Sri Lanka Swears in Leftist President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new president, promising “clean” politics as the country seeks to recover…
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Pager Explosions in Lebanon Kill Several and Injure Many; Hezbollah Points Finger at Israel
A series of pager explosions across Lebanon has resulted in several deaths and numerous injuries, prompting the Iran-backed militant group…
Abdelmajid Tebboune Sworn in for Second Term as Algeria’s President
Abdelmajid Tebboune was sworn in for a second term as Algeria’s president on Tuesday during a ceremony at the People’s…
DR Congo Receives 50,000 Smallpox Vaccine Doses from U.S.
The Democratic Republic of Congo received 50,000 doses of smallpox vaccine from the United States on Tuesday, one week after…
US Presidential Debate: Harris Floors Trump In Philadelphia Showdown
The much-anticipated first and possibly final debate between US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris concluded on Tuesday, leaving…
Warring Factions in Sudan Ignore International Law
U.N. Human Rights Deputy High Commissioner Nada Al-Nashif said Tuesday that the warring parties in Sudan are acting with “total…
Mongolia Welcomes Putin Despite ICC Warrant
Russian President Vladimir Putin was warmly received in Mongolia on Tuesday, defying international calls to arrest him on an ICC…
WHO Warns of Cholera Resurgence Worldwide
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a total of 307,433 cholera cases and 2,326 deaths across 26 countries from…
WHO Declares Global Health Emergency Over Mpox Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency on Wednesday, following concerns that…
Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Dies at 56
Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube and one of Google’s earliest employees, has died after a two-year battle with…
Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus Appointed Bangladesh Interim Leader
Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus has been named the interim leader of Bangladesh, following the ousting of Prime Minister…
Harris and Walz Hold First Rally Together as Democratic Ticket
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz held their first joint rally as the Democratic presidential ticket on Tuesday night, drawing a…
Snoop Dogg Takes on Role as America’s Olympic Cheerleader
The American rapper has emerged as a prominent supporter of U.S. athletes, frequently seen cheering from the stands. Snoop Dogg…
Twice-Yearly Injection Shows 100% HIV Protection in Trial with Young Women
Twice-yearly injections have demonstrated 100% effectiveness in preventing HIV infections among women, according to a recent trial. The injections, administered…
Former US President Jimmy Carter Passes Away at 99
Former President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, a passionate advocate for human rights, democracy, and peace, passed away peacefully…
Microsoft Reports 8.5 Million Devices Affected by Global IT Outage
Microsoft reported on Saturday that approximately 8.5 million computers and devices worldwide running Windows were impacted by a recent global…
President Biden Announces Decision Not to Seek Reelection in 2024
In a significant announcement today, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. informed the nation that he will not seek reelection in…
Global Childhood Immunization Coverage Stalled in 2023 – UNICEF
Global childhood immunization coverage saw a significant setback in 2023, with an additional 2.7 million children un- and under-vaccinated compared…
Trump assassination attempt: What we know about the 20-year-old suspect
The man identified as the shooter in the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was a 20-year-old from a Pittsburg…
Sir Keir Starmer Takes Office, Promises Immediate Action
In his inaugural address as prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer wasted no time emphasizing the urgency of the challenges facing…