ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israel’s PM, defence minister and Hamas leaders

The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor said on Monday he had requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defence chief and three Hamas leaders over alleged war crimes. ICC prosecutor Karim Khan said in a statement issued after over seven months of war in Gaza that he had reasonable grounds to believe that… Read More ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israel’s PM, defence minister and Hamas leaders

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange allowed to appeal extradition from UK to U.S.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was given permission on Monday to appeal against extradition to the United States after arguing at London’s High Court that he might not be able to rely on his right to free speech in a U.S. court. The Australian-born Assange, 52, is wanted in the U.S. on 18 charges, nearly all… Read More WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange allowed to appeal extradition from UK to U.S.

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Saudi’s King Salman to undergo treatment for lung inflammation

Saudi King Salman will undergo treatment at Al Salam Palace in Jeddah for a lung inflammation, the state news agency said on Sunday, hours after he underwent medical tests. Citing the royal court, the state news agency said the 88-year-old king would be treated with antibiotics until the inflammation subsides. Due to King Salman’s health… Read More Saudi’s King Salman to undergo treatment for lung inflammation

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Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te calls on China to stop its threats

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te asked China on Monday to stop its military and political threats, saying in his inauguration speech that peace is the only choice and that Beijing had to respect the choice of the Taiwanese people. China responded by saying Lai had sent “dangerous signals” that seek to undermine peace and stability across… Read More Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te calls on China to stop its threats

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South Africa’s top court bars former President Jacob Zuma from participating in parliamentary polls

South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma is barred from running for parliament in this month’s election, the country’s top court ruled on Monday, a judgment that could influence the outcome and trigger unrest from Zuma’s supporters. The constitutional court found Zuma’s 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court in 2021 disqualified him from standing in… Read More South Africa’s top court bars former President Jacob Zuma from participating in parliamentary polls

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Iran’s Supreme Leader approves Mohammad Mokhber as interim president, declares five days mourning

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei announced five days of public mourning for President Ebrahim Raisi following his death in a helicopter crash and confirmed First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber as interim head of the country’s executive branch. Iran now has a maximum period of 50 days before a presidential election must be held to choose… Read More Iran’s Supreme Leader approves Mohammad Mokhber as interim president, declares five days mourning

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi confirmed dead following helicopter crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister were killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather, an Iranian official said on Monday, after search teams located the wreckage in East Azerbaijan province. “President Raisi, the foreign minister and all the passengers in the helicopter were killed in the crash,” the senior… Read More Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi confirmed dead following helicopter crash

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