The United States has announced the launch of a multinational force to protect trade in the Red Sea after a series of attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels forced several shipping companies to suspend operations. US Safeguard Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Monday that Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Seychelles and the Unified Realm would be…
A West African court has ruled that the ousted president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, and his family were arbitrarily detained during a military coup on July 26. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice, sitting in Abuja, called for Bazoum’s immediate and unconditional release and urged his reinstatement to restore constitutional…
Baluch militants launched a deadly attack on a police station in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan, resulting in the loss of at least 11 security personnel. The assailants, believed to be members of the Jaish al-Adl group, targeted the police station in the town of Rask, situated about 1,400 kilometers southwest of Tehran. The attack…
European Union leaders have agreed to open accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, marking a significant step toward EU membership for the war-torn nations. The decision was hailed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a “victory for Ukraine and all of Europe.” The announcement by EU summit chair Charles Michel came late Thursday, defying previous…
A circus performer, described to be in his 20s, suffered serious injuries during a harrowing fall from the renowned “Giant Wheel of Death” at the Hippodrome Circus in Great Yarmouth. The incident unfolded on Wednesday evening as part of the Christmas Spectacular show, leaving the audience in shock. Video footage captured the heart-stopping moment when…
After spending two decades in prison for the alleged murder of her four children, Kathleen Folbigg, once dubbed “Australia’s worst mother,” has had her convictions formally quashed by the New South Wales (NSW) Court of Criminal Appeal. This follows a landmark Special Commission of Inquiry that found reasonable doubt over her guilt and her subsequent…
Four cabinet ministers resigned on Thursday in the wake of a fundraising scandal engulfing the ruling party’s largest faction. The scandal, involving allegations of kickbacks totaling 500 million yen ($3.4 million), has shaken the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and further eroded Kishida’s already dwindling public support. The ministers stepping down include Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu…
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a comprehensive year-end news conference, reaffirmed Moscow’s resolute pursuit of goals in Ukraine, stating emphatically that peace would remain elusive until objectives of “de-Nazification, de-militarization, and a neutral status” are achieved. “There will be peace when we will achieve our goals,” Putin said The address, notable for its rare insights…
Vote means investigation is likely to extend well into 2024 when Biden will be running for reelection, probably against Donald Trump
The United States finds itself entangled in a pressing dilemma over providing crucial aid to Ukraine, with the nation’s fight against Russia’s invasion hanging in the balance. President Joe Biden, joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, delivered a resolute promise of support but simultaneously announced a significant delay in Congress over a proposed $200 million…
