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| 16.09.2024 | 'I hate Taylor Swift': Trump posts on social media | WASHINGTON: The post on Truth Social came as a surprise, even from the provocative Donald Trump: "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!" the former president said on Sunday (Sep 15).
Though the all-caps post came without accompanying commentary or... |
| 16.09.2024 | North Korea trash balloon causes fire on Seoul building rooftop | SEOUL: A trash balloon from North Korea landed on a Seoul building rooftop and caused a fire, a local fire department said on Monday (Sep 16), among thousands of balloons Pyongyang has sent southward this year, sparking a tit-for-tat propag... |
| 15.09.2024 | The Mineral Rush: A Call for Sustainable Practices in the Energy Transition | The world stands on the brink of a mineral revolution. A recent United Nations report warns of a staggering 300% increase in demand for critical minerals by 2030. This surge is driven by the global shift towards renewable energy technologie... |
| 15.09.2024 | ИИ приближает климатический кризис, согласно ведущему эксперту | Генеративный искусственный интеллект расходует в 30 раз больше энергии, чем обычная поисковая система, предупреждает исследователь Саша Луччиони (Sasha Luccioni), которая стремится привлечь внимание к проблеме влияния ИИ на окружающую среду... |
| 15.09.2024 | UN official says staff fear they are 'a target' as Israel hits Gaza shelters | GAZA STRIP: A senior UN official said Saturday (Sep 14) that teachers and other UN staff working in Gaza fear they are now targets after an Israeli air strike hit a school-turned-shelter in the territory this week.
Wednesday's strike on the... |
| 15.09.2024 | Army says missile from Yemen fell in central Israel | JERUSALEM: A Yemeni rebel missile fired from Yemen triggered a rush to shelters in central Israel on Sunday (Sep 15), causing no injuries but again adding to regional tensions nearly a year into the Gaza war
After the incident, AFP photogra... |
| 15.09.2024 | Uganda holds funeral for murdered Olympian Cheptegei | KAMPALA: Ugandans on Saturday (Sep 14) paid tributes to Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after her partner set her on fire in Kenya, finally burying her near her family village.
The 33-year-old, who debuted this summer in the women's ma... |
| 15.09.2024 | Israeli army says missile from Yemen fell in central Israel | JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said a missile fired from Yemen crossed into central Israel on Sunday (Sep 15), causing no injuries but again adding to regional tensions nearly a year into the Gaza war.
After the incident, AFP photographers... |
| 14.09.2024 | Türkiye buries activist shot in West Bank | DIDIM, Türkiye: Mourners gathered in southwest Türkiye on Saturday (Sep 14) for the funeral of a US-Turkish activist, who was shot dead while protesting Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
The killing last week of 26-year-old Aysenur Ezgi... |
| 14.09.2024 | Russia, Ukraine swap 206 POWs in UAE-brokered deal | KYIV: Moscow and Kyiv swapped 103 prisoners of war each on Saturday (Sep 14) in a deal brokered by the United Arab Emirates, a rare moment of coordination between the two warring sides as Russia pushes ahead in east Ukraine.
The Russians re... |
| 13.09.2024 | Japan scrambles jets as Russian aircraft circles country | TOKYO: Japan scrambled fighter jets after Russian aircraft flew around the archipelago for the first time in five years, Tokyo's defence ministry said on Friday (Sep 13).
From Thursday morning to afternoon, the Russian Tu-142 aircraft flew ... |
| 13.09.2024 | Trump rules out new Harris debate as swing state fight resumes | CHARLOTTE, North Carolina: Donald Trump said Thursday (Sep 12) he would not take part in another debate with Kamala Harris, as the White House rivals headed back to battleground states that are set to decide a nail-bitingly close US preside... |
| 13.09.2024 | Myanmar battles Typhoon Yagi floods as Vietnam begins clear-up | Hundreds of villagers in Myanmar waded or swam through chin-high waters, fleeing severe floods around the remote capital Naypyidaw on Friday (Sep 13), as Vietnam began clearing up after Typhoon Yagi.
A swathe of northern Vietnam, Laos, Thai... |
| 13.09.2024 | Thai dissident jailed for three years over anti-monarchy speech | BANGKOK: A Thai court on Friday (Sep 13) sentenced one of the kingdom's leading pro-democracy activists to three years in prison for defaming the monarchy, a human rights lawyers' group said.
