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Russia threatens former chess champion Kasparov with criminal charges

Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov, who fled Russia a decade ago for fear of persecution, may face a criminal case in Moscow for violating the Kremlin's "foreign agent" law, TASS

Russia threatens former chess champion Kasparov with criminal charges
MidEast|World

Kuwait's Emir makes Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid crown prince -state news agency

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah issued a decree nominating Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah as crown prince, the state news agency KUNA reported on Saturday.

Kuwait's Emir makes Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid crown prince -state news agency
Health|News|Science|World

Global pandemic treaty to be concluded by 2025, WHO says

Talks aimed at reaching a global agreement on how to better fight pandemics will be concluded by 2025 or earlier if possible, the World Health Organization said on Saturday.

Global pandemic treaty to be concluded by 2025, WHO says
Europe|News|Science

Artur Chilingarov, Russian polar scientist and member of parliament, dies at 84

Artur Chilingarov, a Russian polar scientist and explorer and veteran member of parliament, died on Saturday, the speaker of the state Duma lower house said. He was 84.

Artur Chilingarov, Russian polar scientist and member of parliament, dies at 84
Europe|News|Technology

Germany's Christian Democratic party hit by 'serious' cyberattack

Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the country's leading opposition party, has been hit by a major cyberattack and has taken parts of its IT-infrastructure off the grid

Germany's Christian Democratic party hit by 'serious' cyberattack
MidEast|News|World

Qatari PM hopes Gaza ceasefire proposal will be received positively

Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Saturday that mediators hope all parties will deal positively with the principles of a Gaza ceasefire proposal

Qatari PM hopes Gaza ceasefire proposal will be received positively
Asia|Election|News|World

What happens to the key promises of India PM Modi's party after a slimmer win?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have to rely on regional allies to form the next government after his party failed to win a majority on its own, according to trends from

What happens to the key promises of India PM Modi's party after a slimmer win?
Asia|News

Thai LGBT community start Pride Month ahead of marriage equality bill readings

Rainbow flags filled the streets of Bangkok on Saturday at the start of Pride Month as Thailand inches closer to recognising same-sex marriages.

Thai LGBT community start Pride Month ahead of marriage equality bill readings
Election|News|Opinion|Political

TV exit poll summary projects victory for Indian PM Modi in general election

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance is projected to win a majority in the general election that concluded on Saturday, an exit poll summary

TV exit poll summary projects victory for Indian PM Modi in general election
Asia|News|World

Seoul warns public of more balloons being sent from North Korea

Seoul warned the public on Saturday to avoid more balloons sent from North Korea and to report them to the military or police.

Seoul warns public of more balloons being sent from North Korea
Asia|News|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to address Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, organisers confirm

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy will address the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Sunday, the organisers of the security conference said.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to address Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, organisers confirm
Election|MidEast|News

U.S.-sanctioned ex-officer among Iranian candidates to replace Raisi

U.S.-sanctioned former Revolutionary Guards commander Vahid Haghanian was among candidates who registered on Saturday to run for election as Iran's president after Ebrahim Raisi died

U.S.-sanctioned ex-officer among Iranian candidates to replace Raisi
MidEast|News|World

Israel's Netanyahu says there cannot be permanent Gaza ceasefire until Hamas destroyed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday there would be no permanent ceasefire in Gaza until Hamas' military and governing capabilities were destroyed.

Israel's Netanyahu says there cannot be permanent Gaza ceasefire until Hamas destroyed
Asia|News|Political|World

Myanmar's Tin Oo, pro-democracy general who co-founded Suu Kyi's party, dies at 97  

Tin Oo, a towering figure in Myanmar's pro-democracy movement and close ally of detained Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, died on Saturday at age 97, political associates and close friends

Myanmar's Tin Oo, pro-democracy general who co-founded Suu Kyi's party, dies at 97  
Americas|News|World

British ambassador to Mexico sacked after pointing gun at staff

The British ambassador to Mexico has been removed from his post after he pointed an assault rifle at a local embassy employee in a car, according to media reports and a

British ambassador to Mexico sacked after pointing gun at staff
Asia|News|World

More evidence points to Russia-North Korea military cooperation, South Korea defence minister says

South Korean defence minister Shin Won-sik said on Saturday that more evidence suggests weapons used by Russia in the war in Ukraine were illegally imported from North Korea.

More evidence points to Russia-North Korea military cooperation, South Korea defence minister says
Asia|News|US|World

US doubtful it could help S. Korea on nuclear-powered subs

The United States is unlikely to help South Korea build nuclear-powered submarines at the moment, as it is stretched by AUKUS commitments to Australia, U.S.

US doubtful it could help S. Korea on nuclear-powered subs
Economy|Finance

China's new home prices inch up for 9th month in May, survey shows

New home prices in China rose slightly for a ninth month in May, a private survey showed, driven higher by a slew of supportive steps to prop up the nation's crisis-hit property

China's new home prices inch up for 9th month in May, survey shows
News|Political|US|World

Georgian PM calls for review of relations with US

Georgian Prime Minister Irakly Kobakhidze called on Friday for a review of relations with the United States after Washington ordered punitive measures over the passage of a law on "foreign

Georgian PM calls for review of relations with US
US

Blinken discusses Gaza plan with Turkey, Jordan and Saudi Arabia

U.S.

Blinken discusses Gaza plan with Turkey, Jordan and Saudi Arabia
MidEast|News|US|World

Hamas says it 'positively' views Gaza ceasefire proposal set out by Biden

Palestinian Islamist group Hamas on Friday said it had a positive view of the contents of a three-phase ceasefire proposal announced by U.S.

Hamas says it 'positively' views Gaza ceasefire proposal set out by Biden
Business|Economy|News|US|World

US extends temporary suspension of tariffs on Ukraine steel for another year

The United States will extend its temporary suspension of tariffs on Ukrainian steel by another year, President Joe Biden said on Friday, citing disruption caused by the Russian invasion.

US extends temporary suspension of tariffs on Ukraine steel for another year
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy parts of Brooklyn Museum

Pro-Palestinian protesters took over parts of the Brooklyn Museum on Friday, hanging a banner above the main entrance, occupying much of the lobby and scuffling with police,

Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy parts of Brooklyn Museum
Economy|Finance

Canada June rate cut bets rise after first-quarter GDP miss

The Canadian economy expanded at a slower-than-expected pace in the first quarter, data showed on Friday, boosting expectations for the first

Canada June rate cut bets rise after first-quarter GDP miss
Economy|Finance|News|US

Fed seen more likely to cut rates in Sept after PCE data

The Federal Reserve is more likely to deliver a long-awaited rate cut in September after a U.S.

Fed seen more likely to cut rates in Sept after PCE data

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