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Joe Biden signs $1.7 trillion spending bill funding US govt operations

The funding bill includes a roughly 6% increase in spending for domestic initiatives, to USD 772.5 billion. Spending on defense programs will increase by about 10%, to USD 858 billion

Biden outpacing former US prez Trump, Obama with diverse judicial nominees

For the Biden White House, a quartet of four female judges in Colorado encapsulates its mission when it comes to the federal judiciary.

World population at 7.9 bn on New Year's Day, 73.7 mn people added in 2022

The world population is projected to be 7.9 billion people on New Year's Day 2023, with 73.7 million people added since New Year's Day 2022, the US Census Bureau said Thursday

World reacts after Brazilian soccer king Pele dies of cancer at 82

Reactions poured in from around the world to the death of Brazilian soccer legend Pele. He died of cancer in Brazil at age 82. His grace, athleticism and mesmerising moves transfixed players and fans

Death toll climbs to 40 as blizzard-battered Buffalo area digs out

The driving ban in New York's second-most-populous city was lifted just after midnight Thursday and significant progress has been made on snow removal, Mayor Byron Brown announced

Pele, Brazil's mighty king of beautiful game, dies at age of 82

The name Pele came from him mispronouncing the name of a player called Bil

Fire at Cambodia hotel casino still rages after 12 hrs, kills at least 11

A massive fire raging more than 12 hours in a Cambodian hotel casino killed at least 11 people, injured 30

PAK vs NZ, 1st Test: Williamson, Sodhi give Kiwis 81-run lead over hosts

Kane Williamson and tailender Ish Sodhi dug in much to the frustration of Pakistan as New Zealand moved ahead by 81 runs on the third day of the first cricket test on Thursday.

Philippines President Marcos seeks agreements in China amid tensions

The Philippines says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hopes to sign a number of agreements during a visit to Beijing next week that comes amid ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea

China's lack of Covid transparency ignites fear of new virus variants

Moves by the US, Japan and others to mandate COVID-19 tests for passengers arriving from China reflect global concern that new variants could emerge in its ongoing explosive outbreak

US to sell Taiwan anti-tank system amid rising China military threat

China's military harassment of Taiwan has intensified in recent years, along with rhetoric from top leaders that the island has no choice but to accept eventual Chinese rule

Ukraine's infrastructure targeted in another Russian missile barrage

Moscow has launched such attacks on weekly basis since October, causing widespread blackouts and power rationing

Lack of information on China's Covid outbreak stirs global concerns

India, South Korea, Taiwan and Italy have also announced various testing requirements for passengers from China

Heavy rains, floods in Philippines leave 32 dead, 24 people missing

Heavy rains and floods that devastated parts of the Philippines over the Christmas weekend have left at least 32 dead and 24 missing, the national disaster response agency said on Thursday

US will require Covid testing for travellers from China as infections surge

Beginning Jan 5, all travellers to the US from China will be required to take a COVID-19 test no more than two days before travel and provide a negative test before boarding their flight

French defence chief vsists Ukraine, pledges army equipment, $212 million

France's defence minister pledged further military support for Ukraine insisting his govt's backing is unflagging while efforts are also being made with Moscow to reach an eventual negotiated end

After 21 draws without winner Mega Millions jackpot grows to $ 640 million

A giant Mega Millions jackpot grew larger on Wednesday to an estimated USD 640 million after another drawing without a winner.

World shares mostly lower after tech-led fall on Wall Street today

Shares were mostly lower in Europe and Asia on Wednesday as markets were counting down to the end of a painful year for investors, with no end in sight to uncertainties stemming from the pandemic

Ukraine aims to develop combat unmanned aerial vehicle, says minister

Ukraine bought some 1,400 drones, mostly for reconnaissance, and plans to develop combat models that can attack Russian drones, according to the Ukrainian government minister in charge of technology

Hong Kong eases Covid curbs, does away with vaccine pass, tests

Hong Kong will scrap some of its COVID-19 restrictions, including PCR tests for inbound travellers and vaccination requirements to enter certain venues, the city's leader said on Wednesday.