Faint Signs of Life Appear in Effort to Halt Ukraine War
Ukraine’s president proposed reviving talks brokered by the Trump administration, which seemed stalled a month ago.
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WHO issues global alert as new mpox variant triggers emergency
NEW YORK: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has once again declared mpox a global public health emergency, marking the second time in two years that the virus has reached this level of international concern. This declaration comes in response to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that has rapidly spread to neighboring … Read more
Burberry finds footing with ‘Britishness’ and bold cuts
LONDON: Burberry’s sales fell by a less-than-expected 1 per cent in the first quarter, as it benefited in the Americas and Europe from clearer brand positioning leaning on its British heritage, the luxury group said on Friday. Shares in Burberry, which have more than doubled since September, rose 4 per centin early trade. Known for … Read more
Trump says he will help Afghans stuck in the UAE
Listen to article President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would help Afghans detained in the United Arab Emirates for years after fleeing their country when the United States pulled out and the Taliban took power. Trump, a Republican who promised a far-reaching immigration crackdown, suspended refugee resettlement after he took office in January. In April, the … Read more
Israeli fire kills 67 people seeking aid in Gaza, medics say, as hunger worsens
Listen to article At least 67 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire as they waited for UN aid trucks in northern Gaza on Sunday, the Gaza health ministry said, as Israel issued new evacuation orders for areas packed with displaced people. The ministry said dozens of people were also wounded in the incident in northern Gaza. It … Read more
Calls for Japan’s Leader to Resign as His Party Faces Election Defeat
Exit polls suggest a major loss for the Liberal Democratic Party in parliamentary elections, but Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is vowing to stay on.
What is Mpox? Everything to know about the virus declared a ‘global health emergency’
For the second time since 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday raised the highest alert by declaring Mpox a global health emergency as 14,000 cases have been reported with 524 deaths in Africa with the potential to reach other continents. What is Mpox? Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral illness caused … Read more
The most troubling television trope of all
Without a trigger warning, drama characters are all too eager to take their own life SLOUGH, ENGLAND: To be or not to be? It is not just a question for Hamlet. William Shakespeare’s most famous line of all contemplates the fine line between life and death – and some 400 years down the road, it … Read more
Pakistan exposes TTP’s messaging network, demands action against group’s online propaganda
Listen to article Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has called on the international community and the digital platform WhatsApp to take immediate action against the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)’s WhatsApp channel, which is being used to conduct terrorist activities, spread violent propaganda, glorify terrorism, and facilitate terrorist communications. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) … Read more
Canceling ‘The Late Show’ Is Bad News for Late-Night TV, not Stephen Colbert
[The art form was already in decline; this may hasten its demise. But don’t fret about the host. His talents are better showcased elsewhere.
