California wildfires kill 10
At least 10 people have died in a wildfire raging in the Los Angeles area, officials said. The fire has burned nearly 30,000 acres and […]
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Australia violates asylum seekers’ rights
The UN Human Rights Commission ruled today that Australia is violating the rights of asylum seekers, including refugees from Myanmar. The 18-member UN Human Rights […]
Syrian Assad-era veterans to be evicted from homes
The HTS rebel group, which has won the war in Syria, is evicting its fighters and their families from affordable housing for former dictator Bashar […]
“We are ready to help if needed after South Korean plane crash,” says President of Korea
President Joe Biden said the United States stands ready to provide any assistance needed in the wake of the South Korean Airlines crash. As a […]
India shows no interest in deporting Sheikh Hasina
India has shown no sign of giving in to India’s request to extradite ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to face trial, saying it has […]
Amid pope’s big Holy Year, overtourism aggravates housing crisis
When Pope Francis left the Vatican earlier this month for his traditional Christmastime outing downtown, he acknowledged what many Romans have been complaining about for […]
Albania to shut down TikTok for 1 year, says platform promotes violence among children
TIRANA, ALBANIA — Albania’s prime minister said Saturday the government will shut down the video service TikTok for one year, blaming it for inciting violence […]
Paul Mescal’s Villain Origin Story Takes Shape in New ‘Gladiator II’ Trailer
Paul Mescal‘s Lucius is just like his father in the latest trailer for Ridley Scott‘s Gladiator II. In the new clip from the film, the sources of the […]
Probable Flood Inundated Area in Bago and Yangon Region as of 9 October 2023 (5:30 AM Local Time)
Satellite detected water extent as of 9 October 2023 in Bago and Yangon Region This map illustrates satellite-detected surface waters due to the current monsoon […]
People feed seagulls along Yangon River in Myanmar
Seagulls are seen near a jetty of the Yangon River in Yangon, Myanmar, Dec. 24, 2023. Feeding seagulls along the Yangon River is a popular […]