Posts by Amelia Frost
Madagascar Army Unit Claims Control, President Says Power-grab Underway
[ad_1] A mutinied army unit declared Sunday that it was taking control of all Madagascar military forces as President Andry Rajoelina said an “attempt to seize power illegally” was under way. The CAPSAT contingent of administrative and technical officers joined thousands of protesters in the city centre on Saturday in a major shift in a…
Read MorePakistan-Afghan Border Crossings Closed After Heavy Clashes
[ad_1] Key border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan were closed on Sunday after fierce clashes erupted overnight following Taliban accusations that Islamabad had carried out air strikes this week, officials said. Neighbouring Afghanistan and Pakistan have had frosty relations since the Taliban returned to power in Kabul in 2021. Islamabad accuses authorities there of harbouring…
Read MoreChina, Philippines Trade Blame Over Boat Collision In Disputed Sea
[ad_1] The Philippines said a Chinese ship deliberately rammed one of its government vessels in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday, though Beijing blamed Manila for the incident. Confrontations between Philippine and Chinese vessels occur frequently in the contested waterway, which Beijing claims nearly in its entirety despite an international ruling that its assertion…
Read MoreAustralian Airline Qantas Says Millions Of Customers’ Data Leaked Online
[ad_1] Australian airline Qantas said Sunday that data from 5.7 million customers stolen in a major cyberattack this year had been shared online, part of a leak reportedly involving dozens of firms. Qantas said in July that hackers had targeted one of its customer contact centres, breaching a computer system used by a third party.…
Read MoreBanned Bangladesh Party Turns To Flash Protests Ahead Of Polls
[ad_1] Once Bangladesh’s largest political party, the Awami League has been outlawed since its leader Sheikh Hasina was overthrown in a mass uprising last year. Now, its supporters — encouraged by Hasina’s social media calls to “resist” — are staging flash mob protests defying the ban as the country prepares for elections from which the…
Read MoreTreading Fine Line, NBA Money Machine Kicks Into Gear On China Return
[ad_1] The NBA brought star-studded lineups to Macau this week for the league’s return to China after six years but many of the biggest wins happened off the basketball court, industry insiders and experts told AFP. Thousands of fans cheered Friday as the Phoenix Suns — led by four-time NBA All-Star Devin Booker — beat…
Read MoreChronic Drug Shortages Frustrate EU Pharmacists, Patients
[ad_1] At a drug wholesaler warehouse in Belgium, shelves are emptier than they used to be. Like other EU nations, Belgium has increasingly experienced medicine shortages that vex pharmacists, exasperate patients and risk overloading public health services. “There are often several dozen medications that are in short supply simultaneously, which makes our lives very difficult,”…
Read MoreSeychelles Opposition Leader Wins Presidential Run-off
[ad_1] Seychelles’ opposition leader Patrick Herminie won the presidential run-off on Sunday, electoral commission results showed, after a race dominated by environmental and economic concerns. The Indian Ocean archipelago nation has the highest wealth per capita in Africa — around $18,000 according to the World Bank — but is vulnerable to climate change and plagued…
Read MoreOscar-winning Actress Diane Keaton Dead At 79: Report
[ad_1] Actress Diane Keaton, known for her Oscar-winning performance in 1977’s “Annie Hall” and her role in “The Godfather” films, has died at age 79, People magazine reported Saturday. Details were not immediately available and Keaton’s loved ones have asked for privacy, a family spokesperson told People, which confirmed that the actress died in California.…
Read More5 Underrated Color Combinations for Fall That Work Better Than You Could Imagine
[ad_1] In the past few years, street style trends have largely dropped experimenting with different color combinations in favor of the “quiet luxury” aesthetic. Simple, timeless, and neutral tones of course have their place and are an effective way of dressing. But when did everyone get so afraid of color? Looks in saturated tones can…
Read MoreSarah Jessica Parker’s Bucket Bag is a Key Piece for Fall and Winter 2025
[ad_1] Her bucket bag is pure functionality without sacrificing an ounce of style, maintaining its sleek design despite its large capacity. Her bag seems to make room for all the essentials (and more), from a wallet, a small planner, sunglasses, and makeup must-haves. NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 10: Actress Sarah Jessica Parker is…
Read MorePro-Palestinian March, Actions At Israel V Norway Match
[ad_1] Several hundred people demonstrated and expressed support for the Palestinian cause in Oslo on Saturday as Israel faced Norway in a football World Cup qualifier, AFP journalists reported. Activists briefly unfurled a giant Palestinian flag and a large banner reading “Let Children Live” inside the Ullevaal Stadium, where only several dozen Israeli fans could…
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