Egyptian opposition coalition criticises Sisi, weighs electoral challenge
August 29, 2023 5:00 AM A group of Egyptian politicians fired rare, pointed critiques at Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, and said they were considering challenging him in upcoming elections,…
Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 strikes Bali Sea, Indonesia –EMSC
August 29, 2023 4:18 AM A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Bali Sea region of Indonesia on Tuesday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. Read More
Chile heavy rains likely caused over $1 billion in agriculture losses
August 29, 2023 3:36 AM Heavy rains in Chile’s central south farming region last week may have caused at least $1 billion in losses, according to estimates by authorities and…
El Salvador’s Bukele shows strong lead for 2024 vote -opinion poll
August 29, 2023 3:30 AM El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele could comfortably win the 2024 elections with 68.4% of the votes, according to an opinion poll released on Monday, despite…
South Africa and US note observer concerns on Zimbabwe elections
August 29, 2023 3:12 AM South Africa and the U.S. separately on Monday noted observers’ concerns with last week’s presidential and parliamentary elections in Zimbabwe and called for peace, after…
After Wagner chief death, Russia vows to keep helping Mali
August 29, 2023 2:42 AM Russia pledged at the United Nations on Monday to keep providing “comprehensive assistance” to Mali, where about 1,000 fighters with Russia’s Wagner mercenary group are…
US mass shootings motivated by hate
August 29, 2023 2:42 AM A white man who shot and killed three African Americans at a Dollar General Store in Jacksonville, Florida, on Saturday was motivated by a hatred…
Furore over Spanish soccer kiss grows as prosecutors launch probe against federation chief
August 29, 2023 2:30 AM Rubiales will defend himself legally to prove “his complete innocence”. Read More
Jordan downs drone from Syria in third incident this month
August 29, 2023 2:30 AM The Jordanian army said it downed a drone heading from Syria on Monday in the third such incident thi s month, while officials said…
Pope Francis draws criticism for extolling Russian imperialist Tsars
August 29, 2023 2:06 AM A video of the pope making the comments was posted by religious websites. Read More