Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping will hold their big meeting at an estate on Wednesday in hopes of stabilizing US-China relations after a tumultuous period.
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Turkey approves Finland’s NATO application
Turkey has finally approved Finland’s application to join NATO, putting an end to months of delays. The Turkish Parliament voted unanimously in favor of Finland’s membership on Thursday, clearing the last hurdle in the accession process. The vote fulfills Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s promise to allow Finland in the defense alliance. Turkey was the last NATO member to approve Finland’s accession
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Myanmar junta attack on village killed around 100 people
Around 100 people, including women and children, have been killed after Myanmar’s military junta bombed the Kant Balu township in the Sagaing region on Tuesday. The National Unity Government (NUG)’s Ministry of Labour said in a statement, the attack resulted in the “loss of scores of innocent civilians and injuring many more, including children and pregnant women,” and describing it as a “heinous act” that constitutes “a war crime.” Local news outlet The Irrawaddy reported that a junta aircraft dropped two bombs and fired on the village while people were gathered for the opening of a new town office.
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Hundreds inmates escape after rain damages Nigerian prison
More than 100 prisoners have escaped from a medium security prison in Nigeria after heavy rainfall destroyed part of the facility. Parts of the prison facility, surrounding buildings and perimeter fence were destroyed by the rain because much facility was old, weak and built during the colonial era. The public is further enjoined to look out for the fleeing inmates and report any suspicious movement to the nearest security agency.
