Racism underlies disparities in maternal mortality in Americas -UN report
By Nancy Lapid High rates of pregnancy-related deaths among women of African descent in North and South America
2023-07-12 12:22
Russia slammed as 'inhumane' after blocking UN cross-border aid operation to Syria
The United States, France and the United Kingdom have condemned Russia's move to block the proposed extension of a United Nations' cross-border operation that delivers aid to millions of people in Syria from Turkey.
2023-07-12 11:54
RBA to Reduce Meetings as Lowe Says More Hikes May Be Needed
Australian central bank Governor Philip Lowe said the rate-setting board will move to eight meetings a year from
2023-07-12 11:48
NATO prepared to back Ukraine in its fight against Russia — but not to extend membership
The NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, is poised to end with vague assurances of Ukraine's future membership in the alliance
2023-07-12 11:23
Trump loses immunity shield in E Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit
Government lawyers say Mr Trump did not act within the scope of his duties when he disparaged E Jean Carroll.
2023-07-12 11:18
Singapore Puts Transport Minister on Leave Amid Graft Probe
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he instructed Transport Minister S. Iswaran to go on leave as
2023-07-12 11:18
North Korea fires intercontinental ballistic missile after threatening US
The launch comes after Pyongyang accused the US military of repeated air incursions.
2023-07-12 11:18
Russia's Lavrov: Ukraine conflict will not end until West drops plans to defeat Moscow
The armed confrontation in Ukraine will continue until the West gives up plans to dominate and defeat Moscow,
2023-07-12 11:17
Canada probes Nike, Dynasty Gold over alleged use of Uyghur forced labour
Its ethics watchdog is also investigating a gold company over use of forced labour in China operations.
2023-07-12 10:56
After NATO frustration, West offers Ukraine security commitments
Western powers will propose long-term security commitments for Ukraine on Wednesday after NATO dashed President Volodymyr Zelensky's hopes of a clear timeline...
2023-07-12 10:56
New Zealand Keeps Rates on Hold as Inflation Pressures Wane
New Zealand’s central bank kept interest rates unchanged for the first time in almost two years amid signs
2023-07-12 10:54
Ex-Manson follower Leslie Van Houten released from prison after 53 years
Charles Manson cult follower Leslie Van Houten was convicted in the 1969 murder of a California couple.
2023-07-12 10:48