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August 19, 2024 5:00 PM

Biden launches citizenship program for immigrant spouses of US citizens

Miguel Aleman, a 39-year-old who was brought to the United States from Mexico at age 4, is among hundreds of thousands of immigrants hoping to find a path to citizenship through a new Biden administration program set to launch on Monday. The program...

August 19, 2024 4:57 PM

Russian forces capture town of Zalizne in Ukraine’s east, defence ministry says

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Monday that its forces had captured the town of Zalizne in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, as its offensive against the nearby city of Toretsk gains steam. Zalizne, which Russia calls by its Soviet-era name of Art...

August 19, 2024 4:35 PM

Oman’s Dhofar governorate ancient sites attract history buffs

In Salalah, Oman, the Al Baleed Archaeological Site offers a glimpse into an ancient civilization. The site, dating back over 2,500 years, was once a thriving port city and now features the remains of a grand mosque. Visitors can walk among the colum...

August 19, 2024 3:08 PM

EAM Jaishankar welcomes Nepal counterpart Arzu Rana Deuba on India visit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday welcomed his counterpart from Nepal, Arzu Rana Deuba on her first visit to India as the Foreign Minister. Sharing a picture along with her, Jaishankar wrote on X, "Welcome @Arzuranadeuba of Nepal on h...

August 19, 2024 2:52 PM

Ernesto becomes a hurricane again, causing dangerous rip currents

Ernesto regained hurricane strength on Sunday and the storm was causing dangerous rip currents on beaches along the U.S. East Coast and Canada, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The forecaster also said that additional intensification is expe...

August 19, 2024 2:19 PM

Applications open for climate smart agritech cohort under India-Australia RISE accelerator

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has partnered with Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to invite applications for the Climate Smart Agritech cohort under the India Australia Rapid Innovation and Start-...

August 19, 2024 12:49 PM

China’s Xi meets Vietnam’s new leaders, says Hanoi is ‘neighbourhood diplomacy priority’

China's President Xi Jinping praised Vietnam on Monday during talks with Vietnam's new leader To Lam in Beijing on his first state visit since he took office, Chinese official media Xinhua said. The meeting signals the close ties between the two com...

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 19, 2024 12:11 PM

What you need to know about the Democratic National Convention

The Democratic National Convention, beginning on Monday, will celebrate the nomination of Kamala Harris as the party's presidential candidate. The four-day event is expected to draw thousands of people to the city in a show of enthusiasm for Harris'...

August 19, 2024 11:19 AM

Philippines, China trade blame after vessels collide in the South China Sea

The Philippines and China accused each other on Monday of ramming vessels and performing dangerous manoeuvres in the South China Sea, the latest flare-up after the two nations had agreed to try to ease tensions and manage disagreements at sea. China...

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