Iran tells Middle East militias: prepare for proxy war
Exclusive: Top military leader delivers message at Baghdad meeting as tensions rise Iran’s most prominent military leader has recently met Iraqi…
Author: Faraz Shauketaly
Taiwan parliament becomes first in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage
Supporters celebrate as legislation passed giving gay couples right to marry Taiwan has become the first in Asia to recognise same-sex…
Jamal Khashoggi fiancee: ‘The world still has not done anything’
Hatice Cengiz criticises lack of action and calls for sanctions on Saudi Arabia Hatice Cengiz, the fiancee of Jamal Khashoggi, the…
The Chinese-Australians making political history
There are around 1.2 million Australians with Chinese heritage but there has never been a Chinese-Australian MP in the lower…
Huawei row: China formally arrests Canada detainees
After months in detention, China has formally arrested two Canadians accused of espionage. Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor were taken…
French doctor charged with poisoning 17 patients
A criminal investigation has been launched against a French doctor over the poisoning of 17 people in France. Frédéric Péchier,…
Brexit: Talks between Tories and Labour set to close with no deal
Brexit talks between the Conservatives and Labour are about to close without an agreement, the BBC has learned. Theresa May…
Trump unveils ‘merit-based’ immigration policy plan
US President Donald Trump has outlined plans for a new US immigration system designed to favour younger, better educated, English-speaking…
Facebook bans “inauthentic” accounts targeting Africa
Facebook has removed hundreds of social media accounts and banned an Israeli firm due to “co-ordinated inauthentic behaviour” mainly targeting…
Nedal Salem takes helm of Ceylon Tobacco Company
Nedal Salem was appointed managing director and chief executive officer of Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) effective 15th May 2019.…