PARIS — French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed the normalization of Armenia-Azerbaijan relations, emphasizing the importance of respecting the…
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Named after the city of Perm in the western part of Russia‘s Ural mountain range, the submarine will be the first to carry the Tsirkon hypersonic missile. The additional armament will expand the…
Air Vanuatu's new Airbus A220-100 Photo: Airbus The Vanuatu government has received assurances that funds paid to Airbus for the purchase of A220 aircraft will be returned once the matter of domestic…
US law firm Perkins Coie asked a federal court on Wednesday to permanently block President Donald Trump’s administration from enforcing an executive order imposing sanctions against the firm.Perkins…
LoadingThe method meant Madagascar, one of the world’s poorest countries and the biggest producer of vanilla, was hit with a rate of 47 per cent.Africa impactSouth African Trade Minister Parks Tau…
Following US President Donald Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva expressed concern over the impact on the global…
News about Trump unveiling sweeping new tariffs on trading partners runs on TV at a jade shop in Taipei Laptops from Taiwan, wine from Italy, frozen shrimp from India, Nike sneakers from Vietnam and…
MEXICO CITY — Mexico has avoided the worst of the Trump tariff onslaught.At least for now.That was the message of relief that Mexican officials were sending Thursday, a day after the Trump…
By Katie Bo Lillis, Alayna Treene, Kylie Atwood and Kaitlan Collins, CNN Right-wing US activist Laura Loomer has met with US President Donald Trump, with three top administration officials fired soon…
This was not Polyakov’s first attempt to reach the Sentinelese.In October 2024, he prepared a reconnaissance mission using an inflatable kayak but was stopped by hotel staff before he could launch.In…
The Fijian Prime Minister says his government "did not see it coming", but the country "will have to weather the storm and roll with the punches".
Authorities are investigating a human trafficking ring which saw Thai women held prisoner in Georgia and their ovum harvested, according to international media reports. The three women were…
A senior Trump administration official warned Cubans and Venezuelans on Thursday to brace for “short-term pain” from measures aimed at increasing pressure on the authoritarian regimes in Havana and…
While Southeast Asian policymakers understand the need for an accelerated energy transition, implementation and financing remain complex. Despite its reputation as a climate laggard, Australia is…
ORTHODOX bishops in Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina have appealed for national unity, as disputes and protests in both countries fuelled fears of instability.“Every man was created as an icon of God —…
THE Primate of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, has accused Russia of misusing diplomacy to “drag out negotiations”. But he praised European leaders for their…
MORE than one fifth of all adults leave the religion that they were brought up in. Christianity and Buddhism lose the most adherents, a new study suggests.In the UK, more than one third of the people…
MANY young Palestinians do not see a two-state solution as politically possible, regarding it as a “smokescreen by Western powers and Israel to continue further colonising”, a Palestinian…
Fed up with surging gang violence, thousands of Haitians took to the streets of Port-au-Prince on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 to protest against armed gangs and demand the resignation of Haiti’s…
Does he really think he can take on penguins in a tariff war and win? Those guys don't mess around pic.twitter.com/JpQ03pd3Eo— Dr. Ian Garner (@irgarner) April 3, 2025 Trump’s announcement of…
In a series of meticulously researched articles, writer and researcher Joshua Craze presents a stark portrayal of South Sudan’s current state of political and institutional decay. His work forces us,…
April 3 (UPI) -- A Western Australian school bus driver says injury claims made by Epstein-accuser Virginia Giuffre are exaggerated, and a local police report would seem to agree. School bus driver…
At Minnesota State, one international student enrolled at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and another at Ridgewater College, a two-year college with campuses in Hutchinson and Willmar, had…
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Mikhail Volkov, the father of opposition politician Leonid Volkov, was released on his own recognizance on Thursday after questioning by Russia’s Federal Security Service. He’s been named as a suspect…
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Shanghai in 2014. (Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images) Behind President Donald Trump’s shake-up of the global military and economic…
A mass stabbing incident in Washington, DC, has left six people injured and an area near the US Capitol shuttered. The stabbing happened around in a northeast neighborhood blocks away from Gallaudet…
Penguin memes are rife after the US president tariffed an island only inhabited by birds.
President Donald Trump indicated on Thursday that Elon Musk might step down from his advisory role within "a few months." This marks a clear signal that Musk, one of the administration's most…
The era of increasingly free and extensive international trade, built upon a rules-based system that the United States helped create, has drawn to an abrupt end. On April 2, in a theatrical White…
News Lithuania court accepts class action lawsuit of unlawfully detained asylum seekers Amnesty International welcomed on Wednesday the decision of Lithuania’s Supreme Administrative Court to accept a…
Austin Metcalf, an 11th grader at Frisco Memorial High School, was stabbed to death by fellow 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony at a high school track meet in Texas Wednesday morning following a…
President Donald Trump revealed a $5 million "gold card" for wealthy migrants, featuring his image, during a press briefing aboard Air Force One.Showcasing the design, Trump described the card as a…
Sarajevo, 04 April 2025, dtt-net.com – The President of Serb entity in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Milorad Dodik, today called on country’s institutions to abolish custom duties on USA goods and…
The Fijian Prime Minister says his government "did not see it coming", but the country "will have to weather the storm and roll with the punches".
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Donald Trump's blanket tariffs have put the world on the brink of a possible global trade war. The European Union has vowed a united response, and China has threatened countermeasures.Ratings agencies…
Donald Trump has offered a rosy assessment after the US stock market dropped sharply on Thursday over his tariffs, saying: “I think it’s going very well.”“The markets are going to boom, the stock is…
Traders had a tough day Thursday on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) - Copyright AFP CHARLY TRIBALLEAUStock markets and the dollar tumbled Thursday after President Donald Trump’s latest…
China Aerospace Studies Institute The U.S. and Chinese militaries have something new in common. Both must now operate under each other’s nearly constant satellite surveillance. Luckily, the United…
Ocha said this week the first team was killed by Israeli forces on March 23, and other emergency and aid teams were struck one after another for several hours as they searched for their missing…
Beijing is censoring references on China's internet to the skyscraper that collapsed in Bangkok, as the Chinese company involved in the project faces mounting scrutiny in Thailand.The partially…
Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: The region reacts to new U.S. tariffs, Chile’s president makes a state visit to India, and a key update from Ecuador’s…
World-renowned for their experience with clearing land mines after the Balkan wars of the 1990s, a team of demining experts from Bosnia are in Ukraine helping to train sappers. Some 35,000 square…
Republican pollster Sarah Longwell thinks that President Donald Trump's carefully crafted image is faltering as his economic policies leave Americans desperate. "Trump's carefully curated impression,…
Tom Cruise has paid tribute to Val Kilmer, wishing his Top Gun co-star "well on the next journey".Cruise, speaking at the CinemaCon film event in Las Vegas on Thursday, asked for a moment's silence to…
Prishtina, 03 April 2025, dtt-net.com – The Kosovan President today asked the outgoing government to suspend the 10 percent tax that Kosovo has on USA goods, while the government says discussions for…
UNITED NATIONS - United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher will arrive in earthquake devastated Myanmar on April 4, said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as he appealed for more international funding…
SEOUL - South Korea's Constitutional Court will rule on April 4 whether to remove or reinstate impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law declaration that sparked a crisis in a…
The Fijian Prime Minister says his government "did not see it coming", but the country "will have to weather the storm and roll with the punches".
There is growing controversy over how the U.S. government calculates tariff rates following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement to impose a 25 percent reciprocal tariff on South Korea. Although…
The reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States on April 2 are expected to deal a significant blow to major American corporations, including Apple and Nike, which rely heavily on production…
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The United States and Russia are mending fences on the diplomatic front: Kirill Dmitriev, a senior Kremlin adviser, is now in Washington to advance talks on Ukraine, the first time a senior Russian…
Previously unseen video recordings offer new insight into the Bucha massacre, a horrific event of the Ukraine war. A new investigation by RFE/RL's Ukrainian service reveals new evidence of the mass…
A mass stabbing incident in Northeast Washington, D.C. has left several people injured. The incident took place in the area of Montello Avenue and Simms Place Northeast. A suspect has been arrested. A…
2025’s International Day for Landmine Awareness is marked by a sense of defeat, as Poland, the Baltic states, and Finland are rethinking their landmine bans amid growing threats from Russia April 4…
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's fired "some" White House National Security Council officials, a move that comes a day after far-right activist Laura Loomer raised concerns directly to…
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A visit by a senior Kremlin envoy to the White House this week may help explain why Russia is not on President Trump's tariffs list - and determine for just how long Russia can stay off tariff target…
Clutching a “Reciprocal Tariffs” board at his side, US President Donald Trump upgraded his powerful trade storm in the global supply chain to a category that few in its path have ever felt.And with…
YEREVAN — The Chinese delegation did not raise or discuss the issue of the so-called “Zangezur Corridor” during its visit to Baku, and the reports circulated by media outlets regarding this matter are…
Last week, four young U.S. soldiers tragically died in a training exercise in Lithuania, highlighting the inherent risks faced by American forces stationed across Europe. With about 100,000 troops in…
SYDNEY - When the Labor Party's Jerome Laxale won the Sydney seat of Bennelong from the Liberals at the 2022 election, votes from Chinese Australians angry about then-prime minister Scott Morrison's…
“I’d like to honour a dear friend of mine, Val Kilmer for a moment,” Cruise said“I really can’t tell you how much I admired his work, how much I thought of him as a human being, and how grateful and…
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‘‘Trump seems to understand only the language of force, and this indicates the need for a strong and immediate response,‘’ Villa said. ‘’The hope, in Brussels, is that the response will be strong…
The Secretary-General arrived in Dhaka, Bangladesh on the afternoon of 13 March.That evening, he had an internal meeting with his delegation.The next morning, he met with Foreign Adviser, Md. Touhid…
During his whirlwind trip, Vance reiterated Trump's ambitions to bring Greenland under United States' control for security reasons, criticised Denmark for not spending more on security in the region,…
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A female culinary star and executive pastry chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant died in a freak hiking accident while on vacation in Hawaii. Gianna Buzzetta, 26, had her dream to see Makaleha Falls…
A mass stabbing incident in Washington, DC, has left at least seven people injured and an area near the US Capitol shuttered. The stabbing happened around in a northeast neighborhood blocks away from…
By John Towfighi, CNN Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, on April 3, 2025. Photo: AFP Global markets on Friday (NZT) were
Meeting of the Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry of Armenia with the State Secretary of the Czech Foreign Ministry. 03 April, 2025 On April 3, in the framework of the working visit to the…
The Senate has rejected a pair of resolutions from Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) aimed at blocking weapon sales to Israel. The final votes were 15-82 and 15-83. Sanders’s resolutions of disapproval…
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Washington: Donald Trump has fired six National Security Council officials after an extraordinary meeting in the Oval Office with far-right activist Laura Loomer, who laid out a list of people she…
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Türkiye's Permanent Representative to the EU, Ambassador Faruk Kaymakci, warned EU institutions on Thursday against taking positions that could undermine the country's judicial independence.In a…
Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Situation Report, where yet another intense week of news has us craving a restful and quiet weekend—even if we didn’t earn it by making a record-breaking 25-hour…
For four generations now, the university has been central to the United States’ prosperity and power. Universities played a decisive role in helping the country win World War II—including the place…
As U.S. President Donald Trump launched his new global trade war on Wednesday—what he dubbed a “declaration of economic independence”—he delivered what may be the most delusional account of modern…
Former heart surgeon and TV pitchman Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed Thursday to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The Associated Press Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to…
President Donald Trump said Thursday that Elon Musk would likely leave his administration in ''a few months,'' the clearest sign that his most powerful and disruptive adviser will be wrapping up his…
A federal judge will temporarily block President Donald Trump's administration from cutting billions in federal dollars that support COVID-19 initiatives and public health projects throughout the…
DayofPal– In one of the deadliest attacks in recent weeks, Israeli forces launched a series of airstrikes on Thursday targeting schools sheltering displaced civilians in Gaza, unleashing fire belts…
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% import tariff on goods from Armenia. Trump published a list of affected countries on his Truth Social page, which includes Armenia among…
At the first-ever Central Asia-European Union (EU) summit in Uzbekistan, the issue of rare earths is very much high, even highest, priority. Over April 3 and 4, high-ranking European officials were…
At least 30 people were killed when a northern South Sudanese town was briefly overrun by an armed youth group, a local official said Thursday, following a cattle raid. Clashes involving pastoralists…
US President Donald Trump, on Thursday, said that he would consider granting tariff relief on Chinese imports if China agrees to the deal for selling TikTok. Trump stated that the agreement may be…
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins admits his team has not made the ideal start to its Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign following a third straight defeat.Hyderabad slumped to a 1-3 win-loss…
Satellite imagery recently made public has revealed significant progress in the construction of a massive amphibious assault ship, the Ivan Rogov, at the Zaliv Shipyard in Kerch, a city in Russian…
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks during a press conference with Israel's Prime Minister (unseen) after bilateral talks on April 3, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Attila Kisbenedek /…
Boeing winning the Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance fighter contract may have been a bit of a surprise to some, but it set the company up to have its F-47 make good on losing out on the Joint…
By Harlyne Joku and BenarNews staff Evicted mother and baby selling betelnut in their temporary tent village on the outskirts of the capital, Port Moresby, PNG. Pictured on 16 March 2025. Photo:…
The head of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty said on Thursday that the US government had switched off a satellite that transmitted its Russian-language programme into Russia.The Prague-based station,…
Türkiye and the EU developed a consensus on enhancing economic relations and increasing cooperation in all areas, Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said on Thursday.The EU and Türkiye held the…
US president's comments come following reports of possible talks between Washington and Tehran in the coming month in Oman, with FM Sa'ar saying Israel does not rule out diplomacy as means to prevent…
The European Parliament building in Strasbourg. (Attribution: © Cayambe, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons) On April 3, 2025, the European Parliament overwhelmingly passed a resolution condemning…
The US Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly rejected a bid to block $8.8 billion in arms sales to Israel over the human rights crisis facing Palestinians in Gaza following Israel's bombardment of the…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday he will institute 25% tariffs on U.S. auto imports in retaliation to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump that took effect earlier in the day.…
In an undated image provided via Sivan Nitzan, Ziv Nitzan, 3, holds a 3,800-year-old Egyptian scarab amulet from the Bronze Age she found while on a hike in Israel with her family. VIA SIVAN NITZAN…
US President Donald Trump said, "The markets are going to boom. The stock is going to boom. The country is going to boom -- and the rest of the world wants to see if there is any way they can make a…
Import tariffs, which U.S. President Donald Trump slapped on about 90 countries on April 2 and which some of America’s previously friendly neighbors described as attempts to make their economies…
A senior Iranian official told the paper that the move was intended to avoid a direct confrontation with the United States in the event that an Iranian soldier is killed. The withdrawal marks a…
Wall Street shuddered and a level of shock unseen since Covid’s outbreak tore through financial markets worldwide on Thursday over worries about the damage President Donald Trump’s newest set of…
“Such actions undermine efforts to build a new Syria at peace with itself and the region, and destabilize Syria at a sensitive time,” Geir Pedersen said on Thursday in a statement.He called on Israel…
Ambassadors met for an emergency session to discuss the escalation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.Rights chief Volker Türk said he was pained to brief the Council once again on the…
But the actual calculation the Trump administration used is not reciprocal at all.Matching countries' tariffs dollar for dollar is an incredibly difficult task, involving poring over each country's…
Belgrade/Brussels, 03 April 2025, dtt-net.com – Russian government officials advised today their colleagues in the ally country of the Western Balkans, Serbia, to abandon plans to join the European…
The editor of the Jerusalem Post said he was being unjustly punished after police arrested him amid a sweeping investigation into illicit ties with Qatar.Zvika Klein was released from house arrest on…
World leaders reacted to the sweeping tariffs President Donald Trump released this week impacting essentially every U.S. trading partner. The White House has implemented a flat 10% tariff on…
WASHINGTON—Today, the leadership of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, Chairman Senator Roger Wicker (MS), Co-Chairman Representative Joe Wilson (SC-02), Ranking Member Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (RI), and…
Measles cases in the European region surged last year to reach their highest levels since 1997, the World Health Organisation and the UN's children agency, UNICEF, said Thursday.An analysis by WHO and…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced limited counter measures against US auto tariffs on Thursday, imposing a 25% tariff on vehicles imported from the United States that are not compliant…
Donald Trump hit Canada with 25 per cent auto tariffs at midnightCanada imposes 25 per cent counter-tariffs on U.S. made carsPierre Poilievre said he would remove GST on Canadian-made vehiclesStock…
President Donald Trump has been ordered to pay £626,000 in legal fees after a lawsuit he brought in England was thrown out of court, said The Guardian.Trump sued Orbis Business Intelligence, a…
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the international response to U.S. reciprocal tariffs, Hungary defying the International Criminal Court, and Danish and U.S. efforts to control…
It was just last week that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was touring the Indo-Pacific and pledging his support for U.S. allies in Asia. That was then. By Wednesday, the script had flipped, with…
ISTANBUL -- The lira has depreciated by about 3% against the dollar in the weeks since the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as financial markets grow concerned that Turkish President Recep…
Sadyr Japarov meets with President of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen AKIPRESS.COM - President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen…
Workers pick blueberries at the Agrovision berry farm in San Isidro Mazatepec, Jalisco state, Mexico, in 2024. Berry companies in Mexico are facing a shortage of field workers. (Fred Ramos/For The…
Experts from around the world met in Sendai, Japan, on 8 March 2025 to explore how emerging and disruptive technologies can reshape disaster risk reduction (DRR) and resilience-building, particularly…
The list has landed.More than 400 pages of thousands of goods that could be affected by reciprocal tariffs against the US. Everything from fresh domestic ducks to sea-going dredgers makes the cut;…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. and Chinese military officials met in Shanghai for a series of meetings which the U.S. military said on Thursday were focused on reducing unsafe actions by Chinese…
Kenya has emerged as a thought leader in technology and artificial intelligence (AI), with its trajectory reflecting deliberate strategies at national, continental, and global levels.1 This approach…
The head of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty said on Thursday that the US government had switched off a satellite that transmitted its Russian-language program into Russia. The Prague-based station,…
MENASource April 3, 2025 • 4:22 pm ET By Atlantic Council experts A “Liberation Day” for the White House, an upset for global markets. President Donald Trump on Wednesday made good on a camp
CCTV: On April 2 EST, the U.S. issued an executive order announcing that it will impose "reciprocal tariffs" on its major trading partners, including 34-percent tariffs on China (including Hong Kong…
Analysis: All it took was losing US$100 billion in three months to make Elon Musk change his tune on government work, Alison Morrow writes.
HAMILTON, CanadaThe UN on Thursday warned of the "high and increasing risk" of atrocity crimes in the Gaza Strip, condemning Israel's continued military operations and blockade of the Palestinian…
ISTANBULThe Pentagon's acting Inspector General Steve Stebbins announced Thursday that a formal investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal app to discuss military operations…
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and his South Sudanese counterpart, Salva Kiir, have held talks focusing on South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement, security challenges, and bilateral relations,…
Canada’s initial $30 billion Canadian (US$21 billion) worth of retaliatory tariffs remain in place, having been applied on items like American orange juice, peanut butter, coffee, appliances,…
Representational image An Israeli airstrike on Thursday killed at least 27 Palestinians sheltering at a school in northern Gaza and wounded 70 more, said Health Ministry spokesman Zaher al-Wahidi, as…
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DayofPal– A forensic specialist who examined the remains of Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers killed by Israeli forces and buried in a mass grave in southern Gaza has suggested that some of…
Kyrgyzstan strives to export eco products and rare earth metals to European countries - Sadyr Japarov AKIPRESS.COM - President Sadyr Japarov met with President of the European Council António Costa as…
Trump slapped dozens of countries with broad tariffs. They'll impact goods the US imports from major trading partners like China and the EU.
Here’s the latest roundup of curated top trends and most noteworthy discussions on Chinese social media. But I’m still scrolling—this page updates throughout the week, so check back & refresh for the…
Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli, commander of U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, and Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, appeared today…
With the rumors about the potential Israeli airstrikes against suspected Iranian nuclear weapons development facilities running rampant, it is important to understand what kinds of weapons the Israeli…
Akan Rakhmetullin is the first deputy minister of foreign affairs of Kazakhstan.In a period of global upheaval, where geopolitical tensions continue to escalate, the principles of multilateralism are…
LONDONAmnesty International on Thursday strongly condemned Hungary's decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), describing it as a "betrayal of all victims of war crimes."In a…
Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 31 – Aleksandr Grebenkin, deputy secretary of the Russian Security Council, says that in several regions, “closed migrant enclaves” are appearing, places “where Russian laws…
China, Russia, and Iran met to call for an end to U.S. Sanctions on Iran and conducted joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman. China continues to present itself as a potential peace-broker in the Rus…
Turkey’s official consumer price inflation dipped to 38.10% y/y in March from 39.05% a month earlier, the country’s statistical institute TUIK said on April 3. The softer-than-expected Turkish…
Even with Taliban rule, Afghan dialogues have seen a boom in recent months. Their focus are as expansive as the diverse range of perspectives participating in them.
The announcement was made Thursday evening, and confirmed to the ICJ. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar welcomed the decision and called on other countries to follow suit, saying, “other states that have…
Faster, Please! March 27, 2025 I often write about the need for Up Wing thinking. (Folks on the left these days might call it “abundance thinking.”) Despite the political drama that unfolds on cable…
President Donald Trump has fired several White House National Security Council officials after he was urged by far-right activist Laura Loomer to purge staffers she deemed insufficiently loyal to his…
LONDON | Britain’s charity regulator has opened an investigation into an African charity co-founded by Prince Harry, a week after the prince and the organization’s board of trustees resigned amid a…
Basel Adra tells The National that the US must take steps to rein in Israel
Almost a hundred people – including women and children – have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza in the last 24 hours, according to its health ministry. After a strike late today on a…
Violinist Michael Barenboim, leader of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, calls for an arms embargo against Israel and argues that the German media has failed in its responsibilities. He tells Qantara…
The United States government has barred government personnel in China from having sexual or romantic relations with Chinese nationals, American media reported on Wednesday. The ban is being applied to…
As cyberattacks shadow Ukraine’s ceasefire, resilience becomes the front line. From railways to satellites, Ukraine’s digital and orbital defenses must hold firm against coercion to secure peace and…
At least three National Security Council (NSC) staffers have been fired after Donald Trump's meeting with Laura Loomer on Wednesday, CNN reported. The far-right activist raised questions about the…
“These tariffs are going to protect American manufacturing, blue collar jobs, and safeguard our economy from our foreign adversaries, like China,” he said. “We’re no longer going to be exploited by…
The Pentagon’s acting inspector general has announced that he will review defence secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal messaging app to convey plans for a military strike against Houthi…
A 1947 agreement outlining obligations as host of the United Nations continues to give employees and their family members relatively unfettered access to the U.S. At a time of increased national…
Banana plantations near Capesterre-Belle-Eau in Guadeloupe. Image by Mathilde Augustin. 2024. For more than 20 years, a toxic pesticide blanketed the banana fields of Guadeloupe and Martinique, two…
This project investigates the root causes behind the surge in migration from Senegal to the European Union. Investigative journalist Hans Wetzels looks into the connection between vessels from…
Greater Manchester Police declared there was “no chill from the old bill” as a wannabe-rapper who recorded a video about his criminal activities was jailed.
Mexico City, April 3, 2025—Mexican authorities should immediately take steps to protect 17 reporters named by a Facebook page allegedly run by a criminal gang in the state of Chiapas and hold those…
On April 3, during a working visit to the Czech Republic, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Davit Karapetyan met with Jan Marian, the Deputy Minister of…
(JTA) — A young woman rabbi attempts to guide others while grappling with her own questions and facing down a community’s utter bewilderment that she is in fact the rabbi.“Reformed,” which premiered…
The decision by the chair of Prince Harry's Sentebale charity to spend almost half a million pounds on consultancy fees, and who she decided to pay, will form part of a Charity Commission…
‘Allegations are baseless and serve only the agendas of those who seek to sabotage the mediation efforts and undermine relations between nations,’ says Qatar’s International Media Office - Anadolu…
While the spotlight at Polyfest often shines on the performers and their vibrant cultural attire, what remains unseen is the tireless work that goes on behind the scenes to make the festival a…
Wall Street has been struck with a COVID-like blow in the wake of Donald Trump's tariffs announcement, which has sent markets tumbling and triggered new recession warnings for the world's largest…
GLENDALE – The American Chess Academy, City of Glendale, in partnership with the California Chess Federation and dot818, is proud to announce that the California State Open Chess Tournament will take…
Two lifelong friends from Utah who were promised a summer vacation in Africa but instead were forced to take part in a failed coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been spared their death…
A leaked paper reveals that Germany’s conservative political parties want to add a clause to Germany’s Nationality Law to allow the country to revoke German nationality from dual nationals if they are…
Can Europe lift the financial and military aid requirement for Ukraine to stay in the fight and defend its territory against the Russian invasion? This is perhaps one of the biggest questions around…
In what he called America’s “liberation day,” Trump announced on Wednesday a 10 percent baseline tariff on all imports to the U.S. and higher duties on imports from dozens of countries. Armenia and…
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Bangkok [Thailand], April 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Thailand counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra held bilateral talks on Thursday and discussed ways to further strengthen political…
Israeli Embassy in Germany successfully intervened to cancel philosopher Omri Boehm’s speech at a Holocaust remembrance event at the Nazi Buchenwald camp, citing his minimizing of the Holocaust and…
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President Donald Trump has moved to fire several senior White House National Security Council officials soon after he was urged by far-right activist Laura Loomer to purge staffers she deemed…
CNN's Dana Bash on Thursday mocked President Donald Trump for leveling tariffs against an island that are inhabited solely by penguins."No one is safe from President Trump's new tariffs, not even…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has moved to fire several White House National Security Council officials after he was urged by far-right activist Laura Loomer to purge staffers she deemed…
As President Donald Trump continues to make large changes to the federal government, one state is reportedly already feeling a significant financial burden — while more than 4,700 miles away from the…
Activists representing refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh said on Thursday they will resume street protests in Yerevan after the Armenian government refused to restore housing allowances that were paid to…
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, observed on 7 April:Today, we mourn the 1 million…
LONDON — A British judge on Thursday ordered U.S. President Trump to pay more than 625,000 pounds ($820,000) in legal costs to a company he unsuccessfully sued over a dossier alleging he took part in…
The US has reportedly signaled to Europe that it wants European nations to keep purchasing US arms and not exclude US arms makers from European tenders. The contradictory stance came as the Trump…
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Speaking to reporters at UN Headquarters in New York, Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the earthquake has “supercharged the suffering”.“Myanmar today is the scene of utter devastation…
WASHINGTON — The chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee criticized Pentagon “mid-level” leadership for what he said Thursday was a misguided plan to reduce the number of U.S. troops based in…
On Wednesday, President Trump unveiled new tariffs on imports to the US which will form a central part of his government's new trade policy. In his speech, he listed the new tariffs to be imposed on a…
By James Pheby, AFP Mark Zuckerberg. Photo: AFP Around 100 authors on Thursday protested outside the London headquarters of Meta, accusing the US tech giant of "stealing" content to
A new exhibition opening in Paris on Friday showcases archaeological artifacts from Gaza, once a major commercial crossroads between Asia and Africa, whose heritage has been ravaged by Israel's…
Since the Trump administration took office, the U.S. went from one of the world’s leading champions of fighting corruption to what risks being the opposite, with far-reaching costs to the American…
Pretoria’s dumpster fire diplomacy with the United States continues. In the span of a week, South Africa had its ambassador to the United States expelled, its largest city doubled down on naming a…
As the Trump administration begins to revive the maximum pressure campaign, the Iranian economy remains trapped in a relentless cycle of inflation, underscored by the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI)…
IDF Strikes Syria: The IDF said it struck “remaining military capabilities” of the former Assad regime in Syria late on April 2. Israel confirmed the airstrikes targeted the Hama and T-4 air bases,…
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Withdrawal from the ICC is possible under Article 127 of the Rome StatuteSuch a withdrawal takes effect one year after notification is received by the UN treaty office However, withdrawal does not…
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JERUSALEMThe Israeli army announced Thursday it is expanding operations in the southern Gaza Strip in preparation for a ground incursion, disregarding regional and international warnings.Army…
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Donald Trump's ally Sebastian Gorka compared the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire to a kindergartener during a heated interview. The US president's deputy assistant spoke to the Newsnight host after the…
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Trump’s latest move will likely cast far-reaching effects across economies worldwide. Image: Shutterstock By Victoria Heath ‘This is one of the most im
Mais enclencher un recours supplémentaire pourrait à nouveau l’empêcher de candidater en 2027. Ou pas. Le débat, soulevé par Le Canard enchaîné, agitait ces derniers jours élus, stratèges politiques,…
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Gaza's civil defence agency said at least 25 people were killed on Thursday in an Israeli air strike on a school serving as a shelter for people displaced by the war. Agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal…
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Since Menangle opened in 2008 a disproportionate number of Grand Circuit races have been won by the New South Wales horses who are most exposed to its rigours.“It is definitely a factor,” says…
Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Canada will match US President Donald Trump’s 25% car tariffs with a tariff on vehicles imported from the United States.Mr Trump’s previously announced 25% tariffs…
Haitians in Biden’s CHNV parole program receive individual self-deportation letters, sparking fear and confusion. NEW YORK- Haitians in the Biden administration’s Humanitarian Parole Program have…
US President Donald Trump could reportedly meet his Syrian counterpart Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia next month, the Israeli website I-24 News reported on Wednesday, citing a Syrian source.Saudi…
Donald Trump is reportedly telling people that he and Elon Musk have agreed that Musk’s work in the US government will soon be done. Politico’s story broke just as Musk seems to have discovered the…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a limited set of counter-measures against US tariffs on Thursday while calling President Donald Trump's protectionist moves a tragedy for global…
It has already laid out a measured response.From mid-April, a first package of EU tariffs worth up to €26bn will be slapped on US goods, in retaliation for 25% US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium…
The Arctic experienced record high temperatures this winter as warming accelerated again and is now running seven times faster in the North Barents Sea than the rest of the world, researchers have…
Commenting on the neighboring nation's relentless tariff move, Carney said, “Given the prospective damage to their own people the American administration should eventually change course,” Carney said.…
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HAMILTON, CanadaCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday and vowed to push back against the US "unjustified trade actions" against Canada.Carney…
GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency said at least 25 people were killed Thursday in an Israeli air strike on a school serving as a shelter for people displaced by the war.Agency spokesman Mahmud…
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On Wednesday, April 2, President Donald Trump announced a new wave of retaliatory tariffs targeting a broad array of global trade partners, including uninhabited islands and remote territories. The…
In a sharp response to US President Donald Trump's newly imposed 'reciprocal' tariffs, Canada on Thursday announced that it would impose a 25% tariff on some US auto imports. US President Donald Trump…
US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday revealed that he could run for president in 2028 after discussing the matter with Donald Trump. He also gave an update about what role billionaire Elon Musk…
John Thornhill at the Financial TimesIt could "well be that some of the beneficiaries of earlier waves of industrial automation, who have tended to be clustered in the richer east and west coast…
The IDF continued its anti-terror operations in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, with the military conducting several attacks targeting senior Hamas operatives. Hamas and local media reported that more…
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Macron's comments are seen as an attempt to dissuade French tycoons from cozying up to Trump, potentially to try to cut private deals, outside regular EU trade policy. Earlier this month Trump…
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The United Nations Human Rights Council’s adoption of a resolution to continue the Fact-Finding Mission on Iran and significantly broaden the scope of its investigations is a crucial step for tackling…
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Karachi (Islamabad), April 3 (ANI): A teenage girl lost her life after being hit by a speeding ambulance on New MA Jinnah Road in Karachi, as road accidents continue to claim lives in the city,…
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OCHA says that hostilities continue across Gaza, with more civilians killed and injured and critical infrastructure damaged. Yesterday, an UNRWA health centre was struck, reportedly killing 15 people,…
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Former President of the Republic of Seychelles, His Excellency Danny Faure, has been appointed to lead the Commonwealth Observer Group to Gabon's upcoming presidential election, scheduled for 12 April…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 3. The President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov have discussed relevant bilateral agenda matters during a meeting on the…
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Good afternoon. This is Emilio Casalicchio. THURSDAY CHEAT SHEET — The government is talking tough about trade retaliation on Donald Trump. But it’s heart isn’t in it. — Ministers insisted online…
Post-Brexit arrangements mean Northern Ireland could be acutely impacted by US tariffs. Whether Keir Starmer can sort it out will depend largely on...
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Funding opportunities are available in the AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025 for commercial technologies to solve undersea and information warfare issues. As the second collaboration launched…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran of leading what he called an “assault on civilization” during joint remarks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest on Thursday.
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BOSTON – As we enter the second half of the 2020s, AI capabilities are increasingly becoming the key determinant of economic and military might. Hence, after years of ratcheting up US controls on…
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Russia has agreed to provide weapons and training for the joint forces of the military juntas of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso
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ANKARA / ALEPPO, SyriaNearly 100 people detained by the PKK/YPG terrorist organization in Aleppo were released on Thursday as part of a deal reached with the Syrian government.In exchange, the Syrian…
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The Bundeswehr has decided on several types of strike drones to be purchased for study and testing by the German army.
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In Armenia, Maktes Arms, a local company, has developed a domestic bullpup assault rifle.
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Kampala — The World Health Organisation (WHO) wants tuberculosis TB and lung health services to be integrated into primary healthcare systems as a sustainable solution to maintain essential services.…
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BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary will start the process to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, an official said Thursday, just as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived to red carpet…
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BEIJING, April 3 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, went to the Lao Embassy in China on Thursday to mourn the passing of…
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TikTok’s parent company ByteDance is reportedly set to be hit with a fine of over €500 million for illegally shipping European user data to China. The privacy fine will be issued by Ireland’s Data…
President Donald Trump has announced a "reciprocal" 20% tariff on EU goods entering the US, claiming the 27-country bloc is "ripping America off" by charging a 39% levy on US products entering its…
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The Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs have touched rocky outcrops home to polar bears in the Arctic, tiny tropical islands and a former British penal colony whose leader is befuddled that it was…
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USS Harry S Truman. This image taken from video provided by the U.S. Navy shows an aircraft launching from the USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea before airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, Saturday, March 15,…
Ross John Greer MSP, the Chair of the Scottish Cross-Party Group for Tibet, along with Eleanor Jane Byrne-Rosengren, a Human Rights Professional, and Cameron E William Garrett, the Research and Policy…
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At a meeting in Moscow Thursday, Russia and a group of west African countries led by military juntas hailed growing military ties, while condemning Ukraine as a “terrorist” state. Facing isolation in…
The move deals a harsh blow to the small, impoverished state, which Trump mocked as a place ‘nobody has heard of’.The Trump administration has imposed a steep 50 percent tariff on Lesotho, a small,…
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Downing Street officials argue the 10 percent tariff on U.K. exports — the joint-lowest Trump applied to any country — “vindicates” Britain’s approach, and many feared worse, given the U.K.’s Value…
ISTANBULCook Islands Premier Mark Brown said Thursday that he is open to reworking ties with New Zealand if a new pact makes the islands "more independent," according to the Australian Broadcasting…
AccuWeather predicted parts of Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky could see as much as 1.5 feet (0.5 meter) of rain during Wednesday-Saturday. Some areas have already…
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BERLINGermany on Thursday criticized Hungary’s decision to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC).“This is a bad day for international criminal law,” Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock told…
Keir Starmer wants to 'fight' for a wider trade deal with the US to overcome Trump's tariffs Sir Keir Starmer has admitted that “there will be an economic impact” from Donald Trump’s 10 per cent…
The US District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed a corruption indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday. This ruling comes in response to a motion filed in…
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ISTANBULPhilippines Senator Imee Marcos claimed Thursday that the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte was pre-planned as officials from the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr…
Jock Scott, from Nuneaton, asks Business reporter Nick Edser if the US tariffs have an effect on the UK's cost of living. As ever when looking at the implications of the tariffs, there's a lot of…
Colombia has selected Swedish JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets to replace its outdated Kfir combat aircraft fleet.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Thursday to protect Europe and its Middle East allies from what he called an "Iranian axis of evil."“We will destroy the Iranian axis of evil that…
The Bolivian administration reportedly accused the representatives of Kailasa, the 'fake' Hindu nation founded by self-styled fugitive godman Nithyanand, of 'land trafficking after they negotiated…
Lauren Boebert found herself the subject of online ridicule after a blunder at a Congressional hearing on Tuesday, where she confused acclaimed filmmaker Oliver Stone with political strategist and…
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VP Shettima onis way to Dakar, Senegal The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has departed Abuja for Dakar, Senegal, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the country’s 65th Independence Day…
Lithuania held a farewell ceremony for the four American soldiers who died during a military exercise in March. Mourners gathered in Vilnius on April 3 for the procession before the bodies were taken…
Russia said Thursday that any attacks on its ally Iran would be unacceptable and illegal, warning of irreversible consequences if the U.S. were to bomb the Islamic Republic’s nuclear facilities. The…
Railroad company BNSF said it had received a report of a freight train derailment near the storm-hit city of Bay in Arkansas, without specifying the cause.Late Wednesday, Arkansas, Kentucky and…
ISTANBULA two-day Global AI Summit on Africa began Thursday in the Rwandan capital of Kigali.Rwandan President Paul Kagame welcomed leading figures on the continent, including Togolese…
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The U.S. defense industrial base (DIB) is struggling to meet the demands of the current strategic environment—let alone prepare for a potential conflict against an advanced adversary such as China.…
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A teenage Ukrainian boy escaped Russian-occupied Lugansk city, where he had spent all his life, because he wanted to live in free Ukraine. When the city was occupied, he was just seven and his only…
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will not attend the next top-level Ukraine support planning conference next week, a move that will leave the main Western nation forum for coordinating military and…
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Thursday that Israel remains open to diplomatic solutions regarding Iran’s nuclear program. He said, “We don’t hold discussions with the Iranians, as you…
Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek invited the heads of the country’s top business association to a high-level EU investor meeting in Brussels, but their travel was blocked by a court-imposed ban…
Nine migrants died and 25 were rescued Thursday after their boat started sinking off the western coast of Turkey, officials said. The incident took place on Thursday morning off the coast of Ayvacık,…
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MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The draft of a letter from Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to U.S. President Trump offering exclusive access to air bases and seaports has reignited tensions between…
Vilen Gabrielian insulted Koryun Simonian of the Euromedia24.com news service and argued with other reporters as he appeared drunk in public during a local election held in the country’s second…
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha (Photo/ANI) Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 3 (ANI): Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, on Thursday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, April 3. Bakyt Sydykov, the Minister of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan, held discussions with analysts from Fitch Ratings international credit rating agency regarding the…
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, April 3. Tajikistan has expressed its readiness to participate in the European Union’s satellite connectivity initiative for Central Asia, Trend reports via the press service of…
Trump has made ending the war a priority and a top Russian official is in Washington this week for meetings with his administration, as negotiations continue on a deal.Last month, Trump threatened to…
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Munich has led an operation resulting in the arrest of three individuals on April 1 as part of an ongoing investigation into a €50 million VAT fraud…
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ISTANBULRussia on Thursday accused Ukraine of a new violation of a US-brokered moratorium on strikes against each other’s energy infrastructure following talks in Saudi Arabia.Last month, the US…
BANK REGULATORS are seldom celebrities. But Ahsan Mansur, the governor of Bangladesh’s central bank, is an exception. Since he took over in August, after an autocratic prime minister, Sheikh Hasina,…
The death toll from the Israeli genocide in Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023 has risen to 50,523 martyrs, with 114,776 injured.Palestinian medical sources reported that 1,163...
The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) reported on Thursday that children make up 43 percent of the population in Palestine, with more than 39,000 orphans in the Gaza Strip, marking…
Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs will harm businesses and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic, EU leaders said on April 3. While the EU was preparing “countermeasures”, the bloc is still open…
BANGKOK — Wall Street followed global markets sharply lower Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs on imports of goods from around the world. The double-digit tariff hikes…
For the better part of a decade Marine Le Pen has worked methodically to transform an extremist, xenophobic fringe movement into a more respectable nationalist party ready to govern. The French hard…
Hungary will quit its International Criminal Court membership (ICC) and will initiate the termination procedure "within the constitutional and international legal framework" on April 3, head of the…
Given the significant costs of malnutrition, agrifood support must be restructured to promote healthy diets. While repurposing agrifood support involves trade-offs, it also presents opportunities for…
We are only beginning to realize the full employment potential of NBS. But for these solutions to foster sustainable income opportunities, key enablers need to be deliberately put in place. Projects…
As fast payments revolutionize the digital economy, they also attract rising cyber threats like denial of service attacks, ransomware, and phishing scams The IMF reports over 20,000 cyberattacks in 20…
In response to the High Court ruling that a case in which Meta is accused of promoting content that led to ethnic violence and killings in Ethiopia from 2020 to 2022, can proceed to trial in Kenya,…
United States President Donald Trump recently announced a sweeping reciprocal tariff plan, placing a 'baseline' 10% tariff on all imports to the US. The new tariffs are applicable to about 60…
BEIJING, April 3 (Xinhua) -- The United States and its allies were the main source of cyberattacks against China during the ninth Asian Winter Games, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday,…
BEIJING, April 3 (Xinhua) -- China on Thursday rejected Japan's so-called concerns over China's joint exercises around the Taiwan Island, saying Japan's words and actions blatantly violate the one…
Under Israel’s brutal system of apartheid and occupation against Palestinians, HD Hyundai’s heavy machinery is being used to demolish Palestinian homes in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). HD…
Chinese President Xi Jinping and rotating Chairperson of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Zeljka Cvijanovic on Thursday exchanged congratulations over the 30th anniversary of diplomatic…
Elon Musk’s efforts to slash $1 trillion in federal spending adds another risk for battered tech investors, threatening to sap billions in revenue from an already precarious sector. Tesla CEO Elon…
Flying in the United States will require a REAL ID, commonly spelled "Real ID," starting on May 7, 2025. For Real ID purposes, as well as for crossing borders to and from Canada and Mexico, New York…
Russia is still counting on US President Donald Trump to deliver an acceptable peace deal in Ukraine, though it’s prepared to continue the war if talks fail, according to people in Moscow familiar…
Amidst the current global turmoil, small news outlets like ours could be the first to close. Help us get off grants and become the first reader-funded news site in the Caucasus, and keep telling the…
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot warned on Wednesday that military confrontation with Iran appears “almost inevitable” if diplomatic efforts to limit Tehran’s nuclear program fail. “The window…
Iran has executed a 24-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man at Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan Mehnaz Kakayi and Ali Soufian were put to death at dawn on March 29. Kakayi had been convicted of murdering…
Israeli bombardment killed at least 11 people in Syria as Israeli forces carried out another incursion in the southwest, Daraa's provincial authorities said on Thursday.The Israeli incursion saw "the…
People cry as Palestinians mourn over the bodies of loved ones killed in overnight Israeli bombardment on northen Gaza, at the Ahli Arab Hospital, also known as the Maamadani (Baptist) Hospital, in…
Venezuelan opposition leaders María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia have thrown their weight behind the country’s century-old claim over Essequibo, a 160,000-square-kilometre region…
LONDONBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Thursday that the UK government will respond to new US tariffs with “cool and calm heads,” insisting Britain is prepared for the economic impact.US…
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Hungary’s capital early Thursday to red carpet treatment despite a warrant for his arrest issued by the world’s top war…
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuania’s political and religious leaders joined thousands of people on Thursday to bid farewell to four American soldiers who died during a training exercise in the Baltic…
In-Q-Tel, the venture capital firm of U.S. intelligence agencies, announced its 800th investment this week, a major milestone for the organization. This week, In-Q-Tel released details on its massive…
2025-04-03T12:14:47+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Thursday, Amnesty International called on the Syrian government to ensure accountability for “sectarian massacres” targeting the Alawite minority in Syria's…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 3. The Agreement on the establishment of a regional office of the EIB (European Investment Bank) in Uzbekistan has been signed in the presence of the President of…
Turkish authorities on Thursday detained at least 11 people including an actor suspected of spreading calls for a blanket boycott of purchases to protest the arrest of İstanbul’s opposition mayor, the…
Brussels – Ahead of a critical NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought Thursday to allay concerns about the defense commitment of U.S. President Donald…
BANGKOK — The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,085 as search and rescue teams found more bodies, the military-led government said, and…
SECRETARY GENERAL RUTTE: Good morning, Mr. Secretary. Dear Marco, a warm welcome to NATO, your first foreign ministers meeting. But before I continue, let me express my condolences about the four U.S.…
Those protesting against the arrest of Imamoglu have called for an economic boycott of businesses 'tied' to the current Turkish government [Getty/file photo]Turkish authorities on Thursday detained at…
Denmark has ordered Mistral 3 man-portable air defense systems from France to strengthen the air defense of the ground forces.
The European Commission is delaying the release of its 2040 climate target until “before summer,” Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra said today. Speaking to reporters he confirmed POLITICO reporting…
Entombed under his hotel bed for five days in the debris, two things enabled teacher Tin Maung Htwe to survive Myanmar's devastating earthquake: old school lessons and his own urine.The primary school…
DAKAR, Senegal -- Senegal's parliament approved revisions to a law passed under the former president that granted amnesty for offences committed during deadly opposition protests in the West African…
KUALA LUMPUR - The search for the wreckage of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean has been suspended due to poor weather conditions and will only resume at the end…
Imagine if five hundred years ago, capitalists and aristocrats had campaigned not to explore and colonise the New World. Perhaps after meeting a kidnapped Native American and connecting with him as a…
According to projections from the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, Europe’s fastest-growing economy stands to suffer losses of up to €4.3 billion as a result of Trump’s tariffs this year. The agri-food…
The meeting between Trump and Putin to discuss the end of the war in Ukraine (without the participation of Ukraine, let alone the EU) has made it clear that we are entering a new phase in the decline…
The search for the missing is seen by many Syrians as crucial to rebuilding the nation. Mazin al-Balkhi of the International Commission on Missing Persons warns that the scale and arbitrary nature of…
April 3 (UPI) -- Hungary said Thursday that it will quit the International Criminal Court it helped found more than two decades ago. The announcement came minutes before Prime Minister Viktor Orban…
Foreign Minister Iwaya shaking hands with Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen The two Ministers holding a meeting On April 3, commencing at 11:45 a.m. (local time; April 3, 6:45 p.m. JST) for…
2025-04-03T11:16:11+00:00 Shafaq News/ The internet is abuzz with a creative surge as AI-powered tools turn ordinary photos into Ghibli-inspired masterpieces. Fueled by OpenAI’s GPT-4o, this trend is…
Amidst the current global turmoil, small news outlets like ours could be the first to close. Help us get off grants and become the first reader-funded news site in the Caucasus, and keep telling the…
Hundreds of thousands of fleeing Gazans sought shelter on Thursday in one of the biggest mass displacements of the war, as Israeli forces advanced into the ruins of the city of Rafah, part of a newly…
"Too bad you didn't get my face. It's stolen” The incident was recorded by Brad Reynolds in Houston, Texas, after the stolen 2024 Dodge Charger ended up in a ditch.When Reynolds heard squealing tyres…
Chinese President Xi Jinping and rotating Chairperson of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Zeljka Cvijanovic on Thursday exchanged congratulations over the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties…
International finance package of €157 million for private wind project to boost Ukraine’s energy securityProject is co-financed by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International…
Kiriyenko called Georgians neo-Nazis At the inauguration of Abkhazia’s de facto president, Badra Gunba, Sergei Kiriyenko, the deputy head of Russia’s presidential administration and the new curator…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
The new ruling authorities are following in the footsteps of the former Assad regime, continuing to use sectarian policies and practices as a means of governance and social division, writes Joseph…
Stock markets have been rocked by volatility and uncertainty is mounting for companies entangled in global supply chains following a major tariff announcement from the US government.The European Union…
Africa’s history is not just one of suffering—it is also one of resilience, ingenuity, and renewal. Across the continent, ordinary people are accomplishing the extraordinary. They are fighting back…
Today, a majority of MEPs have just voted that the Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) will not be implemented until 2028 and the Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will be postponed by two years…
A German industry group said it had "great skepticism" about the Trump Administration's attempt to force foreign companies with U.S. government contracts to comply with its order to cut diversity,…
President Donald Trump. President Donald Trump holds up a chart of U.S. tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Russia was…
Breaking News. Breaking News U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed what he said was "hysteria" about America's future in NATO, saying President Donald Trump has been clear that the U.S. will…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, April 3. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov has arrived in Samarkand to attend the first EU-Central Asia summit, Trend reports via the Kyrgyz presidential administration.…
Turkish police have detained 11 people for supporting a one-day shopping boycott the previous day as part of protests against the imprisonment of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival, state-run…
The problem of targeting was identified during the energy crisis of 2022-23. Policies rolled out during the crisis often failed to promote energy savings or target the most vulnerable energy users.…
A general view shows containers and cranes at the international port of Manila on April 3, 2025. Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP Manila: The Philippines reacted with "guarded optimism" Thursday to US…
Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol hold placards during a rally on a street in Seoul on April 3, 2025. Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP Seoul: South Korean police began dialing up…
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker arrived in Brussels Thursday for talks that allies hope will shed light on the U.S.’ future plans in Europe. Rubio’s arrival…
The Elton John AIDS Foundation has raised more than $600 million to support over 3,100 projects in 95 countries
The AU's Peace and Security Council called in a statement on Tuesday for Machar's "immediate and unconditional release", saying recent developments threaten the 2018 peace deal that ended the…
French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot has stated that without an agreement on the Iranian nuclear programme, military conflict was “almost inevitable.” During a hearing before the National Assembly…
No one expected penguins to bear the brunt of Liberation Day. But among the barrage of tariffs, the US took aim at uninhabited islands, talked up American beef and turned its nose up at plastic eggs.…
Rescuers freed a man from the ruins of a hotel in Myanmar, officials said on Thursday, a glimmer of hope 5 days after a massive earthquake that killed around 3,000 as searchers in Myanmar and Thailand…
US President Donald Trump dropped a tariffs bomb on the whole world on “Liberation Day” by imposing sanctions on every country the US trades with – with very few notable exceptions. Russia, Cuba,…
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Romero was deported from Texas to an El Salvador maximum-security prison, which his lawyer called "one of the worst places in the world." This falls under Trump's promised mass deportation campaign.…
While he said it would be conjecture on his part to speculate about the reason behind the visa revocation, he did point out that "I established diplomatic relations with China. "That, of course, is…
BEIJING, April 3 (Xinhua) -- China is willing to talk with the United States on important economic and trade issues and resolve each other's concerns through equal dialogue and consultations, a…
SEOUL - South Korea is bracing for a potentially violent public reaction to a Constitutional Court ruling on Friday on whether to remove impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office or reinstate him…
In announcing what he has called reciprocal tariffs, US President Donald Trump fulfilled a key campaign promise – raising US taxes on foreign goods to narrow the gap with the tariffs the White House…
Reuters An aerial view shows flattened buildings and one damaged following an earthquake on March 28, in a location given as Mandalay region, Myanmar, in this screen grab obtained from a social media…
The latest search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has been suspended, according to Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook. The suspension was temporary and was due to unsuitable…
HRANA News Agency – Marzieh Farsi, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, has been denied access to specialized medical care and transfer to medical facilities despite her poor health condition. A…
Days after Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus said India's Northeast was "landlocked", Union Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar has given a perfect reply now.Talking about India's…
Sweeping new tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump provoked dismay, threats of countermeasures and urgent calls for further negotiations to make trade rules fairer.But responses to the…
The template for the conduct and outcome of all public controversy, both in Spain and elsewhere, should be the YouTube footage of the “notorious” kiss by the director of Spanish football Luis Rubiales…
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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness Sign in Exclusive All arrested In the early weeks of President Donald Tru
Along with his son, Jack Afik, Aykut is seeking hundreds of millions of euros in damages from Cyprus for legal actions taken against them and their business operations in Northern Cyprus.The lawsuit,…
British counter-terrorism police said on Thursday they had arrested two men accused of being linked to the banned group Hezbollah, saying their investigation involved alleged activity both overseas…
HRANA News Agency – Yesterday, Farzad Abdi, a resident of Dehloran County, was arrested by security forces and taken to an undisclosed location. According to HRANA, citing Kurdpa, on Wednesday, April…
The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Joshua Boucher jboucher@thestate.com The S.C. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments on the validity of $75 million in legal fees…
These summits will assemble Uyghur leaders, human rights advocates, community representatives, business experts, youth activists, scholars, and politicians from 20 different nations, in addition to…
Donald Trump’s promised “Liberation Day” was originally planned for April 1, but the U.S. President told reporters he pushed it back by 24 hours so that it wouldn’t be viewed as an April Fool’s joke.…
Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs on products from more than 180 countries.To aid his presentation in the White House's Rose Garden, the US president brandished a chart of tariffs on some of…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Hungary’s capital to red carpet treatment despite a warrant for his arrest issued by the world’s top war crimes court.It was only the second…
Since the start of the new European Parliament and Commission a lot of media headlines have focused on the upcoming revision of the EU’s CO2 for Cars Regulation – and whether this will slow down the…
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call Wednesday with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi, to discuss the latest developments concerning the Palestinian...
Two Israeli airstrikes targeted areas near the Syrian cities of Damascus and Hama on Wednesday evening.According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), one strike hit the vicinity...
The United States is sending an additional aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East led by the USS Carl Vinson
Following the shattering earthquakes that recently shook Myanmar, the Welsh Government offers its thoughts and deepest sympathies with all those affected, and we have today made a £100,000 donation to…
In February this year, an Indian investor told me during a conversation, “Germany or EU are irrelevant on the geopolitical chessboard… Hard power, economy, and independent foreign policy matter.” He…
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ANKARA / ISTANBULA new survey shows that 58% of Americans believe President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policy will harm the nation's economy.The survey, done by Marquette Law School, assessed…
Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf littoral states have imposed a ban on US warplanes using their airfields or skies to attack Iran after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the…
A boys mourns over the body of a loved one killed in overnight Israeli bombardment on northen Gaza, at the Ahli Arab Hospital, also known as the Maamadani (Baptist) Hospital, in Gaza City on April 3,…
On April XX, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted by consensus a resolution about “the realization in all countries of economic, social and cultural rights”. This year’s text focuses on the…
Representative Image (Image: X@TBPEnglish) Balochistan [Pakistan], April 3 (ANI): Internet services have once again been suspended in Quetta and several other areas of Balochistan, as reported by the…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 3. Zhanna Yesenbekova, Chair of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of Kazakhstan, met with Anton Shalaev, Head of the Federal Agency for Technical…
On 4th February 2025, Belgium formed a new government after over seven months of negotiations, with Flemish nationalist Bart De Wever becoming the next prime minister. A coalition of five parties—the…
Ahead of the Polish presidential elections on 18th May 2025, the government has announced its “Election Umbrella” cybersecurity programme, which aims to protect the country from Russian interference.…
President Donald Trump's new tariff policy appears to follow a simple yet controversial formula: dividing a country's trade surplus with the US by its total exports to calculate the percentage of…
BRUSSELS - NATO chief Mark Rutte and the new U.S. ambassador sought to reassure European allies on Thursday that Washington will remain committed to the Western military alliance despite harsh words…
WASHINGTON/BEIJING/BRUSSELS - President Donald Trump's move to impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports on allies and rivals alike sparked threats of retaliation on Thursday, intensifying a global…
Speaking after a high-level meeting on Iran chaired by President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the “window of opportunity” for diplomacy was narrow with Tehran,…
The two sides addressed joint steps to stabilize the situation and "reduce the tensions artificially and unreasonably inflamed by Western countries."The ministry said that using military force against…
Russia's Foreign Ministry issued a formal statement on Wednesday opposing any military solution to concerns over Iran's nuclear program, warning such actions would have dangerous consequences for the…
Post Japanese Upon the request of the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand, the Government of Japan has decided to dispatch a team of experts in the fields of construction, roads and bridges to…
War has left Gaza littered with unexploded bombs that will take years to clear, with children drawn to metal casings maimed or even killed when they try to pick them up, a demining expert said.…
In 2009, IMO adopted recommendatory ‘Guidelines for ships operating in polar waters’. However, following a number of high-profile incidents, the need to develop mandatory requirements was recognized…
Turkish authorities on Thursday detained at least 11 people suspected of spreading calls for a blanket boycott of purchases to protest the jailing of İstanbul’s opposition mayor, the official Anadolu…
The Israeli military said on March 19 its forces re-extended their control to the centre of the Netzarim Corridor, which bisects the Gaza Strip.The first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and…
Nestled among tulip fields not far from Amsterdam, the world-famous Keukenhof garden has opened for the spring, welcoming camera-wielding visitors to its increasingly selfie-friendly grounds.On a…
As part of an investigation launched by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, 16 people were taken into custody on the grounds that they posted messages on their social media calling for a…
At least 41 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza on Thursday since dawn, following a barrage of Israeli attacks on the besieged enclave, according to Al Jazeera and Palestinian media.Israeli fighter…
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp visited Moldova, including Gagauzia and Taraclia, from 24 to 28 March 2025. This was Kamp’s first official country visit since assuming…
Ivory Coast has raised the 2024/2025 state-guaranteed mid-crop price paid to cocoa farmers by 22% to boost farmers' revenues, the country's agriculture minister said on Wednesday.The world's top cocoa…
IF YOU failed to spot America being “looted, pillaged, raped and plundered by nations near and far” or it being cruelly denied a “turn to prosper”, then congratulations: you have a firmer grip on…
India has emerged as a key beneficiary in the first round of reciprocal US tariff announcements, positioning itself ahead of major electronics-exporting nations like China, Vietnam, Thailand, and…
On 22nd December 2023, a tragic mass shooting at Charles University in Prague shook the Czech nation. The shooting resulted in the deaths of 14 people and numerous injuries. As a result the Czech…
The latest round of US import tariffs announced by President Donald Trump has raised concerns of a global economic slowdown, with many countries potentially slipping into recession, according to a top…
The army veteran killed his future son in law at his home in February 2023 The video shows his killer (and future father in law), Luke Samouel Simon, retrieve a gun and talk out loud about how he was…
3 April 2025, 09:21 World leaders react to US tariffs. Picture: Alamy World leaders have reacted to sweeping new tariffs announced by US President D
Never has Oscar Wilde’s observation about a cynic been more relevant than during Donald Trump’s bombast on Thursday as he tossed around endless figures – some of them possibly accurate – to justify…
We are very near the famous Chatuchak markets. Walking north along Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd, the first thing that strikes you is the extent of the destruction – a pile of concrete and twisted metal four…
Enterprises in Bosnia and Herzegovina will have the opportunity to become more competitive, innovative, and resilient thanks to a new three-year project for Private Sector Development in BiH (EU4PSD).…
Officials in Khan Younis, in the southern part of the strip, said the bodies of 14 people had been taken to Nasser Hospital – nine of them from the same family. The dead included five children and…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
In a month full of important announcements about the future of the European Union (EU), including the launch of the long-awaited Mario Draghi report and the unveiling of the composition of the new…
MOSCOW - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Ukraine on Thursday of launching \"provocative\" attacks on Russian energy facilities despite a moratorium brokered by the United…
Hungarian leader invited Israeli counterpart to Budapest in November, day after ICC arrest warrant issued over Gaza war crimes allegations; Orban called ruling 'brazen, cynical and completely…
(Xinhua) 16:02, April 03, 2025 BEIJING, April 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a message to Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith, extending his deep condolences over the…
ISTANBULUkrainian Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko on Thursday said the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US on Kyiv are “difficult, but not critical.”On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump…
The 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on 28 March, followed minutes later by one almost as big, was the strongest in over a century. It sent multistorey buildings across Mandalay…
The new legislation, including the Foreign Agents Registration Act and Law on Broadcasting, adopted by the Georgian Parliament on 2 April, without due public consultations, “gives additional tools to…
The Czech government has imposed sanctions on Natalia Sudliankova, a Belarusian journalist with refugee status, whom the Czech counterintelligence service (BIS) suspects of cooperating with the…
President Donald Trump announced a comprehensive new trade policy on April 2 that reveals a striking disparity in tariff rates between Israel and Iran. According to the official tariff schedule,…
A Tupolev Tu-160 and Tu-22M3 military aircraft. A Tupolev Tu-160 and Tu-22M3 military aircraft fly over Red Square during a military parade, which marks the 75th anniversary of the Soviet victory over…
In southern Albania, the Greek minority coexists peacefully with the Albanian population, despite periodic tensions fuelled by the respective governments and nationalist forces. With the tourist boom,…
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, April 3. The Climate Transition Planning Program was completed in Tajikistan, implemented by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in collaboration with the…
Join our online discussion with Magda Jakubowska, Wojciech Przybylski, and Staś Kaleta! The event will take place on 8 April at 3:00 PM CEST / 9:00 AM EDT on Zoom. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT BY SCROLLING…
South Korea’s Constitutional Court is poised to rule on whether to dismiss or reinstate impeached conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol.The ruling expected on Friday will determine his political fate,…
Some islands targeted – like the Heard and McDonald Islands in the Antarctic – do not even have human inhabitants
As the CERRE Director of Research, Zach Meyers has a wide remit, including managing our cross-sectoral programmes and projects.Previously the assistant director of the Centre on European Reform, Zach…
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The Canadian government has renewed its call for citizens to avoid all travel to Afghanistan, citing an unstable security situation and a range of serious risks, including terrorism, armed conflict,…
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The Pakistani government on Thursday began the second phase of its nationwide campaign to deport Afghan migrants, local media reported, ending the grace period for voluntary…
MAIMANA, Afghanistan — In the drought-stricken province of Faryab, farmers say their livelihoods are hanging by a thread as water scarcity and prolonged dry spells continue to devastate agriculture.…
China has strongly condemned the latest round of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, vowing to take "resolute counter-measures" in response. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce urged…
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South Ossetia doesn’t trust Georgian Dream Georgia has established a temporary investigative commission to examine alleged crimes committed during the presidency of Mikheil Saakashvili and his United…
WorldAsiaWar In UkraineAfricaAmericasEuropeMiddle East The girl group’s five members, ages 16 to 20, are taking on one of South Korea’s biggest entertainment agencies, Hybe, and its subsidiary Ador.…
Last Sunday, local elections were held in Gyumri, Armenia's second city. With a voter turnout of 42.68%, no candidate obtained an absolute majority to govern.These elections have national importance…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 3. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Odile Renaud-Basso as part of the first…
The number of "food-poor families" has recently grown as the spring hunger season intensifies, worsening seasonal food shortages.
This isn’t just about trade. It’s about creating a world where the US’s political will is more widely accommodated.
3 April 2025, 08:24 | Updated: 3 April 2025, 08:28 Claire and Ben Anderson were found dead at a property near Wellington, New Zealand. Picture: Handout A British coupl
Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy present their guide to the day ahead in British politics. As the world scrambles to react to the biggest single shift in US economic and foreign policy…
WASHINGTON — The White House said on Wednesday (April 2) that tech billionaire Elon Musk will stay on to complete his mission to slash government spending and downsize the federal workforce,…
WASHINGTON – The United States has banned government personnel based in China from having romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens, the Associated Press has reported, citing people…
South Korea's Constitutional Court is set to announce its decision on whether to uphold the National Assembly's impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol on April 4. Here's a timeline of key events since…
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, April 3. Tajikistan's relations with Russia's Tatarstan are entering an active phase, the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, said during a meeting with the Head of…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 3. Uzbekneftegaz (Uzbekistan's oil and gas company) is set to test modern ultrasonic gas meters at its production facilities as part of its efforts to enhance industrial…
At the heart of this legal conflict is Section 79(3)(b) of India’s IT Act, a provision that obligates online platforms to remove unlawful content when directed by either the courts or government…
The African Union Pan African Institute for Education for Development (AU-IPED) hosted the 3rd GPE KIX Continental Symposium on Research in Education in Addis Ababa, in November 2024, under the theme:…
China's coast guard has played a more important role during the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) latest round of military exercises surrounding Taiwan this year as Beijing is leveling up its "gray…
A procession carrying the coffins of four American soldiers who died during a training exercise in Lithuania will proceed past the capital’s cathedral square on Thursday.Government officials and…
As U.S. President Donald Trump mandates a 26 percent tariff on Indian goods, economists and industry experts believe that Indian exporters will face relatively fewer challenges compared to other major…
On what US President Donald Trump branded "Liberation Day", he unleashed a barrage of tariffs on trade allies and enemies alike. Standing in the White House Rose Garden, he held up a board, proudly…
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The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived in military education, and resistance is futile. AI now stands poised to fundamentally transform how we educate military professionals — whether…
Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have extended to some of the world’s most remote and uninhabited regions, including the icy Heard Island and McDonald Islands, located near Antarctica. Despite being…
Estonia is set to begin building fortifications along its border with Russia as early as this year. Bunkers will be constructed not only on state-owned land but also on private properties
The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people disappeared from radar screens on March 8, 2014 2 MIN READ Relatives of passengers lost on the flight have continued to demand answers from Malaysian authorities.…
If you are a US visa holder and traveling abroad (to say India), you need to prepare well, especially regarding documentation. The return process into the US has become more strict, and complications…
KUALA LUMPUR - The latest search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has been suspended as it is “not the season”, Kuala Lumpur’s transport minister said, more than a decade after the plane went…
SYDNEY – Australia has just sweltered through its hottest 12 months on record, a weather official said on April 3, experiencing a period of drenching floods, tropical cyclones and mass coral…
DONGGUAN, China - Chinese outdoor furniture maker Jin Chaofeng set up a factory in Vietnam last July to escape higher U.S. tariffs. Now he is looking to close it, as Washington imposes steep levies on…
Introduction: Between the Crusaders’ “Deus Vult” and “Make America Great Again”The slogan “Deus Vult” (God wills it), used by the Crusaders in the 11th century against the Islamic East, is today…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 3. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Minister of State of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Emir Turki bin Mohammed Al Saud, Trend reports, citing…
Dhaka [Bangladesh], April 3 (ANI): Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain participated in the 20th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting held today in Bangkok, Thailand, with the participation of…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, April 3. The Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Mongolia, Aibek Artykbaev, and the President of the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Mongolia, Tur-Od Lkhagvajav, met to…
Authorities in Duhok, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, announced on Wednesday that the attack carried out by a Syrian national during a Christian celebration in the city was an “act of terrorism.” On…
Mandalay CM visits, praises Indian Army Field Hospital. (Photo/Indian Army) Mandalay [Myanmar], April 3 (ANI): Chief Minister of Myanmar's Mandalay division, Myo Aung, on Thursday visited the Indian…
As dusk settled over London, the audience was drawn into a spellbinding musical journey—'The Timeless Notes of Kabir'. Swaransh Mishra, a sixth-generation exponent of the Banaras Gharana, led the…
On 31 March 2025, in London, the University College London held its Baltic Symposium 2025, where experts from the three Baltic states discussed the Baltic states’ contribution to international…
The Houthis claim that they are continuing their attacks on US warships in the Red Sea. These claims come more than two weeks after the US began attacks on the Houthis on March 15.The US has demanded…
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First such facility in Japanese capital offers safe and anonymous way to leave newborns
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US State Department on Georgia According to globalnews.ge, the US State Department has commented on the political situation in Georgia for the first time since Donald Trump came to power. A…
The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago has increased to 3,085 as more bodies were found by search and rescue teams, the military-led government said.In a short…
As Israel expanded its military operations in Gaza and the West Bank, far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sparked Palestinian outrage by entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. Israeli…
The US Treasury Department alleged that the new sanctions target a complex “shadow banking” system of clandestine financial facilitators that enable Iran to sell its oil, petrochemicals, and other…
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(Global Times) 13:21, April 03, 2025 Following the earthquake in central Myanmar, the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar said that it has been using a Chinese-Myanmar-English translation system developed on…
TEL AVIV, Israel — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office is once again ensnared in scandal after police arrested two of his close associates this week on suspicion of accepting money from Qatar…
After months of speculation, Donald Trump has gone far harder with his so-called “reciprocal tariffs” than many thought was likely, given the economic damage this move will cause to the United States…
In Yekaterinburg, law enforcement officers searched the home of Mikhail Volkov, the father of Russian opposition politician Leonid Volkov, the local publication It's My City writes.The UralLive…
Russia’s service sector came close to stagnation in March, according to the latest S&P Global PMI data, posting 50.1, just a tick above the 50 no-change benchmark. (chart) Coupled with the anemic…
In a significant move for its military modernization, Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that the Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana, the nation’s air force, will acquire Saab Gripen E/F fighter…
Germany is proving its love for Israel by muzzling dissent. Michael Kuenne PRESSCOV / SIPA USAGermany’s political leaders come and eventually go. The decisions they take can have consequences long…
Supporters of the Iranian Resistance in Oslo, Norway, held a rally on March 1, 2025 THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS UPDATE: 8:30 AM CEST Iran’s Rebellious Target Regime Centers of…
In Belgium, over 2,500 people seeking international protection remain destitute due to the government’s ongoing refusal to provide accommodation and essential services, a policy that has been in place…
The United States did not include Russia and Belarus in its latest round of tariffs due to existing sanctions that have already severely limited trade with the two countries, White House spokesperson…
Good Thursday morning. This is Andrew McDonald. DRIVING THE DAY NO LIBERATION FROM A HANGOVER: Keir Starmer is meeting worried business leaders right now as the government tries to move back into…
A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber, the same type used to launch Kh-22 missiles over Ukraine, crashed in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia. According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, the aircraft went down in a…
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Earlier, PKK executive committee member Cemil Bayik said that the DEM party delegation had handed over three letters from Ocalan: one to the guerrilla command in the mountains, one to representatives…
HOUSTON, United States Tornadoes and powerful storms battered states in the South and Midwest US on Wednesday, destroying homes, knocking down power lines, and causing flash flooding in many areas.The…
HANOI/BANGKOK - Vietnam's government said on Thursday it would set up a task force and other Southeast Asian nations said they plan to seek talks with Washington as they reel from being hit with some…
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has decided not to attend the constitutional court's ruling on his impeachment scheduled for Friday. After considering factors such as maintaining order and…
A Russian woman, Olga Bykovskaya, was sentenced to five years in prison for urging her husband, a Russian soldier, to rape Ukrainian women during the ongoing war, a report from Russian newspaper…
The head of the United Nations mission in Libya, Hanna Tetteh, said the mission’s Advisory Committee needs support from Libyan parties and international partners to help create the right conditions…
Rain and clouds did not dampen the spirits of Polyfest attendees today, as performers and festival goers alike flocked to the Manukau Sports Bowl for another vibrant day of culture, colour, and…
The Chinese government dispatched the second batch of emergency humanitarian earthquake relief supplies to Myanmar from Beijing Capital International Airport on Thursday morning, according to the…
Toronto: The opposition Conservative Party dropped two Indo-Canadian candidates on Wednesday amid concerns over their comments or social media activity in the past. Don Patel (left), who was dropped…
Syria on Thursday condemned deadly Israeli strikes across the country as a "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty, after Israel said it struck "military capabilities". Syrian state media said the…
Turkey slammed Israel on Wednesday over its announcement of a major expansion to its military operation in Gaza, saying the move marked a manifestation of what it called Israel's illegal approach…
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China’s Arctic ambition might defy geography, but it perfectly aligns with its bold plan to reshape global culture.
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Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho grabbed the nose of his opposite number at fierce local rivals Galatasaray after a 2-1 defeat on Wednesday in the Turkish Cup quarter-finals. After the final whistle,…
British rock band Muse said Wednesday that it had cancelled a coming gig in İstanbul, after a backlash from fans at the concert promoter who criticized recent anti-government protests. The band posted…
The European Union is preparing a response to new import tariffs imposed by US President Donald, as French President Emmanuel Macron convenes leaders of the most hit sectors for a meeting later…
Bangkok [Thailand], April 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bangkok on Thursday to attend the 6th Summit of the BIMSTEC. Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs…
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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 3. Sino Road and Bridge Corporation has expressed interest in participating in projects aimed at developing railway, aviation, and road infrastructure in Uzbekistan, Trend…
Children queue up for food and relief supplies in Amarapura, Myanmar, on Tuesday Myanmar’s ruling military declared a temporary ceasefire in the country’s civil war on Wednesday to facilitate relief…
US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 20% tariff on goods from the European Union has sparked strong reactions from global leaders, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…
Taipei, April 3 (CNA) China dispatched 82 warplanes and vessels to areas near Taiwan on Wednesday, the last day of its most recent military exercises in the region, according to Taiwan's defense…
China has vowed to hit back after President Donald Trump announced major new tariffs on its exports to the United States as part of his radical overhaul of a century of American global trade…
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Tornadoes ripped across a wide swath of the central and southern United States on Wednesday (April 3), destroying homes and businesses and bringing down power lines and trees. The National Weather…
While challenges remain, progress has been made in strengthening South Africa's border management systems, Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, said on Tuesday.…
Medical scientists at the University of Cape Town have been hit especially hard by funding cuts by the United States government. South Africa has many of the world's best HIV and TB researchers. Until…
Rwanda's newly launched syringe factory which focuses on producing syringes for vaccines, has been lauded as a facility that is of significance not only to the country but the region and the continent…
At the Liberation Day ceremony in the White House Rose Garden, Trump announced new and reciprocal tariffs on countries around the globe. This list also included the remote Heard and McDonald Islands,…
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Fisher and Paykel Healthcare closed at $35.11, up 1c, after a volatile day with the share price trading as low as $32.60. Photo / Dean PurcellThe New Zealand sharemarket and Fisher and Paykel…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi has downgraded the death sentences of three United States citizens convicted for taking part in a failed coup attempt last year,…
In a speech that sought to portray the wealthiest country in the world as a victim of the global system of trade it created, Donald Trump proclaimed “liberation day” on Wednesday as he announced…
The Israeli military on Wednesday ordered civilians in multiple areas of the northern Gaza Strip to evacuate immediately, citing intercepted rocket fire from Palestinian territory.Military spokesman…
Foreign Secretary David Lammy is set to call on the UK's Nato allies to increase defence spending to make the alliance "stronger, fairer and more lethal".
NUUK, Greenland — Denmark's prime minister pledged to support Greenland against US President Donald Trump's expressions of interest in acquiring the Danish semi-autonomous territory as she landed in…
The toll in the earthquake that struck central Myanmar on March 28 has reached 3,085, AFP quoted the country’s military-led government as stating on Thursday.The junta said that 4,715 persons were…
Speaking at a White House event entitled "Make America Wealthy Again", the president held up a chart detailing the worst offenders - which also showed the new tariffs the US would be imposing. Donald…
Analysis - Previous tariff announcements by the Trump administration dropped sand into the cogs of international trade. The reciprocal tariffs throw a spanner into the works.
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With roads, network and power lines destroyed, aid agencies are facing a race against time to reach people in need Myanmar was already facing a severe humanitarian crisis after years of conflict and…
AccuWeather has said that there could be up to four months' worth of rain in five days along portions of a 1,000-mile-long swath in parts of Central US. The amount of rainfall may be hard to handle…
BANGKOK - The death toll from Myanmar's devastating earthquake has surpassed 3,000, with hundreds more missing, as forecasts of unseasonal rain presented a new challenge for rescue and aid workers…
ISTANBUL The Palestinian presidency condemned a plan by Israel to divide the southern Gaza Strip.The statement Wednesday came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the army is taking…
Tornadoes and violent storms struck parts of the South and Midwest on Wednesday, killing at least one person, knocking down power lines and trees, ripping roofs off homes and shooting debris thousands…
A firehose of moisture is likely to produce repeating thunderstorms along with torrential downpours over the middle of the US through this week, AccuWeather reported. Over a foot of rain may pour down…
GOOD THURSDAY MORNING and welcome to Brussels Playbook. Suzanne Lynch here bringing you up to speed as Brussels, and the world, reels from last night’s tariff announcement from the White House. “Let…
Elon Musk wears a cheese hat as he holds a rally in support of Judge Brad Schimel in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sunday A liberal candidate for a pivotal seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court overcame $25…
Israel has been gripped by allegations linking aides of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to financing from Qatar, which hosts Hamas leaders and helped broker the release of hostages from Gaza.Dubbed…
The EU has threatened further countermeasures against US tariffs after they caused a "major blow to the world economy".
US President Donald Trump intensified a global trade war Wednesday as he slapped sweeping tariffs on imports from allies and foes alike, sending markets into a tailspin and upending decades-long free…
Effective waste management is a critical challenge for rapidly growing cities like Lagos. To address this, Lafarge Africa Plc has partnered the Lagos State Government to enhance solid waste management…
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A damaged pagoda is seen in the aftermath of Friday's earthquake in Amarapura township, Mandalay, Myanmar on Wednesday. AP/AP BANGKOK — Myanmar's ruling military declared a temporary ceasefire in the…
After Trump's speech, the White House said India's testing and certification requirements for several sectors make it difficult for American companies to sell products. "India imposes their own…
In an unexpected twist in Donald Trump's trade war, a set of remote, uninhabited volcanic islands near Antarctica — home only to glaciers and penguins — has been slapped with a 10 per cent tariff on…
MANILA - The potential purchase of F-16 jets by the Philippines from the United States does not harm the interests of any third party, including China, a Philippine security official said on April…
TAIPEI – Taiwan said on April 3 US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are “highly unreasonable”, and that it plans “serious negotiations” with Washington.“The Executive Yuan found the decision highly…
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Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss what the new tariffs mean for the US and the world. And, with Elon Musk’s funding of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race falling short, is the shine the billionaire…
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(Washington, DC) – The US government should end its sweeping effort to arbitrarily arrest and deport international students and scholars in retaliation for their political viewpoints and activism…
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Stockpile of uranium enriched to 60 per cent means weapon is well within Tehran's reach
Majority of citizens are critical of government efforts to limit disruption and provide home-learning resources. Key findings More than eight in 10 Ugandans (83%) rated the government's response to…
The "world is failing" people living with disabilities, UN deputy chief Amina Mohammed has told a major summit which aims to galvanize global efforts to ensure they are fully integrated into all parts…
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reinforced American military capability in the Middle East with additional warplanes, the Pentagon announced on
KUALA LUMPUR - The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) takes the recent 10 per cent tariff hike and reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States on Malaysian exports seriously and is…
Days after Myanmar was hit by a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake on March 28, one of the worst in the country’s history ever, the southern coast of Myanmar was hit by another quake of Magnitude 5…
Reprinted with permission from The Realist Review. Adam Entous’ “blockbuster” New York Times report confirmed what only a few of us reported only weeks into the war, that Washington has been a co…
Reprinted from Yves Engler’s website. If you believe Donald Trump might invade you should be calling for Canada to withdraw from NATO. The alliance won’t defend Canada, has enabled US interference and…
King Frederik X’s three day visit to France has marked a significant step in strengthening Denmark’s alliances, securing military support, and reinforcing European unity in the face of global…
Meta Platforms has signed a multi-year deal to become the first "official fan technology partner" of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), whose CEO was elected to the Facebook-parent's board in…
Greenpeace activists from New Zealand and Mexico confront TMC’s deep-sea mining vessel, “Hidden Gem,” off the coast of Manzanillo, Mexico, in 2022. Image courtesy of Gustavo Graf/Greenpeace. The…
Analysis: Serious challenge for China - as Japan, South Korea and Indonesia take big hits too By Helen-Ann Smith, Asia correspondent in BeijingChina was expecting further tariffs and it will have been…
President Javier Milei said Wednesday that he wants Argentina to become “a power" so that the inhabitants of the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands "prefer to be Argentine" rather than British. Milei, 54,…
Tesla's 2025 Model Y 'Juniper'.The new vehicle market continued its modest recovery in March, with new registrations up 2.6% to 11,920. After being laid low through 2024 – the year that saw the loss…
BRUSSELS - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described U.S. Donald Trump's universal tariffs as a major blow to the world economy and said the European Union was prepared to respond…
BANGKOK – Thailand is prepared to deal with the fallout of the 36 per cent so-called reciprocal tariff imposed by the Trump administration, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said, adding that the…
April 2 (UPI) -- U.S. trading partners reacted from a range of relief to anger after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on 180 nations and territories. Some countries plan to counter with…
Following U.S. President Donald Trump's signing of an executive order on Wednesday on "reciprocal tariffs," which imposes a 10-percent "minimum baseline tariff" and higher rates on certain trading…
We brought you reports earlier that senior Russian negotiator is Kirill Dmitriev is expected to visit Washington this week (see post at 6.51am).The Kremlin has now said that the visit is "possible"…
Donald Trump has ripped up decades of American trade policy and norms, announcing a self-styled “Liberation Day” for the US. With his customary flourish, the US president unveiled a raft of tariffs…
Technology companies such as Alphabet, Meta, and OpenAI need to wake up to an unpleasant reality. By getting close to U.S. President Donald Trump, they risk losing access to one of their biggest…
Cars to be exported sit at a terminal in the port of Yantai, Shandong province, China (File Image/Reuters) Beijing [China], April 3 (ANI): China's commerce ministry on Thursday said that it will take…
ISTANBUL The Israeli army issued evacuation warnings Wednesday for new areas in northern Gaza ahead of bombings.“Residents of the neighborhoods of Tal al-Zaatar, Al-Noor, Al-Rawda, Al-Salam, Al-Nahda,…
A 31-year-old Indian has been jailed in US for sexually harassing several children through a social media app. Authorities said the man used to pose as a teenager to gain trust of children on the app…
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is in Greenland for a three-day trip aimed at building trust and cooperation with Greenlandic officials at a time when the Trump administration is seeking…
Representational Image A 31-year-old Indian national has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexually exploiting several children through a social media app where he often posed as a teenage boy…
Iran’s top military leaders are reportedly exploring the possibility of a pre-emptive strike against Diego Garcia, the massive U.S. base in a remote corner of the Indian Ocean, where around one-third…
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday that closes a trade loophole known as “de minimus” that has allowed low-value packages from China and Hong Kongto enter the United…
He condemned the reported killing of more than a thousand people, including women and children, since the collapse of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas on 18 March.In his daily press briefing, UN…
NATO foreign ministers are set to gather in Brussels on April 3 to discuss strengthening the alliance's defense capabilities as European allies face increasing pressure from the United States to spend…
Defense experts have questioned operational preparedness of Indian Air Force after string of aircraft accidents. An Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter jet has crashed in District Jamnagar of Gujarat…
France’s foreign minister warned on Wednesday that if world powers were unable to quickly reach a new agreement with Iran over its contested nuclear programme then a military confrontation seemed…
It had the hallmarks of a reality TV cliffhanger. Until recently, many people had never even heard of tariffs. Now, there’s been rolling live international coverage of so-called “Liberation Day”, as…
Photo : YONHAP News The top diplomats from South Korea, the U.S. and Japan are set to hold talks on Thursday in Belgium. According to Seoul’s foreign ministry, Minister Cho Tae-yul, who is visiting…
Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-GazaSyria on Thursday condemned Israeli strikes close to a defence research centre in Damascus and other sites, while a war monitor reported four casualties,…
The case is of "vital importance" as the blocking mechanism of the Sahyog portal has resulted in "a wholesale increase in censorship", said Apar Gupta of the digital rights organisation, Internet…
Driving a mile in an electric car uses around three times less energy than driving a mile in a petrol one. As a result, it’s usually cheaper to run and fuel an electric car. I’ve written about this…
WASHINGTON — After weeks of anticipation and speculation, President Donald Trump followed through on his tariff threats by declaring on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and…
WEDZA, Zimbabwe — Anna Bhobho, a 31-year-old housewife from rural Zimbabwe, was once a silent observer in her home, excluded from financial and family decision-making in the deeply patriarchal…
In the final days of Ramadan, before Mecca's Grand Mosque, Sudan's de facto president and army chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan knelt in prayer beside Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. Al…
A political bombshell in France: the long-time leader of the right-wing National Rally party (Rassemblement National) Marine Le Pen has been banned from running for political office for the next five…
While Donald Trump has repeatedly bragged that he can end international conflicts in days, he is clearly frustrated that global leaders are not bending to his will. Only last week, he said that he is…
“There seems to be no order in the disorder. No clear path through the complexity and chaos that is being created, as all U.S. trading partners will be hit,” she said in a televised statement. The EU…
BANGKOK/BEIJING – After a 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook Myanmar on Friday, killing more nearly 3,000 people, international rescuers rushed into the devastated Southeast Asian country.The most…
US President Donald Trump ignited a potentially ruinous global trade war Wednesday as he slapped 10-percent tariffs on imports from around the world and harsh extra levies on key trading partners.…
Not sparing even an uninhabited island, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday revealed his reciprocal tariff plan which the world was anxiously waiting for, slapping a baseline 10 per cent tax on…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
Passionate about heritage attire, Bin Ghaith created a key reference on authentic clothing 2 MIN READ Bin Ghaith displays a heritage attire designed for children. Cairo: With more than five decades of…
US President Donald Trump unveiled his 'Liberation Day' tariffs for around the world on Thursday morning. Watch and follow all the latest updates from New Zealand and around the world live here.Sign…
"Tariff is the most beautiful word in the dictionary," US President Donald Trump said a day after his inauguration in January. Nearly three months later, he put it into action as he announced import…
SHAH ALAM - A video has gone viral on social media allegedly showing dashcam footage of excavation work being carried out within a fenced gas pipeline area days before the tragedy in Putra Heights,…
Argentine authorities should investigate security forces’ use of force to confront a protest led by pensioners and review an “anti-protest” protocol that opens the door to abuse, Human Rights Watch…
As the U.S. and Taiwan deepen their security cooperation, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become a critical frontier for integrated deterrence. In today’s Indo-Pacific security environment, where…
The United States has approved the possible $5.58 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, in a bid to bolster its military capacity in the face of increasing Chinese belligerence in…
Support for cryptocurrencies from US President Donald Trump or Argentina’s Javier Milei has seen investors lose billions of dollars and is damaging a sector struggling for credibility, researchers…
Myanmar's ostracised leader Min Aung Hlaing will leave his disaster-stricken country on Thursday (April 3) for a rare trip to a regional summit, state TV said, as aid groups called for restrictions to…
SINGAPORE/SHENZHEN – Beijing has vowed to take countermeasures against the latest United States tariffs and urged Washington to resolve trade frictions through dialogue.US President Donald Trump upped…
Doctors Without Borders has halted its operations in Sudan's famine-stricken Zamzam camp due to an escalation of attacks and fighting in the vicinity. The international medical aid group, also known…
Washington DC [US], April 3 (ANI): US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick avoided a question on tariffs on India. When ANI reached out to Lutnick regarding a query on the tariffs imposed by US President…
The EU is "preparing for further countermeasures" to protect its interest, Ursula von der Leyen said after after Donald Trump announced a 20% levies on European goods, urging the US to "move from…
Stocks dived and investors scrambled to the safety of bonds, gold and the yen on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a bigger-than-expected wall of tariffs around the world's largest…
The Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) marked the milestone with a cruise event over the Hudson River attended by more than 400 guests, while using the platform to voice concerns about what…
When Tonga opened diplomatic ties with the Soviet Union in 1976, the West reacted strongly. It reacted as if Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev himself had planted the hammer and sickle flag on Tonga’s…
Hwang Gum-cheol (centre) and friends hope the Seoul court upholds the impeachment. "I want to see Yoon immediately ousted. We can't afford to have another president who dreams of staging a coup," he…
US President Donald Trump imposed the steepest US tariffs in a century, stepping up his campaign to reshape the global economy and unnerving investors who see a trade war as a risk to US growth. Trump…
Donald Trump's sweeping tariff hikes on 180 nations, including China, India, and the EU, marked a sharp escalation in trade policy, fuelling fears of economic retaliation and a deepening global trade…
SEOUL - South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo called on Thursday for talks with U.S. officials to shield the export-reliant economy from the impact of U.S. tariffs and ordered emergency support…
United States President Donald Trump sought to fulfil his long-standing promise of imposing high tariffs on several nations as a retaliatory move for levying high duties on the US. On April 2, which…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emplaned for Thailand on a state visit to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit. His visit is set to bolster bilateral relations between New Delhi and Bangkok. In his…
In a move that could upend American foreign relations across the globe, President Trump announced Wednesday that he is instituting what he described as "reciprocal tariffs" on all U.S. trading…
SINGAPORE – The United States has reclaimed its pole position as the superpower that South-east Asia would pick if the region is forced to choose a side, a new survey finds.This marks a pendulum swing…
The sweeping reciprocal tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday were met with mixed reactions from key trading partners, with many saying that tariffs never "benefit" anyone. The…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Maris Sangiampongsa (Image: X@DrSJaishankar) Bangkok [Thailand], April 3 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S…
US President Trump's latest tariffs seem to be hurting the mighty dollar
BANGKOK -- Myanmar's ruling military declared a temporary ceasefire in the country's civil war Wednesday to facilitate relief efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has killed more than…
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei on Wednesday marked the anniversary of his nation’s failed 1982 attempt to forcibly wrest the Falkland Islands from Britain by…
GAZA: The shocking discovery of the remains of 15 people — including a UN worker and medics working for the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) — killed and buried in a mass grave by Israel, has…
This week marked the real beginning of the world's most exciting club football competition. The Copa Libertadores opened its group phase in typically explosive fashion, delighting fans from across…
Myanmar’s military junta yesterday declared a unilateral ceasefire in the country’s civil war in order to facilitate rescue efforts after last week’s devastating earthquake, as the death toll for the…
Media Contact 202-321-9747 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement in response to House Democrats announcing their intention to…
SRINAGAR, India -- India’s parliament early Thursday passed a controversial bill moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to amend laws governing Muslim land endowments.The…
TOKYO – Japanese Trade Minister Yoji Muto said on April 3 that Japan is leaving all options open to respond to US President Donald Trump’s newly announced tariffs. In a news conference, Mr Muto said…
Governments around the world pledged counter measures on the U.S. after President Donald Trump unveiled on Wednesday a new baseline 10% tariff on goods from all countries plus reciprocal tariffs on…
Trump’s “Liberation Day” plan to impose sweeping new duties on trillions of dollars in imports shows that the White House wants goods sold to American consumers to be built in American…
Some developing nations, such as Cambodia, Madagascar and Laos, face tariffs approaching 50 percent. A general 10 percent tariff will also apply to all imports unless otherwise specified. The White…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a press conference in Paramaribo, Suriname, March 27, 2025. Secretary of state Marco Rubio has ordered diplomats overseas to scrutinise the social media…
Taipei [Taiwan], April 3 (ANI): Taiwan detected 59 Chinese aircraft, 23 Chinese naval vessels and eight official ships operating around itself as of 6am (local time), a statement by the Taiwanese…
Upon its release last month, OpenAI’s GPT-4o, which allowed people to transform any picture into the artistic style of Studio Ghibli, became a global sensation. The bandwagon was joined by folks from…
"Char" for Borderland Beat This article was posted by RIODOCE APRIL 2, 2025 Christopher Landau, US Undersecretary of State, condemned the "glorification" of El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New…
United States President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” of tariffs on foreign imports has roiled the markets and caused upset across the Atlantic. But is there anything opposition Democrats can do to…
On April 1st, Ambassador Tong Defa visited the residence of the 14th batch of Chinese medical team in Ghana.Ambassador Tong pointed out that Chinese medical teams play an important role in China's…
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On March 31, Chinese Ambassador to PNG, H.E. Yang Xiaoguang attended the opening ceremony of the New Enga Provincial Hospital in Enga Province. PNG Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, Governor of Enga…
HARARE – President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all of the United States’ trading partners, including an 18 percent “reciprocal” tax on Zimbabwean exports, as…
HARARE – Days after shutting down the country with a call for protests against the government, war veteran Blessed Geza on Wednesday claimed there was support from lawmakers to impeach President…
An emergency appeal has been launched after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake which struck Myanmar last week.More than 2,800 people were killed by the quake and its aftershocks on Friday, with thousands…
A tornado was confirmed near Muncie, Indiana, on Wednesday night. A tornado was confirmed near Muncie, Indiana.(Pixabay) According to the National Weather Service, “At 10:02 PM EDT, a confirmed…
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President Donald Trump has massively increased US tariffs and upended the world trading system. As of 5 April, the United States will impose an across-the-board baseline tariff of 10%, and from 9…
BEIJING - China’s commerce ministry on April 3 called for Washington to “immediately cancel” sweeping new tariffs, warning they “endanger global economic development” and would hurt US interests and…
Over 60 organisations urge Lebanon to stop using legal action to silence critical media outlets "Daraj" and "Megaphone", demanding reforms to safeguard press freedom. This statement was originally…
Civil society organisations in North and East Syria grapple with limited resources and mounting technical hurdles, putting their essential data and documentation in jeopardy. This statement was…
Since the onset of the war, journalists have been targeted with threats, violence, and attacks, leading to severe restrictions on access to independent and reliable information. This statement was…
As arbitrary decisions and government interference undermine judicial independence, citizens' rights to a fair trial and freedom from discrimination are increasingly at risk. This statement was…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will not back down on protecting Australia's cattle ranchers, legacy media companies and medical patients: "We don't want our health system to be…
Three months into his return to the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump has churned out a series of sweeping domestic and foreign policies. The underlying motivation behind these moves is crystal…
Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have not spared two uninhabited islands off the coast of Antarctica.A ten per cent tariff was placed on Heard and McDonald Islands, an Australian external territory.But…
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BEIJING, April 3 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese government dispatched the second batch of emergency humanitarian earthquake relief supplies to Myanmar from Beijing Capital International Airport on Thursday…
Donald Trump's politics have shifted considerably over his decades in the public sphere. But one thing he has been consistent on, since the 1980s, is his belief that tariffs are an effective means of…
When Donald Trump delivered his speech from the White House on Wednesday, he announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs targeting countries like China, India, and Australia. However, despite frequent…
The sweeping measures, which will affect around 100 countries, have been labelled a 'game changer' for the global economy The world’s leaders and stock markets were braced on Wednesday night as Donald…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday night criticized US President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on the EU, calling it "a mistake that benefits no one." She said that Italy…
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Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs had two notable omissions: Mexico and Canada. But the two nations are still subject to pre-existing tariffs.
Photo : YONHAP News Among the countries that have free trade agreements(FTAs) with the United States, South Korea is among the three to be charged the highest reciprocal tariff rate of 25 percent, the…
There's also the matter of Washington's reported plans to start moving troops and weapons systems from Europe to the Indo-Pacific region. The foreign ministers of NATO's four Asia-Pacific partners —…
But others disagree. “I would be very concerned,” about efforts to reopen the texts, said a second EU diplomat. Since capitals are “in the middle” of transposing them into national law, doing so…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday (April 2) unveiled a 10 per cent minimum tariff on most goods imported to the US, with much higher duties on products from dozens of countries, kicking…
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WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday night that would thwart President Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada, delivering a rare rebuke to the president just hours after he…
One person in government, granted anonymity to discuss a live policy issue, emphasized that the government will take its time. They stressed the consultation had been an important part of formulating…
Hong Kong's Birdy Currency Exchange Southeast Asian currencies opened lower and look set to drop further after Asian emerging nations were given some of the biggest tariff increases by US President…
PARIS — The judge who barred far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running in France's 2027 presidential election is under police protection after facing death threats and having her home address shared…
The rest of Canada's federal leaders laid out their own responses Wednesday - a sign of how much these tariffs have overshadowed Canada's federal election, scheduled for 28 April.New Democratic Leader…
United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a major tariff package imposing duties on more than 180 countries, calling them 'kind' and 'discounted'. Announced in the White House Rose…
SEOUL - South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo ordered emergency support measures for businesses that will be impacted by the imposition of US tariffs, including automobiles, the industry…
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Israel launched airstrikes on military airbases and infrastructure sites in the Syrian cities of Damascus, Hama and Homs on Wednesday (April 2), the Israeli military said. The attack almost completely…
WASHINGTON — Russian President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev met with US officials in Washington on Wednesday (April 2) as the Trump administration continues to press Russia and…
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Nampo has begun arranging forced marriages of young women who remain unwed despite being considered of marriageable age.
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Archaeologists digging under the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem have found signs of an ancient garden that align with biblical descriptions.
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Denmark’s prime minister Mette Frederiksen pledged to support Greenland against US president Donald Trump’s expressions of interest in acquiring the Danish semi-autonomous territory as she landed in…
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As the end approached for the April 2 deadline set by United States President Donald Trump to impose reciprocal tariffs across the globe in order to what he believes will reform global trade, it was…
China's top political advisor Wang Huning on Wednesday urged solid efforts to strengthen democratic oversight over the eco-environmental conservation of the Yangtze River.Wang, a member of the…
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Sweeping new tariffs announced on Wednesday by US President Donald Trump were met with measured reactions from key trading partners, highlighting the lack of appetite for a full-fledged trade war.Mr…
This photo published by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency on March 21 shows members of a Russian delegation, led by Russia's Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, laying a wreath…
US Senate blocks Trump's new tariffs on Canada (Image Credit: Reuters) The US Senate on Wednesday passed legislation that would terminate new tariffs on Canada, just hours after President Donald Trump…
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Donna Elkins, 59, was arrested on two counts of aggravated assault and false imprisonment after the incident
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Strasbourg/Sarajevo, 02 April 2025, dtt-net.com – The European Parliament (EP) in a report adopted Wednesday called once more time 27 governments of the European Union for “targeted” sanctions on the…
A Cornell University student whose student visa was revoked because of his involvement in anti-Israel campus protests has fled the US to dodge arrest by authorities. Momodou Taal, a dual citizen of…
“People are so mad right now in Canada, and so it affects our whole relationship. And for Minnesota, they are the number one trading partner -- the number two, number three and number four, added…
WASHINGTON – A top employee of billionaire Elon Musk who is now working in the U.S. Justice Department previously bragged about hacking and distributing pirated software, according to archived copies…
A portrait of ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad next to a national flag is slightly damaged by shrapnel outside the Barzeh scientific research centre north of the Syrian capital Damascus, after…
Washington DC [US], April 3 (ANI): A group of Republican senators joined Democrats on Wednesday to support a resolution aimed at reversing President Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariffs on imports from…
(Xinhua) 08:28, April 03, 2025 China Search and Rescue Team, assigned by the country's Ministry of Emergency Management, and a rescue team from China's Hong Kong carry out a joint search and rescue…
The US Senate has passed a resolution which would thwart Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada, hours after the president unveiled sweeping plans to clamp down on international trade.The…
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian markets and U.S. futures tumbled Thursday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of big increases in tariffs on imports of goods from around the world. Tokyo’s…
Washington is forcing the Chinese company to divest its US operations due to national security concerns [Getty]As the weekend deadline for TikTok to find a buyer approaches, bidders for the short…
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Representative image (File photo/Reuters) Tel Aviv [Israel], April 3 (ANI): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched airstrikes on Wednesday targeting remaining military capabilities at Syrian bases…
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sought to play down the potential impact of the tariffs on Australia.He said the US accounts for less than five per cent of Australia's exports."Many other…
The Regional Court of Hamburg has issued a preliminary injunction against Austrian newspaper Krone, barring it from repeating claims that Russian-Israeli businessman Roman Abramovich evaded taxes…
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This month, member countries to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the United Nations body responsible for regulating international shipping, will negotiate on a long-awaited plan to…
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As North Korean schools prepare for the new academic year starting April 1, parents are frustrated by school decoration fees their children are expected to pay. “Schools across Pyongsong and other…
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Yemen's Houthi rebels said fresh US air strikes on Wednesday killed one person in Hodeida province, after overnight air raids left four people dead in the same area.Anees Alasbahi, spokesman for the…
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WASHINGTON — The Army has released the identity of the fourth soldier who died in a training accident in Lithuania, a day after his body was recovered during a weeklong search that took hundreds of…
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A new U.S. intelligence assessment on Iran may once again be inaccurate. Last week, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) released its annual worldwide threat assessment,…
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Lawmakers Threatens Sanctions: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman James Risch (R-ID) and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast (R-FL) warned that they would push for sanctions…
Solidarity with the Iranian people is rising in the U.S. Congress. Reps. Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced a bill on the evening of April 2 calling for “maximum support” to the…
Though Turkey at least ostensibly remains a member of NATO, its relations with other NATO partners, especially the United States, have been frayed in recent years under the rule of strongman Recep…
ABC News’ Britt Clennett toured China’s largest wholesale marketplace to understand how President Donald Trump’s tariffs will raise prices on imports for sites like Temu, Shein and Amazon.
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The Israeli Air Force carried out more strikes on Syrian air bases on Wednesday, including on an airfield in central Syria that Turkey may take over. The attacks will make it harder for Ankara to…
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Since October 2021, Belgian authorities have failed to provide adequate reception and protect the human rights of thousands of asylum seekers, including access to healthcare and hygiene facilities to…
The American children of a British couple held captive by Afghanistan's ruling Taliban regime appealed Wednesday to President Trump in a video, asking for his help in securing their release.Britons…
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's Kim Il Sung University is exploring the possibility of opening a representative office in Russia's key research hub in Siberia, according to the website of a…
Few expected him to go quite so far. In a stunning shift in American economic strategy, Donald Trump has yanked up tariffs across the board. On April 2nd, speaking from the Rose Garden of the White…
Donald Trump After weeks of anticipation and speculation, President Donald Trump followed through on his reciprocal tariff threats by declaring on Wednesday a 10 per cent baseline tax on imports from…
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The Senate vote came just hours after Trump unveiled a host of new tariffs on what he dubbed "Liberation Day."
