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Zelenskyy sanctions former business partner as $100 million fraud scandal rocks Ukraine

Zelenskyy on Thursday imposed sanctions on a former business associate accused of masterminding a major corruption scandal that has triggered public outrage in a country worn down by nearly four years of war Go to Source Read More

In rare admission, Pakistani minister says country failed to benefit from China-backed CPEC as projects stall

In a rare admission, a senior minister has acknowledged that Pakistan could not benefit from the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and Chinese investors were forced to flee due to attempts by the previous government to scandalise their investments. Read More

Germany rules out compulsory military service, opts for voluntary model amid Russian threat

Germany has rejected reinstating compulsory military service, choosing a voluntary recruitment model instead. Read More

‘Giveaway of key national security tools’: Senate Democrats slam Trump for delaying China tech export rule

Democrats urge reinstatement of rule restricting Chinese firms’ access to US technology, accusing Trump of trading away national security for political deals Go to Source Read More

Turkey grounds military cargo plane C-130 after crash kills 20 in Georgia

Turkey has temporarily grounded its C-130 military cargo planes as a precaution, the Defense Ministry announced Thursday, following a crash in Georgia that claimed the lives of all 20 military personnel on board Go to Source Read More

Cameroon unrest: 16 dead, over 800 arrested in clashes over reelection of President Paul Biya

Clashes over President Biya’s eighth-term victory leave 16 dead and over 800 arrested, sparking condemnation from human rights groups Go to Source Read More

The historic US shutdown is over. But why is nobody celebrating?

The United States has finally ended the longest government shutdown in history. But the mood in Washington is anything but triumphant. The Congressional Budget Office points at an estimated $11 billion in financial losses for a six-week shutdown. Read More

Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina in exile, Awami League flexes political muscle with Dhaka ‘lockdown’

Bangladesh faces nationwide disruption as ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s supporters enforce a “lockdown” ahead of her war crimes verdict. The interim government led by Muhammad Yunus vows justice and plans a February referendum and elections. Read More