Colombian president’s son arrested on money laundering charges
Colombian President Gustavo Petro's son Nicolas was arrested Saturday on charges of money laundering and illicit enrichment in a scandal...
Day: July 29, 2023
Russia retains allies, despite the Ukraine conflict
Despite the military intervention in Ukraine and efforts by the West to paint Russia as a pariah state, Moscow can...
Leading Senegal opposition figure Sonko arrested
Leading Senegalese opposition politician Ousmane Sonko was arrested on Friday for allegedly stealing a gendarme's phone and posting a "subversive"...
Bangladesh major hub for tiger poaching: study
Bangladesh remains a major hub for the poaching of endangered tigers despite government claims of a successful crackdown on pirate...
Macron makes ‘historic’ stop in Sri Lanka
Emmanuel Macron made a short stopover in Sri Lanka on Friday, the first visit by a French president to the...
Debris found from downed Australian military helicopter
Australian police said Saturday that debris had been found from an Australian military helicopter that crashed into the Pacific Ocean,...
Critics of El Salvador mass trials suspect reelection ploy
A new law allowing as many as 900 alleged gang members to be tried at a time in El Salvador,...
Ukraine says nine wounded in Russian missile strike in Dnipro
A Russian missile struck an apartment block in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Friday, Kyiv officials said, injuring...
US to help Australia boost missile manufacturing
Washington will seek to bolster its shrinking weapons stockpiles by helping Australia develop a missile manufacturing and exporting industry, top...
Belgian brothers look to put singer Brel’s boat back to sea
Belgian singer Jacques Brel famously crooned about clinging to love in iconic hits like "Ne me quitte pas" and now...
France releases pair detained over suspected rape of Paris tourist
French police have released two men who had been detained on suspicion of taking part in an alleged gang rape...
Hezbollah chief in new attack on same-sex relations
The leader of Lebanon's powerful Hezbollah movement on Saturday stepped up his attacks against the region's long-marginalized LGBTQ community. "We...
Bangladesh police clash with protesters blockading capital
Bangladesh police fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse stone-throwing crowds blockading major roads in the capital Dhaka on...
Japan presses Sri Lanka to secure China debt deal
Japan pressed bankrupt Sri Lanka on Saturday to expedite its debt restructuring, including with its biggest creditor China, to stabilize...
African Union, EU up pressure on Niger coup leaders
The African Union demanded Niger's military "return to their barracks and restore constitutional authority" within 15 days as the EU...
Living A Fulfilling Life
Dear Destiny Friends, The purpose of life is a life of purpose” – Robin Sharma One of the best things...
Central African Republic holds controversial referendum amid president’s bid for extended rule
The Central African Republic (CAR) is preparing for a highly contested constitutional referendum set to take place on Sunday. The...
Trump shares stage with Republican rivals amid mounting legal woes
Former United States President Donald Trump took the stage alongside his Republican competitors in 2024 for the first time. Despite...
US announces $345m military aid package for Taiwan amidst rising tensions with China
The United States has revealed a substantial military aid package of $345 million for Taiwan, a self-governing island claimed by...
Putin promises grains, debt write-off as Russia seeks Africa allies
Russian President Vladimir Putin and African leaders have reached significant agreements aimed at strengthening their ties and promoting a multipolar...
