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Johnson to submit Brexit grand bargain but Ireland sceptical

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will shortly present the European Union with proposals for an amended Brexit agreement, including new ideas that remove the contested insurance policy for the Irish border that Britain previously signed up to. More than three years since the 2016 referendum, the United Kingdom is heading towards an Oct. 31 exit date […]

Peru president dissolves Congress, legislatures declare him suspended

To intensify the fight against corruption, the Peru President, Martin Vizcarra dissolved the country’s Congress, stating it is hindering his anti-corruption measures. In retaliation, the opposition-run Congress of Peru voted to suspend the President, thereby leaving his vice-president as the new leader. The legislatures move according to officials does not comply with the country’s constitution […]

China celebrates 70 years, flexes military muscle

The People’s Republic of China on Tuesday celebrated its rising economy, power and world confidence in grand style with an elegant display of its military hardware and highly numbered troops. The programme overseen by the Chinese president, Xi Jinping marks the 70th birthday of China’s development. Xi pledges continuous peaceful development in the country. Such reassurance […]

Saudi Arabia ‘sent messages’ to Iran’s president

Saudi Arabia has sent messages to Iran’s president through the leaders of other countries, an Iranian government spokesman said on Monday, at a time of heightened tensions between the regional rivals. “Messages from the Saudis were presented to (Iran’s President) Hassan Rouhani from the leaders of some countries,” spokesman Ali Rabiei said, according to the […]

Artificial Intelligence could lead to humanity ‘barbarism’, says Pope Francis

Pope Francis urged Silicon Valley giants on Friday to make sure technological advances such as artificial intelligence do not lead to a new “form of barbarism” where the law of the strongest prevails over the common good. Francis made his comments in an address to participants at a Vatican conference attended by executives from companies […]

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