The head of UN Women told the Security Council that increasingly dire Taliban ...
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At least 100 people were killed and 150 injured after a fire broke out at a wedding in Iraq’s Nineveh ...
Fire at Iraqi wedding hall kills at least 100, injures 150
Quick Glance: Fire claims over 100 lives and injures 150 at Iraq wedding celebration
- A fire that spread through a hall hosting a Christian wedding in northern Iraq claimed the lives of at least 100 people and injured 150 others, authorities reported on Wednesday. The death toll is expected to rise.
- The fire occurred in Iraq's Nineveh province, in the Hamdaniya area, according to authorities.
- This area is predominantly Christian and located just outside the city of Mosul, approximately 335 kilometers (205 miles) northwest of the capital, Baghdad.
- Television footage showed flames engulfing the wedding hall as the fire rapidly spread.
U.S. officials says that Travis King is in American custody. The U.S ...
US officials say Travis King, who crossed into North Korea, is in American custody
Quick Glance: Travis King in US Custody after North Korea Expulsion
- US soldier Travis King after crossing border into North Korea
- No trace of Travis King since he left South Korea in July
- 23-year-old reconnaissance specialist illegally entered North Korea in July
- According to North Korean media, he fled due to 'inhuman treatment' and racism within the US military
Hundreds of Sikh protesters rallied outside Indian diplomatic missions in Canada a week after Ottawa said Delhi may have played a role in the killing of a ... Show more
As US healthcare workers quit in droves, record ...
Rich countries are importing a solution to their nursing shortages—and poor countries are paying the price
Quick Glance: Rich Countries Import Solution to Nursing Shortages
- Investigation reveals international bidding wars for healthcare workers
- Exploitation of nurses and strain on poorer health systems
- AMN Healthcare reports 300% increase in foreign nurses placed in US hospitals
- Pandemic intensifies demand for Filipino nurses and triggers mass resignations
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said India was open to looking into any "specific" details ...
S Jaishankar
India asks Canada for information on Sikh leader's murder
They first met on Instagram five years ago, when one was completing his ...
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Tajikistan's move to hand control of border airports to its armed forces comes on the heels of ...
Tajikistan hands control over border airports to armed forces
PM #NarendraModi visits Science City in #Gujarat 's Ahmedabad to take part in a programme marking the celebration of 20 years of #VibrantGujarat Global Summit
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The U.S. urged Azerbaijan to allow international access to Nagorno-Karabakh.
Over 50,000 Armenians flee enclave in Azerbaijan as exodus accelerates
Quick Glance: Thousands of Armenians Flee Nagorno-Karabakh
- Over 28,000 Armenians leave Karabakh
- Roads out of the enclave overwhelmed
- Death toll rises after fuel depot fire
- US urges Azerbaijan to allow observers and aid
Whether 11 or 19 days, the Sara-Duterte led OVP again resorts to generalizations on how ...
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Quick Glance: Sara Duterte's 2022 Letter Sparks Confidential Fund Controversy
- Vice President Sara Duterte received P125 million in confidential funds in 2022, despite requesting twice that amount from the DBM.
- The biggest controversy Sara Duterte has faced since becoming vice president began with a letter she wrote.
- The total amount she said she needed was not insignificant - P403.46 million for various purposes, including a request of P250 million for confidential expenses.
- Lastly, the OVP sought P250 million in confidential funds for the "safe implementation of the various projects and activities under the Good Governance program."
The dollar hit a 10-month high against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday ...
Dollar index climbs to 10-month high; yen, euro languish
Quick Glance: Dollar Reaches 10-Month High as US Yields Spike; Yen Slides
- The dollar reaches a 10-month high against a range of major currencies, supported by US bond yields at 16-year highs.
- The yen moves cautiously deeper into the intervention danger zone.
- The US dollar index reaches its highest level since November at 106.1.
- Rising commodity prices have provided some support to the Australian and New Zealand dollars, although they have been mostly sideways in recent months.
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Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir on Wednesday said the Pakistan Army would continue to play its role in upholding peace and stability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ... Show more
Quick Glance: KP Women Exhibit 'Resilience' in Face of 'Fight against Terrorism': Gen Munir
- Women in KP demonstrate their resilience despite the prolonged fight against terrorism.
- Gen Munir encourages women of the province to participate in the progress and development of KP and the newly merged districts.
- Pakistan Army will continue to fulfill its role in ensuring peace and stability in KPK to provide a secure environment for economic development.
The Federal Reserve has won the near-term battle against inflation ...
