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China launches a new crew into space, including its first civilian astronaut

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China's space program officials said on Monday they have plans to expand its space station, along with launching a crewed mission to the moon before 2030.

North Korea says it will launch its first military spy satellite in June

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North Korea says it plans to launch its first military spy satellite in June

Police fire tear gas and protesters burn vehicles near home of Senegal's main opposition leader

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Police fired tear gas and demonstrators burned cars Monday near the home of Senegal’s main opposition leader, as tensions rise in the capital days before a court verdict is expected

China launches new crew for space station, with eye to putting astronauts on moon before 2030

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China has launched a spacecraft carrying a new three-person crew for its orbiting space station

Russia hits Kyiv in pre-dawn attack as air defenses work to stop relentless bombardment

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Russia launched a pre-dawn attack on Ukraine’s capital as its air defenses worked to stop drones in a relentless wave of bombardments targeting Kyiv

Thousands evacuate from Nova Scotia wildfires

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Wildfires in Canada’s Atlantic coast province of Nova Scotia have caused thousands to evacuate

Russia hits Kyiv in pre-dawn attack as air defenses work to stop relentless bombardment

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Russia launched a pre-dawn attack on Ukraine’s capital as its air defenses worked to stop drones in a relentless wave of bombardments targeting Kyiv

Report: At least 153 people arrested under special powers have died in Salvadoran prisons

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At least 153 people jailed since El Salvador instituted emergency powers in March 2022 to confront the country’s powerful street gangs have died in state custody

UN agencies face funding challenges in feeding Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, official says

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A United Nations official says Bangladesh should not bear the burden of more than 1 million Rohingya refugees alone while U.N. agencies are facing challenges to feed them

Ex-El Salvador President Mauricio Funes sentenced to 14 years for negotiating with gangs

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A judge has sentenced former El Salvador President Mauricio Funes to 14 years in prison for negotiating with gangs during his administration

Foxconn: iPhone maker hikes pay ahead of new model launch

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Foxconn's move comes ahead of the expected launch of Apple's iPhone 15 later this year.

Nicaraguan writer Gioconda Belli wins Reina Sofia poetry prize

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Nicaraguan poet and novelist Gioconda Belli, known for her feminist and erotic literature, has been awarded the Reina Sofia Ibero-American Poetry prize

Ukraine war: Russian air strikes target Kyiv for third night running

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At least one death is reported and buildings are left burning in Ukraine's capital.

See how police carefully freed a bear trapped inside a car

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The careful operation required a long piece of rope to open the car door from a distance.

Argentina: Prosecutor calls for trial of suspects in VP assassination attempt

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The prosecutor in Argentina who is leading the investigation into the failed assassination attempt against Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has called for the three detained suspects to face trial as he said there is so far no evidence tha.…

Lula welcomes back banned Venezuelan leader Maduro

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Nicolas Maduro was banned from visiting Brazil by the country's former far-right leader.

Trustee of bankrupt Bolivian bank falls from 15th floor: Suicide or foul play?

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A prosecutor in Bolivia has launched an investigation into the mysterious death of the trustee of a bankrupt bank who fell from the 15th floor of a building and his family disputed claims he took his own life

Pumping Up Myanmar's Junta With Guns, Trade, and Tourism

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Fresh reports further undermine ASEAN's credibility in Myanmar.

Man prises crocodile's jaws off his head at Australian resort

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The 51-year-old has a narrow escape from the animal while snorkelling off a luxury island.

Italy: Agents die when boat capsizes on Lake Maggiore

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Two Italian intelligence agents and a former member of Israel's security forces are among four victims.

Police: Puerto Rico assailants targeting drug rival killed 2 and injured 13

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Authorities in Puerto Rico say that drug trafficking was behind a mass shooting over the weekend outside a bar that killed two people and injured 13 others

5 Greek border police officers arrested on suspicion of working with migrant smugglers

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Greek authorities say they have arrested five police officers from a special border guard force on suspicion of working with smugglers to help migrants cross into the country from neighboring Turkey

After the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, can a community heal?

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The trial for the alleged perpetrator of the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history is set to begin.

