Solomon Islands suspends US naval visits: US embassy
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) - The Solomon Islands has suspended all visits from the United States Navy, the US embassy in…
3 years ago
International
Russia’s Gazprom further cuts gas deliveries to France
PARIS, France (AFP) -- French energy firm Engie said Tuesday that Russian energy giant Gazprom was slashing its natural…
3 years ago
‘Third’ of Pakistan under water as flood aid efforts gather pace
by Ashraf Khan, with Zain Zaman Janjua and Emma Clark in Nowshera Agence France-Presse SUKKUR, Pakistan (AFP) -- Aid efforts…
3 years ago
Fighting in Iraqi capital leaves 23 dead after Sadr quits politics
by Guillaume Decamme Agence France-Presse BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Fighting between rival Iraqi forces raged for a second day Tuesday…
3 years ago
China imposes Covid-19 lockdowns for millions around Beijing
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Millions of people in areas surrounding China's capital were ordered into lockdown Tuesday, with authorities doubling…
3 years ago
Taiwan, China trade barbs over island drone incursions
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taipei and Beijing have traded barbs over a recent string of drone sorties that have flown…
3 years ago
Ukraine launches offensive in south, IAEA team head to nuclear plant
by Joe STENSON Agence France-Presse KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) -- Ukrainian forces pressed their counter-offensive to retake the Russian-occupied southern region…
3 years ago
China arrests hundreds over banking scandal that sparked rare protests
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Chinese police have arrested more than 200 suspects linked to one of the country's biggest-ever…
3 years ago
Ecuador investigates killing of four Galapagos giant tortoises
QUITO, Ecuador (AFP) -- Prosecutors in Ecuador on Monday announced an investigation into the alleged hunting and killing of four…
3 years ago
Shelling targets Baghdad’s Green Zone amid deadly chaos after Sadr quits politics
by Guillaume Decamme Agence France-Presse BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Shelling targeted Baghdad's high-security Green Zone Monday, a security source said,…
3 years ago
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