World
26 Jul 2023
Girkin, also known as Igor Strelkov, was a separatist commander during the Russian annexation of Ukraine's Crimean peninsula in 2014. However, he has since become a critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
26 Jul 2023
Some analysts predict that ending the Black Sea grain deal will negatively impact certain African nations. However, research indicates that Africa's reliance on grain imports from Ukraine is not significant. In this edition of The Flipside, we delve into the root causes of hunger in various regions of the continent.
26 Jul 2023
Domestic sexual abuse of children is a taboo subject in Pakistan. The problem is compounded by a prevailing culture of impunity for perpetrators, activists say.
25 Jul 2023
Drought is forcing thousands of rural Iraqis migrate to cities for work, bringing with them their own cultural ideas. This has caused community conflicts, sometimes even violence, in big cities like Baghdad and Basra.
25 Jul 2023
While the number of refugees coming to Germany is rising, many of those who arrived years ago still have not found their own accommodation. They still live in preliminary housing.
25 Jul 2023
The Israeli parliament has voted in favor of a contentious judicial overhaul as thousands protested outside. Hours earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left hospital after an emergency heart procedure.
25 Jul 2023
The Justice Department said the controversial barriers were built without relevant authorization. Texas Governor Greg Abbott defended his actions against irregular migration in anticipation of the lawsuit.
25 Jul 2023
Despite months of protests, the Israeli parliament has passed a crucial element of the government's controversial judicial reform which could change the balance of power and further divide Israeli society.
25 Jul 2023
The IAEA said the mines were found in a restricted area that is inaccessible to plant personnel. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been under Russian control since the beginning of March 2022.
25 Jul 2023
Over two dozen opposition parties have set aside their differences and united to form an alliance to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party in parliamentary elections next year.
25 Jul 2023
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was charged with disobeying police orders at a protest in Malmo, in southern Sweden, last month. She said she had acted out of necessity to fight the "climate crisis."
25 Jul 2023
Progressive parties have won a recent election in Thailand, but unelected lawmakers were able to block Pita Limjaroenrat from becoming prime minister.