Most victims aged 16–26 as dozens feared dead in New Year’s Eve fire at Swiss ski resort bar
Several dozen people are feared dead and more than 100 injured after a devastating fire tore through a bar during New Year’s Eve celebrations in...
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China’s Yuan hits 18-month low against USD
The People's Bank of China continued lowering the country's national currency on Tuesday, with the yuan falling to 6.7134 against the US dollar, the lowest figure since October 30, 2020.
Hungary’s 1st female President Katalin Novak takes office
Katalin Novak, the first female president of Hungary, took office here on Tuesday. Her predecessor, former head of state Janos Ader, greeted the new president at the entrance to the Sandor Palace, the residence of the Hungarian president.
EU pledges $1.6 bln USD in aid for Syrian refugees
The European Union has pledged to increase humanitarian assistance to Syrians up to 1.5 billion euros ($1.58 billion) for 2022 and to allocate an equal amount following year, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka: Outgoing PM Mahinda Rajapaksa evacuated by troops
The former prime minister of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa was evacuated by heavily armed troops from his official residence in Colombo on Tuesday after thousands of protesters broke through the main gate.
Prince Charles to open Parliament for first time since 1963
For the first time since 1963, Prince Charles would be delivering speech at this year's State Opening of Parliament on Tuesday as the Queen has pulled out of the constitutional ceremony.
Sri Lanka in chaos as MP shot dead, PM Rajapaksa resigns & protestors grow angry
Food and fuel shortages, skyrocketing prices, and power outages are hurting a large number of Sri Lankans, leading in massive protests against the government's handling of the situation.
President Putin’s “girlfriend” Alina Kabaeva to face sanctions?
European Union now has its eyes on Ms. Alina Kabaeva who is a former gymnast, politician and more importantly Russia's President Vladimir Putin's girlfriend.
Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns
Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday resigned as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka amid an unprecedented economic crisis, media reports said.
Sri Lanka stops supplying gas for domestic use
Sri Lanka's leading liquefied petroleum gas supplier Litro Gas Lanka Limited on Monday said that they are unable to supply gas to domestic consumers until new stocks arrive.
EAM speaks with Jamaica’s FM ahead of President Kovind’s historic visit
Ahead of President Ram Nath Kovind's visit to Jamaica and St. Vincent & Grenadines from May 15-21, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday spoke with the Jamaican Foreign Minister Kamina J Smith.
China concludes military exercises near Taiwan
China has conducted three-day military drills east and south-west of Taiwan, said the Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army of China.
Ukrainian forces destroy another Russian warship
Ukrainian forces have reported that they have destroyed another Russian warship near the Black Sea’s Snake Island.
Opposition party leader Premadasa declines Sri Lanka PM post in interim govt
As Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is expected to retire amid continued protests, the opposition party Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has declared that its leader Sajith Premadasa will not accept the job of Prime Minister in an interim government.
John Lee elected as Chief Executive of Hong Kong
The single candidate for Hong Kong's top job, Beijing loyalist John Lee, was chosen for a sixth term as the city-chief state's executive.
Russia destroys Ukrainian kindergartens, no children spared
MFA of Ukraine has shared images of kindergartens getting converted into debris amid Russian attacks in Kyiv.
Taliban makes burqa mandatory
Taliban on Saturday issued a statement making wearing of full body covering attire like burqa or hijab compulsory for a adult women while in public, media reports said.