Thai woman gets 43-year sentence for insulting king The woman has been found guilty on 29 counts for posting audio clips on social media deemed critical of the monarchy. read full story | post a comment 0 Comments
Four army men among several killed in Afghan attacks KABUL: A wave of Taliban attacks and violence has killed dozens across Afghanistan, even as talks are underway... read full story | post a comment
Trapped Chinese gold miners get porridge, blankets A total of 22 workers were left trapped in the Hushan mine, in Shandong province, after an explosion on Jan 10. read full story | post a comment
Two troops pulled from inauguration duty WASHINGTON: The US National Guard pulled two soldiers from security duty for Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration... read full story | post a comment
Biden picks transgender woman as assistant health secretary "Dr Rachel Levine is a historic and deeply qualified choice to help lead our administration's health efforts," Biden says. read full story | post a comment
Kenya braces for return of devastating locust swarms NAIROBI: Swarms of desert locusts have reappeared in East Africa to the dismay of farmers and villagers who ... read full story | post a comment
Iran nuclear deal at ‘critical juncture’, warns EU The Iranian government has signalled a readiness to engage with Biden, who takes office on January 20. read full story | post a comment
Trump gives rare award to Bahrain king on last day in office DUBAI: US President Donald Trump bestowed a rare award on King Hamad of Bahrain on Tuesday, acknowledging the Gulf... read full story | post a comment
UK registers record 1,610 Covid deaths in one day LONDON: Britain on Tuesday registered another 1,610 fatalities from coronavirus, a record high over 24 hours since... read full story | post a comment