Teenage girl in Guyana charged as adult with 19 counts of murder in dormitory fire

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A teenage student who police in Guyana accuse of deliberately setting a fire in a girl’s dormitory that killed 18 schoolmates and a five-year-old boy has been charged as an adult with 19 counts of murder

Ahead of $15 billion climate deal, Vietnam's human rights record is scrutinized

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Activists want wealthy countries and investment institutions to address Vietnam's human rights record before they provide funds to the country to address climate change.

What's next for French protesters

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Unhappy with the pensions reforms rammed through by President Emmanuel Macron, millions of French citizens have been protesting. But the law is still set to go into effect later this year.

Antarctica cruises are more popular than ever. Experts say they need more regulations

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Cruises to Antarctica, already popular, have grown dramatically in recent years. Scientists and advocacy groups say tighter regulation is needed to minimize the impact on wildlife and the environment.

The 'exploding' demand for giant heat pumps

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Whole towns in Europe are being heated by huge, energy efficient heat pumps.

La Scala announces 2023-24 season as new government decree creates uncertainty

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The French general manager of Milan’s famed Teatro alla Scala is facing the threat of a tenure cut short, even as he unveiled a star-studded 2023-24 season on Monday

Uganda's LGBTQ community faces harsh legislation - including the death penalty

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Uganda's president has approved some of the harshest anti LGBTQ legislation in the world, including life imprisonment and even the death penalty. What will this mean for Uganda's queer community now?

The global consequences of the re-election of Turkey's combative, populist leader

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With the re-election of the combative populist who's run the country for two decades, concerns are growing about Turkey's democracy and direction in the world.

UAE announces groundbreaking mission to asteroid belt, seeking clues to life's origins

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The United Arab Emirates has unveiled plans to send a spaceship to explore the galaxy’s main asteroid belt, the latest space project by the oil-rich nation after it launched the successful Hope spacecraft to Mars in 2020

What 5 more years of Erdogan's rule means for Turkey

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won reelection in a runoff Sunday, following a nail-biter first round two weeks earlier

With elections in Mexico's most populous state, old ruling party may be nearing its end

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Mexico’s former ruling party could face near-extinction in Sunday's governorship election in the State of Mexico, the largest of Mexico’s 32 states and the last large one governed by the old Institutional Revolutionary Party, the PRI

German police arrest stripper over toy gun

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Frankfurt police say they took action after receiving reports about a man with an assault rifle.

Lindsey Graham: Russia issues arrest warrant for top Republican

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An edited video appears to show the US senator celebrating Russian troops' deaths.

Belarus has no immediate plans to adopt Russian currency, its strongman leader Lukashenko says

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Belarus and Russia have no immediate plans to adopt a joint currency, Belarus' strongman leader announced on Monday

Rescue groups say Malta coordinated the return of 500 migrants to Libya instead of saving them

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Rescue groups are accusing the European island nation of Malta of coordinating the return of around 500 people to Libya where they were subsequently imprisoned, in violation of international maritime law

Uganda's President Museveni approves tough new anti-gay law

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UNAids and the US warn that Uganda's progress in tackling HIV is now in "grave jeopardy".

Lebanese officials say Saudi Arabian citizen kidnapped in Beirut, motive unclear

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Lebanon’s interior minister and security officials say assailants have kidnapped a Saudi Arabian citizen in the Lebanese capital of Beirut

Kosovo: Fresh clashes as Nato troops called in to northern towns

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Serb protesters are angry at ethnic Albanian mayors being installed in Serb-majority areas.

Thailand Clocks 1 Millionth Visitor From China Since January

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Three months after Beijing ended its severe "zero COVID" policy, Bangkok says it is on track to meet its 2023 target of 5 million tourists from China.

A teacher uniting colonial-era divided Indian families

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Shamshu Deen has helped more than 300 people in the Caribbean find long-lost loved ones in India.

Pita Limjaroenrat: Thai election upstart who vows to be different

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Pita Limjaroenrat tells the BBC he wants to govern "for the people", but big hurdles lie ahead.

Lawmakers race to secure US debt deal votes as deadline looms

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President Joe Biden says he "feels good" about the prospect of Congress passing the deal by 5 June.

