UN Warns of Famine in 4 Countries
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that there is a risk of famine and widespread food insecurity in four countries affected by conflict — Congo, Yemen, northeast Nigeria and South Sudan.
Oil Tanker Caught in Flames in East Coast of Sri Lanka
Russian officials announced on Thursday that the country has dispatched ships to assist the New Diamond oil tanker, which is reportedly in flames.
COVID-19 Fatalities Pass 867,000 Worldwide
Coronavirus worldwide cases have exceeded 26.1 million with the deaths passing 867,000 in total, according to Worldometer figures.
Kremlin Denies Russia Role in Navalny Incident
There is no reason to blame Russia for what happened to blogger Alexei Navalny, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday.
Afghanistan to Transfer Seven Prisoners to Qatar
Afghanistan will transfer to Qatar seven prisoners whose release has been demanded by the Taliban ahead of peace talks set to start this week.
Japan Coast Guard Searching for Missing Ship
A lone Filipino sailor has been rescued from the dark waters of the Pacific Ocean after a cargo ship with 43 people aboard went missing during Typhoon Maysak.
Trump Threatens to Cut Federal Funds of ‘Lawless’ Cities
US President Donald Trump signed a memo on Wednesday that threatens to cut federal funding to “lawless” cities, including Seattle, Portland, New York and Washington.
Sanofi Moves to COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trials
Sanofi administered the first patients with its experimental COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, bringing it a step closer to the late-stage clinical trials it aims to kick start before year-end.
Portland Protests Ignites Clashes between Journalists, Police
For nearly 100 days, reporters have been covering protests that often turn violent in Oregon’s largest city, and in the chaos, some journalists have been injured or arrested.
Macron: ISIS, Foreign Interference Main Challenges of Iraq
French President Emmanuel Macron pledged support for Iraq on Wednesday and said the main challenges facing the country are the ISIS terror group and foreign interference in its affairs.