Politics
Trump taps ’eminently qualified’ Barrett for Supreme Court
WASHINGTON
President Donald Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Saturday, capping a…
Business
Iran’s oil exports jump in September defying sanctions:…
LONDON
Iranian oil exports have risen sharply in September in defiance of U.S. sanctions, three assessments based on tanker tracking showed, throwing a lifeline to the Islamic Republic and its collapsing economy.
The country’s exports have shrunk since the…
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At UN, China, Russia and US clash over pandemic responses
UNITED NATIONS
The United States butted heads with China and Russia at the United Nations on Thursday over responsibility for the pandemic that has…
World powers set to take the stage, virtually, at UN debate
UNITED NATIONS
The U.N.’s first virtual meeting of world leaders was set to start Tuesday with pre-recorded speeches from some of the planet’s…
At UN, China, Russia and US clash over pandemic responses
UNITED NATIONS
The United States butted heads with China and Russia at the United Nations on Thursday over responsibility for the pandemic that has…
World powers set to take the stage, virtually, at UN debate
UNITED NATIONS
The U.N.’s first virtual meeting of world leaders was set to start Tuesday with pre-recorded speeches from some of the planet’s…
Northeast Asia
North Korea accuses South Korea of intrusion to find official’s body
SEOUL, South Korea
North Korea accused South Korea of sending ships across the disputed sea boundary to find the…
South Asia
The social impact of COVID-19 on Nepal
Kathmandu,Nepal
Youth awareness campaign Nepal conducted a social awareness program on coronavirus. The virtual…
Southeast Asia
Thailand sues Facebook, Twitter for allowing banned material
BANGKOK
Thailand’s government lodged complaints with police Thursday against Facebook and Twitter, alleging they…
Middle East
Lebanon’s prime minister-designate steps down in blow to French initiative
BEIRUT
Lebanon’s prime minister-designate quit on Saturday after trying for almost a month to line up a…
World
Trump taps ’eminently qualified’ Barrett for Supreme Court
WASHINGTON
President Donald Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Saturday, capping a…
Environment
Still no cause for mass pilot whale stranding in Australia
HOBART, Australia
The reason for Australia’s biggest mass whale stranding will probably remain a mystery but the…
culture
Rato Machindranath chariot pulling festival begins in Nepal
Kathmandu,Nepal
The longest chariot festival in Nepal, the Rato Machindranath chariot festival earlier postponed…
Travel
Planning a Trip to Europe: Your 7-Step Guide
If you are planning your first trip to Europe, it can be an overwhelming experience. Where should you go? How much…
Fact Check
Does the coronavirus spread easily among children?
It appears the virus can spread among children and teens, but how easily may vary by age. Research is still underway, but children under age 10 seem to be less likely than older kids to transmit the virus to other children and adults.
Children generally…