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The podium at the Mainland Affairs Council in Taipei is pictured in an undated photograph (Source: Taipei Times)

Only 10 out of 12,156 Chinese spouses choose China over Taiwan, exposing Beijing's fading appeal

Jul 19, 2025

Nearly 90% of Chinese spouses in Taiwan have followed a rule to give up their China household registration, showing Taiwan's push to limit Beijing's influence. Only a few chose to leave Taiwan's system, while others are under review. Taiwan says loyalty cannot be shared between China and its democracy.

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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is facing prosecution over an alleged coup plot, after the US revoked the visa of Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes (Source: Reuters)

US revokes visa of Brazilian Supreme Court judge over Bolsonaro crackdown

Jul 19, 2025

The U.S. revoked the visa of Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes over his actions against ex-President Bolsonaro, escalating tensions with Brazil. Moraes had ordered Bolsonaro to wear an ankle monitor and face restrictions, prompting U.S. criticism. The Washington Post reported ongoing disputes over free speech and political persecution claims.
South China Sea (File Photo/Reuters)

China exploits US submarine mishap to push propaganda, masking its aggressive moves in South China Sea

Jul 19, 2025
A Bangladeshi national at Fulbari ICP voices concern over unrest in Bangladesh, calling for peace and the return of Sheikh Hasina's leadership (Photo/ANI)

"Bangladesh needs her leadership now more than ever": Bangladeshi nationals at India border voice support for Sheikh Hasina amid unrest

Jul 19, 2025

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Traders observe shutter-down strike in protest against new tax measures and expanded FBR powers in Karachi and Lahore (Source: Reuters)

Karachi, Lahore traders announce shutter-down strike over new taxation measures

Jul 19, 2025

Pakistan's business community remains divided over a planned nationwide shutter-down strike as chambers in Karachi and Lahore have...
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk, who raised concern over mass Afghan deportations. (Source: Reuters)

UN urges halt to Afghan deportations from Iran, Pakistan over rights concerns

Jul 19, 2025

Over 1.9 million Afghans were deported from Iran and Pakistan in seven months, prompting the UN to urge...
Australia's High Commissioner to India, Philip Green OAM, speaks at the 9th Talk Journalism in Jaipur, highlighting sports, education, and Maitri initiatives as key pillars of Australia-India collaboration (Photo/ANI)

"We'd be happy to involve India in this," says Australia's High Commissioner Philip Green on sports ecosystem

Jul 19, 2025

At the 9th Talk Journalism in Jaipur, Australia's High Commissioner Philip Green said sports are central to Australian...
Troops at a defensive installation in Lienchiang County's Dongyin Island conduct joint fire strike operations during the annual Han Kuang exercises(Photo/Central News Agency of Taiwan (CNA))

Taiwan's longest Han Kuang drills end with sharp focus on countering China's military playbook

Jul 19, 2025
Pakistan denies Baloch families' right to protest enforced disappearances (Photo/Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC))

State suppression in Islamabad: Pakistan denies Baloch families' right to protest enforced disappearances

Jul 19, 2025
Waziristan, Pakistan (Photo credit: Reuters)

Tribal uprising grows as thousands reject Pakistan's failed military solutions in Waziristan and Mohmand

Jul 19, 2025
HRCP condemns systemic silencing of journalists, activists (Photo/X@HRCP87)

Pakistan's war on expression: HRCP condemns systemic silencing of journalists, activists

Jul 19, 2025
EU agrees to start talks with Gulf nations on strategic ties (Photo/WAM)

EU agrees to start talks with Gulf nations on strategic ties

Jul 19, 2025
Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration finds two Chinese coast guard ships that had intruded into Taiwan-controlled waters off Dongsha Island in the South China Sea (Photo/CGA Dongsha-Nansha Branch and Focus Taiwan)

China's coast guard enters Taiwan's waters again; experts flag as deliberate provocation

Jul 19, 2025
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UAE condemns targeting of Church in Gaza, reaffirms importance of protecting holy sites, civilians

Jul 19, 2025
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"Surprised by these statements": Messaging app Telegram clarifies on reports of ban in Nepal

Jul 19, 2025
UAE shares model for women empowerment, gender equality with international community (Photo/WAM)

UAE shares model for women empowerment, gender equality with international community

Jul 19, 2025
Representative image (Photo/Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC)

Pakistani courts now tools of tyranny, not justice: BYC leader Sabiha Baloch

Jul 19, 2025
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Russia: Four people died in truck accident in Kuzbass

Jul 19, 2025
Ambassador of the Delegation of the European Union to India Herve Delphin (Photo/@EUAmbIndia)

EU Envoy to India clarifies sanctions on Russia, says no disruption to global supply, purchases

Jul 19, 2025