Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party faces a critical moment as a mass recall election, dubbed the “Great Recall,” could cost it its legislative majority. Voters in 31 districts will decide the fate of nearly two-thirds of KMT legislators this weekend, with implications for President Lai Ching-te’s administration and Taiwan’s political landscape.
Anthony ZurcherNorth America correspondentEPATrump at his National Golf Club in Sterling, VirginiaMick Mulvaney recounted his experiences playing golf with Donald Trump, emphasizing Trump's competitive nature and how he often bested his opponents. Trump, who owns multiple golf courses and views the sport as a business and networking opportunity, has a strong passion for golf, using it to forge connections with influential figures while maintaining his competitive edge on the course. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreEmma Raducanu reached her first semi-final of 2025 at the Washington Open, defeating Maria Sakkari 6-4, 7-5 after trailing 5-2 in the second set. The 22-year-old previously overcame seventh seed Marta Kostyuk and Naomi Osaka, and will face either Anna Kalinskaya or fourth seed Clara Tauson in her quest for a WTA final since winning the US Open in 2021. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA retired US special forces officer, Anthony Aguilar, has resigned from his role with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, citing witnessed shootings by the Israeli Defense Forces at Palestinian crowds. He described the level of brutality and indiscriminate force used against unarmed and starving civilians as unprecedented in his career. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreOn Wednesday, Jerce Reyes Barrios received a warm homecoming in Venezuela after being released from a Salvadoran prison, where he was detained as part of a controversial deportation by the Trump administration, accused of gang affiliation due to a tattoo. His attorney argued he had no criminal record and was falsely accused, as Reyes Barrios emphasized his tattoo represented his love for soccer, specifically Real Madrid. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreVietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh calls for probe into deadly road accident a week after dozens killed in Ha Long Bay boat disaster.Ten people, including two children, died in a tour bus crash in Ha Tinh, Vietnam, while traveling from Hanoi to Da Nang, just a week after a boat disaster in Ha Long Bay killed 38. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered an investigation into this latest incident, which highlights the ongoing...
Read moreAmid France's planned recognition of Palestinian statehood, UN members will convene from July 28-30 to discuss a two-state solution, with Israel expected to be absent due to ongoing military actions in Gaza. The conference, co-chaired by Riyadh and Paris, aims to address recognition of Palestine, reform of the Palestinian Authority, and normalization of relations with Israel, amidst growing international criticism of Israel's actions in the region. Want More Context? 🔎
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