Guinea Bissau President Embalo Declines to Seek Second Term, Raising Political Uncertainty
In a surprising turn of events, Guinea Bissau’s President Umaro Cissoko Embalo announced Thursday that he will not seek re-election…
Sudan, UAE Exchange Accusations Over Prolonged Conflict at UN Meeting
Sudan and the United Arab Emirates traded sharp accusations Wednesday at a United Nations Security Council meeting, highlighting the increasing…
Ethiopia Celebrates Unique New Year on September 11, Welcoming 2017
While much of the world observes September 11 as a somber anniversary, Ethiopia marked the date with joyous celebrations, ringing…
Kolkata Doctors Defy Court Order, Continue Strike Over Hospital Rape Case
Junior doctors in Kolkata are maintaining their protest against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a state-run…
Malaysian Police Rescue Hundreds of Children in Massive Care Home Raid
Malaysian police have rescued 402 children and teenagers from suspected physical and sexual abuse across 20 care homes, in a…
Chinese Billionaire Investor, Evergrande Chairman, Hui, Reportedly Held in Shenzhen Detention Center
Hui Ka Yan, the 65-year-old chairman of China Evergrande Group, has been moved to a special detention center in Shenzhen,…
Russia Targets Ukrainian Rail, Transport Hubs Near Key Fronts, Disrupting Supplies
Russian forces launched a series of attacks on Thursday targeting critical infrastructure in Ukraine, cutting off power and water supplies…
Russian Hawk Urges Putin to Toughen Nuclear Weapons Policy
A prominent Russian foreign policy expert is pushing for President Vladimir Putin to adopt a more aggressive nuclear posture towards…
Austria Conducts Anti-Terror Raids Against 72 Alleged Islamic Extremists Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary
Austrian security forces carried out a series of raids against 72 alleged Islamic extremists this week, just days before the…
Sri Lankan Opposition Leader Vows the Rich Will Pay More If Elected President-AP
Sajith Premadasa, Sri Lanka’s opposition leader and presidential candidate, pledged Thursday to renegotiate the country’s 2022 International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
