China sees spike in COVID-19 cases
China reported 2,105 new COVID-19 infections on Oct. 29, of which 401 were symptomatic and 1,704 were asymptomatic, the National Health Commission said on Sunday. That compared with…
US to send B-52 bombers to Australia in move China warns could ‘trigger’ arms race
China this week said U.S. plans to send B-52 bombers to Australia could “trigger an arms race” as the U.S. looks to beef up its regional security resources.…
Brazil Election: Bolsonaro yet to address tense nation, as protesters block roadways
BRASILIA, Brazil – Uncertainty was abounded in Brazil Tuesday, as incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro continued to maintain silence, as it was reported that he was seeking to meet…
UN committee votes for Israel to dispose of nuclear weapons, allow international inspectors
The United Nations General Assembly’s First Committee voted for Israel to dispose of all nuclear weapons and have any and all nuclear sites under the watch of the…
Likud candidate predicts Netanyahu will be next Israeli PM, will help hold Iran accountable
Israel is holding its fifth election since 2019 on Tuesday, after a majority in the Knesset once again could not be maintained. Likud party candidate Danny Danon believes…
Sicily court convicts 91 defendants for role in organized crime scheme
A court in Sicily on Tuesday convicted 91 defendants of roles in an organized crime scheme that bilked the European Union of some 5 million euros in subsidies…
Russia expands Ukraine evacuation orders in occupied Kherson
Russia on Tuesday expanded its evacuation orders in the southern Kherson region over unsupported claims that Ukraine is gearing up to use “prohibited methods of war.” Moscow-installed officials…
50 countries urge China to implement UN recommendations regarding violations against Uyghurs
Fifty mainly Western countries urged China on Monday to fully implement all recommendations in a U.N. report accusing the country of possible “crimes against humanity” against Uyghurs and…
Lucy Letby repeatedly told to stay away from grieving parents of baby she allegedly killed: witness
Alleged killer neonatal nurse Lucy Letby was repeatedly told she was not permitted to enter a room where parents were grieving their baby she allegedly murdered. Letby, 32,…
Nigeria’s deforestation threatens traditional medicine
As a herbal medicine practitioner in southwest Nigeria, Egunbiyi Yinusa has spent his life treating patients, using herbs and plants long plentiful and easy to find. But when…