Lebanon’s political impasse continues despite Iran-Saudi deal
The Saudi-Iran rapprochement has yet to reflect on Lebanon’s political deadlock, as fierce opposition to Hezbollah’s ‘Iran candidate’ continues. Beirut, Lebanon – As the recent China-brokered Saudi-Iran...
Protest in Sri Lanka on fourth anniversary of Easter bombings
Thousands march to demand government uncover who the real conspirators were behind the 2019 attacks that killed nearly 270 people. Thousands of Sri Lankans have...
Macron accused of ‘playing into Xi’s hands’ with Taiwan comments
French president might have been trying to caution against a bipolar world, but he left self-ruled Taiwan exposed. Taipei, Taiwan – When French President Emmanuel Macron...
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy addresses Mexican congress, denounces critics
Ukrainian president slammed politicians who seek ‘some sort of populism’ by dismissing his country’s pursuit of peace. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Mexican legislators to support his...
Lachlan Murdoch drops defamation suit against Australia’s Crikey
Move comes days after Fox News agreed to pay out $787.5m over false claims the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump. Media scion Lachlan...
Gold heist at Canada’s busiest airport estimated at $14m
A container carrying ‘high-value’ items was stolen after being unloaded from a plane at a cargo facility at Toronto’s Pearson Airport. Canadian police are investigating...
Macron’s clumsy China views are worrying — because he isn’t alone
The French leader’s comments highlight Europe’s divisions on China. But they also raise questions for the Global South. “Dismay“. “Uproar“. “Turmoil”. French President Emmanuel Macron’s...
G7 nations mulling near-total ban on exports to Russia: Kyodo
G7 nations reportedly discussing ban ahead of summit in Hiroshima next month. The Group of Seven (G7) countries are considering a near-total ban on exports...
UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab, accused of bullying, quits
Several of Raab’s subordinates in Westminster had complained about his professional behaviour. British Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary Dominic Raab resigned on Friday, following a months-long independent...
Twitter drops ‘state-affiliated’, ‘government-funded’ labels
China’s Xinhua and Russia’s RT no longer labelled as state media after unannounced changes. Twitter has ditched its “state-affiliated” and “government-funded” labels for media outlets in...