Kosovo ex-president on trial for war crimes allowed to visit his sick mother

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Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci, who is on trial in The Hague on 10 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, is in Kosovo to visit his sick mother, the court says

Libyan court sentences 23 suspected Islamic State militants to death

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A Libyan court has sentenced 23 suspected Islamic State group militants to death for launching deadly attacks that killed dozens of people, including Egyptian Coptic Christians

Poland imposes sanctions on 365 Belarusians over 'draconian' verdict against journalist

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Poland has imposed sanctions on 365 Belarusian citizens and frozen the financial assets of other entities and people associated with Russian capital

Elizabeth Holmes is going to prison. Will she ever pay victims too?

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Experts say victims often never get their money back from those who defrauded them.

PM Modi Inaugurates New Parliament Building Amid Opposition Boycott

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The unveiling of the new building comes amid claims that the Indian leader is destroying the country's parliamentary democracy.

A new anti-gay law in Uganda calls for life in prison for those who are convicted

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The bill, signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni on Monday, calls for life imprisonment for anyone convicted of homosexuality. It drew swift condemnation from rights groups around the world.

Erdogan's victory could be fateful for Turkey's democracy and role in the world

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The longtime leader overcame dissatisfaction over high inflation and a slow earthquake response to secure another five-year term as president.

Papuan Separatists Threaten to Execute New Zealand Pilot

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The West Papuan National Liberation Army says that it will shoot Philip Mehrtens if the Indonesian government does not agree to independence talks within two months.

Nigeria swears in a new president facing profound economic and security pressures

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Bola Tinibu takes over as president of Africa's largest economy at a time when the country is facing unprecedented economic and security challenges.

Two Years of Turmoil: Myanmar's Fog of War

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Three trends that offer a fuller and more accurate picture of the state of the country's civil war.

Watch: Escaped bull charges into dancing crowd leaving two injured

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Videos shared online show a crowd line-dancing at a rodeo in Australia seconds before the incident.

US war hero's remains returned home after 73 years

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Cpl Luther Herschel Story died in the Korean War in 1950. His family is finally burying his remains.

Turkish election victory for Erdogan leaves nation divided

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Turkey's president wins five more years, but his rival condemns "the most unfair election in years".

How Taiwan used women's voices to send secret messages into China and woo defectors

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Decades ago, Taiwan set up propaganda broadcast stations on islands right off the coast of mainland China. One of its key tools: women's voices.

A fluorescent green Venice canal is beguiling residents. Police are on the case

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A shock of bright green appeared in waters near the Grand Canal's Rialto Bridge over the weekend. Authorities say they are working to identify the source of the unusually verdant color.

Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Mawar approaches the Philippines

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Authorities warned of dangerous tidal surges, flash floods and landslides as Typhoon Mawar blows past the northernmost province of Batanes from Tuesday to Wednesday.

Apocalyptic Canada wildfire video captures driver's near miss

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The Canadian city of Halifax declares a state of local emergency after a wildfire causes evacuations.

North Korea has notified Japan it plans to launch a satellite in the coming days

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North Korea said that it plans to launch a satellite, which may be an attempt to put its first military reconnaissance satellite into orbit. It said the launch window is from May 31 to June 11.

Erdogan cements his power with a victory in Turkey's presidential runoff election

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Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan overcame the strongest opposition he's faced in years. The win cements his power and signifies the endurance of his one-man executive rule.

Turkey returns to the polls for its presidential run-off election

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Today is Turkey's run-off election. Two weeks ago President Recep Tayyip Erdogan failed to get a clear majority in his bid for reelection.

Bhutanese Refugee Scam Rocks Nepal

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Part one of a two-part series examines how Nepal's political leaders fraudulently certified Nepali citizens as Bhutanese refugees to send them to the United States.

Erdogan victory speech: 'Today nobody has lost'

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The re-elected Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, addressed supporters outside the Presidential Palace.

Turkey elections: What to expect from newly emboldened Erdogan

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Voters in the strategic Nato country opted for a seasoned autocrat - rather than an untested democrat.

New Zealand: Watch rugby league game chaos as multiple pitch invaders tackled

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Play was interrupted when people ran onto the field at a rugby league match in New Zealand.

