New Zealand landlord loses rubbish row with Chinese embassy
WELLINGTON — A New Zealand landlord who was locked in a dispute with the Chinese embassy over rubbish disposal has…
Residents leave as tension grows at Israel-Lebanon border
BEIN JBEIL, South Lebanon — For days, tensions have been high along the Lebanese border with Israel, with frequent…
Saudi Arabia strengthens cooperation with Indonesia and Singapore in halal certification
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — In a significant move toward enhancing halal product quality assurance, the Saudi Food and Drug…
The world is losing its humanity, UNRWA chief says
LONDON — The Middle East is on the “edge of an abyss” as a result of the war between…
China has sharply expanded nuclear arsenal, US says
WASHINGTON — China has significantly expanded its nuclear stockpile over the past year and is now holding some 500 operational…
Ukraine troop build-up reported across Dnipro river
KYIV — Ukraine’s military appears to have confirmed reports that its troops have crossed on to the Russian-occupied left (eastern)…
Hundreds arrested at Israel-Gaza protest near US Capitol
WASHINGTON — At least 300 people have been arrested near the US Capitol after a protest against the Israel-Hamas war.…
Canada pulls out 41 diplomats from India
TORONTO — Forty-one Canadian diplomats have recently left India amid a rift over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader…
Niger’s military govt says ousted president Bazoum tried to escape
NIAIMEY — The military government in Niger says it has foiled an attempt by the deposed former President, Mohamed Bazoum,…
EU bids to tighten migration rules after attacks in Arras and Brussels
BRUSSELS — EU ministers have urged member states to do more to screen migrants and expel those regarded as a…