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Why China might react badly to any call between Trump and Taiwan’s president
BEIJING, May 23 — US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would speak with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, an unprecedented move for a US leader that could roil US […]
Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war?
Doubts grow whether Trump can translate tactical military successes into geopolitical win Iran’s leverage over strait, unchecked nuclear ambitions undercut Trump’s war narrative Pressure on Trump grows as war objectives […]
Beijing launches crackdown on illegal mining following deadly coal mine explosion
BEIJING, May 23 — China’s government has ordered a nationwide crackdown on illegal mining activities following a coal mine explosion that killed at least 90 people, state media reported today. […]
China vows to ‘severely’ punish those responsible for coal mine blast that killed at least 90
BEIJING, May 23 — China’s government has launched an “uncompromising” investigation into a coal mine explosion that killed at least 90 people, vowing to punish those found responsible, state media […]
Rubio invites India’s PM Modi to White House, says US ambassador
NEW DELHI, May 23 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the White House in the “near future”, US ambassador to India […]
Iran’s top negotiator tells Pakistan’s army chief Tehran will not compromise on its rights
DUBAI, May 23 — Iran’s top negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf told Pakistani army chief during a meeting in Tehran today that Iran would not compromise on the […]
Uganda reports three additional Ebola cases as DRC risk raised to ‘very high’
ADDIS ABABA, May 23 — Three new Ebola cases have been confirmed in Uganda, health authorities said today, after the World Health Organisation raised the risk from the deadly outbreak […]
Taiwan security chief says China deployed ‘over 100 vessels’ in regional waters
TAIPEI, May 23 — Taiwan’s security chief said today that China has deployed more than 100 navy, coast guard and other vessels in regional waters stretching from the Yellow Sea […]
French mother accused of abandoning blindfolded sons on roadside in Portugal returns to court for questioning
SETÚBAL (Portugal), May 23 — A French woman suspected of abandoning her two young boys in Portugal and her partner arrived at court today for further questioning, according to an […]
Indonesia shuts 172 illegal railway crossings as accidents top 1,000 in three years
JAKARTA, May 23 — Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation has started closing 172 unauthorised railway level crossings as part of efforts to enhance rail safety and reduce accidents involving road users, […]