New cocaine trafficking hubs in Africa – UN
After Covid lockdowns hit both demand and supply, production is at record levels, the UN says.
2023
🔴 Live: Quickly providing munitions ‘very important’ for Ukraine, says Germany’s Scholz
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Thursday that it was crucial to quickly provide Ukraine with fresh munitions to resist Russia’s invasion. Meanwhile, fierce fighting continued… Read More »🔴 Live: Quickly providing munitions ‘very important’ for Ukraine, says Germany’s Scholz
Israelis step up protests after Netanyahu rejects judicial compromise proposal
Israeli protesters pressed ahead on Thursday with demonstrations against a contentious government plan to overhaul the judiciary, pushing back against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after… Read More »Israelis step up protests after Netanyahu rejects judicial compromise proposal
Mahsa Amini ‘a symbol’ in Iran six months after her death
Six months ago this week, Mahsa Amini was arrested for allegedly flouting Iran’s strict dress code for women. Within days she was dead, sparking the… Read More »Mahsa Amini ‘a symbol’ in Iran six months after her death
‘Moment of truth’ as Macron’s contested pension reform heads to final votes
A proposed reform of France’s pension system, which has sparked massive protests and strikes since the start of the year, is to be put to… Read More »‘Moment of truth’ as Macron’s contested pension reform heads to final votes
Credit Suisse to borrow up to $54 billion from Swiss central bank
Swiss bank Credit Suisse said Thursday it will move to shore up its finances, borrowing up to $54 billion from the central bank after its… Read More »Credit Suisse to borrow up to $54 billion from Swiss central bank
Nearly 50,000 teachers strike in New Zealand over cost of living
Around 50,000 teachers in New Zealand went on strike on Thursday, after union talks with the Ministry of Education aimed at improving salaries and conditions… Read More »Nearly 50,000 teachers strike in New Zealand over cost of living
Tonnes of uranium gone missing from Libya site, UN says
UN inspectors are trying to locate around two and a half tonnes of uranium ore.
US urged TikTok to part ways with Chinese ByteDance to avoid a national ban
TikTok confirmed Wednesday that US officials have recommended the popular video-sharing app part ways with its Chinese parent ByteDance to avoid a national ban.
North Korea fires ICBM-class missile ahead of South Korean President’s trip to Japan
North Korea fired a long-range ballistic missile into the sea between the Korean peninsula and Japan on Thursday, hours before South Korea’s president was due to fly… Read More »North Korea fires ICBM-class missile ahead of South Korean President’s trip to Japan
