UN to vote on suspending Russia from Human Rights Council over Ukraine
NEW YORK: The United Nations General Assembly will vote today on a US push to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council over reports...
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UN to vote on suspending Russia from Human Rights Council over Ukraine
NEW YORK: The United Nations General Assembly will vote today on a US push to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council over reports...
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Fasting protesters defy military rule in massive Sudan marches
KHARTOUM: Despite high temperatures, tear gas, and a Ramadan fast, tens of thousands of Sudanese protesters marched in the capital Khartoum and more in towns...
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Spain to expel around 25 Russian diplomats, foreign minister says
MADRID: Spain will expel some 25 Russian diplomats and embassy staff from Madrid, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said today, in response to alleged...
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India blocks 22 YouTube news channels citing national security
NEW DELHI: India’s government today said it has banned 22 YouTube channels, including four of Pakistani origin, for disinformation on subjects concerning national security and...
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Some Russian troops still in Chernobyl exclusion zone, Ukraine says
Some Russian troops were still in the “exclusion zone” around the Chernobyl nuclear power station this morning, a day after ending their occupation of the...
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Ukraine air strike on fuel depot in Russia, says local governor
MOSCOW: Ukrainian helicopters have carried out a strike on a fuel storage facility in Russia’s western town of Belgorod, the local governor said today. “There...
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Kremlin says Biden’s comments on Putin a cause for concern
MOSCOW: The Kremlin said today that US President Joe Biden’s comments that Vladimir Putin could not remain in power were a cause for concern. Biden...
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Philippines, US hold biggest military exercises in seven years
MANILA: The Philippines and the United States kicked off today their biggest joint military drills since 2015, underscoring improved defence ties after President Rodrigo Duterte...
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‘Great concern’ over China-Solomon Islands deal, says Australia PM
CANBERRA: Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison said yesterday there was “great concern” across the Pacific after Solomon Islands confirmed it was creating a security partnership...