Political turmoil in Kuwait as emir dissolves parliament | Politics News
Sheikh Mishal also announces the suspension of some articles of the constitution amid a continuing deadlock. Kuwait’s emir has dissolved the parliament and taken over…
Barron Trump will not attend Florida RNC as delegate after all
U.S. News // 12 hours ago Trump hush-money trial: Week of testimony concludes as Michael Cohen expected on stand next week May 10 (UPI) --…
This Indian historian fights the far-right, one makeup video at a time | India Election 2024
Ghaziabad, India – It is close to midnight. Ruchika Sharma sits in her makeshift studio at her home in Ghaziabad, a city just outside India’s…
GOP senators introduce ‘pro-life’ bill to boost resources for mothers
Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., speaks during a press conference on border security at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Britt…
Five takeaways from day 15 of Donald Trump’s New York hush-money trial | Donald Trump News
The fourth week of Donald Trump’s criminal hush-money trial in New York has come to a close, with the prosecution hinting that it would soon…
South Africa top court hears case questioning Zuma’s electoral eligibility | Elections News
Ex-president could be disqualified from running in the most competitive polls in post-apartheid history on May 29. South Africa’s Constitutional Court will decide on an…
Who is John Swinney, Scotland’s new first minister after Humza Yousaf quit? | Politics News
Mild-mannered, 60-year-old Swinney, who joined the SNP at 15, is the party’s third leader in 14 months. Glasgow, Scotland – Bespectacled, mild-mannered John Swinney is…
Key takeaways from Xi Jinping’s European tour to France, Serbia and Hungary | Politics News
Chinese President Xi Jinping has concluded a five-day tour of Europe, after visiting France, Serbia and Hungary, where he touted Beijing’s vision of a multipolar…
Biden admin. proposes new immigration rule to improve national security, public safety
the Department of Homeland Security under Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Thursday unveiled a new rule aimed at streamlining the asylum process while improving national security.…
‘None of the above’: An election protest brews in India’s coffee export hub | India Election 2024
Araku Valley, India – Gemmala Sita is proud of the coffee beans she grows on what is among the world’s largest organic, fair-trade plantations. Her…
Two mango seasons: A long wait for Pakistan families hit by May 9 violence | Politics
Islamabad, Pakistan – It’s summertime, and mango season in Pakistan. But 25-year-old Amber* can’t stand the sight of the fruit, one of the country’s most…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 806 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 806th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Friday, May 10, 2024. Fighting Two people were…
Philippines, US simulate mock invasions in largest ever war games | Military News
Laoag, Philippines – Troops from the United States and the Philippines have launched Javelin missiles and fired howitzers to simulate repelling a maritime invasion along…
As Singaporeans tire of rat race, incoming PM reimagines ‘Singapore Dream’ | Labour Rights News
Singapore – For three decades, Singaporean corporate lawyer Gerald Yeo* chased the so-called Singapore Dream. He climbed the ranks to become general counsel, managing a…
Chad’s President Deby wins election against prime minister in heated race | Elections News
Violence and questions of election-rigging, however, marred the provisional vote tally, which was announced earlier than expected. Military leader Mahamat Idriss Deby has won a…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy fires head of state guard over assassination plot | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ukrainian state security said earlier this week that they unearthed an assassination plot including two state guards. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired the head…
Donald Trump hush-money trial: Judge denies motions for mistrial, modified gag order
1 of 6 | Former President Donald Trump (C) walks over to speak to reporters as he leaves his criminal trial at Manhattan criminal court…
Appeals court rejects Hunter Biden gun-charge appeal, clearing way for trial
On Thursday the Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Hunter Biden's effort to have a federal gun charge dismissed, clearing the way for a…
Fiji’s former Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama jailed for a year | Corruption News
Judge says Bainimarama abused his power to shut down an investigation into alleged corruption at the University of the South Pacific Frank Bainimarama, who was…
‘My vote snatched’: India election clouded by mysterious candidate pullouts | India Election 2024 News
New Delhi, India – Prince Patel cancelled his vacation plans after the dates were announced for India’s ongoing weeks-long elections. The 61-year-old retired engineer said…