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US House Approves Bid To Add 8,000 Visas For At-Risk Afghans
The US House of Representatives approved a plan on Thursday to allow an extra 8,000 special immigration visas for Afghans who helped the US and are at risk of retaliation as US troops complete their... ...
Mississippi Calls On Supreme Court To Overturn US Right To Abortion
The state of Mississippi on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to overturn the right to abortion in the United States in a legal brief added to a case set to be heard later in the year. ...
About 100 CIA officers and family among those with Havana syndrome, CIA says
Director William Burns has initiated a taskforce to investigate the syndrome and tripled the size of the medical team involved About 100 CIA officers and family members are among about 200 US officials and kin sickened by “Havana syndrome”, the CIA director
Tech firm hit by giant ransomware hack gets key to unlock victims’ data
Kaseya’s universal key can free the files of hundreds of organizations, ending the worst of the attack’s fallout The software company at the center of a huge ransomware attack this month has obtained a universal key to unlock files of the hundreds of
COVID-19: Spain to donate 7.5m vaccine doses
Mexico City: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the country this week
Half of Europeans vaccinated as Germany warns on rising virus cases
BRUSSELS: More than half of all European adults are now fully vaccinated, the EU said on Thursday, as countries across Europe and Asia battled fresh outbreaks blamed on the fast-spreading Delta variant. The European Central Bank said uncertainty over the wave
Indian farmers protest near parliament over farm laws
NEW DELHI: Angry farmers on Thursday marched to the Indian parliament and held a parallel Parliament demanding the repeal of three controversial laws they believe will corporatize farm sectors and end the government’s assured price support for produce.
Bullied Syrian teen wins libel case against UK far-right activist
LONDON: A Syrian teenager who was filmed being bullied has won a libel case that he brought against British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who had claimed the boy was violent toward girls at his school. Jamal Hijazi, 17, who lives in the north of England
Philippines launches program to promote Mindanao’s halal cuisine
MANILA: The Philippines has launched its Halal culinary tourism program, which aims to attract more tourists to Mindanao and experience the region’s unique culinary heritage. The program was introduced by the Department of Tourism (DoT) on Tuesday, coinciding
Burkini protest lands French swimmers fines, pool expulsions
LONDON: Six women have been expelled from a swimming pool in the French city of Grenoble and fined for wearing “burkini” full-body bathing suits. They wore the suits in a protest against anti-Muslim discrimination in France. The women were among a group of 30
Fighting in Ethiopia’s Afar forces 54,000 people to flee
ADDIS ABABA: Attacks by Tigrayan forces in Ethiopia’s Afar region have forced more than 54,000 people from their homes, an official said on Thursday, as tens of thousands of people rallied in the capital to support the prime minister. Tigrayan fighters, who
Landowners oppose Rio Tinto mine assessment in Bougainville
The landowning group at the site of the Panguna Mine in Bougainville is opposing the plan announced this week to assess the damage caused by the mine. On Tuesday multi-national miner, Rio Tinto, the
Team Cook Islands adjusting to mask life in Tokyo
Team Cook Islands is still adjusting to life under Covid-19 restrictions at the Tokyo Olympics. The Cooks are Covid-19 free but life in Japan is very different, with infections on the rise in the capital. Spectators have been barred from attending events after
Giant screen collapses ahead of Rolling Loud music festival
A giant video screen collapsed Thursday at a South Florida stadium, a day before the Rolling Loud hip-hop music festival was set to begin. There were no injuries. Organizers posted ...
Girl dies when car hits her and mom running sidewalk produce stand, Ohio police say
A girl was killed in Ohio when a driver slammed into the produce stand she was running with her mom, police say. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said a mom ...
Indie Spirit Awards move away from Oscars weekend
In a break from tradition, the Film Independent Spirit Awards are moving away from Oscars weekend. The 37th annual awards ceremony will now take place on Sunday, March 6, three ...
AP editor, Times columnist among new Pulitzer Board chairs
New York Times opinion columnist Gail Collins, Associated Press Editor at Large John Daniszewski and journalist Katherine Boo have been elected as co-chairs of the Pulitzer Prize Board, the organization ...
Iowa race track cuts ties with announcer after racist rant
An Iowa race track said Thursday that it will cut ties with an announcer who went on a racist rant against Black fans and athletes who kneel during the national ...
