EU strives to keep focus on Ukraine amid Middle East turmoil
EU leaders meeting in Brussels Friday discussed bolstering support for Ukraine, as they strived to focus on helping that country...
Month: October 2023
Ethnic rebels launch attacks across northern Myanmar
An alliance of ethnic rebel groups in Myanmar launched coordinated attacks on the military across the country's north on Friday,...
Taskin says ‘nothing for bowlers’ at World Cup batting paradise
Bangladesh spearhead Taskin Ahmed said Friday "there's nothing much for bowlers" at the World Cup as runs flow in India's...
New Zealanders shedding cynicism to support All Blacks, says Foster
New Zealanders are "generally cynical" and conservative but All Blacks head coach Ian Foster said Friday he can sense there...
Dutch count on coach’s inside knowledge of Bangladesh at World Cup
Dutch skipper Scott Edwards hopes the Netherlands can benefit from coach Ryan Cook's inside knowledge of Bangladesh to help rescue...
Dismal England bowled out for 156 by Sri Lanka at World Cup
Sri Lanka pushed England closer to the World Cup exit door on Thursday when they bowled out the defending champions...
Palestinian top diplomat calls Israel offensive ‘war of revenge’
The Palestinian Authority's foreign minister on Thursday said Israel's offensive in Gaza was a "war of revenge", as he called...
‘No Man’s Land’ parade of music and trash charms Johannesburg
At first glance it looks like an ordinary street parade, with marching minstrels, baton-twirling majorettes, painted faces and glittering costumes...
Myanmar nationals ask Philippines to probe alleged war crimes
Five Myanmar nationals asked the Philippines on Wednesday to investigate alleged war crimes committed by 10 serving or former members...
Japan court says ‘cruel’ gender change sterilization rule unconstitutional
Japan's top court said on Wednesday that obliging transgender people to be sterilized in order to change their legal gender...
UN warns Gaza fuel shortage will stop aid work by end of day
The main UN aid agency in besieged Gaza warned it will have to stop operations by the end of Wednesday...
Palestinian sings to ‘block out’ roar of Israel strikes
Jawaher al-Aqraa says it will be a "miracle" if she survives the Gaza war but in the meantime she is...
Maxwell’s fastest World Cup ton fires Australia to 399-8 against Dutch
Glenn Maxwell hit the fastest World Cup century in 40 balls to power Australia to a mammoth 399-8 against the...
Erdogan cancels plans to visit Israel
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday he was cancelling plans to visit Israel because of its "inhumane" war against...
More than 100 Palestinians killed in West Bank amid Gaza war
More than 100 Palestinians have been killed across the occupied West Bank since war erupted between Israel and Gaza's Islamist...
‘No limit’ to hell people can inflict on children, says artist Helnwein
Art is "probably the only help one has to cope" in a world being traumatized by the wars in Gaza...
Hong Kong security crackdown targets ‘soft resistance’
Hong Kong leader John Lee used his policy address on Wednesday to sound the alarm on the threat of "soft...
Mideast conflict stirs up French domestic tensions
The flare-up in the Middle East sparked by the Hamas attack on Israel is rekindling deep tensions in France. Its...
Jordan queen raps West’s ‘glaring double standard’ on Gaza
Jordan's Queen Rania accused Western leaders of a "glaring double standard" for not condemning Israel's killing of Palestinian civilians in...
Verdict due in French helicopter jailbreak trial
French judges were expected on Wednesday to deliver their verdict in the trial of a notorious armed criminal who escaped...
France’s Macron in Egypt to meet Sisi: AFP
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Cairo on Wednesday, an AFP correspondent reported, for talks with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel...
Lebanon PM says committed to UN resolution amid Israel border skirmishes
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati reaffirmed on Tuesday Beirut's commitment to a UN resolution that ended a 2006 conflict between...
Shakib accepts Bangladesh World Cup dream all but over
Shakib Al Hasan conceded Bangladesh's hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals were all but over after a crushing 149-run...
‘We want him home’: US reporter Evan Gershkovich’s sister
The sister of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia since March on spying charges,...
Skepticism over Macron idea of anti-IS ‘coalition’ to fight Hamas
French President Emmanuel Macron evoked an international coalition along the lines of the one that defeated Islamic State (IS) extremists...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: New York City is Back – With More Jobs Than Ever
Less than two years ago, I was sworn in as the 110th mayor of New York City. Our city was...
Pakistan ex-PM Khan indicted in leaked documents case
Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was indicted on Monday for allegedly leaking classified documents, a charge set to...
Bedi: India spin champion and impetuous cricket crusader
Former skipper Bishan Singh Bedi was a bold and sometimes rash voice in Indian cricket known as much for impetuous...
Populist left leader moves to launch new German party
A charismatic leader of Germany's populist left wing on Monday laid the foundation for a new party, expected to poach...
Markram says South Africa’s cricketers ‘inspired’ by Springboks
Aiden Markram says South Africa's cricketers are taking "inspiration" from the Springboks' run to the Rugby World Cup final as...
