Australia’s Prime Minister accused China on Saturday of “form”, or a record, on interference in foreign politics, after his home minister said Beijing’s unveiling of a security deal with the nearby Solomon Islands was timed to influence an election.
Read more: Australian leader, facing election, decries China’s interference
The Russian Armed Forces temporarily halted their ground attacks in eastern Ukraine overnight, the general staff of Ukraine’s military said on Friday.
UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has commended the efforts of Eastern African leaders to promote peace, stability, and development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the greater East African region.
Read more: DRC: UN chief lauds African leaders’ efforts to promote peace
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U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, and Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin, were set to visit Kyiv on Sunday to discuss Ukraine’s call for more powerful weapons, two months after Russia’s invasion began.
Read more: Ukraine to call for heavy arms when top U.S. officials visit Kyiv
The largest commercial drone maker in the world, China’s DJI, has suspended its business in Russia and Ukraine.
Read more: World’s largest drone manufacturer stops sales in Russia, Ukraine
The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday announced charges against 21 persons, who allegedly participated in COVID-19 medical fraud schemes that earned them almost 150 million dollars.
Read more: U.S. charges 21 persons with COVID-related medical fraud
French President Emmanuel Macron defeated his far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Sunday by a comfortable margin, securing a second term and heading off what would have been a political earthquake.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission have called on Member States to ensure the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities across all sectors and to create an enabling environment for them.
Read more: ECOWAS Commission tasks Member States on inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
