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Trump, Venezuela and the new cold war with China
The US and Venezuela are edging towards war, but is this about Trump’s war on drugs or sending a message to China?
Japan denies report Trump told PM Takaichi not to provoke China on Taiwan
Takaichi's suggestion earlier this month that Tokyo could intervene militarily if Taiwan is attacked enrages Beijing.
Washington, DC, shooting: Does US view 77,000 Afghans as potential threats?
Two National Guard members are shot near the White House. The suspect, identified as an Afghan national, is in custody.
Hong Kong fire that killed dozens ‘under control’; hundreds still missing
Death toll rises to 65 as rescuers rush to reach victims trapped in upper apartments of high rises.
Major fallout for Afghans in US after National Guard shooting
Two Guard troops were shot in DC by a suspected Afghan national, triggering major repercussions for Afghan immigrants.
Israel is now at the centre of a Republican civil war
Trump’s break with Greene exposes a deeper struggle inside the American right over what 'America First' truly means.
Finland FM on Russia-Ukraine peace talks and Trump’s potential role
Finland on a possible Russia-Ukraine deal, Trump’s leverage and Europe’s stance as a NATO state on Russia's border.
Australia’s move “banning all kids from social media is a drastic step”
"Other countries will look at the Australian experience to see whether or not it's successful."
Military seizes power in Guinea-Bissau and detains president
Military officers have seized control of Guinea-Bissau and detained the president.
What is bamboo scaffolding and how did it worsen the Hong Kong fire?
Experts say the scaffolding likely aided the fire's spread. At least 55 people have died, and hundreds are missing.