Canada’s biggest lenders join facebook ad boycott to block hate speech
Canadian lenders joined facebook ad boycott,More than 400 brands have pulled advertising on Facebook in response to the ‘Stop Hate…
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Saudi Women driver’s licence scams spotted on social media
Saudi Kingdom granted women right to drive two years ago, a historic move that cracked open a window to new…
Jamal Khashoggi fiancee appears as Turkish court opens trial of 20 Saudi nationals
Jamal Khashoggi fiancee told a court the Washington Post columnist was lured to his death at Saudi Consulate through “a…
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…
Kuwait decides to summon former MP over audio leaks with Gaddafi
Kuwait’s Security Agency decided to summon former PM Mubarak Al Duwailah over leaked records that links him to the late…
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.
King Hamad ratifies law on GCC nationals’ property ownership
King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain ratified and issued a law amending a 1999 law allowing nationals of…
Austria receives reports of Croatian police brutality against migrants
Austria’s parliament received over more than 1,600-page report, documenting Croatian border police brutality against irregular migrants.
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.
German authorities investigates 30,000 suspects in paedophile probe
German North Rhine-Westphalia state is investigating 30,000 people who shared ‘child and youth pornographic content’ online.
American top Court rules to uphold abortion rights
American Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics, reasserting a commitment to abortion rights.
UN chief declares Israel’s annexation plans ‘illegal’
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights says Israel’s annexation plans ‘illegal’ and warned that ‘shock waves of annexation will last…
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,…
President Trump denies being told about Russian bounties to kill troops
President Donald Trump denies being told about Russian efforts to pay bounties to Taliban-linked militants to kill US troops in…
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…
British rockers threaten to sue Trump over song use
British rockers Rolling Stones warned President Donald Trump against use of You Can’t Always Get What You Want at his…
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…