Lula’s former HR minister accused of sexual misconduct
Brazil’s federal police formally accused President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's former human rights minister Silvio Almeida of sexual misconduct after he was fired over the allegations last year, a police official said Saturday. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to publicly speak about...
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Jaishankar to meet Lavrov, discuss bilateral ties
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Hundreds of sheep head through German city
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Disability rights activist Alice Wong dies at 51
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Thousands rally in Manila against corruption
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China holds ‘bomber patrol’ drills over SCS
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Lahore lawyers protest against Constitutional Amendment in Pakistan
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Netanyahu insists on no Palestinian state ahead of UNSC vote
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COP30 mulls new document on fossil fuel by Oct 2026
As hectic deliberations marked the first week of the annual climate change summit, COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago said the deliberations may come out with a new document on fossil fuel that is likely to present a roadmap for transition into a cleaner mode. However, there is a lack...
6 kids killed in airstrikes
Colombia’s human rights ombudswoman said Saturday that six children were killed in a controversial airstrike against a rebel group in the country's south earlier this week, as the administration of President Gustavo Petro steps up efforts to regain control of rural areas in Guaviare province. Ombudswoman Iris Marin said the...
Few takers for ‘GenX’protest
A few thousand people took to the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest growing crime, corruption and impunity in a protest organised by members of Generation Z, which ended with strong backing from older supporters of opposition parties. In several countries this year, members of the demographic group...
Iran no longer enriching uranium, says minister
Iran’s foreign minister on Sunday said that Tehran is no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country. Answering a question from an Associated Press journalist visiting Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi offered the most direct response yet from the Iranian government regarding its nuclear program following Israel and...
Interpol drops case against aide of Imran Khan
The Interpol has closed a case related to Pakistan’s request seeking an arrest warrant against Moonis Elahi, a close aide of jailed former premier Imran Khan, according to officials. The Pakistan government had sought Interpol’s assistance in apprehending the former federal minister, who moved to Spain following a massive crackdown...
Homeland Security officers make several arrests in Charlotte
Federal officials confirmed that a surge of immigration enforcement in North Carolina’s largest city had begun as agents were seen making arrests in multiple locations on Saturday. “We are surging DHS law enforcement to Charlotte to ensure Americans are safe and public safety threats are removed,” Assistant Homeland Security Secretary...
Dozens rescued in Wales as storm floods Monmouth
Dozens of people were rescued or evacuated from homes in Wales after a river overflowed and swamped the town of Monmouth during heavy rains from Storm Claudia that drenched parts of the UK and Ireland. Aerial footage showed roads under muddy brown water, submerged cars and businesses along its main...
