"Made Big Mistakes...": Trump Attacks Colin Powell, A Day After His Death
As much of the world remembered Colin Powell with respect and affection, Donald Trump on Tuesday attacked the late US statesman, calling him a disloyal Republican who made the case for war in Iraq.
UK Monitoring "Subvariant" Of Coronavirus Delta Strain
Britain on Tuesday said it was monitoring a subvariant of the Delta strain of the coronavirus, which has been seen in a growing number of cases.
Russia To Withhold Official Recognition Of Taliban For Now
Russia will not officially recognise the Taliban for now and wants the Islamist group to make good on promises it made when it came to power in Afghanistan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said...
One Missing After Sri Lankan Vessel Hits Indian Fishing Boat: Report
The Sri Lankan Navy has begun a search operation to find an Indian fisherman who went missing after the boat he was in along with two others was hit by a naval vessel of the island nation, an official...
China State Organs Carrying Out Systemic Repression Of Uyghurs: Report
A new report published last week by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) details the role of several Chinese government bodies in carrying out a campaign of repression in the Xinjiang...
US To Allow Covid Vaccine Booster "Mix And Match": Reports
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is preparing to allow "mix and match" coronavirus vaccine boosting, in which people get a different additional shot to the dose they initially received, US...
Meghan Markle's Father Pleads To See Grandchildren
Meghan Markle's estranged father on Tuesday pleaded with his daughter to let him see his grandchildren.
Bangladesh PM Asks Minister To Take Action After Hindus Targeted: Report
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday instructed her home minister to initiate immediate action against those who incited violence using religion as she asked the people not to trust...
Lunar Rocks From China Mission Show Moon Volcanically Active Recently
The first lunar rocks brought back to Earth in decades show the Moon was volcanically active more recently than previously thought, Chinese scientists said Tuesday.
Activists Urge Beijing Olympics Boycott Over Human Rights Concerns
Activists today called for the postponement of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics as China prepared to receive the Olympic flame, a day after a protest disrupted the lighting ceremony in Olympia.
China's Communist Party Appoints Xinjiang Official As Its Tibet Unit Head
China's ruling Communist Party has appointed Wang Junzheng, sanctioned by the US, Britain, EU, and Canada for his alleged role in the human rights violations against Uygur Muslims in Xinjiang, as the...
WHO Aims To Help Poorer Countries Access Vaccine With $10 Covid Pills
A World Health Organization-led programme to ensure poorer countries get fair access to COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments aim to secure antiviral drugs for patients with mild symptoms for as...
Israel Man Falls To Death From Height Of 330 Feet From Hot Air Balloon
A man dangling from the basket of a hot air balloon fell to his death onto a road in Israel on Tuesday, police said.
Sri Lanka's New Constitution To Be Ready For Parliament Nod By Early 2022
The draft of Sri Lanka's new Constitution has been completed and it is expected to be ready for Parliament's approval by early 2022, Foreign Minister GL Peiris said on Tuesday.
China Proposes Law To Punish Parents For Their Children's "Bad Behaviour"
The draft family education promotion law urges parents to arrange time for their children to rest, play, and exercise.
Korean Superhit 'Squid Game' Highlights Netflix's Focus On Overseas Growth
The success of the South Korean dystopian drama series "Squid Game " has led investors to bet on Netflix Inc's plans to explore more international content to boost slowing subscriber growth.