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Hindu, Christian women 'marketed' by Pakistan as 'concubines' in China alleges US diplomat
United States diplomat Samuel Brownback said that Pakistan is marketing Hindu and Christian women as "concubines" and "forced brides" to China. According to Brownback, for Chinese men, one of the sources of the "forced bride" are religious minorities such as Christian and Hindu women who are being marketed to China.
Petition to overturn Biden's victory in Pennsylvania rejected
The petition was led by US Congressman Mike Kelly, a Republican and ally of President Donald Trump, who argued that virtually all of the state's mail-in ballots were unlawful.
Australian govt accuses China of undermining free trade agreement
This year China has either imposed sanctions or paused Australian goods such as grain, wine, and beef. China being the biggest trading partner of Australia, this issue has caused alarm in the country.
Grandson of a poor farmer in India: Vivek Murthy re-introduces himself to America
Murthy said, "And in this moment of crisis, when so many Americans have fallen sick and lost loved ones, when people are losing jobs and struggling with childcare, I feel grateful to be able to do everything I can to end this pandemic."
United States may get Army general Lloyd J. Austin as first black Defence Secretary
If confirmed, the retired general would become the first black Defence secretary even as Biden goes about the task of putting together what he calls the most diverse team of senior administration officials in American politics.
Pakistan forces brutally massacred innocent civilians in 1971: Sheikh Hasina
Hasina called upon the international community to undertake concerted action to address the root causes of genocide, identifying early signs and ensuring justice to the victims to prevent the recurrence of any future genocide anywhere in the world.
Chuck Yeager, first person to fly at speed of sound, dies at 97
Yeager was born in 1923, in Myra, West Virginia. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in September 1941, was accepted for pilot training under the flying sergeant programme in July 1942, and received his pilot wings and appointment as a flight officer in March 1943 at Luke Field, Arizona, the US Air Force said on its website.
Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad becomes new PM of Kuwait
During a meeting with the emir at Bayan Palace, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah expressed gratitude for the appointment, reiterating commitment to the constitution and laws to serve the best interests of the country and citizens.
Donald Trump compares United States with ‘Third world country’
He called these elections a disgrace to the US while speaking at the Oval Office of the White House during a ceremony where he was presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Dan Gable who is wrestler and coach.
Pfizer's Covid vaccine shows favourable safety profile: US FDA
The data on the vaccine showed no "specific safety concerns," the FDA said in a document.
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