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Issued on: 12/01/2024 – 17:25Modified: 12/01/2024 – 17:29 As Taiwan gears up for key January 13 presidential elections, FRANCE 24 takes you to Taipei for the second part of our special programme on the Taiwanese cultural scene. In this episode, we focus on the island’s cultural diversity. Ranked as the world’s tenth most successful democracy, we look at how Taiwan’s commitment to progressive values are shaping a new generation of artists.   We begin by exploring Taipei’s vibrant queer scene with drag queen Rose Mary, who’s been performing for five years. In 2019, Taiwan became the first and only country in Asia to legalise marriage for same-sex couples. This culture of acceptance makes Taiwan a refuge for LGBT artists in an otherwise conservative…

Morocco coach Walid Regragui was just five months and 20 days old when the country won the Africa Cup of Nations for the only time in 1976. Issued on: 11/01/2024 – 05:11 3 min In the second and last tournament decided by a mini-league, Morocco snatched a late 1-1 draw with Guinea to finish first in Ethiopia.As Moroccans celebrated conquering Africa then, few could have imagined that 48 years later the Atlas Lions would still be seeking a second title, given the country is a continental football powerhouse.The closest they have come to a second triumph was in 2004 when…

Issued on: 12/01/2024 – 08:24Modified: 12/01/2024 – 11:21 04:32 Israel will on Friday hit back at what it describes as “atrocious” allegations it is committing “genocide” in Gaza, in a closely watched landmark case before the UN’s top court.”Where this case gets a little tricky for Israel is in the incitement to genocide claim,” says ABC’s Jordana Miller from Jerusalem.  Read more on related topics: Source link

Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who vowed to retaliate against US and British strikes early Friday against key military sites, have built up a significant arsenal, including cruise missiles and drones. Issued on: 12/01/2024 – 15:35 2 min Since the Israel-Hamas war broke out on October 7, the Iran-backed Houthis have carried out a spate of attacks in the Red Sea, claiming to be targeting ships with Israeli links in solidarity with the Palestinians.After repeatedly warning there would be consequences if the attacks continued, US and British forces struck 60 targets at 16 Houthi locations early Friday in what they said was…

Back to homepage / Shows / Business Daily Issued on: 12/01/2024 – 11:43 05:53 BUSINESS DAILY © FRANCE 24 Oil prices jumped over 2 percent after the US and UK carried out strikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, amid fears of an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. Major shipping companies stopped travelling through the Suez Canal and Red Sea routes in early December after a spate of rebel attacks on vessels in the waterway, instead choosing to reroute via southern Africa. Also in this edition, the Spanish capital breaks ground on a new business district: Madrid Nuevo Norte. Read…

Issued on: 11/01/2024 – 15:18Modified: 11/01/2024 – 15:27 A small island with a complex history, Taiwan’s rich culture is shaped by its many Indigenous groups, a period of Japanese rule, and of course its neighbour, China – its closest and most complicated relationship. In this first part of a special programme ahead of crucial presidential elections on January 13, we travel to Taiwan to explore how growing geopolitical tension with China is impacting Taiwanese artists.  For decades under martial law, Taiwanese children were educated to believe that the island was a part of China. That changed in 1987, when Taiwan transitioned to democracy. The arrival of free speech led to a generation of young artists dedicated to exploring and embracing their Taiwanese identity.FRANCE 24’s…

Issued on: 10/01/2024 – 12:04Modified: 10/01/2024 – 12:27 01:35 Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation, his doctors said Tuesday. The cancer revelation answers the main question about Austin’s hospitalization, which has now lasted eight days. But it may only add to questions of accountability, since President Joe Biden only learned about the cancer diagnosis on Tuesday, even though it was made about a month ago. Read more on related topics: Source link

Issued on: 11/01/2024 – 08:26Modified: 11/01/2024 – 14:39 01:40 Palestinians gather amid destroyed buildings in the Gaza Strip as the Israel-Hamas war continues. © France 24 screengrab Israel will face accusations at the UN’s top court on Thursday that it has committed “genocidal” acts in Gaza, charges the country’s president dismissed as “atrocious” and “preposterous”. Read more on related topics: Source link

Somalia’s military said Thursday it was searching for a number of people “taken hostage” by the militant group Al-Shabaab after a UN helicopter made an emergency landing in hostile territory.  Issued on: 11/01/2024 – 16:04Modified: 11/01/2024 – 16:10 2 min The United Nations has confirmed one of its choppers was involved in an “aviation incident” in central Galmudug state on Wednesday but said nothing about the fate of the passengers and crew.Somali military officials said the search was focussing on Hindhere, an area 470 km (290 miles) north of Mogadishu where the chopper is believed to have landed following a…

Back to homepage / Shows / Business Daily Issued on: 11/01/2024 – 11:39 04:58 BUSINESS DAILY © FRANCE 24 The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has authorised spot Bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) after years of opposition, in what cryptocurrency enthusiasts hope will spur wider interest in the digital currency. The move will give investors exposure to movements in Bitcoin prices without taking direct ownership of the token. The SEC, however, remains sceptical, and says the authorisation should not be mistaken for endorsement of the volatile currency. We take a closer look. Read more on related topics: Source link