Tremors and airstrikes terrorize Myanmar residents
Fresh tremors have shaken survivors of Friday's quake, which killed more than 1,600 people as the government continues to bomb other parts of the country. Myo Zaw and his team…
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Hegseth vows to boost military cooperation with Japan, contain China
The US defence secretary sought to reassure his ally over security ties and promised to speed up the creation of a joint “war room” to contain China. Defense Secretary Pete…
Gananath Obeyesekere, 95, dies; anthropologist bridged East and West
His extensive work was based on fieldwork in his native Sri Lanka, as well as a deep study of English literature and Christian mysticism. Gananath Obeyesekere, an anthropologist whose long…
Iraq imposes new fees on social media influencers in latest crackdown on digital content
Content creators are now required to register annually and pay fees of up to $760 depending on the number of subscribers. Authorities say regulation will create a more responsible digital…
Turkish court frees AFP journalist detained for covering protests, lawyer says
AFP Director General and Chairman Fabrice Fries called the jail sentence “unacceptable.” Istanbul: A Turkish court on Thursday freed AFP photographer Yasin Akgul, who was detained for covering mass protests…
Palestinian filmmaker claims Israeli settlers attacked him for winning Oscar
Hamdan Ballal said he was attacked by settlers and soldiers pointed guns at him. No Other Land Co-Director Calls 'Cruelty' Life-Threatening SUSYA, Palestinian Territories: Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal said…
South Sudan's vice president placed under house arrest, party says
The United Nations has warned that the detention of Vice President Riek Machar threatens to plunge the world's newest country back into civil war. South Sudan's Vice President Riek Machar…
Rubio Claims He Revoked 300 or More Visas During Trump's Deportation Campaign
The secretary of state said he was trying to expel “crazies” who took part in student movements, as well as criminals. Some of them are permanent residents of the United…
Former Archbishop of Canterbury 'overwhelmed' by number of child abuse allegations
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has said he is “appalled” by the number of child sex abuse allegations reported to him. Dr Welby resigned as head of the Church…
Utah Becomes First US State to Ban Fluoride in Public Drinking Water
Utah has become the first U.S. state to ban fluoridation of public drinking water, overcoming opposition from dentists and national health organizations warning the move would lead to health problems…