Trump vs Colorado: Could US Supreme Court stop him running for office? | News

Trump vs Colorado: Could US Supreme Court stop him running for office? | News

The US Supreme Court on Thursday began hearings about Donald Trump’s eligibility for the presidency in a historic case that could either boost the former president’s reelection campaign or see him kicked off the list of candidates for the upcoming November elections. Filed by voters opposing Trump, the case will…

Zimbabwe nurses seek better conditions abroad but fear for patients at home | Health

Zimbabwe nurses seek better conditions abroad but fear for patients at home | Health

Harare, Zimbabwe – In December 2021, Setfree Mafukidze, his wife and four children moved to Somerset in Northern Ireland, joining a long list of health workers who have fled Zimbabwe to escape economic and political turmoil. For four years, he had worked as the head nurse at the only clinic…

In Tunisia, the families of El Hancha’s disappeared fight to find them | Migration News

In Tunisia, the families of El Hancha’s disappeared fight to find them | Migration News

The families of 37 Tunisians from El Hancha near Sfax who went missing at sea have taken their protest to the capital over what they say is official silence about their missing relatives. Relatives of the missing people, aged between 13 and 35, said they received phone calls from their…

Russia and Ukraine exchange 100 prisoners each after UAE mediation | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia and Ukraine exchange 100 prisoners each after UAE mediation | Russia-Ukraine war News

President Zelenskyy says a total of 3,135 Ukrainians were freed from Russian captivity and hopes exchanges continue. Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 100 prisoners of war (POWs) each following mediation by the United Arab Emirates. In announcing the exchange as a “success”, the Gulf nation’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on…

What did Vladimir Putin say to Tucker Carlson? Five key takeaways | Russia-Ukraine war News

What did Vladimir Putin say to Tucker Carlson? Five key takeaways | Russia-Ukraine war News

On Thursday, President Vladimir Putin spent two hours being quizzed by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson in a highly anticipated TV interview. The interview took place just ahead of the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and at a time when United States politicians are pushing to restore…

UAE in talks to develop bn beach land in Egypt | Business and Economy News

UAE in talks to develop $22bn beach land in Egypt | Business and Economy News

Such a major agreement could boost the Egyptian economy, which is facing a dire foreign exchange crisis. The United Arab Emirates is in advanced talks to purchase and develop a large piece of land on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast in a deal that could bolster the troubled economy of the North…

As early results come in, could Pakistan election spring a surprise? | Elections

As early results come in, could Pakistan election spring a surprise? | Elections

Lahore, Pakistan: When I stepped out on a cool Thursday morning to cover Pakistan’s 12th general election, there was an air of inevitability about the whole exercise. Most respectable analysts had already expressed predictions that the ground was set for the return of three-time former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to…

OpenAI’s Sam Altman seeking trillions to fund chips for AI, report says | Technology News

OpenAI’s Sam Altman seeking trillions to fund chips for AI, report says | Technology News

Altman has discussed ‘wildly ambitious’ plans with investors, including the United Arab Emirates government, the WSJ says. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is seeking to raise trillions of dollars from investors, including the United Arab Emirates government, to boost the world’s capacity to produce advanced chips and power artificial intelligence, The…

Malaysia’s top court rules some Islamic laws in Kelantan unconstitutional | Courts News

Malaysia’s top court rules some Islamic laws in Kelantan unconstitutional | Courts News

Majority ruling could have major legal implications in multiethnic country that operates a dual judicial system. Malaysia’s top court has ruled that 16 Islamic laws in the northeastern state of Kelantan are unconstitutional in a landmark decision that could have major implications for the country’s legal system. By an 8-1…

‘How the hell dare he’: Biden defends memory after special counsel report | Politics News

‘How the hell dare he’: Biden defends memory after special counsel report | Politics News

US president says his memory is ‘fine’ after special counsel report says he could not recall the year his son died. United States President Joe Biden has defended his memory after a special counsel report into his handling of classified documents renewed scrutiny of his fitness for office ahead of…