The United States has decided to freeze $95 million in aid to Georgia. The reason is the Georgian parliament’s adoption of a law similar to Russia’s foreign agents law, according to a statement from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The Secretary o…
US suspends $95 million in aid to Georgia – Blinken
The United States has decided to freeze $95 million in aid to Georgia. The reason is the Georgian parliament’s adoption of a law similar to Russia’s foreign agents law, according to a statement from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The Secretary o…
Organisers’ lawyer, Adegboruwa begs youths to reduce protest to 1 day
Some Nigerians are gearing up to hit the streets for a 10-day protest against hunger and hardship in the country. Human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Ebun Olu-Adegboruwa, has appealed to displeased youths to reduce the planned 1…
Colombian president calls for review of Venezuelan election results
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is calling for a review of the Venezuelan election results after the controversial re-election of authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro. “I call on the Venezuelan government to facilitate a peaceful conclusion to the ele…
Netanyahu: Israel faces ‘challenging days’ ahead
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told citizens in Israel to be ready for “challenging days” ahead, following a dramatic escalation of tensions with Iran and Hamas. “We are prepared for every scenario and will stand united against all threa…
UN secretary general warns of ‘dangerous escalation’ in Mideast
UN Secretary General António Guterres warned on Wednesday that the Middle East is on the brink of disaster following the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. The latest incidents are a “dangerous escalation” and undermine the goal of endin…
Marchand close to Olympics history after men’s 200m butterfly gold
French sensation Leon Marchand got closer to making Olympics history as he claimed the men’s 200-metre butterfly gold at his home Paris Games. Marchand is looking to become the first swimmer ever to medal in the butterfly and breaststroke events at one…
Zverev reaches Paris last eight as he eyes repeat gold
Tokyo champion Alexander Zverev is the last German in the Paris Olympic tennis tournament after he eased through to the quarter-finals following an early wobble on Wednesday. The 27-year-old defeated Australian Alexei Popyrin 7-5, 6-3 and will next mee…
Germany make quarters at Paris Games women’s football tournament
The Germany women’s team have reached the quarter-finals of the football tournament at the Paris Games after a 4-1 win against Zambia on Wednesday. This was the last match in Group B and the Germans will finish second with six points. Top favourite Uni…
Randale nahe Downing Street nach Messerattacke
Nach der tödlichen Messerattacke in Southport ist ein Protest britischer Ultranationalisten nahe dem Regierungssitz Downing Street eskaliert. Auf TV-Bildern war zu sehen, wie es zu Handgemengen zwischen Rechten und der Polizei kam. Medienberichten zufo…