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Indonesia’s Prabowo steers strategic middle path amid China, US rivalry

Around The Globe - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 02:34
Indonesian President Prabowo heralds new focus on foreign policy, but balancing Beijing and Washington will continue.

Trump backs dockworkers in fight over automation

Around The Globe - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 02:32
US president-elect says savings from automation are not worth the 'distress, hurt, and harm' caused to workers.

US President-elect Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping to his inauguration

Around The Globe - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 01:52
Experts say Trump's invitation is largely unprecedented, but Xi is unlikely to accept, given their past relations.

Huge support for affordable school uniforms law

Education - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 01:01
About 7,500 people respond to a consultation about a new law to make all school uniforms affordable.

Venezuela releases more than 100 people imprisoned after contested election

Around The Globe - Thu, 12/12/2024 - 23:34
The government has taken steps to release some arrested in post-election crackdown but continues to pressure opposition.

Chemical weapons watchdog urges probe in Syria after al-Assad toppled

Around The Globe - Thu, 12/12/2024 - 21:57
Call by OPCW comes as Israel continues to strike Syria days after ouster of president by opposition forces.

France’s Macron set to name new prime minister on Friday

Around The Globe - Thu, 12/12/2024 - 21:56
French president's office says a new PM will be named Friday morning following Michel Barnier's resignation last week.

Will Biden administration’s final push for a ceasefire in Gaza succeed?

Around The Globe - Thu, 12/12/2024 - 21:43
Two top US diplomats travel to the Middle East to push negotiations to end Israel's war on Gaza.

Hundreds march at Mazen al-Hamada’s funeral in Damascus

Around The Globe - Thu, 12/12/2024 - 21:41
Hundreds of mourners marched at the funeral of Syrian activist Mazen al-Hamada, who was found dead this week.

The Trump administration could reverse progress on AI regulation

Around The Globe - Thu, 12/12/2024 - 21:37
Trump's pick for the US FTC chair is expected to push back against regulating AI, undermining efforts so far.

‘Climate of terror’: New York’s migrants and asylum seekers brace for Trump

Around The Globe - Thu, 12/12/2024 - 21:16
More than 200,000 asylum seekers and migrants have arrived in the US city in the past two years. Many fear deportation.

Blinken meets with Jordanian leaders, focuses on Syria’s future

Around The Globe - Thu, 12/12/2024 - 20:51
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed the importance of a “unified approach” to Syria during meetings in Jordan.

Israeli attacks kill dozens across Gaza, including 15 guarding aid trucks

Around The Globe - Thu, 12/12/2024 - 20:06
Attacks come after the UN General Assembly approves a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Police, protesters scuffle near South Korean president’s home

Around The Globe - Thu, 12/12/2024 - 19:43
Police and pro-impeachment protesters scuffled near the home of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Brazil’s Lula recovering after ‘successful’ second surgery: Doctors

Around The Globe - Thu, 12/12/2024 - 19:34
Brazilian president is doing well and should be discharged early next week, his medical team says.

Israeli attack kills guards protecting Gaza aid convoy

Around The Globe - Thu, 12/12/2024 - 18:00
At least 12 people were killed in two Israeli strikes that targeted guards protecting an aid convoy in southern Gaza.

American man found near Damascus after seven months in Syrian prison

Around The Globe - Thu, 12/12/2024 - 17:37
Travis Timmerman, an American from Missouri, says he was held for seven months in Syria’s infamous Sednaya prison

Blinken says Washington working to bring home US citizen found in Syria

Around The Globe - Thu, 12/12/2024 - 17:27
Travis Timmerman says he was detained after crossing into Syria on a Christian pilgrimage earlier this year.

At least nine people die, six missing as boat sinks off Tunisia

Around The Globe - Thu, 12/12/2024 - 17:03
Coastguard rescues 27 people on the boat when it broke down and took on water due to bad weather.

After Syria: Is there a chance for Iran-US rapprochement?

Around The Globe - Thu, 12/12/2024 - 16:42
Political scientist Vali Nasr argues Iran-US relations can improve as Iran’s footprint across the Middle East shrinks.

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