Morocco jails 29, including politicians and sports figures, in drug trial
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. Save…
Why has the UN paused plans to evacuate sailors from the Strait of Hormuz?
EXPLAINER Why has the UN paused plans to evacuate sailors from the Strait of Hormuz? A cargo vessel had been struck by a projectile near Oman, as Iran says all…
EU targets Somalia with visa curbs as president pushes back on returns
EU targets Somalia with visa curbs as president pushes back on returns President says his country will readmit genuine nationals but insists Europe must first verify deportees’ identities. Save Somalia’s…
New York’s primaries signal a new force in US politics
Opinion 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. By Said Arikat…
Iraq’s new PM launches anticorruption campaign, but is it enough?
Iraq’s new PM launches anticorruption campaign, but is it enough? Al-Zaidi leads campaign to combat corruption, seizing $86m cash, properties, vehicles and gold linked to embezzlement cases. But analysts say…
South Korean court jails former first lady for seven years in bribery case
South Korean court jails former first lady for seven years in bribery case Kim Keon Hee was sentenced for taking bribes that included luxury items in return for political favours.…
Iran slams the GCC and the US for ‘interventionist’ statement: What we know
EXPLAINER 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. Save US…
Ex-Trump adviser Bolton pleads guilty in classified documents case
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Ex-Trump adviser Bolton pleads guilty in classified documents case This is a breaking news story. Save Former White House national security adviser John Bolton arrives at the…
New synthetic drugs, cocaine and meth booming, warns UN
News 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. Save The…
The hands behind the beautiful game
The football factories cut the panels, assemble the kits and collect the finished balls. Much of the hand stitching is subcontracted to more than 1,400 registered centres across Sialkot district,…