Mali’s interim authorities have proposed to its West African neighbours that a transition back to democracy following a 2020 military coup be extended by five years, the foreign minister said in comments broadcast on Saturday. The transitional government initially agreed to hold presidential and legislative […]
Day: January 1, 2022
Several dead in stampede at Hindu religious shrine in Kashmir
At least 12 people have died and 13 injured in a stampede at a religious shrine in Indian-administered Kashmir. The disaster happened around 3am (21:30 GMT) while it was still dark on the route to the Vaishno Devi shrine, one of the country’s most revered […]
Will COVID-19 permanently change the way we work?
For almost two years now due to the coronavirus pandemic, many of us have had to change the way we work. Working from home is becoming the norm, as people avoid crowded offices and transport systems. While that is an option for some, essential workers […]
French burn fewer cars on New Year’s Eve due to pandemic
Hundreds of empty, parked cars go up in flames in France each New Year’s Eve, set afire by young revellers, a much-lamented tradition that appeared in decline this year, which saw only 874 vehicles burned. The number of cars burned overnight has declined compared with […]
Thailand capture sixth Suzuki Cup
Sarach Yooyen celebrates scoring Thailand’s second goal during the second-leg 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup final with Indonesia at the National Stadium in Singapore on Saturday night. (AFP photo:) Thailand captured the AFF Suzuki Cup for a record-extending sixth time on Saturday night, battling a scrappy […]
Tunisia launches national consultation on reforms
Tunisia has launched a wide-ranging national consultation process that will help in drafting a new constitution, the North African country’s technology ministry said. Part of a reform package pushed by President Kais Saied, who is seeking to bolster his authority, the exercise called on citizens […]
Thousands rally in Baghdad to mark 2020 killing of Iran general
Thousands of people have rallied in the Iraqi capital to mark the second anniversary of the killing of a revered Iranian commander and his Iraqi lieutenant in a drone attack by the United States. Chanting “Death to America”, the marchers filled a Baghdad square to […]
2022 New Year celebrations around Thailand
Many festivities were hosted around the country to celebrate the coming of 2022. Article source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/2240675/2022-new-year-celebrations-around-thailand
South Africa bids farewell to anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu
South Africa has begun bidding farewell to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the last great hero of the struggle against apartheid, in a funeral stripped of pomp but freighted with tears and drenched in rain. The funeral started with a hymn and a procession of clerics down […]
Taiwan urges China to curb its ‘military adventurism’
Taiwan’s president has urged China to curb its “military adventurism” as tensions between the two sides reach their highest level in years. Beijing has ramped up military and diplomatic pressure on Taiwan since Tsai Ing-wen came to power in 2016, as she rejects the stance […]