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Saudi Arabia executed over 100 people this year: AFP tally

      Saudi Arabia executed two people convicted of drug trafficking, the interior ministry said Thursday, bringing the total number of executions carried out this year to at least 106, according to an AFP tally. The official Saudi Press Agency reported the ministry's announcement, saying one was a Saudi national executed for trafficking amphetamines, and the other a Pakistani for trafficking heroin, both in Mecca. Saudi authorities resumed executions […]

today18 July, 2024

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Vietnam president handed power as party leader seeks medical care

        Vietnam's communist party handed the reins of power Thursday to the country's largely ceremonial president, To Lam, as its 80-year-old leader and general secretary temporarily stood down for health reasons. The politburo appointed Lam, 67, to take over as both the party and country's caretaker leader while current General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong focused "on active treatment", the Vietnamese Communist Party said in an online statement. […]

today18 July, 2024

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Protesting students announce nationwide shutdown in Bangladesh

Protesters in Bangladesh are enforcing a nationwide shutdown on Thursday, saying only hospitals and emergency services will be allowed to run. Six students have been killed in clashes with police and pro-government groups this week. Protesting students want an end to a controversial quota system for families of veterans who fought in Bangladesh's war of independence in 1971, saying jobs should be given on merit. Our South Asia correspondent Neha […]

today18 July, 2024

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Trump’s VP pick Vance promises to restore American dream

JD Vance, the millennial face of the 'MAGA' movement, has pledged to help return Donald Trump to the White House in his first speech since being named Trump's 2024 running mate. The U.S. Senator, who once compared Trump to Hitler, has joined the ranks of former critics now supporting the party's nominee. At the Republican National Convention, Vance delivered a prime-time address to an enthusiastic crowd, promoting an America-first agenda, […]

today18 July, 2024

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Joe Biden has COVID. Here’s what someone over 80 can expect

        By Hassan Vally, Deakin University     If US politics leading up to the 2024 presidential election was a Hollywood thriller, it would be a movie full of plot twists and surprises. The latest twist is President Joe Biden has COVID and is isolating at home. Biden’s doctor says his symptoms are mild and include a runny nose, cough and generally feeling unwell. His temperature, oxygen […]

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Xi Jinping set to lay out vision for China’s economy as key meeting wraps up

China's President ,Xi Jinping will unveil his long-term vision for China's economy as the third plenum wraps up. The ruling Communist Party is set to publish a document on Thursday — typically written in cryptic and sweeping language — offering the first glimpse of what some 400 officials discussed behind closed doors during the four-day meeting in Beijing. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.  

today18 July, 2024

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U.S President Biden catches Covid

US President Joseph Biden has tested positive for Covid-19. The White House said in a statement that he is experiencing "mild symptoms" and will now self-isolate at home, cutting short his campaign visit to the state of Nevada. Benji Hyer reports.  

today18 July, 2024