Germany arrests seven over alleged Islamist plot
Berlin — German police on Thursday arrested seven men for allegedly planning a terrorist attack in the country inspired... Read more
6 Jul, 2023
Up to 40 aid workers killed in Myanmar since 2021 coup: UN
Geneva — UN human rights chief Volker Turk said on Thursday up to 40 aid workers have been killed... Read more
6 Jul, 2023
EU court confirms lifting of Catalan MEPs’ immunity
Luxembourg — The Court of Justice of the EU on Wednesday dismissed a challenge brought by three Catalan MEPs... Read more
5 Jul, 2023
Peru volcano rumbles to life, spews ash on towns
Lima — Peru’s Ubinas volcano, active again after four dormant years, blew its top twice on Tuesday, showering nearby... Read more
5 Jul, 2023
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait claim gas field eyed by Iran
Riyadh — Saudi Arabia has said it enjoys “full rights” along with Kuwait to a disputed gas field in... Read more
5 Jul, 2023
Sri Lanka shares rise as debt restructure spares banks
Colombo — Bankrupt Sri Lanka’s bearish bourse made a dramatic turnaround on Tuesday on the first day of trading... Read more
4 Jul, 2023
UN say El Nino set to be ‘at least’ moderate strength
Geneva — The El Nino weather phenomenon, which triggers higher global temperatures, is set to continue throughout 2023 and... Read more
4 Jul, 2023
France repatriates 10 women, 25 children from Syria camps
Paris — France on Tuesday repatriated 10 women and 25 children who were held in prison camps for suspected... Read more
4 Jul, 2023
Climate change spells ‘terrifying’ future: UN rights chief
Geneva — Climate change threatens to deliver a “truly terrifying” dystopian future of hunger and suffering, the United Nations’... Read more
3 Jul, 2023
Saudi summons Swedish ambassador over Koran burning
Riyadh — Saudi Arabia has summoned Sweden’s ambassador to denounce a Koran burning outside a Stockholm mosque that sparked... Read more
3 Jul, 2023
