US rapper Kanye West restricted on Instagram, Twitter for anti-Semitic posts
Instagram and Twitter said they restricted American rapper Kanye West's accounts from posts deemed anti-Semitic.
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Bolsonaro buzz with confidence as Brazil heads for runoff after tight polls
Brazil entered the final stages of a deeply polarized presidential campaign on Monday after an inconclusive first round of voting put far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in an unexpectedly strong position.
Ukraine to receive $12 billion from US after senate approves latest aid
The US Senate on Thursday approved $12 billion in new economic and military aid to Ukraine as part of a temporary federal budget extension through December.
Russian President Putin recognises independence of Ukraine’s regions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognized the independence of Ukraine's Zaporizhia and Kherson regions under presidential decrees issued late Thursday on the eve of Kremlin's completion of annexation.
Kremlin proxies claim historic victory in annexation vote sparking global anger
KYIV - Kremlin-appointed authorities in four Russian-controlled regions of Ukraine claimed victory in annexation votes on Tuesday, sparking global outrage.
Iran promises crackdown on protesters after death of Mahsa Amini
The head of the Iranian justice system on Sunday promised no leniency in the face of the wave of unrest that has rocked the country since the death of the young Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini in police custody.
Russia toughens voluntary surrender penalties days after partial mobilization
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed amendments toughening penalties for voluntary surrender, desertion and refusal to fight to up to 10 years in prison, just days after the partial mobilization order was issued.
South Korea’s president Yoon Suk-yeol denies insulting US top security ally
South Korea's president Yoon Suk-yeol rejected the insult to the United States' top security ally and says it was mistranslated, sparking further national disbelief on Friday.
French President Macron hits back at Russia for blackmail
French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that Ukraine's allies must stand firm against the "blackmail" of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who hinted that nuclear weapons could be used in the war against Kyiv.
Australian rescuers say about 200 pilot whales died on Tasmania beach
About 200 pilot whales have died after washing up on an exposed, wave-battered beach on Tasmania's rugged west coast, Australian rescuers said Thursday.
