Switzerland ranked ‘best country’ in the world
Switzerland has been placed in top spot in yet another international ranking. But does it deserve such a high score? Based on 73 separate factors, US News & World […]
Month: September 2022
Italy’s election shows us that politics isn’t black and white
“Far-right,” “Fascist,” “Extreme,” “Ultra-MAGA.” How many terms have we had thrown around in recent years? And how many times have they been used completely unfairly? In recent years, whenever […]
Rockets hit Baghdad for second day as Iraq unrest escalates
Four rockets landed around Iraqi government buildings, a day after an attempted storming of Iraq’s parliament. For the second day in a straight, rockets have landed in Baghdad’s Green […]
Japan panel recommends allowing cannabis-based medicine
A pharmaceutical scientist shows Cannabidiol or CBD oil after extraction and used to produce cannabis infused Thai traditional medicine at a production plant, in Pathum Thani province, Thailand, September […]
Israel to use drones to carry out assassinations in West Bank
The use of drones for assassinations in the West Bank has been authorized by the Israeli army. On Wednesday of this week, it was apparently approved to take the […]
Ukraine and Taiwan build common ties, defying pressure from China
The Ukrainian leader of a of pro-Taiwan caucus of lawmakers in Kyiv has said China is “proving to be a friend of our enemy.” He added Taiwan could play […]
Putin accuses West of being ready to provoke revolution in any country
The fall of the Soviet Union, according to Vladimir Putin, is to blame for the conflict in Ukraine. The Commonwealth of Independent States, or CIS, intelligence chiefs were among […]
Is Donald Trump Still Secretly Talking to Kim Jong-un?
Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un, seen here in 2019, failed to reach a deal to denuclearise the Korean peninsula Former US President Donald Trump has told associates he remains […]
Extreme piercing cleanses souls at Thai vegetarian festival
On Tuesday, Taoist zealots had their bodies pierced with everything from skewers and swords to a model ship as Thailand’s Vegetarian Festival resumed after a two-year break due to […]
Prescription Weight Loss Drugs
The two cornerstones of weight loss that lasts are eating less and moving more. Prescription weight loss medications may be beneficial for certain people. While taking these medications, you’ll […]
Trump Volunteers to Lead Negotiations With Putin
Above, U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) attend a bilateral meeting at the G20 Osaka Summit 2019 on June 28, 2019. Trump volunteered to […]
In courting both the US and China, the Philippines is trying to have its cake and eat it
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr is seeking greater security guarantees from the US, but they will come at the price of hosting US military assets Providing US forces such […]
Iran strikes Kurdish groups in Iraq
Smoke rose from the headquarters of the Kurdish Democratic Party of Iran at their base in Iraq yestesrday.Ako Rasheed/Reuters In northern Iraq, Kurdish resistance organizations are being attacked by […]
India bans Muslim group for alleged terrorist activities
Members of the Muslim organization Popular Front of India (PFI) undergo parade training at a football ground in Kottayam, southern Kerala state, India, June 27, 2010. India’s government Wednesday, […]
RUSSIA IS LOSING A WAR AGAINST HACKERS STEALING HUGE AMOUNTS OF DATA
Dozens of Russian companies and government agencies have been hacked in apparent retribution for the invasion of Ukraine. RUSSIA IS KNOWN FOR ITS ARMY OF HACKERS, BUT SINCE […]
Why Russia isn’t about to launch nuclear attack
Russia has denied claims it is behind explosions which have badly damaged underwater Nord Stream gas pipelines running to Germany; the pipelines may be “unusable forever” after major leaks, […]
