Turkey Detains President’s Main Election Rival, Sparking Protests
Istanbul: Turkish police detained Istanbul’s powerful mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, Wednesday over graft and terrorism allegations, prompting outrage from the opposition…
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French Politician Says Statue Of Liberty Should Be Returned, US Responds
Washington: The United States has firmly rejected a suggestion by French politician Raphael Glucksmann that the Statue of Liberty should…
Netanyahu’s Bid To Fire Security Agency Chief Sparks New Row In Israel
Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bid to dismiss a top security official has threatened to plunge Israel back into deep…
Bolsonaro Blasts Election Ban As “Denial Of Democracy”
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of backing an attempted coup, told a demonstration in Rio de Janeiro…
Donald Trump Targets Venezuela Gang With Wartime Aliens Law
Washington, United States: Donald Trump tried Saturday to invoke a law last used during World War II against Japanese residents…
What Is Alien Enemies Act, US Law Used For First Time Since World War II
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Saturday invoked the Alien Enemies Act – a wartime law last used in…
UN chief affirms solidarity with Bangladesh amid political transition
Speaking to the media on Saturday, the Secretary-General praised Bangladesh’s progress and highlighted the role of the international community in…
‘Time for bold moves’: UN urges inclusive transition as Syria marks 14 years of conflict
UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen called for an immediate end to hostilities and urged all parties to protect…
Syria’s Top Diplomat Makes First Visit To Iraq
Baghdad: Syria’s interim foreign minister arrived in Iraq on Friday, conducting his first visit to the country since his Islamist…
1930s Revived? Donald Trump Raises Spectre Of Return To Dark Days
Paris, France: European territory annexed, democracies stunned into paralysis and Nazi salutes — Donald Trump’s shock re-engagement with Russia looms…