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August 24, 2024 11:26 AM

Philippines urges China to halt ‘provocative and dangerous’ actions after flare incidents

The Philippines called on Beijing on Saturday to "immediately cease all provocative and dangerous actions" after accusing it of "unjustifiably" deploying flares from China occupied Subi Reef on Aug. 22 while a Manila aircraft was conducting patrols. ...

August 23, 2024 4:29 PM

Sri Lanka’s political landscape heats up ahead of national elections

As Sri Lanka navigates its recovery from its worst ever economic crisis, the island is gearing up for the pivotal presidential elections to elect the ninth executive President. The elections will be the first since the dramatic ousting of the Rajapak...

August 22, 2024 6:55 PM

In Kamala Harris’ multiracial roots, U.S. sees its own future

The daughter of a Jamaican father and Indian mother, both immigrants, Kamala Harris reflects the United States' changing demographics. When she steps onto the stage Thursday evening in Chicago to accept the Democratic Party's nomination as their pre...

August 23, 2024 9:29 AM

National Space Day: What you need to know

India is set to celebrate its inaugural National Space Day on August 23, 2024, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's space exploration history. The day commemorates the first anniversary of Chandrayaan-3's successful landing on the lunar surface, ...

August 22, 2024 9:52 AM

Kursk incursion boosts Ukrainian morale after grim year

For Kyiv-area resident Olha Pavlovska, who huddles with her neighbours every week to discuss the often grim news from the front, Ukraine's shock incursion into Russia's Kursk region this month offered a rare moment of hope. "This was a very brave an...

August 21, 2024 1:01 PM

Democratic National Convention: Barack and Michelle Obama rally for Kamala Harris

Former U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama delivered a one-two punch at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night, urging Americans to back Kamala Harris in her 11th-hour presidential bid against Republican Donald Tru...

August 20, 2024 9:06 PM

India will perform better than competitive markets like China in new energy: Nuvama report

India's potential to become the lowest-cost green ammonia producer is a game-changer in the global energy market. According to a Nuvama report, this advantage is primarily due to India's lower costs in solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind energy, which a...

August 20, 2024 10:15 AM

Blinken says Israel accepts Gaza proposal, urges Hamas to do same

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had accepted a "bridging proposal" presented by Washington to tackle disagreements blocking a ceasefire deal in Gaza, and urged Hamas to do the same. Bli...

August 19, 2024 8:50 PM

‘T-Rexes away!’ Runners in dinosaur costumes compete at Washington racecourse

A racecourse in Auburn, Washington swapped horses for dinosaurs as contestants clad in Tyrannosaurus rex costumes competed for the title of fastest prehistoric runner on Saturday (August 17). Runners of all ages took part in the annual "T-Rex World ...

August 18, 2024 9:55 AM

Israeli strike kills at least 17 Palestinians in central Gaza, health officials say

At least 17 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in an Israeli strike in the central Gaza town of Zawayda on Saturday, health officials said, as Israel issued new evacuation orders, citing Hamas rocket fire nearby. Israel also announced the n...

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