Middle East February 8, 2024 Rights group slams Egyptian government for convicting el-Sisi challenger: 'Clear message' Human Rights Watch on Thursday disregarded the jailing of Egyptian politician Ahmed Altantawy as a hitjob by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's administration.
Pakistan February 7, 2024 Pakistan prepares for pivotal election as one of the leading candidates serves jail time Pakistan is abuzz with anticipation and uncertainty as it gears up for its elections. The political landscape is rife with tensions, raising concerns about possible poll-rigging.
Central America February 7, 2024 Former Honduran National Police chief pleads guilty to drug trafficking in major blow to ex-president Former Honduran National Police Chief Juan Carlos Bonilla has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking, posing a grim outlook for co-defendant and former President Juan Orlando Hernández.
Central America February 7, 2024 Nicaragua grants asylum to former President Martinelli of Panama Nicaragua has granted political asylum to former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli just days after a criminal appeal in his home country fell through.
World February 7, 2024 Chile's former president Sebastian Pinera dies in helicopter crash at the age of 74 Chile's former president Sebastian Pinera died in a helicopter crash. He was known for helping Chile become one of the top countries with the highest COVID vaccination rates.
Middle East February 7, 2024 UN agencies appeal for $4.1 billion to aid starving civilians in warn-torn Sudan The U.N. humanitarian aid and refugee agencies are seeking $4.1 billion in international support to assist civilians in Sudan, which has been impacted by nearly a year of war.
Africa February 6, 2024 Regional authority condemns Senegal's presidential election delay The Economic Community of West African States on Tuesday castigated Senegal's decision to delay its coming presidential election by 10 months.
Asia February 6, 2024 Top Sri Lankan official out after counterfeit drug scandal arrest Sri Lankan Environment Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has resigned from his post after being arrested for his alleged involvement in a counterfeit drug purchase.
Israel February 6, 2024 Israel's evacuation orders cover more than two-thirds of the Gaza Strip as war with Hamas continues Israel's military has ordered evacuations that now cover more than two-thirds of the Gaza Strip as the country's war with Hamas continues into its fourth month.
World February 5, 2024 UN appoints independent review of UNRWA amid allegations its workers joined Hamas-led attack on Israel U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of an independent review to assess UNRWA and allegations its workers helped Hamas attack Israel.