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July 19, 2023
G20 Finance Chiefs End Meeting in India Without Consensus on the War in Ukraine
By Krutika Pathi
The meeting failed to issue a final communique. Host India issued an outcome document instead.
July 19, 2023
South Korea Searches for Missing People as Death Toll From Downpours Reaches 41
By Associated Press
Torrential rains since July 9 have caused landslides and flooding, killing at least 41 people and displacing over 12,700.
July 18, 2023
American Detained After Crossing Into North Korea Without Authorization
By Hyung-jin Kim and Kim Tong-hyung
An American has reportedly crossed the border into the North without authorization, but further details about why or how are not yet available.
July 18, 2023
Dozens of Followers of Pakistan’s Imran Khan Quit His Party
By Munir Ahmed
They have launched a new party called Tehreek-e-Insaf Parliamentarians ahead of elections.
July 17, 2023
US Climate Envoy John Kerry Is in China for Talks
By Associated Press
Kerry was the first Cabinet-level official from the Biden administration to visit China. Now he’s back after a nearly two-year gap.
July 17, 2023
G-20 Finance Chiefs to Address Global Challenges Like Climate Change and Rising Debt
By Krutika Pathi
Amid rising indebtedness of low and middle-income countries, India, which is hosting the meeting, is keen to strengthen global development banks.
July 14, 2023
North Korea’s Ambassador Blames US for Regional Tensions in Rare UN Security Council Appearance
By Edith M. Lederer
Amb. Kim Song defended North Korea’s recent long-range missile test-flight as a legitimate exercise of the North's right to self-defense.
July 14, 2023
India Launches a Lander and Rover to Explore the Moon’s South Pole
By Aijaz Rahi and Ashok Sharma
A successful landing would make India the fourth country – after the United States, the Soviet Union, and China – to achieve the feat.
July 14, 2023
Southeast Asian Nations Renew Alarm Over Myanmar Violence. But Diplomats Can’t Settle On a Solution
By Niniek Karmini and Jim Gomez
Nearly two-and-a-half years into the crisis caused by the military takeover, ASEAN remains more divided than ever.
July 13, 2023
China Exports Slumped 12.4% in June as Global Demand Weakened
By Zen Soo
The slump since last year is rooted in trade weakness which added to downward pressure on the world's second-largest economy.
July 13, 2023
IMF Approves Much-awaited $3 Billion Bailout for Pakistan
By Munir Ahmed
It will save Pakistan from defaulting on debt, but analysts say the country needs $20 billion in the next two years to return foreign loans with interest.
July 13, 2023
Thailand’s Move Forward Party Leader Pita Falls Short in Parliamentary Vote for Prime Minister
By Grant Peck and Jintamas Saksornchai
The inconclusive finish to Thursday’s voting sets the stage for another ballot, which is expected next week.