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Taiwan faces a flood of disinformation from China ahead of crucial election. Here’s how it’s fighting back

Taiwan is facing a flood of disinformation from China as it approaches the country’s elections on Saturday. The Chinese Communist Party has been accused of spreading false information about current President Tsai Ing-wen, her Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), and her opponents. The goal is to sow discord and weaken her chances in the election. Taiwan […]

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Four suspected members of Hamas arrested in Europe over alleged terrorism plot

In June 2019, four people were arrested by German authorities in Berlin, Brussels and Paris in a coordinated operation related to an alleged terrorist plot inspired by the Palestinian group Hamas. German police said the four suspects sought to use explosives to target political targets in Germany. Police also said the group had begun acquiring […]

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Donald Tusk beat Poland’s populists. Now Europe is looking to him for a blueprint

Donald Tusk has been a vocal opponent of Poland’s populist Law and Justice party for years. In October 2019, his party, Civic Platform, made an unexpected comeback, defeating their opponents in a tight race. Since then, Tusk has been looking to create a blueprint for how European democracies can defeat populism and take back control […]

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Why Israel won’t stop fighting despite the mounting losses

Israel is fighting to protect its citizens from militants in Gaza and other terrorist organizations who have made repeated attempts to harm the civilian population. Despite the mounting losses, Israel will not stop fighting for its security and safety. The government has made clear that it will respond to any attack on its population or […]

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Bloody diarrhea, jaundice, hepatitis: Thousands fall ill in war-ravaged Gaza amid spike in infectious diseases

The Gaza Strip is facing a growing health crisis due to an increase in infectious diseases, including bloody diarrhea, jaundice, and hepatitis. According to the World Health Organization, the pandemic has led to the alarming spread of communicable diseases such as gastrointestinal infections, typhoid and polio, among others. More than 20,000 cases of acute bloody […]

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Israeli tank fire killed Reuters journalist in October attack, CNN analysis suggests

According to a CNN analysis, an Israeli tank fired a shell on October 15th during an attack on Gaza which killed Reuters journalist Yasser Murtaja. Following the incident, Israel Defense Forces said that they took all precautions to avoid civilian casualties, and only targeted areas which they deemed a threat. It is believed that Murtaja […]

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Images from Gaza show Israeli soldiers detaining dozens of men stripped to underwear

in one of the biggest raids in the region in years Photo reports of Israeli soldiers detaining dozens of men stripped to their underwear in Gaza – one of the biggest raids in the region in years – have been circulating on social media in recent weeks. The photos depict around two dozen men, some […]

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These small words could make or break the global climate summit

These small words could include terms such as “commitment,” “accountability,” “transparency,” and “inclusion.” These words could help set clear expectations for the global climate summit and help resolve conflicts between countries. They could also signify the importance of taking action and the need for meaningful involvement from all stakeholders in order to move the global […]

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Video shows man in military fatigues shooting mentally disabled Palestinian in West Bank

According to the Associated Press, the Israeli military is investigating a video showing a man in military fatigues shooting a mentally disabled Palestinian man in the West Bank. The video was posted on social media and circulated widely. In the video, a man in military fatigues is seen confronting the mentally disabled Palestinian man who […]

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More than 300 killed as heavy rains wreak havoc across East Africa

At least 300 people have been killed and over 1 million displaced across East Africa as floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rains have wreaked havoc in the region. Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Rwanda, and Uganda have been among the worst-hit countries in the region, where tens of thousands of homes and other infrastructure have […]