Cyclone Mandous kills 4 in Tamil Nadu
Reuters :A cyclonic storm killed at least four people in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu today, the top state official said, as heavy...
International
China’s Xi calls for oil trade in yuan at Gulf summit in Riyadh
Reuters :President Xi Jinping told Gulf Arab leaders on Friday that China would work to buy oil and gas in yuan, a move that would...
US Congress passes landmark bill protecting same-sex marriage
Reuters :The US House of Representatives on Thursday gave final congressional approval to legislation that provides federal recognition of same-sex marriages, a measure born out...
Brittney Griner lands in US after prisoner swap with Russia
BBC Online :Ten months after she left the US to play basketball in Russia, WNBA star Brittney Griner has landed in her home state of...
UK sanctions Russian and Iranian officials, citing human rights abuses
Reuters :Britain on Friday announced sanctions against 30 people worldwide, including Russian and Iranian officials, targeting those it deems responsible for acts of torture, sexual...
Lightning kills 907 in India as extreme weather surges in 2022
Reuters :India saw a big jump in extreme weather events such as heatwaves and lightning strikes this year and related deaths rose to their highest...
Peru’s ousted president put in provisional detention
AFP :Peru’s former president Pedro Castillo was placed in provisional detention on Thursday, a day after he was ousted by lawmakers and arrested, accused of...
China, Saudi Arabia strengthen partnership on energy, defence
Al Jazeera :Saudi Arabia and China have reaffirmed their cooperation on the global oil market and the principle of non-interference in internal affairs during a...
Greek police officer appears in court over Roma teen’s shooting
Al Jazeera :A Greek police officer has appeared in court in northern Greece over the shooting and serious injury of a Roma teenager during a...
Saudi lays on lavish welcome as China’s Xi heralds ‘new era’ in relations
Reuters :Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received President Xi Jinping on Thursday as the Chinese leader heralded “a new era” in Arab relations, with...
New Peru president sworn in, predecessor Castillo arrested
Reuters :Peru swore in a new president on Wednesday after a day of political drama that saw leftist leader Pedro Castillo arrested after his ousting...
State media: China medical expert says Covid has mutated, should be renamed
Reuters :China should change its official name for Covid-19 to reflect the virus’ mutation, and patients with light symptoms should be allowed to quarantine at...