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Former Maldives President Abdulla Yameen (File Photo/Reuters)

'History comes full circle' for ex-Maldives President Yameen as court puts him in jail for graft

Jan 01, 2023

Former Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen was sentenced to 11 years in prison last month after he was found guilty of corruption and money laundering related to receiving payoffs from a private company.

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Ballistic missile launched by North Korea Sunday covered 400 km: South Korean military

Jan 01, 2023

The latest launch comes as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un vowed to increase the production of nuclear warheads "exponentially" and build a more powerful intercontinental ballistic missile.
Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo Credit - Reuters)

Xi Jinping's authoritarian rule is under question by its citizens: Report

Jan 01, 2023
New Year celebrations celebrations begins with firework in Thailand (Image Credit: Reuters)

Taiwan, Thailand celebrate arrival of 2023

Jan 01, 2023

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Russia fires more than 20 missiles at Ukraine on New Year's Eve

Jan 01, 2023

In a statement, Ukraine's Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that the latest explosion killed one person, after which...
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (Image Credit: Twitter/@Flomafomemeh)

US President mourns Pope Benedict XVI's death, praises his 'devotion to Church'

Jan 01, 2023

"Jill and I join Catholics and others around the world in mourning the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict...
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UAE welcomes 2023 with spectacular fireworks, laser shows

Jan 01, 2023

The UAE set three world records, fireworks in dozens of locations, drone shows, and star-studded concerts with Emirates...
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At least 1 killed, 20 injured in Russian strikes in Kyiv

Dec 31, 2022
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More than 6.6 mn people face severe hunger crisis in Afghanistan: Report

Dec 31, 2022
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (File Image)

"Britain's problems will not go away in 2023, but...": UK PM Rishi Sunak's New Year's message

Dec 31, 2022
Auckland welcomes New Year 2023 (Source:Reuters)

Auckland citizens cheerfully welcome New Year 2023

Dec 31, 2022
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Death toll rises to 24 in Cambodia hotel-Casino fire

Dec 31, 2022
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Sri Lanka stares at food shortage, President Wickremesinghe asks for help

Dec 31, 2022
Delegation of high-ranking Sri Lankan Buddhist monks on pilgrimage to Bodh Gaya.

India, Sri Lanka are bonded together by Buddhism

Dec 31, 2022
Sri Lankan Buddhist monks seek Dalai Lama's visit, blessings.

Sri Lankan Buddhist monks seek Dalai Lama's visit, blessings to overcome economic crisis

Dec 31, 2022
All Nippon Airways resumes domestic and international flights

All Nippon Airways resumes domestic, international flights

Dec 31, 2022
Yokohama introduces ramen museum

Japan: Yokohama introduces ramen museum

Dec 31, 2022
Pontiff Francis (Right) with former Pope Benedict (Left). (Photo Credit - Reuters)

Former Pope Benedict XVI passes away at 95

Dec 31, 2022
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11.6 million Afghan women, girls are no longer receiving vital aid: US envoy

Dec 31, 2022