The UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution condemning Koran burning and other acts of religious hatred, although several countries warned that the text encroaches on freedom of expression. The resolution was adopted following an urgent debate requested by Pakistan on behalf of several Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries in the wake…
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Nato summit: Allies refuse to give Ukraine timeframe on joining
By James Landale in Vilnius & James Gregory in London Nato states have said Ukraine can join the military alliance “when allies agree and conditions are met” after President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised the “absurd” delay to accession. In a communique, Nato said it recognised the need to move faster but would not be drawn on…
France riots: Fuelled by everyday discrimination
In our series of letters from African journalists, France-based Maher Mezahi writes how racism and Islamophobia lie behind the anger seen on the country’s streets over the past week. The riots which spread countrywide after the killing by police of Nahel M, a 17-year-old boy of Algerian origin, have shaken French society to its very…
Putin reassures pro-Russian world leaders his grip on power remains strong
By Simone McCarthy, Rhea Mogul, Nectar Gan and Alex Stambaugh, Updated 0751 EAT on Wed July 5, 2023 Hong Kong- President Vladimir Putin sought to project an image of strength in front of a virtual gathering of Moscow-friendly leaders on Tuesday, in what was the Russian leader’s first appearance on the world stage since he…
UK govt to appeal judges’ block of Rwanda deportation plan
London – The UK government said it would challenge a court ruling issued Thursday that blocks its plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, a set-back to its controversial bid to cut migrant numbers. Three Court of Appeal judges ruled that Rwanda could not be considered a safe third country, after a challenge to the…
Debris, human remains from imploded Titanic sub return to port
Twisted wreckage has been brought ashore as part of an ongoing investigation into what happened to the doomed Titan sub. Debris and possible human remains from the submersible that implodedon a visit to the Titanic has been hauled back to shore, as authorities investigate what led to the deadly deep-sea disaster. Members of the United States…
Australia’s offshore detention policy is being wound down, campaigners say ‘dark chapter’ will not end until last refugees leave Papua New Guinea
Last refugee held on Nauru arrives in Australia The last refugee held on the Pacific island of Nauru under Australia’s notorious offshore detention policy has been evacuated to Australia, according to refugee advocacy groups. The man arrived in Australia on Saturday night, after the government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, which was elected in 2022, said it…
No Hope- All five on Titan Sub Dead After ‘implosion’
Follow us on Twitter ,Instagram & Facebook @HICGINewsAgency Summary White House offers condolences The White House has issued a statement on the five men killed on board the Titan submersible. “Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives on the Titan,” it said in a statement. “They…
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