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China launches third aircraft carrier, the Fujian
The ship began construction in Shanghai in 2018 and is China’s first domestically-developed aircraft carrier. 17 June 2022 (AL JAZEERA): China has officially launched its third aircraft carrier, naming the…
Scottish first minister seeks independence vote
Scotland's first minister has proposed 19 October 2023 as the date for another referendum on independence. Nicola Sturgeon has set herself on a collision course with Downing Street by asking…
China launches third aircraft carrier, the Fujian
The ship began construction in Shanghai in 2018 and is China’s first…
Scottish first minister seeks independence vote
Scotland's first minister has proposed 19 October 2023 as the date for…
Thailand moves forward on civil unions
Country looks set to be first in Southeast Asia to recognise same-sex…
Taiwan rejects “one country, two systems” model
Taiwan rejects the "one country, two systems" model proposed by Beijing in…
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Queen’s sweeping immunity from more than 160 laws
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Deal in sight to end Ukrainian grain blockade
Talks aimed at resuming Ukrainian grain exports blocked by Russia in the Black Sea have produced a deal, Turkey said.…
Singapore, Philippines tighten monetary policy on inflation fears
Moves come after interest rate hikes by South Korea and New Zealand a day earlier. Singapore and the Philippines’ central…
Ukraine cuts N Korea ties
Kyiv severs relations after North Korea becomes only the third country to recognise the independence of the Russian-backed separatist Donetsk…
Biden commits to Israel’s security on his Middle East tour
After the visit, a communique titled ‘Jerusalem Declaration’ will reaffirm Israel’s right to defend itself. Joe Biden has said that the…
Gender parity is now 132 years away
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Sudan woman faces death by stoning for adultery
Campaigners say sentence amounts to torture amid fears that country’s new regime is rolling back women’s rights A woman in…