French MPs condemn ‘human rights violations’ in Bahrain
Four MPs raise alleged abuses in the Gulf nation, including arbitrary detention and torture, with the French FM.
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Italian judge delays ruling on Puigdemont extradition case
Spain has issued an extradition warrant for exiled ex-Catalan leader, who was arrested in Sardinia last month.
OPEC+ sticks to existing oil output pact as prices soar
OPEC+ agreed to stick to its original pact to add 400,000 barrels per day to markets in November.
UN tribunal urged to overturn acquittal of Hariri murder suspects
Prosecutors at the UN-backed court challenge the acquittals of suspects in the murder of ex-Lebanese PM Rafik Hariri.
Israel accuses Iran of Cyprus attack plot after suspect arrested
Iranian embassy in Nicosia says Israel is 'always making such a baseless allegation' against Iran.
Libya’s warring sides may be guilty of war crimes: UN probe
The Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya says migrants and detainees were particularly exposed to violations.
Global airline industry sees $201bn in COVID-related losses
Carriers are poised to post a collective deficit of $11.6bn next year, the International Air Transport Association said.
US pharmacy chains to appear in court over opioid crisis
Two Ohio counties accuse the pharmacies of flooding the community with pain pills, in latest move against drug industry.
Sudan warns medicine, fuel, wheat running out amid port blockade
Major disruption comes as protesting Beja tribe from eastern Sudan closes the crucial Red Sea Port.
UK military deployed to deliver fuel as supply crisis continues
About 200 service personnel will help move fuel from depots to petrol stations as shortages persist in some areas.
Is Zimbabwe softening its hard line on crypto?
Zimbabwe’s finance minister recently extolled the potential for decentralised finance to lower remittance costs.
Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed sworn in as PM for second five-year term
Abiy's Prosperity Party was declared the winner of parliamentary elections held earlier this year.
Kishida elected as Japan’s PM, set to call election on October 31
Fumio Kishida was formally elected as Japan's prime minister on Monday.
India builds tunnels to link Kashmir Valley with strategic Ladakh
Ladakh shares de facto borders with Pakistan and China and depends on air supplies for about six months of the year.
Ferocious winds, heavy rain as Cyclone Shaheen hits Oman
The death toll rises to five while other fishermen from Iran remained missing as the storm moved further inland.
UAE, Saudi Arabia on alert after Cyclone Shaheen hits Oman
Cyclone Shaheen slammed into Oman on Sunday with ferocious winds and heavy rain, flooding streets, prompting evacuations
Plane crashes into building in Milan, 8 people killed
Romanian billionaire and family members killed after their plane crashes into an empty building in Milan.
Singapore parliament to debate ‘foreign interference’ law
Controversial legislation has been described as having 'totalitarian leanings'.
Lava cascades from La Palma volcano as Spain promises help
Lava flowing faster from Cumbre Vieja, the volcano that roared back to life on September 19.
North and South Korea restore hotline after Pyongyang tests
Seoul says it hopes move will be a 'foundation' to rebuilding ties tested by recent series of missile launches.