Over 60 Spain-bound African migrants drown in Atlantic
Authorities say a fishing boat that set out a month ago with over 100 passengers has been found FILE PHOTO. © Samuel Nacar / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty…
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White House doesn’t know if Pentagon vetting foreign fighters it trains
Foreign fighters were trained by the US in democracy support and anti-corruption, according to the Biden administration National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby © Getty Images /…
India bans another cough syrup manufacturer over child deaths
The government has ordered a fourth drug maker to stop production after dozens of deaths were reported in Africa and Central Asia © Getty Images/aleksejplatonov The Indian government has ordered…
Regional bloc threatens Niger with military action
West African countries have vowed to intervene unless the junta in Niamey steps down Soldiers and pro-junta protesters in Niamey, Niger, on July 30, 2023. AFP A bloc of West…
African Union issues ultimatum to Niger coup leaders
Despite threats of sanctions, General Abdourahamane Tchiani has shown no signs of relinquishing power A policeman stands by as Nigerien cadets parade in support of the military junta in Niamey,…
Former Soviet state votes for vaping ban
Kazakhstan is cracking down amid an explosion in the popularity of e-cigarettes A selection of disposable vaping devices are displayed in Washington DC, June 26, 2023 © AP / Andrew…
Indian cough syrup that caused child deaths contained industrial chemical – report
The medicines blamed for the deaths of 19 children in Uzbekistan was found to contain a component used in antifreeze, Reuters said By Joydeep Sen Gupta, Asia Editor© Getty Images…
Islamic State a growing threat in Africa – Russian counterterrorism chief
The influx of foreign terrorist fighters poses a major risk in regions where the state is weakening, says Igor Sirotkin Head of Russia’s Anti-Terrorism Committee Igor Sirotkin. © nac.gov.ru Russia’s…
Over 80 child deaths spark new cough syrup checks in India
The drugs will undergo pre-export testing following fatalities and a WHO alert By Joydeep Sen Gupta, Asia EditorIndian scientists work inside a laboratory of the Research and Development Centre of…
Baku Summit of NAM Contact Group continues its work with plenary sessions
The Summit-level Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement Contact Group in response to COVID-19, held in Baku on March 2, continued its work with plenary sessions. During the session chaired by…