May 2002
President of Montenegro Under Investigation
Milo Djukanovic, the President of Montenegro, is under investigation in Italy for alleged involvement in cigarette smuggling. The investigation was prompted by organized crime agents…
Appointment of the U.S. Ambassador to Ghana as Chargé d'Affaires in Pakistan - 2002-05-30
The U.S. is appointing Nancy Powell, the ambassador to Ghana, as the temporary chargé d'affaires in Pakistan following the departure of Wendy Chamberlin. This move…
Iran's Parliament Approves New Child Custody Law
Iran's Parliament has passed a law that would grant divorced women equal custody rights over their children, pending approval from the conservative Guardian Council. This…
Indian Foreign Minister Calls for Immediate Cessation of Islamic Militants' Influence in Kashmir - 2002-05-29
Indian Foreign Minister Jaswant Singh has called on Pakistan to take immediate action against Islamic militants infiltrating Kashmir. This comes amid rising tensions between India…
Artillery Exchange Along the India-Pakistan Border Continues - 2002-05-28
Artillery exchanges between India and Pakistan are ongoing, with India rejecting Pakistan's claims that terrorists do not infiltrate Kashmir. Senior Indian officials anticipate a strong…
Request for the Delivery of Refugees from South Korea - 2002-05-28
China has requested the South Korean consulate in Beijing to return three North Korean asylum seekers. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of North Korean…
North Korean Refugees in South Korea - 2002-05-23
Five North Korean refugees have arrived in South Korea after being forcibly removed from the Japanese consulate in China, leading to a diplomatic dispute between…
Musharraf: Pakistan Seeks Negotiation with India
General Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan expressed a desire for negotiations with India while also preparing for military response if attacked. Tensions are escalating between the…
North Korean Refugees Leave Chinese Territory
Five North Korean refugees have left China after being arrested at a Japanese consulate, highlighting a diplomatic standoff between Beijing and Tokyo. Japan accused China…
President Bush Challenges Cuban Regime - 2002-05-21
President Bush has issued a challenge to the Cuban regime, demanding free elections as a condition for lifting U.S. sanctions. He emphasizes that fair elections…
Expulsion of Pakistani Ambassador from New Delhi - 2002-05-18
India expelled the Pakistani ambassador amid escalating tensions and heavy artillery exchanges at the Kashmir border, following a deadly bombing that killed 35 people. This…
13 Exiled Palestinian Militants Entered Cyprus
Thirteen exiled Palestinian militants have arrived in Cyprus as part of an agreement to resolve the standoff in Bethlehem. They are expected to leave Cyprus…
Turkey's Assistance in Training Afghan Administrative Personnel - 2002-05-10
Turkey has graduated twenty Afghan diplomats from a training program aimed at rebuilding Afghanistan, which also strengthens bilateral relations. Turkey is set to take over…
Iran-U.S. Talks Denied
An Iranian parliament member claims secret talks with the U.S. occurred, but both Iran and the U.S. deny this. The situation highlights ongoing tensions and…
Several Unknown Individuals Attempted to Enter Japanese and U.S. Consulates in China - 2002-05-08
Several individuals attempted to seek asylum at the Japanese and U.S. consulates in Shenyang, China, with two reaching the U.S. consulate and five North Koreans…
Accidental Killing of Three Palestinians - 2002-05-05
Israeli soldiers accidentally killed a Palestinian woman and her two children near Jenin during a shooting incident following an explosion. This event occurred amid ongoing…
Under the Microscope: Efforts to Establish Relations with the U.S. - 2002-05-02
Iranian officials are making efforts to establish diplomatic relations with the United States, facing both challenges and opportunities. This is significant as it reflects the…
The Siege of Arafat is Coming to an End - 2002-05-01
The siege of Yasser Arafat's headquarters is nearing its conclusion as six Palestinian prisoners are handed over to British and American officials and will be…