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Beijing has welcomed a plan by former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou of the self-ruled island’s main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party to visit China.

Former Taiwan president Ma to visit China in landmark trip this month

Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou will visit China this month, his office said on Sunday, the first time a former or current Taiwanese leader has visited since the defeated Republic of China government fled to the island in 1949.

Swiss president defends neutrality, Ukraine arms ban

Swiss neutrality is more important than ever, President Alain Berset said in an interview published Sunday, defending the controversial ban on transferring Swiss-made arms to Ukraine.

Judge extends pretrial detention for Peru’s ex-President Castillo

A judge in Peru has lengthened the duration of former President Pedro Castillo’s pre-trial detention from 18 months to 36, as the disgraced head of state faces charges stemming from his attempt to dissolve Congress and rule by decree in December.

Zelensky at Odds with Top Ukrainian General

An internal conflict is underway between Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelensky and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces General Valery Zaluzhny, according to government sources cited by Bild.

Mexico’s president calls Peruvian counterpart a ‘puppet’ amid row

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has hit out at his Peruvian counterpart, Dina Boluarte, describing her as a “puppet” of oligarchs in the latest escalation of tensions between the two countries.

Zelensky fires a top Ukrainian military commander, gave no reason for the move

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday fired a senior military commander helping lead the fight against Russian troops in the country's embattled east but gave no reason for the move.

China condemns phone call between Czech president-elect, Taiwanese leader

China has expressed strong protest and made a representation to the Czech authorities over a telephone conversation between the republic’s President-elect Petr Pavel and Taiwan’s leader Tsai Ing-wen, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press briefing on Tuesday.

Legislators submit motion to impeach Peru President Dina Boluarte

A group of left-wing politicians in Peru have submitted a motion of impeachment against President Dina Boluarte over her handling of nearly two months of protests following the removal of her predecessor Pedro Castillo.

Peru's president calls for 'national truce' after more than a month of protests

Peru's president called Tuesday for a "national truce" as thousands of demonstrators continued to take to the streets to demand her resignation and fresh elections.

Peru President Insists ‘I Will Not Resign’ As Protests Continue

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte insisted Friday she will not step down, after another day of protests and roadblocks throughout the country saw calls for her resignation and the arrest of a trade union leader with supposed links to Maoist rebels.

At least 17 dead in anti-government protests in southern Peru

At least 17 people have been killed in clashes in southern Peru after protests demanding early elections and the release of jailed former President Pedro Castillo resumed.

Hundreds Protest in Peru’s Cusco Against New President

Peru continues to experience unrest in the wake of the Dec. 7 arrest of President Pedro Castillo, though some disruptions have subsided as of Dec. 22.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy visits front-line city of Bakhmut - UA Media

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made an unannounced visit to Bakhmut, an embattled city in the country’s east that has been under relentless Russian attacks for several months.

Peru-Bolivia border blocked by protesters

Demonstrators have prevented travellers passing through a border between Peru and Bolivia, after protesting to demand early elections.

Bulgarias Socialist Party Urges President To Veto Decision To Send Arms To Kiev

The coalition led by the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) calls on President Rumen Radev to veto the decision to supply weapons to Ukraine, Bulgarian media reported on Saturday.

Death Toll From Protests In Peru Rises To 7 - Healthcare Authorities

At least seven protesters have been killed in Peru during mass demonstrations taking place across the country, following the impeachment of former President Pedro Castillo, the Peruvian healthcare authorities said.

Two killed in Peru as protests over Castillo’s arrest spread

At least two people have been killed in Peru after police clashed with protesters calling for new elections and the release of detained former President Pedro Castillo.

Peruvian Presidents Office Says Constitutional Order Restored In Country

The office of Peruvian President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra said on Wednesday that the constitutional order in the country has been restored and the curfew, enforced by impeached President Pedro Castillo, has been lifted.

Former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin dies aged 96

China's former leader Jiang Zemin, who came to power after the Tiananmen Square protests, has died at 96.