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The sweeping new tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump were met initially with measured reactions from key trading partners, highlighting the lack of appetite…
US President Donald Trump unveiled a baseline 10 percent tariff hitting trading partners, with a higher rate on those deemed bad actors - Copyright AFP/File Frederic J. BrownBeiyi SEOWAfter weeks of…
US President Donald Trump ignited a potentially ruinous trade war Wednesday as he slapped sweeping 10 percent tariffs on imports from around the world and harsh additional levies on key trading…
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will stop accepting ordinary driver's licenses from US citizens wishing to board commercial domestic flights as of May 7, 2025. Instead, in order to…
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., joined by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., the GOP whip, left, talks to reporters ahead of announcements by President Donald Trump on tariffs, at the Capitol, in…
The president has only created more uncertainty for the very people who voted for him, and now risks doing more harm SEATTLE — When Donald Trump finally unveiled his trade tariffs he announced them in…
US President Donald Trump, during his tariff speech on Wednesday, claimed that egg prices have declined by 59%. Praising Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, he said, “Secretary of Agriculture,…
President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs for several US trade partners, including the Australian external territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands, where literally no one lives. The…
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President Trump announced he is adding a 34% tariff on most imports from China. I believe this new round is on top on the 20% he added for Fentanyl, so at 54% he is close to the 60% he promised during…
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Human rights advocates and the U.N. say their eviction raises concerns about violations of national law, police misconduct and governance failures. 2025.04.02 Port Moresby PNG Evicted mother and baby…
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Abdullah Bozkurt/StockholmA newly filed affidavit by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States has revealed how Hamas, a designated terrorist organization, has been leveraging…
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Countries around the world comment on US President Donald Trump's executive order on Wednesday to impose tariffs on the global countries.A 17% tariff was imposed on Israel. "We are working to…
Photo : KBS News U.S. President Donald Trump has announced 25 percent reciprocal tariffs on imports from South Korea. Trump made the announcement on Wednesday during the "Make America Wealthy Again"…
After a two-month truce, Israel resumed bombing in mid-March, destroying buildings like this one in central Gaza City, in March. Photo / Saher Alghorra, The New York Times The Abu Teirs thought the…
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April 2 (UPI) -- United Airlines on Wednesday announced expanded service to Asia, becoming the only U.S. carrier with daily flights to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Bangkok, Thailand. The new service…
Benjamin Netanyahu. Hamas decided not to respond or engage with Israel's counter-proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, an official told Reuters on Wednesday, affirming it is committed to the mediators'…
Home World US tariff rate rockets to 22 percent under Trump administration, highest since 1910, says Fitch economist Donald Trump Donald Trump The U.S. tariff rate on all imports has rocketed to 22%…
Top Trump administration officials are pressuring their European counterparts to continue buying American-made weapons as the European Union sets plans to limit such purchases, five anonymous sources…
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Photo : YONHAP News The White House said that steel, aluminum and auto imports won’t be subject to reciprocal tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday.The White House said on Wednesday…
By Daniel Dale, CNN US President Donald Trump signs an executive order after announcing tariffs on dozens of the country's biggest trading partners. Photo: AFP / Saul Loeb US President Donald Trump…
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BISMARCK, N.D. — When North Dakota voters approved term limits for state legislators, they specified that the Legislature couldn’t seek to change the new restrictions. On Wednesday, the state House…
In late summer of 1937, a man named Louis E. Hammond emerged from the tupelo gums and cypresses of the North Carolina wilderness with a 21-pound piece of quartz, onto which had been inscribed a nearly…
In our news wrap Wednesday, the death toll from the earthquake in Myanmar surpassed 3,000 as relief efforts are hampered by the country's civil war, Israel says it will establish a new security…
Toldi’s advice is founded on a fact infant formula companies do not want you to hear – that no matter the brand, the ingredients in baby formula are so highly regulated that all standard formulas are…
United States President Donald Trump has unveiled his long-anticipated “reciprocal tariffs”, in a move that is expected to shake up global trade relations.On Wednesday, Trump appeared in the White…
Veronika Kanem, far right, with her West Papua students from Palmerston North. Photo: Lagi Maama Academy & Consultancy A PhD candidate from West Papua has launched an exhibition at the University of…
Tirana, 02 April 2025, dtt-net.com – The USA President Donald trump Wednesday announced trade tariffs/taxes on worldwide countries, including on Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Kosovo,…
The potential ramifications of Donald Trump's tariffs are wide-ranging and could represent an historic shift in global trade. Economics and data editor Ed Conway explains what the impact could be.…
NEW YORK — Forbes has published the 39th ranking of the world’s richest people in 2025. It includes a record number of billionaires – 3,028 with aggregate fortune estimated at $16.090 trillion. The…
Donald Trump says his tariffs are about liberation. But his aggressive turn toward protectionism may signal the start of a shift away from the foundations that have upheld American prosperity for…
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The head of North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) has met with a visiting Russian party delegation in Pyongyang, the North's state media reported Thursday. Pak In…
President Trump has lumped in friendly allies, which have relatively few barriers to US exports, with nations that have extensive trade barriers. Photo / The New York Times President Trump says…
US President Donald Trump unveiled a raft of tariffs on trade partners and adversaries - Copyright AFP Brendan SMIALOWSKIDanny Kemp and Beiyi SeowUS President Donald Trump ignited a potentially…
US President Donald Trump announced the long-awaited “Liberation Day” reciprocal tariffs at the White House Rose Garden. Global markets shifted into “risk-off” mode, with US stock futures tumbling…
President Donald Trump announced plans for sweeping tariffs Wednesday, saying "our country has been looted, pillaged, raped, plundered" by other nations. However, of the dozens of the countries,…
Gulf Co-operation Council countries were largely spared from US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcement on Wednesday, but the new levies' effects will be felt across the region.While GCC…
France's foreign minister warned on Wednesday that a military confrontation with Iran would be "almost inevitable" if talks over Tehran's nuclear programme failed. "In the event of failure, a military…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy went from TV star to Ukraine’s president with a landslide victory in 2019.Now he’s poised to face an even bigger electoral challenge: putting his wartime presidency to a vote for…
The upcoming European Union-Central Asia summit, to be held on April 3-4 in the Uzbek city of Samarkand, is seen by some observers as a potential watershed moment, which can establish Brussels’ Global…
Greenpeace activists protesting around MV Coco, a specialised vessel collecting data for The Metals Company in November 2023. Photo: Supplied / Greenpeace / Martin Katz The chief executive of a deep…
Trump announces 10% baseline tariff Higher reciprocal tariffs on many US trading partners Sweeping duties would erect barriers around US economy By Andrea Shalal and David Lawder, Reuters President…
The United Nations’ World Food Programme is sounding alarm bells about Kyrgyzstan’s vulnerability to a rapid increase of hunger. The WFP’s latest annual report on social and economic conditions in…
President Donald Trump announced a comprehensive new trade policy on April 2 that reveals a striking disparity in tariff rates between Israel and Iran. According to the official tariff schedule,…
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The architecture, artwork and history of Pompeii have been studied and researched for decades, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still more to learn. Nearly 2,000 years after a volcanic eruption…
Representational image The US President listed the high tariffs charged by India on American products as he announced reciprocal tariffs on countries across the board, declaring a 26 per cent…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has railed against Donald Trump’s new trade slug on Australian beef, declaring it’s “not the act of a friend”. The US President singled out Aussie beef in a long list…
At least 19 Palestinian civilians were killed and dozens of others were wounded following Israeli airstrikes on a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) clinic in the…
YEREVAN — General-Colonel Movses Hakobyan has been charged in a criminal case involving the supply of unusable military equipment from Russia worth over 4 billion AMD. According to the Prosecutor…
"Socalj" for Borderland BeatFive men accused of laundering money on behalf of the Sinaloa Cartel were charged in a pair of grand jury indictments unsealed Monday in San Diego
Belgrade, 02 April 2025, dtt-net.com – Governments of Serbia and the United Kingdom today signed memorandums of cooperation (MoU) on export credit guarantees; fight against organized crimes and…
China’s annual “two sessions” parliamentary meetings last month outlined its domestic priorities, including advancing home-grown technologies, accelerating the green energy transition and addressing…
Donald Trump has announced a 10% trade tariff on all imports from the UK - as he unleashed sweeping tariffs across the globe. Sky's Ed Conway takes a look at how economies across the world have been…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced sweeping new tariffs as part of his ‘Liberation Day’ announcement event in the Rose Garden of the White House.
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a stop at his campaign office in Ottawa, Ontario, March 29, 2025. On the side of a hockey rink, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney tests comedian…
In a career spanning decades, Val Kilmer took on supporting and leading roles spanning from Batman to Doc Holliday.
Turkey’s ruling regime has transferred Kaj Joakim Medin, a Swedish national detained after arriving in Istanbul to report on the protests against the jailing of the city's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, to the…
President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled his reciprocal tariff plan during a White House Rose Garden event dubbed ‘Liberation Day’. The 78-year-old announced a comprehensive set of tariffs…
(Based on information provided by the Protocol and Liaison Service)The new Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, presented his credentials to UN Secretary…
The Chinese flag flies at the Chinese Consulate in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a state-sponsored operation that targeted New…
Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on international actors to ensure accountability for the international crimes committed in Sudan on Monday, the 20th anniversary of the referral of the Darfur case to…
For decades, trade and trade policy has been an economic and political backwater - decidedly boring, seemingly uncontroversial. Trade was mostly free and getting freer, tariffs were getting lower and…
President Donald Trump got a thorough roasting on social media Wednesday after claiming that a lack of tariffs caused the country to spiral into the Great Depression in 1929. Trump made the remarks…
Members of the the Druze Military Council, paramilitary group in Sweida, Syria on the 8th of March, 2025. Emily Garthwaite for NPR The new government in Syria, formed after the fall of dictator Bashar…
Base Towns: Local Contestation of the U.S. Military in Korea and JapanBy Claudia Junghyun KimOxford University Press, 2023 The U.S. military basing network has been the subject of much scholarly…
2025-04-02T21:14:29+00:00 Shafaq News/ The US Treasury Department on Wednesday imposed sanctions on a network of Houthi financial facilitators and procurement operatives accused of securing weapons,…
Diplomatic failure on Iran deal could lead to military confrontation, French foreign minister warns.France’s foreign minister has warned of a potential military confrontation if a new agreement on…
The Webb Space Telescope has captured pictures of the asteroid that caused a stir earlier this year when it topped Earth’s hit list.Discovered late last year, the asteroid 2024 YR4 was predicted at…
US President Donald Trump (Photo/@WhiteHouse) Washington DC [US], April 3 (ANI): US President Donald Trump announced new import tariffs on Wednesday (local time), outlining the rates to be imposed on…
Pakistan’s mass deportation of Afghans is part of a nationwide crackdown to expel foreigners – whether they are living there legally or illegally.The government says it all boils down to its national…
NAVY The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Missouri, is awarded a $133,500,000 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to an order (N6134022F0001) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement…
Washington: US President Donald Trump has hit Australia with a 10 per cent tariff on all goods exported to the United States, part of a sweeping move to reinstall worldwide import duties and shake up…
THESE DAYS are dire and dour for Democrats. But April 1st brought a brief reprieve—and not because of jokes. That was the day that the most expensive judicial election in American history in the…
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The general in charge of defending U.S. skies from drone incursions wants the authority to be able to shoot them down near the Mexican border. Current law greatly restricts U.S. military counter-drone…
BAKU — Dismissing repeated appeals from Yerevan and international community, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday reiterated his main preconditions for signing a peace deal with Armenia…
After months of resisting calls to step down, Marina Degtyareva resigned on Wednesday from her post as the head of the Kursk region’s Korenevsky district. She faced intense criticism for her…
President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States, threatening…
Find past issues in the Russia-Ukraine War Report Card archive. April 1 update: Russian gained 99 square miles of Ukraine’s territory (about 1 Nantucket island) in the past month, and overall picked…
President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) President Trump on…
"Nimbus SPB," an oil products tanker, floats in the Finnish Gulf past the Lakhta Center skyscraper, the headquarters of Russian gas
Washington DC [US], April 3 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) called April 2, 2025, a pivotal day in American history. Referring to the day as "Liberation Day," Trump declared…
Death toll rises after Myanmar earthquake as aftershocks complicate response The UN and its humanitarian partners continue to support* people in Myanmar whose lives have been deeply impacted by last…
President Trump brandished a graphic of countries and how much they will be charged in tariffs in the announcement In a wide ranging announcement on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, the…
Sri Lanka is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a journalist. Tamil journalists are particularly at threat, with at least 41 media workers known to have been killed by the Sri Lankan…
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) Grand Chamber ruled on Monday that the Consumer and Market Authority (CMA) in the Netherlands did not act unlawfully in receiving phone-tap data obtained by…
At this writing, President Trump plans to impose sweeping new tariffs on imports from around the world. We’re told that “Liberation Day” tariffs will raise $6 trillion in federal revenue over the next…
With the return of former American Ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalizad to negotiations in Afghanistan and the Trump administration’s decision to remove Sirajuddin Haqqani's bounty, the Trump…
DayofPal– In a controversial budgetary maneuver, the Israeli government has redirected 9 million shekels ($2.4 million) originally earmarked for healthcare services in Palestinian-Bedouin villages to…
Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey spoke for over 25 hours on the US Senate floor yesterday. His marathon speech was an effort to call attention to concerns he has over the actions of President Donald…
They still oppose DOGE. But after Democrats notched a victory in Wisconsin, they say they hope Elon Musk keeps campaign for Republicans.
The head of the World Bank has promised “significant” financial support to Argentina in the short term after a meeting with President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires. Indian-US businessman Ajay Banga was…
Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 31 – Telegram channels are today one of the main platforms for political information in Russia, with half of Russians every day and nearly three out of four every month using…
Trump-aligned Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is reeling from a bruising loss after voters in his state — which typically backs Republicans by comfortable margins — categorically rejected a series of…
Actors, directors and celebrity friends have paid tribute to Val Kilmer, after he died aged 65.The California-born star of Top Gun, Batman and Heat died of pneumonia on Tuesday night in Los Angeles,…
US to charge India 26% in 'discounted' reciprocal tariffs, announces Donald TrumpUS President Donald Trump addresses a press conference at the Rose Garden in the White House on Wednesday.
On March 15, US President Donald Trump ordered large-scale airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels in response to attacks on Red Sea shipping. The Houthis, an armed, Iran-backed group that controls…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
Democrats saw signs of life in their party on Tuesday, even if they didn’t clinch the night’s biggest prize.Off-year elections are typically a referendum on the party in power — in this case,…
DOGE was initially envisioned as an independent advisory panel, with Musk sharing leadership with Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur. Ramaswamy dropped out and is running for Ohio governor, and…
ISTANBULFive refugees from Myanmar's Chin state filed a motion with the Justice Department on Wednesday, charging junta chief Min Aung Hlaing and nine other military officials with crimes against…
The Bundeswehr has announced the start of operations of the 45th Panzer Brigade (Panzerbrigade 45) in Lithuania
His prominence inside White House has reportedly created friction in Trump's inner circle 2 MIN READ US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speak to the press as they sit in a Tesla vehicle…
Óscar Arias Sánchez, the former president of Costa Rica who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987, has had his visa revoked without explanation this week.The New York Times reported that Sánchez…
Elon Musk attends the inauguration ceremony for Donald Trump in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC. Photo: AFP / Kenny Holston / NY Times Musk to stay on and complete mission, White House says…
Three developments in Turkey’s “Free Imamoglu” anti-government protests—one, the regime showed some nervousness as it denounced the main opposition party’s call for a “No shopping day” on April 2;…
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FILE — The office for ByteDance, which owns TikTok, in Singapore on Jan. 26, 2023. Apple and Google restored TikTok to their app stores in the United States on Thursday evening, Feb 13, 2025, several…
PASADENA – The Armenian Educational Benevolent Union (AEBU) Scholarship Fund Committee is excited to announce the start of the 2025-2026 AEBU Scholarship program application period. Beginning April 1,…
2025-04-02T20:04:29+00:00 Shafaq News/ US airstrikes targeted multiple locations in Yemen on Wednesday, hitting sites in the provinces of Saada and Hodeidah, Yemeni media reported. A strike on Ras…
A Russian military court has sentenced Colonel Yevgeny Malyshko and Senior Sergeant Roman Timonin to 20 and 18 years in prison, respectively, on charges of murder, torture, and desecration of the…
Lauren Sanchez is all set to go “glam” for her space trip with Katy Perry and Gayle King. On April 14, the trio, along with former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen…
“I rose through the ranks!” joked Maixent Somé, an exiled Burkinabè activist and critic of the country's military junta on X yesterday, after learning that his name appears on a list of wanted…
The draft of a letter from Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to U.S. President Donald Trump offering exclusive access to air bases and seaports has reignited tensions between Somalia's government…
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US President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday confirmed that his 25% global car and truck tariffs will take effect as scheduled on Thursday and that duties on automotive parts imports will…
DayofPal– A devastating Israeli airstrike targeted a United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) clinic in the densely populated Jabalia refugee camp, killing at least 19 civilians, including nine…
Taliban have accused Pakistani police in Sindh province of harassing Afghan nationals who possess valid residency documents, under the pretext of deporting undocumented migrants. According to a…
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was briefed by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi about the ongoing deportation of Afghan migrants, which has drawn mounting criticism from rights groups. After…
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will participate in the NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels on April 3-4, according to diplomatic sources.The meeting comes ahead of the NATO summit in…
US President Donald Trump has told members of his Cabinet and other close contacts that tech billionaire Elon Musk will soon step back from his cost-cutting government role, Politico reported on…
Actor Ralph Fiennes will make his opera directing debut in Paris next season with Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin.The Paris Opera said the production will run from January 26 to February 27 at the Palais…
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More cities and counties across the U.S. are moving to ban fluoride in public drinking water after Utah became the first state in the country to do so.The Miami-Dade County commissioners voted 8-2 on…
U.S. Democratic lawmakers said Wednesday the Trump administration’s freeze of U.S. foreign assistance might hurt America’s security and standing abroad. Republicans say the review of U.S. Agency for…
Since June 2024, when a series of mass protests took place in Kenya, 82 cases of alleged forced disappearances have been recorded, according to the Kenya Human Rights Commission. It’s yet to be…
Is China intent on a D-Day style invasion of Taiwan? Certainly that has been the tone of some of the reporting following the emergence of photos and videos depicting massive new Chinese barges…
ISTANBULA Norwegian political party has faced criticism for nominating former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan for the Nobel Peace Prize.“We are pleased to announce on behalf of Partiet Sentrum…
YEREVAN—For the past two days, the primary topic of discussion in Gyumri, Armenia’s second-largest city, has been the selection of the new mayor. As the Civil Contract Party failed to garner the…
ATHENSRussia could be ready and able to attack EU countries within five years, warned the bloc’s defense commissioner on Wednesday.Speaking at an EU security forum in Warsaw on the future of EU…
NATO allies have promised to allocate more than €20 billion for military support to Ukraine
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with banks and law enforcement to discuss sanctions on Iran's oil exports funding militant groups. He warned institutions about Iran's covert banking network.
Four suspects who allegedly raped and killed an 11 years old girl on March 24 were her relatives, with two of them her maternal uncles, in Bahawalpur district. Sadar police chief Agha Fasihuddin said…
Syrians could be forgiven for disillusionment. Four months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December, following five decades of brutal dictatorship by his family, Syria’s economy lies in ruins and…
In Sagaing, the epicentre of the earthquake in Myanmar, the scale of the loss is immense.There are mass graves and the stench of death is everywhere. The road into the city, as witnessed by our camera…
While visiting a remote prehistoric site in the southern Philippines, a group of scientists realized they weren’t alone. A rare yellow-eyed creature sat perched above the entrance to the rock shelter…
Loch Ness, the infamous freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands, has long been thought to be the home of an indescribable creature. Though whether “Nessie” is a friend or foe is yet to be…
BOSTON, MA – Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey has officially proclaimed April as Armenian Heritage Month, urging all residents of the Commonwealth to observe the month in a meaningful and…
👉 Listen to Sky News Daily on your podcast app 👈 China's economy is already struggling. Growth has slowed dramatically in recent years and there is high youth employment. Since the beginning of…
Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s video message at the opening of the Global Disability Summit in Berlin today:I am truly sorry that I could not join you in person…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that the military was "dissecting" the Gaza Strip and seizing territory to pressure Hamas into freeing prisoners still held in the…
Chile’s leftist President Gabriel Boric slammed Donald Trump as a pretend emperor on Wednesday, just hours ahead of the US head of state’s expected announcement on trade tariffs. Speaking on official…
MSNBC columnist Michael A. Cohen once believed that President Donald Trump's stated desire to take over Greenland was all hot air — but now he's not so sure.In his latest column, Cohen — who is of no…
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait have discreetly informed Tehran that they will not allow the U.S. to launch an attack on Iran from their territory
The great pontiff who visited India twice is remembered with a Mass in the Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus. “Pope John Paul II was a prophet, he showed a far-sighted vision,” Card Gracias told…
ATHENS, Greece -- ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece will spend 25 billion euros ($27 billion) over the next decade to adapt its military to evolving high-tech warfare technologies, officials announced…
Wallace Sititi, left, and Sylvia Brunt have been recognised as Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame Breakthrough Players of 2024. Photo: Photosport / RNZ Two current Pasifika heritage rugby players have been…
The 50th ASB Polyfest kicked off under intermittent showers at the Manukau Sports Bowl on Wednesday, marking a significant celebration of Polynesian culture over the past half century. The festivities…
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kiribati President Taneti Maamau (left) attend a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. 6 January 2020. Photo: Reuters / Jason Lee The…
Mario Joseph, managing attorney at the Bureau des Avocats Internationaux, died on March 31 after a car accident. He was widely recognized for his legal work in Haiti and internationally. Mario Joseph,…
Nearly five months after the Argentine judiciary ordered the arrest of around 60 Brazilian fugitives convicted for their involvement in the January 8, 2023 coup attempt, only five have been detained.…
Republican pollster Frank Luntz issued a warning to Donald Trump just hours before the president was set to announce his "liberation day" tariffs that experts say threaten to drain Americans' bank…
ISTANBULNew Zealand’s human rights chief Stephen Rainbow has apologized for “Islamophobic” remarks after he received strong criticism from Jewish and Muslim groups, according to reports…
Elon Musk attends the inauguration ceremony for Donald Trump in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC. Photo: AFP / Kenny Holston / NY Times Musk to leave cost-cutting role 'soon,' Politico reports…
Tech giants like Microsoft, Google and Amazon have issued a warning to their H1-B Visa staff amid increasing uncertainty around Trump government new immigrants policies. Notably, Indian tech workers…
In this episode of Ways to Change the World, sustainability expert and professor Mike Berners-Lee argues that dishonesty in politics, business, and the media is one of the biggest barriers to tackling…
Torches from the Paris Olympics and the crown and wreath of Dionysus worn by singer Philippe Katerine during the opening ceremony are up for auction.Profits from the sale will go to charity groups,…
Newly-identified dinosaur footprints on the Isle of Skye show herbivores and carnivores drank from freshwater lagoons together 167 million years ago, scientists have said.A team at the University of…
The alliance's target is to spend at least 2 percent of GDP on defense, but Trump wants that raised to 5 percent. Rutte has talked of "considerably north of 3 percent." The issue will come up at the…
The accusations stem from the acquisition in 2016 of what they call faulty military equipment from Russia. A prosecutor in charge of the case, Karen Karapetian, told Armenian Public Television on…
'Purchased pro-Russian influencers,' influence networks, botnets, and fake social media accounts being used for this purpose, according to analysis published by domestic intelligence agency - Anadolu…
A bricklayer identified as Bayo Jeje has allegedly absconded from home after his wife gave birth to a set of triplets at a private hospital in Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.…
WASHINGTON — The US Treasury Department on Wednesday announced new sanctions targeting a Russian-based network that allegedly supports Yemen’s Houthis. What happened: Treasury’s Office of Foreign…
Hurricane Beryl was the earliest Atlantic basin Category-5 hurricane on record, with major impacts in the Caribbean. Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused catastrophic damage in the United States.…
A fresh wave of Israeli strikes across Gaza has killed 53 Palestinians, according to local health authorities, as Israel signalled a major escalation in military operations in the strip and plans to…
Badra Gunba inaugurated as Abkhazia’s president Abkhazia’s new president, Badra Gunba, took the oath of office in the presence of parliament members and Constitutional Court judges. At the ceremony,…
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Donald Trump says he's already decided the tariffs he will impose on countries that export goods to America, including the United Kingdom. Channel 4 hears from Emily Kilcrease, a senior fellow and…
JERUSALEMIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday that the Israeli military would seize control of the Morag Corridor in Gaza, mirroring its control of the Philadelphi one.“We…
SEOUL — Americans, watch out: You’re in far greater danger this week if you’re in central Seoul than in the demilitarized zone facing North Korean soldiers across the line or at military bases that…
Global markets are abuzz with chatter about a so-called Mar-a-Lago Accord, the Trump administration’s supposed plan to reorient the United States’ relationship with the global economy by negotiating…
Uzbekistan is seeking to diversify its partnerships and is increasingly strengthening ties with Europe. This rapprochement has accelerated since Shavkat Mirziyoyev came to power. In recent years,…
The Central Asia-EU Summit in the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, marks a significant milestone in relations between Central Asia and the European Union.
A senior MEP has admitted that “things have changed” under Donald Trump’s second term. The comments by Barry Andrews came on the eve of a much-awaited announcement by President Trump on sweeping new…
Lukas Sieper (pictured) is a young German politician who is leader of the Party of Progress. Elected to the EU parliament last year, the 28-year-old has already made his mark. In a Q&A with this…
HARARE – The government says it is building a mortuary and further preparing emergency health services in rural Nembudziya, as it prepares to host a massive crowd of over 60,000 expected to attend…
WASHINGTON — A California man will plead guilty to trying to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh at his home in a suburb of Washington, D.C., nearly three years ago, the defendant’s…
A Russian Tupolev Tu-22M3 long-range bomber crashed in Russia’s Irkutsk Oblast on April 2, 2025, prompting an immediate search and rescue operation, according to a post on X by user @Archer83Able.…
Burned Tesla cars are seen at a dealership on the outskirts of Rome, Monday, March 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) Italy is increasing security around Tesla dealerships following a massive…
LILONGWE, MalawiThe Mozambican parliament unanimously passed a law on Wednesday to restore peace in the southern African country following months of deadly protests over the contentious presidential…
Donald Trump has told members of his cabinet that Elon Musk will leave his government role in the coming months.A senior White House official told NBC News, Sky's US partner network, that the US…
The future of reproductive health care provider Planned Parenthood in South Carolina, and possibly around the country, might hinge on just two words. In arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court…
The sit-in is being held at Lakpass, where a provincial government delegation comprising Zahoor Ahmed Buledi, Bakht Muhammad Kakar and Sardar Noor Ahmed Bangulzai arrived to hold talks with the BNP-M…
The EU’s Digital Markets Act, which entered into force in 2022, aims to ensure the biggest tech firms don't crowd out smaller rivals. The European Commission is expected to fine the U.S. companies…
DayofPal– Israeli forces launched a targeted strike on a police unit in the central Gaza Strip, killing two officers and wounding five others. The attack, which occurred as officers were engaged in…
More than ninety West Papuan tribes, political organisations, religious and political groups have called for a boycott of products implicated in the Indonesian occupation, in the first major West…
Joyce Msuya, Assistant Secretary-General with UN aid coordination office OCHA, and Gilles Michaud, head of the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) were speaking during a meeting on the…
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Switzerland has increased the total value of frozen Russian assets by $1.81 billion over the past year, bringing the total to over $8 billion, as authorities continue to enforce sanctions related to…
Hungary and Serbia have signed an agreement on strategic defense cooperation, which includes conducting joint exercises and cooperating in the area of arms procurement
HAMILTON, CanadaA senior UN official denounced Israel's war on Gaza on Wednesday, calling it "a war without limits" as humanitarian workers continue to be targeted.Citing the Israeli killing of 15…
WA Court lists show the police charged Robert Giuffre for an inadequate storage facility for firearms in February this year and reckless driving exceeding the speed limit by 45km/h or more on a length…
His time serving as one of Trump’s top advisers has frustrated some Cabinet ministers who have privately accused him of overreach.By his own admission, Musk has taken a chainsaw to the federal…
The authorities have announced “Detailed Rules” coming into effect on 1 May. Non-Chinese are asked to "respect independence and self-government" and obey the Party's instructions. Foreigners and…
The IDF and Shin Bet released data Wednesday summarizing West Bank operations during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan according to which Israeli security forces—including Border Police units—killed 13…
2025-04-02T17:06:07+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced that the window for reaching a nuclear deal with Iran is rapidly closing. Barrot emphasized,…
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The naval ships of India and Russia participating in the bilateral naval Exercise Indra 2025 set sail, marking the commencement of the sea phase. The navies of the…
President Droupadi Murmu is set to visit Portugal and Slovakia from April 7 to 10 as part of a diplomatic mission aimed at strengthening India’s bilateral partnerships, the Ministry of External…
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to announce an expansive array of tariffs later today. What exactly the tariffs will look like remains unclear, but Trump has for months promised to impose…
Israel’s extremist far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex on Wednesday, accompanied by armed Israeli forces.The incursion was widely condemned as a…
Anquanizia Hall directed and co-produced the first theatrical performance of Drinks on Me at the Temple Theatre for the Performing Arts in Meridian, Mississippi. The production, with an all-Black…
RUFalling in a growing marketTesla’s troubles are an outlier: the global EV market has continued to show steady growth, even as its most recognizable brand continues to gain pariah status. In 2024, 17…
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YANGON, April 2 (Xinhua) -- China Foundation for Peace and Development (CFPD) and China Myanmar Economic Cooperation and Development Promotion Association (CMECDPA) on Wednesday jointly delivered…
US President Donald Trump will announce his tariff plan at 4 PM Eastern Time, April 2 which would be 1:30 AM IST on April 3 for people in India. The event is named ‘Make America Wealthy Again’ and it…
The daughter of Gisèle Pelicot is speaking out publicly about her own alleged abuse, filing a police complaint against her father, Dominique Pelicot, and calling for an investigation into whether he…
- The sheer scale and complexity of AI models makes it ‘impossible to trace their decisions that can hold any individual or military accountable,’ warns Khlaaf, a former systems safety engineer at…
VIENNA -- As construction crews churned up dirt to renovate a Vienna soccer field last October, they happened upon an unprecedented find: A heap of intertwined skeletal remains in a mass grave dating…
A Russian missile attack on Wednesday struck an enterprise in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, killing at least four civilians, officials said. An 8-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl were…
COLUMBIA, S.C. U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican considering a bid for governor, decried a decision by a federal prosecutor to withdraw charges against a man she accused of assaulting her last year.…
Photo via 6sqft and World Travel The following is a guest editorial from Morning Star, Britain’s daily socialist newspaper. Wednesday, April 2, is “liberation day” for the United States, according to…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel is establishing a new security corridor across Gaza as the country said it planned to seize large areas of the Palestinian territory and…
Ortagus is thought to be attempting to pressure Lebanon into accepting normalisation with Israel [Getty]The US Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus will arrive in Beirut on…
THE killing of medical personnel in an emergency services’ convoy in Gaza last week has been condemned by the United Nations. It says that the convoy, of five ambulances, a fire appliance, and a UN…
South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) shared a similar assessment, saying that "former prosecutors in the case acted improperly and the accused were not sufficiently cross-examined by…
Unsettling developments and policies tumble out of the Trump White House, upending geopolitics, unsettling millions, and disrupting markets and business. Inside America, Trump breaches norms, and…
ANKARAThe Indian government on Wednesday presented a bill in parliament proposing changes in the management of Muslim land endowments, with a representative body saying it will challenge the "black…
Good afternoon. This is Emilio Casalicchio. WEDNESDAY CHEAT SHEET — Ministers are scrambling to reassure businesses as the hours tick down to the big Donald Trump tariffs show. — A U.K. deal with the…
The seal in the hand of 3-year-old Ziv. (Emil Aljam, Israel Antiquities Authority) Ziv Nitzan was doing what all curious toddlers do on a nature walk: picking up rocks. So her parents thought nothing…
Humanitarian workers put themselves at risk to support people in dire need, often in active conflict zones. It’s a violation of international humanitarian law to target those civilians who assist and…
The High Court in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, has delivered its final judgement on allegations against Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso and two othersPastor Omotoso and his two co-accused were…
NANJING, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Chinese mainland official Song Tao on Wednesday met with Andrew Hsia, vice chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in the city of Xuzhou, east China's Jiangsu…
‘‘The people of Wisconsin are not really going in for some kind of large scale agenda that Trump and Musk are selling,‘’ said Patrick Guarasci, a top adviser to the Crawford campaign who has also been…
Iraqi political and militia leaders are reportedly responding to pressure from the US to disband Iran-backed militias in Iraq. However, the progress of government efforts and the ultimate status of…
Anant Ambani, a director of Reliance Industries Limited and a prominent figure in Indian industry, has chosen a unique and spiritual way to mark his 30th birthday. As part of his celebrations, he is…
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) Tuesday night completed the longest speech in recorded Senate history, speaking for 25 hours and 5 minutes to protest President Donald Trump's hardline policies and…
India and Australia have commemorated the third anniversary of the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA), reaffirming their commitment to deepening economic ties and fostering mutual…
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel said Wednesday that it planned to seize large areas of the Gaza Strip and add them to its “security zones” as it launched a wave of strikes that killed more…
Elon Musk's past 24 hours has shown troubling signs for his political and personal fortunes.
Ricardo Martinelli has been a fugitive of Panamanian justice held up at the Nicaraguan embassy for over a year. Here he is seen with his dog Bruno After being declared guilty of corruption by the…
The possibility of “city-killing” asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth is no longer a threat, but it could strike the moon, according to scientists. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) made the discovery…
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YANGON, April 2 (Xinhua) -- The China international search and rescue team has continued its rescue efforts in several areas of Mandalay, central Myanmar. On Tuesday, eight operational groups…
Donald Trump and President Volodymyr. President Donald Trump greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as he arrives at the White House on February 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Chip…
Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Old City on Wednesday, his spokesperson said, prompting strong condemnation from Jordan…
Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Old City on Wednesday, his spokesperson said, prompting strong condemnation from Jordan…
Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday she was instructing federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson…
Anahit Khalatian, the 70-year-old candidate of the opposition Our City bloc, her 75-year-old friend Kima Hayrapetian and a third woman, who is said to be in her 90s, were snatched from a car and taken…
Donald Trump's second presidency was dealt a spinning blow by voters in Wisconsin on Tuesday as they elected a liberal judge to the state's Supreme Court, despite his billionaire advisor Elon Musk…
A month has passed since Abdullah Öcalan’s historic call on 27 February and the PKK’s announcement of a ceasefire on 1 March, yet the government has not taken any concrete steps. At the same time,…
The unthinkable has become discussable. As America under Trump shows alarming sympathy for Russian aggression in Ukraine while threatening its own allies' territory, European nations are quietly…
On 2 April, members of the Hong Kong Watch team met with the Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) and Minister of State for Immigration, Seema Malhotra MP, alongside Charlotte Nichols MP and…
The Sri Lankan government has pledged USD 1 million in humanitarian assistance to Myanmar in the wake of a devastating earthquake, a move it says is driven by the “close ties between the two nations…
INDIA’S parliament today discussed a controversial proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to amend laws governing Muslim land endowments. The Bill seeks to add non…
April 2 (UPI) -- Finland joined other European nations in abandoning a long-standing treaty that bans the use of anti-personnel mines. Finnish president Alexander Stubb announced Tuesday that his…
Click here for more People’s World articles on Trade and Tariffs. Corporate-controlled politicians and big business CEOs keep pushing two big lies about trade. First, they claim free trade deals will…
Israel’s military operation in the Gaza Strip is expanding to seize "large areas," the defense minister said, while officials at hospitals inside the Palestinian territory said that Israeli strikes…
On March 17, Syria’s foreign minister Asaad al-Shibani shook hands with EU leaders in Brussels, becoming the first Syrian official to do so since 2007. On the same day, international donors, including…
Briefing to the Security Council on the protection of humanitarian and United Nations and associated personnel by Joyce Msuya, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency…
Donald Trump is set to unveil a new wave of tariffs in an announcement from the White House on Wednesday, marking so-called "Liberation Day" and raising fears of a global trade war. Trump plans to…
This frame grab taken from state-run Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) video footage released on April 1, 2025 shows Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing (2nd R) with military generals and…
Sixty years of oil exploration in Nigeria have led to cases of environmental damage being heard in foreign courts because the Nigerian judiciary is not trusted. This is not the development promised by…
Latest satellite images of Panghyon Airbase, North Korea's only known site for the flight testing of large strategic UAVs, show notable ongoing development.
Yesterday, special elections were held for a State Supreme Court seat in Wisconsin and two congressional seats in Florida. While Republicans easily defended their seats in Florida’s deep red…
Since the Islamic revolution of 1979, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has been hostile to the United States and its allies and partners. It is the leading State sponsor of terror in the…
Freed hostage Eliya Cohen revealed Raz Bokobza executed by terrorists after jumping from truck en route to Gaza; Cohen also named Alon Ohel, still captive, as his father Kobi pleads for urgent action:…
Ramstein, Germany – Polish F-16 fighter jets have arrived in Šiauliai, Lithuania, as they take on NATO’s Air Policing mission, from the French and Italian detachments, alongside the Romanian Air…
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Susan Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election victory over a conservative candidate backed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk cements a liberal majority on the state’s top court…
ISTANBULProtesters in Japan have urged Hungary to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is expected to meet his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban in Budapest on Wednesday evening,…
The European Commission has announced the results of the 2024 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks call.The Commission will fund a total of 149 excellent doctoral programmes with…
BERLINGermany said on Wednesday that it is "very concerned" about China's latest military drills off the coast of Taiwan and that Berlin is closely monitoring the situation as it is another large…
Moldova asked three Russian diplomats to leave the country, accusing them of helping a pro-Kremlin Moldovan lawmaker evade imprisonment on charges of illegal political financing, the country’s foreign…
WASHINGTONThe UN human rights chief on Wednesday expressed concern over the growing numbers of missing people and urged states to ratify the international convention on forced disappearances."We need…
ISTANBULThe White House is evaluating an Iranian proposal for indirect nuclear talks while simultaneously reinforcing US military forces in the Middle East, according to US officials who spoke to…
You could not blame Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan if he is feeling these days like the walls are closing in on him from all sides. Domestically, there are signs that citizens are souring on…
(Based on information provided by the Protocol and Liaison Service.)The new Permanent Observer for the Pan-African Intergovernmental Agency for Water and Sanitation for Africa, Nabhit Kapur, presented…
“No one will sleep again – except those who’ve been sentenced to rest in the earth’s embrace forever.” That’s how 14-year-old Patritsia remembers a morning that began with birdsong and ended in…
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Amidst the current global turmoil, small news outlets like ours could be the first to close. Help us get off grants and become the first reader-funded news site in the Caucasus, and keep telling the…
Myanmar’s ruling military has declared a temporary ceasefire in the country’s civil war until April 22 to facilitate earthquake relief efforts and show compassion to the people affected, state TV…
In November 2024, during the U.N. climate conference (COP29) in Baku, India sharply criticized the new climate finance package, which promises $300 billion annually for the Global South by 2035. The…
As Cyclone Alfred approached Brisbane, the city’s first cyclone forecast in over five decades, we were finalizing the recommendations of our annual Griffith Asia Pacific Strategic Outlook (GAPSO).…
Pakistan is not merely a nation facing a climate crisis; it is a stark, living testament to the existential threat confronting the Global South. With temperatures routinely breaching 50 degrees…
Andrew Marshall, the visionary founder of the now-disbanded Office of Net Assessment (ONA) in the Pentagon, once remarked, “The purpose of net assessment is to look at the big picture and to assess…
Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, speaks after Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Mosalla mosque in Tehran on Monday. (Supreme Leader Office/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock ) A senior adviser to Iran’s…
EU Commissioners’ statement on Georgia EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos have issued a joint statement on Georgia,…
BEIJING, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Qingwei, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, mourned the victims of the strong earthquake in Myanmar at the southeast Asian…
ANKARAAt least three international students recently detained by US authorities have been transferred to remote immigration detention centers in Louisiana that have faced repeated human rights abuse…
The U.S. Navy will integrate the SDB-1 small-diameter precision-guided bombs on the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets
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Democratic senator Cory Booker has broken the record for the longest speech on the US Senate floor with a marathon critique of President Donald Trump.
Myanmar's military regime on Wednesday announced a temporary ceasefire against armed opponents effective to allow relief and rehabilitation operations following last week's deadly earthquake. Myanmar…
Representational Image Israel's military operation in the Gaza Strip is expanding to seize "large areas," the defence minister said, while officials at hospitals inside the Palestinian territory said…
“Where are the monkeys? Can you see them, mummy?” asks an excited child visiting Hongshan Zoo in Nanjing, eastern China. The zoo’s unusual design and goals have attracted attention online, and a flood…
In June 2023, this journalist asked the JAC for a series of documents under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).The JAC refused and, in the panel’s view, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)…
Last week I attended a crypto conference in Washington, D.C., and can report back that things are changing fast. New regulations look certain to come through in a hurry and – judging by the heinous…
Nepal, sandwiched between Asian giants India and China, is in a high-stakes battle for energy security. Now, a temporary freeze on a $500-million United States grant to Nepal has heightened the…
Listening to much of the language coming from the White House since Donald Trump’s inauguration, one is reminded of the Orwellian concept of double-speak: language that deliberately obscures,…
However one views Donald Trump’s trade policy, he is not far wrong in calling India a “tariff king”. Jawaharlal Nehru, its first prime minister, saw foreign trade as a path to colonisation and admired…
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President Donald Trump left observers baffled this week when he suggested in a late-night Truth Social rant that his tariffs on Canadian goods would include taxes on illegal drugs.In the Truth Social…
Congo’s president commuted the death sentences of three Americans who were convicted on charges of participating in a coup attempt last year, officials announced Wednesday. Marcel Malanga, 21, Tyler…
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case on Wednesday, acquiescing to the Justice Department's extraordinary request to set aside criminal charges so…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 2. The execution of a novel infrastructural project involving the erection of a bridge spanning the Garabogazgol Bay is currently in progress in Turkmenistan, Trend…
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is proud to announce that it has secured €5,671,195 to implement a PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan aimed at promoting positive relations between people from diverse…
“The struggle of man against power is the struggle of memory against forgetting.” — Milan Kundera “In the 35 years since the crackdown, all discussion of the incident has been heavily censored in…
Iran Military Drill. In this photo provided Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, by the Iranian Army, tanks move forward during a drill in southeastern Iran. Iranian Army/AP The leader of a powerful Iraqi…
Donald Trump's Liberation Day is finally here, after months of warnings and concerns around his another round of tariffs announcement.
Lawyer on Georgia’s municipal elections Lawyer Saba Brachveli commented on the upcoming local elections in Georgia on social media, stating that this is not the Turkish or Hungarian model — where…
The search for the four missing US Army soldiers in Lithuania during training has come to a tragic conclusion
BEIJING, April 2 (Xinhua) -- China strongly urges all parties in Myanmar to ensure the safety of earthquake relief workers and supplies from China and other countries, a foreign ministry spokesperson…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 2. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has sent a congratulatory letter to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Trend reports. "Dear Ilham Heydar oglu, Dear brother, I…
GAZA CITY, Palestine/ISTANBULPalestinians woke up on Wednesday to a devastating Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis that killed 13 members of the same family, including women…
April 2 (UPI) -- Wednesday is the day that Donald Trump's tariff scheme should go into effect. Possibly it shall if the president is not using tariffs for negotiations or other intentions. Or perhaps…
Azerbaijan on Wednesday insisted that arch-foe Armenia must meet Baku's "legitimate demands" before the Caucasus neighbours can sign a peace treaty, the text of which they agreed upon last month.The…
Lawyers from a US activist group are pushing for the International Criminal Court to take up a case against Biden.
It has already outlined a two-stage planned response to the steel and aluminium tariffs. First, it says it will restore measures introduced in 2018 when Trump first imposed tariffs on imports of the…
US President Donald Trump was set to impose sweeping new tariffs on Wednesday as he proclaimed "Liberation Day" in the country, escalating a trade war with global partners, risking cost increases and…
The fiscal year 2026 H-1B lottery has been concluded by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Notification has been sent to the chosen candidates, who can use their USCIS accounts to verify…
Sooty terns fill the skies as they return to Johnston Island within the Johnston Atoll National Wildlife Refuge to establish their breeding colony in July 2021. (Reuters)1 A project proposed by Elon…
The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the agreement reached between the Republic of Tajikistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and the Republic of Uzbekistan to establish a tri-national border connection point,…
I just mailed off the final chapter of my new book on competition between autocratic and democratic great powers in the twenty-first century, focused on China, Russia, and the United States. It draws…
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has made it clear Hungary will not arrest the Israeli prime minister despite an international warrant.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading on a four-day…
On Wednesday, April 2, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Oleksandr Lytvynenko, held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab…
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German military intelligence findings have led European officials to believe that Russia is preparing for a major war with NATO and European nations, according to findings from a joint investigation…
BEIJING, April 2 (Xinhua) -- China congratulates Dilma Rousseff on her continued role as the president of the New Development Bank, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. It was confirmed…
The Trump administration is seriously considering an Iranian proposal for indirect nuclear talks mediated by Oman, while simultaneously increasing US military presence in the Middle East, Axios…
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Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
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BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to arrive in Hungary's capital on Wednesday to meet with the country's nationalist prime minister despite an international…
German investigators said Wednesday that they had dismantled a major platform for child sex abuse images on the so-called darknet, as part of an international operation spanning 38 countries.The move…
Last week I visited the Middle East. The visit came at a particularly volatile time, just days after the breakdown of the ceasefire in Gaza, which has caused an appalling loss of life. Through this…
On the front foot: The PM insisted Labour was taking decisive action by “rolling up our sleeves” to help. Natch, Starmer flew the flag for policies including the minimum wage increase. He also, here’s…
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Image by Arzu Geybullayeva for Global Voices created via Canva Pro.An opposition-led boycott in Turkey started on March 19, the day Is
Press Release - Today, Uganda's Ministry of Health, with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) and Alliance partners, UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), PATH and CHAI rolled out a…
Dhi Qar province has recorded the highest displacement rate due to desertification and drought in Iraq, with more than 1,000 people officially registered according to strict criteria issued by the…
The Chinese rescue team successfully extricated a male survivor at a hotel on Wednesday afternoon in Mandalay, Myanmar. The man, an employee of the E-outfitting Golden Country Hotel, had been trapped…
On Tuesday, MEPs approved two proposals granting Jordan and Egypt loans worth €500 million and €4 billion respectively. The macro-financial assistance (MFA) for Egypt was adopted by Parliament by 452…
Over the last two decades, India has positioned itself as a major global player in disaster diplomacy, using humanitarian aid as a strategic tool to strengthen its geopolitical reach and international…
Israel has been gripped by allegations linking aides of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to financing from Qatar, which hosts Hamas leaders and helped broker the release of hostages from Gaza. Dubbed…
The Government of Myanmar has expressed deep gratitude for India's swift and substantial support in providing earthquake relief assistance following the devastating earthquake that struck the country…
A week ago, U.S. President Donald Trump’s national security team inadvertently included the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic in a Signal group chat to discuss operational planning for strikes on the…
The European Union Delegation to Moldova invites civil society organisations in Moldova to take part in a grant call, managed by the European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA) and People in Need…
The coastal city of Baniyas was one of the targets of a wave of sectarian massacres in early March [Ali Haj Suleiman/Getty]The sectarian killing of six civilians on Monday, including a village mayor…
Rescuers clean debris from damaged buildings in the aftermath of Friday’s earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo) BANGKOK (AP) — Rescuers pulled two men alive from the…
Israel announced a major expansion of military operations in Gaza on Wednesday, saying large areas of the enclave would be seized and added to its security zones, accompanied by large-scale…
Myanmar's military says its troops fired warning shots at a Chinese Red Cross aid convoy because they didn't stop and it hadn't told them they were operating in a conflict zone.The incident underlines…
As a new secretary-general assumes leadership of the Commonwealth, it seems de rigueur in some circles to dismiss the organisation as a relic of a bygone era. To speak of it with any seriousness…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and US President Donald Trump discussed mediation efforts to restore regional calm which would have a positive impact on Red Sea navigation and end economic…
Arrested, re-arrested, prosecuted, discredited — journalist Dilwar Hussain Mozumder has been hit with a wave of reprisals after trying to interview the director of a bank linked to the chief minister…
A Cypriot parliamentary committee is scheduled to discuss a company owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, which shut down after being hit by $18.5-million in taxes related to a fraudulent…
BEIJING, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with HSBC Group Chairman Mark Tucker in Beijing on Wednesday. In a world full of uncertainties, China is committed to high-standard…
The bill was first tabled in parliament in August last year but was sent to a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) after an outcry from opposition members.Reports say the version presented on Wednesday…
Los asistentes explorarán la evolución de la política de IA en Uruguay y discutir las lecciones aprendidas de la implementación de la política y las líneas de acción para su gobernanza. En el evento…
The World Food Program has announced the closure of all its remaining bakeries in the Gaza Strip, citing dwindling supplies after Israel cut off all food, medicine, fuel and humanitarian aid nearly a…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a phone conversation with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday afternoon, extended his congratulations on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr…
NANJING, April 2 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command has successfully completed all designated tasks of the joint exercises carried out on Tuesday and…
BEIJING – China’s ruling Communist Party has abruptly switched the roles of two Politburo members, according to the South China Morning Post, an unprecedented move that comes as Mr Xi Jinping breaks…
He was not expected to become pope. A Pole, he was a dark horse candidate, the first non-Italian pope in 455 years. In fact, he remained pope for 26 years, the third longest papacy in history:…
A hacker has claimed to have publicly posted a database containing details of some 200 million X (formerly known as Twitter) users. A 3D-printed miniature model of Elon Musk and the X logo are seen in…
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In response to what it calls a national emergency; the Trump administration announced the imposition of sweeping tariffs—25% on imports from Mexico and Canada and 10% on imports from China—to pressure…
The Meta logo is seen at the Vivatech show in Paris, France, on June 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File) The Meta logo is seen at … more > Meta said it has been hit with a hefty fine for…
A boat rides through a frozen sea inlet outside of Nuuk, Greenland, March 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka) A boat rides through a frozen … more > NUUK, Greenland (AP) — Danish Prime Minister…
This image released by the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense shows China’s Shandong aircraft carrier sailing near Taiwan on Monday, March 31, 2025. (Taiwan Ministry of National Defense via AP)…
Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin (Photo/ANI) Bangkok [Thailand], April 2 (ANI): Bangladesh's Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin said on Wednesday that Bangladesh has requested for a meeting…
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The American war in Vietnam was so much more than the sum of its battles. To make sense of it, we must look beyond the conflict itself. We must understand its context and, above all, the formative…
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On 12 March, pensioners surrounded the Congress building in Buenos Aires to protest at pension reform and hikes in medicine prices. President Javier Milei’s government responded with force, using…
In a post on X, Landau wrote "in the Trump Administration, we take seriously our responsibility over foreigners' access to our country". He added that "the last thing we need is a welcome mat for…
Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Wednesday of launching new attacks against each other’s energy facilities, in violation of a U.S.-brokered moratorium. Both sides said they were providing…
Their death sentences over the botched 2024 coup effort have been commuted to life imprisonment.The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi has downgraded the death…
US democratic attorneys general in 23 states and Washington, DC, filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Health and Human Services and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the District Court of…
Meeting of the Spokesperson of the MFA of Armenia with the Director of the Communications Department of the MFA of Kazakhstan 28 March, 2025 On March 28, during the official visit of the Foreign…
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THE Chinese president, Xi Jinping, last Friday (28) pledged deeper cooperation with his Bangladeshi counterpart Muhammad Yunus in a meeting that came as Dhaka seeks new friends to offset frosty ties…
Donald Trump will announce his latest round of tariffs at the White House on Wednesday, threatening to unleash a global trade war on what he has dubbed “liberation day”.Trump has rattled global stock…
Meta said it has been hit with a hefty fine for resisting Turkish government demands to limit content on Facebook and Instagram.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government has been trying to restrict…
By Joseph Stabile The US State Department’s 13 January designation of The Terrorgram Collective and three of its leaders serves as the bookend of the now-departed Biden Administration’s efforts to…
Angola requires $240m (R4.48bn) from government or donor funding to clear nearly 1,000 minefields from the civil war that ended more than two decades ago, the National Mine Action Agency said.The…
The death sentences of three US citizens convicted for their role in a failed coup in the Democratic Republic of the Congo last year have been commuted to life imprisonment, the presidency said before…
A French court convicted far-right leader Marine Le Pen of embezzlement on Monday, sentencing her to a five-year ban from holding public office, effectively disqualifying her from the 2027…
A Wednesday morning inferno destroyed part of the Juba office of Michael Chiangjiek Gaey, the National Minister for Land, Housing, and Urban Development. Potur Magok Jok, the Executive Secretary in…
Today, the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine provided the Zaporizhzhia region with two cogeneration units. The new equipment will significantly improve the…
The ninth Mekong-U.S. Partnership Track 1.5 Policy Dialogue on Countering Online Scam Operations was held in Bangkok, Thailand from October 16-18, 2024. The Policy Dialogues are a series of eleven…
Finland has announced it will withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, an international agreement banning the production and use of anti-personnel landmines. On April 1, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri…
Visit of the Foreign Minister of Armenia to “Astana” International Financial Centre and "Astana Hub” 27 March, 2025 Within the framework of the official visit to Kazakhstan, Foreign Minister of…
Marine Le Pen’s conviction for embezzling European Union funds is sending shockwaves through French and European politics. The ruling condemns her to four years in prison, with two suspended, and bars…
As European leaders boost defence spending, strengthen European security cooperation and contemplate a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, they need to bring voters on board. They may worry about citizen…
Israel has removed all remaining tariffs on products imported from the United States, according to a joint statement released by the Prime Minister's Office, Finance Ministry, and Economy and Industry…
British tennis player Fran Jones was forced to withdraw from a tournament in Colombia after collapsing during a match against Argentina's Julia Riera.The 24-year-old staggered to the ground in the…
China's military is practising hitting key ports and energy infrastructure, including live fire exercises China’s large-scale air and sea military drills around Taiwan are a “warning” from Beijing…
IDF Gaza Israel. A Palestinian woman reacts amidst the rubble of a building in an area targeted during Israeli strikes in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, on April 2, 2025. Israeli Defense…
Global stock markets are on edge as investors brace for President Donald Trump's highly anticipated announcement of his "Liberation Day" tariffs. What To Know Trump is scheduled to speak at the White…
More journalists killed in Gaza than in both world wars, Vietnam, Yugoslavia and Afghanistan combined, says Costs of War project.Israel’s war on Gaza has killed 232 journalists – an average of 13 per…
South Korea's parliament on Wednesday reported an impeachment motion against former acting President Choi Sang-mok, deputy prime minister for economic affairs, over his refusal to appoint a…
The UK's foreign secretary has called Gaza the "most dangerous place in the world" for aid workers as one year passed since seven humanitarians were killed by an Israeli airstrike targeting their…
Change of laws difficult now, FM Kulubaev says about toughened migration regulations in Russia AKIPRESS.COM - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan is working at different levels: the Ministry…
China urges all parties in Myanmar to ensure the safety of earthquake relief workers and supplies from China and other countries, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
The first batch of aid supplies from the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) arrived in Mandalay, the epicenter of Myanmar's recent magnitude-7.9 earthquake, on Wednesday, according to the RCSC.The…
Thompson was shot in the back by a masked gunman when he arrived at a hotel for an investors' meeting with his company. Police tracked Mangione five days later to a McDonald's in Altoona,…
Several current and former employees have come forward to share their experiences of the company's strict policies. They revealed that they are not allowed to leave the office even during lunch…
In a statement marking the anniversary of the Israeli assault, the Iranian Foreign Ministry honored the memory of the martyrs and emphasized that time would not erase this crime or other atrocities…
BANGKOK - Two rescue dogs in Thailand switched roles briefly on Wednesday to provide emotional support following five days spent sniffing for signs of life in a mountain of rubble left after a tower…
MOSCOW - Prosecutors on Wednesday charged Vadim Moshkovich, the billionaire founder of Russia's top agriculture company Rusagro, with embezzlement of 30 billion roubles ($357 million), state news…
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ISTANBULAzerbaijan's president on Wednesday reiterated Baku’s demand from Armenia to remove a territorial provision in the country’s constitution as one of the conditions for signing a peace…
Washington's approach to resolving the Ukraine crisis has yet to address the root causes of the conflict, said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov on Tuesday.
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The Consul of Kyrgyzstan in Ankara visits Northern Cyprus twice a month since September 2024 to meet citizens of Kyrgyzstan, Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev said at the plenary session of the…
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Yemen's Houthi rebels said on Wednesday that overnight air strikes on Hodeidah province killed four people in an attack they blamed on the United States."The casualty toll of the American aggression…
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Sudan's Foreign Ministry accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of looting and destroying museums, including the National Museum, when they were in control of Khartoum state. The ministry…
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Germany’s Conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party is considering restarting six of the country’s recently deactivated nuclear power plants. According to newspaper Handelsblatt on April 1,…
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Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday a military expansion further into Gaza to capture “extensive territory” and turn it into Israeli-controlled buffer zones. The goal of the…
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The European Parliament has voted to remove parliamentary immunity from Conservative (PiS) MEPs Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik so they can face criminal prosecution in Poland for an alleged failure…
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SINGAPORE - North Korea’s new class of warship can accommodate dozens of vertical launch cells to carry missiles its military has already developed, analysis of a satellite image showed, a step that…
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US tariffs against the EU, threats to take over Greenland, offensive remarks by high-ranking US officials in a Signal chat - the tone between Washington and Brussels is becoming increasingly sour.…
Three people have been injured after a man armed with an axe attacked the annual parade by Assyrian Christians in the Iraqi city of Dohuk to mark their new year, officials said.The event, held every…
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Chris Wright, the US energy secretary, earned several bursts of applause during his opening speech to the recent CERAWeek by S&P Global energy forum in Texas. The couple of thousand attendees watching…
The Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) Youth Assembly started the march from Amed to the village of Amara in Xelfetî (Halfeti), Urfa (Riha) to mark Abdullah Öcalan's 76th birthday. The…
The Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea ordered a recall of parliament on April 8, 2025, to debate a motion of no confidence on Monday. The court decided that parliament’s rejection of an earlier motion…
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals to support the growth of a European Network of Fact-Checkers. The call aims to contribute to fostering a more trustworthy and safer online…
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Hon Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, former Ghanaian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, assumed office as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth yesterday, pledging to advance the values…
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In Juba, South Sudan’s capital, something is afoot. Over the last two weeks, in meetings between the very distinguished ambassadors of very concerned Western countries, a plan of action was plotted,…
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Rescue crews in Myanmar have pulled a 26-year-old man out alive from the rubble of the capital city hotel where he worked – but most teams are finding only bodies five days after a massive earthquake…
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Norway has reopened a long-standing and controversial debate on European Union membership after its Conservative Party leader Erna Solberg said: “We are by definition in favour of EU membership.”…
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A man and his two sons scaled Moonlight Buttress in Zion National Park in southwest Utah to hang an American flag last Wednesday, March 26, St. George News reported. Joe Evermore has four boys: Sam…
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In New Zealand’s rugged Te Urewera rainforest, the Ngāi Tūhoe tribe have always fought for self-determination. Now they’re legal guardians of their land—but there are challenges ahead. Ngāi Tūhoe have…
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1.7 million refugees in Uganda face an uncertain future as donors who have been picking up the bill for their feeding have decided to stop funding in the next three months. The Government of Uganda is…
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Democratic senator Cory Booker broke the record for the longest speech on the US Senate floor with a marathon critique of president Donald Trump.
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Sydney beachfront properties have been flooded and coastal infrastructure was damaged after a large swell combined with a king tide to batter the Australian shore, officials said.Several homes were…
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VIENNA, 2 April 2025 – At the 25th Conference of the Alliance against Trafficking in Persons, which concluded in Vienna on Tuesday, OSCE leaders and anti-trafficking experts called on the 57 OSCE…
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On 1 April, the conference ‘Ukraine’s EU Membership: Not If, but When’, held in Kyiv, marked the official launch of the European Union and Member States’ flagship initiative – ‘Ukraine2EU – EU…
Yemen's Houthi rebels said on Wednesday that overnight air strikes on Hodeida province killed four people in an attack they blamed on the United States. "The casualty toll of the American aggression…
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Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes on two homes in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory on Wednesday killed at least 15 people, including children. "Thirteen martyrs, including…
U.S. President Donald Trump believes that the Russian authorities are deliberately “slow-rolling comprehensive ceasefire talks,” according to Fox News White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, who…
The Russian Interior Ministry issued a press release on Tuesday stating that it continues to provide “operational support in criminal cases against individuals accused of terrorism- and extremism…
HONG KONG - Hong Kong's new police commissioner played down the impact of recent U.S. sanctions on Hong Kong and Chinese officials, while pledging to do more to safeguard national security in the…
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WASHINGTON—The Pentagon is rapidly expanding its forces in the Middle East as the U.S. military continues airstrikes against Houthi militants in Yemen and steps up its pressure on Iran, the Pentagon…
The stated aim of China's military drills around Taiwan is to deter "Taiwan independence" forces, but their real purpose may be to test the United States' response and strategic bottom line ahead of a…
The conviction for embezzlement of French Rassemblement National leader Marine Le Pen invites concern that the French are setting off down the same road of politicisation of the justice system and…
Donald Trump’s nominee for chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) expressed opposition to any potential reductions in U.S. military forces stationed in South Korea and Japan, citing North…
Latvia has transferred 1,500 drones of various types to Ukraine within the framework of the Drone Coalition
The Democratic Republic of Congo government and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels aim to hold direct talks on April 9, sources from both camps said on Tuesday, a potential boost to Qatar's efforts to end the…
Recent weeks have witnessed a remarkable change in the mood and action of most EU countries, as they seek to re-orient the Union in a new global context. The uncertain path towards a lasting peace in…
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ANKARA The UN World Food Program (WFP) early Wednesday announced that all bakeries it supports in the impoverished and war-devastated Gaza Strip were forced to shut down due to the continued Israeli…
BEIJING/TAIPEI — China's military held long-range live-fire drills in the East China Sea on Wednesday (April 2) in an escalation of ongoing drills around Taiwan, saying it was practicing precision…
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The United States is sending a three-person disaster response team to earthquake-stricken Myanmar, days after much larger contingents from China and Russia began pulling people out of the rubble.The…
The Security Service of Ukraine and the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine detained a Russian agent in Poland from Viktor Medvedchuk's circle
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The All-Star centre became only the third player in NBA history to record a 60-point triple-double.Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit two free throws with 0.1 seconds left in double overtime, and the…
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Representative Image (Photo Credit: X/@MoNDefense) Taipei [Taiwan], April 2 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Wednesday posted pictures highlighting the strengths of the Taiwanese…
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ANSEONG, South Korea, April 2 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry signed an agreement Wednesday to use 500 million won (US$340,900) donated by an individual to financially support North Korean…
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The third version of the Code of Practice for the European Union (EU) regulation on artificial intelligence, the AI Act, remains largely insufficient. After having participated unsuccessfully in…
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The United Nations is gravely alarmed by reports of intensified hostilities in and around El Fasher in North Darfur State in Sudan, including attacks in the past two days that resulted in civilian…
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Actor Val Kilmer, star of Top Gun and Tombstone, has died aged 65.He died from pneumonia,The New York Times reported, attributing Kilmer's daughter Mercedes Kilmer. He was also known for donning the…
North Korean soldiers deployed to Russia are largely unaware they are being sent to fight against Ukraine, South Korea’s unification minister said, as DPRK casualties have surpassed the 5,000 mark.…
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North Korea on Wednesday denounced the United States and Japan's latest agreement to co-produce an advanced air-to-air missile, calling it a new element of strategic instability in the Asia-Pacific…
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Val Kilmer, the California-born, Juilliard-trained actor who starred in films including "The Prince of Egypt," "Top Gun," "The Doors," "Tombstone" and "Batman Forever" and earned a reputation as a…
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Speaking to the U.S. Congress, President Donald Trump's nominee for ambassador to Türkiye stressed the country’s vital strategic importance. "Sitting at the most strategic crossroads of Europe, Asia,…
A major alliance of ethnic armed groups in northern Myanmar has announced a unilateral one-month ceasefire to allow humanitarian relief efforts to proceed in the wake of last week’s devastating…
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SEOUL — South Korea's interim leader called on the nation on Wednesday (April 2) to calmly accept the decision from the Constitutional Court on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol, as police…
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President Donald Trump's administration is expected to announce new “reciprocal tariffs” on April 2 (early Thursday in India), though the White House provided no details about the size and scope of…
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Washington and Seoul reaffirmed their mutual commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea during a phone call on Tuesday, just a day after U.S. President Donald Trump described the DPRK…
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PARIS — When French far-right leader Marine Le Pen accused the judiciary of deploying a "nuclear bomb" to blow up her presidential hopes, she added France to the countries where accusations of…
AFP Dane County Circuit Court Judge Susan Crawford, flanked by Wisconsin Supreme Court justices, accepts victory in her race for Wisconsin Supreme Court justice on April 1, 2025, in Madison,…
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A leading North Korean tech company has reached an agreement with a Chinese firm to acquire large numbers of critical electronic parts.
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Democratic US Senator Cory Booker has accused President Donald Trump of “recklessly” challenging America’s democratic institutions in a marathon speech that broke a nearly seven-decade record. The 55…
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Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt criticized a recent gathering of European parliamentary leaders in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Newsmax Tuesday, saying the meeting centered on "solidarity" rather…
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China launched its latest round of war games around Taiwan on Tuesday, saying on Wednesday they were code-named \"Strait Thunder-2025\" and were a \"stern warning\" against separatism. Read more at…
US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy is doing little to enhance his country’s standing abroad. But it is helping to reinforce his political authority at home.Congress and the courts are…
In less than 24 hours, US President Donald Trump will step into the Rose Garden in the White House and make his self-proclaimed "Liberation Day" announcement.The press conference is part of a "Make…
Photo : YONHAP News The British Ministry of Defense has reportedly concluded that more than five-thousand North Korean troops have been killed or wounded fighting for Russia. According to the American…
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A public screen in Beijing broadcasts news about China's military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday - Copyright AFP ADEK BERRYJoy Chiang with Mary Yang in PingtanThe Chinese military announced new…
Nearly 2,000 scientists, engineers and researchers penned an open letter this week to President Donald Trump's administration, calling for a stop to its "assault" on science.The letter was signed by…
Montana Republican Senator Steve Daines, “carrying President Trump’s America First agenda”, held a meeting in the Great Hall of People with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in late March, as reported by…
Both Ukraine and Russia complained to the United States about striking each other's energy sites on Tuesday, with Kyiv calling on Washington to strengthen sanctions on Moscow for "violating"…
A major rebel alliance in Myanmar on Tuesday (April 1) declared an unilateral ceasefire in its conflict with the ruling military to support an international humanitarian response to last week's…
Nine men abducted from Kherson and tortured for 'confessions' are now again facing torture in Russian SIZO-1 in Rostov, which is rapidly becoming as notorious as the Taganrog prison where 27-year-old…
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is planning an executive order that would ease rules governing exports of military equipment, and could announce it as soon as Tuesday or…
One year after the first human was infected with bird flu, ABC News' Dr. Darien Sutton meets Michigan State researchers who are tracking the virus and a duck farmer facing catastrophe in New York.
COPENHAGEN — A volcano erupted to the south of Iceland's capital on Tuesday (April 1), spewing lava and smoke in a fiery display of orange and red that triggered the evacuation of tourists and…
"Liberation day" was due to be on 1 April. But Donald Trump decided to shift it by a day because he didn’t want anyone to think it was an April fool.It is no joke for him and it is no joke for…
The foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are due in Moscow this week for the first talks between their countries’ newly created confederation and Russia, they said in a statement. The…
An aerial view shows flattened buildings and one damaged following an earthquake on March 28, in a location given as Mandalay region, Myanmar, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video…
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Republicans Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won special elections Tuesday in two Florida congressional districts, bolstered by President Donald Trump’s endorsement to fill…
The Trump tariffs are coming, “immediately”. US President Donald Trump has been repeatedly emphasising on April 2 as ‘Liberation Day’, promising to make massive tariff announcements. But, there are…
SEOUL - South Korea’s nationwide average temperature amounted to 14.5 deg C in 2024, making it the warmest year since 1973 here, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA)’s annual…
PETALING JAYA - When the sliding doors and windows at his double-storey house started shaking violently, Mr Aidil Abd Ghafar thought an aftershock from the Myanmar earthquake had hit Malaysian soil.He…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered additional forces to the Middle East, including the USS Carl Vinson carrier strike group and aircraft, as the U.S. vows to continue its strikes against Iran…
An anaesthetist charged with attempted second-degree murder for allegedly attacking his wife on an Oahu hiking trail has been indicted by a grand jury, one day after his initial court…
China staged military drills off Taiwan’s north, south and east coasts yesterday as a “stern warning” against separatism and called Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te a “parasite,” as Taiwan sent…
A volcanic eruption restarted in Iceland, with lava flow threatening the already severely damaged fishing town Grindavik.
Palestinian doctors working in Gaza have accused Israeli forces of using electric shocks, turning medics into human shields and repeatedly torturing them after they were arrested without charge.
Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre remains in serious condition in hospital, according to her spokesperson, even though Australian police described the car crash she was in as “minor”.
The Trump administration began mass layoffs of 10,000 staffers at US health agencies yesterday, according to multiple sources, with security guards barring entry to some employees just hours after…
An Israeli airstrike killed four people including a Hezbollah official in Beirut’s southern suburbs yesterday, a Lebanese security source said, further testing a shaky ceasefire between Israel and…
Russia cannot accept US proposals to end the war in Ukraine in their current form because they do not address problems Moscow regards as having caused the conflict, a senior Russian diplomat said,…
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth Group chief executive Brian Thompson, appears in Manhattan Supreme Court in New York City US Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday that she…
(Xinhua) 09:19, April 02, 2025 MOSCOW, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Tuesday that the Chinese and Russian peoples made significant contributions to the victory of the World…
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Former hostage Amit Sossana was honored by First Lady Melania Trump at the US State Department's 19th annual International Women of Courage Awards on Tuesday along with seven other women, ABC news…
India is expected to become an important player in global energy markets, following a distinct growth path marked by lower energy intensity, a diverse energy mix and expanding commodity imports,…
Retired U.S. Lt. Gen. John Daniel Caine, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testifies before a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation…
Zelenskyy and Putin both discussed alleged violations with US officials.
(Xinhua) 08:59, April 02, 2025 Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Roy Jakobs, chief executive officer of Royal Philips, in Beijing, capital of China, April 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)…
Like other parts of Myanmar affected by the quake, the community is struggling to deal with the sheer number of bodies.It has been complicated by ongoing fighting between the military junta and…
Democratic senator Cory Booker broke the record for the longest speech on the US Senate floor with a marathon critique of president Donald Trump.The New Jersey official took to the floor on Monday…
Following a presidential proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act by President Trump, targeting alleged members of the Tren de Aragua (TdA) criminal group, 255 individuals have been illegally…
Residents are helped through high flood waters by police in Pyinmana town in Myanmar's Naypyidaw region on 13 September 2024, following heavy rains in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi. File photo. </
Half a century of oil exploration has left the world’s largest rainforest scarred by deforestation, water contamination and air pollution. Indigenous lands have been infringed and economic disparities…
Since July 2024, the cross-border project Every Last Drop has investigated and mapped available data on oil and gas exploration across the Amazon, focusing on the biome’s reach into Brazil, Colombia,…
SEOUL - South Korea's interim leader Han Duck-soo called on the nation on Wednesday to accept any decision from the Constitutional Court on impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol in a calm manner.At a…
Technology billionaires dominate the world's top 10 richest people for 2025, according to Forbes magazine, but their fortunes have taken a hit.The super billionaires - who are all men - were a…
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a delegation from China led by Head of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party Liu Jianchao on April 1, UzA…
Photo : YONHAP News The nominee for U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff(JCS) chairman said North Korea’s long-range missile and nuclear programs represent an “immediate security challenge.”Retired Air Force…
The Houthi group reported Tuesday that U.S. forces have carried out 22 airstrikes on its targets in Yemen's northern Sanaa and Saada provinces over the past several hours.According to a brief…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addresses the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, April 1, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]The European Union (EU) has a strong plan in place to retaliate…
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced Tuesday that his country has started consultations with the United States on a revised minerals agreement, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency…
The Trump administration has disrupted the funding pipeline universities have relied on for research, at times directly targeting select schools.
On March 31, Japan’s National Diet enacted a budget bill for fiscal year of 2025 with a majority vote of the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito, with the support of…
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the food situation remains “very critical” since Israel closed all crossings into Gaza a month ago, cutting off all humanitarian deliveries. The World Food…
France’s new ambassador to Russia arrived in Moscow on Tuesday, several months after his predecessor left, as tensions between Paris and the Kremlin remain high over Ukraine. The French embassy in…
On March 31, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoev, and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov met in Khujand, Tajikistan, for a first-of-its-kind trilateral Central Asian…
Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey made history by delivering the longest speech in Senate history, holding the floor for over 24 hours. The 55-year-old lawmaker gave an impassioned speech in protest…
Millions of Americans depend on Social Security payments across the United States. Social Security payments are scheduled monthly, and the distribution happens based on birthdates:
Over 200 passengers and crew members aboard a luxury cruise ship fell sick due to the outbreak of norovirus, according to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The cruise ship, called…
UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations on Tuesday dismissed as "ridiculous" an assertion by Israel that there was enough food in the Gaza Strip to last for a long period of time, despite the closure of…
Four years ago, Naftali Bennett was the first person in more than a decade to unseat Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Now, he looks like he’ll try to do it again.Bennett, who served as prime…
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. FILE - Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis speaks during a meeting between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state cabinet at the Florida capitol in Tallahassee, Fla., on March…
In a world where AI is rapidly reshaping sectors from healthcare and clean energy to manufacturing and defence, it was puzzling to note the absence of new funding for AI development or digital…
One defector's family attempted to travel to the border region for a relative's wedding but had to turn back after being followed.
Photo : YONHAP News The European Union(EU)has fined 15 automakers including South Korea’s Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia 458 million euros, or 495 million U.S. dollars, for colluding and…
Photo : YONHAP News South Korea’s first vice foreign minister and his U.S. counterpart have reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea.The U.S. State…
A Democratic US lawmaker shattered a record for the longest speech in Senate history with a fiery protest against President Donald Trump's "unconstitutional" actions, beginning late Monday -- and…
Germany is moving to deport four foreign residents of Berlin over their alleged activity at pro-Palestinian protests, in a move that appears likely to test a foundational law enacted in the wake of…
Representative Image Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): At the directive of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat, Israel…
PETALING JAYA - Retailers and coffeeshops have started keeping smoking products in covered cabinets to comply with the new rule that started on April 1.The Federation of Sundry Goods Merchants…
SYDNEY - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his rival in a May election, Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton, said they would stand up for the country's national interests in the face of…
WASHINGTON – The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump began mass layoffs of 10,000 staffers at U.S. health agencies on Tuesday, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation, with…
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday that Russia and the United States are continuing talks to resolve the Ukraine conflict, calling it a "complex issue.""We are continuing to maintain contact…
US senator Cory Booker is holding the Senate floor into Tuesday afternoon local time, as the New Jersey Democrat continues his marathon speech protesting actions taken by President Donald Trump's…
April 1 (UPI) -- A 29-day round-trip cruise from England to the Caribbean aboard the Queen Mary 2 luxury liner turned into an ordeal for 224 passengers and 17 crew members who reported becoming ill. A…
BEIJING - China’s military on April 2 launched military exercises code-named “Strait Thunder-2025A” in the middle and southern areas of the Taiwan Strait, state news agency Xinhua reported citing a…
Once again, China’s aggressive military activities and rhetoric toward Taiwan only serve to exacerbate tensions and put the region’s security and the world’s prosperity at risk. In the face of China’s…
More than 2,700 people have been killed in Myanmar's earthquake disaster, with survivors now in desperate need of food, water and shelter, as aid groups warn the window to find people still alive was…
China kicked off the second day of large-scale military exercises — code-named “Strait Thunder-2025A” — in the middle and southern areas of the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, a day after the U.S. and…
China currently has a significant advantage over the United States in terms of critical minerals. These minerals are “critical” for the production of green energy technology, the semiconductors used…
A new law implementing a cat curfew will come into effect in Melbourne City in October. Photo: Unsplash The Melbourne City Council has voted to implement a cat curfew, which will require pet cats to…
The vessel has state-of-the-art navigation systems, is wheelchair-friendly, has gender-segregated toilets and a dedicated area for women, the ADB said. Photo: Supplied/ABD Tuvalu has weclomed a new…
(Xinhua) 08:15, April 02, 2025 China Search and Rescue Team, assigned by the country's Ministry of Emergency Management, and a rescue team from China's Hong Kong carry out a joint search and rescue…
BEIJING/TAIPEI - China's military on Wednesday launched military exercises code-named "Strait Thunder-2025A" in the middle and southern areas of the Taiwan Strait, continuing drills begun the previous…
The restraining order prevents Ryan from making any further comment about his on-screen wife publicly on any platform, according to Daily Mail.It bans the MAFS groom from directly or indirectly…
Chile President Gabriel Boric Font (Photo/ANI) New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's exceptional qualities, noting that PM Modi…
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Republican state Sen. 17 minutes ago FILE - Rep. Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay, answers a question about his House Bill 3-C: Independent Special Districts in the House of…
The Trump administration has admitted to mistakenly deporting a father to El Salvador’s infamous mega prison, and claims it is unable to bring him back into the US. Salvadoran national Kilmar Abrego…
US senator and democrat Cory Booker on Tuesday gave the longest speech in Senate history, lasting more than 24 hours and 20 minutes, to protest against President Donald Trump's policies, reported news…
SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- China's top envoy to Pyongyang visited the cemetery in an eastern North Korean province and paid his tribute to Chinese troops who fell during the 1950-53 Korean War to mark…
(ATTN: ADDS photos; UPDATES with more remarks, details in paras 9-24; RECASTS throughout)By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, April 1 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's pick for the Joint Chiefs of…
SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Wednesday denounced the United States and Japan's latest agreement to co-produce an advanced air-to-air missile for raising strategic instability in the Asia…
"I rise with the intention of disrupting the normal business of the United States Senate for as long as I am physically able," Booker said at the beginning of his marathon speech at around 19:00 local…
Republican State Senator Randy Fine has defeated Democrat Josh Weil in a closely watched special Florida congressional election to fill the seat held by National Security Advisor Michael Waltz.The…
KUALA LUMPUR – Scores of people in Malaysia were being treated in hospitals on Tuesday after a huge fire broke out at a gas pipeline operated by state energy giant Petronas, showering flaming debris…
Beirut – An Israeli strike on Beirut on Tuesday killed a Hezbollah official handling Palestinian affairs, in the second such raid within days on the Lebanese militant group's stronghold despite a four…
The drills around Taiwan Island are a serious warning and an act of containment against "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, and a legitimate and necessary move to defend national sovereignty and…
Alexander Teabo, Kiribati Education Minister, at Church in Tonga. Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Lydia Lewis Kiribati legislators unanimously passed a first-of-its-kind Data Protection Bill during its first…
NANJING, April 2 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Wednesday conducted military exercises code-named "Strait Thunder-2025A" in the middle and southern…
President Trump’s tariff-heavy trade agenda is quickly proving unpopular with Americans, which might explain why the administration worked overtime to rebrand tariffs as “liberation” from foreign…
New Jersey democratic senator Cory Booker has broken the record for longest speech on the US Senate floor, and he is still speaking.He holds the floor with a marathon speech that has lasted for more…
Since 1993, the Triennial has drawn more than four million visitors, and it’s pretty clear to see why.Spanning two of QAGOMA’s striking brutalist buildings, The 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of…
Niger's junta said Tuesday it had freed around 50 people, including ministers from the government it toppled in July 2023, in line with recommendations of a "national conference" in February.Those…
By Morgan Rimmer, Manu Raju, Clare Foran and Ted Barrett, CNN [embedded content] US Senator Cory Booker has broken the record for the longest floor speech in modern Senate history, surpassing the late…
R ussian President Vladimir Putin has called up 160,000 men aged 18 to 30, for military service, the nation's biggest number of conscripts since 2011.The announcement comes in the wake of Putin's…
Virginia Giuffre, a prominent Jeffrey Epstein accuser who alleged Prince Andrew abused her, is in "serious condition" in hospital after a school bus hit a car she was driving in rural Australia, her…
Summary of today’s top items:1. Exercises/rehearsals around Taiwan - On March 13th Taiwan President Lai Ching-te convened a high-level national security meeting and later outlined 17 key strategies to…
The House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) is demanding that the United Nations not reappoint Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., who chairs the committee, is leading the…
United Nations officials who surveyed earthquake damage in Myanmar urged the global community on Tuesday to ramp up aid before the looming monsoon season worsens already catastrophic conditions, with…
Businessman Massad Boulos has been appointed senior adviser for Africa at the State Department and is heading to the continent this week, the department said Tuesday.Boulos also serves as senior…
A senior Democrat has broken records with a marathon speech on the Senate floor against US President Donald Trump.Cory Booker, a New Jersey senator, began speaking around 7pm on Monday (just after…
US President Donald Trump will consider on Wednesday a final proposal related to TikTok ahead of an April 5 deadline for the app to find a non-Chinese buyer or face a US ban, a White House official…
Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): India-US Naval forces gathered aboard the INS Jalashwa for the opening of Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025 to enhance humanitarian assistance and…
Each day the Democrats are outraged about another outrage coming from Trump and his enablers—stomping on immigrants, undermining the courts, attacking Canada, claiming Ukraine started the war,…
Remarks Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Benjamin Franklin Room Washington, DC April 1, 2025 Secretary Rubio delivers remarks at the 19th annual International Women of Courage Award Ceremony with First…
In recent days, President Trump has been adamant that the tariffs will be "reciprocal" and the US will be "nicer" to its trade partners. That doesn't rule out wide-scale imposition of tariffs at 10 or…
As the U.S. sees new tariffs, we look at how they can make or break an economy. In Haiti, U.S. policies forced the government to bring down tariffs on foreign goods, allowing American farmers to…
Photo : KBS News The White House said that President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs will go into effect “immediately” after he announces them on Wednesday. White House press secretary Karoline…
On Friday, Myanmar was hit by a strong earthquake that has killed over 2,000 people and injured close to 4,000 others. The quake has caused massive damage, and efforts to help those affected are being…
‘A Real and Immediate Threat’: Hassan Ali Mahmoud Bdeir — a member of both Hezbollah’s intelligence Unit 3900 and of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Quds Force — was eliminated in an Israeli…
Renewed Rafah Operation: The IDF issued an evacuation order for Palestinians in the southern city of Rafah and parts of neighboring Khan Younis on March 31. IDF Arabic language spokesman Col. Avichay…
Even before the sentence was delivered, Hungary’s Viktor Orban posted “Je suis Marine” in a show of solidarity, and the Kremlin weighed in with its own condemnation, calling the verdict a “violation…
The White House has confirmed that US President Donald Trump will impose new tariffs this week, but it provided no details about the size and scope of the measures that have raised concerns over an…
DONGGUAN, China – Women in blue cloth hairnets sew the finishing touches on plush pink piggies and orange stuffed foxes before tossing them onto giant piles in Ms Maria Liao’s factory in southern…
Recovery efforts from the earthquake in Myanmar are slow-moving. The country is grappling with the natural disaster plus an ongoing humanitarian crisis amid the civil war since 2021. The death toll…
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On April 3-4, NATO foreign ministers will gather in Brussels for their regular spring meeting. Much like at the defense ministerial in February, all eyes will be on the American representative. This…
Washington/New York – Senior Trump administration officials have discussed in recent days the likelihood that the U.S. will be unable to secure a Ukraine peace deal in the next few months and are…
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on January 31 (local time) that “there is communication” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, emphasizing, “That’s very important.” While he did not disclose when…
The US Department of Justice has charged two Iranian nationals and an Iranian company in connection with an international scheme to illegally obtain American technology for use in Iranian military…
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a tornado warning Grass Valley, Nevada County, Yuba County, and Loma Rica amid severe weather across California. The warning is effective until…
World economies are jittery ahead of President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" when he is set to unleash tariffs against multiple countries. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images In President Donald Trump's…
Myanmar Will the Earthquake Affect Politics and War in Myanmar? The massive earthquake in Myanmar has exacerbated the country’s existing crises, and will likely worsen instability rather than lead to…
The secretary of defense on Sunday directed military departments to build plans that define and identify the combat arms and noncombat arms occupations within their respective military services.…
A Grenada Red Cross volunteer speaks with a man affected by Hurricane Beryl in July 2024 to assess damage and needs. A Grenada Red Cross volunteer speaks with a man affected by Hurricane Beryl in July…
Giuffre, who also accused the Duke of York of sexually assaulting her as a teenager, said on Sunday that she was dying from kidney renal failure after being hit by a school bus travelling at nearly…
Joint media release with: The Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for International Development and the Pacific Australia will contribute additional support for the people of Myanmar affected by the…
The White House confirmed on Tuesday that President Donald Trump will impose new tariffs on Wednesday, though it provided no details about the size and scope of trade barriers that have businesses,…
With Donald Trump back in the White House and North Korea’s nuclear program under Kim Jong-un continuing unchecked, another summit between the two leaders seems to be a matter of when, not if. This…
Elon Musk is once again the world’s richest man on Forbes’ billionaires list, despite some financial hits and scrutiny he’s taken for serving the Trump administration. Meanwhile President Donald…
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, the situation on the Korean Peninsula as well as Iran's nuclear program, the Russian foreign ministry said late…
SEOUL - North Korea criticised a recent agreement by Japan and the United States on co-producing air-to-air missiles as aggravating regional security risks and another example of Washington's push to…
New York Attorney General's Office reveals business charged Jewish customers $169 for service that normally costs $47; probe reveals discrimination has gone on for years, especially during Passover…
White House National Security Adviser Michael Waltz and some of his aides allegedly used personal Gmail accounts for government communications, The Washington Post reported, citing three U.S.…
The last time he left the property was with his father, when he was about 14 or 15, he told police. After his father died in 2024, he said his captivity became even more restrictive."It got to a point…
News UN demands ‘justice and answer’ from Israel for killing humanitarian workers in Gaza The United Nations condemned Monday the killing of eight Palestinian paramedics, five civil defense first…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee Chairman Michael Lawler delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled, “A Return to Maximum…
Media Contact 202-321-9747 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast delivered a message to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of Iran to kick off a full a full committee…
1 April 2025, 23:14 | Updated: 1 April 2025, 23:17 Putin continues to reject Trump's peace plan. Picture: Alamy Russia will not
US President Donald Trump is poised to unveil a new package of massive tariffs to further his protectionist trade war that is set to strain relations with both allies and adversaries. But ahead of the…
When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Hungary, it is virtually certain he will not be detained despite an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes…
Freed in the second hostage deal, Cohen recounted being abducted on October 7 from what has come to be known as the "shelter of death," the grim conditions of his lengthy imprisonment, the humiliating…
2025-04-01T22:30:18+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, Yemen’s Houthi group (Ansarallah) launched missile and drone strikes on US Warships in the Red Sea, including the aircraft carrier Truman, using…
On 24 March, it was formally agreed that Itaipú Binacional should finance the purchase of 3,000 hectares of land in Brazil to restore part of the Avá Guaraní Paranaense territory that had been…
A neon cross lit up against a moody early morning sky Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A Muslim in Papua New Guinea says he is fine with the country being a Christian nation as long as freedom of…
There are signs that a new AIM-120E variant of the Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) may now be in development. Hints that work on the AIM-120E is underway came after the Air Force…
MOSCOW - The Russian Defence Ministry said on Tuesday its forces had taken control of the village of Rozlyv in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, the focal point of their steady westward advance…
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An angry judge in Boston is holding an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in contempt after he detained a suspect while he was on trial
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Rep.-elect Suhas Subramanyam, D-Va., talks to reporters after attending new Congress member orientation, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, on Capitol Hill in Washington. The 119th Congress members-elect are in…
WASHINGTON - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has deployed additional warplanes to reinforce the Pentagon's naval assets in the Middle East, the Pentagon said on Tuesday, amid a bombing campaign in…
The Trump administration has not confirmed which countries will be hit, although it has trailed Wednesday's announcement as a sweeping one.On Sunday, the president said the new tariffs could apply to…
Israel says more than 400,000 tonnes of aid entered Gaza during the ceasefire and there is plenty of food, but a UN spokesperson says, "as far as the UN is concerned, that's ridiculous … we are at the…
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s China Brief. The highlights this week: China seeks to shore up trade relations with Japan and South Korea as the United States’ reciprocal tariffs loom, Beijing hammers the…
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the pressures behind Israeli right-wing politics, looming reciprocal tariffs on virtually all U.S. trading partners, and Chinese military drills…
In this Jan. 12, 2017 photo, a view of Dohuk city, Iraq. A new psychological trauma institute is being established at the university of Dohuk in Iraq, the first in the entire region. The program will…
Tourists take photos by the Eiffel Tower in Paris on April 28, 2024. (Carolyn Van Houten/The Washington Post) The State Department sought to ease concerns abroad Tuesday after the U.S. Embassy in…
We have updated our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for Eurasia Group and its affiliates, including GZERO Media, to clarify the types of data we collect, how we collect it, how we use data and with…
If China, Japan, and South Korea formed a united front, what kind of leverage would they have in negotiating against US tariffs? I think they are heading in that trajectory. The question is, will it…
In recent years, the world has witnessed the emergence of a profoundly explosive situation inside Iran. Widespread protests, relentless waves of uprisings, and the
“I take a leave every year to be able to move, which makes me completely exhausted because I’m moving instead of resting. And every move costs money plus you often have to pay an estate agent and…
Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Amnesty International called on the military junta of Myanmar to facilitate relief efforts and join opposition groups in a partial ceasefire on Tuesday.The 7.7 magnitude…
A Booker spokesperson declined to comment on how the senator had prepared for his speech, including whether he's been wearing a catheter or diaper.
AIR FORCE Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, has been awarded a $12,213,406,028 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the operation of Lincoln Laboratory…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday about Canada's plan to "fight unjustified trade actions" by the United States, the prime minister's office…
The dead body of the last American soldier who had gone missing in Lithuania last week, was found on Tuesday, reported AFP citing a statement by the US army. People light candles and pay respects to…
An artist in London has discovered a mystery space in his bedroom after noticing an unusual section of wood on the floor. “I found a little clue on the floor behind my door,” Sebastian Chaumeton said…
The White House wants to move on from Signalgate and insists the case is closed. But with congressional lawmakers on both sides of the aisle calling for investigations—and new allegations emerging…
Georgia’s parliament has passed the contentious Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) in its third and final reading, a move critics say could suppress independent media and civil society groups. The…
Prishtina, 01 April 2025, dtt-net.com – Four NATO members are sending 270 soldiers to the peacekeeping mission of the western military alliance in Kosovo (KFOR) on top of already deployed 200 amid…
April 1 (UPI) -- Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun agreed North Korea must remain nuclear-free while discussing matters in East…
Record-breaking flooding continues to impact outback Queensland with more rain on the way. Photo: Supplied: Daniel Roy The sound of rain is not usually unsettling in outback Queensland, but for those…
AA Syrians in New York celebrate overthrow of 61-year Baath Party rule in Syria, displaying Syrian "revolution flag," following the collapse of regime control in capital Damascus on December 8, 2024.…
Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, a professional boxer from Nigeria, died suddenly over the weekend after he collapsed in the third round of a light-heavyweight fight in Ghana, according to officials.…
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Accused killer Luigi Mangione is attracted public support. US Attorney-General Pamela Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting…
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Since news broke that Trump administration officials shared details of military strikes on Yemen via a group chat that included The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg, condemnation from national security…
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On March 28, police in Argentina arrested 14 people in a human trafficking case as the suspects attempted to fly to Brazil. Almost everyone apprehended is a Russian national. Police arrested eight…
BEIJING -- The Chinese government will encourage strategic restructuring and consolidation among major state-owned automakers, which have struggled to keep up with the shift to electric vehicles, a…
The American restaurant chain known for skimpily dressed waitresses, Hooters, has filed for bankruptcy and plans to sell 100 US locations in order to stay in business. Hooters of America LLC on Monday…
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys. The Head of State expressed his gratitude for the assistance provided…
NEW DELHI, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese embassy in New Delhi held a gala function to commemorate the 75th anniversary of bilateral ties on Tuesday. India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri,…
MOSCOW, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov agreed on Tuesday to jointly advance the development of bilateral relations and cooperation…
MOSCOW, April 1 (Xinhua)--Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called on Russia and China to consistently enhance their strategic cooperation amid global turbulence. Putin made the remarks when…
Editor’s Note: Alex Langlois analyzes the geopolitics of the Middle East and North Africa with a particular focus on the Levant and Syria. He has written for the National Interest, Newsweek, the New…
JERUSALEM The Israeli army said Tuesday that it uncovered an explosives laboratory in Tulkarem and arrested dozens of Palestinians in a series of raids.The military said it found a facility…
Rome (AsiaNews) – "The Spirit knows where he takes us" is the topic of an international conference centred on "trans-religious humanism" currently underway (1-2 April) in Rome at the John Paul II…
'I believe sincerely that our country is in crisis.'
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The program covers Syria’s sectarian violence, Israeli Druze empowerment, and Palestinian perspectives on reconstruction in Gaza Facing the Middle East with Felice Friedson aired a powerful new…
Netanyahu testified in a scandal about aides’ alleged ties to Qatar, which experts say uses ‘charm and bribes’ to gain influence, complicating hostage negotiations and raising security concerns for…
The Defense Department's No. 1 priority is defending the homeland, said Rafael F. Leonardo, who is performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for homeland defense and hemispheric affairs.…
RAMALLAH, PalestineIllegal Israeli settlers attacked the town of Duma, south of Nablus in the northern West Bank, on Tuesday evening, injuring three Palestinians and setting fire to residents’…
Dr Kyi Minn, the National Director of the World Vision Myanmar, has told Sky’s Yalda Hakim that people are ‘sleeping outside’ after the earthquake as they fear buildings could collapse. Watch the full…
An 11-year-old girl still missing after she entered the River Thames has been named by the Metropolitan Police as Kaliyah Coa.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday she has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson…
President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform was slammed as an "unsuccessful and money-losing Twitter competitor" in a Mother Jones article Tuesday.Yet to him, it remains a valuable tool keeping his…
Ali Larijani, advisor to the Iranian regime’s Supreme Leader, appears on state TV on March 31, 2025, issuing threats of pursuing nuclear weapons development if attacked Three-minute read Amidst a new…
The US department of health and human services has begun mass layoffs at various health agencies, including drug and tobacco safety regulators, as per a memo accessed by Bloomberg. Health secretary…
Practitioners of American statecraft have always used our leverage—positive and negative—to alter the behavior of others. For President Donald Trump, applying pressure on other countries and groups in…
Yale has long been a center for cancer research and innovation, dating back to its 1942 discovery of chemotherapy. Today, as one of the 57 designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S., Yale…
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The Department of State is pleased to announce the appointment of Massad Boulos as Senior Advisor for Africa. Senior Advisor Boulos also serves as Senior Advisor to the President on Arab and Middle…
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, in Kyiv on a surprise visit, has warned against falling for Russia's stalling tactics in peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.The outgoing German…
LONDONThe UN high commissioner for human rights on Tuesday strongly condemned a March 23 attack by the Israeli army on a medical and emergency convoy in Gaza which resulted in the deaths of 15 medical…
Lawyers for the American Civil Liberties Union argued to the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday that the Trump administration had not satisfied an “exceedingly high burden” required to override a judge’s…
HAMILTON, CanadaPresident Donald Trump's nominee for General and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Lt. Gen. John Caine, told lawmakers during his Senate hearing Tuesday that he…
TRENTON, CanadaThe US can “no longer be trusted” to adhere to its military or economic agreements, states a new Canadian report released Tuesday.“The United States, under President Donald Trump, has…
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China and Russia have reaffirmed their deepening ties during a high-level visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Moscow, where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister…
PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP repeatedly claims that the European Union was “formed in order to screw the United States”. Canada, America’s northern neighbour and second-largest trading partner, is “one of…
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AGRA, India (RNS) — For 83-year-old Riyaz Ahmed Khan, the ivory-white Taj Mahal is more than a symbol of love. The monument, to him, mirrors his village, Sadhan, located about 25 miles from the…
Prosecutors are being urged to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally shooting the chief executive of a major healthcare company last year. US attorney general Pam Bondi…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed Tuesday that they shot down another American MQ-9 Reaper drone, as the U.S. kept up its intense airstrikes targeting the group.The reported…
Momodou Taal, a citizen of the United Kingdom and Gambia, had asked a federal court to halt his detention, but said he didn't believe a legal ruling in his favor would guarantee his safety or ability…
Jusqu’à présent, Bruxelles a respecté les règles du jeu traditionnelles en matière commerciale, en alignant ses droits de douane sur des marques américaines emblématiques, telles que Harley-Davidson,…
Washington, DC [US], April 2 (ANI): In a move that's left many on edge, President Trump's highly anticipated tariffs are set to take effect sooner than some had expected--as in immediately, the White…
A Maryland resident deported to El Salvador as a result of “an administrative error” was a member of the MS-13 gang, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday. lmer Armado Abrego…
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In a major defeat for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) led the effort to advance remote voting for members of Congress who are new parents.Nine Republicans joined all…
Police are responding to reports of a shooting and an active shooter at a Walmart in Lancaster, South Carolina. Police are responding to reports of a shooting at a Walmart in Lancaster, South…
A toddler unearthed an ancient treasure during a family outing in southern Israel earlier this month, officials said. While visiting the archaeological site Tel Azekah, some 50 miles southeast of Tel…
The saga surrounding Red Bull Racing and its drivers has dominated the Formula 1 news cycle, as the next chapter begins at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.Yuki Tsunoda will have his first race…
April 1, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists joined six other press freedom groups in a joint statement condemning the Nicaraguan government’s failure to cooperate with the Human Rights…
President Donald Trump has signed more than 300 executive orders since coming into office — and a New York Times reporter thinks he knows why.According to opinion writer Carlos Lozada, Trump "favors…
The father of a paramedic killed by Israel in Gaza has told Sky News he would have been on the mission to rescue wounded colleagues, but was ill that day and so his son went instead."It was supposed…
HARARE – Ninety-eight people appeared in court on Tuesday accused of participating in a gathering with intent to promote public violence after allegedly taking part in the March 31 anti-government…
BULAWAYO – Insiza South MP Farai Taruvinga died at the age of 53 on Monday after battling cancer. The Zanu PF MP, who owned gold mines, bars and supermarkets in Filabusi, passed away at a private…
BULAWAYO – A university lecturer has told of his living nightmare over mysterious fires that are stalking him and his family. Methuseli Moyo, a veteran journalist who is now a lecturer at the National…
Officials say no final decision has been made about the scope of President Donald Trump's tariffs. Photo: AAP Australia is bracing for universal tariffs of up to 20 per cent as President Donald Trump…
YEREVAN — According to Numbeo’s 2025 Crime and Safety Index, Armenia is ranked as the 8th safest country in the world. Armenia earned a safety score of 77.9, placing it 8th on the list Andorra tops…
Open Letter from Amnesty International to the President of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) to the Rome Statute regarding the reported upcoming travel of Benjamin Netanyahu to Hungary, an ICC…
“I’ve gone into kidney renal failure, they’ve given me four days to live, transferring me to a specialist hospital in urology,” she wrote on Instagram. “I’m ready to go, just not until I see my babies…
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s nominee to become the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine, told senators Tuesday that he understands he is an…
Senator Cory Booker has been holding the Senate floor as the New Jersey Democrat continues his marathon speech protesting actions taken by President Donald Trump's administration. The Democratic…
GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) — A volcano in southwestern Iceland that has erupted repeatedly for more than a year again belched lava and smoke into the air on Tuesday, just hours after authorities…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei attends Nowruz events in Tehran, Iran on March 21, 2025 [Iranian Leader Press Office/Anadolu Agency] The United States has once again escalated its threats of…
Bodies of Palestinians are brought to the Nasser Hospital by their relatives for funeral procedures following Israeli attacks in Khan Yunis, Gaza on April 01, 2025 [Abed Rahim Khatib/Anadolu Agency]…
Kevin A. Batts, a staffer for New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker, was arrested for allegedly carrying a gun on Capitol grounds. New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker's staffer was arrested for…
Over 38 million died in the last world war, a war fought to end the ideology behind it: fascism. As Europe burned in mid-1941, common Allied cause was forged beginning with a pivotal document known as…
The Conservative candidate, who is also running for a Toronto area seat, rejected Chiang's apology and called for his firing. "His threatening public comments were intended to intimidate me, and they…
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at the hearing on the nomination of Warren Stephens to be…
THE VATICAN — Pope Francis has cleared the way for the canonization of Blessed Ignatius Choukrallah Maloyan, who was born in 1869 in Mardin, in present-day Turkey, the Vatican reports. Ordained a…
The leader of a political group that finished third in the weekend municipal election in Gyumri remained on Tuesday reluctant clarify whether he will enable another opposition candidate to become the…
On March 24, 2025, the White House issued Executive Order 14245 (“EO 14245”) to implement potential tariffs for countries importing Venezuelan oil as well as a Fact Sheet that summarizes EO 14245 at a…
Fillings range from traditional like carne asada, barbacoa, brisket and carnitas, cooked low and slow thanks to the addition of a smoker, to a smash burger taco, a delightfully messy, cheesy patty…
In an op-ed published by The Parliament Magazine, CERRE’s Executive Chairman Bruno Liebhaberg and Director of Research Zach Meyers argue that Donald Trump’s increasing pressure on the EU’s digital…
Speaking at State Department ceremony, Soussana shares harrowing story of captivity and survival, calling on world leaders to act; she dedicates award to Israeli women and urges continued efforts to…
French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls, left, and New Caledonia President Alcide Ponga sign loan for €1 billion. 29 March 2025. Photo: Gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Calédonie After four days of…
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Tripoli, April 1, 2025 (WAL) – Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbaiba, expressed his sincere condolences to the city of Ajdabiya and the family of poet Ahmed Ermeila Al…
Donald Trump on Monday met Kid Rock in the Oval Office as the American rap artist arrived in a gaudy jumpsuit, garnering a lot of attention from media and social media users. During their meeting,…
“The President will be announcing a tariff plan that will roll back the unfair trade practices that have been ripping off this country for decades. He’s doing this in the best interest of the American…
Nine justices hear arguments on whether 2019 law violates due process rights of Palestinian Authority and PLO; plaintiffs in case are American victims of terror, seeking to reinstate their right to…
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HAMILTON, Canada The UN on Tuesday called the killing by Israel of Palestinian medics and first responders who were on a rescue mission in the southern Gaza Strip as "unacceptable.""We've had 283 of…
Pete Hegseth stopped in Japan over the weekend, and it was all strangely normal. In his remarks at a joint memorial service on Iwo Jima on Saturday and following a meeting with Gen Nakatani, his…
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It will come as no surprise that views of the United States have plummeted in Europe and views of the European Union have become more positive since Donald Trump’s inauguration. But buried in the data…
Oliver Stone, who directed the 1991 film JFK, testifies before Congress about newly released government records surrounding the assassination of president John F Kennedy Why you can trust Sky News…
South Carolina may soon lead the nation in the most books banned statewide from public schools. The state Board of Education is set to to vote on pulling 10 more books from public schools on Tuesday.…
A member of Hamas’s policing forces was executed earlier today in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, after a local clan accused him of murdering one of their kin, reports from Gaza say.Hamas policeman…
‘My proposal was to write a book that shed light on significant political and legal developments affecting the nation – the lawfare campaign against President Trump. Unfortunately, I believe my…
The growing divide between the European Union (EU) and the United States over technology regulation is becoming an increasingly serious source of tension in transatlantic relations. While Europe…
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday announced that Ukraine had demonstrated its willingness to enter an “unconditional ceasefire”, however, called into question Russia's intention to…
April Fools' Day memes took over X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday as people had a blast sharing silly jokes, fun pranks, and hoaxes to celebrate the day. April Fools' Day memes swamped X on Tuesday.(X/…
Seventeen-year-old girl Jackie Mitchell struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in succession at an exhibition baseball game on April 2, 1931.Soon afterwards, Ruth told a local newspaper that women should…
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Tim Kaine led an effort to strengthen and expand the SAVE student-loan repayment plan while the GOP tries to strike it down.
US Attorney General Pamela Bondi directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting and killing Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth Group's…
Australia's budget, unveiled ahead of May elections, marks a strategic and economic pivot to resource-driven growth, U.S.-aligned defense integration and sovereign industrial development, but its…
Russia has expressed willingness to facilitate constructive dialogue between the United States and Iran regarding the latter’s nuclear programme, International Affairs magazine reported on April 1.…
Chile's largest steel plant shut down last year, yielding to cheaper production in China. Now, six months later, the tariffs that US President Donald Trump has imposed on imports of the metal threaten…
The collision was reported by the bus driver the following day and the car had approximately A$2000 ($2200) worth of damage, police said.It has not been officially confirmed that this is the crash…
The UN food agency is closing all of its bakeries in the Gaza Strip, officials said on Tuesday, as supplies dwindle after Israel sealed off the territory from all imports nearly a month ago. Israel,…
A view of the Supreme Court in Washington, Friday, March 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE ** A view of the Supreme Court … more > The Supreme Court grappled Tuesday with whether Americans can…
I joined Jonathan V. Last on his show at The Bulwark to chat about China and the Trump Administration.
Day 2 of the state visit takes the Sovereigns to Hai Phong and will focus mainly on economic relations between Belgium and Vietnam. The inauguration of Deep C's new headquarters will highlight…
Benjamin Netanyahu testified to police after two men were arrested over alleged payments from the Gulf Arab state.
German and Italian authorities have arrested 29 people suspected of operating a mafia-style criminal network responsible for various offenses across both countries, Eurojust said Tuesday.The…
2025.04.01 A Chinese army veteran instructs Tibetan children at a state-run Tibetan school in Sernye district in Nagchu in Tibet Autonomous Region, March 18, 2025. China is placing army veterans as so…
The recent firing of a federal prosecutor in L.A. who had criticized Trump and was leading a case against one of the president's supporters reflects a larger campaign against lawyers accused of…
The reason Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) is cooling her heels in the House instead of heading to the United Nations to give them hell at Turtle Bay is that Republicans have gotten a case of the nerves.…
By Binod Prasad Adhikari Kathmandu [Nepal], April 1 (ANI): Receiving claps from the audience, specially-abled Prakash Singh Thakuri gave some poses for the camera on the ramp. The below-the-knee left…
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has rewarded his son Adam with another government role, this time appointing the 17-year-old boy to oversee the republic’s Internal Affairs Ministry. According to local…
Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the sixth meeting of the International Group of Eminent Persons for a World without Nuclear Weapons, held in Tokyo…
Germany’s chief diplomat is describing President Trump’s efforts to secure a truce in the war between Russia and Ukraine as deadlocked. But China’s foreign minister says the talks are an encouraging…
The Chinese military has announced large-scale drills around Taiwan as it again warned the self-ruled island against seeking formal independence.
