Supreme Court of Mexico has decriminalised abortion and has ruled that criminal penalties on terminating pregnancies are unconstitutional, in the state of Coahuila.
This ruling was meant for northern state of Coahuila. It now prevents women from being prosecuted for abortion.
Currently, abortion is severely restricted in four of the states in Mexico. It is also legal in cases of rape or where mother's life is in danger.
Thus, this decision could pave way to decriminalise abortion across Mexico.
Under Mexican law, this ruling will now apply to all the other states in the country.
With this ruling, women who were jailed for having abortions will now be released, with immediate effect.
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte to Stand as Vice-president
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has accepted his party's nomination to run as vice-president in the next election.
The Constitution bars Mr. Duterte from a second term and rivals have accused him of seeking to cling onto power.
There has been speculation he would seek a politically weak running mate in order to rule from the number two role.
Afghan Envoy to UN Ghulam Isaczai Defies Taliban Regime
Afghanistan's Permanent Representative Ghulam Isaczai has defied the Taliban government and denounced its overthrow of the elected government and use of violence to reinstall the so-called Islamic Emirate.
Isaczai, who was appointed as the country's representative at the UN by ousted President Ashraf Ghani and presented his credentials in July, continues to represent the country under UN rules.
Sep 09, 2021
G7 Nations Urge Tunisia President to Appoint PM
The ambassadors of the G7 Group of advanced economies urged Tunisia's President to appoint a new head of government as a matter of urgency and return to a constitutional order in which an elected parliament plays a significant role.
In July, President Kais Saied swept aside the government, suspended parliament and took control of the country.
His opponents have accused him of staging a coup.
But his measures were broadly welcomed by Tunisians, who've been deeply disappointed by the performance of their political parties.
Pakistan Hosts Meeting of Afghanistan Neighbours
Pakistan hosted a virtual meeting of Foreign Ministers of Afghanistan's neighbours to discuss the latest situation in the war-torn country.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi chaired the meeting attended by China, Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
The Taliban seized control of war-torn Afghanistan in mid-August, ousting the previous elected leadership which was backed by the West. The Foreign Ministers' meeting on the Afghan issue took place at the invitation of Pakistan.
The meeting reviewed the evolving situation in Afghanistan to address common challenges and realise emerging opportunities to ensure regional stability and prosperity.
Sep 08, 2021
China Appoints New Army Commander to Head Western Theatre Command
Chinese President Xi Jinping appointed Gen Wang Haijiang as the new Commander of the People's Liberation Army's Western Theatre Command, which oversees the borders with India.
Xi, who also heads the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) the Central Military Commission (CMC), promoted Wang and four other military officers to the rank of General, the highest rank for officers in active military service in China.
The Central Military Commission (CMC) is the overall high command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Gen Wang is the fourth Commander to head the Western Theatre Command after the eastern Ladakh standoff which began in May 2020.
Greece Creates Climate Crisis Ministry
Greece's center-right government created a new ministry to address the impact of climate change and named former European Union Commissioner Christos Stylianides as Minister.
Stylianides who served as commissioner for humanitarian aid and crisis management between 2014 and 2019, was appointed in the wake of massive wildfires that burned more than 1,000 square kilometers (385 square miles) of forest on the island of Evia and in southern Greece.
Before serving as commissioner, Mr. Stylianides was the European Union's head coordinator for the bloc's response to the Ebola epidemic in West Africa.
Mr. Stylianides, who is a Cypriot national, was awarded Greek citizenship before being sworn in.
Hassan Akhund to Lead New Taliban Govt.
The Taliban announced a new government filled with senior officials from the militant group, including the leader of a U.S.-designated terrorist organisation.
Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, the little-known head of the Taliban's leadership council, was named as acting Prime Minister. Taliban co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the main public face of the group, will serve as his deputy.
Sirajuddin Haqqani, the leader of the Haqqani Network, a U.S.-designated terrorist organisation, will serve as acting Interior Minister. That may complicate any moves by the U.S. to cooperate with the Taliban, particularly as President Joe Biden urges the Taliban to cut all ties with terrorist groups.
