As India readies vaccine strategy, Modi warns of possible side effects, Asia News,NEW DELHI – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned on Tuesday (Nov 24) that any Covid-19 vaccine could lead to side effects in some people, as even popular medicines do, and that the government would go only by sci
Myanmar marks 100 days of junta rule with protests, strikes, Asia News,Protesters rallied in towns and cities around Myanmar on Tuesday (May 11) to denounce its military rulers, 100 days after the generals' overthrow of an elected government pitched the country into its biggest crisis in decade
Israel-Hamas truce takes hold after 11 days of fighting, World News,An Egyptian-mediated truce between Israel and Hamas began on Friday (May 21) and US President Joe Biden pledged to salve the devastated Gaza Strip with humanitarian aid after the worst fighting in years. Palestinians, many of whom h
Backstreet Boys, 98 Degrees concert cancelled in Oklahoma after storm injures 14, Entertainment News,An outdoor concert in Oklahoma featuring 90's boy band favorites Backstreet Boys and 98 Degrees was cancelled on Saturday after an intense storm struck the area and injured at least 14 people, v
Australia honours bravery of divers involved in Thai cave rescue, World News,SYDNEY – Australia gave state honours on Tuesday (July 24) to nine people who helped rescue most of a Thai boys' football team trapped in a flooded cave, with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull saying their teamwork had s
Beirut port manager among 16 held in blast probe, judicial source says, World News,BEIRUT – Lebanese authorities have arrested 16 people in an investigation into the Beirut port warehouse explosion, state news agency NNA said on Thursday, and a judicial source and local media said the port’s general
Tony Awards ceremony slumps to 2.6 million low on television, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – The television audience for Sunday's Tony Awards for theater slumped to a new low despite a star-studded cast that promoted Broadway's return after an 18-month shutdown due to the coronavirus pan
