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Indian opposition leader, Arvind Kejriwal, granted bail
Indian opposition leader, Arvind Kejriwal, granted bail

Indian opposition leader, Arvind Kejriwal, granted bail

Kejriwal — a top political opponent of Prime Minister Narendra Modi — was arrested weeks before India’s elections in a corruption case he called “politically motivated.” India’s Supreme Court on Friday granted
3 days ago
US announces $500 million for Philippine defenses
US announces $500 million for Philippine defenses

US announces $500 million for Philippine defenses

The US announced $500 million in military funding for the Philippines to strengthen its defenses. This comes amid boiling tensions between Beijing and Manila over the disputed South China Sea. US Secretary
2 months ago
Germany shrugs off Putin comments on US missiles
Germany shrugs off Putin comments on US missiles

Germany shrugs off Putin comments on US missiles

Germany’s government said it had “taken note” of comments over the weekend from Vladimir Putin, saying Russia might take countermeasures if the US deployed more longer-range missiles in Germany as planned. Germany’s
2 months ago
Biden proposes sweeping US Supreme Court reforms
Biden proposes sweeping US Supreme Court reforms

Biden proposes sweeping US Supreme Court reforms

The reforms include term limits and constitutional amendments eliminating broad presidential immunity. However, their chances of passing are slim, amid a deeply-divided Congress. US President Joe Biden on Monday set to propose sweeping reforms to the
2 months ago
Venezuela election: Maduro wins 51%, election officials say
Venezuela election: Maduro wins 51%, election officials say

Venezuela election: Maduro wins 51%, election officials say

Incumbent Nicolas Maduro has won just over half of the overall vote against Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, election officials say. Venezuelans headed to the polls on Sunday to vote in a presidential election in which incumbent
2 months ago
Quad foreign ministers decry South China Sea militarization
Quad foreign ministers decry South China Sea militarization

Quad foreign ministers decry South China Sea militarization

The Quad group has gained prominence in recent years amid efforts to counter China’s growing power in the Pacific. The group voiced serious concerns over “destabilizing” actions by Beijing and North Korea
2 months ago
US election: Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris
US election: Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris

US election: Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris

Former President Barack Obama has publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. The most notable holdout, he and wife Michelle said they had offered their backing privately in a phone call
2 months ago
US, Canada intercept Chinese and Russian aircraft off Alaska
US, Canada intercept Chinese and Russian aircraft off Alaska

US, Canada intercept Chinese and Russian aircraft off Alaska

The US-Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said two Russian and two Chinese military aircraft were detected near Alaska. The planes were in international airspace and not seen as a threat.
2 months ago
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