Category: FOREIGN
US vows more aid as Austin, Blinken see Zelensky in Kyiv
(FASTNEWS | UKRAINE) - After a secrecy-shrouded visit to Kyiv, US secretary of state Antony Blinken and defence secretary Lloyd ... Read More
Six people dead in Poland’s second mining disaster in a week
(FASTNEWS | POLAND) - Six people are confirmed to have died after a mining accident in Poland on Saturday -- the ... Read More
As Russia targets eastern Ukraine, Kyiv cautiously reopens
(FASTNEWS | UKRAINE) - After two months of war, Ukraine’s capital is treading carefully towards a new normal. Kyiv was Vladimir ... Read More
World’s oldest person dies in Japan at 119
(FASTNEWS | JAPAN) - A Japanese woman certified the world's oldest person has died at the age of 119, local officials ... Read More
At least 1 child has died after increase of acute hepatitis cases in children: WHO
(FASTNEWS | UNITED STATES) - The World Health Organization said on Saturday that at least one child death had been ... Read More
President Emmanuel Macron thanks voters after re-election victory
(FASTNEWS | FRANCE) - President Emmanuel Macron said a simple “Thank you!” after winning reelection, and praised the majority who ... Read More
Ten confirmed dead from missing tourist boat
(FASTNEWS | JAPAN) - At least 10 people have been killed after a tourist boast went missing off the northern ... Read More
Hundred killed after blast at illegal Nigerian oil refinery
(FASTNEWS | NIGERIA) - Charred bodies were left scattered among burnt palms, cars and vans on Sunday after a weekend explosion ... Read More
Russian gains in east only temporary – Zelensky
(FASTNEWS | UKRAINE) - Elsewhere, the mayor of Mariupol has issued a new appeal on Friday for the "full evacuation" ... Read More
WHO backs Pfizer’s COVID antiviral
(FASTNEWS | UNITED STATES) - The World Health Organization (WHO) has given its backing to Pfizer’s Paxlovid treatment for COVID-19 ... Read More
Honduras ex-President Hernandez on way to US to face drug charges
(FASTNEWS | UNITED STATES) - US has charged former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez with drug and weapons offences, the ... Read More
Russia now controls 80% of Luhansk region
(FASTNEWS | UKRAINE) - The Luhansk governor said Russian forces now control 80% of the region, which is one of ... Read More
Several dozen hurt in days of unrest in Sweden
(FASTNEWS | SWEDEN) - Several days of unrest in Sweden, sparked by a far-right group's burning of the Koran, have injured ... Read More
Ukraine completes questionnaire for EU membership, official says
(FASTNEWS | UKRAINE) - Ukraine has completed a questionnaire which will form a starting point for the European Union to ... Read More
US to host ASEAN leaders in mid-May
(FASTNEWS | UNITED STATES) - US President Joe Biden will meet in mid-May with the leaders of Southeast Asian nations, with ... Read More