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The future of travel? For hyperloop, it’s one step forward, two steps back
Proponents of the futuristic concept say it could slash travel times, but doubts about feasibility remain.
Categories: South Asia
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 936
As the war enters its 936th day, these are the main developments.
Categories: South Asia
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 936
As the war enters its 936th day, these are the main developments.
Categories: South Asia
Bolivia braces for turmoil as antigovernment protesters begin march
'March to Save Bolivia': Ex-President Morales challenges former ally and incumbent President Arce in political showdown.
Categories: South Asia
US downplays ability to prevent escalation after Lebanon pager explosions
Biden administration faces continued calls to do more to pressure top ally Israel to prevent wider regional conflict.
Categories: South Asia
Religion and Foreign Policy Webinar: Muslim-American Perspectives on U.S. Foreign Policy
Salam al-Marayati, president and cofounder of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, and Nazita Lajevardi, associate professor of political science at Michigan State University, discuss the domestic and international policies that affect and matter to American Muslim communities, as well as the diversity, trends, and priorities of the bloc.
Categories: Defense Policy
John B. Hurford Memorial Lecture With Timothy Snyder
Historian Timothy Snyder explores the concept of freedom, including what it is, how it has been misunderstood, and why it is worth fighting for both in the United States and globally.
The John B. Hurford Memorial Lecture was inaugurated in 2002 in memory of CFR member John B. Hurford, and features individuals who represent critical new thinking in international affairs and foreign policy. This meeting is also part of the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Meeting Series on Democracy.
Categories: Defense Policy
How did Hezbollah’s pagers explode in Lebanon?
Localised explosions across Lebanon open a new chapter in one of the region's most established conflicts.
Categories: South Asia
Flooding death toll rises to 21 in Central Europe as more areas on alert
Heavy rainfall has hit Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia since last week.
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Three firefighters die as Portugal battles dozens of wildfires
The death toll in the latest wave of fires increases to seven as Portugal seeks help from the European Union.
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Report: Israel trying to recruit African migrants for Gaza war
Israel’s defence ministry is offering residency to African migrants if they join the war on Gaza, according to Haaretz.
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US senator to Arab American advocate: ‘You should hide your head in a bag’
During US hate crimes hearing, prominent activist faces aggressive questions about Hamas and student protests for Gaza.
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‘I am a rapist’: French man admits to drugging and mass rape of his ex-wife
Dominique Pelicot, 71, admits to drugging his ex-wife so dozens of other men could rape her and begs for forgiveness.
Categories: South Asia
Can Israel destroy Hamas?
Hamas says it is able to keep fighting the Israeli army in Gaza, despite its losses.
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Myanmar’s military intensifying killing and torture of civilians, UN says
UN report finds 5,350 civilians have been killed by the military since the coup in February 2021.
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Exploding pagers injure thousands in Lebanon in attack targeting Hezbollah
Lebanese health officials say at least 9 people have died and nearly 3,000 are injured after electronic pagers exploded.
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Can Iran restore deterrence against Israel while avoiding an all-out war?
The much-awaited Iranian response to the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran has yet to materialise, but why?
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Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts
New under-18 accounts will be placed into restrictive teen accounts, and current ones will be migrated over.
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US rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ denied bail after arrest on sex trafficking charge
Hip-hop mogul pleads not guilty after prosecutors say he 'engaged in persistent and pervasive pattern of abuse'.
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What challenges will Algerian President Tebboune face in his second term?
Abdelmadjid Tebboune has won a second term, but what will be the most difficult issues he will grapple with?
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