Jatupat "Pai" Boonpattararaksa was fou... |
| 12.09.2024 | The Storm and the Bridge: A Tale of Nature's Fury and Human Fragility | Nature is a relentless force. It can build and destroy in the blink of an eye. Two recent events—a super typhoon in Vietnam and a bridge collapse in Germany—highlight this duality. Both incidents reveal vulnerabilities in our infrastructure... |
| 12.09.2024 | Tensions Rise in Taiwan Amid Military Drills and Social Outrage in Indonesia | Taiwan is on edge. The island's military is ramping up its training, and the stakes are high. A recent fighter jet crash during a night training exercise has sent shockwaves through the nation. President Lai Ching-te is calling for unity an... |
| 12.09.2024 | Tensions Rise: U.S. Calls for Change in Israeli Conduct Amid West Bank Violence | The West Bank is a powder keg. Recent events have ignited the fuse. The tragic death of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old American protester, has sent shockwaves through the international community. Eygi was shot during a protest against Isr... |
| 12.09.2024 | 'Miracle' Japan penguin found two weeks after escape | TOKYO: A fugitive penguin in Japan has been found safe and sound two weeks after escaping into the sea and paddling for miles, in what her keeper called a "miracle".
Pen-chan, a female Cape penguin born and raised in captivity who... |
| 12.09.2024 | Deadly Israeli strike on Gaza school draws global condemnation | GAZA STRIP: Israel faced international condemnation on Thursday (Sep 12) after a strike killed 18 people at a school-turned-shelter for displaced Palestinians in war-torn Gaza, where the Israeli military said it targeted Hamas militants.
Th... |
| 12.09.2024 | China's Xi to attend BRICS summit in Russia: Foreign minister | BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the BRICS summit in Russia next month, China's foreign minister announced on Thursday (Sep 12).
The summit of emerging economies will be held from Oct 22 to Oct 24 in the southwestern Russia... |
| 12.09.2024 | Hurricane Francine batters US state of Louisiana | HOUMA, United States: Hurricane Francine slammed into Louisiana on Wednesday (Sep 11) with potential for life-threatening flooding and storm surge as residents of the southern US state were advised to hunker down indoors.
The storm weakened... |
| 11.09.2024 | Mount Fuji crowds shrink after Japan brings in overtourism measures | TOKYO: Fewer climbers tackled Mount Fuji during this year's hiking season, preliminary figures show after Japanese authorities introduced an entry fee and a daily cap on numbers to fight overtourism.
Online reservations were also brought in... |
| 11.09.2024 | Bridge partially collapses in Germany's Dresden, no injuries | DRESDEN: A bridge partially collapsed in the eastern German city of Dresden early on Wednesday (Sep 11), with authorities saying no one was injured but that there was a risk of further sections crumbling.
A roughly 100m section of the Carol... |
| 11.09.2024 | Taiwan president calls for full support of troops after jet crash | TAIPEI: Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday (Sep 11) rallied residents to support the island's troops after a fighter jet crashed during a night training flight.
Under Lai's administration, Taiwan revamped training for its armed fo... |
| 11.09.2024 | ‘Astonished by such humans’: Indonesians shocked after Bali party serving dog meat raided by police | Listen to this article
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| 11.09.2024 | Blinken demands overhaul of Israeli conduct in West Bank after killing of US protester | JERUSALEM: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday (Sep 10) demanded an overhaul of Israeli military conduct in the occupied West Bank as he decried the fatal shooting of an American protester against settlement expansion, which Isr... |
| 10.09.2024 | China slaps lifetime football bans on 43 over gambling, match-fixing | BEIJING: Chinese football banned 43 people for life on Tuesday (Sep 10) over alleged gambling and match-fixing, including three former China internationals and South Korean World Cup player Son Jun-ho, state media said.
Under President Xi J... |
| 09.09.2024 | Latvia reports Russian drone crash on NATO territory | RIGA: Latvia's president on Sunday (Sep 8) said a Russian military drone had crashed on its territory, adding that airspace breaches had increased along NATO's eastern borders.
