South African says riots over Zuma jailing pre-planned – Cyril Ramaphosa
By Shingai Nyoka BBC News, Durban South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has said the violence that has rocked the country…
Covid misinformation on Facebook is killing people – Biden
Coronavirus pandemic US President Joe Biden has warned that the spread of Covid-19 misinformation on social media is “killing…
Europe floods: Rescuers race to find survivors as hundreds remain missing
Rescue crews have been racing to find survivors of floods that have wreaked havoc across western Europe, killing more than…
WhatsApp blocks two million Indian accounts
WhatsApp has said it blocked over two million accounts in India in May and June for violating rules. The service…
Surekha Sikri: ‘Force of nature’ Indian actress dies at 75
Indian screen and stage star Surekha Sikri has been described as a “top-class actor” and a “force of nature” following…
Danish Siddiqui: Indian photojournalist killed in Afghanistan
Pulitzer Prize-winning Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui has been killed in Afghanistan, said the country’s ambassador in Delhi. Siddiqui, the chief…
Canada May Reopen Borders To Vaccinated Americans In August, PM Justin Trudeau Says
Trudeau says Canada should also be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September.…
Biden Administration Set To Reverse Trump-Era Rule On Showerheads
The rule change will have little practical effect, since nearly all commercially made showerheads comply with the 2013 rule —…
Mastercard: India stops payment service provider from issuing cards
India’s central bank has barred Mastercard indefinitely from issuing new debit or credit cards to domestic customers. The Reserve Bank…
Afghanistan: Taliban offers ceasefire for return of prisoners
US-Taliban peace talks The Taliban have proposed a three-month ceasefire in Afghanistan in return for the release of 7,000…