Florida resident detained as latest suspect in Haiti killing

The latest suspect detained amid the search for the masterminds and assassins in the killing of President Jovenel Moïse is a Haitian in his 60s living in Florida who identifies himself as a doctor and has accused the leaders of his homeland of corruption.
12 July 2021, 06:25 AM

This day in history

1920 - The Panama Canal was formally opened, six years after the first ship sailed through it.
11 July 2021, 18:00 PM

90-year-old infected with ‘two virus variants at once’

A 90-year-old woman who died after falling ill with Covid-19 was infected with both the Alpha and Beta variants of the coronavirus at the same time,
11 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Biden picks LA Mayor Garcetti to be US ambassador to India

President Joe Biden has nominated Los Angeles mayor and climate advocate Eric Garcetti to be the US ambassador to India, a country Washington sees
11 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Covid-19 variants threaten global recovery: G20

An upsurge in new coronavirus variants and poor access to vaccines in developing countries threaten the global economic recovery, finance ministers of the world’s 20 largest economies warned on Saturday.
11 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Don’t ‘lose its way’

The widow of slain Haitian leader Jovenel Moise, who was critically wounded in the attack that claimed his life, on Saturday issued her first public remarks since the assault, calling on the nation not to “lose its way.”
11 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Syria’s president decrees 50% salary hike amid harsh crisis

Syrian President Bashar Assad has issued a decree giving hundreds of thousands of civil servants and military members a 50% salary increase amid a harsh economic and financial crisis and price increases for vital products.
11 July 2021, 11:55 AM

3 suspected JMB terrorists arrested in south Kolkata

Three suspected Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorists were arrested from Kolkata's Haridebpur locality today, said the police.
11 July 2021, 11:38 AM

Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson flying own rocket to space

After a lifetime of yearning to fly in space, Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson was poised to blast off aboard his own rocket ship Sunday in his boldest, grandest adventure yet.
11 July 2021, 11:35 AM

Thousands evacuated from floods in China's Sichuan, more rain forecast

Heavy rains and flooding have forced thousands of people to evacuate in China's southwestern province of Sichuan, with authorities on Sunday urging citizens across the country to brace for more downpours.
11 July 2021, 11:28 AM

Bangladeshi among 12 killed as bus carrying migrants crashes in eastern Turkey

A bus carrying Afghan, Pakistani and Bangladeshi migrants crashed in eastern Turkey earlier today, killing at least 12 and injuring 26 others, Reuters reports quoting local authorities.
11 July 2021, 11:06 AM

India withdraws nearly 50 diplomats, security personnel from Kandahar consulate

India has withdrawn nearly 50 diplomats and security personnel from its consulate in Kandahar of Afghanistan in view of the deteriorating security situation as Taliban gained control of new areas around the southern Afghan city.
11 July 2021, 07:41 AM

Majority of Brazilians support impeaching Bolsonaro, poll shows

For the first time, a majority of Brazilians support impeaching President Jair Bolsonaro, according to a poll released on Saturday, as serious graft allegations related to vaccine procurement hit the right-wing leader's already battered image.
10 July 2021, 19:48 PM

Space tourism set to begin

Decades after burnishing his reputation as a wealthy daredevil mogul in a series of boating and hot-air balloon expeditions, Richard Branson is poised to promote his burgeoning astro-tourism venture by launching himself to the final frontier. 
10 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Removal of US Capitol fencing begins six months after riot

More than six months after the deadly US Capitol insurrection, authorities on Friday began the process of dismantling fencing and barricades surrounding the iconic Washington building, although some access restrictions will remain in place. 
10 July 2021, 18:00 PM

99.5pc of US covid deaths are unvaccinated people

Nearly all of the recent deaths from Covid-19 in the US have been unvaccinated individuals, according to initial data from the Centers for Disease Control
10 July 2021, 18:00 PM

95pc needs vaccine to stop Delta variant!

A panel of scientists who advise the French government on health warned Friday that as many as 95 percent of people might need to be vaccinated to dam the spread of the Delta variant of Covid-19. With cases rising, “a fourth wave linked to the Delta variant
10 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Climate advocate picked as US ambassador to India

President Joe Biden has nominated Los Angeles mayor and climate advocate Eric Garcetti to be the US ambassador to India, a country Washington sees as
10 July 2021, 18:00 PM

This day in history

1995 - Bosnian Serb forces overran Srebrenica, a UN-declared “safe area”, sending tens of thousands of Muslims fleeing for their lives. Serbs killed some 8,000 men and boys.
10 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Quotes of the day

" I conclude that the Israeli settlements do amount to a war crime. … this finding compels the international community ... to make it clear to Israel that its illegal occupation … can and will no longer be cost-free.
10 July 2021, 18:00 PM