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Monday May 23, 2022

Monkeypox onward spread highly likely in future: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday that there will be more monkeypox cases identified as surveillance expands in non-endemic countries, reported Xinhua. WHO's data show that as of Saturday, 92 confirmed cases and 28 suspected cases of monkeypox have been reported from 12 member states that are

Published: 20:50 pm,Sunday 22 May 2022

Women TV presenters cover faces in Afghanistan day after defying edict

The Taliban made face veils mandatory for all Afghan women appearing in public, including those on television, reported DW, quoting news agencies AP, AFP and dpa. This edict was ignored by presenters on Saturday, but they relented on Sunday. All female television presenters and reporters in Afghanistan obeyed a Taliban

Published: 22:32 pm,Sunday 22 May 2022

Biden extends 'Hello' to Kim Jong Un amid nuclear tensions

While visiting South Korea, US President Joe Biden said Washington and its allies were "prepared for anything," including Pyongyang restarting nuclear testing, reported DW, quoting news agencies AFP, AP and Reuters. The leaders of the US and South Korea are "prepared for anything North Korea does," US President Joe

Published: 23:04 pm,Sunday 22 May 2022

Palestinian jailbreakers sentenced to 5 more years for escape

Israeli court on Sunday sentenced six Palestinian prisoners to five more years in prison for tunneling out of their cell to escape a maximum-security prison in Israel in 2021, reported Xinhua. The court found them guilty of "escaping custody" and fined each of them 5,000 shekels (about 1,490 U.S.

Published: 10:21 am,Sunday 22 May 2022

Mexican scientists develop new tech to clean up oil spills

Scientists at the National Autonomous University of Mexico have developed a new technique that can clean up oil as well as radioactive substances, fertilizers, drugs, and other pollutants dumped in the ocean, reported Xinhua. The innovative technique involves nanotubes made from halloysite, a naturally occurring clay mineral, and magnetite,

Published: 10:07 am,Sunday 22 May 2022

Ukraine war, pandemic to top agenda of WHO assembly

The World Health Organization (WHO) will open its annual health assembly, bringing together 194 member states in Geneva, reported DW, quoting news agencies AFP and Reuters. Russia's attacks on healthcare facilities in Ukraine will be center stage during the meeting. The WHO is set to open the 75th edition of

Published: 21:37 pm,Saturday 21 May 2022

Labor party wins in Australian federal poll beating PM´s coalition

Anthony Albanese has claimed victory for his Labor Party after incumbent Prime Minister Scott Morrison conceded defeat in Australia's 2022 federal election held on Saturday, reported Xinhua. The election result would end the Coalition's nearly-nine-year hold on power with Albanese to become Australia's 31st prime minister. Addressing supporters, Albanese pledged

Published: 23:19 pm,Saturday 21 May 2022

Ex Pakistani HR minister arrested, triggering outcry

The former human rights minister of Pakistan has been arrested, prompting protests from her supporters. She was a close aide of ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan, reported DW, quoting news agencies dpa and AP. Former Human Rights Minister of Pakistan Shireen Mazari was arrested on Saturday, according to her

Published: 10:13 am,Sunday 22 May 2022

30 killed in attack against Burkina Faso military detachment

At least 30 alleged terrorists were killed in an attack on Saturday morning against a military detachment in north-central Burkina Faso, said the army in a statement. The military detachment of Bourzanga located in Bam province, Center-North Region, "vigorously fought back" an attack against its base on Saturday,

Published: 11:00 am,Saturday 21 May 2022

US Secret Service members sent home ahead of Biden's Asia trip

Two security officers who were in South Korea to prepare for US President Joe Biden's visit were sent home after "drunkenly assaulting" a South Korean, officials said, reported DW, quoting news agencies AP, AFP, and Reuters. "The Secret Service is aware of an off-duty incident involving two employees which

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