Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing authorities to confiscate the assets of people convicted of spreading “deliberately false information” about the military. The law, which was signed on Wednesday, targets individuals convicted of a range of offences which include “discrediting” the government and spreading “deliberately false information” about the army, threatening them […] The post Putin
Indian police have used tear gas and water cannon for a second day to stop farmers demanding minimum crop prices from marching on the capital Delhi. The capital is ringed by razor wire, cement blocks and fencing on three sides to block their entry. Mostly from Punjab state, the farmers are still 200km (125 miles) […] The post Indian police use drones to tear gas protesting farmers appeared
The House of Representatives has narrowly voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, making him the first cabinet member to face impeachment in nearly 150 years. Many Republicans blame Mr Mayorkas for an unprecedented influx of migrants at the US-Mexico border. The Republican-led chamber voted 214 to 213 for the measure, after the first […] The post US House votes to
Liberia’s new defence minister on Monday resigned from his post just 10 days after being appointed, following a protest by soldiers’ wives, the presidency said. The resignation marks the first political crisis facing Liberia’s new president Joseph Boakai since his inauguration at the end of January. Boakai “has received and accepted a letter of resignation […] The post Liberia
Russia declared Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas as “wanted” on criminal charges Tuesday in an unprecedented step against its Baltic neighbours. It was not immediately clear why Kallas, who has led Estonia since 2021, was listed as “wanted”. Relations between Moscow and EU member Estonia, which is home to a sizeable Russian minority, have remained […] The post Russia declares Estonian
Indian security forces have fired tear gas in a bid to stop thousands of farmers marching on New Delhi after talks with the government failed. Local broadcasters showed thick clouds of tear gas on Tuesday, as police sought to disperse protesters near Ambala, some 200km (125 miles) north of the capital. The farmers are demanding […] The post Police fire tear gas as protesting farmers march
The United States has seized a Boeing 747 cargo plane that Iran sold to a Venezuelan state airline, drawing condemnation from Tehran. The US Department of Justice announced late on Monday that it had taken custody of the aircraft after Argentina grounded it 18 months ago. Washington says that the sale of the plane to […] The post US seizes plane that Iran sold to Venezuela appeared first on The
Nigeria’s president and head of Ecowas, Bola Tinubu, was due to meet Sall today, Monday. No new date for the visit has been set at this stage, according to sources talking to RFI. During the meeting, the Nigerian leader was expected to call on Sall to respect the constitution of his country and to avoid […] The post Ecowas president postpones Senegal visit as political
A Dutch court has ordered the government to halt the delivery of parts for F-35 fighter jets used by Israel in its bombardment of the Gaza Strip. The verdict, delivered by an appeals court on Monday, said there is a “clear risk” that the parts the Netherlands is exporting are being used in “serious violations […] The post Court orders Netherlands to halt delivery of
Adults in France, like in many western countries, are having sex less frequently – with the decline particularly noticeable in young people, a new survey shows. While the reasons are complex, the data indicates that generational shifts, new technologies and greater acceptance of different desires all play a part. Among “sexually initiated” 18-69 year olds – […] The post Adults in France are
At least five people, including four Emirati troops and a Bahraini military officer, have been killed in an attack in Somalia. Al-Qaeda-linked armed group Al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the attack on a training mission at a military base in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities said on Sunday. The attack […] The post Al-Shabab claims attack on UAE
Finns are headed to the polls to choose between two experienced politicians in a presidential election run-off. More than four million people are eligible to vote on Sunday for a new head of state, whose main task will be to steer foreign and security policy, which has taken on new significance after the Nordic country […] The post Finland votes in run-off for new president appeared first on The
King Charles has attended church in Sandringham in his first public outing since Buckingham Palace announced his cancer diagnosis. The King waved to members of the public as he walked outside St Mary Magdalene Church with his wife, Queen Camilla. It comes after the King, 75, thanked people on Saturday for their “support and good […] The post King Charles in first public outing since
Senegal’s parliament voted to hold a postponed presidential election on 15 December in the face of a public outcry over the decision by President Macky Sall to postpone the elections due later this month. The decision threatens to tarnish Senegal’s reputation as a bastion of democratic stability in a region swept by coups. Riot police fired tear […] The post Senegalese
“The Importance of Kente to Ghanaians & Black Africans”, Ghana’s first documentary film, by award-winning Director and BBC journalist, Ms. Amma Prempeh, premiered at the Harvard Kennedy School, at the instance of the Africa Caucus and Black Students Union last Thursday, February 1, 2024. The screening of Kente, the captivating history and timeless beauty of this iconic textile, kick started […] The post Amma
FIFA has disclosed the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026, setting the final to take place in New Jersey, New York, on Sunday, 19 July 2026, and Read More... The post New York Hosts 2026 World Cup Final appeared first on DailyGuide
Senegal should end “uncertainty” created by President Macky Sall’s announcement that an election scheduled for February 25 would be postponed indefinitely, France said Sunday, calling for a vote “as soon as possible”. “We call on authorities to end the uncertainty about the electoral calendar so the vote can be held as soon as possible, under […] The post France
There was no doubting Francisco Villegas’ political colours as he stepped off his flight into El Salvador. Draped in a flag bearing President Nayib Bukele’s face, he was dressed in light blue – the colour of the ruling party, Nuevas Ideas. “We’re going to win!” he yelled, to cheers and applause from a small crowd […] The post El Salvador’s
At least 51 people have been killed in Chile as intense forest fires in the centre of the country triggered a state of emergency and the authorities warned that the death toll is likely to rise. “Given the conditions of the tragedy, the number of victims will surely increase in the coming hours,” President Gabriel Boric […] The post More than 50 killed as forest fires rage in Chile appeared
The Amma and Foundation has donated a number of items to 21 institutions in and outside Kumasi to mark the sixth anniversary of its founding, which fell on January 19. The items include; water, cartons of oats, assorted drinks, personal protective equipment (PPE’s), T-shirts and Amazon fire computer tablets. Beneficiary institutions in Kumasi includ the […] The post Amma
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