Analysis – South Africa’s high-powered legal team urged the International Court of Justice to assert its authority at the Hague on Thursday. Israel will present its arguments on Friday.
U.S. imposes sanctions over Russia-North Korea arms deal
The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on three entities and one Russian accused of being involved in Moscow’s acquisition of ballistic missiles from North Korea.
North Korea poised to admit first known tourists since 2020
A group from Russia is poised to be the first known tourists allowed into North Korea since anti-pandemic border lockdowns began in early 2020, according to a post from Russian provincial authorities …
US, British militaries launch massive retaliatory strike against Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen
U.S. and British militaries are bombing more than a dozen sites used by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen, in a massive retaliatory strike using warship-launched Tomahawk missiles.
Taiwan goes to the polls under the watchful eye of China, but young voters want this election to be different
Taiwan will go to the polls this weekend to elect a new government, and while the campaign has been fraught with chaos and Chinese influence, voters have other concerns on their minds.
The Challenge alum Georgia Harrison making reality TV comeback after Stephen Bear scandal
That video was recorded while Georgia was on Bear’s property and sold without her knowledge or consent. Subscribe to our The Challenge newsletter! Get updates on the latest posts and more from …
Turkmenistan gears up for new agricultural season
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, January 8. The agro-industrial complex of Turkmenistan is currently diligently preparing for the upcoming agricultural season, demonstrating an active approach to …
TAPI prospects dim as approval of incentives put on ice
Sharing the details, sources said, Petroleum Division has briefed the ECC that TAPI Gas Pipeline Project aimed to bring natural gas from the Galkynysh and adjacent gas fields in Turkmenistan to …
Spiritual leader known as ‘Buddha Boy’ arrested in Nepal on sexual abuse charges
Ram Bahadur Bomjan, popularly called ‘Buddha Boy’ in local media, was arrested on Tuesday evening while “absconding in the case of sexual exploitation of a minor”, the police said in a statement.
Nepal police arrest ‘Buddha Boy’ over followers’ disappearances, rape allegations
Ram Bahadur Bomjan became famous after followers said he could meditate motionless for months without water, food or sleep. Read more at straitstimes.com.