POLITICS

New Dutch Coalition Govt Wants 'Strictest' Asylum Policy

The report was finally handed over in the early hours of the morning
The newly agreed Dutch coalition government on Thursday proposed what it called the "strictest ever" asylum policy, including an opt-out from European Union rules, and vowed to examine moving its Israel embassy to Jerusalem.
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People at a Seoul railway station walk past a screen carrying live footage of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's Thursday press conference

S. Korea President Admits 'Shortcomings' In Rare Address

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol held a rare press conference Thursday, admitting "shortcomings" after his party's recent electoral defeat, and laying out policies on issues from the country's low birthrate to Russia's war in Ukraine.
China has poured billions into Serbia and neighbouring Balkan countries

China's Xi Welcomed With 'Respect And Love' In Serbia

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic reaffirmed his strong support for China's sovereignty over Taiwan Wednesday as he gave a lavish welcome to President Xi Jinping, who is seeking to deepen political and economic ties with friendlier countries in Europe.
Carles Puigdemont is a candidate for the Junts per Catalunya (JxCat) political party

In France, Puigdemont Rallies Separatists Ahead Of Catalan Vote

"Puigdemont, president!" The president should be allowed to go where he needs to go, to Catalonia, which is why it's very important that we're here," explained Angels Lores, a 58-year-old teacher who refers to Puigdemont as if he were still regional leader.
Under the Mozambican constitution, Filipe Nyusi cannot seek a third term as president

Mozambique's Ruling Party Chooses New Leader

Mozambique's ruling Frelimo party has chosen regional governor Daniel Chapo as its new leader, making him the successor to President Filipe Nyusi if the party wins this year's elections, Nyusi said late on Sunday.

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