The US president has questioned the deal between the United Kingdom and Mauritius, which provides for the transfer of sovereignty over the archipelago and the maintenance of the US-UK military base under a 99-year lease. London wants to ensure the continuity of the UK-US military presence. Excluded from the talks, Chagossians fear that they will not obtain the right of return.

After “lying flat” and cosplay, another trend is spreading among young Chinese, namely the rediscovery of doing things in a “slower” and “old-fashioned” way, as a reaction to the urge to chase after trendy products and the latest technological innovations. According to some sociologists, this countercurrent reflects a desire for interiority.

For Christians and Muslims, the sacred period of fasting and prayer began yesterday, at a delicate time for the nation. Archbishop of Dhaka: “We hunger and thirst for justice.” Through fasting and austerity, “Christian life becomes stronger and more authentic.” Government office hours change, public primary schools close for 35 days.

Naypyidaw's measure against the chargé d'affaires in Dili follows the opening of legal proceedings for alleged war crimes committed by the Burmese army. It is the first time that a court in a country belonging to the regional bloc has taken legal action against another member state. The affair highlights the deep divisions within the organization, split between those calling for greater pressure and those who want a rapprochement after the controversial elections.

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Dushanbe is also gearing up to promote the widespread use of AI systems. To demonstrate its benefits, the Minister of Industry cites the answers provided on the Avesta, the collection of sacred texts of the Zoroastrians written in a language known today only to a few scholars around the world.