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Taiwan is holding five days of military drills simulating a response to a Chinese invasion. The exercises come amid growing tensions across the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan on Monday launched the annual Han Kuang

The German Foreign Office has advised citizens against travel to Bangladesh amid nationwide protests. The US had already issued a travel advisory for the country. The German Foreign Office has advised citizens to avoid

Israel’s settlement policy violates international law, according to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The United Nations’ highest court criticised several aspects of the policy in a hearing today/Friday. For instance, the

NATO leaders are expected to call out China for its support of Russia’s war machine at their summit in Washington. However, they are divided over their approach to the Indo-Pacific region. At

Brussels has previously looked into Beijing’s support for domestically produced trains, solar panels and electric cars. The EU also wants to reduce its dependence on Chinese technology. Beijing’s Ministry of Commerce said Wednesday

The union said management did not seem willing to discuss workers’ demands, including a 3.5% pay rise to reflect inflation. Samsung insisted that the labor action would not cause disruptions in production.

Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi is on a two-day visit to Moscow which will include meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Relations between the two powers are at a key juncture. Indian

Tokyo and Manila have long been allies of the United States, which has been strengthening its alliances to counter China’s growing military strength and influence in the region. Japan and the Philippines signed a key

The Alternative for Germany must now look for a new banking provider, as Grannies against the Right stir up trouble for the far-right party. The donation account for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)

The Taliban and US representatives have been discussing a possible prisoner exchange in Doha. Several Afghans are being held in the Guantanamo Bay prison complex. A Taliban delegation discussed the topic of a possible