Singapore votes in test of ruling party’s monopoly
Singapore is holding an election on Saturday almost certain to perpetuate the unbroken rule of the People’s Action Party, in a test of public approval for its new prime minister…
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Myanmar’s earthquake devastated the war-torn nation. For its reviled military leaders, it has brought opportunity
Earthquakes are devastating for those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, but for military dictators clinging to power, such disasters can also bring opportunity. Myanmar’s military rulers have…
These kibbutzniks used to believe in peace with Palestinians. Their views now echo Israel’s rightward shift
Sitting inside her new apartment in kibbutz Tzora, a leafy community just west of Jerusalem, Almog Holot ran her fingers over a bowl of crystals as the wind chime on…
‘Be bold and do it anyway’: Mo Abudu on her vision for African cinema
Mo Abudu has a vision for Africa’s creative economy, and the next stage will start in an old lecture hall in South London. The Nigerian media mogul plans to turn…
US urges restraint as Kashmir massacre tensions put India and Pakistan on edge
The United States is stepping up pressure on India and Pakistan to avoid conflict in Kashmir after a tourist massacre in an Indian-administered area of the divided territory last week.…
Farage’s hard-right Reform party narrowly wins another seat in British Parliament
The hard-right party Reform UK led by Nigel Farage won a seat in Parliament by a handful of votes and looked set to make more gains in results Friday from…
Gaza Freedom Flotilla says ship has issued SOS, after alleged drone attack off the coast of Malta
A Gaza “freedom flotilla” says one of its vessels is on fire and has issued an SOS, after what it claimed was a drone attack off the coast of Malta…
Russell Brand arrives at London court to face sexual assault charges
British comedian and actor Russell Brand arrived at court on Friday after he was charged last month with rape and sexual assault. London’s Metropolitan Police charged Brand, 49, with one…
China suggests Covid-19 originated in US in response to Trump allegation
China restated its case that Covid-19 may have originated in the United States in a white paper on its pandemic response released on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump’s administration blamed…
Israel conducts rare strike outside Damascus amid sectarian tensions in Syria
Syria strongly condemned foreign intervention in the country following a rare Israeli strike near Damascus on Wednesday amid deadly sectarian violence. Syria said the Israeli strike killed at least one…