DAKAR (Reuters) – The death toll amid protests in Senegal over the postponement of the presidential election until December has climbed to three, as concerns grow that one of the remaining democracies in coup-hit West Africa is under threat. The announcement of the delay just three weeks ahead of the …

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis on Sunday canonised the first female saint from his native Argentina, an event that brought his former fierce critic, Argentine President Javier Milei, to the Vatican. Francis led a canonisation Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for Maria Antonia de Paz y Figueroa, better known as …

PARIS (Reuters) – Two European officials criticized Donald Trump on Sunday after comments the former U.S. president made about not protecting NATO allies who aren’t paying enough from a potential Russian invasion. EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton was asked in an LCI television interview about the remarks on Saturday …

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -The final results of Pakistan’s national election put independents, backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, in the lead with 93 of 264 seats. The party of another former prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, was second with 75 seats after Thursday’s vote, lacking a clear majority but it …

BAGAN DATUK: The Federal Court’s decision to strike down 16 provisions in the Kelantan Syariah Criminal Code Enactment (1) 2019 on Friday (Feb 9) should not be politicised, said the Deputy Prime Minister. Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said this is because the decision concerns the legislative provisions passed …

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan’s national election ended with no party winning a majority in parliament, in polls marred by militant violence, political turmoil and questions of transparency. Former prime ministers and bitter rivals Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan both declared victory, adding to the uncertainty as the country faces numerous …

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government will officially host the state-level Chinese New Year (CNY) and Christmas celebrations this year. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the decision was part of the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) state government’s celebration of diversity. “It will also foster and maintain harmony as well …

At a certain point, one has to stop caring whether Tekken makes any sense and just go with the flow. That thought came across my mind as I watched Brian Cox from “Succession” narrate a catchup video on the current state of the saga. The nearly 30-year-old franchise boils down …

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 4,764 accidents, including 44 fatal cases, were recorded over the first three days of Ops Selamat held in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration. Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Comm Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said the 44 fatal accidents …

PETALING JAYA: The recent landmark judgment on Kelantan syariah criminal law will strengthen Islamic law in Malaysia, says the Syariah Judiciary Department. At the same time, the department said the verdict in the Nik Elin Zurina case against the Kelantan state government would also harmonise offences that exist under both …