Rodrigo Duterte approves widely opposed anti-terror law
Rodrigo Duterte has approved anti-terror law that grants security forces powers to fight armed groups, but critics say it could…
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US Treasury agrees on government loan term with airlines
US Treasury signed letters of intent with American, Frontier, Hawaiian, SkyWest, and Spirit under a $25bn loan programme.
Kremlin calls poll allowing Putin to rule until 2036 a triumph
Kremlin says Russians had shown how much they trusted Putin with a nationwide vote that gave him right to run…
Turkish President vows social media controls over insults to family
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatens new law to regulate ‘immoral’ social media over tweets directed at daughter and son-in-law.
Israel Uncertain over controversial process of West Bank annexation
Israel has signaled that occupied West Bank annexation controversial plan not imminent as Palestinians gather for renewed protests.
Healthcare workers staged protest across France demanding pay hikes
Healthcare workers rallies demanding pay hikes come as the French government prepares to wrap up weeks of talks on hospital…
Tunisian PM under pressure over conflict of interest allegations
Tunisian PM faces opposition party demands to resign over an alleged conflict of interest, potentially unravelling fragile governing coalition.
Oman to allow part-time jobs for expats soon
Oman citizens and expatriates will soon have the option to do part-time jobs as the country is seeking to diversify…
Myanmar finds troops guilty in Rohingya genocide
Myanmar military officers have been found guilty by a court-martial investigating atrocities against Rohingya in conflict-ridden Rakhine state.
Iran issues arrest warrant for US President, seeks Interpol help
Iran has issued an arrest warrant for US President Donald Trump and asked Interpol for help in detaining Trump and…
Bahrain to pay 50% of salaries for private firms
Bahrain’s government said that it would pay 50% of salaries for private company workers in sectors that hard-hit by pandemic,…
PM Johnson to unveil new infrastructure plan
PM Johnson will launch a plan to get Britain “moving again” after COVID lockdown, when govt will set out measures…
United States ambassador appears on Lebanese TV despite despite ban
United States ambassador Dorothy Shea appears on Lebanese TV despite of court-imposed ban for a year over remarks that criticised…
Islamabad to get its first temple complex
Islamabad Pakistani capital to get its first temple complex, Construction of complex begins as part of government’s outreach to minority…
Russia and Taliban denies New York Times report
Russia and Taliban denies the New York Times report that spy unit paid Taliban to attack NATO forces, Taliban denounced…
Mahathir Mohamad backs new candidate for prime minister
Mahathir Mohamad former Malaysian prime minister has thrown his support behind chief minister of Borneon state of Sabah as candidate…
Samsung heir dodges corruption indictment
Samsung heir-apparent Jay Y. Lee scored a symbolic victory after a civilian review panel recommended against indicting billionaire on charges…
Militia members under investigation after Iraq base raid
Militia members under investigation,Joint Operations Command says detentions by CTS unit after judiciary issued arrest warrant to pre-empt potential attack.
French territory to vote on independence from France on October 4
French Pacific island territory of New Caledonia will hold a referendum on independence from France on October 4, a month…
Italian FM reaches Tripoli on unannounced visit for talks with GNA head
Italian FM made an unannounced visit to Tripoli, where he held talks with Fayez al-Sarraj, prime minister of internationally-recognised government.
Saudi crown prince MBS pressures ex-intel official’s family over documents
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman seeks access to sensitive documents that are in Saad al-Jabri’s possession, sources say.
UAE’s new consumer protection law passed, offenders to pay Dh2 million fine
UAE’s Federal National Council passed a new federal draft law aimed at safeguarding consumer rights and keeping pace with advances…