play_arrow

keyboard_arrow_right

Listeners:

Top listeners:

skip_previous skip_next
00:00 00:00
chevron_left
volume_up
  • play_arrow

    KSLM Live KSLM AM & FM

  • cover play_arrow

    03-05-2022 kslmadmin

Town Hall News

180286 Results / Page 14092 of 20032

Background

Town Hall News

Canadian security forum honors ‘the people of Israel’ following the deadly Hamas attack

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — A Canadian security forum on Saturday presented an award to the people of Israel for 75 years of democracy, following the into the country that left some 1,200 people dead and 240 abducted. The Halifax International Security Forum presents the award annually in honor of , who died in 2018, to “individuals from any country who have demonstrated uncommon leadership in the pursuit of human […]

todayNovember 20, 2023 5

Town Hall News

Nearly 1,000 Rohingya refugees arrive by boat in Indonesia’s Aceh region in one week

LHOKSEUMAWE, Indonesia (AP) — Almost 1,000 Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar have arrived by boat in Indonesia’s northernmost province of Aceh in the last six days, officials said Monday. They included five groups with women and children who were afloat for days. was twice denied landing by residents in Aceh Utara district, sparking concerns from human rights organizations. The group finally disembarked in Bireuen district on Sunday morning. “We thank the […]

todayNovember 20, 2023

Town Hall News

More than 400,000 Afghans have returned home from Pakistan following crackdown on migrants

ISLAMABAD (AP) — More than 400,000 Afghans returned to their home country following the ongoing on illegal foreigners in the country, Pakistani authorities said Monday. Zabihullah Mujahid, chief spokesperson of the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, confirmed the number and told The Associated Press that the majority have been using the border crossings of Torkham and Spin Boldak to return home. An estimated had been living in Pakistan when authorities announced […]

todayNovember 20, 2023

Town Hall News

China welcomes Arab and Muslim foreign ministers for talks on ending the war in Gaza

BEIJING (AP) — China’s top diplomat welcomed four Arab foreign ministers and the Indonesian one to Beijing on Monday, saying his country would work with “our brothers and sisters” in the Arab and Islamic world to try to end the war in Gaza as soon as possible. The ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the Palestinian Authority and Indonesia chose to start in Beijing a tour to permanent members of […]

todayNovember 20, 2023

Town Hall News

Disneyland’s $60B expansion means parks in Hong Kong and Shanghai are only getting bigger

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong Disneyland opened its first Frozen-themed attraction on Monday, with thousands of eager visitors turning up to experience the new rides, some lining up for hours to get an early start. Based on Disney’s wildly popular Frozen animation film, the new section of the park features landscapes and characters from the movie and two new rides, a roller coaster and a boat ride that takes […]

todayNovember 20, 2023

Town Hall News

3rd release of treated water from Japan’s damaged Fukushima nuclear plant ends safely, operator says

TOKYO (AP) — The release of a third batch of treated radioactive wastewater from Japan’s damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean ended safely as planned, its operator said Monday, as the country’s seafood producers continue to suffer from a Chinese import ban imposed after the discharges began. Large amounts of radioactive wastewater have accumulated at the nuclear plant since it was damaged by a massive earthquake and tsunami […]

todayNovember 20, 2023

Town Hall News

Albanese criticizes China over warship’s use of sonar that injured an Australian naval diver

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday criticized China for a “dangerous” encounter between but declined to say whether he had raised the issue in recent talks with President Xi Jinping. He said one Australian diver was injured when a Chinese destroyer used sonar while near an Australian frigate in international waters last Tuesday. Defense Minister Richard Marles said Saturday he had raised serious concerns with Beijing […]

todayNovember 20, 2023

Town Hall News

Taiwan presidential front-runner picks former de facto ambassador to US as vice president candidate

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The front-runner in Taiwan’s presidential race has picked the long-term de facto ambassador to the United States as his vice presidential candidate. announced Monday on his Facebook page the nomination of Hsiao Bi-khim — who was born in Japan to a Taiwanese father and an American mother — as his running mate in January’s elections. His choice would likely bolster support among backers of his ruling […]

todayNovember 20, 2023

Town Hall News

India and Australia set to hold talks to boost defense and strategic ties

NEW DELHI (AP) — India and Australia are set to hold talks focused on bolstering their strategic, defense and security ties on Monday in New Delhi. Australia’s foreign minister Penny Wong and defense minister Richard Marles arrived to meet with their counterparts for the second India-Australia 2+2 Dialogue, where they’re expected to discuss regional and global issues, according to a statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs. “Both sides will […]

todayNovember 20, 2023

0%