Sicily judge weighs trial of migrant rescue NGOs
Charities running migrant rescue ships in the Mediterranean faced a pre-trial hearing in Sicily Saturday over alleged collusion with people traffickers after a controversial probe that involved mass wiretapping. Twenty-one…
WHO working on more monkeypox guidance as cases rise — senior adviser
LONDON: The World Health Organization is working on further guidance for countries on how to mitigate the spread of monkeypox, amid concerns cases could spike further in the summer months,…
After divisive presidential campaign, Marcos faces challenge of uniting Philippines
MANILA: Days after clinching a landslide victory in one of the most divisive presidential elections in the history of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos now faces the challenge of fulfilling his…
UNHCR chief arrives in Bangladesh to meet Rohingya refugees
DHAKA: UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi arrived in Bangladesh on Saturday to meet Rohingya refugees amid expectations that the visit will help to restart talks over their repatriation. Bangladesh is host…
Joe Biden signs $40 billion for Ukraine assistance during Asia trip
President Joe Biden on Saturday signed legislation to support Ukraine with another $40 billion in US assistance as the Russian invasion approaches its fourth month. The legislation, which was passed…
Turkey, Iran race to fill Russian ‘void’ in Syria
ANKARA: The withdrawal of tens of thousands of Russian troops from Syria to bolster its forces in Ukraine may mark a turning point in the Syrian conflict, and lead to…
Lebanon unlikely to comply with Interpol request to hand Carlos Ghosn over to French authorities
BEIRUT: Lebanon has received an Interpol red notice for the arrest of businessman Carlos Ghosn at France’s request but is unlikely to extradite him, according to a judicial source. The…
Iran holds pro-government rallies after price protests turn political
DUBAI: Thousands of supporters of Iran’s clerical establishment, including 50,000 Revolutionary Guards and Basij militia members, rallied on Friday, state media reported, after protests against rising food prices turned political.…
Tunisia heads for ‘new republic’ in dialogue without political parties
TUNIS: Tunisia’s President Kais Saied on Friday appointed a loyalist law professor to head a committee charged with writing a constitution for a “new republic”, through a national dialogue that…
Lebanon cabinet passes financial recovery plan: Ministerial sources
Lebanon’s cabinet has passed an economic recovery plan designed to pull the country out of a three-year financial meltdown, two ministerial sources told Reuters on Friday. Ministers agreed the measure…