Tag: World
Why does Indonesia’s Bali province want to ban hotel construction?
The moratorium could stretch up to 10 years, senior minister Luhut Pandjaitan was quoted by news website Detik as saying on Sunday.
Ukraine strikes Moscow in biggest drone attack so far
The drone attacks on Russia damaged at high-rise apartment buildings in the Ramenskoye district of the Moscow region, setting flats on fire, residents told Reuters.
‘Russians at War’ documentary at TIFF sparks backlash over Canadian funding
The film, 'Russians at War,' was helmed by a Russian-Canadian director and purports to show Russian soldiers on the front lines in Ukraine grappling with the war.
China ends foreign adoptions, leaving some hopeful families with questions
Only people who are blood relatives or step-relatives of Chinese children will be able to apply for international adoption.
Man flees country after allegedly pouring hot coffee on baby: Australia police
Police released surveillance camera footage of the suspect fleeing on foot after allegedly pouring hot coffee on a nine-month-old baby in a Brisbane park.
‘What a relief’: Kate Middleton announces she’s completed chemotherapy
The Princess of Wales shared an intimate video of her family, while explaining that she still has a long road to complete recovery and healing.
Couche-Tard ‘disappointed’ after 7-Eleven owner rejects takeover offer
The Quebec-based Couche-Tard argued its proposal offers clear strategic and financial benefits and it believes the two companies can reach a mutually agreeable transaction.
Romania says Russian drone violated airspace during attacks on Ukraine
The incident occurred as Russia carried out attacks on “civilian targets and port infrastructure” across the Danube River in Ukraine, Romania's Ministry of National Defense said.
Moeen Ali Announces Retirement from International Cricket
Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket, citing the decision to step away from the game as a response to not being selected for England’s upcoming white-ball series against Australia. The 37-year-old all-rounder, who has been a s...
Australia’s First Treasurer Visit to China in Seven Years
Australia’s Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, is scheduled to visit China later this month, marking the first such trip by an Australian treasurer since 2017. This significant diplomatic gesture comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and a challenging global eco...
Ukraine mourns dead from Russian strike, vows to increase military production
Funeral services were held for victims of one of the deadliest Russian airstrikes since the war in Ukraine began, as Ukraine’s president vows to increase military production. ,
Trump, Harris Eye Pennsylvania as Main Battleground of 2024 Race
The 2024 U.S. presidential election is rapidly shaping up to be a fierce contest, with Pennsylvania standing at the forefront of political attention. Both Kamala Harris, the current Vice President, and Donald Trump, the former president seeking another te...
Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam, kills at least 4 and injures dozens
Typhoon Yagi made its way to Vietnam after it left three people dead and nearly a hundred others injured in the Chinese province of Hainan.
Yagi strikes Vietnam as powerful typhoon leaves trail of destruction
Typhoon Yagi, the second-most intense storm to hit Vietnam in 2024, unleashed deadly force on the country, killing at least four people and injuring 78 others. The storm made landfall on Saturday afternoon in northern Vietnam, with wind speeds exceeding 1...
UN Security Council considers peacekeeping plan to replace Kenya-led Haiti mission
The circulation of the short resolution to all 15 council members follows U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Haiti on Thursday.