Cuba frees 127 prisoners in Biden deal including opposition leader
Havana — Cuba has freed 127 prisoners including opposition leader Jose Daniel Ferrer in a landmark deal with departing... Read more
17 Jan
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in graft case
Rawalpindi — A Pakistan court on Friday convicted former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi... Read more
17 Jan
Russia and Iran to sign ‘partnership’ pact
Moscow — Russia and Iran will sign a “comprehensive strategic partnership” treaty on Friday during a visit to Moscow... Read more
17 Jan
Presidential term limits help protect democracy – long ones can be dangerous
Rosalind Dixon, UNSW Sydney and David Landau, Florida State University The purpose of presidential term limits is to protect... Read more
17 Jan
Libya oil chief quits for ‘urgent’ health reasons – statement
Tripoli – The chairman of Libya’s National Oil Corporation, Farhat Bengdara, has resigned for “urgent” health reasons, the NOC... Read more
17 Jan
Egypt says Gaza truce must ‘start without delay’
Cairo – Egypt’s foreign ministry said on Thursday the implementation of a ceasefire in Gaza must “start without delay”,... Read more
17 Jan
Apple loses top spot in China smartphone sales to local rivals
Beijing — Apple lost its status as the best selling smartphone brand in the crucial Chinese market last year,... Read more
16 Jan
Washington ramps up security for Trump inauguration
Washington — With endless perimeter fencing, all-seeing drones and some 25 000 security personnel, the US capital is preparing... Read more
16 Jan
World figures urge quick action after Gaza deal
Paris — World figures hailed the announcement on Wednesday of a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange agreement between Israel and... Read more
16 Jan
26 million Nigerians face acute hunger: 4 big ideas to tackle the food crisis in 2025
Victoria Tanimonure, Obafemi Awolowo University Food security in Nigeria is at a critical point and needs urgent attention. Over... Read more
16 Jan
