UN ‘horrified’ by reports of massacre of civilians in Myanmar
United Nations – A UN official said on Sunday he was “horrified” by credible reports that at least 35... Read more
27 Dec, 2021
New York sees increase in hospitalised children as Omicron hammers US
Washington – With Omicron cases on the rise, New York health officials have reported an increase in hospitalized children, as... Read more
27 Dec, 2021
Scrapped flights, resurgent Covid deliver Christmas gut punch
New York – Holiday travel headaches and safety worries swelled on Sunday with thousands of flights cancelled, events scrapped... Read more
27 Dec, 2021
Trudeau says China ‘playing’ democracies against each other
Ottawa – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a year-end interview with local media said Western democracies must stand... Read more
26 Dec, 2021
Russia denies withholding gas supplies to Europe
Moscow – Russian energy giant Gazprom has rejected accusations that Moscow is limiting gas deliveries to Europe and denounced... Read more
26 Dec, 2021
Over 7 000 flights scrapped as Omicron hits Christmas weekend travel
New York – More than 7 000 flights have been canceled worldwide over the Christmas weekend and thousands more... Read more
26 Dec, 2021
No place to pray: Muslim worshippers under pressure in India
Gurgaon – Dinesh Bharti drives around with other activists on Fridays heckling and harassing Muslims praying outside in Gurgaon,... Read more
24 Dec, 2021
Trump asks Supreme Court to block release to Capitol riot probe
Washington – Former US president Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to block the release of White... Read more
24 Dec, 2021
At least 37 dead in Bangladesh ferry fire
Dhaka – At least 37 people died when an overcrowded night ferry caught fire in Bangladesh on Friday, police... Read more
24 Dec, 2021
US health regulator authorises Pfizer’s Covid pill as Omicron surges
Washington – The United States on Wednesday authorised Pfizer’s anti-Covid pill for high-risk people aged 12 and up, as... Read more
23 Dec, 2021
