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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…

Taliban participation confirmed at UN women rights meeting

Erdogan accuses West of backing Israeli 'plans to spread war'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday accused…

Erdogan accuses West of backing Israeli 'plans to spread war'
NATO appoints outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as its next secretary-general

NATO appointed Mark Rutte as its next secretary-general on Wednesday,…

NATO appoints outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as its next secretary-general

Noble laureate economists warn Trump would ‘reignite’ inflation

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 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 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 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

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

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

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…