The presidents of Brazil and Colombia, with US backing, called Thursday for fresh elections in Venezuela after international condemnation of last month’s vote the opposition says strongman Nicolas Maduro stole. The pair, who spoke on the phone Wednesday to discuss a possible “political exit” from Venezuela’s post-election crisis, independently urged Maduro to consider a new … Read more
Both federal government and Rex administrator stated the regional flight guarantee was not a bailout offer. Wikimedia Commons The federal government on Thursday guaranteed that customers of Rex Airlines can book flights and demand a full refund in case of cancellation over the next month, as the company continued services under administration. The federal government … Read more
The Australian Parliament witnessed a fierce war of words, as members widely criticized Coalition leader Peter Dutton for demanding a temporary ban on Gaza refugees, with Independent member Zali Steggall urging him to stop being a “racist.” Dutton demanded that Palestinians fleeing from the conflict should not be granted visas at the moment due to … Read more
Britain’s economy grew 0.6 percent in the April-June period, a slight slowdown compared with the first three months of the year, official data showed on Thursday. The country’s economy is growing after it exited a mild recession at the end of last year, helped by inflation falling back from four-decade highs. Gross domestic product had … Read more
Thousands took to the streets of Kolkata early Thursday to condemn the rape and murder of a local doctor, demanding justice for the victim and an end to the chronic issue of violence against women in Indian society. The discovery of the 31-year-old’s brutalised body last week at a state-run hospital has sparked nationwide protests, … Read more
Blindfolded, handcuffed and bundled out of his secret prison for the first time in eight years, Bangladeshi barrister Ahmad Bin Quasem held his breath and listened for the sound of a cocked pistol. Instead, he was tossed from a car and into a muddy ditch on Dhaka’s outskirts — alive, at liberty, and with no … Read more
Kylian Mbappe enjoyed a “great night” as he struck on his Real Madrid debut to help his new side claim a record sixth UEFA Super Cup with a 2-0 win over Atalanta on Wednesday in Warsaw. The superstar French forward has waited years to play for his dream club and after finally signing for Los … Read more
Despite three years of improved security following the end of the Taliban’s insurgency, Afghanistan’s economy remains stagnant and its population is in the grips of a worsening humanitarian crisis. A third of Afghanistan’s roughly 40 million people live on bread and tea, according to the United Nations, there is massive unemployment, and the World Bank … Read more
Israeli air strikes targeted Gaza on Wednesday ahead of ceasefire talks that the United States hopes will stop Iran striking Israel in retaliation for the killing of a Hamas leader. Iran and its allies blamed Israel for the July 31 killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran during a visit for the inauguration … Read more
Australia’s telecom companies, Telstra and Optus, have delayed their 3G closure till October end due to concerns about public safety. The telcos had planned the 3G shutdown by August end but will now close on Oct. 28, 2024. The companies delayed the shutdown following concerns regarding the inability of some phones to connect to triple … Read more
