New York (IANS) US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy tore into dominant technology companies for enabling Covid-19 misinformation and urged them to redesign their recommendation algorithms and construct built-in "frictions" to slow the spread of "poison"…
Durban (IANS) Indian-origin residents in South Africa have organised armed groups to defend their families and businesses following the ongoing black mob violence in the country since July 7.
"We are forced to buy weapons and organise defence…
Kabul (IANS) Afghan security forces on Friday launched an operation to retake control of a key border district in Kandahar province from the clutches of the Taliban, an official announced.
"The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF),…
New Delhi (IANS) The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is warning of a looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan as the escalating conflict brings increased human suffering and civilian displacement.
UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch said that an estimated…
Maine (US) (IANS) Former US President George W. Bush has labelled the withdrawal of US and NATO troops from Afghanistan "a mistake", in an interview with DW.
"I'm afraid Afghan women and girls are going to suffer unspeakable harm," he said,…
Dhaka (IANS) A hunt is underway for Mahmudul Hasan Gunbi, the top leader of 'Dawatul Islam', an Al Qaeda-linked militant outfit in Bangladesh.
According to authorities, Dawatul Islam follow the 'Manhaji' school of thought of…
Kolkata (IANS) The residents of Kani township in Myanmar's Sagaing Division have paid a heavy price for resisting the entry of Burmese soldiers into the town last month.
The Kani defence force comprising citizens fought the troops with…
Cape Town (IANS) At least 72 people have been killed in South Africa after violence engulfed parts of the country following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma.
This includes 10 people killed in a stampede during looting on Monday night…
New Delhi (IANS) As part of the plans to extend its digital footprint in the neighbouring countries, India on Tuesday launched the BHIM-UPI-led services in Bhutan.
The launch was carried out virtually by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs…
New Delhi (IANS) Pentagon officials are monitoring the Taliban's sweeping advances in Afghanistan "with deep concern" and are encouraging its partners in Kabul to "step up" and defend their country amid the pullout of American forces, spokesman…