Families reunited after 2 years at Malaysia-Singapore land border
JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia As buses of vaccinated Malaysians working in Singapore were ferried across the Causeway Bridge that connects the ...
Questions remain about freedom of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida: The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has said it "remains deeply concerned" that Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai ...
US Congressmen, in Taiwan, pledge support in struggle against China
TAIPEI, Taiwan: U.S. lawmakers have made a surprise visit to Taiwan, in a bid to show support amidst Chinese threats ...
Omicron scare: Stringent quarantine rules in Japan for travellers from India, Romania, Greece, 4 US states
Tokyo [Japan], December 5 (ANI): In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 variant Omicron, Japan will add India, ...
US Not Panicking Over China's Newfound Military Might
SIMI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA - Top U.S. defense officials admit recent Chinese military advancements, including the test of a hypersonic weapon ...
Lithuania 'removed' from China's customs registry, exporters face issues
Taipei [Taiwan], December 4 (ANI): Lithuania -- the European nation which has been strengthening ties with Taiwan in recent days ...
Russian-Indian axis remains strong, isn't affected by third parties' pressure, says Moscow-based analyst
By RohitNew Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Delhi beginning Monday, a Moscow-based ...
Biden's promising what he cant deliver at his democracy summit
US President Joe Biden is hosting the political equivalent of a child's secret treehouse, warning off the growing number of ...
Indonesia's Volcano Spews Ash, Gas, Killing 1, Dozens Hurt
LUMAJANG, INDONESIA - The highest volcano on Indonesia's most densely populated island of Java spewed thick columns of ash, searing ...
South Korea Sets Daily Records for New Coronavirus Cases, Deaths
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - South Korea again broke its daily records for coronavirus infections and deaths and confirmed three more ...
Age-Old Feud Between Allies Poses Challenge to Biden's Asia Policy
WASHINGTON - In its attempts to revitalize trilateral cooperation with Japan and South Korea, the Biden administration is facing a ...
Taliban discusses humanitarian aid, trade with Chinese envoy in Kabul
Kabul [Afghanistan], December 4 (ANI): Taliban appointed foreign minister Amir Khan Motaqi on Saturday met the Chinese Ambassador to Kabul ...
China's low-carbon strategy a boost for global green development
© Provided by Xinhua GUANGZHOU, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- China's low-carbon path serves as a boost for green development globally, ...
Xi Focus: Xi stresses developing religions in Chinese context
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed upholding the principle of developing ...
Xi's remarks draw blueprint for China-Laos relations
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) ...
Xi's remarks on strengthening cooperation between China, LAC countries
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the third Ministers' Meeting of the ...
China-CELAC cooperation to help build community with shared future
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Experts from many countries spoke highly of Chinese President Xi Jinping's ...
'Emotional' Hugh Jackman remembers late father as he rehearses for new Broadway production
Washington [US], December 4 (ANI): Hollywood star Hugh Jackman recently remembered his late father as he rehearsed for 'The Music ...
Presence of China's nuclear submarines in Taiwan strait could spark unintended conflict: Expert
Hong Kong, December 4 (ANI): The presence of a Chinese submarine recently in the Taiwan Strait underlines the danger of ...
US, EU expresses concern about Beijing's 'problematic' actions in South China Sea
Washington [US], December 4 (ANI): The United States and the European Union have expressed concerns over China's growing military aggression ...
National Party chief warns Imran Khan govt against use of force to quell Gwadar protest
Balochistan [Pakistan], December 4 (ANI): As the ongoing demonstrations refuse to quell down in the port city of Gwadar, Pakistan's ...
Thousands Flee as Indonesia's Mount Semeru Erupts
JAKARTA - Indonesia's Mount Semeru erupted on Saturday, spewing out a tower of smoke and ash that plunged local communities ...
Residents flee massive ash cloud from erupting volcano
A volcano erupted on the Indonesian island of Java on Saturday, reportedly obscuring the sun with a massive cloud of ...
Dr K. Kasturirangan, Anju Bobby George, Bhawana Somaaya and Dr Majid Al Marri were honoured with Honoris Causa at the 6th Convocation
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], December 4 (ANI/NewsVoir): Jagran Lakecity University (JLU), one of the leading and most awarded universities of ...