The Baltic state, once ruled by the Soviet Union but now an EU ... |
| 07.09.2024 | Super Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam after leaving deadly trail | HAI PHONG, Vietnam: Super Typhoon Yagi uprooted thousands of trees, swept ships and boats out to sea and ripped roofs off houses in northern Vietnam on Saturday (Sep 7), killing at least three people, after leaving a trail of destruction in... |
| 07.09.2024 | Kyiv hits Russian ammo depot as Moscow advances in east | KYIV: Ukraine's security services said on Saturday (Sep 7) they had struck a Russian ammunition factory in a border region, as Moscow's forces claimed yet another advance on the battlefield.
Ukraine also said it had thwarted a "massive... |
| 07.09.2024 | Gaza war in its 12th month with truce hopes slim | The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza entered its 12th month on Saturday (Sep 7) with little sign of respite for the Palestinian territory or hope for Israeli hostages still held captive.
The chances of a truce that would also free hosta... |
| 06.09.2024 | The Diplomatic Tightrope: India, Bangladesh, and the Shadow of Sheikh Hasina | In the wake of political upheaval, India finds itself in a precarious position. The recent ousting of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's former prime minister, has transformed her into a diplomatic conundrum for New Delhi. Hasina's departure, mark... |
| 06.09.2024 | Ukraine's Government Shake-Up Amidst Ongoing Conflict | In a dramatic twist, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has initiated a significant government reshuffle, seeking "new energy" in a time of relentless turmoil. This move comes on the heels of a devastating Russian missile str... |
| 06.09.2024 | A Tale of Two Nations: South Korea and Japan's Evolving Relationship Amidst Scandals and Diplomacy | In the heart of East Asia, two nations dance a delicate tango. South Korea and Japan, neighbors with a shared history, have often found themselves at odds. Yet, recent events reveal a shifting landscape. As scandals shake South Korea's ente... |
| 06.09.2024 | The Eiffel Tower's Olympic Rings: A Symbolic Tug-of-War | In the heart of Paris, a storm brews over the Eiffel Tower. The iconic structure, a symbol of love and art, now finds itself at the center of a heated debate. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has proposed to keep the Olympic rings on the tower, a m... |
| 06.09.2024 | Italy's Tourist Tax: A Balancing Act Between Revenue and Responsibility | Italy stands at a crossroads. The country, a jewel of culture and history, is grappling with the heavy burden of overtourism. As millions flock to its iconic cities and breathtaking landscapes, the government is considering a bold move: a s... |
| 06.09.2024 | The Dance of Diplomacy: Putin's Strategic Moves Amidst International Tensions | In the world of geopolitics, every move is a calculated step in a complex dance. Recently, Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken center stage, performing a series of maneuvers that raise eyebrows and spark debate. His recent visit to M... |
| 06.09.2024 | Papua New Guinea prepares for rare papal visit during landmark tour | PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea: Over mountains, by air and by sea, pilgrims have flocked to Port Moresby, the Papua New Guinea capital where Pope Francis landed on Friday (Sep 6) on a landmark four-day visit.
Pilgrims have also gathered in ... |
| 05.09.2024 | Dozens of viruses detected in Chinese fur farm animals | Dozens of viruses have been detected mixing in animals at fur farms in China, some of which are new and have the potential to spill over into humans, researchers said on Wednesday (Sep 4).
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists have been w... |
| 05.09.2024 | Putin backs Harris for US president, with wry smile | MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (Sep 5) he supported Kamala Harris in November's US presidential election, an apparent wry remark a day after the United States issued indictments accusing Moscow of vote interferenc... |
| 05.09.2024 | 'New energy': Zelenskyy explains Ukraine government reshuffle | KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday (Sep 3) his government needed "new energy" during a major reshuffle that saw Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and several others hand in their resignation.
The announcemen... |
| 05.09.2024 | China nears peak emissions as climate envoy meets US counterpart | BEIJING: As climate envoys from the world's top two greenhouse gas producers meet in Beijing this week, experts say China's emissions may finally be nearing their peak.
US climate envoy John Podesta will be looking to solidify Beijing's com... |
| 05.09.2024 | Cambodia says China to hand over two warships | PHNOM PENH: Cambodia said on Thursday (Sep 5) that China will soon hand over two warships to improve its defence capabilities, despite United States fears about Beijing boosting its military influence in the strategic Gulf of Thailand.
