South Korea warns it can send arms to Ukraine after reports of North’s troops...
SEOUL, South Korea, 22 Oct (AP) — South Korea warned Tuesday it could consider supplying weapons to Ukraine in response to North Korea allegedly...
G7 countries to provide USD 19.8 billion in aid to Ukraine
Koenigswinter, May 20 (AP) The Group of Seven leading economies agreed Friday to provide USD 19.8 billion in economic aid to Ukraine to ensure...
Saudi Arabia says it”s not responsible for high oil prices
Dubai, Mar 21 (AP) Saudi Arabia said Monday it won't bear any responsibility for any shortage in oil supplies to global markets after attacks...
Iran’s morality police return after protests in a new campaign to impose Islamic dress...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 16 Jul: Iranian authorities on Sunday announced a new campaign to force women to wear the Islamic headscarf and morality...
BMW recalling more than 390,000 vehicles due to airbag inflator issue
WASHINGTON, 10 Jul (AP) — BMW of North America is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. because they are equipped with airbag...
Russian-owned successor of McDonald’s opens in Moscow
MOSCOW, 12 Jun (AP) — Three months after McDonald’s suspended operations in Russia, hundreds of people streamed into its famous former outlet on Moscow’s...
Around 50 million lived in modern slavery’ in 2021; forced marriages up in countries...
United Nations, 13 Sep: Around 50 million people globally were living in "modern slavery" in 2021, according to a report by the UN, which...
US presses Pakistan to fight terror groups as Afghan crisis spirals: leaked diplomatic documents
Islamabad, Sep 4 (PTI) The Biden administration is quietly pressing Pakistan to cooperate on combating dreaded terrorist groups such as the ISIS-K and Al...
Yemen rebel attack on UAE brings tragedy to Indian families
Abu Dhabi, Feb 4 (AP) First, there was a pop, like firecrackers, then the world itself seemed to splinter.
Ramjan Rath felt a sharp pain....
China envoy sees ‘many difficulties’ preventing Ukraine peace talks
Beijing, 3 Jun: China's special envoy for Eurasian affairs said on Friday there remained "many difficulties" ahead before Ukraine and Russia can sit down...
Biden says 14.5M get health care under Obama law, with help
Washington, Jan 27 (AP) President Joe Biden said Thursday that 14.5 million Americans got private health insurance for this year under the Obama-era health...
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 22, officials say, while truck ramming near Tel Aviv...
RAMAT HASHARON, Israel, 27 Oct (AP) — Israeli strikes on northern Gaza have killed at least 22 people, mostly women and children, Palestinian officials...
Migration tracking group says 76 million people were displaced within their countries in 2023
GENEVA, 14 May (AP) — Conflicts and natural disasters left a record nearly 76 million people displaced within their countries last year, with violence...
South African Customs Union emerges as key trade partner for India: Report
Johannesburg, Nov 8 (PTI) A Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between India and the South African Customs Union countries will enhance future partnerships as the...
Attempted jailbreak at a Congo prison kills 129 people as chaos erupts with a...
KINSHASA, Congo, 3 Sep (AP) — An attempted jailbreak in Congo’s main prison left 129 people dead, including some who were shot and others...
China launches one of 2 lab modules to join space station
BEIJING, Jul 24 (AP) — China on Sunday launched one of two laboratory modules to complete its permanent orbiting space station.
The Wentian was launched...
Ukrainian president to press Biden, NATO for more support
Kyiv, Mar 24 (AP) Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy has called on people worldwide to gather in public to show support for his embattled country...
“No Mercy” To Corrupt: China Warns As It Ramps Up Corruption Crackdown
Beijing, Jan 21 (AFP): China has vowed to ramp up its regulatory crackdown and show "no mercy" against corruption as the ruling Communist Party...
Covid-19 may increase risk of psychiatric disorder in months after infection: Study
Washington, 8 Jun: Covid-19 may increase the risk of developing a psychiatric disorder in the months after infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to...
South Korea says Russian support likely enabled North Korea to successfully launch a spy...
SEOUL, South Korea, 23 Nov (AP) — South Korea has concluded that Russian support likely enabled North Korea to put a spy satellite into...