Bank of America CEO says Fed has won the near-term battle against inflation
Quick Glance: Bank of America CEO: Fed prevails against inflation for now
- Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan speaks before Senate committee on banking
- The Federal Reserve has emerged victorious in the battle against inflation for now
- Interest rates are expected to remain high for a longer period
- Moynihan was en route to Washington following his remarks in New York
TAIPEI -- China's expansionist drive is sparking alarm across Asia and needs to be checked ...
Taiwan security chief says AUKUS, NATO must counter China threat
Watch | BJP MP #ManekaGandhi has called #ISKCON the "biggest cheat" in the country and alleged that they sold cows in their gaushalas to butchers.
Quick Glance: ISKCON accused of selling cows to butchers
- According to BJP MP Maneka Gandhi, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) sells its cows to butchers.
- ISKCON dismisses the allegations as unsubstantiated and false.
- A veterinary doctor's letter and statements from local politicians were presented as evidence.
- ISKCON emphasizes that the cows and bulls are cared for throughout their lives and not sold.
President Joe Biden is set to establish diplomatic relations ...
US will establish diplomatic ties with the Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts Pacific leaders
Quick Glance: Biden recognizes two Pacific nations to counter China
- President Joe Biden officially recognizes the Pacific nations of Cook Islands and Niue to counter China's influence.
- The recognition of the two nations aims to maintain a "free and open Indo-Pacific region".
- The deals to recognize the two nations will also combat illegal fishing, address climate change in a vulnerable region, and boost economic growth.
- The Cook Islands and Niue together form a sprawling economic zone in the South Pacific.
China's recent drills near Taiwan are aimed at combating the "arrogance" of ...
China says aim of its drills near Taiwan is to combat 'arrogance' of separatists
Quick Glance: China combats separatist arrogance with drills near Taiwan
- China conducts drills near Taiwan to counter the arrogance of separatist forces.
- Taiwan reports increased military activity from China, including land exercises.
- China aims to resolutely combat Taiwan's independence aspirations.
- The People's Liberation Army defends national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Babar Azam's Pakistan side arrived in Hyderabad ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023 on ...
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Pakistan team arrives in India after 7 long years for ODI World Cup
Quick Glance: VIDEO: Pakistan Cricket Team Arrives in India for World Cup 2023
- The Pakistan cricket team, led by captain Babar Azam, arrived at India's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on Wednesday ahead of World Cup 2023.
- Upon reaching India, the Pakistani contingent of 18 players and 13 support personnel will be escorted by a convoy of 20 security vehicles to the hotel.
- The team will participate in a training session the next day and is scheduled to play their first warm-up match against New Zealand on September 29.
- Prior to departing for India, the national team captain, Babar Azam, requested prayers from cricket fans.
Sri Lanka handpicked India. The nation extended its support to ...
India-Canada row
Sri Lanka backs India over Canada's allegations of killing Khalistani Terrorist
Quick Glance: India examines America's friendship
- Relations between Canada and India have significantly deteriorated.
- Many in India believe that the Americans have abandoned Mr. Trudeau.
- Instead of raising the alarm, it expressed concerns and urged India to cooperate with the Canadian investigation.
- India may have underestimated the strength of Western solidarity.
Nearly ten months in, Xi Jinping’s grand reopening from his zero-covid fiasco has been a big disappointment——and the window to meaningfully re-engage with the ... Show more
The U.S. allowed Israel into its visa-waiver program after a summer test run that gave U.S ...
Biden Administration Says Israelis Can Travel to U.S. Without a Visa
Quick Glance: Visa-Free Travel for Israelis Announced
- Israel will join the US Visa Waiver Program, allowing Israeli citizens to enter the United States without a visa and vice versa, according to the Biden administration.
- Israeli citizens are expected to enter the US visa-free by November 30, according to an official.
- They can stay for up to 90 days under the program.
- Although officials say these issues have been settled, earlier this month, 15 Democratic senators urged Secretary of State Antony Blinken not to nominate Israel for the program based on the treatment of Palestinian-Americans when traveling to Israel.
After living for over a year on the International Space Station, two Russians and an American have finally landed back on Earth ... Show more
The Indian Army and the US Army recently kicked off their annual joint military training exercise ...
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Can the world still reach the 1.5 degree target? Yes, says a recent report from the International ...
