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Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Announce Withdrawal from ICC
Posted onBamako/Ouagadougou/Niamey – The military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have jointly declared their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), rejecting its jurisdiction and authority over their countries. In a joint statement released Monday, the three West African nations said the decision was aimed at establishing “indigenous mechanisms” to safeguard peace, sovereignty, and…
Australia fires: Victoria told to brace for property loss or worse
Posted onAustralians in Victoria have been warned they should prepare for “property loss or worse” as much of the country faces extreme heatwave conditions. Temperatures on Friday and Saturday are forecast to hit record highs for most states and territories, with Victoria and South Australia in particular bracing for dangerous fire conditions due to strong winds…
Pakistan Threatens to Pull Out of Asia Cup Over Match Referee Dispute
Posted onDubai — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has warned that it will withdraw from the ongoing Asia Cup unless the International Cricket Council (ICC) replaces match referee Andy Pycroft, accusing him of violating the spirit of the game during the high-profile clash against India. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the board has lodged a formal…
Chinas crackdown on underground churches intensifies with new arrests
Posted onWatch: Video appears to show part of Yayang Church being taken down An influential Protestant church in China says prominent leaders were arrested in what appears to be a growing crackdown on the underground church movement. Nine people were detained on Tuesday after police raided their homes and the church office in Chengdu, the Early…
