Syria Denies Holding Missing US Journalist Austin Tice
The Syrian government on Wednesday denied holding US journalist Austin Tice, who went missing a decade ago near the capital city Damascus. Last week, US President Joe Biden said he … Read more
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Nearly 30 Killed, Over 35 Wounded in Kabul Mosque Bombing
At least 30 people were killed and over 35 others received injuries after a massive explosive ripped through a mosque in Afghan capital Kabul on Wednesday evening. The blast took … Read more
Israel and Turkey Restore Full Diplomatic Ties
Israel and Turkey on Wednesday announced resumption of full diplomatic ties and expressed readiness to reappoint respective ambassadors following years of strained relations between the two countries. “Following the understandings … Read more
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry Slams DW for Ignoring Russian Propaganda
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned German broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) against alleged Russian manipulation. “At the moment, it is unclear to us why the Russian office of … Read more
El Salvador Gang Crackdown Nets 50K Arrests
El Salvador police announced it had detained 50,000 gang members under the administration’s “emergency regime” launched in March. The detainees belonged to notorious gangs, including Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), the Surenos … Read more
Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan Border Crossing Reopens After Year Of Closure
A major border crossing between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan reopened again on Wednesday nearly one year after intensive clashes between security forces of the two central Asian states. Kyrgyzstan Deputy Director … Read more
Switzerland And Uzbekistan Sign Deal On Return of $131m Illicit Assets
Switzerland agreed to return back $131 million to Uzbekistan confiscated as part of a money-laundering investigation, involving the daughter of former Uzbek President Islam Karimov. Uzbekistan Justice Minister Ruslanbek Davletov … Read more
South Sudan Again Ranked World’s Most Dangerous Countries For Aid Workers
South Sudan has been ranked the most dangerous place for humanitarian aid workers as it miserably failed to ensure their security. CARE International on data from the Humanitarian Outcomes Aid … Read more
Pennsylvania Governor Signs Executive Order Banning Conversion Therapy
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed an executive order on Aug. 16 banning conversion therapy, a controversial practice that seeks to change people’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The executive order … Read more
Florida Judge to Hold Hearing on Request to Unseal Trump Search Affidavit
A federal judge in Florida has scheduled a hearing on Aug. 18 to discuss requests to unseal the affidavit that federal investigators used to justify a search for former President … Read more