Category: Global News
Families demand release of Pakistani crew captured by Somali pirates
Families of 10 Pakistani crew members taken hostage by Somali pirates have rallied in Karachi to demand their release.
Memphis residents file lawsuit alleging abuses by Trump-backed task force
Lawsuit says task force comprised of state and federal agencies harassed bystanders who recorded enforcement activities.
Trump administration offers $100m in aid to Cuba in exchange for reform
Amid an oil blockade against the island, the US blames Cuba's communist leadership for 'standing in the way' of aid.
Republicans break ranks, but Senate fails to curb Trump’s Iran war powers
The bill falls short, but vote shows cracks are growing in the Republican support for the US-Israel war on Iran.
Funeral held for two Lebanese paramedics killed in Israeli attack
Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral of two Lebanese paramedics killed by an Israeli strike
As Trump readies to meet Xi, experts say he is ‘desperate for a win’
Trade between the two countries has suffered since Trump came into office even as China's exports have hit new highs.
Philip Davis and Progressive Liberal Party win general election in Bahamas
The victory marks the first time in three decades a Bahamian political party has noticed back-to-back election wins.
Why Louisiana paused its US House primary election amid redistricting push
Louisiana governor suspends vote following Supreme Court ruling; critics say move sows confusion and violates law.
Crowds gather in Tehran to send off Iran’s World Cup team
Huge crowds gathered in Tehran’s Revolution Square to celebrate and send off Iran’s national football team.
US waives visa bonds of up to $15,000 for FIFA World Cup ticket holders
Trump administration's visa bond programme had raised concerns about soaring costs for World Cup travellers to US.