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27 Aug 2023
The use of digital biometric identification — recognizing people by their unique features — is growing in the Middle East. There's concern it provides an opportunity for repression.
27 Aug 2023
After almost 40 years, Cambodia has a new prime minister: The outgoing prime minister's son. But Hun Sen is expected to maintain some control even after leaving office.
27 Aug 2023
The German government has approved a law of self-determination allowing people to change their gender and name more easily.
27 Aug 2023
Washington has denounced China's education policies in Tibet and imposed visa restrictions on Chinese officials pursuing "forced assimilation" of children in the region.
27 Aug 2023
Saudi Arabia is playing down the alleged killing of thousands of Ethiopians, but similar accusations have been made before.
27 Aug 2023
Property mogul-turned-politician Srettha Thavisin will lead a coalition government of former archrivals, while the winner of the election will remain in opposition.
26 Aug 2023
Greek firefighters have been battling blazes on numerous fronts, including near the capital. Prosecutors ordered an investigation into the causes of the fires and alleged claims of racism and scapegoating of migrants.
26 Aug 2023
During this week's BRICS summit, China is leading calls for expansion of the grouping's membership and influence. However, a major rift remains between Beijing and New Delhi.
26 Aug 2023
The health and cost-of-living crises has disproportionately affected the poor and women in developing Asia, hurting their chances of long-term improvement.
26 Aug 2023
Japan has begun to pump more than a million metric tons of treated water from the destroyed Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The process is expected to take decades to complete.
26 Aug 2023
The lack of a data release for July comes as China's youth jobless rate surged to a record high in June. By covering up the "bad news," Beijing's intent could be to pacify a disillusioned generation.
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