Poland commemorates 80th anniversary of Warsaw Uprising with drone light show

Aug 31, 2024

Warsaw [Poland], August 31: Poland captivated audiences with a drone light show on Friday evening commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.

NASA rearranges SpaceX Crew-9 team to bring Starliner crew home

Aug 31, 2024

Los Angeles [US], August 31: NASA has removed two astronauts from upcoming SpaceX Crew-9 mission to make room for two other astronauts awaiting ride back...

Vietnam's two major airports to see over 800,000 passengers in National Day holidays

Aug 31, 2024

Hanoi [Vietnam], August 31: Two airports in Vietnam's biggest cities Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are expected to serve more than 800,000 passengers during...

Japan proposes record defense budget

Aug 31, 2024

Tokyo [Japan], August 31: Japan's Defense Ministry has requested a record budget in a move aimed at sending a clear message to allies and adversaries...

Anti-IS raid in Iraq, 7 US soldiers injured

Aug 31, 2024

Washington [US], August 31: The US military conducted a raid in Iraq that killed 15 Islamic State (IS) militants but also injured seven soldiers.

Taipei former mayor arrested in graft probe

Aug 31, 2024

Taipei [Taiwan], August 31: A former mayor of Taipei who heads a small opposition party was arrested early as part of a graft probe of...

Pacific Is Forum tweaks communique after China outburst

Aug 31, 2024

Wellington [New Zealand], August 31: The Pacific Islands Forum secretariat has altered the communique from last week's summit in Tonga to remove an affirming reference...

Pacific First Nations people sound alarm on climate

Aug 31, 2024

Wellington [New Zealand], August 31: On the sidelines of the frenetic Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting this week, there was calm.

Mexican drug lord, who founded ultra-violent Zetas, released from US prison

Aug 31, 2024

Washington [US], August 31: One of the most notorious drug chiefs in Mexico's history, Osiel Cardenas, was released from a U.S. prison into the custody...