Indian police drag away and detain protesting wrestlers

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Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia among protesters detained in New Delhi.

Sudan Darfur crisis: 'Everything civilians can use has been burned or destroyed'

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Large-scale destruction caused by Arab militias in western Sudan is now visible from space.

Spanish village votes in 30 seconds

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The seven registered voters of Villaroya beat their own record of 32 seconds.

Kitten stuck in rain pipe for three days found alive

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Rescuers in Beirut used small cameras to identify the location of the feline, before pulling it to safety.

'Hiroshima Vision' Highlights Japan's 2 Dilemmas on Nuclear Disarmament

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The Japanese government has been trying to reconcile the long-standing challenge of balancing nuclear disarmament and nuclear deterrence.

What is the Future of Hindu Nationalism in India?

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The question is not whether Hindu nationalism will be part of India's political landscape, but whether and to what extent non-Hindus will be able to play a role.

Katty Kay: A growing case of transatlantic heartburn

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European leaders are getting nervous about the US election and shifts in foreign policy.

How China Integrates Drones Into PLA Operations Surrounding Taiwan

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Operating alongside seemingly complementary crewed counterparts, Chinese drones offer significant advantages in terms of range and loiter time.

Rights Group: Uyghur Student Missing in Hong Kong, Feared Detained

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Abuduwaili Abudureheman has gone missing after texting that he was interrogated by police at Hong Kong's airport.

Australia's Crackdown on Climate Activists

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It is critically important for citizens to be able to express their concern about the climate emergency in whatever peaceful way they would like to do so.

The Unresolved Legacy of the May 1998 Riots in Indonesia

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Next year's presidential election is a good time to press for accountability for the violence that accompanied the end of Suharto's New Order.

A Watch Seizure and a Criminal Code Designed to Clamp Down on LGBTQ Rights

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Malaysia's government is openly intolerant of gender and sexual minorities. Despite appearances, things aren't much better across the pond in Indonesia.

What 'De-risking' Means for China

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Beijing seems unable or unwilling to grasp the very different lineages of "containment" and de-risking.

The Battle for Supremacy in Pakistan: Asim Munir Vs Imran Khan

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The tussle between Asim Munir and Imran Khan will only provoke politics of revenge, furthering polarization and deepening Pakistan's poly-crisis.

Taiwan Says War With China Can and Should Be Avoided

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Taiwanese officials largely downplay the risk of an imminent invasion from Beijing, but they are also making preparations for the worst-case scenario.

This Week in Asia: May 26, 2023

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The Diplomat's weekly video round-up of Asia news.

Vietnam Noodle Vendor Jailed For Mocking Security Minister

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Bui Tuan Lam was arrested last September after creating a video parodying the public security minister's consumption of a gold-encrusted steak.

South China Sea Tensions Haunted by European Colonialism

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The legal case brought by Sulu Sultanate heirs against Malaysia highlights the unexpected links between present day tensions and European colonialism in Southeast Asia.

Scenes From Timor-Leste's Parliamentary Election

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A parliamentary election and the climax of a month of independence celebrations came and went last weekend in Asia's youngest nation.

Who Is Xie Feng, China's New Ambassador to the US?

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Unlike his predecessor, Xie has 30 years of experience handling U.S. issues. Can he help keep the fragile thaw going?

China-Latin America Relations Amid the Pink Tide 2.0

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The distinct features of the current leftist politics in Latin America may shape relations with China differently than during the first Pink Tide in the early 2000s.

Cambodia's Largest Opposition Party Officially Ruled out of July Election

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The Candlelight Party has been barred for failing to submit its original party registration document from 1998.

Religious Persecution at the Far Edge of India

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Spurring India's political leadership to change course and confront religious violence will take outside pressure.

ASEAN's Defective Approach to the Crisis in Myanmar

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The bloc's response to the bombing in Kanbalu has laid bare its impotence and poor understanding of the country's conflict.

Where Are the Women in Pakistan's Politics?

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As the country gears up for fiercely controversial polls in October, what are the prospects for women's political participation in Pakistan?

