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Rishi Sunak will make history as the first person of color to be Britain’s prime minister.

Born in southern England to parents of Indian heritage, he has spoken of a childhood split between the Hindu temple and cheering on the local soccer team. Rishi Sunak is poised to make history as Britain’s first prime minister of color, a milestone for a polyglot nation that has become more ethnically diverse in recent decades, albeit one roiled by occasional anti-immigrant fervor. Mr. Sunak, who … Continue reading Rishi Sunak will make history as the first person of color to be Britain’s prime minister.

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Gunshots and sirens can be heard at Iran’s infamous detention facility, Evin Prison.

Gunshots and explosions could be heard while videos posted online showed flames and smoke at the site in Tehran. State media reported that the situation was under control, but video appeared to show the fire raging on even after this.Protests against the government have been raging in Iran for weeks. They started last month following the death of Iranian Kurd Mahsa Amini, 22, while in … Continue reading Gunshots and sirens can be heard at Iran’s infamous detention facility, Evin Prison.

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China warns Canada over Taiwan visit by parliamentarians

A week after news broke that a group of Canadian legislators planned to visit Taiwan later this year to look into trade opportunities, China threatened to take “forceful actions” if Canada “interfered” in Taiwan. Under the “one-China principle,” China claims Taiwan as its territory and disapproves of foreign officials visiting the island. Taiwan, which is democratically ruled, denies China’s assertions. We encourage the Canadian side … Continue reading China warns Canada over Taiwan visit by parliamentarians

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