Erdogan party moves to tighten grip on social media giants
Erdogan ruling party draft legislation would make social media giants with more than 1 million users in Turkey more accountable…
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US top Security official defend federal troops’ use of force in Portland
United States top Homeland Security officials vow to ‘maintain’ presence as nationwide criticism over the federal response to Portland protests…
Britain suspends extradition deal with Hong Kong
Britain suspends extradition arrangements,Foreign Secretary voiced concerns about new national security law and alleged human rights abuses in China.
Spanish king under pressure to act on scandal allegations
Spanish King Felipe greeted by hundreds of chanting protesters during a visit to Catalonia as pressure mounted on him to…
Egypt’s parliament authorises troop deployment to Libya in a closed-door session
Egypt’s parliament packed with supporters of President Sisi, approved plans to send troops to “defend Egyptian national security”.
Saudi Arabia plans Double-line rail network between Riyadh-Dammam
Saudi Railways Organisation is planning on a double-line for sending goods between Dammam and Riyadh, and raise passenger capacity by…
Oregon takes legal action against federal agents
Oregon state’s prosecutor sued federal agencies for ‘unlawful law enforcement’ and enforcement tactics they have used, amid continued protests in…
European Union recovery fund plan hangs in balance
European Union plan to breathe life into economies throttled by coronavirus pandemic hung in the balance as leaders quarrelled over…
Pakistan’s opposition demands resignations of advisers holding dual nationality
Pakistan’s opposition parties while criticising at the PTI government demanded resignations of ministers and advisors holding dual nationality.
Saudi Arabia highlights health rules for sacrificial animals
Saudi Arabia stringent health rules are observed for sacrificial animals to ensure their safety, state agency in charge of the…
Malaysia discovered 110 containers of illegal toxic waste from Romania
Malaysia discovered 110 containers of hazardous heavy metals from Romania and bound for Indonesia that had illegally entered the country.
Democratic presidential candidate faces party pressure as running mate search continues
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is expected to choose a candidate for vice president from a shortlist of women by…
Teams of Military medics deploy in California as virus surges
Teams of military medics deployed as Texas reported 10,000 new cases and 129 additional deaths and California reported nearly 20,000…
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.