Camb... |
| 04.09.2024 | 'The world cannot afford to wait any longer' for Gaza truce deal, says US | WASHINGTON: The United States said Tuesday (Sep 3) it was time to "finalise" a deal between Israel and Hamas to end the Gaza war after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refused to bow to pressure.
US State Department spoke... |
| 03.09.2024 | Japan's outgoing PM Kishida to visit South Korea | SEOUL: Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will head to Seoul on Friday (Sep 6) for a two-day visit to meet South Korea's leader after the pair worked to significantly boost bilateral ties.
The East Asian neighbours, both key secu... |
| 03.09.2024 | Russian strike kills dozens in Ukrainian city | KYIV: At least 51 people were killed and hundreds wounded Tuesday (Sep 3) in a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Poltava, authorities said, in one of the single deadliest strikes of the two-and-a-half-year war.
Kyiv said the s... |
| 03.09.2024 | South Korean actor Yoo Ah-in jailed for one year for drugs | High-profile South Korean actor Yoo Ah-in was found guilty on Tuesday (Sep 3) of illegal use of the anaesthetic drug propofol and handed a one-year jail term, the Yonhap news agency reported.
Yoo, whose real name is Uhm Hong-sik, was accuse... |
| 03.09.2024 | Turmoil in Italy over plan to hike tourist tax | MILAN: Overtourism, which is already causing headaches from Venice to the Italian Riviera, risks costing travellers dearly as Rome considers hiking the tourist tax to make them "more responsible" - and raise cash.
According to a d... |
| 03.09.2024 | Turkish Olympic casual shooter aims to trademark viral stance | ANKARA: Turkey's Olympic pistol sharpshooter Yusuf Dikec has filed to trademark his nonchalant stance at the Paris Games that went viral around the world, his coach told AFP on Monday (Sep 2).
His coach Erdinc Bilgili said that the move to ... |
| 03.09.2024 | South Korea says Telegram complying with regulators: Report | SEOUL: Messaging app Telegram removed some illegal pornographic material following a request by South Korean regulators, the Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday (Sep 3), as the country grapples with a deepfake porn crisis.
A South Korean... |
| 02.09.2024 | Ousted Bangladeshi leader becomes diplomatic headache for India | NEW DELHI: Four weeks after ex-premier Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh by helicopter during a student-led revolution, analysts say she has become a diplomatic headache for her hosts in India.
Hasina's iron-fisted tenure came to an end last mo... |
| 02.09.2024 | Plan to keep Olympic rings on Eiffel Tower sparks criticism | PARIS: Plans by Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower have been condemned by designer Gustave Eiffel's descendants and provoked a backlash from some Parisians.
The giant rings were a popular addition to the ... |
| 02.09.2024 | Russia's Putin arrives in ICC member Mongolia | ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Mongolia on Monday (Sep 2), his first visit to a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) since the court issued an arrest warrant for him last year.
Russian state t... |
| 31.08.2024 | The Fall of Pavel Durov: A Tech Titan in Turmoil | Pavel Durov, the enigmatic founder of Telegram, finds himself ensnared in a web of legal troubles. Once hailed as a tech visionary, Durov's recent arrest in Paris has sent shockwaves through the tech community. The story unfolds like a grip... |
| 31.08.2024 | Polio vaccine campaign begins in war-torn Gaza, says health official | A health official said a polio vaccination campaign had begun in Gaza on Saturday (Aug 31) while an aid worker said a large-scale rollout would begin on Sunday, coinciding with a "humanitarian pause" agreed by Israel and Hamas.
Th... |
| 31.08.2024 | Health official says polio vaccine campaign begins in war-torn Gaza | A health official said a polio vaccination campaign had begun in Gaza on Saturday (Aug 31) after the war-torn territory recorded its first case of the disease in a quarter of a century.
Local health officials along with the UN and NGOs &quo... |
| 30.08.2024 | Russian editor sentenced to jail for criticising Ukraine campaign | MOSCOW: A Russian news editor in Siberia was sentenced to eight years in prison on Friday (Aug 30) for publishing critical material on Moscow's offensive in Ukraine, which has been accompanied in Russia by a massive crackdown on dissent.
