Veteran human rights advocate freed in swap says Russia is sliding back toward Stalinist times

BERLIN: A human rights activist since the 1980s, Oleg Orlov believed Russia had turned a corner when the Soviet Union collapsed and a democratically elected president became its leader. But then Vladimir Putin took power, crushed dissent and launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Finally, the 71-year-old Orlov himself was thrown into prison for opposing … Read more

Australia spy chief accuses friendly nations of foreign interference

SYDNEY: Australia's spy chief on Sunday accused some friendly nations of running foreign interference operations in the country, saying their identities would surprise people if revealed. Canberra last year singled out Iran for engaging in foreign interference, adding that Australian intelligence had interfered with “individuals” conducting a surveillance operation on the home of an Iranian-Australian.

After Olympic dream, a rude political awakening for Macron?

Veteran human rights advocate freed in exchange says Russia is sliding back towards Stalinist times BERLIN: A human rights activist since the 1980s, Oleg Orlov believed Russia had turned a corner when the Soviet Union collapsed and a democratically elected president became its leader.But then Vladimir Putin took power, crushed dissent and launched a full-scale … Read more

Olympics chief Thomas Bach says will not seek third term

Saudi Arabia's ambassador, IOC member Princess Reema calls for an end to criticism of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif LONDON: The Saudi ambassador to the United States said on Saturday that media criticism of Algerian Olympic gold medalist boxer Imane Khelif must stop and that “kindness and human dignity must prevail every time.” Princess Reema bint … Read more

stc group paves way for sustainable transformation

stc Group, a leading digital enabler, launched its fifth annual sustainability report and continues its commitment to drive forward sustainable transformation through environmental, social and governance excellence. The initiatives described in stc Group's Sustainability Report 2023 contribute to sustainable transformation and a future where companies are catalysts for protecting people and the planet. As part … Read more