Russia says its forces thwarted major Ukrainian offensive

Jun 05, 2023

Moscow [Russia], June 5: Russian forces have thwarted a major Ukrainian offensive in the southern Ukrainian region of Donetsk and killed hundreds of pro-Kyiv troops,...

Jet fighters chase small plane in Washington D.C. area before it crashes

Jun 05, 2023

Washington [US], June 5: U.S. authorities scrambled jet fighters in a high-speed chase of a light aircraft that violated airspace in the Washington D.C. area...

Chinese warship passed in 'unsafe manner' near US destroyer in Taiwan Strait, military officials say

Jun 05, 2023

Beijing [China], June 5: A Chinese warship came within 150 yards (137 meters) of a U.S. destroyer in the Taiwan Strait in "an unsafe manner,"...

Russian police arrest more than 100 Navalny supporters, group says

Jun 05, 2023

Moscow [Russia], June 5: Russian police on Sunday arrested more than 100 people who had taken to the streets to mark the 47th birthday of...

China's clash with US would bring 'unbearable disaster'

Jun 05, 2023

Beijing [China], June 5: The Chinese Defence Minister has said that Beijing seeks dialogue over confrontation with the United States, warning that any conflict between...

Aussie state issues alert for meningococcal disease

Jun 04, 2023

Sydney [Australia], June 4:Australia's New South Wales Ministry of Health (NSW Health) on Sunday issued a warning over meningococcal disease, urging locals to stay alert...

Drug traffickers smuggling crystal meth

Jun 04, 2023

Vienna [Austria], June 4: Drug traffickers have found new ways of smuggling crystal methamphetamine, known as ice, out of South East Asia to high-paying customers...

Philippines expects more Chinese tourists by facilitating e-visa service

Jun 04, 2023

Manila [Philippines], June 4: The Philippines hopes to attract up to 2 million Chinese tourists this year amid the Southeast Asian country's efforts to remove...

Sri Lankan tourism revenue sees significant increase in May

Jun 04, 2023

Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 4: Sri Lanka's estimated tourism revenue in May saw a remarkable growth of over 200 percent year-on-year, reaching 131.5 million U.S....