Pakistan army says Islamist militant attack kills 23 soldiers

Pakistan army says Islamist militant attack kills 23 soldiers

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan, Dec 12 (Reuters) – Islamist militants rammed an explosive-laden truck into a police station in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 23 soldiers, the army said, the latest attack in recent months claimed by a Pakistani Taliban group. The bomb and gun attack occurred in the district of Dera Ismail … Read more

Netanyahu speaks to Putin, voices disapproval of Iran ties

Netanyahu speaks to Putin, voices disapproval of Iran ties

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a press conference with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz in the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv , Israel , 28 October 2023. ABIR SULTAN POOL/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights JERUSALEM, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Russian … Read more

Hong Kong activists arrested in city’s ‘birdcage’ election

Hong Kong activists arrested in city’s ‘birdcage’ election

HONG KONG, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Three Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were arrested on Sunday, just before voting began in a “patriots only” district election that has marginalised formerly popular opposition figures in the city amid a national security clampdown. The pro-China government has been seeking to boost turnout, as some observers see large numbers … Read more

Iraq’s Green Zone housing US embassy targeted with rockets – sources

Iraq’s Green Zone housing US embassy targeted with rockets – sources

BAGHDAD, Dec 8 (Reuters) – Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone housing the U.S. Embassy was targeted with several rockets around dawn on Friday, two security sources said, noting it was not clear where the rockets had hit and whether there was damage. Explosions were heard near the embassy, in Iraq’s capital about 4 a.m. on … Read more

Denmark passes law to ban Koran burnings

Denmark passes law to ban Koran burnings

[1/5]The screen in the Danish Parliament, Folketinget, shows the result after a vote for a new law against inappropriate treatment of writings of importance to religious communities, in Copenhagen, Denmark, December 7, 2023. After a debate lasting several hours, the law against the inappropriate… Acquire Licensing Rights Read more COPENHAGEN, Dec 7 (Reuters) – Denmark’s … Read more

Seized Galaxy Leader ship in Yemen’s Hodeidah port area -owner

Seized Galaxy Leader ship in Yemen’s Hodeidah port area -owner

LONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) – The Galaxy Leader commercial ship was “illegally boarded by military personnel via a helicopter” on Nov. 19 and is now in the Hodeidah port area in Yemen, the vessel’s owner said on Monday. “All communications were subsequently lost with the vessel,” Isle of Man registered Galaxy Maritime Ltd, owner of … Read more

Biggest protest in Spain against Catalan amnesty law draws 170,000

Biggest protest in Spain against Catalan amnesty law draws 170,000

[1/4]A general view of Cibeles square as people take part in a protest, after Spain’s socialists reached a deal with the Catalan separatist Junts party for government support, which includes amnesties for people involved with Catalonia’s failed 2017 independence bid, in Madrid, Spain November 18,… Acquire Licensing Rights Read more MADRID, Nov 18 (Reuters) – … Read more

Colorado judge finds Trump engaged in ‘insurrection’ but allows him on ballot

Colorado judge finds Trump engaged in ‘insurrection’ but allows him on ballot

Former U.S. President Donald Trump attends the Trump Organization civil fraud trial, in New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., October 25, 2023. Dave Sanders/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) – A Colorado judge on Friday allowed Donald Trump to remain on the … Read more

Myanmar junta says facing ‘heavy assault’ from insurgents in three states

Myanmar junta says facing ‘heavy assault’ from insurgents in three states

A view of a relief camp where people who fled Myanmar stay, at the border village of Zokhawthar, Champhai district, in India’s northeastern state of Mizoram, India, November 15, 2023. REUTERS/Chanchinmawia Acquire Licensing Rights Nov 16 (Reuters) – Myanmar’s junta has reported “heavy assaults” by insurgents and told government staff to get ready for emergencies, … Read more

Cameron returns to UK government as foreign secretary, Braverman sacked

Cameron returns to UK government as foreign secretary, Braverman sacked

Former PM’s shock return divides party Braverman’s exit follows her criticism of London police PM Sunak trying to appease traditional supporters Braverman criticised police over pro-Palestinian protests LONDON, Nov 13 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak brought back former leader David Cameron as foreign minister on Monday in a reshuffle triggered by his firing … Read more