Panel releases findings of historical review into actions of the Netherlands during the Asian nation’s war of independence A historical review has found that the Dutch military “used extreme violence” condoned by the government during the Indonesian struggle for independence in the 1940s, the panel of experts involved in the research said on Thursday. The […]
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China hits back at reports of widespread food shortages
The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has insisted that vegetable and grain supplies are at normal levels amid reports of panic buying after people were told to ensure they had adequate food stocks at home. Speaking on Thursday, Tang Ke, director general of the Department of Market and Informatization under the Ministry of […]
Dutch court says government has right to demand ‘corona pass’ despite widespread protests
A Dutch court has given its backing to the government, dismissing a call to scrap the Netherlands’ corona pass which is required to enter restaurants, bars, museums, theatres, and other public places. On Wednesday, a court in The Hague said the Dutch government had the right to demand citizens show proof of their Covid-19 vaccination […]
Syria suffers widespread blackout after ‘attack’ on gas pipeline feeding key power station – electricity minister
The Syrian capital was thrown into darkness after an “attack” on a gas line feeding a major power plant, the country’s electricity minister told state media, noting repairs are underway and that the issues would soon be resolved. “There was a significant direct drop in gas pressure, which led to the failure at the Deir […]



