Myanmar coup: Security forces intensify protest crackdown
Unconfirmed local reports suggest a woman was shot during Saturday’s demonstrations.
India’s BRICS Chairmanship begins with 3-day-long Sherpas’ meeting, Get Highlights
BRICS India 2021: India has begun its BRICS Chairship with the inaugural three-day-long Sherpas’ meeting. This was informed by Ministry…
Venice: Low tides leave canals dry
In stark contrast to floods in December, some of the city’s boats and gondolas are beached.
Official: 42 abducted from Nigerian school 2 weeks ago freed
The students, teachers and family members were abducted by gunmen from the Government Science College Kagara. Their release was announced…
Nigeria kidnappings: Hunt for 300 girls as second abducted school group freed
Some 317 girls remain missing in Zamfara state, but 42 people abducted in Niger state are freed.
Ministry of Sports restores recognition of Gymnastics Federation of India
The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has decided to restore recognition of the Gymnastics Federation of India (GFI)…
John F Kennedy: When the US president met Africa's independence heroes
A photo archive reveals John F Kennedy’s efforts to court African leaders in the post-colonial era.
Coronavirus: Biden's $1.9tn Covid relief bill passes House vote
The coronavirus aid plan passes despite total Republican opposition, but must now go to the Senate.
PM Narendra Modi to be honoured with CERAWeek global energy and environment leadership award
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be honoured with the CERAWeek global energy and environment leadership award next week in recognition…
Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon
“As a kid, I watched a lot of people battle on WiFi battles in 2008, that’s when that really blew…