Scandals Taint Singapore’s Clean Image Complicating Succession
Singapore’s ruling party has long relied on its reputation for clean governance to win elections and attract capital
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China Says It Can Get Through Summer Without Major Blackouts
China has sufficient electricity capacity to meet demand over the summer months even as temperatures soar, according to
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China Foreign Minister’s Mystery Absence Fuels Black Box Concern
The mystery three-week absence of China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang, considered a rising star of Chinese politics, is
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Foxconn Founder Gou Urges Taiwan to Restart Talks With China
Foxconn Technology Group founder Terry Gou called for Taiwan and China to resume direct talks, while also criticizing
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Tokyo Heat Smashes 150-Year Trend as Extreme Weather Bakes Globe
Temperatures in central Tokyo have soared to nearly 9C (16F) above the seasonal average, as the extreme heat
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Australia’s Victoria State Cancels Hosting of 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Australian state of Victoria has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games after costs blew out
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UK Support to Rejoin the EU Passes 50% For the First Time
More than half of Britons would vote to rejoin the European Union for the first time since the
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Japan Sees Its Footballers as ‘Cute’ Players, Not Elite Athletes
The head of Japan’s professional female football league said support for women’s sports still lags behind other countries,
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DeSantis Group Attacks Trump Directly for the First Time in Iowa Ad
A super PAC supporting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is going on the offensive against Donald Trump, launching a
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Chinese Province Saw Cremations Surge 73% as Covid Hit: Caixin
Cremations in one of China’s most populous provinces surged by 72.7% year-on-year in the first quarter, local media
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Cats Dying Across Poland Test Positive for Bird Flu, WHO Says
An unusual number of cats are dying across Poland, and authorities found more than half of those tested
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2023 Is Already on Track to Be the Hottest Year Ever Recorded
The hottest June on record has been followed by an early July that now includes 10 of the
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