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Russia cannot accept US proposals to end the war in Ukraine in their current form because they do not address problems Moscow believes have caused the conflict, a senior Russian diplomat said,…
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Soft drinks and industrially produced aguas frescas like jamaica and horchata are on the government’s naughty list. (Rogelio Morales/Cuartoscuro) A ban on junk f
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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
IN THE AIR and seas around Taiwan, China’s armed forces launched large-scale military exercises on April 1st, warning that the “reunification” of the self-ruling island—by military means if…
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China’s large-scale military drills around Taiwan are increasing cross-strait tensions. Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are of strategic importance for regional and global security and…
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WASHINGTON The remains of a fourth US military service member have been recovered following a training accident in Lithuania that killed three American soldiers, the White House confirmed…
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JERUSALEMFormer Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Tuesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has officially recognized 28 new settlements in the occupied West Bank since…
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Against the backdrop of the rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei called for the elimination of Israel. On Eid Al-Fitr, March 31, he wrote on X: "The Zionist…
Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team is finalizing the dismantlement of the US Agency for International Development, ordering the firings of thousands of local workers and American diplomats and civil…
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US Attorney-General Pam Bondi ordered federal prosecutors to seek the 26-year-old’s execution if convicted, saying it was part of Donald Trump’s agenda “to stop violent crime and Make America Safe…
A Democratic senator is delivering a marathon speech in the US Senate in protest against Donald Trump.Cory Booker, 55, took to the floor at 7pm local time on Monday (midnight in the UK), saying he…
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The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow, with 22 new cases confirmed over the last five days, bringing the total to 422 in the state, according to data published Tuesday.Almost all…
The UN food agency is closing all of its bakeries in the Gaza Strip, officials said Tuesday, as food supplies dwindle after Israel sealed the territory off from all imports nearly a month ago. Israel,…
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, in Kyiv on a surprise visit, has warned against falling for Russia's stalling tactics in peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.The outgoing German…
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Mangione is charged in both state and federal court in the shooting of Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare chief executive officer. In the state case, Mangione has pleaded not guilty and could face life…
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The Royal Air Force (RAF) has officially decommissioned all Puma multi-role helicopters.
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A chest X-ray has confirmed a "slight improvement" in Pope Francis's lungs as he recovers from five weeks in hospital with life-threatening pneumonia, the Vatican said on Tuesday. The 88-year-old…
According to HRANA, quoting Mehr News Agency, a number of citizens were detained at cultural and historical locations across Iran on the first day of the new year.The police official referred to the…
A senior Democrat has taken to the Senate floor to speak against US President Donald Trump - with the 17-plus-hour speech still ongoing.Cory Booker, a New Jersey senator, began speaking around 7pm…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the conscription of 160,000 men into the army, state media reported, marking the largest draft initiative in years, even as ceasefire talks with Ukraine…
The Russian government has filed complaints with the U.N. and the U.S., accusing Ukraine of violating a moratorium on strikes against its energy infrastructure, according to Russian Foreign Minister…
Zalla, April 1, 2025 (LANA) - A security force affiliated with the Southern Reorganization Committee confiscated a large quantity of fuel hidden inside a farm used for illegally storing diesel fuel…
Gaza, April 1, 2025 (LANA) - Journalist Mohammed Saleh al-Bardawil, his wife, and children were killed early Tuesday morning as a result of an Israeli airstrike targeting his apartment in Khan Yunis,…
Sabha, April 1, 2025 (LANA) - The Sabha Medical Center announced that it received 63 cases of injury among children during the first day of Eid due to playing with dangerous pellet guns.The center…
A Maryland resident was deported by the United States to El Salvador as the result of an "administrative error" which ignored his protected legal status to be in the U.S., according to ABC News. A…
The White House has declared tomorrow “one of the most important days in American history” as Donald Trump prepares to introduce a wave of tariffs on the UK and other nations.
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ISTANBULA majority of Western Europeans favor retaliating to new, higher tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump, according to a YouGov EuroTrack survey released Tuesday.“In the event that the…
On Monday, the far-right leader was sentenced to four years in prison, with two years suspended. The remaining two years can be served under house arrest. Additionally, she was fined €100,000 and…
"Each Type Two PHC will have 24-hour electricity, powered sustainably by renewable energy." Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has pledged 24-hour services for the newly built 260 Type Two Primary…
The fourth U.S. Army soldier who went missing during a scheduled training exercise near Pabradė, Lithuania, last week was found dead on Tuesday, according to the Army."The Soldier was found after a…
Theoretical physicist and astrobiologist Sara Imari Walker proposes that evolution and selection can operate at a planetary scale on Earth, and perhaps worlds beyond. In her telling, a planet…
Following the arrest of the two women, police conducted a series of searches in Bariloche as part of an effort to find evidence of Rudnev's presence. The cult leader had been living in Argentine…
Years after a female tiger was spotted on trail cameras in the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand, her life remained a mystery. The tiger, known as F22, was first spotted in 2022 and excited…
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The U.N. food agency is closing all of its bakeries in the Gaza Strip, officials said Tuesday, as food supplies dwindle after Israel sealed the territory off from all…
The Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) received more than 200 applications totaling $8.9 billion in financing requests for its inaugural credit product for American manufacturing. This robust demand,…
France strongly condemns the March 28th attack on the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) near the village of Tabane in the Haut…
France is distressed by the March 30th discovery of the remains of 15 first responders from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) and the Palestinian Civil Defense, who had died during an…
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A new security pact with Brussels is a key plank of Keir Starmer’s foreign policy strategy in light of moves by Donald Trump to distance himself from European security. Brussels has proposed a €150…
The US government will review $9 billion of funding for Harvard University over alleged anti-Semitism on campus, authorities said Monday, after it cut millions from Columbia University, which has also…
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Today, the European Commission proposed the delay of the enforcement of fleet limits for car manufacturers from this year to 2028. This would give manufacturers an extra three years to comply with the…
South Sudan has once again returned to the brink of war, the United Nations warned on March 24. The country had made international headlines earlier in March after members of an ethnic militia…
ISTANBULA group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation to block the Trump administration from proceeding with several major weapons sales to Israel, citing concerns over civilian casualties in…
Office, bank, school and higher education institution operating hours will return to normal schedules from April 6, Mehr News Agency reported on April 1. The return to regular schedules comes after…
All but one of the defendants, an accountant, were found guilty and handed fines, suspended prison sentences — all of which would be served under house arrest —and ineligibility bans of various…
The United States can secure access to the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s strategic critical minerals by enacting a maximum pressure strategy to confront Rwanda’s support for M23, helping to…
FRENCH far-right leader Marine Le Pen has slammed Monday’s verdict banning her from standing for public office for five years. In an interview with French TV channel TF1 on Monday evening, Ms Le Pen…
THE Israeli military struck a building in Beirut’s southern suburbs early today, killing at least four people. At least seven other people were wounded in Tuesday’s air strike, according to the…
Israel’s genocide in Gaza has resulted in an unprecedented number of aid workers being killedHuman rights investigators are still unable to access Gaza to monitor alleged war crimes ‘Every day of…
The clock began ticking for Le Pen minutes after the judge ruled that she and dozens of her National Rally (NR) party members were guilty of embezzling millions of euros in EU funds. As well as a four…
Madrid meeting. (From L) EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius, Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security…
In the days around the U.S. presidential election, dozens of People’s Liberation Army warplanes cruised through Taiwanese airspace. Such behavior is a microcosm of China’s audacity and confidence to…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday she has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO…
Myanmar observed a nationwide minute of silence Tuesday to honor the more than 2,700 victims of a catastrophic earthquake four days ago that flattened buildings, displaced thousands, and sparked an…
Erdoğan came to power after the turbulent 1980s and 1990s. What was striking was how he led Turkey towards greater democratisation with a firm hand in his early years. Even his biggest critics did not…
ISTANBUL Elon Musk’s controversial team tasked with shrinking the US government gained access to a federal payroll system over the weekend that processes salaries for about 276,000 government…
The vice-president has not commented publicly about the calls for him to replace Mnangagwa and government officials deny there is a rift between the two men.Reacting to Monday's low turnout, Farai…
WORKERS in Belgium walked out for 24 hours in a strike on Monday, hitting public services and halting virtually all transport. The strike, organised by the socialist General Labour Federation of…
HOPES were fading today of finding further survivors from last Friday’s massive earthquake in Myanmar. Rescue workers said that a woman was successfully pulled from the rubble early today, 91 hours…
Sanaa Saeed Abu Shaiba displays wedding dresses on 9 March as she reopens her bridal shop which was badly damaged in Israel’s attacks on the Jabaliya refugee camp. Omar Ashtawy APA images
A 17-year-old transgender girl from Russia has died at the Ter Apel refugee detention center in the Netherlands, the organization LGBT Asylum Support reported on Monday.According to human rights…
This week, on April 2nd, the United States will begin to impose import tariffs on all countries which levy their own on US exports, including a 25 percent tariff on all imported cars. Hudson Meadwell…
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 1 (ANI/TPS): Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met again last night with former Israel Navy Commander, Vice-Admiral (Ret.) Eli Sharvit regarding the decision to cancel…
File photo: Nike shoes are seen displayed at a sporting goods store in New York City, New York, US, May 14, 2019. Nike could soon face another blow in its effort to revive its brand and reverse a long…
Daniel Duma is a research fellow and Miquel Muñoz Cabré is a senior scientist at the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI). Large-scale renewable energy is an unlikely success story in sub-Saharan…
Russian and Ukrainian officials gathered in Saudi Arabia March 24-25 for separate talks with the United States to broker a cease-fire around the Black Sea, a crucial geostrategic waterway, further…
A volcano has erupted near Iceland's capital, spewing lava and smoke, and triggering the evacuation of tourists and residents. Referred to as a land of ice and fire for its many glaciers and…
A Belgian-Moroccan sentenced in 2009 to life in prison after being accused of leading an extremist network has been pardoned by King Mohammed VI, his family told AFP on Monday. Abdelkader Belliraj was…
Russian President Vladimir Putin met top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi in Moscow on Tuesday, telling him that he was “looking forward” to welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping in May.A “rich and well…
U.S. President Donald Trump said this week that if Iran did not strike a deal with the United States over its nuclear program "there will be bombing," adding to U.S. ally Israel's long-standing threat…
Russia’s state-owned railway company, Russian Railways (RZD), reported a massive DDoS attack that took down its official website and mobile application. “Our website and mobile application have been…
BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China congratulates Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan over the signing of the agreement defining the tri-border point of the three countries and the final resolution…
BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China stands ready to work with India to take the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties as an opportunity to advance the sound and stable development of…
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"We'll take to the streets this weekend," Bardella added during a press conference on Tuesday, with a call for "democratic, peaceful, calm mobilisations". The first event is planned for Place Vauban…
Israeli officials assert Gaza retains 50 days worth of food supplies amid ceasefire-era aid deliveries as residents warn of extreme shortages, closed bakeries and starvation
A Scottish tourist has died after sustaining severe burns in what authorities believe to be a gas explosion that flattened a three-storey B&B in Rome.
BANGKOK — Rescue workers saved a 63-year-old woman from the rubble of a building in Myanmar’s capital on Tuesday, but hope was fading of finding many more survivors of the violent earthquake that…
Tamil diaspora groups and international human rights organisations have welcomed the United Kingdom’s decision to impose targeted sanctions on four individuals implicated in grave human rights…
In Raphael Cormack’s book Holy Men of the Electromagnetic Age: A Forgotten History of the Occult, he tells us that a group of young people asked a Catholic journal, “What do you think about the…
Xi Jinping. China and India should work more closely together, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Indian President Droupadi Murmu, saying their relationship should take the form of a "Dragon-Elephant…
Sceptics may scoff at Kolkata turning into London, but Birmingham? It’s already Howrah—drowning in waste. Just as overflowing waste filled Howrah’s roads last week, 17,000 tonnes of waste now litter…
Russia cannot accept US proposals to end the war in Ukraine in their current form because they do not address problems Moscow regards as having caused the conflict, a senior Russian diplomat said,…
A number of users are facing issues while trying to update their phone numbers on Ticketmaster. Many have shared on X that they are not receiving the OTP needed to complete the process. Several users…
Japan’s parliament, the Diet, voted this week to make public high school free for all children. Tuition fees had been abolished in 2010, but then reinstated in 2013.The new measure, approved in the…
The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to Turkey aimed at preserving jobs and supporting economic recovery in regions devastated by the country’s 2023 earthquakes, state broadcaster TRT…
Diplomacy was at the forefront of China-Africa relations in February, with China continuing to showcase its commitment to African countries amid far-reaching policy changes from the United States.
We get an update on “the darkest hour of need” for the Burmese people, from Maung Zarni, a Burmese human rights activist, after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Burma Friday, leaving at least 2,700…
The former international head of Doctors Without Borders is speaking out after New York University canceled her presentation, saying some of her slides could be viewed as “anti-governmental” and…
On April 1, the conference “Ukraine’s EU Membership: Not If, but When” marked the official launch of the European Union (EU) and Member States’ flagship initiative, the “Ukraine2EU – EU Integration…
A special scanner has detected 70 signs under the rubble. The investigations are pointing to the Chinese developer (a topic already censored on Chinese social media). Unsafe work is a scourge for…
ISTANBUL The US Navy’s next aircraft carrier, originally set to be christened the USS Enterprise, will instead be named after controversial billionaire Elon Musk, US President Donald Trump’s top…
ISTANBUL The US government admitted it wrongfully deported Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to El Salvador's CECOT mega prison despite his legal protections, marking the first acknowledgment under…
Marine Le Pen’s sentencing in France has drawn global attention, with parallels made to legal battles faced by President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and former Brazilian…
ANKARAThe director of the World Health Organization (WHO) denounced the killing by Israel of Palestinian medics and first responders who were on a rescue mission in the southern Gaza Strip."The deadly…
Geneva [Switzerland], April 1 (ANI): The Eco Fawn Society organized a unique photo exhibition at the renowned Broken Chair in Geneva, showcasing the significant advancements Jammu and Kashmir (J-K)…
On March 9 Poland’s minister of foreign affairs, Radosław Sikorski, posted on X about an apparent threat by Elon Musk to deny Ukraine access to the Starlink satellite system it uses to guide its…
LONDON - Britain said on Tuesday it would place Russia onto the highest tier of its upcoming Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS), requiring Moscow to register all efforts to exert political…
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 1 (ANI): Over 100 people suffered injuries in various traffic incidents during the Eid ul Fitr celebrations in Taunsa district of Pakistan's Punjab, Geo News reported,…
Maura Heffernan died on March 23rd after suffering a brain bleed while on holidays in Alberta, Canada.The 65-year-old was on a surprise trip of a lifetime to visit her daughter Karen and her three…
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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau spoke today with Republic of Korea (ROK) First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun. Deputy Secretary…
Mutual congratulations were exchanged on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr between President Pezeshkian and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani in a telephone conversation on Tuesday.Extending…
Amidst the current global turmoil, small news outlets like ours could be the first to close. Help us get off grants and become the first reader-funded news site in the Caucasus, and keep telling the…
MOSCOW, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Tuesday that the China-Russia partnership not only benefits the two peoples but also promotes global multipolarity and the…
This commentary is part of TCF’s Beyond Health series, which discusses the many potential harms of up to $880 billion in potential Medicaid cuts across issue areas. The U.S. House of Representatives,…
From 24 to 27 March, four Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) – Andrea Borraccetti from Italy, Mehraj Aliyev from Azerbaijan (alumnus), Victoria Arakelyan from Georgia, and Yelyzaveta Kaidash from…
The Israeli company Elbit Systems has received a contract from an unnamed European country to supply high-precision missiles for the PULS missile system.
Avichay Adraee, an Arabic language spokesperson for the Israeli army, has issued a new forced displacement order to residents of Beit Hanoon, Beit Lahiya and the neighborhoods of Sheikh Zayed, al…
This handout photo taken on March 29, 2025 and released by The Queensland Fire Department shows homes under floodwaters in the town of Windorah in central-west Queensland. Photo by Handout /…
Turkey's policy of stabilizing the lira's exchange rate amid widespread protests may not prove sustainable and could force Ankara to allow for a significant depreciation, which would prove unpopular…
Reuters Smoke spews as a volcano erupts near Grindavik, Reykjanes, Iceland, April 1, 2025. A volcanic eruption began on Tuesday at southwestern Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, announced the Icelandic…
ISTANBUL Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday strongly criticized US tariff policies targeting China, accusing Washington of using scapegoating and pressure tactics, while reiterating Beijing’s…
At only 29 years old, Jordan Bardella, president of France’s right-wing National Rally (RN), finds himself on the cusp of a potential political revolution.Bardella has urged the French public to join…
Sri Lanka is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a journalist. Tamil journalists are particularly at threat, with at least 41 media workers known to have been killed by the Sri Lankan…
Representative Image (Image Source: @paank_bnm) Sohbatpur [Pakistan], April 1 (ANI): Paank, a human rights organization, has vehemently denounced the horrific massacre of seven family members in…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, April 1. The Committee on Transport, Communications, Architecture and Construction of the Kyrgyz Parliament considered and approved in the first reading the draft law on…
BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Tuesday condemned Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for persecuting mainland spouses in Taiwan, calling their…
United States President Donald Trump’s administration will review billions of dollars in federal funding for Harvard University amid an ongoing crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests on US…
However, there have been reports of conscripts being killed in fighting in Russia's border regions and they were sent to fight in Ukraine in the early months of the full-scale war.The current draft,…
“I am become meme,” declared Elon Musk at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference, just after hoisting a chainsaw – a gift from Argentina’s president, Javier Milei – above his head. The tech…
Tensions are running high as the U.S. works to broker a deal to end the years-long Ukraine-Russia war. While a German official expressed doubt about the efficacy of the Washington-led talks, a Chinese…
Belgrade, 01 April 2025, dtt-net.com – Governments of Serbia and Hungary today in Serbian capital Belgrade signed an a document specifying implementation of “strategic cooperation agreement” in…
By Howard Husock FoxNews.com March 31, 2025 Pressure in Congress is rapidly growing to respond to the Left-leaning tilt of universities by increasing the excise tax on their endowments. There’s no…
In 2023, Dodik pushed legislation aimed at blocking the enforcement of state-level Constitutional Court rulings and amending entity-level laws. The move was promptly blocked by Christian Schmidt, the…
He also underlined the importance of both countries contributing to global peace and development, according to Xinhua. Xi described India and China as ancient civilizations, noting that both were…
The death toll from the powerful earthquake has now crossed 2,700, and thousands more are injured. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing announced that 2,719 people have been confirmed dead, 4,521 wounded,…
Mike Waltz, US national security adviser, during a US ambassadors meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. US President Donald Trump directed…
In the wake of the end of the Ramadan and the Eid al-Fitr holiday, the leaders of Iraq and Syria held an important phone call. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and Syrian President Ahmed…
BERLIN -- BERLIN (AP) — A Jesuit priest says he prefers going to prison than paying a 500-euro ($541) fine for participating in a climate activists' street blockade in the southern German city of…
Japanese The Japanese government, in response to the massive damage caused by the earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, has decided to dispatch the Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Medical Team to the area,…
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, placentas are said to have multiple health benefits. They are said to nourish blood, invigorate the spleen and kidneys, enhance energy levels, and improve skin…
New allegations of ill-treatment and torture by Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov, the wrongfully imprisoned Karakalpak blogger and lawyer, have emerged following a prison visit by his lawyer.In a March 24…
Sisi is facing mounting criticism over his decision to hand out McDonald's meals amid the war on Gaza [Getty]Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been widely ridiculed and mocked after…
The vessels were accused of smuggling diesel fuel Iranian naval forces seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Monday, state media reported. The vessels were accused of smuggling diesel…
Intelligence agents arrested Soleiman Qadergalvan, the brother of a protester killed during Iran’s Woman, Life, Freedom movement, in northwestern Oshnavieh Intelligence agents arrested Soleiman…
On April 1, 2025, Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo announced that the country would withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty, a landmark international agreement banning anti-personnel landmines, while…
As the US positions aircraft in the Indian Ocean that could strike Iran’s nuclear program, Iran is warning that if the US acts, then Iran will develop a nuclear weapon.In essence, Iran is saying that…
Uganda People’s Defence Forces Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) and first son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Tuesday said he has directed his forces to cease attacks on the White Army in South Sudan’s…
Mandalay, Myanmar – Two years ago, as Cyclone Mocha whipped towards the western coast of Myanmar, packing wind speeds of some 280 kilometres per hour (175mph) and threatening disaster, the country’s…
Amidst the current global turmoil, small news outlets like ours could be the first to close. Help us get off grants and become the first reader-funded news site in the Caucasus, and keep telling the…
At least 17 people were killed and five others injured on Tuesday after a massive explosion triggered an inferno at a firecracker warehouse in India's western state of Gujarat, the police said. The…
WASHINGTON — Elon Musk, a senior advisor to President Donald Trump, has accused the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) of funding the Taliban and Iraqi political figures, while also alleging the deletion…
As the mid-term elections of 12th May approach, a group including former judges and bishops has appealed to the Supreme Court - “the last bastion of democracy” - for intervention against the division…
An unexpected career move by Annalena Baerbock, Germany’s outgoing foreign minister, is angering both UN diplomats and German politicians. Baerbock has pushed aside German top diplomat 64-year-old…
China’s military launched large-scale drills around Taiwan Tuesday to send a "severe warning" and a message of "forceful containment against Taiwan independence," Beijing officials said. Taiwan's…
Impeached South Korean President President Yoon Suk Yeol Photo: AP South Korea's Constitutional Court is all set to present its verdict on Friday regarding the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.…
China's civil aviation authorities have reportedly approved two companies to deploy autonomous passenger drones, otherwise known as flying taxis. The Civil Aviation Administration of China granted air…
Satellite imagery spots a French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in Djibouti as United States forces continue to strike Yemen-based Houthi rebels from the nearby Red Sea. Newsweek has reached out to…
John Bolton sharply criticized Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump's special envoy who has been dealing with Russia in talks to end its war on Ukraine, calling him a "propaganda vehicle" for Russian…
The fight between Birmingham City Council and its garbage collectors started in December 2024. Unite the Union, a trade group for the workers, announced plans for a strike in 2025. Reasons included…
Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun warned that Israeli occupation airstrike on Beiruts southern suburb early Tuesday is a serious warning of premeditated threats against...
In a knife edge vote, the European Parliament’s environment committee voted down an objection jointly tabled by the conservative European People’s Party (EPP) against continued funding of civil…
The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and Lithuania are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the annual Balts’ Award. The aim of the Balts’ Award is to recognize excellence and…
Germany has issued an apology to Azerbaijan after President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s social media account displayed a flag associated with former separatists in Karabakh. Dörte Dinger from the German…
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An Israeli air strike on a building in the Lebanese capital Beirut targeting a member of Hezbollah has killed at least four people.The surprise attack came at about 3:30am (00:30 GMT) on Tuesday…
In its latest job report on March 31, Germany’s Federal Employment Agency (BA), announced that German industry lost around 120,000 jobs in the last 12 months. Small and medium-sized companies with…
Hichilema won a landslide victory in 2021 with ambitious plans to turn around the economy of Africa's second largest copper producer.Since assuming office, he has sacked several senior officials…
India dispatched over 400 tonnes of relief material via a warship to earthquake-stricken Myanmar on Tuesday, as search and rescue teams mobilized across the hardest-hit areas to find survivors. Under…
Donald Trump hopes to control Greenland, a strategic territory rich in mineral resources. But will his plans help the local inhabitants, who dream of emancipation from Denmark?The autonomous territory…
President of Rassemblement National parliamentary group Marine Le Pen (L) speaks to French far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally) RN party's President and lead MEP Jordan Bardella during…
Israeli police push back people protesting against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government outside the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem, Monday, March 31, 2025. Israeli Prime Minister…
India can expect hotter-than-usual temperatures this summer with more heatwave days taking a toll on lives and livelihoods, the weather office warned. The country is no stranger to scorching summers…
With support from the ‘EU4Youth: Youth Engagement and Empowerment’ project, the Georgian non-governmental organisation ‘Helping Hand’ has completed the first phase of its initiative, ‘Empowering Young…
BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China on Tuesday said that it will take reciprocal countermeasures in response to announcement by the United States of visa restrictions on Chinese officials over access…
Given an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape and growing climate-related risks, this paper argues for strengthening the EU’s fiscal capacity for crisis prevention, preparedness and response,…
The true power behind Hollywood's success lies with the audiences, and whether they want to admit it or not, the world is falling in love with Palestine and finally seeing Israel for the monster it…
Reading Time: 4 minutes This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Nicaraguan presidential election that drove the Sandinistas from power. I had a small part to play in the first election in world…
Uganda’s Petroleum Authority (PAU) has announced that oil and gas companies will invest at least $2.81bn domestically in 2025, the Monitor reported on March 31. PAU executive director Ernest Rubondo…
As cholera cases continue to rise in Ethiopia's Gambella region, claiming more lives, the government has launched a weeklong vaccination campaign targeting one million people. Health officials say the…
“Bdeir recently operated in cooperation with the Hamas terrorist organization, directed Hamas terrorists, and assisted them in planning and advancing a significant and imminent terror attack against…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
Mr Romaşcanu, whose appointment was previously endorsed by the Committee on Budgetary Control, has served as Romania’s Minister of Culture and is currently the President of Buzau County Council. He…
“We are thankful for Joe’s years of covering some of Minnesota’s greatest sports moments, from both the Twins World Series to NFL Super Bowls, his interviews with some of Minnesota’s greatest sports…
French National Rally (RN) opposition party de facto leader Marine Le Pen’s conviction and accompanying ineligibility to run for president has sparked intense reactions both in France and abroad. To…
A family from the United States enters the Haskell Free Library and Opera House in Derby Line, Vermont, on March 21. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press/AP) STANSTEAD, Quebec — For Sylvie Boudreau,…
Former US president Ronald Reagan warned of a Donald Trump-style trade war tactic in a radio address nearly 40 years ago. A video from Mr Reagan’s 1988 speech, focusing on Canadian elections and free…
The incident has sparked anger on social media and public protests in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu.It has also prompted fresh debates about child protection laws, as currently there is no minimum…
Fusarium wilt is not a new problem. The Gros Michel banana variety, which once dominated the global market, was decimated by the disease in the mid-twentieth century. In response, the Cavendish…
Rabbi Zvi Kogan. Rabbi Zvi Kogan holds an etrog, a lemon-like citrus fruit, as he and colleagues put together the four species needed during the celebration of Sukkot on September 20, 2021 in Dubai,…
Israel’s elimination of Palestinians’ freedom of movement contrasts sharply with the freedom that aviation offers elsewhere in the world. “The greatest irony of flight is that it conferred progress…
In 2021, she filed a civil lawsuit against Prince Andrew in a New York federal court. The lawsuit alleged Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell introduced Giuffre to Andrew in 2001, whom Maxwell then forced…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 1. President of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, and the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, discussed issues of trade and economic cooperation, as well as prospects…
How does this all end? Amidst the constant establishmentarian lawfare – or, from the establishment perspective, the rise of norm-shattering populists – that question is repeating in the heads of…
Young children have been especially traumatised in the disaster.A local pastor told the BBC his eight-year-old son had burst into tears all of a sudden several times in the last few days, after…
Since she was small, Patrícia Caeiros had dreamed of being a biologist, “like those you see on National Geographic”. She went on to study Veterinary Medicine and spent five and a half years in amongst…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 1. Iran is determined to strengthen its relations with neighboring countries, including Iraq, said the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Trend reports. In a phone…
The death toll from the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar has surpassed 2,700, with thousands more injured, Myanmar media reported on Tuesday.The head of Myanmar’s military…
After six days of intense search and recovery efforts, the bodies of three US soldiers, who went missing during a tactical training exercise in Lithuania, have been found on Monday. The U.S. Army…
ISTANBUL The death toll from the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday has reached 2,719, the country’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing said on Tuesday.In addition, over 4,521…
MANDALAY, Myanmar, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese rescue teams are continuing to work in the hard-hit Mandalay in central Myanmar following the 7.9-magnitude temblor last week, and have so far saved…
BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday exchanged congratulatory messages on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the…
ATHENSItalian Premier Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday criticized the court ruling that disqualified far-right French politician Marine Le Pen from running to be president in 2027.“I think that no one who…
ANKARAEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday issued a stern warning to the US over its escalating trade tariffs."We do not necessarily want to retaliate, but we have a strong…
US Senator Lindsey Graham described nomination of Eli Sharvit as Shin Bet chief as ‘beyond problematic’.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reversed his nomination of a former naval commander to…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department has accused Iran of supporting terrorist organizations, including the Taliban and al Qaeda, reinforcing its longstanding designation of Tehran as one of the…
WASHINGTON — Mohammad Rahim Wahidi, a former Taliban-appointed ambassador to Spain and a lawful U.S. resident, remains in immigration detention after a federal judge declined to order his release on…
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistani authorities on Tuesday began deporting Afghan migrants living in the country without legal documentation, moving ahead with a controversial plan despite appeals for…
HERAT, Afghanistan — Residents in the western city of Herat marked Eid al-Fitr with traditional celebrations and family visits, even as Taliban authorities imposed heightened security measures and…
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LONDON (AP) — Authorities evacuated a town and the Blue Lagoon spa in southwestern Iceland on Tuesday as a volcano threatened to erupt for the eighth time.Magma began flowing at a volcano near the…
The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the bipartisan Megobari Act, which supports the aspirations of the people of Georgia for integration into Euro-Atlantic structures and imposes…
ISTANBUL France and Algeria have expressed their commitment to revive dialogue, according to a joint communique issued following a phone call between the presidents of the two countries on Monday.“The…
Shortly after securing a seventh term in a widely disputed presidential election in January, Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has dismissed his prime minister and the head of the central bank,…
JERUSALEM — A 17-year-old from the West Bank who was held in an Israeli prison for six months without being charged died after collapsing in unclear circumstances, becoming the first Palestinian teen…
April 2nd has been hailed by the Trump administration as “Liberation Day” – a day when the US will ostensibly be “freed” from the unfair trade practices of its trading partners. This is the latest in…
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The Chinese military announced large-scale drills in the waters and airspace around Taiwan on Tuesday that include an aircraft carrier battle group, as it again warned the self-ruled…
A woman has been rescued from an earthquake-shattered building in Myanmar, 91 hours after becoming encased in rubble. The 63-year-old was freed early on Tuesday in the capital, Naypyitaw, the city's…
Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the IRGC’s Aerospace Division, made the remarks on the sidelines of ceremonies to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy fasting month of…
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have joined Israeli and U.S. forces to participate in the ongoing multinational air exercise Iniochos 2025 at the Andravida Air Base, Greece. Newsweek has reached…
Iceland evacuated people from its famous Blue Lagoon resort on Tuesday morning after the volcanic island's seismologists recorded an "earthquake swarm" which made an eruption of magma "likely". An…
The governments of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe are aligning with China and Russia in their efforts to undermine the encryption tools that millions of internet users depend on. If…
Israeli forces killed four in Lebanon on Tuesday, while continuing attacks on Gaza [Getty]Israeli forces launched fresh strikes on Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, killing at least four on Tuesday morning,…
The aid workers had gone missing on 23 March in Rafah in Gaza's south [Hani Alshaer/Anadolu via Getty Images]Fifteen emergency and aid workers from the Red Crescent, Palestinian Civil Defense and the…
GENEVA - Shelter, clean water and medicine are in short supply following the earthquake in Myanmar that has caused significant structural damage and had a devastating human toll, the United Nations'…
US President Donald Trump said on Monday he plans to visit Saudi Arabia as early as May to sign an investment agreement in what will be the first foreign trip of his second term, with stops also…
War means death and destruction for most. But for the arms industry it means big profits. How we can hold our governments and institutions to account for their complicity in the trade of weaponry and…
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday jointly addressed the press with Chile President Gabriel Boric Font at the Hyderabad House, where he said that the countries…
The University of South Carolina in Columbia. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com Two years ago, the University of South Carolina signed a three-year, $400,000 contract with a public relations firm to…
After decades of severe decline, the historical spa town of Băile Herculane is gradually flourishing again. The credit goes to the efforts by a group of young people who mobilised to save the heritage…
On Sunday night, an Israeli high-tech search-and-rescue team located the first survivor in a collapsed building in Bangkok following the earthquake that struck the region over the weekend. The Camero…
Hundreds of citizens gathered outside the Krome Detention Center in Miami on Saturday to protest overcrowding and reports of detainees lacking necessities. Protesters voiced opposition to President…
Europe is open to negotiate looming trade tariffs with the US Trump administration but is willing to retaliate with countermeasures if required, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…
"Everyone is hoping to have lots of cocoa. We now need heavy rains for the mid-crop yield to be very good," says Desire Yao, who farms near the west-central region of Daloa, where 9.6mm of rain fell…
Eid al-Fitr in Syria was charged with newfound joy this year, as thousands freely celebrated the holiday for the first time after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. From the early morning hours, crowds of…
Want to know something about the Ukraine war? Submit your questions for Michael Clarke Hundreds of you get in touch with us every week to ask your questions about the Ukraine war.Professor Michael…
The United States has deployed additional A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft to the Middle East. They may join strikes against the Houthis in Yemen
Jetstar faced two cases of passengers causing ruckus on board separate flights between Bali and Melbourne over the weekend. The first case occurred on board flight JQ34 from Bali to Melbourne on March…
The letter, addressed to UN Security Council President Christine Markussen Lassen and UN Secretary-General António Guterres, came in response to recent threats by US President Donald Trump against…
A video showing damaged roads, buildings and a fire was shared on Facebook on March 29. Text overlaid on the clip reads, "Myanmar Earthquake. 17M people Affected. God save all people. Pray" Image…
Iran has vowed to retaliate if it is attacked by the US or its allies, with top Iranian officials condemning US President Donald Trump's threats to bomb the country if a nuclear deal is not reached.In…
EBRD invests €40 million in Poland’s CVI Private Debt Fund IIFund to provide financing to underserved SMEs in Poland and the wider CEE regionInvestment to support growth of private credit amid…
President Gabriel Boric of Chile visited India for discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on expanding bilateral ties, including trade, investment, critical minerals, and sustainable…
Parked vehicles are seen near a massive gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 1. EPA-YonhapA fire caused by a burst gas pipe spread to several homes and sent a…
TAIPEI - Taiwan’s coast guard said on April 1 it had arrested a Chinese man in a rubber boat trying to “illegally” enter one of its outlying islands, as Beijing staged large-scale military drills.The…
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Hooters, the US-based restaurant chain known for chicken wings and the revealing outfits worn by its waitresses, has filed for bankruptcy protection.HOA Restaurant Group filed the motion for Chapter…
Houthis claim to down US drone. President Donald Trump declares Yemeni rebel group ‘decimated’ by air strike campaign.The United States military launched a series of air attacks on Yemen overnight,…
The Vigil for Öcalan campaign has announced that the third edition of the Global Öcalan Book Day will take place on 4 April, marking the 76th Kurdish leader's birthday. In a statement, the Vigil for…
Egypt is nearing a deal to purchase up to 100 South Korean FA-50 light attack aircraft
Tourists and residents have been evacuated from a town in Iceland as weather experts have warned a volcanic eruption is "likely".
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By Frederick M. Hess Education Next April 01, 2025 During the football season, ESPN’s Dan Graziano each week pens a column that gauges the popular hot takes. It’s a useful device that I’ve…
Saint veneration and inter-religious practices in the Muslim world are often viewed through rigid sectarian or doctrinal lenses, often overlooking the lived religious experiences that blur these…
After rising up to rally against the arrest of İstanbul’s powerful opposition mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, young Turkish protesters have been forced to wake up to the reality of police custody. Lawyers and…
People walk through a building in Yiwu International Trade City, a massive wholesale market in Yiwu, China, where millions of Chinese-made items are sold. Reena Advani/NPR Almost any American store or…
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune agreed on Monday during a phone call to revitalize their bilateral relationship. Following months of tension, this renewed…
ISTANBUL French presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen vowed to challenge a court verdict that barred her from running for office for five years.“I am combative, I will not allow myself to be eliminated…
A study by Australian researchers has revealed that a 4-degree Celsius rise in global temperatures could lead to a dramatic 40% reduction in world GDP by the year 2100, a sharp increase from previous…
COPENHAGEN — A magma outbreak began underground near Iceland's capital on Tuesday (April 1) but has yet to hit the surface as a full-blown volcanic eruption, the country's meteorological office said…
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Houthis U.S.. Houthi supporters chant slogans and hold pictures of Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the leader of the Houthi movement, during an anti-U.S. and anti-Israel rally in Sanaa, Yemen, Monday, March…
Finland's last coal-fired power and heat plant in active production will shut down permanently on Tuesday, enabling Helsinki energy group Helen to cut its emissions and put an end to rising energy…
In a bizarre turn of events, German police have called off a murder investigation after a body found in the woods was discovered to be a sex doll. The unusual incident unfolded in Rostock, a city in…
Weakening consumer confidence and public fears of a slowing economy have driven distress among Europe’s retailers to its highest level since October 2014, according to a new report from Weil, Gotshal…
Full list of finalists across 10 categories announcedJolyon Rubinstein announced as host ‘It’s an honour to host the Amnesty International Media Awards 2025. Especially in what will be the final year…
Netherlands Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi. (Photo: X/ @DrSJaishankar) New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Caspar Veldkamp, Minister of Foreign…
The strike appeared to have damaged the upper three floors of a building in Beirut's southern suburbs, a Reuters reporter at the scene said, with the balconies of the floors blown out. The glass on…
The Basic Social Subsidy Programme (PSSB) is the largest publicly administered social assistance programme in Mozambique, covering more than 600,000 beneficiaries with an annual budget of…
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AI ‘agents’ are coming, whether we are ready or not. While there is much uncertainty about when AI models will be able to interact autonomously with digital platforms, other AI tools and even humans,…
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China’s recently concluded annual political meetings in Beijing have signalled that hydrocarbons will remain a mainstay of the supply mix for the world’s biggest energy consumer as energy security…
Human Rights Watch (HRW) demanded Monday the unconditional release of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Narges Mohammadi after the Iranian government threatened to reimprison the human rights activist in an…
A classified defense policy document offering the first glimpse of President Donald Trump’s security agenda reportedly downgrades the level of U.S. attention paid to North Korea, with Washington…
KUNMING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The "Mangshi-Mandalay-Yangon" round-trip route has been temporarily adjusted to a direct flight service between the city of Mangshi, southwest China's Yunnan Province, and…
The latest poll published ahead of the May presidential elections in Romania confirms the strong position of George Simion, leader of the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), and…
The tariffs proposed by the Trump administration would be a blow to major Japanese carmakers like Honda and Toyota.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said an Israeli strike Tuesday on south Beirut was a "clear breach" of a ceasefire that largely ended more than a year of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.…
A monitor of Syria's conflict said 12 civilians, mostly Alawites, were killed on Monday in separate incidents of apparent sectarian violence in coastal and central regions, after massacres earlier…
The Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said it was a "flagrant violation" of the ceasefire.The strike happened in the middle of the night, without a warning, and images from the scene show the top…
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined the three core pillars of Europe’s strategy in response to ongoing US tariffs during her address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg.…
PHNOM PENH, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian officials and experts have hailed the kingdom's close relations with China in economics, trade, culture, and tourism, saying that such ties have provided…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 1. If the U.S. takes the wrong step regarding Iran's nuclear program, Iran could take a step toward producing atomic weapons., Ali Larijani, an advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader…
Tensions are growing between the president of the Caucasian republic and Moscow. The main reason for the disagreement is said to be information from the FSB services about the frequent negotiations…
Today's news: Burmese military junta has calls for a week of mourning, while the Government of National Unity in exile tries alternative ways to send aid; South Korea's Constitutional Court to issue…
PM tells Sharvit he decided to consider other candidates just 24 hours after naming him the new designated head of the security agency; allies speak out against appointment after the decorated admiral…
Bangladesh’s leader Muhammad Yunus saying that India’s northeastern states are “landlocked” and calling his country the “only guardian” for the Indian Ocean in this region is “offensive and strongly…
A French court on Monday barred French far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running in the 2027 presidential election after she was convicted of embezzlement in a seismic ruling that could fuel global…
President of the Hellenic Republic Konstantinos Tassoulas expressed his congratulations and those of the Greek people in a letter to Archbishop Ioannis of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania for his…
Jonathan Grady is founding principal of The Canary Group, an artificial intelligence-driven forecasting service based in New York.From Brussels to Seoul to Tokyo, America's trading partners are…
An estimated 14 million undocumented migrants in the United States, lurking in fear of deportation, are resorting to desperate measures to avoid the gaze of immigration agents allegedly scouting…
As many as 483 confirmed cases of measles, and two deaths, were reported in the US as of March 27. In 2025 itself, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed three major…
Aid groups in the worst-hit areas of Myanmar said there was an urgent need for shelter, food and water after a quake which killed more than 2,700 people, including 50 preschoolers, but said the civil…
The Israeli military struck a building in Beirut’s southern suburbs early Tuesday, killing at least three people, in an attack it said targeted a member of the Hizbollah group. The airstrike came…
These closures mean nearly half of all the Confucius institutes at Australia's universities have been shuttered. Seven others remain open, according to a report by the Australian Broadcasting…
Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the federal Conservative Party of Canada, has voiced his commitment to addressing the backlogs in the Hong Kong Pathway if he assumes the role of Prime Minister of…
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TAIPEI, Taiwan--The Chinese military announced large-scale drills in the waters and airspace around Taiwan on Tuesday that include an aircraft carrier battle group, as it again warned the self-ruled island democracy against seeking formal independence.
The woman who settled a sexual assault lawsuit against the Britain's Prince Andrew is in hospital after a “serious accident”, according to her spokeswoman.Virginia Giuffre, who reportedly lives in…
Russia’s economic slowdown continued with the S&P Global manufacturing PMI going into the red for the first time since April 2022, shortly after the war in Ukraine started, posting 48.2, less than the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font at Hyderabad House on Tuesday, marking the beginning of the Chilean leader’s five-day state visit to India. The two leaders…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Tuesday he had reversed a decision to appoint former navy commander Vice Admiral Eli Sharvit as security agency chief following criticism,…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will reportedly meet with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen on the sidelines of a NATO gathering in Brussels, as U.S. President Donald Trump makes clear…
2025.04.01 A Navy miniature is seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration taken, April 11, 2023. TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan urged democracies worldwide to condemn China…
The 7.7 magnitude quake, which hit around lunchtime on Friday, was the strongest to hit the Southeast Asian country in more than a century, toppling ancient pagodas and modern buildings alike. Aid…
As they readied to leave work Monday, some workers at the Food and Drug Administration were told to pack their laptops and prepare for the possibility that they wouldn't be back, according to an email…
US President Donald Trump said on Monday he plans to visit Saudi Arabia as early as May in what will be the first foreign trip of his second term, with stops also planned in Qatar and the United Arab…
Londoners were shocked at the impromptu display last night The stunt comes as Musk handed out $1M in cheques to voters in Wisconsin.38 Degrees is calling on the Government to close legal donation…
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak held a videoconference with Ukrainian ambassadors serving in African countries to discuss the strengthening of cooperation between the…
A local council in England is being forced to backtrack on a plan to curb street preaching in town squares after its first proposal drew significant backlash from the Christian community, who say the…
NANJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday conducted multi-subject drills in waters to north, south, and east of Taiwan Island. The…
Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy look ahead to the day in British politics. There’s a cabinet meeting this morning – so it’s a good time to discuss the dynamics around that table and…
U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, eliminating the need for the United States to impose secondary tariffs on Russian oil.…
“We are taking her home to Yasothon,” Kanika says.The search for the missing entered its fourth full day on Tuesday. If it wasn’t already the case, it is now thought unlikely there will be further…
Numerous Taiwanese entertainers have taken to the social media platform Sina Weibo to assert that Taiwan "must be returned" to China and have shared articles from Chinese state media, as noted by the…
Venezuela is set to have its first female saint following approval from Pope Francis.On Monday, he paved the way for the canonisation of Blessed Maria Carmen Rendiles by authorising a decree…
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are the largest countries in Central Asia that hold colossal importance for maintaining the sustainable development of the region, said Kazakh Defense Minister,…
The mountainous region of Talas in northern Kyrgyzstan is at a high risk of infectious disease outbreaks due to people living in close proximity to animals, and due to healthcare access challenges.…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 1. The National Leader of the Turkmen People, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, held a telephone conversation with the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Trend reports…
On April 1, the public event of the International Group of Eminent Persons for a World Without Nuclear Weapons (IGEP), the symposium "Towards the 2026 NPT Review Conference," was held at the United…
For our investigation into the Iranian ships, we received help from foreign fellow journalists: the Iranian Mahtab Divsalar, the Syrian Mohammad Bassiki (SIRAJ), the German Ruben Schaar (Paper Trail…
INS Ghariyal departs for Myanmar (Image: X@DrSJaishankar) Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that Indian Naval Ship INS…
As the war between Ukraine and Russia has raged on, cooperation has grown between Moscow and Pyongyang. Following the Russo-North Korean summit in September 2023, North Korea began providing large…
French President Emmanuel Macron and his Algerian counterpart, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, on Monday confirmed a normalization of ties after months of strained relations and agreed to reestablish political…
Palestinians held funerals Monday for 15 medics and emergency responders killed by Israeli troops in southern Gaza, after their bodies and mangled ambulances were found buried in an impromptu mass…
We took a joint call to make this political thriller and we stand by that, says producer Entertainment Editor 2 MIN READ X@PrithviOfficial A day after seasoned actress Mallika Sukumaran claimed her…
Workers have grown weary of the constant attacks — but this spring, a ceasefire and visiting celebrity boxer Oleksandr Usyk lifted spirits. Equipment at a Ukrainian thermal power plant, damaged by a…
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said in Kyiv on Tuesday that the United States should not to be misled by what she described as \"stalling tactics\" by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Read…
At least six of the court’s eight justices need to uphold Yoon’s impeachment to remove him from office.South Korea’s Constitutional Court has announced that it will on Friday issue its ruling on…
People stand near Sule pagoda during a minute of silence marking a week of national mourning in Yangon, Myanmar, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Myanmar held a minute's silence on Tuesday in tribute to victims…
Moldova has expelled three Russian diplomats after it accused Russia’s embassy of engineering the escape of a pro-Kremlin lawmaker to prevent him being jailed over illegal political funding. The case…
GENEVA -- Scientists at the world's largest atom smasher have released a blueprint for a much bigger successor that could help solve remaining enigmas of physics.The plans for the Future Circular…
South Korea’s Constitutional Court, which is reviewing President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, will announce its decision on whether to remove him from office permanently or reinstate him on April 4,…
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ASTANA – President Sadyr Japarov of the Kyrgyz Republic, President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan, and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan signed the Treaty on the Junction Point of State Borders…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 1. Uzbekistan’s Mortgage Refinancing Company signed an agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to further develop cooperation, Trend reports. The signing took place…
Rescuers are looking for survivors in a collapsed building in Mandalay. Screenshot from YouTube video of MizzimaTV. Fair useA 7.7 magnitude
On the occasion of the Islamic Republic National Day (Farvardin 12), the Ministry of Defense extended its congratulations to the faithful and heroic people of Iran, particularly to its dedicated…
“I think that no one who cares about democracy can rejoice in a sentence that affects the leader of a large party and takes away representation from millions of citizens,” says Italian PM.
Washington DC [US], April 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he has heard that India was dropping its tariffs on American goods substantially. "I think I heard that India just a…
A Canadian professor's joyous dance with a student on her class graduating after a training course is winning hearts online. Loa Fridfinnson, a business and marketing training expert, shared a video…
In the puppet comedy film Team America, the counter-terrorist protagonists defeat a group of Islamic terrorists in Paris, accidentally destroying the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Louvre…
China’s military capabilities took a significant step forward recently when photographs surfaced online showing an H-6K bomber carrying two KD-21 air-launched ballistic missiles during an exercise.…
Billionaire Elon Musk has claimed that he paid $2.5 million to influencer Ashley St Clair in child support as she claims she is the mother of the Tesla CEO's 13th child.Talking about St Claire's six…
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Lebanese officials say the attack on Dahiyeh killed at least three people and wounded seven others.Israel’s military has bombed the Lebanese capital, Beirut, for the second time in less than a week,…
A majority of CEOs in CEE now recognise the importance of innovation and reinvention, saying that their businesses will not be viable in 10 years’ time under their current business model. While CEOs…
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Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen is set to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio this week in the first high-level talks since President Donald Trump’s re-election and his vow to “take…
The United States and Israel share a multifaceted, deeply rooted relationship, often examined through the lens of security, defense, and military cooperation. Academic literature frequently highlights…
China said its military is holding large-scale drills involving navy, air, ground, and rocket forces around Taiwan on Tuesday in a "severe warning" to the island, a move that will also test the…
A French court on Monday convicted Marine Le Pen of embezzlement and barred her from seeking public office for five years - a hammer blow to the far-right leader’s presidential hopes and an earthquake…
Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong is seen in this screenshot taken from a video titled "Subdue Demons and Vanquish Evils," released by the Eastern Theatre Command of China's People's Liberation Army…
Flag-raising ceremony for Polyfest 2025 Photo: BC Photography The official programme for Polyfest started with a flag-raising ceremony in Manukau, south Auckland this morning. After the flags were…
Donald Trump has a long list of grievances and he's checking it twice.The president's self-proclaimed "Liberation Day" is drawing closer and a catalogue of nations are in the firing line for a fresh…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 1. Uzbekistan’s cumulative inflation rate reached 102.1 percent from January through March 2025, exceeding the 101.7 percent recorded in the same period of 2024. The data…
The toll in the earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday morning has risen to 2,056, AFP quoted the country’s military-led government as stating on Monday.The government said more than 3,900…
Davyd Arakhamia, leader of the Servant of the People faction in the Verkhovna Rada (Ukraine’s parliament), said President Volodymyr Zelensky had not held any meetings instructing his team to prepare…
Chun Wang has always been a traveler. He has counted every single one of his flights. On Monday night, Wang with three other polar explorers blasted off where no other human in 64 years of spaceflight…
Chile President Gabriel Boric Font at Raj Ghat (@MEAIndia) New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Chile President Gabriel Boric Font who is on a State Visit to India on Tuesday paid floral tributes to…
Citizens often turn to the European Parliament to ask how the European Union deals with Cross-border healthcare. In the European Union (EU), national authorities are primarily responsible for…
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An Israeli strike on south Beirut killed at least three people on Tuesday, Lebanon said after Israel announced its second strike on the country's capital in a fragile four-month truce. The attack that…
KUNMING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The Yunnan branch of the Blue Sky Rescue, a Chinese civil relief squad, dispatched two additional groups, totaling 20 volunteers, to neighboring Myanmar on Tuesday to form…
Angola is grappling with a severe cholera outbreak that has spread across 16 of its 21 provinces, infecting 8,543 people and claiming 329 lives as of March 23, 2025. The crisis is intensifying, with…
Netanyahu releases a clip claiming his close advisors arrested in Qatargate probe are held hostage by the 'deep state' out to remove him from power; Families of Israelis held by Hamas in Gaza, condemn…
This image released by the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense shows China's Shandong aircraft carrier sailing near Taiwan on Monday, March 31, 2025. AP/Taiwan Ministry of National Defense BEIJING —…
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan has postponed the start of its latest phase of mass deportations of Afghan nationals, pushing back a deadline originally set for April 1 to April 10 due to the Eid al…
KABUL, Afghanistan — Abdul Kabir, the Taliban’s acting minister for refugees, has turned the Sapedar Palace into his personal power base and has no plans to relocate his office to the Ministry of…
KABUL, Afghanistan — For Samira, this Eid al-Fitr feels more like a time of grief than celebration. The 13-year-old had just completed sixth grade last year and was eagerly awaiting the start of the…
KABUL, Afghanistan — As millions of Muslims around the world celebrated Eid al-Fitr with family gatherings and festive meals, residents of Afghanistan’s Uruzgan province say the holiday passed with…
The U.S. Navy is set to launch it next aircraft carrier, CVN 80, later this year. In a change from the planned USS Enterprise name, the vessel will now be named after the Senior Advisor to the…
Good Tuesday morning. This is Stefan Boscia. DRIVING THE DAY TERRIBLE TUESDAY: Britons will wake up to a load of tax and bill increases today, and the worst inflationary pressures and economic chaos…
2025.04.01 Rescue workers survey the site of an under-construction building collapse in Bangkok on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar and Thailand. TAIPEI, Taiwan – Th
Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs (Dahiyeh), the second attack on the area since the ceasefire took effect, urging “f
On 31 March 2025, the Ambassador-at-Large for Economic Security at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maija Manika, and the Head of the European Commission Representation in Latvia, Zane Petre, opened a…
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he would be "very kind" to trading partners when he unveils further tariffs this week, risking global turmoil to address what he says are unfair trade…
HAMILTON, CanadaAt least 322 children have been killed and 609 injured in the Gaza Strip over the past 10 days following the breakdown of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the UN Children's Fund…
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Europe's largest physics lab is planning to build a 91km tunnel beneath France and Switzerland — allowing it to smash tiny particles together with eight times more energy than before.The new tunnel…
GAZA CITY, Palestine/ISTANBULAt least 1,513 humanitarian workers have been killed and hundreds of medical and civil defense facilities destroyed since the beginning of Israel’s genocidal war on the…
The New Zealand passport was processed and issued by the Department of Internal Affairs in his associate’s name, with Moule’s photograph, Nelson District Court heard yesterday.The following month,…
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font at the start of his state visit to India, emphasising deepening bilateral ties. Boric also paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi…
LONDON — Canada is on the brink of a defining election, with newly appointed Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader Mark Carney calling a federal vote for April 28. It will be the country’s first…
Alberto Blanco Silva (right), the Cuban ambassador to China, and his wife, Moraima Rodriguez Nuviola (left), attend an exhibition on specialty products of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region during a…
Great Seal of the United States PRESS STATEMENT Tammy Bruce, Department Spokesperson March 31, 2025 Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Brussels, Belgium from April 2-4. In Brussels,…
A Russian Communist Party delegation including a military commander overseeing a unit fighting Ukrainian forces in Kursk arrived in the North Korean capital on Monday, according to the party and DPRK…
Donald Trump loves few things more than talking about his affinity for tariffs, but it's nothing new: he's been saying the same thing for decades. "To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is…
Fifteen-year-old Ko Thein, from Sagaing division in central Myanmar, the epicentre of Friday's magnitude-7.7 earthquake, has been waiting for help that has yet to arrive.His mother was killed before…
Large-scale protests have erupted across Indonesia in the past week in response to amendments to the National Armed Forces Law (TNI Law), which permits active duty military officers to assume civilian…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 1. Russians will be able to obtain a qualified electronic signature (QES) without leaving Kazakhstan. Data obtained by Trend from Rossotrudnichestvo (Federal Service for the…
JERUSALEM/ISTANBULIsrael submitted a new proposal Monday for a ceasefire in Gaza, local media reported.The Haaretz daily, citing a senior Israeli official, said Israel had asked the Palestinian…
Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Monday warned that legal action would be taken against former King Gyanendra Shah and pro-monarchy protestors found to be involved in the clashes with security…
Trump expects substantial tariff cuts by India ahead of 'Liberation Day' deadlinePrime Minister Narendra Modi and Donald Trump
Taipei, April 1 (CNA) Taiwan's Presidential Office on Tuesday denounced China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) for launching joint military drills around Taiwan earlier the same day while calling…
WASHINGTON/HONG KONG – The U.S. on Monday sanctioned six senior Chinese and Hong Kong officials for "transnational repression" and further eroding the autonomy of Hong Kong, in the first major move by…
Home World University of Minnesota student's visa cancelled by ICE due to drunk driving, not political activism Representational image. Representational image. Shutterstock A University of Minnesota…
Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong highlights the crucial stage of China-India relations, emphasising the importance of cooperation and mutual development during the 75th anniversary of diplomatic…
Authorities in Thailand are investigating the construction of a Bangkok skyscraper that collapsed during last week’s earthquake, killing at least 13 people.The 30-floor structure in Chatuchak…
Myanmar’s military leader is expected to attend a regional meeting this week, despite the country still reeling from a devastating earthquake, while concerns mount that the junta may “weaponise aid”…
Another man, trapped for two days lying between layers of concrete, was rescued by a team from Singapore, Nine said.One survivor in Mandalay said that after rescue workers pulled him out of the rubble…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 1. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov discussed the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, Trend…
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Latvia’s strategic position, investor-friendly environment, and subtle yet effective commitment to innovation mean it deserves far more than just a passing glance from anyone seeking fresh…
Musk said, "I don't know if the child is mine or not, but am not against finding out. No court order is needed." He also said he had promised St. Clair yearly support of $5,00,000 in addition to the…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, April 1. S&P Global Ratings has assigned Kyrgyzstan a B+/B long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit rating, with a stable outlook. Data obtained by Trend…
Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for a five-day state visit to India, marking a significant step in strengthening the bilateral ties between the two nations. Upon…
After sending its most famous work to be featured in Amsterdam’s blockbuster 2023 exhibition of nearly every work by Johannes Vermeer, the Mauritshuis museum found itself with a blank space where the…
April 1 (UPI) -- The United States has imposed sanctions against Chinese officials accused of committing human rights abuses in Hong Kong as it released its latest report on Beijing's influence over…
US President Donald Trump. Photo: AFP Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen is set to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this week in the first high-level talks since US President Donald…
TAIPEI - China could find a "pretext" to stage new war games around Taiwan this year, coinciding with sensitive dates such as the anniversary in May of a year since President Lai Ching-te took office,…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released satellite images that captured the devastation caused by the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar last week. The most…
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U.S. President Donald Trump vowed on Monday that strikes on Yemen's Houthis will continue until they are no longer a threat to U.S. ships."The choice for the Houthis is clear: Stop shooting at U.S.…
China began joint army, navy and rocket force exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday as a “stern warning” against separatism and called Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te a “parasite”, as Taiwan sent…
TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday that his government urges the U.S. to exclude his nation from additional tariffs on automobiles and other products.The administration of…
Here is the full text of Najah Mohammed Ali's note on the International Quds Day:International Quds Day is not just a day dedicated to Jerusalem. It is a day when the oppressed confront the arrogant,…
The group, Tinariwen, went on to tour the world, win a Grammy and play with the likes of Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant and U2’s Bono.Ag Ghali went on to become the leader of one of the most dangerous al…
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Toronto: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney appears en route to extend his tenure as the country’s leader for a further four years, with all polls pointing towards a possible majority for the ruling…
Israel's renewed offensive in Gaza has reportedly left at least 322 children dead and 609 wounded in the Palestinian territory in the past 10 days, UNICEF said on Monday. The figures include children…
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Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) has released a new audio intercept of phone conversations between residents of Russia’s border regions reacting to a massive wave of Ukrainian drone attacks.…
AP has documented 59 incidents that have been officially blamed on an extension of the Kremlin’s war efforts commonly dubbed ‘hybrid-war’ tactics. The events recorded range from the dissemination of…
President Volodymyr Zelensky faces a very challenging conundrum. He either plays along with US President Trump or he loses American military support and intelligence sharing. Or he can be…
We do not have free speech to talk about the weather. Our Founders, particularly James Madison who drafted the Bill of Rights, understood that our rights are not privileges granted to us by…
Last week we noted that the ascension to NATO of the Balkan Five (Croatia, Slovenia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania) and the Baltic Three (Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia) amounts to some kind of bad…
Kumar put on an outstanding bowling display, becoming the first Indian player to take four wickets on IPL debut.A sparkling debut performance by medium pacer Ashwani Kumar, powered up by a single…
US President Donald Trump's administration deported more alleged Venezuelan and MS-13 gang members to El Salvador over the weekend, the US state department said on Monday, even as questions arose in a…
Following the "threats by the US president," Iran's foreign ministry called in the charge d'affaires of the Swiss embassy, which represents US interests in Iran. "The Americans have at least 10 bases…
KUALA LUMPUR - A fire at a gas pipeline operated by Malaysia state energy firm Petronas injured 33 people on Tuesday on the outskirts of the capital Kuala Lumpur, authorities said.Six of the injured…
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque said that over 122 million worshippers prayed at the holy site during Ramadan. A total of…
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Yemen's Houthi militias claimed Tuesday that they shot down another American MQ-9 Reaper drone, even as the US kept up its campaign of intense airstrikes targeting the group. The reported shootdown…
Many say obtaining medical care is difficult, often requires a bribe. Key findings Health ranks as the most important problem that Ugandans want their government to address: Six in 10 respondents…
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"I extend my felicitations to you and the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the National Day of Bangladesh. This day stands as a testament to our shared history and sacrifices, which have laid…
BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels on Tuesday conducted law-enforcement patrols in waters around Taiwan Island in accordance with the one-China principle, said a…
“It is with deep sadness and sorrow that I received the news of the tragic loss of three US soldiers,” Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda wrote on social media platform X.“Lithuania mourns together…
EVEN BEFORE the sentence was pronounced, Marine Le Pen swept out of the courtroom, her handbag dangling from her arm. The French hard-right leader had heard enough, and had reason to fear the worst.…
Protesters march through Istanbul following the arrest of mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.Turkey’s suppression of democratic opposition would have elicited strong protests from Europe in the past. But now, the…
A colossal fire has erupted just outside of the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, prompting evacuations of nearby homes.The towering inferno, located near a petrol station in the suburb of Putra…
Rescue officials recovered five more bodies on March 31 from the rubble of a collapsed 30-storey building in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district, bringing the death toll to 13 following the March 28…
'Everyone who has come is over the moon. This is the celebration of celebrations!' 3 MIN READ An aerial picture shows people gathering in the Umayyad Mosque courtyard after the morning prayer on the…
The photo was shared on Facebook on March 28, with a Burmese-language caption that reads, "Taunggyi earthquake was so scary". Taunggyi is located 167 kilometres (104 miles) southeast of Sagaing, where…
GUANGZHOU, April 1 (Xinhua) -- More than 7.5 million inbound and outbound passenger trips were recorded through the Zhuhai port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025,…
Military exercises by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command around Taiwan Island serve as a resolute punishment for Lai Ching-te authorities' blatant Taiwan secession…
Taiwan's military has deployed forces to "monitor, alert, and respond appropriately" to China's drills. This week was the largest series of exercises since February, when China held a "live-fire"…
A Chinese ship spotted by the Taiwan forces (Image/@MoNDefense) Taipei [Taiwan], April 1 (ANI): China's military on Tuesday said it began joint exercises involving its army, navy, air force and rocket…
Updated: 12:41pm, 1 Apr 2025 Yoon Suk-yeol attends a hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul in February. Photo: AFP South Korea’s Constitutional Court will rule on…
April Fool's Day is all about jokes and pranks to lighten your and your loves ones' mood. Not just friends and family, even some big firms have attempted to prank their employees on this day, which is…
Pulling off April Fools’ pranks on your co-workers and boss can be tricky. However, if you can get it right, it can create a funny and joyous environment at work – and give you a break from the…
The United Arab Emirates on Monday sentenced three people to death for the murder of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who was killed in November in the Gulf country, state news agency WAM reported. The Abu…
Two astronauts whose planned weeklong stay in low-Earth orbit unexpectedly turned into a more than 9-month mission due to spacecraft problems spoke publicly to reporters Monday for the first time…
No great power sustained as dominant a position over its neighboring region as the United States did during most of the twentieth century. But in recent decades, Washington has largely disregarded its…
In October 2024, at the most recent BRICS summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin urged the countries of the “global South” to build an alternative to the existing global order. Chinese President Xi…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and U.S. Representative Brian Mast, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today warned UN…
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Air Force jets target Hezbollah stronghold for a second time since the cease-fire in the war against the Iran-backed terror group came into effect; military says terrorist targeted posed an immediate…
Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks during a meeting with foreign business leaders at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 28, 2025. In Washington, President Donald Trump has said he…
Afghan refugees at a camp near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Torkham. In a refugee settlement on the outskirts of Karachi, Pakistan, Afghan families gathered on Sunday to observe the festival of…
On his visit, Yunus requested China's help in river water management, especially for the Teesta passing through India. He called China the "master of water management," saying Bangladesh wanted to…
China’s military has launched a new round of military exercises around Taiwan in its latest “warning” to Taipei’s democratic government.The People’s Liberation Army said on Tuesday that the drills…
CK Hutchison, one of the largest conglomerates in Hong Kong, earlier this month announced plans to sell its stake in two ports on the Panama Canal to a group of US investors led by BlackRock.The plan,…
China sent its army, navy, air and rocket forces to surround Taiwan for drills Beijing said were aimed at practising a blockade of the self-ruled island.China insists democratic Taiwan is part of its…
Washington's sweeping foreign aid cuts have heightened fears of a deepening crisis for the stateless Rohingya - Copyright AFP CHAIDEER MAHYUDDINZaid Shidqi with Sheikh Sabiha Alam in DhakaRohingya…
Trump has repeatedly called April 2 “Liberation Day,” with promises to roll out a set of tariffs, or taxes on imports from other countries, that he says will free the U.S. from a reliance on foreign…
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has been roundly criticized for the security lapse that put journalist Jeffrey Goldberg into a Signal chat where administration officials discussed bombing Houthi…
Recent polls show the center right Christian Democrats (CDU-CSU) headed by prospective chancellor Friedrich Merz losing ground against the populist right Alternative for Germany (AfD), even before the…
A Korean man jumped across a damaged skybridge on the 52nd floor of his Bangkok condo in search of his family when tremors from a Myanmar earthquake struck. Bowyuri, a Thai online personality and…
Representational image. China on Tuesday launched joint military exercises consisting of multiple forces around Taiwan as a “stern warning” against Taiwanese independence forces and to assert its…
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Taipei [Taiwan], April 1 (ANI): Taiwan detected 19 Chinese vessels operating around its territory as of Tuesday 6am (local time), Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said in a statement. The Chinese…
A YouTuber who claimed to have undergone an insane transformation after going on a water-only diet for a month while fasting for Ramadan has taken the internet by storm. Yousef Saleh Erakat, aka…
At least three people were killed and seven wounded in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs early on Tuesday, the Lebanese health ministry said, further testing a shaky four-month…
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In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, members of a China search and rescue team transfer a pregnant survivor from a collapsed building in the aftermath of an earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar,…
The earthquake left a trail of destruction behind; wide cracks appeared on roads, and buildings collapsed. Tremors were felt in neighboring countries, including China, Thailand, Vietnam, and parts of…
Washington, DC [US], April 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump will unveil a new tariff plan on April 2, which he has dubbed "Liberation Day," in his first Rose Garden press conference of his second…
Updated: 12:00pm, 1 Apr 2025 Bangladeshi interim leader Muhammad Yunus (left) shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their meeting in Beijing on Friday. Photo: Xinhua/EPA-EFE While…
TOKYO - Japan will keep up a strong push for the United States to exempt it from auto tariffs, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday, while vowing to take the necessary steps to cushion the…
Mr Taal is at least the second international student to opt to leave the US after being targeted for removal by the US Department of Homeland Security. The Trump administration identifies these cases…
The death toll from last week’s earthquake in Myanmar has now topped 2,000, with the United Nations health agency warning that the disaster has overwhelmed the country’s poorly equipped healthcare…
NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams said she plans to visit India soon and meet with ISRO’s team during her visit. Williams said during NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Post-Flight News Conference, she found India to…
'Iran does not want to do this, but ... (it) will have no choice' 3 MIN READ This handout picture provided by the office of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
WASHINGTON – The White House has said that U.S. strikes in Yemen in March killed the top Houthi missile expert, but the U.S. military has so far declined to confirm the death, and the identity of the…
Donald Trump The White House has said India imposes a 100 per cent tariff on American agricultural products and the high levies charged by other countries make it "virtually impossible" for US…
Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font arrived in India for his first state visit, receiving a ceremonial welcome. His trip, at PM Modi's invitation, will focus on strengthening bilateral ties, trade,…
US President Donald Trump has announced that he will adopt a "very kind" approach towards all trading partners as he prepares to unveil new tariffs on April 2. This move could heighten the ongoing…
Photo : YONHAP News Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul will attend the NATO foreign ministers’ meeting this week in Belgium.The foreign ministry said Tuesday that Cho will take part in the session on NATO…
Regulation of border issues has become one of key achievements of last several years: President Japarov AKIPRESS.COM - The Presidents of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan attended the Nooruz…
China's military says it has begun joint army, navy and rocket force exercises around Taiwan.It said the exercises were intended to "serve as a stern warning and powerful deterrent against Taiwanese…
Deaths raise concerns about academic pressure, mental health support in top institutions 3 MIN READ Madala Rahul Chaitanya, a specially-abled student from Nizamabad district of Telangana, allegedly…
United States President Donald Trump has said his long-awaited reciprocal tariffs will be lower than what other countries charge as uncertainty over his biggest trade announcement yet continues to…
Reuters South Korean impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol reacts outside the Seoul detention center after his release, in Uiwang, South Korea, on March 8, 2025. South Korea's constitutional court will…
UNICEF reports that over 15,000 children killed in 18 months of war 2 MIN READ Palestinian children salvage items from the rubble of a house that was destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis in…
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China and Russia are "friends forever, never enemies," Chinese's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in remarks published on Tuesday (April 1) during a visit to Moscow in which he also welcomed signs of…
BANGKOK - Aid groups arriving in the worst-hit areas of Myanmar said there was an urgent need for shelter, food and water after last week's devastating quake, while in Bangkok rescuers pressed on…
A massive explosion was triggered by fire that broke out inside a gas pipeline in Putra Heights of Selangor state near Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, prompting authorities to order…
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The United States transported another group of alleged gang members to El Salvador, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday, amid the Trump administration's policy to ship detainees to the Central…
KYIV — President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Monday (March 31) for Russia to be punished for more than 183,000 alleged war crimes documented by Ukraine since Moscow's 2022 invasion, saying justice…
YEREVAN—On March 29, Yerevan’s Freedom Square was the epicenter of a significant demonstration, as over 10,000 people rallied under the banner “Together for Our Rights.” Organized by the Council for…
Representational image Elon Musk's SpaceX on Monday was set to launch a crew of four private astronauts led by a crypto entrepreneur on a mission to orbit Earth from pole to pole, a novel trajectory…
Sunita Williams India is amazing from space, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams said and voiced optimism that she will visit her “father's home country” and share experiences about space exploration with…
Governments worldwide are scrambling to make sense of a volatile new world where the only certainty is uncertainty. And Australia is no exception. Last week’s federal budget brought forward defence…
In a stark warning, an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Monday that if attacked by the US or its allies, Tehran would have no choice but to pursue nuclear weapons for…
Sam Altman recently shared his reaction to a post featuring images of PM Modi created in Ghibli style. The visuals were shared on the official social media accounts of the Government of India, MyGov.…
Here is a number to lodge in your brain in the coming weeks and months: 48%.Last year a group of economists carried out an an analysis on the economic impact of the Iron Curtain; how much trade…
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Iran supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's adviser Ali Larijani warned on Monday that the country would have to get nuclear weapon if attacked by the United States or its allies. Ayatollah Khamenei…
The British government is refusing to release documents about Prince Andrew’s past role as a trade envoy in the Middle East, it has emerged.Best-selling author Andrew Lownie, who is currently writing…
Khalistani activist and separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's legal team tried to serve NSA Ajit Doval the summons issued by the US court but the US Secret Service guarding the guest house where…
Standing in front of a few dozen supporters in a strip-mall parking lot in Ocala, Florida, Monday evening, Democratic congressional candidate Josh Weil made a prediction. The public school math…
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge on Monday paused plans by the Trump Administration to end temporary legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, a week before they were scheduled to…
TOKYO - Japan will continue to push strongly for the United States to exempt the country from auto tariffs, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday.In a news conference, Ishiba also said the…
Even with thousands dead and entire neighbourhoods levelled, the ruling military junta in Myanmar maintains its long-term ban on international journalists entering the country.It cited a lack of…
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A Jetstar flight from Bali in Indonesia to Melbourne, Australia was forced to turn around after a female passenger tried to open the door of the aircraft in the middle of the flight.The incident…
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South Korea’s Constitutional Court will rule on Friday as to whether it will formally dismiss or reinstate impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol.The court has been deliberating on Yoon’s political fate…
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Taiwan's Defence Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday that China's Shandong aircraft carrier group had entered its response area on Monday, adding the group had dispatched military aircraft and…
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On March 26, 2025, Assistant Foreign Minister Miao Deyu attended the activity commemorating the second anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Honduras hosted by the…
On March 26 in Kampala, the Chinese Ambassador to Uganda H.E Zhang Lizhong,Ugandan Prime Minister’s Special Representative Hon. State Minister for Karamoja Affairs and WFP Uganda Country Director…
China on Monday published a guideline to enhance the social credit system as part of efforts to promote high-quality development.Issued by the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central…
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Four private astronauts are about to orbit the Earth from pole to pole following the successful launch of SpaceX's Fram2 mission. 42-year-old entrepreneur and adventurer Chun Wang chartered a free…
Alabama’s attorney general cannot prosecute people and groups who help women travel to other states to obtain abortions, a federal judge ruled on Monday.US District Judge Myron Thompson sided with an…
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Brussels has so far played by the traditional trade-war rulebook, matching Trump’s broader tariffs on the industrial metals with equivalent levies on iconic American brands like Harley-Davidson. The…
But Miliband’s position is overly simplistic, said David Reiner, a professor of technology policy at Cambridge University. Last month, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch withdrew her party’s support…
Some members of the Parliament argue that the institution is routinely ignored or overlooked by the EU's executive arm. Others have gone as far as to say that Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…
“Members who are on the speakers’ list and do not inform of their absence at the Plenary will no longer be given priority for speaking time in the next 6 months,” reads the document, threatening…
“It is unrealistic to ban a party that has over 20 percent of the popular vote,” said Hannes Gnauck, leader of the AfD’s youth branch. | Sean Gallup/Getty Images A ban on Young Alternative would have…
A simple solution that addresses all of these concerns is available. To avoid the risk of Russia’s central bank assets unfreezing and returning to the hands of the Kremlin in July, Europe needs to use…
WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said there is communication between his administration and North Korea, which he described as a "big nuclear nation," adding he will…
The US President's potential visit to Saudi Arabia could be his first overseas trip since his return to power. Photo / Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump might visit Saudi Arabia as soon as next…
The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong is pictured by Taiwan's Tian Dan guided-missile frigate in a photo released by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense Tuesday. Photo courtesy of t
(Bangkok) – Myanmar’s military junta should allow immediate unfettered access to humanitarian aid for earthquake survivors and lift restrictions that impede the emergency response, Human Rights Watch…
The “Signalgate” story has received wall-to-wall coverage since Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor of The Atlantic, published explosive details about a Signal group chat where senior US officials discussed…
A woman holds a poster of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol during a street rally in Seoul on Saturday, ahead of the impeachment verdict for the President. | AFP-JIJI Reuters SHARE/SAVE…
American warships joined their Japanese and Philippine counterparts in the South China Sea over the weekend in an effort to improve crisis readiness. U.S. secretary of defense Pete Hegseth arrived in…
Amidst the swift currents of global digital transformation, the narrative around Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains largely dominated by perspectives from the Global North. Conversations on large…
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s Constitutional Court said it will rule on whether to formally dismiss or reinstate impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol this Friday. It has been deliberating on…
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been handed a five-year ban from running for public office after she was found guilty of embezzlement. Le Pen, 56, was also handed a four-year prison sentence…
The concept driving the infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) is nearly a century old, yet these tried and trusted systems continue to be effectively used in modern warfare. In an effort to further bolster…
Miller Gardner may have died from carbon monoxide poisoning after tests revealed elevated levels of the potentially lethal gas in the hotel room he had been staying in, according to Costa Rica's…
Schools are demanding that students who lose or damage textbooks provide scrap paper as compensation, much to parents' frustration.
A court has cleared the way for the release of records about the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, as long as depictions of the deceased couple are blocked from view.The ruling from a…
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Education, and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Maliki Osman, will visit Brunei from 1 to 4 April 2025 for Hari Raya Aidilfitri.…
A physician from Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan Province is among the hundreds of individuals and organizations nominated for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize this year.Yet Mahrang Baloch, 32, a…
The Bitcoin cryptocurrency has had a rocky ride since launching in 2008, and support from world leaders such as US President Donald Trump could do it more harm than good - Copyright AFP Nicolas…
By Mo Jingxi (Chinadaily.com.cn) 08:50, April 01, 2025 A man takes photos of a train ready for a trial run along the newly-constructed mega Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) rail line via the China-built…
PETALING JAYA - A massive inferno was seen at Putra Heights in Malaysia on April 1, with flames visible all the way from Subang Jaya.When contacted, a spokesperson from the Subang Jaya Fire and Rescue…
VATICAN CITY — The sanctuary of Lourdes, one of the world's most popular Catholic pilgrimage sites, began on Monday (March 31) to cover up a series of mosaics made by a prominent priest with ties to…
The customized tourist train featuring hotel-like services parks in a facility in Qingdao, Shandong province, on Friday. [Photo/China Daily]A new customized tourist train featuring hotel-like services…
The Israeli army has told Palestinians to leave areas in southern Gaza ahead of what it said would be "intense fighting” with Hamas, a sign it plans to extend ground operations to pressure the…
(Xinhua) 09:30, April 01, 2025 BEIJING, March 31 (Xinhua) -- China will carry forward "Paukphaw" (fraternal) friendship and work with Myanmar to overcome difficulties after a massive earthquake hit…
SEOUL - South Korea's Constitutional Court, which is reviewing President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, will announce its decision on whether to remove him from office permanently or reinstate him on…
A Southern Illinois University international student's visa was revoked causing panic on the Chicago campus and elsewhere. According to ABC7 Eyewitness News, the university issued a letter to students…
A woman holds a poster of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol during a street rally in Seoul on Saturday, ahead of the impeachment verdict for the President. | AFP-JIJI Reuters SHARE/SAVE…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said yesterday the US would receive a strong blow if it acts on president Donald Trump’s threat to bomb unless Tehran reaches a new nuclear deal with…
The bodies of eight Red Crescent medics and other Palestinian rescue workers who came under fire more than a week ago have been recovered from a grave in the sand in the south of the Gaza Strip, UN…
Elon Musk denied allegations from influencer Ashley St Clair that he reduced child support payments for their alleged son. In response to his claim, St Clair accused the tech billionaire of refusing a…
The arrest of journalists Guezouma Sanogo and Boukari Ouoba in Burkina Faso is a deliberate attempt to silence critical voices and suppress press freedom. This statement was originally published on…
Public officials in Lesotho are resorting to intimidation and threats in retaliation against journalists asking probing questions or publishing critical articles. This statement was originally…
The ongoing detention of journalist Blessed Mhlanga on unfounded charges highlights Zimbabwe’s escalating assault on press freedom and free expression. This statement was originally published on…
The killing of Watson Flexy Munyaka highlights the growing dangers for journalists investigating and reporting on corruption. This statement was originally published on rsf.org on 28 March 2025.…
Photo : YONHAP News The United States has identified South Korea’s ban on imports of U.S. beef from cattle older than 30 months of age as a barrier to trade.The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative…
U.S. President Donald Trump has said his administration has been in touch with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and that the two sides could engage each other at some unspecified point.“There is…
Papua New Guinea will soon have its first saint after Pope Francis approved the canonisation of local preacher Peter To Rot overnight.Born at Rakunai village on the island of East New Britain in 1912,…
PARIS — A French court on Monday (March 31) barred French far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running in the 2027 presidential election after she was convicted of embezzlement, in a seismic ruling…
David J. Galbreath is Professor of War and Technology in the Department of Politics, Languages, and International Studies at the University of Bath. His research focuses on how technology shapes how…
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that it was reviewing $9 billion in federal contracts and grants awarded to Harvard University, part of a crackdown on what it says is…
BEIJING — China's military on Tuesday (April 1) said it had begun joint army, navy and rocket force exercises around Taiwan to "serve as a stern warning and powerful deterrent against Taiwanese…
China is committed to working with Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries to enhance cooperation in law enforcement, judicial affairs and legal talent development, providing stronger legal…
Senior Chinese official He Lifeng and Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, exchanged views on the macroeconomic situation and China-U.S. economic and trade relations in Beijing on Monday.He,…
Having repeatedly described April 2 as 'Liberation Day', US President Donald Trump has promised to roll out from Wednesday reciprocal tariffs or taxes on imports from other countries, saying that it…
The United States is in “communication” with North Korea, President Donald Trump said Monday, describing the DPRK as a “big nuclear nation” while signaling the White House may pursue talks with the…
Israel's military said Tuesday it carried out a strike on a southern suburb of the Lebanese capital Beirut targeting a Hezbollah operative, the second such strike since a November ceasefire."The…
WASHINGTON — Republican President Donald Trump said on Sunday (March 30) he was not joking about seeking a third presidential term, which is barred by the US Constitution, but that it was too early to…
15 emergency and aid workers from the Red Crescent, Palestinian Civil Defence and the United Nations (UN) have been recovered from a grave in the sand in the south of the Gaza Strip, UN officials said…
NASA’s celebrity astronaut Butch Wilmore on Monday took the blame on himself for the technical failure of Boeing Starliner capsule due to which he was unable to return from the International Space…
Social media has exploded with ChatGPT's Ghibli-style image generator, leading to Sam Altman even urging users to slow down. In a recent post, the CEO of OpenAI—the company behind the native image…
Fifteen emergency and aid workers from the Red Crescent, Palestinian Civil Defense and the United Nations have been recovered from a grave in the sand in the south of the Gaza Strip, U.N. officials…
Earthquake-affected residents have a meal in woods by a road in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, March 31, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]The death toll from Friday's 7.9-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 2,056,…
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon (C), Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov (L) and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev hold a trilateral meeting in Khujand, Tajikistan, March 31, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]The…
Russian President Vladimir Putin remained open to contacts with U.S. President Donald Trump, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.A telephone conversation between Putin and Trump is not…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree on the routine spring conscription campaign, a document from the Kremlin showed on Monday.A total of 160,000 citizens aged 18 to 30 will be drafted…
An adviser to Iran's supreme leader warned on Monday that if the United States or Israel were to attack Iran under the pretext of nuclear concerns, the country would be compelled to pursue the…
Hooters – the restaurant chain first known for its orange-clad, all-female wait staff and then its chicken wings – has filed for bankruptcy, the company announced today.But the decades-old brand said…
A woman survived a car crash but mysteriously vanished and was found dead at the bottom of a deep well. Shirley Obert, 67, got into a car accident on Saturday morning and was last seen wearing a Chick…
(Xinhua) 08:56, April 01, 2025 BEIJING, March 31 (Xinhua) -- China on Monday reaffirmed its resolute opposition to moves that infringe upon and undermine other countries' legitimate rights and…
Reuters Charred Tesla vehicles remain parked in the backyard following a fire at a Tesla dealership that destroyed vehicles in Rome, Italy, on March 31, 2025. A fire broke out at a Tesla dealership on…
The US has said it expects "all parties on the ground" in Gaza to comply with international humanitarian law but declined to confirm whether it was carrying out its own assessment into the killing by…
US President Donald Trump’s quote over the weekend that he is “pissed off” about Russian autocrat Vladimir Putin’s resistance to a ceasefire in Ukraine may have reverberated around the Kremlin’s…
The first batch of disaster-relief material provided by the Chinese government arrived in Myanmar on Monday.The supplies were welcomed by Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Ma Jia and Yangon Region Chief…
Sweden on Monday pledged 16 billion Swedish kronor (1.59 billion U.S. dollars) in new military support for Ukraine.The package would bring Sweden's total military assistance to Kiev to 29.5 billion…
Yemen's Houthi armed group said in a statement early Tuesday that it has shot down a U.S. MQ-9 drone over Yemen's central province of Marib."Our air defenses shot down a hostile American MQ-9 drone in…
TAIPEI -- China said Tuesday morning that was launching military exercises that would "close in" on Taiwan, ratcheting up tensions.The People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theater Command said the…
Photo : The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative An annual report on foreign trade barriers released by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has listed what it considers to be South Korea’s…
Kaechon has evaluated service industry staff and instructed them to provide dedicated support to vulnerable citizens.
News France antitrust watchdog fines Apple $162M for violating privacy laws The French competition regulator, Autorité de la concurrence, fined Apple on Monday $162 million over its App Tracking…
The fact that the FSB concealed the whereabouts of Tetiana Maliar, her brother and adult son and daughter for a week after they were taken away is likely to mean that they were subjected to tortureFSB…
While there is wide-spread speculation about what the second administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will do with regard to its massive troop presence in Europe, the administration has made it…
Sinophobia has been noticeably on the rise in Uzbekistan in recent weeks, especially on social media. Increasing viral content about unverified land sales to Chinese investors and the increased…
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch warned UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres against establishing…
US President Donald Trump vowed Monday that strikes on Yemen’s Huthis will continue until they are no longer a threat to shipping, warning the rebels and their Iranian backers of “real pain” to come.…
(Xinhua) 08:33, April 01, 2025 Experts of a rescue and medical team from China's Yunnan Province check the patients at a hospital in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, March 31, 2025. (Photo by Wang Shen/Xinhua)…
SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- A delegation of Russia's Communist Party has arrived in North Korea, Pyongyang's state media said Tuesday, amid preparations reportedly being under way for the North's…
By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, March 31 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday there is "communication" with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un while noting he will "do something" on the…
Prescription drugs have been exempt from tariffs in the past. But Donald Trump looks poised to change that as early as April 2. That could result in shortages for critical drugs for Americans, warn…
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BANGKOK - Signs of life were detected in the ruins of a skyscraper in Bangkok on Monday as efforts intensified to find people trapped three days after a massive earthquake in Southeast Asia that…
Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone New Zealand's Pacific Access Category (PAC) and Samoa Quota ballots are now open. Registrations opened on Tuesday, 1 April at 8am (NZDT). The two longstanding visa…
The bodies of three of the four US soldiers who were reported missing after their vehicle was submerged in a bog in Lithuania last week have been recovered, the Army announced today.The vehicle has…
Britain's second-largest city has declared a "major incident" after a sanitation worker strike resulted in more than 17,000 tons of garbage collecting on the streets."It's regrettable that we have had…
(Xinhua) 08:14, April 01, 2025 NAY PYI TAW/MANDALAY, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Following the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, multiple Chinese rescue teams have arrived in the disaster-stricken areas,…
Billionaire Elon Musk-led SpaceX is set to hit a historic milestone for commercial spaceflight with the launch of a unique mission today, dubbed ‘Fram2’, to orbit Earth from pole to pole, sending four…
China said Tuesday that it has kicked off joint military exercises around Taiwan involving its army, navy, air and rocket forces, stating that the exercises were intended to practice blockading the…
Iran would have to acquire a nuclear weapon if attacked by the United States or its allies, an adviser to the country's supreme leader warned on Monday, following a threat by US President Donald…
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said 140,000 people are impacted by the Israeli military's latest displacement orders, which indicate it could soon launch another major ground operation in Gaza's…
Japan, Europe, Middle East, Canada recruiting Filipino workers as per government site
Gazans travelled by foot or by bike, while others pushed makeshift carts loaded with belongings escaping Israel's bombings [Getty]The Israeli military on Monday ordered residents in and around the…
US President Donald Trump (File Photo/ Reuters) Washington, DC [US], April 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump announced his upcoming visits to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Saudi Arabia…
Rescuers are desperately searching for survivors more than three days after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, toppling buildings as far away as the Thai capital Bangkok and sending…
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The People’s Liberation Army has launched joint exercises around Taiwan since Tuesday, marking Beijing’s latest warning to the “ the separatist forces” in the island.The PLA’s Eastern Theatre has…
Here are five ways to work with your body if you want to dial down that sweet tooth – or satisfy it in a healthier way.1. Fill up on fibreLaura Clark, a dietitian, advises upping fibre in the diet to…
Xi Jinping wants China to believe he has always supported private business. Before the 2025 National People’s Congress, a People’s Daily report detailed how he has done so at every stage of his…
PARIS (AP) -- For years, Marine Le Pen stood at the gates of power, poised, relentless and rising. She stripped the French far right of its old symbols, sanded down its roughest edges and built in its…
Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore NASA's celebrity astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams said Monday that they hold themselves partly responsible for what went wrong on their space sprint…
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge on Monday paused plans by the Trump administration to end temporary legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, a week before they were scheduled to…
Papua New Guinea parliament in session on 15 February 2024. Photo: Loop PNG / Screencapture Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court has ruled that parliament must be recalled on 8 April to debate a motion of…
The Puma was a tireless workhorse for the Royal Air Force and its successor has yet to be formally selected. The Puma was a tireless workhorse for the Royal Air Force and its successor has yet to be…
Hekari United FC's Nelson Karaun and Central Coast FC's Hudson Oreinima. OFC Men's Champions League 2025, Hekari United FC v Central Coast FC, National Stadium, Honiara, Monday 31 March 2025. Photo:…
The administration of President Donald Trump has announced it will undertake a “comprehensive review” of federal contracts with Harvard University, as part of its crackdown on anti-Semitism in the…
Members of the powerful gang coalition Viv Ansanm stormed a prison in Haiti on Monday, releasing more than 500 inmates after setting fire to a police substation during a day of panic in the central…
Poland and the United States on Monday signed a nearly 2-billion-U.S. dollar agreement for logistical and technical support for Polish Patriot systems at the military base in Sochaczew.The agreement…
Korean Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun, center, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, right, and Japanese Trade Minister Yoji Muto shake hands ahead of their trilateral trade ministers' meeting in…
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente to address actions to protect the U.S.…
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration released an encyclopedic list of foreign countries' policies and regulations it regards as trade barriers on Monday, two days before he…
BANGKOK – Signs of life were detected in the ruins of a skyscraper in Bangkok on Monday as efforts intensified to find people trapped there three days after a massive earthquake in Southeast Asia that…
Belgrade, 01 April 2025, dtt-net.com – The government of Serbia has approved spatial plan for construction of a pipeline to Hungary as the country is preparing to get Russian oil through a new route,…
Donald Trump on Monday, revealed that he would like to run against former Democratic President Barack Obama if he were to attempt a third term in office. Donald Trump revealed which Democrat he would…
"El Armadillo" for Borderland BeatPhoto from El Mexicano DiarioMessages have surfaced containing threats from Alejandro Lopez Guzman, believed to be in retaliation for
China welcomes more foreign companies to cultivate the Chinese market, share in its development opportunities, and work cooperatively to create a better future together, a spokesperson for China's…
HONG KONG, March 31 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony was held here on Monday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong, along with the opening of Dancing Water Drops Exhibition.…
NANJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday started to conduct joint exercises around Taiwan Island, said a spokesperson. The theater…
Top Fijian sports commentator Satish Narain said it was a sad day for boxing and Fijian sports. Photo: Facebook / Ubayd Haider The Commission of Inquiry, set up to investigate the circumstances that…
Hekari United FC's Nelson Karaun and Central Coast FC's Hudson Oreinima. OFC Men's Champions League 2025, Hekari United FC v Central Coast FC, National Stadium, Honiara, Monday 31 March 2025. Photo:…
Russia and the United States have taken the first step toward normalizing relations, which inspire optimism, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Russia's RIA state news agency in remarks published…
“As international students, we were warned of what could come with this new administration, but everyone was under the assumption that if you were here legally, then you should have nothing to worry…
A federal judge in San Francisco on Monday stopped the Trump administration from revoking deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, days before their ability to remain and work…
Paris/Washington – A French court on Monday barred French far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running in the 2027 presidential election after she was convicted of embezzlement, in a seismic ruling…
Protesters rallied outside the parliament building in Tbilisi for the latest in a months-long series of pro-democracy protests. The demonstrations began in October after parliamentary elections widely…
The S&P 500 ended March with its steepest monthly decline in more than two years. Photo / Getty ImagesMarkets around the world have wavered as fear and uncertainty over tariffs and trade wars rattle…
President Donald Trump on Monday called the conviction of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen and her disqualification from the 2027 presidential race a "very big deal." A French court handed down…
This is a lightly edited transcript of remarks delivered at the Sovereignty and Security Forum, held at the National Press Club in Canberra on 31 March. The event was convened and chaired by…
LAST OCTOBER I published a short breakdown of four geopolitical ‘schools’ that might shape China strategy under Trump. That piece was a pre-election preview of a much larger report I was writing for…
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Markets around the world continue to sink on fears about President Donald Trump's protectionist trade policies, and investors keep plowing money into gold, with futures hitting another record high
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Joseph Gentry, 84, is demanding unspecified damages from the fast food giant after suffering ‘severe and chronic physical pain’
What happens to your brain's health in retirement? Graphic / Vartika Sharma, the New York TimesIt’s challenging to stay mentally sharp and healthy through the major transition. Careful planning is…
US President Donald Trump’s second term may soon deliver a seismic disruption of the global financial system. In February, the White House called for a six-month State Department review of “all…
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that there is communication with North Korean leader Kim Jung-un and that his administration will probably do 'something' with respect to engagement with…
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Classroom. A student hugs a bear as she resumes class. Getty Images A British nursery's decision to suspend a toddler for "abuse against sexual orientation and gender identity" has triggered…
By Talaia Mika, Cook Islands News The police continue to urge the public to exercise caution and ensure that lost personal items are handled securely and appropriately to prevent any risk of identity…
KABUL(BNA): On Monday, hundreds of thousands of Egyptians took to the streets in a powerful display of solidarity with the Palestinian people following Eid prayers. The protests were sparked by…
On 31 March 2025, Jonathan Pie reposted his commentary on Donald J. Trump’s victory in the November 2016 US presidential election with the comment: Eight years on, and nothing has changed. *** The…
NOVI SAD, Serbia -- On the shelves in one of the many Chinese-owned stores here in Serbia's second-largest city are earbuds packed in a white cardboard box that reads "iPod."Customers might think…
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday that “every country will be targeted” with regard to the “reciprocal tariffs” set to be announced on Wednesday (local time). The tariff imposition has been…
“We have got to do more as the West than just talk about democratic values. We must live them,” she said, paraphrasing Vance’s remarks. Vance has repeatedly refused to acknowledge that Trump lost the…
Despite enabling terrorist groups, Qatar is poised to purchase nearly $2 billion worth of American arms. The U.S. State Department approved the potential sale on March 26 under the Foreign Military…
Erdogan Offers Prayers for Palestinian Terrorists: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for God to destroy Israel during a prayer service to mark the end of Ramadan on March 30. “May Allah,…
President Announces Cabinet: Syrian transitional government leader Ahmad al-Sharaa announced a new government cabinet on March 29, filling 22 ministerial positions over the weekend. The new cabinet…
Trump Threatens Tehran: U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iran and impose secondary tariffs on the country if it does not enter into negotiations over its nuclear program. In an NBC…
Prishtina, 31 March 2025, dtt-net.com – Clashes have erupted in public between members of an opposition party in Kosovo over February 9 election results, a Viber chat published by local media shows,…
SAN FRANCISCO — Golden Thread Productions, the first American theatre company devoted to the Middle East, and Hakawati NGO, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging divides in the Middle East and beyond, are…
A patient receiving medical care. Photo: UnSplash/ Stephen Andrews A Maui doctor has been charged with second-degree attempted murder after a woman was taken to hospital in critical condition. Hawaii…
WASHINGTON - The U.S. State Department on Monday said that a U.S. Agency for International Development team was heading to Myanmar to help identify the country's most pressing needs in the wake of a…
Last month, comments by Fatima Payman, an Afghan-born Australian senator, in defense of the Islamic Republic and its treatment of Iranian women rightfully outraged many in Australia. Although the…
In recent weeks, the United States, Russia, and Ukraine have been sketching out cease-fire frameworks -- one aimed at protecting energy infrastructure like power plants and transmission lines and…
Presidents of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan visit Khujand Fortress AKIPRESS.COM - President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and President of Uzbekistan…
Chinese Douyin influencer “Yaya in Taiwan,” whose real name is Liu Zhen-ya, left Taiwan on March 25 after a deportation order. Although Liu had previously stated that she would refuse to leave after…
The state of Texas is leaving kids in dangerous homes, and they’re dying. Over the past six years, we found that 1,200 Texas children have succumbed to abuse and neglect by adults charged with their…
The grave of HardiQuinn Hill, 9, sits adorned with weather-beaten gifts. Image by Gideon Rogers/Texas Public Radio. United States. Until the end of October, Susie Wilson drove every few weeks the 90…
White South Africans rally outside the US embassy in Pretoria, South Africa, on February 15, 2025. Photo / Joao Silva, The New York TimesThe US has banned most refugees, including 20,000 people who…
At the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, the new occupant of the ministerial office presented his credentials a week ago. And it was exactly what anyone familiar with Makis Voridis’ path in the far…
This file photo, released by AFP, shows US Trade Representative nominee Jamieson Greer speaking after President Donald Trump announced a plan for reciprocal tariffs at the White House in Washington on…
YEREVAN — Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and his wife Anna Hakobyan hosted German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender, who are in Armenia on an official visit,…
A teenager has been charged with killing his mother and stepfather, as prosecutors say he lived with their bodies for weeks.Nikita Casap, 17, from Wisconsin, faces two counts of first-degree…
Washington, D.C. March 31, 2025 Article Index Department of State Press Briefing - March 31, 2025 Spokesperson Tammy Bruce leads the Department Press Briefing, at the Department of State. 2:10 p.m.…
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday met with Netherlands Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp in New Delhi and discussed growing bilateral cooperation, including in trade, investments,…
WASHINGTON - The U.S. State Department on Monday said that a U.S. Agency for International Development team was heading to Myanmar to help identify the country's most pressing needs in the wake of a…
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Big Law has already begun surrendering, said William Kristol in The Bulwark. President Trump this month targeted three major Democratic-leaning law firms for, essentially, destruction. By executive…
Last week, South Korea's Truth and Reconciliation Commission found that Korean adoption agencies were responsible for widespread fraud, malpractice and even human rights violations. More than 140,000…
Israel has displaced Palestinians again with a new order to evacuate Rafah in southern Gaza.
CCTV footage showed her going into the controlled drugs unit, and putting the drugs into her pocket. She stole two boxes of nerve painkiller gabapentin and put an empty bottle of buprenorphine in the…
Marine Le Pen claimed that a court's decision was "political" following its ruling on Monday, 31 March, which banned her from standing for election after she was found guilty of embezzling funds from…
WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday the United States imposed additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials involved in policies on access for foreigners to Tibetan…
After over a decade of Islamic State (ISIS) terrorism on Iraq's Yazidi minority, a global network of activists, survivors, and volunteers continue their efforts to locate and rescue thousands of…
In major air drill in Greece, Israeli Air Force is participating alongside Gulf state, widely regarded as a key financial backer of Hamas; Israel deploys its advanced Oron intelligence aircraft, while…
Several regions of Russia have experienced minor outbreaks of an unknown illness with early symptoms in humans appearing to be similar to those of pneumonia. Finland's Helsinki Times reported Russian…
Pakistan has consistently played a pivotal role as a frontline partner of the United States (US) in the global fight against terrorism through unparalleled cooperation and immense sacrifices.…
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik announced on March 31 that he had arrived in Moscow after prosecutors in Bosnia-Herzegovina requested an international arrest warrant over accusations that he flouted…
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2025-03-31T21:34:39+00:00 Shafaq News/ The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the National Army are preparing to exchange prisoners and bodies, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on…
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been handed a four-year prison sentence on graft charges. Photo: AAP A French court has barred French far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running in the 2027…
Trump intends to impose reciprocal tariffs on countries that tax American imports, and refers to the long-planned event as “liberation day for America”. He says the new tariffs “will be far more…
Media Contact 202-226-8467 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast led several members of the panel in demanding that UN Human Rights Council President Jürg…
I am writing this from the last days of our captivity.Indeed, by the time some of you read this, we will be free. If all goes according to the White House’s plan, April 2 will go down in history as…
When Samuel Hartveld and his wife Claire Melboom fled Belgium in 1940, they left behind a collection of over 60 paintings that was later looted by the occupying Nazi government. Hartveld, a Jewish…
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The American Immigration Council led a coalition of immigration advocacy groups in suing the Trump administration over its rule requiring illegal immigrants to register with the federal government.…
In response to the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that recently struck Myanmar, the Indian Navy ships INS Satpura and INS Savitri arrived in Yangon, carrying over 50 tons of relief material to…
The fire brigade said in a statement that the blaze broke out at around 4:30am on Monday, Rome time. The dealership was partially damaged, but nobody was injured.Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo…
Colombian authorities released former Medellin Cartel boss Carlos Lehder on Monday after a judge ruled that a drug trafficking sentence issued in Colombia against the 75-year-old had expired.Lehder,…
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen leaves the courthouse on the day of the verdict in her trial over accusations of misappropriation of European Union funds, in Paris, March 31, 2025. France’s far…
Srija met her future husband, Arun, at a temple in 2017. After learning they shared mutual friends they soon began texting each other regularly. She was already out as transgender and had begun her…
News Rights group urges Uzbekistan to release activist from forced psychiatric detention Human Rights Watch (HRW) called for the release of imprisoned Uyghur activist Valijon Kalonov on Monday, who…
A senior Hamas official yesterday called on supporters worldwide to pick up weapons and fight US President Donald Trump’s plan to relocate more than 2mn Gazans to neighbouring...
Muhammad Yunus Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has urged Beijing to extend its economic influence to Bangladesh, controversially mentioning that India’s northeastern states being landlocked…
Sarajevo, 31 March 2025, dtt-net.com – The President of Serb entity in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Milorad Dodik, on late Monday posted a video of his from Russian capital of Moscow, where he says…
Egyptian mogul Mohamed Al Fayed was accused of multiple allegations of rape and sexual assault [Getty]Harrods on Monday said it was setting up a fund to compensate the dozens of women who have accused…
March 31 (UPI) -- A climber died and another unidentified person was injured after they fell over Britain's tallest mountain, officials confirmed Monday. A 30-year-old man was rescued and taken to…
Published: 17:33 EDT, 31 March 2025 | Updated: 17:34 EDT, 31 March 2025 Motorcycle experts warned that Donald Trump's escalating trade war could destroy iconic American brand Harley-Davidson.The…
WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM ET, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senate colleagues will host a…
Amnesty International condemned Monday President Donald Trump’s executive order that significantly reduced funding for US-backed media outlets, including Radio Free Asia (RFA). The organization said…
AIR FORCE The Boeing Co., Long Beach, California, has been awarded a $2,456,665,321 modification (P00020) to a previously awarded contract (FA8526-21-D-0001) for C-17 Globemaster III sustainment. The…
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YEREVAN — German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has congratulated Yerevan and Baku for reaching a consensus on the draft of a peace agreement, noting that the document could pave the way for long…
Representational image Pakistan saw the highest number of militant attacks during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in a decade, a think tank reported Monday. Some militant groups previously paused…
President Vladimir Putin signed an order on Monday to draft 160,000 men as part of Russia’s biannual conscription drive. According to the Moscow Times, this year’s spring draft marks Russia’s largest…
Today, I am taking steps to impose additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials determined to be substantially involved in the formulation or execution of policies related to access for…
President Donald Trump said on Monday that US attacks on the Iran-backed Houthis, an armed movement that has taken control of the most populous parts of Yemen, will continue until they are no longer a…
President Donald Trump on Monday touted the success of the U.S.’s two-week-long offensive against the Houthis in Yemen and issued a clear message: "Stop shooting at U.S. ships, and we will stop…
12 killed in Syria amid sectarian violence as fears grow after Assad’s fall [Getty]A monitor of Syria's conflict said 12 civilians, mostly Alawites, were killed Monday in separate incidents of…
Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, has strongly condemned the statement made by Bangladesh's Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, claiming that Bangladesh is the "only guardian" of…
Photo: AFP/LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA A Fiji expatriate living in Myanmar says the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the Southeast Asian nation last Friday was traumatising. The earthquake near the city…
The US sanction six senior Chinese and Hong Kong officials for "transnational repression" that resulted in the erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy following a crackdown on pro-democracy advocates in the…
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Despite claims from the legacy press that President Trump has made America hated around the world, residents of Lithuania are donating tens of thousands of dollars to an online fundraiser for the…
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France’s anti-trust watchdog has fined Apple €150m over a privacy feature protecting users from apps snooping on them because its introduction resulted in abuse of competition law.The French…
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An Abu Dhabi court sentenced three people to death over the killing of an Israeli rabbi [Reuters]An Abu Dhabi court sentenced three people to death and one to life in prison on Monday for the November…
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JERUSALEM /ISTANBUL Clashes broke out Monday evening between Israeli police and protesters opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies near the Knesset (parliament) in West Jerusalem.The…
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The White House has insisted its investigation into the Signal group chat leak is “closed” after Donald Trump threw his support behind national security advisor Mike Waltz.
