longer seem to apply, Sam Jones profiles a new pope who it is hoped can be a moderate, calming influence. Then Harriet Sherwood explains where Leo stands on the key issues facing the Catholic church, from women and LGBT+ affairs to the climate crisis. Get the Guardian Weekly delivered to your home address The big story | Has world war three already begun? The rules-based world order is in retreat and violence is on the rise, forcing countries to rethink their relationships. What comes next, asks diplomatic editor Patrick Wintour Science | The six-legged agents in the fight against diseaseCould a 'self-limiting' gene that kills of f mosquitoes' female of fspring reduce the spread of malaria, dengue fever and Zika? Sarah Johnson investigates Feature | Why do people lie about taking Ozempic?The dramatic results of weight-loss drugs often come with a side order of stigma, as though it's 'cheating' not to stick to willpower, diet and exercise alone. Imogen West-Knights spoke to people struggling to come clean to their loved ones Opinion | Let's be honest: Prince Harry can afford his own securityPrince Harry was once royal and rich. Now he's just rich. Isn't it time he came to terms with that, asks Marina Hyde Culture | Can cinema really threaten national security? The US president's plan for Hollywood is full of plot holes. But when it comes to the hidden propaganda baked into movies, he may have a point, argues Tom Shone Amid countless articles on Gen Z trends, this innovative piece offers fresh perspectives by showing how millennials have been framed as 'uncool'. But in the end, it's not really about being cool or not — it's about how rapidly the world changes, with each era bringing its own wave of trends. I find myself somewhere in the generational overlap between millennials and Gen Z. So where do I really belong? And who gets to define what's considered 'cringe'? Hyunmu Lee, CRM executive Michael Shannon has provided riveting performances in films such as Nocturnal Animals, The Shape of Water and Revolutionary Road. While he may not be the first actor to turn his hand to music, forming a band to cover, then tour REM's back catalogue takes some chutzpah. Best of all, it seems his efforts made REM Shiny Happy People. Neil Willlis, production editor Audio | Why you should quit your job and change the world Video | Tracking down Evo Morales, Bolivia's fugitive ex-president, in his jungle hideout Gallery | Inside the world's largest archeology museum – the Grand Egyptian Museum We'd love to hear your thoughts on the magazine: for submissions to our letters page, please email For anything else, it's Facebook Instagram Get the Guardian Weekly magazine delivered to your home address
BreakingNews.ie
08-05-2025
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
Nagasaki invites ‘all countries' to memorial marking A-bomb anniversary
The mayor of Nagasaki on Thursday announced that the city will invite representatives 'of all countries' and regions to the peace memorial marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city. The invitation to the 157 countries and regions that have diplomatic missions in Japan will include Russia, Belarus and Israel, who were excluded last year. Advertisement Mayor Shiro Suzuki said he wants all representatives to see the brutal consequences of atomic weapons use as a lesson at a time of growing divisions and conflicts. The United States dropped its second atomic bomb on Nagasaki on August 9 1945, three days after the first bombing of Hiroshima, together killing more than 210,000 people. Japan surrendered on August 15, ending the Second World War and its nearly half a century of aggression across Asia. Mr Suzuki said his city is returning to its 'fundamental purpose' of the ceremony — to mourn the atomic bomb victims and pray for lasting world peace. Advertisement 'We want to go beyond national borders, overcome ideological differences and any other divisions to have global representatives gather in Nagasaki,' he said. He added: 'At a time of worsening divisions of the international society, I feel more strongly than ever about the importance for representatives of all countries to participate in the Nagasaki peace memorial and learn the atrocious and inhumane outcomes of the nuclear weapons use through their own eyes, ears and hearts.' Mr Suzuki did not invite Israel to the 2024 anniversary, citing concern of 'unforeseeable situations' such as violent protests over the war in Gaza disrupting the memorial. But Israel's exclusion drew criticisms and boycott by ambassadors from the US and five other Group of Seven nations — Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the UK — and the European Union. Advertisement Russia and its ally Belarus have not been invited to the Nagasaki memorial event since 2022 following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Japan, despite being the world's only country to have suffered nuclear attacks, relies on the US nuclear umbrella and its 'extended deterrence' amid growing tension in the region and supports atomic weapons possession for deterrence.
