Category: Global News
Sri Lanka signs free trade deal with Thailand to revive economy
Sri Lanka seeks to foster growth after its economy contracted 3.8 percent last year, according to World Bank estimates.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 710
As the war enters its 710th day, these are the main developments.
‘Overshadow Gaza crimes’: World reacts to US attacks on Iraq and Syria
Iran, Iraq and Syria have strongly condemned the US strikes, saying they will only escalate regional tensions.
Gare de Lyon knife attack: 3 injured in Paris train station stabbing spree
Attacker detained after seriously wounding one person and lightly injuring two others; motive unclear.
Israel vs UNRWA: Deflection and deception
Israeli intelligence accuses a UN refugee agency of collusion with Hamas – and the media take it at face value.
‘Jump without thinking’: The parkour runners reclaiming Algiers
A growing community in Algeria's capital is taking up the daring urban sport, and forming strong bonds in the process.
Gaza and the dilemmas of genocide scholars
Increasing partisanship in Genocide Studies threatens the field itself, as well as the very act of genocide prevention.
‘Strategic error’: Iran condemns US attacks on Iraq, Syria
Iran says overnight US strikes are 'violations of the sovereignty and territorial integrity' of the two countries.
Iraq says 16 people, including civilians, killed in ‘new US aggression’
In response, Iran-aligned groups say they have attacked US bases in Syria as well as western and northern Iraq.
Turkey appoints Fatih Karahan as new central bank chief after Erkan resigns
The appointment comes a few hours after the resignation of Hafize Gaye Erkan citing a media scandal.