Se... |
| 30.08.2024 | Israel, Hamas agree to pauses for Gaza polio vaccinations, UN agency says | UNITED NATIONS: Israel's military and Palestinian militant group Hamas have agreed to three separate, zoned three-day pauses in fighting in Gaza to allow for the first round of vaccination of 640,000 children against polio, a senior WHO off... |
| 29.08.2024 | Typhoon Shanshan: A Storm of Chaos and Resilience in Japan | Typhoon Shanshan has unleashed its fury upon Japan, leaving a trail of destruction and disruption in its wake. As the storm made landfall on August 29, 2024, millions were urged to evacuate. The southern island of Kyushu bore the brunt of t... |
| 29.08.2024 | Spanish actor's son jailed for life for grisly Thai island murder | KOH SAMUI, Thailand: A Thai court on Thursday (Aug 29) jailed a famous Spanish actor's son for life for the grisly murder of a Colombian plastic surgeon on a tropical holiday island, in a lurid case that has gripped Spain.
Daniel Sancho Bro... |
| 29.08.2024 | Haiti gangs 'aren't even worried' by Kenyan police | PORT-AU-PRINCE: Two months after the first Kenyan police officers arrived in Haiti, little progress has been made against the country's rapacious gangs - and the buildup of an international policing mission appears stalled.
With UN backing ... |
| 29.08.2024 | Live: Millions told to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan pummels Japan | Listen to this article
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| 28.08.2024 | Breathing in the Shadows: The Air Quality Crisis in South Asia | Air pollution is a silent killer. It creeps into our lives, cloaked in smog and haze. In South Asia, this menace is particularly potent. A recent report reveals a glimmer of hope: air quality improved in 2022. But don't be fooled. The regio... |
| 28.08.2024 | The Rising Tide of Mpox and Military Might: A Dual Challenge for Global Stability | The world is at a crossroads. On one side, a viral threat looms. On the other, nations are arming themselves for potential conflict. Two stories, seemingly disparate, weave a narrative of urgency and uncertainty. The mpox outbreak and Austr... |
| 28.08.2024 | Vietnam to send its swine fever vaccine to Philippines | HANOI: Vietnam will send 150,000 doses of its African swine fever vaccine to the Philippines on Thursday (Aug 28), state media said, although it has not yet been approved internationally.
The illness - which does not affect humans - is high... |
| 28.08.2024 | South Asia air pollution fell in 2022, but remains major killer: Report | BANGKOK: A surprise improvement in air quality in South Asia in 2022 drove a decline in global pollution, with favourable weather a likely factor, a new report said on Wednesday (Aug 28).
But the region continues to breathe the world's most... |
| 28.08.2024 | Дурова отпустили из-под стражи и доставили в суд для допроса | По данным издания, судья в результате допроса решит, выдвигать ли против Дурова обвинения или признать его свидетелем и отпустить на свободу.
Если он решит предъявлять обвинения, то другой судья примет решение о мере пресечения — это могут ... |
| 27.08.2024 | South Korea must 'eradicate' deepfake porn crimes, president says | SEOUL: South Korea's president called on Tuesday (Aug 27) for an investigation into deepfake porn after media reports that Telegram chatrooms were sharing explicit images of minors at schools and universities sparked public outrage.
South K... |
| 27.08.2024 | Modi, Biden affirm support for peaceful end to Ukraine conflict | WASHINGTON: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Aug 26) spoke with US President Joe Biden about his visit to Ukraine, with the White House voicing hope that he embraced Kyiv's view on ending Russia's invasion.
Modi, who angered U... |
| 26.08.2024 | Французский суд продлил срок содержания Дурова под стражей ещё на 48 часов | Французские судебные органы продлили срок содержания Дурова под стражей ещё на 48 часов после его ареста в парижском аэропорту, сообщило французское новостное агентство AFP.
Этот начальный период задержания для допроса может длиться до 96 ч... |
| 23.08.2024 | The Rise of Ronin Ward: A New Era for Erie Football | In the world of high school football, change is the only constant. This season, Erie High School is stepping into a new chapter with Ronin Ward at the helm as the starting quarterback. A fresh face, a new energy, and a burning desire to lea... |
| 22.08.2024 | Mpox disease presents hard-to-weigh risks, say experts | PARIS: As fears mount globally about mpox, apparently simple questions such as the danger it poses and differences between variants do not have clear and simple answers.
