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Taiwan thing after another: the Solomon Islands
Dec 3, 2021
Dominic Ziegler, an Asia-Pacific specialist, explores the geopolitical complexities of the Solomon Islands' pivot to China amidst rising local tensions and governance issues. Natasha Loader, health policy editor, sheds light on the hurdles faced by UK families in obtaining medical cannabis for children with epilepsy, despite legal allowances. The conversation also touches on cultural shifts in Saudi Arabia, prompted by significant events like the Formula 1 race, potentially signaling a transformation in social norms concerning alcohol consumption.
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