Le Pen and 23 others on Monday were convicted of misappropriating funds from the European Parliament and were handed a mixture of fines, suspended prison sentences and bans. The three judge-panel took…
In 2021, Vietnam began expanding some of its small- and medium-sized outposts in the Spratly Islands through dredging and landfill. As of now, that effort has resulted in over 2,200 acres of new land…
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US President Donald Trump has an opportunity to achieve a historic win by practically supporting the establishment of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan. In addition to the Russia-Ukraine…
BEIRUT -- A 12-year-old boy was among four people killed on Monday in Syria ’s Tartous province, a coastal region home to a majority Alawite population, provincial officials said in a statement.The…
Miriam Yarimi, 35, was behind the wheel of an Audi on Saturday afternoon when she ran a red light at high speed and crashed into the Saada family in the Gravesend neighborhood, police said. Yarimi’s…
Moldova’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared three employees of the Russian embassy in Chișinău persona non grata. They will be expelled from the country in the near future, the ministry…
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Members of the fledgling Nazi party in Germany, including Adolf Hitler, shown left, were sentenced on April 1, 1924, over the Beer Hall Putsch in Munich.Hitler and his followers had attempted to…
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Sunita Williams, the Indian-American NASA astronaut, revealed what she ate just after returning to the Earth following her nine month stay in the ISS. Sunita Williams
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Secretary of State Rubio says Beijing ‘broke promises’ to Hong Kong residents, depriving them of their freedoms.The United States has imposed sanctions on six Chinese and Hong Kong officials to punish…
People fleeing Rafah arrive in Khan Yunis city following new Israeli evacuation orders, in the southern Gaza Strip, on March 31, 2025. (Photo by Eyad BABA / AFP) Brussels: The European Union called…
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Houthi supporters display a giant Palestinian flag during a weekly anti-U.S. and anti-Israel rally in Sanaa, Yemen, Friday March, 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Osamah Abdulrahman) President Trump said Monday…
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YEREVAN — The Chief Master Sergeant of the Kansas National Guard, Chris Hargis, visited the Vazgen Sargsyan Military Academy of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia. As part of his…
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Russians are guzzling vodka like never before, even as exports of Russia’s national beverage are drying up. Kazakhstan is now the only large market left for Russian-produced vodka. Economic sanctions,…
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2025.03.31 People queue for relief supplies near the earthquake's epicenter in Sagaing, Myanmar, March 31, 2025. The death toll from Myanmar’s magnitude 7.7 earthquake rose to 2,056 people, the…
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Iranian Revolutionary Guard naval forces seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Monday, state media reported, accusing them of smuggling diesel fuel. The tankers were intercepted in a…
Martin Hojsík represented European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on Monday at the 2025 Bucha Summit, a conference of Speakers and Heads of Delegation of national parliaments of European…
BOGOTÁ, Colombia -- Colombian authorities released former Medellin Cartel boss Carlos Lehder on Monday after a judge ruled that a drug trafficking sentence issued in Colombia against the 75-year-old…
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Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 27 – Over the last several centuries, many prominent Russians have become free masons and then been attacked by both the state and society for their membership in that secret…
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A Kremlin spokesman says Russia views efforts to end its three-year war with Ukraine as “a drawn-out process,” after U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration with the two countries’ leaders…
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One week after the Kremlin and the White House announced a deal that aimed to halt fighting between Ukraine and Russia in the Black Sea region – and pave the way for a wider cease-fire -- the effort…
The Perkins Coie offices in D.C. (Andrew Kelly/Reuters) For a month, President Donald Trump has been picking off his enemies among America’s top law firms. They have been vulnerable in part because…
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While Sharvit had previously taken part in protests against the government's judicial reform, sources close to Netanyahu insisted that was not the reason for the apparent reversal. They said the prime…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for further "tough measures" against Russia to push President Vladimir Putin into a ceasefire agreement.
India hands over relief material to Myanmar (Image Credit: X/@IndiainMyanmar) Naypyidaw [Myanmar], March 31 (ANI): India handed over 50 tons of relief material carried by INS Satpura and INS Savitri…
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When, in 2019, Latvia introduced its comprehensive defense model, the world was a different and safer place. No perceived internal threat to transatlantic military cooperation could be identified, and…
WASHINGTON - The United States on Monday sanctioned six senior Chinese and Hong Kong officials for \"transnational repression\" and actions it said eroded the autonomy of Hong Kong, one of the first…
Rescuers in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, pulled out another body from the rubble of an unfinished skyscraper that collapsed in the earthquake, taking the death toll to 12. A huge search is underway…
Elon Musk announced that DOGE will probe into the personal wealth of Democratic members of Congress as he wondered how some make millions of dollars on “$200,000 a year”. Elon Musk stated that he was…
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16 Filipino workers are held by Qatari authorities after being accused of holding an unlawful political gathering in the Gulf nation known for its crackdown on political freedom of expression.…
A Russian actor who starred in the Oscar-winning movie 'Anora' has been included in Ukraine's notorious database that contains names of individuals who pose a threat to Ukrainian national security,…
The sentence handed to far-right leader Marine Le Pen on 31 March may prevent her from becoming France’s next president, but it is also likely to add to the political instability and uncertainty in…
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U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike in Somalia against ISIS targets on Saturday, killing “multiple ISIS-Somalia operatives.” It was the eighth such strike in the short time that Trump…
The River Tamar forms most of the border between Devon and Cornwall. Image: Shutterstock By Victoria Heath For 88-year-old Robin Hanbury-Tenison, the decision to row 22 miles in 11 hours on an English…
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The demonstrators waved Palestinian flags and held banners in support of Sisi (Ziad Ahmed/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Tens of thousands of Egyptians took part in a rare pro-Palestine demonstration on…
Reports are surfacing of behind-the-scenes negotiations between the Americans and Russians discussing the potential reactivation of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline as part of a ceasefire agreement in…
Sky's Adam Parsons breaks down the ramifications of a court ruling today that will prevent Marine Le Pen from running for office for five years. Le Pen was tipped by many to win the presidency in the…
Today, Hong Kong Watch issued a letter to Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Commissioner Michael Duheme, urging him to immediately open an investigation to Liberal candidate and incumbent Member of…
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Donald Trump has boldly claimed he is 'not joking' about running for a third term in the White House, as he admitted 'there are methods' he could use to retain power.
The head of the junta in Burkina Faso has pardoned 21 soldiers convicted of involvement in a failed coup in 2015, according to an official decree seen by AFP on Monday. The troubled west African…
Israel continues to occupy five locations along the border in southern Lebanon (Jalaa Marey/AFP via Getty Images)Many within Israel's security circles are convinced that the war on Lebanon must…
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ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 31. Citizens of Kazakhstan aged 18 to 21 will now be required to visit a bank branch to issue or reissue payment cards, as online processing is no longer available, Trend…
Taiwan has strongly rebuked Bangladesh over its remarks in a China-Bangladesh joint statement, saying it was a sovereign country and not a subordinate to China. Following a meeting between Chinese…
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A “megaquake” and the resulting tsunami could cause 298,000 deaths in Japan and damages worth up to $2 trillion, according to a new government estimate quoted by AFP on Monday.
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France and Mexico welcome Armenia’s decision to join the initiative to limit veto powers at the Security Council in cases of mass atrocities. This announcement reflects a commitment to effective…
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement today by a French court and banned from running for political office for five years, in addition to a jail sentence and fine. Le Pen…
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Bangkok [Thailand], March 31 (ANI): Thailand's Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to world leaders who extended condolences and support following the recent…
Luanda — Angola has been invited to participate in the 23rd edition of Africa Down Under (ADU), on Mining and Energy in Africa, which is schedule to be held from 3 to 5 September 2025, at the Pan…
Turkey’s main opposition leader on Monday condemned what he described as the “ill-treatment” of university students detained during mass protests over the arrest of İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.…
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Hundreds of Columbia students gathered frantically on Tuesday, March 25 in a cathedral near campus for an emergency union meeting, debating how to respond against what they described as the university…
Ski patrol personnel removed the 21-year-old man from the hillside, and an ambulance took him to Essentia Health Northern Pines in nearby Aurora, according to police.
The U.S. military transferred a group of 17 alleged members of Tren de Aragua and MS-13 to El Salvador from Guantanamo Bay on Sunday night, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.Rubio said in a…
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Luanda — A training program, called "Excellence in Medicine", is being developed by the Main Military Hospital which is also a Higher Education Institute (HMP/IS) with the aim of training doctors,…
Mbanza — Kongo - Two national citizens were arrested last weekend by the National Police (PN) in the northern province of Zaire for alleged aiding illegal immigration. The citizens are Garcia António…
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In this photo taken from video distributed by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Sunday, March 30, 2025, a Russian Army 2S5 howitzer Giatsint-S fires towards Ukrainian positions in Ukraine.…
PM agrees to answer questions as aides accused of secretly promoting Qatari interests while in office; suspects arrested for alleged contact with a foreign agent and money laundering tied to payments…
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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been sentenced to a five-year ban on running for public office for embezzling EU funds.The ruling, which takes effect immediately, is likely to bar her from…
The end of the 54-year rule of Syria’s Assad regime came so quickly that many refused to believe it. “I started getting calls around six in the morning, saying that it’s true, Bashar (al-Assad) is…
ISRAEL has put forward a proposal for an extended truce in Gaza in exchange for Hamas returning half the remaining hostages that it captured on October 7, 2023. This comes as Israeli forces issued…
A FRENCH court barred Marine Le Pen today from seeking public office for five years, with immediate effect, for embezzlement. Ms Le Pen was also sentenced to two years’ imprisonment under house…
Butch Wilmore, one of two US astronauts marooned in orbit for roughly nine months, has hit back at suggestions that Boeing's Starliner craft “failed” them.
The Commission has today paid an advance of €100 million from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to Spain to help finance its recovery efforts following the October 2024 DANA storm in Valencia. This is the…
Turkish opposition chief Ozgur Ozel on Monday denounced the "ill-treatment" of students arrested over the mass protest gripping the country following the 19 March arrest of Istanbul's mayor. "These…
Abuja, March 31, 2025–Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio should not sign the country’s counterterrorism bill into law and must ensure any new legislation will not be used to target the press,…
PRETORIA – The Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw is often credited with saying, “I learned long ago never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it.” Such is South…
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Iran is seeking to warn the United States against airstrikes. The warnings come amid US President Donald Trump’s outreach to Iran and also the US positioning warplanes in Diego Garcia.Iran assumes…
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Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Monday of a forceful retaliation if the United States or its allies bomb the Islamic republic, following a threat by President Donald Trump. "They…
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France welcomes the formation of a new government in Syria on 29 March. In accordance with the principles set out in the statement adopted in Paris on 13 February following the international…
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Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) intends to raise concerns over the continuing erosion of provincial council powers during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Sri Lanka,…
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News Press freedom group urges Guatemala government to investigate journalist murder Reporters Without Borders (RSF) demanded an investigation on Friday into the murder of Guatemalan journalist Carmen…
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Boeing has been awarded a US$240 million contract to remanufacture five US Army Special Operations Aviation Command’ (USASOAC) MH-47G Block II Chinook rotorcraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in…
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A senior Hamas official on Monday called on supporters worldwide to pick up weapons and fight US President Donald Trump's plan to relocate more than two million Gazans to neighbouring countries such…
President Donald Trump did not rule out the possibility of seeking a third term in the White House, which is prohibited by the Constitution under the 22nd Amendment, saying in an exclusive interview…
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Following the US President Donald Trump's threats against Iran, on Monday morning, the Swiss chargé d'affaires in Tehran, acting as the protector of US interests, was summoned to the Iranian Foreign…
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This is a "catastrophic end" to Marine Le Pen's political career, our Europe correspondent Adam Parsons says.Parsons notes this is a "very hard sentence" for Le Pen."In geopolitical terms what this…
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Israel has issued a large scale displacement order for Gaza's southern city of Rafah towards al-Mawasi, continuing its brutal offensive as Palestinians mark Eid al-Fitr and the end of Ramadan.The…
Canadian politician Paul Chiang, the incumbent candidate for Markham-Unionville in the upcoming 2025 federal election on April 28, made alarming remarks suggesting that Joe Tay—a Canadian citizen…
Tokyo stocks plunged on Monday, following a sharp drop in US stocks amid growing concerns over a potential economic slowdown. The benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average,…
PARIS, March 31 (Bernama-dpa) - A criminal court in Paris found French far-right nationalist politician Marine Le Pen guilty in an embezzlement case on Monday, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. A…
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The Academy has apologised to 'No Other Land' co-director Hamdan Ballal after criticism for failing to address his violent attack, adding to a list of public apologies by the institution.
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National Rally leader Marine Le Pen strode out of a French court as the chief judge barred her from seeking public office after she was found guilty of embezzling EU funds.The judge has not yet said…
Representatives of more than 60 German business associations have signed a joint letter to the leadership of the German Conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Social Democratic Party (SPD)…
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A Paris court convicted far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Monday of embezzling European Union funds. Following the conviction, the chief judge barred Le Pen from seeking public office, responding to…
The Palestinian terror group Hamas is executing and kidnapping the very people of Gaza it claims to be fighting for. Days after thousands of angry Gazans took to the streets in a rare show of dissent…
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National Rally (RN) party leader Marine Le Pen has been found guilty of embezzlement of public funds and was banned from running in elections with immediate execution. On the morning of March 31, the…
TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Islamic countries today need to connect and converge and become an effective unit to be able to defend their…
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Israel Police announced Monday the arrest of two suspects in the "Qatargate" investigation: Jonathan Urich, an adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,…
By Montse Ferrer, Deputy Asia-Pacific Director at Amnesty International In 2020, North Korean authorities reportedly executed a fishing boat captain by firing squad in front of 100 of his colleagues.…
Kathmandu [Nepal], March 31 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has held former King Gyanendra Shah responsible for the violence, arson and looting during the pro-monarch protest on March 28.…
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday chaired a leadership meeting to review a set of regulations on ecological and environmental protection…
The chairperson of an African charity co-founded by Prince Harry accused the royal on Sunday of orchestrating a bullying and harassment campaign to try to force her out as she pushed back following…
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 31. In response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to bomb Iran, the country has issued a formal protest note to the United States, Trend reports. Representatives of the…
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Students imprisoned in Marmara Women’s Closed Prison have sent a powerful message reaffirming their commitment to the fight for justice. Emphasizing the need to escalate their resistance, they called…
The Kurdistan Women's Freedom Party (PAJK) Coordination issued a written statement about 4 April, the 76th birthday of Abdullah Öcalan. The PAJK wrote: "We celebrate the 76th birthday of Leader Apo…
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TAIPEI, Taiwan — The magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday has killed more than 1,600 people and injured more than 3,400 and was felt as far as Thailand, Laos and southern China. The…
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With the United States under President Donald Trump pressing for peace, matters could come to a head by this summer, when the pipeline of congressionally-approved arms for Ukraine runs out. Far from…
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Yangon – The United Nations in Myanmar expresses its profound sorrow at the immense loss of life and widespread destruction caused by the powerful earthquakes that struck central Myanmar on 28 March.…
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Mrs Joy Balakrishnan, and Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing attended the Hari Raya Open House hosted by His Royal Highness Tunku Ismail, the…
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The students were transported by bus to a secure terminal area within the airport and did not leave the premises. The Education Ministry reported that all students "are feeling well."The landing took…
As part of his official visit to Israel, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held a significant meeting on Sunday, March 30, 2025, with Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem. The meeting…
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that Iran would deliver a "firm and decisive counterblow" to any American aggression towards the country, Tasnim reported on March 31.…
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ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 31. Kazakhstan's President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has announced that the Slovenian port of Luka Koper could potentially be integrated into the Trans-Caspian International…
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The GCOS Secretariat is pleased to announce that the Global Terrestrial Network for Rivers (GTN-R) was accredited as a GCOS Affiliated Networks.GTN-R represents a subset of the Global Runoff Data…
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KOLKATA – An ongoing lawsuit filed by billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X Corp against the Indian government is being tracked closely by many in the country because of its potential impact…
SEOUL - South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun on Monday denied allegations that he dated the actress Kim Sae-ron when she was underage, breaking down in tears as he said he could not \"admit what is not…
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The Palestine Red Crescent said it also recovered the bodies of six civil defence members and one United Nations employee from the same area.
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A French court found far Right leader Marine Le Pen guilty on Monday of misappropriating EU funds in a trial that could potentially see her barred from the 2027 presidential race.The verdict on what…
A Paris court has convicted French far-right leader Marine Le Pen of embezzling money from the European parliament.Le Pen and 24 other officials from her National Rally Party are accused of using…
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A French court has found Marine Le Pen guilty in an embezzlement case.But it did not immediately say what her sentence might be and how it might impact the National Rally leader’s political future.Ms…
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Israel has issued a large scale displacement order for Gaza's southern city of Rafah towards al-Mawasi, continuing its brutal offensive as Palestinians mark Eid al-Fitr and the end of Ramadan.The…
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Thai authorities have launched an investigation into a Chinese-backed construction firm following the catastrophic collapse of a 33-storey high-rise in Bangkok during Friday's 7.7-magnitude earthquake…
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French National Rally leader Marine Le Pen has been found guilty in an embezzlement case. The far-right leader and 24 other officials from her National Rally party were accused of diverting more than…
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The Head of the Information and Cybersecurity Service of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Secretary of the National Cybersecurity Coordination Center, Natalia Tkachuk,…
UNIDO Director General, Gerd Müller, and the Minister of Tourism of Montenegro, Simonida Kordić, signed a project document to support the transition to a tourism Industry 4.0 in Montenegro, supported…
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PARIS -- A Paris court is expected to deliver a verdict Monday in an embezzlement case that could shake up French politics and derail far-right leader Marine Le Pen 's career.Le Pen and 24 oth
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North Korea held a historic workshop for youth group teachers from across the country last week, aimed at reinforcing ideological control and ensuring that young people grow up loyal to Kim Jong Un…
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed a UK-US “economic prosperity deal” with US President Donald Trump in a phone call Sunday.“They discussed the productive negotiations between their…
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Billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday handed out million-dollar checks to two voters in Wisconsin and promised smaller payments to others who help elect a conservative candidate to the state's top court in…
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Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has called for justice for victims of extrajudicial killings in Nigeria, urging authorities to ensure accountability for all…
The Donald Trump administration recently revoked the visas of over 300 students, creating panic among several Indian, and other international students living in the US. Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
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The OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of Poland, held the eighth in a series of operation training workshops on combating…
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The Israeli military on Monday issued sweeping evacuation orders covering most of Rafah, indicating it could soon launch another major ground operation in the southernmost city in the Gaza Strip.…
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ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 31. Slovenia is considering new directions for investments in Kazakhstan, stated the President of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, during talks with the President of Kazakhstan,…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on the EU should be the start of a "march to independence" for the continent, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said Monday. In an…
Japan's economy could lose as much as $1.8-trillion (R33.1-trillion) in the event of a long-anticipated megaquake off its Pacific coast, which could trigger devastating tsunamis, the collapse of…
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Iranian state media echoed the threats, with the Tehran Times publishing a report claiming Iran has prepared missiles capable of targeting U.S.-linked positions. According to the outlet, “a…
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US Bank vice chair and chief administration officer Terry Dolan is believed to have been a passenger on the small plane that crashed into a house in a northern suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota, on…
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A 37-year-old South African man recently confessed to reportedly raping and murdering his newborn daughter "in order to cause the baby pain." The man subjected the child to brutal torture, which led…
Voir tous les articles In recent weeks, the German term Schuldenbremse—or debt brake—has gone global, as Berlin has become the focal point for momentous decisions that will shape the future of Europe.…
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Tibet remains a major impediment to the improvement of India-China relations, as the Tibetan government-in-exile, led by the Dalai Lama, is based in Dharamshala. China perceives that India provides…
Created in 1975 by childhood friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft today is one of the five Big Tech titans. Ahead of its 50th anniversary on April 4, a look back in numbers at some highs and…
The Estonian parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to strip citizens of aggressor nations from being able to vote in its elections. It passed with 93 votes to 7 on March 26, with one…
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Representative Image (Image: X@MoNDefense) Taipei [Taiwan], March 31 (ANI): Taiwan detected seven Chinese Navy ships around its territory, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said on Monday as of…
Following these developments, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has requested owners of large buildings, theaters, hotels, billboards, and plants to inspect their structural safety within the next…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has been accused of plagiarising parts of his Oxford University thesis on the economy just weeks before voters will decide whether he should continue in his role.…
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip had little to celebrate on Sunday as they marked the normally festive Eid Al Fitr with rapidly dwindling food supplies and renewed fighting in the Israel-Hamas war.…
The long-standing acrimony between the United States' two leading billionaires -- George Soros and Elon Musk -- took centre stage as the latter, after being interrupted by a protester during his Town…
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Monday of a forceful retaliation if the Islamic republic is attacked, following a threat by U.S. President Donald Trump. "They threaten to do…
Abuja — As Nigeria seeks better ways to address the malaria scourge, the Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunization and Nutrition (ACOMIN), a key player in the malaria elimination effort, said it…
Muslim leaders in Kabale have called on the Ugandan Parliament to ensure that policies are well-researched before being enacted to prevent unintended consequences. The appeal was made during Eid…
The military rhetoric intensified as warring factions in Sudan—Army Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti)— vowed to fight until the…
The Israeli military has issued sweeping evacuation orders covering most of the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.Israel ended a ceasefire and renewed its air and ground war against the Hamas…
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Soussana has raised awareness of the conditions faced by the women, men, girls, and boys who remain hostages of Hamas. An attorney and a licensed member of the Israel Bar Association since 2014,…
ALMATY -- Connectivity is all the rage in Central Asia as the presidents of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan meet on Monday to sign off on a deal to demarcate their borders, allowing the leaders…
Russian authorities continue to conceal the scale of their military losses in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Only independent journalists and researchers attempt to count the dead.On the third…
Poland’s top military commander has sounded an alarm that reverberates across NATO’s eastern flank: the nation’s stockpiles of ammunition have dwindled significantly due to its extensive support for…
The housing portion of the tax is divided between metro counties, cities and the state. It is used for emergency rental assistance, to build and preserve affordable housing and, after a modification…
A Paris court is expected to deliver a verdict in an embezzlement case that could shake up French politics and derail far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s career.Ms Le Pen and 24 other officials from her…
Swedish journalist Kaj Joakim Medin, who was in Turkey to cover protests against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s arrest, has been jailed pending trial on terrorism charges, Turkey’s Ankara Chief…
In his Eid al-Fitr address to thousands of worshippers at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla on Monday, Ayatollah Khamenei stated, “Let it be clear that our positions remain firm.” “They threaten us with malice,…
by Xinhua writers Xu Jiatong, Liu Yang, Li Yan NAIROBI/BEIJING, March 31 (Xinhua) -- The 20,000-ariary banknote of Madagascar features a golden ear of hybrid rice, a symbol of agricultural partnership…
THE PREMIERE on February 28th of a new staging of “Macbeth” at the venerable Franko theatre in Kyiv was initially eclipsed by the diplomatic disaster unfolding the same day between Volodymyr Zelensky…
A British explorer has become the first woman to solo traverse across Canada’s freezing Baffin Island a day earlier than expected.
Japan’s Tibet support groups hold annual meeting, urge action against Chinese oppression. (Photo/@CTA_TibetdotNet) Tokyo [Japan], March 31 (ANI): The Tibet Support Groups in Japan conducted their…
(Xinhua) 14:06, March 31, 2025 Members from the China Search and Rescue Team and the Rescue Team of Ramunion jointly transfer a pregnant survivor at a quake site in Mandalay city, Myanmar, March 31,…
Elon Musk handed out $1 million cheques to two Wisconsin voters despite backlash from critics, as well as a lawsuit from the state’s attorney general ahead of a Supreme Court election in the state.…
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May for the first foreign trip of his second term, U.S. media reported on Sunday.The potential trip was discussed in recent weeks between…
MANDALAY, Myanmar – Hundreds of grieving Muslims gathered for Eid prayers in the street in Mandalay on March 31, the death and destruction of Myanmar’s huge earthquake casting a pall of anguish over…
The Los Angeles filmmaker Jim Ball, who died in 2022, was known for b-movies. 1964’s Fraternity of Horror, a low-budget black-and-white horror film that would make Wes Craven blush. Night of the…
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Hamas has been facing growing discontent from Gaza’s residents over its continued rocket attacks, which provoke Israeli retaliation, leading to mass displacement. Many also demand that Hamas…
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip -- Gaza’s bakeries will run out of flour for bread within a week, the U.N. says. Agencies have cut food distributions to families in half. Markets are empty of most…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Suspected U.S. airstrikes struck around Yemen's rebel-held capital overnight into Monday morning, and the Iranian-backed Houthis said at least one person was killed. The…
Tyla turned heads at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday, wearing a black spider-woman style see-through knit dress by Jean Paul Gaultier.The 23-year-old award-winning…
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is continuing legal action against the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) to secure the release of congressionally appropriated funding, it said in a statement…
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is trying to back out of a minerals deal with the United States and warned of serious consequences if the agreement…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 31. President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, during his working visit to Tajikistan’s Khujand today, March 31, together with the President of the Republic of…
TOKYO - Japan's economy could lose as much as $1.81 trillion in the event of a long-anticipated megaquake off its Pacific coast, which could trigger devastating tsunamis, the collapse of hundreds of…
PARIS -- Her “political death.” That's how French far-right leader Marine Le Pen described what's at stake in a verdict expected Monday that could derail her plans to run in the next presidential…
The usual festive mood of Eid al-Fitr holiday to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan has been subdued in Indonesia this year as people grapple with soaring prices for food, clothing and…
MANDALAY, Myanmar -- The death toll from the earthquake that hit Myanmar has risen to more than 1,700 as more bodies have been pulled from the rubble, the country’s military-led government said…
South Korean police plan to question a 56-year-old man on suspicion of starting at least one of the wildfires that recently devastated the country’s southern regions, killing 30 people and burning…
The toll in the earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday morning has crossed 1,700, the Associated Press quoted the country’s government as stating on Monday.While more than 300 persons are…
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (Photo/@Najib_Mikati) Damascus [Syria], March 31 (ANI): Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has announced the formation of a transitional government, appointing 23…
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Approximately 80 miles northeast of the Shetland Islands, on the Scottish coast, sits the controversial unexplored oil field – Rosebank. Over the past three years, Rosebank and Jackdaw (a twin oil…
Is there any rhyme or reason to what seems like the latest episode of “Tariffs Gone Wild”? This question hovers over European policymakers as the United States, under its bombastic showman-in-chief,…
ISTANBUL Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) extended their deepest sympathies and condolences to the people of Myanmar and Thailand following a 7.7-magnitude…
US President Donald Trump had told NBC News that if Tehran did not reach an agreement with the US over its nuclear programme, there will be bombings. He had also added that secondary tariffs would be…
In an era of political volatility and rising global uncertainty, a growing number of Americans are seeking second passports as a safety net against future instability.According to citizenship and…
The Kurdish Autonomous Administration in northeastern Syria criticized on Sunday the new Syrian transitional government, saying it does not reflect the diversity in the country. Interim President…
Charlie Javice, founder of the student financial services startup Frank, was convicted Friday in Manhattan federal court of orchestrating a massive fraud against JPMorgan Chase in connection with the…
One of the revered festival of the Islamic community, people observed it by reciting special Namaz and exchanging greetings with each other. The festival is celebrated after the conclusion of the dawn…
The Baltic states are increasingly concerned that a potential ceasefire in Ukraine could sharply raise security risks for the region by giving Moscow time to rearm and reposition its forces, The…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 31. Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon and Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed the signing of a Treaty on Allied Relations during their meeting in…
As the investigation into the collapse of a building continues following last week’s devastating earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar, four Chinese nationals have been detained in Thailand's Bangkok for…
By Vijian Paramasivam PHNOM PENH, March 31 (Bernama) -- The Eid al-Fitr celebrations among Muslims in Cambodia will carry profound significance this year. As the Holy Month of Ramadan concludes, the…
As Bangkok experienced tremors on March 28, a Korean man jumped across a broken sky walkway, 50 storeys above ground, to get from one swaying building to another where his wife and daughter were…
Millions of Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr.Eid is a celebration commemorating the end of the holy month, also referred to as Ramadan, which is a time of fasting, prayer and…
Supporters of the Iranian Resistance in Heidelberg, Germany, held a bookstand on March 22, 2025 THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS UPDATE: 8:00 AM CEST From Life Sentence to Cemetery…
Thirty-three Palestinians, including 13 children, were killed and several others injured since early Sunday in Israeli airstrikes across several areas in the Gaza Strip on the first day of Eid al…
Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime last December, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani has emerged as a key figure in the country, undertaking a series of diplomatic visits to regional…
US President Donald TrumpUS President Donald Trump on Sunday declined to rule out seeking a third term in office, maintaining there are ways to get around restrictions in the US Constitution."A lot of…
A man used only paper, hand sanitizer, and a lighter to end his 20-year period in captivity after he was allegedly held prisoner by his stepmother, identified by police as Kimberly Sullivan, American…
The EU wants to be able to protect itself, alone, from a potential attack from 2030, but defence SMEs have faced challenges to access financing for years. When an energy company refused to negotiate…
US President Donald Trump has warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of "big problems" should he withdraw from the rare earth minerals deal between the two countries. Speaking to journalists,…
TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Iran's armed forces have readied missiles with the capability to strike US-related positions, amid ongoing threats of military action from President Donald Trump, a news outlet…
Good Monday morning. This is Stefan Boscia. DRIVING THE DAY POLITICIANS WELCOME HERE: The U.K. will host interior ministers from around the world today as Keir Starmer tries to stem the record numbers…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 31. Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar has arrived in Kazakhstan’s Astana for an official visit, Trend reports. Meetings are scheduled with the President of Kazakhstan,…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is proposing to reduce staff numbers and the scale of its work as it slashes its budget by just over one fifth due to the impact of US funding cuts, according to an…
(Xinhua) 13:52, March 31, 2025 JUBA, March 30 (Xinhua) -- In a classroom-turned-hygiene lab at Supiri Secondary School in Juba, the South Sudanese capital, Ruan Shuqin, a nurse from the 12th Chinese…
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Powerful lobbying has quietly exempted finance from an EU sustainability law, risking Europe’s environmental and human rights commitments. Omnibuses appear to be the European Commission’s preferred…
Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said, while warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet. The small study comes as…
ISTANBULUS tech billionaire Elon Musk handed out $1 million checks at an event in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Sunday, encouraging voters to back the conservative candidate in the state’s Supreme Court…
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Peter Magyar has almost eliminated Hungary’s divided opposition, paving the way for a two-party system against Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party.
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Soaring demand for Toyota's gasoline-electric hybrids has left suppliers struggling to keep pace, leading to shortages of parts and months-long waits for car buyers, according to four people familiar…
March 31, 2025 by Joseph Fitsanakis FOUR TAIWANESE SOLDIERS WITH access to “extremely sensitive” secrets have received jail sentences for spying for Chinese intelligence, as Taiwanese authorities have…
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U.S. President Donald Trump avoided commenting on Russia’s acquisition of weapons from North Korea during a press event on Friday, stating that he had not raised the issue with Vladimir Putin during…
US President Donald Trump on Sunday reaffirmed his administration's stance on tariffs, the auto industry, and economic policies, stating that the United States would implement trade measures that are…
Palestinians in Gaza marked the normally festive Eid al-Fitr on Sunday with rapidly dwindling food supplies and mourning for several children killed in Israel's latest airstrikes. There was anger as…
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ISTANBULIsrael has presented a counter-offer under which Hamas would release half of the live hostages and half of the dead hostages it is holding in Gaza in exchange for a 50-day ceasefire, Israel’s…
During his first term as President, Trump withdrew the US from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), known as the Iran nuclear deal. The agreement had imposed strict limitations on…
Standing up to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is now a matter of survival for the EU, wrote Mujtaba Rahman, the managing director for Europe at Eurasia Group in an opinion piece for the…
DPRK Wrestler Bags Gold Medal Pyongyang, March 31 (KCNA) -- DPRK wrestlers have proved successful at the 2025 Asian Wrestling Championship.Han Chong Song advanced into the finals on March 29 (local…
Pyongyang, March 31 (KCNA) -- DPRK player Han Il Ryong came first at the 20th Asian Marathon Championships. The championships, held in China on March 30, brought together more than 70 men and women…
(Reuters) -- Billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday handed out million-dollar checks to two voters in Wisconsin and promised smaller payments to others who help elect a conservative candidate to the state's…
Proposal to adopt “Japanese model” of LNG investment unlikely to be approved given reselling challenges and climate commitments. WHAT: The EU’s Action Plan for Affordable Energy has recommended…
After retrieving the files, they escaped over a wall to an awaiting truck near Bang Sue Junction. A media team noticed the men, who alerted authorities. The 33-story under-construction building came…
The menu, music, and navigation in your car could well have been developed in a small office in Moldova. It is a quiet success story, but one that is making a big impact. Moldovan entrepreneur…
(Xinhua) 13:16, March 31, 2025 GENEVA, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador for Disarmament Affairs Shen Jian stressed on Friday that international community should promote artificial intelligence…
(Xinhua) 13:23, March 31, 2025 Staff members check medicine to be sent to Myanmar for earthquake relief at a land port in Ruili, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 29, 2025. Yunnan Province has…
Donald Trump has said anyone involved with causing damage to a Scottish golf course is a “terrorist”, adding he hopes they are “treated harshly”.
At least 18 people have been killed after a 33-storey under construction building collapsed in Thailand's Bangkok on Friday when a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit neighbouring Myanmar. Apart from…
Videos of water slopping over the sides of Bangkok's sky-high infinity pools during an earthquake went viral on Friday.The magnitude-7.7 earthquake had its epicentre more than 1,000 kilometres away in…
THE HAGUE – Mr Rodrigo Duterte’s lead lawyer said on March 30 there was a “compelling” argument to throw out the International Criminal Court case against the former Philippines president before it…
Kyrgyz-Tajik border. Japarov and Rahmon sign protocol on exchange of ratification letters AKIPRESS.COM - President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon attended the…
Cihan Sincar clings to hope that Turkey's bid to end a decades-old Kurdish insurgency brings the peace her lawmaker husband sought before his assassination - one of hundreds of political killings at…
US President Donald Trump lashed out at the leaders of both warring parties in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, expressing frustration as efforts to kick-start ceasefire talks remain deadlocked. Trump…
KUNMING, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Southwest China's Yunnan Province sent more relief supplies worth 1 million yuan (about 139,310 U.S. dollars) to Myanmar on Monday after a massive earthquake struck the…
MANDALAY, Myanmar, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese rescuers have saved six lives across earthquake-rattled Myanmar as of 8 a.m. local time on Monday. The China Search and Rescue Team continued to carry…
China’s military says that it conducted a patrol in the South China Sea on Friday, the same day that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrived in Manila and reaffirmed Washington’s “ironclad”…
South Korean police plan to question a 56-year-old man on suspicion of starting at least one of the wildfires that devastated the country’s southern regions, killing 30 people and burning more than…
Japan finance minister Katsunobu Kato said on Monday he would communicate closely with US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent on foreign exchange, pointing out that close dialogue is important for market…
Home World Myanmar military says earthquake death toll is climb past 1,700 as more bodies are found In this photo taken from video released by Russian Emergency Ministry Press Service on Sunday, March…
Five players and two coaches have been ejected after a fight in the second quarter in the Minnesota Timberwolves' NBA victory over the Detroit Pistons.Detroit lost head coach JB Bickerstaff, centre…
I’m far from a Luddite. It is precisely because I use new technology that I know mid when I see it.Academics are rarely good stand-ins for typical workers. But the mid technology revolution is an…
Suspected US airstrikes struck around Yemen's Houthi-held capital overnight into Monday morning, and the Iranian-backed militants said at least one person was killed. The full extent of the damage and…
Palestinians in Gaza marked the normally festive Eid al-Fitr on Sunday with rapidly dwindling food supplies and mourning for several children killed in Israel's latest airstrikes. There was anger as…
Announcement made without waiting for Supreme Court to rule on petitions trying to stop firing of current chief Ronen Bar; The last time a Navy commander was appointed to the position was after the…
Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset Ramadan fasting.Crowds of Iranian people from across the state reached Tehran early on Monday morning to…
For Gulf Air, the Gatwick services represent part of the network expansion it's been fine-tuning over the recent past. Bahrain’s Gulf Air has launched direct s
Representational image Gaza’s bakeries will run out of flour for bread within a week, the UN says. Agencies have cut food distributions to families in half. Markets are empty of most vegetables. Many…
STRIKE WARNING: They say the French strike a lot, but the Belgians aren’t far behind. The country will experience widespread disruption today because of a general strike called by unions in protest…
Toronto: A Cabinet minister considered close to Prime Minister Mark Carney has pitched for “strong ties” with India. Canadian Innovation, Science and Industry Minister Anita Anand, is sworn-in to…
Prince Harry has been accused of "harassment and bullying at scale" during an interview the chair of Sentebale — a charity he founded in honour of his late mother — gave on the UK's Sky News.It's the…
Belgian workers today protest deep cuts and the government’s refusal to tax the wealthy as needed. Belgian politicians from the newly formed so-called Arizona coalition often defend their government…
Two decades after the United Nations Security Council referred crimes in Darfur to the International Criminal Court (ICC), impunity for crimes in Sudan continues to embolden rights abusers to commit…
Over 50 countries, cities, and organizations pledged new commitments on Thursday to tackle air pollution, protect public health, and help halve its deadly impacts by 2040 - a goal backed by a petition…
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Harare, Zimbabwe — Sure, the pills may be expired -- or fake. But customers flock to the illicit market anyway, saying they have no other choice. It's possible to buy pretty much anything at the…
Donald Trump has said Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces "big, big problems" if he backs out of a mineral deal with the US.
Former hostages Keith Siegel, Tal Shoham and Yarden Bibas and recount Hamas’ unspeakable brutality in CBS interviews, pleading with Trump to halt Gaza war and secure the release of 59 captives still…
Last week, forty-seven new Strategic Projects were adopted by the European Commission with over ten percent having Australian links. These Strategic Projects contribute significantly to Europe's green…
KUALA KANGSAR, Malaysia - As Malaysian Muslims began celebrating Eid al-Fitr after a month of fasting, the sound of cannons echoed through the rice fields of a northern village, in a decades-long…
This photo taken on March 29, 2025 shows a damaged building after an earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua) MANDALAY (Myanmar), March 31 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Myanmar's…
The first few weeks of Donald Trump’s second presidency have accelerated a process of democratic erosion in the United States. In just two months, the president and his allies have issued executive…
Little-known National Health Insurance Scheme has strong public support among those who have heard of it. Key findings Six in 10 Ugandans (61%) say health is one of the three most important problems…
A New Mexico court is weighing whether to block the disclosure of records from an investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, at the request of the couple’s…
US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) outlined his administration's approach to upcoming tariffs, the auto industry, and the economy, stating that the US would be more generous than other…
Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset Ramadan fasting.Crowds of Iranian people from across the state reached Tehran early on Monday morning to…
Explaining Arab political failure to challenge Israel through traditional analysis – such as disunity, general weakness, and a failure to prioritize Palestine – does not capture the full picture. The…
Beginning in March of 2017 and for the following eight years, at 11:00 a.m. on every Saturday morning, a group of New Yorkers has assembled in Manhattan’s Union Square for “the Yemen vigil.” Their…
Appeasement was a bad idea in 1938, but it’s often a good idea. Ukraine would be wise to appease Russia. Ukraine’s supporters in the United States and Europe insist that any agreement ending Kyiv’s…
The death toll from the earthquake which hit Myanmar has risen to more than 1,700 as more bodies have been pulled from the rubble, the country’s military-led government said on Monday.Government…
Amid the deadly earthquake that rattled Myanmar and Bangkok on Friday, a Thai woman gave birth to a baby amid the frantic evacuation. The woman, Kanthong Saenmuangshin, had gone to hospital for a…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeated a demand on Sunday for Hamas to disarm and for its leaders to leave Gaza as he promised to step up pressure on the group while continuing efforts to…
Iran has reportedly placed its missile arsenal on high alert, following a warning from United States President Donald Trump. The president hinted that military action, including bombings, could be…
— Die Koalitionsgespräche zwischen SPD und CDU gehen in die heiße Phase – und die Hauptakteure heißen Friedrich Merz und Lars Klingbeil. Persönlich duzen sie sich inzwischen, politisch trennen sie…
BANGKOK - Thailand’s financial payments infrastructure and services are operating normally after the powerful earthquake in Myanmar, the tremors of which hit Bangkok on March 28, the central bank said…
TAIPEI - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te met senior officials on Sunday night to discuss the possible impact of U.S. tariffs and receive an update on contingency plans, his office said on Monday. Read…
(Berlin, March 31, 2025) – The Uzbekistan government should immediately release and compensate the blogger and activist Valijon Kalonov who has been forcibly detained in a psychiatric hospital since…
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered a probe into the collapse of the skyscraper, which was a joint venture between Italian-Thai Development Plc and China Railway Number 10…
Driven by the vision of creating "Greater Armenia," Armenians carried out mass killings of Azerbaijanis between 1905 and 1907. These massacres began in Baku and spread throughout Azerbaijan, including…
YANGON, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Friday's 7.9-magnitude earthquake killed one Chinese national and injured 15 other Chinese citizens in Myanmar, the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar confirmed on Monday. The…
MANDALAY, Myanmar, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese rescuers pulled out three people in the quake-hit Myanmar city of Mandalay within two hours on Monday. Yue Xin, head of the first detachment of the…
Myanmar has been hit by several powerful aftershocks in the aftermath of Friday’s devastating earthquake, hindering desperate rescue efforts and causing panic among those who survived the initial…
“If we say prioritize everything, then we might as well say prioritize nothing,” one Southeast Asian defense official recently noted on the sidelines of a forum, referring to the state of regional…
Given that China is the single greatest challenge to U.S. supremacy – a view that very likely prevails within the Trump administration – competition between the two powers has naturally been intense…
Over the first months of Donald Trump’s presidency, it has become increasingly clear to European leaders that remaining reliant on the United States to underwrite the continent’s security would be a…
Donald Trump. U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran with bombings and secondary tariffs on Sunday if Tehran did not come to an agreement with Washington over its nuclear program. "If they don't…
But now, with at least a dozen cranes hovering over the skyline, gray skeletons of steel and concrete that once signalled economic growth have taken on an ominous quality.Somreutal Nilbanjong, 34,…
Donald Trump has expressed his wish to serve as US President for more than two terms, as allowed under country's Constitution, multiple times, with him reiterating his desire on Sunday as well, adding…
Athos Salomé, a self-proclaimed psychic often referred to as the ‘Living Nostradamus,’ has issued a chilling warning about the possibility of World War III. The 38-year-old from Brazil believes the…
U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by suggesting he may seek a third term in office, despite constitutional restrictions, CBS News reported. In a phone interview with NBC News on…
On Thursday 27 March, the European Space Agency (ESA) sent its last messages to the Gaia Spacecraft. They told Gaia to shut down its communication systems and central computer and said goodbye to this…
In his evening address, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that Russia continues its attacks on Ukrainian cities and villages. The previous day, the Russian Federation launched “Shahed”…
Iranian authorities are threatening to return the human rights defender and Nobel Peace Laureate Narges Mohammadi to prison to serve the remainder of her unjust sentence as a means to pressure her to…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
Suspected US airstrikes around Yemen’s rebel-held capital killed at least one person overnight, according to the Iranian-backed Houthis.The attacks followed airstrikes early on Friday that appeared…
US President Donald Trump is planning to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May on his first foreign trip of his second term, Axios reported on Sunday, citing two US officials and a source with knowledge of…
TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended his best wishes to the leaders and nations of Muslim countries on the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Fitr, urging more unity and…
Woolworths’ property arm, General Distributors, has won Overseas Investment Office approval to buy 10.5 hectares of leasehold land in Christchurch to expand its already large South Island distribution…
US President Donald Trump said that he accepted a “request” from his friend, American singer-songwriter Kid Rock, to meet his bitter critic, comedian and HBO’s Real Time host Bill Maher, at the White…
UK public broadcaster is moving Radio 4, the World Service and a selection of podcasts to its website as BBC Sounds application is locked for home listeners
ISTANBUL, March 31 (Bernama-Anadolu) – Hamas on Sunday issued a message for the Eid al-Fitr holiday, saying that this year’s festival comes while Palestinians in Gaza, the occupied West Bank, and…
The U.S. Department of Education is under fire. President Donald Trump has made the federal agency a central target in his intensifying war on education. Through a recent executive order, the…
TOKYO – Up to 298,000 people in Japan could die in a mega quake occurring in the Nankai Trough, a revised estimate by the government’s earthquake task force showed on March 31, with efforts to…
👉 Follow Trump 100 on your podcast app 👈 On Day 71 of Donald Trump's presidency, US correspondent James Matthews is joined by Ronna McDaniel, former chair of the Republican National Committee, only…
Four astronauts will board the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to conduct the first human spaceflight directly over Earth's polar regions. Photo / Getty ImagesSpaceX is set to launch the first human…
OSLO, Norway - A test rocket aimed at kickstarting satellite launches from Europe fell to the ground and exploded 40 seconds after takeoff from a Norwegian space port on Sunday (March 30), in what…
President Xi Jinping is expected to embark on a swing around Southeast Asia next month as Beijing accelerates its efforts to deepen neighbourhood ties amid regional anxiety about US foreign policy…
KUALA KANGSAR, Malaysia - As Malaysian Muslims began celebrating Eid al-Fitr after a month of fasting, the sound of cannons echoed through the rice fields of a northern village, in a decades-long…
Australia has deployed a long-range surveillance aircraft to monitor North Korea’s illicit maritime activities funding the regime’s weapons of mass destruction programs in violation of U.N. sanctions,…
Several Canadian airlines have announced reductions in services to popular U.S. destinations, including Las Vegas, citing falling demand. OAG reports that airlines flying between Canada and the United…
March 31 marks the International Day of Transgender Visibility, a moment to celebrate the achievements and resilience of trans people around the world, while acknowledging the ongoing challenges they…
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Jakub Mensik causes one of the biggest upsets of 2025, defeating former world number one Novak Djokovic in Florida.Czech teenager Jakub Mensik upset childhood idol Novak Djokovic in straight sets, 7-6…
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Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a crisis management cell to facilitate and assist Pakistani nationals affected by the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand, Business Recorder reported,…
Continuing with Operation Brahma, India’s National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team has begun rescue operations at the 'U hla thein' monastery in Myanmar where around 170 monks are believed to be…
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By Xie Jiajun, Deng Xiaoci (Global Times) 10:57, March 31, 2025 A 37-member rescue team of Southwest China's Yunnan Province, joined by Myanmar's rescue forces, retrieves an elderly man in earthquake…
(Xinhua) 11:17, March 31, 2025 BEIJING, March 31 (Xinhua) -- China's first batch of emergency humanitarian earthquake relief supplies to Myanmar departed from Beijing Capital International Airport on…
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Members from the China Search and Rescue Team and the civilian rescue team of RAMUNION RESCUE jointly transfer a survivor at a quake site in Mandalay city, Myanmar, March 31, 2025. (Photo by Myo Kyaw…
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IT WILL TAKE some days for the full toll of the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28th to become clear. The epicentre lay just outside Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, which has…
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Wisconsin's Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Elon Musk giving away cheques there. Photo: AAP Billionaire Elon Musk has given out million-dollar cheques to two voters in Wisconsin and…
The earthquake, originating along the Sagaing Fault, was shallow
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he was "pissed off" at Russian President Vladimir Putin and would impose secondary tariffs of 25 percent to 50 percent on buyers of Russian oil if he…
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Rescue teams work to reach people believed trapped under the rubble of the collapsed building Sky Villa Condominium in Mandalay - Copyright AFP Ludovic MARINSebastien BERGER and Hla-Hla HTAYHopes were…
On March 29, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing over the earthquake that hit the country.Xi Jinping said he was shocked to learn of the strong…
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On the banks of the Ohio River in a rural corner of one of America's poorest states sit two factories, one next to the other. One is open. The other is shuttered. Both cut to the heart of what Donald…
A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake has hit near the Pacific nation of Tonga and an initial tsunami warning was lifted hours later
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French health authorities found a “strong presumption of a link” between exposure to the pesticide and the risk of developing prostate cancer. Nearby Guadeloupe and Martinique had the world's first…
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The brewery relies on an international supply chain. Aluminium cans from Canada and malt from Germany and Britain. Sky's US correspondent Mark Stone visits a brewery in Washington DC worried about the…
Ambassador of Myanmar to China Tin Maung Swe has said that after Myanmar was hit by a strong earthquake, China immediately extended a helping hand to Myanmar when it was facing the most difficult…
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A Buddhist monk walks near a collapsed pagoda after an earthquake in Mandalay, central Myanmar, Sunday, March 30, 2025. Myo Zaw and his team of volunteer rescue workers were the first to arrive at the…
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces one of the defining days of her political career on Monday, when a court rules whether she is guilty of embezzlement in a trial that could see her barred…
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Speaking at a rally Sunday night, Musk said "we just want judges to be judges", before handing out two $1m (£750,000) cheques to voters who had signed a petition to stop "activist" judges.Kaul had…
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Bangladesh's main opposition party has warned of instability and "strong resentment within the people" if elections are not held by December, after the country's de facto prime minister said the poll…
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President Donald Trump took to Truth Social Sunday evening to announce that authorities in the United Kingdom had arrested the individuals responsible for vandalizing his Turnberry golf resort in…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday offered to let Hamas leaders leave the Gaza Strip but demanded the group abandon its arms, as his country kept up its bombardment of the Palestinian…
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has reoriented the US military to prioritise deterring China’s seizure of Taiwan and shoring up homeland defence, but has downgraded Russia to a second tier, along with…
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Washington, DC [US], March 31 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has accepted a request from his friend, American singer-songwriter Kid Rock, to meet comedian and host Bill Maher at the White House.…
Chinese robots are being used to move parts in electric-vehicle factories and to carry out search-and-rescue operations in disaster zones. They are delighting audiences by performing complex dance…
South Korean police detained a man suspected of performing an ancestral rite that later grew into the country’s worst wildfire, killing at least 26 people and destroying ancient temples.
US president Donald Trump threatened Iran yesterday with bombing and secondary tariffs if Tehran did not come to an agreement with Washington over its nuclear programme.
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A woman gave birth to a baby girl as the hospital she was in was evacuated during the catastrophic earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand.
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Representative image (Photo/TPS) Tel Aviv [Israel], March 31 (ANI/TPS): Israel appointed a point man to facilitate Palestinian emigration from Gaza, the Defense Ministry announced on Sunday. Col.…
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On the morning of March 26, the Chinese Embassy in Fiji hosted an open-day event to mark the 170th anniversary of the arrival of the Chinese in Fiji.Ambassador Zhou Jian, along with representatives of…
A senior Hamas official stated on Saturday that the group had approved a new ceasefire proposal put forward by mediators, and urged Israel to support.Israel, Hamas, Gaza, ceasefire, truce, Netanyahu,…
NEW DELHI - Bangladesh's main opposition party has warned of instability and \"strong resentment within the people\" if elections are not held by December, after the country's de facto prime minister…
The morning-after pill is set to be made available over the counter for free in pharmacies in England this year, the UK government says.Currently, women can get the emergency contraception pill for…
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A Brooklyn wigmaker who allegedly fatally mowed down a woman and her two daughters has been charged with manslaughter and criminal negligent homicide for the incident. Miriam Yarimi, 32, was driving…
As a deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, over 1,000 km away from the epicenter, in Thailand's capital city of Bangkok, collapsed one 33-storey under construction high-rise…
On March 22, Chinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing attended the sports event in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Samoa, at the…
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Samoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa. Photo: Samoa Government Samoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has announced a 30-day state of emergency for the main island of Upolu which has been…
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Donald Trump President Donald Trump said Sunday that “I'm not joking” about trying to serve a third term, the clearest indication he is considering ways to breach a constitutional barrier against…
A team of 118 members of the China International Search and Rescue flew to Myanmar to assist disaster relief efforts on Sunday evening, according to the Chinese Ministry of Emergency Management. The…
The earthquake, which reached a magnitude of 7.7, affected Bangladesh, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and China.
Both Israel and Hamas are negotiating over the number of living hostages to be released and talks to actually end the war.
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Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa declared a state of emergency on Monday. Photo: Screengrab / Facebook / Government of Samoa The Samoan government has declared a 30-day state of emergency as the…
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Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell provided the following statement: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth traveled to Japan this week to meet with Japanese counterparts and U.S. military leadership in…
Satellite images show collapsed buildings in Myanmar following the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Friday. Why It Matters The earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand with…
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This photo taken on March 31, 2025, shows China Search and Rescue Team with the survivor they saved in Mandalay, Myanmar. [Photo/Xinhua]China Search and Rescue Team successfully recovered a female…
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The ruling came after the Wisconsin Court of Appeals denied a bid by Attorney General Josh Kaul to stop Elon Musk from issuing payments to voters.
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The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has reportedly discovered a 100 million tonne oilfield in South China Sea, state news agency Xinhua reported on Monday.
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The Open Championship won't be held at Donald Trump's Turnberry golf course, despite the wishes of the US president, Sky News can reveal. Sky's Paul Kelso has spoken to the CEO of the company that…
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At least 14 bodies have been recovered in southern Gaza, including the bodies of eight medics, a week after Israeli soldiers fired at ambulances.The International Federation of Red Cross and Red…
NAY PYI TAW/MANDALAY/KUNMING, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Since a 7.9-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on Friday, several Chinese rescue teams have arrived in the Southeast Asian country and are racing…
The toll from Myanmar's earthquake continued to rise on Sunday, as foreign rescue teams and aid rushed into the impoverished country, where hospitals were overwhelmed and some communities scrambled to…
More people have been rescued from the rubble over two days after a powerful earthquake struck Myanmar, where the death toll in the country now exceeds 1,700 with some indicators that it may rise…
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MANDALAY, Myanmar, March 31 (Xinhua) -- China Search and Rescue Team successfully recovered a female survivor at the Great Wall Hotel quake site in Mandalay city, Myanmar, early on Monday. The Chinese…
In a show of what appeared to be humble pie, Myanmar’s junta boss acknowledged that the scale of Friday’s earthquake would be beyond Myanmar’s capabilities and “invited” an international response to…
N72 in County Cork Two women have been killed and two children injured in a crash in Ireland. The two-car crash happened on the N72 at Navigation Road in Mallow, County Cork, at around 3.30pm on…
On Sunday afternoon, the site of the collapse of the Board of Audit and Inspection's building near Chatuchak Market, a popular tourist attraction in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, resembled a…
Military personnel work at the site of a rescue operation for missing U.S. soldiers at Pabradė training ground, in Lithuania, on Friday. Petras Malukas/AFP via Getty Images Scores of soldiers and…
Rescue efforts are underway in Myanmar after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country, killing at least 1,700 people and leaving widespread destruction in its wake. The quake, which…
In their letter opposing the Wainikoroiluva Hydro Dam project, the villagers highlighted their concerns about the project's potential impact on their culture, environment, and livelihood. Photo:…
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News INGO welcomes UN report on protecting human rights of African descent groups Amnesty International voiced its support on Friday for a report issued by the UN Intergovernmental Working Group on…
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LONDON - Britain will on Monday host a meeting of more than 40 countries and organisations, including the United States, France and Vietnam, to try to coordinate internationally its fight against…
Pakistan faces a severe water shortage crisis, significantly affecting agriculture and livelihoods across the country. However, in the face of this challenge, farmers in Hyderabad have taken proactive…
ABC News LiveLive Death toll tops 1,600 in Myanmar and Thailand after devastating earthquake2:20Mar 30, 2025
The Niue Island Sports Commonwealth Games Association (NISCGA) has selected prominent sports administrator Sidney Lui as the Chef de Mission for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. NISCGA president…
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Why won't India buy even a single bushel of American corn?That's the question US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick raised recently while criticising India's trade policies, taking a swipe at its…
Photo: USGS Life is back to "business as usual" in Tonga and there appears to be no damage after a large earthquake in the early hours of this morning. A magnitude 7 earthquake struck about 1.20am…
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Erasing History: How Fascism Works (w/ Jason Stanley). Jason Stanley, author, American philosopher and Yale professor, gives proper context to what fascism means and how the Trump administration’s…
Abdullah Bozkurt/StockholmSami Al-Arian, a senior figure in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) who was convicted on terrorism charges in the United States, is continuing his activities in Turkey with…
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Trump has dreams of Greenland. But the semiautonomous territory of Denmark wants no part of it.
Richard Chamberlain, an actor who got his start playing a hunky TV doctor and went on to become a miniseries maestro, has died, according to his publicist. He was 90 years old.Chamberlain died last…
Jens-Frederik Nielsen rebuts U.S. president’s comments that the U.S. will ‘get’ Greenland.
Gazan Man Kidnapped, Tortured, Killed by Hamas: Hamas reportedly kidnapped, tortured, and murdered 22-year old Oday Nasser Al Rabay after he participated in anti-Hamas protests in Gaza during the last…
Elections are back in the United States — and so is the money. Six months after the 2024 US presidential vote, Wisconsinites will head to the polls Tuesday to decide whether liberal candidate Susan…
Iran has allegedly “loaded all launchers” in its underground missile cities and is ready to attack, after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the country if it did not reach a deal on its…
Australia's Min Woo Lee has broken through for his first PGA Tour victory following a tense finish at the Houston Open.Lee led by a stroke over world number one Scottie Scheffler and 2019 US Open…
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Buildings are rising all over the city, emblems of economic growth. But an earthquake that sent one crashing to the ground has stirred fears about building safety. When the earth started rocking…
23: Syria has a new transitional Cabinet. Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa swore in his new 23-member team on Saturday, replacing caretakers who had been in those roles since former President Bashar…
A tornado watch has been issued for some counties in Indiana, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit the central and southern parts of the state on…
Authorities said the pilot perished in the crash, and no other injuries were reported. While authorities did not not confirm the identify of the pilot of the single-engine airplane, a spokesman from…
2025-03-30T22:05:40+00:00 Shafaq News/ Lebanese security forces have arrested several suspects in connection with recent rocket launches from Lebanon, authorities said on Sunday, as tensions along the…
On Sunday, US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening to bomb the country and impose secondary tariffs if Tehran fails to reach a new agreement on its nuclear program. In a…
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A former janitor at a New Jersey elementary school in the US was sentenced to eight years in prison after he was convicted of contaminating cafeteria food intended to be eaten by students and staff…
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OUTSIDERS HAD dared wonder if the enormous earthquake which struck Myanmar on March 28th might bring a pause in its awful civil war. The answer did not take long to come. On March 29th the rebel…
Belgrade, 30 March 2025, dtt-net.com – Miroslav Lajcak, the Slovak diplomat and former EU mediator of Kosovo-Serbia negotiations told Serbian media that as of April he will become advisor of…
TERESZTENYE, Hungary -- When the first signs of trouble appeared, the ink wasn't yet dry on the deed for Laszlo Sifter's and his wife's new house in the seemingly safe and picturesque Hungarian…
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Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says his country will not end up a part of the United States.He made clear that the US would not get Greenland in response to Donald Trump's efforts to…
Earlier this month, two men were convicted in a plot to kill Masih Alinejad, an Iranian American journalist and women’s rights activist living in New York. Her attempted assassination was orchestrated…
CANBERRA – Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has seen a jump in support for his government following the start of Australia’s election campaign, boosting the centre-left Labor party’s chances of holding…
At the time of his death, Conor’s parents had separated.Clapton had taken his son out the day before, the first time he had taken him out on an excursion on his own.The pair went to the circus at…
US President Donald Trump on Sunday hit out at “fake news media” and the “radical left” for allegedly unfair coverage of messages from a Signal group chat, where US officials had discussed strikes on…
Hamas on Sunday issued a message on Eid al-Fitr holiday, saying that this year's festival comes while Palestinians in Gaza, the occupied West Bank, and Jerusalem endure “brutal Zionist aggression amid…
US President Donald Trump with Vice President JD Vance at their inauguration in January. Photo: AFP/SAUL LOEB US President Donald Trump did not dismiss the idea of pursuing a third term in the White…
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Who is Greenland's new prime minister? Jens-Frederik Nielsen, a 33-year-old former minister of industry and minerals, was sworn in as the youngest ever prime minister of Greenland on Friday. In his…
Israel demands release of 11 living hostages and return of killed hostages' bodies while intensifying military pressure on Hamas; Netanyahu claims progress in negotiations, as US and Egypt push Hamas…
Donald Trump hints at exploring paths to a third term as United States president despite constitutional limits.US President Donald Trump has said he is “not joking” about seeking a third term in…
Terry Dolan, a US Bank executive, died in a plane crash on Saturday after the aircraft crashed into a house in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. He was the only person aboard the plane, reported Fox9 News.…
Nalut, March 30, 2025 (LANA) – The Agricultural Police Department announced that the Nalut Agricultural Police Station, affiliated with the Nalut branch, dispatched a patrol yesterday, Saturday, to…
Tripoli, March 30, 2025 (LANA) – UN envoy Hanna Tetteh, said that her meetings with Libyans from across the country highlighted growing concerns about the political stalemate and economic hardships…
PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen has fired back at mounting pressure on Greenland from Donald Trump. Photo: AAP Greenland’s new prime minister has declared the United States will not get his homeland as…
2025-03-30T21:15:05+00:00 Shafaq News/ Iraqi security forces conducted dozens of joint operations against ISIS in the first quarter of 2025, killing 50 militants and arresting more than 40 others.…
The Ankara chief public prosecutor’s office has arrested Kaj Joakim Medin, a Swedish national who came to Istanbul to report on the protests against the jailing of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the…
France over Fiji 24–17 in a men's Cup Semifinal match at the 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium on 30 March 30. Photo: World Rugby / Zach Franzen The Fiji men's sevens rugby team…
The window to find earthquake survivors buried under rubble is closing fast in two South-East Asian cities more than 1,000 kilometres apart, as the death toll from Friday's 7.7-magnitude quake passes…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday vowed to intensify the ongoing war in Gaza and move forward with a plan proposed by US President Donald Trump to forcibly displace Palestinians from…
US President Donald Trump with Vice President JD Vance at their inauguration in January. Photo: AFP/SAUL LOEB US President Donald Trump did not dismiss the idea of pursuing a third term in the White…
Belgrade, 30 March 2025, dtt-net.com – The President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic and his French counterpart had Emmanuel Macron today a phone conversation over bilateral ties between the two countries…
Greenland will decide its own future and the autonomous Danish territory will not become part of the United States, its new prime minister said on Sunday, responding to Donald Trump's latest comments…
A German start-up's orbital rocket spun out and crashed seconds after take-off Sunday, in a rare European test flight that the makers said "met its set goals."The flight, from a spaceport in northern…
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will visit Greenland on April 2-4 for talks with the semi-autonomous territory's new government, she said on Saturday, amid US interest in taking control of the…
Police had received reports that multiple people had been stabbed.. Photo: ABC News An investigation is under way after a woman and three children were stabbed at a home in Sydney's north-west.…
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WASHINGTON -- With U.S. President Donald Trump set to announce reciprocal tariffs this coming Wednesday, India and the European Union are considering steps to lower trade barriers. But such moves are…
Turkish democracy is on life-support. The moment that millions across the country had long feared would occur under the hardline rule of president Recep Tayyip Erdogan looks to have finally arrived:…
Europe urgently needs to redefine its defence strategy in response to the United States’ growing disengagement from its transatlantic allies. The suspension of US military assistance to Ukraine and…
The Palestinian Red Crescent said on Sunday it had recovered the bodies of 15 rescuers killed a week ago when Israeli forces targeted ambulances in the Gaza Strip.Bodies of eight medics from the Red…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeats a demand for Hamas to disarm and for its leaders to leave Gaza.Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza Strip has continued on the first day of the Muslim Eid…
Almaty, 31 March 2025 - The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have released a joint publication, “Irrigation Equipment Production in…
TOKYO/MANILA/SEOUL – The United States is not going anywhere and stands shoulder to shoulder with its Indo-Pacific allies in facing down regional threats, especially from China. That was the key…
JAKARTA – Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati, long regarded as one of Asia’s finest finance ministers, is facing mounting pressure after a recent series of problems shook the economy.…
The first orbital rocket launched from mainland Europe took off from Norway on Sunday - but crashed into the sea and exploded 40 seconds later.The unmanned Spectrum rocket blasted off from the Arctic…
2025-03-30T20:45:50+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Sunday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Europe would respond collectively if the United States reintroduces tariffs on steel and aluminum. At the…
Actor Richard Chamberlain, best remembered for Dr Kildare and The Thorn Birds, has died aged 90. Richard Chamberlain, the Emmy-nominated actor and 1960s heartthrob who rocketed to fame in the TV…
On a crisp late March day, 27th, Russia marked a significant milestone in its naval ambitions with the launch of Perm, the fifth submarine of the Yasen-M class, from the Sevmash shipyard in…
There are divisions over NATO, the future of Greenland, trade and the Russia-Ukraine war.Relations between the United States and Europe are under severe strain just two months into US President Donald…
America’s foes and rivals for power and influence in Asia are rushing aid into strife-torn Myanmar, reeling from an earthquake that’s taken at least 2,600 lives and counting, while President Trump…
The prime minister of Greenland pushed back Sunday against assertions by U.S. President Donald Trump that America will take control of the island territory.Greenland, a huge, resource-rich island in…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the earthquake in Myanmar as a top-level emergency and has sought $8 million in the next 30 days to to provide adequate aid to the devastated…
Dear Ukrainians! I have just spoken with the President of Finland – it was a very productive conversation; our relations have always been meaningful. I want to thank President Stubb and all of Finland…
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with President of Finland Alexander Stubb. They discussed cooperation with the United States, steps to achieve a just peace, and…
Federal authorities are investigating an early morning fire that damaged the entryway to the headquarters of the Republican Party of New Mexico in Albuquerque
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2025-03-30T20:16:45+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Sunday, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose sanctions on Russian oil exports unless President Vladimir Putin agrees to a ceasefire in Ukraine. “If…
Normalizing U.S.-Russian relations while ending the war in Ukraine, as the Trump administration hopes to do, can be done in one of two ways—well or badly. Done well, the challenge needs to be…
A day after one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's luxury Aurus limousines caught fire after an explosion near the Federal Security Service (FSB) headquarters in Moscow, videos showing gunfire from…
Nobuko Kobayashi co-leads the Japan consumer practice of global strategy consulting group EY-Parthenon.As a young analyst at a global consulting firm at the turn of the 21st century, I worked on a…
Two different countries and two different realities were seen on the streets of Serbia last weekend. On one side, tens of thousands of students and citizens marching from city to city calling for the…
A member of the China Search and Rescue Team conducts rescue work in Mandalay, Myanmar, March 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Cai Yang) Naypyidaw: The death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar…
The South Sudan and Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference on Saturday raised an alarm over the deteriorating political and security situation in South Sudan, following clashes and the detention of First…
In the aftermath of an earthquake in Myanmar, that took the lives of more than 1,644 people, rescuers on Sunday, continued their search for survivors, amid aftershocks and rebel attacks in the…
The smell of decaying bodies permeated the streets of Myanmar's second-largest city on Sunday as people worked frantically by hand to clear rubble in the hope of finding someone still alive, two days…
As search operations for the four US soldiers missing in Lithuania continued, a woman identified one of them as her husband Sgt. Edvin Franco. Georgia Franco told Atlanta-based 11 Alive News that the…
President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran's response, delivered via the sultanate of Oman, left open the possibility of indirect negotiations with Washington. However, such talks have made no…
Families of dead hostages urge Israel to prioritize release of those still alive, calling for comprehensive deals and condemning delays in negotiations; 'If Netanyahu wanted to, all the hostages would…
Patton, from Sydney, who was living and working on Norfolk Island, was the first person to be killed on the island since it was settled in 1856 by 190 descendants of the HMS Bounty mutineers.Police,…
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2025-03-30T19:42:54+00:00 Shafaq News/ Iran's military chiefs warned adversaries on Sunday that any aggression against the Islamic Republic would be met with a "powerful and severe response," state…
FILE PHOTO: An Injured man after security forces cracked down on protests over the Zayandeh Rud River blockage in Isfahan, November 26, 2021 Tensions escalated in Isfahan province as angry farmers…
A federal court in Massachusetts ordered on Friday that Tufts University doctoral student, Rumeysa Ozturk, not be removed from the US until the court has had an opportunity to determine whether it has…
A poll in the right-wing newspaper JDD Sunday gave her between 34-37% of the first round vote, well ahead of any of her possible rivals.In the last two presidentials, she fell foul of the two-round…
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The families sent a letter to Dermer accusing him of ignoring their requests for a meeting: 'We feel forgotten in the dark. You were appointed to the role over a month ago, and it seems there is no…
The first orbital rocket launched from continental Europe crashed seconds after blast-off on Sunday, in a closely watched test for the continent's bid to build a new space economy. The Spectrum…
Trump’s comments have raised alarms in Greenland, particularly after US Vice President JD Vance announced he would visit the island. Greenland is rich in minerals, and it’s strategically located. But…
Yarimi, 32, was behind the wheel of an Audi that ran into the family in Brooklyn on Saturday, killing 35-year-old Natasha (Sara) Saada and her daughters Diana, 7, and Debra, 5. Phillip, the Saada's 4…
Several key Social Security changes will take effect this month. Millions of beneficiaries and new applicants are expected to be impacted in terms of how they access and manage their stimulus checks.…
ATHENSGreece and Israel on Sunday discussed further deepening of the bilateral military ties amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza.In a meeting between visiting Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis…
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SANAA, YemenOne person was killed and five others were injured Sunday in US airstrikes in the northern part of Yemen’s capital Sanaa, according to a statement from the spokesperson for the Houthi-run…
This image taken from video provided by Viral Tonganz shows vehicles in traffic after a strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for…
March 30 (UPI) -- The first orbital rocket launched from Europe crashed less than a minute after it was launched Sunday, but operators still considered the mission a success. The German startup Isar…
It is unclear if those seven are still alive. Neither is it clear if the signs of life detected on Sunday morning had continued through the day.The heat in Bangkok has been extreme – 36 degrees and…
US President Donald Trump has once again raised the possibility of seeking a third term in office, insisting in a televised interview that he is "not joking" about the idea, despite constitutional…
Cypriot police are set to initiate new probes targeting Russian nationals for alleged evasion of U.S. and EU sanctions, with pivotal support from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). A…
A video surfaced on social media today showing a Ukrainian-operated First Person View [FPV] drone, equipped with what appears to be a dual-barreled firearm, engaging and reportedly downing multiple…
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Greenlandic PM responds to Trump’s claims over Greenland, asserting that the territory will decide its own future.Greenland’s newly elected Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said he will not hand…
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An armed resistance group in Myanmar has accused the ruling military government of continuing to carry out airstrikes on "civilian areas" in the wake of the huge earthquake in the country.The 7.7…
Iranian regime’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei meets with Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, leader of the extremist group Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), on October 14, 2023 Three-minute read Recent deadly…
ISTANBULIpek Ipek, owner of A5 Defense Magazine, and Colonel Nilton Rolim, president of the International Military Sports Council (CISM), presented environmentally friendly certificates to the…
ATHENS Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met on Sunday with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza.Emphasizing the importance he attaches to the…
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa delivers a speech in Damascus - Copyright AFP/File Brendan SMIALOWSKI, Olga MALTSEVAJonathan SawayaSyria’s new government, dominated by interim President…
IFRC flag Geneva, 30 March 2025: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is outraged at the deaths of eight medics from Palestine Red Crescent Society, killed on duty in…
Israel's cabinet approved a road project to divert Palestinian traffic from a key area near Jerusalem, furthering control of E1 and sparking annexation fears among Palestinians and critics Israel’s…
Supporters chant slogans while waving Turkish and opposition party flags at a rally protesting the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, March 29, 2025. As hundreds of…
US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that he was seriously considering running for a third term, which has been constitutionally impossible till now, reported NBC News. US President Donald…
Hla-Hla Htay, with Montira Rungjirajittranon in BangkokRescuers braved aftershocks to scour the devastated city of Mandalay for survivors on Monday, after a massive earthquake killed at least 1,700…
Entering Las Claritas, Bolivar, Venezuela. By: Claudia Camila (Venezuela). Camera: Nikon Coolpix HAVANA TIMES – Some photos make us laugh, feel emotions, remember a trip, or a special moment with…
Recently the story of a Rolex watch valued at over $50,000 garnered international media attention, surpassing that of its wearer, US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem."What do you wear when…
The Northern Mariana Islands Education chief says is urging students to "stay calm" amid President Trump's executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education.
According to news reports citing Myanmar’s military leader, around 1,700 are confirmed dead from Friday’s 7.7 magnitude quake, with some 3,400 injured and hundreds still missing.In the Thai capital…
Russian drones targeted a military hospital, a shopping center and apartment blocks in Ukraine's second-largest city, killing two people and wounding dozens. Elsewhere, President Trump offered his…
A joint team of experts from the IDF and the Defense Ministry landed in Bangkok on Sunday morning following Friday's earthquake that killed at least 1,700 across southeast Asia.The Israeli aid…
The Palestinian Red Crescent said on Sunday that it had recovered the bodies of 14 rescuers killed in Israeli military fire on ambulances in the Gaza Strip one week ago. "The number of recovered…
Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa announced a transitional government, appointing 23 ministers in a broadened cabinet seen as a key milestone in the transition from decades of Assad family rule and to…
The IRS Fresh Start Program, which was launched in 2011, has assisted thousands of taxpayers in lowering or restructuring excessive tax burden. However, one must know that this program is undergoing…
Isar Aerospace, the German company that developed the Spectrum rocket, insisted the failed flight had produced extensive data from which its team could learn.“Our first test flight met all our…
International rescue teams have been joining the disaster effort, with several countries sending assistance to Myanmar. These include:China sending an 82-person rescue team, along with another for the…
The prime minister of Greenland has pushed back against assertions by Donald Trump that the US will take control of the island territory.Greenland, a huge, resource-rich island in the Atlantic, is a…
Trump warns of 25 percent US tariffs on Russian oil, urging Putin to halt Ukraine bloodshed in tense diplomatic standoff.US President Donald Trump has said he is “p****d off” at his Russian…
The chairperson of an African charity co-founded by Prince Harry accused the royal on Sunday of orchestrating a bullying and harassment campaign to try to force her out, as she pushed back following…
Photo: USGS Tonga's National Disaster Risk Management Office says there have been no reports of damage in the kingdom after a magnitude 7 earthquake. The quake hit 79 kilometres south-southeast of…
The agency that facilitated Ryan’s adoption was the Seoul-based Eastern Social Welfare Society (ESWS), which is Australia’s partner agency for South Korean adoptions. It has facilitated 3600 adoptions…
The message from Crawford and the Democrats is clear: Musk is trying to buy a seat on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, and, as Crawford told the crowd, “Brad Schimel has always made it clear that he will…
According to news reports citing Myanmar’s military leader, around 1,700 are confirmed dead from Friday’s 7.7 magnitude quake, with some 3,400 injured and hundreds still missing.In the Thai capital…
Released hostage Yarden Bibas, picking up the pieces of his life following his family's murder by Hamas terrorists, speaks out for the first time, urging Donald Trump to stop the war and help free 57…
Marcellin College's Samoan team. The two dates they’re holding up are significant periods in Samoan history: Black Saturday 1929 and the year of the Spanish flu pandemic. Photo: RNZ / Mabel Muller…
Pope Francis publicly acknowledged that this Lenten season is a time of healing for his soul and body.On Sunday, the Vatican released the text of Francis' prepared Sunday Angelus prayer. It is the…
Pakistan News: At least nine people were injured after a mini truck collided with a pickup van near Multan, while three died in a separate accident involving a motor
An armed resistance group accused Myanmar's junta of launching airstrikes on villages amid earthquake recovery efforts. The military has not responded, while opposition forces have paused offensives.…
NASA scientists are concerned about a strange anomaly in Earth's magnetic field, which can make life at the International Space Station difficult. The vast and evolving phenomenon is called the South…
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar around midday on Friday, killing over 1,700 people, causing widespread destruction, toppling numerous buildings, and damaging critical…
International allies of President Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement are starting to worry their affiliation with the U.S. president will negatively affect their own popularity,…
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SEOUL, March 30 (Xinhua) -- China is committed to high-quality development and expanding high-level openness, vowing to share opportunities with all nations, including the Republic of Korea (ROK) and…
NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar, March 30 (Xinhua) -- A total of 118 members of the China International Search and Rescue Team (CISAR) arrived in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, on Sunday night. The team consists of…
MOOSE JAW, Sask. - In a switch from the norm at recent sporting events across Canada, not a single boo could be heard during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner"
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Donald Trump has said he is “not joking” about trying to serve a third term as US president.“There are methods which you could do it,” he said in a telephone interview with NBC News, in the clearest…
In a phone interview with NBC News on March 30, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he's "pissed off" and "very angry" about Putin's ongoing…
Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will impose secondary tariffs of 25% to 50% on all Russian oil if he feels Moscow is blocking his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, and they…
President Donald Trump said Sunday that "I’m not joking” about trying to serve a third term, the clearest indication he is considering ways to breach a constitutional barrier against continuing to…
US president Donald Trump said Sunday that “I’m not joking” about trying to serve a third term, the clearest indication he is considering ways to breach a constitutional barrier against continuing to…
This initiative aims to cultivate a culture of reading by identifying influential figures as mentors and literacy advocates. Through their efforts, MOC seeks to empower communities, encouraging all…
FILE - In this photo released by the Iranian Presidency Office, President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a rally commemorating anniversary of 1979 Islamic Revolution that toppled the late pro-U.S.…
Emergency aid has streamed into Southeast Asia in the two days since a massive earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand. Relief efforts are focused on Myanmar, where the estimated death toll rose to…
GAZA CITY, PalestineThe Palestinian Red Crescent Society on Sunday said that it retrieved the bodies of 14 people in Rafah, southern Gaza, following an Israeli airstrike about a week ago, including…
President Donald Trump shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, in June 2019. (Susan Walsh/AP) President Donald Trump said Sunday he was “angry,” at…
An armed resistance movement against Myanmar's military-run government alleged on Sunday that the junta has been carrying out airstrikes on villages even as the country is in the grip of crises…
A Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service spokesperson told CBC that seven people were taken to hospital with injuries. Four ended up at the trauma centre at The Ottawa Hospital's Civic campus, the…
The Atlantic first reported details of the group chat on the platform Signal after its Mr Goldberg was added to it by Waltz. He followed the thread as top Trump administration officials discussed…
Avera Mengistu does not speak unless spoken to. He remembers his life before September 7, 2014, when he crossed the security barrier into Gaza and was kidnapped by Hamas. But he remains completely…
A desperate search for survivors continued Sunday -- from a collapsed high-rise building that was under construction in Bangkok, Thailand, to the rubble of ancient buildings in neighboring Myanmar --…
This will be Prime Minister Oli's first visit to Thailand after assuming office. Oli will leave for Thailand on Tuesday. Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli will travel to Thailand to attend the…
MODERATOR (THROUGH TRANSLATOR): I would like to start the joint press conference by the Japanese Defense Minister and the US sector Secretary of Defense First, we will have opening remarks From…
On Friday morning, soon after two rockets were fired at Israel from Lebanon, Defense Minister Israel Katz did what he has done so often since taking over from Yoav Gallant last November: Issued…
He also threatens to punish Iran with what he called 'secondary tariffs'
For four weeks, Israel has shut off all sources of food, fuel, medicine and other supplies for the Gaza Strip’s population of more than 2 million Palestinians. It’s the longest blockade yet of…
On Saturday the UN's humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher described the current situation in Gaza as dire."All entry points into Gaza are closed for cargo since early March. At the border, food is rotting,…
Tea shop owner Win Lwin picked his way through the remains of a collapsed restaurant on a main road in his neighbourhood early on Sunday, tossing bricks aside one by one.“About seven people died here”…
Le Thi, 35, gathers 20-30 kg of water lilies twice a week in Kinh Lon village, selling them for VND 4,000 ($0.17) per kilo in Tra Vinh city, Vietnam. Photo: Yen Duong/ActionAid
The Palestinian Red Crescent said on Sunday that it had recovered the bodies of 14 rescuers killed in Israeli military fire on ambulances in the Gaza Strip one week ago.'The number...
ISTANBUL Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday held phone calls with world leaders to discuss regional and global issues, as well as to extend Eid greetings.During a phone call with…
‘Saturday Night Live’ took a brutal swipe at President Donald Trump administration's latest ‘Signal’ text scandal, which garnered huge backlash from the Democrats as they called for resignation of…
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2025-03-30T17:00:47+00:00 Shafaq News/ Turkish authorities have intensified their crackdown on anti-government protests by leveraging advanced surveillance technologies, including facial recognition,…
I am going to put secondary tariffs on all oil coming out of Russia, US president says
The Lebanese army has apprehended individuals suspected of launching rockets from the south toward Israel [Getty]The Lebanese army has arrested several individuals suspected of involvement in recent…
President Trump’s executive order seeking broad changes to how elections are run in the U.S. is vast in scope and holds the potential to reorder the voting landscape across the country, even as it…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Sunday with bombing and secondary tariffs if Tehran did not come to an agreement with Washington over its nuclear program.In…
Pro-Russian activist Tatiana Montyan has revealed the chilling reason why the body of American Russell Bentley, allegedly tortured to death by Russian soldiers, has yet to be found in occupied…
A tsunami warning has been lifted following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Tonga. Photo / USGSA 7.0-magnitude quake struck near Tonga, prompting tsunami warnings from authorities.Residents were advised…
"May Allah damn Zionist Israel," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated in a speech at the Eid al-Fitr prayer on Sunday, according to Turkey's state news agency Anadolu.Erdogan spoke at the…
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The 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar has rocked the country with the death toll crossing 1,700. According to authorities, the toll is likely to rise as rescue efforts are underway. Many…
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30 March 2025, 14:17 | Updated: 30 March 2025, 15:12 Tonga residents were urged to get to higher ground after the earthquake. Picture: Social media/CSEM
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It will be Netanyahu's second trip abroad since the ICC announced the warrants (Getty Images/archive photo)Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Hungary this week, his office said…
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The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 has risen to over 1,700, with fears that the number could soar in the coming days. The 7.7-magnitude quake -- one of the…
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Emergency rescue teams on Sunday began trickling into the area of Myanmar hardest hit by a massive earthquake that killed more than 1,600 people. But their efforts were hindered by buckled roads,…
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The death toll from a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to 1,644, the ruling junta said Saturday, with 3,408 people injured. At least 139 people are still missing. The quake also hit…
Tehran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to a letter from Donald Trump over its rapidly advancing nuclear programme, the president of Iran has said.The remarks from Masoud…
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BANGKOK -- The Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar has been plagued by wars and natural disasters since it became independent from Britain in 1948, when it was still called Burma.Relief efforts from…
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Donald Trump issued a strong statement amidst his quest to annex Greenland and uproar over Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance's visit to the island nation.
During a cabinet session on Sunday, Pezeshkian expressed gratitude for the massive and enthusiastic participation of the Iranian people in the International Quds Day rallies. He congratulated the…
As Myanmar's earthquake death toll mounts, China and neighboring countries have swiftly mobilized critical aid and dispatched rescue teams to the worst-hit areas.The death toll has risen to 1,700 with…
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NEVELSK, Russia, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Russian authorities are actively advancing rescue efforts for the Chinese cargo ship Anyang-2, which ran aground near Nevelsk, on Russia's Sakhalin…
The death toll from a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake that jolted Myanmar on Friday has climbed to 1,700, authorities said.The number of injured stood at 3,400, while 300 people still remain missing,…
A fresh earthquake has hit Myanmar on Sunday, making rescue efforts even more complicated, with the death toll rising again.
Myanmar was hit by a 5.1 magnitude earthquake on Sunday as rescue efforts continued after a deadly 7.7 magnitude quake. Over 1,700 have died, and millions are displaced. Aid efforts face…
Myanmar soldiers took part in a military parade in the capital Naypyidaw on Thursday, the day before the massive earthquake hit - Copyright AFP STRMyanmar’s junta has pressed ahead with its campaign…
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With rescue operations and global aid efforts underway in Myanmar and Thailand, here's a look back at some of the worst earthquakes to strike in recent times. Myanmar was struck by a 7.7 magnitude…
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck about 27.4 kilometres (17 miles) north of Mandalay, Myanmar, on Sunday afternoon following the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake…
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Foreign rescue teams and supplies have arrived in Myanmar to help the impoverished country cope with a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that killed more than 1,600 people and left thousands wounded.The deadly…
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In Bangkok, rescue teams are frantically searching for 117 people still missing in the rubble of a collapsed 30-story tower.France24 correspondent Jan Camenzind Broomby reports, “Standing just meters…
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Myanmar Red Cross volunteer speaks with people displaced by the powerful, 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on 28 March, 2025. Myanmar Red Cross volunteer speaks with people…
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Following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand, aid has been pledged by countries like China, India, South Korea, and the UK, but it remains insufficient. Even before the…
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Representational image. A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Myanmar's second-largest city on Sunday, the USGS said, the latest in a string of aftershocks following Friday's devastating temblor. People…
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ACCRA (Reuters) -- Three Chinese nationals were missing from Ghanaian waters and believed to have been kidnapped after a "suspected pirate attack" on their Ghanaian-registered fishing vessel, the West…
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Japan is an ‘indispensable partner’ against Beijing in the Asia Pacific.United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says his country and Japan share a “warrior…
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The IS group's Somalia operation is relatively small compared to Al-Shabaab (Getty Images)The US military carried out an air strike Saturday against the Islamic State (IS) group in the Puntland region…
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A pro-monarchy protestor pelts stones at police personnel during a protest in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Rojan Shrestha/NurPhoto via Getty Images A pro-monarchy protestor pelts…
South Korean authorities on Sunday confirmed that the massive wildfires that devastated the North and South Gyeongsang provinces of the country last week have now been fully contained, Yonhap News…
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed the Petroleum Division to review federal government’s commitment to funding the share of Balochistan Mineral Resources…
India is set to kick off its first major naval exercise with 10 African nations next month, in a move signalling its growing strategic ambitions.The Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME)…
Several fights that broke out at Pentagon City Mall Saturday night, March 29, prompted police to shut down the mall and evacuate everyone, the Arlington County Police Department said, according to…
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Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has formed a new transitional government.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz congratulated on Saturday Muslims on the advent of Eid al-Fitr. In a speech on the occasion, he expressed his gratitude to government…
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A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit near Myanmar’s second-largest city on Sunday, the latest in a string of aftershocks following Friday’s devastating temblor.
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Rising anti-American sentiment in Europe as President Donald Trump’s policies ruffle feathers is ushering in a shift in consumer behavior, not least in attitudes toward American goods. US President…
Israeli media on Sunday morning reported that at least one ballistic missile was fired from Yemeni territory at Tel Aviv in occupied Palestine.News sources reported that sirens have been activated in…
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Ghalibaf sent messages to parliamentary leaders across the Muslim world, congratulating them on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.He highlighted the spiritual benefits of the holy month of Ramadan and…
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Lt. Yonatan Ben-Hamo returns from surgery in the US to learn military pay is suspended over time away, pending reimbursement of funds received; family claims the military is turning its back on…
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YANGON, March 30 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- The death toll in a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck central Myanmar rose to over 1,600, with more than 3,400 others injured, the junta said Saturday, as…
KARACHI, PakistanThe trade chiefs of China, Japan, and South Korea met on Sunday to discuss boosting trade cooperation as US President Donald Trump's tariff war has sent shockwaves worldwide.Held in…
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In a speech marking the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi extended congratulations to the Yemeni people and the Islamic community, particularly the resilient people of…
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16.5 million pilgrims performed Umrah in Grand Mosque during the sacred month 1 MIN READ Worshippers perform the Eid prayer early on the first day of Eid Al Fitr feast in the courtyard around the Holy…
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Emergency rescue teams on Sunday began trickling into the area of Myanmar hardest hit by a massive earthquake that killed more than 1,600 people, their efforts hindered by buckled roads, downed…
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Venice has confirmed it will host the wedding of multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sanchez, denying reports the famous Italian city would be invaded by hundreds of celebrities and…
President Donald Trump said he “couldn’t care less” if automakers raise car prices in response to the planned tariffs on imported vehicles.Trump was asked in an interview with NBC News on Saturday…
By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock BANGKOK, March 30 (Bernama) -- The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has urged building owners and occupants across the capital to appoint certified inspectors to…
BANGKOK, March 30 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) - Russian rescuers have arrived in Myanmar to assist in search and rescue operations after the deadly earthquake, according to Sputnik/RIA Novosti,…
Taipei [Taiwan], March 30 (ANI): Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) criticised China for launching a new online reporting system targeting individuals who advocate for "Taiwan independence" and…
Protests against electric vehicle maker Tesla, led by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, erupted across the US on Saturday. The demonstrations were part of a global movement called "Tesla Takedown,"…
BANGKOK (AP) — Emergency rescue teams on Sunday began trickling into the area of Myanmar hardest hit by a massive earthquake that killed more than 1,600 people, their efforts hindered by buckled…
ISTANBULTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday that Türkiye would not allow Syria’s territorial integrity to be sabotaged or the festering of instability across the southern Turkish…
Israeli media on Sunday morning reported that at least one ballistic missile was fired from Yemeni territory at Tel Aviv in occupied Palestine.News sources reported that sirens have been activated in…
A wave of viral videos and Reddit posts have sparked confusion and fueled false hope among student loan borrowers, claiming that violations of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)…
Gaza's civil defence agency reported that an Israeli air strike on Sunday on a house and a tent sheltering displaced people killed at least eight, including five children, as Palestinians observed the…
Gaza’s bakeries will run out of flour for bread within a week, the UN has warned.For four weeks, Israel has shut off all sources of food, fuel, medicine and other supplies for the Gaza Strip’s…
Hoping to convince the Western countries that the new Syrian government is inclusive, Ahmed al-Sharaa has roped in members of minority communities in his five-year transitional government that will…
Prithviraj's political thriller drew right-wing backlash for its take on sensitive event Entertainment Editor 2 MIN READ Mohanlal from Empuraan Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has issued a public apology…
Israel’s response to the launch of two unidentified rockets marks a shift as it coincides with the planned return of US Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus to Beirut. In her second…
Myanmar’s neighbours sent warships and aircraft laden with relief materials and rescue personnel on Sunday, as international aid gained steam after a massive earthquake ravaged much of the poor…
Protesters against billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump demonstrated outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S. and in some cities in Europe on Saturday…
Saudi Arabia and some other Gulf Arab states are celebrating the Eid al-Fitr holiday as of Sunday but other Middle Eastern countries will not do so until Monday.“The Supreme Court has decided that…
Retired workers in the United States who are reaching the age of 72 reportedly need to comply with the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) law no later than April 1 if they want to avoid risking…
The White House Correspondents' Association, which aims to ensure press freedom, announced that it has removed comedian and staunch Trump critic Amber Ruffin from hosting its annual dinner on April…
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KARACHI, PakistanA massive wildfire that swept through large swaths in South Korea’s North and South Gyeongsang provinces has been fully contained after 10 days, authorities said Sunday.The main fires…
KARACHI, PakistanThe US and Japanese defense chiefs on Sunday reaffirmed the need to bolster the two countries' alliance amid China's "expanding military assertiveness" and North Korea's nuclear and…
The Indo-Pacific has become the focal point of great power competition, where naval dominance is a decisive factor in shaping the regional balance of power. At the heart of this contest is the stark…
Gaza's civil defence agency reported that an Israeli air strike on Sunday on a house and a tent sheltering displaced people killed at least eight, including five children, as Palestinians observed the…
A Swedish journalist has been arrested on terror-related charges and insulting the president, the Turkish presidency has confirmed.Joakim Medin, who works for the Dagens ETC newspaper and was assigned…
TOKYO - US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth described Japan on March 30 as indispensable for tackling Chinese aggression and said implementing of a plan to upgrade the US military command in the country…
SINGAPORE – Singapore will contribute $150,000 as seed money to support Singapore Red Cross’ (SRC) fund-raising efforts in Myanmar and Thailand, said Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan…
Emergency rescue teams have started trickling into the area of Myanmar hardest hit by a massive earthquake that killed more than 1,600 people.Their efforts have been hindered by buckled roads, downed…
Reuters Rescuers work with a K9 dog at the site of a building that collapsed, following a strong earthquake, in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 30, 2025. The death toll in the Thai capital of Bangkok from…
By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock BANGKOK, March 30 (Bernama) -- The death toll in the Thai capital, Bangkok, following Friday’s powerful earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 17, with another 32 people injured…
Geneva [Switzerland], March 30 (ANI): Manzoor Baloch, a prominent Baloch activist, delivered a powerful speech urging the council to address the dire human rights violations occurring in Balochistan…
US Africa Command (AFRICOM) has carried out strikes against Islamic State positions in Somalia, according to an official statement. AFRICOM reported on
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has congratulated the nation on the formation of a new cabinet of ministers, describing it as a "government of
Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, in a phone call with his Turkish counterpart, emphasized deepening Tehran-Ankara relations, expressing hope that the Muslim nation of Turkey and all Muslims…
Gaza's civil defense agency reported that an Israeli air strike on Sunday on a house and a tent sheltering displaced people killed at least eight, including five children, as Palestinians observed the…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump recently had a phone conversation focused on resolving the long-standing uncertainty surrounding Turkey’s participation in the F…
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is facing a court verdict on Monday that could derail her plans to run in the next presidential election scheduled for 2027.A judge is set to rule on whether Ms…
Charles Owusu Aseku has had a large growth of tissue called a keloid on his neck since 2002. He has spent tens of thousands of dollars trying to put an end to his suffering, and he's had two…
Myanmar's military junta is continuing to wage a years-long civil war despite an earthquake that has killed over 1,600 people so far.
Welcome to Your Week in Asia.All eyes are on the tariffs that the U.S. is imposing on major trading partners, which President Donald Trump has said he will announce on April 2. On the same day,…
Middle East conflictLive updatesDeadly Israeli airstrikesRemaining hostagesTrump's Gaza proposalIsrael-Hamas ceasefire deal An Israeli military operation has displaced 40,000 people from refugee…
Donald Trump has taken oath as the President of the United States for a second time, but can he legally return for a third term? A loophole in the 22nd Amendment suggests that although a president can…
Amid social media exploding with the ChatGPT's Ghibli-style image generator, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Sunday took to microblogging platform X saying that the response to the feature of the AI chatbot…
Syria has put in place a new government, which includes a wide variety of ministers and is supposed to help Damascus address the challenges of running a state that is in transition.Ahmad al-Shara'a,…
KABUL, Afghanistan — Mobile phone networks were shut down in Kabul and several provinces on Sunday, the first day of Eid al-Fitr in Afghanistan, according to multiple local sources. Residents told Amu…
At this stage the New Zealand government says it is not considering sending personnel to Thailand or Myanmar to help with relief.
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A pro-monarchist supporter carrying former late king Mahendra Shah photo take cover during a protest in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Friday, March 28, 2025. | Photo: AP A pro-monarchist supporter carrying…
Supporters of the Iranian Resistance in Heidelberg, Germany, held a bookstand on March 29, 2025 THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS UPDATE: 8:30 AM CET PMOI Resistance Units in Zahedan Mark…
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The Philippines is positioning itself as an emerging secondary hub in China-based firms’ global supply chains to avoid the brunt of US tariffs, but analysts are split on whether its growing investment…
Fatemeh Mohajerani, the government’s spokesperson, announced on Platform X that Iran has sent its response to the US letter."Iran’s response to the letter has been prepared and delivered. Accordingly,…
Natasha (Sara) Saada, a 35-year-old Orthodox Jewish woman, and her daughters Diana (7) and Debra (5) were killed Saturday afternoon when a car struck them in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Flatbush…
Thirteen Chinese nationals were injured in the earthquake in Myanmar, the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar confirmed on Sunday.The embassy said in a written reply to Xinhua that the injured were in Mandalay…
The death toll in the Thai capital of Bangkok from a powerful earthquake that hit neighboring Myanmar rose to 17, with 32 people injured and 83 others remaining missing, local authorities said on…
“Once in Thailand, they were transported to Myanmar against their will. The victims were held captive for more than four months in a cybercrime compound in Myanmar, which borders Thailand. They were…
The World Food Program (WFP) expects the food insecurity crisis in Houthi-controlled areas of northern Yemen to worsen in the coming months as a result of sanctions linked to Washington’s designation…
Pakistan News: An anti-militant operation in Katlang, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, resulted in the deaths of 12 suspected terrorists and accidentally killed 10 civil
Death toll surpasses 1,600 in Myanmar earthquake (Photo/Reuters) Naypyidaw [Myanmar], March 29 (ANI): The official death toll from the 7.7 magnitude powerful earthquake that struck central Myanmar on…
Residents of Gaza face dire conditions as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr, with Israeli airstrikes continuing and no sign of a ceasefire despite ongoing mediation efforts for a temporary truce during the…
Smartly, Namia includes a daily 90-minute wellness experience, herbal hammams and traditional Vietnamese therapies, ensuring no excuse, as endorsed by acting GM and Lumina founder Michelle Ford.
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The scores of Studio Ghibli-inspired images flooding the timelines of all social media users have been made possible by ChatGPT-4o (short for “Omni”), which OpenAI says is its latest and most advanced…
Ali Naderi’s side, seeking a record-extending fourth title, will meet Oman in the final and have also booked their ticket to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025.With a place in the final…
Hofuf, Saudi Arabia: Saudi tailor Habib Mohammed's shop once made ornate, hand-woven cloaks for royals, a time-honoured craft he is determined to preserve even as mass-produced garments flood the…
Natasha (Sara) Saada, a 35-year-old Orthodox Jewish woman, and her daughters Diana (7) and Debra (5) were killed Saturday afternoon when a car struck them in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Flatbush…
In a meeting with Hans Grundberg, the UN Special Envoy to Yemen, in Tehran on Saturday, Araghchi condemned continued military attacks by the US on various parts of the Arab country and the killing of…
Demonstrators descended on Tesla dealerships across the United States and in Europe and Canada on Saturday to protest company chief Elon Musk, who has amassed extraordinary power as a top advisor to…
WARSAWThe leader of Poland’s main opposition party Law and Justice (PiS), Jaroslaw Kaczynski, accused Germany on Saturday of pushing illegal migrants over the Polish border.“The Germans believe that…
The Trump administration said it would restore funds for Radio Free Europe amid a court battle over drastic funding cuts. But that might not be the end of the story. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty…
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By Cynthia Kim and Josh Smith, Reuters Most of the buildings were burned to the ground in a wildfire at Gounsa Temple in Uiseong. Photo: s
Aftershocks were reported in Myanmar's Mandalay city even two days after a massive earthquake killed more than 1,600 people in the country and scores in neighbouring Thailand. The deadliest natural…
2025-03-30T06:30:12+00:00 Shafaq News/ US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his confidence in Washington’s plan to acquire Greenland, declaring the effort has a "100% chance of success." In a…
Myanmar's neighbours sent warships and aircraft laden with relief materials and rescue personnel on Sunday, as international aid gained steam after a massive earthquake ravaged much of the poor…
The World Food Program (WFP) expects the food insecurity crisis in Houthi-controlled areas of northern Yemen to worsen in the coming months as a result of sanctions linked to Washington’s designation…
Representational image The Hamas militant group said Saturday it has accepted a new Gaza ceasefire proposal from mediators Egypt and Qatar, but Israel said it has made a counter-proposal in “full…
The US Intelligence, in a startling report, says India is the largest supplier of Illegal Fentanyl and has become a hotbed of Drug Trafficking, putting Millions of lives are at stake around the world.…
The Bureau of Consular Affairs Visa Office warned students that if they fail to self-deport via the CBP Home App, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement could deport them to any country other than…
My regular update on global conflict. This week: a focus on Pacific security issues including the 'China first' memo, Taiwan defence spending, U.S. missiles in the Philippines & Australia's election.
GAZA CITY, PalestineThe Gaza Media Office voiced hope Saturday for the swift formation of a temporary administration for the enclave, following an Egyptian vision that was previously agreed to.It…
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The 24th evacuation flight has arrived in the United Arab Emirates at dawn on Friday - in cooperation with the World Health Organisation (WHO) - carrying 81 injured people and cancer patients from the…
Yemen’s Al-Masirah network correspondent reported that the US launched four airstrikes on the Al-Salem district in Sa’ada.In a continuation of the attacks, the Kitaf district of Sa’ada province was…
Continuing the controversial U.S. push to acquire Greenland, Vice President JD Vance has called on the island to cut off its historical ties with Denmark and instead partner with the U.S., accusing…
A survivor was rescued Sunday in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, by China's Yunnan Rescue Medical Team, following a magnitude 7.9 earthquake that struck the country Friday.The elderly man had been trapped for…
RIYADH: Eidul Fitr will be celebrated in Saudi Arabia on Sunday (today), according to a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency. “The Supreme Court has decided that tomorrow, Sunday, March 30, is…
Syria’s new transitional government was sworn in Saturday nearly four months after the Assad family was removed from power and as the new authorities in Damascus work to bring back stability to the…
Taipei [Taiwan], March 30 (ANI): Taiwan on Friday received the first of its long-awaited 66 F-16C/D Block 70 jets from the US during a delivery ceremony held at Lockheed Martin's factory in the US's…
The President of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Lt Gen General Abdelfattah El Burhan, has stated that “there will be no negotiations or…
European leaders gather for a photo during a summit Thursday hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris. (Ludovic Marin/Pool/Reuters) BRUSSELS — In rejecting Russia’s…
Issuing a statement on Sunday morning, the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) Spokesman Yahya Saree said that the Yemeni forces have clashed three times with the American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman…
In a rare revelation, Pakistan on Saturday admitted to have killed 10 civilians during an anti-militant operation in the country’s northwest and promised to probe the circumstances.
