Hong Kong, Jan 2 (IANS) Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, who has been in prison since 2020 over charges of colluding with "foreign forces", pleaded not guilty to three national security charges on Tuesday as his trial resumed earlier in the day.
Tokyo, Jan 2 (IANS) At least 30 people have died after a series of powerful earthquakes, with the major one measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale, hit central Japan and the surrounding areas, with rescue teams on Tuesday scrambling to search for survivors.
Tel Aviv, Jan 2 (IANS) In a first of its kind lawsuit, at least 42 surivivors of the October 7, 2023 Supernova rave massacre have sued Israeli security forces over their alleged negligence to prevent the Hamas from slaughtering civiliants at the music festival.
Washington, Jan 2 (IANS) The US Navy will redeploy the world’s largest warship which was ordered to the eastern Mediterranean Sea immediately after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, to its home port as scheduled to prepare for future deployments, an official statement said.
Seoul, Jan 2 (IANS) South Korean Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed during a visit to the southeastern port city of Busan on Tuesday and taken to a hospital while conscious.
London, Jan 2 (IANS) A union of Border Force officials in the UK have warned that the number of people arriving in small boats is expected to rise again this year after government figures reported a fall in migrants crossing the English Channel by about a third in 2023.
Tokyo, Jan 2 (IANS) At least eight people were confirmed dead in Ishikawa prefecture after a massive earthquake hit the area in central Japan and the vicinity, the media reported on Tuesday, citing local authorities.
Washington, Jan 2 (IANS) US President Joe Biden is facing the worst immigration crisis in American history to date that could impact his electoral prospects in 2024 as Trump has made it a campaign issue, but moderate Republicans could bail him out with a new immigration deal in Congress.
Hong Kong, Jan 1 (IANS) China’s businesses are struggling and job seekers are having trouble finding work, President Xi Jinping acknowledged during his New Year’s Eve speech, a media report said.
Tel Aviv, Jan 1(IANS) The negotiations between Hamas and Israel are going-on in Cairo, Egypt for a possible ceasefire and hostage release.
