Germany approves sale of three Thyssenkrupp submarines to Israel
Middle East

Germany approves sale of three Thyssenkrupp submarines to Israel

The German government has approved the sale of three Thyssenkrupp submarines to Israel and will provide financial support for the…
Iraq’s Kurdistan region delays elections
Middle East

Iraq’s Kurdistan region delays elections

Elections for Iraq’s Kurdistan region’s presidency and parliament set for Nov. 1 will be delayed because political parties failed to…
Bangladesh says Rohingya arrivals ‘untenable’ as thousands arrive daily
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Bangladesh says Rohingya arrivals ‘untenable’ as thousands arrive daily

Nearly 1 million Rohingya refugees have fled violence in Myanmar, an “untenable situation” for neighbor Bangladesh, the country’s UN envoy…
Armani plans transfer of stake in fashion firm to his foundation
Fashion

Armani plans transfer of stake in fashion firm to his foundation

Giorgio Armani’s succession plans include a transfer of part of his high-end fashion empire to his charitable foundation in a…
Russia says Iraqi Kurds must act in concert with Baghdad
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Russia says Iraqi Kurds must act in concert with Baghdad

Russia respects the desire of Iraqi Kurdistan to seek to assert its identity but this must be done in dialogue…
Kenya to charge opposition leader’s sister with incitement to violence
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Kenya to charge opposition leader’s sister with incitement to violence

Kenyan prosecutors will charge the sister of opposition leader Raila Odinga and an opposition senator with incitement to violence after…
Despite apology, Indonesia asks why US blocked military chief’s travel
World

Despite apology, Indonesia asks why US blocked military chief’s travel

Indonesia on Monday said it had made “urgent” requests for an explanation why the United States barred its military chief…
Iran’s Guards seen economic winner from tougher Trump stance
Middle East

Iran’s Guards seen economic winner from tougher Trump stance

Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a military force with political clout and an industrial empire, stands to benefit from…
Indonesia demands answers after military chief denied US entry
Middle East

Indonesia demands answers after military chief denied US entry

Indonesia intends to send a diplomatic note to the US secretary of state and summon Washington’s deputy ambassador in Jakarta…
WHO poised to row-back on Mugabe appointment after outrage
World

WHO poised to row-back on Mugabe appointment after outrage

The World Health Organization (WHO) was poised on Sunday to sideline Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador after…
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