Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Maldives President Solih wins presidential primary, party says
By Mohamed Junayd MALE (Reuters) - Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih won the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party's (MDP) presidential primary election, the first time an incumbent has faced a pri...
Jan 29, 2023
Rugby-Welsh Rugby Union chief Phillips resigns, Walker steps in as acting CEO
(Reuters) - Steve Phillips has resigned from his position as CEO of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), the governing body said on Sunday after he came under pressure for its handling of allegations of misog...
Jan 29, 2023
Ten children killed in northwest Pakistan boat capsize – AFP
(Reuters) - Ten children were killed on Sunday when a boat capsized in northwest Pakistan, the AFP news agency reported, citing police. (Reporting by Mrinmay Dey in Bengaluru)
Jan 29, 2023
China says it resumes issuing ordinary visas for Japanese citizens
BEIJING (Reuters) - China has resumed the issuance of ordinary visas for Japanese citizens travelling to the country, the Chinese embassy in Japan said on Sunday, in a move that could ease a diplomati...
Jan 29, 2023
Polls open in Tunisian election with turnout under scrutiny
By Tarek Amara TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisia opened polls on Sunday for run-offs in a parliamentary election that drew only 11% turnout in the first round last month, a result that critics of the presiden...
Jan 29, 2023
NATO’s Stoltenberg arrives in South Korea to deepen alliance’s ties in Asia
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrived in Seoul on Sunday, the first stop on a trip aimed at strengthening the alliance's ties with U.S. allies in South Korea ...
Jan 29, 2023
Pakistan govt lifts petrol, diesel prices by 35 rupees a litre
(Reuters) - Pakistan's ministry of finance announced on Sunday petrol and diesel prices would rise by 35 rupees ($0.1400) a litre after the country's currency value plummeted this week when price caps...
Jan 29, 2023
Ukraine says repels attack around Blahodatne while Russia’s Wagner claims control
(Reuters) - Ukraine's military said on Sunday its forces repelled an attack in the area of Blahodatne in the eastern part of the Donetsk region, while Russia's Wagner private military group said it to...
Jan 29, 2023
Philippines to offer value-added tax refund to foreign tourists by 2024
MANILA (Reuters) - Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos has approved a value-added tax refund programme for foreign tourists by 2024 to attract more visitors, the Presidential Communications Office ...
Jan 29, 2023
Soccer-Aloisi calls A-League summer schedule ‘ridiculous’ as heat takes toll
(Reuters) - Western United head coach John Aloisi has called for a change in the scheduling of the A-League season after seeing his side toil in stifling heat in Sydney during their 2-2 draw with Maca...
Jan 29, 2023
