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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.
Life in a “Covid free” idyllic Italian island
As Europe plans to reopen tourisms, Capri, one of Italy's idyllic islands has welcomed visitors with an exciting invitation: The island without Covid-19.
WHO: Seychelles Covid-19 data reviewed after fully vaccinated people test positive
On Tuesday, World Health Organization (WHO) said it was reviewing COVID-19 data from Seychelles, the world’s most vaccinated country, after a third of people who tested positive for COVID-19 in the last week despite being fully vaccinated.
World breaking news today (May 13): US halts consular services in Russia after diplomatic row
World breaking news today (May 13): US halts consular services in Russia after diplomatic row. Meanwhile, Liz Cheney loses House Republican leadership post, Hong Kong legislators pass 'patriotic' oath law and gold price also make headlines today.
Suspected Covid victims bodies found on India’s Ganges river
The upsurge amount of bodies floating in the Ganges river was due to the overcrowdedness and high costs in crematorium, according to reports from India.
World News Today (May 12): Moscow says Putin and Biden should talk arms control at possible summit
World breaking news today (May 12): Moscow says Putin and Biden should talk arms control at possible summit. Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth II's return to stage, dozens of dead bodies found floating in India's Ganges River and gold price also make headlines today.
Violence escalated between Palestine and Israel
A crescendo of violence has been sparked between Israelis and Palestinians.
Russia- the West tension soars, Putin vows to defend Russian interests
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will "firmly" defend national interests, as he denounced the return of “Russophobia” and warning of a revival of Nazism.
South Korean president calls for action on North Korea
In a speech marking his fourth year of presidency, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said that "it was time to take action", and sees his final year in office as the last chance to achieve peace with North Korea.
Norway should exclude J&J and AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines over potential side effects
According to a government-appointed commission on Monday, Norway should consider excluding Covid-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca and Johnson&Johnson from inoculation programme due to its potential and halmful health side-effects, even though they were said to be rare.
World breaking news today (May 11): ‘Black fungus’ complication adds to India’s COVID woes
World breaking news today (May 11): ‘Black fungus’ complication adds to India’s COVID woes. Meanwhile, China foreign ministry says planned UN event on Xinjiang an insult, US ship fires 30 warning shots after Iranian vessels approach fleet and gold price also make headlines today.
China reaches peak Covid-19 prevention with Everest ‘separation line’
China will set up a “separation line” on the world’s highest peak to prevent transmission between climbers after a cluster of Covid-19 cases was reported at a base camp in neighbouring Nepal.
China, Indonesia hold joint naval exercises near Jakarta
Although Jakarta is not involved in any territorial disputes in the waterway, it considers the waters off the Natunas to be part of its exclusive economic zone, though Beijing claims it has historical rights to fish there.
Russia shows off its military might in Victory Day Parade
On Sunday, Russia has staged its biggest ever military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany, with more than 12,000 troops and 120 pieces of hardware moved across the Red Square.
EU doesn't renew order for AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine
The EU Commission did not renew its order for AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine, the European Union’s Internal Market Commissioner said on Sunday.
NASA critizes China's handling of rocket re-entry, saying it was "irresponsible"
China has been heavily critized for its failure when the debris of the crashed rocket likely plunged into the Indian Ocean Saturday night.
Covid-19 in India: Early signs of second wave peaking as growth slows
Even as India recorded some 401,012 fresh Covid-19 cases for the fourth day running on May 8 and over 4,000 deaths for the second consecutive day, there were early signs in the data that the devastating second wave in the country could be reaching its peak.
World breaking news today (May 10): Gunman kills 6, then self, at birthday party in Colorado
World breaking news today (May 10): Gunman kills 6, then self, at birthday party in Colorado. Meanwhile, US Navy seizes huge weapons cache in Arabian Sea, Israel fears further escalation within days and gold price also make headlines today.
Covid-19 in India and the world latest news: India reports its highest daily death toll — 4,187 people
On Saturday, India reported the highest record of daily Covid-19 cases, 4,187 people, as the deathly new waves sweep through the country, and the hospitals run out of drugs and oxygen.
World breaking news today (May 8): King of Cambodia fires minister for spreading false COVID information
World breaking news today (May 8): King of Cambodia fires a minister for spreading false COVID information. Meanwhile, blasts target school in west Kabul killing at least 40 people, dozens of Palestinians wounded in confrontations with police in Israel, and gold price also make headlines today.
Vietnam's Foreign Minister: Multilateral cooperation plays key role amid current global challenges
Multilateral cooperation plays a key role amid the current global challenges, including arms race, terrorism, trans-national crime, climate change and COVID-19 pandemic, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son.