NASA joins the still controversial search for UFOs
Washington — NASA on Thursday officially joined the search for UFOs – but reflecting the stigma attached to the field, the US space agency kept secret for hours the identity…
Taiwan slams Elon Musk for calling it an ‘integral part’ of China
Taipei — Taiwan lashed out at the US tech billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday for “blindly flattering” Beijing after he called the self-ruled island “an integral part” of China. Beijing…
Brazil opens trials over pro-Bolsonaro riots
Brasilia — Brazil’s Supreme Court on Wednesday opened its first trials over the January 8 riots by supporters of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, putting four accused in the dock in…
More than 330 million children still in extreme poverty
Washington — The Covid-19 pandemic caused a sharp slowdown in the fight to end child poverty, with 333 million children still living in extreme poverty, according to a report published…
Thailand to offer Chinese tourists visa-free entry
Bangkok — Chinese tourists will enjoy visa-free entry to Thailand from the end of September under a temporary scheme announced by the kingdom’s newly formed cabinet on Wednesday. Thailand’s vital…
Canada’s Justin Trudeau finally leaves India after plane troubles
New Delhi — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau belatedly left India on Tuesday after an aircraft breakdown forced a two-day extension of his rocky visit to New Delhi for the…
UK unemployment rises as wage growth hits record high
London — The UK unemployment rate edged higher to 4.3 percent in the three months to the end of July, as wage growth remained at a record high, official data…
France pledges 5 million euros to Morocco aid efforts
Paris — The French government said on Monday it had pledged five million euros ($5.4 million) to aid organisations on site in Morocco after a devastating earthquake there. The money…
German foreign minister in surprise visit to Kyiv
Frankfurt — German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock made a surprise visit to Kyiv Monday, promising unwavering support for Ukraine and praising its progress on the path towards EU membership. “With…
UN urges nations to ‘follow Mexico’s example’, guarantee abortion access
Mexico City — The United Nations’ human rights chief has urged countries around the world “to follow Mexico’s example” and guarantee safe and legal access to abortion, after the Latin…