Category: Rest of World News
G7 top diplomats seek unity on China after Emmanuel Macron’s remarks
KARUIZAWA: The G7’s top diplomats began talks in Japan on Monday, looking to project a unified message on concerns about China after controversial remarks by…
New Zealand public radio threatens to quit Twitter
WELLIGTON: Radio New Zealand became the latest broadcaster to threaten to leave Twitter on Monday, after the social media platform labelled the public broadcaster “government-funded”.RNZ‘s…
Sydney: Melbourne overtakes Sydney as Australia’s biggest city
MELBOURNE: Melbourne has overtaken Sydney as the biggest city of Australia, a title the latter had held on to for more than 100 years.With populations…
Death toll of Sudan clashes rises to 97: Doctors’ union
KHARTOUM: The death toll from fierce fighting between Sudan‘s regular army and paramilitaries has risen to at least 97, with scores of other people wounded,…
Lack of security for Japanese prime minister surprised many
WAKAYAMA: The fishermen who tackled the man suspected of the second attack on a Japanese political leader in less than a year were surprised by…
South Korea: South Korea and Japan’s finance ministers to hold first bilateral talks in 7 years
SEOUL: South Korea and Japan’s finance ministers will hold a bilateral meeting early next month for the first time in seven years, heralding closer cooperation…
Afsin: 4.0 magnitude earthquake hits Afsin, Turkey
AFSIN: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on the Richter scale struck 23 km Southwest of Afsin, Turkey on Monday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS)…
John Paul: Pope backs John Paul II, slams claims in ‘Vatican girl’ case
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday rejected as offensive and unfounded what he called insinuations by the brother of a Vatican schoolgirl who went missing…
Russian President Putin hails country’s broad ties with China
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday hailed Russia‘s broad ties with China, including military cooperation, as he met with Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu…
Sudan Battle: Over 50 civilians, three UN workers killed as Sudan battles rage on
KHARTOUM: Fighting in Sudan raged for a second day Sunday in battles between rival generals who seized power in a 2021 coup, leaving over 50…