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Indonesian Flight with 62 People Aboard Feared Crashed, Rescue Operation Ongoing

The Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 lost contact with air traffic shortly after take-off from Jakarta before descending 10,000ft within 60 seconds.

Jan 9, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during Friday prayers in Tehran September 14, 2007.

Iran Bans Covid-19 Vaccines from US, UK; Supreme Leader Okays Import from 'Safe' Places

Amid escalating tensions between Iran and the West, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said he doesn't trust Covid -19 vaccines from the US and its allies.

Jan 9, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Abu Bakar Ba'asyir: Islamic Cleric Who Inspired Bali Bombings in 2002 Freed from Indonesian Jail

Abu Bakar Ba'asyir was sentenced to 15 years in jail for his involvement in the Bali bombings but due to good behavior and declining health, he was released 55 months early.

Jan 8, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Where Is Jack Ma? Billionaire Critic of CCP and Xi Jinping Disappears Amid Beijing's Crackdown

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma, currently under scrutiny by the Chinese government, has reportedly not been seen in public for several weeks.

Jan 4, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Who Is Charito Romano? Filipina Nurse Receives British Empire Medal for Pandemic Response

Hundreds of key workers and community champions who battled the Coronavirus pandemic have been recognized in the New Year honors list.

Jan 2, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Iran Goes Further Against Nuclear Deal, Informs UN of Plans to Enrich Uranium to 20%

As the incoming Biden Administration plans to rejoin the nuclear deal to deescalate the situation, Iran moves a step closer to weapons-grade uranium.

Jan 2, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Pakistan Islands in Arabian Sea Could Face Massive Environmental Catastrophe

Environmentalists believe that the development project, involving Bundal and Dingi islands, would be an ecological nightmare.

Jan 1, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

From Rise of Dragon to Cancer Cure, Here Are Baba Vanga's Prediction for New Year 2021

The famous Bulgarian mystic, Baba Vanga predicted that the world will see 'cataclysms and disasters' in 2021.

Jan 1, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Space

Intelligence Report Reveals China's Plan to Attack US Troops in Afghanistan

According to unconfirmed intelligence, briefed to President Donald Trump, China allegedly put bounties on US soldiers in Afghanistan

Jan 1, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a grand military parade celebrating the 70th founding anniversary

Kim Jong Un Says He Will 'Work Hard' in the New Year Letter to North Koreans

In the letter, Kim Jong Un offered thanks to the people for having trusted and supported the ruling Party even in the 'difficult' times.

Jan 1, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Indian Scientists Make Breakthrough Discovery of 19 Coronavirus Variants from Around the World

Researchers detected 19 novel Coronavirus variants capable of evading immune response, while one Responsible for re-infection.

Dec 31, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Oregon University Researchers Discover Ancient Flower Species in 100-Million-Year-Old Amber

The research was led by paleobiologist George Poinar Jr. whose ideas inspired the book and movie "Jurassic Park".

Dec 30, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Will Tokyo Olympics Survive Coronavirus Threat Amid 'Explosion' of Cases?

As Japan is witnessing a third wave of COVID-19 and is yet to approve a vaccine, the Tokyo 2021 Olympics is under threat of being postponed again.

Dec 30, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

Cheapest Coronavirus Vaccine: UK Approves Oxford-AstraZeneca Jab, Rollout to Begin from Jan 4

The vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca will cost much lesser than Sputnik V, Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Chinese vaccines.

Dec 30, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Two Elderly Men Die After Taking Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine in Israel; What Went Wrong?

According to healthcare experts, the vaccine did not cause the death of two Israeli men, aged 88 and 75.

Dec 30, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

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