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Suspected US airstrikes pounded Yemen overnight into Saturday, reportedly killing at least one person as the American military acknowledged earlier bombing a major military site in the heart of Sanaa…
Eleven people were killed in drone strikes in northern Pakistan on Saturday launched by the army against the Taliban, who had killed seven soldiers a day earlier, police told AFP. Three drone strikes…
JAKARTA, March 30 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale rocked off Indonesia's western Aceh province on Sunday, Xinhua reported, citing the country's Meteorology,…
Issuing a statement on Sunday morning, the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) Spokesman Yahya Saree said that the Yemeni forces have clashed three times with the American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman…
More than 1,600 people have been confirmed dead in an earthquake that occurred in Myanmar, a country in Southeast Asia. The quake occurred on Friday afternoon, with an epicentre in Mandalay, the…
The military issues website The War Zone (TWZ) reported that the Turkish Air Force is using tablet-based systems inside its F-16 fighter aircraft to operate domestically developed air-to-ground…
An Iranian military general told the British Telegraph on Saturday that any American attack would be answered by military action against a British base in the tiny island of Diego Garcia in the Indian…
The Palestine Red Crescent Society said on Saturday that the fate of nine crew members in the Gaza Strip remains unknown nearly a week after Israeli forces had hit ambulances. The Israeli military…
The US embassy in Syria has warned its citizens of an “increased possibility” of attacks during the upcoming holiday marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. “The US Department of State cautions…
TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – South Korea, China, and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, seeking to facilitate regional trade as the three Asian export powers brace from US…
Ethnic minority representation in China's Xizang Autonomous Region's governance continues to expand, according to the white paper Human Rights in Xizang in the New Era, released by China's State…
Ukraine has accused Russia of committing a war crime after a military hospital was hit in a deadly attack on Kharkiv over the weekend. Officials said six strikes hit the northeastern city from late…
SUBANG – Malaysia deployed a rescue team of 50 personnel to quake-stricken Myanmar on March 30, as the death toll from the disaster surpassed 1,600.The Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue…
Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved the final phase of a long-delayed road project near Jerusalem that will reroute Palestinian traffic and restrict access to key areas for Palestinians, drawing…
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2025-03-30T05:48:36+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Sunday, the United States launched a series of airstrikes targeting Houthi positions across Yemen, according to local media. Houthi-affiliated Al-Masirah…
The death toll from devastating earthquakes in Myanmar has risen to 1,644 with 3,408 injured, state media reported Saturday. According to MRTV, 68 people remained missing across the country.…
KHARTOUM, Sudan/ISTANBULSudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said Saturday that “the joy of victory will not be complete until the rebellion is eliminated from…
Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs describes move as ‘blatant and unprecedented violation of the Ibrahimi Mosque, a provocation to Muslim sentiments, and a disregard for the sanctity…
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As the Sudanese Armed Forces have slowly regained control over much of Khartoum over the past days, reports are confirming that at least 90 per cent of facilities have been completely destroyed during…
Naypyidaw [Myanmar], March 30 (ANI): As part of India's commitment to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations, a specialised rescue team from the 50 (I) Para Brigade was deployed…
Mediators in Egypt and Qatar had put the terms on the table
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ISTANBULThe Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, released a video clip Saturday of an Israeli captive in the Gaza Strip who stressed that no one can extract the hostages from the enclave…
As reports from inside Myanmar reveal the death tally from the devastating M7.7 earthquake on the afternoon of March 28 is nearing ever closer towards 2,000 as survivors claw at collapsed buildings…
Alim said she fears being sent back to Afghanistan: "If they send me back to Afghanistan, it only means death." She said the Taliban have files on her activism, and that no place exists for women like…
U.S. citizen Faye Hall is photographed after being released Thursday by the Taliban in Kabul, seen in this undated handout photo released by the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (AP) The Taliban…
Echoing Trump's thoughts, Vice President JD Vance, who is visiting Greenland, said the territory is vital for international security. "The president is really interested in Arctic security... and it's…
Rescuers race against time to find any survivors in ravaged Myanmar after the March 28 powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake and multiple aftershocks, described as force equivalent to more than "300…
Hundreds of international students in the United States have been shocked to receive emails from the US Department of State (DOS) instructing them to self-deport, following the revocation of their F-1…
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Stern met Andrew Tate in July 2024 after the brothers invited her to Romania because they were looking for models to help promote their cryptocurrency meme coin, according to her lawsuit. She said he…
Representational image. The World Bank has approved a USD 300 million loan for Pakistan to combat air pollution in its Punjab province, according to a media report on Sunday. The loan provided under…
United States President Donald Trump, while addressing a press conference on Friday, gave his definition of a woman when asked 'what is a woman' amid Republican efforts to define sex based on birth…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, held a phone conversation during which both leaders expressed their desire to meet in person to discuss mutual…
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In recent years, the scars left by colonialism have continued to shape political, cultural, and social landscapes around the world. On March 29, the Baku Initiative Group (BIG) hosted an international…
ACCRA: Three Chinese nationals were missing from Ghanaian waters and believed to have been kidnapped after a “suspected pirate attack” on their Ghanaian-registered fishing vessel, the West African…
DPRK Proves Successful at 2025 Asian Wrestling Championship Pyongyang, March 30 (KCNA) -- DPRK player Choe Hyo Gyong came first in the women's 53 kg category of the 2025 Asian Wrestling…
"I think we're making progress, but there's a lot of ill will between the parties," the US leader said, commenting on the situation in Ukraine, TASS reported.He also added that he had not discussed…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and several Gulf countries, including the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain, are celebrating Eidul Fitr today (Sunday) with great religious enthusiasm. The Saudi Supreme Council…
Reinvention isn’t something you launch. It’s something you live. It doesn’t start with a LinkedIn post—it starts with a shift in behaviour. Everywhere you look, organisations are transforming—at least…
Russia has claimed fresh advances on Ukraine amid a stumbling US-backed peace effort - Copyright Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration/AFP HandoutUkraine accused Russia of committing a “war…
“Yet we have never even been told what these communications were that were supposedly criminal, which is completely Kafkaesque.”The conflict reportedly began in May last year when Allen said he wrote…
“The Islamic Republic of Iran is a central backer of the Palestinian cause,” Sheikh Naim Qassem said, delivering an address on the occasion of the International Quds Day, a pro-Palestinian event…
People gather outside a Tesla showroom during a protest against Tesla and Elon Musk Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Seattle. PTI picture Crowds protesting billionaire Elon Musk's purge of the U.S.…
The comedian, Amber Ruffin, has previously criticised Trump and joked that no one would want to attend next month's dinner with him. Photo: AFP The White House Correspondents' Association dropped the…
Photo : YONHAP News The top trade officials of South Korea, China and Japan convened to discuss global trade issues and economic cooperation in their first trilateral talks in over five…
“Yet we have never even been told what these communications were that were supposedly criminal, which is completely Kafkaesque.”The conflict reportedly began in May last year when Allen said he wrote…
An Aurus limousine, believed to be part of Vladimir Putin’s official car fleet, exploded and caught fire on a Moscow street near the FSB secret service headquarters. Footage of the incident appears to…
The city of Venice on Saturday confirmed that it will host the lavish wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez, while assuring residents that the arrival of hundreds of…
YANGON, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Thirteen Chinese nationals were injured in the earthquake in Myanmar, the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar confirmed on Sunday. A total of 1,644 people died, 3,408 were injured…
NUUK: A seagull passes a partial solar eclipse above Greenland’s capital on Saturday.—Reuters Skywatchers across the UK and beyond were treated to a stunning sight as a partial solar eclipse dazzled…
DAMASCUS, Syria -- Syria’s new transitional government was sworn in Saturday nearly four months after the Assad family was removed from power and as the new authorities in Damascus work to bring back…
HARTBEESPOORT, South Africa -- Dozens of tiny black weevils cling onto a fern plant as it is tossed onto a leafy green mat coating the surface of South Africa's Crocodile River.Those weevils aren't…
Naim Qassem was named Hassan Nasrallah's successor after his assassination by Israel last year [Getty/file photo]Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said on Saturday that he could not accept continued…
“On behalf of the US Department of State, the Bureau of Consular Affairs Visa Office hereby informs you that additional information became available after your visa was issued. As a result, your F-1…
When users log into their USCIS account, they'll see one of a few statuses. A 'Submitted' status means you have been non-selected for the current round. However, there could be more lotteries in the…
BANGKOK – The deadly Myanmar earthquake is set to hurt foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand in the coming weeks, the latest blow to an industry already reeling from dwindling Chinese visitors worried…
ISLAMABAD: The number of people exposed to dangerously high levels of air pollution could be halved by 2040 with targeted policy action with economic benefits as high as $2.4 trillion, according to a…
Representational image India has pledged to reduce the health impacts of air pollution by 2040, aligning its actions with the National Clean Air Programme at the concluding session of the second World…
The Studio Ghibli frenzy has taken the internet by storm. Opening any social media app right now is an invitation to be subjected to AI-generated photos inspired by the animation style that is the…
Here is the full text of Najah Mohammed Ali's article on the reasons why people mark the International Quds Day:The issue of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, Palestine, and the crimes of the Zionist occupation in…
The Warring tribes in the Kurram district of Pakistan have reached an eight-month peace agreement, ARY News reported on Saturday. This agreement marks a significant milestone for peace just before Eid…
HARARE – Zimasco (Pvt) Ltd has written to the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) and the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) complaining about the conduct of Harare lawyers Wilson Manase and Valentine…
HARARE – Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)lawmakers Amos Chibaya and Costa Machingauta were Friday convicted for participating in an unlawful gathering in 2023. Harare magistrate Sharon…
A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, resulting in over 1,600 fatalities and more than 3,400 injuries. The Chinese government quickly responded, dispatching 82 rescuers and…
The United States will ensure “robust, ready and credible deterrence” in the Indo Pacific, including across the Taiwan Strait, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday, calling Chinese actions…
An American mother who relocated to India nearly four years ago has sparked a conversation online after sharing why she believes her children will have a more enriching childhood in India compared to…
Palestinian terror group Hamas released a new video of an Israeli hostage, Elkana Bohbot, crying uncontrollably and pleading with the government to help him return to his home. This is the second such…
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After mounting criticism following its initial response to the violent attack on Oscar-winning "No Other Land" co-director Hamdan Ballal, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences apologized…
A recent survey conducted by the prestigious British scientific journal Nature reveals that approximately 75 percent of surveyed U.S. scientists are considering leaving the country as the current U.S.…
Participants in a silent gathering in Skopje on March 18, 2025, hold a sign reading ‘Your system murdered an entire generation of the future. Kočani, 16.03.2025.’ Photo by Meta.mk, used with…
The latest round of fighting has killed more than 830 Palestinians since the ceasefire collapsed, pushing Gaza's death toll to over 50,000, the Hamas-run health ministry said. Israel insists the war…
Amid mounting backlash against his electric vehicle company, Tesla, billionaire Elon Musk hinted at stepping down from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) of the US government by late May…
SEOUL - South Korean police have launched a probe into a man suspected of accidentally igniting the country’s worst wildfires in history while cleaning his relatives’ grave sites, an investigator said…
LONDON - Justin Welby, the former spiritual leader of Anglicans worldwide, reiterated he had failed to ensure proper investigations into allegations of abuse within the Church of England, saying the…
India was among the first nations to lend a helping hand to Myanmar, which has been struck by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake and several aftershocks that were measured above 6.0 magnitude. In total, India…
A rescue team of China's Yunnan Province, joined by Myanmar's rescue forces, retrieved an elderly man in earthquake-hit Myanmar capital Nay Pyi Taw at 05:00 local time on Sunday.The man had been…
More than a dozen fires have been fanned by high winds and dry conditions, killing 30 people, the worst of its kind recorded in South Korea - Copyright AFP ANTHONY WALLACESouth Korean police have…
Protesters from New York to Berlin called for a boycott against Tesla, denouncing the company's CEO, Elon Musk.
SEOUL - South Korea, China and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, seeking to facilitate regional trade as the three Asian export powers brace from U.S. President Donald…
SYDNEY - Sky-high tobacco prices in Australia have created a lucrative black market, analysts say, sparking a violent “tobacco war” and syphoning away billions in potential tax revenue.Faced with a…
Naim Qassem was named Hassan Nasrallah's successor after his assassination by Israel last year [Getty/file photo]Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said on Saturday that he could not accept continued…
Freed American citizen Faye Hall. (Photo/X@WhiteHouse) Washington DC [US], March 30 (ANI): American citizen Faye Hall, who was recently freed from Taliban captivity, expressed her heartfelt gratitude…
Pumped-storage hydro power makes a splash as nation’s tycoons race to seize mega asset
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A building destroyed the day before in a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, on Saturday, March 29, 2025. In a censored nation that runs on rumor and omens, people in Myanmar…
UN's humanitarian agency OCHA said cracks and surface distortions on the main highway from Yangon (largest city) to Nay Pyi Taw (capital) to Mandalay have severely disrupted transport. Trauma kits,…
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As a 7.7-magnitute earthquake shook Myanmar and left over 1644 dead and thousands more injured, tremors were felt as far as south-western China .Footage shared by CNN shows the nurses clinging to the…
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In the hours after a massive earthquake flattened buildings in Myanmar’s Mandalay on Friday, survivors scrambled through the debris using their bare hands in desperate attempts to save those still…
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As dawn broke Sunday, tea shop owner Win Lwin picked his way through the remains of a collapsed restaurant on a main road in his neighbourhood, tossing bricks aside one by one.“About seven people died…
As one enters the city centre of Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia (known as Macedonia before 2019), the impressive architectural features and sculptures immediately stand out. Central to the…
PHNOM PENH, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia-China economic and trade cooperation has provided tremendous benefits and win-win results, a senior commerce official said on Friday. The Cambodian Ministry…
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un smile together in Pyongyang, North Korea, on June 19, 2024. (Gavriil Grigorov, Sputnik, Kremlin Photo via AP, File) North…
A small plane crashed in a residential area in the US state of Minnesota on Saturday, setting a house on fire, said the US Federal Aviation Administration. The SOCATA TBM7 aircraft crashed into the…
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing allegations that he copied parts of his 1995 doctoral thesis at Oxford University without proper credit. The report comes as he's seeking election to…
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SYDNEY - Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promised on March 30 to outlaw supermarket price gouging with the threat of heavy fines, ahead of a tightly fought May 3 general election.The…
SEOUL - China, South Korea and Japan agreed on March 30 to strengthen free trade, according to a joint statement from their top officials meeting in Seoul.The three countries called for their…
Residents scrambled desperately through collapsed buildings Sunday searching for survivors as aftershocks rattled the devastated city of Mandalay - Copyright AFP Sai Aung MAINHla-Hla Htay, with…
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The head of a charity co-founded by Prince Harry has accused the royal of "bullying and harassment at scale", after he quit the organisation earlier this week.Harry co-founded Sentebale in 2006 in…
Two-thirds of Finns are concerned about the security of Finland and Europe due to recent changes in U.S. policy, according to a new survey published on Saturday.The Uutissuomalainen poll, conducted by…
JOHOR BAHRU - A one-year-old child in Johor has been killed after her father accidentally ran over her while reversing his car here.Seri Alam district police chief Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the incident…
Two C-17 aircraft, carrying a 118-member Indian Army Field Hospital Unit along with 60 tonnes of relief material, have landed in Myanmar as part of India’s Operation Brahma following the devastating…
SpaceX, the aerospace company owned by Elon Musk, has expressed its willingness to supply Starlink kits to support communication efforts in the wake of the recent M7.7 earthquake in Myanmar and…
BANGKOK - Myanmar's military rulers let in hundreds of foreign rescue personnel on Saturday (March 29) after an earthquake killed more than 1,600 people, the deadliest natural disaster to hit the…
Sea of protesters standing against billionaire Elon Musk's actions in the US government under President Donald Trump flocked outside Tesla dealerships across America and in some European cities on…
MALELANE (South Africa): Hectares upon hectares of luxuriant orchards cover the land from which Bernard Shabangu’s ancestors were once brutally evicted by South Africa’s apartheid government.Thousands…
Anti-coup fighters in Myanmar declared a two-week partial ceasefire as the military on Sunday began to facilitate rescue operations and other relief work after a massive earthquake hit the war-torn…
The powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake which jolted Myanmar on Friday (March 29) released energy comparable to more than 300 atomic bombs, a geologist told CNN, warning of ongoing aftershocks in the…
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The Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) has sent emergency humanitarian aid to Myanmar following a 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Friday, the RCSC said on Saturday.Emergency relief…
China has decided to provide Myanmar with 100 million yuan (approximately 13.9 million U.S. dollars) in emergency humanitarian aid to support earthquake relief efforts, a spokesperson for the China…
A £275,000 Aurus Senat limousine, believed to be from Russian President Vladimir Putin's official car fleet, reportedly exploded and caught fire on a street in Moscow near the country's top…
TOKYO - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Sunday that Japan was indispensable in tackling Chinese aggression by helping Washington establish a "credible" deterrence in the region, including…
The dust from the devastating earthquake Friday was still churning in Myanmar when an existential question swirled into the mix: Could this fatal clash of tectonic plates, which added yet another…
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As rescue efforts continued in Myanmar after the massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck on Friday, the death toll soared to 1,644 and the number of injured persons increased to 3,408, while 139…
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Israel said it had held a series of consultations according to the proposal that was received from the mediators, and that it had conveyed to the mediators a counter-proposal in full coordination with…
Bangkok – Aubonrat Setnawet, an electrician’s helper, was working with her husband on the 23rd floor of a new office tower on the northern edge of Bangkok moments before disaster struck.She needed to…
SAN FRANCISCO — Crowds protesting billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of government agencies under President Trump began amassing outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S. and in some cities in Europe…
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced a transitional government on Saturday, appointing 23 ministers in a broadened cabinet seen as a key milestone in the transition from decades of Assad family…
Russian forces are preparing to launch a fresh military offensive in the coming weeks to maximise the pressure on Ukraine and strengthen the Kremlin’s negotiating position in ceasefire talks,…
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RIYADH: Eidul Fitr will be celebrated in Saudi Arabia on Sunday (today), according to a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency. “The Supreme Court has decided that tomorrow, Sunday, March 30, is…
Mandalay: Myanmar’s military junta has continued to bomb parts of the war-torn country following the major earthquake there. The UN has described the attacks as “completely outrageous and…
ABUJA: Nigerian police said on Saturday they had come under intense gunfire a day earlier in a neighbourhood of the capital, Abuja, during clashes between security forces and Shia protesters that led…
GAZA CITY/CAIRO: The Palestine Red Crescent Society said on Saturday that the fate of nine crew members in the Gaza Strip remains unknown nearly a week after Israeli forces had hit ambulances.The…
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WASHINGTON: Columbia University’s interim president, Katrina Armstrong, has stepped down — a departure that comes one week after it agreed to significant changes amid a heated battle with the Trump…
NUUK: A seagull passes a partial solar eclipse above Greenland’s capital on Saturday.—Reuters Skywatchers across the UK and beyond were treated to a stunning sight as a partial solar eclipse dazzled…
People gather on the streets, after Syrian rebels announced that they have ousted President Bashar al-Assad. Syria's new transitional government was sworn in Saturday nearly four months after the…
The Hamas militant group said Saturday it has accepted a new Gaza ceasefire proposal from mediators Egypt and Qatar, but Israel said it has made a counter-proposal in “full coordination” with the…
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Geneva – The World Health Organization has proposed slashing a fifth of its budget following the U.S. decision to withdraw, and must now reduce its reach and workforce, its chief said in an internal…
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The Philippines on Saturday said it has been ready to send emergency medical assistance teams to help Myanmar and Thailand after a powerful earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, killing over 1,000…
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Saturday expressed his condolences to the governments and peoples of Myanmar and Thailand over a massive earthquake on Friday afternoon.In a condolence message to…
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As reports from inside Myanmar push the death tally from the devastating M7.7 earthquake on the afternoon of March 28 ever closer towards 2000 as survivors claw at collapsed buildings with their bare…
The Hamas militant group said Saturday it has accepted a new Gaza ceasefire proposal from mediators Egypt and Qatar, but Israel said it has made a counter-proposal in "full coordination" with the…
YANGON - As of 6am on Saturday, a total of 77 mild aftershocks were recorded in Myanmar following the massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake near Mandalay on March 28, according to the Thai Meteorological…
Donald Trump wants to redraw the political map of the world. His vision seems to be that smaller countries - such as perhaps Greenland, Ukraine and Taiwan - should fall under the sway of their local…
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U.S. President Donald Trump is urging senior advisers to take a more aggressive stance on tariffs as the administration prepares for a major escalation in its global trade war, the Washington Post…
“We’ve been through an earthquake. I am from New Zealand, I have been through this many times,” the manager told guests as they gathered in front of him.“Number one is you are now okay. There may be…
Hamas has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal it received two days ago from mediators Egypt and Qatar, the Palestinian militant group's chief said. "Two days ago, we received a proposal from the…
BANGKOK - Thailand’s prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has expressed her concern regarding the collapse of the State Audit Office building during the earthquake on March 28, and ordered an…
Representational image A top Baloch nationalist leader and other workers of his party escaped unhurt when a suicide bomber blew himself up near their protest rally in Balochistan province of Pakistan…
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar will observe the auspicious occasion of Eid Al-Fitr today (Sunday).According to details, the Eid moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia and the United…
SYDNEY - Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday he expected to have a one-on-one discussion with U.S. President Donald Trump on tariffs, as Washington prepares to announce new…
A mother was killed in Brooklyn along with her two daughters after a driver with a suspended license slammed into an Uber before careening into the family while they were walking home from synagogue.…
BANGKOK - Following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Mandalay, Myanmar on March 28, many areas in Thailand - including the northern and central regions, as well as Bangkok - experienced…
Two survivors with vital signs were found by China's Yunnan Rescue Medical Team in Nay Pyi Taw, the capital of Myanmar, on Saturday, following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on…
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 30 (ANI/TPS): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed that an Israeli professional rescue and aid team be sent to Thailand to help with the aftermath of the earthquake…
Amid reports that of Donald Trump being suggested to oust National Security Adviser Mike Waltz's after his embarrassing misstep of inclusion of a journalist in a Signal chat, the US President on…
Marco Rubio A federal judge in Massachusetts on Friday barred the deportation of a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University, who voiced support for Palestinians in Israel’s war in Gaza and was…
Hamdan Ballal, Oscar-winning Palestinian director of No Other Land, is released from a police station in the West Bank settlement of Kiryat Arba a day after being detained by the Israeli army…
People close to Trump say Waltz has been able to hang on in part because some in the administration still support him, and because Trump has wanted to avoid comparisons to the chaotic staffing of his…
NAYPYIDAW - Anti-coup fighters in Myanmar declared a two-week partial ceasefire as the military began to facilitate rescue operations and other relief work on March 30 after a massive earthquake hit…
US President Donald Trump has made his clearest commitment not to fire anyone over the embarrassing leak of his administration’s plans for an airstrike against the Houthis in Yemen.“I don’t fire…
Mr Nazarovas said the discovery of unprotected sensitive material comes with a significant risk for the platforms' users.Malicious hackers could have found the images and extorted individuals.There is…
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By AFP The 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck northwest of the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar on Friday, and also affected Thailand. Photo: Sai Aung Main / AFP Anti-coup fighters in Myanmar
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Rescuers work at an earthquake affected area in Mandalay, Myanmar, March 29. AP-YonhapA unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts was announced on Saturday by Myanmar’s…
Al-Sharaa announced the new government in Damascus on Saturday [Getty/file photo]Syria's interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on Saturday announced a new transitional government dominated by close allies…
The Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for International Development and the Pacific Australia will provide an initial $2 million to Myanmar through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for…
Washington, DC [US], March 30 (ANI): Faye Hall, an American woman detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan since February, has been released and is reported to be in "good health," CNN reported, citing…
BANGKOK – Desperate rescue workers were on March 29 racing to find survivors of the earthquake that shattered central Myanmar, with many grappling with a monumental disaster in a nation already…
France, already bristling at Trump’s moves to slap hefty tariffs on imports, hit back through the Ministry of Foreign Trade.“US interference in French companies’ inclusion policies is unacceptable,…
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Authorities in the Czech Republic’s Olomouc region declare a state of emergency a month after a train derailment caused what they called the world’s largest benzene contamination of its kind.…
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NDRF personnel prepare to leave for Myanmar with relief materials for the earthquake- hit. India joined the international rescue and relief operation in earthquake-hit Myanmar in the wee hours of…
Hamas has accepted a new proposal put forward by Egypt to release five hostages, including American-Israeli Edan Alexander, in exchange for a renewed ceasefire, CNN reported, citing a Hamas source…
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March 29 (UPI) -- A specialized U.S. Navy dive team and a Polish engineering team joined the search for four missing U.S. Army soldiers whose armored vehicle sank in a Lithuanian peat bog on Tuesday.…
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by Shahzad ABDULDemonstrators descended on Tesla dealerships across the United States and Europe on Saturday to protest company chief Elon Musk, who has amassed extraordinary power as a top advisor to…
Hamas said it has accepted a new Gaza ceasefire proposal from mediators Egypt and Qatar, but Israel said it has made a counter-proposal in "full coordination" with the third mediator, the United…
Members of a rescue team from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government arrive in Yangon, Myanmar, March 29, 2025. The HKSAR government sent a 51-strong search and rescue team…
The discussions come as Israeli forces continue air strikes across Gaza and conduct a ground operation in Rafah after a ceasefire that was agreed in January broke down earlier this month.During the…
Syria's new transitional government has been unveiled - nearly four months after the fall of the Assad regime.The formation of the new government marks a key milestone after decades of Assad family…
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on March 29 pleaded for a strong response from Ukraine’s Western partners as deadly Russian attacks mounted, including air strikes on a Kharkiv military hospital and on…
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The chair of a charity Prince Harry set up to help young people with HIV and AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana has accused him of "harassment and bullying at scale" after he quit this week over a dispute…
Pakistan and the European Union held their ninth Counter-Terrorism Dialogue in Brussels, on 20 February 2025. The two delegations discussed cooperation on counter-terrorism, as part of their wider…
The agency is enroute to the scene in Minnesota. It said it expected to be on the ground on Sunday."Once on site, the investigators will begin the process of documenting the scene and examining the…
By Luke Coffey According to the US government’s annual threat assessment, released by its intelligence community this week, Daesh remains the most significant terrorism challenge facing America and…
By Tess Newton Cain When Solomon Islands and China signed a security agreement during Australia’s last national poll in 2022, they upended a tradition that foreign policy generally gets minimal…
By Khyati Singh The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is set to become a thing of the past after President Donald Trump announced his intent to ‘get rid of it’.i Trump issued…
By Kartik Bommakanti Washington’s decision to broker an end to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war has caused heartburn and backlash from its European allies and Kyiv. The desire for strategic flexibility,…
The bill, signed by Cox on Thursday, prohibits communities from adding fluoride to their public water supplies.The law does not mention any public health concerns related to the mineral, but…
Rescue personnel work at the site of a building that collapsed, following a strong earthquake, in Mandalay, Myanmar, March 29, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer Myanmar’s death toll from Friday’s powerful…
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced the formation of a new government, reaffirming his commitment to 'building a strong and stable state' - Copyright Syrian Presidency/AFP -Syria’s…
In a candid revelation, one of Russia's prominent military bloggers, Filatov, expressed concerns about Ukraine's extensive use of drones in the Belgorod region, which he claims leaves the Russian army…
A jury has handed former All Whites goalkeeper Jake Gleeson US$20.4 million ($35.7m) in damages after he successfully brought a lawsuit against his ex-team doctor alleging medical malpractice, ESPN…
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Taylor Budowich, the White House deputy chief of staff, reacted to the association's decision to scrap Ruffin's performance by saying it is a "cop out.""No accountability at the WHCA, just a cop out…
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Sea ice in the Arctic during the winter, when it's at its highest coverage, was the "lowest it's ever been at its annual peak on March 22, 2025," NASA reported Thursday. As of March 22, sea ice…
Gaza is in much need of a ceasefire, as Israel stepped up its attacks on the territory in recent weeks [Getty/file photo]Hamas has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal it received two days ago from…
CHENNAI -- A year ago, Shruti Khanna, a young advertising professional in Bengaluru, southern India, tried a pink gin with botanicals made by Samsara, an Indian drinks company, and became an instant…
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On Saturday, Elon Musk announced that he was no longer the owner of the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), and had transferred its ownership to an artificial company xAI, which is also owned…
People take part in a protest demanding the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, March 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo) CAIRO (AP) — The…
A man walks next to a destroyed car and damaged buildings at the site that was hit by an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, Friday March 28, 2025.(AP…
Iran's Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi (Photo/ANI) New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Iran's Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, expressed solidarity and voiced his support for the Palestinian people…
Warsaw is setting its sights on enhancing its defense capabilities "within two to three years" for effective resistance, according to Poland's National Security Bureau. Poland can defend itself for…
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Former Under Secretary of Defense Robert Wilkie told Newsmax Saturday that events in the Middle East have reached the point where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu needs to "finish the job"…
Crowds protesting against billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of the US government under President Donald Trump began amassing outside Tesla dealerships throughout the US and in some cities in Europe on…
The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah group warned Saturday that if Israel's attacks on Lebanon continue and the Lebanese state does not act to stop them, the group will eventually resort to other…
Rescuers search for survivors trapped in the collapsed Sky Villa Condominium building in Mandalay on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar. Rescuers pulled a woman alive…
President Donald Trump's administration might be hit with another document ‘leak’ within days of the Atlantic-Signal row. The Rolling Stone on Saturday cited sources to report that two admin…
Authorities considered Kyle Walters a serious risk to the Australian community.
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Many inhabitants of Khartoum are in desperate need of drinking water, with some reopening wells or using pots to draw water from the Nile river - Copyright AFP - It turns out that microplastics aren’t…
In Bangkok, at the site where a mass of rubble sits, rescue workers have the machinery they need and the manpower to try and pull people out of the high-rise building that collapsed.In neighbouring…
Packing hundreds of thousands of people into a venue on the periphery of Istanbul isn’t going to achieve much in bringing down a regime as harsh as that of Turkey’s Erdogan administration. Perhaps if…
Myanmar’s ruling military government now says more than 1,600 people have died in a devastating earthquake as more bodies are being pulled from rubble. The epicenter of the 7.7 magnitude quake was…
In late March 2025, American MQ-4C Triton drones, operating out of the U.S. Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily, Italy, were observed conducting flights over the Mediterranean Sea near the Libyan…
2025-03-29T22:00:46+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Saturday, Syrian transitional President Ahmad Al-Sharaa announced the formation of a new government, calling it the beginning of "a new phase in history" as…
Donald Trump still appears in the ascendancy as he reshapes the global trading system and rips up the norms of American diplomacy. In Britain, however, the U.S. president’s rise is
Sudan's army chief General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan gave his first televised address since the military captured Khartoum - Copyright AFP/File -Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan vowed Saturday…
The initiative is in line with UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s longstanding assertion that “moving beyond GDP is fundamental to building an economic system that gives value to what counts –…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said it conveyed a counteroffer to mediators, in coordination with the US, following reports that Hamas had agreed to an Egyptian proposal on a potential new…
“Israel has breached the ceasefire agreement. It carried out strikes in Dahieh and other areas in southern Lebanon. People were killed and injured. We will not accept this,” Qassem said in a…
Syria’s leadership announced a new government on Saturday, aiming to steer the transitional period and rebuild a country devastated by civil war, amid ongoing Israeli threats, critical internal…
BEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, met with Ban Ki-moon, former UN secretary-general and chairman of Ban Ki-moon Foundation for a Better Future, in Beijing on…
A top Hamas official has said the Palestinian militant group has approved a new Gaza ceasefire proposal, as Israel continues intensive operations in the territory - Copyright AFP/File Omar AL-QATTAAA…
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Angry demonstrators demand the Israeli government secure the release of captives held in Gaza.There have been more large protests in Israel, demanding that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Thousands of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh rallied in Yerevan on Saturday to demand that Armenia’s government stop discriminating against them, champion their right to safely return to their homeland…
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GENEVA - A severe lack of medical supplies is hampering efforts to respond to the deadly earthquake in Myanmar, the United Nations said March 29, adding that those affected needed urgent humanitarian…
DaysofPal- The United Nations revealed that Israeli occupation forces have killed 830 people, including 174 women and 322 children, and injured 1,787 others in the Gaza Strip between March 18 and 25.…
DaysofPal- In a chilling new escalation of its war on the Gaza Strip, the Israeli occupation army has begun targeting parked vehicles, further endangering civilians and deepening the humanitarian…
After consolidating power for decades, the Turkish president faces one of the most critical moments of his rule—not since the failed coup attempt, but in a new era where public opposition against him…
ACCRA - Three Chinese nationals are missing from Ghanaian waters and believed to have been kidnapped after a "suspected pirate attack" on Thursday on their Ghanaian-registered fishing vessel, the West…
Syria’s leadership announced a new government on Saturday, aiming to steer the transitional period and rebuild a country devastated by civil war, amid ongoing Israeli threats, critical internal…
March 29 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed to negotiate trade and security agreements amid a trade war between the neighboring nations and longtime allies.…
The Trump administration revoked permits and waivers allowing Western energy firms to operate in Venezuela, three people familiar with the issue said Saturday. The move further isolates Venezuelan…
Terror group signals willingness to release 5 hostages, including Alexander, under proposed 50-day truce, but Israel insists on 10; as negotiations continue, public pressure mounting amid intensified…
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DaysofPal- The Israeli occupation forces have continued their relentless air and artillery bombardment on Gaza for the 12th consecutive day, resulting in a staggering loss of life and widespread…
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ALGIERS, Algeria (RNS) — Each weekend of Ramadan, in a former art gallery just minutes from the Grande Poste d’Alger in downtown Algiers, a group of around 10 young Algerians hosts a post-Iftar jam…
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Hamas has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal it received two days ago from mediators, the Palestinian resistance group's chief said Saturday."Two days ago, we received a proposal from the mediators…
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March 29 (UPI) -- Hamas' leader in Gaza, Khalil al-Hayya, on Saturday said the terrorist group has agreed to release five hostages, including the American-Israeli Edan Alexander, as part of a 50-day…
Faye Hall, an American woman who was recently freed by the Taliban in Afghanistan, thanked US President Donald Trump in a video message for securing her release. In a video shared on Trump's Truth…
Eight bodies have so far been recovered from the ruins of the skyscraper, with an estimated 50 people still missing.In Myanmar, there was massive destruction, with the death toll already surpassing…
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As Israel vowed to respond to any strike on northern communities, Beirut residents scrambled to evacuate, reviving memories of last year’s devastation [Beirut] Although the ceasefire declared between…
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Myanmar's powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has killed over 1000 people, with fears the death toll could be in the tens of thousands as rescue efforts continue.There are also thousands injured and…
Opponents of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gather in Maltepe on Saturday to protest the government arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imanoglu. (Kemal Aslan/AFP/Getty Images) ISTANBUL — Growing…
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ABUJA, Nigeria -- Soldiers and members of a Shiite Muslim group clashed in Nigeria's capital Abuja, killing six people, police said Saturday.One security force and five members of the Islamic Movement…
ROME -- The city of Venice confirmed Saturday it will host the wedding of multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sanchez, denying reports the famous Italian city would be invaded by hundreds…
Saudi Arabia, home to Islam's holiest sites, has announced that the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the Ramadan fasting period, will begin on Sunday. "The Supreme Court has decided…
2025-03-29T20:30:17+00:00 Shafaq News/ An American woman detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan has been released, former US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad revealed on Saturday. Faye Hall is the fourth US…
Following three days of negotiations in Riyadh, the U.S. and Russia reached agreements aimed at ensuring safe navigation in the Black Sea, supporting Russia’s access to global agricultural markets,…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday spoke over the phone with Croat Member of the Presidential Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina Zeljko Komsic to…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Senegalese counterpart Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Saturday discussed bilateral relations between their countries in a phone call, Türkiye's Communications…
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"I have no fear, you are behind me and by my side. I have no fear because the nation is united. The nation is united against the oppressor," Reuters reported that the letter said. It was accompanied…
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André Chassaigne, President of the GDR group in the French National Assembly and French Communist Party leader, met with Maryam Rajavi on January 29, 2025 Two-minute read After nearly a quarter of a…
In an act of punctuation compromise that would have dramatic geopolitical ramifications, the new parliament in Czechoslovakia settled on an official name on March 29, 1990.The parliament agreed the…
Hamas on Saturday released a video purportedly showing an Israeli hostage in Gaza, who was pleading with the Benjamin Netanyahu-led government to cease bombardment and secure his release. Hamas's…
Tensions flare as Anakra condemns Israel's strike in Lebanese capital, accusing it of fueling perpetual conflict; Jerusalem hits back, accusing Erdoğan of violently suppressing citizens and jailing…
When he was last in power, Trump negotiated the end of the US war in Taliban by agreeing to a 14-month deadline to withdraw US troops and allied forces. The agreement was criticised, as it left out…
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CAIRO - Hamas has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal it received two days ago from mediators Egypt and Qatar, the Palestinian militant group's chief said on Saturday. "Two days ago, we received a…
Rumours about the rat-in-miso incident had been circulating on social media for weeks before Sukiya was forced to confirm that the rodent had been found "before it was eaten".The restaurant, in the…
NEW YORK — Columbia University’s interim President Katrina Armstrong has resigned, returning to her post running the New York school’s medical center. Armstrong’s return to her former job as chief…
2025-03-29T19:54:49+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Saturday, Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem held Lebanon’s new government responsible for Israeli incursions in the country’s south and the…
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Israel’s diaspora minister called for combating antisemitism with “full-scale war” rather than diplomatic efforts in his speech at a conference marked by political tensions, high-profile absences, and…
The death toll from Myanmar’s devastating earthquake could soar to 10,000, as survivors dig with their bare hands to uncover loved ones buried under rubble. The country’s military rulers let in…
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CAIRO - Hamas has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal it received two days ago from mediators Egypt and Qatar, the Palestinian group's chief said on Saturday. "Two days ago, we received a proposal…
As reports circulate that the US is moving more military assets to within striking distance of Iran, Tehran appears to be seeking to warn Washington against escalation. Iran Parliament Speaker…
A statement from the UN Spokesperson’s Office on behalf of António Guterres said the peacekeeper had been killed on Friday by so-far unknown assailants when his unit was on a long-range patrol near…
Russian forces are preparing to launch a fresh military offensive in the coming weeks to maximize pressure on Ukraine and strengthen the Kremlin's negotiating position in ceasefire talks, Ukrainian…
Elsewhere, other rescue workers have been listening out for signs of life. ''We can only rescue people when we hear them,'' one said.Earlier on Saturday, a rescue team in the Sintkai township in…
Dear Ukrainians! First of all, today I would like to thank the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, all our municipal services involved after the Russian shelling. Thank you to the National Police of…
A top Hamas official said on Saturday the group approved a new Gaza ceasefire proposal put forth by mediators, urging Israel to back it but warning the Iran-backed group's weapons were a "red…
COPENHAGEN Several hundred people on Saturday gathered outside the US Embassy in Copenhagen to protest the Donald Trump administration’s stance on Greenland and recent remarks by US Vice President JD…
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InternationalWith huge repression in Turkey, protesters called for an end to Erdogan's regime and for Britain to break links with the authoritarian regime Saturday 29 March 2025 Issue Rally outside…
Footage shows the moment Russia reportedly attacked Ukraine with more than 170 drones on Friday night (March 28). Kyiv claimed that over half of the drones were Iranian-made, targeting Ukrainian towns…
American citizen Faye Hall has been released by the Taliban after she was detained earlier this year.An American woman has been freed by the Taliban in Afghanistan after she, two Britons and their…
People look for survivors in Mandalay on 29 March, a day after the earthquake struck. Photo: AFP/SAI AUNG MAIN Myanmar's military rulers let in hundreds of foreign rescue personnel on Saturday (local…
Ramallah: Two Palestinians were injured in Israeli live fire during a military raid on the town of Beit Furik, located to the east of Nablus, Saturday. The Palestine Red Crescent Society reported that…
Pakistan News: ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s deadline to expel Afghan refugees by March 31 is intensifying a bitter standoff with Afghanistan, pushing their fragile relation.
2025-03-29T19:11:53+00:00 Shafaq News/ The Israeli army initiated a ground operation in southern Gaza the Israeli army announced on Saturday. The Israeli Military Spokesman Avichay Adraee stated on X…
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Pope Francis has shown ‘’a truly surprising improvement’’ since returning to the Vatican to convalesce after surviving a life-threatening bout with double-pneumonia, the doctor who coordinated the…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the US Health and Human Services, trolled West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey by poking fun at his weight. <
The IDF expanded its ground operation in southern Gaza over the weekend, targeting Hamas positions in the al-Janina neighborhood of Rafah, the military said Saturday. The operation, aimed at widening…
King Charles III sent his “deepest possible sympathy” to the victims of Myanmar’s powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that killed over 1,600 people. The powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and…
2023’s ‘Chiththa’ was a step up for writer/director SU Arun Kumar – a film with heightened sensitivity which treated its subject matter with sincerity and employed a predominantly realistic aesthetic,…
Listen to this article Tensions are rising in Zimbabwe over President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s evident intention to remain in power after his second term ends in 2028. Zimbabwe’s constitution explicitly…
In DepthRevolutionary socialist Eren spoke to Arthur Townend about the ongoing protests, the background for the anger and the crisis facing Erdogan Saturday 29 March 2025 Issue Public sector trade…
Faye Hall was detained as she traveled to the home of British friends in Bamiyan province, which is pictured here - Copyright AFP/File MOHAMMAD FAISAL NAWEEDAn American woman has been freed by the…
In Greenland, the shadow of international diplomacy is looming larger than the eclipse as Denmark hit back at criticism by the US Vice President JD Vance. He accused the Danes of not "doing a good…
People across the UK were able to witness a partial solar eclipse this morning, as the moon passed between the Earth and the sun. It made the sun appear like a crescent with a bite taken out as the…
Damage to infrastructure impedes humanitarian response, as military continues to bomb affected areas The death toll from a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has passed 1,600, as efforts to find…
The Sudanese army said on Saturday it had taken control of a major market in Khartoum's twin city of Omdurman, long used by its rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as a staging ground for attacks. It is…
Tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli border have escalated sharply, with Israeli airstrikes targeting the southern suburbs of Beirut and multiple towns in southern Lebanon. The attacks resulted in…
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More than 1,600 people are now known to have died in Myanmar, and thousands more injured after the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake, as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of collapsed buildings.…
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Shoppers browse items along the alley of Damascus' Hamidiya covered market on March 29, 2025, as they prepare for Eid Al Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. Dubai: While much of the Muslim world,…
Myanmar's military rulers let in hundreds of foreign rescue personnel on Saturday after an earthquake killed more than 1,600 people, the deadliest natural disaster to hit the impoverished, war-torn…
Home World Myanmar earthquake: More bodies recovered from rubble takes the toll to 1,644 Rescue personnel work at the site of a building that collapsed, following a strong earthquake in Bangkok…
New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): India and the United States held trade talks in New Delhi as part of efforts to negotiate the first tranche of a mutually beneficial, multi-sector Bilateral Trade…
Waving flags and chanting slogans, many hundreds of thousands of anti-government demonstrators rallied on Saturday in Istanbul in defence of democracy after the arrest of mayor Ekrem Imamoglu which…
After complaining on a WhatsApp group chat for parents about the conditions of their children's school, two British parents were arrested in front of their 3-year-old daughter, British publication The…
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz congratulated on Saturday Muslims on the advent of Eid al-Fitr. In a speech on the occasion, he expressed his gratitude to government…
CHP leader calls for former mayor’s release, denounces arrests of protesters in growing clashes over Turkish democracy.Hundreds of thousands of protesters in Turkiye’s Istanbul have taken to the…
JERUSALEM / ISTANBULThe Israeli Air Force has terminated the lectures of a professor who called army soldiers “baby murderers.”According to Israeli state television, the lectures of Sebastian Ben…
ROME — Pope Francis has shown “a truly surprising improvement” since returning to the Vatican to convalesce after surviving a life-threatening bout with double pneumonia, the doctor who coordinated…
New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): Hopping on to the Studio Ghibli-style trend that has taken social media by storm, the French Embassy in India shared an AI image of French President Emmanuel Macron…
A small plane crashed in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota on Saturday, Fox 9 reported. Officials are yet to issue a statement. No injuries have been reported yet. The report added that the jet crashed near…
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Saturday that humanitarian operations in Myanmar have been hindered by damaged roads and infrastructure. It also flagged a…
Suspected U.S. airstrikes pounded Yemen overnight into Saturday, reportedly killing at least one person as the American military acknowledged earlier bombing a major military site in the heart of…
Bar Godard, the daughter of Meny Godard, an Israeli man murdered and abducted by Hamas in the October 7 terrorist attack, revealed Saturday during a rally in Tel Aviv that an IDF operation to retrieve…
The Palestine Red Crescent Society said on Saturday that the fate of nine crew members in the Gaza Strip remains unknown nearly a week after Israeli forces had hit ambulances.The Israeli military said…
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The Israeli military said on Saturday it had begun "ground activity" in the Jneina neighborhood of Rafah to expand what it described as the security zone in southern Gaza. On March 18, Israel resumed…
March 29 (UPI) -- More than two million supporters of jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu took to the city's streets in protest demanding his release after being arrested on corruption charges. The…
The Air Force’s website describes the T-38 Talon as ‘’a twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainer’’ used by different departments and agencies, including NASA, for various roles including…
Students in Serbia have once again taken to the streets, this time protesting against a news outlet accused of running a propaganda campaign against university students who have been rallying for five…
ISTANBULThe municipality of Jenin reported on Saturday that its refugee camp in the northern West Bank has become "uninhabitable" following the Israeli army's destruction of approximately 600 homes,…
ISTANBULThe Palestinian Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission on Saturday said that Israeli authorities have seized more than 52,000 dunams (12,800 acres) of Palestinian land in the occupied…
Hamdan Ballal, Oscar-winning Palestinian director of “No Other Land,” is released from a police station in the West Bank settlement of Kiryat Arba on Tuesday. (Leo Correa/AP) Two leaders of the…
Ahh Mike Waltz. You’ve gone and done it now. As Donald Trump’s national security adviser you’ve accidentally added high-profile journalist Jeff Goldberg to a confidential and sensitive chat about a…
Kuala Lumpur skyline. File photo for representational purposes only. Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia's Producer Price Index (PPI), which measures price changes at the producer level, recorded a year-on-year…
New Delhi: Trade officials from India and the United States concluded their four-day parleys here on Saturday, with both sides resolving to deepen bilateral cooperation in priority areas, including…
Foreign policymakers worry that the vice president embodies a potentially permanent shift in the United States’ approach to European allies.In a chain of private messages among President Donald…
Country on edge after Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu warns of more possible attacks.Israel bombs the southern suburbs of Beirut – the first air strike on the Lebanese capital since November’s…
2025-03-29T18:04:49+00:00 Shafaq News/ Tehran would close the Strait of Hormuz if the country came under US attack, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Alireza…
GAZA CITY, Palestine The Palestinian Red Crescent Society on Saturday said that Israeli forces are obstructing efforts to locate nine missing medical workers in Rafah’s Tel al-Sultan neighborhood in…
Relief efforts continue in Southeast Asia after a devastating 7.7 earthquake shook Myanmar and its neighbors on Friday, March 28. Per an update shared by the Myanmar authorities on Saturday, the death…
Russia is close to withdrawing from the 30-day ceasefire deal struck last week, accusing Ukraine of breaking the agreement, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a radio interview with Ria…
A US state has become the first to ban fluoride from public drinking water – going against advice from dentists and other national health organisers. Republican governor Spencer Cox signed legislation…
Former King Gyanendra Shah was on Saturday fined by Kathmandu's civic body following the damage caused to public property and environment during pro-monarchy protests in parts of the Nepalese capital…
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French tourist Augustin Gus was shopping for a t-shirt in one of Bangkok's many malls when a massive quake began shaking the building in the Thai capital. "Just when I left the elevator, the earth…
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Bangladesh interim government’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said it is “important” for his country to see China as a good friend and he expects ties between Dhaka and Beijing to enter a new phase as…
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Bangkok: Myanmar's military rulers let in hundreds of foreign rescue personnel on Saturday after an earthquake killed more than 1,600 people, the deadliest natural disaster to hit the impoverished,…
By Yiying Li, for ABC Warning: This article discusses allegations of sexual assault. Andrew Tate has been accused of sexual assault and battery by his former girlfriend Brianna Stern Stern's lawyer…
Pro-Palestine student Rumeysa Ozturk was arrested on Tuesday by US immigration authorities in Massachusetts.A federal judge in Massachusetts has temporarily barred the deportation of a Turkish…
Over the past few days, politicians from the warring ZANU PF factions have been trading insults at public gatherings and the media, pitting those supporting president Mnangagwa’s bid for a…
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The top vaccine official with the Food and Drug Administration has resigned and criticized the nation's top health official for allowing “misinformation and lies” to guide his thinking behind the…
Police in the Netherlands said on March 29 that a man suspected of a stabbing rampage that wounded five people in Amsterdam is a Ukrainian national from the eastern Donetsk region. The 30-year-old man…
The doctor allegedly attacked his wife while they were hiking, new documents show
US Vice President J.D. Vance's comments on Denmark has not done enough for Greenland has invited the wrath of Copenhagen. Danish foreign minister, Lars Lokke Rasmussen in a video post criticised…
ISTANBUL, March 30 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Muslims across most Arab countries will celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, on Sunday. According to Anadolu Ajansi (AA),…
The death toll from the devastating earthquake that rocked Burma and Thailand on Friday has risen sharply to more than 1,650 victims. The earthquake's epicenter was in central Burma, where 1,644 have…
Donald Trump and Greenland. Main image: the Flag of Greenland, known nationally as "Erfalasorput", flies above homes on March 28 in Nuuk, Greenland. Inset: President Donald Trump calls on a reporter…
KHARTOUM, SudanThe Sudanese army has regained control of a major marketplace in Omdurman, marking the first time since the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took over the area in the early days…
The US has long played a pivotal role in helping Somalia fight Islamist militants linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group by providing intelligence and air strikes.Al-Shabab, which controls…
After months of bogus negotiations to seek peace in Ukraine that neither of the two contenders really wants, what brings America closer to Russia more than any else is the quest for paradise lost, for…
The march was held in honour of Quds Day, which is marked annually in support of Palestine (Ali Najafi/AFP via Getty Images/photo from April 2022)Clashes between protesters and authorities at a pro…
RIYADH: The Shawwal moon has been sighted in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, confirming that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated across the country tomorrow, Sunday, March 30. As per the details, moon sighting…
"India is clearly a massive centre of global growth. India is going to have an ever-growing level of influence on the global economy over the decades ahead. In my home state of South Australia, we…
Our Australian cousins don’t just earn more – they also enjoy a happier, more cohesive society.A major new analysis finds Australia out-scores New Zealand on virtually every measure of social…
On Newsmax Saturday, prominent Muslim activist Anila Ali urged Americans and the global community to oppose the increasing persecution of Christians in Pakistan by violent extremists. Ali, who appears…
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates declared on Saturday that Sunday will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. The Supreme Court…
It cost $25 million to build, but barely a year after its opening and less than six months in operation, the family birth unit at Montreal's Notre-Dame Hospital is closed for good.The CIUSSS du Centre…
Belgorod building. This photograph shows a view of a partially collapsed apartment building which was damaged by a Ukrainian strike in Belgorod on May 12, 2024. Getty Images Ukrainian troops have made…
Israel’s military admitted Saturday it had fired on ambulances in the Gaza Strip after identifying them as “suspicious vehicles,” with Hamas condemning it as a “war crime” that killed at least one…
Representative Image (Image/UNICEF) New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) report stated that significant achievement has been…
Europe is seeking to distance itself from China, continuing its quest for economic and industrial autonomy that has been underway for several years, albeit with mixed results. Much like the United…
Hundreds of Muslim worshippers are feared to be among the more than 1,600 people who died in a powerful earthquake which struck central Myanmar when they had gathered at mosques for prayers during…
HAVELSAN press release Under this agreement, the ADVENT Combat Management System (CMS), renowned for its advanced command-and-control capabilities, will be provided for the modernization of two…
A Ukrainian man has been identified by police as the suspect who stabbed five people in Amsterdam, before being tackled to the ground by a 'hero' British tourist.
Amid rescuers' relentless effort to dig through debris to reach trapped survivors, the number of deaths triggered by a massive earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand crossed 1600 on Saturday. A view shows…
CAIRO — Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement…
First C130 landed in Naypyitaw. The NDRF team was received by Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Abhay Thakur and Maung Maung Lynn, Ambassador-at-large, in Myanmar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the MEA…
A huge crowd of protesters gathered in Istanbul on Saturday for a mass demonstration against the arrest of opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu. İmamoğlu was arrested last week on corruption charges and…
LONDON A group of demonstrators gathered on Saturday outside Tesla’s Park Royal showroom in west London on Saturday morning as part of a global day of action against billionaire CEO Elon Musk.The…
A man dressed as a clown was arrested by police officers in Palm Bay, Florida, for allegedly trespassing in an incident that was caught on camera.
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled a brand of coffee grinds from 15 states as they were mislabeled as decaffeinated and may lead to “adverse health consequences.”
Hamas released a new video Saturday showing further proof of life of hostage Elkana Bohbot, who was abducted from the Nova music festival during the October 7 terrorist attack. At the request of the…
Denmark’s foreign minister has chided United States President Donald Trump’s administration for its “tone” in criticising Denmark over its role in Greenland, saying his country is already investing…
On his visit, Vance mentioned Greenland's aspirations for independence, and implied that America's real intention was not a sudden annexation of the island, but something far more patient and long…
By Kenny Teng PATTANI, March 29 (Bernama) -- The date for sighting the Syawal crescent moon in Thailand has been set for the evening of March 30 across the country, according to Wae Deramae…
The erasure of Tibet and its linguistic diversity Three days after he was released from prison in December, a Tibetan village leader named Gonpo Namgyal died. As his body was being prepared for…
More than 1,600 deaths and 3,400 injured have been confirmed following Friday's shallow 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Thailand and Myanmar. And, with the scale of the disaster only beginning to emerge,…
GENEVA - Humanitarian operations in Myanmar have been hindered by damaged roads and infrastructure, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Saturday.A 7.7 magnitude…
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Myanmar’s ruling military said Saturday on state television that the confirmed death toll from a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake rose to 1,644, as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the…
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2025-03-29T16:08:12+00:00 Shafaq News/ The death toll from Myanmar’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake has risen to 1,644, with 3,408 injured, the country’s military government announced on Saturday, with at…
BANGKOK — Myanmar’s ruling military said Saturday on state television that the confirmed death toll from a devastating magnitude 7.7 earthquake rose to 1,644, as more bodies were pulled from the…
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The confirmed death toll from a devastating earthquake rose to more than 1,600, according to state television in Myanmar.The new total of 1,644 is a sharp rise over the 1,002 total announced just…
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Full picture of the devastation is not clear in country embroiled in civil war but death toll is expected to riseThe death toll in Myanmar from a powerful earthquake on Friday has jumped to 1,644, the…
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The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar has reached 1,644, with more than 3,400 injured, as rescuers continue a desperate search for survivors and aid agencies warn of an “extremely…
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Mandalay in Myanmar was much closer to where the ground slipped and would have experienced significantly more severe shaking than Bangkok.Although Myanmar regularly experiences earthquakes, Dr Ian…
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A US passenger flight preparing to leave the nation’s capital and an incoming military jet received instructions to divert and prevent a possible collision, officials said.Delta Air Lines Flight 2983…
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Mandalay in Myanmar was much closer to where the ground slipped and would have experienced significantly more severe shaking than Bangkok.Although Myanmar regularly experiences earthquakes, Dr Ian…
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The devastating earthquake in Myanmar has claimed more than 1,000 lives, causing widespread destruction across the country. This satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC shows a collapse ai
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The Youth Assembly of DEM Party issued a video call for a march planned for 1 to 4 April, from Diyarbakır to the Amara neighborhood in the Halfeti district of Urfa. The march, organized under the…
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Italy’s government approved a decree that expands the use of Albanian fast-track asylum processing centres to include repatriation hubs, in line with a recent EU proposal.Under the new decree, the two…
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Israel’s military admitted Saturday it had fired on ambulances in the Gaza Strip after identifying them as “suspicious vehicles,” with Hamas condemning it as a “war crime” that killed at least one…
Vice President JD Vance, left, and second lady Usha Vance pose during a tour of Pituffik Space Base US VP JD Vance said on Friday that Denmark has "underinvested" in Greenland's security and demanded…
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Humanitarian aid, rescue teams and prayers have begun pouring into Myanmar, as the war-ravaged country comes to grips with the impact of a massive earthquake that likely claimed tens of thousands of…
SEOUL - The industry ministers of South Korea and China met on Saturday to discuss the evolving global trade environment and agreed to cooperate bilaterally as well as on multinational trade forums,…
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India's aid to Myanmar (Image: X@DrSJaishankar) New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday stated that Indian Navy Ships INS Satpura and INS Savitri have…
Shafaq News/ US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will be shut down by July 2025, with its remaining operations integrated in
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The former head of the world's Anglicans, Justin Welby, who resigned last year over an abuse scandal which rocked the Church of England, admitted on Saturday that he "got it wrong". The ex-Archbishop…
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Ukraine reported multiple Russian drone strikes overnight, including the largest such strike on the city of Kriviy Rih since the start of Moscow's full-scale invasion, while Russia claimed it downed…
After sending three tranches of humanitarian aid to Myanmar following a deadly earthquake, India has sent an NDRF team to the neighbouring country's capital Naypyitaw. The death toll in the earthquake…
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IDF, activity, in, southern, Gaza. Israeli troops operate in southern Gaza amid a renewed campaign against Hamas in a photo published March 19 by the Israel Defense Forces. Israel Defense Forces In…
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Officials in Pakistan said they have completed arrangements to detain and expel a certain category of Afghan citizens after the March 31 deadline for their voluntary return to Afghanistan. A high…
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Istanbul on Saturday to protest against the jailing of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival, sustaining the largest demonstrations…
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A 34-storey building under construction collapsed in Bangkok after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar shook the Thai capital. Thai officials reported that 101 people were missing, and at least 10…
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BANGKOK--The death toll from the magnitude-7.7 earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country’s second-largest city.
New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): India has sent an 80-member National Disaster Response Force team to earthquake-hit Myanmar under 'Operation Brahma' to assist in the rescue operations. The first…
Pyongyang, March 29 (KCNA) -- DPRK players are proving successful at the 2025 Asian Wrestling Championship. O Kyong Ryong, a woman wrestler of the DPRK, advanced into the finals on March 27 (local…
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Greenland announced the formation of a new autonomous government on Friday amid heightened tensions with the United States.Just hours before the arrival of U.S. Vice President JD Vance on the Arctic…
Manila [Philippines], March 29 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, during his visit to Manila, said that the United States will strengthen its military partnership with the Philippines to…
According to Al Masirah, the US carried out at least 14 strikes on various parts of the governorate. The Al Masirah TV channel pointed out that one civilian was killed and four others were injured in…
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A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar on Friday, causing extensive damage across a wide swath of one of the world’s poorest countries and prompting officials to warn that the initial death toll — above…
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As Eid al-Fitr approaches, mediators are intensifying their contacts with Hamas and Israel in an attempt to reach an agreement, even if only temporary, that could pave the way for broader negotiations…
New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the Myanmar military junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, and offered condolences on the loss of lives in the earthquake that struck…
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Over a dozen Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian village in the southern Israeli-occupied West Bank on Friday, beating residents with sticks and rocks, in an incident captured with rare clarity by…
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Iranians release content of the letter sent by the president, urging Tehran to engage in nuclear talks, offering the lifting of sanction, but warns regime must end support for terror and threats to…
Heavy construction equipment is used to dig through the rubble as people look for survivors in a destroyed building in Mandalay on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar.…
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Two persons died and 45 others were injured in clashes between security forces and supporters of the monarchy in Nepal’s Kathmandu on Friday, The Kathmandu Post reported.The clashes erupted in the…
Beijing [China], March 29 (ANI): A young Uyghur rapper and singer-songwriter, has not been seen since his arrest 20 months back in China and serving a three-year sentence for writing lyrics deemed to…
Shafaq News/ The toll from a powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar has risen to over 1,000 deaths and 2,300 injuries, according to a statement by the military-led government.The 7.7-magnitude earthq
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ANKARAContinuing the controversial US push to acquire Greenland, Vice President JD Vance has called on the island to cut off its historical ties with Denmark and instead partner with the US, accusing…
The IRCS has expressed its readiness to provide humanitarian aid and specialized personnel to support the victims of the recent devastating earthquake in Myanmar.According to Razieh Alishvandi, the…
HRANA News Agency – Yesterday, March 28, Mohammad-Ali Azari, a resident of Urmia, was arrested by security forces and taken to an undisclosed location. Kurdpa has identified him as Mohammad-Ali Azari,…
(Xinhua) 15:46, March 29, 2025 HARARE, March 28 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe on Thursday handed over 30 Boer goats to youth clubs in Mashonaland Central Province as part of its efforts…
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President Donald Trump commuted the sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson on Friday, just hours before Mr Watson was due to report to prison for a nearly 10-year sentence in a financial…
A building is damaged after earthquake Friday, March 28, 2025, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more…
Authorities in Nepal on Saturday lifted a curfew imposed in the eastern part of Kathmandu following violent clashes between the security personnel and the pro-monarchy protesters, as tensions eased in…
A Russian drone attack killed at least four people and wounded 21 in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, damaging high-rise buildings and triggering fires in a hotel, service stations and homes, an…
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Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz inspected on Friday the operations at the Grand Mosque Security Operations Center. He conveyed the greetings of Custodian of…
Speaking out against the violations of her sister's rights, Nadia Baloch shared the harrowing experience of her recent visit to the jail, where she and their mother were subjected to hours of waiting…
The largest anti-government protests in Serbia in more than two decades have shaken the capital and spread nationwide, bringing hundreds of thousands to the streets in scenes not seen since the fall…
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A Venezuelan migrant who gained widespread attention for boasting about US welfare benefits and encouraging illegal border crossers to squat in American homes has been deported back to his home…
Foreign rescue teams began flying into Myanmar on Saturday to aid the search for survivors from an earthquake that killed more than 1,000 people in the impoverished Southeast Asian nation crippling…
SEOUL — A message on the website of a South Korean agency famed for putting Korean children up for adoption by American families for more than 60 years comes as a shock after reports of widespread…
As the electoral campaign for the presidential election in Gabon begins on Saturday, March 29, several civil society organizations, political parties, and other groups continue to join the Rally of…
The US government has confirmed it would provide $73 million in new financial aid for Rohingya refugees through the United Nations’ (UN) food agency, easing worries among more than 1 million refugees…
PESHAWAR: At least eight soldiers and a civilian was killed in two separate attacks along Pakistan’s western border with Afghanistan, where violence has surged in recent months, police said on…
News UN Commission urges protection of civilians and adherence to peace agreement in South Sudan The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan (“the commission”) on Thursday called on its regional…
Despite DVB being one of the country’s largest independent news organisations, it was forced underground after the military junta seized control four years ago, and is broadcast from nearby…
The death toll from devastating earthquakes in Myanmar has risen to 1,000 with over 2,300 injured, state media reported Saturday.According to MRTV, the toll comes in at 1,002 killed, 2,376 injured,…
Almost 900 Palestinians have been killed and about 2,000 injured since Israel resumed hostilities in the Gaza Strip, Qatar’s Al Jazeera reported, citing the Palestinian enclave’s Health…
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Friday the army has dismantled several Palestinian camps affiliated with Hezbollah or Iran, in addition to conducting more than 250 weapons confiscation operations…
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Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol have rallied in capital Seoul for weeks - Copyright AFP Jung Yeon-jeHundreds of thousands of South Koreans rallied for and against…
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By Kenny Teng BANGKOK, March 29 (Bernama) -- What started as a typical Friday in Bangkok quickly turned into a scene of terror for Bernama Correspondent Kenny Teng. The city bustled with its usual…
By Kenny Teng BANGKOK, March 29 (Bernama) -- "I have hopes and pray that my husband, along with five other family friends, will come out alive," says Narvemol Thonglek, whose husband is among the…
Saudi Arabia and Egypt have reaffirmed the importance of continued coordination between the two nations to de-escalate tensions in the region and prevent further instability. This came during a phone…
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Israel made good on its threat Friday to strike Beirut after rockets were fired towards its territory, rattling an already fragile truce in Lebanon that had largely ended more than a year of…
In a significant milestone for Taiwan’s defense capabilities, Lockheed Martin handed over the first of 66 newly built F-16C/D Block 70 fighter jets to the Taiwanese government during a ceremony at its…
Russian forces are preparing to launch a fresh military offensive in the coming weeks to maximise the pressure on Ukraine and strengthen the Kremlin’s negotiating position in ceasefire talks,…
Rescue workers are continuing their search for survivors after yesterday's powerful earthquake in Myanmar. The country's military government says the number of people killed has risen to 1,002, with…
The deaths came in a gun battle in the forested area of the southern Jammu region.At least four police officers and two suspected rebels have been killed during a gun battle in the India-administered…
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Dhaka [Bangladesh], March 29 (ANI): China Eastern Airlines has planned to operate flights from Bangladesh's port city of Chittagong to Kunming to help people from the country's east to take treatment…
Myanmar's military leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, center, inspects damaged road caused by the earthquake Early Friday, a major 7.7 magnitude earthquake that originated near Mandalay, Myanmar,…
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, March 29 (Bernama) -- The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) deployed the Operation Lionheart (OLH) contingent on Saturday to assist in disaster rescue efforts…
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Israel's military admitted Saturday it had fired on ambulances in the Gaza Strip after identifying them as "suspicious vehicles", with Hamas condemning it as a "war crime" that killed at least one…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 29. President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has arrived on a working visit to Kazakhstan, Trend reports. At Almaty airport, the high-ranking guest was personally greeted…
UKPNP leader Jamil Maqsood (Photo/ANI) Geneva [Switzerland], March 29 (ANI): The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) witnessed a strong intervention from Jamil Maqsood, the President of the…
Suspected US airstrikes pounded Yemen, reportedly killing at least one person as the US military acknowledged earlier bombing a major military site in the heart of Sanaa controlled by the Houthi…
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The Head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, held an online discussion on Friday with the national security advisors to the G7 leaders focused on current security challenges, the…
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday attended a war memorial service on Iwoto Island in the Pacific as he kicked off his first official visit to Japan, showcasing an…
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Florence Nwaeke, wife of former Rivers State Head of Service George Nwaeke, has raised the alarm over her husband’s whereabouts, expressing fear for his safety. Late on Friday, a distraught Mrs Nwaeke…
DaysofPal- The Israeli occupation forces have escalated their genocidal war on the Gaza Strip by directly targeting 26 food centers (Tikkyaa) and 37 aid distribution centers, according to a report…
A recent decree from Russian President Vladimir Putin has set an ambitious target for the nation’s military: train 1.5 million drone operators within the next five years as part of the “Strategy for…
Myanmar and Thailand were jolted by a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday with buildings and bridges collapsing and more than a thousand people getting killed in the disaster.In Myanmar, at…
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ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 29. In April 2025, Turkmenistan's Ashgabat will host the eighth meeting of the Turkmen-Romanian working group on energy cooperation, Trend reports.The preparation for the…
Almost 24 hours since the collapse, it is a different story. The wide road opposite the rubble is an ordered hustle of hundreds of people dressed in possibly dozens of different uniforms. There are…
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Andrew Tate has been accused of sexual assault and battery by his ex-girlfriend who feared she "might die".Lawyers representing Tate, who is also facing sexual misconduct charges in the UK, have…
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Buddhist monks walk past a collapsed building after a powerful earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on Saturday. Aung Shine Oo/AP BANGKOK — The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in…
BEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) extended its heartfelt sympathies to those affected by the strong earthquake in Myanmar…
Australians will soon have the chance to pass judgement on prime minister Anthony Albanese and his Labor government, after nearly three years in office. Earlier this week, the PM announced that a…
The name Greenland was coined by the Norse explorer Erik the Red. Exiled from Iceland for homicide, he landed there in around 982 and settled there a few years later. He chose the name to encourage…
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TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – The administration of US President Donald Trump insists on Ukraine signing an agreement giving Washington control over key economic projects, a newspaper reported, citing a…
(Xinhua) 13:59, March 29, 2025 MANDALAY, Myanmar, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Rescue efforts have intensified in Myanmar despite severe disruptions to transportation and communication networks following a…
MANDALAY, Myanmar, March 29 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Rescue efforts have intensified in Myanmar despite severe disruptions to transportation and communication networks following a powerful 7.7-magnitude…
Over a dozen Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian village in the southern Israeli-occupied West Bank on Friday, beating residents with sticks and rocks, in an incident captured with rare clarity by…
President Julius Maada Bio Abubakar Hashim The Sewa Ground market, named after the popular Sewa river, that originates at the border of Guinea in the north, and terminates at the estuary of the…
Indonesia’s newly unveiled sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, has sparked a constitutional challenge, with the plaintiff arguing the new law establishing the fund has “radically changed” the status of…
The death toll in Myanmar from Friday's 7.7 magnitude earthquake has risen past 1,000, authorities said on Saturday as rescue efforts continued.The quake that hit Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest…
Over 1,000 people have died in the earthquake that rocked Myanmar and large swathes of south-east Asia on Friay, with more than 2,700 injured.
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By Nora Gaul, John Bonifield and Meg Tirrell, for CNN Dr Peter Marks was reportedly forced to resign from his position as a US public health leader, as head of the Centre for Biologics Evaluation and…
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Yangon [Myanmar], March 29 (ANI): India handed over the relief material to Myanmar on Saturday following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Friday. India's Ambassador to Myanmar,…
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TOKYO - Japan and the United States called for a strengthening of their alliance on March 29 as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and new US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth attended a ceremony marking the…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 29. Technical and special negotiations on Iran's nuclear program were held in Geneva with the participation of the experts of four countries (Iran, the UK, France, and Germany)…
(Xinhua) 13:31, March 29, 2025 BEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday extended condolences to Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing over the massive earthquake that hit the…
A small group of US officials were granted exclusive access and documented their closely monitored visits before the joint program ended The extreme secrecy and stringent security surrounding Russia‘s…
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Hundreds of international students have received an email from the United States Department of State ordering them to “self-deport” for their alleged participation in “campus activism”, The Times of…
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BANGKOK (AP) — The death toll from a powerful 7. David Rising And Jintamas Saksornchai, The Associated Press Buddhist monks walk past a collapsed building after a powerful earthquake in Naypyitaw,…
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TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, and his spokesperson have described the recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon as highly dangerous, but they refrained from…
BANGKOK - Hope flickered amid the rubble of the collapsed building in Chatuchak as rescue teams detected life signs from at least 15 individuals trapped beneath the debris. The Department of Disaster…
ISTANBULWildfires ravaging South Korea reignited in the southeastern area of the country overnight, fire authorities said Saturday, adding that firefighting helicopters were dispatched, according to…
Prince Harry reportedly learned of his father, King Charles III, recent hospital stay from the media instead of the palace. The monarch's youngest son was allegedly left in the dark until the news…
As part of its Act East policy, India sent more than 15 tonnes of relief material to Myanmar on Saturday, following a series of powerful earthquakes that led to widespread death and destruction on…
Head of Iraq’s Sadrist movement influential cleric Moqtada al-Sadr announced on Friday that he was boycotting the upcoming parliamentary elections, citing the involvement of “corrupt” figures in the…
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The shallow 7.7-magnitude quake struck northwest of the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar in the early Friday afternoon, followed minutes later by a 6.7-magnitude aftershock. The quake destroyed…
US President Donald Trump with PM Narendra Modi Photo: AP Amid the ongoing trade tariff war with a number of nations across the world, US President Donald Trump on Friday asserted that the trade…
BEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te, the self-proclaimed "pragmatic worker for Taiwan independence," seemingly can not wait to slam and lock the door of interactions between…
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Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is continuing legal action against the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) to secure the release of congressionally appropriated funding, it said in a statement…
KUNMING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Southwest China's Yunnan Province has sent tents, blankets and folding beds to Myanmar on Saturday morning, after a massive earthquake jolted the Southeast Asian country…
ISTANBULHarvard University has dismissed faculty leaders at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES), according to recently surfaced reports.CMES Director, professor of Turkish Studies Cemal…
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military-led government says more than 1,000 have now been reported dead from a devastating earthquake that struck near the country’s second-largest city.According to the…
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Representational Image A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration Friday from deporting people who have exhausted legal appeals to countries other than their own without first being…
"In line with the agreements made during the fourth round of diplomatic negotiations between Iran and the three European countries, specialized and technical discussions on the nuclear issue and the…
When Mariam Aabour learned of the ouster of Syrian leader Bashar Assad, she shed tears of joy. But as the time came to return to her homeland from Lebanon – where she fled years earlier – Aabour felt…
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People look at the collapsed Maha Myat Muni Pagoda after an earthquake Friday in Mandalay, Myanmar. (EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) The death toll in the powerful earthquake that struck central Myanmar on…
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A situation report from the United States Geological Survey predicted a 34 per cent chance that there were between 10,000 and 100,000 fatalities.The ground at Mandalay General Hospital, close to the…
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The Yemeni Houthi group said the US carried out 69 raids Friday across Yemen -- the highest in a single day since Washington initiated attacks on Houthi-controlled areas since mid-March.Houthi-run Al…
Syrian security forces announced Friday the arrest of a war crimes suspect from the ousted Bashar al-Assad regime in the Deir ez-Zor province in eastern Syria.The Deir ez-Zor governor's office said…
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TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – The Yemeni Ansarullah movement has issued a stern warning to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over its alleged intelligence and operational collaboration with the United States…
BEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday extended condolences to Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing over the massive earthquake that hit the country on Friday. In a…
Drenching rains along the Texas-Mexico border have killed at least four people and trapped hundreds of people in flooded homes and cars stranded in high waters.Rescue crews continued to respond to…
ISTANBULColumbia University announced Friday that interim President Katrina Armstrong, will be stepping down one week after announcing sweeping policy changes.Armstrong, who was named interim…
US President Donald Trump lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he is "smart" and expressed optimism about tariff talks between India and America.Talking about Modi's recent US visit, Trump…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Suspected U.S. airstrikes pounded Yemen overnight into Saturday, reportedly killing at least one person as the American military acknowledged earlier bombing a major…
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The US State Department said on Friday Israel was defending itself from rocket attacks that came from Lebanon and that it was incumbent upon the Lebanese government to disarm militant groups such as…
The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it…
2025-03-29T05:40:43+00:00 Shafaq News/ The US Embassy in Damascus urged all American citizens in Syria to “leave immediately,” warning of an increased risk of attacks during the Eid al-Fitr holiday,…
US President Donald Trump's tariffs on imported cars strike at the heart of a North American free trade agreement, threatening to disrupt supply chains and raise prices, experts say. Analysts and US…
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The Saudi leadership has expressed deep condolences and sympathy to the King of Thailand following the tragic earthquake that struck Bangkok, the Saudi Press Agency said on Saturday. Custodian of the…
In this image provided by The Myanmar Military True News Information Team, Myanmar's military leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, center, inspects victims caused by an earthquake Friday, March 28,…
At least 694 victims have been killed, 1,670 injured and 68 are missing from two deadly earthquakes in Myanmar, according to Chinese state media on Saturday, citing the junta State Administration…
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The grant, contract and budget cuts in federal agencies, along with the crippling reductions of tens of thousands of government jobs, will “in all probability” end up increasing (by a lot), rather…
BEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- China has dispatched a national rescue team to assist in disaster relief efforts following a devastating 7.9-magnitude earthquake that jolted Myanmar on Friday, causing…
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More than 30 Democratic lawmakers have called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to explain the detention of Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk…
The Nepal police arrested a total of 51 people, including the senior vice-chairman of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party Rabindra Mishra, General Secretary Dhawal Sumsher Rana, pro-monarchy activists like…
United States Vice-President J.D. Vance US Vice-President J.D. Vance, his wife and other senior US officials visited an American military base in Greenland on Friday in a trip that was scaled back…
Pete Hegseth US defence secretary Pete Hegseth used his first trip to Asia to try to reassure allies that the US was committed to deterring Chinese “threats” to the region, while also again defending…
In this image provided by The Myanmar Military True News Information Team, Myanmar's military leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, center, inspects damaged road caused by an earthquake Friday, March…
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Authorities in Nepal on Saturday lifted a curfew imposed in the eastern part of Kathmandu following violent clashes between the security personnel and the pro-monarchy protesters, as tensions eased in…
The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand passed 1,000 on Saturday, as rescuers dug through the rubble of collapsed buildings in a desperate search for survivors. The shallow…
The 37-strong team from the southwest province of Yunnan was equipped with detectors, earthquake early warning systems, a portable satellite and drones for disaster relief, according to state news…
U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Friday accused Denmark of not doing a good job keeping Greenland safe and suggested the United States would better protect the semi-autonomous Danish territory that…
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IRGC Navy Commander Admiral Alireza Tangsiri made strong remarks regarding Iran’s defensive posture, emphasizing that any attack on Iran will be met with a decisive response.Tangsiri categorically…
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration said it will investigate a close call that occurred on Friday (March 28) between a Delta Air Lines flight and a US Air Force jet near Reagan Washington…
Donald Trump. US President Donald Trump has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "very smart man" and a "great friend of mine" while emphasising that tariff talks would "work out very well…
BANGKOK (AP) — The death toll from a powerful 7. David Rising And Jintamas Saksornchai, The Associated Press In this image provided by The Myanmar Military True News Information Team, Myanmar's…
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👉 Follow Trump 100 on your podcast app 👈 Vice president JD Vance has been in Greenland, visiting a US military base at Pituffik. It plays a key role in missile defence and surveillance across the…
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Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the Seventh Review of the Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Ukraine, which provides Ukraine with…
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NEW TAIPEI, Taiwan - Win Win has been glued to social media for the past day, trying to work out whether her family in Myanmar's Mandalay survived Friday's powerful earthquake, distracting herself at…
BREAKINGBREAKING, Myanmar’s military rulers say at least 694 people killed following earthquake that also left at least 10 dead in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok.The death toll from a huge earthquake…
KUNMING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- A group of 16 Chinese volunteers set off for the quake-hit Myanmar on Saturday morning to provide assistance in disaster relief and rescue efforts. The volunteers, all…
First tranche of relief material lands in Myanmar's Yangon (Image Credit: X/@MEAIndia) New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): India has launched 'Operation Brahma' to support earthquake-impacted Myanmar.…
The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has jumped to nearly 700, state-run media reported on Saturday.MRTV reported that 694 people have been found dead and another 1,670…
BANGKOK (AP) — The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has jumped to nearly 700, according to the government. 8 minutes ago In this image provided by The Myanmar Military…
Rescue personnel work at the site of a building that collapsed, following a strong earthquake, in Bangkok, Thailand, March 29, 2025. PHOTO: Reuters PUBLISHED ON BANGKOK — International aid began to…
Belgrade begins war crimes trial of four Croatian Air Force pilots accused of firing rockets at Serbian refugee columns in August 1995. #EuropeNews
Overnight, air sirens were heard sounding in several other Ukrainian regions, including the capital Kyiv. It was not immediately clear whether there were any casualties.The Russian military has not…
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Naypyidaw [Myanmar], March 29 (ANI): The Death toll from the magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar has jumped to 694, and 1670 people have been injured, the country's military junta said on Saturday,…
Several international film organizations and notable documentary filmmakers such as Laura Poitras, Liz Garbus, Alex Gibney, Errol Morris, and Roger Ross Williams supported the letter. Actors like…
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The quake has wreaked havoc in five of Myanmar's cities and towns. Buildings collapsed in Mandalay. A railway bridge and a road bridge on the Yangon-Mandalay Expressway have also collapsed, state…
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Friday that the attack occurred on the International Quds Day and that there was a global expression of abhorrence at the Israeli regime’s…
The death toll of a powerful earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 694, and another 1,670 people were wounded, the AFP news agency reported citing local authorities.Strong earthquake shocks registered on…
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NAYPYITAW - Rescuers dug through the rubble of collapsed buildings on March 29 in a desperate search for survivors after a huge earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand, killing more than 150 people.The…
The reformist credentials of Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim's government have been undermined by controversial decisions and claims of selective prosecution.PHOTO: AFP KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Anwar…
Delegation of North Macedonia's Parliament invited to visit Kyrgyzstan AKIPRESS.COM - Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan Ruslan Kazakbaev met with Speaker of the Parliament of North Macedonia Afrim Gashi as…
MANDALAY, Myanmar, March 29 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- A total of 694 people were killed, 1,670 injured and 68 missing in a deadly earthquake in Mandalay region of Myanmar as of Saturday morning, reported…
IT was an otherwise ordinary evening in Somerville, Massachusetts — a suburb of Boston. The last week of March had finally begun and the weather was warming up, heralding the arrival of spring.Thirty…
An open-pit titanium mine in the Zhytomyr region of Ukraine is seen onJune 12, 2024. President Donald Trump has long been interested in Ukraine’s mineral resources, including titanium and lithium,…
A judge in the US has ordered that a Turkish student should not be deported after she was detained by immigration officials.Rumeysa Ozturk, a 30-year-old doctoral student, was detained near her…
Six hundred and ninety-four persons died and 1,670 others were injured in Myanmar following a strong earthquake on Friday, AFP quoted the country’s military government as saying.The earthquake struck…
The death toll in Myanmar from a strong earthquake has risen to 694, with 1,670 people injured, state media has reported, citing a statement from the ruling military.It said that the isolated military…
Under contruction building collapsed in front of JJ Mall in Chatuchak market in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, as an earthquake of 7.7 magnitude, which occurred in Myanmar's Mandalay, was felt across…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) met with US President Donald Trump (R) at the White House in February 2025 - Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP CARL COURTClement Zampa and Ben PerryBritain’s…
Friends and relatives wait for news about possible survivors at the site of an under-construction building collapse in Bangkok - Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP CARL COURTLapyae KOA…
The 'Triptych of the Crucifixion' attributed to Flemish painter Joachim Patinir was restituted in 2018 - Copyright AFP ALAIN JOCARDLaurie CHURCHMANThe Tate Britain gallery is set to reunite the great…
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Mongolia and China exchange views on cooperation in combating desertification AKIPRESS.COM - Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia Odontuya Saldan received Ambassador of China to…
The Israeli strikes are the worst violation of the ceasefire since it was negotiated four months ago [Getty]Israel said on Friday it will strike anywhere in Lebanon it sees a threat, after alleged…
The death toll from Myanmar’s devastating earthquake has climbed to 694, with at least 1,670 people injured, the country’s ruling junta announced on Saturday. The 7.7-magnitude quake struck northwest…
Katrina Armstrong, who took over as interim president at Columbia in August, resigned amid a tumultuous year for the university.
India dispatches first tranche of humanitarian aid for people of Myanmar (Image Credit: X/@DrSJaishankar) New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): India has dispatched the first tranche of urgent…
According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), several factors, including soil liquefaction, matched frequency of vibrations, and the Sagaing fault line, led to the large-scale destruction in…
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A total of 694 people were killed, 1,670 injured and 68 missing in a deadly earthquake in Mandalay r
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SALT LAKE CITY — Utah became the first state to prohibit flying LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and all government buildings after the Republican governor announced he was allowing a ban on unsanctioned…
HHS responded in a statement to the BBC, saying if Mr Marks "does not want to get behind restoring science to its golden standard and promoting radical transparency, then he has no place at FDA under…
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The number of people killed in Myanmar following a powerful earthquake has risen to 694, and 1,670 others injured, according to the country's military government.This breaking news story is being…
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Photo : YONHAP News Pope Francis sent a message of condolence to the South Korean people regarding the massive wildfires that have engulfed the nation's southeastern regions.In a telegram to the…
The death toll from Friday's seven-point-seven-magnitude earthquake in central Myanmar is forecast to surpass ten-thousand.In its updated report as of 12:50 a.m. Saturday, Myanmar time, the United…
According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), several factors, including soil liquefaction, matched frequency of vibrations, and the Sagaing fault line, led to the large-scale destruction in…
A man arranges rolls of olive pomace at the grounds of start-up Bioheat in the town of Sanhaja near Tunis - Copyright AFP FETHI BELAIDAymen JamliIn a northern Tunisian olive grove, Yassine Khelifi’s…
Guinea's ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison, was pardoned for 'health reasons' by the West African country's junta head - Copyright AFP FETHI BELAIDGuinea’s ex…
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NEW YORK, March 29 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday that the United Nations system is mobilising to support people in need in Southeast Asian countries…
Several parts of the world are waking up to witness a rare celestial event on Saturday, March 29 - this year’s first solar eclipse. The solar eclipse is a celestial phenomenon that occurs when the…
“When Emily came to Paris, she already had a job and lived in a part of Paris that’s very posh. I came to Paris with nothing, no job, and not speaking the language,” says comedian Sebastian Marx, who…
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Naypyidaw’s infrastructure was severely damaged by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake, making Myanmar’s future uncertain.Thousands are believed dead, with Mandalay General Hospital overwhelmed and a dire need…
Photos have captured the devastation across the region after a powerful earthquake stuck Myanmar killing more than 140.
(Xinhua) 10:53, March 29, 2025 Michele Geraci, former undersecretary of state at the Italian Ministry of Economic Development, speaks at a panel discussion themed on "Creating a Favorable Environment…
BEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese military conducted routine patrols in the South China Sea on Friday, said a spokesperson. The action took place amid ongoing efforts by the Philippines to enlist…
Syrian authorities have reversed a decision to shut bars and restaurants serving alcohol in Christian-majority areas of Damascus after public outcry, witnesses and a Syrian news outlet said on…
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A powerful earthquake rattled Myanmar, killing and inuring hundreds and causing extensive property damage, with multiple buildings collapsing. The shockwaves were also felt in neighbouring Thailand,…
A massive earthquake of 7.7 magnitude and an aftershock of 6.4 struck Myanmar and also jolted its neighbouring country of Thailand on Friday, causing severe destruction in the regions. The heavy jolts…
President Donald Trump's administration told Congress on Friday it would cut nearly all remaining jobs at the US Agency for International Development and shut the agency, even as Trump promised that…
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(Xinhua) 10:51, March 29, 2025 Chea Serey, governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, speaks at the Financial Roudtable: Transition Finance for a Net-Zero Future during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA)…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested on Friday that China and North Korea could join the ceasefire negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine. Putin was speaking in Murmansk, Russia, about the…
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Hamas is allegedly open to releasing several hostages, including US citizen and IDF soldier Edan Alexander, in exchange for a ceasefire during Eid al-Fitr, Israeli public broadcaster KAN reported on…
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Kabul [Afghanistan], March 29 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 jolted Afghanistan on Saturday at 5:16 am (IST), the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. According to NCS, the earthquake…
Representational image Columbia University's interim president, Katrina Armstrong, has stepped down, the college said, at a time when the New York-based institution is facing intense pressure from…
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Columbia University's interim president, Katrina Armstrong, has stepped down, the college said, at a time when the New York-based institution is facing intense pressure from both the government and…
PANAMA CITY — Panama's maritime authority said on Friday (March 28) that it has cancelled the registrations of 107 vessels that were flying under the Panamanian flag and were included in international…
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Tate Britain is set to return a 17th Century painting to the family of a Jewish Belgian art collector, after it was taken from his home by Nazis during World War Two.Painter Henry Gibbs' 1654 work,…
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A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand yesterday, destroying buildings, bridges and a monastery.
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Russian president Vladimir Putin proposed to put Ukraine under external governance under the United Nations aegis as part of efforts to reach a peaceful settlement.
A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake has killed at least 150 people in Myanmar and Thailand, leaving the region reeling as rescuers pick through piles of rubble to find missing people.
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Rescue workers walk past debris at a construction site after a building collapsed in Bangkok following the earthquake - Copyright AFP Lillian SUWANRUMPHAHla-Hla Htay with Montira Rungjirajittranon in…
An earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday has resulted in at least 144 deaths and over 732 injuries, with the toll expected to rise as rescue operations continue. In neighboring Thailand, a high…
BANGKOK - A Facebook user named “Tony Lim” shared a photo of medical personnel from the Police General Hospital performing surgery outdoors after an emergency caused by the earthquake on March 28. The…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese touted his Labor party's credentials on affordable healthcare on Saturday, the first full day of campaigning for a general election expected to have cost of…
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ANKARA — Swedish journalist Kaj Joakim Medin, who was in Turkey to cover protests against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest, was jailed pending trial on terrorism charges, Turkey's Ankara Chief…
US Representative Victoria Spartz defended sweeping cuts across the federal government.
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ANKARA: Turkish authorities detained on Thursday a lawyer for jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Tayyip Erdogan’s biggest political rival. Imamoglu, who leads Erdogan in some polls, was…
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Washington, DC [US], March 29 (ANI): The University of Houston (UH) has reaffirmed its commitment to academic freedom after a student complained about a course titled "Lived Hindu Religion." "The…
Following the full agreement on the draft peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Baku has adopted a different strategy. Despite Armenia’s calls and readiness to begin discussions on the time and…
NEWARK, New Jersey — Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil will remain behind bars in Louisiana at least until a US judge decides whether the Palestinian activist should challenge his…
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Japan could experience once-in-a-century heatwaves every year if global warming spirals out of control, according to a warning from the country’s meteorological agency.A report released on Wednesday…
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Tel Aviv [Israel], March 29 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck an unmanned storage facility used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization's air unit. An IDF spokesperson said, "The…
Kyiv – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv would not accept any mineral rights deal that threatened its integration with the EU but said it was too early to pass judgment on a…
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MEXICO CITY — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem arrived in Mexico on Friday to meet with President Claudia Sheinbaum and members of her Cabinet in a delicate moment in U.S.-Mexico relations.Noem…
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Elon Musk failed to fend off an investor lawsuit claiming he manipulated the stock price of Twitter Inc. months before he bought the company in 2022 by concealing how much stock he’d acquired.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Image Credit: X/@marcorubio) Washington, DC [US], March 29 (ANI): The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, said that the visa of Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk has…
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By Yauhen Lehalau (RFE/RL) — Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s energy sector have caused at least 60 billion rubles ($714 million) in damage, a joint investigation by RFE/RL, Frontelligence Insight, and a…
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A powerful earthquake killed more than 140 people in Myanmar on Friday, authorities said, toppling buildings and wrecking infrastructure across a wide area, including a skyscraper under construction…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday that the United Nations system is mobilizing to support people in need in Southeast Asian countries following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in central…
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Katrina Armstrong will return to her previous role leading's Columbia's medical centre, the university said in a statement on Friday. She will be replaced by Board of Trustees Co-Chair Claire…
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KUNMING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- A rescue team from southwest China's Yunnan Province left for Myanmar on Saturday morning, after a massive earthquake jolted the Southeast Asian country on Friday. The…
Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to place local populations’ human rights at the center of the deal settling the long-standing border crisis on Friday. The group also urged the…
Vice President J.D. Vance harpooned Denmark leaders Friday during a visit to Greenland, saying the Danish government has underinvested in the autonomous territory and in its security. "Our message to…
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BANGKOK - A powerful earthquake killed more than 140 people in Myanmar on Friday (March 28), authorities said, toppling buildings and wrecking infrastructure across a wide area, including a skyscraper…
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A desperate race against time is on as emergency workers in Myanmar and Thailand scramble to find survivors after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday.
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President Trump again reiterated his desire to take over Greenland, which is a self-governed part of Denmark. Vice President Vance, along with his wife and the president's national security advisor,…
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The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) says yesterday they cleared the last remaining pockets of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum and freed dozens of prisoners from RSF-run detention…
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Vice President JD Vance says the US will focus on Arctic security for decades to come. US Vice President JD Vance said on arrival in Greenland on Friday that US interest in Arctic security would grow…
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Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the…
Egypt, one of the mediators in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, has received positive indications from Israel over a new ceasefire proposal that would include a transitional phase,...
Smoke billows from an Israeli strike at Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip, on Thursday. AFP Israeli actions in Gaza, including strikes on populated areas in which civilians have been killed, bear…
Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan Omar Sultanov made a joint statement on behalf of 71 UN countries on strengthening multilateralism and human rights at the UN Palace of Nations during the 58th session of the…
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Some Democrats on Capitol Hill have invested in Tesla in recent weeks, even amid the anti-Musk furor.
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is coming to an end. It is a holiday marked with fasting during the day and feasts with family in the evening. In Gaza, the month began with the hope of a continued…
ANKARA Damascus on Friday witnessed a protest rally condemning the Israeli attacks on the town of Koya in Daraa province, southern Syria.The rally was organized at the Umayyad Square, where…
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III waved to well-wishers in central London on Friday as he headed for his country estate in western England a day after he was briefly hospitalized because of side effects…
New York, March 28, 2025—Ukrainian authorities should swiftly investigate a recent attack in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih on a journalist apparently targeted because of his outlet’s online…
Tripoli, March 28, 2025 (LANA) - The Office of the Prosecutor announced the release of 538 inmates from correctional and rehabilitation institutions on Friday after they agreed to pay their fines.The…
As the world observed Russia preparing to invade Ukraine in early 2022, the most common prediction across the U.S. national security community was that the Russian military would overwhelm the…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s yearslong obsession with acquiring Greenland sparked fresh and intense backlash this week as he sent a high-profile delegation of top U.S. officials to the island—even as…
Vice President JD Vance took questions at a press conference during a trip to Greenland on Friday, where he visited Pituffik Space Base and met with service members.
vVideos How Russia Behaves in the Coming Days Will Reveal a Lot, if Not Everything – Address by the President 25 March 2025 - 20:22 View all videos pgPhoto gallery Working Visit of the President of…
Since the founding of the United Nations eight decades ago, the U.S. has been the largest financier of the organization and its affiliated agencies, funds and programs. Year after year, American…
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ISTANBULUS President Donald Trump renewed his push to acquire Greenland on Friday, framing the Arctic territory as essential for "international security" amid Russian and Chinese activity in the…
Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been appointed as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) by President Bola Tinubu. The…
Larijani added that both sides must accept the terms of negotiations. He also said, “Right now, they are saying their word and we are saying ours”. Larijani also said he hopes possible talks with the…
Representational image Former prime minister Khaleda Zia’s BNP on Friday questioned the purview of Bangladesh’s interim government on “reforms” as the newly formed student-led National Citizen Party…
Representational image Italy's far-right-led government on Friday approved a decree that expands the use of Albanian fast-track asylum processing centres to include “repatriation” hubs, in line with a…
Donald Trump President Donald Trump is pushing the House of Representatives to pass a measure that would prevent immediate financial disaster for the District of Columbia even as he continues to level…
ATHENS The UN World Food Program (WFP) said on Friday that funding cuts have put tens of millions people at risk of starvation.As many as “58 million people risk losing life-saving assistance in the…
Donald Trump declared the United States “can’t do without” Greenland and must take it for “world peace” as his vice president refused to rule out the use of military force during a visit on Friday.
US President Donald Trump, took to X on Friday, and shared a video that highlighted the contributions of America and its troops towards the formation of the state of Greenland. US President Donald…
Canada's most wanted fugitive, Dave "Pik" Turmel, has been arrested in Italy, according to Italian police sources.The 28-year-old, who had been on the run for over a year, is believed to be the leader…
2025-03-28T18:42:57+00:00 Shafaq News/ The United States has imposed sanctions on a Lebanon-based network accused of facilitating financial support for Hezbollah, the US Department of State announced…
In this image posted by @ingshin on Friday, March 28, 2025, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra inspects a site where an under construction building collapsed due to the earthquake, in…
US President Donald Trump on Friday praised Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, stating that they were good friends and he expected talks on tariffs between the two countries to work out. US…
The hero Brit who restrained a knifeman that stabbed five victims on the streets of central Amsterdam has been awarded for his bravery.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bipartisan Members addressed a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding Azerbaijan’s continued aggression toward Armenia, its occupation of sovereign Armenian territory,…
Only a decade ago, U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments on Canada would have read as a deliberate parody of bad Middle East punditry. In his demands for the country’s annexation, Trump has…
In the 1980s, when I was in the sixth grade, my family moved from Brownsville, Texas, to a small town in central Kansas. My father had enrolled in the local Bible college for a year-long sabbatical…
The leader of the El Salvadorian MS-13 gang was arrested by federal law enforcement officers on Thursday, US President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform."Just captured a major leader…
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his stance on India's high tariffs while praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a "great friend" and a "very smart man". Speaking to reporters at…
BELMONT, MA — The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) will host a hybrid (in-person and online) lecture in observance of the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide by…
South Sudan’s Information Minister Michael Makuei said Friday that the arrest of the First Vice-President, Dr. Riek Machar, was aimed at restoring calm and saving the country from further bloodshed.…
Bank of America has addressed concerns over accounts being mistakenly labelled as "abandoned," explaining the specific reasons behind the classification. The bank also outlined the steps customers can…
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Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, told Newsmax on Friday that the United States needs access to Greenland to protect American interests. Hanson told Newsmax's "Newsline"…
Residents flee as a tall building collapses in Bangkok following the Myanmar earthquake.
Danish PM condemns uninvited visit as 'unacceptable pressure' 4 min read US Vice President JD Vance tours the US military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on Friday in a visit seen by Copenhagen and…
US President Donald Trump says the United States needs to take over Greenland for “world peace,” as he doubled down on his ambitions to annex the strategically placed, resource-rich Danish…
As U.S. and European policies evolve under new governments, there will be opportunities for cooperation as well as triggers for conflict. The approach that the United States and European Union will…
If you’re a regular reader of People’s World, you’ve become accustomed to hearing from us this time of year about the annual fund drive. We fill your email inbox with appeals to donate. We ring you up…
Bezalel Smotrich's views were once fringe in Israel. He's an ultranationalist West Bank settler, who has repeatedly called for Israel to resettle the Gaza Strip. Today, as finance minister, he's a key…
The agenda for the April plenary session is a sober reflection of the current context, with Members set to participate in debates on issues that are all, to a greater or lesser extent, influenced by…
The Italian Navy (Marina Militare) has signed an amendment with OCCAR to study the upgrade of its in-service U212A Todaro-class submarines with technologies developed for the U212 NFS program. OCCAR…
Twenty-seven-year-old journalist Ismael Alonzo González was shot dead on the night of 21 March in front of his home in Quetzaltenango, a city west of Guatemala City. One week later, there is still no…
mark carney. Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada Mark Carney gives a speech to his supporters during a rally at the Grand Quay of the Port of Montreal on March 27, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by…
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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he held a conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney amid tensions between the two countries over the ongoing tariff rift. The Canadian leader…
As protests escalate in Georgia, the government’s purchase of high-tech Chinese surveillance cameras—linked to AI-powered facial recognition—has sparked fears among demonstrators and human rights…
28 March, 2025 Project 885M Yasen-M nuclear submarine Perm. Photo by Sevmash press service Russia has launched the fifth Project 885M Yasen-M nuclear-powered submarine, Perm. The ceremony of the sub’s…
Media Contact 202-226-8467 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement upon the Trump administration’s notification to Congress of it’s…
They were rounded up in what Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee (ACC) called a crackdown on vote buying attempts strongly denied by the Mother Armenia and Our City blocs. These and other opposition…
It was built by Boeing during the Cold War era to carry out nuclear missions and made its maiden flight in April 1952. The B-52 bomber, also known as the Stratofortress, is an imposing sight in the…
As the holiday approaches, Palestinian Abu Anas hopes to provide his family with a flicker of hope amid the death and destruction surrounding them
Myanmar's isolated military junta has issued a rare plea for international help after an earthquake killed at least 144 people, with warnings the number would likely rise.Friday's 7.7-magnitude quake…
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 400, with 73 cases reported over the last three days, according to new data released Friday.Almost all of the…
BANGKOK - Bangkok ground to a halt on Friday after a strong earthquake shook the clogged Thai capital, causing chaos and triggering city-wide evacuations that left many thousands of people stranded…
Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro hit out at U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, calling him an "imbecile" following the American official's visit to neighbouring Guyana. During Rubio's…
Eid al-Fitr is decided based on sightings of the moon, as per the Islamic calendar [Getty/file photo]Egypt’s astronomy institute NRIAG has declared that the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr will fall on…
Haitian artisan Marc Sonley Fertil pushes creative boundaries by crafting a miniature Tesla Cybertruck from cardboard, proving that talent thrives even in adversity.
The Lebanese government must eliminate groups that fired rockets at Israel, US deputy Middle East envoy Morgan Ortagus said in an interview with the Saudi al-Hadath channel on Friday, while noting…
Asia Map Shows Earthquakes In 24 Hours. This map, based on data provided by the U.S. Geological Survey, shows earthquakes above magnitude 2.5 in Central Asia and the Asia-Pacific west of the…
2025-03-28T17:46:20+00:00 Shafaq News/ France provided resources to Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to help prevent arms smuggling, French President Emmanuel Macron…
Voir tous les articles Faced with a trade war and imperial temptations, Europe has the means to lead the resistance and deter the Trump administration. With Donald Trump back in the White House,…
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Christina Markus Lassen (Denmark):The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the cowardly…
Photo: PHOTOSPORT The OFC Men's Champions League 2025 kicks off in Solomon Islands on Sunday, with a spot available to qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup in 2026. Auckland City, OFC's top club side…
Op-Ed By Michael Rubin 19fortyfive.com March 28, 2025 The U.S. military is positioning B-2 stealth bombers at Diego Garcia, signaling potential strikes against Iran amid heightened tensions.…
The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has confirmed the replacement of Gen. Gabriel Duop Lam, the Deputy Chief of Staff and Co-chair of the Joint Defense Board (JDB), who was arrested…
Rana Al-Ahmad opens her fridge after breaking fast at sundown with her husband and four children during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Apart from eggs, potatoes and some bread, it’s empty because…
Palestinians walk near rubble of houses in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Thursday. REUTERS The UN Human Rights Office accused Israel on Friday of violating international law by forcibly…
The Houthis have said they will continue striking Israeli interests as long as the war on Gaza continues (Mohammed Huwais/AFP via Getty Images)A US airstrike which targeted a Houthi official earlier…
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa condemned Israel's presence in southern Syria in a statement on Friday while at a summit in France with the Lebanese president, Cypriot president, and Greek prime…
Near the banks of the Nechí River—one of the main hubs of illegal gold mining in northern Colombia—Javier*, a community leader with a steady, forceful voice, described to InSight Crime the hardships…
A man carries the body of a child, who was killed in an Israeli bombardment, at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City on March 26, 2025. Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP. Gaza: The Government Media Office…
The mystery hero should be made an honorary Amsterdamer, locals said
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The UN Human Rights office accused Israel on Friday of violating international law by forcibly displacing Palestinians in Gaza under "mandatory evacuation orders". The Israeli army has issued what the…
Kathmandu [Nepal], March 28 (ANI): Two people, one protestor and a media person lost their lives in Friday's violent pro-monarch protest, which by the end of the day, resulted in imposition of curfew…
The University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka is reportedly preparing to take disciplinary action against students at the University of Jaffna after a symbolic protest on Sri Lanka’s 77th…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina death row inmate on Friday chose execution by firing squad, just five weeks after the state carried out its first death by bullets.Mikal Mahdi, who pleaded guilty to…
Workers run away from a building in Bangkok as it collapses at a construction site during an earthquake in central Myanmar. A massive earthquake rocked the heart of mainland Southeast Asia on Friday,…
Israel has bombarded the Lebanese capital of Beirut for the first time since agreeing to a ceasefire with militant group Hezbollah.
President Volodymyr Zelensky at a news conference on Friday said that Ukraine does not recognize the United States' military aid as loans. The 47-year-old revealed that Kyiv received a draft of a new…
Rescue teams operate at a construction site where a building collapsed in Bangkok on March 28, 2025, after an earthquake. Photo by Chanakarn Laosarakham / AFP Naypyidaw: Myanmar state television has…
Georgia approaches the final act. On March 27, the parliamentary leader of the ruling party, Georgian Dream, Mamuka Mdinaradze, announced the imminent tabling of legislation, referred to as the…
Editor’s Note: Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco is a specialist on security issues involving the Persian Gulf and nearby waters. He has written previously for Stimson on maritime threats in the Persian…
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ISLAMABAD Asian nations on Friday expressed solidarity with the earthquake-hit Myanmar and Thailand and offered humanitarian assistance, as at least 151 people have died and 117 others are trapped or…
A rising Democratic Party star on Signalgate, corruption, and how the opposition can regroup.
No less than 144 people were reportedly killed, and over 730 were said to be injured as a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Myanmar on Friday, March 28. This was disclosed by the head of the…
The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday sanctioned five individuals and three companies allegedly involved in a Lebanon-based sanctions evasion network supporting Hezbollah. "Today's action underscores…
Morgan Ortagus, Deputy to the U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Vitkoff, said Friday that the ceasefire agreement was violated by Lebanon, and Israel had the right to respond. Morgan…
On January 9, when Venâncio Mondlane stepped off the plane in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, he was returning to a changed nation. In October 2024 he had stood as the opposition candidate in disputed…
Israel’s military struck Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire with the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah started in November, an indication of how the deal backed by the US and France is…
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ISTANBUL French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Friday’s Israeli strike on Beirut as “unacceptable.”“Today’s situation is unacceptable. It is not acceptable, and it does not comply with the…
RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin put forward a scheme today for Ukraine to be placed under United Nations control. In televised remarks to the crew of a Russian nuclear submarine, Mr Putin repeated…
The U.S. government is on an international egg hunt, seeking exports from countries in Europe and elsewhere to ease a severe shortage that has caused egg prices at grocery stores to hit record highs.…
The Singapore Government is deeply saddened by the loss of lives and damage caused by the earthquake which impacted Myanmar and Thailand on 28 March 2025, and extends its condolences and sympathies to…
The quake's worst impacts appeared to be in Myanmar where the 7.7-magnitude tremor hit northwest of the city of Sagaing and was followed minutes later by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock.The country's…
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over opposition from dentists and national health organizations who warn the move will lead to medical…
New York, March 28, 2025—A court in Russia’s southern Altai Krai on Thursday convicted Maria Ponomarenko, a correspondent for independent news site RusNews, of using violence against prison staff and…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed to put Ukraine under external governance monitored by the United Nations as part of efforts to reach a peaceful settlement. Russia's President Vladimir…
Editor’s Note: Diogo Ives is a scholar at the State University of Rio de Janeiro, where he works on governance, climate action, and sustainable development for the Latin American region. He has…
Questions remain about the cause of the submarine sinking on Thursday, which claimed the lives of at least six people in the Red Sea off Egypt's coast. On Friday, the governor of the Egyptian Red Sea…
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team based at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) visited the site’s diesel storage tanks today and saw no signs of damage or spillage,…
Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, take security measures as they hand over on Saturday two Israeli hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as part of the seventh…
BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 28 (UPI) -- Israel carried out an airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs Friday in a first such attack since the Nov. 27 cease-fire agreement that ended the war with Israel. The…
Foreign assistance done right can advance our national interests, protect our borders, and strengthen our partnerships with key allies. Unfortunately, USAID strayed from its original mission long ago.…
PM Modi and XI Jinping China’s Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, took to X on Friday to congratulate India on doubling its GDP over the past decade, citing IMF data. “#India has doubled its GDP in the…
If you thought the first US minerals deal with Ukraine was bad enough the new text reads even worse – this one makes that look like charity in comparison. See FT piece and the link then to the leaked…
BANGKOK - A powerful earthquake killed dozens of people in Myanmar on Friday, according to state media, toppling buildings and damaging infrastructure over a wide area. The quake also hit Thailand and…
LONDON Piles of confidential military documents containing sensitive information were discovered on a city street in Newcastle, posing a significant security threat, according to reports by British…
A powerful earthquake in Myanmar has left at least 144 dead and more than 700 injured, according to the military junta. The earthquake led to the collapse of buildings, particularly in the Sagaing and…
In the early hours of Friday, March 28, Ukrainian drones launched yet another massive assault on several Russian regions. The Russian Defense Ministry reported intercepting and destroying…
TIRANA, Albania — One block off Tirana’s Skanderbeg Square, Harel Kopelman is bringing traditional Albanian culture — in the form of dazzling wedding rituals, colorful costumes and delicious wines and…
BANGKOK (AP) — A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos and video…
NUUK, Greenland (AP) — Vice President JD Vance, his wife and other senior U.S. officials visited an American military base in Greenland on Friday in a trip that was scaled back after an uproar among…
The panel, chaired by world affairs editor Sam Kiley, will feature Alex Younger, former MI6 chief, and Rachel Ellehuus, director-general of RUSI, discussing global security, US foreign policy under…
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MODERATOR: We will now have statements from our principles be given first by Secretary Pete Hegseth, to be followed by Secretary Teodoro. Secretary Hegseth. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE PETE HEGSETH: Thank…
A survey shows 73 percent of Turks support the protests that erupted after the detention and subsequent arrest of İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. The survey, conducted March 24–25 by Konda Research and…
The bar, which is the setting for the music video for his upcoming album Play, will be open this weekend only.To get access to the boozer fans will have to send “meaningful old message or video” to a…
March 28 (UPI) -- Top executives of South Korea's defense giant Hanwha Aerospace sought to calm angry investors at Tuesday's shareholders' meeting in Seoul. The reason: the company's recent…
March 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday sanctioned five people and 3 companies for alleged involvement in a sanctions evasion network. The sanction targets are part of an evasion…
Tehran would strike US bases in the region if Washington follows through on its warning of military consequences for Iran in the absence of a new nuclear deal, the speaker of the Iranian parliament…
Data for the fourth quarter of 2024 shows that the positive momentum in the Saudi labor market is continuing amid robust growth in the non-oil economy. The unemployment rate for Saudi nationals fell…
Hauptinteresse der USA ist, sich aus dem Krieg in der Ukraine zurückzuziehen, sagt Politologe Andreas Heinemann-Grüder. Druck auf Moskau sei nicht zu erkennen. Er hofft auf kleine Fortschritte durch…
Rehab clinics have become a beacon of hope for many individuals battling addiction and mental health issues. These facilities are not just places to seek treatment.
