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China-Russia partnership is not directed against anyone

An emerging multipolar world is now taking shape before our eyes, says Russian President Vladimir Putin as he concludes his two-day visit to China; he praises talks with Xi as substantive

18 May 2024 1:17 am
Taiwans foreign minister says China and Russia are supporting each other's expansionism

Russia and China helped each other expand their territorial reach, and democracies must push back against authoritarian states that threaten their rights and sovereignty, Taiwans outgoing foreign minister, Joseph Wu, said in an interview with The Associated Press

17 May 2024 7:14 pm
Imran Khan appears before Pakistans top court via video link; hearing ends without him speaking

Khans party said in a statement that there was no live streaming from the apex court as the registrar maintained that it was the prerogative of the bench to decide

16 May 2024 7:08 pm
World court opens hearings on Israeli military's incursion into Rafah

It is the fourth time South Africa has asked the International Court of Justice for emergency measures since the nation launched proceedings alleging that Israels military action in its war with Hamas in Gaza amounts to genocide

16 May 2024 7:07 pm
What are the reasons and concerns related to floods in Kenya? | Explained

Why is Kenya facing heavy floods? How is flooding disrupting life in the nation?

16 May 2024 6:12 pm
Slovakian leader is in stable but serious condition after assassination attempt, says hospital staff

Doctors are continuing to treat Robert Fico in an attempt to improve his condition, Defence Minister Robert Kalinak told reporters outside the hospital in Banska Bystrica.

16 May 2024 1:17 pm
The Netherlands veers sharply to right with new Government dominated by party of Geert Wilders

Wilders cried victory on what he called a historic day, but it is still unclear who will become the Prime Minister

16 May 2024 1:16 pm
Palestinian statehood key to post-war Gaza rebuilding plans of Arab nations

The Arab quintet of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan and Egypt have made clear that their financial and political support, which is crucial to the future of the shattered Gaza Strip, depends on realisation of the two-state solution that they believe could defuse regional tensions

16 May 2024 1:07 pm
Pakistani court grants bail to Imran Khan in a graft case

The bail decision came two months after Imran Khan was indicted for accepting a piece of land that business tycoon Malik Riaz gifted the former premier and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in return for favours

15 May 2024 11:09 pm
Julian Assange extradition case: Stella Assange, supporters decry politics behind case

WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange faces up to 175 years in prison; supporters claim he was a political prisoner

15 May 2024 10:10 pm
Slovakia's PM Robert Fico injured in shooting, suspect detained

Media reports say Slovakias populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was injured in a shooting and taken to hospital; the incident took place in front of the local House of Culture, where Mr. Fico came to meet with supporters

15 May 2024 7:04 pm
China says 'bullying' tariff hike shows that some in U.S. have lost their minds

The U.S.'s suppression of China exposes that the U.S. has lost its self-confidence and is out of order, Minister Wang Yi said.

15 May 2024 6:11 pm
Hope Pakistan gets a leader like Narendra Modi, says Pakistani American businessman Sajid Tara

It is written everywhere that Modi ji will be the next Prime Minister of India, says Baltimore-based Pakistani American businessman Sajid Tara.

15 May 2024 10:07 am