ASEAN and Canada Must Seek Common Ground to Finalize Free Trade Agreement

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Southeast Asia is a priority region of Canada's bid to diversify its economic interest, but progress will have to clear steep hurdles.

Will India's Agnipath Scheme Spell the End of the Gorkha Rifles?

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Nepal opposed the scheme last year and halted the recruitment of its Gorkhas into the Indian Army.

At SLD 2023, ASEAN Defense Officials Must Tackle Tech Issues

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The Shangri-La Dialogue 2023 provides an opportunity for ASEAN to seriously consider the impact of cyber and emerging technologies on defense.

South Korea Launches First Commercial-Grade Satellite as North Korea Plans First Spy Satellite

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The two Koreas, technically in a state of war, have no military reconnaissance satellites of their own and both are eager to possess them.

How Indonesia's President Joko Widodo Rejuvenated Dependency Theory

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Jokowi is making a concerted effort to move his country beyond reliance on raw materials – and by doing so, drawing attention to a lingering legacy of colonialism.

Anatomy of a Sausage Scandal in Kyrgyzstan

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Industrialized meat processing is inherently a messy business. In Kyrgyzstan, the politics of regulating the food supply and flows of trade can be just as messy.

Suicide Car Bomber Hits Checkpoint in Northwest Pakistan, Second Attack in 2 Days

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Ten people were killed in two separate attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a traditional stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban.

Pakistan's Ex-PM Imran Khan Softens Demand for Snap Vote

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Amid a crackdown on his party, the former cricketer turned Islamist politician is on the back foot.

Addressing Jemaah Islamiyah's Infrastructure in Sulawesi

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Despite aggressive counterterrorism efforts, Sulawesi still plays an important role for JI as a venue for key fundraising, membership training, and preaching.

Taliban's Ban on Afghan Women Working in UN Pushes Them Into Further Deprivation

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The Taliban's ban on Afghan women working in the U.N. can be viewed as part of its broader strategic plan to reestablish gender norms and hierarchy within the country.

The Hiroshima G7 Summit and Japan's Evolving Security Identity

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Kishida's biggest achievement thus far may be showing Japan that sitting out on all conflicts is perhaps no longer an option.

Hong Kong Leader Condemns Unusual Uptick in Registration Withdrawals From Organ Donation System

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Since raising the possibility of establishing an organ transplant mutual assistance program with mainland China in December, Hong Kong has received nearly 5,800 withdrawal applications.

From State Repression to a Warzone: How Pamiris Ended up on the Frontline in Ukraine

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The situation draws attention to the plight of vulnerable communities and the interconnectedness of geopolitical events.

Okinawans March for Peace as Japan Beefs Up US Military Alliance

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Even while Tokyo moves to bolster its defense capabilities, residents of Okinawa continue to protest the militarization of their homeland.

The Big Hole in the Biden Administration's Economic Diplomacy

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With little leverage to pursue legally binding trade deals, the Biden administration is forced to resort to economic unilateralism.

Malaysian Authorities Seize 'Pride' Watches in Raids on Swatch Outlets

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The May 13-14 raids stem from the religious right's growing attack on LGBTQ symbols and expression.

How Thailand's Myanmar Policy Could Change Under Move Forward

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Assuming he is able to form government, Pita Limjaroenrat has promised significant changes to the Thai government's approach toward its conflict-torn neighbor.

A G20 Meeting in Disputed Kashmir

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India is attempting to present the territory a bastion of peace, four years after the abrogation of Article 370. But that peace has come at a high cost.

Instead of Sydney, Quad Gathers in Hiroshima

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With U.S. domestic politics calling President Biden home early, the Quad capitalized on their visits to Hiroshima for the G-7 to meet on May 20.

Timor-Leste's Opposition Party Wins Most Seats in Parliamentary Election

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The CNRT won 31 out of 65 seats in the National Parliament, putting leader Xanana Gusmao in strong position to form a governing coalition.

The Complex Reality of Uyghur Forced Labor: Unveiling the Products Implicated

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A new report reveals that the Chinese government has invested substantial resources in developing an extensive network of compulsory labor, encompassing a wide range of industries.

