Conflict

Economy & Business

TRADE

China steps up trade conflict with Lithuania over Taiwan

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/11/22

Beijing considers Taiwan part of the People's Republic of China rather than an independent state and seeks to isolate it internationally

World

TENSIONS

Biden plans to speak directly with Putin about Ukraine conflict

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/30/21

The talks were at Russia's request, a senior administration official said, adding that it is in the interest of both sides to to hold direct talks to avoid escalation

World

TENSIONS

Russia warns NATO of the dangers of an armed conflict between the two

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/28/21

 In 2020 alone, the number of military flights near Russia's borders had risen from 436 to 710

Spain

DIALOGUE

Catalonia conflict talks resume after one and a half years

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/15/21

Before the meeting, Catalan regional President Pere Aragones reiterated that he would stick to the demand for self-determination

World

MIDDLE EAST ESCALATION

Finland: "Israel settlement activity is illegal, undermines prospects for a solution"

The Nomad Today 5/14/21

Finland supports a two-state solution achieved through negotiations carried out by the parties in an equal manner

World

More than 100,000 Afghans displaced by conflict this year

The Nomad Today 7/31/20

The UN has documented more than 1,200 civilian deaths in the first half of 2020.