7.2-magnitude quake strikes off Pacific island nation of Tonga-
By AFP WELLINGTON: A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific island nation of Tonga on Friday, but no tsunami […]
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Palau seeks US assistance to counter China’s unwanted activities, affirms commitment to Taiwan
The leader of the Pacific island nation of Palau has requested assistance from the United States to help to deter
Donor nations commit USD 10.3 billion for millions of Syrians at home and as refugees abroad-
By Associated Press BRUSSELS: International donors said Thursday they would commit $10.3 billion in aid for millions of Syrians battered
International criminal court to launch preliminary probe in Congo following request to investigate
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Thursday he is opening a preliminary probe in Congo after the
North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles-
By AFP SEOUL: North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles, South Korea’s military said Thursday, shortly after Pyongyang warned of
Argentine judge requests interpol to detain 4 Lebanese citizens in connection with 1994 AMIA bombing
A federal judge in Argentina has called on Interpol to detain four Lebanese citizens, so they can be questioned for
UK report finds former Prime Minister Boris Johnson lied to Parliament over ‘Partygate’ scandal
A committee of U.K. lawmakers harshly rebuked former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Thursday, saying he lied to Parliament about
Israeli forces shoot Palestinian amid escalating violence in West Bank
Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man Thursday in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian health officials said, the latest death in
Rescuers fear death toll will continue to rise following migrant shipwreck off coast of Greece
A vessel carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Greece on June 13, 2023. So far 78 people have been
Japanese emperor stresses cooperation with developing countries is key to tackling climate challenges
Cooperation with developing countries is key to dealing with climate change and other global challenges, Japanese Emperor Naruhito said Thursday