Albanese offers more university places and free TAFE spots
Anthony Albanese on Sunday will unveil a plan for a Labor government to deliver up to 20,000 extra university places ...
'Mirzapur' Season 2 bags 'Best Original Programme by a Streamer/ OTT' at Asian Academy Creative Awards 2021
New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): Amazon Original 'Mirzapur' Season 2 has won the 'Best Original Programme by a Streamer/OTT' ...
'Chinese firms exploiting workers overseas, multiple reports of violations pour in'
Beijing [China], December 4 (ANI): Chinese companies are exploiting workers overseas with multiple reports of violations pouring in from areas ...
Djokovic tells fans when to expect Australian Open decision
Novak Djokovic has said fans can expect a decision from him ?very soon? on whether he will feature at the ...
Where's the Snow US Rockies Winter Starts With a Whimper
DENVER - Denver's winter has started with a whimper, and the parched mountains to the west aren't faring much better.The ...
To Platinum Red Carpet Jewellery Looks from 2021 cluster earrings, statement necklaces, and cocktail rings
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 4 (ANI/NewsVoir): Platinum jewellery dominated the red carpet this past year as celebrities including Kim Kardashian ...
Putin's visit much more important than ever for India-Russia ties, say experts
New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): As India gears up to host Vladimir Putin on Monday, experts highlight the significance ...
Globalink | A glimpse of Xidi, "best tourism village" in China
HEFEI, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Xidi and Yucun, two villages in eastern China, have been listed among the 44 best ...
Ahead of Putin's visit, Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov to arrive in India tomorrow
New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to visit India on December 5-6 ...
Xi Story: The president's oath to the Constitution
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- It was a moment to remember.On March 17, 2018, inside the ...
NHL roundup: Rangers blank Sharks for 5th straight win
Igor Shesterkin and Alexandar Georgiev combined for 28 saves and the New York Rangers defeated the visiting San Jose Sharks ...
China wants its casino paradise to become tech Mecca
The Chinese government plans to transform its largest casino den, Macau, into a regional technology hub, the South China Morning ...
Asian Champions Trophy: India to take on Thailand in opening game
Donghae [Korea], December 4 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team will begin their campaign at the Asian Champions Trophy in ...
Kraken top Oilers for first win over Pacific Division foe
Yanni Gourde scored in the game's opening minute and the Seattle Kraken never trailed in a 4-3 win over the ...
Defence ministers of US, Japan agree to hold meeting in 22 format: Pentagon
Washington [US], December 4 (ANI/Sputnik): US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin and Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi have held a ...
Pakistan Teen Climber Confronts Mortality and History on K2 Summit
LAHORE, PAKISTAN - Pakistani mountaineer Shehroze Kashif faced many dangers climbing the planet's tallest peaks, but his toughest moment came ...
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Brit Air halts Hong Kong flights as China forces crews to quarantine
LONDON, England: British Airways has suspended flights to Hong Kong, after its crew members were reported to have been forced ...
Wall Street finishes week lower on poor jobs report and Omicron fears
NEW YORK, New York - U.S, stocks had a volatile day on Friday before all the major indices finished in ...
Experts say Ireland economy still 'fragile,' retail sales remain flat
DUBLIN, Ireland: Industry officials have said that they do not expect large jumps in retail spending to be seen before ...
Nissan head warns that Omicron Covid variant could harm auto industry
YOKOHAMA, Japan: The Covid Omicron variant of COVID-19 could add pressure to a chronic shortage of microchips used in car ...
Asian stocks make good gains, U.S. dollar drifts higher
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia - Stocks in Asia were mostly higher on Friday as investors and traders took emerging news about ...
Seaya, Cathay Innovation to fund Latin American startups
MEXICO CITY, Mexico: The venture capital firms, Spain's Seaya Ventures and France's Cathay Innovation, have established a joint fund aimed ...
Abbott Ireland announces expansion plans, new jobs
DONEGAL, Ireland - Announcing plans to expand its workforce in Donegal, the U.S. healthcare giant Abbott unveiled plans to create 500 new jobs in the country.Abbott Ireland currently hires c ...
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