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The United Nations Declares 2025 As The "Year Of International Peace And Trust"
On March 21, the United Nations General Assembly (UN General Assembly) passed a resolution declaring 2025 as the "Year Of International Peace And Trust".
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International Community Strongly Condemns Attack On Crocus City Hall
The international community condemned the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall concert hall, a Russian suburb of Moscow on the evening of March 22.
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Soaring India-Japan Ties: The Road Ahead
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishaknar’s recent visit to Japan offered an opportunity to review the current state of India-Japan cooperation on various projects, and how to upgrade their ‘special strategic partnership’, which recently entered its 10th year.
'No Boyfriend/Girlfriend' and 'Not Married' face masks designed to avoid unwanted questions
As Chinese New Year celebrations draws near amid the worldwide pandemic, a face mask is essential when family members and friends go visiting each other. Singapore's homegrown brand wheniwasfour has designed special face masks to fend off relationship status questions from kaypoh relatives.
World breaking news today (January 24): Biden speaks to leaders of Mexico and Canada on trade, migration
World breaking news today (January 24): Biden speaks to leaders of Mexico and Canada on trade, migration. Meanwhile, Portugal holds presidential election, hundreds march in Tunisia as protests sharpen and gold price also make headlines today.
India daily weather forecast latest, January 24: States in Northwest India back to chilly with severe cold wave conditions expected to hit
After a brief wet spell, some states in Northwest India are likely to experience severe cold wave conditions.
UK daily weather forecast latest, January 24: Brutal deep freeze hits the UK while rain system smashes Europe
The UK is forecasted to cope with brutal deep freeze with -12 degree Celsius. Meanwhile, an unsettled weekend with wind and rain is expected through the Mediterranean, while cold air pushes into north and northwest Europe.
Essex Lorry Deaths: Smugglers gang who caused 36 Vietnamese deaths sentenced and jailed
The two ringleaders of the people-smuggling gang who transported 36 Vietnamese immigrants in a sealed refrigeration container, and caused them to die in an excruciating death, were sentenced and jailed for 20 and 27 years.
15 million people receive Covid-19 vaccine in China as Spring Festival approaches
Over 15 million people have been given Covid-19 vaccines in China as the country gears up for the Lunar New Year, the National Health Commission said on Wednesday.
UK and Europe daily weather forecast latest, January 23: Heavy snow to blanket across the UK with wintry conditions
The UK is forecasted to cope with heavy snow up to 20 inches with wintry conditions across the country. Meanwhile, wet and windy conditions are expected in central and western areas, showers in the east.
India daily weather forecast latest, January 23: Heavy snow covers northwest Jammu while dense fog prevails Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh
India is forecasted to cope with heavy snow in the northwest Jammu. Meanwhile, dense fog is likely to prevail Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh.
World breaking news today (January 22): Trump officials at labor board ousted by Biden after resisting removal
World breaking news today (January 22): Trump officials at labor board ousted by Biden. Meanwhile, Biden seeks extension of START nuclear treaty with Russia, Twitter locks account of Chinese Embassy in U.S, Indian's largest vaccine manufacturer exploded, and gold prices also make headlines today.
Biden signs 17 executive actions on first day after inauguration
On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed more than a dozen executive actions, some of which reverse decisions made by his predecessor, former President Donald Trump.
Russia’s second Covid-19 vaccine is 100% effective
Russia’s consumer health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor on January 19 told TASS news agency that Russia’s second Covid-19 vaccine EpiVacCorona proved 100% effective in early-stage trials.
UK and Europe daily weather forecast latest, January 22: Wintry showers in the north and west parts, Storm Christoph sparks dangerous alerts
The UK is forecasted to cope with wintry showers mainly in the north and west parts, while Storm hits the country and sparks "danger to life" alerts to people. In Europe, windy and wet conditions set to cover the western and central areas of Europe while drier weather is expected in the east.
India daily weather forecast latest, January 22: North and Northwest areas to experience wet weather while rain and snowfall expected
Following a cold spell that saw both daytime and nighttime temperatures in the northern half of the country fall dramatically, parts of North and Northwest India set to experience wet weather for three days starting Friday, January 22.
Twitter locked account of China's U.S. embassy over Xinjiang-related tweet
Twitter has locked the account of China's U.S. embassy for a tweet that defended China's policies in the Xinjiang region, which the U.S. social media platform said violated the firm's policy against "dehumanization".
WHO plans slew of COVID-19 vaccine approvals for global rollout
The World Health Organization (WHO) plans to approve several COVID-19 vaccines from Western and Chinese manufacturers in coming weeks and months, a document published on Wednesday shows, as it aims for rapid rollouts in poorer countries.
World breaking news today (January 21): Biden takes the oath of Office, with video
World breaking news today (January 21): Biden takes the oath of Office. Meanwhile, world leaders react to Joe Biden's inauguration, Italy PM wins backing for deficit hike, British to face ban on entering EU and gold price also make headlines today.
Vietnamese official: ASEAN needs task force against fake news
ASEAN needs to set up an anti-fake news task force, proposed Trieu Minh Long, Director General of the Vietnam's Ministry of Information and Communications’ Department of International Cooperation, at a seminar held in Jakarta, Indonesia on January 20.
UK and Europe daily weather forecast latest, January 21: Brutal winter Storm Christoph to hit the UK in two phases
The UK is forecasted to cope with a brutal winter storm named Christoph with two main phases. Meanwhile, rain and wind are expected in west, fair and mild conditions set to cover in the east of Europe.
Jack Ma makes first public appearance in months of disappearing
Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba in China, makes his first public appearance after nearly three months of being out of public view as his tech empire continues to grapple with challenges from Chinese regulators.
India daily weather forecast latest, January 21: Severe cold conditions prevail in isolated pockets of west Rajasthan
Cold day or severe cold day conditions are expected to prevail in isolated pockets of west Rajasthan during the next 24 hours and over Bihar during the next 3 days.