Death toll from earthquake in China’s Tibet jumps to 53
The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck China’s remote Tibet region on Tuesday morning jumped to at least 53, state media reported, with…
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North Korea fires missile as Blinken warns of Russia cooperation
North Korea on Monday fired a missile as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited South Korea, where he warned Pyongyang was working ever more…
Canada PM Trudeau bows out with resignation announcement amid plunging popularity
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he will step down as leader of the ruling Liberals after nine years in office but…
World’s oldest woman dies in Japan
The world’s oldest person, Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, has died aged 116, the city where she lived, Ashiya. Itooka, who had four children and five…
Canadian PM Trudeau is likely to announce resignation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is increasingly likely to announce he intends to step down, though he has not made a final decision, a source…
Hamas approves list of 34 Israeli hostages for possible truce
Palestinian group Hamas has approved a list of 34 hostages presented by Israel to be exchanged in a possible ceasefire deal, a group official told…
Massive winter storm in America
WASHINGTON: A powerful winter storm began hammering the central United States on Saturday, with meteorologists warning that millions in the east of the country would…
Myanmar’s military regime to free thousands of prisoners in amnesty
Myanmar’s military rulers will release 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, under an amnesty to mark the country’s 77 years of independence from British colonial rule,…
15 killed, 30 injured as US army veteran flying ISIS flag rams into New Orleans crowd
A US Army veteran flying an ISIS flag from his truck swerved around makeshift barriers and ploughed into New Orleans’ crowded French Quarter on New…
South Korea police raid Jeju Air, airport over fatal crash
South Korean police on Thursday raided the offices of Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport as part of the probe into the…