China promises the US that it won’t “ever compromise” on Taiwan
China has said it will "never compromise" on the issue of Taiwan,…
The Taiwan that China wants is vanishing
In the past, everywhere in Taiwan was greeted with the benign grin of a tyrant. Now that the number of those likenesses—which had topped 40,000—is decreasing, it's a more rarer sight. 200 or so statues have been hidden away in a park along a river to the south of Taipei, the capital. Here Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek stands, sitting, astride a stallion, doting on a walking stick in his dotage, surrounded by adoring children, dressed in a marshal's uniform and scholars' robes. It appears that Taiwan, now a democratic nation, has no place for its former monarch. Taiwan's emerging identity is being put to the test once more this Saturday as the island elects a new government. Furthermore, China grows increasingly concerned about the claim of a Taiwanese
Day 686 of the Russia-Ukraine War: Key Events
As the war enters its 686th day, these are the main developments.
Gabriel Attal becomes France’s youngest prime minister
The 34-year-old, who is also the first openly gay French prime minister,…
Alleged arms transfers between Russia and North Korea are denounced by the US, Ukraine, and numerous other countries.
Foreign ministers of nearly 50 countries say such activities breach UN sanctions…
Following the liberal PDP’s election victory, Tshering Tobgay is expected to resume her position as prime minister of Bhutan.
Election commission says People’s Democratic Party, led by Tobgay, won 30 seats…
The death penalty for former president Pervez Musharraf in the treason case is upheld by the Supreme Court.
Top court throws out Musharraf's appeal against death sentence, declares LHC judgment…
Sanaullah says the PML-N will release the final list of candidates either today or tomorrow, amidst internal party strife.
Former interior minister says PML-N has finalised seat adjustment with IPP and…
Tribunal upholds ruling that Imran Khan’s NA-122 and NA-89 nomination papers were rejected.
LHC's Justice Tariq Nadeem announces the verdict after hearing the arguments
ECP provides ROs without PTI with a list of party electoral symbols.
Electoral body says only candidates nominated by political parties should be allotted…