Police and covid protestors clash at New Zealand parliament

Police and anti-vaccine protesters clashed on the grounds of New Zealand’s parliament Thursday, with more than 120 arrested…

Tonga virus cases surge in wake of eruption

The Omicron variant coronavirus entered Tonga for the first time in the wake of last month’s volcanic eruption,…

Morning news brief: Donald Trump to be investigated, US mask mandates and more

To get your day started, here are some stories.  Amid reports that the former President Donald Trump…

Ukraine crisis: Russia continues to deploy more forces, adding tactical groups, says US

Amid diplomatic efforts to bring the Ukraine crisis to an end, the United States said today…

Islamic State likely to pick battle-hardened Iraqi as next leader: Report

The next leader of the Islamic State is likely to be from a close circle of battle-hardened Iraqi…

Explainer: Hijab, Niqab, Burqa, the different Islamic clothing for women

The debate over religious garbs such as the hijab is intensifying in India. However, let’s not…

Morning news brief: Israel launches strike at Syria, Pfizer’s pandemic profiteering, & more

To get your day started, here are some stories.  Amid tensions with Russia, French President Macron…

Covid-19: Malaysia mulls full border reopening in March

Coronavirus recovery council of Malaysia said on Tuesday that it had recommended full reopening of borders…

Retired Pope asks forgiveness over handling of abuse cases

Responding to a report that he had mishandled four cases involving the sexual abuse of minors…

Putin is operating on his own timetable, and it may be a long one

The Ukraine crisis is here to stay. President Vladimir Putin of Russia is increasingly staking his…