4 Main Types of Dementia: What’s the Difference?
Nearly 10 million new instances of dementia are identified each year, affecting more than 55 million individuals worldwide. The condition is the seventh most common medical cause of mortality. […]
Afghan Taliban deputy calls for reopening girls’ schools
Young girls attend class at a school in the city of Kandahar, southern Afghanistan on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. AFP PHOTO Tuesday, a top Taliban official urged Afghanistan’s new […]
Why Was Thailand Not Colonized? (How Did It Survive)
Throughout the history of the world, colonialism has been at the forefront of the growth of European powers. Almost every non-European country at some point in history was a […]
Indian student loses life over spelling mistake
The 15-year-old dies from his injuries at a hospital in northern Uttar Pradesh state, and the accused has fled the area. In the midst of violent protests brought on […]
China’s large amphibious aircraft gains major progress
The first round of purchase agreements and the completion of crucial flight tests have significantly advanced China’s independently developed AG600 large amphibious aircraft, according to the developer’s Tuesday announcement. […]
Iranians protested in Tehran over a woman’s death in police custody
In a photo taken by an individual not employed by the Associated Press and obtained by the AP outside Iran, a police motorcycle is burning during a protest over […]
Prototype electric airplane from Israeli-US startup takes first flight
Alice, an all-electric airplane designed and built by Eviation, takes off in Moses Lake, Washington, for its first flight, September 27, 2022. (Ellen M. Banner/The Seattle Times via AP) […]
Home to 28,000 U.S. Troops, S.Korea Unlikely to Avoid a Taiwan Conflict
With American and South Korean officials conceding that the peninsula might easily be drawn into a crisis, tensions over Taiwan have highlighted the complex question of whether U.S. forces […]
Putin tells Russian Jews he expects ‘hefty contribution’ in New Year’s message
Statement encouraging Jewish community to integrate comes after tens of thousands rushed for exit in wake of war with Ukraine, with more expected to follow as reservists called up […]
What Is Mesothelioma? Symptoms, Causes and Prevention
A uncommon form of cancer that attacks the lining of your chest and abdomen is called mesothelioma. You contract it by inhaling or ingesting asbestos, a small material that […]
The truth behind ‘China coup’ and Xi Jinping being ‘under house arrest’. Did social media cross the line?
In the last few days, many rumors on social media claimed that there had been an attempt at a military coup in China and that President Xi Jinping was […]
Russia sends troops to Georgian border to ‘set up checkpoint’ as Kremlin denies plan to impose martial law and stop people from leaving after 260,000 fled Putin’s draft in five days
Even as the Kremlin works to put an end to rumors that Putin is preparing to impose martial law and forbid people from leaving in order to avoid being […]
Three more disabled people denounce the Japanese state for their forced sterilization
The state has appealed a landmark verdict ordering the Japanese government to pay compensation to victims of forced sterilization. Three crippled people who were subjected to forced sterilization have […]
Thailand denies entry to model who denounced Myanmar junta in pageant speech
A beauty queen from Myanmar who fled to Thailand after criticizing the military junta in charge of her home country claims she is now “safe” under the care of […]
The North Korean-Israeli Shadow War
While the West appeases Iran, Israel is now battling Tehran’s efforts to engulf the Jewish state in a ‘ring of fire’ – a strategy the theocracy adopted from its […]
Iran anti-hijab protests: Journalists arrested, internet restricted
As a result of the nationwide protests that followed the death of Mahsa Amini, an Iranian morality police detainee, several activists and journalists have been detained by Iranian police. […]
Philippines to shut 175 offshore gambling firms, deport 40,000 Chinese workers
As part of a campaign against the infamously murky online gaming market, the Philippines would shut down 175 offshore gambling companies and deport around 40,000 Chinese employees, a justice […]
DESTINATION: Culture and social etiquette in Qatar
DESTINATION QATAR This helpful guide to local culture and social etiquette in Qatar will help you unveil the mysteries of this exotic Gulf country and enjoy expat life. Qatar […]
What Is Kidney Disease? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Your kidneys are crucial to your body because they produce urine and remove waste and toxins from your blood. Your kidneys may occasionally lose their capacity to operate normally […]
Bjorka, the Online Hacker Trying To Take Down the Indonesian Government
The nation’s cyber defenses have glaring holes that the as-yet-unidentified perpetrator has brought to light through a string of high-profile intrusions. When news of a sizable data leak first […]
Recreational marijuana use in Australia could be legalised by federal parliament, Greens say
Federal parliament could override state laws to legalise recreational marijuana use, according to new constitutional advice obtained by the Greens. The commonwealth “could regulate cannabis strains as plant varieties […]
Syrian official says so far, 77 dead in migrant boat sinking
According to Syria’s health minister, a boat carrying migrants from Lebanon capsized near Syria’s coast this week, killing at least 77 people. According to the country’s health minister, at […]
