Japan man arrested for kicking rabbit
AFP : Japanese police said Thursday that they arrested a man for kicking a rabbit, as authorities probe the deaths of more than 70 bunnies...
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Saudi seeks to push US investments to $600bn
Arab News : Saudi Arabia intends to broaden its trade and investment in the United States to at least $600 billion over the next four...
US judge to hear states’ bid to block birthright citizenship order
Reuters : Four Democratic-led states will urge a federal judge in Seattle on Thursday to block US President Donald Trump’s administration from enforcing the Republican’s...
Thousands evacuated: New rapidly growing wildfire breaks out Los Angeles
Agency : A rapidly growing wildfire broke out north of Los Angeles, while two major fires burning in the metropolitan area for more than two...
Trump's China Focus: Quad foreign ministers meet in Washington
Reuters : The United States, Australia, India and Japan recommitted to working together on Tuesday, after the first meeting of the China-focused “Quad” grouping’s top...
Trump cancels sanctions on Israeli settlers in WB
Reuters : US President Donald Trump on Monday rescinded sanctions imposed by the former Biden administration on far-right Israeli settler groups and individuals accused of...
prisoner swap deal: Taliban announces US citizens release
Al Jazeera : The Taliban government in Afghanistan has announced the release of detained Americans in a prisoner swap deal with the United States.The Taliban...
World leader’s reaction to Trump’s inauguration
Agency : The following is reaction from global leaders to Donald Trump being sworn in as U.S. president on Monday.Middle Eastern endorsementLeaders and diplomats in...
Indonesia landslides, flash floods claims 17 lives
UNB : Indonesian rescuers recovered the bodies of at least 17 people who were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud...
Hamas frees hostages, Israel releases Palestinian prisoners
Reuters : Hamas released three Israeli hostages and Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners on Sunday, the first day of a ceasefire suspending a 15-month-old war...
Iran hopes: Trump will take ‘realistic’ approach to region
AFP : Iran said Monday it hoped the incoming US administration under Donald Trump would adopt a “realistic” approach and show “respect” for the interests...
Japanese Bank poised to raise rates max
Agency : The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates on Friday barring any market shocks after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office...