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Most G20 nations condemn Russia for war, China silent
"Most members strongly condemned the war in Ukraine and stressed that it is causing immense human suffering and exacerbating existing fragilities in the global economy"
26 February 2023, 01:40 AM
Ten dead as bus falls into ravine in Algeria
The mountainous region of Tikjda is a popular holiday destination for Algerians, who have flocked there in large numbers after the heavy snowfall of recent weeks
25 February 2023, 02:25 AM
6.8-magnitude quake hits Tajikistan
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit in the east of mountainous ex-Soviet Tajikistan yesterday without producing victims or damage, officials said.
24 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Brazil storm death toll rises to 50
Brazilian authorities said Thursday evening that the death toll from floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains in the country’s southeast had risen to at least 50, with emergency workers continuing to dig through the wreckage.
24 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Terror financing watchdog suspends Russia's membership
A global watchdog on terror financing and money laundering today suspended Russia's membership for its "illegal, unprovoked and unjustified" full-scale military invasion of Ukraine while retaining Myanmar, Iran, and North Korea on its "black list".
24 February 2023, 16:07 PM
UN chief condemns Russian ‘affront’ in Ukraine
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Wednesday as the General Assembly met in a special session two days before the anniversary of Moscow’s attack.
23 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Ukraine seeks India's support for peace resolution at UNGA
Ukraine has sought India’s support for a draft resolution on peace in the UN General Assembly..The eastern European nation has termed the country’s cooperation with New Delhi as very important..Head of Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak spoke to National Security Advisor Ajit
23 February 2023, 04:47 AM
A woman dies every 2 minutes due to pregnancy, childbirth: UN report
"These new statistics reveal the urgent need to ensure every woman and girl has access to critical health services... and that they can fully exercise their reproductive rights"
23 February 2023, 01:21 AM
China's top diplomat says Russia ties 'rock solid'
Chinese President Xi Jinping is preparing to visit Moscow for a summit with Putin in the coming months, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday
22 February 2023, 06:43 AM
‘Please go home’
A small IT company in Indore has come up with an unusual way to ensure its employees maintain a healthy work-life balance -- by creating software to remind them when their shift is up and it is time to head home.
21 February 2023, 18:00 PM
West 'completely' responsible for escalation of Ukraine conflict: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday blamed the West for the escalation of the Ukraine conflict, after Kyiv's allies promised to send new weapons to Ukraine.
21 February 2023, 09:49 AM
Taiwan to bolster military ties with United States: President Tsai
"Taiwan and the United States continue to bolster military exchanges," Tsai said after convening with the US delegation at her office in Taipei
21 February 2023, 07:45 AM
EU hits two Iran ministers in new sanctions
The European Union imposed asset freezes and visa bans on Iran’s education and culture ministers yesterday, in a fifth round of sanctions against Tehran over its crackdown on demonstrators.
20 February 2023, 18:00 PM
US general warns China biggest threat in space
Space has “fundamentally changed” in a just a few years due to a growing arms race, a US general said, singling out China as the “most challenging threat”, followed by Russia.
19 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Shark kills Australian tourist in New Caledonia
A shark killed a 59-year-old Australian tourist near a crowded beach in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia yesterday, authorities said.
19 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Blinken warns China’s Wang Yi
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday warned top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi of consequences should China provide material support to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, saying in an interview after the two met that Washington was concerned Beijing was considering supplying weapons to Moscow.
19 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Shark kills Australian tourist in New Caledonia
A shark killed a 59-year-old Australian tourist near a crowded beach in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia yesterday, authorities said.
19 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Islamic State leader snatched in Syria raid: US
The IS official, identified as Batar, was "involved in planning attacks on... detention centres and manufacturing improvised explosive devices," the US military's Central Command said
19 February 2023, 12:46 PM
US art fair visitor accidentally smashes $42,000 Koons sculpture
The shiny blue sculpture, one of Koons' famous "balloon dog" series, was valued at $42,000
19 February 2023, 05:21 AM
Philippines ‘will not lose one inch’ of territory: Marcos
President Ferdinand Marcos said yesterday the Philippines “will not lose one inch” of territory, following the latest maritime incident between Manila and Beijing in the disputed South China Sea.
18 February 2023, 18:00 PM