Category: News
Bollywood ‘takeover’: Pro-Modi films swamp Indian voters ahead of election
At least 10 releases before the election amplify Modi's political agenda and vilify critics - sparing not even Gandhi.
‘Most vexing’ test: Can Pakistan’s Sharifs revive talks with India’s Modi?
Analysts say India's 2024 election will need to pass first. But a long history between the Sharifs and Modi offers hope
Snubs, protests and history makers: What to know about the 2024 Oscars
The US-based Academy Awards have long stood as a cultural touchstone, honouring some of the top films of the year.
Canada lifting freeze on UNRWA funding after weeks of protests, criticism
Rights advocates welcome 'much-needed decision' as Palestinians in Gaza face humanitarian crisis amid Israeli attacks.
Turkey offers to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks as Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy
Erdogan pitches himself as go-between, Zelenskyy indicates Russia would not be invited to the first meeting.
Former Israeli security agency chief: Netanyahu wants an endless war
Marc Lamont Hill challenges former head of Israeli navy and former director of Israel’s security service Ami Ayalon.
UN warns surge in gang violence puts pregnant women at risk in Haiti
'Too many women and young women in Haiti are victims of indiscriminate violence committed by armed gangs,' UN says.
Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez guilty in drug trafficking case
The former two-term president was convicted on weapons and drug-related charges after being extradited to the US.
UK university students occupy campus building in protest for Palestine
University of Leeds students are occupying a campus building in protest over the university’s involvement with Israel.
A State of the Union address or an early election campaign speech?
Joe Biden lashes out at Donald Trump, who will almost certainly be his election rival again in November.