Why South Africa’s local elections matter
South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday amid water shortages, frustration with local services and questions over whether the ANC’s support will keep falling.
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What’s behind new India-China border tensions?
Indian authorities have confirmed a new border “face-off” between Indian and Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh, raising questions about the still fragile thaw in relations between New Delhi and Beijing.
News
Multiple flights to European airports targeted by bomb threats
The bomb threats involved two passenger planes bound for Warsaw, a Ryanair flight from London to Spain, and a fourth flight traveling from Israel to the Bulgarian capital, Sofia. No explosives were found.
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Yemen: Houthi clashes near Taiz leave residents in a ‘state of panic’
Fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces has intensified around the city of Taiz. Residents face growing shortages of food, water and medical supplies as thousands flee their homes.
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From non-aligned to pro-Western: How Cyprus has loosened ties with Moscow, built partner-ship with the US
The Republic of Cyprus long balanced ties between Russia and the West. Now it is phasing out Russian weapons, expanding defense cooperation with Washington and redefining its place in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Culture
How Berlin’s Arab queers are building their community
As the co-founder of the ADIRA Drag Festival, Lebanese performance artist, drag performer, DJ and cultural organizer Hassandra has become an essential part of Berlin’s queer artistic landscape.
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Can US midterm election really change Trump’s Iran policy?
The US midterms are at hand, but their impact on the Iran war remains far from clear. Analysts say the Washington political elite may not be as divided on Iran as it appears.
Sports
Football: Spanish player dies on after cardiac arrest on the pitch
Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel has died following a collision with the opposing goalkeeper. The Spanish second division club has said it is “heartbroken” at the loss.
Sports
Asian Cup postponed due to Middle East conflict
The Asian Cup has become the latest sporting event to be affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Organizers cite “exceptional circumstances” in Saudi Arabia, which has seen several Houthi attacks of late.
Business
How AI giants could raise the cost of borrowing in Europe
France, Germany and Italy face a volatile bond market as war inflation bites. With US tech giants now issuing billions in AI bonds, they are competing with cash-strapped European governments.