Cyprus busts refugee trafficking ring as more arrive from Mideast October 22, 2023 at 11:45PM

Police in Cyprus on Monday arrested ten individuals suspected of running a crime gang trafficking migrants, as the island saw a fresh spike in arrivals over the weekend. Cyprus, which lies at the crossroads of three continents, has seen irregular migration rise since 2017. Cypriot officials have in recent days repeatedly expressed concern that the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Middle East could lead to a surge in people fleeing the area.

Canada opposition leader promises to reestablish a ‘professional relationship’ with India, calls Trudeau ‘incompetent’ October 21, 2023 at 11:55PM

Canada's opposition leader Pierre Poilievre has criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over strained relations with India and vowed to re-establish a professional relationship with New Delhi. Poilievre denounced the aggression towards Indian diplomats in Canada and rising hate crimes in the country. He blamed Trudeau for the expulsion of Canadian diplomats from India and called him "incompetent and unprofessional." Poilievre also condemned the pro-Khalistan car rallies held in Canada and expressed support for Hindu values.

China, Philippines trade accusations over collision in South China Sea October 21, 2023 at 10:58PM

China and the Philippines are involved in a dispute over a collision in the South China Sea, where Chinese vessels blocked a Philippine boat supplying forces. The incident occurred near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, where the Philippines has been sending supplies to troops stationed on a World War Two-era transport ship. The Philippines condemned China's "dangerous blocking maneuvers," while the United States expressed support for the Philippines. The Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in 2016 that China's claims have no legal basis.

Gaza aid convoy 'must not be the last': UN humanitarian chief October 20, 2023 at 10:51PM

The UN humanitarian chief expressed hope that the initial aid convoy entering Gaza from Egypt "must not be the last"as trucks loaded with humanitarian aid entered the war-torn and besieged Gaza Strip on Saturday through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt supplies entered the war-torn enclave. "I am confident that this delivery will be the start of a sustainable effort to provide essential supplies... to the people of Gaza," said Martin Griffiths. "This first convoy must not be the last," he warned.