Category: Global News
Russia jails stand-up comic Artemy Ostani over war joke
Artemy Ostanin sentenced to more than five years in a penal colony after joking about a 'legless' war veteran.
Hungary jails German activist for eight years over far-right rally attacks
Maja T was part of a group that attacked participants at Budapest's 'Day of Honour', a major neo-Nazi event.
Washington Post announces massive layoffs in blow to storied paper
Spokesperson says that cuts apply to about one-third of newsroom, with sport and international coverage largely gutted.
Rubio: US ready to talk with Iran, ‘not sure’ a deal can be reached
US Secretary of State said the US would prefer to make a deal with Iran, but he’s “not sure” a deal can be reached.
Trump hails ‘excellent’ phone call with China’s Xi amid trade tensions
Trump stresses his 'extremely good' personal relationship with Xi Jinping, key to maintaining stable US-China ties.
Mixed emotions among Palestinians as Rafah crossing partially reopens
Emotional homecomings seen as some Palestinians reunite with loved ones amid mixed sentiments at the Rafah border.
Killing of Saif Gaddafi removes alternative to Libya’s rival governments
Death of former dictator's son removes symbolic alternative to Libya's entrenched political deadlock, analysts say.
US announces proposed critical mineral trading bloc
The aim of the group is to challenge China’s stronghold on the globe’s rare earth mining.
Israeli strikes kill more than 20 in Gaza, shatter ‘ceasefire’ myth
Israeli strikes killed at least 23 Palestinians, many of them children, in widespread attacks on Gaza on Wednesday.
Russia’s Putin holds video call with China’s Xi
The two leaders discussed maintaining their growing ties amid international instability.