Tag: World
Boeing’s first astronaut flight Starliner called off at last minute
Two NASA astronauts were strapped into the Boeing's Starliner capsule and awaiting liftoff when the countdown was halted.
Panama island will soon be forced to evacuate amid rising sea levels
Generations of Gunas who have grown up on Gardi Sugdub in a life dedicated to the sea and tourism will trade that next week for the mainland’s solid ground.
Barley the dog travels from U.S. to the Okanagan
Barley ran away from his home in Tonasket, Wash., embarking on a 10-day, over 100-kilometre-long journey from Tonasket crossing the border to Penticton.
Israel has proposed 3-phase deal that could end hostilities with Hamas, Biden says
Biden added that Hamas is “no longer capable” of carrying out another large-scale attack on Israel as he urged Israelis and Hamas to come to a deal for an extended ceasefire.
Biden says Ukraine can strike Russia with U.S. arms to defend Kharkiv: reports
The move comes as Ukrainian officials have stepped up calls on the U.S. administration to allow its forces to defend itself against attacks originating from Russian territory.
Western U president suggests divestment from Israel not possible as encampment continues
Western University President Alan Shepard and the Western Divestment Coalition are trading public statements as a pro-Palestinian encampment continues.
Ticketmaster breach: Data of 560 million customers stolen, hackers claim
The hackers have listed the alleged stolen data for sale for US$500,000 on the dark web.
Person dies after falling into running jet engine at Amsterdam airport
The Dutch military police are investigating the incident that occurred at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.
NATO chief calls for discussion on restrictions of arms for Ukraine
While Ukrainian leaders urged governments from Berlin to Washington to ease the restrictions on supplied weapons, western countries appeared increasingly divided.
Multiplying health crises pose ‘existential threats’ to WHO emergencies team
The World Health Organization's emergencies department is facing 'existential threats' as multiplying health crises have left it short of cash, an independent report said.
Hong Kong court convicts 14 pro-democracy activists over security law
Those found guilty of conspiracy to commit subversion included former lawmakers Leung Kwok-hung, Lam Cheuk-ting, Helena Wong and Raymond Chan.
Israel says strategic corridor along Gaza-Egypt border now under its control
The capture of the Philadelphi Corridor could complicate Israel’s relations with Egypt, which has previously complained about Israel’s advance toward its border.
U.S. accuses China of supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine
The Biden administration has stepped up warnings about China's support for Russia and threatened new sanctions in response from the U.S. and other NATO countries.
Delhi heat wave hits all-time temperature high of 52.9C
India's capitol has been gripped by extreme heat conditions, recording an all-time high temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.
Woman arrested as pro-Palestinian protesters shut down UBC intersection
Protesters at the Vancouver campus are demanding the university cut ties with Israeli institutions and divest from companies connected to Israel.