September 24, 2017//-The Rohingya are often described as “the world’s most persecuted minority”.
Category: International
Thousands Welcome Back Sheikh Tamim in Show of Unity
Qataris and foreigners converge on Doha’s waterfront to greet emir after first trip abroad since start of Gulf crisis. Thousands of people have gathered in central Doha to welcome back the emir of Qatar following his trips in Europe and the UN General Assembly, in a show of unity in the wake of a nearly […]
Hurricane Maria: Puerto Rico Facing Crisis
September 24, 2017//-Puerto Rico is facing a growing crisis in the wake of Hurricane Maria, which has knocked out water, electricity, and telephone services.
Germany Election: Merkel Wins 4th Term
September 24, 2017//-German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been re-elected for a fourth term while nationalists have made a historic surge in federal elections, exit polls show.
India Arrests Sect Leader for Allegedly Raping Woman
Police arrest 70-year-old Kaushlendra Prapannacharya Falahari Maharaja for allegedly sexually assaulting 21-year-old. September 23, 2017//- Indian police arrested a popular sect leader, the second in the past month, for allegedly raping a 21-year-old woman.
US Bombers Stage North Korea Show of Force
September 2, 2017//-US bombers have flown close to North Korea’s east coast in a show of force, the Pentagon says.
Refugees Drown as Boat Capsizes in Black Sea
At least 21 dead and several others missing after Romania-bound boat sinks off Turkey’s Black Sea coast. September 22, 2017//-At least 21 refugees and migrants drowned on Friday and up to nine others were missing after a Europe-bound boat sunk off Turkey’s Black Sea coast, the Turkish coast guard said.
UK Fights Recruitment and use of Child Soldiers in Somalia
Mogadishu, Somalia, September 22, 2017//-The UK has funded a training course on the prevention of the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict, delivered by Somalis to their fellow countrymen.
North Korean Leader: ‘Deranged’ Trump Will Pay for Speech
September 22, 2017//-North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said remarks by “deranged” US President Donald Trump have convinced him he is right to develop weapons for North Korea.
Trump Signs New Order to Expand North Korea Sanctions
Latest measure bans foreign banks and businesses doing any trade with Pyongyang to curb its nuclear missile programme. September 21, 2017//-US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order allowing Washington to ramp up sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear missile programme.