Swiss voters back higher retirement age for women
Women’s retirement age will be aligned with that of men in Switzerland following the first major reform in 25 years. © Keystone/Gaetan Bally In a vote deemed crucial for Swiss […]
Pope urges Italians to help migrants as right-wing tipped to win election
Francis said migrants and refugees should be able to ‘live in peace and with dignity’ at open-air mass in Matera As voting in the general election took place, Pope […]
U.S. Warns Russia of ‘Catastrophic Consequences’ if It Uses Nuclear Weapons
A worker operates an excavator while removing debris of an apartment block destroyed in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict in Mariupol, Ukraine September 25, 2022. (REUTERS) KYIV – After […]
Joe Biden says the COVID-19 pandemic is over. This is what the data tells us
The COVID-19 pandemic, according to President Joe Biden on Sunday’s episode of “60 Minutes,” “is gone,” and experts questioned whether it is the proper message for Americans and whether […]
DESTINATION: The 10 Most Beautiful Places In Qatar
DESTINATION QATAR Visitors from all around the world will find that Qatar offers a richness of natural beauty and cultural riches. Here is our selection of Qatar’s top 10 […]
Best Carrot Cake Cupcakes & Other Healthy Fall-Themed Desserts
While pumpkin-spice scented coffee drinks may come to mind first, fall ushers along a wide host of cozy, delicious flavors and cuisines. Seasonal desserts are especially wonderful when served […]
Europe holds its breath as Italy prepares to vote in far-right leader
Giorgia Meloni’s coalition would be the nation’s most radical administration since Mussolini. Italians are casting their ballots in an election that is expected to produce the nation’s most extreme […]
This Italian Island Will Pay You 15,000 Euros To Move There — Here Are The Requirements
The old Italian city of Sardinia PHOTO CREDIT: ROMAS_PHOTO / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM If you’ve ever considered picking up and moving to an island, now might be the time to […]
Zelenskiy says he is shocked by Israel’s failure to give Ukraine weapons
Zelensky made the remarks in an interview with French reporters on Wednesday. His office released a recording of the interview on Saturday. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, says […]
At UN, Iran’s leader decries West’s ‘double standard’ towards country’s nuclear programme
President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi of Iran addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-seventh session. Taking the rostrum at the annual United Nations General Assembly, Iran’s President decried […]
Switzerland to destroy 10 million doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 jab
Moderna announced that it has begun clinical trials of a booster dose of vaccine designed specifically to combat the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. (Photo: AFP/Frederic J Brown) Following […]
China on Taiwan: ‘External interference’ won’t be tolerated
Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi addresses the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 at U.N. headquarters. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) China has […]
Many POWs freed by Russia had suffered torture – senior Ukraine official
Victims freed in last week’s prisoner exchange described the physical and mental torture they endured while in captivity When they take detainees for interrogation in the torture cell, they […]
Life after monkeypox: Men describe an uncertain road to recovery
Matt Ford points to a scar from his monkeypox outbreak.Benjamin Ryan / NBC News In the four months since the monkeypox outbreak began, medical professionals, researchers, and a worried […]
DESTINATION: 7 Armenian traditions to be aware of before you visit
DESTINATION ARMENIA The Armenians are immensely proud of their Armenian traditions and rituals and are larger than life, loving, and giving people. They can share these without having to […]
What Is The Mayo Clinic Diet?
A Mayo Clinic team of specialists in weight loss developed the Mayo Clinic Diet. The product is touted as being more than just a diet plan. It promotes long-term […]
India’s Sex Ratio at Birth Begins To Normalize
A woman holds a baby at a public rally on International Women’s Day in 2018 in Jhunjhunu, India, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the expansion of the “Save […]
Italy Could Soon Get Its First Female Leader—A Polished Far-Right Firebrand
This weekend, Italy has the potential to make history. If polls are accurate, Italian voters will elect Giorgia Meloni as the country’s first female prime minister and Brothers of […]
Switzerland Could Be the First Country to Ban Factory Farming
A plastic cow statue sits on a trailer near Collex-Bossy, with placards reading in French “Pricey food? No to the useless livestock initiative” and “Animal welfare? We are already […]
Israel to supply air defence system to the UAE
The SPYDER air defence system would boost the UAE’s capabilities after it was attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels earlier this year. In a further proof of the two countries’ […]
Ukraine to slash ties with Iran over ‘unfriendly’ drones supply to Russia
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), what Ukrainian authorities consider to be an Iranian made suicide drone Shahed-136, and uses by Russian forces amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, is seen […]