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February 2, 2024

Milei-backed 'omnibus' reform bill gets initial approval from Argentine lawmakers

Argentina's lower chamber of deputies granted approval to a broad-ranging "omnibus" reform bill championed by libertarian President Javier Milei

February 2, 2024

Australian ship ordered to turn back from Red Sea, livestock stuck on board

An Australian ship carrying thousands of sheep and cows was ordered to return to port due to risk of attack in the Red Sea. The animals are now stuck on board outside Australia.

January 30, 2024

Belgian farmers block roads to Zeebrugge container port as protests rage on

Belgian farmers blocked access roads to the Zeebrugge container port Tuesday amid continued protests over rising costs, EU regulations, and other grievances.

January 29, 2024

Bangladesh reports first Nipah virus fatality of 2024

Bangladesh reported Monday its first confirmed death from the brain-damaging Nipah virus this year after a Manikanj man drank raw date juice.

January 15, 2024

Iceland volcano eruption begins receding after torching town outside capital

A volcanic eruption that set fire to homes in Grindavik, Iceland, has begun receding after the second such incident struck the area in four weeks.

January 12, 2024

Chinese exports begin rebound, but 2023 slump still apparent

Chinese exports are believed to have grown for a second month in December, following a sustained lull marked by the country's first drop in annual exports in seven years.

January 8, 2024

India's leading travel platform suspends bookings to Maldives in wake of 'derogatory' social media posts

India's leading travel platform EaseMyTrip has indefinitely suspended flight bookings to the Maldives following social media posts against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X.

January 2, 2024

US health advocate and reformist Dr. Sidney Wolfe dies at 86

Dr. Sidney Wolfe, an advocate for healthcare reform and increased oversight in the U.S. health system, has died at the age of 86. He battled brain cancer, his wife said.

January 1, 2024

New Jersey man faces charges after allegedly attempting to aid militant Islamist group

A New Jersey man has been arrested in Kenya and charged by the U.S. Justice Department for attempting to aid the militant Islamist group al Shabaab, officials say.

December 21, 2023

Biden administration launches AI safety initiative, calling for public input on standards

The Biden administration is taking steps to establish standards for the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence, according to the White House.