Live updates: The latest news on Trump and the Fulton County, Georgia, election case (www.cnn.com)
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Minister: Germany plans $5.5 billion in annual military aid for Ukraine until 2027 (news.yahoo.com)
Vladimir Putin’s ruble is now worth less than a penny, infuriating his inner circle (fortune.com)
‘Bulldozer politics’: Modi’s demolition drive fuels Muslims’ fears in Kashmir (www.theguardian.com)
China's Country Garden seeks to delay onshore bond repayment, fanning market fears [real estate market] (www.reuters.com)
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At least 36 feared dead after landslide at Myanmar jade mine (www.reuters.com)
Argentine far-right outsider Javier Milei posts shock win in primary election (www.reuters.com)
Leave no trace: Finland removes litter bins from national parks (yle.fi)
Norwegian climber says it would have been impossible to carry injured Pakistani porter down snowy K2 (apnews.com)
North Korea's Kim orders boost to missile production (www.dw.com)
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has urged the country’s arms industry to increase production of missiles and artillery in order to have “overwhelming military power” and be ready for war, state media KCNA reported on Monday....
Kremlin blames loose monetary policy as rouble slides past 101 vs dollar. (www.reuters.com)
President Vladimir Putin’s economic adviser rebuked the central bank on Monday as the rouble slid past 101 per U.S. dollar, blaming its 30% year-to-date slump on loose monetary policy and revealing growing discord among Russia’s monetary authorities.
The Taliban are entrenched in Afghanistan after 2 years of rule. Women and girls pay the price (apnews.com)
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban have settled in as rulers of Afghanistan, two years after they seized power as U.S. and NATO forces withdrew from the country following two decades of war....
Taiwan will not back down in face of threats, William Lai says on US trip (www.aljazeera.com)
Taiwan’s vice president has declared that the self-governed island will not back down in the face of authoritarian threats after China pledged to take “forceful and resolute measures” following his stopover in the United States....
Taiwan VP a 'troublemaker' for US visit: Beijing (www.bbc.com)
China has called Taiwan’s vice president William Lai a “troublemaker” for his ongoing visit to the US....
Kenya launches inquiry into claims of abuse by British soldiers at training unit (www.theguardian.com)
The Kenyan government has launched an inquiry into allegations of abuse by the British army, which MPs say could have implications for the future role of UK troops in the country....
Young Women in Afghanistan on the Taliban: "Your Arrival Transformed My Dreams into Nightmares" (www.spiegel.de)
The lives of Kobra, Najia, Madina, Sonya and Zahra looked as though they were just getting started two years ago. When the Taliban captured the Afghan capital of Kabul, they were about to finish school, working towards a university degree or beginning a career. Suddenly, though, their lives changed dramatically....
Overcoming ED - Effective Strategies for Rekindling Passion in Your Relationship (szmer.info)
Bringing passion back into your relationship requires prioritising intimacy and focusing on emotional connection. This can include scheduling regular date nights or exploring new activities together. Couples counseling can help guide these conversations and foster healthy communication. It can also be helpful to identify what...
Pakistan: Convoy of 23 Chinese engineers attacked in Balochistan (www.businesstoday.in)
India’s hate crimes are being logged, by exiles Modi’s BJP want silenced (www.scmp.com)
For two years, Hindutva Watch has chronicled unreported hate crimes and violence against India’s religious minorities, earning it some powerful enemies.
Miss Universe Organisation cuts Indonesia ties over sex abuse claims (www.bbc.com)
Cambodia: Thousands of war-era explosives found buried at high school (www.bbc.com)
Ukraine desperate for help clearing mines, says defence minister (www.theguardian.com)
Inner Mongolia reports two cases of bubonic plague (www.reuters.com)
Sunak's family firm signed a billion-dollar deal with BP before PM opened new North Sea licences (www.thelondoneconomic.com)
“Barbie” might be banned in Lebanon for ‘promoting homosexuality’ (www.france24.com)
The Ministry of Culture in Lebanon may decide to ban the film “Barbie” after it accused the film of “promoting homosexuality” on Wednesday. Lebanon, normally perceived as relatively open and free in the Middle East, has seen its ruling elites gather around hardcore conservative values.
