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International

Bangkok sinkhole disrupts traffic and utilities

Road collapse prompts evacuations A section of roadway in Bangkok caved in, creating a large sinkhole that damaged infrastructure and

China says it won’t seek ‘developing country’ waivers at WTO

Shift in trade stance Beijing announced it will no longer pursue the special flexibilities given to developing countries in WTO

Taiwan counts dead and missing after storm deluge

Rescues in Hualien county Taiwanese authorities reported fatalities and scores missing after a barrier lake overflowed during the typhoon’s passage,

Super Typhoon Ragasa halts Hong Kong, southern China

Transport and services suspended One of the strongest storms in years slammed Hong Kong and the southern China coast, sending

Allies’ recognition of Palestine tests Trump’s Israel policy at UNGA

Allies signal diplomatic break U.S. allies used the UN General Assembly week to recognize a Palestinian state, exposing rifts with

Former CDC officials testify on RFK Jr.’s influence over agency decisions

Senate testimony warns political pressure shaped public health responses A panel of former CDC leaders told lawmakers that rhetoric from

Inside Trumpworld’s information ecosystem after a political assassination

Advisers, narratives and rapid response in a tense moment A Wired feature traces how Trump’s inner circle and allied media

Protests and pageantry as U.S. president receives royal welcome in Britain

State banquet draws royal pomp and public protest U.S. President Donald Trump received a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle and

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defence pact

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defence pact Saudi Arabia and Pakistan announced a mutual defence agreement that formalises closer

Review: ‘In Whose Name?’ traces Kanye West’s rise and controversies

Documentary frames a complex public figure The Hollywood Reporter’s Sept. 17 review finds the new documentary presents a layered portrait