The U.S. State Department has updated its Taiwan fact sheet, removing a statement that the United States "does not support Taiwan independence," a change welcomed by Taiwan's government.
The revised page maintains Washington's opposition to unilateral changes to the status quo by either Taiwan or China, which claims the self-governed island as its own. Additionally, the update highlights Taiwan's cooperation with the Pentagon on technology and semiconductor development and reaffirms U.S. support for Taiwan’s membership in international organizations “where applicable.”
Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung praised the update as a positive step for U.S.-Taiwan relations. Meanwhile, China has not officially responded, but Beijing has consistently opposed any moves that suggest international recognition of Taiwan.
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India on Thursday sealed the Attari-Wagah border crossing—its sole land link with Pakistan—after a militant attack in Kashmir left 26 tourists dead earlier this week.
Tanzanian police on Thursday arrested two senior opposition officials en route to a treason hearing for their party leader, Tundu Lissu, tightening the government’s grip on its critics.
Iran has announced that expert-level technical talks with the United States will take place on April 26. According to Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, the decision follows a suggestion by Oman and was reached through mutual agreement between the Iranian and U.S. delegations.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for April 24th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
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