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6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Indonesia Coast: US Agency

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Java island Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said.

Iran Starts Up Advanced Centrifuges In New Nuclear Deal Breach

Iran announced Saturday it has started up advanced centrifuges that enrich uranium more quickly, in a new breach of its undertakings under a troubled 2015 nuclear agreement.

China's COVID-19 Vaccine Output To Hit 3 Billion By Year-End: Official

China's will likely have produced 3 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines by the end of the year, a National Health Commission official said on Saturday.

Gun Salutes, Silence To Mark Prince Philip's Death

Military guns will be fired across Britain and sporting events will fall silent on Saturday as part of worldwide tributes to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip.

US Approaching China From Position Of Patience, Not In Hurry: White House

The Biden administration is approaching China from the position of patience and is not in a hurry, the White House has said.

Watch: Gun Salutes Fired Across UK In Tribute To Prince Philip

Gun salutes echoed around the United Kingdom on Saturday as the military paid solemn tribute to Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, after his death aged 99.

6 Killed After Earthquake Hits Indonesia

At least six people have been killed after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's main Java island, the country's disaster agency said Saturday.

Indian-American, 5, Reads 36 Books Nonstop In 105 Minutes, Sets Record

She is barely five but Indian-American Kiara Kaur in UAE has already won international acclaim for reading 36 books nonstop for over an hour. She has entered the World Book of Records in London and...

Harry Expected To Fly In For Funeral Of Grandfather Prince Philip: Report

The rift in the royal ranks after an explosive interview by Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle is to be set aside as reports suggest that the Duke of Sussex is keen to fly to the UK despite...

Dawood Ibrahim's Aide To Be Freed In UK As US Drops Extradition Request

Jabir Moti, described in court as a "top lieutenant" of Dawood Ibrahim's D Company worldwide criminal network, is set to be freed from a London prison.

Defying China, US To Make It Easier For Officials To Meet Taiwan Contacts

The State Department said Friday it will make it easier for US officials to meet Taiwanese representatives, defying pressure from China at a time of high tensions.

$2 Billion For Vaccines In Developing Countries By End-April: World Bank

The World Bank Group will have committed $2 billion in financing by the end of April for COVID-19 vaccines in some 40 developing countries, World Bank Managing Director of Operations Axel van...

Offered "Very Serious" Idea To Iran On Reviving Nuclear Deal: US Official

The United States said Friday it offered "very serious" ideas on reviving the Iran nuclear accord but was waiting for Tehran to reciprocate as partner nations voiced optimism following talks in...

UN Atomic Watchdog Flags New Iranian Breach Of Nuclear Deal: Report

The U.N. atomic watchdog on Friday flagged a new breach by Iran of its nuclear deal with major powers on the day those powers met to revive the agreement, a report by the agency seen by Reuters...

No Causal Link Found Between J&J Vaccine, Blood Clots: US Drug Regulator

Top US health authorities said Friday they have not yet found a "causal" link between Johnson & Johnson's Covid shot and blood clots, as the EU drug regulator probed possible instances among those who...

Heart Disease, Drugs Not "Direct Causes" Of George Floyd's Death: Doctor

George Floyd had heart disease and had consumed drugs but they were not the "direct causes" of his death, the doctor who conducted the autopsy said Friday at the trial of former police officer Derek...

"You Will Be Greatly Missed": Harry, Meghan Post Tribute To Prince Philip

Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle's foundation Archewell paid tribute to Britain's Prince Philip following his death Friday as speculation builds about their plans to attend the funeral.

NASA Space Helicopter Ready For First Mars Flight

The helicopter that NASA has placed on Mars could make its first flight over the Red Planet within two days after a successful initial test of its rotors, the US space agency said Friday.

China Hits Alibaba With Huge $2.78 Billion Fine For Market Abuse: Report

Chinese regulators have hit e-commerce giant Alibaba with a massive 18.2 billion yuan ($2.78 billion) fine over practices deemed to be an abuse of the company's dominant market position, state-run...