Earthquake strikes off California; tsunami warning issued
EUREKA, Calif USA (AP): A strong earthquake was felt widely across Northern California on Thursday and authorities have issued a tsunami warning. The quake struck at 10:44 a.m. west of…
China Unveils First Drone Blood Delivery Route in Wuhan
Wuhan, China (Agencies): China has launched its first drone blood delivery route in Wuhan, marking a significant advancement in medical logistics. The SF Express Fengyi UAV drone successfully transported 800…
Bangladesh ‘Very Hurt’ by UK Parliamentary Group’s Remarks, Foreign Adviser Tells Envoy
Dhaka, Bangladesh (Agencies): Bangladesh has expressed strong discontent over what it calls “misleading statements” made by an all-party parliamentary group (APPG) of the United Kingdom regarding deaths and minority issues…
New US Report Links Covid-19 Origin to Lab Leak
Washington, D.C. (Agencies): A new report from the US Congressional Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic concludes that Covid-19 most likely emerged from a laboratory in Wuhan, China. The 520-page…
South Korean President Declares Emergency Martial Law Amid Political Crisis
Seoul, South Korea (Agencies): South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has imposed emergency martial law, accusing the opposition Democratic Party of engaging in “anti-state activities” and plotting a rebellion. In…
Vietnamese Court Upholds Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon Truong My Lan
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Agencies): A Vietnamese court has upheld the death sentence for former real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, who was convicted of orchestrating a $27 billion…
UK and Iraq Strike Deal to Tackle People Smuggling and Organised Crime Networks
London, UK (Agencies): The UK and Iraq have agreed on a “world-first” deal to tackle gangs based in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region that run people-smuggling operations across Europe. This agreement…
US Congress Admits Over $250Bln in COVID-19 Aid Stolen by Fraudsters
WASHINGTON (Agencies): More than $250 billion were stolen in the United States as a result of fraudulent schemes in government aid payments during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report…
Tens of Thousands Strike at Volkswagen Plants Over Job Cuts and Factory Closures
Berlin (Agencies): Tens of thousands of Volkswagen workers walked off the job across Germany on Monday in a massive strike against potential job cuts and factory closures. The action marks…
French PM Michel Barnier Faces No Confidence Vote
Paris, France (Agencies): French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is facing a vote of no confidence in his minority government after using special powers to push through a social security budget…