Taiwan country profile
Taiwan is an island that has for all practical purposes been independent since 1950, but which China regards as a rebel region that must be reunited with the mainland - by force if necessary.
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Congress march in Imphal: What Rahul Gandhi's Nyay Yatra means for India elections 2024
With just months left for India's general election, Rahul Gandhi, a senior leader of the opposition Congress party, has embarked on a 6,700km (4,163 miles)-long march across the country.
Nauru cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favour of China
Nauru has become Taiwan's first ally to make a diplomatic switch to Beijing, just days after the island's presidential election.
Maldives ultimatum on troops deepens row with India
Bilateral ties between the Maldives and India - that have hit rock-bottom in recent weeks - have taken another tumble after Male formally asked Delhi to withdraw its troops from the island nation by 15 March.
Zayn Malik: Fans rejoice at ex-One Direction member's Urdu single
Zayn Malik's collaboration with popular Pakistani band Aur has given fans much to celebrate - with many psyched that the British singer is fluent in Urdu.
Taiwan election: China criticises US for congratulating new leader
China has accused the US of sending "a gravely wrong signal" to those pushing for Taiwan's independence after Saturday's election result.
Ko Wen-je: The dark horse who has shaken up Taiwan's politics
As the dust settles from the fiercely fought Taiwan presidential election won by William Lai, another unlikely winner has emerged.
Fujitsu Japan remains tight-lipped on the Post Office scandal
Update 14 January: This is an update of a piece originally published in October 2022 and comes ahead of the questioning of a senior Fujitsu executive by MPs.