Britain wants to expand its influence in Indo-Pacific
Britain wants influence in Indo-Pacific region to try to moderate China’s global dominance, a document laying out post-Brexit foreign said.
After state vote success, German Free Democratic Party on kingmaker potential
The Free Democratic Party increased their share of the vote to 10.5% from 8.3% at the previous election in 2016.
No military solution to the conflict, Blinken told UN’s Yemen envoy
US secretary of state told special envoy that Washington plans to “reinvigorate diplomatic efforts” to end the war in Yemen.
Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions such blessings not licit
The Vatican said that priests and Catholic Church ministers cannot bless same-sex unions and such blessings are “not licit” if…
COVID hospital deaths scandal leads to protests in Jordan
Protests erupted across many of Jordan’s cities, Demonstrators call for an end to draconian emergency laws.
Corruption crackdown continues in KSA as it arrests hundreds
Saudi Arabia arrested at least 241 people in raids carried out last month, including employees from several ministries.
Biden admin seeks emergency agency support about child migrant surge
Biden’s administration enlists FEMA to support effort to temporarily house thousands of children who crossed the US-Mexico border alone.
Vaccine passports role in the pandemic
Several countries are rolling out vaccine passports for those inoculated against the coronavirus, despite concerns over the schemes.
Afghan Taliban shows concerns over US proposal
Afghan Taliban spokesman says United States idea of interim government will not solve Afghanistan’s problems.
Before ICJ hearing, Kenya-Somalia maritime boundary dispute fact
International Court of Justice in The Hague is scheduled to start hearing the case between the neighbours on Monday.
New Kafala system rejoice expats
According to new Kafala system expats in Saudi Arabia can now enter and exit Kingdom without the need for an…
Britain and EU come face to face over vaccines
Senior EU diplomat in London was summoned to the British foreign ministry as the two sides traded barbs over COVID-19…
Mexico worries over new US asylum policies
Mexico’s is worried the new US administration’s asylum policies are stoking illegal immigration and creating business for organized crime.
Britain to return politician’s stolen assets to Nigeria
UK and Nigeria signed a deal to return to the latter $5.84m recovered from a former state governor who was…
Reports says France concealed impact of Polynesia nuclear tests
Investigation says almost ‘entire population’ of the territory infected by tests carried out from 1966 to 1996.
Former football goalkeeper seeks to save Peru
George Forsyth, whose mother a former Miss Chile and father is Peru’s ambassador to Japan, is among front-runners for the…
UEFA Champions League suspends Romanian referee
UEFA suspended a Romanian football referee until the end of the current season for “inappropriate behaviour” in a match last…
Royal Family silent over Meghan’s claim of racist remark
The British monarchy wrestled to formulate a response to Meghan and Prince Harry who accused a family member of making…
Thai PM picks Sanitizer to dodge tough questions
Angry Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has sprayed reporters with hand sanitiser to duck tricky questions.
Reports says Germany is main target for Russian disinformation
Germany is top target of Russian disinformation campaigns in EU, as ties between Moscow and the West hit new lows.
Lawmakers file a motion to interrogate Kuwait PM
Two Lawmakers file a motion to interrogate PM a week after new government formation, Sabah Al Khaled’s government resigned earlier.
Tax experts say some Americans could receive $1,400 stimulus cheques
Some Americans could receive $1,400 stimulus cheques as early as this week, but changes to the child tax credit present…