Politics

Albania: Former President Ilir Meta arrested
Albania: Former President Ilir Meta arrested

Albania: Former President Ilir Meta arrested

The politician has been arrested on charges of corruption and money laundering. His lawyers say he is the victim political persecution. Police in Albania arrested former President Ilir Meta on corruption charges Monday, saying they
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Mozambique: Police fire tear gas at opposition leader
Mozambique: Police fire tear gas at opposition leader

Mozambique: Police fire tear gas at opposition leader

The capital of Mozambique, Maputo, was brought to a standstill by strikes and protests on Monday, before police dispersed demonstrators using tear gas. Caught up in the violence was opposition leader Venancio
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India, China agree on patrolling deal at disputed border
India, China agree on patrolling deal at disputed border

India, China agree on patrolling deal at disputed border

In 2020, tensions over a remote border region in the Himalayas resulted in deadly hand-to-hand clashes between Indian and Chinese troops. The issue has strained ties ever since. The governments of India and China have agreed
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King Charles heckled by Indigenous MP during Australia tour
King Charles heckled by Indigenous MP during Australia tour

King Charles heckled by Indigenous MP during Australia tour

A lawmaker previously known for protesting the colonization of Australia shouted “give us our land back” as Charles finished addressing Parliament. Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited Australia’s capital Canberra on Monday for their
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Fethullah Gulen: Exiled Erdogan rival dies aged 83
Fethullah Gulen: Exiled Erdogan rival dies aged 83

Fethullah Gulen: Exiled Erdogan rival dies aged 83

Turkey’s foreign minister confirmed the death of Gulen, citing intelligence sources. Gulen was a Muslim cleric who Ankara accused of orchestrating a failed coup in 2016.  US-based Turkish preacher Fethullah Gulen — who Turkey’s government
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Fact check: NATO presence does not breach German law
Fact check: NATO presence does not breach German law

Fact check: NATO presence does not breach German law

A new German-led NATO naval unit is currently being established in Rostock. Social media users say this is a violation of the so-called Two-Plus-Four Treaty on the reunification of Germany. Are they
4 days ago
Migrant boat sinks in English Channel, killing baby
Migrant boat sinks in English Channel, killing baby

Migrant boat sinks in English Channel, killing baby

Sixty-five people were rescued, but authorities were unable to revive a baby found unconscious. At least 52 migrants have died trying to cross the channel this year, authorities say, marking a six-year
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