ISL: Kerala Blasters FC sign Adrian Luna
Kochi (Kerala) , July 22 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) side Kerala Blasters FC on Thursday announced the signing of midfielder Adrian Nicolas Luna Retamar. Luna, who made 24 appearances for Melbourne city in the A-league last season notching three goals and
Sri Lanka skipper says on-field bust up was about tactics
Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka said Thursday that his on-field spat with coach Mickey Arthur in the second one-day international against India was about tactics. WATCH | Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur in on-field spat with captain: 'It was a good debate'
Windies, Australia ODI suspended at last minute due to Covid-19
A positive Covid-19 test on Thursday resulted in the last-minute postponement of the scheduled second One-Day International between the West Indies and Australia at Kensington Oval on Thursday, officials announced. "The second ODI between West Indies and
'India committed to work with G20 countries'
New Delhi , July 22 (ANI): India committed to work with G20 countries in mounting an effective response to secure the health of the planet and its people, said Bhupender Yadav, Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change on Thursday. Leading the
The Brisbane Olympics are a leap into an unknowable future
There'll be two types of Australian high jump in Tokyo this month. The first, most likely scripted, was Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's front row leap after Brisbane was awarded the right to host the 2032 Olympics. The second will be in response to
We created a tool to help predict COVID-19 increases in African countries
One of the obstacles if you are trying to guide policy and protect people from COVID-19 is the bewildering amount of data available every day. We are awash in information, but everyone wants to distil insight that makes sense from this. Policymakers need to
Springboks v British Lions, 1st Test: 5 tantalising match-ups
Jacques Nienaber and Warren Gatland have both played their cards in terms of personnel, and the stage is now set for the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. There were very few surprises in the
Team SA Olympics medal prospects in Tokyo - Tatjana Schoenmaker
Tatjana Schoenmaker is hoping to make history at this week's Tokyo Olympics. A lot is expected from Schoenmaker in Japan, despite the 24-year-old competing in her Olympic debut. She is looking to become South Africa's first women's
Proteas make 3 changes, opt to bat in 2nd T20I against Ireland
Temba Bavuma has won the toss and the Proteas will bat first in the 2nd T20 International against Ireland in Dublin. LIVE | Ireland v Proteas, 2nd T20 International There are
'Cyber attackers will have weaponized tech by 2025'
Connecticut , July 23 (ANI): Amid the fast-changing security arrangement around the world, research and advisory firm, Gartner has estimated that cyber attackers will have weaponised operational technology (OT) environments to successfully harm or kill humans
Anupam Kher unveils details of his 519th film
New Delhi , July 22 (ANI): Piquing the interest of fans after talking of his 519th film recently, veteran actor Anupam Kher disclosed the details of the project that also co-stars Neena Gupta in the
'Cyborg soil' reveals the secret microbial metropolis beneath our feet
Dig a teaspoon into your nearest clump of soil, and what you'll emerge with will contain more microorganisms than there are people on Earth. We know this from lab studies that analyse samples of earth scooped from the microbial wild to determine which forms of
Afghan President calls father of Danish Siddiqui
Kabul , July 23 (ANI): Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday called the father of slain Reuters journalist Danish Siddiqui and conveyed his condolences over the demise of his son to his family and friends. Siddiqui was the Chief Photographer for
New era of Olympic champions eye Tokyo glory
When the flame is finally lit at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday, a new era of athletes have a chance to make history in the absence of a host of established stars. So much has changed in the Olympic landscape in the five years since the Rio Games -- three-time
Guinea Reverses Decision to Pull Out of Tokyo Olympics
The West African country of Guinea has reversed an earlier decision to pull out of the Olympics and will send a delegation of five athletes to the Tokyo Games. Minister of Sports Sanoussy Bantama Sow made the announcement Thursday after national and
David Miller, spin duo lead Proteas to T20 series win over Ireland
Despite a horror start to their innings, the Proteas have beaten Ireland by 42 runs to claim an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three match T20 International series. SCORECARD | Ireland v Proteas, 2nd T20 International South Africa went into the encounter with
How Social Media Gave Cuban Protesters a Voice
MARACAIBO, VENEZUELA - When thousands of Cubans took to the streets to protest this month, their calls for freedom and an end of "the dictatorship" were heard across the world, thanks to the rise in social media. In the town of San Antonio de los Banos, 20
WHO Urges African Nations to Speed Up COVID-19 Vaccinations
GENEVA - The World Health Organization is urging African countries to ramp up preparations for COVID-19 vaccination rollouts in anticipation of the imminent arrival of millions of vaccine doses on the continent. WHO reports more than 6.2 million people have
We're losing the vaccination race because of bungling, not bad luck
As one big international competition begins, another one is nearing its end. At least we hope so. I am, of course, talking about the Tokyo Olympic Games and the international roll-out of vaccines against COVID-19. Australia has been in the top ten in the medal
