Why has the US sanctioned Iraq’s deputy oil minister for helping Iran?
The US accuses Ali Maarij al-Bahadly of helping Iran avoid sanctions and export its oil through Iraq.
Category: World
International Olympic Committee supports lifting ban on Belarusian athletes in international sports
In a political shift Thursday, the International Olympic Committee said athletes from Belarus should once again compete with their full national identity and not be
Trump calls for ‘incitement’ charges against top Democrat Hakeem Jeffries
US president says House minority leader should be indicted over ‘maximum warfare’ remarks in relation to election maps.
Tennessee Republicans pass map splitting up state’s lone majority-Black district
Tennessee’s Republican-led Legislature passed a new congressional map splitting up the state’s lone majority-Black district, swiftly responding to the U.S.
Trump’s ‘irresponsible war’ to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed the US president’s “irresponsible war in Iran” for harming the Germany economy.
WHO insists cruise ship virus will not be another Covid
WHO insists cruise ship virus will not be another Covid
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship not start of pandemic, UN health agency says
Ther World Health Organization says it is not in the same situation as with Covid-19 because hantavirus spreads differently.
Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison
The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.
Rosenberg: Russia’s Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan
For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday’s parade in Moscow.
Hundreds of homes damaged by storms as ‘multiple tornadoes’ hit Mississippi
Powerful storms, including at least one confirmed tornado and multiple reported ones, have ripped through parts of Mississippi.
International Olympic Committee recommends ending Belarus restrictions
International Olympic Committee urges sports to let Belarusian athletes compete again without vetting as neutrals.
US-Israel war on Iran leaves Jordan’s Petra nearly empty of tourists
Middle East war devastates tourism in Petra, leaving sites empty and Jordanians facing severe loss of income.
PSG’s Champions League win marred by night of violence and riots in Paris
Paris Saint-Germain claimed a 6-5 Champions League semifinal win over Bayern Munich, but it erupted in domestic trouble.
Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for rape
James Holder’s victim told her attacker he took her “choice, dignity and body”.