World

Strong earthquake hits northern Afghanistan, Pakistan

Mar 22, 2023 02:29

A strong earthquake lasting for at least 30 seconds was felt across much of Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of India Tuesday night, with the United States Geological Survey putting the magnitude at 6.5.
UN: Months after Pakistan floods, millions lack safe water

Mar 21, 2023 11:15

The United Nations children’s agency on Tuesday warned that after last summer's devastating floods, 10 million people in Pakistan, including children, still live in flood-affected areas without access to safe drinking water.
US, EU agree on major weapons shipments to Ukraine

Mar 21, 2023 11:11

The United States and the European Union have announced new shipments of military aid to Ukraine.
China asks US to disclose information about all its biolabs in Ukraine

Mar 21, 2023 10:41

China has urged the United States to disclose more information about the biological laboratories it runs in Ukraine and guarantee their safety.
Kenya says 238 protesters arrested, 31 police hurt

Mar 21, 2023 09:59

Kenyan police said Tuesday they had arrested 238 people during the previous day’s violent protests over the surging cost of living that also saw 31 police officers injured.
Strike by teachers, staff shuts down second largest school district in US

Mar 21, 2023 09:04

School workers in the US city of Los Angeles have launched a three-day strike to demand pay rises and better working conditions, shutting down classes in the nation's second largest school district.
London police riven with institutional 'racism, misogyny'

Mar 21, 2023 08:45

A report has found that London's Metropolitan Police Service, the biggest police force in Britain, is riddled with deep-seated racism and misogyny.
French police fire tear gas as protesters set piles of rubbish on fire in Paris

Mar 21, 2023 03:42

Protesters set piles of rubbish on fire in central Paris on Monday after President Emmanuel Macron's government narrowly survived a no-confidence motion in parliament on Monday over a deeply unpopular pension reform.
Nowruz in Afghanistan: A celebration of hope, resilience

Mar 21, 2023 03:01

Afghanistan has been celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year for centuries. It is usually a colorful and joyous festival, welcoming spring and a new life.
France unrest: Refinery strikes continue as Macron survives no-confidence vote

Mar 21, 2023 02:35

Strikes at French refineries continue as part of a nationwide movement against pension reform by President Emmanuel Macron.