Priyanka Shankar

Journalist

Brussels, Belgium

Independent journalist. Email: priyanka.shankar16@gmail.com

Priyanka Shankar

Journalist

Brussels, Belgium

Independent journalist. Email: priyanka.shankar16@gmail.com

‘Before Bucha in Ukraine, there was Abkhazia in Georgia’
Tbilisi and Tskaltubo, Georgia – In 1993, Venera Meshveliani was one among more than 300 people who were held hostage by Russian soldiers for around three weeks in Abkhazia, a breakaway region in northwestern Georgia that borders Russia. “I can never forg
Al Jazeera
China and EU to hold high-level trade talks this week after months of delays
Their virtual summit in April ended unsuccessfully after the EU failed to gain assurances from China that it wouldn’t support Russia’s war in Ukraine Discussion topics to include supply chains, food security and energy prices, plus bilateral trade and inv
South China Morning Post
ICC Chief calls for 'overarching strategy' to probe war crimes in Ukraine
At a conference in the Hague hosted by the International Criminal Court (ICC), among others, representatives from 40 nations agreed to coordinate efforts to bring perpetrators of war crimes in Ukraine to justice. As Russia's war continues to pound Ukraine
DW.COM
Nato chief, challenged on the need to confront China, cites its military build-up and rights record
‘For me, respecting human rights are essential,’ Jens Stoltenberg, Nato secretary general, tells European Parliament committee Hearing discusses Nato’s new ‘strategic concept’, which identifies China as a ‘systemic challenge to Euro-Atlantic security’ The
South China Morning Post
China firms warn EU foreign subsidy rule could hit investor confidence
Regulation aimed at state-backed Chinese firms ‘underestimates’ administrative burdens it will place on non-EU companies Analysts warn the new rules will also affect companies from the US and Britain, Europe’s biggest trading partners State-backed foreign
South China Morning Post
Cardinal Joseph Zen, 5 others to appear before Hong Kong court over role in fund
The non-binding resolution also calls on EU nations to provide more emergency visas and temporary shelter for Hong Kong activists and political leaders ‘This parliament continues to actively show solidarity with Hong Kong democrats and against Chinese com
South China Morning Post
EU seeks to boost ties with India as relations with China cool
Talks on a comprehensive trade agreement have resumed after eight years at a time when the relationship between Brussels and Beijing is becoming increasingly rocky The EU’s trade commissioner recently said the bloc views the relationship with India as ‘on
South China Morning Post
Nato leaders say China is a ‘systemic challenge to Euro-Atlantic security’
For the first time, the Western military alliance singles out China by name in its strategy document, which had not been updated for 12 years Beijing and Moscow’s ‘mutually reinforcing attempts to undercut the rules-based international order run counter t
South China Morning Post
NATO’s summit 2022 in Madrid: 5 things to know
Leaders of the world’s largest defence alliance will convene in Madrid next week for the annual NATO summit. Leaders of the world’s largest defence alliance will convene in Madrid this week for the NATO 2022 summit. The high-stakes meeting from June 28 to
Al Jazeera
Ahead of NATO summit, alliance sets out plan to increase high-alert forces
Ahead of the annual NATO Summit in Madrid this week, the alliance's chief announced plans to increase the number of its high-readiness forces and bolster its eastern flank. "We will transform NATO's response force and increase the number of our high readi
DW.COM
Nato poised to harden position on China as support for Russia deepens distrust
China is openly contesting the rules-based international order, Nato chief says in sharp shift in tone Summit preceded by survey across member states showing uptick in views of China as a security threat As Nato leaders prepare to convene in Madrid next w
South China Morning Post
Why are some nations neutral on the Russia-Ukraine war?
Some countries in Asia, Africa and the Middle East have refused to isolate Russia, despite the EU’s lobbying efforts. Brussels, Belgium – European Union officials are preparing to meet in Brussels on Thursday, where they are expected to grant EU candidacy
Al Jazeera
Patrice Lumumba: Belgium to return remains of assassinated Congo leader
"More than 60 years of pain": That's how Juliana Lumumba has described her family's life. The 67-year-old politician and daughter of Patrice Lumumba, Congo's former prime minister, has been waiting decades for Belgium to return the known remains of her fa
DW.COM
Coronavirus: which works better to handle a pandemic – democracy or autocracy?
Coronavirus pandemic Global Democracy Perception Index found average satisfaction in Asian nations of governments’ Covid-19 handling was much higher than in Europe and Latin America Propaganda, censorship and lack of freedom are common issues in autocraci
South China Morning Post
Divisions over EU policy persist as top leaders visit Ukraine
Brussels, Belgium – When the war in Ukraine began more than 100 days ago, Charles Michel, the leader of the European Council, emphasised that the European Union was ready to support Ukraine “not just in words, but with concrete and military action”. Since
Al Jazeera
Germany, Britain and US press China over new Xinjiang human rights abuse cache
Lawmakers, business figures and analysts say a combination of issues has led to a re-evaluation of Berlin’s ties with Beijing Pandemic is a cautionary tale for German companies that rely too much on a single market, where the political priorities of one m
South China Morning Post

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Priyanka Shankar

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I'm an independent journalist with a keen interest in press freedom, human rights and podcasting.
My work can be seen in Al Jazeera English, Deutsche Welle, Lighthouse Reports, The South China Morning Post, Reuters, and others.

Outside a newsroom, you will find me rambling along mountains or scuba diving. Dance, music and exploring different forms of street art are other passions.