‘Multilateral’? Global South’s Leaders Question Solidarity
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The United Nations was established on one simple notion above all others: Working together is better than going it alone. But while the term “multilateralism” might be trending at this year's U.N. General Assembly, some leaders are calling out the heads of richer nations.
Powerful Typhoon Leaves 5 Rescuers Dead in North Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Noru blew out of the northern Philippines on Monday, leaving five rescuers dead, causing floods and power outages and forcing officials to suspend classes and government work in the capital and outlying provinces.
Sustainability Expo ‘SX 2022’ Highlights New Dimension of Collaborative Mission, Promotes Balance for Planet
Five leading enterprises committed to international sustainability have jointly upgraded their expo to make it the biggest such event in ASEAN, thus creating a...
After Days Focused on Ukraine, Other Concerns Emerge at UN
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — After three days in which the war in Ukraine consumed world leaders at the United Nations, other conflicts and concerns are beginning to emerge.
Japan To Loosen Travel Restrictions Imposed During Pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — Japan’s strict border restrictions will be loosened next month, the prime minister announced Thursday, allowing tourists to easily enter for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
Iranians See Widespread Internet Blackout Amid Mass Protests
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranians experienced a near-total internet blackout on Wednesday amid days of mass protests against the government over the death of a woman held by the country's morality police for allegedly violating its strictly-enforced dress code.
France: No Nation Can Stay ‘Indifferent’ on Ukraine War
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — French President Emanuel Macron admonished countries Tuesday not to stay neutral about condemning Russia's war in Ukraine as he declared that Moscow's invasion amounts to a new form of imperialism.
Myanmar’s Military Gov’t Denies Deadly Air Attack on School
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military-ruled government on Tuesday denied reports it carried out an air attack on a school in the country’s turbulent north-central region that killed at least seven children, accusing the media of distorting the truth.
Storm Damages Space Center in Japan, 130K Still Lack Power
TOKYO (AP) — A tropical storm that dumped heavy rain as it cut across Japan moved into the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday after killing two and injuring more than 100, paralyzing traffic and leaving thousands of homes without power.
Witnesses: Myanmar Air Attack Kills 13, Including 7 Children
BANGKOK (AP) — Government helicopters have attacked a school and village in north-central Myanmar, killing at least 13 people including seven children, a school administrator and an aid worker said Monday.
