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Indonesia’s ‘thousand friends, zero enemies’ approach sees President Subianto courting China and US

May 12, 2025

For much of April and into May, a team of negotiators from Indonesia have been in Washington to discuss trading relations between the world’s largest economy and another forecast to be in the Top 5 within a generation. The Southeast Asian nation was among those hit hard by the across-the-board tariffs announced on April 2, […]

Is Ivory Coast’s red card politics an own goal for democracy after Tidjane Thiam’s ban

May 12, 2025

Is Ivory Coast's red card politics an own goal for democracy? 1 day ago Share Save Paul Melly West Africa analyst Share Save Reuters Even a stellar international business career cannot prepare you for the hard realities of politics in Ivory Coast, where some are questioning the democratic credentials of the West African nation most […]

China rolls out more stimulus and agrees to trade talks with the US as tariffs hit economy

May 12, 2025

BEIJING (AP) — China announced a barrage of measures meant to counter the blow to its economy from U.S. President Donald Trump ’s trade war, as the two sides prepared for talks later this week. Beijing's central bank governor and other top financial officials outlined plans Wednesday to cut interest rates and reduce bank reserve […]

Trump officials halt billions in fresh Harvard grants unless university bows to demands – as it happened

May 12, 2025

From 6h ago 20.01 EDT Trump administration freezes all federal research funding for Harvard The US Department of Education informed Harvard University on Monday that it was ending billions of dollars in research grants and other aid unless the school concedes to a list of demands from the Trump administration that would effectively cede control […]

MAGA Tries to Sway Pope Vote With $100 Bottles of Wine and Billion-Dollar Promises

May 12, 2025

As the College of Cardinals prepare to vote on a new pope this week, conservative U.S. Catholics are trying to woo them with expensive meals and donations if “the right pope” is selected. Starting Wednesday, the 133 cardinals who are eligible to vote will sequester themselves for the conclave, the millennia-old process of picking a […]

Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with a free concert for more than 2 million fans

May 12, 2025

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Lady Gaga gave a free concert Saturday night in front of 2 million fans who poured onto Copacabana Beach for the biggest show of her career. “Tonight, we're making history. (…) Thank you for making history with me,” Lady Gaga told a screaming crowd. The Mother Monster, as she is […]

Securing the vote: How blockchain technology can transform Philippine elections

May 12, 2025

As the Philippines approaches its midterm elections, concerns about electoral fraud, vote manipulation, and the lack of transparency continue to dominate public discourse. Despite the implementation of automated voting systems in recent years, trust in the integrity of our elections remains fragile. In a time when technology is rapidly reshaping every aspect of society, blockchain […]

Veterans Urge Reform as VA Undergoes Major Changes and Faces Ongoing Health-Care Challenges

May 12, 2025

The Department of Veterans Affairs is undertaking a radical reorganization, one that Trump administration officials say will better serve veterans by emphasizing automation and goals of efficiency, paired with plans for tens of thousands of layoffs. Veterans overwhelmingly believe the VA needs urgent reforms focused on speed, accessibility and responsiveness. They are calling for streamlined […]

Europe’s top soccer leagues: Titles, cup finals, UCL, relegation

May 12, 2025

Don Hutchison believes Aston Villa and Chelsea could be the teams to miss out on a tight race for Champions League football next season. (1:04) Hutchison: Villa and Chelsea will miss out on the top 5 (1:04) Open Extended Reactions The 2024-25 season has entered the closing stages, with the battles for the major honors, […]

Verify facts: India slams Chinese state media for Op Sindoor ‘dis-information’

May 12, 2025

India asked Chinese state media Global Times to "verify facts" and cross-examine its sources, hours after it reported that three Indian fighter jets were shot down by Pakistan after strikes by India. In a tweet, the Indian Embassy in China alleged that Global Times was spreading disinformation on Operation Sindoor, the Indian operation against terror […]

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Indonesia’s ‘thousand friends, zero enemies’ approach sees President Subianto courting China and US

Is Ivory Coast’s red card politics an own goal for democracy after Tidjane Thiam’s ban

China rolls out more stimulus and agrees to trade talks with the US as tariffs hit economy

Trump officials halt billions in fresh Harvard grants unless university bows to demands – as it happened

MAGA Tries to Sway Pope Vote With $100 Bottles of Wine and Billion-Dollar Promises

Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with a free concert for more than 2 million fans

Securing the vote: How blockchain technology can transform Philippine elections

Veterans Urge Reform as VA Undergoes Major Changes and Faces Ongoing Health-Care Challenges

Europe’s top soccer leagues: Titles, cup finals, UCL, relegation

Verify facts: India slams Chinese state media for Op Sindoor ‘dis-information’

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