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Malaysia ex-PM Najib goes to jail after losing graft appeal
Malaysian ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak began his 12-year prison sentence Tuesday after losing his final appeal in a graft case linked to the looting of the 1MDB state fund, with the top court unanimously upholding his conviction and sentence. ...
US Adds 7 China-Related Entities to Economic Blacklist Over National Security Concerns
The United States has added seven China-related entities to its economic blacklist due to national security concerns, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 23rd August, 2022) The United States has added seven
Six months on, Russians divided on Ukraine conflict
For some it was "necessary", for others it is a source of "sadness" -- six months after Moscow launched its offensive in Ukraine, many Russians remain divided over the conflict Moscow, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Aug, 2022 ) :For some it was
US to Continue Talks on Griner's Release With Russia Via Appropriate Channels - State Dept
The United States will continue to hold talks on Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan's release with Russia through appropriate channels, including
Switzerland to Hold Referendum on F-35 Purchase on March 12, 2023 - Official
A referendum on the procurement of US-made fighter jets F-35 will take place in Switzerland on March 12, 2023, after the country faced a political split and a backlash from the population, Swiss Federal Chancellery Information Officer Beat Furrer told
Moscow Says Washington's Reaction to Dugina's Murder Discrediting US Human Rights Activity
The reaction of the US State Department to the murder of Daria Dugina, a Russian journalist and political analyst, and to the evidence of Ukraine's involvement in the crime discredits international human rights activity of the United States, Russian Foreign
Japan logs record 343 daily COVID-19 deaths
TOKYO, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Japan saw a record number of daily COVID-19 deaths at 343 on Tuesday amid the fast-spreading seventh wave of coronavirus infections. Tuesday's death toll exceeded the previous high of 327 logged on Feb. 22. Osaka Prefecture
3 Indian Air Force officers dismissed for accidental firing of missile into Pakistan
NEW DELHI, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Three Indian Air Force (IAF) officers have been suspended from the service after being found responsible for the accidental firing of a missile into Pakistan earlier this year, officials said Tuesday. A court of inquiry set up to
Feature: Giant panda couple, turning 16, prosper under tender care of Malaysian keepers
Zookeepers prepare birthday treats for giant panda Liang Liang at Zoo Negara near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 23, 2022. Giant pandas Xing Xing and Liang Liang celebrated their 16th birthday at Zoo Negara near Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. Xing
UN warns of severe malnutrition in Horn of Africa, Sahel amid drought
NAIROBI, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- More than 2.8 million children across the Horn of Africa and the Sahel are already suffering from severe acute malnutrition and could die in disturbing numbers unless urgent support is provided, the United Nations children's
Study Claims Sun Will Devour Mercury, Venus And Earth, Explains How
The researchers clarified that the process of "planetary engulfment" is common in the life cycle of star systems. ...
Twitter's Ex Security Chief Claims Company Lied About Bots And Security
Twitter misled users and federal regulators about glaring weaknesses in its ability to protect personal data, the platform's former security chief claimed in whistleblower testimony likely to impact... ...
Former Twitter security chief files whistleblower complaints
A former head of security at Twitter has filed whistleblower complaints with U.S. officials. ...
Silo collapse in Beirut Port a painful reminder of 2020 explosion
Another significant section of the
US tells citizens to leave Ukraine as Russia prepares next attack
Putin’s forces are reportedly preparing to strike on independence day ...
Darya Dugina: Ukraine denies killing daughter of nationalist in car bomb
Darya Dugina’s father said she died for Russia at a memorial service ...
Western support for Ukraine will remain firm despite bleak winter on the horizon, US diplomat ...
A top US diplomat has told CNN that despite the difficulties expected in the coming months — from a global cost-of-living crisis to energy shortages during a brutal European winter — it’s their view that the Western alliance will remain united in its support
Russia will show no mercy for those responsible for Dugina’s murder, foreign minister says
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said there won’t be mercy for those responsible for the death of Darya Dugina, a Russian political
Rattlesnake gives birth to 12 babies on Arizona family’s patio. ‘They’re all slimy’
The discovery of a rattlesnake on an Arizona family’s patio turned chaotic when the 3-foot female proved to be in labor. Western diamondbacks don’t lay eggs, they give live birth ...
Veteran deputy is shot and killed while serving eviction notice, Oklahoma cops say
A sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed on Monday, Aug. 22, as he served eviction papers, authorities say. The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office identified the deputy Monday as Sgt. Bobby ...
Bahamas detains 111 Haitian migrants aboard overloaded sloop
Bahamian authorities said Tuesday that they have detained 111 Haitian migrants found on an overloaded sloop in waters around the archipelago. The migrants were spotted near Guinchos Cay, located between ...
Son drenches 72-year-old mom in gasoline and sets her on fire, NC police say
A man killed his mother after dousing her in gasoline and burning her alive on Monday, Aug. 22, North Carolina police say. At about 10:39 a.m., Winston-Salem officers arrived to ...
2022 Women’s World Championship Preview: Team USA
Can USA return to the top step of the women's World Championship podium and snag gold? Here's a look at how the roster shapes up. If any team will unseat ...
Stocks waver up and down in the early going on Wall Street
Stocks are wavering in early trading on Wall Street but remain down for the week a day after the biggest pullback in the S&P; 500 since mid-June. Energy companies were ...
US dismisses criticism over delayed Iran deal response
State department spokesman says Washington still completing its internal consultations and discussions with European allies Josep Borrell, European Union foreign policy chief: “The world would be a much safer place if we can make this agreement work.”
Bangladesh to reduce working hours for schools, banks to battle energy crisis
Schools in Bangladesh will close an additional day each week and government offices and banks will shorten their work days by an hour to reduce electricity usage amid concerns over rising fuel prices and the impact of the Ukraine war. The reduced hours take
PARK OUTSIDE: Fire risk prompts Hyundai, Kia hitch recalls
DETROIT — Hyundai and Kia are telling owners of some of their large SUVs to park them outdoors and away from buildings after a series of fires involving trailer hitch wiring. Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article
Lachlan Murdoch sues Australian website over Jan. 6 criticism
Lachlan Murdoch, the top executive at Fox Corp., is suing an Australian news website for publishing an opinion article linking his family and Fox News to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Murdoch, the son of Fox News owner Rupert Murdoch, filed a state of
South Korea Holds First Policy Meeting on North Korean Human Rights in Over 2 Years
South Korea will hold an interagency government meeting on North Korea’s human rights policies
Bali tourism continues to recover despite FMD re-emergence
By Dames Alexander Sinaga JAKARTA, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Indonesian popular resort island of Bali continued to revive its tourism sector from COVID-19 pandemic despite the ongoing foot and mouth disease (FMD) re-emergence in the Southeast Asian country.
