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European Union, UN criticise new Hong Kong security law

The European Union and the United Nations said Hong Kong's new national security bill was deeply worrying and could erode fundamental freedoms in the China-ruled city.

European Union, UN criticise new Hong Kong security law
World

Taiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases near its S.China Sea holding

Taiwan's foreign minister said on Wednesday that China has built "enormous" military bases on three islands surrounding Taiwan's main holding in the South China Sea

Taiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases near its S.China Sea holding
World

AUKUS submarine base protests in Australia highlight challenges for security pact

Fierce resistance mounted by Australian unions against plans for a new submarine base shows the challenge facing the high-stakes defence project with the United

AUKUS submarine base protests in Australia highlight challenges for security pact
Business

Is TikTok’s parent company an agent of the Chinese state? In China Inc., it’s a little more complicated

In China, ‘private’ businesses aren’t entirely private and the ultimate boss is the CCP, not the CEO.

Is TikTok’s parent company an agent of the Chinese state? In China Inc., it’s a little more complicated
Business

How Russia has managed to shake off the impact of sanctions – with a little help from its friends

The US has imposed another round of sanctions following the death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny. But will it work?

How Russia has managed to shake off the impact of sanctions – with a little help from its friends
Business

US temporarily avoids government shutdown but threat remains: 4 essential reads

Congress is again on the brink of a government shutdown less than four months after the last close call.

US temporarily avoids government shutdown but threat remains: 4 essential reads
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Republican Vince Fong advances to runoff election to complete term of ex-House Speaker McCarthy

California state Legislator Vince Fong is advancing to a May election to decide who will complete the remainder of the term of deposed former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Republican Vince Fong advances to runoff election to complete term of ex-House Speaker McCarthy
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Biden casts the election as prom night for the voters who 'brung me to the dance'

When President Joe Biden talks to his supporters, he can make the presidential election sound like a high school prom

Biden casts the election as prom night for the voters who 'brung me to the dance'
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Several probes target Brazil's Bolsonaro, but his COVID decisions are catching up to him first

As Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s term wound down in the final days of December 2022, he had decided to skip the ritual of handing over the presidential sash to his successor, and instead made plans to travel abroad

Several probes target Brazil's Bolsonaro, but his COVID decisions are catching up to him first
World

Australia defends its US ambassador, Kevin Rudd, after Trump attack

Australia's government backed its ambassador to Washington, the former prime minister Kevin Rudd, after U.S. presidential contender Donald Trump called the key diplomat "a little

Australia defends its US ambassador, Kevin Rudd, after Trump attack
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GOP state attorneys push back on Biden's proposed diversity rules for apprenticeship programs

Republican attorneys general in two dozen states are pushing back against a proposed Biden administration rule that seeks to expand diversity in apprenticeship programs

GOP state attorneys push back on Biden's proposed diversity rules for apprenticeship programs
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No bidders in court-ordered auction of house where Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi was detained for years

No bidders appeared at a court-ordered auction of the family home of Myanmar’s imprisoned former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, where she had been held under house arrest for nearly 15 years

No bidders in court-ordered auction of house where Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi was detained for years
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US House panel holds Biden impeachment hearing, but next steps unclear

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US House panel holds Biden impeachment hearing, but next steps unclear
World

Russia says it is pushing Ukrainian forces back, will create two new armies

Russia said on Wednesday its soldiers were pushing Ukrainian forces back and that Moscow would bolster its military by adding two new armies and 30 new

Russia says it is pushing Ukrainian forces back, will create two new armies
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Geert Wilders tips 2 new officials to lead the next round of coalition talks after his election win

The Dutch parliament has named two new go-betweens to lead negotiations to form the next ruling coalition

Geert Wilders tips 2 new officials to lead the next round of coalition talks after his election win
World

Mexico won't accept deportations from Texas, calls law 'dehumanizing'

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador sharply criticized a Texas law that would empower state law enforcement authorities to arrest people suspected of illegally

Mexico won't accept deportations from Texas, calls law 'dehumanizing'
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Prabowo Subianto, ex-general tied to a past dictatorship, is confirmed as Indonesia's next president

Former special forces general Prabowo Subianto has been confirmed the victor of Indonesia's presidential election

Prabowo Subianto, ex-general tied to a past dictatorship, is confirmed as Indonesia's next president
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Worried about threats to global democracy? Elect more women in 2024, a senior UN official says

Voters around the world who worry about growing threats to democratic freedoms should consider electing more women in countries’ national elections this year

Worried about threats to global democracy? Elect more women in 2024, a senior UN official says
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As Texas border arrests law teeters in court, other GOP states also push tougher immigration policy

Republican lawmakers across the country were already jockeying to inject their states deeper into immigration enforcement when the Supreme Court, if only briefly, let Texas enforce a new law giving police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally

As Texas border arrests law teeters in court, other GOP states also push tougher immigration policy
World

Arab foreign ministers to meet Blinken in Cairo on Thursday

Arab foreign ministers and a top Palestinian official will meet U.S.

Arab foreign ministers to meet Blinken in Cairo on Thursday
News

US aid package 'will get to Ukraine,' White House's Sullivan says on trip to Kyiv

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told Ukraine during a trip to Kyiv on Wednesday a major U.S. assistance package that has been blocked by Republicans for months

US aid package 'will get to Ukraine,' White House's Sullivan says on trip to Kyiv
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Some Georgia workers would find it harder to become union members under a new bill

Georgia lawmakers have made it harder for workers at companies getting state economic incentives to unionize, in what could be a violation of federal law

Some Georgia workers would find it harder to become union members under a new bill
News

Arizona independents in play as Biden pushes big Intel investments

President Joe Biden's move on Wednesday to pump $19.5 billion into Intel's expanding chip-making business could pay dividends with a critical part of the

Arizona independents in play as Biden pushes big Intel investments
News|Political

Texas immigration ruling puts spotlight on nation's most conservative federal appeals court

The federal appeals court that heard arguments over a Texas law that would allow the state to arrest and deport people who enter the U.S. illegally is a favorite for Republicans

Texas immigration ruling puts spotlight on nation's most conservative federal appeals court
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US national security adviser Jake Sullivan visits Kyiv as stalemate in Washington holds up aid

President Joe Biden’s top foreign policy adviser Jake Sullivan sought to reassure Ukrainians during an unannounced visit to Kyiv Wednesday that the U.S. will continue to support their efforts to fend off Russia’s two-year-old invasion

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan visits Kyiv as stalemate in Washington holds up aid

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