Afghanistan: Taliban tell women workers to stay home
The Taliban appointed mayor of Kabul is ordering the government’s women workers who cannot be replaced by men to stay at home. Hamdullah Namony, Kabul’s interim mayor said the women employees of the city government are to stay at home until further decisions are made, according to the Associated Press.… Continue reading Afghanistan: Taliban tell women workers to stay home
‘A stab in the back’: France feels betrayed by Australia after it abandoned sub deal
France is disappointed by the abrupt abandonment of the $40bn submarine deal by Australia in order to share nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS pact. “The American choice to exclude a European ally and partner such as France from a structuring partnership with Australia, at a time when we are facing… Continue reading ‘A stab in the back’: France feels betrayed by Australia after it abandoned sub deal
AUKUS: US, UK and Australia form military alliance
Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have formed a special military alliance to counter China’s fascism in the Pacific. The trio will share advanced technologies among themselves including nuclear-powered submarines. The supply-chains and industrial base will also be shared apart from the advanced “defense-related science” and tech. China… Continue reading AUKUS: US, UK and Australia form military alliance
Haiti: PM Ariel Henry barred from leaving country
Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry has been barred from leaving the country. The move comes amid an investigation into his alleged role in the assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse. Henry is being asked to explain his links with Joseph Badio, a key suspect in the assassination and also an… Continue reading Haiti: PM Ariel Henry barred from leaving country
UK: England vaccine passport plans scrapped
COVID-19 vaccine passports were all set to be issued in England as last reported by us but the plans have now been scrapped. The plans to introduce vaccine passports for large events and nightclubs have been ditched after they were announced on September 5. The move was criticized by business… Continue reading UK: England vaccine passport plans scrapped
China goes distasteful as ever as US shifts focus
As the US shifts its focus away from Afghanistan, China has gone distasteful as ever over its fear that all eyes will now be on its coercion. The US has always respected its allies and its enemies, and has always supported a workable relationship with everyone. We have at least… Continue reading China goes distasteful as ever as US shifts focus
Afghanistan: China starts injecting money
China has started sending out food and other supplies worth $31 million to Afghanistan that is now under a Taliban government. Spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, Hua Chunyin said the decision comes after foreign ministers of the neighboring countries met. The money will be used “for the Afghan people”… Continue reading Afghanistan: China starts injecting money
Mexico: Earthquake hits Acapulco
Update: Tsunami warning issued. A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific coast of Mexico, in the proximity of Acapulco resort city. The impact was also felt in nearby regions including in Mexico City, inducing pandemonium in the people, exhorting them to come out of their houses. Power blackouts were… Continue reading Mexico: Earthquake hits Acapulco
Afghanistan: Taliban announce interim Government
Update: Qari Fasiullah will the the Chief of Army Staff. Update: Sheikh Molvi Noorullah will be the interim Minister of Education. Update: Mullah Haybatullah Badri will be the Minister of Finance. Update: Khalliul Rahman Haqqani will be the Minister of Refugees. Update: Mullah Abdul Haq will be the chief Afghan… Continue reading Afghanistan: Taliban announce interim Government
Canada: Trudeau pelted with stones
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been pelted with gravel when he was returning back to his bus after visiting a brewery. He was not injured in the “disgusting” act as described by opposition Conservative Party’s Erin O’Toole. Trudeau called a snap-election midway last month in a bid to get… Continue reading Canada: Trudeau pelted with stones