With India's Electrical Grid Under Strain, Rural Hospitals and Clinics Find Reliable Power in Roofto…

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The reliability that solar has brought has been a revelation.

Cambodia's Hun Sen Tells Countries to Stay Silent on Election Process

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More revolutionary plots are alleged ahead of the July 23 poll.

What's Behind the Growing Number of Attacks in Southern Thailand?

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Whoever ends up leading the country's next government, they need to prioritize the implementation of the 2013 peace plan.

Why the Philippines' Two Largest State-Owned Banks Are Contemplating a Mega-Merger

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The government is hoping that the merger of DBP and the Land Bank of the Philippines will increase profitability, with a possible eye to supporting its embryonic sovereign wealth fund.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Cheered by 20,000 Fans at Sydney Stadium

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Modi is the only leader of the Quad nations to continue with his visit to Australia after U.S. President Joe Biden pulled out of a planned meeting in Sydney.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to Provide Ukraine With 100 Transport Vehicles

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The ruling LDP is striving to ease weapon export rules, with Ukraine in mind, but faces pushback from its junior coalition partner.

In Victoria, First Peoples' Assembly Moves Toward Treaty

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Inaugural Co-Chair of the Assembly and Nira illim bulluk man of the Taungurung Nation Marcus Stewart said that the Victoria government can see that a "long-term commitment" for the treaty process is needed.

India's Modi Makes the Most of the Moment in Papua New Guinea

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In the absence of U.S. President Joe Biden, the Indian leader used his trip to Port Moresby to position his country as a leader of the Global South.

Ranil Wickremesinghe's Contribution to Securing an IMF Loan for Sri Lanka

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The Sri Lankan president finds himself in a unique situation that allows him to implement IMF recommendations in full, a fact that the IMF wouldn't have missed.

Takeaways From the 2023 Hiroshima G7 Summit

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What happened at the 2023 G-7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan?

Cambodia's Hun Sen Accuses Western Diplomats of Supporting Opposition

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Since the 1990s, accusations of foreign interference have occupied a privileged position in the Cambodian leader's rhetorical arsenal.

Decoding China's Escalation of the Chip War

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Beijing's ban on U.S. chipmaker Micron is its first in-kind retaliation to numerous U.S. policies targeting China's semiconductor firms.

How Afghan Girls Are Overcoming Barriers Through Online Learning

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Deprived of education for more than 600 days, Afghan girls seek refuge in online education even though access is scarce and difficult.

South Korea, EU Agree to Boost Pressure on Russia, Condemn North Korean Missile Tests

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European Council President Charles Michel said Russia's continued attacks against Ukraine show that deeper cooperation between the EU and South Korea is "not a luxury. It's a vital necessity."

Pakistan's Chaos Is Not Good News for India

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The longer Pakistan's political crisis runs, the more vigilant India ought to be on its border.

Amitav Acharya on the Tragedy of Modern Myanmar

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The country's prospects of democracy and development "have been repeatedly thwarted by a predatory military and an indifferent international community."

The Hiroshima G7 Summit and Nuclear Disarmament

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Essential talks were held, but more is now needed.

Thai Opposition Coalition Unveils 23-Point Policy Platform

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The pact enshrines many of the Move Forward Party's most ambitious reforms, but does not include its plans to amend the lese-majeste law.

How Successful Was Chris Hipkins' Trip to Papua New Guinea?

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The New Zealand prime minister's trip included meetings not only with Papua New Guinea PM Marape, but with India's PM Modi and the U.S. secretary of state.

No, Imran Khan Is not Pakistan's Ayatollah Khomeini

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Unlike Iran's Khomeini, the former Pakistani PM is neither a revolutionary nor is he seeking to overthrow established institutions as part of his so-called righteous struggle.

Despite Biden's Absence, US Makes Inroads With Pacific Islands

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President Biden had to cancel his trip to the Pacific Island country, so Secretary of State Blinken oversaw the signing of new deals with Papua New Guinea, Micronesia, and Palau.

French President Emmanuel Macron Makes a Historic Visit to Mongolia

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The first visit by a French president to Mongolia was decades in the making.

