Myanmar could see first executions in decades as junta says death sentences of two activists upheld
“It’s confirmed that Phyo Zayar Thaw and [Ko] Jimmy would be on the execution list,”…
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One dead, 8 injured after high-speed train derails in southern China
The train derailed at 10:30am local time after hitting debris from a landslide that was…
Myanmar junta says democracy activists’ death sentences upheld, paving way for first executions in decades
The government has received widespread condemnation abroad for ousting an elected government in a coup…
First African-born Miss France investigated over apartment gift from late Gabon president
Rolland was the first African-born winner of the Miss France pageant in 2000, when she…
Three killed, several injured after train derails in southern Germany
The regional train was traveling from Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the direction of Munich when it derailed,…
In Hong Kong, memories of China’s Tiananmen Square massacre are being erased
The atmosphere would be at once defiant and somber. Speakers would demand accountability from the…
Amid criticism, North Korea takes over as UN disarmament president
This year North Korea has tested a flurry of ballistic missiles — also banned by…
Salvadoran authorities are committing ‘massive’ human rights violations, with nearly 2% of the country detained, Amnesty alleges
The report, released Thursday, found that since late March, nearly 2% of the country has…
Turkey rebrands as ‘Türkiye’ at the United Nations
The country is now called “Türkiye” in the halls of the United Nations, who agreed…
Canada says Chinese warplanes are buzzing its North Korea reconnaissance flights
In some instances the Chinese warplanes have come so close the Canadian aircraft have had…
Alleged gang-rape of woman on moving train sparks anger in Pakistan
Three men — one of them a ticket checker — have been accused of raping…
Analysis: Brazil’s Bolsonaro appears to be taking a tougher stance on protecting the environment. Critics say it’s just lip service
Under Bolsonaro’s tenure, Those who criticize Bolsonaro’s policies, he said, are considered “unpatriotic” in the…
Cheng Lei: Partner of Australian TV host detained in China expresses fears for her health
Cheng, a former business anchor for China’s state broadcaster CGTN and mother of two, is…
US lifts Cuba flight restrictions imposed under Trump
The US Transportation Department (USDOT) issued the order at the request of Secretary of State…
Queen Elizabeth: How 70 years of portraits have made her an icon
Queen Elizabeth: How 70 years of portraits have made her an icon Queen Elizabeth II…
United Airlines donates flights to ship formula from UK to US via ‘Operation Fly Formula’ flights
The flights will come as part of the The first shipment, the White House said,…
US and Taiwan unveil new trade initiative after Taiwan was excluded from US Indo-Pacific economic initiative
The new initiative — the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade — marks the official…
Analysis: China could take Taiwan, but at an extremely bloody price
Biden’s comments, which compared a potential Chinese attack on Taiwan to And the civilian carnage…
Bottling the sun: The world has been trying to master this limitless clean energy source since the 1930s. We’re now closer than ever
ITER’s fusion energy experiments will take place inside the vacuum vessel of a donut-shaped machine…
Biden announces new rockets and munitions to Ukraine in op-ed
Writing in a New York Times op-ed, Biden said the US goal is “to see…
