Iran war to dent Gulf state investment
The sums invested in different countries around the world by oil-rich Gulf states are astronomical. Sovereign wealth funds belonging to…
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Trump installs Columbus statue in White House campus
The White House has installed a statue of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus on its grounds, in US President Donald Trump’s…
Pro-Kremlin blogger turns on Putin, sent to psychiatric care
On March 17, Ilya Remeslo, a blogger, lawyer and former member of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation, posted…
Belarus releases 250 political prisoners as part of US deal
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko ordered the release of 250 political prisoners on Thursday in exchange for easing sanctions from Washington,…
Trump image approved for commemorative gold coin
What’s gold, round and bears US President Donald Trump’s image? A commemorative coin marking the United States’ 250th anniversary, of…
Belgian diplomat faces trial over 1961 Congo leader killing
A Brussels court on Tuesday ruled that Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat, must stand trial over war crimes…
Chronically ill fight for survival
Behind the front lines of every war, those whose survival is dependent on regular medication and vital treatments are often…
Counterterrorism chief Joe Kent resigns over Iran war
Joe Kent, director of the US National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), resigned from his post Tuesday, citing President Donald Trump’s decision…
Republic of Congo votes in presidential election
Voters in the Republic of Congo are choosing a new leader on Sunday, with the incumbent, President Dennis Sassou N’Guesso, expected to…
Uganda’s Bobi Wine says he has fled the country
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine said on Saturday that he had left the country “for critical engagements outside Uganda” two…