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Taiwan grapples with divisive history as new president prepares for…
Taipei, Taiwan – Even as Taiwan prepares for the inauguration of its eighth president next week, it continues to struggle over the legacy of the island’s fi
Key takeaways from day 18 of Donald Trump’s New York…
In New York, the fifth week of Donald Trump’s criminal hush-money trial has drawn to a close, as disbarred lawyer Michael Cohen testified for a third day abou
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’
