Category: News
How did Colombia’s election split a nation in two?
Colombia elected its first right-wing president in years by a razor-thin margin.
‘This time’: The World Cup commercials capturing Egypt’s soaring hopes
The advertisements play on Egypt's poor World Cup record — and the belief that 2026 is different. So far, they ring true
DR Congo files case against Rwanda at ICJ over decades of alleged ‘abuses’
Kinshasa takes Kigali to UN's top court over 30 years of alleged massacres, sexual violence, and forced displacement.
Iraq’s new PM launches anticorruption campaign, but is it enough?
Al-Zaidi campaign to combat corruption seizes $86m, properties, vehicles and gold. But analysts say he needs to do more.
New York’s primaries signal a new force in US politics
Progressive, Muslim and Arab American candidates are challenging old limits on debate over Israel and Palestine.
Iran slams the GCC and the US for ‘interventionist’ statement: What we know
Tehran rejects US-GCC pressure over missiles, the Strait of Hormuz and regional armed groups.
South Korean court jails former first lady for seven years in bribery case
Kim Keon Hee was sentenced for taking bribes including luxury items in return for political favours.
Morocco jails 29, including politicians and sports figures, in drug trial
Casablanca court delivers landmark verdict in 'Escobar of the Sahara' case: up to 12 years for top figures.
Ex-Trump adviser Bolton pleads guilty in classified documents case
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New synthetic drugs, cocaine and meth booming, warns UN
A spike in potent synthetic drugs comes as manufacturers respond to geopolitical changes and look to increase profits.