Jul 10 'I didn't make an effort to live this long': Malaysia's former leader Mahathir Mohamad turns 100 By Eileen Ng, Associated Press Mahathir has been the country’s longest-serving and oldest-serving prime minister. Continue reading
Jul 10 UK intelligence report finds 'persistent and unpredictable threat' from Iran to the country By Associated Press Iran's embassy in London denied the findings of the report, describing them as “unfounded, politically motivated and hostile allegations.”… Continue reading
Jul 10 UN migration chief warns tighter borders and foreign aid cuts could risk greater instability By Paolo Santalucia, Associated Press The head of the United Nations’ migration agency warned Thursday that Western nations risk creating greater instability by simultaneously tightening borders and reducing development aid to countries experiencing mass migration. Continue reading
Jul 10 Security forces kill 30 gunmen after armed attacks in northwest Nigeria By Dyepkazah Shibayan, Associated Press In recent months, the northwestern and north-central regions of Nigeria have recorded an uptick in attacks by armed gangs on communities in these regions. Hundreds have been killed and injured in the attacks. Continue reading
Jul 10 EU chief Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survives confidence vote after censure motion By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The motion contained a mix of allegations against von der Leyen, including text messaging privately with the chief executive of vaccine maker Pfizer during the COVID-19 pandemic, misuse of EU funds and interference in elections in Germany and Romania. Continue reading
Jul 10 Bangladesh's ousted prime minister indicted over deaths of protesters By Julhas Alam, Associated Press A tribunal indicted Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in connection with a mass uprising in which hundreds of students were killed last year. Continue reading
Jul 10 Greece moves hundreds of migrants to mainland as Crete struggles with Libyan arrivals By Srdjan Nedeljkovic, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press Greek authorities have transported more than 500 migrants to a port on the mainland in an effort to relieve strain on the island of Crete after a surge in arrivals from Libya. Continue reading
Jul 10 Russia pounds Kyiv with another major missile and drone attack, killing at least 2 By Vasilisa Stepanenko, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Russia has recently sought to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses with major attacks that include increasing numbers of decoy drones. The pressure has caused alarm among Ukrainian officials who are uncertain about continuing vital military aid from the United States. Continue reading
Jul 10 UN rapporteur sanctioned by U.S. over investigation into human rights abuses in Palestinian territory By Associated Press An independent investigator is being sanctioned by the United States over her work scrutinizing human rights abuses in the Palestinian territory. Continue reading
Jul 10 WATCH: Trump praises Liberian President Boakai's 'beautiful English' By Mark N. Mengonfia, Monika Pronczuk, Wilson McMakin, Associated Press There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President Joseph Boakai. English has been the west African nation's official language since the 1800s. But Trump did not stop there. Continue reading