Japan continues to swelter amid soaring temperatures, heatstroke alerts
Temperatures across Japan soared past 35 degrees Celsius on Sunday, and authorities have issued strict heatstroke warnings, urging residents to take precautions.
By Xinhua 3 months ago
Japan continues to swelter amid soaring temperatures, heatstroke alerts
Mbappe will now make Real Madrid shine more
Real Madrid won the league by 10 points in the 2023-24 campaign.
By Xinhua 3 months ago
Mbappe will now make Real Madrid shine more
About 400mln people worldwide have had long Covid-19, research
About 400mln people worldwide have had long Covid-19, research
By Xinhua 3 months ago
About 400mln people worldwide have had long Covid-19, research
Death toll from heavy rains in Sudan rises to 53
The death toll from the heavy rains, which have hit many Sudanese states, has climbed to 53, Sudan's Health Ministry said on Saturday.
By Xinhua 3 months ago
Death toll from heavy rains in Sudan rises to 53
Hezbollah, Israeli army engage in fierce exchange of fire
A fierce exchange of fire broke out between Hezbollah and the Israeli army along the border area between Lebanon and Israel, involving heavy machine gun fire, artillery and missile shelling.
By Xinhua 3 months ago
Hezbollah, Israeli army engage in fierce exchange of fire
Eastern DR Congo buffeted by fresh flareups with ADF, M23 rebels
People in the eastern DR Congo have lately been caught up in fresh fighting pitting government troops against two rebel groups, the M23 and the Allied Democratic Forces.
By Xinhua 3 months ago
Eastern DR Congo buffeted by fresh flareups with ADF, M23 rebels
Argentina logs over 527,000 cases of dengue
Argentina has logged more than 527,000 cases of dengue so far this year, 3.2 times more than last year, though cases have recently decreased, the Health Ministry said Sunday.
By Xinhua 4 months ago
Argentina logs over 527,000 cases of dengue
Australian gov't launches campaign to end elder abuse
According to a government study published in 2021, one in six older Australians had experienced abuse in the previous 12 months but over 60 percent did not seek help or advice.
By Xinhua 4 months ago
Australian gov't launches campaign to end elder abuse
Turkey recovers over 12,000 historical artifacts since 2002
The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism said Sunday that 12,139 historical artifacts have been repatriated since 2002 as the country has intensified efforts to recover cultural artifacts.
By Xinhua 4 months ago
Turkey recovers over 12,000 historical artifacts since 2002
EU opens new training facilities for Somali army
The European Union said it has inaugurated newly constructed facilities at the General Dhagabadan Training Center (GDTC) in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.
By Xinhua 4 months ago
EU opens new training facilities for Somali army
Conflict in Sudan fueling humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, UN warns
UNHCR has warned that the ongoing conflict in Sudan is worsening the already severe humanitarian crisis in South Sudan for refugees and the communities hosting them.
By Xinhua 4 months ago
Conflict in Sudan fueling humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, UN warns
Singapore faces increasing aging society with dropping birth rate
The number of elderly Singaporean residents living alone in households more than doubled from 35,160 in 2013 to 78,135 in 2023, according to the Family Trends Report.
By Xinhua 4 months ago
Singapore faces increasing aging society with dropping birth rate
Health authorities say Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 38,664
The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 38,664, Gaza-based health authorities said on Monday.
By Xinhua 4 months ago
Health authorities say Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 38,664
Five dead as Italy battles record-high temperatures, wildfires
At least five people died in Italy over the weekend due to a heatwave that brought record-high temperatures across the country, local authorities and media reported on Monday.
By Xinhua 4 months ago
Five dead as Italy battles record-high temperatures, wildfires
UN deputy chief urges arms spending cuts to save SDGs
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on Monday urged global leaders to redirect resources from warfare to peace and sustainable development initiatives.
By Xinhua 4 months ago
UN deputy chief urges arms spending cuts to save SDGs
At least 25 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike on school in S. Gaza
At least 25 Palestinians were killed and some others wounded in an Israeli airstrike targeting a school in the city of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.
By Xinhua 4 months ago
At least 25 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike on school in S. Gaza
At least 10 tourists die in bus crash on Brazilian highway
At least 10 people were killed and 42 others injured early Friday when a tourist bus crashed into a concrete pillar on a highway in Brazil's state of Sao Paulo.
By Xinhua 4 months ago
At least 10 tourists die in bus crash on Brazilian highway
Cameroonian gov't seeks to extend mandate of legislature for a year
The Cameroonian government on Saturday submitted to parliament a draft bill aimed at extending the mandate for the country's lawmakers for a year.
By Xinhua 4 months ago
Cameroonian gov't seeks to extend mandate of legislature for a year
Nanjing Massacre memorized by Rabe's tombstone in Berlin
After the Japanese Imperial Army captured Nanjing in eastern China on Dec 13, 1937, the Japanese invaders brutally killed approximately 300,000 Chinese civilians.
By Xinhua 4 months ago
Nanjing Massacre memorized by Rabe's tombstone in Berlin
Yemen-Houthi prisoner exchange talks conclude without agreement
The latest round of prisoner exchange negotiations between Yemeni government and Houthi group concluded in Muscat, Oman, without reaching a comprehensive agreement.
