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U.S. committed reckless rights abuses in Trump era – Report
The United States under Donald Trump recklessly trampled on international rules amid COVID-19, becoming the biggest troublemaker to global security and stability. A report on Human…
Dubai loses deputy ruler, Sheikh Hamadan at 75
Dubai’s deputy ruler who also doubles as the United Arab Emirates’ long-serving finance minister, Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid al-Maktoum is dead. Sheikh Hamdan, 75, is the…
Colorado shooting: Biden urges US Senate pass gun laws
U.S. President Joe Biden urged the Senate to pass gun control laws already passed by the House, in reaction to the shooting in Boulder, Colorado. He was speaking Tuesday, a…
BREAKING: Colorado gunman identified as Ahmad Al Issa
The gunman who murdered 10 people on Monday in Boulder Colorado has been named as Ahmad Al Issa. He is 21 years old. Issa killed the 10 people aged between 20 and 65, including…
Boulder Colorado shooting: Gunman kills cop Eric Talley, nine others
The gunman who opened fire at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, on Monday, killed 10 people, including a police officer, before being arrested. Among the victims was a 51-year-old…
AstraZeneca COVID vaccine is safe, 79 percent effective – U.S Study
A trial conducted by experts from Columbia University and the University of Rochester in the United States of America showed that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe and 79 percent effective at preventing…
Japan docks 2 Americans, Michael Taylor & son over ex-Nissan CEO Ghosn’s escape
Two Americans Peter Taylor and his dad Michael Taylor were docked in Tokyo on Monday, accused of helping former Nissan CEO, Carlos Ghosn, jump bail in Japan.…
China begins ‘secret’ espionage trial of ex-Canadian diplomat
The espionage trial of former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig began Monday behind closed doors in a Beijing courtroom. Kovrig’s trial comes less than a week after it opened proceedings against his compatriot Michael…
Trump to ‘redefine the game’ with his own social media platform
Donald Trump, former US president, is planning to launch his own social media platform. Jason Miller, a spokesperson for Trump, disclosed this during an interview on Sunday. The former president was banned from…
UAE to issue residence permit to Nigerians, others for virtual work
The UAE has announced the introduction of a residence permit for remote workers, approving a multiple-entry pathway tourist system for people of all nationalities. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Emirati Vice President and…
Covid: Rich states ‘block’ vaccine plans for developing nations
Wealthy countries - including the UK - are blocking proposals to help developing nations increase their vaccine…
US man accused of one murder says he really killed 16
An American man charged with beating to death a New Jersey resident he says sexually abused him as a child now claims he has killed a total of 16 people, including his ex-wife…
Denmark reports serious illness, death after AstraZeneca shot
Denmark said on Saturday that one person had died and another fell seriously ill with blood clots and cerebral haemorrhage after receiving the AstraZeneca COVID-19. The two, both hospital staff members, had…
Biden 100% fine – White House
The White House has said that President Joe Biden is 100 percent fine after he tripped while walking up the stairs to board Air Force One on Friday. Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary said this…
Drone attacks Saudi oil refinery in Riyadh
A drone has attacked an oil refinery in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, on Friday. Saudi energy ministry, in a statement, said the attack happened at 6:05 am Saudi time and has been brought under control. In his statement,…
Germany, France announce plans to resume use of AstraZeneca vaccine
Germany, France and other European nations announced plans to resume using AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday after EU and British regulators moved to shore up…
‘It takes a killer to know a killer‘ – Putin slams Biden
Russian President Vladimir Putin escalated the war of words between him and US President Joe Biden on Thursday, slamming Biden also a killer. Putin said it takes a…
Texas gunman arrested outside Kamala Harris official residence
Washington DC police have arrested Paul Murray, a Texas man who had a rifle ammunition in his car outside Vice President Kamala Harris’ official residence. A spokesperson for Washington’s…
UN officials decry growing Islamophobia
Top officials of the United Nations have decried prejudice against Islam or Muslims, in general. The officials, including Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, spoke on Wednesday during a high-level…
Vaccination of pregnant women could protect babies – Israeli researchers
Pregnant women vaccinated against COVID-19 could pass along protection to their babies in the womb, according to a new study in Israel. According to the research conducted in February, antibodies were detected in all 20…
Antonov Russian ambassador to U.S. recalled to Moscow after Biden comment
Russia on Wednesday called its ambassador to the United States back to Moscow for consultations on the future of U.S.-Russia ties. The recall of Ambassador Anatoly Antonov,…
Putin is a killer, he’ll pay the price – President Biden
President of the United States of America, Joe Biden has described Vladimir Putin, Russian president, as a ‘killer.’ According to Biden, Putin will “pay a price” for interfering in the presidential election held in November…
Migrants should seek asylum from home before coming to U.S. – Biden
Majority of migrants crossing the border with the U.S. are immediately sent back, so the better option for them would be to apply for asylum from home countries and…
8 dead in Atlanta-area massage parlor shootings, suspect arrested
The FBI is "assisting the local investigations" into shootings at three Atlanta-area massage parlors that left eight people dead Tuesday evening, the agency said early Wednesday. The…