Pakistan: Seven killed in attack on polio vaccine drive

At least seven people, including five schoolchildren, have been killed and 23 injured in a bombing near a girls’ school in southwestern Pakistan, officials said. Friday’s attack targeted police guarding…

Lebanon: UN peacekeeping mission targeted 30 times in October

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has recorded more than 30 incidents in October resulting in property damage or injury to its soldiers, amid Israel’s repeated calls on peacekeepers to…

USA: Bill Clinton criticised for saying Israel ‘forced’ to kill Gaza civilians

Former United States President Bill Clinton is facing backlash from US Muslim and Arab Americans after saying Israel has been “forced” to kill civilians in Gaza and suggesting Israel was…

France: Police intervine in mass brawl involving ‘up to 600 people’

A drug trafficking-related shooting in the western French city of Poitiers escalated into a brawl on Thursday night involving up to 600 people, French authorities say. Five people were seriously…

Japan: Cyclists on phones face jail under new laws

Cyclists using a mobile phone while riding in Japan could face up to six months jail under strict new rules introduced Friday. Those who breach the revised road traffic law…

USA: Boeing raises pay offer in bid to end seven-week strike

Striking Boeing workers are set to vote on a new offer from the aviation giant, which includes a 38% pay rise over the next four years. The International Association of…

Burkina Faso: Government putting civilians at risk amid conflict with rebels- HRW

Burkina Faso should urgently prioritise the protection of civilians amid its ongoing struggle with armed rebels, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said in a report.The NGO stated on Tuesday that the government put…

Egypt: US envoys in push for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Senior American officials have returned to the Middle East to try to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the negotiators…

Russia: North Korea pledges to stand by Russia until ‘victory’ in Ukraine

North Korea will back Russia until it achieves victory in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui said in Moscow as the United States warned thousands of Pyongyang’s troops were at the Ukrainian…

Kenya: Kithure Kindiki sworn in as deputy president

Kithure Kindiki has been sworn in as Kenya’s new deputy president after a court lifted orders barring his inauguration following legal challenges by his predecessor, who was impeached by parliament.…