20 elderly patients die after fire breaks out at nursing home in China
At least twenty people died after a fire erupted at a nursing home where several elderly people were present in China's Hebei Province, media reports said.
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US funding cuts spell ‘death sentence’ for millions, alerts WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) has voiced deep concern over news that the United States has ended funding for life-saving emergency food assistance in 14 countries.
China hits back with 84 percent tariffs on all US imports following Trump's 104 percent duty
The Chinese foreign ministry on Wednesday said an 84 percent tariff will be imposed on all US goods from Thursday, up from the 34 percent announced previously by the country, CNA reported.
'Nobody wins' trade wars, says Antonio Guterres on US tariffs
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned that when it comes to trade wars, “nobody wins” and “everybody tends to lose.”
US: Mass Shooting in Virginia leaves three persons dead
At least three people were killed and three others were injured in a mass shooting in Spotsylvania County, in northeastern Virginia on Tuesday, media reports said.
Pakistan: After Bangladesh, mob attacks KFC outlet in Karachi
At least ten activists of the Tehreek Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) were arrested after a mob ransacked an international fast-food chain outlet in Karachi's Defence Housing Authority (DHA) area, media reports said.
Two largest developing countries should stand together: China's message for India amid Trump's trade war
Beijing/IBNS: US President Donald Trump's trade war and imposition of 104 percent tariff on Beijing has brought China close to India in a massive bilateral development between the two Asian giants.
DR Congo crisis: 41,700 refugees have fled violence to Uganda, says UNHCR
Some 41,000 refugees have crossed from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into Uganda since January, many of them having witnessed killings, “sexual violence and other traumatic experience during their flight,” said the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Tuesday.
Kosovo’s inclusive and peaceful recent election marks progress, but challenges remain
Kosovo’s recent parliamentary election – conducted peacefully and inclusively – marked a significant step in its democratic development, the UN’s top envoy said on Tuesday, noting gains in women’s representation.
US imposes 104 percent tariff on Chinese goods
The United States has officially imposed a massive 104 per cent tariff on Chinese imports, triggering tension in the already deteriorated relationship between the world's two largest economies.
After end of deadline, White House confirms 104 percent tariffs on China: Reports
Washington DC/IBNS: Following up on his threat, US President Donald Trump has imposed "additional 50 percent tariffs" on China starting Wednesday, media reports said.
I am coming, says ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina, vowing to 'return' to Bangladesh
Ousted former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in India, has assured her Awami League party members that she will return to her country and investigate the allegations of attacks and torture on her party members.
'Be strong, courteous and patient': Donald Trump tells Americans as US stocks tumble
Washington DC/IBNS: As US stock markets tumbled along with those of Asia and Europe after Donald Trump's sweeping tariff orders, the Republican President has urged Americans to be 'courageous and patient'.
Benjamin Netanyahu meets Donald Trump at White House for Gaza talks, tariff reprieve
Washington DC/IBNS: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, becoming the first leader to personally plead for a reprieve from sweeping US tariffs.
Donald Trump announces additional 50 percent tariff on China as trade war escalates
Washington/IBNS: Donald Trump has announced an additional 50 percent tariff on China after Beijing imposed a retaliatory 34 percent tariff on the United States, following the US President's sweeping reciprocal tariff order.
Tibetan religious leader dies in Chinese 'custody'
The Central Tibetan Administration on Monday alleged thatTulku Hungkar Dorje, the throne holder of Lungngon monastery in Gade County, Golog, in Tibet’s province of Amdo, has died after he went missing for several days.
US: Chinese woman detained over expired visa commits suicide at Arizona Patrol Station
A Chinese woman, who was recently detained by border patrol officers for overstaying her visa, allegedly committed suicide at the US Border Patrol station in Arizona, claimed US Representative Pramila Jayapal.
Taliban hands over Afghanistan's strategically crucial Bagram Air Base to USA
The Taliban regime has handed over the strategically crucial Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan to the USA, media reports said.
Canada: PM Mark Carney visits BAPS Hindu Temple to join Ram Navami celebration in Toronto ahead of federal polls
Canadian PM Mark Carney visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Toronto on Saturday to join the Hindu community members as they celebrated the festival of Ram Navami
Saudi authorities impose temporary visa ban on 14 nations including India ahead of Hajj
Saudi Arabia has imposed a temporary visa ban on 14 countries, including India and Pakistan, ahead of the upcoming Hajj season.
Saudi authorities impose temporary visa ban on 14 nations, including India, ahead of Hajj
Saudi Arabia has imposed a temporary visa ban on 14 countries, including India and Pakistan, ahead of the upcoming Hajj season.
Three Philippine nationals arrested in China over espionage charges
Chinese authorities have detained three people from the Philippines over charges of spying, media reports said.
CIB report identifies Chinese man as suspect behind MacKay Memorial Hospital ransomware attack
The Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) has revealed that it identified a 20-year-old Chinese man as the suspect behind the hacking and attempted extortion of MacKay Memorial Hospital.
Former World Uyghur Congress chief Dolkun Isa participates in Bern Massacre anniversary event in Oslo
Former World Uyghur Congress(WUC) chief Dolkun Isa joined the protest close to the Norwegian Parliament in Oslo city to mark the 35th anniversary of the Baren Massacre.
Canada: Man arrested after he barricades himself inside parliament
The Canada Police have arrested a person who had entered the country's Parliament on Saturday and barricaded themselves inside the building, forcing it to be under a hours-long lockdown.
Iconic Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore's mural restored after being defaced with black ink in Bangladesh
The mural of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, which was blotted with black ink by miscreants, has been restored in Bangladesh's Kushtia district, media reports said on Sunday.
Thousands hit streets across US to protest against Donald Trump's 'divisive policies'
Washington DC/IBNS: Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets across major US cities on Saturday to oppose President Donald Trump's divisive policies.
World Uyghur Congress marks 35th anniversary of Baren Uprising
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) on April 5 marked the 35th anniversary of the Baren Uprising, honouring the memory of the three thousand Uyghurs who lost their lives under the brutal repression of the Chinese government in Akto County, East Turkistan.
Trump’s sweeping 10% tariff takes effect, higher duties on 57 nations to follow: Report
Washington DC: Customs officials across the US began collecting a 10% tariff on all imports from a wide range of countries on Saturday, marking the implementation of President Donald Trump's sweeping trade policy, according to a Reuters report.
President Donald Trump announces 75-day additional deadline to find non-Chinese buyer
US President Donald Trump has given an additional 75-day period to TikTok to find a non-Chinese buyer or face a ban in America.