US to provide Ukraine $1.2 billion in long-term security aid May 08, 2023 at 05:20PM

The US plans to provide $1.2bn in long-term military aid to Ukraine for air defense as Russia continues its attack. The money will be provided under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, and will fund drones, air-defense systems, air-defense munitions, rocket systems, satellite imagery assistance, as well as ongoing maintenance and spare parts.

Ukraine coverage dominates Pulitzer awards May 08, 2023 at 04:43PM

The New York Times, The Associated Press, and The Wall Street Journal were among the winners of the 2023 Pulitzer Prizes. The New York Times won the international reporting category for its in-depth coverage of the Ukraine-Russia war while The Associated Press won the public service award for its courageous reporting on the siege of Mariupol.

Russia to hold Victory Day parade amid tight security after drone attacks May 08, 2023 at 03:49PM

Canada expels Chinese diplomat over alleged intimidation plan May 08, 2023 at 03:45PM

Three 'Himalayan Viagra' pickers missing after Nepal avalanche May 07, 2023 at 10:25PM

An avalanche in Nepal's Mugu district has left 3 people missing and 12 injured, while searching for yarchagumba, a caterpillar fungus that can fetch high prices in Traditional Chinese Medicine for its alleged health benefits. Boiling yarchagumba in water to make tea or adding to soups and stews is believed to treat ailments ranging from fatigue to cancer. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature listed it as "vulnerable" to extinction in 2020 due to over-harvesting.

Sudan doctors: At least 100 killed in armed fighter clashes May 07, 2023 at 08:48PM