Armenia to hold early parliamentary election in June
YEREVAN, Armenia—Armenia’s prime minister on March 18 set an early parliamentary election for June as he sought to defuse the country’s political crisis. The opposition...
Explosive German child abuse investigation reveals 200+ perpetrators, 300+ victims in Catholic Diocese of Cologne
After five months of investigation, hundreds of alleged child abusers and victims have been identified in an 800-page independent report on abuse in the...
UK to lift nuclear stockpile cap; looks to Asia post-Brexit
LONDON—Britain’s government said March 16 the UK will prioritize diplomatic engagement with Asian countries in the coming decade and lift its own cap on...
Thousands in Senegal say ‘Enough’ in rally for economic social change
(GIN)—For centuries, Senegal was called the “country of teranga” or “country of hospitality.” The mask of hospitality was lifted recently to expose the frustration...
Death toll from explosions in Equatorial Guinea rises
DAKAR, Senegal—The death toll from a series of explosions at a military barracks in Equatorial Guinea rose by dozens to at least 98 killed...
Saudi Arabia: Vaccines mandatory for pilgrimages
The Saudi Arabia Health Ministry recently announced Covid-19 vaccination would be compulsory to participate in the annual Islamic pilgrimage of Hajj, the fifth pillar...
Three Venezuelans plead guilty for aiding anti-Maduro plot
MIAMI—Three Venezuelan men pleaded guilty to helping organize an ill-conceived invasion last year to remove President Nicolas Maduro. In a hearing before a Colombian court,...
Biden’s Iran dossier official once rejoiced at pain his sanctions caused to Iranians
A new report has shed light on how the new U.S. administration’s pick for deputy Iran envoy, Richard Nephew, designed sanctions during his term...
Proclaiming the history and legacy of Blacks in Islam
Islam’s history in Africa predates its spread in Arabia, let alone the neighboring countries of the Arabian Peninsula. Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him,...
Meghan’s racism claims come as no surprise to Black Britons
LONDON—Explosive allegations by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, that she faced racist attitudes from both the palace and the UK press have sent ripples of...