Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday faced growing calls to halt his hard-right government’s judicial overhaul… The post Israel's controversial legal reform plan: what are the proposals? appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.
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A suicide attack on Monday near Afghanistan’s foreign ministry killed six civilians and wounded several others, the interior ministry said. Security has dramatically improved since the Taliban stormed back to power in August 2021, ousting the US-backed government and ending their two decade insurgency, but the Islamic State group has proved an increasing threat. The attacker was identified by Afghan forces who shot at him in front of a business centre near the foreign ministry, interior ministry spokesman Abdul Nafy Takor tweeted. “With his killing, the explosives carried by the attacker also exploded which killed six civilians and wounded a…
“It’s a shame to admit, but Avdiivka looks more and more like a scene from post-apocalyptic movies,” the head of the town’s administration Vitalii Barabash said on social media. “Therefore, a difficult decision was made to evacuate… municipal workers, who at least somehow tried to maintain the cleanliness and vitality of the city.” Russian forces have been working to capture the entire eastern Donetsk region for several months, with the focus of fighting centring on Bakhmut, north of Avdiivka. “I strongly recommend leaving Avdiivka, because Russian rockets and projectiles do not spare anyone or anything — no matter what views…
Jack Ma, the founder of tech giant Alibaba, made a rare public appearance in China on Monday after his fall from grace during a government crackdown over two years ago. Ma has kept a low profile since late 2020 when a speech he made attacking Chinese regulators was followed by Beijing pulling Alibaba affiliate Ant Group’s planned IPO. A record fine of $2.75 billion fine was then imposed on the company for alleged unfair practices. Ma has been spotted around the world over the past two years, including on the Spanish island of Mallorca, and was reportedly living in Japan…
Taiwan ex-president Ma Ying-jeou travelled to China on Monday, embarking on the first cross-strait visit by a current or former leader of the island in more than seven decades, a trip Taipei’s ruling party called “regrettable”. Ma’s 12-day trip will not involve any official meetings, his office said, with his focus on paying tribute to his ancestors and promoting youth exchanges. “I hope to improve the cross-strait atmosphere through the enthusiastic interactions of young people, so peace can come to us faster and sooner,” the 73-year-old said at the airport. The former president’s departure comes a day after Honduras severed…
Britain’s Prince Harry on Monday made an unexpected appearance at London’s high court when he arrived for a hearing in his claim against a newspaper publisher over allegations of unlawful information gathering. The publisher of the Daily Mail, Associated Newspapers, is bidding to end the claims brought by high-profile figures, including Harry and the singer Elton John, over alleged unlawful activity at its titles. Harry, who has lived in California since 2020 after quitting royal duties, was pictured arriving at the court in central London. Others taking part in the legal action are actresses Liz Hurley and Sadie Frost, John’s…
Storm-ravaged Mississippi struggled on Sunday with the aftermath of a huge tornado that tore across the southern US state, killing at least 25 people, with devastated communities bracing for a fresh bout of extreme weather. The post Mississippi faces more extreme weather after tornado kills 25 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.
Elon Musk has put the current value of Twitter at $20 billion, less than half the $44 billion he paid for the social media platform just five months ago, according to an internal email seen by American news media. The post Elon Musk puts Twitter's value at just $20 billion appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.
Kenyans were bracing Monday for a new round of anti-government demonstrations over the high cost of living after the opposition vowed the action would go ahead despite a police ban. The post Security tight as Kenya braces for fresh protests despite ban appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.
A new Scottish first minister will be named on Monday, with the leader facing the daunting task of reviving a faltering independence movement after Nicola Sturgeon’s surprise resignation. Members of the ruling Scottish National Party (SNP) wrap up two weeks of voting at 12:00 pm (1100 GMT), with the result to be announced later in the day. Finance minister Kate Forbes and health minister Humza Yousaf are favourites in the three-way race, according to an Ipsos poll conducted March 17-21. Ash Regan, a former minister in Sturgeon’s cabinet, is an outsider in the three-way contest. At her last session in…