As winter recedes, a new season of hope takes root in Armenia. In ATP’s tree nurseries, a quiet urgency fills the air as thousands of seedlings are carefully nurtured, each one a promise of renewal.…
The rise in prices across the United States was one of the main economic forces that propelled Donald Trump back to the presidency. After decades without serious inflation, many Americans were swayed…
HAMILTON, CanadaUS President Donald Trump on Friday described his call with Canadian Premier Mark Carney as "extremely productive," saying they agreed to meet after Canada's upcoming elections to…
BANGKOK, March 28 (Bernama-dpa) -- The Red Cross in Myanmar has reported devastating damage following Friday's strong earthquakes, according to the German news agency (dpa). The International…
BERLIN, March 28 (Bernama-dpa) -- Myanmar should prepare for possible aftershocks following the powerful earthquake that struck the country on Friday, a German geophysicist told German news agency…
Austria’s economy is deteriorating fast as it enters its third year of recession – the longest period of economic contraction since the end of the Second World War. On March 27, economists revised…
Speaking from the Arctic as Vice President JD Vance prepared for his trip to Greenland to assess U.S. security concerns, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Washington’s ambitions for the…
Statement needing to be verified: According to some Italian newspapers, Eni's sustainable bonds are used exclusively to finance projects that meet ESG criteria (respect for the environment, social…
Tesla would not exist today if it wasn’t for California. That fact reveals the lie in Team Trump’s narrative, that climate policies and regulation are strangling growth and innovation.Tesla would not…
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A 20-year-old Chinese student, Li Bowen, died after jumping from the 39th floor of her apartment in Malaysia. She had fallen victim to a police impersonation scam.Li arrived in Malaysia on March 13 to…
PARIS/AMSTERDAM – For decades, the United States has enjoyed an unparalleled advantage in global finance, thanks to the dollar’s status as the world’s leading reserve currency. By running trade…
The leaders of around thirty countries convened in Paris on Thursday to discuss further support for Ukraine. Although there was no consensus on the deployment of peacekeeping troops to secure a…
A powerful earthquake killed more than 20 people across Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, toppling buildings and bridges and trapping over 80 workers in an under-construction skyscraper in Bangkok. The…
British environmental activist group Just Stop Oil said on Thursday it would halt its high-profile climate protest stunts after a final demonstration in London in April. "It is the end of soup on van…
International vaccine alliance, Gavi, says it has not received word from the United States that it plans to cut more than $1 billion in funding pledged to the organisation. The comment comes after the…
China and the Republic of Congo have always understood, trusted and supported each other, and the relations between the two countries have become a model of China-Africa solidarity and cooperation,…
Crisis looms in Russia, but Vladimir Putin still outlined grand investments in Arctic industry and the Northern Fleet during his visit to Murmansk. Photo: Kremlin.ru The country is moving towards…
A recent report from Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service and the Bundeswehr has revealed concerns that Russia is likely preparing for a large-scale conflict with NATO. According to the report,…
The European Commission has announced an investment of €1.3 billion through the Digital Europe Initiative (DIGITAL) Work Programme for 2025-2027. The funds will be used to advance key technologies…
At the heart of this legal conflict is Section 79(3)(b) of India’s IT Act, a provision that obligates online platforms to remove unlawful content when directed by either the courts or government…
A new 25% import tariff on cars and parts going to the US will impact the West Midlands more than any other region in the UK, an economist says.Prof David Bailey says the Midlands, home to the likes…
RWANDA-backed militia now control large parts of eastern Congo and threaten to expand their offensive west into two neighbouring provinces, according to the UN. In a briefing to the UN security…
There is tension presently in the Wuse area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, over persistent gunshots as the Nigerian Army personnel attacked and shot at the members of the Islamic Movement of…
Belgrade, 28 March 2025, dtt-net.com – The USA Department of Treasury has postponed for another 30 days implementation of sanctions on Serbia-based oil company (NIS) owned 56,5 percent by Gazrpromneft…
BANGKOK (AP) — A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos and video…
Israel's air force conducted a large strike on a building in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital on Friday, a Reuters reporter said, the first heavy bombardment there since a truce deal in…
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DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Tens of thousands of supporters of arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte flooded the streets of Davao City on his 80th birthday on Friday, calling for his return to the…
Kamelia Enzler, a fitness coach, was identified as the woman seen keying a Tesla in Washington, D.C.Enzler went viral after a clip surfaced on social media where she could be seen keying a Tesla Model…
Billionaire Elon Musk says he plans to hold a rally in Wisconsin to “personally hand over” $2 million to a pair of voters who have already cast their ballots in the state’s hotly contested Supreme…
Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) condemned the sentencing of Moroccan political activist and human rights defender Fouad Abdelmoumni to six months in prison for his…
Global markets have been left reeling ahead of a new wave of “reciprocal” tariffs set to be announced next week by US President Donald Trump. The decision to impose more aggressive tariffs, which have…
March 28 (UPI) -- Turkey arrested the lawyer for jailed political opposition leader and Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in what Imamoglu Thursday called a legal coup against democracy. "My lawyer Mehmet…
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau spoke today with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. They discussed ongoing efforts to reduce barriers to…
Shafaq News/ Turkish authorities have stepped up a sweeping crackdown on protests triggered by the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, detaining hundreds of demonstrators, journalists, and lawyer
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Israel conducted an airstrike targeting a building in the Hadath area of Beirut's southern suburb and launched multiple strikes across southern Lebanon on March 28. The strike on Beirut's southern…
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Teams from 27 schools represent the 27 EU Member States and they will debate a mock EU proposal from the viewpoint of their assigned Member State. Prior to the debate, the participating schools are…
Mazloum Abdi, commander-in-chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces, signs an agreement with Ahmed Al-Sharaa, President of Syria
In light of the unfortunate earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand, the Pakistan Embassies in Yangon and Bangkok will be available to provide assistance to Pakistani citizens in the event of emergencies.…
Morocco has disclosed that investments in stadium construction and expansion could cost up to 5 billion dirhams ($500 million). [Getty]Morocco has made a significant return to the international bond…
Turkish authorities detained a lawyer for President Tayyip Erdogan's biggest political rival, jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, an MP of the main opposition party, CHP, said on Friday.…
Mixed plastic from household waste, like single-use packaging, is hard to recycle because it contains different types of plastic. Irradiation can help turn this waste into high performance plastics.…
BOAO, Hainan, March 28 (Xinhua) -- The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2025 concluded Friday in Boao, a coastal town in China's island province of Hainan, with a series of consensus…
ILLEGAL weapons smuggled into Haiti are fuelling an increase in gang violence and leading to severe human rights abuses, according to a United Nations report released this week. More than 4,200 people…
UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCILInteractive dialogue with the High Commissioner for human rights and the Independent Expert on HaitiEU statement28 March 2025 Monsieur le Haut-Commissaire, Monsieur…
Op-Ed By Frederick M. Hess James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal March 28, 2025 The higher-education landscape has been radically transformed in recent months. Yet, for all the excited headlines…
In a carnival-like atmosphere, national and global tuberculosis champion and Nigeria's first lady, Oluremi Tinubu celebrated the 2025 World Tuberculosis Day in a rural community in Abuja. But despite…
Political Consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland 28 March, 2025 On March 28, political consultations took place…
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According to local health authorities in Gaza, 830 people were killed between 18-23 March, including 174 women and 322 children. A further 1,787 were injured.“The acts of war that we see bear the…
The study also highlights positive developments amid the bleak news, such as the growing role of renewable energy in the region and the power of early warning systems to save lives.“In 2024, weather…
The Emergency Relief Coordinator tweeted that UN teams are being “supported by expertise across our global network” and the UN Central Emergency Relief Fund would be mobilised as needed. News reports…
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda “hopes for a miracle” as he arrives at the Lithuania's Pabrade training ground, where four US in the M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle have been missing since…
The EURGBP currency pair continues its downward trajectory for the second straight day, trading near 0.8330 on Friday, as the pound sterling strengthens following the release of the UK Q4 gross…
Friday marked the 66th anniversary of the democratic reform that ended feudal serfdom in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, with multiple grand celebrations and commemorative activities held…
Through ongoing efforts to enhance regional connectivity and promote opening up, China is increasingly seen as a stabilizing force for the fragile global supply chain, amid threats posed by rising…
The months-long trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy over alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign is shedding light on France's behind-the-scenes talks with the…
Guezouma Sanogo and Boukari Ouoba , the president and vice-president of the Association of Journalists of Burkina Faso, and Luc Pagbelguem of the local television channel BF1, were arrested on Monday…
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A Yemeni checks debris at his home after U.S. airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, Monday, March 24, 2025. (AP Photo) A Yemeni checks debris at his … more > DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Suspected U.S.…
A panel discussion that looks into the new EU budget, between the Commission and 150 randomly selected citizens, is starting today. It will be the first of three sessions and will help the EU decide…
In a groundbreaking demonstration at Nine Mile Training Center, Raytheon, a leading defense contractor, successfully launched a new variant of its combat-proven Coyote family of unmanned aerial…
BEIRUT An Israeli airstrike on the Lebanese town of Kfar Tibnit on Friday killed one person and injured eight others, including three children, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry.The strike was…
The protests in Istanbul over the past few days, sparked by the detention on March 19 of Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, the chief political rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, have taken an…
Containers lie on the dockside at a port on the Panama Canal operated by a unit of CK Hutchison. The Hong Kong conglomerate had been expected to finalize the sale of this and dozens of other ports…
BERLINGermany on Friday warned of a potential trade war after US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on automobile imports.Germany aims to “prevent a customs spiral, a tariff war” and…
ATHENS Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday that she sympathizes with US Vice President JD Vance’s criticism of Europe regarding free speech and democracy.“Europe has lost itself a…
DHAKA, Bangladesh China would reduce the interest rates on Chinese loans, Bangladesh said on Friday as head of the transitional government Muhammad Yunus met Chinese President Xi Jinping in…
BEIJING - The Chinese investigation which led to hefty preliminary import tariffs on French-made cognac and armagnac will conclude later than initially planned, France's foreign minister said during a…
Russia may be "in some ways" agreeing to a truce with Ukraine, but it will continue forward with its strikes while the talks progress because it looks like "it could win this war," retired U.S. Army…
On 27 March, a delegation of high-ranking officials visited a site within the Ray of Hope (Promin Nadiyi) solar panel installation project, an initiative aimed at ensuring uninterrupted power supply…
A Dari-language article in the Afghan press assesses the lessons learnt from the Western failure in Afghanistan, arguing that any strategy should have also included regional players such as China,…
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Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visits Japan and Vietnam, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to the…
The UN humanitarian office warned Friday that the ongoing Israeli military campaign in Gaza may amount to atrocity crimes, as the humanitarian situation reaches a new low following the collapse of a…
Israel levelled a building in Hadath, south of Beirut, in the first attack on the area since the fragile November ceasefire took hold (AFP via Getty Images)The Israeli army carried out an airstrike on…
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During her first presentation to the UN Human Rights Council, Sato warned that if this pace continues, Iran will execute more than 1,000 people this year Iran executed at least 169 people in January…
HELSINKI/CHISINAU, 28 MARCH 2025 - The Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the Transdniestrian Settlement Process, Ambassador Thomas Lenk made the following statement after…
PARIS - Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal participated in a Ukraine support meeting in Paris on Thursday, where like-minded countries and the leaders of the European Union and NATO continued…
HONG KONG, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Art Basel Hong Kong opened Friday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, showcasing artworks from 240 galleries worldwide through Sunday. The Hong Kong…
ARTICLE 19 and Human Constanta welcome the report by the Group of Experts. The Group’s work is essential for documentation and accountability amid the ongoing human rights crisis. While we note the…
A Nigerian businesswoman, Tracynither Nicolas Ohiri, has accused the Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, of refusing to pay her the sum of N200 million for promotional…
Op-Ed By Howard Husock City Journal March 28, 2025 The imposing brick blocks covering much of the territory from West 16th to 27th Streets, between Ninth and Tenth Avenues in Manhattan’s Chelsea…
What initially began as a civil disobedience campaign soon evolved into a widespread insurgency involving pro-democracy and ethnic rebel groups - which eventually sparked an all-out civil war.Four…
The military junta that has ruled Myanmar since its 2021 coup made a rare appeal for international assistance, declaring a state of emergency across six regions. Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was seen…
Maxar Intelligence, the leading provider of secure, precise geospatial insights, today launched Raptor, a powerful software suite that enables autonomous drones to navigate and extract accurate ground…
2025-03-28T12:45:44+00:00 Shafaq News/ German car exports to the United States could decline by up to 29% if new US tariffs on foreign vehicles are implemented, consulting firm Deloitte reported on…
Supporters of Nepal’s former king clashed with police in riot gear on Friday during a rally in the capital to demand the restoration of the Himalayan nation’s abolished monarchy.The government imposed…
Speaking to Tasnim about the US’ military threats and psychological operations against Iran, Ali Shamkhani said on Friday that the US has not adopted any new approach, as it has employed a package of…
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand on Friday, killing at least three people in Bangkok and burying close to 100 when a high-rise building under construction collapsed…
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Another concerning factor is the influence of the US media ecosystem on Canadian discourse. This influence is particularly problematic given that US-based influencers, some of whom are directly funded…
The UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stated that eight more aid workers were killed in Gaza over the past week, bringing the total number of humanitarian personnel…
Earthquake epicentre in area already ravaged by military air strikes and years of fightingMilitary has long denied aid to areas where resistance groups are active Lack of information and images a…
Victor Orbán wants to adopt a zebra. Reading about the Hungarian Prime Minister’s bizarre request to become a “symbolic ‘adoptive parent’” of a zoo zebra, I had a feeling of déjà vu. Another oligarch,…
Officials at the Ministry of Home Affairs held an emergency meeting and the country's Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, the Home Secretary, security chiefs, and senior officials reviewed the curfew order…
Niger’s democratically elected former President Mohamed Bazoum and his wife Hadiza have spent more than 20 months in detention by a military that seized power in 2023 and this week cemented its grip…
The country does have some fault lines, especially in the northern and western regions, but they are far from Bangkok. Photo: | Image- AP/AFP The country does have some fault lines, especially in the…
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Panama has ramped up its crackdown on sanctioned vessels by revoking the registration of 128 ships, a move primarily targeting the "shadow fleet" facilitating oil exports from Russia and Iran.…
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Recently published in the journal Frontiers, a new paper explores the state-of-play for interventions to reduce malaria-related morbidity and mortality among children in Africa. The research, whose…
The Gombe State government said it has recorded three deaths from cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) as of March 27, 2025. Speaking at a media briefing at the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre,…
With only a few health facilities still functioning in Darfur, Sudan, pregnant women face harrowing journeys to seek care. Insecurity, checkpoints, and unaffordable or unavailable transportation force…
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi gestures during a joint press conference with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, not pictured, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in…
WASHINGTON, DC – From Elon Musk to proponents of the so-called abundance agenda, influential voices in the United States portray the state as an impediment to prosperity. Musk asserts that the state…
On Wednesday 27 March, a court in Shanghai sentenced Taiwan-based book publisher Li Yanhe (李延賀), known by his pen name Fucha (富察), to three years in prison on charges of ‘inciting secession’. China’s…
Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 18 – For most of the last four hundred years, Russians have been taught to view Ivan the Terrible and his violent and repressive regime as horrors to be avoided; but…
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Donald Trump’s second presidency is shaking up the geopolitical landscape. Most of the consequences are harmful, but some are beneficial.In every lifetime, there are a few events that mark turning…
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United States President Donald Trump has iterated his ambitions to acquire Greenland ahead of a visit to the semi-autonomous Danish territory by his vice president, JD Vance.“We need Greenland for…
Haiti Haitians take to the streets in Port-au-Prince for the second day in a row on Thursday, March 27, 2025 demanding relief from escalating gang violence. The United Nations said Thursday the…
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Algeria’s Criminal Court of Dar El Beïda sentenced renowned 80-year-old French-Algerian writer and outspoken critic Boualem Sansal to five years in prison and fined him 500,000 Algerian dinars on…
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A new report has found that drug gangs from EU member states are making and selling more MDMA than before.
GENEVA - The powerful earthquake that hit Myanmar on Friday damaged buildings and public infrastructure and there are concerns for the state of large dams, the Red Cross said on Friday.Six states and…
ISTANBUL The US Justice Department on Thursday announced it has opened investigations into Stanford University and three campuses of the University of California system to determine whether their…
The US Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Biden-era federal regulations on “ghost guns,” or mail-order kits that allow people to build untraceable weapons at home, handing gun control groups a rare win…
If you’ve noticed an uptick in TikTokers hyping up Gymshark apparel, it might have to do with a recently resurfaced lawsuit involving influencer Alix Earle.The controversy, which revolves around…
Pikachu runs from police at Turkiye protest In videos circulating on social media a protester dressed as Pokemon’s Pikachu is seen running from police in Istanbul, Turkiye. Some 1,900 people have been…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will visit the Élysée Palace on Friday to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron, the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides and the…
A powerful earthquake of 7.7 magnitude hit Thailand and Myanmar on Friday, killing at least three in Bangkok and trapping over 90 after a building collapsed in Thailand's capital. Several high-rise…
LHASA, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Xizang is open to the world, and the region welcomes foreign friends to visit and travel and foreign journalists to conduct interviews, said a senior official of southwest…
Washington DC [US], March 28 (ANI): Alarming reports are suggesting that ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok and a close affiliate of the Chinese Communist Party, is attempting to maintain control…
The partner organisations of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) today raise further alarm about the deepening press freedom crisis in Serbia in the wake of revelations showing evidence of the…
Putin's remarks come as the US seeks to broker a ceasefire in the full-scale war with Ukraine, now into its fourth year.On Tuesday the White House said the two sides had agreed to a limited truce in…
SEOUL, March 28 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- An Asiana Airlines Inc. flight bound for Incheon from the Philippines was delayed for over 15 hours on Friday after the pilot lost his passport, Yonhap News Agency…
ANKARA The Israeli army issued an evacuation order on Friday to the residents of Beirut's southern suburb Hadath, for the first time since an ongoing Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement took place on…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin called on March 28 for a "transitional administration" to be put in place in Ukraine and vowed his army would "finish off" Ukrainian troops, in hardline remarks as…
The Sudanese army said it has wrested back full control of the capital Khartoum, capping a weeklong offensive that saw it recapture the presidential palace, the airport, and other key sites in a…
According to the embassy, no untoward incidents involving Indian citizens have been reported so far. The embassy is in close coordination with Thai authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of…
During the three-day visit, the delegation will travel to Belgrade and Novi Sad to meet with journalists, editors, media outlets, journalist associations and civil society groups to gather information…
Sex-selective abortions in Armenia According to Armenia’s Ministry of Health, the country has recorded between 7,000 and 9,000 abortions annually over the past decade. The lowest annual figure was…
The real bombshell is how much Vance and Hegseth despise Europe. This is no way for Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to find out that the two men share a “loathing of European free-loading.…
ISTANBUL Greenland is expected to announce a four-party unity government on Friday, local media reported Thursday.The Demokraatit party, the winner of the most recent elections, will form the…
Inflation in France and Spain undershot expectations, supporting calls for more interest-rate cuts by the European Central Bank.Consumer-price growth held steady at 0.9% in France this month, defying…
Israel bombarded Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon on Friday after intercepting a rocket fired from its northern neighbour, the Israeli military said, though the Iranian-backed militant group denied…
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“If the Americans violate Iran’s borders, it will be like a spark in a gunpowder depot, igniting the entire region. Their bases and allies will not be safe,” Ghalibaf stated.Ghalibaf argued that the…
Singaporeans in the Thai capital of Bangkok rushed out of high-rise buildings after feeling seismic waves following a powerful earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar on March 28.They recounted to The…
MOSCOW - Russia said on Friday it had recaptured another village in its Kursk region, where it is seeking to finally expel Ukrainian troops after nearly eight months of fighting.But pro-Moscow…
Clashes broke out in Kathmandu on Friday between Nepalese security forces and pro-monarchy activists demanding the restoration of the monarchy and the Hindu Kingdom status. Several police personnel…
As Muslims prepare to celebrate the end of yet another Ramadan , guests and customers of Abuja Continental Hotel will not forget this year's Iftar experience in an hurry. One of the halls in the hotel…
Israel's army on Friday issued an evacuation order to residents of Hadath in Beirut's southern suburbs, the first such order since a ceasefire agreement that halted war between Hezbollah and Israel.…
BOAO, Hainan, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met with members of the Board of Directors of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) and representatives of the board's corporate members…
Well-wishers have raised nearly a quarter of a million dollars (nearly £180,000) for a waitress who can hardly walk but is too poor to retire.
On March 17, India’s Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) in the western state of Gujarat said it had arrested two people linked to Surat-based pharmaceutical companies for allegedly exporting illicit fentanyl…
The military declares victory in Khartoum, retaking key positions after months of intense battles against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.The Sudanese army has claimed to have cleared Rapid…
This report provides an assessment of the progress of the Egyptian Strategy for Technical Education (TE 2.0). It has been commissioned by the European Union Delegation in Egypt at the request of the…
Lebanon’s economy comprises 90% Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) (Central Bank, 2023). The escalation of hostilities impacted MSMEs in loss of assets, disruption of markets and supply…
A Russian researcher at Harvard Medical School was detained at Boston Logan Airport upon entering the U.S. after she failed to declare frog embryo samples on her customs declaration, according to her…
I is rapidly reshaping education, sparking both excitement and concern among educators. Educators’ mix of enthusiasm and fear toward AI mirrors the broader societal response to the rapid advancement…
n an era defined by polarization, algorithms often amplify extreme views on our screens and politicians appear locked in opposing camps. Yet, as with many complex challenges, progress in artificial…
Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-GazaIsrael threatened on Friday to attack Beirut for the first time since a fragile ceasefire was reached with Hezbollah in November, ordering people who were…
Amidst the current global turmoil, small news outlets like ours could be the first to close. Help us get off grants and become the first reader-funded news site in the Caucasus, and keep telling the…
Then-incoming U.S. Army Pacific commander, Gen. Robert Brown, left, receives the command flag from Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Daniel Allyn during a change of command ceremony at Fort Shafter,…
In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei listens to a speaker during a meeting with students, in Tehran, Iran,…
Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 20 – The impact of siltification and declining water levels on the Caspian and along the Volga-Don route on trade and Moscow’s ability to move ships from its Caspian Flotilla…
TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – The book "Israel That I Saw; No Peace, No Words" by Egyptian journalist Atef Hazin, which recounts his 1996 journey to occupied Palestine, has been translated into Persian by…
Romania will collaborate with Turkey and Bulgaria to monitor compliance with a potential 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea, interim President Ilie Bolojan announced at a…
Argentina is pursuing a $20bn deal with the International Monetary Fund, Economy Minister Luis Caputo has confirmed, officially quantifying the long-rumoured program for the first time as he attempts…
Ghana has struck a landmark $25bn agreement with the private sector to combat climate change and drive sustainable development, marking one of the largest nature-based initiatives globally. The Ghana…
(Conversation recorded on March 4th, 2025) Show Summary As the world is increasingly shaped by the dominance of ‘Big Tech’ – including the race for Artificial Intelligence – the outsized impact on our…
TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – The Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naghdi stated that everyone must prepare for a major operation that will…
On this night, the final chapters of the Quran are recited, and the prayers stretch late into the night. [Getty]As the sun sets over Morocco, Laylat al-Qadr begins—the 27th night of Ramadan, believed…
A Columbia University activist with a green card, a Georgetown University academic with a student visa, a Brown University kidney transplant specialist with a work visa: They are among the people who,…
The white paper on human rights in Xizang in the new era was released by the State Council Information Office at a press conference in Lhasa, capital city of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that Canada's old relationship with the United States "based on deepening integration of our economies and tight security and military cooperation is…
ISTANBUL -- Two journalists were detained in dawn raids in Istanbul early Friday as part of a crackdown on media workers covering Turkey’s largest protests in more than a decade, their outlets…
Kuwait's Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaei on Thursday referred seven cases of suspected financial and administrative corruption to the public prosecutor, the Ministry of Education said. The…
Four local and international organisations have launched a project to promote timely release and distribution of vaccines in the Sub-region. The project titled ECOWASRegECs is aimed at strengthening…
During the Commonwealth Day ceremony at Westminster Abbey, King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted with an unexpected and memorable musical performance. The Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe…
Washington — Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance are headed to a U.S. base in Greenland, as the Trump White House eyes the semi-autonomous Danish territory despite opposition from…
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in Renewable Energy Communities (REC), legal entities that collectively manage energy, promoting economic, social, and environmental benefits for…
Demonstrators hold a Palestinian flag during a protest at Powder House Park, where hundreds gathered in response to the detention of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish national and Tufts University graduate…
MOSCOW - Russia accused Ukraine on Friday of attacking its energy facilities despite a moratorium on such strikes, saying a key piece of gas infrastructure in the town of Sudzha had been practically…
MANILA – The United States has fully restored its US$500 million (S$670 million) military aid to the Philippines in a move seen as the Trump administration’s effort to dispel doubts on Washington’s…
All-round and historic progress has been made in the human rights cause in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, according to a white paper released on Friday.The document, titled "Human Rights…
By Kenny Teng BANGKOK, 28 March (Bernama) -- Thailand's Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, on Friday instructed the Interior Minister to declare Bangkok an emergency area after a powerful 7.1…
The Perm was rolled out of the giant ship hall in Severodvinsk in Arkhangelsk region on March 27. Photo: Sevmash The Perm is the sixth submarine of the Yasen/Yasen-M class and is expected to sail for…
The head of the UN Mission in Congo told the Security Council that M23 controls large parts of North Kivu and South Kivu “and threatens to expand into Tshopo and Maniema provinces,” which are larger…
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US Vice President JD Vance will visit Greenland on Friday at a time when President Donald Trump is renewing his insistence that Washington should take control of the semi-autonomous Danish…
The dilemma facing Canada’s Conservative Party can be summed up in its campaign slogan: “Canada first. For a change.” Just three months ago the party enjoyed its best opinion-poll rating since 1988.…
Israel bombarded Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon on Friday after intercepting a rocket fired from its northern neighbor, the Israeli military said, although the Iranian-backed group denied…
Thai emergency services said two people have been found dead and an unknown number of others are still under the rubble of a building that collapsed after a massive earthquake hit the capital,…
A major Russian construction company with ties to a notorious Chechen strongman appears to be behind a new $100 million vehicle bridge meant to connect Russia’s Far East and North Korea, an NK News…
A powerful earthquake hit Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand on Friday, turning a major hospital in the Myanmar capital into a "mass casualty area" and trapping dozens of workers in an under…
Amidst the growing U.S. rift with various allies in Europe and even the Indo-Pacific, such as Japan and Australia, South Korea must reassess its national security. With North Korea ever more…
Sky News, quoting royal aides, has called it a "minor bump in the road," assuring the King's overall progress is good. He is expected to return to his normal duties next week. On Thursday, Queen…
On the morning of March 28, President Xi Jinping met with representatives of the international business community at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. President Xi welcomed them to China, and…
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan should place local people’s human rights at the center of the historic deal over their contested border, and provide justice to victims of war crimes during a 2022 border…
Prosecutors in Le Pen’s case had asked a three-judge panel to ban her from running for office for five years and immediately execute that part of the sentence, as opposed to waiting until all appeals…
Paraguay’s Ministry of Economy and Finance announced Thursday that the government signed a $154 million credit agreement with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).Economy Minister Carlos…
AN EAST LONDON fire station hosted an iftar for the first time last week.Plaistow Fire Station in Newham opened its doors last Tuesday (18) to over 100 members of the community which observes Ramadan.…
A high-rise building under construction in Bangkok collapsed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighbouring Myanmar midday on Friday, police said, and possible casualties are not…
RNZ broadcaster Phil O’Brien is among the crowd at the airshow and said the crash was “beyond horrible” and he can’t believe anyone could survive the impact.“To be honest, it was just nose first. Full…
RAMALLAH, Palestine Israeli authorities continued to impose restrictions on Palestinians' access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem for the fourth consecutive Friday of Ramadan despite many…
Tennis legend Serena Williams is now part of the ownership group of the Toronto Tempo, marking a significant moment for women’s professional sports. The Toronto Tempo is set to kick off their…
The Thai capital has declared a state of emergency as dozens of buildings are now in ruins and hundreds of people are missing.
Following several weeks of debate and late night negotiations, the state Senate has passed what some senators called among the most contentious pieces of legislation of their careers, a bill with…
US air strikes hit more than 40 locations across Yemen, including in Sanaa with at least seven people injured.United States air strikes have hit more than 40 locations across Houthi-controlled parts…
Every year, many Americans participate in what is now widely referred to as “Dry January,” a month of complete alcohol abstinence. It is estimated that possibly 25% of all those who regularly consume…
You can turn yourself or anyone you know into a Studio Ghibli-style character with OpenAI’s newest image generation technology. But should you?On Tuesday, OpenAI launched its “most advanced image…
Israel's defense minister threatened Beirut on Friday after rocket fire from Lebanon, rattling an already fragile truce that had largely ended more than a year of hostilities with Hezbollah. "If there…
A former Australian police officer avoided a prison term when was he was sentenced on Friday for killing a 95-year-old nursing home resident with a stun gun.Kristian White was sentenced to 450 hours…
Bangladesh's former Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad A Arafat, Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus (Image Credit: X/@MAarafat71/Reuters) Dhaka [Bangladesh], March 28…
The Supreme Court of India has scheduled a final hearing for September 15, 2025, to address petitions challenging the 1974 and 1976 agreements that ceded the Katchatheevu islet to Sri Lanka. This…
The State High Electoral Commission (SHEC) in Jonglei State, in collaboration with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), on Wednesday held a one-day consultative meeting with civil…
Rescuers work at the site of a high-rise building under construction that collapsed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday. Sakchai Lalit/AP BANGKOK — A 7.7 magnitude…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern on Friday over the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand, assuring India’s readiness to provide all necessary assistance to the…
Rescue teams are seen at a construction site where a building collapsed in Bangkok on March 28, 2025, after an earthquake. Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP Bangkok: A 30-storey skyscraper under…
BOSTON — The International Skating Union (ISU) apologised on Thursday (March 27) for displaying the flag of Taiwan rather than the Chinese Taipei emblem at the World Figure Skating Championships in…
BANGKOK—A high-rise building under construction in Bangkok collapsed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar midday on March 28, police said, and possible casualties are not yet known.
TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Iranians in cities and towns nationwide poured into the streets on Quds Day, voicing unwavering support for Palestine and denouncing Israel’s atrocities in Gaza and the West…
To prevent German citizens from fleeing the workers’ paradise in the German Democratic Republic (GDR), the communists built a so-called ‘Anti-Fascist Protection Wall’, known more widely as the Berlin…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced today that it hosted a meeting in Jeddah on Thursday between Syrian Minister of Defense Major General Murhaf Abu Qasra and Lebanese Minister...
A powerful earthquake rattled Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand on Friday, trapping dozens of workers in a collapsed under-construction skyscraper in Bangkok, where a state of emergency was declared.…
Photo : YONHAP News / AFP A seven-point-seven magnitude earthquake struck the central inland region of Myanmar on Friday afternoon, and tremors could be felt as far away as Bangkok more than one…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 28. The Chairman of Russia's State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin has directed the draft law on the ratification of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between Russia…
Kenya is sending former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to South Sudan as a special envoy to help defuse a growing rift between President Salva Kiir and his longtime rival First Vice-President Riek Machar…
A mobile court established in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) by the Judiciary in mid-March is racing with time to hear a backlog of 429 major cases in Pibor Town. GPAA Local Government…
Multiple reports and videos showed that buildings and some under construction collapsed in the Thai capital city. As per Reuters, at least four people were found dead near a mosque in Bangkok.…
BANGKOK (AP) — A high-rise building under construction in Bangkok collapsed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar midday on Friday, police said, and possible…
A strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, and several buildings collapsed in Mandalay, the country's second-largest city, witnesses said.Buildings shook as well in Bangkok, the Thai…
The video shared widely on Thai social media shows people fleeing in fear as the high-rise comes down behind them. Many buildings in the city were evacuated as they swayed during the rare earthquake.
Japanese Royal Australian Air Force Maritime Patrol Aircraft P-8A (Source: Australian Department of Defense) From late March to mid-April, Australia will engage in monitoring and surveillance…
A teacher at a Minnesota school is accused of using a sixth grader as a “stepping stool” during a school safety drill, reported the Star Tribune. Citing the court documents, the outlet reported that…
A powerful 7.7 earthquake hit central Myanmar on Friday, close to the country’s second city of Mandalay, home to around 1 million people and historic temple complexes, with tremors shaking buildings…
KYIV - A Russian drone attack damaged storage facilities and an administrative building in Ukraine's central Poltava region, local authorities said on Friday.The facilities belonging to Ukraine's gas…
HONG KONG - China deployed two long-range H-6 bombers around the Scarborough Shoal this week, in Beijing's latest move to assert sovereignty over the hotly disputed atoll in the South China Sea,…
Chinese leader Xi Jinping, sitting next to Politburo Standing Committee member Cai Qi, applauds at a meeting with foreign business leaders at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday.…
A tourist submarine sank off the Egyptian resort town of Hurghada, killing six Russians, on Thursday.The recreational submarine was taking 45 tourists on an underwater cruise of...
The Second Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health, from 25-27 March, will call on countries to pledge voluntary actions to achieve a 50% reduction in the health impacts of air pollution by…
A screenshot of the supposed news report spread March 24, 2025 on Facebook as multiple wildfires burned in South Korea's southeast (archived link). The wildfires are the largest and deadliest on…
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, arrived in Makkah on Friday, coming from Jeddah, to spend the remainder of the holy month of Ramadan near the…
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Follow-up meetings were held for neighborhood watch unit chiefs throughout North Korea after a recent national meeting.
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European leaders are alarmed at the increasingly warm relations between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, but economists are encouraged as even a “quick and dirty”…
TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – An Iranian envoy has revealed Tehran's response to the US call for the dissolution of the Iraqi PMF, also known as Hashd al-Shaabi, a matter that Donald Trump raised in his…
TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – The Palestinian issue is not merely a regional conflict but a test of global commitment to justice, the rule of law, and human rights, says the Iranian Foreign Ministry on the…
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Drawing of Vučić, during the protests, Serbia, February 2025 © Aleksandra.Vitorovic/Shutterstock Protests have been going on in Serbia for months, demanding political accountability and for the State…
Addressing the funding situation, Ms Ilori noted that President Bola Tinubu had set aside a budget to ensure that HIV-related services continued uninterrupted. The National Agency for the Control of…
The NCDC called on affected states to strengthen their health systems and collaborate with federal authorities to curb the spread of the disease. The death toll from the meningitis outbreak in Nigeria…
City of Cape Town should work with and not against the building's residents, say urban researchers Instead of portraying residents as criminals and building "hijackers", the mayor and his…
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday vowed to strengthen bilateral relations with Bangladesh as Dhaka continues to navigate rising frosty ties with neighbouring India. This reflects the deepening…
Jimmy Kimmel continues to mock the Trump administration’s handling of the ‘Signalgate’ controversy, which stemmed after National Security Adviser Mike Waltz mistakenly added a journalist to a group…
Two strong earthquakes rocked Myanmar on Friday with its impact being felt in northeastern states including Manipur and Meghalaya, officials aware of the developments said. Workers react while sitting…
TOKYO – The US government’s plan to impose an additional 25 per cent tariff on auto imports will have an “extremely large impact” on the Japanese economy, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba warned…
DHAKA - Chinese President Xi Jinping has told Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, that Beijing would consider requests to lower interest rates on Chinese loans to Dhaka, Yunus’ press chief…
An ancient and beloved Hungarian folktale is the story of King Matthias and the Clever Girl. According to the story, King Matthias the Just, who often wandered about Hungary in disguise to see how the…
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The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has sounded the alarm over the country’s rapidly escalating crisis, calling for urgent, coordinated action to protect civilians and…
The Thai Emergency Response Center said on Friday that a 30-story building under construction collapsed in Bangkok, capital of Thailand, with people feared trapped inside after a strong tremor.
The ministry issued a statement on the occasion of the International Quds Day, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, saying the designation by the late Founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran,…
On the eve of the International Quds Day, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, Ayatollah Khamenei delivered a message that reads: In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful The Quds…
Speaking to IRNA on Thursday, Araqchi stated that Iran’s position on the current situation and Trump’s message had been clearly outlined in the reply and transmitted via diplomatic channels. Trump’s…
MANILA, Philippines — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the Trump administration would boost military ties with the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against “threats from the…
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A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Mandalay in Myanmar on Friday, with tremors felt as far as Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, and the northern city of Chiang Mai. Videos have emerged showing…
Sometimes it seems like it was just yesterday that the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. But it was five years ago — March 11, 2024 — that we started to quarantine…
Political consultations between the Foreign Ministries of the Republic of Armenia and Montenegro 27 March, 2025 On March 27, political consultations between the Foreign Ministries of the Republic of…
The newly appointed Ambassador of Montenegro handed over the copy of her credentials to the Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia 27 March, 2025 On March 27, the newly appointed Ambassador of Montenegro…
Newly declassified diplomatic files from Seoul have revealed that major world powers were deeply concerned about North Korean leader Kim Il-sung’s succession plan after his sudden death in 1994, with…
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 jolted 16 km NNW of Sagaing, Myanmar at 06:20:54 GMT on Friday, the US Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to…
North Korea has launched a sweeping campaign to encourage young people to "volunteer" for life in tougher parts of the country.
The 3rd African Forum on Mining (AFM), held from March 19 to 21, 2025, at the African Union Commission’s Headquarters, concluded with a strong call to action for African nations to harness their vast…
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In a list of thousands of terminated USAID awards that was sent to Congress this week is a devastating cut suggesting the Trump administration might be planning to end funding to Gavi, the global…
WASHINGTON - A US judge on Thursday (March 27) ordered President Donald Trump's administration to preserve messages sent on the Signal messaging app discussing attack plans against the Houthis in…
The People’s Liberation Army of China is ready to develop its cooperation with the Russian and Iranian militaries, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman, Senior Colonel Wu Qian said, commenting on the…
Iran’s national football team has qualified for the 2026 World Cup, but unlike in Qatar, they’ll likely be traveling without their usual government spectators and security forces Iran’s national…
Turkish authorities deported a BBC News correspondent after detaining him for 17 hours and branding him a "threat to public order".
A plane has crashed on the first public day of the Australian International Airshow. Photo: ABC / Paul Crock A plane has crashed during the Australian International Airshow at Avalon, south-west of…
Strength in Unity When it comes to Taiwan, comments from the Trump administration about the island nation increasing its defense budget to up to 10 percent of its annual gross domestic product have…
People have been evacuated and buildings have reportedly collapsed in the Thai capital Bangkok. The epicentre of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake was in neighbouring Myanmar near the city of Mandalay,…
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Luxembourg has suspended Bulgarian European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva, citing the need to safeguard the integrity of its investigations. The…
Izzadin Al-Safi, advisor to the leader of the Rapid Support Forces, revealed that the Ta’sis (Founding) alliance has unanimously agreed to nominate RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as…
A strong earthquake hit central Myanmar’s Mandalay city on Friday morning.While there were no confirmed reports of deaths or injuries, videos posted on social media showed extensive damage to…
A meeting promoting the “China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Hubei” event is held in Wuhan, central China’s Hubei Province, March 18, 2025. (People’s Daily Online/Ren Fengtao) On 18 March, the…
2025-03-28T07:33:36+00:00 Shafaq News/ The Sudanese army announced it had taken full control of the capital Khartoum, a week after recapturing the presidential palace from the Rapid Support Forces…
A Nigerian court has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to rearrest Kogi-born political activist and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Austin Okai, despite medical reports…
Manila is seeking the extradition of Arnolfo Teves Jnr, a former politician, who is facing murder and other charges.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to buy time as Russian forces prepare for a new offensive in Ukraine’s Sumy, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said…
The reported decision that the US government will end its support for Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance - which was set up 20 years ago to increase access to vaccines for the world's poorest countries—will…
Nearly 50 Injured After 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Pakistan, Tremors Felt In Delhi-NCR Photo: | Representational Image Nearly 50 Injured After 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Pakistan, Tremors Felt…
A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked the Thai capital Friday, causing buildings to sway.The U.S. Geological Survey and Germany's GFZ center for geosciences said the midday temblor was a shallow 10…
Summit felt like a high-end takeaway meal - it tastes great but then you wonder if you ate anything hours later By Europe correspondent Adam Parsons, in ParisAs summits go, this one had the feel of a…
SEOU—Rain and cooler temperatures are helping South Korean fire crews as they battle the country’s worst-ever wildfires on Friday, as the governor of the hardest-hit region called for overhauling response strategies to respond to the climate crisis that he says worsened the disaster.
Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.7 and 6.4 in magnitude, hit Myanmar on Friday. The tremors were so strong that they were felt in Thailand's capital, Bangkok. An under-construction building in…
Pakistan on Thursday called for implementing last month’s UN Security Council resolution that demanded the withdrawal of Rwandan-backed M23 rebels from Goma and other parts of the Democratic Republic…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 28. Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy – Vice-President of the…
Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chairman and Army Chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, reaffirmed on Thursday that the military is committed to creating the necessary conditions for a democratically…
South Korea has detected signs that North Korea is preparing to hold a major military parade and mass games performance in October as part of celebrations for the ruling party’s anniversary. Seoul’s…
A powerful earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude of 7.7, while the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) reported an even stronger jolt of…
Naypyidaw, Myanmar: A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The tremor hit 16 kilometres (10 miles) northwest of the city of…
With baggage fees by airlines becoming a major pain point for travellers worldwide, many are increasingly seeking creative ways to avoid the extra cost. You may have heard people wearing multiple…
A man in United States' Ohio who had appeared on television to raise awareness about her disappearance was arrested the next day after a police shootout over the rape and death of his 13-year-old…
Non-bank lending, a rapidly growing yet often misunderstood sector, provides valuable financial services outside traditional regulatory frameworks, but comes with its own perils.
TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Iranians in cities and towns nationwide poured into the streets on Quds Day, voicing unwavering support for Palestine and denouncing Israel’s atrocities in Gaza and the West…
A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.The tremor hit 16 kilometres (10 miles) northwest of the city of Sagaing at a depth of…
TOKYO -- Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted top foreign corporate executives on Friday, state media said, as his government looks to the private sector to shore up the country's flagging economy amid…
A strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, earthquake monitoring services said, which affected Bangkok as well with hundreds of people pouring out of buildings in the Thai capital in panic…
A photo file of Myanmar. Photo: Alicia de la Cour Venning A strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, earthquake monitoring services said, which affected Bangkok as well with hundreds of…
Just days after the collapse of the Awami League government in Bangladesh in August 2024 following deadly street protests that culminated in the dramatic flight of then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,…
People stand outside an office building in Bangkok on March 28, 2025 after an earthquake. A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS)…
Late last week, trucks carrying components of the Patriot PAC-3 MSE air defense system were spotted traveling along highways in western Morocco, marking a significant step in the North African…
José Ángel Del Villar, 44, of Huntington Beach, California, the CEO of DEL Records and its related talent agency Del Entertainment Inc., was found guilty of 10 counts of violating the Kingpin Act and…
Shops and offices evacuated, no immediate reports of casualties 1 MIN READ Three earthquakes shake Indonesia, one death reported in North Sumatra A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake rocked the Thai…
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck Myanmar, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), with reports of strong tremors felt in Thailand and elsewhere in the region.The tremor hit 16…
An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck Myanmar, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said on March 28, while hundreds of people poured out of buildings in the Thai capital Bangkok after the…
SEOUL - Top trade officials from South Korea, Japan and China will meet between March 29 and March 30 in Seoul to discuss economic cooperation, a South Korean government source said on March 28.The…
A tourist submarine sank on Thursday during a routine underwater sightseeing tour off the coast of Hurghada, a popular Red Sea resort city in Egypt, killing at least six Russian nationals on board.The…
A recent investigation by Austria’s Directorate for State Security and Intelligence Services (DSN) has uncovered a large-scale Russian disinformation campaign orchestrated through a suspected…
It is with profound sorrow that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces the passing of Mr. Najmuddin A. Sheikh, a distinguished diplomat and former Foreign Secretary of Pakistan (1994–1997). He…
A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Germany’s GFZ center for…
Tanya Lee Glover's body was found wrapped in clothing behind a wall in Alderley, Brisbane.
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Here is the full text of the message issued by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on the occasion of the International Quds Day:In the Name of God, the Compassionate,…
Fuelled by anger and desperation, thousands of Gazans took to the streets for two consecutive days. The Gazans openly demanded Hamas step down for the first time since the war began. As the protests…
MELBOURNE, Australia -- A former Australian police officer avoided a prison term when was sentenced Friday for killing a 95-year-old nursing home resident with a stun gun, in an outcome that…
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- A remote Australian town that will soon lose its only doctor is offering a salary of up to 680,000 Australian dollars ($428,000), plus free rent and a car, to attract a new…
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(Xinhua) 13:38, March 28, 2025 MOSCOW, March 27 (Xinhua) -- People-to-people exchanges between Russia and China, as an essential part of the two countries' comprehensive strategic partnership of…
(Xinhua) 13:52, March 28, 2025 BOAO, Hainan, March 28 (Xinhua) -- As the world grapples with the challenges of aging populations, younger generations across Asia are being increasingly recognized as a…
Six Russian tourists lost their lives on Thursday when a submarine carrying passengers on an underwater excursion near Hurghada, Egypt, sank. According to local officials, the vessel, operated by…
Concerns are mounting over the detention of Col. Pasquale Chol Mading, a senior officer in the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) Military Intelligence. Mading was taken into custody by his…
New Delhi [India], March 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Sri Lanka for a State visit from April 4-6. During the visit, a number of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) inked between…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 28. Uzbekistan has cooked up a joint action plan for 2025–2027 in cahoots with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Trend reports. The news follows a meeting…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 28. Uzbekistan and the European Union (EU) discussed the development of the Middle Corridor, Trend reports. The news follows a meeting between President of Uzbekistan…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday called for US involvement in future Ukraine peace talks. Participating in the EU Summit in Paris, Meloni…
Pyongyang, March 28 (KCNA) -- DPRK player Ri Se Ung bagged a gold medal at the 2025 Asian Wrestling Championship.The championship being held in Amman of Jordan brought together more than 360 excellent…
TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign minister has reiterated Tehran's willingness to engage diplomatically regarding its peaceful nuclear program but emphasized that direct talks under "maximum…
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SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will work toward the prompt and safe repatriation of two North Koreans who were found adrift in waters south of the inter-Korean maritime border earlier this…
Poland has spent decades championing coal despite Europe’s increasingly urgent battle against climate change. Now, in a twist of atomic ambition, Warsaw wants to power past its sooty legacy and switch…
A lawyer representing a Turkish university student detained in the United States and facing deportation said Thursday that his client had been unlawfully abducted. Earlier this week, a video surfaced…
European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva has expressed feeling threatened by Delyan Peevski, the leader of the DPS-New Beginning party. In an interview with Capital, Georgieva revealed that she is under…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 28. Foreign ministers from Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, along with deputy foreign ministers from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, met with the EU’s High Representative…
Six people were killed in Lebanon in the past two days in Israeli strikes against Hezbollah members. Lebanon’s state news agency said an Israeli drone strike in the country’s south hit a car, killing…
“I don’t want anyone coming here if they don’t feel their opportunity is what they want,” Medved said. “Some of this now has to come down to [NIL] money, too. We still have to make those decisions.…
Snuggerud, though, answered back by knotting the score 4-4 at 16:24. After a faceoff win by Moore, Snuggerud collected the puck and snapped a shot past Hrabal from the slot. The third finished with…
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A globally acclaimed academic, Eva Illouz has been a vocal advocate of Israel’s right to defend itself in the wake of the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks that sparked the war in Gaza. That…
The Academy of Motion Pictures has released a statement to explain its silence after Israeli forces attacked and captured Hamdan Ballal on Monday. Ballal was released on Tuesday after being beaten and…
ISTANBULThousands of firefighters are successfully containing the most devastating wildfires in South Korea’s history, helped by better visibility and cooler temperatures from overnight rain."We plan…
Former Defence Minister's Corruption Case Moves Closer to Trial Former parliamentary speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is set to appear in the Pretoria High Court as her corruption case moves closer to…
A new draft of the proposed US-Ukraine minerals deal has drawn criticism in Kyiv as the new demands are even harsher than the previous three versions. The deal was suspended following a meeting…
It is no secret that Donald Trump has desires to take over Greenland.A US delegation's planned visit to the Arctic territory this week has put Mr Trump's ambitions back in the spotlight, with…
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the Trump administration would boost military ties with the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against “threats from the communist Chinese” and…
Despite the heavy naval losses Moscow has endured throughout its Ukrainian invasion, the Kremlin is still trying to project power vis-à-vis its submarine fleet out at sea. According to the state-run…
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth said the Trump administration would boost military ties with the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against “threats from the communist Chinese” and ensure freedom…
Mr Maksha also mentioned that the ministry is awaiting the governor's approval to launch a statewide vaccination campaign for all pets, particularly cats, in the state The Adamawa State Government has…
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India’s plans to modernise its military and strengthen domestic defence production are facing mounting challenges due to financial constraints, despite a net boost in the country’s defence budget. The…
Fijiana captain Ilisapeci Delaiwau and Fiji men's captain Jerry Matana at the tournament venue, the new Kai Tak Sports Park before the tournament kicked off. Photo: Supplied / Fiji Rugby Union Fiji…
The international practice presumes the possibility of introducing external governance, paving the way to legitimate talks on the settlement of the Ukraine conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Sanctions against Russia affect Central Asian countries - EU High Representative AKIPRESS.COM - The European Union's sanctions against Russia affect the economies of Central Asian countries, but the…
Photo by Sergei Savostyanov/Pool/AFP “They will never give me a Nobel Peace Prize,” Donald Trump complained the other day. “I deserve i
A US babysitter attempting to ease a child’s fears of a “monster” came face-to-face with a man hiding underneath their bed.The incident occurred in the town of Great Bend, Kansas, on March 24 and was…
The head of Myanmar’s military junta yesterday vowed to hold a long-planned election in December, urging the regime’s opponents to put down their weapons and re-enter the legal fold.During a speech at…
(Xinhua) 13:29, March 28, 2025 NAIROBI, March 27 (Xinhua) -- China on Thursday offered Kenya a grant of 1.8 billion Kenyan shillings (about 13.9 million U.S. dollars) to upgrade several hospitals in…
The palace said recent side effects led to a brief hospital stay for observation. 2 MIN READ The palace said that Cha
Australian PM Anthony Albanese (Image Credit: X/@AlboMP) Canberra [Australia], March 28 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that the federal election will be held on May 3…
The Israeli military said on Friday it intercepted one of two projectiles launched from Lebanon with the other landing inside Lebanon.Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel holds Lebanon responsible…
TAIPEI – Taiwan is investigating whether China’s leading chipmaker Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) illegally poached local engineers as part of an effort to access the island’s…
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Photo : YONHAP News / KCNA A ruling camp lawmaker has assessed that North Korea mobilized targets resembling South Korean military equipment in its latest performance test of “suicide attack drones”…
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In an official statement, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ismail Baghaei denounced the attack as a violation of Islamic principles, international legal norms, and human rights standards.Expressing…
The Arctic Ocean likely had the smallest winter ice cover in 47 years of satellite records this season, with just 5.53 million square miles of sea ice covering the region at its peak on March…
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The US military launched more than 40 airstrikes on the Yemeni capital of Sanaa on Friday before dawn, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported. The airstrikes targeted Sanaa International Airport, the…
The climate activists made headlines by activities that included throwing soup on famous artworks, interrupting live theatre and spraying paint on Stonehenge.
BEIJING - China’s President Xi Jinping met global CEOs in Beijing on March 28, as the government tries to woo foreign firms whose investment could give the ailing Chinese economy a boost and help…
BANGKOK - Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing will join a regional leaders' summit in Thailand next week where he is seeking high-level bilateral meetings, three sources with direct knowledge told…
BANGKOK - Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing will attend a regional leaders’ summit in the Thai capital next week and is seeking bilateral meetings on the sidelines, three sources with direct…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, in Jerusalem on Thursday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition enacted legislation on Thursday that handed…
Malaysia’s Sapura Energy Bhd, a once respected oil and gas giant in Southeast Asia, has been struggling with a financial crisis necessitating far-reaching debt restructuring efforts. Once a dominant…
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus here on Friday, official media reported.Yunus, on a four-day visit to China, took part in the country's Boao Forum for…
Bottled water, energy bars, a flashlight and more: the EU is pushing for every household in the 27-country bloc to have a three-day survival kit ready in case a crisis strikes - be it a conflict or…
KAPAN – U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien has concluded her visit to the Syunik region, where she emphasized the United States’ continued support for peace, greater shared economic prosperity,…
(Xinhua) 13:18, March 28, 2025 PHNOM PENH, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Cooperation with China is essential to protecting and preserving ancient temples at the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park in…
Australia's premier kicks off five-week election campaign in an election set to be dominated by a persistent cost of living and housing crisis. Australians will head to the polls on 3 May for general…
South Korea will work toward the prompt and safe repatriation of two North Koreans who were found adrift in waters south of the inter-Korean maritime border last month and have expressed the desire to…
US defence secretary meets Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos amid controversy over leaking of Yemen strike plans.United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has said the US and the Philippines…
President Gabriel Boric Font of Chile will make a visit to India from April 1-5 to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss key regional and international matters, according to the Ministry of…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 28. A 5.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded near the Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan border, Trend reports. According to the Institute of Seismology at the National Academy of Sciences…
Australia’s policies toward the Pacific will continue to be primarily driven by China’s resurgence, no matter who is elected. 2025.03.28 The Australian flag flies on board HMAS Adelaide as the ship…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday that he would respond with unspecified trade actions if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes new auto tariffs that have expanded a global trade war…
SYDNEY - An Australian police officer who was convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting a 95-year-old care home resident with a Taser gun avoided jail time on Friday.Senior constable Kristian…
Here is the roundup of key events as of Friday, March 28.
The airstrikes hit Sanaa, Saada, Al Hudaydah, Al Jawf, and Amran, resulting in at least seven civilian injuries, reports by media outlets close to Yemen's Ansarullah movement indicate.Among the key…
The IDF said, “Following the alerts activated at 7:50 a.m. in Margaliot, Misgav Am, Kiryat Shmona and Tel Hai, two launches from Lebanese territory were identified. One launch was intercepted, and the…
Acting President Han Duck-soo addresses a ceremony at a national cemetery in the central city of Daejeon on March 28, to mark the 10th anniversary of the commemoration day for 55 troops who
Published: 28 Mar. 2025, 14:23 Russia's President Vladimir Putin visits the Murmansk Region in Russia on March 27. [TASS/YONHAP] Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday listed North Korea as one of…
Kigali — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Regional Economic Community (REC) representatives and other stakeholders convened for a consultative workshop to strengthen…
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Will the Blaze Star finally explode tonight? Jean Schneider of the Paris Observatory made a key prediction in the Research Notes of the American Astronomical Society back in October 2024. The…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has provided data on H-1B visa approvals for the year 2024 and revealed which companies bagged the most. USCIS data for 2024 reveals…
Rodrigo Duterte will mark his 80th birthday inside the United Nations' Scheveningen prison in The Hague - Copyright AFP/File JAM STA ROSAFamily and supporters of former Philippine president Rodrigo…
Australian police rushed to a house in the suburbs of Melbourne after receiving a report from a woman about an attempted break-in, but little did they expect they would be confronted with a furry…
Updated: 1:00pm, 28 Mar 2025 Carlos Gutierrez, former US secretary of commerce, speaks during the panel discussion at the Boao Forum for Asia in southern China’s Hainan province. Photo: Xinhua The…
Australia’s election campaign formally kicked off today, with a vote to be held on 3 May. Labor, under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, presently holds a narrow majority in parliament, with Opposition…
In a recent interview, Araghchi stated that the response includes a detailed letter outlining Iran’s stance on the current situation and directly addressing the points raised in Trump’s message.He…
WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump thanked the "hundreds of thousands" of Muslim Americans who lent him their support during the 2024 presidential election as he hosted the first White House Ramadan…
Every month, the UN trade and development agency (UNCTAD) provides an update on what’s happening in the world of global trade. In March, the focus was on tariffs, and the report revealed that, whilst…
In just two years, China and Honduras have transformed their relationship, strengthening trade, investment and economic cooperation. From signed agreements to job creation and expanded market access,…
ISTANBUL Iran has sent its response to a letter from US President Donald Trump via Oman, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Thursday.“Iran’s official response has been sent through the appropriate…
Former Australian cricketer Steve Waugh (File Photo/ANI) Canberra [Australia], March 28 (ANI): Former Australian cricketer Steve Waugh has been appointed to the Centre for Australia-India Relations…
Here is the full text of the message issued by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on the occasion of the International Quds Day:In the Name of God, the Compassionate,…
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"Gunung Padang: The World's Oldest Pyramid Hidden Beneath the Earth," reads a March 4, 2025 Facebook post from a Thailand-based user that has since been shared over 2,000 times. It features an image…
HANOI - The Trump Organisation and its partner in Vietnam are working on multiple investments worth billions of dollars in golf courses, hotels and real estate projects in the South-east Asian…
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Dallas rapper Yella Beezy, accused of hiring Kewon White, the man who fatally shot rapper Mo3 in 2020, appeared in court Thursday for his bond reduction hearing. During the hearing, prosecutors…
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Thailand’s cabinet has approved the second draft of a law that would legalize casino gambling, with the aim of building a world-class gaming industry and expanding the country’s tourism sector.The…
By Adriane Reardon, ABC Former NSW Police officer Kristian White entered NSW Supreme Court for sentencing surrounded by supporters. Photo: ABC News/Abbey Haberecht Former police officer Kristian White…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File Photo) (Image Credit: YouTube/NarendraModi) New Delhi [India], March 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bangkok from April 3 to 4 to participate in…
Rain and cooler temperatures are helping South Korean fire crews as they battle the country’s worst-ever wildfires,It comes as the governor of the hardest-hit region called for overhauling response…
The city of Hurghada is located to the south-east of Cairo - a tourist destination known for its beaches and coral reefs.The submarine was equipped with large portholes to let passengers see the Red…
US vice president JD Vance and his wife are due to visit an American military base in Greenland in a trip that was scaled back after an uproar by Greenlanders and Danes who were irked that the…
The controversy over the relocation of a Hindu temple to make way for a mosque in central Kuala Lumpur has escalated with the arrest of a firebrand Muslim preacher for apparent seditious social media…
A team of Egyptian archaeologists and researchers from the Penn Museum, Philadelphia, at the site of a newly discovered tomb of an as yet unknown pharaoh Archaeologists have unearthed the huge tomb of…
When he learnt US President Donald Trump had suspended funding for a Yale University research project into Russia's abduction of children from Ukraine, Volodymyr Sahaidak wondered if the perpetrators…
Britain's King Charles spent a brief time under observation in hospital on Thursday after experiencing side-effects from treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace said, with royal sources saying it was…
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In 2024, the number of babies born in Japan fell to a record low for the ninth year in a row. With about 1.6 million deaths and 720,988 births, there were about two deaths for every new baby born.…
SAN JOSE (California, United States), March 28 (BERNAMA-dpa) -- Google has agreed to supply AI software to US defence contractor Lockheed Martin, underscoring the shift in the tech giant's stance on…
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Caroline County is the kind of quiet place that found its voice in electing Donald Trump.It's rural and Republican territory, a 90-minute drive from Washington DC, and it backed Trump at the election.…
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Agreement signed to demarcate the border, following clashes between government forces and Lebanese armed groups
Law enforcement in the United States has arrested a man they believe to be one of the top three leaders of the notorious MS-13 gang, who has been overseeing the criminal organization’s East Coast…
On March 27, the Asan Institute for Policy Studies hosted a closed-door roundtable with the delegation of the Research Institute for Peace and Security (RIPS) of Japan. The delegation and Asan fellows…
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“This tomb and Seneb-Kay’s tomb are the earliest surviving royal tombs that actually have painted decorations inside,” Wegner said.But there were no identifiable skeletal remains at the newly…
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March 28 (UPI) -- Britain's King Charles III experienced side effects from his cancer treatment and was briefly hospitalized on Thursday, Buckingham Palace announced. After being discharged later…
President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered that “improper, divisive or anti-American ideology” be removed from the Smithsonian Institution, the vast museum and research complex that is a premier…
JAKARTA – Mr Oksand, a 40-year-old corporate manager from Bogor, West Java, will not be flying back to his family’s home town in Payakumbuh, West Sumatra, for Hari Raya Aidilfitri, which is expected…
Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, said on Thursday that the era of traditional relationship with the United States based on economic integration and military cooperation is “over”, even as he…
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A stray dog in Malaysia died after it was skinned alive on Wednesday morning (March 19) in Tawau, in the state of Sabah. Pictures posted on the Malaysian Stray Animal Association (SAFM) Instagram page…
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QUESTION: Can I ask a non-trip question, because I want to know what’s happening with this Ukrainian children grant. SECRETARY RUBIO: Grant? QUESTION: The Ukrainian children who — SECRETARY RUBIO: Oh,…
Though Carney has no plans to visit Washington himself, he said it is "possible" members of his cabinet would travel there. Speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting, the Liberal leader described…
MANILA - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed the United States’ “ironclad commitment” to the Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines, saying in Manila on March 28 that deterrence was…
MIAMI - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday he expressed concern to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan over protests and detentions in Turkey following the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu,…
Since January, much ink has been spilled debating whether US President Donald Trump’s zany geopolitical policies have at their core a guiding principle referred to as a “reverse Nixon”.The goal, the…
It is astounding what Donald Trump gets away with by using a ball pen and some ink. But it came as no surprise that immediately on returning to office Trump signed an executive order and withdrew his…
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The war drums are getting louder in Washington. In recent weeks, many of the same neoconservative voices who pushed the U.S. into Iraq are calling for strikes on Iran. Groups like the Foundation for…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday declared that the old economic and defence ties with the US were over after his US counterpart, Donald Trump, imposed a 25 percent tariff on automobile…
European leaders met this week at the behest of French President Emmanuel Macron, who wants to solidify a plan to send troops to Ukraine as a security package. However, the meetings emerged, according…
Two men who were arrested appeared before an investigating judge on Thursday, prosecutors said.Another two men are still being questioned by detectives while the fifth man has been released after…
KUNMING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- The China-Laos Railway has safely handled over 50 million passenger trips since its launch on Dec. 3, 2021, according to the railway operator. A flagship project within…
The U.S. has identified the 100th American service member from remains handed over by North Korea, the Pentagon has announced, promoting it as the direct result of a landmark 2018 agreement between…
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MANILA -- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured the Philippines on Friday that their alliance is “ironclad,” after recent concerns that the superpower’s commitment to its Indo-Pacific partners…
BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping met with global CEOs in Beijing on Friday, Xinhua reported, without providing any details.The meeting followed last weekend's China Development Forum (CDF), a…
A view of the Lhasa-Nyingchi Highway in the Xizang autonomous region on Sept 3. [Photo/Xinhua]The Xizang autonomous region's modern transportation network, spanning more than 120,000 kilometers of…
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the US Department of Labor (DOL) from implementing parts of president Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at curbing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)…
A protester waves Turkish flag during a protest against the arrest of Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, outside Caglayan courthouse, in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Emrah…
Australia’s competition regulator has given the go-ahead for Qatar Airways to launch an alliance with Virgin Australia.The decision clears Qatar Airways to cooperate for five years in an “integrated…
Five-year-old Jenin liked to dance, like so many other five-year-old girls around the world. She danced until the war came to her home, killing 25 members of her family including her father and all of…
Ozturk, a 30-year-old from Turkey, is a Fulbright scholar working on a PhD in child study and human development on an F-1 student visa, her lawyer Mahsa Khanbabai said in an email. “We should all be…
Initial reports from the Houthis described at least seven people being hurt in the attacks Friday in Sanaa [Getty]Suspected U.S. airstrikes pummeled sites across parts of Yemen controlled by the…
Vladimir Putin has attended the launch ceremony of a new nuclear submarine. The Russian president said the new submarine, which carries advanced hypersonic missiles Zircon, will enhance the security…
A landmark case which seeks to establish that polluters can be held liable for transboundary harm completed its hearing in a German court on March 19. The case against RWE, Germany’s largest energy…
North Korea is “plotting” to provoke the South in new ways while developing advanced weapons systems, Acting President Han Duk-soo warned on Friday, declaring that Seoul will retaliate…
Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Ukraine be placed under a form of temporary administration to allow for new elections and the signature of key accords to reach a settlement in the war,…
FRESNO — Historian Dr. Bedross Der Matossian will speak on “Denial of the Armenian Genocide in the Digital Age: Refashioning the ‘Events of 1915’ on the Internet and Beyond” at 7:00PM on Friday, April…
ChatGPT’s native image generator sparked a frenzy after social media users discovered they could use it to create visuals inspired by the iconic Studio Ghibli style. From celebrities to artists to…
28 March 2025, Bangkok: When a girl becomes pregnant or is married too early, her future is no longer her own. Early pregnancy disrupts her education, poses severe health risks for both mother and…
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Paleontologist Anthony Romilio brushes a roughly 200 million year old boulder at Biloela State High School in Queensland, Australia. (University of Queensland) For two decades, Australian students…
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According to Michael Williams, a professor of international politics at Ottawa University, Trump's focus on Greenland appears to reflect a larger international strategy that involves exerting US…
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(JTA) — New legislation banning child marriage in Washington, DC, was signed into law last week following advocacy by a coalition including Unchained At Last, a Jewish-led organization that opposes…
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All critical materials listed in the US Energy Act are covered, including rare earths and 50 other minerals such as lithium, titanium, cobalt, aluminium and zinc.The US will control infrastructure…
The South Korean government’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission admitted on Wednesday that the government had violated fundamental human rights in the intercountry adoption process due to a lack of…
In a significant gesture of mercy during the holy month of Ramadan, the UAE has announced a large-scale pardon for prisoners, with over 500 Indian nationals among those released. The decision, which…
Trump escalated his targeting of Big Law firms with new executive order Thursday revoking security clearance and contracts for WilmerHale.
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Ukrainian engineer Serhiy Potynh is the latest of many employees of the plant abducted, tortured and then ‘tried’ on preposterous charges aimed at accusing Ukrainians of Russia’s terrorism Serhiy…
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Britain's King Charles spent a brief time under observation in hospital on Thursday (March 27) after experiencing side effects from treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace said, with royal sources…
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The United States offers our sincere condolences to the people of the Republic of Korea for the tragic loss of life and the extensive damage caused by ongoing wildfires in the southeastern region. The…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Ukraine could be placed under a form of temporary administration to allow for new elections and the signature of key accords with the aim of reaching a…
Today Russia is promoting the idea of economic cooperation with the United States in an Arctic region packed with natural resources."We are open to considering different investment opportunities that…
Countries worldwide scrambled to understand the sudden death of North Korea's founder, Kim Il-sung, in 1994, with the United States and Russia questioning the isolated state's future under his son and…
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Donald Trump A US federal judge on Thursday said he will order the Donald Trump administration to preserve records of a text message chat in which senior national security officials discussed…
The intelligence that led to the airstrike in Yemen discussed in a Signal chat disclosed in The Atlantic was provided by Israel, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing two U.S. officials. National…
Liam Lawson has suffered one of the more ruthless axings in Formula 1, and his replacement will need to overcome a temperamental car and a dysfunctional team or be at risk of a similar fate.Red Bull…
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Amnesty International condemned Thursday the “systematic attack” on the rights of Baloch activists in Pakistan. The organization called for the immediate release of detained protesters, including…
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The White House has withdrawn the nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik as US ambassador to the United Nations, citing concerns over the Republican Party's narrow majority in the House of Representatives.…
Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks at a regular news conference on Thursday. Question: According to foreign media reports, the recent…
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paris – European leaders vowed on Thursday to strengthen Kyiv's army to ensure it was the cornerstone of future security in Ukraine, while France and Britain tried to expand support for a planned…
A Russian reconnaissance aircraft approached northeastern Germany on Thursday before it was escorted away by fighter jets, the German Air Force said. The Air Force said on its Whatsapp communication…
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Photo: AFP The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) troika leaders have reviewed a list of "eminent persons" with extensive knowledge on Pacific regionalism to leads discussions on regional reforms, the Cook…
SYDNEY -- Australia will head to the polls in a federal election on May 3, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Friday, with cost-of-living pressures at the forefront of what is expected to be…
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Putin raised Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland and said Russia will not stand idly…
North Korea continues cyber warfare against research agencies and defense companies in major countries including South Korea.
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North Korea’s development of what the country claims is its first nuclear-powered submarine – with the potential to fire Pukguksong-6 missiles 12,000km to hit targets as far away as the continental…
Hurghada [Egypt], March 28 (ANI): Six Russian tourists lost their lives on Thursday after a submarine, conducting an underwater excursion near the Egyptian resort city of Hurghada sank, according to…
Faced with a razor-thin Republican majority in the US House of Representatives, President Donald Trump on Thursday decided to withdraw the nomination of Elise Stefanik for Ambassador to UN, as he…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out strikes targeting more than 100 pickup trucks used by terrorist groups in Gaza. The IDF continued to extend operations in northern Gaza’s Beit Hanoun and…
Tourism in Fiji is a powerhouse, contributing around 40 per cent to the nation's GDP and serves as a major source of employment. Yet, for many locals, this booming industry has long remained largely…
By Lauren Kent, Niamh Kennedy and Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky delivers a press conference at the headquarters of French
Poland’s Council of Ministers adopted a regulation on Thursday suspending the right to asylum applications for migrants arriving from Belarus.The regulation will implement a 60-day restriction on the…
The deans of 79 US law schools issued a joint letter on Wednesday condemning US President Donald Trump’s efforts to sanction law firms and lawyers, warning that such actions violate the US…
The Rainier School, a habilitation center for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is seen on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Buckley. Pete Caster Pete Caster /…
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(Xinhua) 08:05, March 28, 2025 Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivers a keynote…
Many major car companies have operations in the US, while also bringing in models, or parts from outside of the US.Japan's Toyota, for example, has 10 manufacturing plants in the US and its Highlander…
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A Fox News ticker tape on the side of the company's building displays a headline in New York City, March 26, as a House Intelligence Committee holds a hearing about a transcript of the group chat…
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PNG Under-19 Garamuts team in Brisbane. Photo: Photo: Cricket PNG Papua New Guinea naional men's under-19 national cricket team, the PNG Garamuts, are on course for their ICC Under-19 Men's World Cup…
Nikhil Bhushan and Lakshna Gulati, who live in the capital, Delhi, say raising their pets allows them to experience parenthood without complexity.The couple, who have no biological children, share…
King Charles has been forced to cancel public engagements after being taken to hospital due to side effects from his ongoing cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace says.A statement from Buckingham Palace…
Over a quarter-century ago, a popular Istanbul mayor was stripped of his position and jailed on charges that his supporters decried as politically motivated, later reemerging to become the longest…
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cairo – Six Russians died on Thursday and 39 foreign tourists were rescued when a viewing submarine sank off the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Hurghada, the local governor's office said on Facebook,…
The Serbian ambassador to Britain has insisted critics should "wait for the results" of an independent investigation, following claims an illegal sonic weapon was used against protesters earlier this…
China is willing to work with the EU to strengthen dialogue and exchange, handle economic and trade differences in the proper manner, expand mutual openness, and promote the healthy, stable…
French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a range of initiatives to support Ukraine at a summit in Paris on Thursday, amid growing uncertainty over continued U.S. assistance.At a press conference…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday turned his earlier threat into action by signing an executive order imposing 25 percent tariffs on all imported vehicles.Ursula von der Leyen, president of the…
Bernie Sanders said Israel's prime minister has 'clearly violated US and international law' [Getty]US Senator Bernie Sanders said on Thursday he would force votes next week on resolutions that would…
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Trump has previously said Vietnam was "worse than China" and "almost the single worst abuser of anybody". But he has not yet specifically targeted Vietnam with tariffs, even though it has the third…
Since New Zealand’s 26, the closest total is India’s 36 at the Adelaide Oval five years ago, India were 26-8 with a sharing of the record on the cards (boundary count would have worked in India’s…
As the obstacles to President Donald Trump’s promised immediate end to the killing in Ukraine mount, and skeptics argue he doesn’t have the diplomatic tact required to create a sustainable peace, it’s…
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The U.S. and Colombia signed a letter of intent Thursday for increased cooperation in the sharing of biometric data to help manage migration and disrupt criminal activity. The agreement was signed…
World leaders have denounced United States President Donald Trump for unveiling a new tariff measure, this time aimed at the automobile industry.Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney offered one of the…
MANILA -- Social media spin related to the detention of former President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court and disinformation about opposing candidates will be as prominent as policy…
The British government is pushing to let police block protests in front of places of worship, following a similar move earlier this year by Australian lawmakers.The new measure in England, part of a…
Sawitree Srijinda is a single mother from Buriram province in northeastern Thailand. Her mounting debt forced her to make a difficult decision. She sold her farmland to pay off family debts and moved…
Wine drinking in ancient Troy was not restricted to the upper classes, as has long been supposed – something our new research has established for the first time. Colleagues at the University of…
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SYDNEY - Hardline former policeman Peter Dutton, the man aiming to become Australian prime minister in May 3 elections, is a self-professed sceptic of the rush to replace fossil fuels with renewable…
Trump's secretary of state justified arrest of Turkish student who led anti-Israel protests, and said that so far the US has canceled visas of more than 300 foreign students: 'Every time I find one of…
American Oversight's lawsuit names several of the chat's primary participants: Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent,…
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday delivered a speech at a conference led by Minister Amichai Chikli on combating antisemitism, warning of a resurgence of anti-Jewish sentiment worldwide…
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A 60-year-old woman has been charged as part of an investigation into the alleged stalking of Madeleine McCann’s family.
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On Wednesday, in Japan’s Diet, the House of Representatives Committee on Judicial Affairs held a hearing on the country’s abusive “hostage justice” system. To pressure suspects to confess to crimes,…
Russia’s most infamous mercenary company, the now-defunct Wagner Group, is notorious for many things: ruthless fighting prowess, brutal war crimes, the failed mutiny by its founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin …
J.D. Vance earned mockery this week from a former Republican lawmaker as the vice president tried to salvage the second lady's cultural trip to Greenland by refashioning it as a national security…
Trump's wedding dress was a representation of her and Donald's position in New York's high society at a time when they were fixtures at fashion shows and the Met Gala. Reportedly, it cost $1,05,000 at…
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An arbitration court in Kaliningrad has ruled in the Prosecutor General’s favor and transferred 100 percent of the shares of the oilfield services group Borets to the state. According to the newspaper…
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Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the White House’s latest trade measure, European commitments to Kyiv, and a potential turning point in Sudan’s civil war. U.S. President Donald…
U.S. President Donald Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on imported automobiles on Wednesday, to begin on April 3. While the White House expects to raise $100 billion in revenue annually by promoting…
U.S. President Donald Trump has alternated between making threats and suggesting negotiations with Iran. His proposal of direct talks has so far been dismissed and rebuffed by a regime that is deeply…
A US judge has ordered the Trump administration to preserve messages sent via Signal discussing attack plans against the Houthis in Yemen. The order from US District Judge James Boasberg, which…
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NEW YORK — US President Donald Trump withdrew on Thursday his nomination of staunch pro-Israel Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to serve as ambassador to the United Nations, a move that could help…
Exact timing and scope of the tariff implementation remains unclearFinance Minister Paschal Donohoe ‘extremely concerned’ at potential effects on IrelandDonohoe says medium-term outlook likely to…
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Last week’s arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sparked the largest anti-government rallies in a decade and resulted in widespread arrests throughout Turkey. Nearly 1,900 people have been detained…
71,000: Israel’s right-wing government on Thursday passed a contentious law to allow politicians greater sway in judicial appointments, despite some 71,000 opposition amendments. The move is a part of…
On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he isn’t afraid of direct talks with Vladimir Putin, though he also compared Russia’s leadership to “dinosaurs.” “You see, they just want to…
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Belgrade, 27 March 2025, dtt-net.com – The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, has postponed a rally he announced earlier for March 28 in capital and is now planning to organize it in two weeks,…
North Korea has unveiled its airborne early warning and control aircraft, referred to as the “North Korean Peace Eye,” for the first time. This is the first time North Korea has disclosed the…
Northwestern University engineers have unveiled a new technology that creates precise movements to mimic complex sensations. Source: John A. Rogers/Northwestern University (with permission). Medical…
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MEXICO CITY — Facing potential economic fallout from planned U.S. tariffs, Mexican authorities are pushing the White House to exclude Mexican vehicles and car parts from President Trump’s planned 25%…
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Greenland will form a new coalition government that comprises all but one party elected to its legislature, a show of political unity in the face of ongoing takeover threats from United States…
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he had withdrawn his pick to be ambassador to the United Nations because the Republicans need to maintain their slim majority in the House of Representatives…
One of the most dangerous threats facing not just the US but the world is the potential of biological agents being weaponized. In our latest podcast from the 30th Annual National Security Law…
Prishtina, 27 March 2025, dtt-net.com – Kosovo’s Central Election Commission (CEC) today certified February 9 parliamentary election results, which confirm that the main party of the outgoing prime…
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WASHINGTON – This week, Foreign Policy published an opinion piece by U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, making the argument that dismantling…
The undersigned Tunisian and international civil society organizations condemn the Tunisian government’s decision to withdraw its declaration under Article 34(6) of the Protocol to the African Charter…
By Catherine Nicholls, CNN Climate change protesters with the Just Stop Oil group have thrown cans of soup at a Van Gogh painting. Photo: Supplied / Twitter The UK climate activist group Just Stop Oil…
Photo: AFP / JANE BARLOW Britain's King Charles spent a short time under observation in hospital on Thursday after experiencing side effects from treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace said. The king…
A US judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to preserve messages sent on the Signal messaging app discussing attack plans against the Houthis in Yemen that became public…
File photo of former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli at Tocumen International Airport on January 25, 2023. | Photo: EFE Panama’s Foreign Min
Britain’s King Charles “required a short period of observation in hospital” after experiencing side effects from his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace has said.
Charles, 76, has been undergoing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer for more than a year. The king has continued fulfilling his state duties, such as reviewing government papers and meeting…
Israel is connected to the White House’s secret chat mishap, which exposed sensitive discussions among Trump administration officials regarding American airstrikes in Yemen, two senior U.S. officials…
Britain's King Charles spent a short time under observation in hospital on Thursday after experiencing side effects from treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace said.The king has been having treatment…
Hallenstein Glassons has reported a positive result for its first half, although Hallensteins' profit has been hit hard. Photo / Alex Burton Womenswear retailer Glassons has revealed a rise in revenue…
Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Situation Report. It has been a whirlwind of a week thanks to Signalgate—the group chat heard around the world. The evolving scandal has already prompted major concern…
IFEX joins partner human rights and journalist organisations in calling on the government to cease its attacks against peaceful protesters, stop targeting journalists and news channels, and halt its…
Photo: AFP / Gorodenkoff Productions / Science Photo Library A new study is investigating why Fijian New Zealanders are at a higher risk of having heart attacks or developing angina at a young age.…
King Charles has been forced to postpone his public engagements due to side effects from his ongoing cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace says. A statement from Buckingham Palace said the king…
Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the…
Gigil (pronounced ghee-gill) is among the latest words to be added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED). Originating from Tagalog, the language of the Philippines, gigil describes what psychologists…
Volodymyr Sahaidak, head of the Kherson region's Children's Centre of Social and Psychological Rehabilitation, shows a portrait of a boy whom he hid with other children during a Russian occupation…
The year 2000 marked an inflection point for many Western countries, including Australia, in their outlook toward the world.The focus began to shift away from the peacekeeping interventions that had…
King Charles III has been admitted to hospital after suffering "temporary side effects" during his "scheduled and ongoing medical treatment for cancer", Buckingham Palace has said.The 76-year-old…
The House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into Rep. Cory Mills after a probe found he may be violating federal law.
Timothy H. Edgar worked inside the intelligence community during the Bush and Obama administrations. He called the Signal debacle "remarkably reckless."
Hundreds of troops and emergency workers are racing to find four US soldiers who went missing during a training mission near Lithuania's border with Belarus, the US Army said, after their armoured…
As part of President Zelenskyy’s Bring Kids Back UA initiative, a Ukrainian delegation continued its advocacy visit to the United Kingdom, holding meetings in London with government officials, think…
AIR FORCE Rocket Lab National Security LLC, Long Beach, California (FA8811-25-D-B007); and Stoke Space Technologies Inc., Kent, Washington (FA8811-25-D-B006), have been awarded a multiple-award, firm…
Now that an election has been called, Australian voters will go to the polls on May 3 to decide the fate of the first-term, centre-left Australian Labor Party government led by Prime Minister Anthony…
Matthew Maher and Christopher Brown, who faced troubled childhoods and mental illness, planned an attack on a New York synagogue; The New York Times reveals their path from shelters to extremist ties.…
LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace says King Charles III was hospitalized for observation on Thursday after experiencing “temporary side effects,’’ related to a scheduled cancer treatmentHis engagements…
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Iran’s foreign minister says response sent through Oman, affirms policy that ‘indirect negotiations can continue’.Iran has responded through Oman to a letter from United States President Donald Trump…
On his trip to Greenland, Vice President JD Vance on Friday will visit key American military sites to evaluate U.S. interests there. President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for the United States…
Anthony Albanese will lead the Labor party into the election. Photo: AFP / Gaye Gerard The Australian Prime Minister has confirmed the country will go to the polls in May. Anthony Albanese
Ukraine war latest: Russia preparing for new spring offensive in Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts, Zelensky saysKey developments on March 27: * Russia preparing for new spring offensive in Sumy and Kharkiv…
In the US, a Turkish doctoral student who took part in pro-Palestinian protests has been arrested in Massachusetts by masked immigration agents. Tufts University said it was told that Rumeysa Ozturk’s…
Pakistan News: Violence escalated in Balochistan with a bomb blast in Quetta killing three and injuring 21, including police officers. This follows the execution of
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and First Lady Melania Trump will honor a group of extraordinary women selected for the 19th annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Ceremony on Tuesday,…
2025-03-27T20:41:54+00:00 Shafaq News/ Tehran sent its response to US President Donald Trump's message via Oman, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Thursday. Araghchi affirmed to…
By Jeff Mason and David Morgan, Reuters Donald Trump's Republicans hold a 218 to 213 majority in the House of Representatives, where there are four vacancies. Photo: AFP / Getty Images North America /…
WASHINGTONThe US revoked at least 300 foreign student visas as part of an ongoing crackdown on pro-Palestinian students and academics, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday.Speaking at a…
Five people have been injured in a knife attack in central Amsterdam, police say. A man has stabbed five people and been arrested near Amsterdam’s central Dam square, Dutch police say. “The suspect…
27 March, 2025 Saebyeol-4. Source: Rodong Sinmun/NK News. North Korea has tested the Saebyeol-4 strategic reconnaissance drone, which visually resembles the US RQ-4 Global Hawk. The relevant photos…
JD Vance and Usha Vance will visit Greenland's sole US military base on Friday. The government of Greenland said they weren't invited.
A knife-wielding assailant in Amsterdam seriously wounded five people in a stabbing attack on a busy shopping street, Dutch police said.The victims included two people from the US, one from Belgium,…
Statement from Refugees International Director for Africa, Asia, and the Middle East Daniel P. Sullivan: “Refugees International welcomes the announcement that drastic food ration cuts to Rohingya…
Photo by Derya Soysal On 26 March, the European Parliament hosted an event titled Peace Love World, dedicated to marking the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality. The commemoration…
More than 30 years after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, new prospects for lasting peace and security have finally arisen in the South Caucasus. Until now, the region had been entangled in a…
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Panama will revoke the registration of 128 vessels that sail under its flag after they were targeted by sanctions from the United States, its allies, or the United Nations. The ships in question are…
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Photo: Instagram /pasifikahof The Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame (PRHF) will induct seven former Pasifika rugby stars at the Eden Park Centre next month. It is the second induction since its inception 12…
Vladimir Putin has said the United States is “serious” about taking Greenland and warned Russia is ready and willing to militarily “protect its interests in the arctic.”
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New Delhi [India], March 28 (ANI): Suneet Mehta, High Commissioner of India to Fiji, has been concurrently accredited as the High Commissioner of India to Tuvalu, with residence in Suva He is expected…
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SOUTH SUDAN’S main opposition party said that its leader Riek Machar has been arrested as the United Nations called on all parties to uphold the 2018 agreement that ended the country’s civil war. The…
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New York, March 27, 2025—Pakistani authorities must immediately and unconditionally release journalist Waheed Murad, who was taken away by masked men who broke into his home in the capital Islamabad…
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Tripoli, March 27, 2025 (LANA) - The Minister of Interior in charge of the Government of National Unity, Imed Trabelsi, met with the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the…
EURUSD rebounds to near 1.0780 on Thursday after correcting in the last six trading sessions. The currency pair attracts bids as the dollar corrects despite US President Donald Trump imposing 25%…
GAZA CITY/ISTANBUL, March 27 (Bernama-Anadolu) – At least 20 more Palestinians were killed in fresh Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip on Thursday amid a deadly onslaught on the enclave, Anadolu…
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Deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad (left) has been a target for the AI-generated memes [Getty]Anime fans in the MENA region are making animations of real-life events using the new Studio Ghibli…
Lieutenant Colonel Shane Rockett, commander of Irish peace keeping troops from 125th Infantry Battalion serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil), speaks about his troops' work…
A Michigan resident has died of rabies after apparently undergoing an organ transplant, health officials said.The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) told ABC News that the…
The expansion in the last three months of 2024 was supported by a surge in consumer spending and is an improvement on previous estimates.
Ella Ben-Ami breaks her silence on her father Ohad’s psychological battle after Hamas captivity, describing his haunting detachment and relentless advocacy for hostages still trapped in Gaza; He takes…
French President Emmanuel Macron said he wants to see China "play a more active role" in ending the Russian war on Ukraine, highlighting the relationship between Beijing and Moscow. China is a key…
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BOAO, China, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Renowned U.S. economist Jeffrey Sachs on Wednesday lauded China's development trajectory, saying the country is on the right track to improve the well-being of its…
Sarajevo, 27 March 2025, dtt-net.com – The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe (CoE), in a new report following October 2024 elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)…
Last year, we witnessed the cost-of-living increase considerably month after month, while wages saw only a slight rise.
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WASHINGTON - The Trump administration said on March 27 it will provide US$73 million (S$97.8 million) in new financial aid to Rohingya refugees through the UN World Food Programme, amid concerns that…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin "will die soon" amid recent reports that Putin is in failing health. Further, Zelenskyy urged the United States…
Tensions between the EU and the Trump administration have highlighted the risks of the EU’s technological dependence on the United States. Chloe Teevan and Gautam Kamath explore whether India could…
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A court in Algeria on Thursday sentenced an award-winning French-Algerian writer to five years in prison over remarks that questioned the borders dividing Algeria from regional rival Morocco, which…
On Tuesday, Israel launched deadly strikes on the town of Koya in Syria’s Daraa province, killing at least five people. Ever since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, Israeli strikes and…
It was a quick and productive deal.On March 20, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Response Adam Boehler and former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad dashed to Kabul and held…
On March 31, the first trilateral summit between the leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan will take place in Khujand, Tajikistan. The meeting is of historical importance not only because…
Immigration has been a pawn for political dog-whistling and misinformation for decades — and the 2025 election campaign promises more of the same. The lack of agreement on a coherent long-term vision…
In 2020, North Korean authorities reportedly executed a fishing boat captain by firing squad in front of 100 of his colleagues. His crime: secretly listening to Radio Free Asia (RFA), the U.S.…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang highlighted the significance of China-France cooperation amid the current global situation, saying it would bring greater stability and certainty to bilateral and global…
A friend of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish national and doctoral student at Tufts University, described her shock after she was detained by U.S. Department of Homeland Security agents. Hundreds of people…
A BBC journalist reporting on mass street protests in Turkiye has been arrested and deported in a move the broadcaster called "extremely troubling". Mark Lowen had been in the country for several days…
27 March, 2025 A drone with a grenade. Illustrative image. Photo credits: glavcom.ua Police in Latvia have been authorized to forcefully land or shoot down drones to prevent a possible attack. The…
US top officials have continued being hit with security leaks: German news outlet Der Spiegel has found that private contact details of US President Donald Trump’s most important security advisers…
A French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, caught in an unprecedented diplomatic crisis between Algiers and Paris, was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday for undermining Algeria's territorial…
Introduction Tunisia’s increasing energy demand, depleting oil and gas reserves, limited access to foreign currency, and dependence on Algerian gas have significantly strained its energy sect…
The total downsizing will shrink the department from 82,000 to 62,000 employees 1 MIN READ AFP The US health department will reduce its workforce by around 10,000 full-time employees as part o
Prominent Turkish political scientist and journalist Nuray Mert has been indicted on charges of membership in a terrorist organization over a photo taken with Kurdish militants in Syria in 2014, she…
European allies of Ukraine do not all agree on the proposed deployment of an armed force in the country to back up an eventual peace deal and only some want to take part, French President Emmanuel…
ISLAMABAD Chinese Foreign Minister Wangy Yi on Thursday said that cooperation between China and the EU outweighs competition and there are “all conditions” to further their relations.During his…
Nairobi — Kenya's healthcare sector has receive a boost after the government secured a Sh1.8 billion grant from China to upgrade key hospitals nationwide. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and the…
In many communities, myths and misconceptions about reproductive health persist, leaving young girls uninformed and vulnerable. But in Kano State, 85 adolescent girls from Dala, Wudil, and Ghari Local…
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said the representatives of more than 30 countries who gathered in Paris “unanimously” agreed that sanctions should not be lifted against Russia until “peace…
At the Munich Security Conference in February, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi described his country as a “steadfast constructive force in a changing world.” In other words, the US may change from…
India’s steel industry has been bracing for further disruption as the US and European Union struggled to resolve their trade differences. The Asian country’s steel sector has been pulled into a…
Algerian soldiers, who present themselves as part of the Local Force, guard the French Radio Television (RTF) building on May 3, 1962 in Algiers. [Photo by FERNAND PARIZOT/AFP via Getty Images]…
Six foreigners were killed on Thursday when a submarine carrying Russian tourists sank off the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Hurghada, the local governor's office told Reuters. The Russian consulate in…
FUZHOU, March 27 (Xinhua) -- A joint statement aimed at boosting cooperation on maritime issues in the Asia-Pacific region was released in Fuzhou City, east China, on Thursday at an Asia-Pacific…
A picture by Sudanese photographer Mosab Abushama, taken using just a mobile phone, has been selected as one of the regional winners for African of the prestigious World Press Photo (WPP) Contest,…
BARCELONA – It finally happened: Ekrem İmamoğlu, Istanbul’s mayor and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s most formidable likely challenger in the 2028 presidential election, was formally…
GENEVA Artificial intelligence is already transforming the nature of warfare and global security in unpredictable ways, the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) director warned Thursday at…
The UN's World Food Programme warned Thursday it had only two weeks' worth of food left in Gaza, where "hundreds of thousands of people" are at risk of severe hunger and malnutrition. "WFP has…
Wealth manager Karim Souaid was appointed as Lebanon’s central bank governor on Thursday, filling a position that had been held by an interim chief since July 2023.His appointment follows a weeks-long…
LONDON -- British Steel said Thursday that it is planning to close its two blast furnaces and steelmaking operations in the northern England town of Scunthorpe, after its Chinese owner Jingye failed…
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When White House defense and national security leaders discussed an attack on targets in Yemen over messaging app Signal, it raised questions about operational security and recordkeeping and national…
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) on Thursday voiced deep concern over a new U.S. tariff measure targeting the auto sector, warning it could harm global carmakers and disrupt…
Russia's new Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev arrived in Washington D.C. on Wednesday.Darchiev will informally present his credentials to the Trump administration on Thursday,…
In 12 EU countries, women's satisfaction with the quality of care has decreased, with Greece reporting the lowest score at 32%. Austria was the top country in Europe for women's health, ranking third…
The Israeli military said on Thursday it had intercepted two missiles launched from Yemen before they crossed into Israeli territory, after sirens sounded in several areas in Israel including…
Turkey’s interior minister has announced that more than 1,800 people have been detained and 260 have been put in pretrial detention for participating in protests that erupted after İstanbul’s popular…
The joint parade kicked off across the Persian Gulf, Makran coastal region, and the Caspian Sea in the northern and southern territorial waters of Iran on Thursday ahead of International Quds Day.IRGC…
From champagne to steel and now cars: it is getting harder to keep up with US President Donald Trump‘s growing tariff target list and the retaliatory measures by trade partners. Here is a rundown of…
Austrian foreign minister on Georgia Georgian Dream foreign minister Maka Bochorishvili met with Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger in Vienna. At the press conference following the…
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Sudan’s army has scored some major victories in the capital, Khartoum, against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as the war between them nears the two-year mark.But the fighting between the Sudanese…
A bill that would streamline existing requirements to occupy cabinet-level governmental posts in Kyrgyzstan seems on its way to parliamentary approval. Some are dubbing it the Kyrgyz Musk Act. A…
A military statement said that the two ballistic missiles were shot down before entering Israel’s airspace.The army said air-raid sirens blared in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and numerous surrounding towns…
The EU needs to go beyond its plans for a more coordinated approach to defence capabilities by member states to draw non-member states into a European defence common market. ReArming for a SAFEr…
Liran Berman calls his brothers, Gali and Ziv, "the light of every room [they] walk into." Twins Gali and Ziv were taken hostage from their home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks. He…
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Thursday (Mar. 27) in Japan that the Brazilian justice system is fulfilling its duty in the trial that accepted the complaint against former president Jair…
But scrapping the tax would create a hole in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spending plans, as it’s expected to raise £800 million this year. “We are both committed to making sure tech companies pay a fair…
Don’t blame US President Donald Trump for the souring of transatlantic relations, Henry Olsen told a Brussels Signal event this week. While Trump has been at the centre of controversy over his…
A member of the Korea Forest Service observes a wildfire from the side of a road in Andong early on March 27, 2025. Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP Andong, South Korea: Wildfires in South Korea are now…
Croatian version below(Luxembourg, 27 March 2025) – The County Court of Zagreb (Croatia) has convicted two individuals (including a public official) and a construction company of abuse of office and…
French and Real Madrid star, Kylian Mbappe, met his wax double at home in the Spanish capital. The statue of the footballer, wearing the French national team jersey and captain’s bracelet, is to be…
Ukraine reported multiple Russian drone strikes overnight, including the largest such strike on the city of Kriviy Rih since the start of Moscow's full-scale invasion, while Russia claimed it downed…
On March 25, the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government Mohammad Yunus announced that a commercial deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX-owned satellite internet network Starlink is expected to be…
'It is quite peculiar that Norway chooses to participate in this kind of state-sponsored propaganda event, in a time when it is more clear than ever that Russia is set on confrontation with the West,…
US officials accidentally leaked Yemen attack plans in Signal chat shared with The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg.The Atlantic magazine has published US attack plans against Yemen’s…
Six people died and nine were injured when a tourist submarine carrying 45 passengers sank off the Egyptian coast Thursday, said provincial officials. They spoke on the condition of anonymity because…
According to a report by RFA, the March 15 termination of Congressionally-authorized grants has forced RFA to furlough much of its staff, leaving Tibetans uncertain about the future of these critical…
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TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov. TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov attends the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg on June 6, 2024. OLGA MALTSEVA/AFP/Getty Images…
GAZA, Palestine – Hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza are again at risk of severe hunger and malnutrition as humanitarian food stocks in the Strip dwindle and borders remain closed to aid.…
In Serbia, another change accompanied the pandemic: salaries in healthcare and social services have increased significantly. Before 2020, the average salary (before tax) was around RSD 56,000 (€478).…
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Prince Harry has resigned as a patron of an African charity he co-founded nearly 20 years ago in memory of his late mother, Princess Diana, citing a breakdown in the…
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ISTANBUL Ukraine said on Thursday that at least 13 people were injured in a Russian drone attack on the country’s second-largest city of Kharkiv.“The enemy launched a massive drone strike on Kharkiv.…
It may have been the first day of spring just days ago, but it already feels like summer in Arizona. On Tuesday, the temperature in Phoenix soared to 99 degrees, an increase from Monday's 96 degrees.…
NEXT TO SPACE travel, remaking the government sounds easy. Elon Musk conceives of himself as the saviour of humanity, who will put people on Mars as a prelude to making humankind a multiplanetary…
IT IS HARD to believe today, but 18 months ago Israel was in grave peril. Surrounded by enemies, bickering with its main ally in Washington and reeling after Hamas’s attack caused the most murderous…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia—A political crisis in Ethiopia’s war-battered Tigray escalated dramatically in March, bringing armed men out onto the streets and raising fears of a fresh conflict in the still…
French President Emmanuel Macron, second left, greets Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during arrivals for a summit on Ukraine at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Thursday, March 27, 2025 . (AP…
The interior ministers of Germany and Austria, Nancy Faeser of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and Gerhard Karner of The Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP), have cancelled a planned visit to Syria at…
Emergency crews were able to rescue 29 people, according to a statement released by the Red Sea governorate. The submarine, which was sailing off one of the beaches in the tourist promenade area, had…
DaysofPal- Palestinian female detainees held in Israel’s Damon Prison were subjected to a violent and degrading assault, including forced strip searches, according to a statement issued by the…
DaysofPal- The Director-General of the Ministry of Health in Gaza, Munir Al-Borsh , has issued a chilling warning about the rapidly deteriorating health situation in the besieged enclave. Speaking to…
Israel's strikes have killed tens of thousands of Palestinians, including Hamas officials [Getty/file photo]The official spokesperson for Hamas was killed by an Israeli airstrike early on Thursday,…
Around six million Syrians were made refugees following the outbreak of civil war in 2011 [BAKR ALKASEM/AFP via Getty Images]A new Syrian organisation dedicated to searching for missing people was…
As the rotating president of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), China is holding a series of presidency events and making full preparations for the SCO summit in Tianjin. The official…
The eclipse will be visible on Saturday (March 29) across Europe, western Africa, eastern North America and northern Asia. The sun will shrink the most for Greenland and eastern Canada. During a…
Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli sparks further controversy by hosting Milorad Dodik at an antisemitism summit already under fire for inviting far-right figures, prompting high-profile…
Bazil’s Supreme Court has unanimously accepted a complaint against former president Jair Bolsonaro and seven allies for attempting a coup d'état. Bolsonaro governed Brazil between 2019 and 2022, but…
Leader of new Syrian administration, Ahmed al Sharaa speaks during a press conference in Damascus, Syria on January 11, 2025 [Foreign Desk Syria/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images] Indonesia has…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (2nd R) visits the peak of Hermon Mount (Jabal al-Sheikh) on the Syrian side of the border after the fall of the Baath regime in Syria on December 17, 2024.…
BEIJING, March 27 (Xinhua) -- China and New Zealand have held the first round of negotiations on a services trade negative list under their free trade agreement (FTA), China's Ministry of Commerce…
27 March, 2025 North Korea's first long-range radar reconnaissance aircraft, March 2025. Photo credits: KCNA North Korea has started testing its first long-range radar reconnaissance aircraft, similar…
Africa just scored a major tech coup. On March 24, Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s Cassava Technologies announced a partnership with Nvidia to build Africa’s first artificial intelligence…
News Thousands protest in Hungary against law banning pride marches Thousands of protestors in Budapest, Hungary’s capital, blocked major roads and bridges along the Danube on Tuesday in disapproval…
Bristol food producers have had hopes of lifeline-funding dashed after the UK national government abruptly closed subsidy applications. The disappointment follows elation born of farms under five…
Executive summary The European Union is projected to enter a period of population decline after 2026, with implications for economic development and labour markets, though these will vary because of…
EACH TIME Slawomir Mentzen speaks, the crowds seem to get larger. In a matter of weeks the 38-year-old far-right firebrand has leapfrogged to second place in Poland’s presidential contest. Mr Mentzen…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is traveling to Paris on Thursday to take part in the leaders' summit on Peace and Security in Ukraine, which is being organized at the initiative of French…
BEIJING, March 27 (Xinhua) -- The naval forces of China, Iran and Russia conducted a joint exercise code-named "Security Belt 2025" near Iran's Chabahar Port from March 9 to 13, a Chinese defense…
BEIJING, March 27 (Xinhua) -- The joint training exercises launched by the Chinese and Thai navies were to strengthen their ability to address maritime security threats, a Chinese military…
At the Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) exhibition in Oslo, TKMS and the Norwegian shipyard Ulstein Verft have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI), marking a significant step towards enhanced industrial…
“A visa is a privilege, not a right,” McLaughlin said.She did not specify what specific activities were engaged in by Ozturk, a Fulbright Scholar and student in Tufts' doctoral programme for child…
ISTANBUL Russia and North Korea will soon begin the construction of a road bridge between the two countries, Moscow’s ambassador to Pyongyang said on Thursday.“I hope that soon we will witness the…
Six people have died and nine others are injured after a tourist submarine sank in the popular Egyptian Red Sea destination of Hurghada, two municipal officials said.Emergency crews were able to…
FOR CHINESE stocks to outperform American ones is rare enough. But this year the MSCI China index has beaten its American equivalent by an impressive 20 percentage points, on the back of excitement…
From 1 to 3 April 2025, Their Majesties the King and Queen will pay a state visit to Vietnam, at the invitation of President Luong Cuong. With a diverse programme and a visit to the cities of Hanoi,…
IFRC president Kate Forbes and Ali Saad, a staff member from the Lebanese Red Cross Society, survey the damage cause by ongoing conflict in the southern coastal town of Tyre. IFRC president Kate…
Danish government ministers condemned what they called President Donald Trump’s escalated rhetoric on Thursday and praised Greenland’s inhabitants for their resilience in the face of U.S. pressure for…
However, Ofcom continued to look at whether Fenix failed to provide accurate responses to statutory information requests about the implementation and effectiveness of its age assurance measures…
“Mike Sonko in Vietnam to rescue Ndutaa (sic)...Sonko has just landed in Vietnam to negotiate the release of Margaret Nduta the lady who was supposed to be executed last evening for drug trafficking,…
Reacting to the Shipunovsky District Court ruling to extend the six-year sentence of Maria Ponomarenko, Russian journalist and anti-war activist, for speaking out against Russia’s full-scale invasion…
"What's transpired is unthinkable. We will always be Sentebale's founders, but this situation is beyond repair." Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho have resigned from…
Emaar Economic City losses increased by 348% last year due to lower project profits resulting from decreased residential real estate, industrial land and commercial property sales, Al-Eqtisadiah…
By any metric, Iraq’s environment is under severe pressure. Lakes, rivers, and marshlands are shrinking, and in some cases entirely disappearing. Sandstorms are increasing in frequency and severity,…
South Sudan’s First Vice President Riek Machar, the long-time rival to President Salva Kiir, was arrested on Wednesday — a move described by the UN as leaving the country on the brink of widespread…
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AN ANGLICAN priest has pledged to work for closer ecumenical ties in Germany after being chosen to chair the country’s main inter-Church council. “Belonging to one of Germany’s smallest Churches, I…
While the Trump Administration migrates from treating Russia as adversary to viewing it as a partner, Poland makes its choice crystal clear. Central Europe’s heavyweight is building the largest NATO…
ASSISI, Italy — Pilgrims have been pouring into this medieval hilltop town to venerate not only two of the Catholic Church’s most celebrated saints, Francis and Clare, but its newest — Carlo Acutis,…
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -- India's state-run product certification agency said it raided the Delhi warehouses of e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart this month, seizing items that did not meet quality…
Indian PhD student Ranjani Srinivasan, who self-reported herself to Canada after her student visa was revoked on allegations of ‘supporting Hamas’, is feeling betrayed by Columbia University. Ranjani…
Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on auto imports will hurt carmakers around the world and push up prices for US consumers. Among the many losers, one winner stands out: Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. US…
DONALD TRUMP has already raised the average tariff on America’s imports by about twice as much as he did in his entire first presidency. Just as damaging, though, has been the uncertainty about what…
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A Trump-loving Republican congresswomen has told a British journalist to ‘go back to your…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has paraded new military drones amid reports that he has sent an additional 3,000 troops to help Russia in its war on Ukraine.Pyongyang released images on March 27…
Israel has been using military rule as well as its planning regime to take over huge swaths of Area C, land that is Palestinian — lived and worked on for generations, writes Leilani Farha [photo…
A Summit of state leaders has begun in Paris to discuss support for Ukraine in deterring Russian aggression and achieving a just and lasting peace. The event is attended by the Presidents of Ukraine,…
“We are starving, and we are dying under the rubble,” protesters shouted, as others set tires on fire and blocked roads. Videos shared on social media showed crowds of young men confronting Hamas…
A direct military engagement between the United States and a near-peer adversary would require the swift mobilization and deployment of a sizable U.S. military force. Moving troops and equipment…
World / March 27, 2025 What the genocide did to Yaseen Al Ghalban.
