Myanmar preparing for Rohingya returnees
Myanmar officials said on Sunday the country was ready to receive more than 2,000 Rohingya Muslims sheltering in Bangladesh on…
California wildfire toll rises
The death toll from a devastating California wildfire has matched that of the deadliest to hit the state, with 29…
Nationalism, a betrayal of Patriotism: Macron
At the centenary of the end of World War 1 in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron encouraged world leaders to…
Renewable energy generation costs lesser that coal
Lazard, the investment bank, has published new estimates highlighting wind and solar power generation to be far lesser than existing…
Will Beto O’Rourke become US President
Democrat Beto O’Rourke’s bid for Senate seat in a reliably red state ended in defeat, dashing the hopes of progressives…
World’s first AI news anchor unveiled in China
China’s state news agency unveiled the world’s first AI anchorman that can read the news in English and Chinese at…
Federal Reserve hold interest rates
The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Thursday (Nov 8) and said ongoing strong job gains and household…
US foreign arms sales rise
US weapons sales to foreign governments rose by 33 per cent this year, reflecting the Trump administration’s efforts to encourage…
UN warns of more Venezuelan refugees
The United Nations says there are now 3 million refugees and migrants from Venezuela. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is…
Counting underway for Madagascar Elections
Counting is underway for the Madagascar elections that were held on 7 November. The incumbent, Hery Rajaonarimampianina, is seeking re-election…