Brazil slams UNSC ‘paralysis’ on Gaza, Ukraine at G20 meeting

Brazil criticized the “paralysis” of the UN Security Council on the offensives in Gaza and Ukraine as it opened a G20 meeting Wednesday where the international community’s deep divisions were on display.
22 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Gaza war death toll at 29,410

The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday that at least 29,410 people have been killed in the Palestinian territory during the war between Hamas-led militants and Israel
22 February 2024, 12:20 PM

China plans to send more pandas to US zoo

China said Thursday it had signed agreements to send pandas to a zoo in San Diego, after nearly all the beloved black-and-white animals on loan in the United States were returned during years of diplomatic tensions
22 February 2024, 09:35 AM

US FDA warns against using smartwatches to measure blood glucose

The US Food and Drug Administration warned consumers on Wednesday against using smartwatches or smart rings that claim to measure blood glucose levels without piercing the skin, regardless of manufacturer or brand
22 February 2024, 07:57 AM

US urges Pakistan to lift internet shutdowns, social media restrictions

The US State Department on Wednesday condemned internet shutdowns in Pakistan, including restrictions on social media platforms, and urged the Pakistani government to lift such restrictions
22 February 2024, 06:32 AM

In Michigan, Arab American voters vow to 'punish' Biden

It's common to hear residents chatting in Arabic just as often as English in this Detroit suburb's stores or mosques, those buildings themselves often sporting bilingual signage out front
22 February 2024, 05:15 AM

At least 16 dead in Venezuela illegal mine collapse

At least 16 people died when an illegal gold mine collapsed in the jungles of southern Venezuela, officials said Wednesday revising down an earlier figure
22 February 2024, 05:05 AM

Biden calls Putin a 'crazy SOB'

President Joe Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a "crazy SOB" during a fundraiser in San Francisco on Wednesday, warning there is always the threat of nuclear conflict but that the existential threat to humanity remains climate. ."This is the last existential threat.
22 February 2024, 04:00 AM

How unhealthy are processed foods?

Processing food is a method in production. It doesn't always mean the food is unhealthy, but it is more likely to be high in calories and low in nutrition
22 February 2024, 03:40 AM

Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza's Rafah, killing large family in home

Israel intensified its bombardment of Rafah in Gaza's south and over a dozen members of one family were killed in an air strike, residents said, as the ruined Palestinian enclave's health ministry announced 29,313 deaths in the war so far
22 February 2024, 03:03 AM

Ukraine downs 13 out of 19 Russian drones

Russia launched 19 attack drones at Ukraine overnight and six missiles, with the Ukrainian air defence systems destroying 13 of the drones and one missile, Ukraine’s air force said yesterday.
21 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Israel behind gas pipeline sabotage: Iran

Iran said yesterday that Israel was behind twin sabotage attacks against gas pipelines that disrupted supplies in at least three provinces last week.
21 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Assange wanted for publishing sources’ names

Julian Assange is being prosecuted for publishing sources’ names and not his political opinions, lawyers representing the United States said yesterday as the WikiLeaks founder fights to stop his extradition from Britain.
21 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Taking pictures ‘a major sin’

A Taliban official said journalists were committing “a major sin” by taking pictures, Afghan media reported yesterday.
21 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Navalny’s Death: UK sanctions six officials at Russian prison

UK Foreign minister David Cameron said yesterday that London had imposed sanctions on six officials at the head of the Siberian penal colony where Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny died.
21 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Taiwan seeking to ‘hide the truth’

China yesterday accused Taiwanese authorities of “seeking to evade their responsibilities and hide the truth” after two Chinese nationals died in a boat incident last week.
21 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Hunger grips Gaza as truce talks resume in Cairo

Heavy fighting rocked besieged Gaza yesterday as aid agencies warned of looming famine, a day after a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire was blocked by a US veto.
21 February 2024, 18:00 PM

US urges UN court not to order Israel out of Palestinian lands

The United States told the UN's top court on Wednesday that Israel should not be legally forced to withdraw from occupied Palestinian territory without security guarantees
21 February 2024, 15:34 PM

US encourages Bangladesh govt to ensure all officials comply with law, financial regulations

The US encourages elected officials of Bangladesh to comply with the country's laws and financial regulations as regards to corruption
21 February 2024, 05:19 AM

Pakistan parties reach power-sharing agreement, Khan loyalists left out

Two Pakistan parties have reached a power-sharing agreement that will return Shehbaz Sharif to the premiership, leaving out politicians loyal to jailed former leader Imran Khan despite winning the most seats in this month's vote
21 February 2024, 03:16 AM