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Bulgaria: Borisov’s conservative GERB leads in early results

Bulgarians voted in their seventh general election in just over three years. Former Prime Minister Boyko Borisov’s center-right GERB party appeared to have come out on top, with between 25% and 27%

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Uruguay: Leftist candidate Orsi ahead exit polls show

The presidential vote in Uruguay is set to go to a run-off after the first round of voting put leftist candidate Yamandu Orsi in the lead, but failed to produce a clear

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Lithuania: Opposition Social Democrats win election

Lithuania’s Social Democratic Party wins parliamentary elections and looks forward to coalition talks. The ruling conservatives concede defeat. Lithuania’s Social Democrats won a parliamentary election on Sunday. The vote was overshadowed by Russia’s war

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Georgia: Ruling Georgian Dream party wins election

Georgia’s electoral commission has declared the ruling Georgian Dream party the winner of Saturday’s vote. Opposition parties are not recognizing the results, while OSCE observers spoke of “democratic backsliding.” Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream

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Bulgaria Elections 2024: First Poll Projections

Bulgaria is returning to choose its representatives for the seventh time in three years. Society’s fatigue with the political crisis is enormous, as is its disappointment with systemic political parties. Therefore, it

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Germany’s Scholz, India’s Modi meet in New Delhi

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his top ministers are in New Delhi to hold key bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Indian

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Taiwan ‘will not yield an inch’ of land, Lai says

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te made the comments during an event on the Kinmen islands off China’s coast, which Taiwan controls. China sees Taiwan as part of its territory and has labeled Lai

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Austria elects far-right parliamentary speaker

Austrian parliamentarians elected Walter Rosenkranz of the FPÖ to the second-highest position in government. The appointment comes after the Freedom Party won an unprecedented election victory in September. Austrian parliamentarians on Thursday elected

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Germany’s Scholz and India’s Modi to discuss economic ties

German Chancellor Scholz is heading to India with several high-ranking ministers in tow for talks with PM Modi and his government. The goals include deepening economic cooperation and allowing for skilled immigration.

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US election: Harris says she believes Trump is a fascist

Donald Trump’s former chief of staff, John Kelly, said the ex-president had praised Hitler while in office. Kamala Harris said Trump poses a ‘danger’ to US security. US presidential hopeful Kamala Harris said she

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Venezuelan pro-democracy figures win Sakharov Prize

Two key figures in the opposition to Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro have won the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize for dedication to the defense of human rights and freedom of thought. European Parliament

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Germany and India seek closer ties with high-level talks

German Chancellor Scholz is heading to India with several high-ranking ministers in tow for talks with PM Modi and his government. The goals include deepening economic cooperation and allowing for skilled immigration.

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King Charles sips narcotic brew in Samoa

Despite the warm ceremony, the cloud over UK reparations for historical transatlantic slavery remains. The event is part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa. Britain’s King Charles III took part

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Nigeria: Tinubu reshuffles cabinet amid economic crisis

The governmental shake-up comes amid a cost-of-living crisis in Africa’s most populous country that has sparked numerous protests against President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has sacked five ministers and

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Hungary: Orban compares EU to USSR, urges people to ‘resist’

At a rally to commemorate the 1956 Hungarian Uprising, Hungary’s Viktor Orban compared the EU to the Soviet Union and criticized the bloc’s support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s ongoing

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Finland’s president says NATO key to EU security, US power

Speaking with DW, President Alexander Stubb highlighted the need for a strong NATO deterrent as a basis for European security. He also said Ukraine’s entry into the alliance is a question of

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Why Biya remains Cameroon’s president at 91

Most Cameroonians have only known one leader: President Paul Biya. But, at 91, he is rarely seen in public. Opposition figures worry that simmering conflicts may worsen after Biya’s reign. When Cameroon’s

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Germany, UK plan closer security and defense coordination

The defense ministers of Britain and German will sign a commitment to better coordinate defense policy on Wednesday. Germany’s Boris Pistorius spoke of “strengthening the European pillar within NATO.” German Defense Minister Boris

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US charges Iran general in plot to kill dissident journalist

The US has charged officials in Iran, including an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps officer, with involvement in an alleged plot to assassinate a dissident journalist. The FBI said Tehran sought to “silence”

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Turkey: Erdogan ally pitches release of jailed Kurd leader

A far-right ally of the president’s has suggested pardoning separatist leader Abdullah Ocalan if he renounces violence. Ocalan, whose PKK launched an armed conflict with Turkey 40 years ago, has been jailed

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How will Indonesia cope with Subianto’s bloated government?

