Blinken calls on international community to condemn Russia for Ukraine atrocities
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken told the UN Security Council that the world risked disaster if it failed to protect the international…
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World opinion shifts against Russia as Ukraine worries grow
The tide of international opinion appears to be decisively shifting against Russia, as a number of non-aligned countries are joining the United States…
New leader Marcos Jr. wants to ‘reintroduce’ Philippines
Looking to “reintroduce the Philippines” to the world, new President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ambitious plans for his nation on the international stage…
Heavy rains, lightning kill at least 36 in northern India
Hazardous weather killed at least 36 people in northern India over the past 24 hours, including 12 who died after being struck by…
North Korea may test submarine-launched ballistic missile: South Korea
South Korea’s military has detected signs that North Korea may be preparing to test a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), Yonhap news agency reported…
Gulf-based British expats welcome news of UK VAT rebate
Britain is bringing back VAT-free shopping for overseas visitors — including British expats — to boost its flagging retail sector, Chancellor of the…
UN rights experts present evidence of war crimes in Ukraine
A team of experts commissioned by the UN’s top human rights body to look into rights violations in Ukraine said Friday its initial…
Brussels attacks trial delayed over ‘glass box’ bungle
The trial for the 2016 Brussels attacks, due to start next month, has been delayed for several weeks to replace controversial glass boxes…
Brussels urges EU states to beware visas for Russians
BRUSEELS: The European Commission on Friday urged EU member states to reassess the terms on which they grant visas to Russian travelers and…