London warns of sleepwalking into war with China
Miscalculation and Beijing’s “disdain” for arms control may lead to a global conflict, the UK’s national security adviser said Western powers and China are at risk of sleepwalking into nuclear…
Austria hints at number of citizens fighting in Ukraine
“Anyone who has lived through violence poses a risk” after returning home, an intelligence chief warns Only a small number of Austrian citizens are now fighting in Ukraine, but their…
Iraq’s political chaos: Why did protesters storm the parliament?
Iraq has been unable to form a government since it held parliamentary elections in October last year. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Senegal legislative poll tests ruling party ahead of 2024 vote
In a municipal election in January, the ruling party lost major cities to the opposition. Sunday’s poll is another test. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Iran arrests ‘spies linked to Israel’s Mossad’
Iran’s law enforcement intelligence organisation says Mossad gave pledges to the five arrested members of the network. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Nigerian senators urge Buhari impeachment over insecurity
Parliament is controlled by the ruling APC and any move to impeach Buhari would require two-thirds of the 109 senators. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
At least 17 dead in rare clashes in Syria’s Sweida
Ten government loyalists and seven local fighters died in fighting in Druze-majority province in southern Syria. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Honouring images that tell about empathy rather than hatred
Global Peace Photography Award 2022 THE Global Peace Photo Award (TGPPA) recognises and promotes photographers from all over the world whose pictures capture human efforts towards a peaceful world…
Brits receive energy price warning
The end of deliveries of Russian gas to European customers could have “knock-on impacts” on prices in the UK, the National Grid says The end of Russian gas supplies to…
New York urges WHO to ‘immediately’ rename monkeypox
Using the name further may have “devastating and stigmatizing effects” on vulnerable communities, the city’s health chief claims New York City’s health chief Ashwin Vasan is calling on the World…
What did Boris Johnson discuss with Alexander Lebedev?
How an answer to a parliamentary question may lead to an unfolding of a political scandal. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Shireen Abu Akleh’s niece: ‘US must end Israeli impunity’
Abu Akleh’s family are demanding the US take concrete action to hold Israel accountable for the killing of US citizens. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Who is Viktor Bout, the man at centre of US prisoner ‘swap’?
Reports say US has proposed to Russia to release convicted arms dealer for Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Photos: Protesters storm Iraqi parliament in Baghdad
Religious leader al-Sadr’s supporters protest against a nominee for prime minister who he opposes. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
The Femicide Detectives
Investigating an epidemic of violence against women in Mexico. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Kenya should have a serious discussion on marijuana legalisation
Professor Wajackoyah should not be allowed to turn the legalisation debate into a political joke this election season. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Cost of living: ‘How to manage?’ laments Sri Lankan market vendor
As the economic crisis worsens, a trader in Colombo must eat less, ration medicine and buy black-market fuel to get by. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
China’s BYD was written off by Elon Musk. Now it’s beating Tesla
Shenzhen-based electric carmaker sold more than 641,000 vehicles in the first half of 2022. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest