China says Taiwan presidential favorite a 'severe danger' (www.dw.com)
Days before Taiwan's key vote, China has warned that if William Lai wins the election, it will trigger cross-Strait conflict. The Taiwanese government has accused China of interference in the race.
American intel officials warn of risk of Hezbollah attacking U.S. (www.politico.com)
At least 15 dead in Papua New Guinea rioting and looting (www.aljazeera.com)
China lodges ‘solemn representations’ after Chinese shops targeted and some citizens injured after day of chaos....
Norway becomes first country to approve commercial deep-sea mining (www.semafor.com)
Norway has become the first country to allow for commercial-scale deep-sea mining. On Tuesday, the Norwegian Parliament approved a controversial plan to open up 280,000 square kilometers (108,000 sq miles) of Norway’s northern waters for potential mining....
Obama, worried about 2024, urges Biden circle to bolster campaign (www.washingtonpost.com)
Conservatives put Canadian support for Ukraine in jeopardy (www.winnipegfreepress.com)
China and Maldives elevate relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership (www.chinadaily.com.cn)
Lula, Petro, and Arab League declare support to South Africa’s case against Israel (peoplesdispatch.org)
Ahead of Hague genocide hearings, Israeli lawmaker reiterates call to ‘burn Gaza’ (www.timesofisrael.com)
Germany to resume arms deliveries to Saudi Arabia with IRIS-T missiles (www.reuters.com)
Thailand's New Government To Ban Cannabis For Recreational Use (www.forbes.com)
American Victims of Hamas Attack on Israel Plan to Sue North Korea (www.voanews.com)
Video appears to show the Israeli army shot 3 Palestinians, killing 1, without provocation (apnews.com)
Security camera video from a West Bank village shows a young man standing in a central square when he is suddenly shot and drops to the ground. Two others rushing to his aid are also hit, leaving a 17-year-old dead, moments before Israeli military jeeps roll in....