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Earthquake in southern China kills two, forces over 7,000 to evacuate
BEIJING, May 18 — A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck south China’s Guangxi region today, killing two people and causing 13 buildings to collapse, state media reported. The quake hit Guangxi’s Liuzhou […]
In India, allies of Modi push for bigger families as fertility rates fall
India’s fertility rate at 2, below replacement level Modi alliance partner rolls out incentives for larger families in southern state Hindu group RSS prioritises push for bigger families NEW DELHI, […]
Saudi police arrest Egyptian duo over fake Haj service ads on social media
MAKKAH, May 18 — Saudi Arabia’s security patrols in Makkah arrested an Egyptian man and woman for committing fraud and deception by publishing fake and misleading advertisements for Haj services […]
Kim Jong Un orders North Korea to turn border into ‘impregnable fortress’
SEOUL, May 18 — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called on top military officials to bolster front-line units and turn the southern border into an “impregnable fortress”, state media […]
Hong Kong court to hear final submissions in Tiananmen activists’ security trial
HONG KONG, May 18 — A Hong Kong court is expected to begin hearing closing arguments in the case of two democracy activists facing national security charges today, as the […]
Drone strike sparks fire near UAE nuclear plant
ABU DHABI, May 18 — A drone strike triggered a fire near a nuclear power station in the emirate of Abu Dhabi yesterday, authorities said, reporting no injuries or impact […]
Netanyahu says Israel ‘very close’ to eliminating Oct 7 attack masterminds
JERUSALEM, May 18 — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said yesterday that Israel had almost completed a key goal of the war in Gaza — eliminating all those responsible for orchestrating […]
WHO keeps evaluation of hantavirus as ‘low risk’
GENEVA, May 18 — The World Health Organization said yesterday it was maintaining its assessment of the hantavirus outbreak as “low risk” as the cruise ship where the outbreak originated […]
Trump issues dire warning: ‘There won’t be anything left’ of Iran if no peace deal
PARIS, May 18 — Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: Trump makes fresh threats President Donald Trump issued a new warning to Iran yesterday, saying the […]
Sri Lanka sees surge in foreign scam arrests as cyber gangs shift from Cambodia and Myanmar
COLOMBO, May 18 — A surge in arrests of suspected foreign scammers in Sri Lanka has authorities concerned that the island is fast becoming a hub for online crime, following […]