politics (general)

Third man detained in bribery case involving Russia's Deputy Defence Minister

“A third man has been detained in a bribery case involving one of Russia’s most senior defence offic...

world | 5 months ago

Colombia's President says country will break diplomatic relations with Israel over war in Gaza

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on May 1 announced his government will break diplomatic relations ...

world | 5 months ago

Pakistan’s Imran Khan says ready to hold talks but not for striking deal

Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that he is ready to hold talks but not t...

world | 5 months ago

Nepal's ruling coalition Janata Samajbadi Party splits

The Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal (JSP-N), one of the coalition partners in Prime Minister Pushpa Kam...

world | 5 months ago

Ukraine-born House member who opposed aiding her native country defends her seat in Indiana primary

A Ukrainian-born congresswoman who recently opposed sending aid to her war-torn country is defending...

world | 5 months ago

Attacks by Sudanese paramilitary forces in Darfur raise possibility of ‘genocide’ against non-Arab ethnic communities: Human Rights Watch

“A series of attacks by Sudanese paramilitary forces in the western region of Darfur raise the possi...

world | 5 months ago

Pakistan to seek rollover of $12 billion debt to meet budget targets before IMF team’s arrival

Pakistan has decided to seek a rollover of around $12 billion debt from key allies such as China in ...

world | 5 months ago

Lithuania holds a Presidential vote as anxieties rise in the Baltics over Russia and war in Ukraine

Lithuania is holding a Presidential election on May 12 at a time when Russian gains on the battlefie...

world | 5 months ago

UNGA to vote on resolution that would grant Palestine new rights, revive its UN membership bid

The U.N. General Assembly (UNGA) is expected to vote on May 10 on a resolution that would grant new ...

world | 5 months ago

Pakistan’s ruling coalition in Punjab loses 27 reserved seats after SC ruling

The ruling coalition led by the Pakistan Muslim League -Nawaz (PML-N) in Pakistan's Punjab has been ...

world | 5 months ago

Putin signs decree naming new Russian government, including replacement of Defence Minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 14 signed a decree appointing a new government, including re...

world | 5 months ago

Slovakian leader is in stable but serious condition after assassination attempt, says hospital staff

“Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is in a stable but serious condition on May 15, after being sh...

world | 5 months ago

India landed on moon, while our children are being killed by falling in open gutters: Pakistani lawmaker

Pakistani law-maker Syed Mustafa Kamal drew a comparison between India's achievements and the precar...

world | 5 months ago

Forty Thailand senators seek PM Srettha Thavisin's dismissal over Cabinet appointment

Forty caretaker senators on May 17 petitioned Thailand's Constitutional Court to dismiss Prime Minis...

world | 4 months ago

Ebrahim Raisi | A hardline President who had the backing of Iran’s clerical establishment

Ebrahim Raisi, like Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, wore a black turban, which means he trace...

world | 4 months ago

U.K. PM Rishi Sunak faces revolt over plans to scrap Graduate Route visa: Report

“Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering restrictions to the U.K.’s post-study visa which allows g...

world | 4 months ago