September 2002
First Talks with North Korea After Two Years - 2002-09-26
The U.S. is set to resume security talks with North Korea after a two-year break, a move welcomed by China and South Korea. This development…
Rumsfeld Says More U.S. Allies Accept Washington's View
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld claims increasing support from NATO allies for the U.S. stance on Iraq, while China warns Iraq to allow UN…
Negative Impact of High Oil Prices on the Global Economy - 2002-09-19
OPEC oil ministers have decided to keep oil production unchanged despite international calls for an increase. This decision was made during a meeting in Osaka,…
Oil Production to Remain at Current Levels
Global oil producers, including OPEC members, have decided to keep oil production at current levels amidst rising prices and increasing demand due to winter in…
Taiwan's Membership Application Rejected Again - 2002-09-12
The UN General Assembly has rejected Taiwan's application for re-admission for the tenth year in a row, leaving Taipei's hopes for UN membership unfulfilled. This…
The U.S. Praises China's Agreement for Meeting with Dalai Lama's Envoys
The U.S. has commended China's acceptance of a meeting with a delegation from the Dalai Lama, indicating a potential thaw in relations between China and…
Chavez: It Seems OPEC Will Not Increase Oil Production Quotas for Member Countries
Hugo Chavez has expressed skepticism about OPEC's plans to increase oil production quotas for its member countries during an upcoming meeting in Japan. His comments…