Kenya force deployed to Haiti to tackle gang violence
“Honoured to see off the first batch of the contingent of the National Police Service officers who are part of the historic United Nations Mission to Haiti,” Kindiki said in …
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US calls for immediate release of Chinese rights activists held by Beijing
The verdict provided to Associated Press stated that Huang would also face a fine of 100,000 yuan (US$14,000), underscoring the ruling Communist Party’s intolerance of any activism outside its control …
US considers new actions against China-based firms supplying Russia’s defence sector
The United States is considering taking further action against Chinese companies that have been supplying Russia’s defence industrial sector, the State Department said on Thursday. “We are considering further actions,” …
US imposes travel bans on Georgian officials over law critics say will put EU membership at risk
The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday on dozens of Georgian officials in response to the enactment of a law that drew weeks of protests by critics who say it …
US says it was ‘unable’ to provide Iran help after helicopter crash that killed President Raisi
The United States on Monday said it had been unable, due largely to logistical reasons, to accept an Iranian request for help following a helicopter crash over the weekend that …
Passage of harsh anti-LGBTQ law in Iraq draws diplomatic backlash
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron called the law “dangerous and worrying”. Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Cameron. Photo: Reuters Although homosexuality is taboo in the largely conservative Iraqi society, and political …
Applications open for evolved Woolmark Prize
Applications have just opened for one of the key emerging-talent-focused prizes, the International Woolmark Prize, with Woolmark saying the contest is “evolving to future-proof fashion”. 2023’s winner, Lagos Space Programme …
Antony Blinken asks China, others to rein in Iran on Israel
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has asked China’s foreign minister and other counterparts to use their influence to dissuade Iran from striking Israel, the State Department said on Thursday. …
Senegal anti-establishment candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye wins presidency
His main opponent from the governing coalition, Amadou Ba, 62, recognised Faye’s win and rang him to offer his congratulations. Amadou Ba, left, conceded victory to opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye …
U.S. blames Rwanda for Eastern DRC hostilities, calls for immediate ceasefire
The United States has issued a scathing condemnation of the escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), squarely blaming the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group for exacerbating the already …