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VP pick Tim Walz lauds Kamala Harris at Democratic convention
Tim Walz introduced himself to millions of Americans on a star-studded night at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, as he accepted the nomination to be Kamala Harris's White House running mate.
In a whirlwind quarter-hour…
Japan ruling party to choose next PM on Sept 27: media
Japan's ruling party said Tuesday it will select a new leader -- and by extension the likely next prime minister -- on September 27.
The announcement follows current Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's shock decision last week to step down next…
Donald Trump says Kamala Harris will not do Fox News debate on Sept. 4
US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social late on Monday that Democratic US Vice President Kamala Harris will not do a Fox News debate that was under consideration for Sept. 4.
Trump said that he…
Israeli air strike hits Gaza school
Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli strike hit a school in Gaza City yesterday, killing at least 12 people, while top US diplomat Antony Blinken was in Egypt for talks on a Gaza ceasefire.
The bodies of ten men and two…
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION Biden to pass torch to Harris
US President Joe Biden was due to give a bittersweet farewell address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago yesterday, passing the torch to Kamala Harris as the party's nominee for November's election.
Less than a month after…
Last chance to end Gaza violence
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned yesterday that the latest push for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal was probably the best and possibly last opportunity, urging Israel and Hamas towards an elusive agreement.…
Pakistan govt denies hand in ongoing internet disruptions
In the wake of internet disruptions across Pakistan and speculation over firewall installations, State Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said yesterday that reports suggesting that the internet…
What is mpox, how is it spread, and how can it be prevented?
A new version of the mpox virus has emerged in Central Africa, spreading among children and adults in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries.
Infection with mpox causes a pus-filled skin rash lasting up to…
Thai king appoints Shinawatra heiress as new PM
The Thai king on Sunday formally appointed Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the 37-year-old daughter of controversial billionaire ex-premier Thaksin, as Thailand's new prime minister.
Paetongtarn, the kingdom's youngest ever PM, comes to…
Trump says Harris easier than Biden to beat as race for Pennsylvania heats up
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Saturday he believed Democrat Kamala Harris will be easier to beat than President Joe Biden even as some polls showed her edging ahead in the race for the November 5 presidential…