The senate, the second chamber of the French parliament, voted to approve the accession a fortnight…
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Zawahiri strike gives Biden counter-terrorism strategy boost
I was critical of President Biden’s decision to leave Afghanistan, but this strike shows we still…
U.S. imposes sanctions on Russian oligarchs, Putin’s girlfriend
Together with our allies, the United States will also continue to choke off revenue and equipment…
UN Chief welcomes departure of first grain ship from Ukraine
I hope today’s news can be a step towards that goal, for the people of Ukraine…
EU court confirms broadcasting ban on Russia
The European Court of Justice (ECJ), rejected a request by Russian news network RT France to…
Airport workers in UK threaten to quit job
Two out of three of all those surveyed claimed they have not had a pay rise…
Ukraine should cede no territory to Russia – Kissinger
He urged the West to be clear about what was up for discussion and what was…
Nelson Mandela was a healer, mentor to generations, says UN Chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has hailed late Nelson Mandela, the first black President of Post-Apartheid South…
UN warns teen pregnancy costing economic progress in Uganda
Child marriages and teenage pregnancies are costing Uganda’s social economic progress and not conducive to the…
UN report highlights 23,900 grave violations against children in conflict zones
UN report says thousands of children endure ‘horrific conditions’ in conflict zones, highlighting 23,982 verified grave…
Egypt court sentences 10 brotherhood members to death
Egypt’s Emergency Supreme State Security Criminal Court on Tuesday sentenced 10 members of the outlawed Muslim…
British PM slams Putin’s ‘barbarism’ after shopping mall hit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson condemned Vladimir Putin’s “cruelty and barbarism” after a missile strike on…
US Supreme Court endorses football coach’s on-field prayers
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday expanded the religious rights of government employees by ruling in…
S/African president mourns 22 teenagers who died intavern
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday mourned “22 teenagers” who died at a tavern in…
Don’t be dragged into war, Zelensky appeals to Belarus
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the people of neighbouring Belarus not to allow themselves…
UN chief condemns latest attack on peacekeeper in Mali
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday strongly condemned an attack in Kidal, a city in northern…
South Africa’s president suspends anti-corruption czar
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, on Thursday suspended the country’s anti-corruption chief Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane with…
UN Chief condemns attack on peacekeepers convoy in Mali
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned a deadly attack on Wednesday against a UN Peacekeeping logistics…
Pakistan ban animals at political rallies
Pakistan’s election authorities on Wednesday imposed a ban on the display of lions and donkeys at…
Ukraine: Russia preparing major attack on Donbas city of Slovyansk
Russian forces were preparing for a large-scale attack around Slovyansk, the base of Ukrainian defence forces…
Egypt’s Suez Canal maritime traffic generates $15m daily
International maritime traffic has hit record high at the Suez Cana in Egypt, generating about $15…
Zimbabwean peacekeeper wins UN gender advocate award
For the first time, a Zimbabwean peacekeeper, Major Winnet Zharare, has been chosen to receive the…
Ghanaian President calls for support for AfDB to mobilise, invest funds
President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, has called on African Heads of State and governments to mobilise…
Egypt opens business activities in landmark “Smart City’’
Egypt has opened business activities in its landmark “Smart City’’ – the largest of its type…
Egypt to unveil $50m vaccines production plant in July
Egypt is to complete the construction of a $50 million vaccines storage facility in July for…
After COVID-19: Tourism returns to centre stage in Egypt
Tourism has returned to centre stage in Egypt after the country’s deadly coronavirus experience, which restricted…
Clashes erupt in Tripoli due to rival bids for Libyan premier job
Supporters of Libyan prime ministerial rivals clashed in the capital on Tuesday as a power struggle deepens,…
U.S. eases travel restrictions on Cuba
The United States is easing travel restrictions on Cuba, the Biden administration said Monday evening. Among…
EU announces additional €500m to buy weapons for Ukraine
The EU plans to provide another 500 million euro (520 million dollars) for weapons and other…
UN calls for probe into killing of Al Jazeera journalist, Shireen Akleh
UN senior officials on Wednesday called for an investigation into the killing of a well-known Al…