The World Health Organisation in August declared an international heal... |
| 22.08.2024 | Local News | Former CEO of Prairie Mountain Media inducted into Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame | “The Prairie Mountain Media newspapers are an important part of the ecosystem here in Colorado, and under his leadership, they’ve expanded in very trying times,” he said.
Manzi had his first taste of the media business when he worked as a n... |
| 22.08.2024 | Australia launches plan to build missiles domestically | SYDNEY: Australia unveiled a US$570 million deal to build missiles domestically on Thursday (Aug 22), in a bid to beef up military capabilities amid a regional arms race.
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy announced a deal to develop nava... |
| 21.08.2024 | The Dance of Nature and Humanity: Mount Fuji and the Flames of Somerset House | Mount Fuji stands tall, a sentinel of beauty and culture. Yet, its allure can be a double-edged sword. In Fujikawaguchiko, a barrier once blocked the view of this iconic peak. It was a shield against the chaos of tourists. The town, nestled... |
| 21.08.2024 | Death 'the only certainty' for Gazans, says UN official | GAZA: In war-ravaged Gaza, death appears to be the "only certainty" for 2.4 million Palestinians with no way to escape Israel's relentless bombardment, a UN official said Tuesday (Aug 20), recounting the growing desperation across... |
| 21.08.2024 | Thailand reports suspected case of new mpox strain | BANGKOK: Thailand on Wednesday (Aug 21) reported a suspected first case of the new more dangerous strain of mpox, which the World Health Organization has declared a global public health emergency.
The patient is a European who arrived in Th... |
| 20.08.2024 | The Mirage of Peace: Gaza's Truce Talks and Humanitarian Crises | The landscape of Gaza is a battlefield, both physically and politically. As the world watches, leaders engage in a delicate dance of diplomacy, but the steps often lead nowhere. Recent discussions about a potential truce have been met with ... |
| 20.08.2024 | Gaza journalist killed in alleged Israeli fire | GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza and a Palestinian news site said on Monday (Aug 20) that a journalist was killed by Israeli fire the previous day in the south of the territory.
"Ibrahim Muharab's body was taken to Nas... |
| 20.08.2024 | With tourists away, Mount Fuji barrier taken down in Japan | TOKYO: A barrier erected in Japan to block a popular view of Mount Fuji has been taken down - for now - after succeeding in discouraging unruly tourists, a town official said Tuesday (Aug 20).
Fujikawaguchiko put up the large screen in May ... |
| 20.08.2024 | Blinken says Israel backs US proposal in 'last' chance for Gaza truce | TEL AVIV/CAIRO: Top US diplomat Antony Blinken on Monday said Israel has accepted a US "bridging proposal" for a Gaza truce deal, and pressed Hamas to do the same, having earlier said the talks may be the "last opportunity&qu... |
| 19.08.2024 | Biden to pass torch to Harris in bittersweet convention farewell | CHICAGO: United States President Joe Biden will give a bittersweet farewell address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday (Aug 19), passing the torch to Kamala Harris as the party's nominee for November's election.
Less... |
| 17.08.2024 | A Humanitarian Lifeline: Malaysia's Aid to Gaza's Wounded | In a world often divided by conflict, Malaysia has taken a bold step. On August 16, 2024, the nation welcomed 41 Palestinian civilians, injured in the ongoing Gaza war. This humanitarian mission, carried out by the Malaysian Air Force, symb... |
| 17.08.2024 | Hamas official dismisses 'illusion' that Gaza truce nearer | A senior Hamas official on Saturday (Aug 17) dismissed optimistic talk by US President Joe Biden that a Gaza truce is nearer after negotiations in the Gulf emirate of Qatar.
"To say that we are getting close to a deal is an illusion,&q... |
| 17.08.2024 | Firefighters tackle blaze at London's Somerset House | LONDON: Around 100 firefighters tackled a large blaze at London's historic Somerset House cultural centre on Saturday (Aug 17), with images posted on social media showing flames leaping out from underneath its roof.
"Fifteen fire engin... |
| 17.08.2024 | Woman arrested for scheme to steal Elvis Presley's estate Graceland | WASHINGTON: A Missouri woman was arrested on Friday (Aug 16) for an alleged "brazen scheme" to steal ownership of Graceland, the historic home of Elvis Presley, from the family of the King of Rock and Roll, the US Justice Departme... |
| 16.08.2024 | Australia's Raygun says Olympic backlash was 'devastating' | SYDNEY: Australian breakdancer Raygun has spoken out against the "pretty devastating" hatred unleashed online since her widely lampooned Paris Olympics performance.
