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Taliban participation confirmed at UN women rights meeting
International —27 June, 2024 12:37
The UN political chief who will chair the first meeting between Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers and envoys from about 25 countries answered sharp criticism…
Erdogan accuses West of backing Israeli 'plans to spread war'
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday accused…
NATO appoints outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as its next secretary-general
NATO appointed Mark Rutte as its next secretary-general on Wednesday,…
Noble laureate economists warn Trump would ‘reignite’ inflation
Sixteen Nobel prize-winning economists have signed a letter warning that the re-election of former United States President Donald Trump would harm the US economy and lead to higher…
Modi’s candidate Om Birla elected parliament speaker
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday moved the motion in Lok Sabha to elect Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Om Birla as the speaker of the house. For the first time in decades,…
Justin Trudeau faces setback
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suffered a huge setback on Tuesday as the Liberal Party lost the by-election in the party's longtime stronghold, the Toronto-St. Paul constituency.…
India exports weapon to Israel, documents reveals
In the early morning hours of May 15, the cargo vessel Borkum stopped off the Spanish coast, lingering in the waters a short distance from Cartagena. At the port, protesters waved…
Timeline of Wikileaks founder's case
Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange is set to return to Australia a free man after over a decade fighting extradition to the United States on espionage charges. The 52-year-old…
China premier calls to 'oppose decoupling' at economic forum
China's premier called Tuesday for countries to "oppose decoupling", as economic tensions simmer between Beijing and the European Union, a key trading partner that is preparing to…
Assange released from British custody
Julian Assange’s wife Stella on Tuesday thanked campaigners for their support as the WikiLeaks founder was released after five years in British custody. “Julian is free!!!!”…
South Korean blaze killed 22, mostly Chinese
Rescue workers were combing through the charred ruins of a factory building near South Korea's capital to find any more fire victims Tuesday, a day after a devastating blaze likely…
Russia blames US for Crimea deaths and vows response
Russia has blamed the US and vowed "consequences" for a Ukrainian missile strike on Sevastopol in occupied Crimea on Sunday, which officials say killed four people - including two…
Pirates of the Caribbean actor killed in shark attack
Pirates of the Caribbean actor Tamayo Perry has died after being attacked by a shark while surfing in Hawaii. The 49-year-old died on Sunday afternoon, Honolulu's emergency services…
Saudi says 1,301 deaths during hajj
Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat, and that most of the deceased did not have official permits.…
Philippines clash with Chinese Coast Guard
The president of the Philippines said Sunday his country would not yield to "any foreign power" after Chinese forces injured Filipino navy personnel and damaged at least two military…
A year after mutiny, Kremlin controls Wagner remnants
Russia has effectively dismantled and replaced the Wagner Group in the year since the mercenaries shocked the world by launching a mutiny against President Vladimir Putin’s government,…
Deaths from Indian toxic alcohol rise to more than 50
The death toll from a batch of toxic illegal alcohol in India has risen to 53, media reported Sunday, as more victims in hospital succumbed to the poisonous brew. Tamil Nadu state…