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Taiwan drawn into Middle East politics after deadly pager blasts in Lebanon
Taiwanese tech firm Gold Apollo denies manufacturing exploding pagers used in attack on Hezbollah members in Lebanon.
Categories: South Asia
Taiwan dragged into Middle East politics after deadly pager blasts
Taiwanese tech firm Gold Apollo denies manufacturing exploding pagers used in apparent attack on Hezbollah.
Categories: South Asia
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles for second time in a week
The missiles flew for about 400km (249 miles) before falling into the sea, with no reports of damage.
Categories: South Asia
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles for second time in a week
The missiles flew for about 400km (249 miles) before falling into the sea, with no reports of damage.
Categories: South Asia
Trump to meet ‘fantastic’ India PM Modi in US
Republican candidate praises Indian leader while labelling New Delhi a 'very big abuser' in trade.
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Trump says he will meet ‘fantastic’ Modi during US visit
Republican candidate praises Indian leader while labelling New Delhi a 'very big abuser' in trade.
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World Nomad Games put the spotlight on the sport of the Great Steppe
Athletes from 89 countries take part in 10th edition of games featuring sport including horseback wrestling.
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World Nomad Games put the spotlight on the sport of the Great Steppe
Athletes from 89 countries take part in 10th edition of games featuring sport including horseback wrestling.
Categories: South Asia
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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