First Chinese presidential visit to Tibet in 30 years
PRESIDENT Xi Jinping has visited the politically troubled region of Tibet in the first official visit by a Chinese leader in 30 years. The president was in Tibet from Wednesday…
The US slaps sanctions on Cuban officials after protest crackdown
THE US government has imposed sanctions on Cuban officials who they claim committed human rights abuses during a crackdown on protests earlier in July. The move by President Joe Biden’s…
Hackers reportedly demand $50m from Saudi Aramco over data leak
THE world’s most valuable oil producer Saudi Aramco has confirmed to the BBC that company data has leaked from one of its contractors. The files are now reportedly being used…
Australia talking about going back to Afghanistan
Australia – Mesrena Elyoum Last week, with little fanfare, Australia’s last six soldiers departed Kabul on a RAAF aircraft. Australia shut up its intelligence and diplomatic presence in Afghanistan. Incredibly,…
Syria: Syrian air defence systems shot down 7 missiles fired by Israeli planes
Syria – Mesrena Elyoum The Russian military announced, on Tuesday, that seven out of eight missiles fired by Israeli warplanes were downed by the Syrian Air Defense Forces. The commander…
Lebanon could turn into ‘Venezuela of the Mediterranean’
Lebanon – Mesrena Elyoum Food prices in Lebanon have risen by 700 per cent over the past two years, and most importantly, the increase has accelerated in recent weeks. Shopping…
Germany can fulfil entire energy demand with renewables in 10-15 years
Germany – Mesrena Elyoum Germany’s entire energy demand can be met through renewable energies alone within the next ten to fifteen years, according to a new report by the German…
Tunisia’s president orders military to manage virus crisis
TUNIS – Mesrena Elyoum Tunisia’s president on Wednesday ordered the military to take over management of the national COVID-19 pandemic response, as the country fights one of Africa’s worst outbreaks.…
Morrison says sorry for vaccine failures amid a bleak outlook for Sydney lockdown
Morrison – Mesrena Elyoum Prime Minister Scott Morrison apologises for missing vaccine targets as New South Wales reports record cases during the fourth week of the stay-at-home order Morrison Australia’s…
UN migration: 20 migrants drown off Libya’s coast
Tripoli – Mesrena Elyoum Libya’s coast guard intercepted Wednesday four boats in the Mediterranean Sea carrying migrants trying to reach Europe, a UN official said. According to the migrants, 20…