New U.S. guidelines may cut daily alcohol limit from advice

U.S. to drop daily alcohol limit in revised dietary guidelines

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. government is preparing to revise its influential dietary advice, with a significant shift: dropping the...

UBS: Over 379,000 Americans became millionaires last year

US gained 1,000 new millionaires a day in 2024, says UBS

ZURICH, Switzerland: The U.S. saw an extraordinary rise in wealth last year, with more than 1,000 people crossing into millionaire...

The Hague faces lockdown for global leaders' meet

The Hague becomes fortress ahead of NATO summit

THE HAGUE, Netherlands: The city that prides itself on being a beacon of peace and justice—home to institutions like the International...

Drug shortages and layoffs spark health crisis in Argentina

Milei's austerity cuts cripple Argentina's public health system

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Since taking office in December 2023, Argentine President Javier Milei has implemented sweeping austerity...

Volcanic ash grounds flights to Indonesia, disrupts travel to Bali

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi erupts, forcing village evacuations

LEMBATA, Indonesia: Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted dramatically on June 18, generating substantial ash and smoke plumes....

REE misjudgment caused April blackout, says Spain's energy chief

Spain blames blackout on miscalculation by power grid operator

MADRID, Spain: A routine oversight by Spain's power grid operator, REE, has been identified as the trigger behind the large-scale blackout...

Trump gives himself a fortnight to decide on joining Netanyahu's war

Trump delays decision to go to war against Iran for two weeks

WASHINGTON, DC - In a bid to defuse speculation, U.S. President Donald Trump says he will make his decision on whether to have the...

U.S. abandons inter-agency effort to pressure Moscow on Ukraine

Trump admin quietly shutters Russia pressure group, sources say

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A quiet shift inside the Trump administration has stalled a key diplomatic initiative aimed at pushing Russia toward...

Investigators examining Black Boxes recovered from Air India Boeing

India probes Dreamliner crash with recovered black box data

NEW DELHI, India: Indian investigators are examining the black boxes from a Boeing 787 Dreamliner to determine the cause of a catastrophic...

New banquet rules in China after deaths, part of Xi’s crackdown

China limits civil servant dining groups to curb alcohol abuse

BEIJING, China: Chinese civil servants are now facing stricter rules on dining together, with some local authorities limiting group...

Tehran seeks ceasefire via Gulf allies, offers nuclear flexibility

Iran asks Gulf states to mediate Israel truce, offer nuclear talks

DUBAI, U.A.E.: As violence escalates between Iran and Israel, Tehran is turning to its Gulf neighbors to help broker a ceasefire —...

Blaise Metreweli becomes first woman to head MI6

Britain appoints first female MI6 chief, Blaise Metreweli

LONDON, U.K.: On June 15, Britain named Blaise Metreweli as the first woman to lead the Secret Intelligence Service, commonly known...

'Tourists go home': Anti-over-tourism protests erupt in Barcelona

Tourism backlash: Locals protest in cities across southern Europe

BARCELONA/MADRID, Spain: With another record-breaking tourist season underway, thousands of residents across southern Europe marched...

Flight recorder may reveal cause of deadly crash of Air India Boeing

Air India crash: Black box recovered from site of mishap

NEW DELHI, India: The flight data recorder from the crashed Air India plane was found on June 13. This vital discovery may help investigators...

Severe storm strikes Dongfang in Southern China

Typhoon Wutip hits Hainan in China after suddenly changing course

BEIJING, China: A typhoon altered its course and struck Hainan Island, southern China, late on the night of June 13. Typhoon Wutip...

Canada seeking calm at G7, despite abrupt departure of Trump

G7 summit continues in Canadian Rockies amid Israel-Iran tensions

BANFF, Alberta: The recent G7 summit has convened for the second and final day in the picturesque Canadian Rockies amidst escalating...

UNAIDS: Trump’s HIV aid cuts risk reversing global progress

AIDS goal 'more off-track' after U.S. cuts, says UNAIDS chief

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa: A key global plan to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 is now in deeper jeopardy after the United...

Trump leaves G7, calls for evacuation of Iran's capital

Trump calls for Tehran to be evacuated

CALGARY, Alberta, Canada - U.S. President Donald Trump has announced he is leaving the G7 summit after just one day, and after refusing...

Crude spikes as Israel-Iran conflict reignites supply concerns

Oil surges over 7% after Israeli strikes on Iranian military sites

HOUSTON, Texas: Crude oil surged to multi-month highs this week, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East after Israel launched...

SBA participates in World News Media Conference 2025 in Poland

SBA participates in World News Media Conference 2025 in Poland

SHARJAH, 7th May, 2025 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA) recently took part in the 76th World News Media Congress,...

Visakhapatnam sets world record on International Day of Yoga; 3 lakh perform yoga along 28km beach road

Visakhapatnam sets world record on International Day of Yoga; 3 lakh perform yoga along 28km beach road

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 22 (ANI): A new Guinness World Record was set on the 11th International Day of Yoga for...

