US to boycott Winter Olympics in China over diplomatic issues
The United States Monday announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, a calibrated rebuke..
United Nations top court to decision on Armenia-Azerbaijan feud
The UN’s top court will decide on Tuesday on tit-for-tat requests by Armenia and Azerbaijan for emergency measures..
US to impose ‘severe economic harm’ if Russia attacks Ukraine
The United States will impose ‘severe economic harm’ on Russia and boost its military presence in Eastern Europe..
Myanmar Junta jails Suu Kyi for ‘incitement’ against army
Myanmar’s junta jailed ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday for four years for ‘incitement’ against the military..
Russia to send Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa to ISS
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa will be sent to the International Space Station in a move marking Moscow’s..
Worldwide Covid-19 cases top 261m amid concern over new variant
The overall number of Covid-19 cases has surpassed 261 million amid concern after detection of new variant ..
Japan announces to bar foreign travellers over Omicron variant
Japan announced plans Monday to bar all new foreign travellers over the Omicron variant of Covid-19, joining a growing..
Int’l talks on Iran’s nuclear programme to restart in Vienna
Five months after they were suspended, international talks on Iran’s nuclear programme will restart on Monday..
Ousted Myanmar leader Suu Kyi’s verdict in junta court Tuesday
Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi is expected to hear the verdict in her incitement trial on Tuesday, the first ..
Kyrgyzstan goes into parliamentary polls amid fear of unrest
Kyrgyzstan went to parliamentary polls Sunday as tensions simmer after claims of a plot to unseat populist president ..