Death, danger, despair: A year in Myanmar under the military
Since Myanmar's military dismissed the results of the country's democratic election and seized power on February 1, 2021, peaceful nationwide protests and violent crackdowns by...
As COVID shots for kids stall, appeals are aimed at wary parents
Getting more young school-age children vaccinated is crucial for ending the pandemic, public health officials say, and many are focusing on that group. For weeks,...
Jason Momoa joins Vin Diesel in Fast and Furious 10
Jason Momoa has joined the Fast and Furious franchise. Hollywood star Jason Momoahas joined the cast of the 10th instalment of the Fast and Furious...
Biden to send troops to eastern Europe amid Ukraine diplomacy push
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden sought to maintain pressure on Russian leader Vladimir Putin over Ukraine Friday (Jan 28), announcing a small troop deployment to...
Ukrainian troops train with new British arms amid Russia tensions
YAVORIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian troops in furry black-and-white winter camouflage trained on Friday (Jan 28) firing anti-tank launchers delivered by Britain as part of Western...
New Zealand PM Ardern is self isolating after exposure to COVID-19 positive case
WELLINGTON: New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has gone into self-isolation until Tuesday (Feb 1) after being deemed a close contact of a person...
Barty ends 44-year wait for home champion at Australian Open
MELBOURNE: Ash Barty ended Australia's 44-year wait for a home winner at the Australian Open when the world number one staved off a fightback from...
Myanmar economy to remain ‘severely tested’ by coup fallout – World Bank
Myanmar's economy will remain critically weak for much of 2022 and will be "severely tested" by the impacts of a coup a year ago, but...
IMF warns of unbalanced China recovery, policy uncertainty
BEIJING: The International Monetary Fund said that China's economic recovery is well advanced but imbalanced due to weak consumption, and also warned of uncertainty brought...
Apple makes easy escape from supply crisis, but others may have to wait
Apple Inc's triumph over the global chips supply-chain shortage has signaled good news amid troubled markets around the world. Not so fast, say analysts. The...