Ankle Injury Rules Out Kenya's Kamworor
Kenyan 10,000 metres runner and 2019 New York Marathon winner Geoffrey Kamworor has pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics due
Surprise choice Conan says starting for Lions is 'surreal'
Surprise British and Irish Lions number eight selection Jack Conan said on Thursday that it was "surreal" hearing his name called out as a starter against world champions South Africa on Saturday. The 28-year-old Ireland loose forward fills a place in the team
Calls Grow for Emergency Visas for Afghans Working With US Media
WASHINGTON - A coalition of more than two dozen U.S. news outlets and press freedom organizations is calling on the U.S. government to help protect Afghans who worked with foreign media and may face risks from the Taliban as a result. to President Joe Biden
Refugee Defector from Iran to Face Iranian at Tokyo Olympics
A defector from Iran who competes in taekwondo for the refugee team at the Tokyo Olympics was drawn on Thursday to face an Iranian opponent in the qualifying round. Kimia Alizadeh, who left Iran citing
Afghan violence displaces over 36,000 families in 4 months
Kabul , July 23 (ANI): Amid the recent increase in the Taliban offensive, more than 36,000 families have been internally displaced in Afghanistan over the past four months. Afghan Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation on Thursday
Heavy fighting kills 20 in region bordering Tigray: official
About 70 000 people have been affected in the heavy fighting between rebels and pro-government forces.Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed sent troops into Tigray last November to oust the region's ruling party.A 10-vehicle World Food Programme convoy also came under
COVID-19 self-isolation alerts threaten food supplies in UK supermarkets
© Provided by Xinhua LONDON, July 22 (Xinhua) -- Supermarkets in Britain warned Thursday that the rising number of retail workers being forced to self-isolate due to COVID-19 has started to threaten the availability of some products. More than 600,000
China rebuffs WHO's terms for further COVID-19 origins study
Yuan Zhiming, director of the Wuhan National Biosafety Laboratory of the Wuhan Institute of Virology. China cannot accept the World Health Organization's plan for the second phase of a study into the origins of COVID-19, a senior Chinese health official
Zimbabweans deported by Britain arrive at Harare airport
The first group of Zimbabwean nationals being deported from Britain have arrived in the country. Some of those being deported
The Latest: Kansas hopes to keep variant in check with shots
TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly is pinning Kansas’ hopes of keeping the COVID-19 delta variant in check on more people getting inoculated because it is spreading rapidly among the unvaccinated. Kelly acknowledged Thursday that there’s not enough time before
Garland vows crackdown on gun trafficking as violence surges
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland vowed Thursday that the Justice Department would crack down on gun trafficking corridors as part of a comprehensive approach to combat surging gun violence that also includes funding community intervention
Democrats blast FBI’s handling of Brett Kavanaugh probe, calling it ‘constrained’ by Trump White House
Democrats have blasted the fbi">FBI’s handling of a 2018 probe of Brett Kavanaugh ahead of his confirmation as a Supreme Court justice, charging that it was controlled and
Suspected murder weapon shown in mistaken Uber ride killing
An investigator showed jurors the suspected murder weapon Thursday at the trial of a South Carolina man accused of killing a woman who mistook the man's car for her Uber ...
Saudi Arabia reports no COVID-19 cases during Hajj
Dubai: Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced no coronavirus infections were reported among pilgrims during Hajj as a result of an integrated health plan. The announcement was made by Dr. Tawfiq Al Rabiah, Minister of Health, as pilgrims started to leave Mecca
COVID-19: 40,000 descend on UK's Latitude music festival amid rise in cases
Henham Park, England: Thousands of people poured into the grounds of the Latitude music festival in eastern England on Thursday, one of the biggest gatherings since most coronavirus restrictions were lifted earlier this week. The four-day festival, expected to
Merkel Defends Russian Gas Pipeline Deal Without More U.S. Sanctions
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday
Trouble in fandom paradise: Tumblr users lash out against its beta subscription feature
The Tumblr community often refers to itself as the Wild West of the internet, and they’re not wrong. A text post with over 70,000 notes puts it best: “Tumblr is my favorite social media site because this place is literally uninhabitable for
Employees testify about loaning money to sheriff on trial
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) -- A clerk who works for an Alabama sheriff on trial on corruption charges testified she sent him $1,000 after he claimed to have lost money gambling at a casino when he was supposed to be at a law enforcement conference. Debbie Davis, who
Compulsory health pass in Italy from August 6
The Health Pass, also known as the “Green Pass” on the peninsula, can be given from the first dose of vaccination, as well as to people who have recovered from the Kovid and who have had a negative test within the last 48 hours. The government led
Potential Texas, Oklahoma move to SEC could tip realignment dominos
INDIANAPOLIS — Barry Alvarez lived through the tidal wave of conference realignment that swept over college sports in the early 2010s as Wisconsin’s athletic director, watching the Big Ten grow to 14 teams from the Midwest to the East Coast.
