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More than 9 mln animals sacrificed in Bangladesh for Eid al-Adha festival

Dhaka, June 11 -- Muslims across Bangladesh have sacrificed more than nine million animals, mostly cows and goats, during the Eid al-Adha festival, according to estimates shared by a ministry. In a ... Read More


Severe rainfall hits western Japan

Tokyo, June 11 -- Japan's weather agency on Wednesday warned of a high risk of landslides in western Japan as rain clouds are bringing intense downpours to the region. As of early morning hours, ext... Read More


Austria observes 3-day national mourning after mass school shooting

Vienna, June 11 -- A three-day national mourning began on Tuesday in Austria after the country was "stricken at the heart" by a mass school shooting earlier in the morning. At least 11 people were k... Read More


Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team beats Belgium 2-1 in its Tour of Europe

Antwerp, June 11 -- The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team continued their winning streak in the tour of Europe with a well-deserved win over Belgium. India edged past the Belgian side with a tight s... Read More


Uzbekistan sends diplomatic note to Russian Foreign Ministry over violent raids against migrants

Uzbekistan, June 11 -- Uzbekistan sent a note to the Russian Foreign Ministry and demanded a formal explanation regarding raids against migrants in Moscow, during which human rights violations were re... Read More


Mexican national soccer team changes hotels in LA over safety concerns

MEXICO CITY, June 11 -- The Mexican national soccer team will change hotels in Los Angeles ahead of their Gold Cup match on Saturday because of safety concerns amid the protests against immigration ra... Read More


'Habagat' continues to dampen most of PH; heavy rains in some areas

Manila, June 11 -- The southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to bring rains over most parts of the country, with some areas likely to experience heavy rains, the weather bureau said Wednesday. Th... Read More


OCD gets 'very satisfactory' rating in DBM's 2024 performance review

Manila, June 11 -- The Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) assured its commitment and discipline in aligning programs with the national government's goals. The agency achieved a "Very Satisfactory" rat... Read More