Maldives climate minister arrested over ‘black magic’

State Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Energy, Fathimath Shamnaz Ali Saleem, was arrested on Sunday along with two others in the capital Male, police said.

Israel reports ‘progress’ in US arms shipments

The two countries have moved forward on the issue of munitions supply, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has claimed

Russia considers downgrading diplomatic relations with the West

Ukraine’s foreign backers are edging closer to the “point of no return,” a senior diplomat has said

Macron’s brand ‘toxic’ – Bloomberg

Even close allies of the French president fear aligning with him ahead of snap elections, the outlet has reported

NATO confirms new chief

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has called Russia an “adversary” and vowed to continue supporting Ukraine

Rohit Sharma responds to allegations from Inzamam-ul-Haq

Inzamam had pointed out that Arshdeep Singh managed to reverse the ball in the 15th over, which he found unusual.

Obama’s half-sister teargassed at Kenya protest

Auma Obama was giving a live interview when Kenyan police began dispersing the protesters

Washington seeking new military partners in Africa

The US is co-hosting a defense conference in Botswana, where it plans to discuss cooperation with security experts

US sanctions Iranian ‘shadow banking’ network

The administration of President Joe Biden has targeted an alleged ring connected to Iran’s military

Bar owner fined for serving ‘blood of Jesus’

A Russian court has ruled that the establishment’s Christian-themed menu was “offensive”

Hamas denies report that it plans to move its political bureau to Iraq

The National newspaper cites sources that said the Iraqi government gave approval to Hamas in May to open bureau in Baghdad

Afghanistan creates history, secures ticket to semi final of T20 World Cup

Afghanistan had won the toss and had elected to bat first. Bangladesh restricted the Afghans to 115 runs, however, could not chase the runs successfully.