China's President Xi and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken are now in talks - in a meeting that wasn't announced publicly until just over an hour ago.

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FEATURE: If you've wondered how TSMC's venture into Arizona is going, our reporting over the past four months will answer all your questions and more (and probably make you laugh, too)

Incredible story by Viola Zhou! restofworld.org/2024/tsmc-ariz… Rest of World Michael Zelenko #longread

Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan with tsunami warnings issued for nearby countries bbc.in/3J4fX4f

Crazy story of the week:

The tragic incident surrounding the Netflix adaptation of the 'Three Body Problem' series is not widely known among its fans. Lin Qi, a visionary and brilliant young billionaire, acquired the rights to the 'Three Body Problem' with the ambition of

Oscars 2024: Japan's Hayao Miyazaki wins second Best Animated Film award bbc.in/43fZJhB

There are stories which leave an indelible mark on the journalists who cover them. MH370 is one of them. The dignity and determination of the families has been an inspiration, their hope that the mystery will eventually be solved is unbroken. bbc.co.uk/news/world-asi…

Why are South Koreans not having babies?

It has the lowest birth rate in the world and keeps plummeting. Today it hit 0.72.

I’ve travelled the country talking to women about this life-changing decision. This is what they told me 👇

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We're looking for an experienced senior journalist to join our brilliant (if I do say so myself) team.

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NYT connections row 1: breeds of dogs :)

NYT connections row 4: chapter headings found in 'Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism - 3rd edition' if vowels and consonants were swapped + '____en' that are homonyms of German verbs

Unofficial results are trickling in in Indonesia - putting military strongman Prabowo Subianto and his running mate Gibran in the lead. #Pilpres2024

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We went inside #Swiftposium24 - the world’s first global academic summit on Tay Tay.

So much going on.

A recap here… (think spoken word poetry, a lyrical analysis of her attitude towards public transport + a breakdown of just how she became so powerful)
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It’s wonderful to be back in Indonesia, reflecting on the journey it has made since the end of the Suharto era. Many Indonesians are rightly worried about the future of their democracy, yet it is still an impressive achievement after its difficult birth. bbc.com/news/world-asi…

As millions across Pakistan head to the polls, the country has cut off internet services - with both calls and data services suspended

#PakistanElection

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Was so great getting to chat with the amazing Anna Jones for this one!

An important statement on the latest tea controversy. 🇺🇸🇬🇧

William Lai, who China views as a 'troublemaker', set to be Taiwan’s next president after opposition concedes bbc.in/4aW2pUZ

Voting in Taiwan has entered its crucial final hours - as the world watches with baited breath for the results that could forever shape the island's relationship with mainland China.

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