France criticised at UN over police violence, racism
The UN’s Human Rights Council calls on France to reduce police violence and take steps…
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Ukraine to boycott World Judo Championships over Russian athletes
Ukrainian federation alleges that Russian judokas registered for championships in Qatar are ‘active servicemen’.
UN holds crucial Afghanistan talks in Qatar, without Taliban
Talks will include diplomatic envoys and aid donors as the UN plans to press the…
It’s raining IMF in Suriname
Like other people in the Global South, the Surinamese are drowning in IMF-imposed austerity.
What does fighting in Darfur mean for Sudan’s western frontier?
The power vacuum in western Darfur state risks drawing in fighters and weapons from Libya,…
JPMorgan takes over First Republic after it’s seized by regulators
JPMorgan acquired all of First Republic’s deposits and a “substantial majority of assets.” Its shares…
JPMorgan takes over First Republic after it’s seized by Californian financial regulator
JPMorgan acquired all of First Republic’s deposits and a “substantial majority of assets.” Its shares…
JPMorgan takes over First Republic after it’s seized by Californian financial regulator
Since the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, attention has focused on First Republic as…
Top candidate for Thai PM gives birth two weeks before elections
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the opposition Pheu Thai Party, announces the birth of a son…
Planning a solo trip to South Korea? Here are some places that cater to singles in Seoul
More people in South Korea are choosing to dine, drink and travel alone — embracing…
Ukraine war: Did Putin learn from Bush’s Iraq horrors?
From Wagner’s crimes to the UN’s role, the Iraq invasion offered a preview of the…
UN sending relief chief to Sudan over ‘unprecedented’ situation
Martin Griffiths, travelling immediately, says people are struggling to get the food and water they…
South Korea’s exports suffer longest losing streak in 3 years
Exports decline for seventh straight month in April amid extended slump in sales to China.
Santiago Pena wins Paraguay election after hard-fought campaign
Pena’s conservative Colorado Party was facing a tough challenge from the left over corruption, and…
‘Tools more than humans’: HK domestic workers fight for rights
After years of exploitation and abuse, Hong Kong’s 340,000 migrant domestic workers are fighting back…
Marcos Jr treads a fine line over military ties as he heads to US
Philippines president has tilted towards US since taking office a year ago, but is keeping…
Big banks including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America asked for final bids on First Republic
U.S. regulators have asked banks for their best and final offers for First Republic by…
Big banks including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America asked for final bids on First Republic
U.S. regulators have asked banks for their best and final offers for First Republic by…
Big banks including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America asked for final bids on First Republic
U.S. regulators have asked banks for their best and final offers for First Republic by…
Pope says Vatican involved in Ukraine, Russia peace mission
The pope’s comment comes hours after Moscow said its forces have advanced in the front-line…
