Syrian govt executes 24 for starting wildfires
The 2020 wildfires reportedly burned 24,000 hectares of agricultural and forested land. Photo: AFP Syria’s Government says it has executed 24 people convicted of deliberately...
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Torrential rains kill 18 in southern India
At least 18 people are confirmed dead after torrential rains swept through villages and flooded roads in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Officials said rescuers...
China wins US in AI battle
An autonomous delivery vehicle by Damo is displayed at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China July 8, 2021. Photo: Reuters China has...
China vows reunification with Taiwan
China’s President Xi Jinping has said that “reunification” with Taiwan “must be fulfilled”, as heightened tensions over the island continue. Mr Xi said unification should...
50 killed in Afghan mosque explosion
A massive blast in a mosque frequented by a religious minority group in northern Afghanistan has killed many people. The explosion happened at the Gozar-e-Sayed...
Afghanistan to start passport issuance after months of suspension
Afghanistan Taliban officials at a news conference where they announced commencement of passport issuance to its citizens following months of delays that prevented citizens from...
Philippine President’s daughter to run for his position
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arriving with daughter at the enthronement ceremony of Japan’s Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo 2019. Photo: Reuters Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s daughter...
Philippine president announces retirement from politics
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he will not stand for vice-president in next year’s election.and will instead retire from politics. Mr Duterte said last...
Fumio Kishida set to become Japan’s new prime minister
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has elected former foreign minister Fumio Kishida as its new leader. Mr Kishida’s victory early on Wednesday virtually ensures...
15 year old gang-raped by 33 men in India
A15-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped on multiple occasions by up to 33 men. in India. The attacks occurred in a variety of sites in Maharashtra’s...