Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba on August 8 said that it was working with police to investigate alleged sexual misconduct in the company after a female employee reported that she was sexually assaulted. According to AP, Alibaba in a statement said that the firm has a “zero-tolerance policy against sexual misconduct”. […]
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Now America Must Help the Millions of Afghans It Left Behind
It will not be easy to engage the Taliban after fighting against it for 20 years, even though the United States worked closely with the group to evacuate as many Americans and Afghans from the country as possible in the final days of its military presence. The Taliban has offered […]
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Africa’s Disappointed Demographic
Africa Brief is going to go on a short hiatus as FP looks for a new writer. If you think that person is you or know someone who could take over, the job posting is here . Thank you for this opportunity, and I hope you continue to enjoy Africa […]
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The U.S. Has Left Afghanistan. What Now?
If you would like to receive Morning Brief in your inbox every weekday, please sign up here . Here is today’s Foreign Policy brief: The United States officially ends its longest war with the full withdrawal from Afghanistan , North Korea makes moves to boost its nuclear arsenal, and South […]
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China pressurizing Lithuania to cut ties with Taiwan; condemned
Taipei, Taiwan: China is economically and diplomatically applying pressure on Lithunia which is strongly condemned by Taiwan and Europe. The developments came after Lithuania’s decision to establish an office in Taipei in an attempt to establish strong ties with the country. We stand with Lithuania, Free nations are standing together […]
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Biden Thanks Australian PM For Coordination On Afghanistan, Discusses Quad Leaders Summit
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the US-Australia partnership, President Joe Biden spoke to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday, 2 September, and thanked him for the close coordination on Afghanistan amid the ongoing crisis in the war-country. Biden further affirmed plans for the forthcoming in-person Quad […]
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China, Russia Look to Outflank U.S. in Afghanistan
In an address to the U.N. Security Council, a senior Chinese diplomat, Geng Shuang, said it was time to bring the Taliban into the international fold and hold U.S. and other Western forces accountable for crimes in Afghanistan. Russia also took issue with the U.S.-led evacuation effort, noting how the […]