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AdvertisementUkraine warWorldRussia & Central AsiaMost of Ukraine’s Chernihiv region has no power after Russian attackMeanwhile, although Putin’s regime has thwarted protests over the blocking of the popular messaging app, Telegram, there is still discontent
5-MIN READ5-MIN ListenAgenciesPublished: 8:15pm, 21 Mar 2026Most of Ukraine’s northern Chernihiv region was ‌left without power on Saturday after a Russian drone attack, local governor Viacheslav Chaus said.
He ⁠said repair works were under way ‌to fix the damage. The region, which ‌borders Russia and Belarus, ⁠had ⁠a pre-war population of nearly ‌a million.
The regional capital, also called ‌Chernihiv, ‌was fully without power, ‌the city administration there ⁠said.
AdvertisementRussia has conducted a vast ⁠bombardment campaign against Ukrainian energy facilities throughout the ‌war, ‌causing regular, hours-long blackouts across the country.

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AdvertisementTaiwanChinaMilitaryCould Taiwan’s military continue to fight after an Iran-like decapitation?Analysts and officials in Taipei are assessing what lessons they can learn from the US-Israel precision strikes on the Iranian leadership
4-MIN READ4-MIN1 ListenLawrence Chungin TaipeiPublished: 8:00pm, 21 Mar 2026Updated: 8:00pm, 21 Mar 2026The survival of Iran’s political and military apparatus following a massive US-Israeli decapitation strike has ignited a strategic debate in Taiwan, with experts weighing the island’s ability to withstand a similar “surgical” opening to an attack from the mainland.Military analysts and officials in Taipei are closely studying the February 28 strikes that killed Ali Khamenei, the Iranian supreme leader, and Iran’s ability to sustain organised resistance in the weeks that have followed.Iran’s capacity to absorb the severe blow of the loss of its top leadership has provided a real-world test of “distributed command” – a doctrine Taiwan has been ra..

A heated clash between Piers Morgan and influencer Harrison Sullivan has escalated into a personal online feud. Sullivan shared photos of Morgan’s wife, Celia Walden, mocking him and demanding a public apology within 24 hours. He threatened to release more images if ignored. The controversy has sparked backlash, highlighting concerns over privacy, online harassment, and the growing toxicity of viral confrontations. A heated argument on the air between Harrison Sullivan aka HSTikkyTokky and Piers Morgan has turned into a viral online feud that has gotten a lot of attention. What began as an argument on a livestream quickly turned personal, with Sullivan going after Morgan's private life and refusing to back down. He made the situation worse by posting another picture of Morgan's wife, Celia Walden, along with inflammatory comments. The move made a lot of people angry, but it also got a lot of people talking on social media. This event shows how quickly online fights can get ou..

Candace Owens has sparked fresh controversy by claiming Charlie Kirk was unaware of key details during his relationship with Erika Kirk. She alleges Erika misrepresented connections to Kanye West’s circle, raising questions about credibility and hidden truths. The remarks have triggered intense online debate, with critics demanding evidence while supporters cite Owens’ proximity as reason to take her claims seriously. Candace Owens has started another online scandal with her comments about the shady dealings of people close to Kanye West. Her statements have been rapidly circulated on social media and have elicited mixed responses with those in support and those against it calling them into doubt. What is most striking is the confidence that Owens is able to convey in her account as she highlights the fact that she is too close to the people she is writing about. She presents her arguments as something subject to personal experience and not speculation; this has heightened public criti..

AdvertisementTaiwanChinaPoliticsTaiwan’s main opposition parties join forces for local elections, foundation for 2028 raceKuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party approve cooperation agreement to contest local elections in November
3-MIN READ3-MINAmber Wangin BeijingPublished: 8:14pm, 20 Mar 2026Taiwan’s two main opposition parties are set to join forces in local elections, a midterm contest this autumn that analysts say could lay the groundwork for potential cooperation in the 2028 leadership race to challenge the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
The elections, scheduled for November and commonly known as the “nine-in-one” elections, will determine local officials and councillors across nine categories, ranging from mayors and county magistrates to village chiefs, as well as councillors and representatives in Taiwan’s 22 administrative regions.
On Wednesday, the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and the smaller Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) approved a cooperation agreement for the local..

