Mon, 27 Mar 2023

Focus on Chinese abuse of Uyghurs by US House

WASHINGTON D.C.: A new US Congressional committee focusing on China held its second hearing on the alleged abuses of the ...

Latest California storm causes 5 deaths in Bay area

SAN FRANCISCO, California: A new round of extreme winter weather that hit California, also drifted into neighboring Southwest states, with ...

Near-misses causes US to warn airlines, pilots to be on greater alert

WASHINGTON D.C.: After several high-profile near collision incidents, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a safety alerts to ...

In rare move, Cambodia arrests two for insulting king

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: Two Cambodian opposition figures--- Yim Sinorn and Hun Kosal--- have been charged under the country's rarely used ...

Deaf student can sue for denial of education, says US Supreme Court

WASHINGTON D.C.: The US Supreme Court has ruled that a deaf student in Michigan can sue his public school district, ...

Following Chinese aggression, four US bases coming to Philippines

MANILA, Philippines: Under a defense agreement with the U.S., four new military bases will be located in various parts of ...

Jump in reporting of new fungus found in US hospitals

WASHINGTON D.C.: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that infections by the potentially deadly fungus ...

Copyright law to be decided by Supreme Court in Jack Daniel's toy case

WASHINGTON D.C.: The US Supreme Court will hear a trademark dispute over a dog toy shaped like a Jack Daniel's ...

Despite promises, girls again barred from schools in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan: Afghanistan's education ministry has announced that the country's school year has begun, but the United Nations children's agency, ...

Seeking to reduce tensions, ex-Taiwan PM Ma Ying-jeou to visit China

TAIPEI, Taiwan: In an effort to ease tensions between Taiwan and China, former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou will visit Beijing ...

Following kidnapping, Frenchmen, US worker released in Africa

NIAMEY, Niger: Four weeks after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Niger, an American aid worker and a French ...

Ukraine to receive more artillery shells from EU after agreement ok'd

BRUSSELS, Belgium: While chairing a meeting of EU foreign and defense ministers in Brussels this week, European Union (EU) foreign ...

Media reports nine Chinese killed at Africa mine

BANGUI, Central African Republic: Authorities from the Central African Republic have said that nine Chinese nationals were killed and two ...

Australian river town reports millions of dead fish

MENINDEE, Australia: After recent floods and hot weather, millions of dead fish have washed up in southeastern Australia, which authorities ...

Idaho to OK death by firing squad when drugs not available

BOISE, Idaho: Under a bill passed by the Idaho Legislature thios with a veto-proof majority, the state will allow firing ...

US democracy a facade Russian security chief

Washington was captured by corporate interests and is pushing their agenda on the world stage, Nikolay Patrushev has saidThe US ...

Here's to doing the rest of life together: Katrina wishes close friend Karishma Kohli on 36th birthday

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 27 (ANI): Actor Katrina Kaif wished her best friend and filmmaker Karishma Kohli a sweet note ...

Many Rely on Radio Broadcasts in Zimbabwe and Across Africa

Just the size of his hand, the radio set hung in the busy marketplace stall is essential to Mark Nyabanda.'I ...

UN sounds alarm over Ukraine church crackdown

Kiev's actions targeting the largest religious denomination in the country ?could be discriminatory?The Ukrainian state may be discriminating against the ...

De-dollarization being forced on Russia Putin

The country would have continued to use the greenback but sanctions prevent it, the Russian leader has saidRussia's growing use ...

Moscow mulls demanding damages for Nord Stream blasts

Russia continues to call for a thorough international investigation into the sabotage, a senior diplomat has saidMoscow may insist on ...

Survivors of Cyclone Freddy in Malawi yearn for fresh start

© Provided by Xinhua As the search and rescue efforts continue in the aftermath of Cyclone Freddy, which ravaged southern ...

Malaysian PM Lee reaches China on week-long visit

Guangzhou [China], March 27 (ANI): Malaysian Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrived in Guangzhou on Monday on his first trip ...

