French actor and heartthrob Alain Delon dies at 88
Alain Delon, the internationally acclaimed French actor who embodied both the bad guy and the policeman and made hearts throb around the world, died at age 88, French media reported.
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Venezuelan opposition protests as election dispute drags on
Venezuela's political opposition and its supporters gathered in cities around the country on Saturday to demand recognition of what they say is their candidate's resounding victory in a presidential vote nearly three weeks ago.
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President Joe Biden's role at the Democratic National Convention next week may have been dramatically reshaped by his decision to end his bid for a second term, but his message about the stakes of this election will sound familiar, according to multiple Biden officials.
U.S. crude oil falls more than 1% as Gaza cease-fire talks, global demand weigh on market
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India’s air drills showcase ability to mobilise nations for global defence cooperation: analysts
India’s first multinational air exercise is aimed at showcasing its ability to mobilise countries from different continents, with observers saying New Delhi is also keen to tout its locally made aircraft as part of its expanding defence diplomacy.
Vietnam’s new leader has arrived in China on his first overseas trip since taking the helm
BEIJING (AP) — Vietnamese leader To Lam started a three-day visit to China on Sunday in his first overseas trip since assuming his country’s top post about two weeks ago.
Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn appoints Paetongtarn Shinawatra as new PM
Paetongtarn, the kingdom’s youngest ever PM, comes to office after a court sacked the previous premier and disbanded the main opposition party, throwing Thailand’s ever-febrile political scene into a new round of turmoil.
Thai King endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister
BANGKOK — Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn endorsed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister on Sunday (Aug 18), two days after parliament elected her, paving the way for the formation of a cabinet in coming weeks.