AdvertisementJapanThis Week in AsiaPoliticsTrump’s Pearl Harbour ‘joke’ falls flat in Japan, Takaichi praised for responseAs Japan faces pressure over the Iran war, Takaichi has been commended for steering her meeting with Trump towards trade deals
4-MIN READ4-MIN4 ListenJulian RyallPublished: 7:03pm, 20 Mar 2026People across Japan have recoiled in shock over US President Donald Trump’s joke about the attack on Pearl Harbour in the presence of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the White House, perceiving the incident as an insult to a long-time ally of Washington.On the other hand, Takaichi has received praise for her measured response even as she stiffened visibly over Trump’s comments at the joint press conference in the Oval Office on Thursday.
In response to a question from a Japanese reporter about Washington’s failure to tell its allies before its February 28 attack on Iran, Trump replied: “We wanted a surprise. Who knows better about surprises than Japan. Why didn’t you tell me a..

A US court has sentenced Indian-origin Sital Singh to four years in prison for his role in a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme that targeted elderly victims across the country. on Thursday also ordered Singh, 43, to pay $6.6 million in restitution. Prosecutors said the scheme, operated in coordination with overseas scammers, defrauded victims of nearly $9.3 million, according to the US attorney office.Singh, Dariona Lambert, 24, Zhamoniq Stevens, 24, Chintankumar Parekh, 52, and Mehulkumar Darji, 42, all pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.He acted as a “handler,” coordinating the collection of gold bars and coins that victims were tricked into purchasing. The fraud involved callers posing as officials who falsely claimed victims’ financial accounts had been compromised, pressuring them to convert savings into gold for “security.”Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: US pounds Iranian missile sites near key Strait of Hormuz; Iran rains down clu..

A small French town has suddenly shot to internet fame, and not for its politics, but for the sheer coincidence of the names on its mayoral ballot.One of the candidates, who goes by the name Charles Hittler. He ran for re-election in Sunday’s municipal elections in Arcis-sur-Aube. And the shocking part is that the opponent is called Zielinski.“It has gone completely crazy,” lamented Hittler, mayor of Arcis-sur-Aube (population 2,785), when contacted by the BBC.“All my life I've had the occasional joke made about my name. Sometimes people drew moustaches on my election posters. It was never a big deal.“But now it's out of control. I've seen online articles saying '37% of the people of Arcis are Hitlerites!'. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: US pounds Iranian missile sites near key Strait of Hormuz; Iran rains down cluster bombs on Tel AvivUAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain announces official start date of Eid Al Fitr 2026‘Trust comp..

AdvertisementUnited StatesWorldUnited States & CanadaUS rapper Afroman celebrates after court protects his right to mock policeThe rapper had used home security footage in his music videos to take aim at their raid of his house in 2022
3-MIN READ3-MIN ListenAssociated PressPublished: 8:04pm, 19 Mar 2026Grammy-nominated rapper Afroman won a defamation lawsuit filed by seven Ohio sheriff’s deputies who sued him over music videos in which he used home security footage to mock their raid of his home.
“We did it, America! Yeah, we did it! Freedom of speech! Right on! Right on!” the 51-year-old rapper, born Joseph Foreman, shouted outside the courthouse after the Wednesday evening verdict. He later posted the clip to social media.
The case tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures. The deputies, collectively, sought nearly US$4 million in damages.
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AdvertisementChina-Japan relationsChinaDiplomacy‘Uncompromising’: Takaichi’s meeting with Trump seen as key to China-Japan tiesNeither Tokyo nor Beijing has enough incentive to compromise, observers say, signalling a new reality between Asian giants
5-MIN READ5-MIN ListenLaura ZhouPublished: 8:00pm, 19 Mar 2026China and Japan’s long-standing rivalry has deep historic roots, and relations between the two have taken a significant turn for the worse in recent months. This article, the third in a three-part series, looks at how US President Donald Trump, Taiwan and war in the Middle East factor into their relationship. Read the second part here.As Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to host regional leaders for the Apec summit later this year, observers are closely watching whether the summit could instigate a thaw in relations between China and Japan.Or will it simply clarify how protracted this cold spell between the Asian giants is likely to be?
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