The Chinese government has confirmed the dismissal of Defense Minister Li Shangfu, following weeks of speculation about the official’s whereabouts, due to his lengthy absence from the public spotlight.
A group of religious leaders has called for the release of businessman Igor Kolomoysky from pre-trial detention A group of 23 influential Ukrainian rabbis has penned an open letter to the country’s prosecutor-general, urging him to release businessman Igor Kolomoysky from pre-trial detention.
Diplomats from the Jewish state reportedly want Moscow to take a “more balanced” position The Israeli Foreign Ministry has conveyed its “displeasure” with Russia’s position on the conflict with Hamas in Gaza, public broadcaster Kan reported on Tuesday, citing anonymous sources.