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Vietnam Has Arrested This Noodle Seller Known As “Green Onion Bae” For Parodying Salt Bae

A noodle seller in Vietnam who went viral for impersonating Salt Bae has been arrested by authorities for “anti-state propaganda” in the latest crackdown on freedom of expression in the country.

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Hong Kong Has Jailed Five People For Publishing A Children’s Book Series About Wolves And Sheep

Five Hong Kong speech therapists have been found guilty of “sedition” for publishing a series of children’s books about wolves and sheep and sentenced to 19 months in prison.

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People In Chile Have Voted To Reject A New, Progressive Constitution In A Referendum

Chilean voters have rejected a new, progressive constitution that would have transformed the country into one of the world’s most left-leaning societies.

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Finland’s 36-Year-Old Prime Minister Was Seen Partying In A Leaked Video And It Caused A Controversy

A leaked video showing Finland’s 36-year-old prime minister partying with celebrity friends has sparked a debate in the country.

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As The Taliban Celebrated One Year Since Its Takeover, This Is The Reality In Afghanistan

August 15 marked one year since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan. We take a look at what has changed in 365 days.

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Taiwan’s President Condemned China For Firing Missiles Towards Taiwan After Nancy Pelosi’s Visit

Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen has condemned China conducting military drills near Taiwan after US Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan earlier in the week.

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China Has Fired Multiple Missiles Towards Taiwan In Military Drills After US Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Visit

China has fired multiple missiles towards Taiwan in its largest military drills in the Taiwan Strait in decades after US Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan as part of her Asia tour.

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US Speaker Nancy Pelosi Has Visited Taiwan And Met With The President Despite China’s Warnings

US house speaker Nancy Pelosi has met with Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen after arriving in the country in a historic visit on Tuesday Aug. 2.

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This Aboriginal Australian Senator Called The Queen A Colonizer While Being Sworn In To Parliament

Lidia Thorpe, an Indigenous Australian member of parliament, called Queen Elizabeth a “colonizer” while being sworn into the Australian parliament as a Senator on Monday Aug. 1.

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The UK Prime Minister Debate Was Canceled After The Presenter Suddenly Fainted On Air

A debate between the candidates for the new UK prime minister on Tuesday July 26 was abruptly canceled when the presenter suddenly fainted on air.

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Ukraine’s First Lady Appeared On Vogue With A Powerful Message For Ukrainian Women In The War

Olena Zelenska, the first lady of Ukraine, has graced a special digital cover of Vogue, speaking about her marriage, being the first lady and the toll the war has taken on her country.

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Myanmar’s Military Has Executed These Four Pro-Democracy Activists Accused Of “Terror Acts”

Myanmar’s military, which seized power in a coup in February 2021, has executed four pro-democracy activists accused of “carrying out terror acts” in the country’s first executions in more than 30 years.