US OKs potential sale of aircraft support to Iraq, Pentagon says
WASHINGTON – The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of aircraft contractor logistics support and training to Iraq for an estimated cost of $140 million, the Pentagon said…
10,000 rally in Georgia against controversial ‘foreign influence’ Bill
Critics say the Bill mirrors repressive Russian legislation used to silence dissent. Read More
Ukraine’s Zelensky calls for same ‘unity’ from allies as for Israel
Ukraine has in recent months grown increasingly frustrated at delays in Western aid. Read More
Alfa Romeo changes name of new ‘Milano’ model to ease tensions with Italy
MILAN – Stellantis-brand Alfa Romeo said on Monday it would change the name of its new “Milano” to “Junior” to end a row with Italy’s government, which last week criticised…
Prince Harry loses first appeal bid in challenge over his UK police protection
LONDON – Prince Harry has lost his first attempt to appeal against the dismissal of his legal challenge over the British government’s decision to take away his police protection when…
Italy open to new G7 sanctions on Israel’s enemies, says foreign minister
ROME – Italy, which holds the rotating presidency of the Group of Seven major democracies (G7), is open to new sanctions against individuals engaged against Israel following the weekend Iranian…
Iraq to vote on bill including death penalty for same-sex acts
BAGHDAD – Iraqi lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that includes the death penalty or life in prison for same-sex relations, raising concern among rights groups and Western…
Trump’s $130,000 hush money payment and the path to his criminal trial
Donald Trump is set to face the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president starting on Monday. The charges are tied to a $130,000 hush money payment made to…
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency recovers nearly $30 million in corruption probe
ABUJA – Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has recovered $28.88 million after launching an investigation into alleged fraud at a government ministry responsible for tackling poverty, a spokesperson said. Read More
Explainer-Why Donald Trump could be president again despite his legal troubles
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is set to stand trial in New York on Monday on charges that he illegally covered up a hush money payment to a porn star.…