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August 28, 2024

A Top White House Official Says US and China Are Working to Avoid Conflict at Talks in Beijing

By Ken Moritsugu
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is meeting again with China's top foreign policy official, Wang Yi – this time in Beijing.
August 27, 2024

Sri Lanka’s Anura Dissanayake a Strong Contender for President

By Krishan Francis and Bharatha Mallawarachi
His alliance’s focus on the working class is expected to win the support of those struggling with the high cost of living.

August 27, 2024

North Korea Shows New Drone Attacking a Target as South Korea, US Hold Large Military Exercises

By Kim Tong-hyung
The North’s official Korean Central News Agency said Saturday’s test involved various types of drones built to fly different ranges to attack enemy targets on land and sea.

August 26, 2024

Balochistan Reels Under Another Deadly Day of Violence

By Abdul Sattar and Munir Ahmed
Gunmen killed 31 people in two separate attacks, while security forces killed 12 insurgents.

August 24, 2024

Kiribati Bars Foreign Officials From Visiting Until 2025, Citing Government Transition

By Charlotte Graham-McLay and Yuri Kageyama
The suspension of diplomatic visits could reflect a desire to avoid foreign influence as negotiations proceed on government formation following this month’s election.
August 23, 2024

Modi Offers to Bring Peace to Ukraine ‘as a Friend’

By Hanna Arhirova
In his meeting with Zelenskyy, the Indian prime minister said that India supports “respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.”

August 23, 2024

Bangladesh Court Sends 2 Journalists to Police Custody for Questioning as Chaos Continues

By Julhas Alam
The two journalists worked for a pro-Hasina television channel and were fired by authorities after her fall.
August 23, 2024

One Woman’s Custody Battle Highlights the Challenges Facing Same-Sex Couples in China

By Huizhong Wu
Because same-sex marriage is not recognized in China, there is little legal clarity on child custody and visitation rights.

August 22, 2024

India’s Modi Heads to Ukraine, Six Weeks After Moscow Visit

By Krutika Pathi
After embracing Putin in Moscow in July, Modi will try to strike a more neutral stance in the Russia-Ukraine War, in Kyiv.

August 22, 2024

Pakistan Authorities Charge Man With Cyber Terrorism Over Misinformation That Sparked Riots in UK

By Babar Dogar and Brian Melley
A Pakistan web developer is accused of spreading misinformation about the British suspect in a stabbing attack, leading to anti-Muslim and anti-migrant violence in the U.K.

August 21, 2024

Philippines to Host a US Visa Processing Center for up to 300 Afghans Resettling in America

By Jim Gomez
The Philippines will temporarily host Afghans stuck in the lengthy approval process for a special immigrant visa to the United States.
August 20, 2024

Modi Will Visit Ukraine a Month After Meeting Putin in Moscow

By Sheikh Saliq
Ukrainian President Zelensky had chided Modi then for hugging Putin during their meeting.

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