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Ex-General Accused of Rights Abuses Is Declared Winner of Indonesia Election

The NewsA feared former general won last month’s presidential election in Indonesia, official results released on Wednesday showed, confirming unofficial projections.That candidate, Prabowo...

Here’s What to Know About Vietnam’s Communist Government

Vietnam’s Communist Party has ruled the country for nearly half a century, often priding itself on unity and longevity. It is one of...

Blinken Adds a Stop in Israel to His Mideast Trip

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Israel this week, adding a stop to his latest Middle East trip amid intense...

Who Is Leo Varadkar?

When Leo Varadkar said on Wednesday that he was resigning as Ireland’s prime minister, the surprise announcement ended a chapter in the career...

Vietnam’s President Resigns Over Communist Party Breaches, State Media Says

President Vo Van Thuong of Vietnam has resigned after violating Communist Party regulations, state media reported on Wednesday, the second president to step...

Ireland’s Prime Minister to Step Down

Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s taoiseach or prime minister, said on Wednesday that he would step down as the leader of the country and his...

Middle East Crisis: Battle at Hospital Points to Power Vacuum in Northern Gaza

Since the start of the war in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has repeatedly spoken of the need to topple Hamas...

Report of Kate Privacy Breach Is Being Assessed by U.K. Authorities

The British authorities said on Wednesday that they were investigating after a report that an employee had tried to obtain the private medical...

Where Are Hong Kong’s Leading Pro-Democracy Figures Now?

In 2019, Hong Kong erupted into the most stunning expression of public anger with Beijing in decades. Protesters broke into the legislature and...

Extreme Heat Wave Pushes South Sudan to Close Schools

South Sudan has long been hit by climate change-exacerbated disasters like recurring droughts and floods. Now, extreme heat is forcing the world’s youngest...

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