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6.5-magnitude quake jolts Indonesia, no tsunami alert
An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale jolted Indonesia on Monday, however, no tsunami alert was issued, according to… Read More
US troops to exit Syria ‘over a period of time’: Trump
US President Donald Trump said that the US troops would be withdrawing from Syria "over a period of time," dismissing… Read More
Ready to meet Trump again, says Kim Jong-un
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un renewed his commitment to denuclearisation on Tuesday and said he was ready to meet US… Read More
Bangladesh polls: Sheikh Hasina wins a new term as prime minister
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to return for a new term in office as her party, Awami League… Read More
6.1-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia
An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale rocked Indonesia's Papua Barat province on Friday, officials said. There was, however,… Read More
Thailand legalises marijuana for medical use
Thailand’s interim parliament voted to approve marijuana for medical use and research, one of the senators who worked on the… Read More
Remember the poor, shun materialism: Pope on Christmas
Pope Francis led the world’s Roman Catholics into Christmas urging people to seek a simpler, less materialistic life and condemning… Read More
At least 32 killed in the attack on Afghan govt building
At least 28 civilians, one police officer and three attackers were killed after a deadly explosion and ensuing gun firing… Read More
US considering reduction of troops in Afghanistan
The Donald Trump-led US administration is considering a substantial reduction of US troops in Afghanistan, the media reported. Officials said… Read More
From now, my priorities will be ambition: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said the Katowice climate change conference has shown once more the resilience of the Paris… Read More