US hits Iran with new sanctions for human rights abuses

Washington, Dec 7 (AFP/APP):The United States slapped fresh sanctions on a dozen Iranian officials and entities for “serious” human rights abuses Tuesday, days after nuclear talks with Tehran halted with no sign of progress. The sanctions announced by the Treasury and State Department targeted government […]

UN shelves decision on Myanmar, Afghanistan envoy dilemma

United Nations, United States, Dec 6 (AFP/APP):The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution Monday indefinitely postponing the international recognition of Afghanistan’s Taliban and Myanmar’s military junta, which would see their envoys accredited at the global forum. A resolution, modeled on an agreement last week […]

Violent protests in Brussels over Covid-19 measure

Brussels – December 6 (Online): Belgian police clashed with protesters and used water cannons in Brussels on Sunday during a demonstration against the government’s Covid-19 measures. The protest followed a government announcement on Friday that Covid-19 restrictions would be tightened to include a mask mandate […]

Myanmar junta jails Suu Kyi for four years

Yangon, Dec 6 (AFP/APP):Myanmar’s junta jailed ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday for four years for incitement against the military and breaching Covid rules, the first of a series of possible sentences that could see the Nobel laureate imprisoned for decades. Suu Kyi, […]