Inside Syria’s Uncertain Economy: Life After Assad’s Illicit Drug Trade
The fall of the Assad regime has sparked optimism that Syria can transition into a more free-market system, but its new leaders face the challenge of dismantling corruption and diversifying its ...
Fearless Konstas Slams 60 As Australia Take Upper Hand Against India
Fearless young opener Sam Konstas slammed an entertaining 60 on debut for Australia on Thursday, showing little respect for the Indian pace bowlers in the opening session of the fourth Test.
US President Biden Slams 'Outrageous' Russian Missile Attack On Ukraine
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday labeled as "outrageous" a Russian Christmas Day attack on Ukraine's power grid, after Moscow launched over 170 missiles and drones, killing an energy worker.
107 Migrants Rescued In Channel: French Authorities
French authorities said they rescued 107 migrants trying to cross the Channel from France to England on Wednesday.
Siren Rings As Indonesia Mourners Mark 20 Years After Deadly Tsunami
A siren rang out as Indonesian survivors and relatives of victims began commemorations Thursday for more than 220,000 people killed when a tsunami hit nations around the Indian Ocean 20 years ago.
Trump Wishes 'Merry Christmas' To 'Left Lunatics' In Frenzy Of Social Posts
US President Joe Biden and his incoming successor Donald Trump issued starkly contrasting Christmas messages Wednesday, with ...
Syria Monitor Says 9 Dead In Clashes Over Attempted Arrest Of Assad-era Officer
A Syria war monitor said nine people were killed Wednesday in clashes in Tartus province after security forces sought to arrest an officer under deposed leader Bashar al-Assad who was linked to a ...
Hungry Sabalenka Ready For More Slam Success
World number one Aryna Sabalenka says she is "fresh and ready to go" in her bid for a third straight Australian Open title, ...
Australia Win Toss, Bat In Fourth Test Against India
Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to bat in the fourth Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.
More Than 1,500 Prisoners Escape In Mozambique Amid Unrest: Police
More than 1,500 prisoners escaped from a Maputo prison Wednesday, taking advantage of the third day of unrest triggered by the controversial confirmation of long-ruling Frelimo party as winner of ...
2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: What To Know 20 Years On
Survivors and victims' relatives will this week mark the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, which killed more than 220,000 people across more than a dozen countries.
Kosovo Court Overturns Move To Block Serb Party From Election
A special court panel on Wednesday overturned a decision of the election body to deny registration to the largest Serb party in Kosovo to participate in the upcoming national elections.