Britain’s King Charles in UAE to urge action on climate at COP28
December 01, 2023 12:01 AM Britain’s King Charles began a visit to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, during which he will advocate for greater global action and accountability on…
US allegations of Indian murder plot unlikely to derail ties, but India must respond: Analysts
November 30, 2023 11:05 PM WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI – The allegations in an indictment unsealed in New York on Nov 29 that an Indian citizen sought to arrange the assassination of…
Embattled Rep. George Santos says expulsion attempt is ‘bullying’
November 30, 2023 10:16 PM Indicted U.S. Representative George Santos on Thursday struck a defiant note ahead of an expected vote to expel him from Congress and said he would…
New book reignites British royal race row
November 30, 2023 9:41 PM Almost three years after Prince Harry and his wife Meghan’s interview with Oprah Winfrey sent shockwaves through the British monarchy, their most sensational claim which…
UN peacekeepers try to stay safe amid Lebanon-Israel border flare-ups
November 30, 2023 9:36 PM Near MAROUN AL-RAS, Lebanon – While trying to fulfil their mandate to keep the peace, U.N. soldiers deployed along Lebanon’s border with Israel during the…
COP28 launches climate ‘loss and damage’ fund for vulnerable nations
November 30, 2023 9:31 PM UAE and Germany commit US$100 million each to get the ball rolling. Read More
Negotiators pushing for new two-day extension of Gaza truce after last-minute deal
November 30, 2023 9:19 PM The truce has let some humanitarian aid into Gaza after seven weeks of Israeli bombardment. Read More
Former UK finance minister Alistair Darling dies at 70: PA Media
November 30, 2023 8:51 PM Former British finance minister Alistair Darling has died at age 70, PA Media reported on Thursday, citing his family’s spokesperson. REUTERS Read More
US Secretary of State Blinken meets Palestinian President Abbas in West Bank
November 30, 2023 8:41 PM RAMALLAH, West Bank – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank on Thursday. Read More
Top Russian court bans LGBT movement as ‘extremist’; activists warn of crackdown
November 30, 2023 8:21 PM The move is part of a pattern of increasing curbs on expressions of sexual orientation and gender identity. Read More