Lunar New Year 2024 explained in five emblematic dishes | Arts and Culture News

Lunar New Year 2024 explained in five emblematic dishes | Arts and Culture News

It’s the year of the dragon, and celebrations are about to begin. Starting on Saturday, hundreds of millions of people around the globe will mark the Lunar New Year. Families will come together for celebrations that will extend over several days in multiple countries, including China, North and South Korea,…

‘Want to go home’: Nepalis fighting for Russia in Ukraine describe horrors | Russia-Ukraine war

‘Want to go home’: Nepalis fighting for Russia in Ukraine describe horrors | Russia-Ukraine war

Kathmandu, Nepal – On a bitterly cold morning in early January, somewhere near Tokmak city in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, Bimal Bhandari* began a risky journey to desert the Russian army he had been serving with. The 32-year-old Nepali national was with another compatriot who also was fighting for the Kremlin,…

Israel bombs homes in central Gaza, killing several families | Gaza News

Israel bombs homes in central Gaza, killing several families | Gaza News

As Israel’s aggression expands in the central Gaza Strip, civilian casualties are mounting amid the bombardment of residential homes in Deir el-Balah and the al-Zawaida refugee camp. At least 15 civilians were killed in Israeli air attacks on houses sheltering four families on Thursday night. Dozens were injured and others…

‘He needs our votes’: In Karachi, Pakistan election tests old loyalties | Elections

‘He needs our votes’: In Karachi, Pakistan election tests old loyalties | Elections

Karachi, Pakistan – These are the fourth general elections I’m covering in Pakistan over the past 16 years. In a city where colours, music and ethnicities change from neighbourhood to neighbourhood, every one of those previous elections has been confusing. This one has been the same: chaotic and confusing. I started…

How Taiwan’s elections challenge the power of China’s Communist Party | Elections News

How Taiwan’s elections challenge the power of China’s Communist Party | Elections News

If free and fair national elections are considered the hallmark of a democratic state, Taiwan has much to boast about. In January, the self-ruled island held its eighth presidential election concurrently with a parliamentary vote. Just 160km (100 miles) away on the other side of the narrow Taiwan Strait, the…

Demands for Canada to stop supplying weapons to Israel grow louder | Israel War on Gaza News

Demands for Canada to stop supplying weapons to Israel grow louder | Israel War on Gaza News

Montreal, Canada – Human rights advocates are accusing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government of misleading the public over weapons sales to Israel, which have come under greater scrutiny amid the deadly Israeli bombardment of Gaza. At issue is legislation that prohibits the government from exporting military equipment to foreign…

PTI-linked independents take Pakistan election lead as counting nears end | Elections News

PTI-linked independents take Pakistan election lead as counting nears end | Elections News

Candidates linked to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s political party are in the lead in Pakistan’s election, ahead of two dynastic parties believed to be favoured by the military, as vote counting enters its final leg. In an AI-generated “victory speech” posted on the social media platform X on…

Preview: Jordan vs Qatar – AFC Asian Cup 2023 final | AFC Asian Cup News

Preview: Jordan vs Qatar – AFC Asian Cup 2023 final | AFC Asian Cup News

Who: Jordan vs QatarWhat: AFC Asian Cup 2023 finalWhen: Saturday, February 10, 2024, 6pm (15:00 GMT)Where: Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar After nearly a month of high-octane football, featuring several surprises and upsets, the AFC Asian Cup is set to conclude with an all-Arab final, as hosts Qatar look to defend…

‘Serious concerns’: World reacts to Pakistan polls as vote count continues | Elections News

‘Serious concerns’: World reacts to Pakistan polls as vote count continues | Elections News

Countries including the US and UK called for authorities to investigate reported irregularities in Pakistan’s election. Several countries have called for authorities to investigate reported irregularities in Pakistan’s general elections as vote counting is under way. Results started to trickle in nearly 12 hours after polling for national and provincial…