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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
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
As college degrees bring poverty, Indians ask: Does education even…
Ralegaon, India – Sometimes, Shivanand Sawale rues his choices and dreams. Growing up in Dabhadi village in the Yavatmal district of western India’s Maharas
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
