Xinhua world news summary at 0530 GMT, May 25
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25 May 2021, 16:05 GMT+10
UNITED NATIONS United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday expressed deep concern over Sunday s apparent forced landing of a passenger aircraft over Belarus and the subsequent detention of a Belarusian journalist on board. The UN chief called for a full, transparent and independent investigation into this disturbing incident and urged all parties concerned to cooperate with the inquiry, said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for Guterres, in a statement. (UN-Belarus-Forced Landing) - - - - BAMAKO The Local Transition Monitoring Committee in Mali demanded on Monday the immediate and unconditional release of Mali s transitional President Bah N Daw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane.
Australia To Close Embassy In Afghanistan Over Security Fears As Foreign Troops Withdraw Australia To Close Embassy In Afghanistan Over Security Fears As Foreign Troops Withdraw The Taliban has reacted by saying it would provide a safe environment to foreign diplomats and humanitarian organisations.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the facility would close as an interim measure on May 28
Kabul:
Australia on Tuesday abruptly announced it will shutter its embassy in Afghanistan this week, expressing fears over the increasingly uncertain security environment in Kabul as foreign troops withdraw.
The Taliban, which has ramped up violence across the country in recent weeks, reacted by saying it would provide a safe environment to foreign diplomats and humanitarian organisations.
In Australia s northern quarantine camp, a disused construction workers hostel outside Darwin, the rooms are basic and the food is, well, institutional. But the fresh air, eucalyptus trees, blue skies and wind on your skin are sources of joy.
Native green parrots chirrup as they swoop by. Geckos cling to the veranda ceiling. The blinding sun reminds you that you are home.
Reaching Australia is difficult during the coronavirus pandemic and, for many, can take months. People at the camp in Howard Springs feel lucky. Few complain about the rubbery pillows, uncomfortable beds, limited furnishings or soggy sandwiches in a centre that politicians call the gold standard .
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