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South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa warns of ‘toxic cleavages’ at inauguration

President is sworn in for second term as head of coalition government after losing parliamentary majority

The Guardian - UK

‘New era’: Ramaphosa sworn in as South Africa’s president for second term

ANC leader now set to appoint cabinet featuring his weakened party and coalition partners in unity government.

Al Jazeera

China’s war games near Taiwan threaten international peace and security

Taiwan recently saw yet another peaceful transition of power with the inauguration of President Lai Ching-Te, who was elected to office in January.

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What is BoP? The regulation that's part of sports car racing

BoP is a part of how sports car racing is governed, but making sense of it is not always easy given much of it is hidden from the public domain. Manufacturers in the World Endurance Championship are even forbidden from discussing BoP, however some facts are still known. What is…

Autosport

Taiwan takes ‘pragmatic’ approach to keep formal allies amid China pressure

Taipei chooses pragmatism over ideology in relations with its diplomatic allies, but it might not be enough.

Al Jazeera

El Salvador Thwarts Bomb Plot Before President's Inauguration

El Salvador authorities foil bomb plot targeting President's inauguration, underscoring security challenges and commitment to public safety.

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El Salvador says it foiled a plot to plant bombs on the day of President Bukele's inauguration

El Salvador says it has foiled a plot to plant bombs around the country to coincide with President Nayib Bukele’s inauguration on Saturday

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US lawmakers visit Taiwan in show of support for new president after China's military drills

A U.S. congressional delegation has met Taiwan’s new leader in a show of support shortly after China held drills around the self-governing island in response to his inauguration speech

The Independent UK

Chad’s Deby sworn in as president as Allamaye Halina named new PM

Inauguration of Mahamat Idriss Deby follows disputed election and marks an end to three years of military rule.

Al Jazeera

China testing ability to ‘seize power’ in second day of military drills around Taiwan

PLA says exercises launched in response to president’s inauguration will test capacity to ‘launch joint attacks and occupy key areas’

The Guardian - UK

China's worrying military actions a 'coercive gesture'

China's military drills surrounding Taiwan following the inauguration of its new president are a "very coercive gesture" the Albanese government has declared.

AAP

China launches ‘punishment’ drills around Taiwan after inauguration of new president

Taiwan’s military says its forces are on alert as China carries out mock strikes with jets carrying live missiles

The Guardian - AU

China warns of reprisals against Taiwan after president’s inauguration speech

Lai Ching-te’s inauguration speech has been panned by China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, which labelled the new president a “dangerous separatist”.

The Guardian - AU

China Warns Taiwan Of Reprisals Over Lai Inauguration Speech

China on Tuesday slammed the inauguration speech of new Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te as a "confession of Taiwan independence", and warned it would take "countermeasures".

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Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te urges China to stop military intimidation in inauguration speech

Lai has pledged to “neither yield nor provoke” Beijing

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan’s new president takes office and calls on China to cease hostile actions

Lai Ching-te uses inauguration speech to push for peace in the region and says future of Taiwan important to future of the world

France 24

Taiwan's President Lai urges China to stop military intimidation in inauguration speech

Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te in his inauguration speech has urged China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory.

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Taiwan's new president urges China to stop its military intimidation

Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te in his inauguration speech has urged China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory.

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The Guardian - AU

‘China’s threats to annex Taiwan will not simply disappear,’ says Taiwan’s new president – as it happened

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International Business Times

Hundreds Protest Taiwan's Ruling Party On Eve Of Inauguration

Hundreds in Taipei rallied to protest four more years under a Democratic Progressive Party administration on Sunday, the eve of Taiwan's inauguration of president-elect Lai Ching-te.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan ramps up security for new president’s inauguration amid China threat

Taipei defence ministry says it detected seven Chinese aircraft and as many naval vessels near Taiwan in past 24 hours.

International Business Times

Taiwan's Next President Goes Shrimp Fishing With Foreign Guests

They might have bigger fish to fry, but Taiwan's next president and vice president spent the eve of their inauguration on Sunday dangling rods over a murky pond at a shrimp fishing farm.

International Business Times

Taiwan Coast Guard Ramps Up Island Patrols Ahead Of Inauguration

Taipei's coast guard ramped up patrols over the weekend around its outlying islands that have seen increased presence of Chinese vessels, the agency said Sunday, the eve of Lai Ching-te's inauguration as Taiwan's new president.

The Independent UK

Stephen Colbert takes dig at Trump over infamous inauguration photo after Cohen testimony at hush money trial

Michael Cohen said he had had difficulty getting tickets to Trump’s inauguration

Latin Times

Paraguay Leader To Attend Taiwan Inauguration

Pena is on an official trip to Washington this week, and will leave for Taipei on Saturday, the official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told AFP.

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