US says Russia developing ‘troubling’ space-based anti-satellite weapon | Weapons News

US says Russia developing ‘troubling’ space-based anti-satellite weapon | Weapons News

White House says weapon is not yet operational and poses no immediate threat but puts astronauts at risk. Russia is developing a space-based anti-satellite weapon that is “troubling” but poses no immediate threat, the White House has said. National security spokesman John Kirby said US intelligence officials had information that…

Who is Prabowo Subianto, the man likely to be Indonesia’s next president? | Politics News

Who is Prabowo Subianto, the man likely to be Indonesia’s next president? | Politics News

John Muhammad is worried about the future of Indonesia’s democracy. The activist played a key role in the student-led protests in 1998 that ended more than 30 years of hardline rule by former Indonesian leader Soeharto and ushered in an era of democratic reform. But now, Prabowo Subianto, one of…

Thailand sees Chinese tourism soar as visa requirement dropped | Tourism News

Thailand sees Chinese tourism soar as visa requirement dropped | Tourism News

Bangkok, Thailand – Bangkok’s Chinatown, lit up by red-lanterns and decorative banners to celebrate the Lunar New Year holidays, is bustling. As the region welcomed the Year of the Dragon last weekend, ethnic Chinese Thais thronged temples to light candles and pray for good fortune. Inside the glowing red interior…

Venezuela orders suspension of UN rights office, gives staff days to leave | United Nations News

Venezuela orders suspension of UN rights office, gives staff days to leave | United Nations News

Earlier this week the UN agency expressed ‘deep concern’ over the detention of prominent rights activist, Rocio San Miguel. Venezuela has ordered the local office of the United Nations human rights body to suspend operations and given its staff 72 hours to leave, accusing it of promoting opposition to the…

Sara Duterte-Carpio: Feud puts spotlight on Philippines’ vice president | Politics News

Sara Duterte-Carpio: Feud puts spotlight on Philippines’ vice president | Politics News

Manila, Philippines – Sara Duterte-Carpio, the Philippine vice president and the odds-on favourite to succeed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, has found herself navigating an impossible feud – between the president and her own father. Former President Rodrigo Duterte accused Marcos last month of using drugs and publicly floated the idea…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 723 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 723 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the war enters its 723rd day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Fighting Ukraine said it critically damaged the Caesar Kunikov, a Russian landing warship, off occupied Crimea, in a drone attack, the latest blow to the Russian navy’s Black Sea…

Erdogan, el-Sisi demand Israel halt looming offensive on Rafah | Israel War on Gaza News

Erdogan, el-Sisi demand Israel halt looming offensive on Rafah | Israel War on Gaza News

Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo as relations warm following years of tensions. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi leader have called for a halt to Israel’s looming offensive on Rafah in southern Gaza as the leaders held bilateral talks in Cairo….

Biden’s homeland security chief Alejandro Mayorkas impeached: What’s next? | Politics News

Biden’s homeland security chief Alejandro Mayorkas impeached: What’s next? | Politics News

The United States House of Representatives has narrowly voted to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas after Republican politicians blamed him for unprecedented arrivals of migrants and asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border. Mayorkas has been accused of “willfully refusing” to enforce border laws and a “breach of the…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 722 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 722 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the war enters its 722nd day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Fighting At least 10 people were killed in Russian drone and shelling attacks across eastern, central and northern parts of Ukraine, including three who were at a market in…