U.S. set to pull out of Open Sky Treaty as Russia violates terms
The US has announced it will withdraw from a major accord that permits unarmed aerial surveillance flights over dozens of participating countries.
FRANCE: Two children discover $86k worth of gold in father’s compound
It's fair to say that life under lockdown can be boring at times.
Most parents will have come to...
China sets to ban secession, treason, sedition in Hong Kong
China is proposing to introduce a new security law in Hong Kong that could ban sedition, secession and treason.
ETHIOPIA: Central Bank limits daily cash withdrawals to $5,800
Ethiopia’s central bank has issued a directive limiting cash withdrawals for individuals and businesses.
It said the move is...
Venezuelan military to escort Iranian oil tankers to prevent US interception
The Venezuelan military will escort Iranian tankers delivering much-needed petrol to the country to prevent any attempt by the US to stop...
SUDAN: 300 killed, dozens abducted in intercommunal clash
At least 300 people have been killed in a fresh wave of intercommunal fighting in South Sudan, authorities say.
INDIA: Massive storm kills 15, over 5 million without electricity, communications
The eastern Indian city of Kolkata has been devastated by a powerful cyclone.
Cyclone Amphan made landfall in eastern...
ZIMBABWE: Minister fired after being abducted
Zimbabwe's deputy information minister has been fired, hours after dismissing the abduction of a female member of parliament and two of her...
Crowd gathers as beaches reopen in Spain
Barcelona reopened its beaches and parks on Wednesday in a slight easing of restrictions to allow people to take a stroll or...
Trump is a child with ‘doggie doo’ on his shoes – Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi has doubled down on her attacks against Donald Trump by saying he and his aides have "doggy doo" on their shoes when...