New York returns looted antiquities of $19 million to Italy
Authorities in New York handed over 58 stolen artefacts to Italy on Tuesday in a ceremony that cost an estimated $19 million."The Marble Head...
Covid-19 not getting over, say scientists
Is the coronavirus in decline? You might believe that. To help defend against the current strains spreading, new, updated booster shots are being distributed.The...
Famine worsens in Somalia, says UN
According to the United Nations, hunger may strike parts of Somalia between October and December as a drought worsens and food prices rise globally.According...
Taiwan resumes ‘visa free’ entry for some countries
As it continues to relax the limitations put in place to stop the spread of COVID-19, Taiwan announced on Monday that travellers from nations...
Pakistan flood death toll crosses 1,300 mark
Following massive floods, Pakistani authorities are battling to keep the nation's largest lake from overflowing its banks and drowning neighbouring towns, and the disaster...
Since Russian invasion, Ukraine dispatches biggest grain convoy
After 13 ships departed from its ports on Sunday carrying 282,500 tonnes of agricultural products to foreign markets, Ukraine claimed to have sent its...
China records lowest number of marriages in 3 decades
In 2021, China recorded the fewest marriages (7.64 million), the fewest in over three decades, and this latest setback to efforts to increase the...
Floods: Satellite images show one-third of Pakistan underwater
Due to what the head of the UN called "monsoon on steroids," more than one-third of Pakistan is currently under water. Since mid-June, the...
Canada to digitise permanent residency application process
The Canadian government's immigration department has stated that it will switch to a purely digital application procedure for the bulk of people seeking permanent...