Harbaugh, Frost resolute about resurrecting programs
INDIANAPOLIS — As their paths crossed at Big Ten media days, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh and Nebraska coach Scott Frost appeared to have one thing in common: They are at a crossroads in their careers. Both have been humbled in recent years. Both need to
Western Wildfires Still Growing, But Better Weather Helps Crews Make Progress
Lower winds and better weather helped crews using bulldozers and helicopters battling the nation’s largest wildfire in southern Oregon while a Northern California wildfire crossed into Nevada, prompting evacuations as blazes burn across the West. Oregon’s
Rats desecrated bodies at Tennessee funeral home, officials say. It was fined $14,000
A funeral home in Tennessee is accused of ignoring multiple reports from a former employee about a monthslong rat infestation that resulted in damages to at least two bodies. On ...
Spacing Pfizer Covid-19 shots boosts antibody levels after initial drop: Study
LONDON (REUTERS) - A longer gap between doses of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine leads to higher overall antibody levels than a shorter gap, a British study found on Friday (July 23), but there is a sharp drop in antibody levels after the first dose. The study might
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 23
France's Macron changes phone in light of Pegasus case French President Emmanuel Macron has changed his mobile phone and phone number in light of the Pegasus spyware case, a presidency official said on Thursday, in one of the first concrete actions announced
Why even vaccinated people in US are getting 'breakthrough' Covid-19 infections
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - A wedding in Oklahoma leads to 15 vaccinated guests becoming infected with the coronavirus. Raucous Fourth of July celebrations disperse the virus from Provincetown, Massachusetts, to dozens of places across the country, sometimes
Argentina formally recognises non-binary people, a Latin American first
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (NYTIMES) - Argentina has become the first country in Latin America to officially recognise gender non-binary people, who can now choose to have their gender marked as an X on their national identity documents and passports if they do
Thousands descend on UK music festival amid rise in Covid-19 cases
HENHAM PARK, ENGLAND (REUTERS) - Thousands of people poured into the grounds of the Latitude music festival in eastern England on Thursday (July 22), one of the biggest gatherings since most coronavirus restrictions were lifted earlier this week. The four-day
Marsquakes reveal the anatomy of the Red Planet's interior
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Seismic waves from quakes detected by Nasa's robotic InSight lander have helped scientists decipher the anatomy of Mars, including the first estimates of the size of its large liquid metal core, thickness of its crust, and nature of its
Ex-rights chief Navi Pillay to lead UN Israel-Palestinian inquiry
GENEVA (AFP) - Former UN rights chief Navi Pillay will lead the United Nations' open-ended inquiry into "systematic" abuses in Israel and the Palestinian territories, it was announced on Thursday (July 22). The UN Human Rights Council's president said Pillay
Alaska Coast Guard rescues man who fended off grizzly bear for days
WASHINGTON (AFP) - A man who fended off attacks from a wild grizzly bear for a week straight in the Alaskan wilderness is recovering from his injuries after he was found stranded at an
One Person Dies, 85 Injured as Train Collides With Truck in Tanzania - Reports
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 23rd July, 2021) One person has died and 85 more have
CIA Chief Says Russia 'Could Be' Behind Havana Syndrome, But Does Not Know for Sure
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 23rd July, 2021) CIA Director William Burns in an interview with NPR said that Russia could be behind the so-called Havana syndrome affecting the health of US diplomats in Cuba but there are no
UPDATE - Number of COVID-19 Cases in Brazil Rises by 49,757 to Over 19.52Mln - ...
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 23rd July, 2021) The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Brazil has increased by 49,757 to 19,523,711 within the past 24
Lula and Chico Buarque sign letter to NYT against US embargo on Cuba – 07/22/2021 ...
