Kenya’s president says tax protests ‘hijacked’ after they turn violent
NAIROBI (Reuters) -Kenyan President William Ruto said on Tuesday security was his "utmost priority" after protests against a bill to…
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Julian Assange’s wife Stella ‘elated’ he is set to be freed
LONDON (Reuters) - Julian Assange's wife Stella said on Tuesday she was "elated" and it was "incredible" her husband was…
Mexico’s Sheinbaum vows responsible spending, defends judicial reform
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's President-Elect Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday her government would pursue responsible spending and reduce the…
UK PM Sunak’s Conservatives set for heavy election defeat, polls forecast
LONDON (Reuters) -Three opinion polls on Wednesday predicted a record defeat for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives at a…
Xi urges all-out response to floods, drought in China
BEIJING: President Xi Jinping has urged an all-out response to the recent floods and drought conditions that have hit different…
Italy divided by plan to grant more powers to its regions
ROME (Reuters) - The Italian parliament approved a contested reform granting regions more powers after a stormy all-night sitting, an…
Europe needs greater political stability, EY says
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Europe must foster greater political stability, cut red tape and reduce energy price volatility to reverse a…
Putin arrives in Pyongyang for summit with Kim
PYONGYANG: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Pyongyang on Wednesday (June 19) in his first trip to North Korea in…
Romania to purchase South Korea’s K-9 howitzers worth $920 million
SEOUL (Reuters) - Romania will buy $920 million worth of South Korea's K-9 self-propelled howitzers, in its largest weapon acquisition…