Cairo, Egypt – AFP Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has announced his candidacy for a third term in office, ahead of December elections he is widely expected to win. “As I have responded to the people’s call before, I heed the call now and announce my intention to run and complete the dream in a […]
Resolution to remove McCarthy from office came after he relied on Democratic votes to pass a new spending bill WASHINGTON – In a dramatic turn of events, Representative Matt Gaetz has filed a motion to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his leadership position. This paves the way for an unprecedented intra-party conflict within the...
Many view it as latest instance of foreign intervention in Haiti’s affairs and warn consequences PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – The U.N Security Council recently authorized a Kenyan-led military intervention in Haiti, supported by the U.S., to assist the non-elected Haitian government combat gangs. This decision was met with strong critic...
KARABAKH, Azerbaijan – Azerbaijan Interior Ministry on Monday shared footage of an 17th century mosque desecrated under Armenian occupation. After local anti-terrorism measures carried out in the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan, during an inspection of the territories, further facts of desecration of mosques by Armenian forces have been re...
-Sudan ravaged by clashes between army, paramilitary RSF since April KHARTOUM, Sudan (AA) – Sudan’s rulings Sovereign Council has denied reports about a meeting between its head Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Islamic movement leaders. Sudan Tribune news portal, citing sources, said al-Burhan had met with Islamist leaders, including Sec...
Former president faces a $250 million civil fraud case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James WASHINGTON: Former U.S. President Donald Trump struck out Monday at the New York legal system, deriding what he called a “sham” as he faces a $250 million civil fraud case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. [&h...
KARACHI, Pakistan (AA) – Pakistan’s key investigation agency has told a court that an open trial of the country’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a case that accuses him of exposing state secrets could pose a “risk of deteriorating relations with other countries.” The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) submitted its repl...
ALGIERS, Algeria (AA) – Algeria said Monday that the military administration in Niger has accepted its offer of mediation to restore constitutional order in the West African country. “The Algerian government received from Niger’s Foreign Ministry an official correspondence stating the acceptance of Algeria’s mediation aimed at developing a pol...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AA) – Bangladesh on Sunday barred ailing opposition leader and two-time prime minister Khaleda Zia from traveling abroad for treatment. Law Minister Anisul Huq said no to an appeal forwarded by Zia’s family, noting his ministry cannot allow her to travel overseas in line with existing law. “The government has no opportunity ...
ISTANBUL (AA) – Mohamed Muizzu was in the lead in Maldives presidential elections, according to early results. Preliminary results place Muizzu, from the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) – Peoples National Congress (PNC), in the lead with 53.8%, said media reports. Incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih of the Maldivian Democ...
