El Gato wanted in the US for alleged role in orchestrating 2013 murder in Southlake, Texas
Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrimage returning to pre-COVID levels
Islam’s annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia will return to pre-pandemic levels this year after restrictions saw the annual religious commemoration curtailed over concerns about the coronavirus.
China suspends visas for South Koreans in virus retaliation
China suspended issuing visas Tuesday for South Koreans to come to the country for tourism or business in apparent retaliation for COVID-19 testing requirements imposed by South Korea on Chinese travelers, according to a notice posted by the Chinese Em…
Opinion – Rwandan Support for M23 Rebels Cannot Continue
Kigali’s sponsoring of proxy warfare in Eastern DRC via the March 23 Movement demonstrates that President Kagame is a security liability.
Brazil Congress: Big pro-democracy rallies held to condemn rioters
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Canada Strikes Deal To Buy 88 F-35s
CBC News: Federal government inks deal to buy fleet of F-35 fighter jets First of 88 aircraft will not be delivered until 2026 Canada has signed off on the final contract to buy F-35 jet fighters to replace the air force’s aging CF-1…
China halts short-term visas in South Korea, first response to Covid curbs
The embassy will adjust the policy subject to the lifting of South Korea’s “discriminatory entry restrictions” against China, it said on its official WeChat account.A Chinese embassy official confirmed the new measures.
Pope breaks silence on Iran death penalty as three more sentenced to die
Francis also appeared to back the ongoing protests as “demanding greater respect for the dignity of women”.
Russian aircraft spotted in Belarus as tensions rise over ‘joint exercises’
Russia and Belarus are set to hold a “joint tactical flight exercise” to the north of Ukraine from January 16 for two and a half weeks.