From far-right gains to the economy: What’s at stake in Germany’s election?
Berlin, Germany – In some countries, a snap election is held in a matter of weeks.Germany, by contrast, will enjoy a leisurely three months before it goes to the polls…
Ugandan opposition politician ‘kidnapped’ in Kenya, taken to military jail
Kizza Besigye’s wife says he was seized in Nairobi and is being held in a Kampala jail, as she calls for his immediate release.Prominent Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye has…
Sharp rise recorded in landmine casualties in 2023, warns report
Civilians, including children, make up 84 percent of landmine casualties, with the highest numbers last year in Myanmar.The number of people killed or wounded worldwide by landmines and explosive remnants…
Philippines and Indonesia reach deal to return Filipina death row convict
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says Mary Jane Veloso to come home after ‘long and difficult journey’.The Philippines and Indonesia have reached a deal to return a Filipina who was…
Iran warns European powers IAEA censure will ‘complicate’ nuclear talks
Tehran has reportedly offered to stop expanding its stockpile of high-enriched uranium during a visit by the UN nuclear watchdog chief.Tehran, Iran – Iran has warned three European nations against…
MSF cites police violence as operations suspended in Haitian capital
Move follows ambulance attack in which patients were executed and staff tear-gassed.Doctors Without Borders, known by its French initials MSF, announced it has halted services in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,000
These were the key developments on the 1,000th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.Here is the situation on Wednesday, November 20: Fighting and weapons Ukraine has used the United States-made long-range…
Police clash with protesters in Georgia over disputed election results
Scuffles broke out in Georgia’s capital as police broke up a camp set up in protest against the disputed results of last month’s parliamentary election.Police moved in to remove the…
An A-Z of the children Israel killed in Gaza
The Gaza Strip is a graveyard for thousands of children, the United Nations has said. Since October 7, 2023, Israel has killed at least 17,400 children in Gaza, according to…
In India’s tribal-dominated Jharkhand, BJP labels Muslims as ‘Bangladeshis’
Pakur, India – Sitting at a dusty roadside tea stall with his friends in Bada Sanakad village in the tribal-dominated eastern Indian state of Jhakhand, Abdul Gafur is furious.“Who says…
Ukraine to get US land mines for use against Russian forces: Reports
US President Biden’s decision to provide antipersonnel mines comes after Ukraine fired ATACMS missiles into Russia.US President Joe Biden has approved providing antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine in what has…
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai takes stand in collusion trial
Lai denies supporting Hong Kong’s independence and says his now-defunct newspaper stood for ‘core values’ of the city’s people.Hong Kong’s pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has taken the stand for…