East Timor has become a stable democracy after securing independence in 2002. But its finances are precarious, and nearly half of its people live in poverty. Vendors at the Taibesi market in Dili ...

TAIPEI, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department's Taiwan page last week removed a previous reference to not supporting Taiwan's independence. Previously known as Formosa, the island has been ...

Central bank independence questioned, Lagarde says High debt, high inflation make independence tricky Governments want to blame central banks for difficulties, policymaker says BUDAPEST ...

Greenland, thrown into the geopolitical limelight amid renewed interest from Donald Trump, may still need several years to arrange a referendum on independence, according to a senior lawmaker in ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks at a news conference regarding immigration enforcement at the Justice ...

The two ceremonies differ in several ways: Actions: The flag is hoisted from the bottom on Independence Day, while it is unfurled from the top on Republic Day. Ceremonial Leaders: The Prime Minister ...

On Republic Day 2025, explore the significance behind the national flag being ‘unfurled’ on Republic Day and ‘hoisted’ on Independence Day. Republic Day 2025: Discover the significance of ...

In short: The US State Department has removed the phrase "we do not support Taiwan independence" on its website. Other changes were also made, including adding a statement that the US will support ...

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday that the U.S. "does not support" Taiwan independence and hopes to see the issue resolved ...

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Dozens of residents were left without a home after a fire at the Independence Ridge Apartments took over many units, destroying an entire building of the complex. Two ...

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German and Indian officials in Berlin referred to Bose as the "Prince among Patriots" due to his unflinching commitment to India's independence. Even Mahatma Gandhi acknowledged his passion ...