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Israeli PM promises to ‘restore security to the north’ as strikes near border with Lebanon escalate

Events marking 35 years since troops ended peaceful protest with deadly violence are banned in China and Hong Kong

El Salvador's gang-busting President Nayib Bukele will be sworn in for a second term Saturday, more popular -- and more powerful -- than ever.

Exclusive: Johnston Busingye formally appointed days after UK agreed Rwanda asylum deal with Paul Kagame in 2022

Vietnam’s top security official To Lam was confirmed Wednesday as the nation's new president. He oversaw police and intelligence operations over a period when rights groups say basic liberties have been systematically suppressed, and its secret service was accused of violating international law.

Vietnam’s National Assembly has confirmed the country’s top security official, To Lam, as its new president

An extensive report by Human Rights Watch says China is accelerating the forced urbanization of Tibetan villagers and herders, adding to state government and independent reports of efforts to assimilate them through control over their language and traditional Buddhist culture

It is disappointing, if not surprising, that the west’s response to the ICC accusations is to defend Israel despite its war crimes

Rights groups also argue that the defendants’ right to a fair trial is compromised by ‘incomplete’ evidence.

In mid-June 2023, more than 500 people died after the fishing boat they boarded capsized.

Rwanda's post-genocide transformation has been remarkable, but uneven. And it prompts many questions, including: what type of leader is needed to help a country grow and heal?