Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence urged President-elect Donald Trump to reaffirm support for Taiwan against a potential Chinese invasion, warning of global consequences such as a nuclear arms race and increased risk of conflict. Pence emphasized the importance of U.S. backing for Taiwan, which is under threat of annexation by China, and called for a free trade agreement with the island. He also highlighted the growing bipartisan consensus in the U.S. regarding the threat posed by China, while advocating for the release of imprisoned Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai during his visit to the region.
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Colombia senator’s surgery ‘went well’ after shooting
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, who may run for president, is in intensive care after surviving surgery for head injuries sustained during a shooting at a campaign event in Bogota. A minor was arrested with a 9mm pistol, and the government is investigating potential accomplices, prompting President Gustavo Petro to call for accountability. Vigils and support marches have emerged in response, while the Colombian government is offering a substantial reward for information related to the attack,...
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