Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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April 23, 2024

Israeli drone kills Hezbollah member in south Lebanon

The Iran-backed militia confirmed the death of both fighters.

Iran-backed Hezbollah militia
April 23, 2024

Council of Europe slams UK asylum pact with Rwanda

The Council of Europe, a European rights body, has sharply criticised the United Kingdom for its controversial asylum pact with Rwanda.

African refugees
April 23, 2024

Ukrainian minister caught in land ownership scandal

Stamping out corruption is a key condition for Ukraine’s progress in the accession talks with the European Union, which kicked off in December.

Mykola Solsky (Credit: Webangah)
April 23, 2024

Shanghai sees surge in inbound tourists in first quarter

Shanghai saw a surge in inbound tourists in the first quarter of this year thanks to tourism market recovery and China’s efforts to facilitate cross-border travel.

SHANGHAI TOURISTS USED TO ILLUSTRATE THE STORY
April 23, 2024

China to legislate on energy exploitation, utilisation

A draft of an energy law that is expected to improve the exploitation and utilisation of energy was tabled before Chinese lawmakers on Tuesday.

China's National Assembly (Credit: DW)
April 23, 2024

Ukraine War: Russian assets frozen by Switzerland shrink

The volume of Russian assets frozen in Switzerland due to sanctions following the onset of the war in Ukraine has shrunk.

Russian President Vladimir Putin
April 23, 2024

European parliament approves ‘right to repair’ law

Five hundred and eighty-four EU lawmakers voted in favour of the law, just three voted against it, while 14 abstained.

European Parliament
April 23, 2024
HAMAS MILITANTS
April 23, 2024

Chinese tourist dies taking selfie with husband in Indonesia

“When she stepped back, her long skirt tripped her up. She stumbled and fell backwards,” said a tour guide.

Woman’s husband was taking her photo when she stepped on her dress and stumbled off the cliff. Photo: dotdotnews.com
April 23, 2024

General Election: India’s PM Modi accuses opposition of being pro-Muslim

Mr Modi’s government has repeatedly been accused of targeting and discrimination against India’s estimated 200 million Muslims, who form the world’s third-largest Muslim population.

Narendra Modi