BNP Paribas shares fall after US jury’s Sudan verdict
BNP Paribas shares fall after US jury’s Sudan verdict The French bank will pay more than $20m to three plaintiffs amid allegations of human rights abuses. Attorneys for the three…
Madagascar’s new prime minister named after military coup
Madagascar’s new prime minister named after military coup Exiled former President Andry Rajoelina condemns takeover and refuses to step down despite defections in the security forces. A member of Madagascar’s…
Mongolia’s president vetoes effort to unseat PM
Mongolia’s president vetoes effort to unseat PM President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh claims parliament’s vote to oust the PM is invalid because of ‘procedural flaws’. Mongolia’s President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh By Stephen Quillen…
As public media funds officially dry up, local radio stations struggle
As public media funds officially dry up, local radio stations struggle Local stations Allegheny Mountain Radio serve as a key resource for locals during severe weather events like floods or…
Nigeria’s victims of #EndSARS protest violence await justice five years on
Nigeria’s victims of #EndSARS protest violence await justice five years on Victims and families of protesters shot dead by security forces say promises of accountability, compensation not met. Agbeze Ifeanyi…
Body of Nepali student held in Gaza returned to Kathmandu
Deceased student Bipin Joshi was honoured by the Nepali government upon the return of his body from Gaza.
EU moves to ban Russian energy imports by 2028
EU moves to ban Russian energy imports by 2028 A draft regulation approved by European Union energy ministers would phase out Russian import contracts by January 2028. The EU still…
China sets goal to become a “modern socialist power”
So, the next two five-year plans are very, very important to see China’s achievement of global competitiveness.”
South Korea police seek warrants for 58 repatriated scam centre suspects
South Korea police seek warrants for 58 repatriated scam centre suspects The South Korean nationals were returned from Cambodia after being held for alleged links to “pig butchering” scams. Police…
Why Trump is seeking to remove aluminium from vaccines?
Why Trump is seeking to remove aluminium from vaccines? Aluminium has been proven to be safe, removing it could reduce immunity and increase disease risk, experts say. Vials labelled ‘VACCINE…