World

Thousands without power after Typhoon Haikui batters Chinese Taipei

Sep 04, 2023 10:52

Officials in the Chinese Taipei worked to restore power to more than 40,000 households after Typhoon Haikui barreled into the east and south of the island, forcing cities in the affected areas to close schools and businesses, and domestic airlines to cancel flights.
India PM Modi urges UN to rethink priorities for the 21st century

Sep 04, 2023 10:41

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the United Nations to make reforms in the international body to be ready for modern-day realities, according to an interview.
Minister fired by Zelensky says West gave Ukraine $100bn in military aid

Sep 04, 2023 10:26

The Ukrainian defense minister, fired on Sunday night by President Volodymyr Zelensky, says Western allies have already provided Kiev with military aid worth about US$100 billion since the start of the Russian operation in the war-torn country.
Libya’s prosecutor to probe secret meeting with Israel FM

Sep 04, 2023 05:00

Libya’s chief prosecutor has set up a fact-finding mission to probe a recent secret meeting between the country’s foreign minister and her Israeli counterpart that was publicized last week.
UK home rents more than doubled in deprived areas over past four years: Study

Sep 04, 2023 04:56

A countrywide study in the UK shows home rents have more than doubled in the most deprived urban areas over the past four years, pushing more people into poverty.
Afghans marching to Karbala to mark Arba’een

Sep 03, 2023 14:04

Millions of Muslims from around the world are marching to the holy city of Karbala in Iraq to pay tribute to Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions on the occasion of Arba’een. Afghan Muslims are also joining the procession of pilgrims to send a message of solidarity and resistance to the world.
Sudanese activists say airstrike in Khartoum kills 20 civilians

Sep 03, 2023 14:02

Tensions have escalated in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum, with local sources reporting an airstrike in the city’s southern region that claimed the lives of at least 20 civilians including two children.
Russia’s Medvedev slams Ukraine’s Western backers as ‘pro-Nazi coalition’

Sep 03, 2023 05:02

Russia’s former president has described Ukraine’s Western backers as a “pro-Nazi coalition”, dismissing the idea of Moscow reconciling with the West as a vain illusion.
North Korea says conducted 'simulated tactical nuclear attack’ to warn enemies

Sep 03, 2023 04:56

North Korea says it has conducted a "simulated tactical nuclear attack" with mock atomic warheads to warn the enemies that the country would be prepared in case of a nuclear war.
US set to send depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine in controversial move

Sep 03, 2023 04:03

The United States is reportedly set to send controversial armor-piercing munitions containing depleted uranium to Ukraine, despite international concerns over health risks the weaponry poses to civilians.