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Strong quake strikes Philippines, no major damage reported
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the Philippines on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, as initial warnings about the risk...
Iran's top leader urges 'decisive' measures to control Covid-19 spread
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday urged for "decisive" measures to deal with the recent surges in the cases and deaths of...
Covid-19 pandemic to affect mobility in Italy: Report
The coronavirus pandemic will continue to influence the mobility of workers and students for months to come in Italy, a report showed on Wednesday.
Giraffes found to be socially complex like chimps, elephants
Giraffes seem above it all. They float over the savanna like two-story ascetics, peering down at the fray from behind those long lashes.
Could the Taliban take over Afghanistan?
The Taliban seized as many as nine cities over six days in a major escalation of their military offensive. Experts warn that if the insurgents are...
U.S. calls on OPEC and its allies to pump more oil
U.S. President Joe Biden's top aides are pressuring OPEC and its allies to boost oil output to tackle rising gasoline prices that they see as a threat...
13 Afghan children rescued while being taken to Pak terror camps
The Afghan Ministry of Justice has said that the country's intelligence forces have prevented 13 Afghan children from being taken to Pakistan for...
Sweeping conquests test US hopes of more moderate Taliban
Sweeping Taliban conquests in Afghanistan this week are challenging the Biden administration's hopes that a desire for international respect — and for...