In his first address as Britain’s prime minister, Mr. Sunak promised “integrity, professionalism and accountability.”
Tag: Speeches and Statements
China Hangs on Xi’s Every Word. His Silence Also Speaks Volumes.
At the important Communist Party congress this week, the Chinese leader didn’t mention two long-repeated maxims. To many, it’s a warning of the turbulent times ahead.
Biden Paints Russia as a Threat to the World in U.N. Speech
President Biden portrayed Russia as the chief threat to global peace and renewed warnings that “a nuclear war cannot be won.”
Vladimir Putin When Cornered Is More Dangerous Than Ever
In a major speech, he recast the war in Ukraine and made clear it could spread.
Read King Charles III’s declaration to the Accession Council.
In the address, the king mourned the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and said, “I am deeply aware of this great inheritance and of the duties and heavy responsibilities of sovereignty which have now passed to me.”
Here is the transcript of King Charles III’s inaugural address.
King Charles III honored his mother in his first speech to the nation as sovereign.
Kim Jong-un Says North Korea Will ‘Never Give Up’ Its Nuclear Weapons
The law authorizes a nuclear strike if an enemy tries to remove Kim Jong-un from power, the North’s state media reported.
Putin Dismisses Losses in Ukraine, Says Russia Is Gaining From War
Defiant against the West and despite the heavy blows to his economy and military, President Vladimir V. Putin said Russia had “not lost anything” from its invasion of Ukraine.
‘Condemned to Lead’ Europe, German Chancellor Struggles for Impact
Facing its worst crisis since World War II, Europe is looking for leadership. Olaf Scholz is trying to take up the role, but faces a tepid response.
Imran Khan, Pakistan’s Ex-Premier, Charged Under Terrorism Act
The move against Imran Khan is a major escalation of the power struggle between the government and the former leader and risks renewed public unrest.