Nigeria races to assist flood victims; death toll tops 600
ABUJA, Nigeria , Oct 17 (AP) — The death toll from floods in Nigeria this year has increased to 603 as local authorities race...
Several Gorillas At US Zoo Being Treated For Coronavirus
Washington, Sep 12 (AFP): Several gorillas at Zoo Atlanta in the southern US state of Georgia have tested positive for the Covid-19 virus, the...
Japan asks China to urge citizens to halt harassment after start of Fukushima...
Tokyo, 28 Aug: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida asked China on Monday to urge its citizens to halt acts of harassment, including crank calls...
Maldivian govt distances itself from ‘derogatory remarks’ against Modi
MALE, 7 Jan: The Maldivian government on Sunday distanced itself from a minister's "derogatory remarks" against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media, and...
Tens of thousands of protesters demanding a restoration of Nepal’s monarchy clash with police
KATHMANDU, Nepal, 23 Nov (AP) — Riot police used batons and tear gas to halt tens of thousands of supporters of Nepal’s former king...
Death toll in Iran building collapse rises to at least 38
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates , 5 Jun (AP) — The death toll in a catastrophic tower collapse in southwestern Iran rose to at least...
Developed nations failed to meet yearly USD 100 billion support goal: Environment min at...
Glasgow, Nov 1 (PTI) Developed nations have not only failed to meet the USD 100 billion goal per year of support to developing nations...
Philippines says China ship used laser against coast guard
MANILA, 13 Feb: The Philippines on Monday accused a Chinese coast guard ship of hitting a Philippine coast guard vessel with a military-grade laser...
Blinken in Kyiv says US arms will make a difference as Ukraine reels from...
KYIV, Ukraine, 14 May (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought Tuesday to rally the spirits of glum Ukrainians facing a fierce...
ISI chief rushes to Kabul as Taliban struggle to form inclusive govt acceptable to...
Islamabad, Sep 4 (PTI) In a surprise move, Pakistan's powerful intelligence chief Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed on Saturday dashed to Kabul, according to media...
EU to host Serbia-Kosovo talks in Brussels amid tensions
BELGRADE, Serbia , Aug 17 (AP) — Wartime rivals Serbia and Kosovo are holding high-level crisis talks on Thursday which the European Union mediators...
Top German diplomat: Taliban to cause Afghanistan’s downfall
ISLAMABAD, 7 Jun: Germany’s top diplomat expressed concerns Tuesday during a visit to Pakistan that neighboring Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers are leading that country...
Philippine police chief offers to quit over drug-linked cops
MANILA, Philippines, 5 Jan: The Philippine national police chief said Thursday he has tendered his resignation to encourage nearly a thousand other ranking police...
Need Revamp Of Development Model, Says US Candidate For World Bank
Nairobi, Kenya, 8 Mar (AFP): The United States' candidate to head the World Bank, Ajay Banga, on Wednesday called for a revamp of the...
Climate change: Loss of glaciers will hurt tourism, power supplies and more
Jakarta, Nov 10, (AP/PTI): From the southern border of Germany to the highest peaks in Africa, glaciers around the world have served as moneymaking...
India seek eighth SAFF C’ships title and first trophy under Stimac in final against...
Male, Oct 15 (PTI) Having endured a topsy-turvy beginning to their campaign before a fine turnaround, seven-time champions India will start title favourites when...
Pro-government fighters attack areas of US-backed fighters in east Syria; 2 killed
QAMISHLI, Syria, 7 Aug (AP) — Fighters backed by Iran and the Syrian government have attacked areas controlled by U.S.-backed fighters in eastern Syria,...
Myanmar and China conduct naval drills together as fighting surges in border area
BANGKOK, 29 Nov (AP) — Myanmar and China are conducting naval drills together as the military government in the Southeast Asian nation loses ground...
Japan PM Kishida likely to unveil ‘Indo-Pacific Plan for Peace’ during visit to India
New Delhi, 18 Mar: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to unveil his plan for a "free and open Indo-Pacific" with a focus...
Earthquake kills 65, triggers landslides in southwest China
Beijing/Chengdu, Sep 6 (PTI) The death toll from a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck southwestern China rose to 66 as rescuers searched for victims and...