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Taiwan's president pledges to defend island's sovereignty after Chinese military drills

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday vowed to defend the self-ruled island's sovereignty in the face of China's "expansionist ambitions," days after Beijing wrapped up liv... Read More


Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talks

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- A Ukrainian drone strike killed 24 people and wounded at least 50 more as they celebrated the New Year in a Russian-occupied village in Ukraine's Kherson region, Russian officials... Read More


Man City and Liverpool frustrated in 0-0 draws in Premier League to leave Arsenal with 4-point lead

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Erling Haaland and Manchester City were frustrated in a 0-0 draw at Sunderland on Thursday, leaving Arsenal with a four-point lead at the halfway stage of the Premier League seaso... Read More


At least 7 reported killed during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Widening demonstrations sparked by Iran's ailing economy spread Thursday into the Islamic Republic's rural provinces, with at least seven people being killed in the first fataliti... Read More


Venus Williams is back at the Australian Open 5 years after her last appearance, 28 after her 1st

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams has received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open beginning Jan. 18 in Melbourne. The tournament said Friday that the 4... Read More


Japan's emperor and his family greet New Year well-wishers

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Japan's Emperor Naruhito and his family waved to a crowd of flag-waving New Year's well-wishers gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Friday. Standing with his wife Masako ... Read More


US commits $480M in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign 'America First' health deals

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- The United States and Ivory Coast signed a health deal Tuesday requiring the U.S. to commit $480 million to the West African nation's health sector as part of "America First" glob... Read More


Miners clash with police in Bolivia as protests over fuel subsidies enter second week

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Bolivian miners set off dynamite sticks and launched fireworks at police on Tuesday, the eighth consecutive day of protests against economic reforms decreed by incoming President ... Read More


UN makes first visit to Sudan's el-Fasher since its fall, finding dire conditions

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- A U.N. humanitarian team visited el-Fasher in Sudan's Darfur region for the first time since a paramilitary force overran the city in October, carrying out a rampage that is belie... Read More


After waiting 36 years, French soccer fans finally have a capital city derby again as PSG faces PFC

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- It's taken quite some time, but the first capital city derby in French men's league soccer since 1990 takes place on Sunday when Paris Saint-Germain hosts Paris FC. A very local ... Read More