Russia conducts ‘counter-terrorism operation’ in southern Dagestan, detains three
MOSCOW – Russia has imposed a “counter-terrorism operation” regime in the southern region of Dagestan, detaining three people by Sunday morning, Russian news agencies reported, citing the National Anti-Terrorism Committee.…
Russia’s Putin signs decree on spring military conscription
MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree setting out the routine spring conscription campaign, calling up 150,000 citizens for statutory military service, a document posted on the…
Ukraine says Russia fired 16 missiles, 11 drones overnight
KYIV – Russia launched 16 missiles and 11 drones at Ukraine in an overnight air attack, Ukraine’s air force said on Sunday morning. Read More
Dengue cases soar, doubling in first quarter of 2024; seven deaths reported
“Continued urgent action” is needed to prevent a surge in dengue cases this year, said NEA.Read More
Births fall in Italy for 15th year running to record low
In 2023, Italy recorded 379,000 births, a 3.6% decline on 2022 and a 34.2% drop on 2008. Read More
Births fall in Italy for 15th year running to record low
In 2023, Italy recorded 379,000 births, a 3.6% decline on 2022 and a 34.2% drop on 2008. Read More
New York’s ‘trash revolution’ targets overflowing waste – and the rats feasting on it
Since March, food-selling businesses have been using hard-lidded bins to store their garbage. Read More
New York’s ‘trash revolution’ targets overflowing waste – and the rats feasting on it
Since the beginning of March, more than 200,000 food-selling businesses have been required to use hard-lidded bins to store the millions of tonnes of garbage they produce annually. Read More
Trump, Republicans slam Biden ‘assault’ on Christianity
The president had issued a proclamation recognising the Transgender Day of Visibility, falling every year on March 31, which this time is also Easter Sunday. Read More
Erdogan battles key rival in Turkey’s local elections
ISTANBUL – Turks vote on Sunday in nationwide municipal elections focused on President Tayyip Erdogan’s bid to reclaim control of Istanbul from major rival Ekrem Imamoglu, who aims to reassert…