Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in Kuwait City, Kuwait, Nov. 2, 2025. Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said that China attaches great importance to China-Kuwait relations and stands ready to promote bilateral practical cooperation in various fields during his
Detention
The former chief military prosecutor of Israel, Major-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, has been arrested and remains in custody after admitting to leaking video footage showing Israeli soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee at a detention facility in southern Israel. The arrest comes after a wide-scale search along Tel Aviv's coastline,
Ecological footprint
Chinese tissue paper made from bamboo, touted as an eco-friendly alternative, may not offer the expected climate benefits and could be more detrimental to the environment due to China's fossil fuel-heavy power grid. Researchers from North Carolina State University compared the carbon footprint of bamboo tissue paper manufactured
Political violence
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed concern over the loss of life and prolonged internet restrictions in Tanzania following post-election violence. Reports indicate that at least ten demonstrators were killed, with security forces using force against protesters in major cities. The UN human rights office has called for
Education
Politicians across Northern Ireland have intensified their efforts to oust Education Minister Paul Givan, following widespread criticism of his trip to Israel. The UUP has announced it will not back a no-confidence motion in the Assembly on Monday, instead opting to focus on finding solutions to the ongoing crisis in
Cricket (Sport)
The Indian women's cricket team scripted history by winning the ICC Women's World Cup, bringing home the coveted title after decades of heartbreak. The team, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, secured a 52-run victory over South Africa in the final, held at the DY Patil Stadium
Activists
Indian-origin vice president JD Vance's comment that he hopes his wife Usha, a devout Hindu, would convert to Christianity sparked a heated debate over the two religions. The controversy spiralled out of control when MAGA commentator Dinesh D'Souza jumped into the fray, claiming that every true
Military operations
Nigeria's sovereignty and dignity are under threat from a recent statement by United States President Donald Trump, warning of military action against the country. Baba Adam, a US-based Nigerian, has written a strongly worded letter to President Bola Tinubu and top government officials, urging them to take decisive
Assault and battery
British Transport Police have confirmed that 11 people were left wounded, including a crew member with life-threatening injuries, after a knife attack on a train on Saturday. Two British-born men, aged 32 and 35, were initially arrested, but the older man is now being treated as the sole suspect. The
Party leaders
The United Nations Human Rights Office has expressed alarm over reports of deaths and injuries in election-related protests in Tanzania. The protests follow a general election on October 29, which was marred by allegations of arbitrary arrests and detentions of opposition figures, including the leader and deputy of the Chadema
Storm damage
As the Category 5 hurricane made landfall, our family held its breath as we watched the storm's fury unfold through videos, voice notes, and pictures shared on our local WhatsApp groups. The wind's roar was deafening, and homes were washed away in mudslides, leaving death and
Gandhi, Rahul
The Indian women's cricket team made history with a 52-run victory over South Africa in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, winning their first-ever ICC trophy. The team's success has been widely acclaimed, with congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge congratulating
