India’s income inequality widens, should wealth be redistributed?
Rising income inequality is a hot topic dominating the national elections.
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India grants citizenship to 14 refugees under controversial law
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -- India granted citizenship on Wednesday to a first batch of 14 people under a controversial law that has been criticized for discriminating against Muslims, midway through general elections in which religious divisions have taken center stage.
Pacific countries call for calm as New Caledonia riots continue
SYDNEY (Reuters) -- New Caledonia's Pacific neighbours called for de-escalation and a return to dialogue between France and the island territory's political parties, after a third night of violent riots that have killed four people and led to hundreds of arrests.
Kashmir breaks with election boycotts, protests Indian policies – by voting
For years, Kashmiris boycotted Indian elections. But the end of the region’s special status has changed that equation.
Four dead in New Caledonia riots as France declares state of emergency
France declared a state of emergency on the Pacific island of New Caledonia on Wednesday after three young indigenous Kanak and a police official were killed in riots over electoral reform.
Singapore’s new PM Lawrence Wong vows to ‘never settle for status quo’ in inaugural speech as country’s leader
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong vowed to “never settle for the status quo” for his country in his inaugural speech as prime minister after he took the oath of office on Wednesday night, in only the third leadership change the city state has witnessed since independence, as he signalled a desire to chart his own path.
4 dead in New Caledonia riots; France declares emergency, bans TikTok
SYDNEY/PARIS (Reuters) -- France declared a state of emergency on the Pacific island of New Caledonia on Wednesday after three young indigenous Kanak and a police official were killed in riots over electoral reform.
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong sworn in as new prime minister — the first leadership change in 20 years
SINGAPORE — Singapore's Lawrence Wong was inaugurated as the city-state's fourth prime minister on Wednesday, taking over from former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who has led Singapore for 20 years.