The US Embassy warned a key immigrant group about visa overstay. In a stern message issued earlier this week, officials said that overstaying could result in a ‘permanent ban on traveling to the…
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would be willing to reduce tariffs on China to get a deal done with TikTok's Chinese parent ByteDance to sell the short video app used by 170 million…
Leave it to Vice-President J.D. Vance, the most media-savvy and self-assured of Donald Trump’s media-savvy, self-assured disciples, to make the most penetrating observation: “I think we are making a…
Reducing global inequality and saving the planet from climate catastrophe are intertwined. Let’s address both at once. Introduction In a fit of madness or just plain desperation, you’ve enrolled in a…
World powers on Thursday blasted US President Donald Trump's steep tariffs on imports of vehicles and car parts, vowing retaliation as a widening trade war intensifies. Major car exporter Germany…
US authorities have detained a Turkish university student, the latest action taken against a foreign learner associated with pro-Palestinian campus activism as President Donald Trump cracks down on…
Iran's Army and the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), in separate statements on the eve of the International Quds Day, launched scathing attacks against Israel while mobilizing supporters for…
Iran remains willing to engage in indirect negotiations with the United States but will not accept talks under pressure, a former foreign minister and senior aide to the Leader, Seyyed Kamal Kharrazi…
Ahead of the Environment Council today, PES Environment ministers gathered in Brussels to discuss how the Clean Industrial Deal drives climate action and competitiveness, and how to reinforce…
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India and preparations are underway…
Japan’s Yuki Tsunoda becomes the latest driver elevated to the famous F1 Red Bull team to drive alongside world champion Max Verstappen.Red Bull Racing says Liam Lawson has been axed and replaced by…
Norway’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday it was temporarily shutting its embassy in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, due to the deteriorating security situation in the country. South Sudan President,…
The streets of Recife, Brazil, which will host this year's community-based adaptation conference. It's the first time CBA has been staged in Latin America (Photo:
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, March 27 (Bernama) -- Singapore has increased the spending limit for candidates' parliamentary election expenses to S$5 (S$1=RM3.30) per elector ahead of the…
Rights group raises concerns over executive power in Syria transitional constitution Human Rights Watch (HRW) raised concerns on Tuesday regarding Syria’s newly ratified constitutional declaration,…
Israel's parliament passed a controversial law on Thursday granting elected officials more power in appointing judges, a move swiftly challenged by the opposition. The legislation was approved by a…
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Born Noah Shufutinsky to an African-American mother and a Russian father, both Jewish, Gravy hails from California but now lives in the Israeli coastal town of Bat Yam. Often rapping about the racism…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 27. Kazakhstan welcomes the completion of negotiations on the peace agreement draft between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the country’s President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, said at a…
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot urged Beijing on Thursday to help bring Russia to talks over ending its war in Ukraine as he met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. France and China have sought to…
Unlike neighbouring countries such as China and North Korea, South Korea has made gains in forest cover over recent years. "Most mountains are now filled with fallen leaves and pine trees... This…
At least one person was killed and four others were injured in a fire at a shuttered ski resort hotel in northwestern Turkey on Thursday morning, authorities said.There were no guests in the…
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The Armenian parliament has approved a Bill to begin the process of joining the European Union. On March 26, the draft law was supported by 64 MPs while seven MPs opposed it. The rest of the 107-seat…
Poland’s centre-left government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced it wants to channel €7.2 billion worth of the European Union’s post-pandemic recovery funds into defence and security.…
On March 23, 2025, Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested — along with dozens of city officials and other mayors — on fabricated charges. His university diploma was also annulled to bar him from running for…
References to Islamic law made by the delegations of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Syria during the 1974–1977 Diplomatic Conference – which led to the adoption of the two Additional Protocols to the…
Huckabee faces Senate hearing for his nomination as US ambassador to Israel. [Brooke Anderson/TNA]US President Donald Trump's nomination of former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee highlighted the…
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Kabul [Afghanistan], March 27 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 jolted Afghanistan on Thursday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology said. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a…
The heavy rains that led to catastrophic flooding in central Argentina and killed 16 people earlier this month were partly fueled by climate change and could become more frequent in a warmer world, a…
Vietnamese Artificial Reef in Spratly Islands. This satellite photo shows Barque Canada Reef, a Vietnam-built artificial feature in the South China Sea's contested Spratly Island archipelago that…
SAO PAULO (AP) — A panel of Brazil Supreme Court justices unanimously ruled that former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven of his associates will stand trial on five counts, including attempting to…
2025-03-27T10:00:18+00:00 Shafaq News/ US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on all foreign-made cars and light trucks starting April 2 has drawn sharp criticism from major trade…
Hello and happy Thursday.On Nov. 14, 2019, a 16-year-old student with a homemade “ghost gun” walked onto the campus of Saugus High School in Santa Clarita and shot five classmates, killing two. He…
Elon Musk owns the country’s most successful electric car maker in Tesla. His SpaceX rocket company is one of NASA’s biggest contractors, relied upon to service the International Space Station. His…
A deadly, drug-resistant fungus that preys on the sick and old is continuing to spread in hospitals and senior care facilities across the country, killing more than 1 in 3 infected.Candida auris, a…
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have set the task of restoring interstate ties and normalizing the work of diplomatic missions, new Russian Ambassador to the United…
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During a ceremony at Islamabad Airport, the Russian Ambassador officially presented 30,000 kilograms of humanitarian aid to the people of Pakistan via the National Disaster Management Authority. A…
Despite decades in a frosty relationship and several military stand offs, people across the border now have something to bond over. This bring us to an important question, is Pakistan using its soap…
A court in Bosnia has issued an international arrest warrant for Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik who is accused of attacking the constitutional order and has gone abroad in defiance, the court said…
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a bold assessment while speaking on the ongoing war with Russia when he predicted that his counterpart "Vladimir Putin will die soon", calling it a…
MILLIONS of waste tyres from the UK are being shipped to India and processed in makeshift, unregulated furnaces, causing serious environmental damage and health risks to local communities, a BBC…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he thought Vladimir Putin would die soon - but who would replace him at the end of his reign?
TOKYO -- Pressure is building on the Japanese government to extend marriage rights to LGBTQ couples after the Osaka High Court said Tuesday that failure to do so was unconstitutional, the fifth such…
Germany’s economy minister Robert Habeck has said “it must be clear that we will not back down in the face of the USA” after Washington announced new 25 per cent tariffs on foreign-made cars. The…
To describe Washington, DC, as anything other than a circus would be to do it an injustice. Mind you, it’s not just any circus. It’s a two-ring Roman Circus with President Trump as its master. For…
GAZA CITY, Palestine/ISTANBULAt least 10 more Palestinians were killed in fresh Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Thursday amid a deadly onslaught on the enclave, medics said.Israeli warplanes…
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Wednesday asked people in the northern Tigray region to nominate a new leader in the latest move by the federal government to defuse political disagreements and…
This policy brief examines the socioeconomic integration of immigrant women with a particular focus on their occupational integration and the labor market opportunities available to them. It explores…
Moldovan authorities arrested Evghenia Gutul, governor of the pro-Russian autonomous region of Gagauzia, at Chișinău International Airport on March 26, placing her in custody for 72 hours. Gutul, who…
Kazakhstan has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing technology hubs, driven by a sharp shift from its traditional resource-based economy to a dynamic, innovation-led digital ecosystem, a new…
Russian journalist Anna Prokofieva was killed in a landmine blast near the Ukrainian border.(@russembkenya/X) A Russian state TV journalist was killed and her cameraman seriously injured by a landmine…
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According to Lithuanian and U.S. military officials, the soldiers disappeared on Tuesday afternoon during a tactical drill near Pabradė, close to Lithuania’s border with Belarus. The troops belong to…
Ishmael characterizes the young people’s efforts in the sixties as trying to escape from captivity, but failing to do so “because they were unable to find the bars of the cage.” People of our culture…
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Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Wednesday asked people in the northern Tigray region to nominate a new leader in the latest move by the federal government to defuse political disagreements and…
South Sudanese First Vice President Riek Machar was placed under house arrest in the national capital of Juba on Wednesday night as the United Nations mission in the country called for restraint.…
Washington DC [US], March 27 (ANI): A bipartisan group of twelve US House representatives has introduced a bill aimed at making it easier for Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities fleeing persecution in…
Close to midnight on March 6, as a wave of sectarian killings began in western Syria, masked men stormed the homes of Alawite families in the capital Damascus and detained more than two dozen unarmed…
North Korea has sent 3,000 more soldiers and additional missiles and artillery to help Russia in its war against Ukraine, South Korea's military said Thursday, as concerns grow around strengthening…
Argentina’s central bank reveals international reserves crashed to $26.246 billion on March 27, 2025, the lowest since January 2024.The bank lost $1.087 billion over nine days, including $48 million…
Nous sommes convaincus que l’accord ainsi que sa mise en œuvre constitueront un pas décisif pour que la région du Sud-Caucase devienne un espace de paix durable et de sécurité, d’intégration et de…
MACAO, March 27 (Xinhua) -- The Statistics and Census Service of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) reported on Wednesday that total merchandise exports and imports in February 2025…
US President Donald Trump has announced steep tariffs on auto imports and parts, provoking threats of retaliation from trading partners ahead of further promised trade levies next week. Wall Street…
World / March 27, 2025 But the assault on Yemeni civilians the hapless conspirators discussed in their private chat group is an even bigger disgrace—though so far the press haven’t paid much…
SplxAI, a cybersecurity company focused on agentic AI systems, has raised €6.45mn in seed funding. The round was led by LAUNCHub Ventures, with participation from Rain Capital, Inovo, Runtime…
COLUMBIA, S.C. South Carolina Democrats claimed a temporary victory in stopping an anti-diversity, equity and inclusion bill, but that win may only be six days long. House Republicans aimed to pass an…
Sayda Yacoubi, artisan and entrepreneur, has modernized traditional klim keffois weaving with her Lela Mna workshop, which has become a benchmark combining tradition and innovation. She oversees 47…
Hassoun called for areas of his own home city of Aleppo to be 'annihilated' during Syria's civil war [Getty[Sheikh Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun, the former Grand Mufti of Syria, was arrested by Syrian…
CHEONGSONG, South Korea--Helicopters dumped water over a burning forest in South Korea on Thursday as fire crews struggled to contain the country's worst-ever wildfires, which have killed 27 people, forced at least 37,000 others to flee their homes and destroyed more than 300 structures.
At least 27 people have been killed and dozens injured in South Korea as wildfires continue to rage across the southeast of the country.Thousands of personnel and more than 100 helicopters have been…
The advent of Donald Trump’s second presidency has brought a considerable level of disruption to US foreign policy in a very short space of time. Some of it is actual policy that is being implemented…
In detail, an Israeli drone struck a car, accompanied by artillery shelling targeting the al-Dabash neighborhood, east of the town of Yohmor al-Shaqif, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported.Earlier, at…
“Every day in Ukraine is marked by large-scale attacks with strike drones, mostly ‘Shaheds’ — it was Iran that taught Russia how to produce such drones. No country should have to go through this,”…
Nato has clarified comments that its secretary-general Mark Rutte made when he suggested that four US soldiers who went missing while training in Lithuania had died.“The search is ongoing,” Nato said…
ASTANA – Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and the Vice-President of the European Commission, will visit Almaty on March 28 to meet with President Kassym…
Sir Paul Collier, Professor of Economics and Public Policy, has been named a winner at the 2025 Axiom Business Book Awards, for his latest book, "Left Behind". Launched in 2007, the Axiom Business…
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, on Wednesday said he was deeply shocked by reports that hundreds of civilians were killed and scores injured in airstrikes by the Sudanese Armed…
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To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A Turkish woman with a valid visa has become the latest victim of Donald Trump’s crusade…
Germany’s electorate has responded negatively to chancellor-in-waiting Friederich Merz’s choice to form a coalition with the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and co-operate with The Greens on key issues.…
DA NANG, Vietnam--Bui Van Phong faced a choice when the Vietnam War ended 50 years ago: Stay in his small village, helping his parents carry on the family’s centuries-old tradition of making fish sauce, or join the hundreds of thousands of people fleeing his country for a better life.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed the enduring strength of India-Russia relations, emphasising that "India immensely values its relation with Russia," underscoring that the "further…
2025-03-27T09:10:11+00:00 Shafaq News/ Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes late Wednesday on port and military targets in Syria’s coastal city of Latakia, Syrian state media reported. According…
After the temporary suspension of intelligence data delivery to Ukraine by the Americans, including satellite data, and the question of deactivating the Starlink system, the discussion about the…
BEIJING - China and France will hold three high-level dialogues on strategic, economic, financial and cultural issues in 2025, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said after meeting with his French counterpart…
Kiwi Formula 1 racer Liam Lawson's stint as a Red Bull driver has come to a screeching halt, axed from the team after just two grands prix.Lawson, 23, was promoted to Red Bull in the off-season to…
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today.1. Turning 30, Chantalle Ng to focus on self-love and enjoying life with mum Lin Meijiao For local actress Chantalle Ng, her 20s was an uncertain…
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, on Wednesday said she is appalled and deeply saddened by the continued and intensifying attacks on…
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Today the Commission and High Representative launch the Preparedness Union Strategy to support Member States and enhance Europe’s capability to prevent and respond to emerging threats. It comes as the…
During their 38th ELE WG meeting, the Group members discussed the drafting and methodology of their 2025 report on “Adequacy Mechanism’s Role in the Improvement of the Electricity System”.…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Norwegian government on 26 March announced the deepening of their cooperation to help Ukraine maintain its energy supply, with an…
The resumption of Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip has displaced 142,000 people in a mere seven days, the United Nations said Wednesday, warning of dwindling stocks of humanitarian…
Tanzania is winning the battle against maternal and newborn deaths, as the latest numbers reveal a significant decline. "Tanzania is committed to reducing maternal and newborn mortality and ensuring…
PARIS - Chinese doctors said on March 26 that they had transplanted a liver from a genetically modified pig into a brain-dead human for the first time, raising hopes of a life-saving donor option for…
TOKYO - Japan on March 27 unveiled a plan to evacuate about 120,000 people from southern islets near Taiwan – regarded by China as its territory – in case of an emergency.Ships and planes would be…
Russia’s top diplomat Sergey Lavrov has said that arrangements are currently being made for Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit India, Russian news agency TASS reported.“President Vladimir Putin…
For decades, the standard explanation for Africa’s weak institutions has barely changed. The story goes like this: corruption is the root cause of institutional failure, and the solution is anti…
Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 17 – Putin’s expanded war in Ukraine is leading directly to more fires in Ukraine as the exchange of fire sets forests ablaze and prevents these conflagrations from being…
Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 16 – Repressed by the Putin regime at home and no longer with allies in the West that they had earlier, Russian liberalism is suffering an existential crisis, with many of…
The United States has called on South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir to release his rival, First Vice-President Riek Machar, from house arrest, urging the country’s leaders to show commitment to peace.…
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Wednesday called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and urgent dialogue between the country’s leaders to de-escalate tensions and restore…
Written by Jasper Roctus. Image credit: A-bian at 228 Memorial by david3108/ Flickr, license: CC BY-SA 2.0. After eight years of control over the executive and a legislative majority, the Democratic…
News Voice of America employees file motion to block Trump administration-led job cuts Voice of America employees filed an emergency motion on Monday to obtain a temporary restraining order to halt…
👉Listen to Politics at Sam and Anne’s on your podcast app👈 Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy debrief on Rachel Reeves’ spring statement – with the added twist of Donald Trump’s 25%…
In light of the coordinated campaign targeting Lebanese independent media outlets Daraj and Megaphone, we, the undersigned group of civil society and media organisations from Lebanon and around the…
People using Google Messages for a long time must have triggered one of the app’s Screen Effects – the full-screen animations that appear while entering specific phrases into the chat. The feature was…
Israel’s parliament passed a law early Thursday increasing the role played by politicians in selecting judges, including to the Supreme Court, drawing furious criticism from opposition leaders over…
Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 16 – Since February 2022 when Putin began his expanded war in Ukraine, the use of torture by militiamen and jailors has increased at least 2.5 times and taken on ever more…
Photo : YONHAP News Russian Vice Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has reportedly said preparations are underway for a visit to Russia for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un within the year.Reuters…
As the global energy transition accelerates, the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and renewable hydrogen (ReH₂) certification schemes are emerging as foundational instruments…
The 19th European Union Turkey Civic Commission (EUTCC) conference titled 'The European Union, Turkey, the Middle East and the Kurds' opened on Wednesday afternoon at the European Parliament in…
Sudan's armed forces have been waging a war against the RSF militia since April 2023 [AFP via Getty Images]Sudan's civil war, which will reach its two-year anniversary in April, is in danger of…
The coming of the end of Ramadan means the festival of Eid al-Fitr is near - but when exactly will Muslims celebrate this, and how is that determined?Moon sighting The Islamic calendar is based on…
The British and the Canadians are bound by family ties, a progressive worldview, our shared history, and our contemporary collaboration in an incre...
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LONDON -- Russian strikes injured five people, damaged homes and a gas pipeline in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson overnight on Wednesday, regional Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said.Prokudin…
Last month’s U.N. General Assembly 11th emergency special session – dedicated to the resolution of the war in Ukraine – illuminated a shift in support from the United States. The U.S. seems to have…
On 26 March 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe handed over a set of IT and office equipment to the Inter-ministerial Commission on Combatting Trafficking in Persons of the Republic of…
South Sudan’s main opposition party said its leader Riek Machar has been arrested as the U.N. called on all parties to uphold the 2018 agreement that ended the country's civil war. The U.N. had warned…
Einav Zangauker, whose son Matan was abducted during Hamas’ Oct. 7 cross-border assault, appealed directly to Hamas leaders in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. Speaking in Arabic, she urged them…
The era of nuclear warfare has been going through a dynamic shift as emerging technologies have revolutionized the terminologies of international relations, i.e., deterrence, strategy, and security.…
In his book "The Personality of Egypt: A Study in the Genius of Place," Dr. Gamal Hamdan states, "The environment may sometimes be mute, but it speaks through humans. Geography might be silent, but…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 27. Armenia will have to choose between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the European Union (EU), the Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk told journalists,…
"Filipinos are showing their support for Duterte and staging nationwide protests," reads part of the Burmese-language caption to the video shared March 17, 2025 on Facebook. It has more than 23,000…
BEIJING, March 27 (Xinhua) -- A mainland spokesperson on Thursday reaffirmed the Chinese military's resolve and capability to defeat any separatist attempt for "Taiwan independence." Wu Qian,…
Priceless black gold The oil and oil products sector is more predictable and is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future: Russia supplies hydrocarbons to all CA countries, while only Kazakhstan of…
Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 15 – Before Vladimir Putin pushed through a law in 2001 banning regional parties, such organizations existed across the Russian Federation. But in the years since, even the…
Russia confirmed on Thursday that President Vladimir Putin would visit India soon following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Moscow last year. This will be the first…
“A digital EU driving licence is on its way!” the European Commission has trumpeted – but experts said national variations in licence rules would cause confusion. In addition, following the EC’s…
European Union-based travellers have faced a new requirement to pay £16 (€19) for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK from April — but early users have complained the app simply…
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Fawzia Amin Sido shares the hardships she endured, the pain of leaving her children behind, and the hope that keeps her going: 'I wrote every day—that kept me sane. Now, I need a blank page to start…
Interpol has issued an international arrest warrant for Milorad Dodik, President of Republika Srpska (RS), and Nenad Stevandić, Speaker of the RS Parliament, BGNES reports, citing Serbian newspaper…
Yemen's Houthi militias said on Thursday that two people were killed in overnight airstrikes near Sanaa that they blamed on the United States. The Houthis' Al-Masirah TV channel reported nearly 20…
Donald Trump's sweeping victory in the U.S. presidential election was followed by a turbulent return to the White House. Nearly two months later, the storm shows no signs of subsiding. Leaning on the…
The final hearing in the case of former Ergani (Erxenî) Municipal Council member Ceylan Aslan was held at the 11th High Criminal Court in Diyarbakır. Aslan was prosecuted on charges of 'membership in…
The head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Park Sun-young, right, comforts Korean adoptee Yooree Kim during a news conference in Seoul on Wednesday. (Ahn Young-joon/AP) SEOUL — Boon Young…
DayofPal– Israel has launched a pilot program designed to accelerate the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, an effort it deceptively labels as “voluntary migration.” According to Israeli…
By Chang Sha, Wang Yuheng (People's Daily Online) 15:46, March 27, 2025 "We're in the Asian century, aren't we?" said Jonathan Austin, New Zealand's ambassador to China, during an interview with…
With Trump back in office and multilateralism under threat, we could be looking at a new world order - with Small Island Developing States at risk of being caught in the middle. Image credit:Donald…
Plans for an attack against an enemy target are classified in America. But the private views of high-ranking officials about allies, communicated within government, must also count as intelligence to…
The second Donald Trump administration has already sent shockwaves through the political establishment on both sides of the Atlantic. Overseas, the focus has been on the administration’s apparent…
How do you deal with an American president who does not obey the US constitution? The question has arisen because the recent episode where deportation flights carrying Venezuelans were dispatched to…
President Donald Trump has said he was not briefed about four soldiers reported missing during military exercises in Lithuania. U.S. Army Europe and Africa said on Wednesday that four soldiers with…
European states are reportedly walking back their plans to put troops from NATO allies on the ground in Ukraine to secure the country against future Russian aggression if a peace deal is eventually…
TEHRAN — A senior Iranian police official has described the presence of undocumented foreign nationals in Iran as a serious security concern, calling for increased intelligence coordination and…
KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, has reiterated his support for the enforcement of hudud and qisas — Islamic punishments that include public executions,…
The Colombian Peso (COP) is trading at 4,135.65 per USD this morning, representing a moderate depreciation of 0.69% from yesterday’s official closing rate of 4,107.14. This follows a period of…
A landmine explosion near the inter-Korean border has caused multiple North Korean casualties in recent days, according to the South Korean military, after the DPRK restarted work to reinforce border…
An area of deep space observed by the James Webb Space Telescope is covered by a scattering of galaxies as well as a few nearby stars, and a small square is shown zoomed in, in the center of which, a…
Survivors of the violence unleashed in Syrian coastal cities in early March tell Qantara their stories. Warning: the testimonies contain details of the indiscriminate killings of Alawite civilians and…
The political events unfolding in Romania concern the EU, but they worry neighboring Moldova even more. Romania risks allowing extremists into governing positions for the first time since the December…
President Bill Clinton’s visit to India from March 20 to 25, 2000, was a remarkable journey that set the stage for the US-India partnership that has developed so fruitfully over the ensuing 25 years.…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russian leader Vladimir Putin "will die soon," amid ongoing speculation about his health. Zelensky made the remark during an interview in Paris…
On March 25, 2025, Iranian regime president Masoud Pezeshkian staged a photo-op visit to Lake Urmia Three-minute read In what was intended as a show of concern for the environment, Iranian regime…
A medal in memory of ‘For honour and dignity’ for the young activist found dead in January in Ukraine, where she had gone to confront the Russian invasion. Her image with her bleeding face during the…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
The event, traditionally held on the last Friday of Ramadan, aims to express condemnation of Israeli crimes and support for Palestinian rights.Ramadan Sharif, head of Iran's Central Committee for the…
A court in Russia’s Altai region has sentenced journalist Maria Ponomarenko to one year and 10 months for allegedly assaulting prison staff, according to RusNews, the outlet where she previously…
Katey Rusch and Casey Smith were students in the University of California, Berkeley’s Investigative Reporting Program in 2019 when they compared notes about law enforcement issues they had researched…
A Ukrainian delegation has begun its advocacy visit to the United Kingdom as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative of the President of Ukraine. The purpose of the visit is to strengthen…
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Peter Coy is a freelance writer specializing in economics and business. He previously wrote for The New York Times opinion section and Bloomberg Businessweek magazine.When U.S. President Donald Trump…
The US and four Western countries have issued a joint statement on the independence of Libya’s Audit Bureau, whose chairman, Khalid Shakshak is under suspicion of corruption. “As partners of Libya, we…
Newly appointed Israeli ambassador to Egypt Ori Rotman was disinvited from the accreditation ceremony, where he would have presented his credentials to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, due to…
“This is the beginning of Liberation Day in America,” Trump said at the White House, even though the measures are likely to drive up vehicle prices. “We’re going to take back just some of the money…
Hello! This is Lauly, saying hi from the warm weather in Taipei.I can't believe it's already been weeks since I returned from Barcelona covering the annual Mobile World Congress, one of the biggest…
KARAN, Mali -- A solar power plant in this rural corner of Mali has jolted a village to life and awakened dreams of steady power in other areas of this West African nation as it sees unprecedented…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 27. Kyrgyzstan's Kuntu–Shopokov–Bishkek highway is being expanded to a four-lane road as part of an ongoing reconstruction project, Trend reports. According to Kyrgyzstan's…
Port Sudan/ Geneva, 27 March 2025 - The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sudan has declined by 2.4 per cent in the last three months, marking the first decline since the crisis erupted…
Russia’s conditions for a ceasefire in the Black Sea include lifting certain European Union sanctions, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday during a press conference with Jamaican Prime…
By Chris Lau, Mai Takiguchi and Minori Konishi, CNN Photo: 123rf Japanese hot springs, better known as onsens, are prized for their zen experience, with travellers coming from around the world to…
The Basque trade union LAB sent a message of solidarity to Eğitim Sen in the face of the escalating repression promoted by the current Turkish government. The statement said: "Attacks and pressures…
SINGAPORE - Some 63,000 healthcare professionals in the public sector will get an increase of up to 7 per cent to their monthly base salaries from July 1, 2025.Specifically, 37,000 allied healthcare…
When the conflict began in 2023, the military was forced to retreat from the capital, but has since clawed its way back against its paramilitary rivals. General Abdel-Fattah Burham is seen walking…
Dr. Amna Bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, accompanied by His Excellency Expert Major General Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Criminal…
Last week, from his new home in Florida, the born-again Trump supporter Russell Brand expressed his excitement at the release by his new hero of 80,000 pages from the official files on the…
Russia has shipped North Korean self-propelled guns and multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) to occupied Crimea, a new photo suggests, likely in preparation to deploy them in southern Ukraine. The…
ANKARA - A Turkish court on Thursday freed Agence France-Presse journalist Yasin Akgul, detained this week while covering mass protests over the jailing of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the news…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
2025-03-27T07:37:39+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Thursday, an Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle in Yohmor al-Shaqif, a town in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh province.Local media reported the death of…
On 27 and 28 March 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, while on an official visit to the Kingdom of Spain, will meet with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and…
Russia is preparing to welcome North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for a visit this year, Moscow announced on Thursday. Russian deputy foreign minister Andrei Rudenko said at a conference that the two…
Israeli strikes overnight and into Thursday killed a family of six and a Hamas spokesman in the Gaza Strip. A strike hit the tent where Abdel-Latif al-Qanoua was staying in the Jabaliya area of…
US magazine the Atlantic on Wednesday published the full exchange of leaked messages between officials laying out plans for an attack on Yemen, as the White House fought fiercely to defend itself over…
Yasin Akgul, 35, was one of seven Turkish journalists arrested this week after days of covering mass protests that erupted on March 19 when Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu – President Recep Tayyip…
School attendance policies should ‘prioritise encouragement and support over sanctions’, the NFER paper has said
US president Donald Trump has hinted at Ireland’s pharmaceutical industry being the next target of his tariff roll-out, saying it’s “in order to bring our pharmaceutical industry back”.
The UN has been warning that South Sudan is on the brink of a return to civil war following an escalation of conflict between Machar and the president that has been building for weeks. The two leaders…
Pope Francis, aged 88, faced a life-threatening battle with pneumonia during a 38-day hospitalisation, with doctors considering halting treatment at one critical pointIntensive therapies, urged by the…
'Child-friendly justice refers to justice systems which guarantee the respect and the effective implementation of all children's rights at the highest attainable level, ... giving due consideration to…
The Baltic country’s decision stems from security concerns and the need to curb Russian influence, given that over 83,000 Russian citizens reside there, according to Estonian public broadcaster ERR…
BEIJING - A Myanmar rebel group that controls one of the world’s largest rare earth zones has told miners there it will allow shipments of existing rare earth inventories to China from March 27,…
He warned that this revolution would increase the military threat against it from both the northern and eastern fronts and that the presence of an Islamic system at the head of power in Iran would…
President Donald Trump’s administration plans to end US funding for Gavi, an organisation that helps buy vaccines for children in poor countries, and will scale back efforts to combat malaria, among…
Outside his bullet-riddled home in Sudan’s war-ravaged capital, Jamil Morjan stood with his hands raised in prayer for his mother’s soul over a mound of earth. There was no headstone — just a rough…
CIB Bank, a subsidiary of Italy's Intesa Sanpaolo, is planning further expansion in 2025 after posting record results last year, CEO Pal Simak said after the release of the annual earnings report. The…
On 25th March , to deepen the friendly relations between China and Tonga and promote bilateral exchanges and cooperation, Chinese Embassy in Tonga hosted a networking party with the participation of…
On March 12, 2025, Chinese Ambassador to Canada Wang Di joined the Podcast with Dan Donovan show hosted by Mr. Dan Donovan, editor-in-chief of the Ottawa Life Magazine and was interviewed by Mr.…
On March 24, 2025, Chinese Ambassador to Canada Wang Di published a byline article titled "Trade War Has No Winners, and Protectionism is a Dead End" on the Ottawa Business Journal. The full text of…
An American journalist has put together data that has revealed who the most popular politician in the United States is, and it’s not Donald Trump. G. Elliott Morris shared on his website that he found…
TOKYO, March 27 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- The Japanese government asked the United States on Thursday for Japan to be exempted from auto tariffs, calling the latest move by its closest ally "extremely…
Some Rivubye High School learners prefer to use bushes The Limpopo Department of Education has until 31 March to eradicate all pit toilets in the province. But at Rivuybe High School in Valdezia…
Representational image. The people of Pakistan should brace for more taxes as carbon levy is on the cards following a fresh deal of USD 1.3 billion with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to tackle…
On March 25, 2025, accompanied by Consul Wang Shuwei, Consul General Long Dingbin attended the sister airport signing ceremony between Guangzhou Baiyun Airport and Perth Airport. Jason Waters, CEO of…
The "Happy Chinese New Year" 2025 Bhutan Session, co-organized by the Embassy of China in India, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China, and the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Royal Government…
President,I welcome Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen presiding over today’s meeting. I thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen and Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher for their briefings. I have also…
On March 12, 2025, Chinese Ambassador to Canada Wang Di joined the Podcast with Dan Donovan show hosted by Mr. Dan Donovan, editor-in-chief of the Ottawa Life Magazine and was interviewed by Mr.…
On 21st March, H.E. Ambassador Xiao Jianguo visited Chung Hwa School, Labi and attended the Ramadhan Donation Ceremony. The school’s Chairman of the Board Yong Kim Sin, board members, as well as…
ASSISI, Italy -- Pilgrims have been pouring into this medieval hilltop town to venerate not only two of the Catholic Church’s most celebrated saints, Francis and Clare, but its newest — Carlo Acutis,…
Israel has found itself in a political upheaval in the midst of a reignited Gaza war after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial decisions have triggered some of the biggest protests in…
SINGAPORE - The Singapore Botanic Gardens has programmed months of events to mark a clutch of milestones, coinciding with the country’s diamond jubilee, or SG60. The calendar, which kicks off on July…
SINGAPORE - A Singaporean man has been accused of organising an event at a foreign workers’ dormitory involving Bangladeshi national Amir Hamza, a preacher with reported links to a pro-Al-Qaeda…
In collaboration with Dubai Charity Association and various real estate developers, Dubai Land Department has organised the “Iftar Sayim” initiative under the theme “The Goodness Endures.” This…
BEIJING - China and France will hold three high-level dialogues on strategic, economic, financial and cultural issues this year, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said after meeting with his French counterpart…
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European leaders are pulling back from the idea of sending peacekeepers to Ukraine, admitting that the idea is unworkable, Reuters reported on March 26. The UK-led “coalition of the willing” has…
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Thirteen EU governments demanded Tuesday that the Union welcome scientists and researchers from abroad, including the United States, who might suffer from momentary research interference. The letter…
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ANKARA Israeli warplanes carried out multiple airstrikes on the city and seaport of Latakia, northwestern Syria, in the early hours of Thursday, the latest in a series of attacks against Syria since…
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TAINAN, Taiwan - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te oversaw on March 27 the first civil defence drills under his newly created social resilience committee, simulating how to respond to a large-scale…
TOKYO - Strong winds intensified out-of-control wildfires in two western Japanese prefectures on March 26, burning through over a cumulative 900ha and leaving at least 15 buildings destroyed.The fire…
Poland has imposed a 60-day restriction on asylum applications at its border with Belarus, with the measure taking effect immediately on March 27. The government says the move is necessary due to…
The instability of global politics may soon embolden authoritarian leaders to pursue aggressive military actions without fearing repercussions.
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Amid rumours about Vladimir Putin's ill-health, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian leader will die soon."Putin will die soon and that's a fact," the Ukrainian leader said, "The war…
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Representational image. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services canceled around $12 billion in federal grants to states that were allocated during the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal…
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HANOI - Police in Vietnam busted the country’s biggest synthetic drug factory, seizing 1.4 tonnes (1,400kg) of ketamine in the coastal tourist city of Nha Trang, the government said.A six-month…
ANDONG, South Korea - Charred, black ruins at South Korea's Gounsa temple stood on Thursday in stark contrast to the kaleidoscope of colours that are a trademark of the country's historic palaces and…
Ukraine and Russia accused one another on Wednesday of flouting a truce on energy strikes brokered by the United States, and the European Union said it would not meet conditions set by Russia for a…
Hungary views the operations of its oil company MOL in Russia as highly successful and expects further expansion, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stated after meeting Russian Deputy Prime Minister…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to hit the European Union and Canada with more tariffs if they work together "to do economic harm" to the United States, news agency AFP reported. US…
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BANGKOK - Thailand’s Cabinet on March 27 approved a draft law for casinos and entertainment complexes, as the government looks to attract more tourists and build a major gaming industry.Gambling is…
Daily NK has obtained a 2022 kindergarten textbook published by North Korea’s Education Newspaper that reveals how the regime shapes young minds through political indoctrination. The textbook, titled…
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The internet’s beloved dog Quincy, a Bichon Frise, has passed away at the age of 16. Quincy rose to fame in 2013 when pet parent, Patrick Barnes, began sharing regular videos of them on social media.…
The United National Transport Union (UNTU) said on Thursday it has rejected a final wage offer tabled by Transnet, which was signed by a smaller union.Transnet on Thursday announced a three-year pay…
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday appointed the country's army chief as sports minister. A statement from the presidency Tuesday said Anselem Sanyatwe had been retired and reassigned…
The United States on Thursday called on South Sudan President Salva Kiir to release his rival First Vice President Riek Machar who was reportedly under house arrest, saying it was time the country's…
NATO Secretary General said the soldiers had been killed but the organization later said this was not confirmed and that the search for them was continuing
At least 26 people have been killed in record wildfires in South Korea, with tens of thousands forced to flee their homes and hundreds of buildings destroyed.
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India and China on Wednesday discussed resuming dialogue mechanisms between the two nations “in a step-by-step manner,” focusing on “each other’s priority areas of interest and concern,” according to…
The 10th BRICS Policy Planning Dialogue took place on March 24-25 in Brasilia, bringing together policy planners from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, along with senior representatives…
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More than half of the population in Yemen, one of the world’s worst protracted humanitarian crises, relies on humanitarian aid to survive, the UN said on Wednesday, warning that an entire generation…
The United States on Thursday called on South Sudan President Salva Kiir to release his rival First Vice President Riek Machar who was reportedly under house arrest, saying it was time the country's…
This year, Indonesia and Türkiye commemorate 75 years of bilateral relations. Last month, the inaugural High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSC) between Indonesia and Türkiye was also being…
A car crashed into six people in Berlin, including a police officer, with one victim left fighting for life after getting trapped.
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Prime Minister Albanese’s Labor Party has introduced new tax cuts in advance of general election due before May 17.Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he plans to call a national election…
TAIPEI - Taiwan is considering a variety of responses to potential new tariffs from the United States, including increasing energy imports and reducing the island’s own tariffs to balance bilateral…
SEOUL - South Korea’s auto sector is expected to face “considerable difficulties” when US import tariffs on cars announced by President Donald Trump take effect and the government plans an emergency…
MOSCOW - Russia and North Korea will soon begin construction of a road bridge over the Tumen river between the two countries, Russia's ambassador to Pyongyang was quoted as saying by state news agency…
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Police used pepper spray, rubber bullets and water cannons against protesters in Turkey’s capital early on Thursday, potentially reigniting tensions.It comes after two days of relative calm in the…
An order by Malaysia’s education ministry requiring pupils to wear a patch of the country’s flag stitched on their uniforms has been questioned by some as unnecessary, with parents and teachers saying…
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Russia blames the EU for prolonging the war – while its own bombs rain down on Ukraine. Classic Kremlin logic. A new, nefarious bit of spin is making the rounds, courtesy of Russian state-run outlets.…
U.S. authorities have detained a Turkish university student, the latest action taken against a foreign learner associated with pro-Palestinian campus activism as President Donald Trump cracks down on…
At least 28 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes Wednesday targeting homes and groups of civilians across the war-devastated Gaza Strip. In Northern Gaza governorate, eight Palestinians,…
BEIJING, March 27 (Xinhua) -- China and France issued a joint statement on climate change on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement on Thursday in Beijing.Please see the…
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GOOD THURSDAY MORNING and welcome to Brussels Playbook. Suzanne Lynch with you today as leaders gather in Paris for a high-level defense summit and Europe faces a full-blown trade war, after U.S.…
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The recent four-day visit of United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to Bangladesh marks a pivotal moment for the nation on multiple fronts. Amidst a complex geopolitical landscape and…
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy is holding naval maneuver with resistance forces in Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen to mark the occasion of International Quds Day at 9:00 am Tehran local time…
Kuwait’s Criminal Court has sentenced former MP Saleh Al-Mulla to two years of hard labor on charges of undermining national security. In January, the Public Prosecution released Al-Mulla on a bail of…
The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli aggression on Syrian territory, including Israel’s recent deadly bombardment of the…
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In The Diplomat, we follow the journey of Kate Wyler, American Ambassador to the United Kingdom, as she struggles to work out who is responsible for a ‘false flag attack’ on a UK warship, adapts to…
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As a “farm boy from Reporoa”, his initial interest in police was almost thwarted by a summer job doing surveying, but a visit from a recruiting sergeant to Reporoa College put the idea back in his…
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Donald Trump's 25% auto tariff sparked a global backlash as Canada, Japan, and the EU condemn it as a 'direct attack'. Countries have warned of economic fallout, while Trump insisted it will boost US…
Joint media release with: The Hon Tony Burke MP, Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs The Albanese Labor Government has passed legislation that will allow…
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He Jiankui is treated with skepticism by many in the scientific community.Chinese scientist He Jiankui set off global outrage and landed in prison after he skirted ethical guidelines and claimed he…
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SINGAPORE - What will happen to my child when I die? This question nags at Ms Sun Meilan, 51, constantly. But the mother of an 18-year-old with autism has her arms full with daily caregiving duties,…
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday is to host European leaders including President Volodymyr Zelensky for a summit aimed at boosting Ukrainian security ahead of any potential ceasefire with…
Hamas spokesperson Abdel-Latif Al-Qanoua has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza, Hamas-affiliated media said early on Thursday, the latest group figure to be killed since Israel…
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have identified an ancient and faraway galaxy that provides evidence that an important transition period that brought the early universe out of its…
United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has publicly criticized The Atlantic and its editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg after it published a transcript of messages that senior US officials had…
TAIPEI, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Experts and scholars at a forum held in China's Taiwan region have expressed concern about uncertainties in the international landscape, including the threat of increased…
And funding cuts are hitting access to HIV tests and medicines Lesotho's Minister of Health Selibe Mochoboroane says the government will only need to spend R181.2-million more if the US completely…
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Namibia is ranked among the top countries globally for high tuberculosis (TB) incidence, with 8 652 cases recorded in 2024. According to Ministry of Health and Social Services executive director Ben…
He noted that this excessive overconsumption of sodium is directly tied to the alarming rise in hypertension, now affecting over 35 per cent of adults in the country The Nigerian government has…
The Nigerian government has followed through on its promise and increased its budgetary provisions for nutrition programmes, with a significant 33.7% increase in the 2025 proposed budget, from N127.24…
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ISLAMABAD China’s vice premier held “candid” talks Wednesday with the US trade representative on economic and trade issues, expressing deep concern over additional tariffs imposed by Washington on…
FBI Director Kash Patel, answers questions as the Senate Intelligence Committee holds its worldwide threats hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP/PTI)1 FBI Director Kash…
SEOUL - North Korea sent an additional 3,000 troops to Russia in 2025 and is still supplying missiles, artillery and ammunition to help Moscow fight Kyiv, South Korea’s military said on March…
Bri Stern, a supermodel who has been romantically linked to Andrew Tate, has come forward with allegations that the Top G violently attacked her during sex at the Beverly Hills Hotel. TMZ reported…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a bold claim, said his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin "will die soon" and it would bring an end to the war between the two nations. Zelenskyy's remarks,…
BOGOTA, Colombia US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem arrived in El Salvador on Wednesday in the first of three scheduled stops in Latin America this week.During her visit, Noem met with…
SEOUL, March 27 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- Wind-fueled wildfires that ravaged South Korean southeastern province of North Gyeongsang have killed at least 26 and injured another 30, as the nation is battling…
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SINGAPORE - Candidates in the upcoming general election can spend a maximum of $5 for each registered voter, up from $4 previously.This change is to account for inflation, the Elections Department…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 27. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas will pay a visit to Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and…
According to the Dawn, citing a statement issued on Wednesday by Amnesty, the organisation criticised Pakistan's March 31 deadline for Afghan refugees to leave, stating that forcibly expelling Afghan…
Press Release - The World Bank approved $250 million in financing for the Angola Youth Employment Opportunities Project (AYEOP) to support the Government of Angola to increase productivity and access…
Luanda — Angola expects to achieve food security in the short and medium term, given the increase in national production, the country's president João Lourenço, announced Wednesday in Luanda. Speaking…
Israeli director Yuval Abraham, one of the filmmakers behind the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, said that the US Academy refused to publicly support Hamdan Ballal, the documentary’s…
Nairobi — Aden Duale has pledged to prioritise the advancement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as he assumes his new role as the Cabinet Secretary for Health. Duale, who previously headed the…
Representational image. The embassy’s consular team India identified these “bad actors” who had violated scheduling policies and had suspended their accounts from making further appointments.…
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TAINAN, Taiwan -- Over 1,500 people gathered in Taiwan's southern city of Tainan on Thursday to test the ability of civil society -- as opposed to the military -- to respond to disasters amid…
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Israeli forces have killed Hamas spokesperson Abdel-Latif al-Qanoua in a predawn airstrike on Gaza, marking the third assassination of a senior Hamas official this week amid escalating attacks on the…
In a letter to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday, Iravani responded to a report from a monitoring team calling it “entirely unprofessional, unsubstantiated, and detached from reality”. He called…
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SINGAPORE — A strip of the Pacific Ocean seabed that was mined for metals more than 40 years ago has still not recovered, scientists said late on Wednesday (March 26), adding weight to calls for a…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Putin "will die soon" as he urged the US not to lift sanctions despite Russian demands.
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ISTANBULThe number of people killed in wildfires sweeping across parts of South Korea has risen to 26, authorities said Thursday.The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters said…
KUALA LUMPUR - An AirAsia flight bound for China returned to Kuala Lumpur due to an engine fire shortly after take-off and landed safely with no injuries reported, Malaysian authorities and the…
Myanmar's military leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, is expected to attend a regional summit in Thailand in April, marking his first visit to an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)…
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According to Taipei Times, citing the MND press release, the satellite was launched at 11:55 p.m. from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in Sichuan Province. It passed over central Taiwan before…
General Esmail Qa’ani was speaking on the occasion of the International Quds Day, which is marked on Friday with worldwide rallies in support of the Palestinian cause. Qa’ani noted that the al-Aqsa…
The Associated Press (AP) is returning to a federal courtroom on Thursday to ask a judge to restore its full access to presidential events.It comes after the White House retaliated against the news…
South Sudan’s main opposition party said its leader, Riek Machar, has been arrested as the UN called on all parties to uphold the 2018 agreement that ended the country’s civil war.The UN had warned on…
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“Tonight, the country’s leaders stand on the brink of relapsing into widespread conflict or taking the country forward towards peace, recovery and democracy in the spirit of the consensus that was…
GENEVA The UN Syria Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday welcomed the new Syrian government's commitment to future cooperation and nationwide access following its latest visit to Damascus.During the…
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Pyongyang, March 17 (KCNA) -- A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea issued the following press statement titled "G7, the U.S.-led nuclear criminal group,…
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said France will provide Ukraine with an additional €2 billion worth of military support. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
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In an era where digital connectivity and algorithmic curation dominate daily life, TikTok has emerged as a cultural behemoth, captivating over a billion users with its hyper-personalized short-form…
Suspected Islamist fighters launched a co-ordinated attack on an army base and a military outpost in Nigeria's northeastern Borno State, killing at least 16 people, security sources told Reuters.Boko…
Washington: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth texted about plans to kill a Houthi militant leader in Yemen two hours before a military operation meant to be shrouded in secrecy, according to screenshots…
SINGAPORE - The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) is committing an additional $400,000 to humanitarian efforts in Gaza in response to the escalation in hostilities that began on March 18. In a statement on…
European Union citizens should stockpile enough food and other essential supplies to sustain them for at least 72 hours in the event of a crisis, the EU Commission has said.In new guidance released on…
It is widely perceived that the move came as part of the Trump administration’s stringent crackdown on foreign students who participated in anti-Israel protests across US university campuses last…
For the first time since 1988, the Commissioner General for Refugees and Stateless Persons (CGRS) will soon no longer decide independently on whether or not to protect asylum seekers. Indeed, the De…
On Thursday 27 February, Kurdish militia PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan called from prison in Turkey for his movement to lay down its arms. The news hit like a bomb. It marks the provisional end of a…
Thirty years ago, the world took a significant step forward on girls' rights. With the Beijing Declaration, no fewer than 189 countries committed to working towards gender equality and the empowerment…
WARSAW Polish President Andrzej Duda on Wednesday signed into law a bill allowing the government to suspend the right to claim asylum for people entering Poland in what he called “migration…
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US president said ‘we have to convince them’, as he claimed taking control of Greenland was essential for US national security.United States President Donald Trump has re-asserted his desire for…
Details of a planned US airstrike in Yemen mistakenly shared with a journalist on the messaging app Signal were almost certainly classified information, military experts say, despite the White House…
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SEOUL (AP) -- North Korea sent around 3,000 additional troops to Russia in January and February in continued support for Russian President Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine, South Korea's military said…
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OTTAWA, March 27 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday announced a fund to bolster the country's auto industry against the tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump,…
JERUSALEM /ISTANBUL Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday that he is barring former Defense Minister and Chief of Staff Moshe Ya’alon from participating in events held at Israeli…
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For many generations, the United States has played a major role in maintaining peace around the world, but after just two months in power, the highest levels of the Trump administration have been…
(Port Sudan, 26 March 2025) I am appalled and deeply saddened by the continued and intensifying attacks on civilians across Sudan. On 24 March, an air strike hit Torra market, 40 kilometres north of…
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TAIPEI - Four Taiwanese soldiers, including three from a unit in charge of security for the president’s office, have been sentenced to prison for photographing and leaking confidential information to…
North Korea sent around 3,000 additional troops to Russia in January and February in continued support for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine, South Korea’s military said in its latest…
RAMALLAH, Palestine/ISTANBUL Around 180,000 Muslim worshippers performed Tarawih prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem and prepared to observe the 27th night of Ramadan—Laylat al-Qadr—despite Israeli…
Andong, South Korea – Wildfires in South Korea are now "the largest on record" having burned more forest than any previous blaze, the country's disaster chief said Thursday, as the death toll rose to…
SINGAPORE – A woman who pointed a knife at a cafe customer and demanded money from her has been sentenced to 10 months’ jail.On March 27, Lam Hoe Lian, 51, who has been in remand since she committed…
Ukraine reported multiple Russian drone strikes overnight, including the largest such strike on the city of Kriviy Rih since the start of Moscow's full-scale invasion, while Russia claimed it downed…
A US appeals court on Wednesday denied a bid by the Trump administration to lift a lower court order barring summary deportations of Venezuelan migrants using an obscure wartime law.A three-judge…
In 2018, Chinese leader Xi Jinping argued that the world was undergoing “profound changes unseen in a century,” a concept that has since become central to Beijing’s geopolitical worldview. The phrase…
President Donald Trump’s approach to Russia and Ukraine—deferring to Moscow, bullying Kyiv—may seem like a radical departure from precedent. In fact, it is only Trump’s extreme style of diplomacy that…
2025.03.27 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un boards an aircraft, on the day he guides defense science research projects, according to loca
［Goal 9］ Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure ［Goal 10］ Reduced Inequalities 2025.03.27 On March 25th, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with th
– Die Einsicht ist da, aber die Einigung fehlt: Wo Union und SPD teils ihre Wahlversprechen kassieren müssen, um trotz Milliarden-Sondervermögen die Finanzen in den Griff zu bekommen, erklärt Rasmus…
• White House doubles down, insists no classified details were shared on Signal chat that also included journalist from The Atlantic• Congress livid over security breach, grills top officials for…
In this photograph taken on February 28, 2025, Kersi Umrigar (L), a 76-year-old, embraces his granddaughter Elisha Amra at his residence in a Karachi enclave reserved for Zoroastrians - Copyright AFP…
Multiple wildfires raging across South Korea’s southern regions for days have killed 26 people and destroyed more than 300 structures, officials said.Thousands of personnel and dozens of helicopters…
(Beirut) – A Casablanca Court on March 3, 2025, sentenced a prominent activist, Fouad Abdelmoumni, to six months in prison and fines over a Facebook post, Human Rights Watch and Democracy for the Arab…
WASHINGTON, March 27 (Bernama-dpa) -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that he could offer China "a little reduction in tariffs" in return for Beijing's approval of the sale of popular…
Candidates aligned with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are set to sweep the Senate elections in May, according to a new public opinion survey.The survey, published yesterday by the local…
Speaking at a press conference on March 13, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te broke new ground in the escalating rhetoric between the island and mainland China. While providing details on commonly heard…
On March 25, Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu’s government passed its long-delayed 2025 budget. Had the vote failed, it would have automatically triggered snap elections — an outcome Netanyahu…
March 26 (UPI) -- An undocumented Brazilian migrant accused of being the U.S.-based facilitator of an international operation was arrested Wednesday as U.S. and Brazilian law enforcement executed an…
During his speech on Wednesday, Sánchez avoided giving details on where he'd find the cash to increase military expenditures but insisted that it would happen "without cutting a single cent from…
BEIJING – Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has released a new artificial intelligence (AI) model in its Qwen series that the company says can process text, pictures, audio and video, and is efficient enough…
NEW DELHI -- India has stepped up efforts to strike trade deals with other countries in an apparent bid to minimize the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's looming tariffs, even as New Delhi and…
ISLAMABAD: As the returns and deportations of Afghans decreased significantly in March, mainly due to the border closure, Amnesty International has called on Pakistan to withdraw the opaque ‘illegal…
“We are neighbors with the Russian Federation and its ally Belarus, so we don’t have a buffer between us and them, and we have only a limited time to prepare and respond,” Kukuła said. Instead of…
TOKYO - Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said U.S. President Donald Trump risked damaging the U.S. economy with additional tariffs and vowed to lodge a complaint with the World Trade…
Hamas spokesperson Abdel-Latif al-Qanoua was killed when Israeli fighters jets bombed his tent shelter in northern Gaza.A Hamas spokesperson has been killed by an Israeli air strike in northern Gaza,…
Charlie Javice engaged in “brazen fraud” by inflating user numbers to sell her startup to JPMorgan Chase for $175 million, a federal prosecutor argued during closing statements at her trial in New…
“Ditch the winter chill” and “expand your horizons in sunny South East Queensland!” reads one newspaper advert, luring New Zealand’s healthcare workers towards a new life in Australia. “Warmer days…
The big question for Australia’s pre-election aid budget released this week was how it would respond to a global development landscape in turmoil. Deep aid cuts by the United States and, to a lesser…
Still, one thing is clear: you must already have someone's contact information to reach them on Signal, and so Waltz had Goldberg's phone number. The top security adviser has said he has asked Elon…
But none of this has prodded corporate India to boost spending.According to Sajjid Chinoy, JP Morgan India's Chief Economist, the big problem is the lack of demand in the economy to justify putting up…
Raging wildfires, among the most severe South Korea has ever faced, have swept through the southern regions, leaving at least 26 dead, over 200 structures destroyed, and forcing 27,000 people to flee,…
Ukraine reported multiple Russian drone strikes overnight, including the largest such strike on the city of Kriviy Rih since the start of Moscow's full-scale invasion, while Russia claimed it downed…
Vietnam this week made a number of preemptive bilateral trade concessions to the United States in a bid to avoid the imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration next week.According to a report…
By Cui Jia (Chinadaily.com.cn) 10:57, March 27, 2025 United States intelligence agencies have been secretly collecting data from cellphone users around the world by using hacking tools to access SIM…
Chinese President Xi Jinping is making his country's presence more felt across the Indo-Pacific region by testing U.S. allies on sensitive issues, as Donald Trump’s attention is taken up…
The law tightens the government's regulatory control over online media by establishing four enforcement bodies. This statement was originally published on ipi.media on 7 March 2025. The IPI global…
A recent amendment adds to Hungary's anti-LGBTQI propaganda law, and allows for the blanket use of facial recognition technology to identify those who attend Pride or related events. This statement…
When World War II ended in 1945, senior Nazi leaders were held accountable at the famous Nuremberg trials while Japanese officials appeared at the Tokyo trials. In addition, the Allies conducted…
(Xinhua) 10:33, March 27, 2025 KAMPALA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- China has donated 1,610 metric tonnes of rice to Uganda's semi-arid northeastern region of Karamoja, where thousands of people are…
Seoul – North Korea sent an additional 3,000 troops to Russia this year, and is continuing to supply missiles, artillery and ammunition to help Moscow fight Kyiv, Seoul's military said…
• Action also affects units in UAE, Iran, South Africa• Beijing slams ‘weaponisation’ of trade and technologyWASHINGTON: The United States has added dozens of entities to a trade blacklist on Tuesday,…
The Philippines is seeking to expand the informal security alliance known as the ‘Squad’ by including India and South Korea, in an effort to counter China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific…
Indonesia has formally decided to become a member of the BRICS-affiliated New Development Bank (NDB), just months after fully integrating into the China-led economic alliance, Jakarta Globe reported.…
Her last musical release to date was in 2015 when she contributed several songs to the soundtrack of the film Legend – and then, nothing. No music, no gigs, no public social media presence…
Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez are all set to exchange vows in June. According to Page Six, the couple has already started sending out invitations for their…
Multiple wildfires raging across South Korea’s southern regions for days have killed 26 people and destroyed more than 300 structures, as thousands of personnel and dozens of helicopters has mobilized…
The United States has named India and China as “state actors” facilitating the direct and indirect supply of precursor chemicals and equipment used by drug traffickers, along with being the primary…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday pledged to work with Jamaica on its employment of Cuban doctors who have been an important part of the country’s health system , and to also review the…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supervised the test of suicide drones with artificial intelligence (AI) technology, according to state media.The KCNA state news agency reported on Thursday that Mr…
United States President Donald Trump has announced a 25 percent tariff on imported cars and car parts, his latest salvo in a widening trade war that has stoked tensions with partners and…
JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Wednesday to seize parts of Gaza if Hamas does not release hostages, while the militant group warned they would return “in coffins” if Israel…
"A mother holds the bones of her son in Gaza. After more than a year and a half of searching for him under the rubble of their bombed-out house," reads a Malay-language Facebook post shared on March…
SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test of suicide drones with artificial intelligence technology and said unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern…
Eloisa Ramos, outreach coordinator at the Alameda County Healthy Homes Department, is shown in the group's East Oakland, California, office on November 21, 2024. Image by Hiram Alejandro Durán/El…
This is the embryo that became my daughter. Image is from a video courtesy of Anna Louie Sussman and Geri Time-Lapse Camera/Clínica Fertility Madrid. Untold numbers of embryos are sitting in storage…
“Alamak” and “nasi lemak” have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) for the first time.According to the dictionary, they are among a number of “untranslatable words” from Singapore and…
US President Donald Trump (File Photo/ Reuters) Washington, DC [US], March 27 (ANI): A leaked Signal chat has revealed that senior Trump administration officials, including Defence Secretary Pete…
After a meeting between the French president and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Mr Macron also said a proposed European armed force in Ukraine in an eventual peace deal could "respond" to a Russian attack if…
South Korea’s top opposition leader Lee Jae-myung has inched closer to the presidency after clearing a significant legal hurdle, but the country remains in political turmoil as it awaits the…
Starmer met Reeves over breakfast shortly before he became party leader and decided she had to be in his shadow cabinet, according to Get In, a recent book on Starmer’s journey to Downing Street. Keir…
The CDU, Germany’s largest party, is currently negotiating a potential coalition government with the center-left Social Democratic Party after emerging victorious in February’s national election.…
As far as the Turkish leader is concerned, “whatever he does, the EU will have to tag along with it,” said Dimitar Bechev, a lecturer at the University of Oxford. Two European officials, granted…
Bangkok police are on the hunt for a 32-year-old Singaporean man after a Thai woman was found dead in a downtown hotel room on March 26. Officers from Bangkok’s Thonglor police station received a…
Then, there was the gratuitous shuttering of government-funded broadcasting, a key element of U.S. soft power with a rather negligible price tag — and one that helped win the Cold War. Radio Free…
The private data of several top security advisers to Donald Trump have been found online, German news magazine Der Spiegel reported. National security adviser Mike Waltz, defense secretary Pete…
A secret directive issued by Xi Jinping in 2013 holds the key to the most successful one-party dictatorship in the world. Peter Hartcher in The Morning Edition says it appears the new US president has…
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Musk has been vocal in his support for the AfD, despite the party being monitored over suspicions of extremism in some German states.“Elon Musk is actively using his platform X to exercise foreign…
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SEOUL, March 27 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- North Korea has unveiled what appears to be its first airborne early warning and control aircraft, with state media releasing photographs of leader Kim Jong Un…
US President Donald Trump has imposed 25 per cent tariff on automobile imports in a bid to bolster domestic manufacturing and generate $100 billion annually."This will continue to spur growth," Trump…
Post Japanese On March 27, 2025, in Suva, the capital of the Republic of Fiji, H.E. Mr. MICHII Rokuichiro, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Fiji, and the…
And why were these clowns texting secrets on Signal at all?
27 March 2025 - 04:30 By ONKGOPOTSE JJ TABANE The ANC’s insistence on increasing VAT while refusing to revise income tax brackets is a major political blunder that makes the party appear tone-deaf.…
Twelve professors of education are re-entering schools this year to teach the subject they taught one or more decades ago. Some are already teaching, while others will follow shortly. The professors…
History tells us that during his reign in the 1800s King Shaka kaSenzangakhona deployed his regiments to the Bay in KwaZulu-Natal to “khangela amankengane” (watch over white people at sea — or…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has no legal pathway to extend his term limits beyond 2028 unless he declares a state of emergency, a move that would suspend certain constitutional rights, leader of the…
South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar, the long-time rival to President Salva Kiir, was arrested on Wednesday -- a move described by the UN as leaving the country on the brink of widespread…
Ferdinand Lavin (center, seated), deputy director of the National Bureau of Investigation, and other officials present six Chinese nationals and a Filipino who we
BOAO, Hainan, March 27 (Xinhua) -- The act of killing in war should always be a human decision, not one made by artificial intelligence (AI), said a high-ranking official of the International…
Interviewing Danny McCoy of Ibec is an education. Over the course of an hour, he explains game theory, the move from stakeholder capitalism back to shareholder capitalism, and why businesses need a…
ANDONG, South Korea - Wildfires raging in South Korea doubled in size on Thursday from a day earlier, as authorities called the blazes the country's worst natural fire disaster with at least 26 people…
Investors see the Argentine peso on the verge of devaluation again, with the currency poised to change direction once more after going from one of the worst in the world in 2023 to among the strongest…
At least 24 people have been killed and 26 have been injured as South Korea battles the most destructive wildfires in its history.
A Russian military court yesterday handed down long prison sentences to 12 members of Ukraine’s Azov regiment, which led the defence of the city of Mariupol in the early months of the war and is…
Russia’s time-wasting and new demands over a ceasefire in Ukraine suit Kyiv just fine – the delays help build a non-American alliance and mean it can drive on with campaigns where it’s dominant in a…
Ukraine and Russia accused one another yesterday of flouting a truce on energy strikes brokered by the United States, and the European Union said it would not meet conditions set by Russia for a…
Thousands of Palestinians marched between the wreckage of a heavily destroyed town in northern Gaza yesterday in the second day of anti-war protests, with many chanting against Hamas in a rare display…
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth texted about plans to kill a Houthi militant leader in Yemen two hours before a military operation meant to be shrouded in secrecy, according to screenshots of a chat…
The New York Times' sophisticated word-search game, Strands, is what you're looking for if you're reading this. Did you solve today's NYT Strands?(Unsplash) In Strands, the player must carry out a…
RYLSK, Russia — In the Russian region of Kursk, where Ukraine has been fighting for more than seven months, people say they want peace but fear there will be more war. Ukraine's incursion into Russian…
BRASILIA — Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will stand trial for allegedly conspiring to overthrow the government after he lost a 2022 election, the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday (March…
BRUSSELS – Europe should enhance stockpiling of critical equipment and encourage the public to maintain sufficient supplies for at least 72 hours in case of emergencies, the European Commission said…
Oman is often portrayed as the “Switzerland of the Middle East,” but its role in the Red Sea crisis tells a different story. Far from neutral, it hosts and aids Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group — now…
Value Halved Within 8 Months: Iran’s currency collapsed to a record low on March 25. The Iranian rial fell to 1,039,000 against the U.S. dollar, less than half its value in July 2024, when Masoud…
The Trump administration’s cuts in cyber programs are putting national security at risk. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem defended such cuts in her confirmation hearing, saying that the…
As you peered at the Mini Crossword on Wednesday morning, your pencil tapping thoughtfully on your coffee mug, did you wonder what in the world could be a "speedy sound" in five letters? But you're in…
The Atlantic magazine published the actual transcript of US attack plans on the Houthi rebels in Yemen shared by high-ranking officials even as the Trump administration sought to downplay the scandal,…
WASHINGTON/PARIS — President Donald Trump's administration plans to end US funding for Gavi, an organisation that helps buy vaccines for children in poor countries, and will scale back efforts to…
A wild video that has gone viral shows a naked woman acting bizarrely at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Texas on March 14. Samantha Palma has been accused of stabbing two people with a…
Sheikh Hamdan, the crown prince of Dubai, welcomed his fourth child on Saturday. The baby girl has been named Hind, in honour of the crown prince’s mother, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al…
HD Hyundai machinery has been widely used in demolitions of Palestinian-owned structures in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), according to new visual and testimonial evidence documented by…
A member of a medical team takes a patient's blood pressure during an HIV clinic day in Kampala, Uganda, on Feb. 17. Lucy Wambui first suspected she was HIV-positive in 2000, when her baby fell ill…
(Xinhua) 09:48, March 27, 2025 BEIJING, March 26 (Xinhua) -- China urges the United States to stop overstretching the concept of national security, stop politicizing trade and sci-tech issues, and…
The North Korean regime has launched extensive inspections of household TVs to ensure channels remain locked.
Havana, March 26 (ACN) The older sun of US Civil Rights Activist Martin Luther King called for the spread in Latin America of the legacy of his father during talks with Mexico’s Foreign Minister Juan…
Abdullah Bozkurt/StockholmA recent poll highlights the extent of damage inflicted on Turkish public perception by the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which has systematically fueled anti…
A UK foreign office statement Monday said Sri Lanka's three military commanders - former Army Commanders Gen Shavendra Silva, Jagath Jayasuriya and former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda - were…
KUALA LUMPUR - An AirAsia flight bound for China returned to Kuala Lumpur due to an engine fire shortly after take-off and landed safely with no injuries reported, Malaysian authorities said on March…
Collage illustrating a migrant in prison made by Global Voices on Canva Pro.A three-minute video posted early Sunday morning, March 16, 2025, on the Twitter account of El Salvador's President Nayib…
Criminal organisations have been using telephones in the commission of special frauds for a long time, using them to lure elderly people and others to ATMs to transfer money into designated accounts.…
At least three major wildfires are burning across North Carolina, destroying over 6,000 acres of forest land and forcing evacuations. According to ABC News, at least 11 homes have been destroyed by…
LA PAZ — Bolivian President Luis Arce declared a national emergency on Wednesday (March 26) after torrential rains and severe floods left more than 50 dead and displaced more than 100,000 across the…
American magazine The Atlantic has released a series of purported messages that allegedly showed Pete Hegseth sharing classified information regarding the timing of US warplane launches and bomb…
From a chain of massive barges stretching from a Chinese beach into the sea, to a powerful new design for cutting undersea cables at record depths, China's latest maritime innovations have captured…
Havana, March 26 (ACN) The Lebanese army denounced on Wedndesday the infiltration of Israeli forces in southern Lebanese localities in violation of the bilateral ceasefire accord.Enemy forces opened…
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's warning comes as President Donald Trump's return to power has shaken the security assumptions of the past decades, and has pushed Europe to try to wean itself off…
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will provide an additional €2 billion in military assistance to Ukraine. The announcement was made during a joint press conference with Ukrainian…
Jason, a 42-year-old father of two, has been battling back pain for weeks. Scrolling through his phone, he sees ad after ad promising relief: chiropractic alignments, acupuncture, back braces,…
The United Arab Emirates football association fired coach Paulo Bento on Wednesday, despite the team keeping their hopes alive of qualifying automatically for the 2026 World Cup by edging North Korea…
27.03.2025 source: Azov+trial, Timonin, Smykov, Zharkov, Tyshkul, Hretsky, ZhdamarovOne of Russia’s most cynical ‘trials’ has ended with 23 men and women sentenced to huge terms of imprisonment on…
JAKARTA - A work-from-anywhere (WFA) policy for civil servants and earlier school holidays for students have contributed to an earlier mudik (exodus) ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday in 2025, as…
BEIJING – China’s top climate envoy said the world’s transition to clean energy will continue, even as the US’ second withdrawal from the Paris Agreement puts unprecedented stress on the fight against…
Japan’s breathtaking, yet treacherous, mountains of Nagano Prefecture experienced an alarming surge in rescue operations in 2024, with a record 321 individuals requiring help, including 13 who…
SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised the test of suicide drones with artificial intelligence (AI) technology and said unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in…
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, March 27 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Operating hours at land border posts between Brunei and Malaysia will be extended from 10 pm to midnight starting Tuesday until April 6 in view of the…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump maintained on Wednesday (March 26) that US annexation of Greenland is critical to American national security, as his vice president, JD Vance, prepares to travel…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
The financing is part of a 7.4 billion euro funding package agreed between Egypt and the EU in March last year [GETTY]Egypt is expected to sign a memorandum of understanding with the European Union on…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,127Here is the roundup of key events as of Thursday, March 27. Fighting Russian forces launched a mass drone attack on Ukraine’s second-largest city,…
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Havana, March 26 (ACN) Representing 35 nations sharing similar stances, Cuba condemned on Wednesday, at the UN Human Rights Council, the serious and systematic violations of human rights committed by…
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info throughout)By Park Boram SEOUL, March 27 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Thursday disclosed what appears to be an airborne early warning and control aircraft for the first…
(ATTN: ADDS details in paras 7-13, photos, byline; RECASTS quote in para 3)By Lee Minji SEOUL, March 27 (Yonhap) -- North Korea appears to have additionally dispatched at least 3,000 soldiers to…
A resident from the Kimbe region in Papua New Guinea moves Australian Aid supplies from C-130J at Hoskins airport, Dec, 11, 2023. SYDNEY - Tonga and the Federated States of Micronesia will receive…
KUALA LUMPUR - An AirAsia flight bound for China returned to Kuala Lumpur due to an engine fire shortly after takeoff and landed safely with no injuries reported, Malaysian authorities said on…
At a side event during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on Wednesday, former UK Member of Parliament Paul Burstow delivered a keynote speech addressing human rights…
(Xinhua) 09:03, March 27, 2025 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Nauruan Minister for Foreign…
Photo : YONHAP News South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff(JCS) said North Korea appears to have dispatched an additional three-thousand troops to Russia early this year. The JCS said Thursday that it…
Ekrem Imamoglu belongs to the secular-centrist Republican People’s Party (CHP) and won the pivotal Istanbul’s mayor’s office first in 2019 and for a second term in 2024. The win was a blow to Erdogan,…
The decision has drawn sharp international condemnation. In a joint statement on February 7, a coalition of 79 countries—led by Mexico, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Vanuatu, and Sierra Leone—denounced the…
Africa has become a key battleground for global influence, with major powers competing for control. Its rich natural resources, young population, and growing economy have attracted global actors,…
Bill Clinton, the then US President, led the charge. China was vociferous in its condemnation. Britain’s Tony Blair was equally bent on punishing India. With the EU summit scheduled to be held in the…
When the first Trump administration had imposed tariffs on Canada in 2018, the latter country retaliated with counter-tariffs on US goods worth 12.6 billion dollars, covering everything from steel,…
TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday Tokyo will put \"all options on the table\" in dealing with Washington's announcement to impose a 25% tariff on automobile imports. Read…
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau spoke today with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi Takehiro. The two discussed joint work to…
KUTUPALONG REFUGEE CAMP, Bangladesh - Majuna Khatun sat cradling her six-month-old baby at a rehabilitation centre for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, worried her child would be without critical…
UISEONG COUNTY, South Korea — The death toll in the wildfires raging across South Korea's southeastern region rose to 24 and the pilot of a firefighting helicopter was killed when the aircraft crashed…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed tests of newly developed reconnaissance and attack drones this week and called for their increased production, state media said.Mr Kim has been emphasising the…
But from aluminium to Tennessee whisky, how do governments choose what to target?First, what are tariffs?Tariffs are taxes or duties levied on goods imported from other countries.To be clear,…
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that a 25% tariff would be imposed on automobiles imported into the United States in an effort to bring back manufacturing jobs to the country.
Neighbours said they were left rattled by the arrest, which played out at 5.30pm on a residential block.“It looked like a kidnapping,” said Michael Mathis, a 32-year-old software engineer whose…
Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro to stand trial on charges of plotting a coup, a case that could torpedo his hopes of making a political comeback. The trial…
Representational image As the minutes ticked closer to sundown, the crowd grew more impatient, pressing against the glass display case, shouting and shoving bills towards the young men filling order…
People at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, mourn their loved ones killed in Israeli strikes overnight, 23 March. Doaa Albaz ActiveStills
KYIV — Ukraine and Russia accused one another on Wednesday (March 26) of flouting a truce on energy strikes brokered by the United States, and the European Union said it would not meet conditions set…
HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 25 (ACN) Esteban Lazo Hernandez, president of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba (Parliament) is paying an official visit to the Russian Federation to keep strengthening…
HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 25 (ACN) In a post on X, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla alerted to the tightening of the U.S. immigration policy, marked by human rights violations and the…
WASHINGTON: A US district judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to terminate federal funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), granting the news organisation a…
China firmly opposes the United States' move to add dozens of Chinese entities to its export-control "entity list," a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said on Wednesday.
An extinct species of parasitic wasp dating back nearly 99 million years was found preserved in amber, according to researchers.Specimens of Sirenobethylus charybdis, or S. charybdis, named after the…
Four US soldiers involved in "tactical training" in Lithuania are missing, US officials say. A search for four US soldiers continues in Lithuania after their vehicle was found submerged in a training…
For a vivid illustration of the diplomatic tightrope the European Union is walking lately, look no further than trade chief Maros Sefcovic’s travel itinerary this week.After a last minute jaunt to…
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prime Minister Mia Mottley today to discuss the strong historic ties between the United States and…
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (C) reacts after a no-confidence motion against her was rejected in parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, March 26, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]Thai Prime Minister…
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (C) speaks to the media at the Federal Senate in Brasilia, Brazil, on March 26, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]Brazil's Supreme Court on Wednesday formally indicted…
Sharp increases in tariffs on imports of foreign goods likely will do little to reduce the U.S. trade deficit and may not stop it from rising further, suggests a paper to be discussed at the Brookings…
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited El Salvador's high-security Terrorism Confinement Center in Tecoluca on Wednesday, where recently deported Venezuelan migrants accused by the Trump…
Photo : YONHAP News North Korea has disclosed a reconnaissance asset similar to the Peace Eye, an airborne early warning and control aircraft operated by the South Korean Air Force. The North’s state…
Austria announced on Wednesday that it would pause family reunification for those with asylum status starting in May, becoming the first European Union member to do so. Several EU countries are…
SEOUL – South Korea has set up a "reciprocal" platform in a disputed area of the Yellow Sea, known in Seoul as the West Sea, where China has increasingly built structures, Oceans Minister Kang Do…
President Donald Trump announces he will impose a 25 percent tariffs on all cars that are shipped into the United States during an address from the Oval Office at the White House in Washington DC on…
US President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on automobiles made outside of the United States. Photo / Tierney L. Cross, The New York TimesNew car tariffs come after the United States imposed…
US Department of Homeland Security agents reportedly detained a Turkish national and doctoral student at Tufts University without any explanation, her lawyer said. A video of masked people handcuffing…
WASHINGTON — Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth texted about plans to kill a Houthi militant leader in Yemen two hours before a military operation meant to be shrouded in secrecy, according to screenshots…
This image of a North Korean airplane similar to the South Korean Air Force's airborne early warning and control aircraft is published by the Korean Central News Agency on March 27. [YONHAP] The…
Republican blood pressure in Washington is running even higher than usual this week as they are forced to respond to questions about highly classified defense information sloppily leaked to a reporter…
By Xia Ri In late 2022, ChatGPT made its appearance, signaling the start of a global acceleration in AI development. By the end of 2024, the number of large-scale AI models worldwide had surpassed…
On March 1, Georgia’s separatist region of Abkhazia held a second round of presidential elections. The turnout stood at nearly 70 percent, with 100,412 ballots cast. Badra Gunba, the pro-Russian…
By Aleksei Zakharov The phone call between the Russian and United States (US) presidents, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, on 18 March 2025—historic in its duration and, judging by the Kremlin’s…
Europe’s best bet is to increasingly rely on itself for its own security and defence. By Emiliano Alessandri and Domenec Ruiz-Devesa Europe is arguably going through its most challenging geopolitical…
Photo : YONHAP News The White House says the 25 percent tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday will apply to imported vehicles, light trucks and automobile parts.The White House…
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 25 per cent tariff on auto imports, saying it would boost domestic manufacturing and generate $100 billion annually.
Photo: Instagram /pasifikahof The Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame (PRHF) will induct seven of Pasifika's former rugby stars at the Eden Park Centre next month. It will be the second indcution program…
Deaths caused by HIV infections will rise as a result of cuts to the foreign aid budget, a study has warned.
Authorities in Belize said Wednesday that three American women who were found dead last month while on vacation in the country died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning.The three women from…
While other killer whales have been documented preying on sharks in the area, Port and Starboard are believed to be the primary offenders. They usually work together, but scientists believe they are…
China is willing to deepen cooperation with Nauru in various fields, including agriculture and fisheries, sports, marine development, climate change response and capacity building, Chinese Foreign…
Ballal said he had been attacked by settlers while soldiers pointed their weapons at him [GETTY]Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal said Wednesday that he was attacked by Israeli…
Donald Trump is soon going to be faced with a difficult decision in his push to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, according to some European and U.S. officials briefed on his team’s negotiations with the…
Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, released on Wednesday the full content of a group chat regarding the operation plan to strike Houthi forces in Yemen, after President Donald…
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Today Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau spoke with Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente to affirm the U.S. commitment to…
US Republican House Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene lashed out at a British journalist during a press conference on Wednesday, telling her to "go back" to the UK after being questioned about the…
By Zhang Yunbi (Chinadaily.com.cn) 08:26, March 27, 2025 With a number of high-level meetings held in China recently, Beijing has welcomed a large wave of politicians, businesspeople and scholars from…
Photo: RNZ/ Dan Cook A PNG politician says a ban on gambling will help reduce gender-based violence. MP for Middle Ramu, Kansol Kamdaru, told parliament that gambling is a significant contributing…
Indonesia and Saudi Arabia stand at a pivotal moment in their labor relations, as both nations navigate the complexities of reopening migrant worker placements while ensuring adequate protections and…
(Xinhua) 08:18, March 27, 2025 A high-level dialogue themed on "Building Trust in the Shifting Global Landscape" is held during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2025 in Boao, south…
By Cao Desheng (Chinadaily.com.cn) 08:25, March 27, 2025 United Nations Resident Coordinator in China Siddharth Chatterjee (left), Munir Akram (center), Pakistan's permanent representative to the UN,…
The detail on this is thin, but von der Leyen claims that EUR 650 billion of ‘fiscal space’ could be created were EU countries to increase defence spending by 1.5 per cent of GDP. A further EUR 150…
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Published: 27 Mar. 2025, 09:43 A wounded soldier, suspected to be North Korean and captured by Ukrainian forces in Russia's western Kursk region, is seen in this file photo posted on Ukrainian…
SYDNEY - Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on March 27 he planned to call an election “imminently” as his centre-left government rushed through the parliament a Bill on fresh tax cuts in…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced plans to impose 25-percent auto tariffs, with the measures set to take effect on April 2."What we're going to be doing is a 25-percent tariff for all…
The Trump administration maintains the information shared in the chat was not classified.Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told lawmakers during a congressional hearing that the Signal…
Micronesian Air Connection Services Photo: www.flymacs.com Micronesian Air Connection Services (MACS) is expected to have its maiden flight in April, but it will not include Guam in its route as it…
The lawmakers filed a resolution that would require the Trump administration to transmit a wide range of documents, messaging chats, charts, notes from meetings and telephone records related to the…
(Xinhua) 08:12, March 27, 2025 BEIJING, March 26 (Xinhua) -- China urges the United States not to project its hegemonic logic onto China or view China-U.S. relations through an outdated Cold War…
For Vance, in particular, the military action against the Houthis was all about Europe’s so-called “free-loading” on American protection.LoadingThe idea that a US military strike in Yemen could be…
Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was placing 25 per cent tariffs on auto imports, a move the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a…
2/9Sunni women read the Quran during Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Destiny, in the holy Sunni shrine of Abdul-Qadir al-Gailani, in the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Baghdad, Iraq.Credit:Hadi…
CAIRO/RAMALLAH – Hundreds of Palestinians have protested in northern Gaza to demand an end to war, chanting "Hamas out," social media posts showed, in a rare public show of opposition to the militant…
A missing teenage girl was discovered brutally murdered and with her hands cut off and her father has been arrested after speaking about her on TV. Keimani Latigue’s body was found in an abandoned and…
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Stuart Young today in Kingston, Jamaica. Secretary Rubio thanked Prime…
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Haitian Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) President Fritz Alphonse Jean today during his visit to…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the commitments reached by the United States, Russia and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia on freedom of navigation in the Black Sea, and viewed the move "a…
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured bright auroral activity on Neptune for the first time, NASA said on Wednesday.The data was obtained in June 2023 using Webb's Near-Infrared Spectrograph.…
The U.S. military conducted multiple airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi-held capital Sanaa on Wednesday evening, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV and residents said.According to the Houthi television, three…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday night expressed deep regrets about the United States' decision to impose tariffs on imported European cars.Von der Leyen's remarks came…
The top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) guided the defence science research work of the country's Unmanned Aeronautical Technology Complex and the detective electronic…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday said his government will be looking at its options for possible retaliation against the U.S. auto tariffs, local media reported.The liberal leader on…
CAIRO - Hamas spokesperson Abdel-Latif Al-Qanoua has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza, Hamas-affiliated media said early on Thursday, marking the latest group figure to be killed…
Image by Arzu Geybullayeva for Global Voices, created using Canva Pro.Turkey's new cybersecurity law,
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has approved a five-year extension of Exploration Licence to Isina Resource Holdings Limited. The licence was presented to company representatives by the…
The United States is pleased to announce the candidacy of Rosa María Payá to serve as a member of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) for elections to be held during the 2025 General…
Owners of pet cats and dogs in Hong Kong will be allowed to bring their furkids onboard light rail trains operated by MTR Corporation, in a new two-month-long trial starting May 1. Called the Cat/Dog…
Russia is satisfied with advancing its dialogue with the United States, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday."Russia and the United States have established a constructive relationship…
The British government announced an additional 2.2 billion British pounds (2.83 billion U.S. dollars) in its defense budget in 2025-2026, raising defense spending to 2.36 percent of the gross domestic…
Britain's economy is expected to grow by only one percent in 2025, half of the previous forecast of 2 percent, said the country's finance minister on Wednesday.Britain's public finance watchdog, the…
Seiya Matsuno, a Japanese researcher at the International Peace Research Institute of Meiji Gakuin University in Japan, donated a collection of rare Japanese wartime documents to the Guangdong…
Chinese manufacturer Hisense on Wednesday donated home appliances to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, South Africa's largest hospital, in Johannesburg to help improve patients' experience.Hisense…
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has unveiled a new underground missile base.Belonging to the IRGC's Aerospace Division, the base, dubbed "missile city," was unveiled during a visit by…
France will provide an additional 2 billion euros (2.2 billion U.S. dollars) in aid for Ukraine, President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday."France will continue its commitments," Macron told a…
Brussels, 27 March 2025, dtt-net.com – In December 2024, the President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic, had said that he expects the country will open one new negotiating chapter in EU accession…
FILE - Army cadets drill at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., Wednesday, May 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File) Lt. Gen. Steven W. Gilland, superintendent of the U.S. Military…
Scientists have controversially claimed that a vast underground city in Egypt predates the Giza pyramids by tens of thousands of years, a theory that, if true, could rewrite human history.
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HIV deaths and infections will rise as a result of cuts to foreign aid, a study has warned.Funding cuts could undo decades of progress and cause infections and deaths to surge to levels not seen since…
At last week’s Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, the Philippines’ Armed Forces Chief didn’t mince words, calling on India and South Korea to join an Indo-Pacific “Squad” to push back against China’s…
Vast crowds have hit the streets daily, defying protest bans in Istanbul and other big cities [GETTY]The United Nations voiced concern on Wednesday over a Turkish court U-turn decision to remand in…
Unprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea’s southern regions have destroyed large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple complex, burning down two buildings that had been designated national…
The tariff will be applied not just to foreign-made cars but also to car parts, including engines and transmissions.
Norwegian firm Ro Marine AS, which is owned by a Russian national, has been accused of issuing fraudulent insurance certificates to 76 tankers belonging to Russia's so-called "shadow fleet," without…
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Federal authorities arrested and detained Tufts University graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk on Tuesday in Somerville, Massachusetts. Ozturk is a Turkish national on an F-1 visa, which allows her to…
PodcastPodcast, The TakeFinding himself in a Signal group chat with top US officials, Jeffrey Goldberg wondered if the messages were real. When a Signal group chat involving top US officials…
TOKYO - Shinkansen bullet train services in north-eastern Japan resumed on March 26 after a more than eight-hour stoppage caused by debris on an overhead wire and strong winds, affecting around 76,500…
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Oregon and Washington. Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland are under weather alert.
HMNZS Manawanui grounded on a reef at the southern end of Upolu in Samoa on 5 October 2024, the ship then caught fire, capsized and sank. Photo: Supplied The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) says the…
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French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the summit on Friday. Photo: AFP The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says New Zealand is not attending a so-called Coalition of the Willing summit in…
Potential foreign aid cuts could lead to millions of HIV deaths and "soaring" rates of infections around the world, according to a new study published Wednesday evening.The study authors, comprised of…
North Korea’s shadowy airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, based on a Russian Il-76 Candid cargo aircraft, has flown. We now have official views of the aircraft, including one showing…
North Korea's Kim Jong-un has overseen the testing of suicide drones using AI technology. Photo: AAP North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has supervised the test of suicide drones with artificial…
In a significant policy announcement from the Oval Office, President Trump has declared a 25 per cent tariff on all imported vehicles entering the United States, a move he described as "very exciting"…
Skopje, 26 March 2025, dtt-net.com – The government of North Macedonia announced Wednesday that it has abandoned its own initiative of early February to dismiss through a parliamentary vote State…
The Atlantic magazine on Wednesday published what it said was the full text of a chat group mistakenly shared with a journalist by top Trump administration officials laying out plans of an imminent…
ALEPPO — Turkey’s Consul General, Muammer Hakan Cengiz, and Deputy Consul Erin visited the Consulate General of Armenia in Allepo. “Welcoming the guests, Armenia’s Consul General in Aleppo, Ara…
Across Syria, citizens are observing the Muslim holy month free from the threats and repression that marked the Assad regime and its times; Not only celebrating holy month but also renewed sense of…
2025-03-26T23:19:44+00:00 Shafaq News/ Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, denied on Wednesday the presence of al-Qaeda members in the country. In…
News Rights group demands urgent action amid escalating violence in Catatumbo region of Colombia Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday condemned the escalating violence in Colombia’s Catatumbo region,…
Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness said Wednesday that the escalating gang crisis in Haiti has reached a point that demands a rapid increase in the number of cops and equipment for the Haiti…
WASHINGTON, DC — A U.S. district judge blocked Kari Lake and the Trump administration from terminating Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s federal funding on Tuesday, granting the news organization a…
For decades, China has been careful not to take sides in conflicts in Africa, to avoid causing problems that might interfere with its extensive commercial interests.Up to now it has shied away from…
Photo : KBS News U.S. President Donald Trump said he is placing 25 percent tariffs on automotive imports.Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order imposing a 25 percent tariff on all cars and light…
Jayden Dandridge, the suspect in the Memphis shooting that left Sayso P dead and Houston rapper Sauce Walka injured, is currently on the run.
The Taliban has formally requested the United States to transfer control of Afghanistan's embassy in Washington, DC, marking a significant step in its efforts to gain international recognition.…
Kourosh Sehati was working for the UK-based Iran International TV station when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.Now, the broadcast journalist fights on the front lines in…
Officials from India and Uganda discuss trade expansion at the 3rd Joint Trade Committee meeting in New Delhi. (Photo: Ministry of Commerce & Industry) New Delhi [India], March 27 (ANI): The Third…
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday warned Russia was still showing a “desire for war” despite efforts to forge a ceasefire in Ukraine, ahead of a summit aimed at boosting Ukrainian security…
An MQ-9B 'Sky Guardian' drone. Photo / Airwolfhound on Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0The United States has approved a $1.96 billion (NZ$3.42b) sale of eight MQ-9B drones and related equipment to Qatar, one of…
Trump dangles Tariff cuts for TikTok deal - In a press conference today he said “TikTok is very popular, very successful, very good. And we're gonna have a form of a deal. But if it's not finished,…
KHARTOUM/ISTANBUL, March 27 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chairman, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, arrived at the presidential palace in the capital late Wednesday, declaring…
GENEVA, March 27 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday confirmed that four American soldiers who went missing during a training exercise in Lithuania on Tuesday have…
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday visited the high-security El Salvador prison where Venezuelans who the Trump administration alleges are gang members have been held since…
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She said Europe would assess the tariffs, and anticipated that further measures would arrive from the White House in the coming days. Trump has stepped back from implementing tariffs on America's…
The U.S. Director of National Intelligence (DNI) has assessed that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has no intention of abandoning nuclear weapons or other strategic arms through negotiations and is…
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the major national security breach consuming Washington, large anti-Hamas protests in Gaza, and deadly wildfires in South Korea. On Wednesday,…
On Wednesday, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe testified before the House Intelligence Committee to discuss their participation in a Signal group chat…
It has been reported that the North Korean regime intercepts over three-quarters of the paychecks North Korean troops in the Russo-Ukrainian War receive from Russian authorities. In other words, the…
Since last fall, arrests of known or suspected terrorists along the Canadian-U.S. border have seen an increase while arrests at the Mexican border have seen a decline, FBI Director Kash Patel told the…
Since the onset of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, the world has repeatedly teetered on the brink of a highly dangerous escalation, one that could potentially involve the use of nuclear…
US President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on auto imports Wednesday, in a move set to fuel tensions with trading partners ahead of further promised levies next week."What we're going to be…
Frengel Reyes Mota and his 9-year-old stepson, whose face has been blurred to protect his identity. Frengel Reyes Mota was supposed to be dealing with his ongoing asylum case as he fought for his…
President Donald Trump signs an executive order imposing 25 percent tariffs on all cars that are shipped into the United States during an address from the Oval Office at the White House in Washington,…
IShowSpeed, a YouTube sensation from the US, is being hailed by Chinese government officials and state media as evidence of a growing desire for mutual understanding between Americans and Chinese amid…
Marjorie Taylor Greene has become the most aggressive spokesperson for the "Make America Great Again" movement.It's perhaps no surprise, then, that she would read straight from a fraying playbook when…
As in previous years, the speeches included praise for Palestinians, incitement against Israel and references to recent regional developments. "Quds” is the Arabic name for Jerusalem.Among the…
The U.S. is building up its deployment of B-2 Spirit strategic bombers to Diego Garcia, a key military outpost in the Indian Ocean, an indication of potential air strikes against Houthi targets in…
As american spooks tell it, Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky may be willing to talk about ending their war, but they are not ready to stop fighting. “Both leaders for now probably still see the…
North Korea began selecting workers and technicians in early March for reconstruction projects in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine.
Happy Thursday. I focus on US-LatAm relations on Mondays and then use the Thursday newsletter to highlight stories that aren’t directly about the US. Thursday’s Six Stories post is usually for paying…
A year after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, an independent government agency urged the owners of seven bridges in California — including the iconic Golden Gate Bridge — to…
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Wednesday he was placing a 25% tariff on auto imports, a move that the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced plans to impose 25-percent auto tariffs, with the measures set to take effect on April 2. "What we're going to be doing is a 25-percent tariff for all…
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the State Department will re-evaluate its travel warnings for Jamaica and other countries to ensure they reflect real…
Surrounded by family and friends, Jewish Care’s oldest resident Joseph Winton has just celebrated his 106th birthday. Born 2 March 1919, the centenarian is possibly the oldest Jewish man in the UK and…
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Water usage for irrigation and other purposes by Central Asian states was lower than permitted allotments in 2024, despite generally adequate supplies, according to data published by the Interstate…
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Ukraine continues working with partners to establish sustainable peace and reliable security guarantees. This was emphasized by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy after his meeting with…
An Israeli woman held hostage in Gaza has revealed the sexual violence she suffered at the hands of Hamas terrorists after being kidnapped during the 7 October attacks. Ilana Gritzewsky, 31, was…
Though an official designation hasn’t been made public, military analysts quickly dubbed the aircraft the J-36. Few details have also emerged about the plane since then, but it made at least its…
The United States Air Force significantly increased its striking power in the Indian Ocean, as multiple Northrop B-2 Spirit bombers were deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri, to the…
The Supreme Court ordered the former president to stand trial for his alleged efforts to overturn the last election, raising the prospect of the 70-year-old ending up behind bars and imperiling his…
“Dylan screamed and grabbed Johandre trying to pull him away from the crocodile,” said Jannie Bekker, Dylan’s father.The man said that Johandre’s father Corne then dived in to save his son, who was…
Airbnb onwer Rosie Ah Yen says owning a generator is "becoming a necessity" in Samoa. Photo: 123RF The major disruptions to Samoa's electricity supply have hit local Airbnb operators, who say the…
As a warfighting command responsible for projecting, maneuvering and sustaining the joint force, U.S. Transportation Command depends heavily on the U.S. tanker aircraft fleet, which includes both the…
Danish officials have welcomed a US decision to confine a planned visit to Greenland to a military base. It follows a spat between Denmark and the White House amid plans for the visit and US President…
Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan arrived at Khartoum’s presidential palace yesterday, declaring the capital “free” of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces after...
US President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on auto imports Wednesday, in a move set to fuel tensions with trading partners ahead of further promised levies next week. "What we're going to be…
WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a 25% tariff on foreign-made cars and light trucks on Wednesday, in a move that the White House says will result in over $100…
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French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday warned Russia was still showing a “desire for war” despite efforts to forge a ceasefire in Ukraine, ahead of a summit aimed at boosting Ukrainian security…
Donald Trump has said he is placing 25% tariffs on motor imports, a move the White House claims will foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on car makers that depend on…
26 March 2025, 21:02 | Updated: 26 March 2025, 21:50 Four American soldiers are feared dead in Lithuania. Picture: Alamy A vehicl
For years, Europe’s mainstream political elites have cast Donald Trump as the top problem from the United States. This week, Vice President JD Vance is close to overtaking his boss.Vance and his wife…
Last Thursday, the Taliban released U.S. citizen George Glezmann after more than two years of captivity. His release came on the same day that Adam Boehler, the special presidential envoy for hostage…
The three criticized the decision on X, with two announcing they wouldn’t appear for what they called a “political investigation.”The protest erupted after videos surfaced of masked Military Police…
U.S. immigration authorities detained a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University near Boston who had voiced support for Palestinians during Israel's war in Gaza and have revoked her visa.Rumeysa…
Goldberg later published its contents and revealed the oversight of his inclusion, causing controversy at home and abroad. Democrats have lambasted the incident as a stunning security and intelligence…
First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska took part in a meeting of the Accessibility Council chaired by Oleksii Kuleba, Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine – Minister for Communities and…
On March 24–26, the first session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on an international treaty establishing the Claims Commission for Ukraine took place. The Ukrainian delegation was led…
The foundation stone for the construction of a new school building at Shree Janata Secondary School in Surunga Municipality, Saptari District, was laid on Wednesday in a ceremony attended by key…
March 26 (UPI) -- French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pledged the equivalent of $2.15 billion in U.S. dollars to support Ukraine's defense…
HONG KONG, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Center for Financial and Monetary Systems 2025 Symposium kicked off here Wednesday, marking the first time the symposium was held in Hong Kong. Co-hosted by the…
HONG KONG, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit was held here Wednesday, with attendees highlighting Hong Kong as one of the best locations to establish family offices. The…
BEIJING, March 26 (Xinhua) -- He Lifeng, Chinese vice premier and Chinese lead for China-U.S. economic and trade affairs on Wednesday held video talks with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at…
BOAO, Hainan, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met with foreign leaders who visited China to attend the ongoing Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025 in Boao, south China's…
Waltz’s use of the app Signal to discuss highly sensitive government information with colleagues may have violated the espionage act but the three-time Florida congressman survived, arguably because…
Documents and insiders reveal how one of the world’s major money laundering networks operates. Every few weeks, fireworks light up the night sky in Cambodia, set off by scammers to salute their…
WASHINGTONTufts University PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk was arrested by US immigration authorities late Tuesday near her home in Somerville, Massachusetts, according to her lawyer.The Turkish national…
This is a developing news story, please check back for further updates. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a large new reconnaissance drone and “suicide attack drones incorporating new…
With war raging in Gaza and protests rocking the streets of Jerusalem, the Israeli government is set to pass a key piece of a plan that once sparked turmoil across Israel: the judicial overhaul. The…
Trump crowns himself the 'fertilization president' at Women's History Month event Donald Trump crowned himself the “fertilization president” as he gave a speech at a Women’s History Month event. The…
SEOUL — No more mass weddings, no more “Moonies”: The wellspring of the funds that the Unification Church has lavished on religious and business activities worldwide is drying up. That’s the…
In a move bound to further fray Turtle Bay’s relations with its largest financial backer, America, the Palestinian Authority is officially fielding a candidacy to preside over the United Nations…
Iran's military released video on March 25 of officials touring what Iranian media called an "underground missile city." According to a defense researcher, Iran wants to signal its military strength…
One target appeared to be Houthi barracks inside airport, report says
The discovery of human remains at Rancho Izaguirre in Teuchitlán, Jalisco, has once again put the spotlight on the brutal violence that dominates parts of Mexico. Yet, instead of a decisive and…
Russian tech giant VK, which has recently disclosed significant losses, is planning to introduce a “super-app” in an effort to replicate the functionalities of China’s widely used WeChat app. However,…
He spoke after talks with Ukraine’s president and ahead of a summit in Paris of 30 nations on Thursday that will discuss the proposed force for Ukraine.“If there was again a generalised aggression…
This piece was first published in Turkey Recap on March 26, 2025.The March 23 imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is a defining moment, even in a country that has become a global shorthand…
The Committee to Protect Journalists joined 59 local and international media outlets and human rights organizations in a statement supporting Lebanon’s independent media outlets Daraj and Megaphone…
2025-03-26T20:59:01+00:00 Shafaq News/ Austria will suspend refugee family reunification starting in May, the government announced on Wednesday, becoming the first European Union member to implement…
A local Greenland day tour business, Tupilak Travel, reportedly accepted then denied second lady Usha Vance's tourism plans, Newsweek reported Wednesday. "Yesterday, we were approached by the U.S.…
South Sudanese security forces placed First Vice President and opposition leader Dr. Riek Machar under house arrest in Juba on Wednesday night amid escalating political tensions, raising fears of a…
The European Union has reportedly warned the bloc's 450 million people to prepare for a World War-like situation. The Associated Press reported on Wednesday that the EU urged citizens across the…
New Zealand's Marko Stamenic surrounded by New Caledonia defenders. Photo: PHOTOSPORT One major factor stood out during the recent Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) FIFA World Cup qualifier finals…
ISTANBUL US warplanes launched 15 airstrikes on the southern area of Sanaa late Wednesday, Houthi media reported.“US aggression targets southern capital with a series of airstrikes," Al-Masirah TV,…
SINGAPORE – Jurong GRC, long regarded as a stronghold of the PAP, will disappear from the electoral map in its current form.Its 132,272 voters will be redistributed across multiple constituencies,…
Mr Andy Quay, 18, recently spent about $60 on a brand-new basketball. The junior college student lamented that this was money wasted, as his old basketball is still in good condition.He said: “It’s…
Sarajevo, 26 March 2025, dtt-net.com – The President of Serb entity in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Milorad Dodik, despite arrest warrant in the home country travelled to Israel yesterday from Serbia…
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WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered an opening statement during a hearing titled “Shared Threats: Indo-Pacific…
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In Gaza a rare public display of opposition to Hamas seems to be growing. Today saw a second day of protest, with hundreds of Palestinians taking to the streets calling for Hamas to leave and for the…
JERUSALEM/ISTANBUL Thousands of Israelis protested Wednesday in West Jerusalem against proposed changes to the Judicial Selection Committee, the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and the…
A man has been charged with abusing his mother's corpse and leaving it in a car outside a home in the north-eastern US.According to charging documents, Kevin Ahn's estranged sister is the one who…
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The infamous commercial messaging chat between President Donald Trump’s top national security officials that accidentally included a journalist in a discussion about America’s military strikes against…
On Tuesday, 25 March, the Istanbul public prosecutor’s office ordered the detention of four journalists arrested on 24 March as part of the intensifying crackdown on press freedom as the protests…
Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal said Wednesday that he was attacked by Israeli settlers for winning the prestigious award, calling the "brutality" life-threatening. Israeli police…
The Yemen-based Houthi terrorists claimed a joint missile, UAV, and naval force attack targeting "enemy warships in the Red Sea" led by the US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, earlier on…
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio, for the first time, on Wednesday addressed the Signal-chat controversy and conceded that "someone made a big mistake" when a journalist from the Atlantic was added to…
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) exploded at a reporter with the UK's Sky News who tried to ask a question about the Signal messaging chat leak that has caused much consternation within the Trump…
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Foreign aid cuts by western governments, including the UK and the US, will see an additional 369,00 children to starve to death, a study has warned.
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Donald Trump downplays the disclosure of sensitive military information.“Damage control” is how many are describing the Trump administration’s handling of a leak of highly sensitive information.…
Racist and Islamophobic online abuse against Mayor of London Sadiq Khan more than doubled last year, most of it coming from the UK, India and the US.
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YEREVAN—Vahan Zakyan, the administrative head of the Khoznavar community in Armenia’s Syunik province, has confirmed reports of gunfire heard in the area last night. Zakyan told reporters that…
DayofPal-Israeli airstrikes across multiple locations in the Gaza Strip have claimed the lives of over 830 Palestinian civilians, the majority of whom are women and children, as relentless bombardment…
A journalist who was accidentally added to a group chat of Trump advisors has revealed the full “attack plans” for strikes in Yemen that he was inadvertently given access to. A new article published…
Ukraine's intelligence agency has disclosed that Russia has formulated 15 potential military conflict scenarios leading up to 2045, with four of these involving Poland, presenting an unprecedented…
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Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, has strongly condemned the Israeli airstrike targeting the village of Kouya in western Daraa countryside, southern Syria, which resulted in the…
During a ceremony in the capital, Niamey, Gen Tchiani said of his new military rank: "I receive this distinction with great humility... I will strive to live up to the trust placed in me."The…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A bill that would relax restrictions on working hours for Florida teenagers is moving through the state Legislature amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration.The bill would…
26 March, 2025 Patria 6x6 armored personnel carrier. Photo credits: Patria The Finnish company Patria is investing €40 million to expand its armored vehicle production facility in Hämeenlinna, the…
The Turkish central bank’s net FX position excluding off-balance sheet derivative items is estimated to have deteriorated by about $26bn since March 19, according to calculations by @e507. In the…
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WASHINGTONThe Signal messaging app, where senior US officials exchanged military plans in a chat group that included a journalist, is an approved application, the White House said Wednesday."First of…
Volker Türk issued a statement on Wednesday saying he was deeply shocked by reports that hundreds of civilians were killed, and scores injured, in the 24 March strikes on a busy market in Tora…
Measles are spreading at an alarming rate across the US, with the largest outbreak in western Texas leading to the death of a child who was not vaccinated. So far this year, the US has already…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene hit out at a British Sky News journalist over Signalgate, telling her: “We don’t give a crap about your opinion”. Martha Kelner approached the MAGA Rep. at a press conference on…
March 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. State Department Wednesday commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Biological Weapons Convention, an agreement implemented in 1975 to stop the development and use of the…
Kristi Noem, Donald Trump’s new Homeland Security Secretary, launched her first overseas trip on March 26, 2025, targeting El Salvador, Colombia, and Mexico.Her journey, announced by the White House,…
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WASHINGTON It was a "mistake" for senior Trump administration officials to have discussed details of US military strikes on Houthi rebels in a group chat in which a journalist was included, Director…
Four United States Army soldiers have died in Lithuania during training, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said while visiting Warsaw on Wednesday.
