Maradona dies at 60: Argentina announces three days of mourning as tributes pour in
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Three days of national mourning began in Argentina after world-renowned footballer Diego Maradona died on Wednesday at the age of 60. His...
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Iran frees British-Australian academic in prisoners swap deal
TEHRAN, Iran: Iran has swapped jailed British-Australian academic Kylie-Moore Gilbert with three unnamed Iranians held abroad, the state media said. Footage released by state broadcaster...
At least 600 civilians killed in northern Ethiopia massacre: report
NAIROBI, Kenya: At least 600 civilians were killed during an attack in northern Ethiopia in early November, a state-appointed human rights commission revealed. In its...
China to impose new laws on foreigners to curb ‘religious extremism’
HONG KONG: Under new laws, foreign religious groups and worshipers could be the latest targets of a growing crackdown on organised religion in China. Draft...
Moderna to charge $25-$37 for Covid-19 vaccine as company’s stocks soar
MASSACHUSETTS, United States: Moderna Chief Executive Stephane Bancel has said the company would charge governments between $25 and $37 per dose of its Covid-19 vaccine...
Qantas to make Covid-19 vaccine mandatory for international flights
MASCOT, Australia: Australia’s national carrier Qantas will require future international travellers to prove they have been vaccinated against Covid-19 before flying. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce...
Trump faces pressure from Republicans to drop fight to overturn election
WASHINGTON DC, USA: More Republicans joined a chorus urging President Trump to concede and drop his chaotic, last-ditch fight over far-fetched conspiracy theories to overturn...
Islamophobia: Muslim parents to face jail term for home-schooling kids in France
PARIS, France: Parents in France who home-school their children could face six-month jail term under new laws targeting Muslims community living in the country. The...
Pizza worker’s ‘lie’ forces SA state-wide lockdown
ADELAIDE, South Australia: The government has decided to impose a state-wide lockdown after learning a man with Covid-19 had lied about his link to a...
Australian troops killed 39 Muslims for ‘blood lust’ in Afghanistan : report reveals
CANBERRA, Australia: Australia said on Thursday that its special forces killed 39 unarmed civilians and prisoners in Afghanistan, as it released a long-awaited report into...