Norway arrests suspected of Ryanair plane bomb threat
Norway has arrested a 51-year-old British man who is suspected of issuing a bomb threat midair during a Ryanair flight…
Erdogan calls Egypt’s actions in Libya are ‘illegal’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has denounced Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for supporting forces based in eastern…
Azerbaijani long-time foreign minister sacks amid flare-up with Armenia
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has fired his top diplomat after criticizing him for “meaningless negotiations” with the South Caucasus neighbor.
US,Britain,Canada accuse Russia of hacking vaccine trials
US,Canada and Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre made the announcement that Russia has tried to hack coronavirus vaccine trials.
Tunisia fears fresh political deadlock as PM resigns
Tunisia Prime Minister Fakhfakh resigned after dispute with Ennahdha party that had withdrawn its support for government earlier.
Ukraine parliament names central bank chief after controversial resignation
Ukraine parliament has approved the appointment of Kyrylo Shevchenko amid concerns over the central bank’s independence after controversial resignation.
President Sisi says his country won’t stand idle in Libya
President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi says Egypt will not stand idle in the face of any direct threat to Egyptian and Libyan…
Israeli PM faces pushback on money-for-all Covid plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu $6bn grant proposal for citizens to alleviate economic crisis opposed by some officials.
European general court rejects EU order to Apple to pay $15bn in taxes
European general court has rejected a European Commission order to Apple to reimburse Ireland 13 billion euros in back taxes.
Jeff Sessions loses Republican primary fight
Jeff Sessions loses Alabama Senate primary to ex-Auburn football coach, but says he ‘saved the president’s bacon’ and has ‘no…
Gulf nations and US issue sanctions on six targets for ties to ISIS
Gulf countries and United States have imposed sanctions on six targets, accusing them of being affiliated with Islamic State.
Iran dropped India from key Chabahar-Zahedan line rail project
Iran has dropped India from key Chabahar-Zahedan line rail project after India failed to participate apparently due to US sanctions.
Ethiopia begins filling Nile Dam
Ethiopia has started filling the Grand Renaissance dam, a giant hydroelectric project it is building on the Blue Nile,after talks…
White House advertising campaign urges unemployed to ‘find something new’
White House-backed advertising campaign urges unemployed to ‘find something new’ aims to encourage unemployed, companion website provides links to training.
Emmanuel macron govt grants health workers ‘historic’ pay rise
Emmanuel macron government has granted health workers ‘historic’ pay rise after weeks of negotiations,major unions have agreed on accord.
Elyes Fakhfakh to reshuffle cabinet as row with Ennahdha deepens
Elyes Fakhfakh has decided to reshuffle cabinet as Ennahdha calls for consultations to appoint a new prime minister saying coalition…
Malaysia’s opposition preparing for snap polls
Malaysia’s opposition gearing up for early elections, potential PM candidate Mohd Shafie Apdal said.Earlier speaker of parliament’s was replaced.
ICJ backs Qatar in air blockade
International Court of Justice, United Nations top court rejects appeal by Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE over an…
US diplomat Richardson to meet Maduro to discuss jailed Americans
US diplomat Bill Richardson plans to travel to Caracas to meet with Venezuelan President to discuss the status of several…
Which countries in Europe have opened their borders?
Across Europe, governments have started to open their borders after weeks of closure during the coronavirus pandemic.
Polish conservative President re-elected president, deeper EU confrontation likely
Polish conservative President Andrzej Duda has won five more years in power on a socially conservative, religious platform in a…
Mongolia’s traditional Naadam sporting festival goes online
Mongolia’s traditional Naadam sporting festival kicked-off at the weekend but without the usual crowds of spectators due to coronavirus fears.