Canada detects first case of highly mutated coronavirus variant BA.2.86
August 30, 2023 7:33 AM The detection of BA.2.86 virus has not changed the risk to people in British Columbia. Read More
US raises concerns about acts to ‘undermine’ Guatemala’s democracy
August 30, 2023 7:13 AM U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday congratulated Bernardo Arevalo on his election as the next president of Guatemala, but added the United States…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 30
August 30, 2023 7:11 AM A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Aug 30, 2023. Read More
Four die in war-related incidents in Ukraine, Kyiv says it is pushing south
August 30, 2023 6:51 AM Three people are killed by mines planted during Russian occupation, and another by shelling. Read More
Russia will not probe Prigozhin plane crash under international rules -Brazil agency
August 30, 2023 6:44 AM Russia informed Brazil’s aviation authority that it will not open an investigation into the plane crash that killed mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin under international rules…
Stricter rules for electricity retailers will better protect consumers but may push up prices: Experts
The enhanced rules will push up costs for the electricity retailers, which may in turn be passed down to consumers, at least two analysts said.Read More
Russian military repelling drone attack in Pskov, four planes damaged -officials
August 30, 2023 6:17 AM Russia’s military is repelling a drone attack at an airport in the airport in the city of Pskov in western Russia, where four transport aircraft…
Century-old water main bursts, floods New York City’s busiest subway station
August 30, 2023 6:10 AM During the course of a morning, 1.8 million gallons of water poured into the station. Read More