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UN World Food Programme warns of acute hunger in afghanistan
NEW DELHI
Afghanistan – a record 22.8 million people - will face acute food insecurity from November, according to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report issued simultaneously in Rome and Kabul on Monday by the Food…
Myanmar Monk’s reappearance brings solace in coup-hit
Sagaing (Myanmar)
Now each morning, crowds of pilgrims line his path, hoping for a glimpse of the monk who has…
Wuhan Marathon postponed after Covid-19 surge
Beijing
China reported 26 new domestic Covid-19 instances on Sunday, in an outbreak that has become latest test…
Israel’s blockade, Gaza’s fishermen struggle
Gaza City (Palestinian Territories)
Israeli Forced to continue to be close to shore due to restrictions on…
Bangkok bars battle to beat booze ban battering
Bangkok
The Bangkok once-legendary nightlife has been hammered by a seven-month ban on alcohol service imposed…
Politics
Protests in Sudan amid ‘coup’
KHARTOUM, Sudan
Political parties on Monday called for a prevalent strike and protests in Sudan, following an…
Uzbekistan holds polls with reformist strongman
Tashkent
Mirziyoyev has been credited for launching what he calls a "New Uzbekistan", ending a decades-old…
Japan PM sends offering to controversial Yasukuni shrine
TOKYO
Japan’s prime minister today sent a ritual offering to the controversial Yasukuni shrine that honours war…
China’s Xi calls for ‘peaceful’ reunification with Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan
Chinese leader Xi Jinping said on Saturday that a “peaceful” reunification of Taiwan with China’s…
Business
Facebook failing to contain hate speech in India
NEW YORK
Facebook was well aware that hate speech used to be spreading on its site in India which should…
Redmi Note 11 launch on October 28
In the past few days, many reports have been circulating on the internet regarding Xiaomi’s upcoming Redmi Note 11…
Apple iPhone SE 3 feature LCD XR-like, launch next year
Apple just dropped four new iPhone models at its September event. These are Apple’s flagship iPhones that, although…
Google Meet will ultimately let mute users who can’t…
Google Meet has rolled out an interesting update for users who can't turn off their mics during a meeting. You…