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Quick Glance: Renewable Energy Keeps 1.5-Degree Goal Achievable
- IEA report emphasizes the need to move away from fossil fuels for energy transition
- IEA acknowledges progress in renewable energy expansion
- Paris Climate Agreement aims to limit global warming to below 2 degrees
- Current policies are on track for a 2.8-degree increase by the end of the century
The Maldives presidential election will also decide who gets the advantage in the ...
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YouTube Fanfest 2023 | PM Narendra Modi narrates 15 years of his YouTube journey#youtubechannel #narendramodi #youtubefanfest #narendramodiyoutube
Older customers feel badly treated by banks. In a survey, the majority of them reported blanket ...
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Older people complain about discrimination by banks
Quick Glance: Discrimination of Older People by Banks
- Older customers feel mistreated.
- Survey reveals widespread rejection of loan applications.
- Older people perceive disadvantage in loan approval by banks.
- Survey conducted with customers from 100 different banks.
Indonesia banned e-commerce transactions on social media platforms, the trade minister said, in a blow to short video app TikTok ... Show more
Travel and investment are shockingly depressed
Ties between foreign businesses and China go from bad to worse
🇮🇳 When Narendra #Modi opened the G20 in New Delhi, he introduced himself not as Prime Minister of India, but as Prime Minister of Bharat ... Show more
Officials selected by Xi Jinping are going down. What does that say about his judgment?
The disappearance of China’s defence minister raises big questions
Quick Glance: Xi Jinping's Diplomacy: Shifting from Attack to Defense
- Xi is focusing on strengthening regime security amidst diplomatic headwinds.
- China's Ministry of State Security is commenting on high-level meetings with foreign leaders, which is unusual.
- The involvement of the national security apparatus in diplomacy shows that Xi is prioritizing national security in his foreign policy.
- Under Xi Jinping, national security primarily includes his personal power, the Communist Party's rule, and China's core interests in international relations.
Beijing is examining the relationship between Fu Xiaotian and Qin Gang ...
Chinese TV presenter linked to missing foreign minister had surrogate child in US
Quick Glance: Chinese TV presenter and missing foreign minister linked: surrogate child in the US
- Fu Xiaotian, 40, had a relationship with Qin Gang, according to six sources familiar with Fu and China’s foreign policy.
- A source told the Financial Times that she confided about the surrogate pregnancy to a close associate last year.
- Two other sources confirmed that she had a child through a surrogate.
- Chinese authorities are investigating the relationship between Qin and Fu, although it remains unclear how crucial it was to his sudden disappearance in June and subsequent removal as foreign minister.
BANGKOK (AFP): Two close allies of Myanmar's top general have been removed from the ...
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Two allies of Myanmar junta chief probed for corruption
Quick Glance: Investigations into Corruption Involving Two Allies of Myanmar Junta Chief
- Former Home Affairs Minister Soe Htut is returning to military duty as announced by state broadcaster Myawaddy during a reshuffle of the State Administration Council.
- The military source confirmed reports that Moe Myint Tun, former chairman of the junta's investment commission, is also under investigation for corruption.
- The updated list of council members broadcast by Myawaddy did not include Moe Myint Tun, who held positions on the boards of two military-run conglomerates with interests in various industries.
- A military source told AFP, 'Lt General Soe Htut and Lt General Moe Myint Tun are being investigated in corruption cases.'
ICYMI: Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros joined Tuesday, September 26, those asking Vice President Sara Duterte to explain how did her office use up its P125 ... Show more
Thailand’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in 10 years ...
Thailand Raises Key Interest Rate to 10-Year High of 2.50%
Quick Glance: Thailand's Central Bank Raises Key Rate to 2.5% in Surprise Move
- The Bank of Thailand kept its key policy rate unchanged at 2.25% on September 27th.
- Thailand's central bank defied market expectations by raising its policy rate for the eighth consecutive time in an effort to manage inflation.
#VantageOnFirstpost : Afghanistan's currency, the Afghani has beaten the US dollar to become the world's best performing currency in this financial quarter ... Show more
Togo’s foreign minister wasn’t having any of it. He talked of a ...
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Keelung City hopes to boost tourism with the purchase of amphibious vehicles
2 tourism duck boats to arrive in northern Taiwan
🇵🇰🪖 #FOCUS - In #Pakistan , more than 2,100 police officers have been killed by #Islamic militants and 7,000 injured since 2001 near the border with #Afghanistan ... Show more
The Philippines is pushing back against China’s territorial claims. But Chinese forces ...
The Philippines’ Tension With China Crosses New Line in South China Sea
China's Evergrande on verge of liquidation: The chairman of China's Evergrande group has been placed under police surveillance.