Sep 07, 2021
Stoltenberg Urges China to Join Nuclear Arms Control Talks
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged China to join international efforts to limit the spread of nuclear weapons amid concerns that the Asian superpower is rapidly developing missiles capable of carrying atomic warheads.
Laying out his priorities for nuclear disarmament at NATO's annual arms control conference, Stoltenberg said that more countries must be included in future missile restriction talks, not just Russia.
As a global power, China has global responsibilities in arms control. And Beijing, too, would benefit from mutual limits on numbers, increased transparency, and more predictability.
India's Bar Association President Elected to ILAC Board of Directors
Bar Association of India President advocate Prashant Kumar was elected unanimously to the Board of Directors of International Legal Assistance Consortium. He is the second Asian to serve on the board of ILAC.
Kumar is known to specialise in constitutional, commercial and civil matters, arbitration, intellectual property and information technology law, apart from infrastructure, power, public private partnership and anti dumping. He was previously the president of Law Association for Asia and Pacific.
ILAC is a Sweden based international non-governmental organisation (NGO), that works to strengthen the rule of law, empower legal professionals and ensure equal access to justice in places undergoing conflict, crisis or transitions to democracy.
São Tomé and Príncipe's former Infrastructure Minister Carlos Vila Nova has won the twice-postponed presidential run-off election.
Mr. Nova was backed by the opposition Independent Democratic Action party.
He received 57.54% of the votes.
It was delayed by court action after the outcome of the first round was disputed by the third-placed candidate, speaker of parliament Delfim Neves.
Current President Evaristo Carvalho, who has been in office since 2016, did not seek re-election, and said that he wanted to pass on the baton to the younger generation.
Sep 06, 2021
Taliban Delegation Meets Pakistan Officials in Doha
A senior Taliban delegation led by Sher Muhammad Abbas Stanekzai met with the Pakistani Embassy officials in Qatar where the two delegations discussed issues concerning the current developments in Afghanistan.
Both the sides held talks over humanitarian aid to Afghanistan and issues related to facilitating people's movement at Torkhan and Spinboldak.
This meet comes following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and subsequent refugees crises caused due to the weeks-long intense violence. Earlier this week, Pakistan closed its Chaman border with Afghanistan citing security concerns.
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Wins Confidence Vote
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has won a confidence vote in the Parliament after a frenzy of speculation over the makeup of the ruling coalition.
Rumours his own political allies might try to unseat him had recently overshadowed harsh criticism from the Opposition about his government's coronavirus response.
Mr. Prayuth won 264 votes in the House of Representatives against 208 no confidence votes.
El Salvador Court Rules Presidents Can Serve Two Consecutive Terms
El Salvador's top court has ruled that Presidents can serve two consecutive terms, paving the way for leader Nayib Bukele to seek re-election in 2024.
The judges behind the decision were appointed in May after the National Assembly, dominated by the President's party, sacked the previous justices.
The electoral tribunal said that it would follow the Supreme Court's order.
The ruling has been criticised by the opposition and activists, who accuse Mr. Bukele of authoritarian tendencies.
The 40-year-old President was elected in February 2019 on a promise to tackle rampant gang violence and political corruption, and remains hugely popular in the impoverished Central American nation.
UAE Introduces New Residency Guidelines to Attract Foreigners
The United Arab Emirates announced a new class of visas, the latest step in a series of moves aimed at attracting talent and boosting growth.
The new 'Green Visas' will allow expatriates to apply for work without being sponsored by an employer, and include children up to the age of 25 on their permits. The government also said it will allow people who've lost their jobs to remain in the country for up to 180 days, a major boost as most visas are tied to employment contracts.
Foreign residents make up more than 80% of the population of the UAE's seven sheikhdoms and have been a mainstay of the economy for decades. Oil-rich Gulf states have been forced to consider longer residency for foreigners as they seek to attract investment and diversify.
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