Hong Kong news outlet Stand News closes after raid, arrests-
By Associated Press HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s pro-democracy Stand News online media outlet says it is ceasing operations following a […]
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Global COVID cases up 11 per cent last week, omicron risk high: WHO-
By Associated Press BERLIN: The World Health Organization says the number of COVID-19 cases recorded worldwide increased by 11% last
Mexico says cruise ships with coronavirus cases can dock-
By Associated Press MEXICO CITY: The Mexican government said Tuesday it will allow cruise ships carrying people infected with the
Indonesian prosecutors delay sentence for top terror suspect-
By Associated Press JAKARTA: Indonesian prosecutors postponed their sentencing demand Wednesday for a top terror suspect who eluded capture for
Five slashed bodies found on roadside in southern Mexico-
By Associated Press MEXICO CITY: The slashed-up bodies of five men were found on a roadside in southern Mexico on
Former US Senate majority leader Harry Reid dies at 82-
By Associated Press LAS VEGAS: Harry Reid, the former US Senate majority leader and Nevada’s longest-serving member of Congress, has
Coronavirus cases surge across Australia as omicron explodes-
By Associated Press SYDNEY: Coronavirus cases surged across Australia on Wednesday as an outbreak of the omicron variant exploded, prompting
Israel approves measures for Palestinians after leaders meet-
By Associated Press JERUSALEM: Israel’s defence minister approved a raft of measures aimed at improving relations with the Palestinians on
Indonesia to turn away boat with 120 Rohingya refugees-
By Associated Press BANDA ACEH: Indonesian authorities said Wednesday they will push a boat containing 120 Rohingya Muslims back to
Energy Minister-
By PTI COLOMBO: Sri Lanka is nearing completion of talks with India to reacquire the 99 World War II-era oil