EU foreign policy chief Borrell to visit China next week
April 06, 2023 11:02 PM He will visit China from April 13 to 15. Read More
Macron hopes to overcome scepticism on EU-China ties during Beijing visit
April 06, 2023 10:29 PM There is little confidence in Europe that the trip will substantially impact the Ukraine war. Read More
King Charles backs probe into British monarchy’s slavery links
April 06, 2023 9:20 PM He has said that in order to “unlock the power of our common future, we must also acknowledge the wrongs which have shaped our past”.…
Pope Francis, appearing recovered, gives message of unity on Holy Thursday
April 06, 2023 8:31 PM People will keep their distance if they see the Church bogged down in internal disunity, finger-pointing and being coldly judgmental, the pontiff said. Read More
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has leukaemia, says source
April 06, 2023 6:21 PM He has no obvious successor as leader of Forza Italia party, which is part of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing coalition. Read More
Cat jumps on imam leading Ramadan prayers in Algeria, video goes viral
April 06, 2023 6:04 PM Imam Sheikh Walid Mehsas remained in deep prayer throughout, unperturbed by the affectionate intrusion. Read More
Russian girl who drew anti-war picture leaves orphanage with mother
April 06, 2023 3:40 PM Russia’s children’s rights commissioner posted a picture of the girl and her mother sitting on a bed, smiling. Read More
Saudi-Iranian ties: A history of ups and downs
April 06, 2023 2:19 PM This is the first formal meeting of the countries’ most senior diplomats in more than seven years. Read More
Iran, Saudi ministers meet in China to cement reconciliation
April 06, 2023 1:59 PM Both sides discussed steps towards reopening the embassies and consulates of the two countries. Read More
Snake on a plane: South African pilot makes emergency landing after discovery of deadly cobra
April 06, 2023 10:39 AM Pilot Rudolph Erasmus was flying a private aircraft when he felt a ‘cold sensation’ on his hip. Read More