Beijing (AFP) – China vows to take “resolute and forceful measures” after Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen held talks in California with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. “China will take firm and forceful measures to firmly safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a regular briefing.
Simi Valley (United States) (AFP) – US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met Taiwan’s president in California on Wednesday for talks that have already prompted outrage and dire warnings from China.
Beijing (AFP) – French President Emmanuel Macron arrives at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, speaking to Chinese Premier Li Qiang ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Blumenau (Brazil) (AFP) – Residents of Blumenau in southern Brazil light candles and pray outside the Good Shepherd Center, a private preschool, to mourn the four children who were killed with a hatchet-like weapon by a 25-year-old man. The attacker also wounded four other children, before turning himself into the police. IMAGES
Simi Valley (United States) (AFP) – Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen thanks US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and members of the US Congress for their hospitality during remarks at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, California. “Their presence and unwavering support reassure the people of Taiwan that we are not isolated and we are not alone,” Tsai says.
Simi Valley (United States) (AFP) – US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and members of the US Congress meet with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, California.
Washington (AFP) – The White House is “extremely concerned” after clashes inside Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque compound and urges restraint by both Israelis and Palestinians. “It is imperative now more than ever that Israelis and Palestinians work together to deescalate tensions and restore calm,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tells reporters during a briefing in Washington.
Amman (AFP) – In Jordan, a traditional dish finds its roots in ancient history and remains a cherished symbol of hospitality, most recently added to UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list.
Simi Valley (United States) (AFP) – US Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy welcomes Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen outside the Reagan Presidential Library, in Simi Valley, California.
Karachi (AFP) – Hanging from a crane, 17-year-old Noor Jehan has just been seen by a team of international vets at Karachi Zoo. The 3.5-ton African elephant, who could barely walk across her enclosure due to a large growth between her back legs, caught the eye of Four Paws International after images of her were shared on social media. “It was a very risky procedure” says vet Amir Khalil, after knocking Noor Jehan to perform the diagnosis.
