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US Senate unveils $118bn deal on border, aid for Israel and Ukraine

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 02:27
President Joe Biden urges Congress to swiftly pass bill after months of wrangling over immigration and support for Kyiv.

‘Reputational damage’: Singapore’s ruling party grapples with scandal

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 02:01
The People's Action Party, which has long traded on its squeaky-clean image, seeks to reassure voters as election looms.

‘Nothing left’: Indonesia’s tourism industry fears wipeout under tax hike

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 00:16
Plans to introduce 40-75 percent tax rate for entertainment services prompt fierce backlash from businesses.

How much influence is Pakistan’s army having on upcoming elections?

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 21:11
Pakistan is about to hold another poll as the opposition complains of unprecedented political repression.

US presidential hopeful Nikki Haley uses SNL cameo to mock Trump

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 20:59
Republican presidential candidate Haley made jibes about Trump's age, mental competency on Saturday Night Live.

World Aquatics Championships in Qatar

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 18:15
The event features athletes from 201 countries competing across 75 medal events in six aquatic sports.

EU: Postponed Senegal election opens ‘period of uncertainty’

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 18:09
International community calls for new date and transparent polls after president announces indefinite delay.

El Salvador votes with Nayib Bukele poised for second presidential term

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 17:18
The country is voting in both presidential and legislative polls; incumbent Bukele faces virtually no competition.

Facebook at 20: From virtual community to censorship of reality

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 17:12
I've spent half of my life on a platform that today is actively censoring and encroaching on privacy. It's time to quit.

It’s wedding season in Pakistan, and it has a name – ‘Decemberistan’

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 16:34
The cooler weather between November and February means weddings in the predominantly Muslim country. Lots of weddings.

US-UK strikes on Yemen’s Houthis: What we know so far

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 16:03
The Houthis say they remain undeterred after the latest round of strikes that hit dozens of targets.

Week in pictures: From European farmers’ protests to wildfires in Chile

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 15:55
A roundup of some of last week’s events.

Russian wives demand return of reservist husbands fighting in Ukraine

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 15:16
Dozens of women have protested Russia’s war on Ukraine and called for the return of their husbands.

How have Red Sea attacks by Yemen’s Houthi fighters affected companies?

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 14:45
The strikes have forced ships to change route, causing major disruptions in companies' chains of production.

Iraq says US bombing killed civilians and intensified regional conflict

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 14:24
The US has warned of more strikes after bombing 85 alleged Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria.

Afraa, ‘miracle baby’ of Syria’s earthquake, is turning one

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 14:17
Walking a bit, talking a bit, the baby born under rubble nearly a year ago is thriving with her adoptive family.

Facebook turns 20: How the social media giant grew to 3 billion users

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 12:58
Still the world’s largest social media platform, Facebook celebrates its 20th birthday on February 4.

We, Jewish students, must not be silent on the genocide in Gaza

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 12:57
Suppressing pro-Palestinian voices is not fighting anti-Semitism; there is nothing anti-Semitic about opposing genocide.

Russia says dozens killed in Ukraine shelling of bakery in Lysychansk

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 12:05
Russia says at least 28 people were killed after Ukrainian forces shelled a bakery in Lysychansk city.

Is China’s economy in serious trouble?

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 11:52
Chinese officials signal their concerns by taking measures aimed at reviving growth and steadying markets.

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