Macron envoy heads to Lebanon in bid to end crisis
President Emmanuel Macron's new special envoy for Lebanon heads to Beirut in the coming week as France seeks a new...
Month: June 2023
Pakistani migrant’s final call home foretold Greek tragedy
Before 21-year-old Pakistani Muhammad Akash boarded a rickety fishing trawler in Libya on a journey he hoped would take him...
Tunisia protesters demand ‘political’ prisoners’ freedom
Hundreds of supporters of Tunisia's main opposition coalition on Sunday rallied to demand freedom for about 20 detained personalities and...
South Africa’s Ramaphosa tells Putin Ukraine ‘war must be settled’
South Africa's president, in Russia as part of a delegation pushing for peace between Kyiv and Moscow, told his Russian...
Sudan warring generals agree new truce after fighting intensifies
Sudan's warring generals agreed a new 72-hour ceasefire from Sunday, US and Saudi mediators said, after fighting intensified with deadly...
Goalkeeper howler sinks Morocco, Zambia run riot to qualify
A blunder by Morocco goalkeeper Munir el Kajoui led to a 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying defeat in South...
Children in war-scarred Yemen line up for water, not school
Every day at dawn, 14-year-old Salim Mohammad leaves home to fetch water, trekking through his city in southwestern Yemen to...
Japan’s emperor arrives in Indonesia for first state visit
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Saturday for their first state visit since...
Israelis keep up protests against halted judicial reforms
Israelis protested in Tel Aviv and other cities for a 24th straight week against the government's judicial reform plans, days...
Serbians hold mass protest against government
Tens of thousands of people protested against the government in the Serbian capital Saturday, the latest such rally since mass...
New truce between Sudan’s warring generals takes effect
A fresh ceasefire took effect in Sudan on Sunday after intense fighting that saw deadly air strikes in Khartoum and...
‘Not all cowards’: the ordinary Russians on trial over Ukraine criticism
It took about a year for authorities to close in on 51-year-old musician and environmental activist Alexander Bakhtin, one of...
Nepal to win ‘most matches’ at World Cup qualifier
In-form batsman-wicketkeeper Asaf Sheikh confidently predicted Nepal can "win most of their matches" and secure a maiden place at the...
Mitsotakis on course to return as Greek PM in new vote
After an inconclusive election in May, Greece returns to the ballot box next Sunday with conservative former prime minister Kyriakos...
Under-threat UK balti restaurants keep calm and curry on
They gave their name to an area of Britain's second city but Birmingham's celebrated balti restaurants are facing a battle...
Mali junta holds vote on new constitution
Malians go to the polls on Sunday to pass judgment on the governing junta's constitution, which has fueled speculation that...
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US Secretary of State Blinken to visit China in effort to prevent conflict
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed his intentions to visit China and engage in diplomatic talks during a...
Mali urges immediate termination of mission, citing security challenges
Mali's Foreign Minister, Abdoulaye Diop, called on Friday for the United Nations Security Council to withdraw the peacekeeping mission in...
Putin declares end of “neo-colonialism” in international politics
President Vladimir Putin has declared the demise of "neo-colonialism" in international relations and lauded Russia's economic strategy amid strained ties...
Renowned whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg passes away at 92
The family of Daniel Ellsberg has revealed that the famous whistleblower, known for leaking the classified "Pentagon Papers" during the...
Renowned whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg passes away at 92
The family of Daniel Ellsberg has revealed that the famous whistleblower, known for leaking the classified "Pentagon Papers" during the...
Massive rallies precede Mali constitutional referendum in Bamako
Tens of thousands of supporters and opponents of the proposed Malian constitution have took to the streets of the capital,...
DR Congo awaits new ID cards, ending decades of waiting
Congolese citizens have been anticipating the fulfillment of the government's promise to issue new ID cards, marking the first time...
President Luis announces transformation of Nazi bronze eagle into peace dove
Uruguay has declared its intention to melt down a bronze eagle, recovered from a sunken German destroyer dating back to...
Supreme Court of Canada upholds agreement allowing return of asylum seekers to US
Canada's Supreme Court has upheld an immigration agreement that enables authorities to prevent asylum seekers from entering the country if...
Bangladesh achieves historic 546-run test victory against Afghanistan, Taskin shines
Bangladesh has trounced Afghanistan by a staggering 546 runs on Saturday, securing their largest Test victory margin by runs in...
German-Made Howitzer Shows Strain as Ukraine’s Battle for Bakhmut Persists
The relentless fighting in the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut has taken its toll on even the recently supplied Western...
Militant attack in Western Uganda claims 25 lives, including children: police
An overnight assault on a school in western Uganda by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Islamic State-aligned militia, has...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Summer Streets is Coming to All Five Boroughs
In New York City, our streets aren’t just streets. They are where we walk, eat, play, and come together as...