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is starting his term with almost 50 ministries, with the leader admitting some might see his cabinet as “fat.” But it could actually help the country. Indonesia’s new

9 months ago

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Russia’s Putin hosts expanded BRICS summit

Russia invited dozens of world leaders, along with UN chief Guterres, to BRICS+ summit in a bid to show that Moscow is not isolated on the global stage over its war in

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US election: Harris and Trump campaign in key swing states

Kamala Harris toured Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin with Republican Trump-critic Liz Cheney in tow. Donald Trump was in hurricane-hit North Carolina, as news emerged in New York of a fresh defamation lawsuit.

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Albania: Former President Ilir Meta arrested

The politician has been arrested on charges of corruption and money laundering. His lawyers say he is the victim political persecution. Police in Albania arrested former President Ilir Meta on corruption charges Monday, saying they

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Mozambique: Police fire tear gas at opposition leader

The capital of Mozambique, Maputo, was brought to a standstill by strikes and protests on Monday, before police dispersed demonstrators using tear gas. Caught up in the violence was opposition leader Venancio

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Pakistan: Why ex-PM Khan’s supporters are rooting for Trump

Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan blame the Biden administration for his ouster and current legal woes. Would Donald Trump’s return to the White House change matters for the populist

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India, China agree on patrolling deal at disputed border

In 2020, tensions over a remote border region in the Himalayas resulted in deadly hand-to-hand clashes between Indian and Chinese troops. The issue has strained ties ever since. The governments of India and China have agreed

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King Charles heckled by Indigenous MP during Australia tour

A lawmaker previously known for protesting the colonization of Australia shouted “give us our land back” as Charles finished addressing Parliament. Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited Australia’s capital Canberra on Monday for their

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Fethullah Gulen: Exiled Erdogan rival dies aged 83

Turkey’s foreign minister confirmed the death of Gulen, citing intelligence sources. Gulen was a Muslim cleric who Ankara accused of orchestrating a failed coup in 2016.  US-based Turkish preacher Fethullah Gulen — who Turkey’s government

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Brazil’s Lula cancels trip to BRICS following accident

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been told to avoid long-haul flights after an accident. Leaders of the world’s fastest-growing economies will travel to the Russian city of Kazan for this

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Elon Musk offers $1M daily prize to voters who sign petition

Elon Musk handed over the fist $1 million check to an individual in Pennsylvania who signed his petition. The billionaire Tesla and SpaceX boss has been courting Trump voters as election day

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Fact check: NATO presence does not breach German law

A new German-led NATO naval unit is currently being established in Rostock. Social media users say this is a violation of the so-called Two-Plus-Four Treaty on the reunification of Germany. Are they

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Migrant boat sinks in English Channel, killing baby

Sixty-five people were rescued, but authorities were unable to revive a baby found unconscious. At least 52 migrants have died trying to cross the channel this year, authorities say, marking a six-year

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Russian lawmakers push through ban on childless ‘propaganda’

Russia is seeking a crackdown on material that supposedly discourages having children. Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged couples to have children as the country’s birth rate drops. A group of Russian lawmakers on

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Will Joe Biden be the last transatlantic US president?

During his visit to Germany, US President Joe Biden will stress the importance of the German-US relationship, as he has been doing for decades. The end of his presidency is also the

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Bangladesh court orders arrest of ex-leader Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down and fled to India after hundreds of people were killed in anti-government protests earlier this year. A court in Bangladesh has issued an arrest warrant for former

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Harris seeks to lure winnable Republicans in Fox interview

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris was embroiled in heated exchanges in her first interview with US broadcaster Fox News. Harris said, if elected, her presidency would not be “a continuation of Joe

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Trudeau says India violated Canada’s sovereignty

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a parliamentary inquiry he wasn’t looking “to provoke or create a fight with India,” but said police and his government went public in a bid to

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EU, Gulf leaders hold summit amid Gaza, Ukraine wars

Leaders from the EU and several Gulf nations have agreed on closer cooperation during a summit in Brussels. The wars in the Middle East and Ukraine took center stage. In a first

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Kenya Senate begins debate on deputy president impeachment

