US urges Russia to free ‘wrongfully detained’ American journalist
April 11, 2023 5:52 AM The formal decision by the State Department on Gershkovich was unusually swift and indicated the seriousness attached by Washington to the case. Read More
Liberal US states stockpile abortion pills after ruling
April 11, 2023 4:20 AM The move comes after a federal judge last week ordered a freeze on the distribution of mifepristone. Read More
Israeli PM Netanyahu reverses course on sacking defence minister
April 11, 2023 2:24 AM The decision to fire defence minister Yoav Gallant had triggered protests and raised alarm abroad. Read More
Trump appeals order requiring Pence to testify in Jan 6 probe
April 11, 2023 2:03 AM Former US V-P Mike Pence had said he would not appeal a judge’s ruling that requires him to testify to a federal grand jury. Read…
Five dead after shooting attack in US city of Louisville, Kentucky
April 10, 2023 10:14 PM Police said the shooter had been “neutralised” and was no longer a threat. Read More
US President Biden says he will run for re-election in 2024
April 10, 2023 9:47 PM Mr Biden has said he intends to be the Democratic candidate in 2024 but has not made a formal announcement. Read More
World’s most expensive car licence plate sells for almost $20 million in Dubai
April 10, 2023 9:40 PM The UAE has made a habit of auctioning off vanity plates, used by the ultra-rich to show off their status and wealth, for charity. Read…
Ukraine says Russia using ‘scorched earth’ tactics in Bakhmut
April 10, 2023 8:18 PM President Zelensky also denounced Russian air strikes which coincided with the observance of Orthodox Palm Sunday. Read More
Going ape over stolen gorilla statue: Owner in Scotland uses social media to get mascot back
April 10, 2023 2:49 PM Gary the gorilla was stolen on March 19 and have not been seen since. Read More
What do leaked US intelligence reports say? Here is a quick guide
April 10, 2023 1:36 PM Leak or hack? Information or disinformation? A coup for Russia or a ploy by the United States? Read More