Foreign
UNA, WAM holds virtual workshop on Global Media Congress
August 2, 2022, 2:42 pm
JEDDAH – The Union of OIC News Agencies (UNA) on Tuesday held a virtual workshop for the benefit of its member news agencies to introduce the Global Media Congress, in cooperation with Emirate News Agency (WAM) and Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Representatives from more than 40… Read More
Al Qaeda leader al-Zawahiri killed by US forces in Kabul
August 2, 2022, 1:56 pm
WASHINGTON – Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of the Al Qaeda terrorist group outlawed in Russia, was killed in a special operation by US forces on July 31, a high-ranking US administration official said. "At 6:18 a.m. Kabul time on July 31, the United States undertook a precision counterterrorism… Read More
Rich nations still failing to honor $100-B climate funding pledge
July 31, 2022, 11:38 am
ANKARA – Rich countries are still failing to fulfill their pledge to provide USD100 billion for climate action in poorer nations, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said on Friday. In 2020, USD83.3 billion were given to developing countries, USD16.7 billion short… Read More
US president again tests positive for coronavirus
July 31, 2022, 11:36 am
WASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden's previous negative coronavirus test resulted in a positive reading Saturday, extending his quarantine, according to reports. A letter from presidential physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor said it is likely a "rebound" Covid-19 positivity and noted it is "observed in… Read More
US studying possible monoclonal antibody coronavirus treatment
July 30, 2022, 7:39 pm
WASHINGTON – A team of researchers at a United States university has discovered a potential universal monoclonal antibody treatment that could work for the coronavirus and all of its variants. The finding published July 21 comes as the world continues to grapple with the Covid-19 pandemic, which… Read More
$44-B Twitter takeover battle escalates as Musk files countersuit
July 30, 2022, 6:14 pm
HOUSTON, Texas – Tesla CEO Elon Musk shot back at Twitter, filing a countersuit Friday against the social media company regarding Musk's decision to abandon his $44 billion takeover. The 164-page document was sealed after the judge-imposed filing deadline, which means the contents of the… Read More
US House passes bill to ban assault weapons
July 30, 2022, 6:10 pm
ANKARA – The US House of Representatives voted Friday in favor of an assault weapons ban in a 217-213 vote. Two Republican lawmakers, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Chris Jacobs from New York voted against the will of the party. Three Democrats -- Henry Cuellar of Texas, Jared Golden from… Read More
Pfizer posts record revenue with Covid antiviral, vaccine sales
July 29, 2022, 5:08 pm
ANKARA – Pfizer posted record revenue in the second quarter of 2022 with sales of Covid-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid and vaccines, according to its financial results statement released on Thursday. The US-based pharmaceutical company earned USD8.8 billion from its Covid-19 vaccines and USD8.1… Read More
357 killed as monsoon rains continue to batter Pakistan
July 29, 2022, 4:27 pm
ISLAMABAD – At least 357 people were killed and over 400 were injured as heavy monsoon rains continued to batter Pakistan for more than five weeks now, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said Thursday. Infrastructure, road networks and houses have also been damaged due to the… Read More
Trump threatens to sue CNN, ‘other media outlets’
July 28, 2022, 2:52 pm
HOUSTON, Texas – Former President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he intends to sue CNN and "other media outlets" for dismissing his voter fraud claims during the 2020 US presidential election. “I have notified CNN of my intent to file a lawsuit over their repeated defamatory statements… Read More
US records nearly 3,600 cases of monkeypox
July 27, 2022, 8:06 pm
HOUSTON, Texas – Nearly 3,600 cases of monkeypox have been reported in the US as of Tuesday, with at least one confirmed case in almost every state, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). On the heels of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Biden administration is currently… Read More
Over 75% of mangroves threatened: UNESCO head
July 27, 2022, 7:36 pm
ANKARA – More than 75 percent of mangroves are under threat and the world cannot afford to lose the unique ecosystems, the head of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said Tuesday. "Mangroves are in danger: it is estimated that more than three quarters of… Read More
World condemns execution of pro-democracy activists in Myanmar
July 26, 2022, 8:38 pm
ANKARA -- The European and Asian nations, including the US and UK, on Tuesday strongly condemned the execution of four pro-democracy activists by Myanmar's ruling military junta. In a joint statement, the European Union, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, the UK and the… Read More
Pope makes history, apologizes for Catholic abuse to Canada's IPs
July 26, 2022, 2:26 pm
TRENTON, Canada -- Pope Francis on Monday issued a long-awaited and historic apology to Indigenous peoples for the harm the Catholic Church did to them at Canada’s residential schools. “I ask (for) forgiveness,” the pope said. “I am deeply sorry.” Francis was flanked by chiefs… Read More
US-Africa Business Summit 2022: A successful event
July 24, 2022, 7:58 pm
RABAT – The 14th US-Africa Business Summit 2022, which took place from July 19 to 22 in Marrakech, Morocco was a success, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Participants in this summit, organized under the High Patronage of HM King Mohammed VI, were able to exchange during three… Read More
WHO declares monkeypox a global health emergency
July 24, 2022, 10:13 am
GENEVA – The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday declared monkeypox a global health emergency, its highest alert level for a disease. WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said the decision has been made despite an advisory body’s failure to agree on the designation. With nine members of the… Read More
White House clarifies after Biden appears to say he has cancer
July 21, 2022, 6:53 pm
WASHINGTON – The White House clarified US President Joe Biden's apparent claim Wednesday that he has cancer, saying he was referring to a skin cancer diagnosis he received before becoming president, which has been remedied. Speaking on climate change in the US state of Massachusetts, Biden… Read More
WHO warns of more Covid hospitalizations, deaths due to Omicron
July 21, 2022, 6:41 pm
GENEVA – The World Health Organization (WHO) said that in the past six weeks, the global weekly number of reported cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) has almost doubled and warned that deaths are also increasing but for the moment, not as rapidly as cases. "However, more cases means… Read More
Dangerous heat wave threatens more than half of US states
July 21, 2022, 12:19 pm
HOUSTON, Texas – A blistering heat wave is spreading across the US with temperatures reaching well above 100 degrees in many regions. Las Vegas reached 105.8 F (44 C) on Wednesday. South Dakota, Texas, and Oklahoma all hit 112.2 F (44 C). The small towns of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Mangum,… Read More
Temperatures cross 40°C in Paris for 3rd time since 1947
July 21, 2022, 12:18 pm
PARIS – Temperatures in Paris went above 40°C for the third time in 75 years Tuesday as France grapples with the second straight day of a heatwave, according to the official weather service, Meteo France. Temperatures in the capital reached 40.5°C. The two other times when the mercury soared… Read More
