West Asia News Live: WHO flags Gaza crisis as Iran-Taliban ties, Syria probe raise tensions
12 Aug
Politics

West Asia News Live: WHO flags Gaza crisis as Iran-Taliban ties, Syria probe raise tensions

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West Asia News Live: Welcome to our live blog bringing you the latest developments from West Asia. Stay updated on key shifts in regional geopolitics, oil and energy markets, diplomacy, security tensions, economic reforms, civil movements and religious dynamicsread moreTensions remain high across West Asia today, with fresh developments from Israel, Gaza, Syria and beyond. In Israel, new military enlistments and political infighting deepen societal divides over ultra-Orthodox exemptions. Meanwhile, Gaza's health system is on the brink, the WHO warns, as journalists face escalating threats. In Syria, opposition groups are pushing for post-Assad accountability, while reports of Iranian intelligence efforts and US legal actions add to the region’s fraught geopolitical landscape. Stay here for the latest updates and analysis:West Asia todayWest Asia News Live: Welcome to our live blog bringing you the latest developments from...
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Flags banned, signs ripped up: Why you can’t mention Taiwan at the Olympics
12 Aug
Politics

Flags banned, signs ripped up: Why you can’t mention Taiwan at the Olympics

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Politics tamfitronics PARIS — The table tennis arena was a churning sea of color, with spectators waving the Chinese five stars and the French tricolor. But despite its athletes competing on the floor, one competitor's flag was nowhere to be seen: Taiwan’s. At Paris 2024, Taiwan’s red and blue flag is banned, as is the name “Taiwan” and its anthem. The island, which is claimed by Beijing, is only one of three competitors whose flag is banned from these Olympics, the others being Russia and Belarus over the invasion of Ukraine. The policy has seen several flashpoints at these Games.During Sunday’s thrilling men’s doubles badminton finalin which Taiwan’s Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin bested China’s Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang to retain their title from Tokyo, a sign reading “Let’s go Taiwan” was ripped out...
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