Global Covid cases near 582 million
GB Today UNB: The overall number of Covid cases is now nearing 582 million amid a rise in new infections…
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China sends troops, tanks to Russia ahead of next month’s military games
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army has sent a delegation to Russia to take part in Moscow’s International Army…
19 MPs suspended from Rajya Sabha, India
BSS: Nineteen opposition members of parliament (MPs) were suspended from Rajya Sabha today for “unruly behaviour” while protesting…
President raises unofficial concerns with Colombo based diplomats over statements
World News: President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday evening invited the Colombo based diplomats to the President’s Office during which…
US Senate moves to bring Finland, Sweden into NATO
AFP: The US Senate on Tuesday took its first step towards bringing Sweden and Finland into NATO, with…
Nearly half of EU territory ‘at risk’ of drought
AFP: Researchers at the European Commission warned on Monday that nearly half of the EU’s territory is currently…
WHO: COVID-19 cases rise for the 5th week, deaths stable
UNB/AP: The number of new coronavirus cases reported worldwide rose for the fifth week in a row while…
Protesters break into Sri Lanka PM’s office: witnesses
AFP: Thousands of anti-government protesters stormed into Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s office Wednesday, hours after he…
Race to replace Boris Johnson begins
BBC: Tory MPs are jockeying for position in the race to succeed Boris Johnson after the prime minister…
Global Covid cases top 558 million
AFP: The overall number of Covid cases has now surpassed 558 million amid a rise in new infections…
Shooting at US Independence Day parade kills 6, injures dozen
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. – Six people were killed and about 24 wounded as gunfire and chaos shattered a…
Hong Kong: Xi Jinping defends China’s rule at handover anniversary
BBC: China’s “one country two systems” model of ruling Hong Kong has worked in protecting the city and…
Xi arrives in Hong Kong for 25th anniversary of handover
UNB/AP: Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday ahead of the 25th anniversary of the…
China accuses G7 of ‘creating division’ over trade criticism
AFP: China accused Group of Seven countries on Wednesday of irresponsibly sowing division after the forum condemned Beijing’s…
More than 30 die in ethnic violence in Cameroon
AFP: More than 30 villagers in western Cameroon, including women and children, have been killed in an ethnic-related…
Afghan quake survivors without food and shelter as aid trickles in
AFP: Aid trickled to devastated villages in remote parts of Afghanistan Friday but thousands of people remain without…
UN agencies rush to the aid of quake-Afghanistan
The UN and partners have rushed to support Afghanistan following a devastating earthquake that hit two provinces in…
Record floods threaten southern China
AFP: Record floods were expected in parts of southern China Thursday as heavy rains pushed water levels in…
Fighting hate speech a job for everyone: UN chief
UNB: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said hate speech is a danger to everyone and fighting it is…
EU set to take legal action against UK over post-Brexit deal changes
International News Desk: The EU is expected to launch legal action against the UK government on Wednesday over…