Biden says US will defend Taiwan if China attacks
President Joe Biden said the US would defend Taiwan if China attacked, in an apparent departure from a long-held US foreign policy position. But a...
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Uttarakhand: At least 46 killed in floods in Himalayan state
At least 46 people have died in flash floods triggered by heavy rains in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Images and videos from the...
Squid Game helps Netflix subscriptions pick up
Netflix subscriptions picked up in the third quarter of 2021 as non-English language shows continued to be the streaming platform’s best performers. The US firm...
Covid-19: New mutation of Delta variant under close watch in UK
Officials are keeping a close watch on a new descendant of the Delta variant of Covid that is causing a growing number of infections. Delta...
Nick Rolovich: Washington State football coach fired for refusing Covid vaccine
A top US college football coach has been fired for refusing to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Washington State University (WSU) sacked Nick Rolovich, its highest-paid...
Kerala floods: At least 24 killed as rescue operation continues
At least 24 people have been killed in floods in southern India after heavy rains caused rivers to overflow, cutting off towns and villages. Five...
Pedro Sanchez: Spanish PM vows to outlaw prostitution
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pledged on Sunday to criminalise prostitution in the country. Speaking to supporters at the end of his Socialist Party’s three-day...
The nightmare of India’s tallest rubbish mountain
The “mountains of garbage” dotting India’s cities will soon be replaced with waste treatment plants, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised earlier this month. Author Saumya...
What we know about Covid-19 jabs for kids
In Israel, more than half of those over 12 years old and some younger children have had a single dose of Covid-19 vaccine – with...
Apple takes down Quran app in China
Apple has taken down one of the world’s most popular Quran apps in China, following a request from officials. Quran Majeed is available across the...
