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Taiwan considers extending four-month military conscription

Taiwan Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said the government would not implement any changes immediately but he vowed it would release the results of…

In 11th hour decision Taliban hold to ban on girls education

In a surprise decision the hardline leadership of Afghanistan’s new rulers decided against opening educational institutions to girls…

NATO says 7000 to 15000 Russian troops dead in Ukraine

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov insisted the military operation is going “strictly in accordance" with plans

NATO estimated on Wednesday…

Madeleine Albright 1st female U.S. secretary of state dies

Madeleine Albright, a child refugee from Nazi- and then Soviet-dominated eastern Europe, was appointed secretary of state by former U.S. President…

The Escalating Costs of Criticizing Putins Invasion

A Russian state television employee emerged as one of the most high-profile critics of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine when the woman, Marina Ovsyannikova, interrupted…

Over 1000 small earthquakes rattle Portuguese volcanic island within 48 hours

LISBON: Around 1,100 small earthquakes have rattled one of Portugal`s mid-Atlantic volcanic islands in less than 48 hours, prompting authorities…

Mexicos Lopez Obrador inaugurates new international airport

Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador inaugurated a new airport serving Mexico City, in a hallmark move more than three years after…

Hong Kong Leader Says Plans to Review COVID Restrictions on Monday

HONG KONG — Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Sunday she plans to review COVID-19 restrictions on Monday, just days after acknowledging…