Facebook posts target India’s Rahul Gandhi with edited ‘maths gaffe’ video
Screenshot of the misleading Facebook post, captured on February 16, 2024 The edited video was also shared elsewhere on Facebook here and
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Assange Extradition Case Returns to UK Court
Since 2019, Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been held in a high security prison in southeast London while his lawyers
Cattle ship blamed for Cape Town stench leaves for Iraq
A cattle ship blamed for causing a foul smell engulfing Cape Town has departed for Iraq, an animal welfare group has confirmed.
U.S. Vetoes Security Council Cease-Fire Resolution
The United States on Tuesday cast the sole vote against a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have called for an
Kyiv asks UN, Red Cross to investigate execution of Ukrainian POWs in Avdiivka
Key developments on Feb. 20: Ombudsman asks UN, Red Cross to investigate execution of Ukrainian POWs in Avdiivka Sweden unveils its largest
Rivals of Pakistan’s ex-premier Khan name Shehbaz Sharif as joint candidate for prime minister
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The political rivals of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan announced details of a power-sharing agreement late Tuesday,
Mexico’s president says the army has taken over yet another civilian role: filling potholes
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president acknowledged Tuesday that the armed forces have taken over yet another civilian role: fixing the nation’s
Russia labels RFE/RL an ‘undesirable organization’
Russia labeled Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) an “undesirable organization,” the outlet reported on Feb. 20, citing Russia’s Justice Ministry. The law
Yulia Navalnaya’s X Account Is Suspended and Then Restored
The social media platform X temporarily suspended on Tuesday an account created by Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Aleksei A. Navalny, and
EU allocates almost $90 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine, Moldova
The European Commission on Feb. 20 announced the allocation of 83 million euros ($89.8 million) in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and Moldova
Ghana eyes local iron ore processing to boost economy
The News ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana aims to process its iron ore locally by 2027 for steel production to boost economic growth,
U.S. Prepares UN Resolution Supporting Temporary Cease-Fire: Israel-Hamas War Live Updates
Within weeks of President Biden imposing financial sanctions on Israelis accused of violent assaults in the occupied West Bank, crowdfunding campaigns on
South Africa asks World Court to find Israeli occupation illegal
By Stephanie van den Berg THE HAGUE (Reuters) – South Africa on Tuesday urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue
Nigeria’s Q3 jobless rate rises to 5% as impact of reforms takes effect
ABUJA, Feb 20 (Reuters) – Nigeria’s unemployment rate rose to 5% in the third quarter amid a cost-of-living crisis after the government
Photo of Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan voting is from 2018, not 2024
A screenshot taken on February 16, 2024, of the misleading post on social media site X The post was shared a day
Don’t let Israel attack Rafah, Irish foreign minister warns EU
The European Union “must do everything possible” to pressure the Israeli government into not attacking Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, Irish
The Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine with an Mi-8 helicopter was shot to death in Spain
Maksym Kuzminov, a Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine last year, was found shot dead in Spain. Kuzminov had urged other Russians
Canada sending more than 800 drones to Ukraine to support its fight against Russia
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The Canadian government said Monday it will dispatch more than 800 drones to Ukraine starting as early as
Israel says Brazil’s president unwelcome until he apologizes for comparing Gaza war to Holocaust
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s foreign minister said Monday that Brazil’s president would not be welcome in Israel until he apologizes for comments
Russian court orders nationalization of former president Poroshenko’s Roshen chocolate factory
A court in Russia’s Lipetsk Oblast ordered a confectionary factory owned by former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and previously used by his
The Taliban Refuses to Come the U.N. Conference on Afghanistan
DOHA, Qatar — The Taliban sent a defiant message to Western nations, donors and Afghan women’s groups this week, refusing to attend
Navalny’s widow accuses Kremlin of hiding his body to cover up his murder
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny‘s widow accused the Kremlin on Monday of hiding his body to cover up his murder in an Arctic
Israel-Hamas War: Live Updates – The New York Times
The International Court of Justice began hearing arguments on Monday on the legality of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories. It is the
How South Korea Is Tackling Its Demographic Crisis
An elderly man carrying a cart with cardboard in downtown Seoul on June 8, 2017. Credit – Getty Images/iStock Some 24.5% of
Navalny’s Widow Pledges to Carry On Opposition Leader’s Work
The widow of Aleksei A. Navalny said on Monday that she would carry on her husband’s work to bring about a democratic
Fourteen patients evacuated from besieged Gaza hospital, ministry says
* Gaza ministry: patients at Nasser Hospital in dire situation * Israel says hospital remained functional during its raids * Ministry says
U.S. Strike Killed Afghans Recruited to Fight for Iran
It was a memorial for the “martyrs” killed when the U.S. struck military bases in Syria, according to Iranian state television. A
The Life and Death of Alexei Navalny
On Friday morning, Russian prison authorities announced the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. He reportedly had felt unwell after a
Shaken by Grisly Killings of Women, Activists in Africa Demand Change
A wave of gruesome killings of women across several African countries in recent weeks has prompted outrage and indignation, triggered a wave
Mexico protesters in mass rally against electoral changes
Huge crowds have rallied in Mexico’s capital, protesting against proposed changes to the electoral authority ahead of June’s presidential elections. The Mexico
Dozens Killed in Papua New Guinea After Clashes Between Tribes
At least 53 people were killed in fighting in the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea, where deadly violence between more than
Russia has not demonstrated ability to secure significant gains across large territories
Despite Russia’s capture of Avdiivka, Russian forces have not yet demonstrated an ability to secure significant gains across large swaths of territory,
‘Shawshank’ in China, as You’ve Never Seen It Before
When a stage production of “The Shawshank Redemption” opened recently in China, it was cast entirely with Western actors speaking fluent Mandarin
Brazil’s Lula Compares Israel’s Assault In Gaza To The Holocaust
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called out Israel for committing “genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza, comparing the monthslong military offensive
As Russian Police Arrest Navalny Mourners, Many Fear Big Crackdown
A bishop who planned a public prayer for the Russian opposition leader Aleksei A. Navalny was detained as he left his house.
Israeli defence minister says Hamas has lost its ‘fighting spirit’
Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Galant says Palestinian extremist organization Hamas in Gaza has lost its fighting spirit after more than four months
Monday Briefing: Avdiivka Falls to Russia
Avdiivka falls to Russia Ukrainian forces retreated from Avdiivka, which had been a stronghold in the Donetsk region for more than a
UN chief opens high-level meeting on Afghanistan in Doha
A two-day meeting of various countries’ special representatives for Afghanistan, chaired by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, began in Qatar on Sunday, according
As Putin Threatens, Despair and Hedging in Europe
As the leaders of the West gathered in Munich over the past three days, President Vladimir V. Putin had a message for
Former Tanzanian leader honoured by African Union statue
Tanzania’s founding father Julius Nyerere has been honoured with a statue outside the African Union headquarters in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. Nyerere