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The Supreme Court has dismissed the president of Venezuela's Red Cross after more than four decades. Mario Villarroel has been allegedly accused of "harassment and ill-treatment", which the state prosecutors are investigating. Members…

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been given a three-year jail sentence over corruption allegations. Mr Khan was found guilty of not declaring money earned from selling gifts he received in office. He denies the charges and…

Russia has added Norway to its list of foreign states that have committed so-called "unfriendly" acts against Russian diplomatic missions. Report says the countries on the list are limited in the number of local staff they can hire in…

Iran's President, Ebrahim Raisi officially invited United Arab Emirates (UAE) President, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to visit Tehran in the near future. In April, Iran appointed an ambassador to the UAE for the first time since…

India has restricted imports of laptops, tablets, and personal computers with immediate effect. According to a government notice, the ban is geared towards pushing local manufacturing. "Their import would be allowed against a valid…

North Korea has confirmed custody of Travis King in its first response to requests for information on the US soldier's whereabouts. The UN Command said the 23-year-old private dashed across the border from South Korea on 18 July while on…

Greece and Cyprus have welcomed moves by Turkey to boost relations with the European Union but said rapprochement should be gradual and not unconditional. European Union foreign ministers said on July 20 they were ready to re-engage with…

At least two people have died in Beijing as China is battered by one of the strongest storms to hit the country in years. Storm Doksuri has been causing widespread flooding and has led to chaos across northern China. Report says in…

The European Union is ready to strengthen cooperation with the Philippines on maritime security, European Commission President Ursula Leyen said on, as she stressed the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. She was speaking…

Haiti has welcomed with great interest Kenya's offer to lead a multinational force to restore order. Haiti Foreign Minister, Jean Victor Geneus said he appreciated the expression of African solidarity. Report says the Caribbean nation is…