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'Sanitary pad scandal' exposes China's deep-rooted discrimination against women
Beijing, Dec 3Standing up for their rights, millions of Chinese women have launched a major social media campaign against the quality and shrinking size of sanitary pads available in the countr...Trump taps Warren Stephens as US Ambassador to Britain
Washington, Dec 3US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Warren Stephens, a 67-year-old investment banker from the state of Arkansas, as the next US Ambassador to Britain.Mongolian PM calls for global collaboration to combat desertification
Ulan Bator, Dec 3Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene has urged nations to strengthen collaboration in combating desertification, highlighting its increasingly severe impact on globa...Ireland's incumbent parties retain power in general election
London, Dec 3Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, members of Ireland's incumbent governing coalition, have held on to power after the final votes were counted in the country's general election...S. Korea to approve more paternal leaves amid low births
Seoul, Dec 3South Korea's presidential committee on population policy on Tuesday unveiled plans to have up to 70 per cent of fathers take parental leave by 2030 as the government intensi...Ghana holds special voting ahead of general elections
Accra, Dec 3Polls opened at selected polling stations across Ghana for special voting ahead of the general elections scheduled for December 7.EU adopts new laws to strengthen cybersecurity
Brussels, Dec 3The Council of the European Union (EU) adopted two new laws to enhance the bloc's resilience to cyber threats and foster stronger cyber solidarity among member states.US scientists concerned about natural disasters around Pacific Northwest: Report
New York, Dec 3US scientists have recognised that one of the biggest hazards on the planet lurks just off the coast of the Pacific Northwest, as can be told from the previous huge losses incurre...Bangladesh's militantism and anti-Hindu pogrom: A grim echo of Jinnah's religious intolerance
The recent spate of attacks on religious minorities, their temples including ISKCON and other Sufi Shrines in Bangladesh has unveiled a growing crisis that threatens the country’s ...UN agency urges improved healthcare for displaced people with HIV in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Dec 3The United Nations has called for concerted efforts to provide enhanced healthcare services for displaced people living with HIV in Ethiopia.US Great Lakes region gets more snow: Forecasters
New York, Dec 3Parts of the Great Lakes region in the United States saw new snow and faced the prospect of even more this week after American travellers battled harsh weather to get home after T...UN chief calls for immediate cessation of hostilities in Syria
United Nations, Dec 3UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities amid the recent escalation of violence in Syria, his spokesman said.US announces additional military assistance to Ukraine worth $725 mn
Washington, Dec 3The US government has announced additional military assistance to Ukraine worth $725 million to meet the urgent need of the country at war with Russia.
Zelensky, Scholz meet on military, diplomatic support for Ukraine
Kyiv, Dec 3Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met here to discuss military and diplomatic support for Kyiv in the coming months, Zelensky's press s...Israeli PM accuses Hezbollah of violating ceasefire, vows strong response
Jerusalem, Dec 3Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire agreement and vowed a "forceful response" after the group launched two mortars...'Not fair to comment on policies of new US administration under President-elect Trump': State Department Spokesperson Miller
Washington, Dec 3US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller has said that it will not be ap[appropriate for him to comment on President-elect Donald Trump's policies who is yet to assume...
Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas to release Gaza hostages before he takes charge as President
Washington, Dec 3US President-elect Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to terrorist group Hamas that the hostages taken by it be released from Gaza before his inauguration in January, or there w...Iranian president discusses regional developments with Syrian president, Qatari emir
Tehran, Dec 3Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has discussed the latest regional developments with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, according...UN conference on desertification opens in Riyadh
Riyadh, Dec 3The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) opened here, calling for global efforts to restore land and boost dro...South Africa expects more arrivals through ports of entry for upcoming festive season
Johannesburg, Dec 2South Africa is expected to see more travellers through its ports of entry during the upcoming December-January festive season, a government official said Monday.In Turkey, high living costs push seniors back to work
Ankara, Dec 2Turkey's high cost of living is pushing an increasing number of seniors back into the workforce to make ends meet, according to a leading pensioners' association.Egypt hosts ministerial conference to garner support for Gaza
Cairo, Dec 2A ministerial conference kicked off on Monday in Cairo to garner regional and international support for the besieged Gaza and alleviate the sufferings of the Palestinian people.WFP appeals for funds to provide food aid ahead of rainy season in South Sudan
Juba, Dec 2The World Food Programme (WFP) on Monday appealed to donors to provide funds to enable it to preposition 147,000 metric tonnes of food aid in South Sudan ahead of the rainy season...Romania's Social Democratic Party leads in parliamentary election
Bucharest, Dec 2Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD), part of the ruling coalition, has emerged as the frontrunner in Sunday's parliamentary elections, according to near-complete res...Japan records warmest autumn in 126 years
Tokyo, Dec 2Average temperature across Japan from September to November this year has come in at the highest since records began in 1898, the Japan Meteorological Agency said on Monday.Migratory birds arrive at Myanmar's wetland sanctuary for winter
Yangon, Dec 2More than 2,000 migratory birds from 29 species have arrived at the Moeyungyi Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary in Bago region of southern Myanmar to spend the winter, the official Globa...Israel warns residents of South Lebanon to avoid returning despite ceasefire
Jerusalem, Dec 2The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday urged residents of more than 60 villages and towns in southern Lebanon to avoid returning to their homes "until further notice,"...South Korean President vows to ease burden on small merchants from delivery platform commissions
Seoul, Dec 2South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol pledged Monday to introduce measures to ease the burden on small merchants from delivery app commission fees, as part of efforts to boost slug...Indian troops join war games in Malaysia
New Delhi, Dec 2Practice drills in jungle terrain and simulated exercise on anti-terrorist action will be the key highlights of the fouth edition of India-Malaysia Joint Military Exercise Harimau...South Korea to tighten security rules for drones, undersea cables
Seoul, Dec 2South Korea will tighten security regulations for drones, undersea cables and offshore wind power plants to mitigate security and supply chain risks to major infrastructure, the p...UN envoy urges de-escalation as latest conflict in Syria poses severe risks
United Nations, Dec 2United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen warned that the latest developments in Syria pose severe risks, urging parties concerned to protect civilians and find a wa...
Australia to establish independent inquiry into sexual violence in military
Canberra, Dec 2Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Defence Minister Richard Marles and Matt Keogh, Minister for Veterans' Affairs, announced that the government would establish a se...Malaysia: Six killed, 130,000 displaced in floods
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 2Flooding in Malaysia has claimed six lives as of Monday, with the latest deaths being two elderly individuals drowning in Kelantan state while monitoring livestock, authorities sa...Vietnam's manufacturing sector hindered by weak exports in November
Hanoi, Dec 2Vietnam's manufacturing sector reported slower rises in output and new orders, which were hindered by weak exports in November, according to a report on Monday.
Putin to visit India in early 2025 at PM Modi's invitation; dates yet to be finalised
Moscow, Dec 2Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India in early 2025 following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, confirmed Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov.Bangladesh's dengue deaths near 500
Dhaka, Dec 2Bangladesh witnessed another deadly month of dengue outbreak in November as it recorded nearly 30,000 cases and 173 deaths.Federal police warn of rise of forced labour in Australia
Canberra, Dec 2Australian authorities have issued an alert over a surge in reports of forced labour and exploitation in the country.
Joe Biden's U-turn on son Hunter 'exposes' US Department of Justice that indicted Gautam Adani, other Group figures
New Delhi, Dec 2US President Joe Biden’s surprise move to issue a sweeping pardon for eldest son Hunter Biden, convicted for gun crimes and tax violations charges, has sparked off a flurry of rea...Romania's PSD leads in parliamentary elections: Exit polls
Bucharest, Dec 2Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD), part of the ruling coalition, is projected to win the most seats in parliamentary elections, according to exit polls.Syria's Assad meets Iranian FM, vows to intensify attacks against 'terrorism'
Damascus, Dec 2Syrian President Bashar al-Assad pledged to continue combating terrorist organisations 'with full strength and determination' during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minis...