At least nine people were killed and over one million others were forced to evacuate their homes after powerful Typhoon Halong blasted Japan over the weekend. The system is now on its way to Russia's Far East, expected to make landfall by Monday evening.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa Aug 11, 2014
New Zealand's internet-Mana party has posted a video on Youtube with web tycoon and Internet Party founder Kim Dotcom rallying a young crowd which showed them chanting, "F*** John Key."
Reissa Su Aug 10, 2014
Australia's unemployment rate has soared to its highest level in 12 years at 6.4 per cent. The country has surpassed the jobless rate in the U.S. for the first time since 2007. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the country's high unemployment rate was due to an increase in the number of people looking for work.
Reissa Su Aug 10, 2014
Despite the first hurricane expected to hit Hawaii in 22 years weakening slightly, residents as well as tourists on the Big Island are leaving no stone unturned as they prepare for double whammy hurricanes Iselle and Julio.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa Aug 08, 2014
Russia granted residency permit to Edward Snowden while Vladimir Putin’s government imposed a “full embargo” on food products coming from EU and the United States. Putin may also have plans to ban airlines from entering the Siberian airspace.
Sounak Mukhopadhyay Aug 08, 2014
ISIS took over Qaraqosh, the largest Christian town in Iraq, and asked the residents to convert to Islam or die. The village with a population of around 50,000 is now left to choose between Islam and death.
Sounak Mukhopadhyay Aug 08, 2014
The U.S. Climate Prediction Center has said the much anticipated El Niño weather phenomenon has fizzled out in the equatorial Pacific. The chances of it happening in the Northern Hemisphere during autumn and early winter had dropped to 65 per cent, from a previous 80 per cent.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa Aug 08, 2014
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked U.S. lawmakers to help fight against "war crime" allegations as Palestinian leaders are about to approach the International Criminal Court against Israel. An Israeli website accused Arab nations of double standards on Gaza conflict.
Sounak Mukhopadhyay Aug 07, 2014
The two-star officer was killed in random firing as Rafiqullah, the gunman who killed him, was shot dead as well. Here is what we know so far about the Afghan gunman.
Sounak Mukhopadhyay Aug 07, 2014
Defiant Russia, which has banned all U.S. food on its land, as well as fruits and vegetables from the EU in response to sanctions, is feared to invade Ukraine anytime soon. NATO said around 20,000 combat-ready Russian troops are now present on Ukraine's eastern border.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa Aug 07, 2014
The Israeli military has acquired a copy of a manual of Hamas' urban warfare. The manual carried the title, "Introduction to City War" and justifies the benefits of civilian casualties including the open admission that Israel avoids endangering them. Hamas believes that the destruction of civilian homes "increases the hatred of citizens towards attackers" and motivates them to support defenders of the city.
Reissa Su Aug 07, 2014
A senior official of the United Nations said that Ukraine violence would cause significant damage to millions of people. Russia, in the meantime, dismissed Pentagon’s claims that the Russian military was growing its strength near the Ukraine border.
Sounak Mukhopadhyay Aug 07, 2014
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has accused Kim Dotcom of being a "political sugar daddy" for "dabbling" in the coming election in the hopes of escaping U.S. extradition. The German founder of formerly popular file-sharing site Megaupload is now based in New Zealand and formed the Internet Party ahead of New Zealand's September 20 election. He has since formed an alliance with the Mana party.
Reissa Su Aug 07, 2014
The Toronto Police Services Board has refused extension to the outgoing police chief Bill Blair, reported National Post. The Board issued a statement stating its inability to renew the agreement of Blair and announced it was looking for a new face. Blair has the repute of being a no-nonsense police chief and many see his cold relations with the Mayor could be one reason for the denial of extension.
Kalyan Kumar Aug 07, 2014
Russian President Vladimir Putin has roped in sanctions-hit Iran as a friend in need with a huge oil deal to side step the pressure of Western sanctions. The Telegraph reported that Russia signed a 5 year Oil deal with Iran.
Kalyan Kumar Aug 07, 2014
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar is slightly higher this morning and we look to local employment data today for some direction from here.
Christine Gaylican Aug 07, 2014
New Zealand’s Green Party leader and Napier candidate Paul Bailey urged the government to expel the Israeli ambassador from the country, reported New Zealand Herald. The Israeli ambassador Yosef Livne was on a visit to the Bay region of New Zealand since Tuesday.
Kalyan Kumar Aug 07, 2014
The U.S. President Barack Obama has dismissed Russia as a nation not making anything. In an interview to the Economist magazine, the US President spoke about Russia and China in detail, reported Moscow Times.
Kalyan Kumar Aug 07, 2014
The Australian coal industry stands to potentially lose some of its ardor as China, one of its major markets, has announced closing its coal-fired powerplants as well as banning the use of coal.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa Aug 06, 2014
When it rains, it definitely does pour, at least for Hawaii which is advising its residents to brace for two storms next week. On the other end of the world, Japan is likewise being eyed by a monster typhoon.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa Aug 06, 2014
The Gaza war symbolically broke the indifference of Hollywood stereotypes and many creative icons took a stand. The civilian casualties in Gaza thus helped in shedding the inhibitions of many Hollywood figures in coming out in the open though many beat a hasty retreat, reported the Guardian.
Kalyan Kumar Aug 06, 2014
The owner of the white Volvo truck that is said to have carried the BUK missile that reportedly shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 has provided new evidence in the investigation. According to the latest report, the evidence provided by this man indicates that pro-Russian rebels are involved in the missile strike.
Jaskiran Kaur Aug 06, 2014
The heat of poll campaign in New Zealand is seeing blurring political lines and increased use of social media by candidates in carrying their sensitive political messages to the public citing different issues and concerns, reported NZ Herald.
Kalyan Kumar Aug 06, 2014
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar is a little lower following some USD strength last night.
Christine Gaylican Aug 06, 2014
Two Canadians, who have been living as expatriates in China for 30 years, are being investigated after having been accused of stealing state secrets related to the national defence research and the Chinese military.
Sounak Mukhopadhyay Aug 06, 2014
A Canadian couple who owns and runs a café in China have been detained in that country for alleged espionage.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa Aug 06, 2014
Australia's immigration department intentionally harms vulnerable asylum seekers. In a report by the Guardian, the chief psychiatrist taking care of the detainees' mental health has revealed that asylum seekers in detention centres were "suffering."
Reissa Su Aug 06, 2014
Australia Prime Minister Tony Abbott has strengthened the country's terror laws and rejected reforms to the Racial Discrimination Act. Mr Abbott has required all telecommunications providers to retain customer data as federal law tightens to crack down on those who encouraged or incited terrorism.
Reissa Su Aug 06, 2014
No matter it is ceasefire or war time, the British government has decided to take a call on reviewing arms sales to Israel. The Downing Street has ordered a review of all the export licences in the aftermath of the Gaza assault that killed 1,700 Palestinians. An official spokesman of the PM’s office confirmed that the government is getting ready to review all the export licences to Israel
Kalyan Kumar Aug 06, 2014
A U.S. general has reportedly been killed after an Afghan gunman opened fire at a Kabul training facility on Tuesday, August 5.
Sounak Mukhopadhyay Aug 06, 2014
