Iran eyes China to avoid nuclear sanctions
Deutsche Welle : The international community is closely monitoring Iran’s nuclear ambitions, with the E3 grouping of the United Kingdom, France and Germany voicing their...
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‘Megaquake’ probability up to 82pc
AFP : A Japanese government panel said Thursday it has slightly raised its estimated probability of a “megaquake” to up to 82 percent in the...
Trump’s inauguration likely to Monday
Deutsche Welle : The 60th US presidential inauguration will take place on Monday, January 20, as is tradition. US President Joe Biden will leave the...
Asia faces economic headwind from Trump
Deutsche Welle : Shoppers pack the malls and the restaurants in downtown Taipei. The economy is bustling, and Taiwan’s advanced semiconductor manufacturing capabilities have made...
New ‘red-flag warning’ for Los Angeles
Al Jazeera : Firefighters are battling several blazes in the Los Angeles area as US officials urged residents to prepare for the return of strong...
Iranian president warns Trump against risking ‘war’
AFP : Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran was not seeking “nuclear weaponry” and warned US President-elect Donald Trump against risking “war” with the Islamic...
Khan defiant even as longer sentence looms
AFP : Imran Khan, Pakistan’s most popular politician, is facing a 14-year prison term this month in a case his party says is being used...
Iran, European powers hold ‘constructive’ nuclear talks
AFP : Iran and European powers said they held “frank and constructive” talks on Monday about Tehran’s nuclear programme, just a week before US President-elect...
G7 summit kicks-off today in Canada
Agency : The G7 summit will be held from June 15-17 in Canada’s Kananaskis. The event will be attended by the leaders of the United...
Why Greenland? Trump eyes control of world’s biggest island
Deutsche Welle : With its spectacular icescapes, high mountains, tundra and unique wildlife, Greenland offers countless settings for impressive photos and videos.That, at least, is...
Trump calls California leaders ‘incompetent’ over fire response
AFP : US President-elect Donald Trump accused California officials on Sunday of incompetence over their handling of deadly wildfires raging around Los Angeles.“The fires are...
Israel bombs Gaza school, sends top officials to truce talks in Qatar
Agency : An Israeli strike on a school sheltering forcibly displaced Palestinians in north Gaza’s Jabalia has killed at least eight people, including children.Israel’s Prime...