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Taiwan caught in the middle of US-China tensions during President Tsai’s visit

Evey Lovelace

President Tsai Ing-wen met with the Speaker of the House of Representatives during her visit to the United States, sparking a warning from China.Last week, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen met…

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New Indian film tells heart-warming story of Muslim woman who raised Hindu children

Evey Lovelace

Ennu Swantham Sreedharan sparks emotions in siblings who inspired the filmA new film telling the tale of a Muslim woman who raised three Hindu children in the southern Indian state…

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Pakistani Border Patrol Troops Killed by “Terrorists” from Iran

Evey Lovelace

SUB-Four soldiers were killed in Balochistan province and officials are working with their Iranian counterparts to prevent future attacks.Four Pakistani border patrol troops were killed in an attack in Kech…

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North Korea reveals small nuclear warheads, but is it fact or fiction?

Evey Lovelace

Pyongyang has released photos of mini nuclear warheads that can be attached to short-range missiles, but is this evidence trustworthy?On Tuesday, North Korea published images of nuclear warheads that can…

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Taliban Arrests Afghan Campaigner for Female Education Despite Ongoing Barriers

Evey Lovelace

Matiullah Wesa, a prominent advocate for girls' education, has been detained by the Taliban, who have continued to limit women's rights despite promises of change.Prominent activist Matiullah Wesa has been…

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Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi sentenced to two years in prison for criminal defamation case

Evey Lovelace

Congress MP convicted for 2019 comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surname at an election rallyIndian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has been sentenced to two years in prison in a…

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Powerful earthquake kills at least 12 people and injures over 200 in Pakistan and Afghanistan

Evey Lovelace

Tremors felt across a 1,000-km area; mountainous terrain likely to slow relief and rescue workA 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck large parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan on Tuesday evening, killing at least…

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Putin suggests China’s peace plan as basis to end Ukraine conflict

Evey Lovelace

SUB-China's published peace initiative could be used to put an end to Ukraine conflict according to Russia's President Vladimir PutinIn a recent meeting between the presidents of China and Russia,…

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Japanese PM visits Ukraine as Chinese President aligns with Russia

Evey Lovelace

Fumio Kishida is promising support while Xi Jinping is strengthening China's relationship with RussiaThe current war in Ukraine is affecting the political decisions of Asian countries. Recently, Japanese Prime Minister…

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Indonesian Court Approves Class Action Lawsuit for Tainted Cough Syrup Victims

Evey Lovelace

SUB-Families of children who died or were injured by contaminated cough syrup are seeking justice and compensation from the Indonesian government and eight pharmaceutical companies.An Indonesian court has allowed a…