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After years of avoiding extradition, Julian Assange’s appeal is likely his last chance. Here’s how…
The extradition process has been running for nearly five years. Over such a long time, it’s easy to lose track of the sequence of events that led to this. Here’s how we got here, and what might happen next.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says foreign aid delays are making life ‘very difficult’ on…
EU is struggling to find enough stocks to send to Kyiv; US aid worth $60 billion is stalled over political differences. That appears to be playing into the hands of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Sri Lanka: Why the country’s wait for elections must end
Five elections will take place in South Asian countries this year, and most will likely return incumbent parties to power. It is not yet clear if Sri Lanka will follow suit.
US lauds Indian Navy’s role in strategic waters in view of Houthi attacks on Cargo ships
In the last few weeks, the Indian Navy has extended assistance to a number of merchant vessels in the Arabian Sea following attacks on them.
Trump faces half a billion dollars of debt, several court cases; but that may not stop him from…
The pathology of Trumpism revolves around his politics, not his personal economics. It at least partly explains why this latest case, plus the 91 separate felony charges in four criminal cases, are unlikely to affect his political support.…
Hunter Biden’s lawyers suggest his case is tainted by claims of ex-FBI informant charged with…
The US president’s son is charged with lying on a form about his drug use to buy a gun in 2018. He has pleaded not guilty.
Two men charged with murder in deadly shooting at Kansas City’s Super Bowl celebration
Authorities also detained two juveniles last week on gun-related and resisting arrest charges. They said Tuesday that more charges were still possible.
Pakistan govt formation: PPP and PML-N reach new coalition deal
Though independents backed by jailed Imran Khan's PTI won the maximum no of seats in Parliament, PML-N and PPP announced they would form a coalition govt.
US vetoes Arab-backed UN resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire, pushes alternative
The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 13-1 with the United Kingdom abstaining, reflecting the strong support from countries around the globe for ending the war.
Long after pope’s abuse summit, victims still traumatized by the system meant to address their cases
Five years later, the Vatican has offered no statistics on the number of bishops investigated or sanctioned.
Latest round of talks between PML-N and PPP on coalition govt formulation in Pakistan inconclusive
This was the fifth round of discussions between PML-N and PPP coordination committees to end the political stalemate after the February 8 elections resulted in a hung Parliament.
UN Security Council is voting on a Gaza cease-fire Today; US certain to Veto
US circulated a rival UNSC resolution that supports a temporary cease-fire in Gaza linked to the release of all hostages, and calls for the lifting of all restrictions on the delivery of humanitarian aid.
26 EU states demand ‘immediate’ halt in Gaza fighting: Borrell
The EU countries also reiterated their calls for Israel not to launch an assault on the Gaza city of Rafah, which has become the main shelter zone in the stricken territory.
China to step up patrols near Taiwan after deadly boat incident
A Chinese boat was carrying four people when it capsized on Wednesday near the Kinmen islands while pursued by the Taiwanese coast guard.
Imran Khan’s party demands resignation of CEC and Chief Justice over alleged poll rigging
Former Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha on Saturday alleged that the candidates who were “losing” the elections “were made to win” in the city. He claimed that 13 candidates from Rawalpindi were forcefully declared winners.
Russia claims victory in Avdiivka as Ukraine retreats, Biden pledges continued support
The Russian Defense Ministry's announcement came the same day Ukraine’s military chief said he was withdrawing troops from the city of Avdiivka, where the outnumbered defenders had battled a Russian assault for four months.
Supporters of Imran Khan’s party clash with police over Pakistan election rigging allegations
The protesters chanted slogans, demanding the restoration of their “stolen mandate”. They called for rectified results based on the vote count as per Form 45, prepared at polling stations under the watch of political parties' polling…
2 officers, 1 first responder shot and killed at the scene of a domestic call in Minnesota
The deaths were confirmed by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, which represents public safety professionals in the state.
Over 300 detained in Russia as country mourns death of Alexei Navalny, Putin’s fiercest foe
Hundreds of people in dozens of Russian cities streamed to ad-hoc memorials and monuments to victims of political repression with flowers and candles on Friday and Saturday to pay tribute to the politician.
Pitch for restoration of ‘Hindu State’ grows louder in Nepali Congress
22 members of the Nepali Congress are spearheading the idea of restoration of a Hindu State in Nepal, which other members resist including in their agenda.