US seeks new mechanism to monitor North Korean sanctions
The United States is investigating options to create a new mechanism for monitoring sanctions on North Korea’s nuclear programme. The US ambassador to the United Nations said on Wednesday that…
Pakistan says it blocked social media platform X over ‘national security’
Pakistan blocked access to social media platform X around the time of elections in February, the interior ministry said, citing national security concerns. Users had reported problems using the platform,…
Historic Copenhagen stock exchange in Denmark goes up in flames
Fire engulfed the historic dragon spire which then collapsed Denmark’s historic old stock exchange building in the centre of Copenhagen has been engulfed by fire. The 17th Century Børsen is…
Sydney church stabbing: Bishop attacked during sermon
A bishop and several other people have been stabbed during a sermon in Sydney that was being streamed online, local media report. The incident reportedly happened on Monday night in…
US eyes accelerated funding for Israel as it warns against Iran retaliation
The United States is renewing efforts to push through a stalled funding package for Israel despite stressing it will not help with any counteroffensive measures against Iran. President Joe Biden…
Hundreds protest in Niger demanding departure of US troops
At a protest in Niamey, a man holds up a sign demanding that soldiers from the United States Army leave Niger Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets of…