‘Multiple’ deaths in US mass shooting at Colorado grocery store
BOULDER, United States: A gunman killed multiple people including a police officer at a grocery store in Colorado on Monday, police said, in the...
Thousands flock to Iceland’s erupting volcano
FAGRADALSFJALL, Iceland: Thousands of curious onlookers have flocked to an erupting volcano in Iceland to marvel at the hypnotic display of glowing red lava,...
Malaysia sets up compensation fund for Covid-19 vaccinations
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Monday announced it had established a $2.4 million compensation fund to provide cash assistance for any Covid-19 vaccine recipients who suffer...
Myanmar activists plan new protests after weekend bloodshed
Myanmar activists plan fresh protests on Monday including a call for vehicle convoys to drive through intersections honking horns with occupants raising three-finger anti-coup...
Veteran leader Sassou Nguesso the favourite as Congo heads into polls
BRAZZAVILLE - The Republic of Congo on Sunday headed into a presidential election boycotted by the main opposition and attacked by critics as tilted...
Thousands ordered to evacuate as floods hit Sydney
SYDNEY: Thousands of people in Sydney's outer suburbs were ordered to evacuate Sunday, as Australia's east coast was hit by record rainfall and widespread...
Bolivia ex-president to get medical care in prison under UN monitoring
LA PAZ - Bolivia's former interim president Jeanine Anez will receive medical care at the La Paz penitentiary where she is being held, with...
Overseas fans barred from Tokyo Games
TOKYO: Overseas fans will be banned from this summer’s pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics, organisers said on Saturday, in a bid to reduce virus risks and...
Captain in awe as Boult, Guptill power New Zealand to emphatic...
DUNEDIN (NEW ZEALAND) - New Zealand captain Tom Latham called it "awesome" as star performers Trent Boult and Martin Guptill powered the Black Caps...
Icelandic volcano erupts, lights up night sky near Reykjavik
REYKJAVIK - A volcano erupted just 40 kilometres (25 miles) from Iceland's capital Reykjavik on Friday, a red cloud lighting up the night sky...
