Source link Two decades after a US torture scandal made headlines, a lawsuit against the military contractor involved is going to trial Twenty years on from reports that the US military was torturing prisoners at Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison, three survivors will finally get a chance to bring their claims before an American jury. A […]
Source link ‘Sato’ may end up the only surname by year 2531 if married couples aren’t allowed to use separate last names, research concludes Japanese citizens will all have the same family name in 500 years’ time unless married couples are permitted now to use separate surnames, a new study has suggested. Organized by the […]
Source link The US president seemingly flatly denied the highly controversial move just a day after making it US President Joe Biden has rejected criticism over his annual proclamation of March 31 as Transgender Visibility Day, which this year coincided with Easter Sunday. The president’s ambiguous remarks on the matter, however, were perceived by his […]
Source link The White House has also banned religious-themed eggs from the annual Easter Egg Roll event US President Joe Biden is facing an angry backlash from conservative and religious critics after he traditionally declared March 31 as a Transgender Visibility Day – which this year coincides with Catholic Easter Sunday. According to the White […]
Source link The bloc should get used to the idea of a direct confrontation with Russia, FM Dmitry Kuleba has said The conflict between Moscow and Kiev could reach a stage where EU countries have to deploy combat troops to Ukraine in order to counter Russian advances, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba has warned. In […]
Source link For this reason, ladies should avoid drinking during the holiday, Vitaly Milonov has said The best gift for your spouse or fiancée on International Women’s Day is to make her pregnant, controversial State Duma member Vitaly Milonov, the deputy head of the Russian parliament’s family protection committee, has suggested. This is the only […]
Source link March 3 marks the end of the 1877-78 Russo-Turkish War, which paved the way for the Balkan country’s independence Russian diplomats and citizens have joined Bulgarians in celebrating the Balkan nation’s Liberation Day. Moscow’s embassy in Bulgaria released a series of posts on Facebook this week showing Russians and Bulgarians taking part in events […]
Source link The current and former US presidents will get an up-close look at a crisis that may sway this year’s election US President Joe Biden will get a firsthand look at America’s illegal immigration crisis, his administration has revealed, traveling to the nation’s southwest border on the same day that Republican rival Donald Trump […]
Source link The Israeli PM wants the “complete demilitarization” of Gaza, which he says should be governed by “local officials” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally unveiled his plan for Gaza’s future after the conflict with Hamas ends, placing a strong emphasis on the “deradicalization” of the Palestinian enclave. The one-page document titled ‘The […]
Source link Elon Musk has reiterated his belief that Ukraine will lose its conflict with Russia, arguing that Kiev’s position in any future peace talks is weakening with each passing day of the hostilities. Commenting on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, the billionaire said panic is brewing among Ukraine’s backers in the US, where Republicans […]
Source link Drivers for ride-sharing apps claim they face unfair working conditions and low pay Thousands of US and UK drivers for so-called ‘gig economy’ platforms like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and others plan to stage a mass work stoppage on Valentine’s Day on Wednesday as part of a widespread dispute over working conditions, advocacy groups […]
Source link The unelected European Commission head made her priorities crystal clear by praising another cash dump on Ukraine “Agreement! The European Council delivered on our priorities. Supporting Ukraine…. A good day for Europe,” tweeted unelected European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday, as EU farmers “high-fived” her by throwing eggs, lighting fires […]
Source link Moscow’s mission in New Delhi has released a unique video to celebrate the country’s national day Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov has extended greetings to Indians on Republic Day, wishing them “prosperity, well-being, and a very bright Amrit Kaal,” referring to the Indian government’s 25-year vision for development and transformation. The term ‘Amrit Kaal’ was […]
Source link The French president, who will be chief guest at a New Delhi military parade on Friday, toured the city of Jaipur with the Indian PM French President Emmanuel Macron landed in India on Thursday ahead of the country’s Republic Day celebrations on January 26, where he will be the chief guest. Macron started his […]
Source link The Israeli PM has vowed retribution after Hamas killed 21 troops in a single attack, the most since the war began Israeli troops have suffered their deadliest day in Gaza since the war with Hamas began in October, resulting in the killings of 24 soldiers and triggering a vow from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu […]