WEF meeting begins amid concerns over conflicts, climate change
DAVOS, 16 Jan: The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting began here on Monday evening with an opening concert dedicated to the Sahara desert...
Gunfire at Kabul airport kills 1 amid chaotic evacuations
Kabul, Aug 23 (AP) A firefight just outside Kabul's international airport killed at least one Afghan soldier early Monday, German officials said, the latest...
Slovakia public broadcaster employees hold 3-hour walkout over government overhaul plans
BRATISLAVA, 10 Jun: Employees of Slovakia’s public radio and television broadcaster staged a three-hour walkout on Monday to protest a contentious overhaul of their...
Ukrainians flee grim life in Russian-occupied Kherson
KYIV, Ukraine , Aug 17 (AP) — It was early one morning when life under Russian occupation became too much for Volodymyr Zhdanov: Rocket...
Sri Lanka’s new president Ranil Wickremesinghe seeks unity government to save economy
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 31 Jul (AFP): Sri Lanka's new president Ranil Wickremesinghe has formally invited MPs to join an all-party unity government to revive...
US envoy to Taiwan declares ties ‘rock solid’ amid military threats from China
TAIPEI, Taiwan, 4 Sep (AP) — The top U.S. envoy to Taiwan on Wednesday said American support for the island is “rock-solid, principled, and...
Amnesty: Creditors should provide debt relief to Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka , Oct 5 (AP) — International creditors should provide debt relief to Sri Lanka to alleviate suffering as its people endure...
NATO outlines ‘deterrence’ plan as tensions with Russia soar
Brussels, Jan 24 (AP) Tensions soared Monday between Russia and the West, with NATO outlining a series of potential troop and ship deployments and...
Hezbollah destroys Israeli surveillance cameras along the Lebanese border as tension soars
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group said Monday it has started destroying surveillance cameras on several Israeli army posts along the border as...
Asian shares sink as China says 1Q growth at 4.8 per cent
Bangkok, Apr 18 (AP) Shares were mostly lower in Asia after China on Monday reported that its economy expanded at a 4.8 per cent...
Turkey’s president expresses willingness to restore diplomatic ties with Syria
ANKARA, Turkey, 28 Jun (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that there is no obstacle preventing Turkey and Syria from restoring...
Imran Khan to outline Pakistan’s perspective on key regional and global issues in his...
Islamabad, Sep 20 (PTI) Prime Minister Imran Khan will outline Pakistan's perspective on key regional and global issues, especially on Kashmir and the situation...
China’s global influence looms over Harris trip to Africa
LUSAKA, Zambia, 31 Mar: When Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Zambia on Friday for the final stop of her weeklong trip across Africa,...
Myanmar hosts 1st regional meeting since army takeover
Bangkok, 4 Jul: Myanmar's military government on Monday hosted the first high-level regional meeting since the army took power last year with China's Foreign...
Former Netanyahu aide testifies in ex-PM’s corruption trial
JERUSALEM, Nov 22 (AP) — A one-time confidante to Benjamin Netanyahu began testifying against him Monday in the former Israeli prime minister’s corruption trial...
NATO nations sign accession protocols for Sweden, Finland
BRUSSELS, Jun 5 (AP) — The 30 NATO allies signed off on the accession protocols for Sweden and Finland on Tuesday, sending the membership...
China protests US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics; warns resolute counter measures
Beijing, Dec 7 (PTI) A livid China on Tuesday lodged a stern protest with the US, hours after the White House announced the diplomatic...
Little talk of rainforest protection in the Brazilian Amazon
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 17 (AP) — In the Brazilian Amazon these days, it’s nearly impossible to run for office talking up the environment.
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Anti-abortion centers to grow, wield more influence post-Roe
CHARLESTON, W.Va. , Jun 27 (AP) — “Woman’s Choice,” the sign proclaims in bold pink letters. But despite promising abortion information and free pregnancy...
Israeli protesters block highways, call for cease-fire to return hostages 9 months into ongoing...
TEL AVIV, Israel, 8 Jul: Marking nine months since the war in Gaza started, Israeli protesters blocked highways across the country Sunday, calling on...