Liberal US states stockpile abortion pills after ruling
April 11, 2023 4:20 AM The move comes after a federal judge last week ordered a freeze on the distribution of mifepristone. Read More
Israeli PM Netanyahu reverses course on sacking defence minister
April 11, 2023 2:24 AM The decision to fire defence minister Yoav Gallant had triggered protests and raised alarm abroad. Read More
Trump appeals order requiring Pence to testify in Jan 6 probe
April 11, 2023 2:03 AM Former US V-P Mike Pence had said he would not appeal a judge’s ruling that requires him to testify to a federal grand jury. Read…
Five dead after shooting attack in US city of Louisville, Kentucky
April 10, 2023 10:14 PM Police said the shooter had been “neutralised” and was no longer a threat. Read More
US President Biden says he will run for re-election in 2024
April 10, 2023 9:47 PM Mr Biden has said he intends to be the Democratic candidate in 2024 but has not made a formal announcement. Read More
World’s most expensive car licence plate sells for almost $20 million in Dubai
April 10, 2023 9:40 PM The UAE has made a habit of auctioning off vanity plates, used by the ultra-rich to show off their status and wealth, for charity. Read…
Ukraine says Russia using ‘scorched earth’ tactics in Bakhmut
April 10, 2023 8:18 PM President Zelensky also denounced Russian air strikes which coincided with the observance of Orthodox Palm Sunday. Read More
Going ape over stolen gorilla statue: Owner in Scotland uses social media to get mascot back
April 10, 2023 2:49 PM Gary the gorilla was stolen on March 19 and have not been seen since. Read More
What do leaked US intelligence reports say? Here is a quick guide
April 10, 2023 1:36 PM Leak or hack? Information or disinformation? A coup for Russia or a ploy by the United States? Read More
After backlash, Twitter now calls US radio network NPR – and BBC -’government-funded’
April 10, 2023 10:40 AM NPR said less than one per cent of its operational budget comes from federal sources. Read More