BBC News: At least 80 civilians were killed in South Sudan’s Eastern Equatoria state in July alone, the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (Ocha) has revealed. The killings occurred as a result of ethnic clashes in Kapoeta North county. It wasn’t clear what triggered the clashes, the UN agency says According to its […]
Reuters: KYIV, Aug 16 – Ukraine called for new sanctions on Russia and highlighted the risks and consequences of a catastrophe at Europe’s biggest nuclear plant, where fresh shelling nearby has reignited a blame game between both sides. Ukrainian and Russian-installed officials have traded accusations over who is responsible for attacks close to the Zaporizhzhia […]
ABC News: KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban on Monday marked a year since they seized the Afghan capital in a rapid takeover that triggered a hasty escape of the nation’s Western-backed leaders, sent the economy into a tailspin and fundamentally transformed the country. Bearded Taliban fighters, some hoisting rifles or the white banners of their […]
ABC News: BANGKOK — A court in military-ruled Myanmar convicted the country’s ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, on more corruption charges on Monday, adding six years to her earlier 11-year prison sentence, a legal official said. The trial was held behind closed doors, with no access for media or the public, and her lawyers […]
BBC News: The US Department of Justice says releasing details about the warrant to raid Donald Trump’s Florida home last week could cause “irreparable damage” to its investigation. It wants to keep the affidavit – a court document filed to get the warrant – under wraps. FBI agents searched Mar-a-Lago to find out if Mr […]
BBC News: Ukrainian artillery has struck a headquarters of Russia’s shadowy Wagner paramilitary group of mercenaries in eastern Ukraine, reports say. The extent of damage to the military base of the group – which has been linked to war crimes – is not clear. Luhansk’s governor claims its secret location was revealed after a Russian […]
Al Jazeera: Malaysian former Prime Minister Najib Razak starts his final attempt on Monday to set aside his conviction in a corruption case linked to the multi-billion dollar 1MDB financial scandal. The country’s highest court has scheduled hearings through August 26 to hear Najib’s appeal of his convictions for criminal breach of trust, abuse of […]
Reuters: LONDON, Aug 15 – Britain has become the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine that targets both the original and Omicron variant of the virus. The UK medicines regulator (MHRA) approved the so-called bivalent vaccine made by U.S. drug company Moderna (MRNA.O) as a booster for adults. The agency’s decision was based on […]
ABC News: YEREVAN, Armenia — A strong explosion at a fireworks storage area tore through a popular market in Armenia’s capital on Sunday, killing at least two people, injuring 60 others and setting off a large fire. Firefighters labored into the night after the early afternoon blast at the Surmalu market to put out the […]
BBC News: On Monday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the citizens from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort on the occasion of India’s 75th birthday. Upon his arrival at the 17th Century monument, Mr Modi unfurled the national flag and was greeted by a 21-gun salute. As he took to the stage, helicopters […]
