Israeli parliament nods to bill to introduce death penalty for ‘terrorism’
Israel parliament passes first reading of death penalty for ‘terrorism’ law Critics say that in practice, the death penalty would apply almost exclusively to Palestinians who kill Jews, not to…
How would Pakistan’s 27th Amendment reshape its military and courts?
EXPLAINER How would Pakistan’s 27th Amendment reshape its military and courts? New amendment would centralise power in the executive and military, prompting warnings of a weakened judiciary. Members of the…
Burger King to more than triple outlets in China under joint venture plan
Burger King to more than triple outlets in China under joint venture plan Fast-food chain aims to expand to more than 4,000 locations in China under deal with Beijing-based private…
Video: Deadly blast outside court in Pakistan
An explosion in Pakistan has killed at least 12 people outside a judicial complex in Islamabad.
Video: COP30 demonstrators protest activist killings
Protesters lay outside the COP30 climate summit in Brazil covered in white sheets in honour of killed activists.
What is the meaning of Zohran Kwame Mamdani’s name?
EXPLAINER What is the meaning of Zohran Kwame Mamdani’s name? With his name linked to Persian, Arabic and Ghanian, New York’s newest mayor reflects the city he will govern. New…
Islamabad bomb blast live: 12 dead in Pakistan capital in ‘suicide attack’
blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, Islamabad bomb blast live: 12 dead in Pakistan capital in ‘suicide attack’ At least 12 people killed and several others injured in an explosion outside a court…
JNIM siege: What is happening in Mali?
Al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM has besieged Mali’s capital, Bamako, cutting off key routes and causing fuel shortages.
Blast outside Islamabad court in Pakistan kills at least 12
BREAKINGBREAKING, Blast outside Islamabad court in Pakistan kills at least 12 The explosion occurred near the entrance of the district court, which is typically crowded with a large number of…
Does the rise of Dutch centrism spell doom for Europe’s far right?
News Does the rise of Dutch centrism spell doom for Europe’s far right? Rob Jetten’s victory in the Netherlands knocked Geert Wilders, but experts say populism is far from over.…