Indian Embassy in Berlin celebrates International Yoga Day with unique yacht session on Wannsee lake

Indian Embassy in Berlin celebrates International Yoga Day with unique yacht session on Wannsee lake

Berlin [Germany], June 22 (ANI): The Embassy of India in Berlin, in collaboration with The Tagore Cultural Centre, marked the 11th...

Hundreds celebrate International Yoga Day in Beijing

Hundreds celebrate International Yoga Day in Beijing

Beijing [China], June 22 (ANI): In Beijing, hundreds of yoga enthusiasts gathered on Saturday to celebrate the International Day of...

Another flight brings back 290 Indians from Iran under Op Sindhu, total evacuated reaches 1,117

Another flight brings back 290 Indians from Iran under Op Sindhu, total evacuated reaches 1,117

New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): Another special flight carrying 290 Indians stranded in conflict-hit Iran landed safely in New Delhi...

Air India Express flight to Patna diverted to Varanasi due to bad weather

Air India Express flight to Patna diverted to Varanasi due to bad weather

New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): An Air India Express flight from Delhi to Patna was diverted to Varanasi on Saturday due to adverse...

Root overtakes Jayasuriya to become 9th highest international cricket run-getter

Root overtakes Jayasuriya to become 9th highest international cricket run-getter

Leeds [UK], June 22 (ANI): England batter Joe Root overtook Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya to become the ninth-highest run-getter...

Belarus releases 14 prisoners during visit of Trumps envoy

Belarus releases 14 prisoners during visit of Trumps envoy

Sergey Tikhanovsky, a key Belarusian opposition figure, was among those pardoned Keith Kellogg, US President Donald Trump's special...

India creates history at U-23 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship; Freestyle team clinches Champion Trophy

India creates history at U-23 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship; Freestyle team clinches Champion Trophy

New Delhi [India] June 22 (ANI): After the spectacular performance by the Indian Women's Wrestling Team, which secured the Champion...

UP: CBI arrests man from Mathura for sexual assault of minors

UP: CBI arrests man from Mathura for sexual assault of minors

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 22 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an accused from Uttar Pradesh's...

UAE National Rugby team defeats South Korea in World Cup Qualifiers

UAE National Rugby team defeats South Korea in World Cup Qualifiers

SEOUL, 21st June, 2025 (WAM) - The UAE national rugby team (15-a-side category) defeated its South Korean counterpart 38-36 in the...

"Always great to start day with yoga," says Singapore Consul General in Chennai

"Always great to start day with yoga," says Singapore Consul General in Chennai

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 21 (ANI): Singapore Consul General in Chennai, Edgar Pang said that yoga is helpful for people...

Pujara, Yuvraj celebrate International Yoga Day

Pujara, Yuvraj celebrate International Yoga Day

New Delhi [India], June 21 (ANI): Indian cricket icons Yuvraj Singh and Cheteshwar Pujara took to social media, celebrating and extending...

"Yoga is growing in Australia," says Australian Consul General for Karnataka and Telangana

"Yoga is growing in Australia," says Australian Consul General for Karnataka and Telangana

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 21 (ANI): Australian Consul General for Karnataka and Telangana Hilary Mcgeachy said that Australia...

Pant overtakes Rohit to become India's top six-hitter in WTC history

Pant overtakes Rohit to become India's top six-hitter in WTC history

Leeds [UK], June 21 (ANI): Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant overtook former skipper Rohit Sharma, becoming the team's leading...

Quicker than you think, dangerous in any part of the match: Bumrah earns plaudits from England's Wood

Quicker than you think, dangerous in any part of the match: Bumrah earns plaudits from England's Wood

Leeds [UK], June 21 (ANI): England tearaway Mark Wood praised Jasprit Bumrah, the current 'best bowler in the world,' as a speedster...

GM Lalit Babu in joint lead after round 5

GM Lalit Babu in joint lead after round 5

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] June 21 (ANI): Grandmaster Lalit Babu MR of Andhra Pradesh and IM Arsen Davtyan of Armenia maintained...

Gujarat creates Guinness World Record on Yoga Day with 2,121 practitioners performing Bhujangasana

Gujarat creates Guinness World Record on Yoga Day with 2,121 practitioners performing Bhujangasana

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 21 (ANI): The state-level celebration of the 11th International Yoga Day was held at Sharmishtha...

Indian Embassy in Nepal organises series of events to mark 11th International Day of Yoga

Indian Embassy in Nepal organises series of events to mark 11th International Day of Yoga

Kathmandu [Nepal], June 21 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Nepal and the Consulate General of India in Birgunj on Saturday organised a...

"Unreal consistency...": Indian cricketers hail Neeraj Chopra for Paris Diamond League win

"Unreal consistency...": Indian cricketers hail Neeraj Chopra for Paris Diamond League win

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 21 (ANI): Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan and pacer Ishant Sharma hailed India's world champion...

Central Bureau of Investigation celebrates 11th International Day of Yoga

Central Bureau of Investigation celebrates 11th International Day of Yoga

New Delhi [India], June 21 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday observed the 11th International Day of Yoga...

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