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Is war on the horizon in North Korea?
Today's Big Question Kim Jong Un is ratcheting up the rhetoric. Some observers are concerned.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Modi opens contentious Ram temple at one of India's 'most vexed religious sites'
Talking Points Indian PM kicks off re-election campaign by affirming Hindu nationalism, while Muslim minority feel pain of history and threat of future
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Taiwan election: a fight for national identity
Under the radar Historic DPP victory throws spotlight on generational divide over island's position on independence, identity and China
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How the biggest election year in history might play out
The Explainer Votes in world's biggest democracies, as well as its most 'despotic' and 'stressed' countries, face threats of violence and suppression
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Inside Xi's purge of China's military leadership
Talking Points The country has pumped billions into defense. Did that create opportunities for corruption?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Why is the US arming Taiwan?
Today's Big Question Washington approves millions in arms packages to protect diplomatic ally, despite fury from China
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Why fears of another war between Armenia and Azerbaijan are growing
The Explainer After seizure of Nagorno-Karabakh region, further conflict between bitter enemies could draw in Turkey, Russia, France and Iran
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Is Biden's whirlwind Vietnam trip a warning to China?
Today's Big Question Emphasizing 'growth and stability,' the president keeps an eye on Hanoi's neighbor to the north
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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10 things you need to know today: September 4, 2023
Daily Briefing Erdogan and Putin meet in effort to rejuvenate Ukraine grain deal, Biden heads to Philadelphia for pro-union Labor Day celebration, and more
By Justin Klawans Published
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10 things you need to know today: September 3, 2023
Daily Briefing Biden visits Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson dies at 75, and more
By Justin Klawans Published
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10 things you need to know today: August 19, 2023
Daily Briefing Hurricane Hilary bringing unprecedented storm warnings to Southwest, US enhances security ties with South Korea and Japan amid rising Asian tensions, and more
By Justin Klawans Published
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Western mountain climbers allegedly left Pakistani porter to die on K2
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans Published
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10 things you need to know today: August 13, 2023
Daily Briefing Maui blaze becomes deadliest wildfire in a century as death toll rises to 93, Trump and DeSantis face off at Iowa state fair, and more
By Justin Klawans Published
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Bangladesh dealing with worst dengue fever outbreak on record
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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