Think tank close to Kremlin says Russia should consider a ‘demonstrative’ nuclear explosion
A senior member of a Russian think tank whose ideas sometimes become government policy has suggested Moscow consider a “demonstrative” nuclear explosion to cow the West into refusing to allow…
Sudan’s army rejects US call to return to peace talks
CAIRO – Sudan’s army on Wednesday rejected a call to return to peace talks with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces following a conversation between General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and U.S.…
Poland makes 4 arrests in alleged espionage and sabotage cases
WARSAW – Polish security services have arrested a man suspected of trying to obtain photos of military vehicles crossing the border into Ukraine as well as three men accused of…
Driver arrested after attempting to force his way out of traffic in Marsiling; weapons found in his car
It was later established that the 36-year-old was wanted by the police and the Central Narcotics Bureau for multiple offences.Read More
Lebanon backtracks on ICC jurisdiction to probe alleged war crimes
BEIRUT – Lebanon has reversed a move to authorise the International Criminal Court to investigate alleged war crimes on its soil, prompting a prominent rights group to deplore what it…
Singapore contributes $24m to WHO for mobilising resources in tackling global health challenges
It is part of Singapore’s continued commitment to international cooperation in health, and tackling global health challenges. Read More
U.S. health secretary sees pandemic treaty deal as close
GENEVA – The top U.S. health official said on Wednesday it would be “tragic” for the world to miss out on key reforms to the global pandemic response and that…
German mood turned against EU, survey shows before European vote
BERLIN – Public opinion in Germany has shifted against the European Union in the last year, a survey by insurer Allianz showed on Wednesday, just over a week before elections…
UK’s first Black woman lawmaker barred from running for Labour
Abbott was suspended last year for distinguishing prejudice against Jewish people from racism. Read More