By Xinhua 4 months ago
Yemen-Houthi prisoner exchange talks conclude without agreement
Egypt to host Israeli, U.S delegations to discuss Gaza truce
Egypt will host Israeli and U.S delegations to discuss the 'outstanding points' regarding a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip, Egypt's Al-Qahera News TV channel reported on Saturday.
By Xinhua 4 months ago
Egypt to host Israeli, U.S delegations to discuss Gaza truce
Tunisia announces presidential election calendar
Tunisia's Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) announced the calendar for the next presidential election, set for Oct 6.
By Xinhua 4 months ago
Tunisia announces presidential election calendar
U.S Independence Day violence kills at least 33
As of Friday morning, the Fourth of July holiday saw 11 people killed and 55 wounded in shootings in Chicago alone, the Associated Press reported, citing a Chicago Sun-Times report as saying.
By Xinhua 4 months ago
U.S Independence Day violence kills at least 33
4.2 million Malawians face hunger, report shows
Up to 4.2 million people in Malawi are expected to experience high levels of acute food insecurity between June and September.
By Xinhua 4 months ago
4.2 million Malawians face hunger, report shows
Slovak PM Fico makes first public appearance after assassination attempt
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico made his first appearance at a public event Friday after being attacked by a gunman in mid-May.
By Xinhua 4 months ago
Slovak PM Fico makes first public appearance after assassination attempt
Canada's unemployment rate rises to 6.4pc in June
The unemployment rate has trended up since April 2023, rising 1.3 percentage points over the period, the national statistical agency said.
By Xinhua 4 months ago
Canada's unemployment rate rises to 6.4pc in June
Over 1mln people in Caribbean affected by Hurricane Beryl, UN says
As a category 4 hurricane that has claimed at least 11 lives so far, Beryl left a trail of destruction in Grenada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on Monday
By Xinhua 4 months ago
Over 1mln people in Caribbean affected by Hurricane Beryl, UN says
Somalia banks on fisheries week to unleash Blue Economy boom
Prime Minister Barre said the event provides an opportunity to showcase its marine resources potential and identify opportunities in addressing challenges within the fisheries sector
By Patrick Vidija and Xinhua 4 months ago
Somalia banks on fisheries week to unleash Blue Economy boom
IMF slashes Zimbabwe's growth forecast due to El Nino-induced drought
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, the country's central bank, on Thursday revised growth downward to 2 percent.
By Xinhua 4 months ago
IMF slashes Zimbabwe's growth forecast due to El Nino-induced drought
21 dead in latest cholera outbreak in Nigeria's Lagos
At least 21 people have been reportedly killed so far in an outbreak of cholera in Nigeria's southwestern state of Lagos, an official said Thursday.
By Xinhua 5 months ago
21 dead in latest cholera outbreak in Nigeria's Lagos
Malawian president appoints Michael Usi as new vice president
Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed Michael Usi as the country's vice president, replacing Saulos Chilima who died in a plane crash on June 10.
By Xinhua 5 months ago
Malawian president appoints Michael Usi as new vice president
28 Egyptian pilgrims confirmed dead during Hajj in Saudi Arabia
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said that 28 deaths were confirmed among the 50,752 officially registered Egyptian pilgrims during Hajj in Saudi Arabia's Mecca.
By Xinhua 5 months ago
28 Egyptian pilgrims confirmed dead during Hajj in Saudi Arabia
Economic Watch: Flaws and fallout of EU tariff plan
The probe of the European Commission into Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) has exposed multiple loopholes in rules with proposed duty hikes that could be self-defeating.
By Xinhua 5 months ago
Economic Watch: Flaws and fallout of EU tariff plan
Hamas says two hostages killed in Israeli bombing in Rafah
Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, announced on Friday that two Israeli hostages were killed in Israeli bombing in Rafah city in the southern Gaza Strip.
By Xinhua 5 months ago
Hamas says two hostages killed in Israeli bombing in Rafah
UNHRC: Global forced displacement hits record 120 million
Forced displacement surged to a historic high of 120 million by May 2024, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)said here Thursday.
By Xinhua 5 months ago
UNHRC: Global forced displacement hits record 120 million
California university moves classes online after demonstrations over conflict in Gaza
California State University announced on Thursday that all classes and operations will be held remotely until further notice after a night of demonstrations over Israel-Hamas war.
By Xinhua 5 months ago
California university moves classes online after demonstrations over conflict in Gaza
Malawian political party asks UN chief to intervene in probing plane crash
Malawi's political party has written to UN Sec Gen asking the UN to intervene in investigations surrounding Monday's plane crash that killed Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others.
By Xinhua 5 months ago
Malawian political party asks UN chief to intervene in probing plane crash
South Africa's ANC says looking forward to national unity government
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) looks forward to the establishment of a government of national unity, said the party's Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula on Thursday.
By Xinhua 5 months ago
South Africa's ANC says looking forward to national unity government
G7 summit opens amid protests
The three-day 2024 Group of Seven (G7) summit kicked off Thursday in Borgo Egnazia, a resort near the town of Fasano in southern Italy's Apulia region, amid protests.
By Xinhua 5 months ago
G7 summit opens amid protests
UN: Almost 33 million people in Sahel need lifesaving aid, protection
Facing a web of complex crises, 32.8 million people in Africa's Sahel region, stretching from Senegal to Eritrea, need lifesaving assistance and protection, UN humanitarians said on Friday.
By Xinhua 5 months ago
UN: Almost 33 million people in Sahel need lifesaving aid, protection
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