Turkish government quits ‘hijacked’ treaty aimed at preventing violence against women
Turkey has formally left an international treaty intended to prevent violence against women, months after…More
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Two injured after Dutch F-16 fighter plane crashes into building, forcing pilot to eject (PHOTOS)
The pilot of an F-16 fighter plane in the Netherlands was injured after ejecting himself…More
Largest J-20 fleet ever flies over Tiananmen Square to mark 100th anniversary of China’s Communist Party
In China’s largest such display to date, 15 J-20 jets flew in formation over Beijing’s…More
Philippines raises alert level after volcano sends plume 1km skywards, evacuations strongly recommended (PHOTOS)
The Philippines’ volcanology and seismology agency has raised its warning level for volcanic activity from…More
Lockdown in New South Wales, Australia fails to prevent spread of Delta Covid variant
Officials in the Australian state of New South Wales have warned that the current two-week…More
Indian drugmaker seeking greenlight for 3-dose Covid-19 vaccine, touted as world’s 1st plasmid DNA vaccine
An Indian drugmaker has applied for Emergency Use Approval (EUA) for its Covid-19 vaccine, which…More
Kim Jong-un pledges to raise partnership with China to new level amid coronavirus challenges
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to boost the “strategic” relationship with his main…More
Xi calls for ‘complete reunification’ with Taiwan as China celebrates centenary of its Communist Party
Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged his compatriots to “smash” any attempts at independence from Taipei,…More
Germany’s CureVac jab shows only 48% effectiveness against Covid-19 in final stage of trial, driving stock plunge
German biotech firm CureVac said its coronavirus vaccine showed just 48% efficacy against Covid-19 following…More
Passenger disruptions at Paris airports expected as workers from three French unions strike over new contract terms
People traveling through two of Paris’ main airports have been warned to expect “possible delays”…More