Asia
China yet to finalize permissions for WHO expert team to enter the country
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has expressed disappointment that China is yet to finalize permissions for the members of the international team of...
Asia
Opposition leaders, legal experts arrested in Hong Kong
This is the biggest police action ever taken by the Chinese government since the National Security Law was enacted last year.
Beijing: Several former law...
World
US imposes $ 8.5 million fine on French bank for violating sanctions against Syria
The US Department of Treasury said the bank allegedly conducted financial transactions through US-designated Syrian institutions, including transfers through the US financial system.
Washington: The...
Middle East
Terror attack on buses, trucks in Salamiyah town of Syria, 9 killed
At around 9:30 p.m on Sunday night, terrorists attacked a convoy of fuel trucks and 3 passenger buses, killing 9 people and injuring 4...
Middle East
Thousands attend Soleimani’s assassination anniversary, mock funeral
Qassem Soleimani'assassination last year dramatically intensified tensions in the region and brought the US and Iran to the brink of war.
Baghdad: Thousands of people...
Middle East
Protest demonstration over death of a youth in Jerusalem, 5 policemen injured
A mob agitated by the incident of the youth demonstrated in Jerusalem. Protesters started throwing stones injuring 5 policemen.
Tel Aviv: Five policemen were injured...
North America
US Senate rejects Trump’s veto on defense bill with a margin of 81–13
Senate decision is seen as a major setback for Donald Trump that the Senate passed the Defense Bill in the name of the National...
Health
WHO validates Pfizer, BioNTech Covid vaccine for emergency use
Emergency Use Listing (EUL) opens door for countries to expedite their own approval processes to distribute and administer the vaccine.
Geneva: The World Health Organization...