Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te promised to stand up to China and defend democracy when he took office in 2024. Lai, a staunch defender of Taiwan's sovereignty and detested by Beijing, was elected in January 2024 with 40 per cent of the vote, but his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lost its majority in parliament.
A book of condolence will be opened at a council's HQ from 09:00 BST following Thursday's fire.
Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said while Japan is not facing difficulty raising funds through debt issuance now, it must strive to maintain market trust in its finances
An investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation.
Iran has summoned a British envoy in Tehran to protest the arrest of several of its nationals on charges of spying, state media reported Monday. "Following the unjustified arrest of a number of Iranian nationals in the UK... the British ...more
The 13 projects launched under this phase of High Impact Community Development Project amount to a total grant of MVR 100 million
New Jersey commuters can breathe easy. Train services will restart on Tuesday. This follows a temporary agreement between the transit workers and authorities. The train engineers' strike, demanding higher pay, had halted services. The B ...more
Women’s sport is set to take centre stage with a stellar line-up of major sporting events this summer.
A leading Indian defence think tank has revealed that China provided Pakistan with satellite surveillance and air defence assistance during its recent military conflict with India, suggesting deeper Beijing-Islamabad coordination.
A leading Indian defence think tank has revealed that China provided Pakistan with satellite surveillance and air defence assistance during its recent military conflict with India, suggesting deeper Beijing-Islamabad coordination.
The International Court of Justice is set to rule on a long-standing dispute between Gabon and Equatorial Guinea concerning the sovereignty of three small islands, Mbanie, Cocotier, and Conga. These islands, potentially rich in oil and ...more
Only Nepali Sherpa guides have scaled the peak more times than Kenton Cool
Thousands of Sudanese women have suffered systematic sexual violence — including rape, forced marriage, and slavery — at the hands of the RSF since war erupted in 2023; in Port Sudan, a group is offering survivors trauma counselling, medical aid, legal advice, and and even vocational training
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