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has lost his final legal battle to stop the process. He has been accused of corruption by lawmakers. Kenya’s Senate began debating the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua,

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US election: Record numbers cast early ballots in Georgia

Roughly quarter of a million voters in Georgia — one of the seven swing states which could determine the presidential election — turned out on the first day of in-person voting, three

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US urges India to take Canada allegations ‘seriously’

Having made similar allegations recently, the United States has urged India to respond appropriately to Canada’s concerns. Meanwhile, trade between India and Canada appears so far unaffected by the diplomatic spat. The United

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Indian FM makes rare visit to Pakistan for SCO summit

With diplomatic ties between the two nuclear powers remaining frosty, a visit by an Indian politician to Pakistan is a rare occurrence. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit is taking place in Islamabad.

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Balkan summit: Scholz, von der Leyen talk up EU expansion

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed optimism over adding Balkan states to the bloc at the 10th annual Berlin Process summit. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday

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Taiwan reports record 153 military planes during China drill

Taiwan says it detected 153 Chinese military aircraft around the island during China’s major military exercises the previous day. The defense ministry called the figure a single-day record. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said

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Germany to host Balkan leaders at 10th Berlin Process summit

First initiated by Germany, the Berlin Process aims to bring six Western Balkan states closer to the EU. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is also due to attend the meeting as head

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Lithuania election: Social Democrats lead in early results

The opposition Social Democrats are ahead after the first round of voting in Lithuania. The party will try to form a coalition government, its leader said. Lithuanians headed to polls on Sunday to

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Spain: Thousands protest for affordable housing

Protest organizers said up to 150,000 people marched for affordable housing, but the Spanish government gave a much more modest estimate. The protesters are angry at companies such as Airbnb and Booking.com.

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German inflation dips to lowest in more than 3 years

The inflation rate for September in Germany has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years. The price of energy, in particular, brought the overall figure down. German consumer prices rose

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US condemns China’s ‘dangerous’ South China Sea activities

Blinken told the ASEAN leaders that the US will “continue to support freedom of navigation” in the Indo-Pacific. The Philippines has used the summit to complain about Chinese “harassment and intimidation.” US

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Taiwan’s President Lai vows to preserve ‘sovereignty’

President Lai Ching-te took office in May, continuing the eight-year rule of the Democratic Progressive Party that rejects Beijing’s stance that Taiwan is a part of China. Lai made the remarks on

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Germany to beef up security checks amid spying fears

Germany’s government has said the country will tighten security checks for staff in sensitive areas of government and business. The move comes after an increase in suspected espionage cases. Germany’s Interior Ministry

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Greta Thunberg says Germany silencing pro-Palestinian cause

German police broke up a pro-Palestinian protest camp after hearing Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was due to visit. Thunberg later accused German officials of seeking to silence those wanting peace. Swedish

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Most Taiwanese would defend island against China, poll finds

More than two-thirds of Taiwanese people would be willing to fight off a Chinese invasion of their island, a new survey found. Just over half of respondents believe that the United States

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Kenya: Lawmakers vote to impeach Deputy President Gachagua

Rigathi Gachagua is accused of corruption, stirring ethnic division, and supporting anti-government protests in June. He said the move to impeach him was linked to tensions with President William Ruto. Kenyan lawmakers on

9 months ago

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France: Prime Minister Barnier survives no-confidence motion

Barnier was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron in an attempt to bring political stability. The no-confidence motion was the first test for his government, which enjoys fragile support in parliament. France’s new

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India: Kashmir awaits result of first vote in a decade

The election in Kashmir is seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s controversial 2019 decision to revoke the region’s semi-autonomous status. Votes were being counted on Tuesday to decide the

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US: Supreme Court throws out Texas emergency abortion appeal

The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Joe Biden’s administration on requiring hospitals to perform abortions to stabilize a patient’s emergency medical condition. Texas argued its law allows for this

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India’s Modi receives Maldives’ Muizzu in bid to boost ties

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to discuss regional issues of mutual interest. The visit is seen as an important step towards repairing strained diplomatic ties.

