US intercepts Iranian shipment of 2,000 assault rifles destined for Yemen
Middle East
January 25, 2023
US intercepts Iranian shipment of 2,000 assault rifles destined for Yemen
CNN — The US intercepted a shipment of more than 2,000 Iranian assault rifles destined for Yemen, according to a…
Extreme cold kills more than 150 people in Afghanistan, Taliban says
Middle East
January 25, 2023
Extreme cold kills more than 150 people in Afghanistan, Taliban says
CNN – At least 157 people have died in Afghanistan’s harsh winter, a Taliban official said Tuesday, with the death…
WHO urges ‘immediate action’ after cough syrup deaths
Health & Fitness
January 24, 2023
WHO urges ‘immediate action’ after cough syrup deaths
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for “immediate and concerted action” to protect children from contaminated medicines after a…
‘Top Gun’ and ‘Avatar’ could attract more Oscar viewers. Will Academy voters help themselves?
Features/Interviews
January 24, 2023
‘Top Gun’ and ‘Avatar’ could attract more Oscar viewers. Will Academy voters help themselves?
Attention, Oscar voters: Not to tell you your business, but if you want more people to watch the show –…
Western allies urge Ukraine to shift from brutal eastern battles to focus on a southern offensive
World
January 24, 2023
Western allies urge Ukraine to shift from brutal eastern battles to focus on a southern offensive
US and Western officials are urging Ukraine to shift its focus from the brutal, months-long fight in the eastern city…
As conflict rages on, Shakhtar Donetsk wants to send a positive message with “miracle” season
World
January 24, 2023
As conflict rages on, Shakhtar Donetsk wants to send a positive message with “miracle” season
Uprooted from its home in Ukraine’s Donbas region in 2014, soccer club Shakhtar Donetsk is accustomed to the change and upheaval…
Electronic registration for border crossing slots, state media reports
World
January 24, 2023
Electronic registration for border crossing slots, state media reports
Russian lawmakers have drafted a bill requiring citizens to register online to book a specific date and time for crossing…
Berlin to decide on Leopard tank delivery to Ukraine “very soon,” defense ministry says
World
January 24, 2023
Berlin to decide on Leopard tank delivery to Ukraine “very soon,” defense ministry says
Germany will “very soon” decide whether to allow delivery of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said…
Microsoft is laying off 10,000 employees
Technology
January 24, 2023
Microsoft is laying off 10,000 employees
New York/London CNN — Microsoft plans to lay off 10,000 employees as part of broader cost-cutting measures, the company said…
China to launch state-backed transport platform for ride-hailing, trucking
Technology
January 24, 2023
China to launch state-backed transport platform for ride-hailing, trucking
Hong Kong Reuters — China will soon launch a state-backed platform for transport which includes services of ride-hailing, cargo trucking,…