Showing posts with label World News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label World News. Show all posts

Brexit: UK-New Zealand trade deal criticised by Edwin Poots

The agriculture minister says tariffs on New Zealand exports of beef, lamb and butter should remain.

National League: Football Association confirm promotion and relegation for 2021-22

The Football Association clarifies promotion and relegation for this season in the National League and National Leagues North and South.

'Very difficult' to hit climate goals - UN chief

The UN General Secretary tells BBC Scotland trust issues between nations will make it hard to hit climate targets.

Microwave explosion wrecks Edinburgh Dalai Lama café

The owner had gone out to buy supplies for the Himalaya Café in Edinburgh when she learned the building was on fire.

UP government gave about 4.5 lakh jobs since 2017, claims Yogi Adityanath


Not for sale to private entities: Israel ambassador on Pegasus spyware


India, Israel look to harvest 'positives' from new Quad, despite differing perceptions on Iran


Farm sector did well in pandemic year, but recorded more suicides in 2020 compared to previous year


Nepal Army chief to visit India next month to bolster military ties

By Shirish B Pradhan Kathmandu, Nepal Army chief General Prabhuram Sharma will pay a four-day visit to India next month during which he will meet with his Indian counterpart General M Naravane and other service chiefs to boost bilateral defence ties, it was announced here on Thursday.

Ex-CAG Vinod Rai tenders apology to Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam over remarks against him


Accidental deaths down by 11% in 2020; share of two-wheeler fatalities up in Covid year


Investment in health care should not be considered as expenditure: Dr Soumya Swaminathan


US wants to inject Taiwan back into the UN system as experts warn of war


India proposes reciprocal vaccine certification mechanism to its partners: Shringla


Benin bronze: 'Looted' Nigerian sculpture returned by university

The "priceless" sculpture was handed back to a Nigerian delegation by Aberdeen University on Thursday.

Covid in Wales: Ministers scrap red travel list

The changes follow England and come despite concern over the speed of moves.

Oakland's Plan: Transfer or Unenroll Unvaccinated Students

Students who do not comply with the school district’s vaccine mandate will have two choices: switch to an independent-study school or be dropped from the rolls.

France and the United States Seek an Elusive Reconciliation

The Biden administration is poised to offer the French some defense-related emollients after their falling out over a sabotaged submarine deal. But some damage may last.

Sandy Carmichael: Pride of Lions and Scotland who battled through era of 'licenced thuggery'

Sandy Carmichael will long be remembered as a "formidable" man who earned respect in an era of "licensed thuggery" with Scotland and the Lions, writes Tom English.

Student Mared Foulkes killed herself after wrongly told she failed exam

Mared Foulkes, 21, killed herself after being wrongly told she failed a pharmacy exam.