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For North Korea, US defectors can be a propaganda win, but a logistical pain
19.07.2023
For North Korea, US defectors can be a propaganda win, but a logistical pain
A traffic sign is seen on the Grand Unification Bridge which leads to the truce village Panmunjom, just south of…
Israeli minister says protests may affect judicial overhaul drive
19.07.2023
Israeli minister says protests may affect judicial overhaul drive
FILE PHOTO: People demonstrate on the ‘Day of National Resistance’ in protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his…
Philippines’ investigation into drugs war will be “fair” – Dept of Justice
19.07.2023
Philippines’ investigation into drugs war will be “fair” – Dept of Justice
FILE PHOTO: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during the arrival ceremony for the first COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in the…
Factbox-What you need to know about Zimbabwe’s 2023 election
19.07.2023
Factbox-What you need to know about Zimbabwe’s 2023 election
2/2 FILE PHOTO: Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa attends the event to commission the Prospect Lithium mine and processing plant in…
Sri Lanka parliament passes anti-corruption bill without vote -speaker
19.07.2023
Sri Lanka parliament passes anti-corruption bill without vote -speaker
By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO (Reuters) -Sri Lanka’s parliament approved a crucial anti-corruption bill on Wednesday to improve governance in the…
Hong Kong’s security appointee signals resolve for tight control
19.07.2023
Hong Kong’s security appointee signals resolve for tight control
FILE PHOTO: A taxi drives under Chinese and Hong Kong flags outside a shopping mall in Hong Kong, China July…
US hopes China won’t take ‘provocative’ action over transit stops by Taiwan VP
19.07.2023
US hopes China won’t take ‘provocative’ action over transit stops by Taiwan VP
FILE PHOTO: American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Sandra Oudkirk speaks at an event marking the 70th anniversary of American Chamber…
Solomon Islands, Vanuatu consider forming militaries – Australia
19.07.2023
Solomon Islands, Vanuatu consider forming militaries – Australia
FILE PHOTO: Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles attends a joint news conference with France’s Foreign and Defence ministers at the…
Swedish Committee for Afghanistan suspends some operations after Taliban order
19.07.2023
Swedish Committee for Afghanistan suspends some operations after Taliban order
KABUL (Reuters) – The Swedish Committee for Afghanistan, a major humanitarian organisation, has paused some of its operations, it said…
From pixels to pails, crowdfunded wells quench thirst in Senegal’s drylands
19.07.2023
From pixels to pails, crowdfunded wells quench thirst in Senegal’s drylands
3/3 Mamadou Diakhate known as Niintche, a social activist who gained recognition for renovating schools and is now crowdfunding to…