Campaigning begins in Bangladesh for first election after Hasina’s ouster
Campaigning begins in Bangladesh for first election after Hasina’s ouster The vote scheduled for February 12 is seen as a major test for democracy in the South Asian nation. Bangladesh…
Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’ at ceremony in Davos
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’ at ceremony in Davos New body for resolving international conflicts has a $1bn price tag for permanent membership. US President Donald Trump…
Guinea-Bissau sets election date following last year’s coup
Guinea-Bissau sets election date following last year’s coup The West African country is set to hold legislative and presidential elections on December 6. Guinea-Bissau’s transitional president, Major-General Horta Inta-a, says…
Pro-Palestine activist on hunger strike says he will begin refusing water
EXCLUSIVE Pro-Palestine activist on hunger strike says he will begin refusing water Palestine Action-linked remand prisoner Umer Khalid, 22, calls on the UK government to address concerns relating to alleged…
Venezuelans share their opinions on US interference
Venezuelans share their opinions on US interference
Death toll in Pakistan shopping centre fire rises to at least 60
Death toll in Pakistan shopping centre fire rises to at least 60 Sharp rise in fatalities at Karachi’s Gul Plaza Shopping Centre came after 30 bodies were found in a…
Djokovic eases past qualifier Maestrelli at Australian Open
Djokovic eases past qualifier Maestrelli at Australian Open The 24-time Grand Slam singles winner cruised into the third round at Melbourne Park. Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates victory over Italy’s Francesco…
Trump seeking ‘regime change’ in Cuba by end of the year: US media report
Trump seeking ‘regime change’ in Cuba by end of the year: US media report The Wall Street Journal reports the White House is seeking to identify Cuban officials willing to…
Israeli minister approves gun licences for 18 illegal West Bank settlements
Israeli minister approves gun licences for 18 illegal West Bank settlements According to the UN, more than 1,800 Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians – about five per day – were…
Europe cannot condemn colonialism à la carte
Europe cannot condemn colonialism à la carte Condemning Trump’s imperial ambitions rings hollow from powers that still rule overseas territories and excuse colonial violence, from Africa to Gaza. info US…