Category: News
Gabon’s military says ex-president Ali Bongo ‘free’ to travel abroad
Bongo's release follows after General Brice Oligui Nguema sworn in as Gabon’s new head of state.
Freddie Mercury’s piano, Bohemian Rhapsody lyrics champions at auction
More than 1,400 lots of what the singer called his 'exquisite clutter' are up for auction at Sotheby's in London.
Mexican Supreme Court decriminalises abortion on federal level
Mexico has become latest Latin American country to join the 'green' wave, a movement to loosen abortion restrictions.
US judge orders Texas to remove controversial border buoys from Rio Grande
The ruling is a win for the Biden administration, which sued the state over floating barriers criticised by Mexico.
Biden administration cancels oil and gas leases in Arctic wildlife refuge
The move comes as the Biden administration seeks to expand protections against oil and gas development on public lands.
Western officials visit UAE in efforts to halt exports to Russia: Report
The Wall Street Journal initially reported plans to jointly press the UAE to halt shipments of goods to Russia.
Blinken hails Ukraine counteroffensive as US announces $1bn in new aid
The new US aid would include HIMARS missile systems, Javelin weapons, Abrams tanks as well as humanitarian assistance.
Greek ferry captain, three seamen charged over death of tardy passenger
The incident, captured on a video shared on social media, sparked anger across the maritime country.
At least 32 civilians killed in Sudan army strikes: Activists
Head of Sudan's army officially dissolves Rapid Support Forces, who he has been fighting since April.
California state legislature passes bill banning caste-based discrimination
Dalit rights groups hail the vote as a landmark victory in their bid to stop casteism from taking root in the US.