Southern Thailand's 'Insurgency Express'

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The railway from Hat Yai to Sungai Golok offers numerous glimpses into a borderland marred by conflict and marked by contradiction.

The Possibilities for Quad Cooperation in Space

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With enhanced space cooperation, Quad members would share information obtained by satellites for the purpose of earth observation and disaster mitigation.

China's Sinopec to Enter Retail Fuel Market in Crisis-hit Sri Lanka

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The 25-year contract with the petroleum giant is expected to ease the fuel shortage in the country.

Thailand's Desire For Change Runs Deeper Than the Election Results

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The outcome of the polls on May 14 was built on years of painstaking efforts by the country's civil society organizations.

Will the 'Chinese Path to Modernization' Lead to Global Divergence?

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China's push to promote its own development model abroad has raised concerns. Are the divergent paths of the key global players as conflicting as they seem?

Massacre in Myanmar's Kalay Jail

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A quarrel between prison guards and inmates culminated in a massacre that killed nine inmates, an eyewitness told The Diplomat.

Key Thai Youth Activist Group Plans Senate Protest

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The United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration stated that the Move Forward Party's victory "must not be ruined" by the military-appointed Senate.

US Policy on Myanmar and Taiwan: Shifting Strategies to Counter China's Influence

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Washington needs to recognize that the situation in both places is part of a single, interconnected struggle to contain Chinese influence.

China's Crackdown on Foreign Firms Is a Symptom of a Much Deeper Problem

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Investigations in the business sector are just the tip of the iceberg. Politicized prosecutions are a growing blight on Chinese society.

Philippine Vice President Resigns From Ruling Party Over 'Political Toxicity'

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Sara Duterte's resignation from Lakas-CMD followed the demotion of her ally, former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, in the House of Representatives.

How the BJP Uses Cinema and False Communal Narratives to Further Its Divisive Agenda

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The film "The Kerala Story" claims that 32,000 Hindu women of Kerala were converted to Islam and recruited into the Islamic State.

A Second Quad in the Making in the Middle East?

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Both the U.S. and India are exploring additional combinations of partnerships in the MIddle East.

The Impact of Political Instability on Pakistan's Internal Security

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Troops have been deployed in cities to quell violent protests. Militant groups could target them.

Karakalpakstan's Sovereignty in Mirziyoyev's Uzbekistan

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Karakalpakstan has a constitutional right to secede from Uzbekistan via referendum, but calling for such a vote results in immense pressure and often prison terms.

End of the Road for India and Russia's Rupee-Ruble Trade?

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Even as India-Russia energy trade witnessed significant growth, the rupee-ruble system could not gain traction as expected.

'Party of One': What the Rise of Xi Jinping Means for China and the World

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Insights from Chun Han Wong.

Why the US Should Be Neutral in Bangladesh

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Relations between the two countries are fraying. This will provide China with space to expand its influence in Bangladesh.

Why Did Thailand's Move Forward Party Win Big in Phuket?

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The island, a traditional stronghold of conservative and military-aligned parties, has fallen to Pita Limjaroenrat's orange wave.

Gulf States' Growing Aid Diplomacy in Indonesia

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As the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation, Indonesia is receiving increased attention from the wealthy states of the Middle East.

Why Did China and India Support a UN Resolution Acknowledging 'Russian Aggression Against Ukraine'?

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China and India have consistently abstained from taking a strong stand on the Ukraine invasion. What explains their latest U.N. vote?

Decoding China's Counter-Espionage Crackdown

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The recent series of raids and arrests signals an expanded national security drive during Xi Jinping's third term.

Damaging and Disingenuous: Evaluating the 'India Out' Campaign in Maldives

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When it comes to India, a stark contrast emerges when comparing Abdulla Yameen's current campaign rhetoric with his previous actions as president.

PLA Drones Off Taiwan's East Coast: The Strategic Implications

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Unmanned aerial vehicles operating to the east of Taiwan serve multiple purposes for China: gathering intel, testing joint operations, and sending a political signal.

With G20 Event, India Seeks to Project Normalcy in Disputed Kashmir

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The G-20 tourism meeting will be the first significant international event in Kashmir since New Delhi stripped region of its autonomy in 2019.

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