Latest News

Putin calls up reservists, warns Russia will use 'all means' for defence
Putin calls up reservists, warns Russia will use 'all means' for defence
World
by  AFP

President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial military mobilisation and vowed on Wednesday to use "all available means" to protect Russian territory, after Moscow-held regions of Ukraine suddenly announced annexation referendums. The Russian leader announced a partial military mobilisation, with Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu telling state television that some 300,000 reservists would be called up.

Philippine activists vow to 'never forget' Marcos era abuses
Philippine activists vow to 'never forget' Marcos era abuses
World
by  AFP

Philippine activists vowed Wednesday to "never forget" the human rights abuses under former dictator Ferdinand Marcos as they marked 50 years since his imposition of martial law. "The Marcoses need to at least acknowledge their role in those dark days," said Carlos Conde, a researcher for Human Rights Watch, as activists and victims marked the 50th anniversary.

Brentford star Mbeumo eyes World Cup place with Cameroon
Brentford star Mbeumo eyes World Cup place with Cameroon
Africa
by  AFP

France-born English Premier League forward Bryan Mbeumo hopes switching national team loyalty to Cameroon can win him a place at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Tunisia Consistently poor World Cup performers Tunisia will face Africa Cup of Nations surprise packets the Comoros and star-studded Brazil in France.

Germany reaches deal to nationalise troubled gas giant Uniper
Germany reaches deal to nationalise troubled gas giant Uniper
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Germany has reached a deal to nationalise troubled gas giant Uniper, the government said Wednesday, as the energy sector reels from the fallout of Russia's war in Ukraine. Russia's war in Ukraine has triggered an earthquake on European energy markets, cranked up the pressure on suppliers and raised fears of possible shortages over the winter.