Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been acquitted of leaking state secrets but will remain in jail because of a conviction in another case. In the run-up to elections in February, the 71-year-old – who was ousted as prime minister in 2022 – was hit with three prison sentences for cases he insists were
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has dropped out of the presidential race with a parting shot at frontrunner Donald Trump. “I am going to make sure that in no way do I enable Donald Trump to ever be president of the United States again,” the Trump ally-turned-critic said. The Republican had faced pressure to
The fourth Republican debate featured a much-diminished field, but the night fell into a familiar pattern: rivals firing attacks at an ascendant candidate, a longshot candidate grasping at insults, and a palpable absence of the actual frontrunner, Donald Trump. Polling shows the former president remains far ahead of any of the candidates onstage despite skipping
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a rare trip abroad to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia. Expected discussion topics included the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, as well as oil production, with the UAE president. The UAE is currently hosting the COP28 UN climate summit. Mr Putin, who has barely left Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called off a high-profile briefing with US lawmakers amid an impasse over future US funding for the country. Virtual appearances in the Senate and House had been scheduled for Tuesday, but were cancelled at the last moment. It came after a top Ukrainian official warned they are in danger of
US President Joe Biden and his would-be challenger Donald Trump have been attacking one another as the 2024 White House campaign heats up. Mr Biden said part of his motivation to run for a second term next year is to thwart the Republican, adding that “we cannot let him win”. In a Fox News event, Mr Trump said he thought Mr Biden was too old
Today we honour the brave, fearless and dedicated women who have broken through confining norms and stereotypes in order to build peace, equality and human rights through diplomacy and leadership. While women throughout history have not been given the full recognition they deserve as diplomats, dealmakers, leaders and visionaries, we are half of the global
In this exclusive interview, we have the honor of speaking with His Excellency Juan Angulo, the esteemed Ambassador of Chile to India. With a wealth of diplomatic experience and a deep understanding of the bilateral relationship between the two nations, Ambassador Angulo sheds light on the vibrant collaborations, cultural exchanges, and strategic initiatives that define
Egypt played a major role throughout the 75-year history of the Palestinian issue, as it had an active role in contributing to ending the crises in the Arab region and restoring stability to it, based on its strength and position. During the seventies, Cairo continued its efforts by accepting the “Rogers 1970” initiative, which included
In today’s global landscape, we face complex challenges, from enduring conflicts and environmental crises to the pressing issue of climate change. Traditional approaches, particularly those led by international organizations like the United Nations (UN), have sometimes fallen short in effectively addressing these multifaceted issues. There is a growing call to shift the focus towards empowering
