Japan has officially approved the sale of an over-the-counter contraceptive pill for the first time, marking a significant policy shift in the traditionally conservative country. […]
Category: FOREIGN
Madagascar’s President Confirms He Has Fled After Military Power Grab
Madagascar’s ousted president, Andry Rajoelina, has for the first time confirmed that he fled the country following a military-led takeover that capped weeks of mass […]
Body of Raila Odinga Arrives in Nairobi Ahead of State Funeral
The body of revered Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga arrived in Nairobi on Thursday from India, where he died of a suspected heart attack. A […]
Displaced Palestinians Return Home as Landmark Ceasefire Takes Effect in Gaza
Gaza City — Thousands of displaced Palestinians began making their way back to their homes across the Gaza Strip on Friday, as a landmark ceasefire […]
EU Pressures Tech Giants Over Child Online Safety, Considers Social Media Age Restrictions
The European Union (EU) has demanded that major digital platforms, including Snapchat and YouTube, explain how they are protecting children from harmful online content, as […]
Kim Jong Un Hails China Ties as North Korea Marks 80 Years of Ruling Party
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised the country’s “friendly and cooperative” relationship with China as he hosted Chinese Premier Li Qiang and other […]
Mexican Migrant Dies After Texas ICE Facility Shooting, President Sheinbaum Demands Probe
A Mexican migrant has died from injuries sustained in last week’s shooting at a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Texas, raising the […]
Ex-DRC President Joseph Kabila Sentenced to Death in Absentia for Treason
A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced former president Joseph Kabila to death in absentia on charges of treason. The 54-year-old […]