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Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi Detained as Military Stages Coup, Declares One-Year State of Emergency
The telecommunication disruptions began approximately 3:00 am Monday morning local time.
Russian Hack Brings Changes, Uncertainty To US Court System
Trial lawyer Robert Fisher is handling one of Americas most prominent counterintelligence cases, defending an MIT scientist charged with secretly helping China. But how hell handle the logistics of the case could feel old school: Under new court rules, he...
WHO Team To Visit Wuhan Market, Where First COVID Infections Seen
A World Health Organizationled team of experts investigating the origins of COVID19 in the central Chinese city of Wuhan was expected to visit Huanan market later on Sunday, a wholesale seafood centre where the new coronavirus was initially detected.
Mexican President Remains Mild Case Of COVID-19, Ministry Says
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador continues to be only mildly affected by COVID19, an official said on Saturday, a day after the Mexican leader broadcast a video informing the public that his health was improving.
At Least Two Guatemalans Among 19 Bodies Found In Northern Mexico
There were at least two Guatemalans among the 19 bodies found earlier this month at the scene of a suspected massacre in northern Mexico, state prosecutors said on Saturday.
Britain Says EU Recognises Error In Triggering Brexit Clause
Britain's Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said the European Union had recognised they made a mistake by briefly attempting to restrict some exports of COVID19 vaccines by invoking an emergency Brexit clause.
Pakistan Extends Travel Restrictions on Six Countries Including UK Till February 28
The PCAA also reduced the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test requirement for the countries categorised as B and C from 96 to 72 hours.
As Wisconsin's Johnson Weighs Future, Trump Ties Take A Toll
After President Donald Trump lost his reelection bid, most Senate Republicans, his Justice Department and the courts dismissed or disputed his baseless claims about a stolen election." Not Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson.
Former Obama Aide To Be Tapped As Iran Envoy, Angering Hawks
A top national security aide to former President Barack Obama is expected to be tapped as U.S. envoy for Iran this week, several people familiar with the matter said Thursday. The appointment of the aide, Rob Malley, would exacerbate an already bitter par...
Good To See Tiger Shroff, Vidyut Jammwal Doing Their Own Stunts: Thai Martial Artist-actor Tony Jaa
Thai martial artist-actor Tony admires Bollywood stars Tiger Shroff and Vidyut Jammwal for creating their own unique style in action and stunts. Jaa, who is known world over for his martial arts techniques and received international recognition with Thai...
On India's Bid for Permanent UNSC Membership, This is What Biden's Pick Has to Say
Three previous administrations, that of George W Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump, had publicly said that the United States supports India's bid to be a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
NZOC Chief Says Some Athletes May Skip Tokyo Games: Radio NZ
Some New Zealand athletes may choose to skip the Tokyo Games this year due to health concerns related to the COVID19 pandemic, Radio New Zealand quoted Kereyn Smith, the head of the country's Olympic committee (NZOC), as saying on Wednesday.
Senate Confirms Antony Blinken As 71st Secretary Of State
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Antony Blinken as Americas top diplomat, tasked with carrying out President Joe Bidens commitment to reverse the Trump administrations America First doctrine that weakened international alliances.
Greta Thunberg Calls For Urgent Action To Address Climate, Ecological Crisis
Climate and environmental activist Greta Thunberg on Monday asked the world to remember the promises it made to safeguard the environment in the wake of the crisis situation that has been created and inflicted on the present generation because of their wr...
Biden Plans To Sign Order For Govt To Buy More US Goods
President Joe Biden plans to sign on Monday an executive order that aims to boost government purchases from U.S. manufacturers, according to administration officials.
Argentina's Abortion Law Enters Force Under Watchful Eyes
The vote was hailed as a triumph for the South American country's feminist movement that could pave the way for similar actions across the socially conservative, heavily Roman Catholic region.