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Vietnam’s security chief To Lam becomes new president
Lam’s appointment comes after a major anticorruption drive that analysts say he has weaponised for his benefit.Vietnam’s rubber-stamp parliament has approve
Norway, Ireland, Spain to recognise Palestinian state
The leaders of Norway, Ireland and Spain have said their countries will formally recognise Palestine as a state next week for the sake of “peace in the Middle
Photos: Protesters assail US top diplomat over Israel’s war on…
Secretary of State Antony Blinken was repeatedly interrupted by protesters condemning the US policy towards ally Israel and its war on Gaza as he testified befo
Shaken passengers from turbulence-hit flight arrive in Singapore
One person died and dozens are being treated in hospital in Bangkok after their original flight struck ‘sudden extreme’ turbulence.More than 140 passengers
India-Pakistan classics, shocks, records: History of the T20 World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) hosts the ninth edition of its men’s T20 World Cup from June 1 in the Caribbean and the United States. Cricket’s sho
Island states win historic climate case in world oceans court
World court rules countries must protect oceans by reducing fossil fuel emissions as island states fight for survival.Nine small island states have won a histor
Russia starts ‘tactical nuclear drills’ near Ukraine border
‘First stage’ of exercises involves Iskander and Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and is seen as a warning to Ukraine’s Western allies.Russia has begun the fir
As Malaysia faces CEDAW review, women refugees continue to struggle
Unlike the excitement felt by many women when they find out they are expecting a baby, Hanna* was filled with fear when she realised she was pregnant. The Myanm
Gaza war: What does victory look like for the US…
Washington, DC – Each day, the images emerging from Gaza remain largely the same: Israeli bombs killing civilians. Palestinians fleeing their homes and makesh
Doha Festival City becomes Qatar’s first fully-leased mall
In an exclusive interview, Simon Van de Velde reveals the strategic journey to 100% leasing and what lies ahead for Qatar's most dominant trading destination fo
Will ICC action deepen Israel’s international isolation?
The International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders.In more than seven months of war, more than 35,000 Pales
Pochettino leaves Chelsea by mutual consent after one season in…
Former Tottenham Hotspur and PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino leaves Chelsea after only one year in charge of the club.Mauricio Pochettino has left his job as Ch
