French ban of abaya robes in schools draws applause, criticism
The French government's decision to ban children from wearing the abaya, the loose-fitting, full-length robes worn by some Muslim women, in state-run schools drew...
Post-pandemic, world facing gloomy stew of debt, trade wars and poor...
Record levels of government debt, geopolitical tensions that threaten to split the global trading system, and the likely persistence of weak productivity gains may...
UK air traffic issue fixed but flight disruption to continue
Britain’s National Air Traffic Service was hit by a technical problem for several hours on Monday, causing widespread disruption to flights in UK airspace...
UK air traffic ‘technical issue’ causes delays across Europe
Britain’s National Air Traffic Service had to restrict the flow of aircraft on Monday due to a technical issue, it said, with passengers stuck...
In wake of BRICS 2023, Africa unites for pandemic response
The BRICS 2023 summit witnessed a pivotal dialogue on pandemic preparedness, co-hosted by the South African Ministry of Health and the Africa CDC. This...
Zim opposition leader Nelson Chamisa rejects election results
The leader of Zimbabwe’s main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change, Nelson Chamisa, said he was surprised when the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission announced President Emmerson...
China’s ‘aggressive behaviour’ in South China Sea must be challenged –...
China’s “aggressive behaviour” in the South China Sea, including the use of water canon by its coast guard against a Philippine vessel, must be...
Russia says genetic tests confirm Wagner chief Prigozhin died in plane...
Russian investigators said on Sunday that genetic tests had confirmed that Yevgeny Prigozhin, chief of the Wagner mercenary group, was among the 10 people...
Zimbabwe’s re-elected president fends off election fraud claims
Zimbabwe’s re-elected President Emmerson Mnangagwa suggested on Sunday that those people questioning the results of this week’s election, which an opposition leader dismissed as...
Old video sparks wild theories on fate of Russian mercenary boss...
A 40-second clip of an old interview in which Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin said he would rather be killed than lie to his...
