Toxic alcohol kills 37 in ‘dry’ Indian state
(representational) Villagers arranging the bodies of victims who died after allegedly drinking toxic liquor, in Assam’s Golaghat district on Feb 22, 2019. — AFP CHAPRA: Toxic hooch has killed at least…
Thousands of tourists stranded but Peru rejects bringing forward vote
Passengers sit outside the entrance to the Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, in Cusco, Peru, on December 16, 2022.— AFP CUSCO: Peru’s Congress rejected a move to bring forward elections…
Peru ministers resign after protest deaths as new government wobbles
Demonstrators carry a sign reading “Closure of the coup Congress,” amid violent protests following the ousting and arrest of former President Pedro Castillo, in Ayacucho, Peru December 15, 2022.— Reuters …
Pacifist Japan unveils biggest military build-up since World War Two
Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF) JS Mogami (FFM-1), a Japanese multi-mission stealth frigate, takes part in the International Fleet Review to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the foundation of JMSDF,…
Elon Musk restores Twitter accounts of journalists after suspensions draw backlash
SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk grimaces after arriving on the red carpet for the Axel Springer award, in Berlin, Germany, December 1, 2020.— Reuters Elon Musk restores suspended…
Nature at risk of ´cascading´ species extinction: study
The carcass of a female Elephant lies decomposing in a shallow pond of caustic — AFP PARIS: Climate change and habitat degradation will cause extinctions that cascade through communities of…
Malaysia landslide death toll rises to 21
Batang Kali: Rescue workers scoured muddy terrain for survivors and bodies on Saturday as the death toll from a landslide at a Malaysian campsite rose to 21, including five children,…
Japan, UK, Italy to develop next-generation fighter jet
An artist’s impression of the sleek new jets.— AFP TOKYO: Japan, Britain and Italy said Friday they will jointly develop a next-generation fighter jet in a project that holds scope…
Malaysia landslide death toll rises to 21
Rescue workers scoured muddy terrain for survivors and bodies as the death toll from a landslide at a Malaysian campsite rose to 21. – AFP Rescue workers scoured muddy terrain…
US Congress passes bill to protect same-sex marriage
U.S. Senator addressing the congress after passing of the landmark legislation – Photo: AFP WASHINGTON: The US Congress on Thursday passed landmark legislation to protect same-sex marriage under federal law,…
