Agency Desk

China says COVID has exacerbated decline in births, marriages

China's National Health Commission said COVID-19 has contributed to the decline in the country's marriage and birth rates that has accelerated in recent years...

US: Russia looks to step up hits on Ukraine infrastructure

The US State Department has issued a security alert warning that Russia is stepping up efforts to launch strikes against Ukraine's civilian infrastructure and...

FOREX-Dollar steady, euro wallows at two-decade low on energy, growth woes

The dollar held firm on Tuesday on safe haven flows, while the euro languished around a two-decade low as investors braced for a hard...

American city unfurls Indian national flag to celebrate independence day

In a sign of increasing popularity of India in the United States, a small little city in California has celebrated India’s Independence Day by...

Mexican journalist killed as media death toll jumps

A Mexican journalist was shot to death in his car Monday in the Pacific coastal state of Guerrero, authorities said, amid the bloodiest year...

Congo reports new Ebola case linked to previous outbreak

A new case of the Ebola virus has been confirmed in Congo's eastern city of Beni, Congo's ministry of health has announced, saying it...

Cuba to exchange some foreign currency for pesos after two year hiatus

Cuba announced on Monday it would begin exchanging dollars and other foreign currency for the local peso on a limited basis after a two-year...

Philippine province to award $10.9 bln airport project to consortium

A Philippine province is set to award a $10.9 billion airport project south of the capital Manila to a consortium led by Filipino tycoons,...

Medicare Advantage vs Original Medicare: Key Differences Explained

Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare cover many of the same basic services, but they differ in costs, provider choices, prescription coverage, extra benefits, networks, referrals and out-of-pocket limits.