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US and allies condemn rebel advances in DR Congo
US and allies condemn rebel advances in DR Congo
Africa
by  AFP

The United States, France, Britain and Belgium on Friday condemned "in the strongest terms" advances by the M23 rebel group in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, calling on them to pull back immediately and cease hostilities.

9 dead in latest Ecuador prison riot: prosecutor's office
9 dead in latest Ecuador prison riot: prosecutor's office
World
by  AFP

At least nine people died Friday in the latest prison unrest to hit violence-stricken Ecuador, where some 400 inmates have been killed since last year, the prosecutor's office said. Eight people, including five police members, were killed during the attacks in the port city of Guayaquil.

Malaysians vote in tightly contested election
Malaysians vote in tightly contested election
World
by  AFP

Malaysia's jailed ex-leader Najib Razak's graft-tainted party is seeking to cement its grip on power as the country goes to the polls on Saturday, but analysts say the race is too close to call. Najib, who was at the centre of the 1MDB scandal, is currently serving a 12-year jail term.

Mexico weaves fashion policy to help Indigenous communities
Mexico weaves fashion policy to help Indigenous communities
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Clothing designers inspired by traditional Mexican motifs, embroidery and colors are exhibiting their work at a fashion fair in Mexico City promoted by the government to support marginalized Indigenous communities. French designer Isabel Marant also apologized in 2020 for the use of the traditional patterns from an Indigenous community.

US says immunity for crown prince 'nothing to do' with Saudi ties
US says immunity for crown prince 'nothing to do' with Saudi ties
World
by  AFP

The White House denied Friday it was seeking to smooth over frayed bilateral ties with Riyadh when a recent US government court filing granted immunity to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's 2018 murder. Callamard added that it was "beyond cynical" for the Saudi government to seek to extend immunity to Prince Salman by declaring him prime minister.