Taiwan voted for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) Lai Ching-te as its next president on Saturday, a man Beijing has repeatedly blasted as a dangerous separatist and bringer of war. Taiwan’s defense ministry said it had detected on Wednesday evening 18 Chinese air force planes operating around Taiwan and …
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At least 30 civilians killed in Ukraine as Moscow mounts one of its biggest attacks since start of war Russia has launched a huge wave of missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, including the capital, in one of the biggest attacks on the country since the start of the war. Poland’s …
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Record high youth unemployment and struggling property sector are among increasingly sensitive topics China is cracking down on negative commentary about the financial market and other sectors as the authorities seek to boost public confidence despite challenging economic headwinds. This month the Weibo account Weibo Finance, which has more than …
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Far-right president says not ‘opportune’ for Argentina – which had been set to become a member on 1 January – to be part of alliance Argentina has formally announced that it will not join the Brics bloc of developing economies, the latest in a dramatic shift in foreign and economic …
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Turkey also affected by fog, with 10 killed and 57 injured in serious road crash involving three buses During the Christmas period, parts of South America experienced intense showers and thunderstorms, resulting in substantial rainfall in various regions. On Monday, more than 100mm of rain fell in the Catamarca province …
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Death toll rises to 11; ceasefire between factions fails to hold, causing insecurity and fear of food shortages among residents EIN EL-HILWEH, Lebanon — Fruit and vegetable seller Ismail Akkawi had no choice but to brave days of intermittent but deadly fighting in Lebanon’s biggest Palestinian refugee camp in order …
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At Israeli premiere of ‘Golda,’ actress says she never imagined receiving an award in the ‘beautiful, historic, magical, difficult, complex and wonderful city of Jerusalem’ Accepting an award at the opening ceremony of the Jerusalem Film Festival on Thursday evening, actress Helen Mirren said she was thrilled to be honored …
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Why now? Among other things, the US administration is losing its domestic footing on Iran. US President Joe Biden this week hosts Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The purpose of the visit and speech to Congress is to celebrate Israel’s 75th anniversary. However, the absence of a formal invitation to Prime …
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Likud MK ties initiative to ending veneration of terrorists as heroes among Arab Israelis, after killer Karim Younis’s jubilant homecoming last week With broad support from over 70 lawmakers, legislation that will revoke the citizenship or residency of convicted terrorists who are remunerated by the Palestinian Authority cleared its preliminary …
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Asked to comment on Jana Zakarna’s death during raid in Jenin, State Department spokesman notes Israeli military’s probe into matter and Lapid’s offer of condolences The US on Monday called for accountability after the IDF said an Israeli soldier likely accidentally shot dead a 16-year-old Palestinian girl during a firefight …
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