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…
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…
France rolls out health pass as cases soar
France – Mesrena Elyoum A new Covid health pass has come into effect in France amid a surge of new infections. From Wednesday, people need proof of vaccination, a negative…
Nigeria authorities release 100 kidnapped mothers and children
Nigeria – Mesrena Elyoum The authorities in northwest Nigeria say they have freed 100 women and children – mainly mothers nursing infants – who were seized by bandits. The group…
Venezuela: Battles rage between police and gangs in Caracas Street
battles are raging between security forces and armed gangs within the Venezuelan capital Caracas. No official price has been given but local media reports say quite 10 people are killed…
Covid-19 pandemic: ‘Everything you must not do, Brazil has done’
Had he lived Josildo de Moura would have celebrated his 40th bicentennial this December. Instead, the devoted husband and father of 5 died of Covid in May, gasping for breath…
Biden vows US action over Russian cyber
attacks President Joe Biden has told President Putin the US will take “any necessary action” to prevent cyber-attacks from Russia, the White House says. A reporter asked Mr. Biden after…
Biden defends decision to finish Afghan operation
US President Joe Biden has defended his decision to withdraw military forces from Afghanistan, saying that US operations will endways 31 August. The fourth US president to oversee the war…
Colombia protests: Rights body criticizes ‘disproportionate’
response An international human rights body has condemned Colombia for “excessive and disproportionate” use of force in response to the current year’s anti-government protests, during which dozens died. The Inter-American…