Politics threatens to spoil Paris 2024 Olympics – POLITICO
Despite the IOC’s ultimate recommendation to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in Paris as neutrals — that is, without a national flag or…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 704 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 704th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Monday, January 29, 2024. Fighting The Ukrainian Air…
Tuvalu’s pro-Taiwan leader loses seat in closely watched election | Politics News
Tuvalu is one of only 12 remaining diplomatic allies of Taipei amid growing US-China rivalry in the Pacific. Tuvalu’s pro-Taiwan leader has lost his seat…
‘Taiwan independence’ an obstacle to China-US relations, says Beijing | Politics News
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met to discuss competition and cooperation between the two countries. Chinese Foreign Minister…
Gunmen kill nine Pakistani nationals in southeastern Iran | Gun Violence News
The shootings come as Tehran and Islamabad work to normalise ties after recent tit-for-tat attacks. Gunmen have killed nine Pakistanis in a restive southeastern border…
Venezuela court disqualifies leading opposition presidential candidate | Elections News
Maria Corina Machado had declared victory in the Venezuelan opposition’s presidential primary last October. Venezuela’s Supreme Justice Tribunal has upheld a ban which prevents presidential…
Joe Biden warns of global threat of anti-Semitism ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day
President Joe Biden remembered the Holocaust on Friday by calling attention to the global rise of anti-Semitism in the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas…
Packed Tanzania protests offer hope but reforms remain a distant dream | Protests
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania – As thousands of supporters carrying placards stating their demands marched through Dar-es-Salaam on Wednesday, opposition party Chadema deputy chairperson Tunde Lissu declared…
Justice Department: Cuomo sexually harassed 13 women while governor
The Justice Department said Friday it determined former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed 13 women workers between 2013 and 2021. The agreement, however,…
Stories of ‘beating the odds’ in China draw dark responses from wary public | Social Media News
A honeymoon in Western Tibet came to a tragic end in October when the newlyweds crashed their car on a mountain road after suffering altitude…
International Court of Justice orders Israel to end atrocities in Gaza; no ruling on genocide
1 of 10 | The International Court of Justice sits in session on Friday as it ordered Israel to take immediate steps to end atrocities…
Threats and street justice: How violence is transforming life in Ecuador | Crime News
Quito, Ecuador – Maria could not foresee that her life was about to change because of a phone call. A 48-year-old resident of Guayaquil, a…
‘Voters are looking for a mini-Niinisto’: Finland braces for new president | Elections News
When Sauli Niinisto became Finland’s president 12 years ago, he looked forward to developing a European defence policy, pursuing “opportunities” in China, and preserving “an…
Uganda’s first Oscar-nominated film tells story of Bobi Wine persecution | Arts and Culture
Kampala, Uganda – This January, when Bobi Wine learned that the film documenting his 2021 Ugandan presidential bid had been nominated for an Academy Award, he…
‘Too much poison’: Attacks on Indian Muslims grow after Ram temple ceremony | Politics
Mumbai, India – Driving through the Mira Road neighbourhood of Mumbai was a usual affair for 21-year-old Mohammad Tariq, who ran errands on his father’s…
Toppled statues, protests: Australia marks contentious national holiday | Politics News
Thousands join marches in major cities amid growing debate over holiday once known for barbecues and beach trips. Thousands of Australians have gathered at rallies…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 702 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 702nd day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Friday, January 26, 2024. Ilyushin-76 plane crash Russia…
Why is Canada asking Palestinians to list scars on Gaza visa applications? | Israel War on Gaza News
Montreal, Canada – Abdallah Alhamadni knows the clock is ticking. Every day, the 51-year-old Palestinian father of three checks to see whether his efforts to bring…
Peter Navarro to be sentenced for contempt of Congress
1 of 2 | Peter Navarro, an advisor to former president Donald Trump, is set to be sentenced for contempt of Congress on Thusday. File…
Seeking medical care, one family races anticipated US border restrictions | Migration News
Medellin, Colombia – Victor Hidalgo Lopez had already carried his three-year-old daughter through 10 countries by the time they reached Mexico. Along the way, they used…