Residents in the northeastern Syrian city of Qamishli took to the streets on Thursday in a demonstration supporting the resistance of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) against the recent attacks by pro-Turkey fighters in the region. Source link
China PLA navy news: China has the largest navy in the world in terms of numbers. By 2049, it is moving rapidly to become the world’s largest military power. The ghost of sovereignty over the sea is haunting China. A flurry of new warships and submarines have been launched one after the other. One such … Read more
Cyclone Chido has caused widespread devastation in northern Mozambique. After hitting the French Indian Ocean island of Mayotte in the Comoros archipelago on December 15, it swept down the east coast of Africa to Mozambique and Malawi. Thousands of people have been displaced in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces. In recent years, major storms … Read more
A French court on Thursday handed down prison sentences for 51 defendants found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting Gisèle Pelicot. While Gisèle’s ex-husband Dominique Pelicot was handed the maximum sentence of 20 years, feminist groups outside the courts were disappointed that the prison terms for other men were shorter than those requested by the … Read more
ATLANTA, GA. , A state appeals court on Thursday removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others but did not dismiss the indictment, leaving the future of the prosecution uncertain. The case against Trump and more than a dozen others had already been stalled for … Read more
Franco-American actress Lily-Rose Depp sits down with FRANCE 24 to talk about taking on the leading role in Robert Eggers’ stylish update of the classic vampire horror film “Nosferatu”. From her deep-seated love of gothic horror to the secret desires harbored by her character, Depp says this latest film was a “dream collaboration”. We also … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he had not spoken to US President-elect Donald Trump for years but was “ready for negotiations and compromises” with him over the war in Ukraine. Trump has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal within hours of coming to office next month, without providing details. Source link
The mining industry plays a key role in the world’s energy transition, providing the critical minerals and metals needed for new, green technology. It’s also facing pressure to reduce its own carbon footprint, and protect the communities affected by its mining activity around the world. Mike Henry, chief executive officer of BHP, says the world’s … Read more
On a small playing field on the outskirts of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, about 60 young people take turns cheering on Alexandra Ndolo and Ashley Ngoiri. Two fencers face off, giving the girls and boys a demonstration of a sport that is largely unknown in Kenya. “When so many kids scream loudly and cheer us on, … Read more
France’s Les Républicains face incredible challenges to “articulate some difference and find themselves a role” in such a volatile political landscape. All the while, Sarkozy remains “very influential player in background of French politics, moving the chess pieces on the board for the center-right.” For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the major challenges … Read more