Northern Ireland is facing the prospect of a second election in six months after the region’s largest pro-British party refused to drop its boycott of a power-sharing government, citing concerns…
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Egypt: Local pound at record low after $3bn IMF deal announcement
Egypt’s pound slid about 14.5 percent to a record low against the United States dollar after authorities announced a $3bn International Monetary Fund (IMF) deal with a commitment to a…
Sri Lanka: Protests despite police brutal crackdowns
Thousands of Sri Lankans protested in the capital, Colombo, on Thursday with civil rights groups, trade unions and students expressing their discontent over the economic situation and the brutal suppression…
Iraq: Political deadlock ends with parliament approving new government
Iraqi lawmakers approved a new cabinet after a year-long crisis triggered by contested elections. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, 52, who previously served as Iraq’s human rights minister as well…
Bosnia: Dodik declared winner in disputed election after recount
Bosnian Serb political leader Milorad Dodik was declared the winner of the presidency of Bosnia’s Serb entity on Thursday 27 October 2023. The announcement took place after a recount prompted…
China: Xi Jinping says Beijing and Washington must ‘find ways to get along’
President Xi Jinping says China and the United States must “find ways to get along” to safeguard world peace and development, state media reported. The Chinese leader’s conciliatory words follow…
North Korea: Fears expressed over possible nuclear test: IAEA
The world is holding its breath over the possibility North Korea might carry out a nuclear bomb test, the head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy…
USA: Elon Musk takes over Twitter in $44bn deal and fires CEO
Elon Musk has officially taken control of Twitter after finalising a $44bn deal to buy the social media network. He has kicked off his tenure as the new owner of…
Zambia: World Bank issues $270m for Covid, debt recovery
The World Bank says it has approved a $270m (£232m) loan to Zambia to help it recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the economic impact of the war…
Uganda: Museveni’s son vows he will become president
The son of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has announced that he is in line to succeed his father. Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has tweeted that he will “repay [his] great mother”…