US senator John McCain dead at 81
Washington (AFP) – US senator John McCain, a celebrated war hero known for reaching across the aisle in an increasinglyContinue Reading
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Dozens injured in 6.0 quake in western Iran: media
Tehran (AFP) – Dozens have been injured in a strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck western Iran near the border withContinue Reading
US cuts more than $200 million in aid to Palestine
The United States said Friday that it had canceled more than $200 million in aid for the Palestinians in theContinue Reading
Scott Morrison to be Australia PM as Malcolm Turnbull ousted
Scott Morrison is to be Australia’s new prime minister after Malcolm Turnbull was forced out by party rivals, officials haveContinue Reading
Australia ruling party to choose new Prime Minister
Update: Australian party picks Treasurer Scott Morrison as next prime minister, to replace Malcolm Turnbull. Australia appears set to getContinue Reading
Air France, British Airways to end flights to Tehran
Paris (AFP) – Air France and British Airways announced Thursday that they will halt flights to Tehran next month, citingContinue Reading
Can Imran Khan bring Pakistan in from the diplomatic cold?
Tensions with Afghanistan, faltering relations with the US, and chronically poor ties with India. Pakistan today stands isolated, observers say,Continue Reading
India rejects UAE govt’s $100 million flood disaster fund offer
India on Wednesday rejected an offer by the United Arab Emirates government to give $100 million to a special fundContinue Reading
Saudi Arabia reportedly calls off Aramco IPO and disbands advisers
Saudi Arabia has scrapped its plans to list shares of state-owned energy giant Aramco on stock exchanges, Reuters reports. TheContinue Reading
Facebook, Twitter takedowns show quandary in curbing manipulation
Facebook and Twitter unveiled fresh crackdowns on misinformation campaigns from Russia and Iran as analysts warned of more efforts toContinue Reading
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