Can South Africa keep its G20 debt promise?
Counting the Cost Can South Africa keep its G20 debt promise? South Africa promised debt solutions for low income nations during its G20 presidency. Has it kept its word? Debt…
Contrary to India’s fears, Bangladesh is not joining a China-Pakistan axis
Opinions Contrary to India’s fears, Bangladesh is not joining a China-Pakistan axis Dhaka is treading carefully amid shifting alliances in South Asia and has no plans to entangle itself in…
Babies born in UK using DNA from three people to avoid genetic disease
Babies born in UK using DNA from three people to avoid genetic disease The IVF technique uses DNA from the mother’s egg, the father’s sperm, and a small amount from…
Trump hosts Qatar’s PM for private dinner, meets Bahrain crown prince
Trump hosts Qatar’s PM for private dinner, meets Bahrain crown prince US president has focused attention on the Gulf, visiting the region in first foreign policy trip of his second…
How selling parrots to a Pakistani journalist led to a locked bank account
How selling parrots to a Pakistani journalist led to a locked bank account Pakistani journalist Asad Ali Toor had his bank account locked in April along with his family members…
Syrian president vows to protect Druze after Israeli strikes on Damascus
News Syrian president vows to protect Druze after Israeli strikes on Damascus Ahmed al-Sharaa has vowed to hold those responsible for abuses against the Druze minority accountable. The Syrian Defense…
Fifty people killed, injured in huge fire at hypermarket in Iraq’s Kut
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, News Dozens dead, others missing in huge fire at hypermarket in Iraq’s Kut ‘A tragedy and a calamity have befallen us,” the Wasit province governor says. Fire…
Trump administration pulls $4bn in funds for high-speed rail in California
Trump administration pulls $4bn in funds for high-speed rail in California US president blasts long-delayed project to link Los Angeles and San Francisco as a ‘boondoggle’ and a ‘train to…
US losing ground to China due to Trump’s policies, Democrats warn
US losing ground to China due to Trump’s policies, Democrats warn Sentiment towards the US is deteriorating even among Washington’s closest allies, according to Pew survey data. US President Donald…
Fire ‘severely damages’ Belgium’s Tomorrowland stage ahead of Friday start
Fire ‘severely damages’ Belgium’s Tomorrowland stage ahead of Friday start The annual Tomorrowland festival is set to draw about 100,000 attendees, with many expected to camp on site. Fireworks burst…