by mgall74 | Nov 12, 2025 | World News
Iraqis are awaiting the preliminary results of Tuesday’s election for a new parliament, as Washington watches closely and pressures Iraq’s government to curb neighboring Iran’s influence. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Election officials in Iraq are counting the...
by mgall74 | Nov 12, 2025 | World News
A court in Gabon has sentenced the former first lady and the son of deposed President Ali Bongo to 20 years in jail following a two-day trial.On Tuesday night, Sylvia Bongo and Noureddin Bongo were found guilty of embezzlement and corruption after a trial that began a...
by mgall74 | Nov 11, 2025 | World News
Gabija GataveckaiteBBC NI News Dublin Correspondent , Dublin Castle ReutersCatherine Connolly was elected as the Republic of Ireland’s 10th president in a landslide vote at the end of OctoberCatherine Connolly has said she will make sure all voices are nurtured...
by mgall74 | Nov 11, 2025 | World News
A newly opened bridge in China’s southwestern province of Sichuan has partially collapsed, creating a huge dust plume.Authorities had closed the 758m (2,486ft) long Hongqi bridge on Monday after cracks appeared on nearby slopes and roads.On Tuesday afternoon...
by mgall74 | Nov 11, 2025 | World News
A US naval strike force centred around the world’s largest warship, the USS Gerald R Ford, has arrived in the Caribbean, the US Navy has confirmed. The arrival of the strike group, which was ordered to the region by President Donald Trump last month, comes amid...
by mgall74 | Nov 11, 2025 | World News
Hugo BachegaMiddle East correspondent , JerusalemAFPHamas wants its fighters in Rafah to be given safe passage, which has so far been rejected by Israel (file photo)US President Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, returned to Israel on Monday, as...
