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Cyprus says major gas find could boost European supplies
A new gas discovery off Cyprus could speed up exploitation of untapped resources and help secure supplies to Europe, Cypriot Energy Minister Natasa Pilides said Tuesday. The minister said she had contacted Eni and TotalEnergies to "find ways to optimally exploit this discovery".
Jihadist attacks fuel fear of ethnic violence in Burkina
Jihadist attacks in Burkina Faso have inflamed accusations against the Fulani community, sparking warnings the troubled country may spiral into ethnic conflict -- even civil war. In an opinion piece published last week, former foreign minister Alpha Barry warned the anti-Fulani postings amounted to "the risk of a genuine civil war".
Six months on, Russians divided on Ukraine conflict
For some it was "necessary", for others it is a source of "sadness" -- six months after Moscow launched its offensive in Ukraine, many Russians remain divided over the conflict. There are signs of public support for Russia's actions in Moscow, with stickers in the windows of some cars bearing the letter "Z" -- the symbol of Russian forces fighting in Ukraine.
Malaysia's Najib Razak: from PM to prison
The son of one of Malaysia's founding fathers, Najib Razak was groomed for the prime minister's post from a young age. Later that year Najib was found guilty of abuse of power, money laundering and criminal breach of trust over the 1MDB scandal.
Ex-security chief accuses Twitter of hiding major flaws
Twitter misled users and federal regulators about glaring weaknesses in its ability to protect personal data, the platform's former security chief claimed in whistleblower testimony likely to impact the company's bitter legal battle over Elon Musk's takeover bid. - Subpoena by Musk - The issue of fake accounts is at the heart of the legal battle between Twitter and Tesla chief Musk.
UK spies accused over arrest of Sikh blogger in India
Human rights groups on Tuesday said UK intelligence agencies may have shared information with India that led to the arrest and torture of a Sikh blogger from Scotland. They claimed this tip-off "led to his unlawful arrest and torture in India".
Sadr supporters launch sit-in outside top Iraq judicial body
Several hundred supporters of Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr launched a sit-in outside Iraq's top judicial body on Tuesday, ratcheting up tensions in a showdown with a rival Shiite alliance. "We want to stamp out corruption," said Abu Karar al-Alyawi, a Sadr supporter among those demonstrating on Tuesday.
'Game of Thrones' prequel becomes HBO's best launch
Nearly 10 million viewers in the United States watched the eagerly-awaited first episode of "House of the Dragon" -- the first spin-off to "Game of Thrones", making it HBO's most successful series launch, WarnerMedia said.
Hundreds mourn Russian nationalist's daughter killed in car bomb
Hundreds gathered Tuesday for the Moscow funeral of Daria Dugina, the daughter of a prominent ultranationalist intellectual, who was killed in a car bombing that Russia blames on Ukraine. Dugina was killed Saturday when a bomb placed in her car went off as she drove on a highway outside Moscow.
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