Vietnam hit by Typhoon Kalmaegi as tropical storm leaves 114 dead in Philip...
Vietnam hit by Typhoon Kalmaegi as tropical storm leaves 114 dead in Philippines ## Typhoon Kalmaegi’s Devastation Extends from Philippines to Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam – Following a trail of destruction across the Philippines, Typhoon Kalmaegi has made landfall in Vietnam, unleashing... read more »
Kazakhstan, which already recognises Israel, to join Abraham Accords
Kazakhstan, which already recognises Israel, to join Abraham Accords ## Kazakhstan Signals Intent to Deepen Ties with Israel Through Abraham Accords **Astana, Kazakhstan** – Kazakhstan has indicated its intention to formally align itself with the principles and objectives of the Abraham Accords,... read more »
UNSC votes to drop sanctions on Syrias al-Sharaa ahead of Washington visit
UNSC votes to drop sanctions on Syrias al-Sharaa ahead of Washington visit ## UN Security Council Lifts Sanctions on Syrian Businessman Ahead of High-Stakes US-Syria Talks **New York, NY** – In a move preceding potentially pivotal discussions between Washington and Damascus, the United... read more »
How long will the US government shutdown last?
How long will the US government shutdown last? ## Record Stalemate: Government Shutdown Drags On, Impacting Services and Economy Washington D.C. – The United States government has entered uncharted territory, surpassing previous records to become the longest shutdown in the nation’s... read more »
Reserved or wait-listed? Why RSS wants ‘review’ of quota policy
It was with considerable shock and awe that long time watchers – both, critics and admirers of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) – heard the Sarsanghchalak say at a book release on... read more »
9 days in the dark: 2 workers rescued from Bilaspur tunnel
Two labourers trapped more than 40 metres underground for over a week in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur district were rescued on Monday, bringing relief to their worried families after a... read more »
Thai blast: Malaysian police may arrested two suspected bombers
Malaysian police have sent to Thai authorities photos of two men, one of whom is suspected to have carried out Thailand’s worst bombing at a Brahma temple here that killed 20 people... read more »
Pope Francis Looks Beyond Havana in Cuba Trip
After holding Mass in Havana and meeting with Fidel Castro Sunday, Pope Francis will have another busy day today in Cuba as part of his 10-day visit to that country and the United... read more »
Australia: PM Malcolm Turnbull’s new cabinet sworn in
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s new cabinet was on Monday sworn-in with five women ministers, including Marise Payne who became the country’s first woman defence minister, a... read more »