Iran, Cuba unite against US “aggressive imperial policy”
The presidents of Iran and Cuba have pledged to confront the United States' "aggressive imperial policy." President Miguel Diaz-Canel of...
US Trafficking Report Sheds Light on Forced Labor, Exploited Boys
The United States has strongly condemned the persistent issue of human trafficking, drawing attention to the rise of forced labor...
Qatar emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad holds Baghdad talks with Iraq PM
Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, arrived in Baghdad on Thursday for talks with Iraq's Prime Minister, Mohamed Shia...
US lawmakers investigate PGA-LIV Deal, demanding transparency
The merger between the PGA Tour and DP World Tour with Saudi backers of LIV Golf has caught the attention...
International donors contribute $6.1B for Syrian refugees
International donors, spearheaded by the European Union, have pledged a total of 5.6 billion euros ($6.1 billion) to support Syrian...
Indigenous children rescued in Colombian Amazon show signs of recovery
Four Indigenous children who were plucked from the Colombian Amazon after enduring a grueling 40-day ordeal in the jungle are...
UN adopts landmark treaty to safeguard high seas
The United Nations has planned to adopt the world's first international treaty aimed at protecting the high seas on Monday....
UN adopts landmark treaty to safeguard high seas
The United Nations has planned to adopt the world's first international treaty aimed at protecting the high seas on Monday....
African leaders undertake challenging peace mission in Ukraine amidst escalating conflict
African leaders are set to arrive in Ukraine despite setbacks, including the withdrawal of three presidents and the overshadowing effect...
Macron invites Saudi’s Crown Prince to Paris talks, aims to influence MBS on Ukraine crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to meet with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also known as "MBS,"...
Macron invites Saudi’s Crown Prince to Paris talks, aims to influence MBS on Ukraine crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to meet with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also known as "MBS,"...
South Korea retrieves North Korean space rocket debris from sea
Seoul's military has announced on Friday that it has successfully recovered a significant portion of a North Korean space rocket...
South Korea retrieves North Korean space rocket debris from sea
Seoul's military has announced on Friday that it has successfully recovered a significant portion of a North Korean space rocket...
Japan passes landmark reforms, raises age of consent
Japan has raised its age of consent from 13 to 16 years old, marking a major shift in sex crime...
Xi Jinping, Bill Gates reunite in Beijing, strengthening China-US relations
In a significant development for China-US relations, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has met with the renowned philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder,...
Cyclone Biparjoy causes destruction along Indian coastline
Cyclone Biparjoy has wreaked havoc on the Indian coast, leaving a destructive trail of uprooted trees and toppled power poles....
Intercommunal forums seek to end deadly violence in Niger
A diverse group of individuals including traditional chiefs, officials, human rights activists, and NGOs have been actively engaging in the...
Council member Velázquez commends Biden consumer protection on ticket sales announcement
The Chairman of the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection, Marjorie Velázquez, has commended President Biden’s announcement regarding his push...
Council member Velázquez commends Biden consumer protection on ticket sales announcement
The Chairman of the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection, Marjorie Velázquez, has commended President Biden’s announcement regarding his push...
N. Korea fires two missiles after South Korea-US drills
North Korea has launched two short-range missiles off its eastern coast, according to the South Korean military. These launches occurred...
Samura Kamala demands resignation of electoral commission
Samura Kamara, the opposition candidate in Sierra Leone's upcoming presidential elections, has called for the resignation of the electoral commission....
Ebrahim Raisi of Iran boosts Nicaragua ties on tour of US-sanctioned countries
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who is currently touring Latin American countries under US sanctions, has visited Nicaragua and expressed his...
Major music publishers file lawsuit against twitter alleging copyright infringement
Several major music publishers have launched a federal lawsuit against Twitter, accusing the social media giant of failing to address...
Australia blocks construction of Russian embassy near parliament, citing security concerns
Australia has blocked Russia from building a new embassy near Parliament House in a move driven by concerns over national...
Australia blocks construction of Russian embassy near parliament, citing security concerns
Australia has blocked Russia from building a new embassy near Parliament House in a move driven by concerns over national...
Egypt secures spot in Africa Cup of Nations with Salah’s assist
Egypt has secured their place in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals with a 2-1 victory over Guinea. Liverpool...
Egypt secures spot in Africa Cup of Nations with Salah’s assist
Egypt has secured their place in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals with a 2-1 victory over Guinea. Liverpool...
Poles protest restrictive abortion law after pregnant woman dies
Several thousand people in Poland have took to the streets to protest against a near-total ban on abortion, which they...
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Philippines
The Philippines have experienced a magnitude 6.2 earthquake on Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey. However, there have been...
Embattled Mali junta to hold vote on new constitution
Mali's embattled junta will hold a vote on the adoption of a new constitution, as the country's strongman ruler's potential...