UP man's Sarus crane 'friend' reaches Kanpur zoo, quarantined

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 27 (ANI): Sarus crane, whose 'friendship' with Arif Khan Gurjar from Mandka village in the ...

Afghanistan receives aid of USD 21 million from Japan for essential vaccines for children, women

Kabul [Afghanistan], March 27 (ANI): In order to help Afghanistan tackle the humanitarian crisis, Japan has contributed funds of about ...

Kerala Minister P Rajeev, others condole demise of Malayalam actor Innocent

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], March 27 (ANI): Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeev was among those who offered their tributes to verteran ...

'He plays with real belief,' Gareth Southgate acknowledges Saka after England's victory against Sweden

London [United Kingdom], March 27 (ANI): Three minutes and two goals were enough to register their second victory in the ...

UNSC to vote on resolution on Nord Stream sabotage investigation

New York [US], March 27 (ANI): The UN Security Council on Monday will vote on a Russian-Chinese draft resolution on ...

Myanmar's Junta showcase grand display of forces after US sanctions

Napyidaw [Myanmar], March 27 (ANI): In a grand display of forces, Myanmar's military Junta showcased a grand display of forces ...

Indore pitch rating changed for India vs Australia 3rd Test match after BCCI appeal

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), [India], March 27 (ANI): The 'poor' rating given to the pitch of Indore's Holkar Stadium used in ...

First Citizens Bank acquires deposits and loans of failed Silicon Valley Bank

Washington [US], March 27 (ANI): The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has entered into a purchase and assumption agreement for ...

Israeli President Urges Government to Abandon Judicial Reform Plan

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to abandon plans to overhaul the country's judiciary.Herzog ...

Honduras establishes diplomatic ties with China; Taiwan displeased

Beijing [China], March 27 (ANI): Central American country Honduras has signed a joint communique formalising establishment of diplomatic ties with ...

World's oldest drag queen, Darcelle XV passes away at 92

Washington [US], March 27 (ANI): The Guinness World Record holder for oldest drag queen performer, Darcelle XV, passed away on ...

UN rings alarm over Ukraine church crackdown

Kiev's actions targeting the largest religious denomination in the country ?could be discriminatory?The Ukrainian state may be discriminating against the ...

Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal orders probe into near mid-air collision

Kathmandu [Nepal], March 27 (ANI): The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has launched an investigation into an incident on ...

T20I records tumble at Centurion during South Africa vs West Indies 2nd T20I

Centurion [South Africa], March 27 (ANI): South Africa and West Indies nearly went on to break every record held in ...

China could be 'safe haven amid banking turmoil Citi

More international capital is likely to flee from Western markets to Asia, according to expertsThe unfolding banking crisis in the ...

North Korea Test-Fires 2 More Missiles as Tensions Rise

Seoul - North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missile toward waters off its eastern coast Monday, adding to a recent ...

PTI links human rights violation with 'FATF grey listing'

Islamabad [Pakistan], March 27 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhry said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given ...

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Honduras to end diplomatic relations with Taiwan

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras: In what could signal the end of his country's decades-long relations with Taiwan, Honduran foreign minister Eduardo Enrique ...

Focus on Chinese abuse of Uyghurs by US House

WASHINGTON D.C.: A new US Congressional committee focusing on China held its second hearing on the alleged abuses of the ...

Latest California storm causes 5 deaths in Bay area

SAN FRANCISCO, California: A new round of extreme winter weather that hit California, also drifted into neighboring Southwest states, with ...

Near-misses causes US to warn airlines, pilots to be on greater alert

WASHINGTON D.C.: After several high-profile near collision incidents, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a safety alerts to ...

In rare move, Cambodia arrests two for insulting king

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: Two Cambodian opposition figures--- Yim Sinorn and Hun Kosal--- have been charged under the country's rarely used ...

Deaf student can sue for denial of education, says US Supreme Court

WASHINGTON D.C.: The US Supreme Court has ruled that a deaf student in Michigan can sue his public school district, ...

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