Duterte suspended decision to scrap US troop deal
Duterte suspended his decision to scrap a two-decade-old troop deployment agreement with the US due to political and other developments…
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US Democrats want closed-door interviews with Trump administration
US Democratic lawmakers said they want closed-door interviews with officials from Trump’s administration about the surprise firing of Inspector General.
Australian court ruled archives must release letters to Queen Elizabeth surrounding PM sacking
Australian court has ruled that country’s archives must release of letters to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and her local representative surrounding…
Former Malaysian PM expelled from own political party
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad expelled from own political party for not supporting the country’s government.
Donald Trump offers to mediate India-China border conflict
Donald Trump offered to mediate a standoff between India and China at the Himalayan border, where soldiers camped out in…
China national security legislation could lead to US sanctions
China national security legislation for Hong Kong could lead to sanctions and threaten the city’s status as a financial hub,White…
Left-wing defectors from Macron party announced new group
Left-wing defectors from French President Emmanuel Macron’s governing party announced the creation of a new group in France’s lower house…
Ashraf Ghani and rival strike power-sharing deal
Ashraf Ghani and his rival signed a power-sharing deal to end political stalemate, a step that could smooth efforts to…
Taiwan raised questions at WHO neutrality
Taiwan has said that World Health Organization (WHO) has ‘forgotten’ neutrality and professionalism by barring island for political reasons.
Turkey accuses UAE for spreading chaos in Middle East
Turkey has accused UAE of bringing chaos to the Middle East through its interventions in Libya and Yemen, allegations which…
Australian officials frustrated their push for inquiry undermined by US
Australian officials are frustrated that their push for an inquiry into the origins of the coronavirus is being undermined by…
Irish FM says Brexit trade talks timeline ‘virtually impossible’
Irish FM has said that coronavirus pandemic has made an already difficult timeline for a British-European Union trade deal “virtually…
Cuba called gun assault on its Washington embassy terrorism
Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel called a gun assault last week on its embassy in Washington a “terrorist attack”, while Police…
Supreme Court in Israel discusses Netanyahu’s fate
Supreme Court in Israel began a two-day hearing to determine whether Netanyahu’s indictment on criminal charges disqualifies him from forming…
Former Kazakh leader daughter leaves key post
Former Kazakh president Nazarbayev daughter has left her position as speaker of Senate, a role that led observers to tip…
Covid 19 exposes UK low-wage essential workers to exploitation
Covid 19 exposes people working in United Kingdom vulnerable sectors falling through cracks of government rescue packages.
Italian PM Giuseppe Conte apologies over long welfare delays
Italian PM Conte apologised to millions of struggling Italians who have yet to receive long-promised financial aid meant to help…
United States to recognise annexation of occupied West Bank
United States has decided to recognise annexation of occupied West Bank while Palestinians have expressed outrage at Israel’s annexation plans.
French lawmakers accused their own government of redraws coronavirus app debate
French lawmakers from ruling party accused their own government of withdrawing a vote on a planned coronavirus tracing app.
Coronavirus crisis left Italy’s northern economic powerhouse disaster zone
Coronavirus crisis has left Italy’s northern economic powerhouse a disaster zone and raised awkward questions for Matteo Salvini’s League party.
KSA abolishes flogging as punishment
KSA Supreme Court said that decision is part of reforms pushed by King Salman and his son Crown Prince Mohammed…
EU officials softened criticism on Chinese disinformation
EU officials softened criticism on Chinese disinformation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic in response to pressure from China, according to reports.