Trump indictment decision pushed back as jury fails to meet
Trump would become first president to ever be charged with a crime. Unprecedented move would send shockwaves through 2024 election campaign. Trump favors the idea of being paraded in front…
Canada’s population skyrockets due to immigration surge
Canada’s population skyrockets to record highs due to immigration surge. AFP/File OTTAWA: Canada saw record-high population growth last year due to a surge in immigrants and temporary residents, the government…
Blinken says China has not ‘crossed line’ on lethal aid to Russia
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 22: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken testifies during a Senate Appropriations State-Foreign Operations Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill March 22, 2023.—AFP President Xi Jinping this…
Slovakia gets US helicopter offer after sending jets to Ukraine
A Bell helicopter Ah-1Z Viper helicopter is seen outside a hall at the 30th International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce, Poland September 5, 2022. — Reuters Slovakia on Wednesday said…
EU bids to clean up product ‘greenwashing’ mess
The European Commission unveiled a plan to target companies exploiting shoppers’ mounting concern for the environment with dubious boasts their goods are made of recycled goods or energy efficient. —…
Pro-Khalistan protest held outside Indian High Commission in London
Police try to keep Khalistan protesters behind barricades. — photo by author “Through referendum, we want to tell world that we want independence from India.” Protest organised by Federation of Sikh…
Russia hits Ukraine with drones, missiles after solidarity visit from Xi
Rescue officials search through the rubble of a building that was hit by missiles after Russia launched drone attacks on cities overnight. — Reuters Xi departs after show of solidarity…
What’s at stake in Turkey’s upcoming elections?
Supporters of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan shout slogans and wave flags during a rally for the upcoming local elections in Istanbul, Turkey, March 29, 2019. — Reuters/File President Tayyip Erdogan…
Trapped and jobless, Gaza youth look for a way out
A Palestinian man, reads a book in his coffee shop in Gaza Strip January 23, 2023. — Reuters/File Sabreen Abu Jazar was only hours from completing the perilous journey from…
Sri Lanka to kickstart next round of talks with IMF in April
A participant stands near a logo of IMF at the International Monetary Fund – World Bank Annual Meeting 2018 in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, October 12, 2018. — Reuters COLOMBO:…
Xi urges Putin to work together for biggest global changes in a century
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping leave after a reception in honor of the Chinese leader’s visit to Moscow, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia March 21,…
UK to begin Ramadan on Thursday
Mosques in the UK announce to observe Ramadan on Thursday, following Saudi Arabia. AFP Mosques in the United Kingdom that follow Saudi Arabia announced that the holy month of Ramadan…
UN report sounds alarm on unsustainable water use
In this file photo taken on February 24, 2023 a sign warns home and property buyers about the water situation in Rio Verde, an unincorporated community in Maricopa County, outside…
Ukraine to receive US Abrams tanks by fall: Pentagon
In this file photo taken on March 15, 2010 an Iraqi soldier stands atop an Abrams-M1A1 tank while another one jumps onto the ground during a training session with US…
Vital takeaways from historic Putin-Xi meeting
Russian President Vladimir Putin and China´s President Xi Jinping make a toast during a reception following their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 21, 2023. AFP MOSCOW: Russian…
Putin, Xi forge alliance to challenge NATO expansion in Asia
Russian President Vladimir Putin sees off Chinese President Xi Jinping after a reception following their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 21, 2023. AFP MOSCOW: The leaders of…
Biden picks his 2024 path — right down the middle
US President Joe Biden arrives for the White House Conservation in Action Summit at the US Interior Department in Washington, DC, on March 21, 2023.—AFP US still waiting for Biden…
Protests rage on as Macron refuses to budge on pension reform
Protesters hold a banner and placards depicting French Labour Minister Olivier Dussopt (L), French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne (C) and French President Emmanuel Macron at Place de la Republique during…
In Ukraine to show solidarity, Japan’s Kishida meets Zelenskiy, tours massacre site
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) and Japan´s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (L) shake hands during a joint press conference after their meeting in Kyiv on March 21, 2023, amid the…
Asian art fair aims to bounce back after COVID years
A woman walks in front of a 10-meter tall monumental installation titled ‘Gravity’ by Awol Erizku, ahead of Art Basel, in Hong Kong China, March 17, 2023. — Reuters The…