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New Taiwan president Lai Ching-te calls on China to stop its threats
China's state media warned that Mr Lai could become “more and more provocative”.
UN warns of further ‘atrocities’ in Myanmar
Clashes have rocked Rakhine since the Arakan Army attacked security forces in November.
Xi Jinping’s goal of drawing 50,000 US students to China ‘ambitious’ amid tense geopolitics
Negative portrayals of either side in the media from both nations are also discouraging young Americans.
Indonesia’s free school lunch initiative stirs positive change despite cost concerns
The initiative for children from poor or disadvantaged families was introduced by President-elect Prabowo.
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