Category: Rest of World News
Japan: Three dead, one injured in stabbing, shooting incident in Japan
TOKYO: Three people were killed and one injured in a shooting and stabbing incident in a city in rural Japan on Thursday, with the perpetrator…
South Korea hails successful launch of homegrown rocket
SEOUL: South Korea said Thursday it had successfully launched its homegrown Nuri rocket and placed working satellites into orbit, hailing a key step forward for…
South Korea, US troops to hold massive live-fire drills near border with North Korea
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: The South Korean and US militaries were set to begin massive live-fire drills near the border with North Korea on Thursday, despite…
Sudan S: Fresh fighting threatens Sudan’s week-long truce
DUBAI: Sporadic clashes between Sudan‘s army and a powerful paramilitary force spilled over into Thursday, puncturing the relative calm in the capital Khartoum and raising…
Seven-storey blaze in Sydney spreading: Firefighters
SYDNEY: More than 100 firefighters battled towering flames and thick smoke from a seven-storey blaze in central Sydney on Thursday, warning that it is spreading…
20 richest countries account for over half of 50 million people in ‘modern slavery,’ report says
UNITED NATIONS: The world’s 20 richest countries are fueling forced labor and account for over half the estimated 50 million people living in “modern slavery,”…
Brazil: Brazil declares 6-month health emergency several after bird flu cases
SAO PAULO: Brazil, the world’s largest chicken exporter, has declared a nationwide “animal health emergency” after confirming eight cases of avian flu in wild birds,…
Turner: Tina Turner, magnetic singer of explosive power, dies at 83
Tina Turner, the earthshaking soul singer whose rasping vocals, sexual magnetism and explosive energy made her an unforgettable live performer and one of the most…
Canada rules out probe into China poll meddling; opposition says ‘cover-up’
TORONTO: A Canadian government appointee on Tuesday rejected holding a public inquiry into leaked intelligence that alleged China interfered in Canada’s federal elections, drawing allegations…
South: South Korea to conduct satellite launch as North Korea pushes to fire its 1st military spy satellite
SEOUL: South Korea was set to launch its first commercial-grade satellite Wednesday as rival North Korea pushed plans forward to place its first military spy…