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Thailand says mpox detected in European who travelled from Africa

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 10:47
The 66-year-old male arrived in the country on August 14 and is being quarantined in a hospital.

Video: Obamas rally for Kamala Harris at Democratic convention

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 09:50
Former US First Lady Michelle and ex-President Barack Obama urged voters at the DNC to vote for Kamala Harris.

In South Africa, patriarchal law cuts some women off from owning their home

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 09:50
How a land law seeking to fix the racial injustices of apartheid created gender barriers for Black women instead.

Ukraine targets Moscow in ‘one of largest ever’ drone attacks

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 09:20
Assault on Russian capital launched as Ukraine presses on with major incursion into Russia’s Kursk region.

Will Arshad Nadeem’s Olympic gold change the course for sports in Pakistan?

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 09:11
The javelin thrower returns home a hero, igniting interest in track and field in cricket-centric Pakistan. Can it last?

Australia greenlights $19bn solar project to export power to Singapore

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 09:00
Australia-Asia Power Link is slated to provide up to 15 percent of city-state's energy needs once completed.

War-ravaged Sudan battles cholera outbreak

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 08:36
Increasing cases reported of deadly bacterial disease spread through contaminated water amid heavy rains.

Bus crash in Iran kills at least 28 Pakistani pilgrims travelling to Iraq

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 07:32
Accident in central province of Yazd was blamed on a defective braking system, according to preliminary police probe.

What has caused the cholera outbreak in Sudan?

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 07:04
At least 22 people have died from cholera in Sudan after heavy rainfall contaminated drinking water.

Ukraine adopts ‘historic’ law to ban Moscow-linked Orthodox Church

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 05:59
Kyiv has accused the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of complicity in Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Barack Obama takes stage for Kamala Harris at Democratic convention

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 03:55
Former US president lays out 'what's at stake' and why Harris-Walz should lead the country.

Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with US police on second night of DNC

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 03:54
Police lead away several demonstrators after a standoff outside the Israeli consulate in Chicago.

Putin inspects troops with Kadyrov on first Chechnya visit since 2011

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 03:21
The Russian president heaps praise on Chechen fighters due to head to Ukraine to support the full-scale invasion.

OpenAI strikes deal to use content from The New Yorker, Vogue, Vanity Fair

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 02:46
AI startup's announcement follows similar deals with The Financial Times, the Associated Press and News Corp.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 908

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 02:10
As the war enters its 908th day, these are the main developments.

Trump Media shares hit record low as race tightens for former US president

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 22:35
The stock is seen by some retail traders as a bet on whether Trump would win a second term as US president.

Canada refuses to comment on US sale of Canadian-made weapons to Israel

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 22:33
Rights advocates say Canada is not being transparent and has failed to take danger of arms exports to Israel seriously.

Divers search Sicily yacht wreck with UK tech boss among the six missing

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 21:02
British tycoon Mike Lynch was among the 22 onboard, celebrating his recent acquittal on fraud charges in the US.

Manhunt in Kenya after suspected serial killer escapes prison

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 20:44
A manhunt is underway in Kenya for a suspected serial killer who escaped from police custody in Nairobi.

What are the prospects for a Gaza ceasefire deal?

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 20:39
Israeli forces continue attacks as attention moves to talks in Egypt.

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