Day: December 21, 2022

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has undertaken a surprise trip to Beijing and held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during which he said they discussed the Ukraine conflict. Medvedev, now deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, posted a video on his Telegram channel showing him meeting Xi, smiling for photos and a meeting between… Read More Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping

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Pakistan soldiers fatally shoot 25 militants in retake operation of counter-terrorism detention centre

Pakistan’s security forces killed 25 of 35 Islamist militants holed up in a counter-terrorism centre in the northwestern city of Bannu, while one hostage and two commandos died in the operation to retake the compound, the army said. Militants being held at the centre took control of the compound on Sunday after overpowering their interrogators… Read More Pakistan soldiers fatally shoot 25 militants in retake operation of counter-terrorism detention centre

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El Salvador’s Congress approves new pension reforms

El Salvador’s Congress on Tuesday approved reforms to increase pensions and create a state entity to supervise the retirement income system, despite criticism from experts who argued the measures were insufficient. Among the reforms, proposed by President Nayib Bukele, are a 30% rise in pensions and a cap of $3,000 a month. The minimum will… Read More El Salvador’s Congress approves new pension reforms

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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari approves $2billion supplementary budget for flood damage

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has approved an 819.5 billion naira (an equivalent of $2 billion) supplementary budget for 2022 to help deal with the impact of recent flooding, after the widespread destruction of farmland, the Senate President said on Wednesday. Severe flooding this year has destroyed farmland, roads and dams, raising food security concerns as… Read More Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari approves $2billion supplementary budget for flood damage

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IMF board approves $203million disbursement to DR Congo

The International Monetary Fund’s executive board has concluded a third programme review allowing for an immediate disbursement of about $203 million to Democratic Republic of Congo, it said on Tuesday. Congo has a three-year, $1.5 billion extended credit facility programme with the lender agreed last year, to help meet financing needs associated with the coronavirus… Read More IMF board approves $203million disbursement to DR Congo

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Four soldiers arrested as authorities foil coup attempt in Gambia

Gambian authorities have foiled a military coup attempt and arrested four soldiers plotting to overthrow President Adama Barrow’s administration, the government said on Wednesday. The Gambian Armed Forces High Command arrested four soldiers linked to the alleged coup after a military operation on Tuesday, it said in a statement. Coup attempts are not uncommon in… Read More Four soldiers arrested as authorities foil coup attempt in Gambia

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German court convicts former concentration camp secretary Irmgard Furchner of Nazi war crimes

A 97-year-old woman who worked as a Nazi concentration camp secretary was convicted on Tuesday for her role in the murder of thousands of people, in what could be one of the country’s last trials for World War Two crimes. The district court in the northern town of Itzehoe handed Irmgard Furchner a two-year suspended… Read More German court convicts former concentration camp secretary Irmgard Furchner of Nazi war crimes

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UN security council eases weapons embargo on DR Congo

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday eased a weapons embargo meant to stem rebel fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and renewed a peacekeeping mission there for another year. Under a new resolution, U.N. member states are no longer required to notify the Security Council of arms sales or military support to the… Read More UN security council eases weapons embargo on DR Congo

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