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All you need to know about Taiwan’s new submarine in 500 words
Taiwan has plans to build eight submarines, which will be a key part of the island's strategy of deterrence.
Afro-Dabke, where Palestine and Cameroon meet to dance
The Afro-Dabke dancers of Palestine have found both identity and strength in the energetic, expressive dance.
Vietnam jails environmental activist for three years over tax fraud
Rights groups condemn sentence against prominent campaigner on issues of climate change and environmental degradation.
Japanese scientists find microplastics are present in clouds
Japanese scientists have found between 6.7 and 13.9 pieces of microplastic in each litre of cloud water tested.
Key takeaways from the second Republican US presidential debate
Candidates for 2024 nomination attack Trump for skipping the event as they talk immigration and the economy.
Calls for boycott after alleged assault mars Lebanon film festival
LIFF members deny the attack, and lawyer representing festival says a case will be filed against the accuser.
Russia says Ukraine’s Western allies assisted in Black Sea Fleet HQ attack
Moscow says US, UK had role in planning and executing attack by providing spy plane, satellite intelligence to Kyiv.
On Lampedusa, the lucky few who made it across the sea live in misery
Overcrowding, lack of food and police violence plague the people who fled to Italy praying for a better life.
How deadly is the air you breathe?
It kills 7 million people a year. New research shows it also raises antibiotic resistance and is linked to cancer risks
China issues warning for military exercises in parts of South China Sea
Notice to shipping comes amid rising tension between Beijing and Manila over disputed Scarborough Shoal.