Hundreds of Sikh Canadians protest against India
Hundreds of Sikh protesters rallied outside Indian diplomatic missions in Canada on Monday, trampling pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
Day: September 26, 2023
US refuses Iran top diplomat’s request to visit Washington
The United States said Monday it refused a request by Iran's foreign minister to visit Washington last week, pointing to...
South Korea stages first military parade in a decade
South Korea staged its first military parade in a decade on Tuesday, showcasing its advanced arsenal in the face of...
EU trade chief warns China data laws could have ‘unintended consequences’
The EU trade commissioner warned Tuesday that Chinese regulations governing the transfer of data out of the country, including a...
Rich nations, China must accelerate race to net zero: IEA
Rich and developing nations alike must sharply improve their net-zero targets, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday, warning that a...
Eswatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy, holds elections
The last absolute monarchy in Africa, the Kingdom of Eswatini, holds parliamentary elections on Friday, with political parties banned from...
Slovakia campaign rhetoric raises LGBTQ concern
A year after a homophobic double murder, Slovakia's LGBTQ community is concerned about the increase in hate speech ahead of...
China warns Philippines not to ‘stir up trouble’ over disputed reef
Beijing warned Manila on Tuesday not to "stir up trouble" after the Philippine Coast Guard said it removed a floating...
China, S. Korea, Japan leaders to hold first summit since 2019
China said on Tuesday it had agreed with Japan and South Korea to hold a summit between the three countries'...
UK interior minister to question role of UN refugee convention
UK interior minister Suella Braverman was on Tuesday to question whether the United Nations Refugee Convention was "fit for our...
25 dead as Damascus loyalists clash with Kurdish-led forces: monitor
Fighters loyal to the Syrian government have clashed with Kurdish-led forces in a mainly Arab district of eastern Syria, leaving...
Niger regime wants ‘negotiated framework’ for French army pullout
Niger's coup leaders are demanding a "negotiated framework" for former colonial ruler France to withdraw its troops, which Paris says...
Greek flood victims race to rebuild before new storm hits
When Storm Daniel this month dumped cataclysmic amounts of rain on his village in central Greece, Nikos Falangas barely had...
US army chief and allies discuss Asia-Pacific in India
Army chiefs and senior officers from 30 countries including the United States met in India Tuesday to discuss threats facing...
Will lingering obstacles derail a Saudi-Israeli pact?
Recent bullish statements by Saudi and Israeli leaders have fueled speculation that a landmark normalization deal is in the offing,...
French news outlet Jeune Afrique protests Burkina suspension
French media outlet Jeune Afrique protested Tuesday after Burkina Faso's junta-led government suspended its print and online operations in the...
Saudi envoy seeks to reassure Palestinians amid Israel talks
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday sent its first delegation in three decades to the occupied West Bank to reassure Palestinians that...
New Zealand whitewash Bangladesh to wrap World Cup preparation
New Zealand gave themselves a perfect boost ahead of the World Cup by whitewashing Bangladesh in the three-match series 2-0,...
Nigeria’s new media seeks to cover Africa’s ignored stories
Nigeria, a nation of conflicts, corruption and poverty? That narrative is what a new breed of local media created by...
Kehinde Wiley: black power painter
Kehinde Wiley made his name painting ordinary African-Americans in classical European style, but after a high-profile commission from Barack Obama...
Taylor Swift ‘Eras’ tour concert film going global
Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" concert film is expected to be the cinematic event of the season -- and now it's...
