In Indonesia, deforestation is intensifying disasters from severe weather and climate change
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Roads turned to murky brown rivers, homes were swept away by strong currents and bodies were pulled from mud during deadly flash floods and landslides after torrential rains hit West Sumatra in early March, marking one of the latest
Baltimore Tragedy Highlights Role Of Migrants In US Workforce
The death of six Latino workers who were fixing potholes when a Baltimore bridge collapsed highlights the crucial role immigrants play in keeping America running, say advocates. ...
Three UN observers and a translator wounded in south Lebanon, peacekeeping mission says
The U.N. peacekeeping mission known as UNIFIL, as well as unarmed technical observers known as UNTSO, are stationed in southern Lebanon to monitor hostilities along the demarcation line between Lebanon and Israel, known as the Blue Line. ...
Karachi bans kite sales and flying after string of injuries
The decision was made in response to the heightened risks posed to citizens' lives by the use of hazardous metal strings in kite flying, stated the Karachi Commissioner. ...
Trump video showing 'hog-tied' Biden draws criticism
The video, posted Friday afternoon, shows two pickup trucks driving down a highway, each displaying multiple pro-Trump signs and flags. On the tailgate of the second truck is an image of a prone Biden tied with his hands behind him. ...
Deadly chaos at Gaza aid distribution as WHO renews hospital warning
Israel's siege, sparked by a deadly militant attack on October 7, brings nightly air strikes and in recent days major operations around several hospitals, which it says are used by Palestinian militant groups -- claims denied by Hamas. ...
Pakistan PM orders ban on red carpets at official events
Expressing dissatisfaction with the practice of laying out red carpets during the visits of federal ministers and senior officials, the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made his stance clear. ...
At least 7 killed and 30 injured in car blast in Syrian town near Turkish ...
The Arab-populated town run by Syrian rebel groups backed by Turkey opposed to Syrian President Bashar al Assad has been relatively quiet since it was hit by a car blast over two years ago. ...
Moscow Crocus City Hall attack: Death toll mounts to 134, 551 injured
The Russian Emergencies Ministry's department in the Moscow Region has updated the count of those injured in the terrorist onslaught on Crocus City Hall to 551. ...
Kremlin reveals Putin's inner turmoil post-Moscow terror attack
On the fateful evening of March 22, terrorists struck the music venue in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region, just beyond the city's borders. The latest figures report 144 fatalities. ...
China's March factory activity expands for first time in six months
China's manufacturing activity saw growth
Ukraine power firm hit by Russian attacks warns repairs could take 18 months
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in his nightly video address on Saturday, said Russia was carrying out "vile strikes" designed to cause the "bleeding" of Ukrainian energy. ...
Salvage crews work to lift first piece of collapsed Baltimore bridge
The steel truss bridge collapsed early
Biden wins North Dakota Democratic primary
WASHINGTON, March 30 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Joe Biden has won North Dakota's Democratic presidential primary, the state party announced Saturday. In
Donald Trump slams Biden for declaring March 31, Easter Sunday, as Transgender Day of Visibility
Former US President Donald
Academy of International Affairs and Nigeria’s Foreign Policy of 4-Ds:Objective, Agenda, or Framework?
Column | Bola A. Akinterinwa Foreign policy is variously defined in international relations, especially because the margin between foreign and domestic policy remains an issue and still remains, at best, very thin. Some scholars posit that foreign policy
Dozens trapped in Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital under inhumane conditions: health ministry
GAZA, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Dozens of patients and medical staffers are trapped in the Al-Shifa Medical Complex west of Gaza City due to an Israeli military operation, the Gaza-based health ministry said
Hundreds evacuated after explosion in Indonesian military complex
JAKARTA, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Over 130 families have been evacuated after an explosion at a military ammunition warehouse near the Indonesian capital Jakarta on
Slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller’s wife honours him in moving eulogy: ‘Died a hero, but ...
Murdered NYPD police officer Jonathan Diller’s wife demanded changes from lawmakers while honouring her husband with a tear-jerking eulogy on Saturday, March 30. Diller, 31, was performing a routine traffic stop in Far Rockaway when he was shot dead after a
Empowering Youth: A fundamental pillar of Muslim Council of Elders' work
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 31 (ANI/WAM): The Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by the Grand Muslim Council of Elders, . This commitment stems from the Council's belief in the crucial role of youth in fostering peace and promoting coexistence, viewing them as the
DP World Foundation contributes AED10 million to Mothers' Endowment campaign
Dubai [UAE], March 31 (ANI/WAM): DP World's charity and humanitarian arm, the DP World Foundation, has joined a growing list of contributors to the Mothers' Endowment campaign, launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister
Rangers crush trio of 2-run HRs, blow out Cubs
(Photo credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports) Jared Walsh, Adolis Garcia and Josh Jung each belted a two-run homer to propel the Texas Rangers to an 11-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday in Arlington, Texas. Corey Seager had a pair of RBI singles to
