Urgency mounts in search for survivors of powerful Tibet earthquake

1 year ago

BEIJING, January 8 (Reuters) — Over 400 people trapped by rubble in earthquake-stricken Tibet were rescued, Chinese officials said on Wednesday, with an unknown number still unaccounted for after a...

Israel kills at least 5 in Gaza, including 15-day-old baby

1 year ago

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, January 8 — Palestinian medics say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least five people in the Gaza Strip, including two infants and a woman. One strike...

In pictures: Wildfire rages in Los Angeles

1 year ago

Los Angeles, January 8 — A wildfire has rapidly spread in the forests of Los Angeles, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency. Firefighting efforts are being...

Khaleda Zia departs for London on special air ambulance for treatment

1 year ago

Dhaka [Bangladesh], January 8 (ANI) — Khaleda Zia, the chairperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), departed for London on Tuesday evening for medical treatment. At 11:46 pm, she...

Pacific Palisades wildfire destroys structures as winds kick up in Los Angeles

1 year ago

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A wildfire whipped up by extreme winds swept through a Los Angeles hillside dotted with celebrity residences Tuesday, burning homes in Pacific Palisades and prompting evacuation...

Who will replace Justin Trudeau?

1 year ago

TORONTO, January 7 — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation after facing an increasing loss of support both within his party and in the country. Now Trudeau’s...

What you need to know about HMPV

1 year ago

Beijing has experienced a surge in flu-like HMPV cases, especially among children, which it attributed to a seasonal spike. (Getty Images) Beijing (China), January 7 — In recent weeks, scenes...

China Earthquake Update: Death toll rises to nearly 100

1 year ago

BEIJING/KATHMANDU January 7 — A magnitude 6.8 earthquake, opens new tab rocked the northern foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities on Tuesday, Chinese authorities said, killing...

Justin Trudeau cites 'internal battles' as he ends nine-year run

1 year ago

Ottawa, January 7 — Under growing pressure from his own party, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down and end his nine-year stretch as leader. Trudeau...

Five dead as huge winter storm grips swathe of US

1 year ago

Washington, January 7 — At least five people have died in a winter storm that has seized a swathe of the US in its icy grip, leading to mass school...

China earthquake: Dozens dead as tremor strikes Tibet

1 year ago

The region, which lies on a major fault line, is home to frequent seismic activity. (Getty Images) Shigatse (China), January 7 — At least 32 people have been confirmed dead...

S Korea's impeached president defiant as arrest deadline looms

1 year ago

Investigators are seeking to arrest Yoon over his failed attempt to impose martial law. (Getty Images) Seoul & Singapore, January 6 — South Korea's suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol remains...

Canadian PM Trudeau likely to resign this week

1 year ago

OTTAWA (Canada), January 6 — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is likely to announce his resignation this week as he faces mounting dissent within his Liberal Party, newspaper The Globe...

Hamas says it’s ready to free 34 captives under ceasefire deal

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Protesters show support for captives held by Hamas during a rally in Tel Aviv, Israel on January 4, 2025 [Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters] Tel Aviv, January 6 — Hamas has said...

South Korea’s military says North Korea fired missile into eastern sea

1 year ago

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Monday fired a ballistic missile that flew 1,100 kilometers (685 miles) before landing in waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan, South...