By Anonymous (not verified) , 27 January, 2024 Ceasefire negotiations continue in Israel–Hamas war January 27 – February 2, 2024 Jonathan Pearlman AFP Fiji dismissal threatens ruling coalition. Modi oversees consecration of temple on mosque site. Trump closer to nomination.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 20 January, 2024 China’s reunification goal the loser in Taiwan’s elections January 20 – 26, 2024 Linda Jaivin Annabelle Chih / Getty Images Taiwan has again voted to re-elect the Democratic Progressive Party, further inflaming cross-strait tensions with Beijing.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 2 December, 2023 The rise of Hamas military leader Yahya Sinwar December 2 – 8, 2023 Jonathan Pearlman Yousef Masoud / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images Ukraine struggling for recruits. New Zealand PM sets his priorities. Far-right leader firms in Netherlands.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 4 November, 2023 Pakistan sets deadline for expulsion of Afghan refugees November 4 – 10, 2023 Jonathan Pearlman Abdul Majeed / AFP Russia launches new offensive in eastern Ukraine. China’s aid to Pacific states falls. US reins in artificial intelligence.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 28 October, 2023 Israel pushed on Gaza aid as ground invasion looms October 28 – November 3, 2023 Jonathan Pearlman Ali Jadallah / Andalou via Getty Images Attacks on Ukraine intensify. Power alliances formed in Indonesia. Philippines and China on a collision course.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 7 October, 2023 Judge gags Trump as fraud trial puts empire on shaky ground October 7 – 13, 2023 Jonathan Pearlman Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images Cracks in Western support for Ukraine. Clashes in Papua leave five dead. Canada–India rift grows.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 23 September, 2023 Iran frees jailed Americans in US$6 billion prisoner swap September 23 – 29, 2023 News Jonathan Pearlman Jonathan Ernst / AFP Russia accused of genocide. Tuvalu declares its ongoing statehood. India denies ‘assassination’.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 15 September, 2023 Kim travels to Russia in show of support for Putin September 16 – 22, 2023 Jonathan Pearlman Mikhail Metzel / AFP NZ PM on track for heavy defeat. UK–China spy allegations strain relations. Thousands die in Libya floods.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 9 September, 2023 Putin wants North Korean weapons as Ukraine surges September 9 – 15, 2023 News Jonathan Pearlman STR / KCNA VIA KNS / AFP Vanuatu to revisit security pact. Gabon general sworn in as president after coup. Armenian enclave cut off by Azerbaijan.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 2 September, 2023 Fears detained novelist will be ‘left to die a political prisoner’ September 2 – 8, 2023 Jonathan Pearlman AP / Chongyi Feng Ukraine drones hit Russia. PNG soldiers, police to quell tribal violence. Taiwan tycoon runs for president.
