The International Criminal Court on Friday announced it had issued an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin for the “unlawful deportation” of Ukrainian children. Continue reading ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin over Ukraine
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Gianni Infantino re-elected as FIFA president
Gianni Infantino on Thursday secured another four-year term as president of the global sports governing body FIFA in Rwanda, after running as the only candidate. Continue reading Gianni Infantino re-elected as FIFA president
Japan parliament expels YouTuber MP who never came to work
A celebrity gossip YouTuber-turned-lawmaker became the first MP expelled by Japan’s parliament in over 70 years Wednesday, having not shown up to work once. Continue reading Japan parliament expels YouTuber MP who never came to work
Malawi urges global help after Cyclone Freddy kills 225
Malawi’s president appealed Wednesday for global support to tackle “a national tragedy” after Cyclone Freddy pummeled the southeast African nation, causing flooding and mudslides that have killed hundreds. Continue reading Malawi urges global help after Cyclone Freddy kills 225
Pope Francis marks 10 years with podcast and a diplomatic row
Pope Francis marked 10 years as head of the Catholic Church on Monday with a podcast, a private mass and a series of interviews, one of which triggered a diplomatic spat with Nicaragua. Continue reading Pope Francis marks 10 years with podcast and a diplomatic row
South Africa president innocent in farm theft – inquiry
South Africa’s anti-corruption watchdog has found no evidence of wrongdoing by President Cyril Ramaphosa linked to the theft of $580,000 from his farm in 2020, according to the BBC. Continue reading South Africa president innocent in farm theft – inquiry
South Africa: Ramaphosa denies his ministers ‘live like rock stars’
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed claims that his new cabinet is bloated and says he is committed to restructuring the government. Continue reading South Africa: Ramaphosa denies his ministers ‘live like rock stars’
China’s Xi Jinping handed historic third term as President
Xi Jinping was handed a third term as Chinese President on Friday, capping a rise that has seen him become the country’s most powerful leader in generations. Continue reading China’s Xi Jinping handed historic third term as President
Women first to suffer, last to be heard, UNSC told
Women are the primary victims of wars and conflict, yet they remain severely underrepresented at diplomatic negotiations, officials told the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday.
Continue reading Women first to suffer, last to be heard, UNSC told
Poor nations’ leaders unleash anger and despair at UN summit
Leaders from the world’s poorest nations have poured out their disappointment and bitterness at a UN summit over the treatment of their countries by richer counterparts. Continue reading Poor nations’ leaders unleash anger and despair at UN summit