Saudi Arabia has proposed a new peace plan to end nearly six years of war in Yemen. It suggests a UN-supervised ceasefire between Yemen’s Saudi-backed government and Houthi rebels, who…
France: Ikea on trial for snooping on staff and customers
The French subsidiary of Ikea will go on trial on Monday over allegations that it snooped on employees and customers by using private detectives and police officers. Ikea France will…
USA: Donald Trump to start own social media platform
Former US President Donald Trump will soon return to social media “with his own platform”, his adviser has said. “I do think that we’re going to see President Trump returning…
Italy : Juventus stunned by Benevento 1-0
Juventus’ hopes of winning a 10th straight Serie A title were dealt a major blow after Adolfo Gaich snatched a remarkable winner for strugglers Benevento at the Allianz Stadium. Gaich…
UK: Blues into FA Cup semi-finals after win at Stamford Bridge
Eight-time winners Chelsea moved into the FA Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought home 2-0 win against Sheffield United. The Blues, beaten finalists last season, went ahead in fortunate circumstances as…
Congo-Brazzaville: Presidential candidate in hospital with Covid-19
The leading opposition presidential candidate in Congo-Brazzaville has spent election day in hospital after becoming seriously ill with Covid-19. In a video circulating on social media, 61-year-old Guy Brice Parfait…
Brazil: President Bolsonaro calls governors ‘tyrants’ over lockdowns
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has described as “tyrants” state governors and mayors who have imposed lockdowns to contain the coronavirus outbreak. Addressing supporters at his birthday celebrations in Brasilia, he…
Israel: Election hopes and fears play out in crater town
The town of Mitzpe Ramon is recovering from its isolation in the desert. Often the inhabitants had only themselves and their crater for company. The population of 5,211 lives on…
South China Sea: Huge Chinese ‘fishing fleet’ alarms Philippines
The Philippines has called on China to withdraw more than 200 ships it accuses of encroaching upon its territorial waters in the South China Sea. Defence Minister Delfin Lorenzana said…
Saudi Arabia: Aramco’s profits slide nearly 45% after lower oil demand
The oil giant Saudi Aramco has announced that its profits fell sharply last year as lockdowns around the world curbed demand for oil. Earnings in 2020 fell by nearly 45%…