Sat, May 24, 2025 | UPDATED 01:42 UTC
World News
Nov 20, 2024
New York [US], November 20: A U.S. Senate Judiciary subcommittee overseeing technology issues will hold a hearing on Chinese hacking incidents, including a recent incident involving American telecom companies.
Political instability sends Vanuatu off to polls again
Lula urges G20 leaders to move faster on net zero climate targets
South Africa will focus G20 presidency on inclusive growth, food security
Sudan's Burhan warns against signs of split in ex-ruling party
Reputed head of crime family campaigns for seat in Irish parliament
More News
EU nations team up to develop air defence, other weapons
Brussels [Belgium], November 20: Groups of European countries agreed to work together to develop missile defence, electronic warfare and other military assets as part of...
French farmers continue protests as union threatens food supply
Paris [France], November 20: French farmers held a second day of protests over EU-Mercosur trade talks.
US envoy says 'opportunity' exists to reach Israel-Hezbollah deal
Beirut [Lebanon], November 20: US Middle East mediator Amos Hochstein arrived in Beirut on Tuesday in hopes of finalizing a ceasefire agreement that would end...
Moscow says Ukraine fired six US-made long-range missiles into Russia
Moscow [Russia]/Kiev [Ukraine], November 20: Russia said on Tuesday that Ukraine fired six US-made ATACMS missiles at a target in Russia as the war reached...
G20 leaders call for comprehensive ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon
Rio De Janeiro [Brazil], November 20: Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies have called for "comprehensive" ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon, while also...
Thousands flock to New Zealand capital in huge Maori protests
Wellington [New Zealand], November 20: More than 40,000 people have protested outside New Zealand's parliament against a controversial bill seeking to reinterpret the country's founding...
Forty-five pro-democracy activists sentenced by Hong Kong court
Hong Kong, November 20: A court in Hong Kong on Tuesday sentenced 45 democracy activists to prison terms of up to 10 years for violations...
Lithuanian president nominates Gintautas Paluckas as prime minister
Riga [Latvia], November 20: Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda nominated Gintautas Paluckas as prime minister of the Baltic EU and NATO country on Tuesday and tasked...
Wildfires burned nearly 500,000 hectares in EU in 2023: Report
Brussels [Belgium], November 20: Last year was one of the worst years for wildfires in the European Union, according to a new report from the...
Thousands protesting New Zealand's Indigenous bill set to march to parliament
Nov 19, 2024
Wellington [New Zealand], November 19: A nine-day march by Maori and their supporters across New Zealand has culminated in Wellington at a rally with thousands readying to protest against a bill that opponents say seek to dilute the rights of the Maori.
Biden pledges record $4 billion to World Bank for poorest countries
Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits embattled frontline town
Poland's opposition to lose funds after electoral commission ruling
South Korea 'strongly confident' US alliance will thrive under Trump
Hezbollah media head killed in Israeli strike on Beirut
World looks to G20 in Rio for breakthrough in climate talks
Tropical Depression Sara drenches Honduras, at least one dead
Furious row at UN as Russia blocks Sudan ceasefire move
Brazilian President Lula unveils anti-poverty, hunger alliance at G20
Israeli forces kill 76 people in a day in Gaza attacks
