Thailand May 23, 2024 Thai government to reclassify marijuana as a narcotic, require permits for use Thailand's public health minister announced plans on Thursday to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, permitting its use only for medical purposes and research.
Australia May 23, 2024 Australia reports new bird flu case at poultry farm as global concerns rise A new case of bird flu has been identified at an Australian poultry farm, following the country's first human case and a strain detected at an egg farm.
The European Union May 22, 2024 Arab, EU ministers to meet, discuss how to end Gaza war Ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates will attend a regular European Union meeting in an attempt to work toward ending the war in Gaza.
World War Two May 22, 2024 UK artists, veterans create 80 sand silhouettes on beach for 80th anniversary of D-Day landings In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the 1944 D-Day landings, the silhouettes of 80 soldiers were etched in the sand on a beach in Broadstairs, United Kingdom.
Insects May 22, 2024 Billions of noisy cicadas emerge from slumber across the US Billions of the buzzing cicadas are expected thanks to a 'double brood,' not seen in centuries, where the 13-year cicadas and the 17-year cicadas emerge at the same time.
India May 22, 2024 Indian government employee accused of directing foiled assassination plot can be extradited to US, court says A petition by an Indian man who attempted to avoid extradition to the U.S. has been rejected by the Czech Constitutional Court, according to authorities.
Iran May 22, 2024 Death of Iran's president temporarily halts UN nuclear talks, official says Talks between Tehran and the UN nuclear watchdog have been temporarily halted following a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iran's president and foreign minister.
Russia May 22, 2024 Russia's Kremlin urges 'in-depth dialogue' to ease rising nuclear tensions with the West The Kremlin has voiced the importance of "in-depth dialogue" to alleviate escalating tensions between Russia and the West when it comes to nuclear matters.
Israel May 22, 2024 Night of intense fighting marks Israeli advance deeper into Rafah Israeli forces pushed deeper into Rafah during one of the most intense nights of battle since Israel launched its offensive there this month in its pursuit of Hamas' remaining fighters.
South Korea May 22, 2024 South Korea urges global cooperation for AI development at Seoul summit South Korea's science and technology minister has voiced the necessity of global cooperation for the responsible advancement of AI as a summit on the topic concluded in Seoul.
Israel May 22, 2024 UN plans new aid routes in Gaza after desperate crowds halt deliveries from US-built pier The UN has revised its aid delivery routes within Gaza after crowds of desperate Palestinians intercepted 11 trucks, halting deliveries for three days.