CONCERNS are rising across central and eastern Europe as the recent halt in Russian gas transit via Ukraine threatens to trigger an energy crisis. In Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava, the effects are already being felt by many residents like cameraman…
THE long-awaited extradition of Tahawwur Rana, one of the accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, is reportedly on the horizon. The Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman, who has been linked to the devastating 2008 attacks in Mumbai, is likely to be…
A Chittagong court on Thursday rejected the bail petition of ISKCON monk and spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagaran Jote, Chinmoy Krishna Das, labelling him an accused in a sedition case. Despite being represented by a team of…
ZIMBABWE has officially abolished the death penalty, joining a growing list of nations committed to ending what many consider an inhumane practice. This landmark decision comes nearly 20 years after the country carried out its last execution. The announcement was…
IN today’s rapidly changing world, characterised by technological breakthroughs, evolving geopolitical realities, and shifting economic paradigms, nations face a complex web of challenges and opportunities. These developments demand strategic foresight, innovative solutions, and robust collaboration. As countries strive to integrate…
IN November 2024, Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina, a 23-year-old Nigerian law student, carved her name into the history of global pageantry. From overcoming an identity crisis to reaching the Miss Universe finals, her journey exemplifies resilience and ambition. Adetshina’s story is…
BURUNDI’S Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) has disqualified several opposition candidates from participating in the upcoming June elections, sparking allegations of political manipulation. The excluded candidates belong to the four-party coalition, ‘Burundi for All,’ which was officially recognised just weeks…
PAKISTAN commenced its two-year tenure as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on 1 January, with Ambassador Munir Akram vowing that the Pakistani delegation would play an “active and constructive” role in tackling the world’s…
CHINA and Taiwan have rung in the New Year with light shows in several major cities. In Beijing, celebrations were held at a former steelworks on the city’s western outskirts, while in Shanghai, crowds gathered to admire light displays along…
ZIMBABWE has officially abolished the death penalty, joining a growing list of nations committed to ending what many consider an inhumane practice. This landmark decision comes nearly 20 years after the country carried out its last execution. The announcement was…