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Fresh rallies held globally on eve of October 7 anniversary

A pro-Palestinian protest drew tens of thousands in Morocco’s capital while similar rallies took place around the world. Munich, London, and Melbourne were among many cities that also saw pro-Israel demonstrations. Pro-Palestinian and

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Kazakhstan votes on first nuclear plant construction

Kazakhstan is the world’s top producer of uranium but has no nuclear power plant of its own. That could change with Sunday’s vote on the issue. Kazakhstan voted on Sunday in a referendum

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German far-left groups lead Berlin ‘peace’ demonstration

At a demonstration in Berlin, mostly far-left groups called for Germany to halt arms deliveries to Ukraine and in some cases even to leave NATO. Organizers said more than 40,000 people attended.

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Scholz urges more support for the east on German Unity Day

Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany still needed to work to improve the lives of the people in the east, for whom reunification also represented “a collapse.” Germany’s political establishment gathered on Thursday

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NATO chief Mark Rutte visits Kyiv

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is visiting Kyiv on his first official trip since taking the role. Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte arrived in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, on Thursday — two

9 months ago

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Palestinian organization wins ‘Alternative Nobel Prize’

The Youth Against Settlements group has won the Right Livelihood Award for “steadfast non-violent resistance” against the Israeli occupation of the West Bank. Issa Amro, a Palestinian activist in the occupied West Bank,

9 months ago

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Trump ‘resorted to crimes’ after 2020 election loss — filing

Federal prosecutors accuse former US President Donald Trump of criminal acts in trying to overturn his loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 election. The filing argues that he acted privately and

9 months ago

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Russia places four journalists on trial for ‘extremism’

Four independent journalists have appeared in a Russian court charged with supporting the organization of the late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. Russia on Wednesday opened the trial of four independent journalists who prosecutors

9 months ago

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Kenya: Lawmakers move to impeach Deputy President Gachagua

The Kenyan parliament has tabled a motion to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for violation of the constitution amid suggestions that he had fallen out with President William Ruto. Allies of Kenyan President William Ruto began a

9 months ago

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India: Police detain 600 striking Samsung workers at protest

Thousands of employees of the South Korean company have been on strike since September 9. They are demanding better wages, 8-hour working days, and union recognition. Indian police on Tuesday detained around

9 months ago

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New French PM Barnier vows spending cuts to reduce deficit

Michel Barnier has spoken of plans to cut the national debt. The French prime minister’s new administration is short of a majority in the National Assembly but he outlined a plan to

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Former US President Jimmy Carter turns 100

The man who defined the “post-presidency” is also the first former president to reach the centennial mark. He has said he wants to live long enough to vote for Democratic presidential candidate

9 months ago

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Germany arrests Chinese national on suspicion of spying

The Chinese citizen was arrested in Leipzig, where she worked at the airport. She is accused of passing on information about the transport of military equipment to another suspected agent. The German public prosecutor’s

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Julian Assange makes first public address since release

The WikiLeaks founder said he had “pled guilty to journalism” following a plea deal that granted him freedom in June. He called his speech to European lawmakers a “profound shift” after years

9 months ago

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Japan’s Shigeru Ishiba confirmed as prime minister

The 67-year-old replaces outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Ishiba is seeking to unify the ruling party ahead of elections later this month. Japan’s parliament on Tuesday formally elected Shigeru Ishiba, the head of

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Mark Rutte takes over as NATO chief

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has handed the reins over to the former Dutch prime minister after 10 years in office. Rutte takes the helm at a critical moment for the alliance. A

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France’s Le Pen on trial for alleged misuse of EU funds

The far-right leader is accused of partaking in a fake jobs scheme that misappropriated European Union funds. She risks 10 years in prison if convicted. Marine Le Pen’s long-awaited trial on embezzlement charges

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Biden approves $567 million in defense support for Taiwan

It marks the latest attempt by Washington to boost the island’s military in the face of rising tensions with China. While the US does not have official ties with Taipei, it is

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Argentina’s poverty rate soars past 50% under Javier Milei

Staunch libertarian Javier Milei has implemented a range of austerity measures since taking office. His government blamed previous administrations for the dire economic situation. The poverty rate in Argentina reached 52.9% during the first

9 months ago

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Chinese nuclear submarine sank during construction, US says

The Zhou-class attack submarine is China’s newest nuclear submarine. Satellite images indicate that it sank between May and June, according to US defense officials. China’s latest nuclear submarine sank during its construction earlier

9 months ago

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Shigeru Ishiba to be Japan’s next prime minister

The former defense minister won the race to lead Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and is all but assured to become prime minister after incumbent Fumio Kishida said he would not

9 months ago

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Joe Biden signs order to curb new gun technologies

