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Chad’s Mahamat Deby confirmed as winner of disputed presidential election
Deby’s win prolongs the rule of the family that has had a firm grip on power for decades.Chad’s constitutional council has confirmed Mahamat Idriss Deby as
If Israel doesn’t want a ceasefire, what does it want?
Former Israeli government adviser Daniel Levy reviews the internal debates happening in Israel, Palestine and the US.Israeli leaders insist on an open-ended war
Why are Kashmiris voting in Indian election they’ve long boycotted?
Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir – Haroon Khan huddled with his friends on the lawn of a polling station in the heart of Nowhatta, a part of the city of
State of emergency takes effect in New Caledonia after four…
Local authorities say five suspects under house arrest as they move to try and restore calm.France has declared a state of emergency in its Pacific island terri
‘Old friend’ Putin arrives in China for state visit, summit…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for a two-day state visit, as the two countries look to further deepen a relationship that has grown close
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 812
As the war enters its 812th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Fighting Intense fighting raged in Vovchansk
Another Biden administration staffer resigns over US stance on Gaza…
Lily Greenberg Call says she cannot ‘in good conscience’ represent the US gov’t, condemns ‘disastrous’ Gaza policy.Another staffer in United States Pr
US sanctions two RSF commanders as fighting escalates in Sudan’s…
UN officials and rights groups warn hundreds of thousands of civilians are at risk amid heavy fighting in el-Fasher.The United States has imposed sanctions agai
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
India’s income inequality widens, should wealth be redistributed?
Rising income inequality is a hot topic dominating the national elections.India is the fastest-growing major economy in the world. But, the benefits of India’
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
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
