Chinese vlogger who reported on COVID-19 released

May 23, 2024

Beijing [China], May 23: Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan, who had been serving a four-year sentence for reporting on the early stages of the COVID-19...

Millions attend funeral procession for Iranian President Raisi in Tehran

May 23, 2024

Tehran [Iran], May 23: Millions of mourners flocked to a funeral procession in Tehran on Wednesday after the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in...

Europe trio recognize Palestine

May 23, 2024

Madrid [Spain], May 23: Norway, Ireland and Spain announced on Wednesday that they will recognize a Palestinian state from May 28, sparking delight from Palestinian...

20 people in intensive care after Singapore Airlines flight

May 23, 2024

Bangkok [Thailand], May 23: Twenty people were in intensive care in Bangkok hospitals on Wednesday after a terrifying high-altitude plunge on a flight from London...

Why did Sunak decide to call the summer election?

May 23, 2024

London [UK], May 23: The general election is on - it will soon be over to you.

Israeli forces move deeper into Rafah in night of heavy battle

May 23, 2024

Rafah [Palestine], May 23: Israeli tanks advanced to the edge of a crowded district in the heart of Rafah on Wednesday during one of the...

Macron arrives in riot-hit New Caledonia for high-stakes talks

May 23, 2024

Paris [France], May 23: French President Emmanuel Macron landed in the Pacific island of New Caledonia on Thursday, for a day of talks during which...

Zelenskiy says Ukraine needs system to defend against Russia's guided bombs

May 23, 2024

Kyiv [Ukraine], May 23: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy issued a fresh plea on Wednesday for upgraded defence systems to protect Ukraine's cities against guided bombs, which...

US: Iowa tornado leaves trail of wreckage and death

May 23, 2024

Iowa [US], May 23: The Iowa State Patrol has confirmed multiple deaths from a tornado and at least a dozen injuries in storms on Tuesday.