The new executive order announced by Joe Biden and Kamala Harris seeks to counter the threats posed by 3D-printed and converted guns in the US. US President Joe Biden signed a new order on Thursday

9 months ago

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Germany: Green co-leaders Lang and Nouripour resign

The co-leaders of Germany’s Greens, Ricarda Lang and Omid Nouripour, have announced they’re stepping down. The party suffered a disastrous state election in Brandenburg, dropping below 5% and losing its seats. Green

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Sri Lanka’s new president calls for snap parliamentary polls

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has dissolved the present government and called for snap elections in Sri Lanka. The move could help him consolidate power in the parliament. Sri Lanka’s newly elected president, Anura Kumara

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US: Trump warned of alleged Iranian assassination threats

Donald Trump has been briefed by US intelligence officials on “real and specific” assassination threats against him from Iran. Donald Trump has been briefed by US intelligence about death threats from Iran, his presidential

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Man accused of Donald Trump assassination attempt left note

The letter was found in a box that also contained ammunition, a metal pipe and four phones. The box had been left months earlier at the home of an unidentified witness who

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Germany: AfD adds to string of successes in Brandenburg

In the recent state election in Brandenburg, the anti-immigration AfD again received close to 30% of the vote. However, it failed to achieve its goal of becoming the strongest political force in

9 months ago

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Tanzania detains opposition leaders ahead of protests

The opposition party Chadema had called for a demonstration following the abduction and murder of a party leader earlier this month. Tanzanian police detained two of the country’s top opposition leaders on

9 months ago

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Germany: SPD seeks coalition after slim win in Brandenburg

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats will seek coalition talks with upstart left party BSW, as working with the far-right runner-up AfD has been ruled out. SPD state premier Dietmar Woidke defended his

9 months ago

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New Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in

Anura Kumara Dissanayake is taking office as Sri Lanka attempts to stabilize itself in the wake of an economic crisis. Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in on Monday as the president of Sri Lanka,

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Sri Lanka: Leftist Dissanayake sworn in as new president

Anura Kumara Dissanayake is taking office as Sri Lanka attempts to stabilize itself in the wake of an economic crisis. Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in on Monday as the president of Sri Lanka,

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UN reform plan adopted despite Russian opposition

The international community adopted a plan to reform the United Nations, called the “Pact for the Future,” despite Russian efforts to derail it. The international community at the Summit of the Future

9 months ago

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Taylor Swift and the US election: Do endorsements matter?

Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, were overjoyed when singer Taylor Swift shared her support for the Democratic team on Instagram. But only certain voters are influenced by celebrity endorsements.

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UK debt hits high ahead of ‘painful’ budget

The state debt of the United Kingdom is as big as the country’s gross domestic product for the first time since the 1960s. Britain’s government has warned that tough decisions need to

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US: Kamala Harris and Oprah Winfrey host star-studded rally

Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala Harris was interviewed by US entertainment star Oprah Winfrey as part of a campaign event. Harris discussed abortion, immigration and reminded the audience she is a gun owner.

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French police shoot dead 2 in New Caledonia operation

Thousands of French police have been deployed to the overseas Pacific territory to quell unrest sparked by voting reforms proposed in Paris. Two men have been killed in the French overseas territory

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Netherlands seeks EU migration opt-out

The Netherlands says it plans to request an exemption from the EU’s common migration and asylum policy. It comes after the right-wing coalition government announced plans for the country’s “strictest-ever asylum regime.”

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Hong Kong: First person sentenced under new security law

Chu Kai-pong was convicted for wearing a “seditious” t-shirt. A new law has greatly increased the penalties for acts deemed seditious by the courts. A Hong Kong man was sentenced to 14

10 months ago

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Venezuela: Opposition ‘coerced’ to recognize Maduro win

The main opposition candidate in July’s ballot said he was coerced into signing a document that accepted the outcome of the election. Venezuelan government figures have denied the account. Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo

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Azerbaijan unveils COP29 agenda amid financial deadlock

The summit aims to determine how much money developing countries need and who should contribute to the fund. With just two months until the event, negotiations remain at a standstill. COP29 host Azerbaijan unveiled

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Germany: AfD loses appeal on chairing Bundestag committees

Germany’s top court has rejected a pair of appeals from the far-right AfD concerning the absence of its lawmakers chairing parliamentary committees. The court found the party was not automatically entitled to

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