Chad Moves To Quit ICC, Cites Bias Against Africa
Chad announced on Monday it planned to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying its effectiveness was “limited and uneven” with a focus on Africa. It follows Burkina Faso,…
No Current Negotiations With US — Iran
Iran’s foreign ministry on Monday said it was not currently involved in negotiations with the United States, despite a halt in recent fighting between the two sides. “Mediators may convey…
China Evacuates 20,000 People As Typhoon Noul Nears
Authorities have evacuated more than 20,000 people and suspended rail services as Typhoon Noul approaches southern China, with flight cancellations announced in the financial hub of Hong Kong. The typhoon…
India’s Education Minister Resigns After Countrywide Protests
India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday after mass youth-led protests demanded his ouster in anger over a string of irregularities in potentially life-changing exams. “I have sent my…
Trump Targets ‘Fake News’ At Rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner
US President Donald Trump lashed out at “fake news media” and talked about serving a banned third term as he addressed a rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner Friday, three months…
Devastating Wildfires In France, Spain Send 267,000 Fleeing
Unchecked wildfires raging Saturday in France’s southwest and near Spain’s capital Madrid have forced 267,000 people to flee and prompted Paris to deploy its military. France hustled 197,000 people from…
Fighting wildfires is getting harder — these tips could help
Intense, relentless heat waves and prolonged drought have triggered another severe wildfire seasonacross Europe this summer, with crews battling massive blazes in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, the UK and even…
Mideast Conflict Pushes Brent Back Above $94 As Stocks Give Up Gains
Oil prices rose sharply on Wednesday as fresh US strikes triggered air defences in Iran, while stocks in Asia gave up earlier gains and inched higher in Europe. Brent crude…
UN Urges Evacuation Of 6,000 Sailors Stranded In Hormuz Strait
The United Nations on Friday urged countries involved in the Middle East war to help evacuate and repatriate some 6,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. UN human rights…
Germany Appoint Klopp As National Team Coach
Jürgen Klopp has been named Germany coach, the former Liverpool manager given the task of rebuilding the struggling European giants, the national federation (DFB) announced on Friday. Klopp’s appointment was…