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Colombians, fearing for rights, march against right-wing govt

Thousands of Colombians took to the streets in major cities to protest against the current right-wing government, led by former president Gustavo Petro. The demonstrations were fueled by fears over government policies affecting rights and access to services.

France cannot keep financing Ukraine, presidential candidate Marine Le Pen says

BRUSSELS: France cannot keep financing Ukraine due to the “perilous” state of the euro zone’s second-biggest economy, far-right presidential candidate Marine Le ⁠Pen said on ⁠Wednesday. “We can no longer finance Ukraine,” Le Pen ⁠told reporters in Brussels. “France today is in an extremely perilous situation,” she…

UN peacekeeping chief says talks on future of Lebanon mission must begin soon

BEIRUT: UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix on Wednesday urged the UN Security Council to begin negotiations on the future of peacekeepers deployed in Lebanon, as Beirut campaigns for an extension to the mandate set to expire at the end of this year. A UN peacekeeping force known as UNIFIL has been deployed in…

Riyadh Fashion Week postponed until 2027

RIYADH: Organizers of Riyadh Fashion Week said on Wednesday that the event’s fourth edition had been postponed until 2027. The six-day event, scheduled for Oct. 15-20, was to bring together Saudi and international designers for runway shows, activities and industry gatherings. First held in October 2023, Riyadh…