International

December 2, 2016 9:12 PM

UNESCO: 55 out of 1,052 world heritage sites in danger

Fifty-five out of a total of 1,052 heritage sites around the world feature on the UN cultural organisation's World Heritage in Danger list. By listing such sites, UNESCO is seeking to mobilise the international community to protect them.<br/> <br/> During its 40th session in July, 2...

December 2, 2016 9:04 PM

Hong Kong's govt to disqualify 4 pro-democracy lawmakers from Parliament

Hong Kong's government is moving to disqualify four pro-democracy lawmakers from Parliament. <br/><br/>The government is launching legal challenges against Nathan Law, Edward Yiu, Lau Siu-lai and Leung Kwok-hung, arguing that the oaths they took when being sworn in were invalid.<...

December 2, 2016 8:30 PM

Saudi authorities detects fresh hacking attempts

Saudi authorities have detected fresh attempts by hackers to disrupt government computers. A report said Security firm Symantec warned of a revival of malware used in previous cyberattacks. Arab News reported that the National Cyber Security Centre,NCSC detected destructive electronic strikes agains...

December 2, 2016 12:35 PM

Mali: One person killed, dozen injured in clashes between armed groups

In the West African country Mali, clashes between armed groups near the northern city of Gao left at least one person dead and a dozen injured, and the local airport was closed after being hit in a jihadist attack. AFP reports that fighting erupted yesterday between the towns of Tessit and Intillit ...

December 2, 2016 8:57 AM

French president decides not to seek re-election next year

French President Francois Hollande has announced that he will not seek re-election next year as he bowed to historically low approval ratings after a troubled five years in power.<br/><br/>The 62-year-old Socialist leader put a decisive end to speculation in a solemn televised statement ...

December 2, 2016 8:53 AM

French president decides not to seek re-election next year

French President Francois Hollande has announced that he will not seek re-election next year as he bowed to historically low approval ratings after a troubled five years in power.<br/><br/>The 62-year-old Socialist leader put a decisive end to speculation in a solemn televised statement ...

December 2, 2016 7:17 AM

US exploring ways to build better linkages with India: Richard Verma

US Ambassador to India, Richard Verma has said that the United States is exploring ways to build better linkage with India, especially the North East Region. Mr Verma Yesterday attended the inaugural session of the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland.<br/><br/> Talking to media persons in Kohi...

December 1, 2016 9:08 PM

Thai officials formally announce name of new King

Thai officials have formally announced the name of the new king, King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, formerly Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn.<br/><br/>The name was released in a statement by Thailand's Public Relations Department today following a Buddhist rite marki...

Most Read

View All arrow-right

No posts found.