As China pushes for a swift end to the conflict in the Middle East, we assess whether its role as a peacemaker will work. Plus: Japan’s new rules for cycling come into force today but do they go far enough?

What lessons is the European centre-left taking from the Michigan Senate primary?
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How will Taiwan respond to limited internet connectivity as it begins its annual defence drills?
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How Oman has turned mediation into part of its foreign-policy identity
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