Greek PM calls on citizens to reduce power usage as country bakes in ‘worst heatwave since 1987’
Authorities in Greece have called for citizens to reduce their power consumption, with temperatures moving…More
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Tehran vows ‘strong’ response to any ‘adventure’ as UK summons Iranian ambassador over attack on tanker off Oman
Iran has said it would not hesitate to give a “strong” and “prompt” response to…More
China’s Global Times newspaper says US holds ‘major responsibility’ for Covid pandemic as ‘largest spreader’
Chinese state-backed newspaper the Global Times accused the United States of holding “major responsibility” for…More
Lebanon ‘shamelessly’ obstructed Beirut port explosion investigation – Amnesty International
Human rights group Amnesty International has condemned Lebanese officials ahead of the first anniversary of…More
Get Covid vaccine or pay for regular tests: Hong Kong delivers ultimatum for key sector workers
In an attempt to boost inoculation rates, Hong Kong has announced that workers in key…More
New Zealand’s human rights body blasts ‘serial’ government failure & launches inquiry into housing crisis and homelessness problem
New Zealand’s Human Rights Commission has termed the country’s housing crisis a “massive human rights…More
Beijing raises death toll from Henan floods to 302, 50 missing as more extreme weather strikes China (VIDEO)
Authorities in China have said that the death toll from the devastating floods in Henan…More
Afghan president blames ‘abrupt’ departure of US-led troops for failures in war with Talban
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said the hastened withdrawal of foreign forces has led to the…More
Philippines to extend nighttime curfew in capital Manila as Covid-19 cases soar and strict lockdown looms
The Philippines has decided to bring the existing nighttime curfew in the capital of Manila…More
EU firefighters sent to Turkey to help fight forest blazes that have claimed 8 lives
The European Union (EU) has announced that it has deployed firefighters to Turkey under the…More