Israel Gaza war: Latest news from BBC News
<div>Israel Gaza war which started after armed attack by Hamas on 7 October 2023</div>
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New Delhi in the context of India-China thaw, Russia, US, Canada
Two noteworthy events this past week spell out how India is now assessing the global context in which it operates. In Beijing, India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, met China’s Vice President Han Zhang, and Foreign Minister Want Yi. In Moscow, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and First Deputy Prime Minister […]The post New Delhi in the context of India-China thaw, Russia, US, Canada appeared first on Asia Times.
Minsk-Karachi railway shows Eurasia’s quiet geopolitical rewiring
The news that Pakistan, Russia, and Belarus are working on a test freight railway connecting Minsk, Moscow, and Karachi may seem like just another infrastructure project needing funding and construction. However, the real importance of this initiative lies in what it shows about the rapid shift in Eurasia’s economic geography. The project, revealed by Pakistan’s […]The post Minsk-Karachi railway shows Eurasia’s quiet geopolitical rewiring appeared first on Asia Times.
Maduro releases his first images from the Brooklyn jail, taken two months ago
<p><img src="https://en.mercopress.com/data/cache/noticias/111310/100x80/madad.jpeg" alt="" width="100" height="80" style="float:left;margin:0 12px 6px 0;border:1px solid #333" /> Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro released on Sunday, through his X account, the first known photographs since he entered the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he has been held since January. The images show him in sportswear making a victory sign.</p>
Iron Maiden Finally Bring ‘Run for Your Lives’ Tour to North America: Photos, Set List, Videos
Iron Maiden will spent the next month touring North America, and keep very busy for the rest of 2026 with dates in South America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. You can see their complete tour ...
Honda says it may not build new plant in North America without trade deal extension
WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - A senior Honda executive said the Japanese automaker might not build an eighth assembly plant ...
Heron native to North America spotted in Herefordshire
A heron native to North America has been spotted in Herefordshire. The great blue heron was photographed by Victor Talmaciu at Bodenham Lakes Nature Reserve. This bird, known for its size and fishing ...
‘We are here.’ Fort Monroe unveils statues depicting arrival of North America’s first enslaved Africans
In a ceremony Saturday the Fort Monroe Authority unveiled a statue of Antoney and Isabella Tucker holding their baby boy, William Tucker, memorializing the first enslaved Africans to arrive on the shores of English-occupied North America.
Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to expand presidential powers
Voters in Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment. The changes would expand the president’s powers, including giving him the right to appoint and dismiss the prime minister.
Male midwives in Lesotho challenging traditional gender roles
A small but growing body of men in Lesotho are successfully challenging traditional gender roles and becoming professional midwives.
UNESCO recognition boosts efforts to preserve Sao Tome's historic plantations
UNESCO recognition of Sao Tome and Principe's historic plantations is boosting efforts to restore the colonial-era buildings and find new uses for them.
The Russian summer offensive is a failure so far
This is Weekend Update #200. When I wrote the first of these, in November 2022, I certainly did not expect to be producing these close to four years later. I just went back and read my first update, which was quite an experience. I have taken it out of paywall so that anyone can go down […]The post The Russian summer offensive is a failure so far appeared first on Asia Times.
Coyote vs Acme North America Box Office: Opens At #2 After Being Nearly Shelved By Warner Bros
The live-action animated movie Coyote vs Acme has made a strong start at the North America box office amid controversy.
Volunteers in Algeria moblise to support families displaced by wildfires
Volunteers have mobilised to provide essential supplies to families displaced by wildfires in Jijel province, northeastern Algeria.
DRC launches Ebola vaccination campaign as outbreak continues to spread
The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun vaccinating people against Ebola in Kisangani, as the country battles an outbreak that has been affecting the country since mid-May.
Dozens of soldiers arrested in Niger after attempted mutiny
Dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after a group of young troops attempted a mutiny in Niger’s capital in what was seen as a major threat to the country’s ruling junta, according to a state television broadcast and analysts.
Zimbabwe: At least 27 people dead after minibus and truck collide head on
A minibus carrying churchgoers collided head-on with a truck in central Zimbabwe, killing at least 27 people, police said Saturday, in the latest deadly road crash to hit the country.
In defense of Asian American art
Back in 2015, when I was living in Brooklyn, my apartment flooded. My landlord, who owned a bunch of apartments, offered to put me up in temporary accommodations. He and his girlfriend were going to be out of town for several months, so he let me stay in her room. His girlfriend was an aspiring […]The post In defense of Asian American art appeared first on Asia Times.
Bangladesh’s J-10CE fighter plan stirs China dependence fears
Bangladesh’s planned J-10CE purchase could significantly strengthen its airpower while tying that capability more closely to Chinese weapons, support networks and supply chains. This month, multiple media outlets reported that Bangladesh is moving toward one of its largest defense procurements in years, preparing to buy Chinese J-10CE fighter jets as part of an air force […]The post Bangladesh’s J-10CE fighter plan stirs China dependence fears appeared first on Asia Times.
Holy See seeks a path to peace in Moscow
While Bishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States, was holding a press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, another Catholic official landed in Moscow: CIA Director John Ratcliffe – who reportedly went to Moscow to warn Russia against support for Iran and activities in Europe. Vatican diplomacy and American […]The post Holy See seeks a path to peace in Moscow appeared first on Asia Times.