November 24, 2024 3:53 am

Author: international

Africa, China, International

Xi Jinping and Lula da Silva Deepen China-Brazil Relations with Landmark Agreements

BRASILIA, Nov 20 – Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva elevated diplomatic relations between China and Brazil during a high-profile state visit in Brasilia. The leaders announced major agreements spanning infrastructure, energy, agribusiness, and trade, highlighting their commitment to closer ties between two of the world’s largest developing economies. […]

Asia, India, International, Pacific

Narendra Modi Becomes First Indian PM in 56 Years to Visit Guyana, Signs Key Agreements

Deepanwita Martin GEORGETOWN, Nov 21 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first Indian leader in 56 years to visit Guyana, marking a historic milestone in India-Guyana relations. During his visit, India and Guyana signed 10 agreements to deepen cooperation in key sectors, including hydrocarbons, digital payments, agriculture, and defense. Focus on Energy […]

Americas, Asia, India, International

Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani Indicted in $265 Million U.S. Bribery Scheme

New Delhi, Nov 21 (Reuters) – Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, one of the world’s richest individuals, has been indicted by U.S. prosecutors on multiple counts of fraud in connection with a $265 million bribery scheme. The charges have triggered a crisis for the Adani Group, marking the second major controversy for the conglomerate in two […]

China, International, Pacific

Denmark Detains Chinese Ship Suspected of Damaging Underwater Communication Cables in the Baltic Sea

In a significant development, Denmark’s Navy detained the Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3 on November 19th, 2024, in Danish waters on suspicion of damaging crucial underwater communication cables in the Baltic Sea. The Yi Peng 3, which was sailing from the Russian port of Ust’-Luga, was apprehended following an investigation into possible sabotage or accidental […]

Americas, Middle East, UN

US Vetoes UN Resolution for Gaza Ceasefire

On Wednesday, the United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, where a growing humanitarian crisis continues amid ongoing conflict. Fourteen members of the Security Council voted in favor of the resolution, while the United States cast the lone veto. The […]

Asia, Bangladesh, International

Dismissed Mayors Seek Legal Redress: Writ Petitions Filed in Court

In a significant legal development, six of the 323 mayors removed from their posts by the local government division have filed writ petitions in the High Court, challenging the constitutionality of their removal. The petitioners argue that the government’s decision to replace them with unelected administrators violates their fundamental rights and breaches several provisions of […]

International, Middle East

Justice for Timbuktu: Jihadist Police Chief Jailed for Ten Years

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has delivered a long-awaited verdict against al-Hassan ag Abdoul Aziz ag Mohamed ag Mahmoud, sentencing the former head of the Islamic police in Timbuktu to ten years in prison for war crimes. His conviction highlights the systemic brutality and oppression unleashed under the guise of fundamentalist interpretations of Islam, a […]

Pacific

Australia’s Labor Bill May Lead to Extended Migrant Detention, Committee Warns

Concerns raised over delays in deportations and punitive visa conditions for non-citizens. A bipartisan human rights committee has cautioned that the Albanese government’s proposed migration bill could result in prolonged detention for non-citizens before deportation to third countries willing to accept them. The bill also faces criticism for reintroducing controversial measures such as ankle bracelets […]

Americas, International, UN

US and European Embassies in Kyiv Close Amid Warning of Major Airstrikes

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv announced its closure on Wednesday, citing “specific information of a potential significant air attack.” The embassy advised employees to shelter in place and urged U.S. citizens in Ukraine’s capital to be prepared to take immediate shelter if air alerts were activated, according to a statement on its website. Overnight, air […]

Asia, International

First Public Caning for “Close Proximity” in Malaysia Sparks Outrage Over Religious Laws

In a controversial first for Terengganu, Malaysia, a 42-year-old carpenter, Mohd Affendi Awang, has been sentenced to six lashes of public caning for repeated violations of Islamic moral laws prohibiting unmarried men and women from being alone together in private. The punishment will take place on December 6, after Friday prayers at a mosque in […]

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