Day: July 12, 2021

Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador calls for end to Cuba trade embargo following massive protests

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Monday the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba should be ended to help its people, after the biggest anti-government protests in decades broke out on the island fueled by anger over shortages in basic goods. “The truth is that if one wanted to help Cuba, the first thing… Read More Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador calls for end to Cuba trade embargo following massive protests

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At least forty-four dead, sixty-seven injured following fire incident at coronavirus hospital in Iraq

At least 42 people were killed and over 60 injured in a fire likely caused by an oxygen tank explosion at a coronavirus hospital in Iraq’s southern city of Nassiriya, health officials and police said on Monday. As rescuers combed the smoke-charred building in search of more bodies, Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi held urgent meetings… Read More At least forty-four dead, sixty-seven injured following fire incident at coronavirus hospital in Iraq

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South Africa deploys soldiers to quell violence linked to jailing of former President Jacob Zuma

South Africa deployed soldiers on Monday to quell violence that erupted following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma, after days of riots left at least six people dead. Police said disturbances had intensified as Zuma challenged his 15-month prison term in the country’s top court. The judgment in the case has been reserved. Smoke… Read More South Africa deploys soldiers to quell violence linked to jailing of former President Jacob Zuma

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Brazil’s federal police launches investigation into President Jair Bolsonaro over coronavirus vaccine deal

At the request of the Supreme Court, Brazil’s federal police has formally opened a probe into President Jair Bolsonaro related to alleged irregularities in the purchase of an Indian vaccine and could now question him, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Monday. The president has been caught up in allegations of irregularities… Read More Brazil’s federal police launches investigation into President Jair Bolsonaro over coronavirus vaccine deal

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Egyptian parliament approves harsher punishment for sexual harassment crimes

The Egyptian parliament on Monday approved harsher penalties for sexual harassment and related crimes and upgraded them to felony offences, aiming to curb sex-related assaults in a nation where women have long felt disadvantaged. Sex crimes have been an increasing topic of conversation in recent years in the conservative, Muslim-majority nation, with several high profile… Read More Egyptian parliament approves harsher punishment for sexual harassment crimes

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Jordanian court sentences former royal chief adviser Bassem Awadallah to fifteen years imprisonment over alleged coup plot

A Jordanian court on Monday sentenced a former royal chief adviser, Bassem Awadallah, and a minor royal to 15 years in jail for their involvement in an alleged plot to bring a deposed crown prince to power instead of the king. The military court said it had confirmed evidence backing the charges against the pair… Read More Jordanian court sentences former royal chief adviser Bassem Awadallah to fifteen years imprisonment over alleged coup plot

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U.S. General Austin Miller relinquishes command in symbolic end to war in Afghanistan

The U.S. general leading the war in Afghanistan, Austin Miller, relinquished command on Monday at a ceremony in Kabul, in what was a symbolic end to America’s longest conflict even as Taliban insurgents gain momentum across the country. Miller, America’s last four-star commander to serve on the ground in Afghanistan, stepped down ahead of a… Read More U.S. General Austin Miller relinquishes command in symbolic end to war in Afghanistan

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Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said visits Saudi Arabia on first official overseas trip

Oman’s Sultan visited Saudi Arabia on Sunday on his first official overseas trip since assuming power last year, with talks expected to focus on the Yemen war and economic and investment cooperation as Muscat looks to shore up its finances. Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, whose country has joined United Nations-led efforts to secure a… Read More Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said visits Saudi Arabia on first official overseas trip

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