World

7.3-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia, tsunami ‘possible’

Jakarta – A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, as monitors warned of... Read more

14 Dec, 2021

World

Biden declares major disaster in Kentucky after tornadoes kill dozens

Mayfield – US emergency workers searched on Sunday for survivors of ferocious tornadoes that killed dozens of people across... Read more

13 Dec, 2021

World

Russian teenager ‘blows himself up’ at Orthodox school, interior ministry says

Moscow – An 18-year-old graduate of an Orthodox school “blew himself up” at a convent outside Moscow, injuring himself and... Read more

13 Dec, 2021

Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Latest global developments

Paris – Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: South Africa’s Ramaphosa tests positive South African President Cyril... Read more

13 Dec, 2021

Coronavirus

Omicron spreads faster and weakens jabs, says WHO

Geneva – The Omicron coronavirus variant is more transmissible than the Delta strain and reduces vaccine efficacy but causes less... Read more

13 Dec, 2021

World

Downing Street ditches Xmas party as PM battles scandal

London –Downing Street will not hold a Christmas party this year, Boris Johnson’s spokesperson said on Friday as the... Read more

11 Dec, 2021

World

Indian police hold man for stealing Maradona’s watch

Guwahati – Indian police have recovered a stolen watch customised for star footballer Diego Maradona and arrested a suspect behind... Read more

11 Dec, 2021

World

Pakistani Taliban kill policeman a day after calling off truce

Peshawar – A Pakistani policeman was shot dead and another officer was hurt while guarding a polio vaccination team on... Read more

11 Dec, 2021

World

US court rejects Donald Trump bid to keep Capitol riot documents secret

Washington – A US federal appeals court on Thursday rejected former president Donald Trump’s bid to prevent the release... Read more

10 Dec, 2021

World

Biden rings the alarm on state of democracy worldwide

Washington – Democracy faces “sustained and alarming challenges” worldwide, US President Joe Biden said Thursday at the opening of... Read more

9 Dec, 2021