The Israel Antiquities Authority Marine Archaeology Unit conducted a survey off the coast of Caesarea and recovered treasures from two ancient shipwrecks, including hundreds of silver coins,
December, 2021
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23 December
Feature: Afghans still uneasy as poverty soars despite end of war
However, he found it hard to support his family, despite traveling from the eastern Wardak province to the capital Kabul to earn his living. "I have no funds to support my family and even I am not able to buy something to eat,
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23 December
India's Modi calls meeting of state chiefs on fighting Omicron variant
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold discussions with state chiefs on Thursday on containing the possible surge of Omicron cases ahead of the festive season, as gatherings in public spaces and markets gain momentum.
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23 December
Myanmar rescuers recover third body after jade mine disaster, dozens still missing
Rescuers in northern Myanmar retrieved two more bodies on Thursday after a landslide at an illegally run jade mine and warned that dozens of people feared missing are likely dead.
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23 December
Roundup: Chinese COVID-19 jabs protect lives, revive economy in Cambodia
Cambodia has fully reopened its socio-economic activities in all areas since November after most of its 16-million population have been inoculated against COVID-19. China is the key contributor to Cambodia's success in its vaccination drive as more than 90 percent of the COVID-19 jabs used in the Southeast Asian nation's …
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23 December
Super typhoon causes mass destruction in the Philippines, ripping roof off evacuation centre
A super typhoon has caused mass destruction in the Philippines with several regions affected, and the island surf-capital of Siargao destroyed. Added 5 minutes ago
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23 December
S Korea posts COVID-19 daily death record
South Korean health authorities say 109 people have died of COVID-19 in the latest 24-hour period, marking another grim milestone for the country.
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23 December
Government Accepts China's Offer to Assist Police As Normalcy Returns
The Government and people of Solomon Islands reiterate heartfelt thoughts to all impacted by last month’s civil unrest.
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23 December
Yearender-World Insights: Spirit of community with shared future a lodestar for bewildered world of 2021
BEIJING, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) — The world of 2021 has been bewildered by many pressing challenges: The emerging COVID-19 variants and the worldwide supply chain disruption are urging a reflection on previous anti-pandemic measures and trade policies; moreover …
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23 December
Intel China sorry over Xinjiang statement
US chip maker Intel has apologised to Chinese customers, partners and the public for telling its suppliers not to source products or labour from the region of