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The Supreme Court is allowing work to proceed on a new Alabama congressional map with ...
Supreme Court allows drawing of new Alabama congressional map to proceed
Quick Glance: Proposals for three Alabama district maps to strengthen black voters' rights
- A court-appointed special master presented three proposals on Monday to enhance the black voting-age population in a newly configured district in Alabama.
- This is the latest development in a closely watched redistricting case with implications for control of the US House of Representatives in the upcoming elections.
- Two other plans for the district would result in a black population of 48.7% or 48.5%.
- All of these exceed the approximately 40% black population in the second district, which had been rejected by federal judges as improperly diluting black political power in this Deep South state.
They’re everywhere, says the local intelligence agency
China tells its citizens to be on the lookout for spies
Quick Glance: China warns citizens about the risk of espionage
- Spies are everywhere, according to the local intelligence agency
- Even a sea-cucumber farm can be a potential target for spies
- Stories like this serve the purpose of China's intelligence agency
- The increased paranoia will make life even more challenging for foreigners in China
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Three Muslim women share their stories of removing their hijabs, despite facing fierce opposition.
Taking off the hijab
'My dream was to wear what I wanted'
India's foreign minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, said on Tuesday that ...
India would look into any 'specific' info on Sikh separatist killing in Canada-minister
Consumer in Hsinchu County's Hukou Township lucks out with big win
Taiwan Hi-Life customer buys 2 drinks for NT$44, wins NT$10 million
Quick Glance: Hi-Life customer wins NT$10 million with 2 drinks for NT$44
- Winner of Taiwan Receipt Lottery wins NT$10 million with 2 drinks for NT$44
- Winning number for NT$2 million Grand Prize: 39597522
- If the numbers on the receipt match any of these three sets in the correct order: prize NT$200,000
BREAKING: The House will transfer the proposed confidential and intelligence funds of the Office of the Vice President, DepEd ... Show more
🇹🇷 Turkish President Recep Tayyip #Erdogan was in #Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 Monday, on an official state visit, as the conflict in #NagornoKarabakh escalated. Here's why 👇
Adam Britton has pleaded guilty to 60 charges involving bestiality and child abuse material in ...
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is becoming increasingly ruthless. Doesn't he shy away from murder?
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Western countries have for too long acquiesced to the Indian government’s abuses
If India ordered a murder in Canada, there must be consequences
Quick Glance: Consequences for India's Ordered Murder in Canada
- Western countries have acquiesced to the Indian government's abuses for too long.
- India has objected to being lumped together with its violent and chaotic neighbor in the phrase "Indo-Pakistan".
- India has long been accused of assassinating militants and dissidents in its own region, but never in the friendly and orderly West.
- Canada reportedly shared intelligence about the murder with its allies in the "Five Eyes" pact.
Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan has been transferred to another jail after his judicial remand in ‘cipher’ case is extended until October 10.
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Trilateral discussions to resume in response to Beijing’s fears over growing US influence in ...
China, Japan and South Korea agree talks to calm fears over US ties
Quick Glance: South Korea, China, Japan plan high-level talks for trilateral summit
- High-level meeting planned to discuss three-way cooperation and explore summit resumption
- South Korean Foreign Minister also met with Chung, Funakoshi, and Nong the previous day
- Talks on reviving tripartite summit diplomacy following improved relations between Seoul and Tokyo
- South Korea, as current chair of trilateral cooperation mechanism, aims to host summit within the year
Senator Ronald dela Rosa wants the DFA to have confidential funds even though the agency is not asking for it.
A senior Qatar Airways executive has told an Australian Senate ...
Qatar Airways executive says invasive gynecological examinations of passengers won't be repeated
Quick Glance: Qatar Airways prevents recurrence of invasive gynecological examinations
- Qatar Airways rejects invasive gynecological examinations
- Five women file a lawsuit against the airline in Australian Federal Court
- No response or apology from Qatar Airways regarding the complaints
- Qantas supports recovery of the international aviation market before allowing more flights from Qatar Airways to Australia
With tensions running high in the South China Sea over territorial rights ...
Philippines Says It Removed Barrier in South China Sea That Blocked Boats
The chairman of China Evergrande Group (3333.HK) has been placed under police surveillance ...
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China wants to be the leader of the global south
Quick Glance: China as Leader of the Global South
- China presents itself as a natural leader for developing countries
- China calls for greater representation of developing countries at the United Nations
- China unites its foreign policies under the common interest of developing countries
- Goal is to rally non-Western countries around China's vision for global governance
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