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Attacks by insurgents in Mozambique are compounding a displacement crisis, especially for children

New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- Jihadist insurgents in northern Mozambique have launched new attacks in recent weeks, beheading civilians, burning villages and leaving children orphaned and forced to seek help ... Read More


Rafael Nadal undergoes right-hand surgery to relieve pain

New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- Rafael Nadal has undergone surgery to treat pain and gain mobility in his right hand, the retired tennis great said on Friday. The 22-time Grand Slam champion, who plays left-ha... Read More


Building under construction collapses on temple in South Africa, leaving 1 dead

New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- A multistory building being constructed on top of a Hindu temple collapsed Friday in the South African town of Verulam, killing at least one person and leaving several others tra... Read More


South Korea's ex-acting leader indicted over former president's martial law imposition

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- South Korea's former acting leader Choi Sang-mok was indicted Thursday on charges related to the brief imposition of martial law in December 2024 by then-President Yoon Suk Yeol,... Read More


The US threatens to cut aid to South Sudan, citing its treatment of humanitarian groups

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- The United States on Thursday warned it could cut foreign aid to South Sudan, accusing the government of imposing exorbitant fees on humanitarian groups and obstructing their ope... Read More


A 6.7 magnitude earthquake causes small tsunami waves off northeastern Japan

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan and caused small tsunami waves but no apparent damage Friday, days after a stronger quake in the same region. Friday's quake ... Read More


Bulgaria's government resigns after mass protests and just weeks before nation due to join eurozone

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- Bulgaria's government resigned on Thursday after mass protests gripped the country and just weeks before the European Union nation is due to join the eurozone. The resignation o... Read More


Library under construction in South Korea collapses, killing 1 and trapping 3 under rubble

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- A library under construction in South Korea collapsed on Thursday, leaving one worker dead and three others trapped under the rubble, officials said. Four workers were initially... Read More


China's new 'condom tax' draws skepticism and worries over health risks

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- China will soon start collecting a value-added tax on contraceptive drugs and products for the first time in over three decades, a move aligned with Beijing's effort to get famil... Read More


Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia intensify with airstrikes and artillery attacks

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- Cambodia said Thailand launched more airstrikes Thursday, as heavy fighting flared along the two countries' border and both sides accused the other of violating their sovereignty... Read More