WhatsApp divorce acceptable, Saudi top Islamic body says
A prominent Saudi Muslim cleric has said that divorce alerts made via WhastApp, or short text messages, comply with the…
Tag: Political Uprising
Another woman accuses NY governor of sexual harassment
Attorney General Letitia James said Cuomo’s office had written to her granting her request to set up an independent probe…
Twitter expands hate speech rules
Twitter expanded its policy barring hateful speech to include “language that dehumanizes people on basis of race and national origin”.
Media watchdog sues Saudi crown prince MBS
Media watchdog files a case against MBS in a German court for ‘crimes against humanity’ in connection with the Khashoggi…
European Commission to propose EU-wide digital certificate
EU will propose an EU-wide digital certificate providing proof of a COVID vaccination that could allow Europeans to travel more…
Facebook signs up a string of German media partners
Facebook signed up German media partners, but publisher of best-selling newspaper says would not take part on terms it dismissed…
Senator Warren and fellow lawmakers propose Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act
Elizabeth Warren, joined by others Representatives, proposed a new wealth tax on households with a net worth of more than…
KSA offer amnesty for business licensing fraud offenders
Saudi Arabia offered a grace period to the offenders of the anti-business licensing fraud regime, to legalise their status, until…
Spanish Police investigate possible role of foreigners in riots
Police investigating the role of foreign citizens in riots over jailing of a Spanish rapper that rocked Barcelona for the…
Biden will take more time to lift Venezuela sanctions, Sources says
President Joe Biden’s administration in no rush to lift Venezuela sanctions, seeks ‘serious steps’ by President Nicolas Maduro.
Canada Post sending every household a free postcard
In an effort to encourage Canadians to keep in touch during the pandemic, 13.5 million postcards going out to households…
Sources says President Obrador expected to ask Biden to share vaccines
Mexican President is expected to ask President Biden to consider sharing part of the covid vaccine supply with its poorer…
Amid internal Republican divide, Pro-Trump dominate CPAC conference
Conservative Political Action Conference ,US’s annual gathering of Republicans, has over the years served as a gauge for the direction.
Libyan Legislative chamber to discuss new unity govt lineup
Libyan parliament Speaker says a session to discuss confidence vote will take place in Sirte if participants’ safety is guaranteed.
World powers and Iran might go for talks over nuclear deal
Next three months will be vital for keeping Iran 2015 nuclear deal with world powers alive, Analysts says.
US multiple business executives push for Biden’s $1.9T plan
US business executives from multiple industries sent a letter to US Congressional leaders urging them to pass Biden’s COVID-19 relief…
Cow Science exam postponed in India amid ‘controversy over syllabus’
India’s nationwide cow science exam postponed indefinitely after allegations of fake claims and pseudoscience.
Defrocked American priest on trial for sex abuse in Timor Leste
The trial of a defrocked priest charged with sexually abusing young girls at his shelter for orphans and children from…
Tunisian Business tycoon, politician released on bail
Tunisian media mogul and business tycoon was arrested twice on money laundering and tax evasion charges that date back to…
Asylum seekers waiting for Biden promise to come true
President Joe Biden has promised to roll back Trump-era programme that forced migrants to remain in Mexico pending US hearings.
Key European Union nations can’t get herd immunity sooner
European Union countries need to triple vaccination rate to catch up with UK and US, says German database firm Statista.
Police storm opposition party offices in Georgian,detain Nika Melia
Police stormed Georgian opposition leader office and detained him, deepening a political crisis that prompted the PM to resign last…