Simple English News Daily Thursday 23rd October 2025. China Taiwan "retrocession". Thailand minister resignation. Ukraine drone attacks. Czech scooters...
Oct 22, 2025
China is celebrating the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's retrocession, despite Taiwan's pushback. In Thailand, a deputy finance minister has stepped down amid serious scam allegations. The UAE is advocating for a Palestinian state alongside security for Israel, while Russia plans to deploy reservists to bolster infrastructure amid escalating drone attacks from Ukraine. Meanwhile, protests erupt in Tunisia over pollution, and Peru has declared an emergency in Lima due to rising crime. A tragic explosion in Nigeria has resulted in numerous fatalities.
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Thai Deputy Minister Resigns
- Thailand's Deputy Finance Minister Voropak Tanya Wong resigned after corruption allegations.
- Voropak denied involvement but stepped down from his post.
UAE Calls For Two-State Balance
- UAE diplomat Anwar Gargash said a viable Palestinian state and Israeli security are both needed.
- He warned against annexation and urged dividing the land between two nationalisms.
Russia Mobilises Reservists For Defense
- Russia plans to use reservists to defend civilian infrastructure amid rising Ukrainian drone attacks.
- Officials reported around 2 million men in Russia's reserve forces ready for such tasks.