Taliban Government Joins Climate Change Talks For First Time
Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 25, 2024, Kabul
The Taliban government has entered its first talks with the United Nations, donors and non-governmental organisations over the impact of climate change in Afghanistan, organisers said Wednesday.
Russia, Ukraine To Exchange Nearly 50 Displaced Children After Rare Talks
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 24, 2024, Doha
Russia and Ukraine have agreed in a Qatari-brokered deal to exchange almost 50 children displaced by Moscow's invasion, the Kremlin's children's rights commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova announced in Doha Wednesday.
Iraq Executes 11 People Convicted Of "Terrorism": Report
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 24, 2024, Nasiriyah
Iraqi authorities have executed at least 11 people convicted of "terrorism" this week, security and health sources said Wednesday, with rights group Amnesty International condemning an "alarming lack of transparency".
Hamas Releases Video Of Israeli-American Man Held Hostage In Gaza
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 24, 2024, Palestinian Territories
Palestinian group Hamas released on Wednesday a video of an Israeli-American man held hostage in Gaza and seen alive in the footage.
US Senate May Set Up Court Showdown Over TikTok's Free Speech Protections
Reuters | Wednesday April 24, 2024
The U.S. Senate set up a likely court showdown over the scope of TikTok's free speech protections under the U.S. Constitution when it approved a bill on Tuesday to ban the social media platform from app stores unless its Chinese owner sells it.
TikTok Artists, Advertisers To Stick With App Until "Door Slams Shut"
Reuters | Wednesday April 24, 2024
Ban or no ban, TikTok's partners in the music and advertising world plan to stick with the massively popular short-form video platform until the bitter end, seven industry leaders told Reuters.
"Make No Mistake, This Is A Ban": TikTok Vows To Fight New US Law In Court
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 24, 2024, San Francisco
TikTok's CEO vowed Wednesday to fight in the courts to overturn a newly signed US law that could see the popular app banned due to allegations it is controlled by the China government.
Vladimir Putin Biopic Set For Release, With An AI Twist
Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Wednesday April 24, 2024
The world premiere of a new biopic portraying Russian President Vladimir Putin, with an AI-rendered central character, is scheduled for September 26th.
Ajit Doval Meets Russian Counterpart, Discusses Issues Of Mutual Interest
Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 24, 2024, Moscow
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Wednesday met with his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev for a second time this month and they reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation and discussed important issues of mutual interest.
"Illegal": Iran Slams Argentina's Bid To Arrest Minister Over 1994 Bombing Attack
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 24, 2024, Tehran
Iran on Wednesday condemned as "illegal" Argentina's request for Interpol to arrest Iran's interior minister over a 1994 bombing attack on a Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires that killed 85 people.
TikTok Suspends Rewards Feature Of Lite App After EU Probe
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 24, 2024, Brussels
TikTok on Wednesday announced the suspension of a feature in its spinoff TikTok Lite app in France and Spain that rewards users for watching and liking videos, after the European Union launched a probe.
Joe Biden Signs Bill To Provide Aid Package To Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 24, 2024, Washington
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed legislation authorizing desperately needed military aid for Ukraine, saying Washington would begin sending new assistance to Kyiv within hours.
"Learned Great Lessons": UAE Announces $544 Million For Rain Repairs
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 24, 2024, Dubai
The United Arab Emirates announced $544 million to repair the homes of Emirati families on Wednesday after last week's record rains caused widespread flooding and brought the oil-rich Gulf state to a standstill.
Iran Court Sentences Popular Rapper To Death For Backing Protests: Report
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 24, 2024, Tehran
An Iranian court has sentenced to death a popular rapper jailed for more than a year and a half for supporting nationwide protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death, local media reported Wednesday.
Israel Says Forces Carrying Out "Offensive Action" Across Southern Lebanon
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 24, 2024, Jerusalem
Israeli forces are carrying out "offensive action" across southern Lebanon, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said Wednesday without specifying whether ground troops had crossed the border.
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