Rachael "Raygun" Gunn, a 36-year-old Sydney university ... |
| 16.08.2024 | Seoul breaks 118-year-old record with 26th 'tropical night' | SEOUL: South Korea's capital broke a century-old weather record with the 26th so-called tropical night in a row - when the temperature stays above 25 degrees Celsius, according to official data released on Friday (Aug 16).
"The cold ai... |
| 16.08.2024 | Israel bombardment has killed 40,000 Palestinians as Gaza ceasefire talks underway | DOHA: The United States hailed a "promising start" to Gaza ceasefire talks Thursday, as pressure mounted for a deal to halt the spread of a war that the Hamas-run territory's health ministry said has killed 40,005.
The conflict sp... |
| 16.08.2024 | 41 Palestinians injured in Gaza war flown to Malaysia for treatment | SELANGOR: Forty-one Palestinian civilians who suffered various injuries in the war in Gaza were flown to Malaysia on Friday (Aug 16) for treatment, officials said.
The Palestinians, aged between eight months and 62 years, were flown to the ... |
| 15.08.2024 | Global Tensions Rise: Trade Wars and Political Struggles | In the intricate web of global politics and economics, two stories stand out. One unfolds in the bustling markets of electric vehicles, while the other echoes through the streets of Caracas. Both narratives reflect the growing rifts in inte... |
| 15.08.2024 | The Heartbreak of a Champion: Azizulhasni Awang's Olympic Disqualification | In the world of sports, few moments are as crushing as disqualification. For Malaysia's Azizulhasni Awang, this moment came at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The "Pocket Rocket," a name that evokes speed and agility, found himself groun... |
| 15.08.2024 | Greece's Wildfire Crisis: A Call for Global Solidarity | Wildfires are raging through Greece, a country known for its rich history and stunning landscapes. The flames are not just consuming forests; they are engulfing homes, livelihoods, and the very essence of communities. As the smoke billows o... |
| 15.08.2024 | Japan Faces Megaquake Anxiety: A Nation on Edge | Japan is a land of resilience, but the specter of a megaquake looms large. Recent seismic activity has sent ripples of fear through the nation. The government’s unprecedented advisory has turned anxiety into action. Panic buying has surged.... |
| 15.08.2024 | Japan cancels flights and trains as Typhoon Ampil approaches | TOKYO: Hundreds of Japanese flights and trains were cancelled on Thursday (Aug 15) in the middle of a major holiday week as another typhoon roared towards the archipelago.
Days after Tropical Storm Maria dumped record rains, Typhoon Ampil w... |
| 15.08.2024 | Taylor Swift returns to stage in London after Vienna concert plot | LONDON: Taylor Swift will return to the stage in London on Thursday (Aug 15) to end the European leg of her "Eras" tour, a week after her Vienna concerts were cancelled due to a suicide attack plot.
Around 90,000 fans will again p... |
| 14.08.2024 | Poland confirms received arrest warrant for Ukrainian Nord Stream suspect | WARSAW: Poland confirmed on Wednesday (Aug 14) that it had received a German arrest warrant for a Ukrainian man who is reportedly a suspect over the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022.
German media said earlier that prosecuto... |
| 14.08.2024 | Wildfires caused major CO2 emissions last year: Annual study | PARIS: Wildfires made more frequent and intense by climate change released significant quantities of CO2 into the air in 2023-2024, said a first-of-its-kind annual study published on Wednesday (Aug 14).
Fires in natural areas caused 8.6 bil... |
| 13.08.2024 | The Tides of War: Ukraine's Bold Incursion and Russia's Response | The war in Ukraine has entered a new chapter. A bold Ukrainian incursion into Russian territory has shaken the foundations of the conflict. The Kursk region, once a quiet border area, is now a battleground. This shift has sent ripples throu... |
| 13.08.2024 | Wildfires spread past Athens as Greece calls on EU for help | ATHENS: A massive wildfire blazed into Athens' northeastern suburbs on Monday (Aug 12) as hundreds of firefighters battled to contain it, forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes and sparking a Greek government appeal for internat... |
