Floods in Thailand, Malaysia kill over 30, displace thousands
AFP : Tens of thousands of people in Thailand and neighbouring Malaysia were displaced by widespread flooding, with streets submerged, homes inundated and at least...
International
India examining request of Hasina’s extradition: Spokesperson
NN ONLINE: India on Wednesday said it has received a request from Bangladesh for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, stating that...
Four killed as fire sweeps through Hong Kong high-rise
NN ONLINE: A massive fire ripped through a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on Wednesday, killing four people and leaving...
Australia suspends far-right leader over burqa stunt
Reuters : Australia’s Senate on Tuesday suspended far-right Senator Pauline Hanson for seven sitting days after she wore a burqa to Parliament as a political...
Nigeria hit by record hunger amid insurgency, aid cuts
Agency : A surge in militant attacks and instability in northern Nigeria is driving hunger to record levels, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said...
Winter rains bring new hardship for displaced gazans
NN ONLINE: Families across Gaza spent Tuesday bailing muddy water from their tents as winter storms compounded the misery that has persisted two years...
US, Ukraine signal peace plan progress after Geneva talks
BBC : US and Ukrainian negotiators have drawn up an “updated and refined peace framework”, and plan to continue work on a peace plan over...
North, South Korea in ‘very dangerous’ standoff, Lee saying
Agencies : North and South Korea are in a “very dangerous situation” where an accidental clash is possible any time and it was crucial for...
Minor earthquake hits western Saudi Arabia
Agencies : The Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) recorded two earthquakes on Saturday – one in Saudi Arabia and another in Iraq, Gulf News reports, citing...
Malaysia mulls social media ban for under-16s
Agencies : Malaysia says it is planning to block children under 16 from signing up to social media accounts next year, in a move to...
Zelensky hails ‘important steps’ in peace talks but says more work needed
NN ONLINE: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenky on Monday hailed “important steps” after talks in Geneva with the US, but said more work is needed...
Gaza hospitals running out of supplies as airstrikes continue
Agencies : Hospitals in Gaza are running out of essential supplies, with new waves of Israeli airstrikes killing more than 50 people and injuring more...