Senegal PM Insists On Remaining Head Of Govt After Speculation
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has said that he will remain head of the government rather than preside over the parliament after his party’s election win sparked questions over his political role.
Biden Pardons Son Hunter Despite Repeatedly Assuring That He Wouldn’t
United States (US) President, Joe Biden, has issued an official pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing for two criminal cases, despite repeatedly saying he would not use his executive authority to pardon his son.
Three Dead, Thousands Displaced In Malaysia Floods
The Malaysian government has said three people have died and more than 80,000 have been evacuated from floods across several Malaysian states this Friday.
FBI Says Trump’s Nominees Receiving Bomb Threats
The FBI says several members of Donald Trump’s incoming administration have received threats including bomb alerts, as well as swatting incidents which refer to the practice in which police are summoned urgently to someone’s house under false pretenses.
ICC Prosecutor Demands Arrest Warrant for Myanmar Leader
The International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor, Karim Khan has asked judges to issue an arrest warrant for the head of Myanmar’s military regime for crimes committed against humanity.
Israel Ceasefire With Hezbollah Begins
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has come into effect, after it was announced earlier by United States President Joe Biden.
Israel Cabinet To Meet To Discuss Lebanon Ceasefire Deal
The Israeli cabinet will meet to discuss approval of a ceasefire to temporarily end hostilities with the Lebanese militia, Hezbollah.
Singapore Hangs third Drug Trafficker in one week
The Narcotics Enforcement agency in Singapore has hanged a 55-year-old man for drug trafficking.
Netanyahu Attacks ICC War Crimes Arrest Warrants
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue arrest warrants for war crimes against him and ex-Defence Minister Yoav Gallant is anti-Semitic.
Hong Kong Mogul Jimmy Lai Testifies For First Time
One of Hong Kong’s most influential pro-democracy figures Jimmy Lai, is taking the stand in a national security trial that may see him sentenced to life imprisonment this Wednesday.