Why Elections Take So Long in India
When Indians start heading to the polls on Friday, it will be just the beginning of a colossal democratic process. Not until
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Frenchman Who Helped Fend off Sydney Mall Attacker is Offered Australian Citizenship Months Before Visa Expires
The Frenchman’s attorney confirmed that he would be granted permanent residency in Australia following his heroic act DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Paramedics
Beijing Race Under Scrutiny As Video Suggests Runners Helped Chinese Winner
After a grueling hour, there was little to separate the four runners as the finish line approached. But then, one extended his
The Pacific election being closely watched by China and the West
In the Solomon Islands, the night before an election is known as Devil’s Night. Political candidates offer bribes – handing out everything
Israel Weighs Response to Iran Attack, With Each Choice a Risk
Israeli leaders on Tuesday were debating how best to respond to Iran’s unprecedented weekend airstrike, officials said, weighing a set of options
Justin Trudeau’s government raises taxes on wealthiest Canadians in federal budget
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ’s government announced Tuesday it is imposing higher taxes on the wealthiest Canadians
Microsoft Makes High-Stakes Play in Tech Cold War With Emirati A.I. Deal
Microsoft said on Tuesday that it would make a $1.5 billion investment in G42, an artificial intelligence giant in the United Arab
Report sees increase in attacks on journalists in Germany in 2023
There were more attacks on journalists in Germany in 2023 than in the previous year, the European Centre for Press and Media
Apple CEO says that he wants to increase investments in Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Apple CEO Tim Cook said Tuesday that he wants to further increase investment in Vietnam a day after
Middle East Crisis: Global Leaders Press Iran and Israel to Avoid Escalation
For people in eastern Ukraine, where nightly barrages of drones from Russia outpace the military’s overwhelmed air defenses, the response by Western
Pakistan’s premier calls for closer cooperation with Saudi Arabia to enhance investment in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s prime minister called for closer cooperation between Saudi Arabia and his cash-strapped Islamic nation to enhance Saudi investment
Chinese economy beats growth expectations in first quarter
China’s economy is facing several headwinds, including weak consumer activity and a debilitating housing crisis (Jade GAO) China’s economy expanded far more
Tuesday Briefing – The New York Times
Speaker said U.S. House will vote on foreign aid Speaker Mike Johnson said that he planned to advance a long-stalled national security
China’s economy grew 5.3% in first quarter, beating expectations
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s economy in the first quarter beat expectations while receiving a boost from policies and an increase in
Protesters demand Georgia government withdraw proposed ‘Russian law’
Thousands of people demonstrated in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on Monday demanding the withdrawal of a controversial “foreign influence” bill they say
Tuesday Briefing: Donald Trump’s Trial Begins
Donald Trump’s trial begins Jury selection began yesterday in New York City, where Donald Trump faces charges that he falsified business records
Netherlands budgets over $4 billion military aid for Ukraine
PARIS — The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with €4 billion (US $4.25 billion) in military aid in the 2024-2026 period, the Dutch
Berlin summons Iranian ambassador over attack on Israel
The German Foreign Office has summoned Iran’s ambassador following Tehran’s attack on Israel, a spokesman said on Monday afternoon. The conversation is
Israel Faces Pressure to Respond to Iran: Middle East Live Updates
Within moments of Israel and its allies shooting down a fusillade of Iranian missiles and drones this weekend, many began wondering what
False posts about ‘anti-graft arrests on live TV’ surface after 2024 China political meet
Screenshot of the false post, taken April 12, 2024 The clip was also shared alongside a similar claim on social media platform
With Iran’s Strikes, Arab Countries Fear an Expanding Conflict
Arab countries, from the United Arab Emirates and Oman to Jordan and Egypt, have tried for months to tamp down the conflict
Ukraine’s power plants at the mercy of Russian missiles
Russia’s war on Ukraine has entered a new phase. Drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are now frequent and massive,
Monday Briefing
After Iran’s attack, Israel weighs its options. Source link
A front-row seat to my country falling apart
I’m not supposed to cry as a journalist when I am covering stories, but I have been crying a lot lately. Before
German leaders urge restraint following Iranian attack on Israel
German leaders called for de-escalation and urged restraint on Sunday following Iran’s overnight attack on Israel, amid fears Tehran’s move could spark
Stop tolerating Russian terrorism, Zelensky tells West
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Western countries to do better in implementing sanctions to prevent Russian “terrorism” in Ukraine. Every
DFDS ferries cancelled due to adverse weather
Services on a cross-Channel ferry route will be disrupted on Monday morning due to “adverse weather conditions”, a ferry operator has said.
EU condemns Iran’s attack on Israel as ‘unprecedented escalation’
The European Union condemned Iran’s direct aerial attack on Israel in the “strongest terms” on Sunday. “This is an unprecedented escalation and
FM condemns attack on Israel and repeats ceasefire call
The first minister has condemned Iran’s attack on Israel, labelling it an “extremely worrying development.” Humza Yousaf said that all parties in
Israel Intercepted Nearly All of Iran’s Missiles, Drones: Live Updates
The start of a direct military confrontation between Iran and Israel has brought renewed attention to Iran’s armed forces. Early this month,
After Bondi Stabbing Rampage, Australia Asks How and Why
On a perfect mid-autumn day, the scene at the upscale mall in the suburbs of Sydney, Australia, was as humdrum as it
Israel requests UN Security Council meeting after Iran attack
Israel has requested that the UN Security Council hold an emergency meeting on Sunday to condemn Iran’s attack on Israel and designate
Israel Says Iran Launched Drones at Its Territory in Retaliatory Strike: Live Updates
An Israeli teenager whose disappearance had led to riots by Israeli settlers in the West Bank was found dead on Saturday, the
Chibok girls feel let down 10 years after Nigeria kidnapping
We had to meet Lisu in secret as she says the local Nigerian authorities are trying to prevent her from talking to
Stabbing Attack in Sydney Kills At Least 6
A man killed six people and injured at least 12 others during a stabbing rampage at a popular shopping mall in Sydney,
Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says regime in Israel being punished
Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Israel will be punished, in a social media post that came as Tehran unleashed dozens of
Sydney Mall Stabbing Attack: What We Know
A stabbing attack at a crowded mall in Sydney, Australia, left six people dead and injured at least two others on Saturday
Germany to deliver another Patriot system to Ukraine immediately
The German government is supplying another Patriot air defence system to strengthen Kiev, following months of requests by Ukraine, while a commander
Iran Seizes Israel-Linked Container Ship
Iranian forces seized a container ship with links to Israel in the Persian Gulf on Saturday, as leaders in the Middle East
Vatican complains after French court rules in favor of nun dismissed from religious order
ROME (AP) — The Holy See has formally protested to France after a French court ruled that a former high-ranking Vatican official