Saudi king heads cabinet meeting after medical treatment, state media says
DUBAI – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman headed a cabinet meeting on Tuesday after he underwent medical treatment for lung inflammation last week, state media reported. Read More
South Africa’s ex-leader Zuma back in the spotlight for election
JOHANNESBURG – Six years after South Africa’s scandal-plagued former president Jacob Zuma was pushed out of office, he is backing a new party against his longtime political home the African…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa steers ANC into potentially pivotal election
JOHANNESBURG – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has staked his reputation on cleaning up the image of the ruling African National Congress, will lead the party toward its biggest…
Greek authority fines interior ministry over voters’ emails leak
ATHENS – Greece’s data protection authority has fined the interior ministry 400,000 euros ($434,880) for leaking the email addresses of thousands of expatriate voters in June 2023. Read More
Greek authority fines interior ministry over voters’ emails leak
ATHENS – Greece’s data protection authority has fined the interior ministry 400,000 euros ($434,880) for leaking the email addresses of thousands of expatriate voters in June 2023. Read More
Ukraine PM to meet some EU leaders in Prague for military aid talks
PRAGUE – Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal will meet a group of European Union leaders in Prague on Tuesday to discuss military aid to Kyiv for its fight against Russia’s…
North Korea’s space launch program and long-range missile projects
SEOUL – North Korea said its attempt to launch a new military reconnaissance satellite ended in failure on Monday when a newly developed rocket engine exploded in flight. Read More
UN Security Council set to meet over deadly Rafah strike
The Israeli strike on Rafah prompted a wave of international condemnation. Read More
After Raisi funeral, Iran’s focus turns to vote for successor
The lead-up to the early vote on June 28 has opened up the field to a broad range of hopefuls. Read More
Spain, Ireland and Norway recognise Palestinian state
Spain, Ireland and Norway believe their initiative has strong symbolic impact. Read More