UNESCO conference tackles disinformation, hate speech
Paris – A global UN conference on how to battle online disinformation and hate speech without endangering human rights... Read more
22 Feb, 2023
Architect of Mexico’s drug war convicted in US of trafficking
New York – A once-powerful Mexican government minister was convicted by a US jury Tuesday of aiding the very... Read more
22 Feb, 2023
Scottish leader hopeful in trouble over gay marriage
Edinburgh – Controversy deepened on Tuesday in the race to succeed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as leader of Scotland’s... Read more
21 Feb, 2023
Taiwan ‘to bolster’ military ties with United States
Taipei – Taiwan will boost military exchanges with the United States to curb “authoritarian expansionism”, President Tsai Ing-wen said... Read more
21 Feb, 2023
Joe Biden makes surprise Kyiv visit
Kyiv – US President Joe Biden on Monday made a surprise trip to Kyiv, promising increased arms deliveries for... Read more
20 Feb, 2023
WATCH | Brazil flooding, landslides kill at least 36
Sao Paulo – Flooding and landslides triggered by torrential rain in Brazil claimed at least 36 lives on Carnival... Read more
20 Feb, 2023
Colombia, Venezuela revive trade deal after 4-year suspension
Caracas – The leaders of Colombia and Venezuela on Thursday renewed a trade deal that had been suspended for... Read more
17 Feb, 2023
Turkey-Syria death toll passes 41000 as UN appeals for quake aid
Istanbul – The death toll from the earthquake that has devastated parts of Turkey and Syria exceeded 41 000... Read more
17 Feb, 2023
World Bank chief David Malpass to step down early
Washington – World Bank chief David Malpass announced on Wednesday he would step down nearly a year early, ending... Read more
16 Feb, 2023
Norway approves $7 billion aid package for Ukraine
Oslo – Norwegian parties on Thursday backed an aid package worth 75 billion Norwegian kroner ($7.4 billion) for Ukraine... Read more
16 Feb, 2023