Spain seizes ancient gold jewellery stolen from Ukraine
Spanish police said Monday they have seized centuries-old gold artefacts worth over 60 million euros ($64 million) that were stolen...
France says talking to Saudi about Rafale fighter sale
The French government is talking to Saudi Arabia about selling the kingdom Rafale fighter jets, France's defense minister said on...
Iran jailing of Amini reporters ‘outrageous’: rights groups
Press freedom groups Monday condemned as "outrageous" the lengthy jail sentences handed to the two Iranian journalists who exposed the...
Paris poster activists aim to keep Hamas’s hostages in public eye
Under cover of darkness in the western districts of Paris, activists armed with buckets of glue and thousands of posters...
Indian cricket spin legend Bishan Singh Bedi dies at 77
Indian cricketing hero and spin great Bishan Singh Bedi has died aged 77, sports minister Anurag Thakur said Monday, calling...
Israel aims to crush Hamas but vague on Gaza’s post-war future
Israel is determined to crush Hamas but has said little about what would replace its rule in Gaza after the...
Cat crate hid parts of bomb that killed Russian hardliner’s daughter: report
Ukraine's spy service orchestrated the assassination of the daughter of a leading Kremlin hardliner last year using bomb parts smuggled...
Hard right pledges pragmatism after Swiss election triumph
The hard-right Swiss People's Party, which wants to tackle mass immigration and political correctness, vowed Monday to seek pragmatic solutions...
‘Uncertainty’ as Argentines vote, seeking elixir for economic ills
Argentines voted Sunday in a presidential election dominated by fury over decades of economic decline and record inflation that has...
‘To not go crazy’: Ukrainians open businesses in Poland en masse
Olena Romanova fled Ukraine for Poland when Russia invaded in February last year, leaving behind a successful facial massage salon...
Philippines, China trade blame over collisions in disputed sea
Beijing and Manila traded blame on Sunday for two collisions between Chinese vessels and Philippine boats on a resupply mission...
Germany’s Scholz vows support for Jews at synagogue opening
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed Sunday to stamp out anti-Semitism at the opening of a new synagogue, amid a spike...
Chinese sci-fi steps into the spotlight
Once effectively banned, Chinese science fiction has exploded into the mainstream, embraced by the government and public alike –- inviting...
Russian strike on Ukraine mail depot kills six
Russian missile strikes killed at least six postal workers and wounded 17 others Saturday when they hit a mail depot...
Switzerland: land of languages, neutrality, farmers and pharma
A land renowned for cheese, chocolate and banks, Switzerland, nestled in the heart of Europe, held its general election on...
Swiss politics: the art of compromise
The Swiss political system relies on consensus among the main parties, with power kept as close to the people as...
JCRC BridgesNY fellows delve into Senegal’s history through powerful visit to Villa des Art in Dakar
In a remarkable cultural exchange initiative, the JCRC BridgesNY Fellows embarked on a profound journey into the rich history of...
Women sci-fi writer numbers rocketing in China
Women writers are taking the Chinese science fiction scene by storm, with their increasing prominence one of the genre's most...
‘Embrace discomfort’ to save planet says N Macedonia pioneer
One day Dimche Ackov had enough of the stress and pollution of urban life and chucked in his job and...
Led by Donkeys: UK political agitators reaching millions
A persistent irritant to Britain's ruling Conservatives since its creation after Brexit, campaign group Led by Donkeys has built a...
Climate ‘loss and damage’ talks end in failure
A crucial meeting on climate "loss and damages" ahead of COP28 ended in failure Saturday, with countries from the global...
Top China beermaker opens probe after worker urination video
One of China's biggest beermakers said it had opened an investigation after a video appearing to show a factory employee...
All Black legend Smith relishing his last tango in Paris
Aaron Smith says he is going to enjoy his "last dance" for New Zealand, hoping like fellow legends Dan Carter...
Latham hails ‘fantastic’ India ahead of marquee World Cup clash
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham on Saturday said hosts India have been playing "fantastic cricket" and the Kiwis will need...
Success and the Wilderness Experience
Greetings Destiny Friends, The journey of life is such an arduous and challenging path. It’s filled with roses and...
President Biden calls supporting Ukraine, Israel ‘vital’ to U.S. national security
President Biden delivered a significant prime-time address where he emphasized the importance of supporting both Ukraine and Israel, drawing parallels...
President Biden calls supporting Ukraine, Israel ‘vital’ to U.S. national security
President Biden delivered a significant prime-time address where he emphasized the importance of supporting both Ukraine and Israel, drawing parallels...
US sanctions 10 Hamas members, financial facilitators
The US Treasury announced sanctions on 10 Hamas members, operatives and financial facilitators Wednesday, as conflict rages after the militant...
Washington in limbo as House marks 15th day without speaker
US lawmakers rejected hard-line conservative Jim Jordan's bid for speaker of the House of Representatives for a second time on...
US vetoes UN resolution on Israel-Hamas war
The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Wednesday calling for a "humanitarian pause" in the raging Israel-Hamas...
