Category: News
Putin calls G7 deal on frozen Russian assets for Ukraine loan ‘theft’
Western countries have agreed to use interest on frozen Russian assets to give Ukraine a $50bn loan.
UN warns ‘clandestine’ cross-border FGM undermines bans
Report highlights so-called ‘vacation cutting’ among families in the West taking girls to countries of origin for FGM.
South Africa’s parliament choosing president amid uncertainty
Governing ANC is depending on former foes to give Ramaphosa a second term and extend its three-decade hold on power.
Photos: State of ‘catastrophe’ as downpours hit Chile
Heavy rains lashed much of the country, damaging homes, flooding roads, knocking out power and causing mudslides.
The Russian military in Cuba — a crisis then and maybe now
The arrival of four Russian military vessels in Cuba has people wondering about a Cuban missile crisis 2.0.
G7 to use Russian assets for $50bn Ukraine loan: How will it work?
The funds could help Ukraine defend itself against Russia. But the plan carries risks — and the threat of retaliation.
A French ‘referendum’ on the far right: Will Macron’s risky gamble pay off?
President is trying to push back against Le Pen's party, but experts warn there is potential for strategy to backfire.
S Korea, US ‘closely monitoring’ potential Putin-Kim meeting in Pyongyang
Russia has promised Putin will visit North Korea after hosting its leader Kim Jong Un last September.
Saudi robots join millions for the Hajj
Saudi Arabia has deployed robots in the holy cities of Medina and Mecca to help pilgrims undertaking the Hajj.