More than 440 activists, politicians, artists and intellectuals from different countries have signed a public letter addressed to the government of President Joe Biden, which will be published in the American newspaper New York Times this Friday (23). The
'They need to be taught': Take a look inside China's largest detention centre
Urumqi Number 3 is possibly the world's largest detention facility and is twice as large as the Vatican City, suggesting China wishes to continue holding vast numbers of Uyghurs. ...
Mexico fines candidate for support from influencer wife
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s electoral agency fined a state gubernatorial candidate $2.75 million, ruling that he got prohibited support from his influencer wife’s social media posts. Winning gubernatorial candidate Samuel García and his wife, Mariana
PGA Tour Champions Senior Open Championship Scores
Thursday At Sunningdale Golf Club Old Course Berkshire, England. Purse: $2.5 million Yardage: 6,641; Par: 70 a-amateur First Round Darren Clarke, Northern Ireland 31-34_65 James Kingston, South Africa 33-32_65 Ricardo Gonzalez, Argentina 31-35_66 Bernhard
PGA Tour Champions Senior Open Championship Par Scores
Thursday At Sunningdale Golf Club Old Course Berkshire, England. Purse: $2.5 million Yardage: 6,641; Par: 70 a-amateur First Round Darren Clarke, Northern Ireland 31-34_65 -5 James Kingston, South Africa 33-32_65 -5 Ricardo Gonzalez, Argentina 31-35_66 -4
European Tour Cazoo Open Par Scores
Thursday At The Celtic Manor Resort Newport, Wales Purse: $1.4 million Yardage: 7,393; Par: 71 a-amateur First Round Vincent Norrman, Sweden 33-31_64 -7 Nacho Elvira, Spain 33-31_64 -7 James Morrison, England 33-33_66 -5 Mikko Korhonen, Finland 31-35_66 -5
European Tour Cazoo Open Scores
Thursday At The Celtic Manor Resort Newport, Wales Purse: $1.4 million Yardage: 7,393; Par: 71 a-amateur First Round Vincent Norrman, Sweden 33-31_64 Nacho Elvira, Spain 33-31_64 James Morrison, England 33-33_66 Mikko Korhonen, Finland 31-35_66 Chase Hanna,
China's President Xi Jinping makes surprise visit to Tibet
WASHINGTON : Chinese President Xi Jinping has made an unannounced visit to Tibet, according to International Campaign for Tibet (ICT). Video clips shared on Chinese social media on Thursday show Xi addressing people in the city of Nyingtri (Chinese: Linzhi),
World’s Largest Solar Farm Costing $2B to Be Built in Indonesia
Plans were unveiled for the world’s largest floating solar power and energy storage system. At a cost estimated at $2 billion, the system will be developed by Singapore’s Sunseap Group in cooperation with Badan Pengusahaan Batam (BP Batam)
Victoria records 14 new local Covid-19 cases linked to current outbreak
Ten of the 14 cases were in quarantine throughout their entire infectious period, with one of the other four cases still to be interviewed. Yesterday, the state reported the highest daily figure this year at 26 local cases, but almost all were isolating during
SMLOLA oppose Rio Tinto mine assessment in Bougainville
The landowning group at the site of the Panguna Mine in Bougainville is opposing the plan announced this week to assess the damage caused by the mine. On Tuesday multi national miner, Rio Tinto, the
Aussie team’s historic opening ceremony
The long-awaited 2021 Tokyo Olympics have finally arrived, with the official Opening Ceremony due to kick off in a matter of hours. ...
Biden mocked over incoherent answer
US President Joe Biden has been mocked on social media after giving a confusing and meandering answer during a televised town hall forum. ...
How Racist Is America?
Bigotry and discrimination have not killed the American dream for all groups. ...
Jewish Burial Records Among Items Seized by U.S. Authorities
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn said they plan to return 17 items — once headed for auction — to their communities. ...
Kaseya, the tech firm hit by ransomware, gets the key to unlock its customers’ data.
Kaseya said the key was “effective at unlocking victims.” How the company obtained the key was a mystery. ...
What Time is Olympics Opening Ceremony in Tokyo?
With social distancing and no fans, the ceremony, much like the Games, will look a lot different. ...
Olympics Live Updates: Opening Ceremony Set For Near-Empty Stadium
The athletes will be waving to television cameras rather than fans on Friday. Archery and rowing events start the day’s competitions. ...
What Time is the 2021 Olympics Opening Ceremony?
With social distancing and no fans, the ceremony, much like the Games, will look a lot different. ...
