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France Lawmakers Seek Deal On Tougher Migration Bill
A group of French lawmakers has met to try and strike a deal on a contested bill that will toughen France’s immigration laws and has highlighted the difficulties for President Emmanuel Macron in running the country with no majority in…
Russian Air Defence Thwart Drone Attack
Russian air defences have downed a hostile drone near the capital city Moscow, Mayor, Sergei Sobyanin said, with no casualties reported.
Two Moscow airports, Vnukovo and Domodedovo, said they had restricted flights, a measure often taken…
Bangladesh Protesters Set Train On Fire
Protesters in Bangladesh set a train ablaze, killing four people, amid a countrywide strike called by the opposition to press its demand for the government to resign ahead of next month's general elections.
It was the latest strife sparked…
South Korean President Picks New Foreign Minister
South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol picked former vice foreign minister Cho Tae-yul as the country's new foreign minister and national security advisor Cho Tae-yong as the new spy chief, Yoon's office said.
Both nominations come as…
Israel Intensifies Attacks On Gaza Hospitals, Civilians
Despite growing international pressure for a respite, Israel is continuing to bombard Gaza’s health facilities and residential areas.
Israeli air raids on Sunday and Monday maintained the focus on hospitals and civilian neighbourhoods in…
Fuel Network Cyberattack: Iran Points At Israeli-Linked Group
A cyberattack has disrupted services at around 70 percent of Iran’s fuel stations, according to reports.
The Israel-linked group Predatory Sparrow, or Gonjeshke Darande in Persian, claimed on Monday it was behind the disruption, according…
Gaza: Israel Accused Of Using Starvation As War Weapon
An international NGO has accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza.
Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a statement issued on Monday that Israel is deliberately depriving Palestinians of access to food, water and other…
Mexico: Holiday Party Attack Leaves 12 Dead
A dozen people were killed in an attack at a holiday party in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato, Mexican Authorities have said.
The attack took place at dawn in the town of Salvatierra when an armed group opened fire on partygoers…
Missile Launch: China, North Korea Hold High-Level Meeting
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi held high-level talks with a North Korean Vice Foreign Minister in Beijing on Monday, coinciding with Pyongyang's launch of a missile capable of reaching anywhere in the United States.
China always views…
Referendum Vote: Chile Rejects Conservative Constitution
Chile has voted to reject a new conservative constitution, leaving the text drafted during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet in force.
With nearly all of the ballots tallied on Sunday night, more than 55 percent of Chileans voted…