China party says nearly 5 million members probed for graft
BEIJING , Oct 17 (AP) — China’s ruling Communist Party says it has investigated almost 5 million members for possible corruption over the last...
EU warns China that European public could turn more protectionist if trade deficit isn’t...
BEIJING (AP) — The European Union’s top foreign policy official warned Friday that public sentiment in Europe could turn more protectionist if the region’s...
Norway looks to donate $7.3 billion in aid to Ukraine
COPENHAGEN, Denmark , 6 Feb (AP) — Oil-rich Norway is looking to donate 75 billion kroner ($7.3 billion) to Kyiv as part of a...
EU nations condemn Hamas for what they describe as use of hospitals, civilians as...
BRUSSELS, 13 Nov (AP) — The 27 European Union nations have jointly condemned Hamas for what they described as the use of hospitals and...
Chinese and Philippine vessels collide at a disputed atoll and governments trade accusations
Taipei, 31 Aug: China and the Philippines accused each other of causing a collision between their two vessels Saturday in the latest flareup of...
Iraqi officials: At least 3 rockets hit near Baghdad airport
Baghdad, Jan 28 (AP) At least three rockets struck near Baghdad's international airport and an adjacent military base that hosts US and other coalition...
Hundreds of residents on Indonesian island protest the growing arrival of Rohingya refugees by...
SABANG, Indonesia, 18 Dec (AP) — More than 200 people protested Monday against the continued arrival of Rohingya refugees by boat on an island...
EU pledges 200 million more COVID vaccine doses to Africa
BRUSSELS, Sep 15 (AP) — The European Union is committing 200 million more coronavirus vaccine doses to Africa to help curb the COVID-19 pandemic...
Hopes for historic Pacific visit dashed after Biden cancels trip to Papua New Guinea
WELLINGTON, New Zealand , 17 May (AP) — Papua New Guinea had declared next Monday a public holiday in anticipation of an historic visit...
Russia vows to respond to Lithuania’s ban on goods transit
Moscow, Jun 21 (AP) Russia's security chief on Tuesday said Moscow will respond to Lithuania's decision to bar rail transit of certain goods from...
Indian-origin tech executive sentenced to 2 years for USD 1.8 million COVID fraud
Washington, Aug 25 (PTI) A 48-year-old Indian-origin tech executive in the US has been sentenced to two years in prison for fraudulently obtaining nearly...
Climate grant illustrates growth in philanthropy-funded news
New York, Feb 15 (AP) The Associated Press said Tuesday that it is assigning more than two dozen journalists across the world to cover...
Chinese govt drafts new rules proposing restrictions on online gaming
Hong Kong, 22 Dec: China released draft guidelines on Friday aimed at curbing excessive spending on online gaming in the latest move by the...
Pakistani officials: Swelling lake could cause more flooding
ISLAMABAD, 4 Sep: More flooding is expected in southern Pakistan, where Lake Manchar swelled from unprecedented monsoon rains that began in mid-June, officials warned...
Policeman killed, five others injured in two separate blasts in Pakistan’s KPK
Peshawar, Apr 30 (PTI) A policeman has been killed and five others injured in two separate blasts in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police...
Germany protests to Russia over pre-election cyberattacks
Berlin, Sep 6 (AP) Germany has protested to Russia over attempts to steal data from lawmakers in what it suspects may have been preparation...
India becomes natural partner of US in diversifying supply chains: Congressman Bera
Washington, Feb 19 (PTI) As American companies diversify their supply chains, India becomes a natural partner, an influential US lawmaker has said, asserting that...
US, Chinese officials discuss climate, economy, relationship
ZURICH, 18 Jan (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met on Wednesday with her Chinese counterpart and pledged an effort to manage differences...
Regular India-US engagements under Trade Policy Forum will help remove barriers to trade: USIBC
Washington, Nov 24 (PTI) A regular engagement between India and the United States under the bilateral Trade Policy Forum mechanism will help remove barriers...
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...