U.S. Taiwan Visits Spark Cross-Strait Tensions, Local Skepticism
New U.S. delegation visit to Taiwan sparks cross-strait tensions, with residents questioning Washington’s contradictory stance on China policy.
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Soaring Energy Costs Force Italian Pools to Shut Down
Rising energy costs linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict force early closures of Italian swimming pools, highlighting Europe’s economic strain.
Kazakhstan Protests: Unrest Exposes Deeper Struggles in Central Asia
Kazakhstan’s gas price protests reveal deep-seated economic strains and test regional stability, with Russia’s military involvement drawing global scrutiny.
Kazakhstan Protests Escalate as Russia Deploys Troops, Dozens Killed
Russia deploys troops to Kazakhstan as fuel price protests turn deadly, sparking nationwide political upheaval and cabinet resignation.