Belarus leader gifts rifle to North Korea’s Kim as they sign friendship treaty
Two key supporters of Russia’s war in Ukraine close ranks as Alexander Lukashenko visits Pyongyang.
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The 15-year-old Indian that cricket can no longer ignore
At 15, prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi is forcing India to ask if he is already ready for the big stage.
Continue ReadingThree charts that are warning signs flashing for Trump on Iran war
As gas prices rise, Trump’s approval rating is heading into politically dangerous territory.
Continue ReadingZelensky visits Saudi Arabia after offering Ukraine’s drone expertise
There is renewed urgency for Ukraine to get a drone deal done, as the US increasingly focuses on Iran.
Continue ReadingJudge told Maduro ‘plundered’ Venezuelan wealth in court battle over legal fees
Regarding Maduro’s fate, she said she felt a degree of sympathy: “He is a man who had everything but lost it through greed and an inflated ego. I feel sorry for him, because in the end he is a human being, but I hope he receives a life sentence. He has to pay for his […]
Continue ReadingRationing power and diluting petrol – how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war
The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.
Continue ReadingWomen’s Olympic sports limited to biological females from 2028 – IOC
This is a hugely significant decision by the IOC following years of controversy over the participation of transgender and DSD athletes in female competition, and intense debate over how sports should balance fairness and safety with inclusion. In a reflection of just how sensitive an area of policy this has become, the IOC has traditionally […]
Continue ReadingRussia bans Oscar-winning film ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’
A court alleges that the documentary promoted “negative attitudes” about the Russian government and the war in Ukraine.
Continue ReadingZimbabwe says 15 nationals killed after being lured to fight for Russia
Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive.
Continue ReadingNew India bill to amend transgender rights sparks protests
The bill seeks to change how transgender people are legally recognised and their right to self-identify.
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