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Lawrence Wong sworn in as Singapore’s first new prime minister…
Lee Hsien Loong, 72, bows out after 20 years in the city-state’s top job in a carefully calibrated power transfer.Lawrence Wong has been sworn in as Singapore
As South Africa votes, Zimbabwean migrants, smugglers anxious about future
Gwanda, Zimbabwe – A Toyota Hilux with South African plates parks on the roadside in Nkwana village in Zimbabwe’s Matabeleland South province and honks its
France prison van attack: All we know about deadly ambush…
Armed men wearing balaclavas ambushed a prison van in northern France on Tuesday to free a convicted “criminal”, notorious as “the fly”, killing two pri
‘As someone with Palestinian heritage, I couldn’t stay in the…
London, England – As the United Kingdom gears up for a general election, trust in the ruling and main opposition parties among some communities is in sharp de
NATO warns Georgia ‘foreign agents’ bill is ‘step in wrong…
Protests set to continue as Western nations urge Georgian authorities against adopting ‘Kremlin-style’ measure.NATO has warned Georgia that its approval of
India ‘deeply saddened’ by Gaza killing of ex-army officer working…
Waibhav Anil Kale is the first international UN staff killed since October 7 in the besieged Palestinian territory.The Indian government says it is “deeply sa
US plans to send $1bn in new military aid to…
The Biden administration has told Congress that it plans to send a $1bn package of military aid to Israel, according to media reports, despite the United States
Hunger striking royal reform activist dies in custody in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand – Netiporn “Bung” Sanesangkhom was known by her friends and family as courageous, outspoken, and fierce. At just 28 years old, she was a
Photos: Georgia parliament passes ‘foreign agent’ bill, triggering protests
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Georgia after parliament approved a “foreign agents” bill despite widespread unrest in the country and
Canadian Nobel-winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92
Munro was renowned for her short stories, which focussed on the frailties of the human condition.Alice Munro, the Nobel Prize-winning Canadian author known for
France backs controversial New Caledonia vote changes amid continued unrest
Plan to expand electoral roll gets the go-ahead as New Caledonia is rocked by worst unrest in more than 30 years.France has adopted controversial reforms to New
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 811
As the war enters its 811th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Fighting At least 20 people were injured in