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ISTANBUL The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is deepening as Israeli authorities restrict access to water by cutting electricity and blocking fuel supplies, according to Doctors Without Borders (MSF)."In…
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“We don’t yet know the details, but this is clearly devastating news,” he told reporters, according to statements carried by international media. Lithuanian authorities had earlier confirmed that four…
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The United States on Wednesday moved to further impede Iranian access to American technology by adding two Iran-linked entities to its export blacklist, citing their alleged role in procuring parts…
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President Trump, National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, Vice President Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listen to a question from a reporter during a meeting in the Oval Office on March 13.…
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US Second Lady Usha Vance canceled plans to attend Greenland’s biggest dog-sledding race and visit historical sites after officials in Nuuk and Copenhagen balked at an uninvited trip from an official…
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UKRAINE and Russia accused each other today of breaching a partial ceasefire agreement struck just the day before. The United States brokered an agreement not to attack targets in the Black Sea, or…
THE Israeli military ordered the evacuation of parts of Gaza City today as it plans yet another offensive. The latest orders apply to Zeitoun, Tel al-Hawa and other neighbourhoods where Israeli forces…
Fulvio Martusciello is at the center of a major new controversy. Mathieu Cugnot European ParliamentThe European Parliament’s
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Rachel Zegler defends her pro-Palestine stance amid reported pressure from Disney, as critics express concerns over potential blacklisting. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) Rachel Zegler, the…
US magazine The Atlantic on Wednesday published the full exchange of leaked messages between officials laying out plans for an attack on Yemen, as the White House fought fiercely to defend itself over…
Unrest in Turkey raises the spectre of serious civil strife within a NATO member state at a time when the Ukraine war and the Trump administration are creating uncertainty and volatility.
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Bonga Neli’s Fernando Pinis, Joao Cata and Antonio Moyanga appeared before the Johannesburg magistrate's court on Wednesday to face charges of murder and housebreaking.The suspects, who are believed…
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Brazil’s former far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, has been ordered to stand trial over an alleged coup attempt in the wake of his 2022 election defeat.
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A documentary about a Cornish humanitarian aid worker who was killed in Ukraine has won a national award. Chris Parry from Truro was working as a volunteer helping evacuate civilians from the war…
Geneva [Switzerland], March 26 (ANI): A group of independent human rights experts on Wednesday called for the release of detained Baloch activists and the cessation of its crackdown on peaceful…
Pashinyan-Rubio phone call Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held his first direct conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio yesterday. According to reports, the two discussed the…
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The United Nations Population Fund said Israel’s ongoing aid blockade into Gaza is creating a critical shortage of maternal health supplies. They include much needed drugs for pregnancy and to prevent…
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, flanked by FBI Director Kash Patel, left, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, testifies as the House Intelligence Committee holds a hearing on worldwide…
The Sudanese army is encircling Khartoum airport as it battles to oust its rival Rapid Support Forces from its final foothold in Sudan's capital.The Sudanese army on Wednesday said it had gained…
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On March 25, the “Tribunal for Putin” (T4P) initiative released the results of its three years of work — nearly 85,000 documented war crimes and nine submissions to the International Criminal…
BBC international editor Jeremy Bowen has claimed Israel has refused to allow foreign journalists into Gaza to report on the war against Hamas “because there’s stuff there they don’t want us to see.”…
The high court in Gqeberha on Wednesday sentenced Moses Gqesha for raping gender-based violence activist and businesswoman Andisiwe “Andy” Kawa 14 years ago.Gqesha, 45, was convicted on 12 counts…
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Ireland will double its local community funding in Lebanon, the country’s deputy premier has announced.
A number of serious crimes and offences fell across Ireland last year, however sexual offences and weapons and explosive offences jumped.
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On 26 March 2025, Riga hosted political consultations between Latvia and Turkmenistan, which addressed bilateral and multilateral relations, including exchange of visits, opportunities for economic…
Officials in Istanbul elected an interim replacement on Wednesday for the Turkish city’s popular mayor, who is being held in custody on corruption charges.Members of the municipal council representing…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled “Shared Threats: Indo…
CAIRO — Thousands of Palestinians marched between the wreckage of a heavily destroyed town in northern Gaza on Wednesday in the second day of antiwar protests, with many chanting against Hamas in a…
Thousands of Palestinians have marched between the wreckage of a heavily destroyed town in northern Gaza in the second day of anti-war protests, with many chanting against Hamas in a rare display of…
In Japan, the primary way that the government recognizes a religious group’s legitimacy is by granting it tax exempt status. Now, the Unification Church will lose that privilege and have its assets…
Russia has established three new drone launch sites, enhancing its ability to deploy large-scale Shahed drone attacks against Ukraine. According to RBC-Ukraine sources, the newly added launch sites in…
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"Whether it was illegal because it was classified information, that's something that's going to be determined by people who are in the legalese of that," McCormick said. "But once again, nobody says…
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaking the terms of a tentative US brokered deal to pause strikes on energy infrastructure, underscoring the challenges on negotiating a broader…
A panel of justices on Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered former president Jair Bolsonaro to stand trial over an alleged attempt to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat.All five justices…
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Tunisia's forward Hazem Mastouri fights for the ball with Malawi's midfielder Alick Lungu during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Africa zone qualifiers group H football match between Tunisia and Malawi at…
Trump plans to unveil fresh reciprocal tariffs against U.S. trade partners next week. While the U.K. is currently working on a trade agreement to swerve those tariffs, Trump’s global trade measures…
Child wasting is the deadliest form of malnutrition and it’s often seen in places of conflict, economic instability and climate crisis, the UN agency told aid leaders gathered in Paris for the fourth…
Russian prisons have long been notorious for widespread torture, but over the past three years, the problem has worsened significantly. Human rights advocates say this escalation is directly related…
ISTANBUL The EU announced the "Preparedness Union Strategy" to boost the bloc's ability to anticipate, prevent, and respond to threats, according to a statement by the European Commission on…
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HAMILTON, CanadaThe UN on Wednesday called for an end to hostilities in Ukraine, warning that the humanitarian crisis continues to worsen as more than 12,800 civilians have been killed since February…
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Poland could repel a potential Russian attack without allied support for no more than two weeks, as its ammunition stocks would last only that long. Gen. Dariusz Łukowski, National Security Bureau…
TOKYO (AP) — The Unification Church in Japan was ordered dissolved by a court Tuesday after a government request spurred by the investigation into the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister…
Moscow [Russia], March 26 (ANI): Russian companies participated for the first time in the Indian technology exhibition Smart Cities India Expo, TV BRICS reported. Russian Export Centre (REC), a…
Prishtina, 26 March 2025, dtt-net.com – Kenya has recognized Kosovo, the President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, announced today publishing the recognition decision of Kenyan President William Ruto, with…
Migration has become a central issue in coalition talks between Germany’s CDU/CSU and SPD, with both pushing for stricter policies. But paradoxically, this is only fueling support for their far-right…
March 26 (UPI) -- The British finance minister announced Wednesday billions in welfare budget cuts to fill a shortfall with stalled growth and higher borrowing costs since the government's first…
Japan accepted 2 Palestinians injured in the Gaza war for medical treatment Wednesday. It's the first time since the current Gaza war started in 2023 that people injured there have gotten treatment in…
2025-03-26T15:29:34+00:00 Shafaq News/ Syrian authorities arrested Maher Ziyad Hadid in Damascus, the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday. Hadid was a military intelligence commander in the capital’s…
For much of the past year and a half, the Houthis in Yemen have baited the United States, essentially daring it to go to war once again in the Middle East. On March 15, the administration of President…
In recent years, the concept of “meaningful human control” (MHC) has emerged as a key consideration in regulating lethal autonomous weapon systems (LAWS). This standard seeks to ensure substantial…
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A majority of a panel of justices of Brazil’s Supreme Court has accepted charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro over an alleged attempt to stay in office after his 2022…
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has suspended the processing of green cards for certain refugees and asylees, citing the need for "additional screening and vetting." This move has left…
Iraq's bid to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been plunged into crisis after a 2–1 defeat to Palestine on Tuesday evening at Amman International Stadium. [Getty]Iraq's bid to reach the 2026 FIFA…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued an executive order targeting the law firm Jenner & Block. The administration framed the order as a necessary measure to prevent conflicts of interest and…
New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte signed House Bill 592 on Tuesday “to end the failed reform social experiment in New Hampshire. The bill rolls back some of the reforms made on the bail setting…
Tesla cybertruck at car show. Tesla Cybertruck battery electric pickup truck on display at the 2025 Autosalon on January 10, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Photo by Sjoerd van der Wal/Getty Images Tesla…
As of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, a total of 323 emails have been received by the online platform launched by the Chinese mainland earlier on Wednesday for the public to report acts by those advocating…
As the video shows, Ainslie knew his time was up as he saw the device “buzzing” above him Liam Ainslie, from Durham, gave himself up having tried to flee across fields and after he nearly caused a…
BRUSSELS - President Tharman Shanmugaratnam met top business leaders from various sectors, ranging from pharmaceuticals and offshore engineering to sustainability and finance, at a breakfast dialogue…
Bullish momentum dominated the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as investors rejoiced over Pakistan’s successful staff-level deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which pushed the benchmark…
Tesla dealership in Canada. An aerial view of Tesla vehicles sitting in a parking lot on March 20, 2025 in Hamilton, Canada. Getty Images Canada has barred Tesla vehicles from being eligible for the…
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Autism Awareness Day, observed on 2 April:Around the globe, people with autism are making enormous contributions to societies,…
What happens when societies withdraw legitimacy from their governments? How have regimes in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region responded to citizens who defect, openly rejecting the…
Some 17 months ago, in the early hours of September 11, 2023, thousands of residents of the quaint port city of Derna, nestled at the foot of the Jabal al-Akhdar (the Green Mountains) on Libya’s…
The regional dimension of the years-long war in Yemen has attracted much attention, whether because of Saudi Arabia’s bombing campaign or, more recently, the Iran-backed Houthis’ attacks against…
“Development, governance, and security in the Middle East: Obstacles and opportunities” is a multi-year project in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency seeking to examine the…
Elon Musk's super PAC has begun spending in two special House elections in Florida. They're both deep-red districts, but the races have turned out more competitive than expected. It shows that Musk…
The Trump administration has asked 10 of the federal government's highest-paid consulting firms to justify their spending on contracts using language stripped of "gobbledygook" that "a 15-year-old…
March 26 (UPI) -- Prince Harry resigned from Sentebale, an African charity he co-founded, siding with the board of trustees in a dispute with the chairman of the board. Sentebale was created in 2006…
Turkish police detained former beauty queen Banu Öztürk on Tuesday on allegations of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on social media, the Stockholm Center for Freedom reported. Öztürk, who…
26 March, 2025 RTX DeepStrike Autonomous Rocker Launcher. Photo credits: RTX U.S. defense contractor RTX has introduced the DeepStrike unmanned wheeled MLRS, the company announced on its official…
On a Tuesday morning this past October, Republican Rep. Mike Lawler made a splashy announcement: He'd secured nearly $33 million in federal funding for more than a dozen projects across his New York…
The aid cuts by the US and UK have their huge negative consequences, but might they also offer an opportunity to change global health? MSc Health and International Development student Esperanza Hughes…
Pope Francis has a hard time talking but can communicate through his silence, Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi told Rome daily Il Messaggero in an interview published on Wednesday. The Pontiff, 88, who left…
Double Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen described a childhood marked by fear and manipulation when he took the witness stand on Tuesday to testify against his father and former coach.Gjert…
In a fast-changing world, it's tough to know which cities are set to thrive in the long run. The 2025 IESE Cities in Motion Index evaluates 183 major cities worldwide across nine categories:…
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has taken Turkey closer to autocracy with the arrest of the elected mayor of İstanbul, but the scale of the ensuing protests could yet shake his grip, analysts say. Long…
Social media platform X said Wednesday it had filed a legal challenge with Turkey’s Constitutional Court against a government order to block 126 user accounts, as mass protests continue across the…
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysians are preparing to hit the roads to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri in their home towns at the end of March, with the annual journey causing the nation’s highways to turn into a…
2025-03-26T14:50:06+00:00 Shafaq News/ Turkish police detained on Wednesday former beauty queen and model Banu Öztürk on charges of "insulting" President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Prosecutors in the…
Viktor Orbán has opposed the EU majority on many critical issues while promoting his brand of illiberal democracy. With the rise of Trump, he has intensified his rhetoric, diverging from the current…
The United Nations, Germany and Brazil joined diplomatic forces this week to convince the world of the national and economic security benefits of pursuing ambitious climate action in challenging…
Nigeria is creating a 1 trillion naira ($650 million) fund to provide low-interest mortgages and spark a “construction boom” in Africa’s most populous country, its finance minister said.Wale Edun told…
Despite the reduction in power outages, Mali's energy crisis remains severe, further straining an economy already battered by two coups since 2020 and ongoing violence from armed separatist groups and…
Construction and restoration projects are underway at sites across Rabat, which is to host several games in the 2030 FIFA men’s World Cup. The Moroccan capital is one of six cities across the country…
The Prime Minister's pledge the UK would do 'everything' it could to help end the abduction of Ukrainian children comes after he was asked about The i Paper's story revealing Trump had axed a scheme…
ANKARA - Istanbul's opposition-run municipal council on Wednesday elected an interim mayor to run the city, broadcaster NTV said, after mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was jailed pending trial over graft charges…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a federal ban on the sale of parts kits that permit unlicensed gun owners to make firearms at home which cannot be traced by the police.In a 7-2…
Israeli forces carried out a series of bombings across the Gaza Strip in the early hours of Wednesday, killing over a dozen Palestinians, including a mother and a baby who was around six months old.A…
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Afghan-Uzbek relations are expected to reach to a new high in 2025. Last year, the two countries stated aims to increase bilateral trade turnover to $3 billion. The planned construction of an Uzbek…
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RIYADH/ISTANBULSaudi Arabia and Kuwait have denounced the Israeli bombing of the Daraa province in southern Syria.In a Wednesday statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry reiterated its categorical…
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GAZA CITY, Palestine Israel has rejected most attempts by humanitarian organizations to deliver essential supplies into the blockaded Gaza Strip, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said on…
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The programme is designed to provide students with training led by official Manchester City coaches. These coaches will be relocating from Manchester to Kolkata to oversee the curriculum and deliver a…
Investigators have searched the home of the mayor of the Armenian town of Vagharshapat affiliated with the ruling Civil Contract party following a deadly shooting at a local gas station belonging to…
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A spate of protests across several emerging markets (EMs) is reigniting concerns over economic stability and long-term financial health. From Turkey to Indonesia, social unrest has flared up over…
US President Donald Trump has linked his tariff war with China to fentanyl smuggling by blaming Beijing for failing to stop the flow of the chemicals needed to make the drug.Although fentanyl and…
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The Parsi community in India celebrates Nowruz annually, with most of their businesses closing for the occasion The Parsi community in India celebrates Nowruz annually, with most of their businesses…
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Despite strongly negative reactions from European leaders, US Vice President JD Vance has moved ahead with his Greenland visit, upping the geopolitical stakes as US Arctic ambitions fuel tensions.…
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B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber. A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber proceeds to an undisclosed location after completing a mission over Iraq March 27, 2003. The Pentagon has announced its intention to almost…
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A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday voiced firm opposition to certain countries' unwarranted comments on the Taiwan question, which grossly interfered in China's internal affairs.Chen Binhua,…
The UAE Cyber Security Council underlined the importance of strengthening cyber defences in light of the risks posed by crimes in the digital landscape nowadays. Cyber security incidents pose…
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ATHENSSpain on Wednesday condemned an attack by Israeli settlers on Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal in the occupied West Bank.“I strongly condemn settler violence in the West Bank,…
BERLINGermany on Wednesday criticized the Israeli killing of an Al Jazeera journalist in Gaza, calling it unjustified.“Of course, freedom of the press is a precious asset and must be protected.…
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid called on Wednesday for a “revolt” against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if it refused to accept verdicts issued by the country's Supreme…
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas blamed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday for undermining a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement in the Gaza Strip."Netanyahu had a…
WARSAW, Poland -- NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned Russia on Wednesday that the alliance would always stand by Poland or any other member and that its reaction to an attack would be…
Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, hosted a Newroz reception organised by the London-based Centre for Kurdish Progress. The reception was attended by the Kurdish People's Assembly Foreign…
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SINGAPORE - After bidding goodbye to her employees, the owner of a karaoke bar and her husband were about to head home when the night took a sudden turn. As the couple were about to enter a lift on…
Tensions continue to mount in Jaffna’s Thayiddy area, following the controversial inauguration of an illegally constructed pavilion within the Tissa Vihara, a Buddhist temple built on privately owned…
ANKARA - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio did not express concerns about arrests and protests in Turkey in the way he stated in a social media post after meeting his Turkish counterpart in…
Archaeologists have discovered a 2,200-year-old pyramid-shaped Judean Desert structure alongside a trove of rare Hellenistic-era artefacts. Led by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) and the…
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached an agreement with Pakistan on a new £1 billion loan programme and reviewed an existing bailout, which could unlock an additional £770 million if…
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Bangkok [Thailand], March 26 (ANI): Fair Party MP Kannavee Suebsueng has condemned the Thai government's decision to forcibly repatriate 40 Uyghurs in February, stating that it contradicts the foreign…
SINGAPORE - Non-Constituency MP Leong Mun Wai has been re-elected as party chief of the opposition Progress Singapore Party. Mr Leong, who stepped down as secretary-general 13 months ago, in February…
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Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) parliamentarian Sivagnanam Shritharan commended the UK government’s decision to sanction Sri Lankan war criminals 16 years after the Mullivaikal Genocide, and called…
GENEVA - Programmes to help prevent malnourishment in children in Yemen, Afghanistan and Syria could be suspended within months if urgent funding is not found, the U.N.'s World Food Programme warned…
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Clashes have broken out between forces loyal to South Sudan’s opposition leader Riek Machar and government troops in Tonga, Panyikang County, according to a local official. The fighting in Tonga…
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto began his tenure last October with characteristic bluster and bullishness about Indonesia’s potential and his own abilities to transform the country. Prabowo…
The United Nations stepped up pressure on the European Union to submit its delayed climate plan in order to fill a diplomatic vacuum left by the US.The EU must show “leadership” by putting forward its…
Until recent years, it would have been unthinkable for jihadists to utter a positive word about the man in the White House. In an undated letter made public after his death in 2011, al Qaeda founder…
The Lower House on Wednesday rejected a no confidence motion filed by the centre-left opposition against Justice Minister Carlo Nordio over his handling of the arrest, release and return to Libya of…
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MANILA – Senate candidates backed by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr look set to dominate midterm elections in May, with a new poll showing them taking three-quarters of available seats…
SEOUL – South Korea on March 26 admitted for the first time that in its rush to send children to American and European homes decades ago, its adoption agencies committed widespread malpractices,…
The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu, slated as the main opposition candidate in Turkey’s next presidential elections, has led to protests in the country “Rights, Law, Justice,” “The Internet’s…
Confrontation and engagement between the US and Iran are playing themselves out as the Houthis in Yemen target Israeli shipping and US battleships in the Red Sea, Houthi militias based in Yemen…
German ambassador to Georgia While speaking to journalists, German ambassador to Georgia Peter Fischer, commented on Germany’s sanctions against Georgian officials responsible for repression, as well…
Lava began bubbling out of Hawaii’s most active volcano once again as Kilauea’s sporadic eruption resumed.The eruption restarted at midday when when molten rock began pouring out of a vent in…
French presidential envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian has arrived in Beirut as Lebanon continues to grapple with instability on its borders with Israel and Syria.He visited President Joseph Aoun at t
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Hundreds of Palestinians protested against Hamas rule and the ongoing war in Gaza, in what is believed to be the largest public demonstration against the terror group since the 7 October attacks.…
The Trump administration must stop trying to deport Yunseo Chung, a Columbia University student who participated in pro-Palestinian protests, federal Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald ruled on Tuesday.…
Yavneh College has received national recognition for its outstanding academic performance in 2024. The Jewish secondary school in Hertfordshire has been awarded two accolades in the prestigious…
Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Senior Communications Officer, Daniel Ankrah, has called on communication heads of tax authorities across West Africa to leverage digital tools for enhanced taxpayer…
Excitement over the weekend engulfed the premises of the Phebe Hospital in Bong County, when more than 140 people regained their sight after successful and free cataract operations. This initiative…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio "requested Turkey’s support for peace in Ukraine" during his first meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, the State Department said late on Tuesday. Fidan…
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Flanked by a gaggle of smartphone-wielding onlookers, Irish farmer Joe Phelan ushered two alpacas down the corridor of a local nursing home as beaming residents waited their turn to pet them. Oakfield…
NASA has credited the return of Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams to US President Donald Trump. The two astronauts returned to Earth on March 18 after being stranded in space for
China has deployed private security personnel in Pakistan for the first time for the safety of its projects and nations amid rising terror attacks in the country. China recently signed a contract for…
Saharawi Youth Union, advocating for the independence of Western Sahara, and the International Service for Human Rights urged the UN Human Rights Council on Monday to “take action” and uphold its…
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Liliana Estrada, a 25-year-old survivor of the Lahnsa Airlines plane crash in Honduras, has shared harrowing details of her escape from the tragic disaster that claimed 12 livesEstrada attributes her…
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Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra breezed through a no-confidence vote in parliament on Wednesday in the first test of her premiership, emerging unscathed from a two-day opposition onslaught…
US Vice President JD Vance is visiting Greenland with his wife this week in the latest show of power since Donald Trump said he wants to buy the Arctic island. Second lady Usha Vance was due to pop…
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Niger’s junta leader, Abdourahamane Tiani, was on Wednesday sworn in as the country’s president for a transition period of five years under a new charter that replaces the West African nation’s…
Rori, like Yuna, suffered severe motor issues due to the trauma of war. Their new enclosures in Kent are designed to suit their individual needs, offering safety, space, and enrichment for their…
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Washington — Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on the deadline for PEPFAR Re-Authorization: "The…
Paraguay’s central bank keeps its benchmark interest rate at 6%, a decision revealed after its March 2025 meeting. The bank cites anchored inflation expectations and a growing economy, despite a six…
Argentina’s President Javier Milei faces a critical juncture, as Goldman Sachs urges him to scrap capital and currency controls. Experts insist this step is key to drawing investors and fueling a…
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio "requested Turkey’s support for peace in Ukraine" during his first meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, the State Department said late on Tuesday. Fidan…
The US government is reviewing the recent designation of Romania into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) “to ensure adherence to VWP’s stringent security requirements,” according to a notice published by…
Milorad Dodik, the president of Bosnia & Herzegovina’s Serb entity Republika Srpska, is in Israel to attend a two-day conference on antisemitism, despite being subject to an active arrest warrant…
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Niger’s military junta leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, was sworn in as the country’s president for a transition period of five years under a new charter that replaces the West African nation’s…
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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that aims to secure elections by requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. The order aims to guard against illegal immigrants…
European leaders were notably silent on Tuesday following the text exchange between Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance, who noted their "loathing" of their long-standing…
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The Indian government is looking to reduce the impact of US president Donald Trump’s global reciprocal tariffs, set to take effect from 2 April. These tariffs have unsettled markets and prompted…
I’m going to lay out a possibility that might seem shocking to some of you. It’s not surprising to me that despite the many promises to, “make America affordable again,” the new regime’s chaos,…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 26 (ANI): The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has stressed the need for public-private partnerships to step up global defences against financial crime at the…
A portrait of President Donald Trump that special envoy Steve Witkoff hand-delivered to White House from Vladimir Putin was subjected to a brutal round of criticism from MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow, who…
The founders of Israeli startup Wiz, which recently announced its record-breaking $32bn acquisition by Google’s parent company, Alphabet, are using the deal as a platform to call for the return of the…
The Armed Forces Minister has said that the UK still has "high confidence" that its operational security measures "remain intact" despite revelations of a major security breach.Senior American…
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The juggling act via Grok AI Elon Musk was recently seen performing a balancing act—holding a fork and two spoons on the tip of his finger—while US President Donald Trump sat beside him. Though it…
Jay Bhattacharya, an Indian-origin professor at Stanford School of Medicine, was confirmed as the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by the US Senate on Tuesday. Bhattacharya secured…
Tigray was once considered a model in the fight against HIV. Years of awareness-raising efforts had brought the region's HIV prevalence rate to 1.4%, one of the lowest in Ethiopia. Then, in 2020, war…
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun. Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, answers questions from journalists during a press conference in Beijing on January 21,…
China's next-generation J-36 fighter aircraft has been spotted in the skies for the third time, soon after the United States revealed details of its most advanced combat jet, the F-47. The Chinese…
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia sent the world a "clear signal" about its intentions on peace after another night of "large-scale attacks" on his country. Zelensky accused Russia of…
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The University of Tartu is offering a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) titled ‘Democracy and Autocracy in the EU’s Eastern Neighbourhood’ from 28 April to 6 June 2025. Participants will learn about…
Ibrahim Spindar, a legal expert from South Kurdistan (Başûrê Kurdistan), said Abdullah Öcalan’s letter marks a historic shift for Kurdish politics. As he evaluated Abdullah Öcalan’s 'Call for Peace…
Geneva [Switzerland], March 26 (ANI): Human rights defenders from various parts of India commended the country's significant progress across multiple sectors at a side event held at the United Nations…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 26. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Liu Jianchao, Head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee, to discuss the…
A Russian court has convicted 23 Ukrainian who were captured in the siege of the city of Mariupol on terrorism charges and sentenced them to prison terms ranging from 13 to 23 years after a trial that…
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Nationwide injunctions have been issued by judges frequently in recent years, blocking policies adopted by presidents of both parties. Any legislation the house passes to curtail them would face tough…
No, Amref Africa boss did not promote a 'tomato method' cure for diabetes IN SHORT: A viral Facebook video falsely claims that the chief executive of Amref Africa, Dr Githinji Gitahi, has discovered a…
GUANGZHOU, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Joint naval training between China and Thailand, code-named Blue Strike-2025, commenced on Wednesday at a military port in Zhanjiang, south China's Guangdong Province.…
Anti-Russian sentiments in Abkhazia In Abkhazia, several political and civil organisations are demanding the resignation of Foreign Minister Sergey Shamba. The reason is the Foreign Ministry’s lack of…
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Three Albanian organisations have filed a case with the Constitutional Court, asking it to overturn the government's one-year ban on TikTok. The Association of Journalists of Albania, BIRN Albania and…
CAIRO/JERUSALEM — Hundreds of Palestinians have protested in northern Gaza to demand an end to war and chanting "Hamas out", social media posts showed, in a rare public show of opposition to the…
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South Korea is reeling from one of the most destructive wildfire outbreaks in its history, as wind-driven blazes have scorched the country's southern regions, claiming at least 24 lives, including a…
LONDON -- Increasingly squeezed by allies and enemies alike, Ukraine's armed forces are still setting records in their stubborn defense against Russia's 3-year-old invasion, which -- if President…
The Israeli government approved the establishment of an agency to facilitate the "voluntary" removal of residents from Gaza, drawing condemnation from across the region.The agency, proposed by the…
A Chinese influencer facing deportation from Taiwan for backing a military seizure of the self-run democracy has returned to her country — an episode that comes as Taipei steps up efforts to counter…
US intelligence agencies have identified China as the primary military and cyber threat to the US, noting that it continues to enhance its capabilities to potentially take control of Taiwan, according…
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Apple CEO Tim Cook attends the opening ceremony of the China Development Forum at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on March 23, 2025. (Photo by Adek Berry / Pool / AFP) Beijing: Apple boss…
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Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi strongly condemned the Israeli attack on the Syrian town of Koya on Tuesday. In a statement, Albudaiwi said the attack…
Russia has convicted 23 captured Ukrainians on terrorism charges stemming from the fighting in Ukraine in a trial that Kyiv denounced as a sham and a violation of international law.The defendants…
Shamed ex-footballer Joey Barton used the IRA slogan 'Tiocfaidh ár lá', which translates to “our day will come”, as he vowed to appeal his conviction for assaulting his wife.
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The security forces in Western Bahr el Ghazal State on Wednesday dispelled rumors of looming conflict in Wau and reassured citizens of security and stability. Addressing the media on Tuesday, Western…
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The EURGBP pair regained ground on Wednesday following the release of downbeat consumer price index (CPI) data from the UK, trading around 0.8340 in early European market hours. In February, the UK…
As the protests continue, demonstrators have called for the release of Imamoglu, the resignation of the current Erdogan government and early elections. Currently, Turkey's national elections are…
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The United States expressed its gratitude for Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for his wise leadership and patronage in hosting the talks between the…
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March 26 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has moved to close the Department of Education on the grounds that it is inefficient and unnecessary and states and parents can better guide their children's…
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Azerbaijan’s import-export balance Opposition politician and chairman of the Republican Alternative party, economist Natig Jafarli, analysed official import/export statistics for January–February 2025…
For Saudis, every anniversary of the pledge of allegiance has become synonymous with new reforms and unprecedented transformations across various sectors. This ongoing progress is at the heart of…
The United States expressed its gratitude for Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for his wise leadership and patronage in hosting the talks between the…
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India's junior commerce minister Jitin Prasada told parliament on Tuesday that the two countries were planning to negotiate a "multi-sector bilateral trade agreement" that focused on increasing market…
The H-1B visa registration for Fiscal Year 2026 ended on March 24, 2025. If more are registered than the annual cap, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) releases a lottery and usually…
The main chamber of Germany’s parliament, the Bundestag, has held its first session in the new composition after the February 23 national elections. The session on March 25 was opened by Gregor Gysi,…
In Vietnam, more than 160 political prisoners are currently locked up simply for exercising their basic rights. Rights bloggers and activists face police harassment, intimidation, surveillance, and…
Aden, Yemen, March 26, 2025 — As Yemen marks ten years of conflict and crisis, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) warns that a widening chasm between rising humanitarian needs and the funding…
ANKARA12 more Palestinians, including six children, were killed in Israeli strikes on early Wednesday, targeting homes and groups of civilians across the war-devastated Gaza Strip, as Israel's…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 26. The members of the Majilis have given the green light to the intergovernmental Kazakhstan-U.S. Agreement, paving the way for the U.S. Government to lease land for its…
UN Panel of Experts found regime secretly sold a fifth of the country's gold reserves. The panel’s 2017 report followed a trail to West Africa where large sums of cash and gold were hidden by Abdullah…
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I am concerned by the alarming reports emerging from Gaza, where health personnel, ambulances, and hospitals have come under Israeli attack – yet again. These acts undermine the essential and heroic…
SEOUL--Wind-driven wildfires that were among South Korea’s worst ever were ravaging the country’s southern regions, killing 24 people, destroying more than 200 structures and forcing 27,000 people to evacuate, officials said Wednesday.
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Attacks on US warships and Israeli military sites come hours after raids reported in Yemen’s Saada and Amran provinces.Several air strikes have hit northern Yemen, according to the Houthis, who said…
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A draft law allowing offshore funds to be brought into northern Cyprus with little oversight could turn the breakaway territory into a money laundering hub, experts warn.The draft law was discussed on…
© lovelyday12/Shutterstock A fire in a disco club in the city of Kocani that broke out between Saturday and Sunday at around 2:30 a.m. killed 59 people and injured 155. This is definitely the biggest…
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The conversation on the messaging app Signal between US officials, including vice president JD Vance and Mr Hegseth, was leaked to American journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, who was added to the chat in…
On Friday, the military retook the Republican Palace, the prewar seat of the government, in a major symbolic victory for the Sudanese military in its nearly two years of war against the Rapid Support…
Houthi media in Yemen reported Wednesday at least 17 strikes in Saada and Amran, blaming the United States for the attacks. The group's Ansarollah website said US warplanes carried out "aggressive air…
In April last year, Modi referred to Muslims as “infiltrators” who have “more children”.US state department reports on human rights and religious freedom have noted minority abuses in recent years.…
The decision by South Sudan’s Inspector General of Police, Gen. Abraham Manyuat Peter, to halt obtaining citizenship through marriage has drawn criticism from a section of the public. The decision was…
The wildfires have already taken 17,000 hectares of forest land, making them the third largest in area in South Korea's history. A Buddhist architectural edifice regarded as a national treasure from…
Debit cards and various kinds of talony, the ‘coupons’ for the lean years as in Gorbachev's perestroika, are becoming increasingly widespread and widespread in today's Russia. But with a thousand…
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Uganda fears a full-blown conflagration in its oil-producing northern neighbour could send waves of refugees across the border and potentially create instability.“The Ugandan forces are taking part in…
According to the Interior Ministry, the wildfires have charred 17,398ha, with the blaze in Uiseong county alone accounting for 87% of the total.The Government has raised the crisis alert to its…
Marquis Floyd, the cast member of Broadway musical The Lion King passed away on Sunday. The cause of his death remains unknown. Marquis Floyd, the cast member of Broadway musical The Lion King, has…
Police in China have tracked down a Porsche owner who fled a petrol pump without paying his bill, leaving the attendant at the time to cover for him out of her own pocket. According to the South China…
The unveiling marked Iran's latest defiance of US pressure, showcasing advanced missile stockpiles while exposing structural vulnerabilities that could prove disastrous if hit by American or Israeli…
Twelve Palestinians, including children and women, were killed and others wounded in several raids carried out by Israeli occupation forces across the Gaza Strip last...
London-Tibet Office briefs Westminster students on China’s repression in Tibet. (Photo/@CTA_TibetdotNet) London [UK], March 26 (ANI): The Office of Tibet in London hosted a group of 15 students from…
Russia claimed it downed two Ukrainian drones over the Black Sea and seven in other locations overnight, while the mayor of Mykolayiv, a Ukrainian port city near the sea, said emergency power cuts…
In the recent past, the NIH has undergone major challenges, including laying off about 1,000 staff, freezing grant activities, and even enforcing a policy to restrict research funding for overhead…
An armed conflict between Turkey and the northern Iraq-based Kurdistan Workers’ Party, known by the initials PKK, has been ongoing now for more than 45 years. Last month, founding PKK leader Abdullah…
Silver attracted some sellers during the Asian session on Wednesday and eroded a part of the previous day’s strong move up. The white metal currently trades around the $33.65-33.60 area, down 0.30%…
As the character of war continues to evolve, so too must Pakistan’s approach to securing its place in the regional and global order. AI, with its transformative power, offers Pakistan a pathway to not…
If you are a reporter who covers climate change, I ask you to focus for a moment on a Canadian graduate student named Eli Franklin Burton. It was he who in 1904 poured oil from a well in Petrolia,…
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has survived a vote of no-confidence in the country’s parliament, seeking her removal from office on the grounds that she has failed to fulfill the…
The Indonesian rupiah yesterday fell to its lowest level since the Asian financial crisis of 1998, reflecting concerns about the government’s fiscal trajectory and the uncertainties about incoming…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will be closing several offices across the United States in 2025. The move is part of the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) efforts to shrink the…
Born with diastrophic dysplasia, a type of dwarfism, Natalia Grace was first adopted from Ukraine by a New Hampshire couple in 2008 and brought to the US. By 2010, the couple had put Natalia back up…
Richard Grenell, Trump’s presidential envoy for special missions, wrote on X that the nuclear weapons Ukraine relinquished to Russia under the Budapest Memorandum were originally Russian.“They weren’t…
The Duchess of Sussex and US actress Gwyneth Paltrow have responded to reports of a feud over who is the biggest 'lifestyle queen' by posting a video of themselves together.
SEOUL, South Korea — Wind-driven wildfires that were among South Korea’s worst ever were ravaging the country’s southern regions, killing 18 people, destroying more than 200 structures and forcing…
100,000 worshippers performed Isha and Taraweeh prayers on the 25th day of the holy month of Ramadan at Al Aqsa Mosque, despite strict military measures imposed by the Israeli occupation authorities…
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Elon Musk has again waded into South African politics, tweeting on Sunday about “a major political party … that is actively promoting white genocide”.Sharing a link to a video of Economic Freedom…
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Hundreds of Palestinians gathered in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, for what is being described as the largest anti-Hamas protest since the onset of the conflict with Israel. The demonstrators took to the…
2025.03.26 Illustration (AFCL) A video emerged in Chinese-language social media posts that claim it shows the Japanese foreign minister Takeshi Iwaya pulling out a chair for the Chinese foreign…
The blazes have destroyed a 1,300-year-old Buddhist temple, houses, factories and vehicles, and burned more than 43,000 acres. Wind-driven wildfires, among the worst in South Korea's history, swept…
The Duke of Sussex has quit as patron of a charity in Africa he set up in honour of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, amid a boardroom battle within the organisation.
BOGOTA, Colombia -- A prominent human rights group said Wednesday that rebel groups in Colombia committed “grave abuses” against civilians as they fight for control of the Catatumbo, a resource-rich…
SINGAPORE - The Housing Board will relax the way it assesses the income of young couples when they buy a Build-To-Order flat, making it easier for those who are still studying or just started working…
I am a big fan of director Philip Barantini. He worked with actor Stephen Graham to make Boiling Point, one of 2021’s best movies. The one-shot film shows how mentally taxing it can be to work in the…
26 March, 2025 Documents for Yuri Lomkin, deputy commander of the 83rd Motorized Rifle Regiment. Photo: 225th Assault Regiment Intelligence officers of the 225th Assault Regiment eliminated the deputy…
HONG KONG — China's glacier area has shrunk by 26 per cent since 1960 due to rapid global warming, with 7,000 small glaciers disappearing completely and glacial retreat intensifying in recent years,…
In North Kivu, a second day of clashes raged near the banks of Lake Edward, which straddles the border between DRC and Uganda, said Muhindo Tafuteni, a local civil society activist.In South Kivu,…
NANCHANG/NAIROBI, March 26 (Xinhua) -- As the largest freshwater lakes in China and Africa, respectively, Poyang Lake and Lake Victoria have witnessed a cross-continental collaboration for sustainable…
President Donald Trump appeared to forget Usha Vance’s name while talking about her controversial trip to Greenland. The upcoming trip will see Usha and US national security adviser, Mike Waltz, visit…
India and Singapore have solidified their partnership on a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) with the signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) at the Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) in Delhi on…
The 33rd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) took place in Beijing on Tuesday. The Indian delegation was led by Gourangalal Das, Joint…
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has launched DEWA’s strategic roadmap to become the world’s first AI-native utility, leveraging artificial…
With Dhs5 million contribution, Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder and Chairman of Burjeel Holdings joined a growing list of contributors to the Fathers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh…
Three people were "found conscious" after two jets from the French air force's acrobatics team apparently collided near an air base in northeastern France on Tuesday, authorities said.The Alpha Jet…
A man has been arrested in Colorado Springs after he held up a convenience store with a “finger gun” before fleeing with his daughter in a pink SUV.
A few weeks ago, commercial flights over the Tasman Sea — located between Australia and New Zealand — were forced to divert after they were warned by the Chinese navy that its warships were about to…
"The Huthi fighters bring justice, avenging the Palestinians," reads the caption of a Thai-language Facebook post published March 20, 2025. The caption continues: "This video shows people in Tel Aviv,…
Protesters in various parts of Gaza have confronted Hamas over the last day. The protests spread on March 25 and videos appeared to show them in several parts of Gaza.It was difficult to quantify the…
The spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday said the global body is gravely alarmed by continued attacks on civilians across Sudan. Stéphane Dujarric, who was briefing the…
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Disruption which led to the suspension of Ireland’s parliament was “regrettable, unseemly and unbecoming”, Irish deputy premier Simon Harris has said.
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The United States reached separate deals on Tuesday with Ukraineand Russia to pause their attacks at sea and against energy targets, with Washington agreeing to push to lift some sanctions against…
On 21 March, Ambassador Liu Yantao gave a lecture on the Two Sessions at the University of Cyprus. The event was attended by over 60 participants, including Cypriot university faculties and students…
The Family Development Foundation (FDF) reaffirmed its commitment to promoting humanitarian values by celebrating the Zayed Humanitarian Day with members of the Emirates Humanitarian City, in honour…
Russian electronics manufacturers are calling for restrictions on parallel imports of foreign consumer brands, as well as state-backed loans for retailers to purchase domestically made devices and the…
Hanover [Germany], March 26 (ANI): The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organised a protest rally in Hanover, Germany, to mark the 77th anniversary of Pakistan's occupation of Balochistan. Activists at…
SINGAPORE - Two men were each fined $4,000 on March 26 for causing hurt to a total of five people by dangerous driving after they failed to stop their vehicles at red lights in unrelated cases.Each…
SINGAPORE - ST Engineering announced on the Singapore Exchange on March 26 that they have formed a joint venture with the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX).Called Codex Solutions, the…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 26. Earlier today, around 17:00 (GMT+4), a magnitude 4 earthquake was recorded in the Natanz County of Isfahan Province, located in central Iran, Mansour Glass Shisheforoush,…
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote, as the Republican continues to attack a system he insists remains…
The North Korean men’s soccer team’s dreams of World Cup glory came to a premature end on Wednesday, following a 2-1 loss to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in stoppage time. The UAE, guided by former…
ISTANBULAt least 19 people have been killed in wildfires sweeping across southeastern South Korea, as authorities confirmed Wednesday that a firefighting helicopter crashed during efforts to contain…
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SYDNEY - An Australian senator pulled out a large, dead fish in Parliament on March 26 to protest against the government’s proposed laws that would safeguard controversial salmon farms in a heritage…
2025-03-26T07:06:12+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed concern over the mass arrests and protests in Turkiye. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce…
BEIJING - Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat met China’s Vice-President Han Zheng in Beijing on March 26, as they reflected on the momentum of bilateral projects in the 35th year since diplomatic…
Since Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz appointed Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz as crown prince in June 2017, citing the need to “safeguard the state’s structure…
(Johannesburg) – Zimbabwean authorities should immediately release and drop the groundless charges against a journalist for his reporting, Human Rights Watch said today. Blessed Mhlanga, a senior…
UISEONG (South Korea) March 26 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- A firefighting helicopter with one pilot crashed Wednesday while battling a large wildfire in the southeastern county of Uiseong, killing the pilot,…
On February 17, 2025, Ambassador Zhang Jianwei called on Kuwait’s Minister of State for Communication Affairs Omar Al-Omar. Hu Hanming, Economic and Commercial Counselor of the Chinese Embassy, was…
On February 19, 2025, Ambassador Zhang Jianwei gave Albawadi TV, a local TV station in Kuwait, an exclusive interview where he responded to the reporter’s questions on China-Kuwait relations.When…
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With two-fingered hands and long "nasty" claws, the Duonychus tsogtbaatari is certainly a strange sight.Fossils of this dinosaur were recently unearthed in Mongolia's Gobi Desert while a water…
The Global X plane that transported extracontinental migrants deported from the United States to Costa Rica, on February 21, 2025. Twice a month this same airline transports Nicaraguans deported from…
For years, products stamped with a “Made in China” label have been associated with kitschiness, mass production, and poor quality, in part because global demand for cheap generic products turned China…
Several thousand demonstrators took to the streets of central Budapest to protest against a newly passed law that effectively bans gay pride parades and restricts the right to assembly. The law, which…
The United States, Russia, and Ukraine have reached an agreement to reduce hostilities in the Black Sea, aiming to eliminate the use of force and prevent commercial vessels from being repurposed for…
Angola expressed its support for South Africa's presidency of the G20 at the United Nation (UN) headquarters in New York on Monday (24) and its commitment to ensuring that the voices and priorities of…
In January 2025, Senator Bernie Sanders proposed an amendment to the Laken Riley Act, which would effectively force recent foreign-born graduates with little work experience out of the US labor…
Yemen's Armed Forces have engaged US warships in the Red Sea for several hours and launched drone strikes on Israeli military positions near the city of Tel Aviv in continued retaliation for American…
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“It is devastating that the relationship between the charity’s trustees and the chair of the board broke down beyond repair, creating an untenable situation.”They added: “What’s transpired is…
SEOUL - The Seoul High Court on March 26 acquitted Representative Lee Jae-myung of violating the Public Official Election Act, paving the way for the main opposition leader to consolidate his…
SEOUL -- A South Korean court on Wednesday overturned a lower court's ruling and found the leader of the main opposition political party not guilty of violating election law -- a verdict that if…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 26. If sanctions against Iran are lifted, Europe could become a favorable market for Iranian crude oil, petroleum products, and petrochemicals, Ali Majedi, former Deputy…
New outbound investment screening measures on securing strategic technologies in global supply chains are set to intensify.
US general stresses need for professional military forces for regional security in Bangladesh. (Photo/US Embassy in Dhaka) Dhaka [Bangladesh], March 26 (ANI): A US general has stressed the need for…
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SEOUL - A fatal sinkhole that opened in the middle of a busy street in Seoul on March 24 is raising new alarms about the growing risk of ground collapses in South Korea’s ever-developing urban…
SEOUL - The Constitutional Court of Korea, which has been deliberating suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment for more than a month, following the end of hearing on Feb 25, could potentially…
Since Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz appointed Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz as crown prince in June 2017, citing the need to “safeguard the state’s structure…
On March 25, 2025, Director-General of the Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Hong Liang and Joint Secretary of the East Asia Division of the Ministry of External Affairs…
On March 24, 2025, Peng Liyuan, wife of President Xi Jinping and the World Health Organization (WHO) Goodwill Ambassador for Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS, delivered written remarks to the virtual…
MONTREAL – Reports of past meddling by the Indian government roiled Canada’s general election Tuesday, putting Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative Party leader and the main challenger to Prime Minister…
French actor Gerard Depardieu admitted in court yesterday that he had grabbed by the hips a woman who has accused him of sexual assault, but denied it was assault.
Hundreds of Palestinians gathered in northern Gaza's Beit Lahia, staging the largest protest against Hamas since the October 7 attacks. Protesters chanted anti-Hamas slogans and called for an…
On March 24, 2025, Peng Liyuan, wife of President Xi Jinping and the World Health Organization (WHO) Goodwill Ambassador for Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS, delivered written remarks to the virtual…
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Balochistan police has arrested four suspects who allegedly facilitated the terrorist group involved in hijacking the Jaffar Express and taking over 400…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 26. Uzbekistan and Mastercard discussed cybersecurity measures in payment systems and strategies to prevent fraud involving bank cards, Trend reports. The news follows a…
Baykar press release The Bayraktar TB3, which recently marked a historic first in aviation by successfully taking off and landing on a short-runway vessel, continues to advance through its munitions…
A Pakistani YouTube star has been charged with blasphemy after launching a perfume named after the very law he has fallen foul of, police said on Tuesday. Rajab Butt has one of the largest online…
BEIJING, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's 17 strategies lay bare his vile character, which is against peace, dialogue, democracy and humanity, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said on…
Several European countries and Canada have alerted their citizens about tightened restrictions for travellers entering the United States, warning they risk arrest if caught breaching new requirements…
A proposed relocation of a Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur to make way for a mosque has continued to spark anger among some members of Malaysia’s Muslim community, who accuse authorities of granting…
On March 25, 2025, Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei met with Joint Secretary of the East Asia Division of the Ministry of External Affairs of India Gourangalal Das, who was in China for the 33rd…
Copenhagen – Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday denounced a U.S. delegation visit that now includes Vice President JD Vance to Greenland, the Danish island coveted by President Donald…
Under pressure from Israel’s top court to improve conditions at a facility notorious for mistreating Palestinians seized in Gaza, the military transferred hundreds of detainees to newly opened camps.…
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said a truce with Russia covering the Black Sea and energy strikes was effective immediately yesterday, but warned that Moscow was already manipulating and…
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has become as a piece of meat on the chopping block as the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities used it to curry favor with the United…
The Chinese mainland has launched an online platform for the public to report vile acts by those advocating "Taiwan independence" and their accomplices in persecuting Taiwan compatriots, a mainland…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 26. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone talk with Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, said Spokesperson for the Department Tammy Bruce, Trend reports.…
The US predicts that the situation in Gaza, as well as the dynamics between Israel-Hezbollah and Israel-Iran, will remain volatile, according to the Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence…
Former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said Germany’s decision to ramp up defence spending is a “game changer” but warned there are risks when it comes to how it’s implemented.The size of…
The incident happened on Tuesday during a patrol operation in Haiti's town of Pont-Sondé, the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission to Haiti said. Haiti's local media reported that the officer…
European diplomatic sources say fisheries 'will have to be part of a [defence] 'package' since it is so important to some member states' Sir Keir Starmer’s hopes of clinching a defence pact with the…
When the communist economy system collapsed in Ukraine 30 years ago, many Ukrainian private companies were born, which began to operate in the new free market, but without that network of public…
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US President Donald Trump wants Americans to go the India way when it comes to elections. The Republican leader signed an executive order Tuesday, mandating considerable tweaks in the country's…
Vladimir Putin was enjoying himself. On stage at an annual meeting of Russian industrialists and entrepreneurs in Moscow on 18 March, the Russian leader had been holding forth for close to an hour…
Labour should argue for defence spending to be ringfenced outside the normal fiscal rules.
TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Sa’eed Iravani says Syria’s interim authorities must take decisive measures to ensure the security of civilians in Latakia…
SYDNEY - An Australian senator pulled out a large, dead fish in Parliament on Wednesday to protest the government's proposed laws that would safeguard controversial salmon farms in a heritage-listed…
WASHINGTON/MOSCOW/KYIV — The United States reached separate deals on Tuesday (March 25) with Ukraine and Russia to pause their attacks at sea and against energy targets, with Washington agreeing to…
A group of Jewish students from Columbia University, along with former hostages and their families, have filed a lawsuit in a New York court against pro-Palestinian student groups and activists. The…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 26. Uzbekistan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) discussed investment opportunities, Trend reports. The matter was reviewed at a meeting…
Three months following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, Syria is at a crossroads, the top UN envoy for the country said Tuesday. Geir Pedersen told the UN Security Council that Syria can…
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An officer from the Kenyan multinational security support (MSS) mission went missing in Haiti on Tuesday after an incident involving gangs, the MSS said.It said the special forces were attacked by…
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According to The Associated Press, Trump's executive order asserted that the US has failed to enforce basic and necessary election protections. "Despite pioneering self-government, the United States…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gives a press conference in Kiev on March 25, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine agreed Tuesday to halt military strikes in the Black…
The United States has handed Syria a list of conditions that it wants Damascus to fulfill in exchange for partial sanctions relief, six people familiar with the matter told Reuters, including ensuring…
The IDF is continuing its operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip after the collapse of the ceasefire last week, amid reports of ongoing negotiations aimed at renewing the truce and securing the…
LONDON The European commissioner for equality, preparedness and crisis management expressed concern Tuesday over "alarming reports" regarding Israeli attacks targeting health personnel, hospitals and…
JERUSALEMIsraeli police removed dozens of anti-government protesters Tuesday who were blocking the Knesset in western Jerusalem, following hours of demonstrations that began in the…
Visual of Wildfire from site (Photo/Reuters) Seoul [South Korea], March 26 (ANI): The death toll from a series of wildfires in the southeastern region of South Korea has climbed to 18, with one person…
HONG KONG - China's glacier area has shrunk by 26% since 1960 due to rapid global warming, with 7,000 small glaciers disappearing completely and glacial retreat intensifying in recent years, official…
President Donald Trump’s top intelligence officials will brief House members on Wednesday on global threats facing the US where it is likely they will be questioned again over use of a group text to…
WASHINGTON—Texts by President Trump’s advisers about whether to attack Houthi militants in Yemen underscored the ad hoc nature of the administration’s national security deliberations, a mode that has…
The Trump administration has reportedly paused some green card applications. A US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official told Newsweek that the pause on some so-called adjustment of status…
Fans of Argentine soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona gather, on the day of a court case against people charged with Maradona's death, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 11, 2025. A former bodyguard…
WASHINGTON A federal judge in New York has temporarily blocked the detention of Yunseo Chung, a Columbia University student, amid her fight against deportation.Chung, a 21-year-old permanent US…
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned that Israel will seize more territory in Gaza and continue fighting until Hamas is completely defeated if
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 26. Uzbekistan and Rosatom discussed the small nuclear power plant construction project, Trend reports. The matter was reviewed at a meeting between Uzatom managing staff…
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration sought on Tuesday to contain the fallout after a magazine journalist disclosed he had been inadvertently included in a secret group discussion of highly sensitive…
A pilot was killed on Wednesday as a firefighting helicopter crashed in South Korea's southeastern area while combating deadly wildfires, according to Yonhap news agency. The helicopter crashed at…
“These detentions triggered country-wide demonstrations that were met with unlawful blanket bans on protests in three cities,” said OHCHR spokesperson Liz Throssell.More than 1,000 people have been…
The UN agency has swiftly mobilized additional resources to address but the sharp rise in refugee numbers has put immense pressure on all assistance operations in the region.Since the beginning of the…
This represents a staggering 59 per cent increase from the 1,584 deaths recorded in 2023, highlighting the worsening dangers faced by people on the move.“No one should lose their life in pursuit of…
On 21 March, assailants from the so-called Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) – an ISIL affiliate – surrounded Fambita Mosque and randomly shot at worshippers, according to a statement from…
Houthi militants in Yemen are claiming responsibility for recent attacks against U.S. warships in the Red Sea. The terror group claimed in a statement published by the Jerusalem Post Tuesday that they…
YEREVAN — During a joint press conference with the Armenian Foreign Minister, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recalled that Iran had expressed its support for the “Crossroads of Peace”…
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang has required solid efforts to promote the building of Hainan Free Trade Port and develop it into a gateway that leads China's opening up in the new era.Ding, also a…
SINGAPORE – Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash, the chief executive of the Agency for Integrated Care, is expected to resign in the next few days and join politics, The Straits Times has learnt. His resignation…
Hundreds of Palestinians shouted anti-Hamas slogans at a protest in northern Gaza on Tuesday calling for an end to the war with Israel, witnesses said. The demonstrators chanted "Hamas out" and "Hamas…
SINGAPORE – The number of workplace deaths in Singapore crept up to 43 in 2024, after falling to 36 in 2023. Vehicular incidents were the top cause, followed by suffocation or drowning, and the…
“Technical talks will be held for the resolution of existing problems,” the person said, without elaborating.During his first term, Trump initially ignored advice from his aides to impose sanctions on…
The leadership question in South Africa is again coming into the spotlight as society considers who will lead the country after President Cyril Ramaphosa. The infamous “we all have smallanyana…
British-Pakistani author Kamila Shamsie is set to moderate a talk today titled ‘Writing Palestine’, featuring four Palestinian writers, at Georgetown University in Qatar for the Palestine Festival of…
The sudden suspension of USAID funding is sending shockwaves across Ukraine, halting projects in healthcare, energy and anti-corruption reform. While alternative funding sources are scarce, the…
Deputy Foreign Minister Abakirov, French President's Adviser discuss organization of Macron's visit to Kyrgyzstan AKIPRESS.COM - Deputy Foreign Minister Meder Abakirov met with French President's…
Elon Musk is making a comeback at Tesla as the EV giant’s stock plummeted by more than 30%. Elon Musk looks on during a Cabinet Meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House March 24
A new U.S. missile system deployed in the Philippines puts key Chinese military and commercial hubs within striking distance and hands President Trump an early test of his commitment to deterring…
South Korean officials say a helicopter crashed during efforts to contain wildfires in the south-eastern town of Uiseong.The Korea Forest Service said on Wednesday that rescue efforts were underway…
By Kenny Teng BANGKOK, March 26 (Bernama) -- Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra comfortably survived a no-confidence vote in Parliament on Wednesday, following accusations from the country’s…
WASHINGTONUS National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said Tuesday that he takes "full responsibility" for the inclusion of a journalist in a private Signal chat group where senior Trump administration…
BUDAPEST — Thousands of people protested in Budapest on Tuesday (March 25) against a new law that aims to ban the annual Pride march by LGBTQ+ communities and allows the use of facial recognition…
ISLAMABAD -- Growing concerns over a potential water crisis from the building of a new canal have sparked opposition across Pakistan's southern province of Sindh, with the local assembly passing a…
In this photo provided by the Serbian Interior Ministry, Serbian Gendarmerie officers show the U.S.-made Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) – which is illegal in Serbia and many other countries, in…
The death toll rose to 18, with 19 others injured, as deadly wildfires continued to rage in South Korea's southeastern region, government compilation showed Wednesday.Since last Friday, medium and…
U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has assumed "full responsibility" for a leaked group chat discussing an upcoming strike in Yemen."I take full responsibility. I built the group," Waltz said…
Pope Francis’ medical team briefly considered suspending treatment after a Feb.28 breathing crisis but instead decided on an aggressive course that put his organs at risk, the doctor coordinating the…
India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has doubled in size over the last ten years, according to the latest data released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The data revealed that India’s GDP at…
Between March 6 and March 20, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized 39 hatching eggs in Louisville, Kentucky. According to a press release from the agency, the eggs were confiscated across…
AMERICA’S ECONOMY is looking peaky. Inflation expectations are creeping up. On March 25th consumer confidence fell to its lowest in 12 years. But Donald Trump, the country’s president, says relief is…
“Finding Shadi” follows the story of Suleiman al-Youssef, a father in Damascus, as he searches for his missing son, Shadi, who disappeared into Syria’s prison system more than a decade ago. PREMIUM…
Yuki Tsunoda will be elevated to the Red Bull team to partner Max Verstappen at the upcoming Japanese GP, according to Dutch media reports.Speculation about Liam Lawson’s Red Bull future picked up…
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Donald Trump. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping executive action to overhaul elections in the US, including requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal…
JD Vance’s visit to Greenland comes amid US President Trump saying he wants to take over the Arctic territory.Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has accused the United States of exerting…
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Wind-driven wildfires that were among South Korea's worst ever were ravaging the country's southern regions, killing 18 people, destroying more than 200 structures and…
Faisalabad [Pakistan], March 26 (ANI): The Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) on Wednesday released a damning report on the first quarter of 2025, spotlighting a sharp rise in victimisation rates and…
Social media has also been key in facilitating public discourse amid declining press freedom in the country.Neville Choi, president of Papua New Guinea's media council, said the move "borders on…
Bolivia on Tuesday said that it has deported 20 members of Kailasa, a fictional country founded by preacher Nithyananda, for allegedly attempting to seize land belonging to the indigenous…
The UN International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says 2024 marks the deadliest on record for migrants in Asia. It said 2,514 lives were lost on the region’s perilous migration routes. This…
President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio’s expulsion this week from the United States of the South African ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, is another delightful wringing down of the curtain on a long…
BOSTON — Thomas Vilgis, a food physicist at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Germany, has been in love with foie gras for a quarter century. The luxurious delicacy is a pâté or mousse…
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SINGAPORE - A 30-year-old man who went shopping with a stolen debit card at Changi Airport will be charged on March 27 with in-flight theft and cheating.The incident occurred on a Singapore-bound…
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump discussed efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza in a phone call…
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Amnesty International welcomes the report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). It urges the UN Human Rights Council to ensure…
Amnesty International criticized Tuesday the unlawful expulsion of 238 Venezuelan nationals from the United States to El Salvador for endangering their lives. The expulsion contradicts a court order,…
BANGKOK — Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Wednesday (March 26) sailed through a no-confidence vote in parliament, emerging unscathed from a two-day opposition onslaught and…
In a rare shift since beginning his second term in the White House, US President Donald Trump has now expressed the belief that Vladimir Putin is deliberately stalling efforts to finalise a ceasefire…
The Nam Hin Boun dam is shown under construction last decade in this image from Lao National Television. (LNTV) Lao authorities are investigating officials responsible for a hydropower dam that is a…
SINGAPORE – A woman with intellectual disability allegedly endured sexual assault, but her ability to testify in court was doubted and no charges were filed.A girl with undiagnosed autism spectrum…
SINGAPORE - A 30-year-old man who went shopping with a stolen debit card at Changi Airport will be charged on March 27 with in-flight theft and cheating.The incident occurred on a Singapore-bound…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) has declared that the country’s position on Israel remains unchanged, following the reports that a group of Pakistani journalists secretly travelled to Israel…
MEXICO CITYBrazil’s Supreme Court held its first hearing Tuesday to decide whether former President Jair Bolsonaro and some of his aides should be tried for allegedly attempting a coup following his…
A United Airlines plane that left the United States for China on the weekend had to make an unexpected diversion because the pilot forgot to bring his passport.Flight UA198, with 257 passengers and 13…
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has once again claimed responsibility for a deadly attack targeting Pakistani army personnel in Balochistan province. In a statement, the group said that its members…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a truce with Russia covering the Black Sea and energy strikes was effective immediately on Tuesday and he would ask US President Donald Trump to supply…
WASHINGTON: Two lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill in the US House of Representatives, calling for sanctions on Pakistani state functionaries over alleged human rights violations, including…
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U.S., Russia and Ukraine issued their own statements separately, indicating that they all have their own internal needs at the Riyadh talks, and there is still a long way to go for a real Russia…
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Palestinians protested in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday in a rare show of dissent against Hamas, with some chanting slogans critical of the armed group’s grip on the territory after more than a year of…
“The owners have done everything they can to keep Jeanswest going, but market conditions mean sustaining bricks-and-mortar stores is not viable and unlikely to improve,” Bainbridge said.“They deeply…
"A train has been burnt in Balochistan by BLA militants who have also taken more than 100 passengers hostage," reads part of an Urdu-language Facebook post that shared the clip on March 11, 2024. The…
Taiwan's military will be holding artistic exhibits and a concert among other events to mark the conclusion of the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II as the 80th anniversary of the end of the…
When talking about U.S. President Donald Trump and his turn against Kyiv, Russian President Vladimir Putin has tried to avoid public displays of triumph. After his first acknowledged conversation with…
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that would require voters to prove they are U.S. citizens and attempts to prevent states from counting mail-in ballots received after…
President Donald Trump, citing practices in countries like India and Brazil, where voter identification is linked to biometric databases, signed an executive order on Tuesday to overhaul the US…
Gladys and Nelson Gonzalez, a couple who have called the United States home for 35 years, were recently deported back to Columbia amid President Donald Trump's massive crackdown on immigration. Gladys…
The protest was the second in as many weeks since the ruling Fidesz party of Hungary used its two-thirds parliamentary majority last Tuesday to expedite the law, which critics say is the government's…
Progressive groups denounce move as effort to suppress millions of voters who do not have ready access to government ID.United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring…
In his order, he cited India and Brazil as examples of countries that have connected voter ID to a biometric database, while the US, despite pioneering self-government, largely relies on self…
"Ridwan Kamil arrested," reads the Indonesian-language caption to a Facebook video that has garnered over 54,000 views since it was posted March 17. It shows officials escorting a handcuffed man…
BEIJING, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese mainland has launched an online platform for the public to report vile acts by those advocating "Taiwan independence" and their accomplices in persecuting…
North Korea has no intention of abandoning its nuclear weapon program and appears prepared to carry out a nuclear test on short notice, according to a new U.S. intelligence assessment, providing a…
President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum directing the declassification of FBI files connected to the investigation into his 2016 campaign’s potential ties to Russia. According to White House…
The Georgian parliament should reject a bill to introduce criminal penalties for civic activists and nongovernmental groups that refuse to register as “foreign agents,” Human Rights Watch said today.”…
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Ukrainian servicemen of the Defence Intelligence prepare to launch long-range drones An-196 Liutyi in undisclosed location, Ukraine, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka) HUNTSVILLE, Alabama —…
There is no plan in place to fund the Ukrainian budget after 2025. Even if the war ends by the summer of 2025, it will take some time to reduce military expenditures, leaving European nations on the…
As Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits the Caribbean this Wednesday, the region's leaders are threading the needle between standing up against threats to their national interests and safeguarding…
SINGAPORE - A 74-year-old minibus driver has been arrested after a fatal crash at Holland Village early on March 26.Police said they were alerted to the accident involving the minibus and a 76-year…
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Satellite imagery reveals a major buildup on Diego Garcia over the past 48 hours, with at least three C-17 cargo planes and 10 aerial refuelling tankers arriving at the remote island, reported the…
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U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz on Tuesday claims "full responsibility" for mistakenly adding a journalist to a group chat in which top American officials discussed impending strikes in…
"Many Turkish people have protested to oust Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the arrest of the mayor of Istanbul, a key political rival that is more popular," read the Thai-language caption to a Facebook…
March 25 (UPI) -- Japan's Osaka High Court ruled Tuesday that the country's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. The court's ruling is the fifth decision to call Japan's same-sex marriage ban…
A network of companies operated by a secretive Chinese tech firm has been trying to recruit recently laid-off US government workers, according to job ads and a researcher who uncovered the campaign.…
UISEONG COUNTY, South Korea - At least 18 people have died as multiple wildfires rage across South Korea’s south-eastern region, with thousands of firefighters aided by the military deployed in a bid…
Former MEP Cristian-Silviu Bușoi, a Romanian conservative, stated he never consented to signing. “I looked through my official email and found no correspondence regarding this letter,” he said in a…
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“We should have more time [to decide],” Meloni told reporters last week, adding that the proposed April time frame to activate the mechanism was “a bit too close.” “Von der Leyen’s plan is almost…
A series of separate meetings between American, Russian and Ukrainian interlocutors entered their third day on Tuesday as US negotiators shuttled back to discussions with their Ukrainian counterparts…
Asked by a reporter from American right-wing cable news broadcaster Newsmax if he believed that the Kremlin was stalling, Trump on Tuesday said he thought “Russia wants to see an end” to its full…
On March 26, one Palestinian who had been hospitalized in Egypt after suffering injuries and illnesses due to the conflict in the Gaza Strip was transferred to Japan and began to receive treatment in…
French officials had already started publicly indicating they felt EDF shouldered some of the blame. Joël Barre, the French government’s watchdog for its nuclear power efforts, told POLITICO several…
The Indonesian rupiah is sitting around its lowest levels since the Asian financial crisis at the end of the 1990s - Copyright AFP ADEK BERRYLingering hopes that Donald Trump’s planned tariff blitz…
HANOI - Two most popular carriers in Vietnam, the national carrier Vietnam Airlines and the budget carrier Vietjet Air, have both officially banned passengers from using lithium-based power banks…
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LONDON — British police said a fire which caused Heathrow Airport to close for 18 hours last week was no longer being treated as a potentially criminal matter. Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, shut…
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Prishtina, 25 March 2025, dtt-net.com – Prosecution of Kosovo Tuesday filed an indictment against a minister of Kosovo from the Turkish minority of physical assault and death threats to two others on…
South Korea is facing "snowballing damage" from some of its worst ever wildfires that have killed at least 18 people and forced 27,000 to evacuate. The blazes have destroyed a 1,300-year-old Buddhist…
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At least 18 people have been killed in one of South Korea's worst wildfire outbreaks, with multiple blazes burning and causing "unprecedented damage", the acting president said Wednesday.More than a…
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The launch of Halal Oriental Market Malaysia in Queensway, London—a key strategic sales hub for the Muslim community and Asian food enthusiasts—marks a significant…
Opposition leaders are to meet on Wednesday morning after the Dail was disrupted over controversial speaking time changes.
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As India is yet to respond to Bangladesh's request for a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh's interim government's Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus, a report has claimed…
Svalbard is indisputably remote as well as cold, but the archipelago is strategically positioned, and Russia could well decide to use it as a test case — which means it’s time we start keeping a…
BOAO, China - Pakistan and China's discussions about security measures to protect Chinese nationals working in the South Asian country are a work in progress, Islamabad's ambassador to Beijing said on…
On 22 March, Consul General Chen Shijie visited Hamilton by invitation to attend the ZURU Nightglow as part of the Balloons Over Waikato 2025.During the event, Mr Chen had a brief exchange of…
TOKYO, March 26 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Japan will accept two injured and sick individuals from Gaza Strip within a few days for medical treatment, marking its first such support for the Palestinian…
CAIRO, March 26 (Bernama-WAM) -- Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, President of the Arab Parliament, strongly condemned the Israeli authorities' announcement of the establishment of an agency aimed at…
The proposal landed on a Sunday evening, without warning, ahead of a foreign affairs gathering set to take place in the days ahead, and it ruffled feathers. Even more damning to some recipients was…
Europe should be more prepared for cyber attacks, the draft states. Since the war in Ukraine began, Russia has been ramping up activity in cyberspace, including targeting critical infrastructure such…
SEOUL, March 26 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- The death toll from a wave of wildfires in the southeastern region of South Korea has risen to 15, officials said Wednesday as firefighters struggled to contain the…
Representational image Three months following the overthrow of President Bashar Assad, Syria is at a crossroads, the top UN envoy for the country said. Geir Pedersen told the UN Security Council that…
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Kirsty Coventry The move follows Coventry’s election as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) last week. The 41-year-old former Olympian secured the role in a secret vote…
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration sought on Tuesday (March 25) to contain the fallout after a magazine journalist disclosed he had been inadvertently included in a secret group discussion of…
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The EU’s trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic met with US president Donald Trump’s top trade officials yesterday to try to avoid steep US tariffs on EU goods next week, but results of the talks were…
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said a truce with Russia covering the Black Sea and energy strikes was effective immediately yesterday, but warned that Moscow was already manipulating and…
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A Korean American Columbia University student, who is a legal permanent US resident and has participated in pro-Palestinian protests, cannot be detained by federal immigration officials for now as she…
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SINGAPORE - An operations manager at St Anthony’s Canossian Secondary School (SACSS) who allegedly took bribes from the director of a company specialising in LED displays was charged in court on March…
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Prince Harry has stepped down as the patron of a charity he founded amid the mass resignation of his co-founder and five trustees over an "unthinkable" dispute with the chair Sophie Chandauka. Dr…
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Ireland’s deputy premier is to reaffirm “unwavering commitment” to the UN’s peacekeeping mission in Lebanon and the nation’s security and stability.
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Mike Waltz, US National Security Advisor, on Tuesday claimed “full responsibility” for accidentally adding a senior journalist to a group chat in which top American officials discussed impending…
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Vice President JD Vance will visit a US military base in Greenland on Friday, adding to pressure on the autonomous Danish territory that Donald Trump wants to take over.Vance, who has become Trump's…
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Ukraine's Zelensky said it's too early to tell if the agreements will work.
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"It gave us hope. I thank God, and we are praying intensely across the country. Now, more than ever, they must bring them home. We need a swift deal—not an all-out war."He emphasized the urgency of…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order mandating sweeping changes to the US election process, including requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration and…
DayofPal-In the span of just one hour, a Palestinian family was rendered homeless. Israeli settlers, seizing a moment of absence, unlawfully occupied their residence while they were away for Ramadan…
The United States recently held expert-level discussions with delegations from both Russia and Ukraine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from March 23 to 25. These bilateral meetings followed high-level…
Two men have been sentenced for 'wanton vandalism' of this Paddington Bear statue. Two air force engineers have been fined and ordered to do unpaid work after drunkenly breaking a Paddington Bear…
DayofPal– Palestinian filmmaker and Academy Award winner Hamdan Belal was brutally assaulted by what his colleague described as a “lynch mob” of Israeli settlers on Monday night in the Palestinian…
A US court has issued a temporary order preventing the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) from moves to close Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) saying the moves -- including the termination of…
Reports state that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) bombed Rapid Support Forces (RSF) positions on Monday in Omdurman’s El Sawra, Khartoum’s El Bageir near Soba Bridge, and other neighbourhoods south…
The United States–Baltic military cooperation, defence procurement, a strong NATO and its deterrence and defence capabilities, achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine – the main topics discussed…
US President Donald Trump downplayed a growing scandal on Tuesday after a journalist was accidentally added to a group chat about air strikes on Yemen, denying any classified information was shared…
As flood threats rise, wetlands across South Carolina could play an important role in fending off high water before it soaks homes, businesses, roads and other property that people depend on. But…
Vice President JD Vance leaves after speaking at the Congressional Cities Conference of the National League of Cities on Monday, March 10, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) **FILE**…
The grandparents of a French toddler who went missing nearly two years ago have been arrested on suspicion of his murder, prosecutors say.Two-year-old Émile Soleil disappeared from his grandparents'…
After three days of talks in Saudi Arabia, at last some progress. Two separate texts outlining agreements between the US and Russia, and the US and Ukraine. There were some differences but much was…
Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive action to overhaul elections in the United States, including requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and…
Another case of a soldier deserting after suffering continuous beatings and harassment from senior soldiers has occurred in North Korea.
MS HOUSTON: Greetings, everyone, and welcome. I’m Mignon Houston, the deputy spokesperson at the U.S. Department of State. It is my honor to serve as your moderator for today’s on-the-record call…
With distinctive two-fingered claws, the remains of a previously unknown species of dinosaur suggest it looked like a bizarre mix of sloth, giraffe and cult movie hero Edward Scissorhands, according…
The possibility of changing the coca leaf’s classification in the UN drug control treaty system has sparked controversy among native communities in the three main coca producing and consuming…
A bird survey in a northern park of Australia turned into an essential rescue after rangers spotted a critically endangered sea creature trapped under driftwood. Rangers were conducting surveys of…
“Chuck Schumer committed the grave sin of accepting reality,” said Brendan Buck in The New York Times. “And his party is now furious.” The Senate minority leader is facing his Democratic colleagues’…
President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered the DOGE office to assist in reviewing publicly available voter rolls.In a lengthy executive order, Trump asked the Department of Homeland Security to work…
2025-03-25T21:37:14+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, the US military conducted two airstrikes on Sahar district of Saada, the northern stronghold of Yemen’s Houthis (Ansarallah), Al-Masirah reported.No…
SEOUL - At least 15 people have died as wildfires rage across South Korea's southeastern region, Yonhap News Agency reported on Wednesday.Wildfires spread across South Korea's southeastern region on…
Andrew Dutil, 45, drove his SUV into a crowd protesting in front of a Tesla dealership over the weekend, law enforcement officials said.
Local rights groups accuse military of carrying out attack as army spokesperson says civilians not targeted.Dozens of people have been killed in an air strike on a market in North Darfur in western…
Egypt has proposed a new plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza.Egypt has proposed a plan to renew the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. It includes the gradual release of Israeli captives and the…
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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
Groups representing Columbia University professors on Tuesday sued the Trump administration over its effort to force the university to tighten rules on campus protests and put a Middle Eastern studies…
Away from the grueling land battles and devastating airstrikes, the Ukraine war has from its outset had a naval element. Soon after the February 2022 invasion, Russia imposed a de facto naval blockade…
by Xi Tianqi, Su Wanming and Liu Yinglun HONG KONG, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Snapshot challenges on social media, exhibitions and other celebratory events are unfolding in Hong Kong to mark the 60th…
NAVY General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Connecticut is awarded a not-to-exceed $1,065,310,000 undefinitized contract action modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-24-C-2110)…
The Palestinian co-director of the Oscar winning documentary No Other Land has been released - a day after he was attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank and subsequently detained by the Israeli…
Catherine Banet (PhD) is Professor of Law at the University of Oslo, and Head of the Department for Energy and Resources Law, Norway. Her legal research activities focus on energy market design,…
Miriam Buiten is a CERRE Research Fellow and Assistant Professor of Law and Economics at the University of St.Gallen, Switzerland. She leads a research team on “Platform Governance”, funded by the…
Syria slammed Israeli attacks as a "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty after deadly bombardment Tuesday in the country's south, where Israel's military said it had responded to incoming fire.The…
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has come under fire following allegations of a growing tendency toward dictatorship, sparked by a recent statement from presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga,…
News Japan Osaka court holds same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional The Osaka High Court held that Japan’s lack of recognition of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional on Tuesday. The Osaka High Court…
On Tuesday, newly elected members of the Bundestag took their oaths and their seats at a historic moment for Germany. Friedrich Merz of the center-right CDU/CSU remains in talks with the center-left…
The Palestinian co-director of Oscar-winning film No Other Land Hamdan Ballal was beaten up by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, taken away by Israeli soldiers and detained overnight,…
Dashcam footage has captured the frightening moment a sinkhole swallowed a motorcyclist on a busy South Korean road. The bitumen road collapsed in the capital Seoul, creating a massive 20-metre-wide…
Fears of deportation among staffers at the New York headquarters of the United Nations has prompted officials to caution their minions to carry identification cards with them at all times, yet are…
The White House said that both Russia and Ukraine have agreed to ensure safe passage of shipping in the Black Sea and will “develop instruments” to ban strikes on energy assets in two separate…
President Trump has claimed the US is in “deep discussions” with Russia and Ukraine – adding “it’s going well”. Not going so well is the outcry over the leak of a secret US government chat group…
WASHINGTONUS intelligence community leaders faced oftentimes intense questioning Tuesday for their involvement in a leaked Signal group chat that inadvertently included a prominent journalist as…
The Trump administration’s top intelligence officials are facing Congress this week to offer their first evidence in office about the threats facing the US and tackle urgent questions about the…
By A J Vicens, Reuters The flags of the USA and China. Photo: 123RF A network of companies operated by a secretive Chinese tech firm has been trying to recruit recently laid-off US government workers,…
News FIFA urged to recognize Afghanistan women’s football team in exile amid Taliban rule The Sport and Rights Alliance (SRA) called on FIFA on Tuesday to take action to recognize the Afghan women’s…
Patrick Leblond is the CN – Paul M. Tellier chair in Business and Public Policy and is an associate professor at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa. He…
Gerard Depardieu has denied sexual assault allegations filed by a set dresser and an assistant. Photo: AAP French movie star Gerard Depardieu has admitted in court that he had grabbed by the hips a…
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been running Turkey for 22 years, and has spent much of that time dismantling the foundations of its democracy. Since changing the constitution in 2017, Turkey’s president has…
Liu Zhenya, the online celebrity known as Yaya, speaks in Taipei on March 25, 2025. Prominent Chinese influencer Liu Zhenya, also known as “Yaya,” left Taiwan Tuesday evening on orders from the…
SINGAPORE - There has been a spike in the number of young people locked up in Changi Prison for their involvement in secret society activities, under a law that allows detention without trial.…
Trump’s administration plans to cut more than 80,000 jobs from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
BOGOTA, ColombiaDina Boluarte announced Tuesday that presidential elections in Peru will be held April 12.The head of state said the elections will mark the end of "instability" that has contributed…
Washington — Vice President JD Vance is joining his wife, second lady Usha Vance, on her trip to Greenland this week, he announced. The vice president's decision comes after Greenland's prime minister…
We speak to Oleksandr Merezhko, a Ukrainian MP and the chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Ukrainian Parliament.
The Trump administration started the clock running Tuesday on when the paroles of Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans that legally came to the United States through Biden-era humanitarian…
Almost every observer would argue that the U.S. foreign assistance architecture in place up until January 20, 2025, needed a major shakeup. In recent months, the Trump administration has undertaken…
The last time Mike Gonzalez was in Panama, he was arrested. Upon returning 36 years later, he was welcomed into Panama’s presidential palace to meet with President José Raúl Mulino. As Gonzalez will…
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. File photo. Jakarta: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced on Tuesday that Indonesia has decided to join the New Development Bank (NDB) following a…
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It is hard to pinpoint exactly when Recep Tayyip Erdogan slipped from the supreme self-confidence of successful politicians to narcissistic hubris. It might have been after the Arab uprisings in the…
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In his recent address to a joint session of Congress, President Donald Trump reiterated his desire to build an air and missile defense system for the entire United States. Invoking Ronald Reagan’s…
Rising political tensions in South Sudan threaten to drag the country into a new civil war, but even if rival factions can safeguard a 2018 peace deal, more fighting is set to occur in the…
The winning report, filed by RFA Korean journalists Hye Jun Seo and Jamin Anderson, follows two North Korean escapees who detail their stories of forced repatriation and human trafficking. 202
If a British defence minister was found to have shared details about a live military operation in an unofficial messaging group with colleagues, they would be sacked.That President Donald Trump has…
25 March 2025, New York - Statement on behalf of the European Union and its Member States by H.E. Ambassador Stavros Lambrinidis, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, at…
Anti-Hamas protests broke out in the northern Gaza Strip on Tuesday as hundreds of Palestinian men took to the streets to call for an end to the war with Israel.Videos of the protest began circulating…
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US vice president JD Vance said that he is joining his wife on a trip to Greenland, suggesting in an online video that global security is at stake.“We’re going to check out how things are going…
By Minwoo Park, Reuters Wildfires have spread across South Korea's southeastern region. Photo: AFP / Yasuyoshi Chiba Wildfires have spread across South Korea's southeastern region forcing the…
Three weeks ago, Palestinian film-maker Hamdan Ballal stood in front of the world's cameras in Hollywood, picking up an Oscar for best documentary film.The cameras were watching him again on Tuesday,…
The protests in northern Gaza came a day after Islamic Jihad gunmen launched rockets at Israel, prompting an Israeli decision to evacuate large parts of Beit Lahia, which sparked public anger in the…
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Bangladesh as they celebrate their day of independence on March 26. This celebration comes at a pivotal point in Bangladesh’s…
Priyanka Kishore is the founder and principal economist at research company Asia Decoded in Singapore.The outlook for Asia has predictably dimmed in an environment of heightened trade uncertainty. The…
"WAIT!! Did JFK Jr. warn us that Joe Biden was a traitor to America before he was killed!?" says a March 18, 2025 post on X from Brand, an actor-turned-conservative influencer who has previously…
Lesotho will suffer from Donald Trump's aid cuts and stands to lose up to 40,000 jobs if the US president also cancels a trade pact granting duty-free access to the American market, the monarch of the…
Vice President J.D. Vance announced that he would join his wife, second lady Usha Vance, on her trip to Greenland after officials from the Danish territory called it "aggressive.""Hey guys, it's J.D.…
Intelligence and diplomacy need each other, but this interaction is not always without friction. What then unites and distinguishes intelligence and diplomacy? The aim of this post is to identify…
Waiting for the Trump years to end while hoping for the best is no longer viable The divulgence of sensitive operational intelligence about the American offensive against the Houthis in Yemen on 15…
The US has imposed sanctions on three Iranian intelligence officers for their alleged involvement in the disappearance of former FBI agent Robert Levinson, the Treasury and State departments said in…
Parallel talks and parallel statements: Ukraine and Russia both say they've agreed with the US to stop fighting in the Black Sea - but there are significant differences. The Kremlin said it would only…
Russia and Ukraine may determine there is greater incentive to continuing their war than quickly agreeing to a full settlement, according to an assessment by the U.S. intelligence community that…
No country has yet agreed to accept Palestinians in their possible future resettlement from Gaza, Acting Israeli Ambassador to Russia Alexander Ben Zvi has said, TASS reported on March 25. The…
A field of young wheat in Uman, Ukraine (Michael Robinson Chavez/The Washington Post) The United States on Tuesday agreed to help Russia sell its grain and fertilizer on the world market. The…
Imagine Prince Harry and Meghan Markle perched in their Montecito mansion, glowering at Donald Trump’s brazen, rebooted America. They’re not fleeing yet, but as progressive celebrities ditch…
By Ahmed Yussuf, ABC For most cybersecurity experts, Signal is regarded as one of the most secure messaging apps available. Photo: NICOLAS ASFOURI End-to-end encrypted messaging app Signal is secure…
African development Bank Headquarters * Bank Group to expand investment in Lesotho to $331 million *Also, Ethiopian Airlines Group, AfDB sign Letter of Intent for financing of world-class Abusera…
On Tuesday, the Kremlin published a list of facilities in Russia and Ukraine that are subject to a temporary moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure — a list it says was agreed upon by the…
An investigation was launched against Egitim-Sen. Reportedly, it was launched by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. In a statement released on Monday, 24 March, the Education and Science…
SEOUL — The mighty Hyundai empire, ranked third worldwide last year in numbers of vehicles sold, has what may be the best answer to President Trump’s edict increasing tariffs on imported vehicles by…
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at an upcoming U.S. trip to Greenland, Russia and Ukraine agreeing in principle to Black Sea cease-fire deals, and the end to Japan’s Unification…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee Chairman Chris Smith delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled, “Metals, Minerals, and Mining: How the CCP Fuels…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee Chairman Michael Lawler delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled, “Streamlined and…
Consumer confidence in the United States has continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans’ views about their financial futures slumped to a 12-year low, driven by rising anxiety over tariffs and…
I wish you health! First of all, today my congratulations go to the Security Service of Ukraine, to all our SSU warriors – today is their professional day. So we congratulate and thank all those who…
In Turkey, widespread pro-democracy protests will likely last for several more weeks following the arrest of a key opposition figure, but unless the movement can tap into other grievances like…
As seen in the DB12, Vantage and Vanquish coupé, the Volante's interior is home to Aston Martin's in-house developed infotainment system accessible via a centrally mounted 10.25" touchscreen.…
The Patriarch of Jerusalem visited the Gulf country, which is part of the Apostolic Vicariate of North Arabia. Accompanied by Bishop Berardi, the cardinal met with local communities and leading…
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Last week the Trump administration announced the formation of a joint task force that it said is meant to hold Hamas leaders accountable for the October 7 attack. But many fear it will be yet another…
An Israeli man who arrived with his wife and children for a family visit in Belarus was arrested by the authorities and subjected to severe physical and psychological abuse. During his detention, he…
A Southern California family is devastated after the deportation of an couple -- Gladys and Nelson Gonzalez -- who had lived in the United States for 35 years. Their three US-born daughters are in…
US President Donald Trump has played down his top military and intelligence chiefs accidentally texting sensitive war plans to a journalist as a “glitch”. Trump told NBC it was the only mishap in two…
The share of Americans who perceive TikTok as a national security threat has also dipped – from 59% in 2023 to 49% now.
After ten years, Indonesia is to lift the ban on emigration to the Gulf, ostensibly because of better protections for migrants. But NGOs lament that economic interests are prioritised over workers’…
Australians were recently given a wake-up call to China’s burgeoning blue-water naval capabilities, as a Chinese naval task force conducted multiple unannounced live-fire exercises in the seas between…
The UK's King Charles III and Queen Camilla have postponed a planned state visit to the Vatican in early April following medical advice from the pope's doctors, Buckingham Palace said Tuesday.…
Jasmine Crockett was caught on camera in a heated altercation with a correspondent for Laura Loomer. The exchange escalated when the reporter pressed Crockett to clarify her Tesla Takedown Zoom call…
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly event to mark the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, in…
With six points out of six and an extension to Tony Popovic's unbeaten start to life as Socceroos coach, Australia is daring to dream of a stress-free passage to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But the job…
JERUSALEM Israel’s Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request to lift a freeze on his government’s decision to dismiss Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security…
Vu Quang Thuan, a former Vietnamese political prisoner in a 2018 photo during his trial (inset) and a surveillance camera (circled in red) that police installed in his home without his consent
The chief rabbi of the French city Orléans was physically assaulted and called antisemitic slurs while walking with his 9-year-old son on Shabbat. Chief Rabbi Arié Engelberg was walking with his son…
Syrian officials, including Shibani and interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa, have called for sanctions to be fully lifted [Getty]The United States has handed Syria a list of conditions that it wants…
The agreement would represent Germany’s strictest migration policies in decades. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) came second in the election on Feb. 23 and is likely to become a rowdy…
But soon after that amendment was passed, Martin was shouted down as he attempted to answer his first question. As scores of opposition lawmakers stood and refused to stop shouting, Murphy conceded…
The launch of the Bougainville Digital Democracy Project is about empowering our citizens, said Bougainville President Ishamel Toroama. 25 March 2025 Photo: Autonomous Bougainville Government The…
News Teachers’ unions file suit to block dismantling of education department A coalition of educators, school districts, and unions filed a complaint in a Massachusetts federal court on Monday against…
"El Armadillo" for Borderland BeatPhoto via @BereniceDiazG on XOn March 19th, the Mexicali city council appointed Julian Leyzaola as the city’s new Secretary of Public Security in Mexicali, marking…
US President Donald Trump has defended the top adviser who inadvertently looped a magazine editor into a war group chat, saying he'd "learned a lesson" from the "glitch".Michael Waltz, who leads the…
The violence in the border area marks increased friction between Israel and Syria.At least six people have been killed in an Israeli attack on Koya in southern Syria, the country’s foreign ministry…
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Government of Italy have marked a new milestone in their long-standing partnership to advance sustainable economic and industrial…
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Several of US President Donald Trump's top national security officials, at times with assistance from a top Senate Republican, shifted responsibility to Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth for sending…
The Kremlin has outlined the results of recent US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, stating that Moscow will only agree to safe navigation in the Black Sea if sanctions are partially lifted. According to…
Three weeks after his ill-fated meeting with U.S. Pres. Donald Trump, Zelensky spoke about the argument, Putin and the endgame in Ukraine.
American officials believe that although Israel is justified in renewing its war against Hamas, after negotiations to bring about the release of hostages have stalled but it must be focused and…
United States Beijing+30: The Global Status of Women As member states convene for the 69th UN Commission on the Status of Women and commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and…
After separate talks with Ukrainian and Russian negotiators over three days in Saudi Arabia, the United States announced agreements with Kyiv and Moscow to stop attacks in the Black Sea and implement…
Two French Air Force jets crashed into each other in mid-air while rehearsing a stunt routine, but the three people on board were luckily ‘found conscious’.
"It would devastate not only South Sudan but the entire region, which simply cannot afford another war," Mr Haysom said.The government has not responded to the barrel bomb allegations.President Salva…
Louisiana v Callais, a case the Supreme Court heard on March 24th, contains a political puzzle. Why is the solidly Republican state defending a congressional map that cost the party a seat in 2024—and…
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Diana Truschke, 78, was struck at the hotel in March 2023 and died in October 2024
The actions against Columbia have created a "pervasive climate of fear and self-censorship" not only at its New York City campus but at universities around the country [Getty]Groups representing…
2025-03-25T18:20:06+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said that half of Yemen’s children under five are acutely malnourished, as the country reels from a…
RCMP says group of skiers was swept away into the tree line of Kaslo, B.C., area
WASHINGTON — Mike Huckabee, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to Israel, attempted to distance himself Tuesday from his past controversial statements about the conflict between Israel and…
Russian President Vladimir Putin A new US intelligence assessment has raised alarms over Russia’s development of a satellite designed to carry a nuclear weapon, warning of “devastating consequences”…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and UN secretary general's special envoy Julie Bishop on Tuesday held talks focusing on the fast-unfolding situation in…
This episode of Palestine This Week opens with a sobering reflection on the grim milestone of over 50,000 Palestinians killed by Israel. The week saw yet another massive assault, as Israeli forces…
The atmosphere in Russia's Belgorod Region grew tense on the evening of March 24, as local authorities cited alleged Ukrainian Armed Forces attacks on three separate occasions, according to Belgorod…
Sixth-generation planes are only a marginal enhancement over fifth-generation ones—and China has yet to fully build out their fifth generation. Why would Beijing still be investing in those systems if…
Riyadh: The main Saudi stock market index closed Tuesday with a decline of 71.87 points, settling at 11,706.21 points, with trading values amounting to SR 5.4 billion. A total of 264 million shares…
40% of the world’s cocoa beans are produced in Côte d’Ivoire. In February, China opened that country’s largest cocoa factory. Nearly everyone loves chocolate. Increasingly, that includes those living…
LONDONThe president of the European Council said Tuesday that Europe is a peace project, but peace without defense is an illusion.Antonio Costa told the European Policy Centre in Brussels that…
ANKARA Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus on Tuesday spoke by phone separately with his counterparts from Palestine, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Egypt, inviting them to the April 18…
WASHINGTON/MOSCOW/KYIV (Reuters) -- The United States reached separate agreements on Tuesday with Ukraine and Russia to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and to implement a ban on attacks by the…
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HAMILTON, Canada The UN on Tuesday warned that humanitarian supplies in the Gaza Strip continue to "dwindle," with no cargo entering the enclave in more than three weeks because of Israeli…
The Court of Assizes of Rome on Tuesday sentenced to life imprisonment Raul Esteban Calderon, the Argentine citizen found guilty of the murder of Fabrizio 'Diabolik' Piscitelli, the Lazio ultra killed…
South Sudan's opposition said Tuesday that several key political figures had been arrested, a day after one of its army bases was bombed as international concern mounts over the risk of a return to…
The family of Russian-Israeli hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov appeared on Capitol Hill in Washington on Monday with Democratic Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey, marking two years since her abduction in Iraq…
Former footballer Joey Barton has been found guilty of assaulting his wife by kicking her in the head at their family home.The former Manchester City and QPR midfielder left Georgia Barton, 38, with a…
A portrait of Donald Trump that he said was “purposefully distorted” has been removed from a wall at the Colorado state Capitol where it had been since 2019.After Mr Trump posted complaints about the…
Cancel culture is a ruthless, double-edged sword—one day you're a star, the next, your fans want your existence erased. Nowhere is this more brutal than in South Korea, where public scrutiny can be…
Kathmandu [Nepal], March 25 (ANI): Protesters in Nepal on Tuesday resorted to hitting the street demanding reinstatement of Nepal Electricity Authority chief Kulman Ghising, who was suspended from…
The discovery of an extermination and forced labor camp run by the Jalisco Cartel New Generation (Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación – CJNG) has sparked national mourning in Mexico and underscored the…
ISTANBULGaza’s government media office accused the Israeli army on Tuesday of abducting 15 paramedics and civil defense personnel in the southern city of Rafah.“The Israeli occupation army continues…
This trip to Bangladesh is special, not just because it is my 25th visit to that country, or that I am traveling with a new class of Sustainable Development students, but also because my daughter…
CAMBRIDGE – In August 1914, Europeans saw little value in the century of peace that had followed Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo. As historian Barbara W. Tuchman recounted in her 1962 book The Guns of…
KOAYIAH, Syria — An Israeli strike Tuesday in southwestern Syria killed at least six people as Israeli troops occupying the area clashed with local residents, Syria’s Foreign Ministry and a war…
CAIRO — Aid groups in Sudan said on Tuesday at least 54 people were killed in a military airstrike on a market in the country’s western region.The strike Monday on the village of Tora caused a huge…
France condemns the growing violence committed by extremist settlers against the Palestinian population throughout the West Bank, especially in Masafer Yatta and Susya. The Israeli authorities must…
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Donald Trump says it's the only security breach in his administration's first two months and he doesn't believe it's serious. Photo: AFP / JIM WATSON US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (US time)…
Good afternoon. This is Emilio Casalicchio. TUESDAY CHEAT SHEET — Ministers are bigging up public service investments ahead of the spring statement — and playing down a fresh row about welfare cuts. —…
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping via videoconference at Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside of Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. (Gavriil Grigorov,…
TALLINN, Estonia -- Belarus' authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko was sworn in Tuesday to a seventh term, and he mocked those who derided him as “Europe's last dictator” by saying his country…
ROME -- ROME (AP) — Pope Francis’ medical team briefly considered suspending treatment after a Feb. 28 breathing crisis but instead decided on an aggressive course that put his organs at risk, the…
NEW YORK -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was rocked by five high-level departures on Tuesday in the latest turmoil for the nation's top public health agency. The departures were…
Donald Trump’s efforts to negotiate a quick end to the war in Ukraine have run into trouble. As US negotiators meet with Russian and Ukrainian counterparts in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to explore…
For Israel, the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, changed many things. But perhaps the most striking result has been a new definition of border security. Israel has long regarded preemption and…
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92 people, including Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, were taken into custody on March 19 within the scope of an investigation into alleged corruption and links with…
Iranian foreign minister visits Armenia “There is a risk of escalation in the South Caucasus. But we hope that with the signing of a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, this danger will be…
GAZA/ISTANBULIsrael has systematically altered the demographic composition of Gaza through genocide since Oct. 7, 2023, and the changes will cause lasting imbalances in the population, experts…
Labour hopes to weaken Reform by attacking its policies, but a vote for Nigel Farage’s party is still often a protest vote says Sophie Stowers. ‘Will you be standing up for British workers or voting…
The US said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a truce in the Black Sea and to work out mechanisms for implementing the ban on strikes against energy infrastructure.In separate statements, the White…
People shout slogans next to anti riot police officers during a protest after Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested and sent to prison, in Istanbul, Turkey, Monday, March 24, 2025. (AP…
ACTIVISTS welcomed the release by Israeli authorities today of an Oscar-winning Palestinian director who was detained by the army after being attacked by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank. Mr…
President Donald Trump announced on March 21 that Boeing has been selected to build the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter, the F-47, a game-changer and major shake-up in the global air…
The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with 18 cases confirmed over the last five days, bringing the total to 327 cases, according to new data published Tuesday.Nearly all of the…
Sharjah Airport (Photo/WAM) Sharjah [UAE], March 25 (ANI/WAM): Sharjah Airport has announced its full operational readiness to efficiently manage the anticipated surge in air traffic during the Eid Al…
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Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Syria by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator25 March 2025 As delivered…
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In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out the fire following a Russian attack in Sumy, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)…
Then-incoming U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan talks to state troopers and national guardsmen taking part in Operation Lone Star at a facility on the U.S.-Mexico border, Nov. 26, 2024, in Eagle Pass, Texas.…
The DA and the ANC's alliance partner labour federation Cosatu have called on parliament to use its powers to kill finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s proposal to raise value-added tax...
InternationalThe ‘Fight Oligarchy’ campaign is channeling anger at Donald Trump’s administration, but to mount any real resistance it must break with the Democrats Tuesday 25 March 2025 Issue 2948…
Democrat Representative Jasmine Crockett sent the Internet into a frenzy by calling wheelchair-bound Texas Governor Greg Abbott “Governor Hot Wheels.” Jasmine Crockett and Texas Governor Greg…
The following are the ratings of Les Grenadiers in their friendly against Azerbaijan. Christopher Attys, Frantzdy Pierrot and Ricardo Adé stood out with solid performances. Martin Experience also…
WASHINGTON - China remains the United States' top military and cyber threat, according to a report by U.S. intelligence agencies published on Tuesday that said Beijing was making \"steady but uneven\"…
A ceasefire in the Black Sea has been agreed following talks in Saudi Arabia to end the fighting in Ukraine.Separate discussions between the USA and both Ukraine and Russia have been held in Riyadh to…
The United States said an agreement has been reached to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea as it wrapped up three days of talks with Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Saudi Arabia on…
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Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu says he’s “convinced” that Washington’s decision is “strictly a technical measure” as part of the U.S. reassessment of security risks. “We will take advantage of…
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Ukraine's defence minister said Kyiv agreed to two ceasefire agreements with Russia that were announced by the United States on Tuesday and that Kyiv would welcome third countries supporting the…
ROME — Pope Francis’ medical team briefly considered suspending treatment after a Feb. 28 breathing crisis but instead decided on an aggressive course that put his organs at risk, the doctor…
Turkey’s main opposition leader has accused the finance minister and the financial crimes watchdog of fabricating evidence to justify the arrest of the mayor of İstanbul, in what he called a…
The US has removed millions of dollars in bounties from senior members of the Haqqani militant network in Afghanistan, including one on its leader Sirajuddin Haqqani who is also the Taliban…
Ms Chung's lawyers have said she participated in campus protests against Israel's war in Gaza, but had not made statements to the press or taken on a high-profile role like Mr Khalil.The Department of…
Riot police fire tear gas pellets to disperse protesters in Istanbul, Turkey, Monday, March 24, 2025, during a protest after Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested and sent to prison Turkish…
THE Trump administration’s top intelligence officials face Congress for back-to-back hearings this week to testify about the threats facing the United States and what the government is doing to…
The United States has reached agreements with both Ukraine and Russia to “ensure safe navigation [and] eliminate the use of force” in the Black Sea, according to press releases from the White House…
Israel is again starving Palestinians in Gaza as its renewed bombardment kills hundreds, many of them children.Israel has repeatedly used food and international humanitarian aid as a tool of…
İstanbul’s now-deposed mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has become the latest Turkish politician or activist opposed to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to fall afoul of the judicial authorities in what campaigners…
Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a ceasefire deal involving the Black Sea and strikes on energy infrastructure.It comes after US officials met separately with a Russian and Ukrainian delegation in…
Oleg Gordievsky in London in 1990. While serving as a colonel in the KGB, he shared intelligence with the West and defected to Britain. He arrived for the photo shoot wearing a wig, false beard and…
Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat is currently in Beijing on a Working Visit. Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat was hosted to breakfast by Minister of the International Department of the…
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot made an official visit to Singapore on 25 March 2025. Minister Barrot called on Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong…
Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has been sworn in for a seventh term, and he mocked those who derided him as “Europe’s last dictator” by saying his country has more democracy…
Photo Credit: X China, a major investor in global infrastructure, is often accused of using its financial power to bind countries to its influence, exploit resources, and bribe local politicians. Many…
Mexicans rarely express outrage commensurate with the country’s suffering. But the discovery on March 8th of three cremation ovens, bones and hundreds of shoes at a ranch in Teuchitlán, in the state…
Since the UK Labour government took office in summer 2024, calls have intensified to scrap both the “two-child limit” – which restricts support for children through universal credit to two children –…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first major trip to the Caribbean this week, starting in Jamaica on Wednesday before heading to Guyana and Suriname. In February, Rubio’s first trip…
On March 13, 2009, Comorian artist and writer Soeuf Elbadawi collaborated with his theater troupe, O* Mcezo, to stage a performance based on the traditional form of punishment called gungu. During…
The East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have expanded the team of mediators for the Congo conflict following a virtual meeting on Monday. They two blocks…
Ukrainian fighter jets "completely destroyed" a Russian base in the Kursk region, located near to the Ukrainian border, Kyiv's military said on Tuesday. Newsweek has contacted the Russian Foreign…
SINGAPORE – Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh has questioned the fairness of Singapore’s new electoral boundaries, in his first remarks on the topic since the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee…
The world is experiencing conflict and insecurity at levels not seen since the Second World War. Several parts of the world are teetering on the edge of large-scale violence. According to the…
Isotope hydrology reveals the life story of water and help us understand the links between different water resources, particularly precious groundwater reserves. The quotes in this article come from a…
Lord Eric Pickles has confirmed he is stepping down as UK Special Envoy on Post Holocaust Issues after a decade in the role. In a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the former Tory minister said…
Thales Australia is testing a version of the Bushmaster armored vehicle with an integrated drone countermeasure system that automatically detects threats and adapts to them. ABC News reported on this.…
Tripoli, March 25, 2025 (LANA) - The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Taher Al-Baour, discussed on Tuesday with the French Ambassador to Libya, Mustafa Mahraj, ways to…
Tripoli - March 25, 2025 (LANA) - The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labor and Rehabilitation for Rehabilitation Affairs, Abdul Nasser Al-Aqili, today, Tuesday, paid an inspection visit to the…
The United States announced on Tuesday that it has reached separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and to prohibit strikes on energy facilities in both…
Former hostage Ilana Grichowsky, 31, the partner of Matan Tsangauker, who remains captive in Gaza, revealed in an interview published Tuesday in The New York Times that she was sexually assaulted…
TOKYO -- A new Japanese law aimed at boosting competition in smartphone software has been criticized by a U.S. economic group for its potential harm to American companies, a claim that could bring…
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President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the Oval Office of the White House on Feb 7. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) BRUSSELS — The disclosure of a Trump…
Özgür Özel, the leader of Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), paid a visit to the party’s İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, recently jailed in a notorious İstanbul prison on…
Warner is responsible for providing oversight of all US intelligence agencies. The senator spoke about how intelligence relationships with allies was being undermined, as leaked Signal messages…
On March 24, Ukrainian special operations forces, with support from military intelligence and artillery, struck deep into Russian territory – hitting the Ukrainka airfield in Belgorod. Two Ka-52…
Israel has resumed its assault on Gaza, shattering the ceasefire with Hamas. Hundreds of people were killed in the first week of renewed attacks and Palestinians have once again been given evacuation…
‘I think you will come away proud that these are the leaders making these decisions in America,’ Fox News host Will Cain said about the Trump officials who accidentally invited a journalist into an…
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Sharjah [UAE], March 25 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI)'s Board of Directors has reviewed the Chamber's strategic roadmap for 2025-2027, designed to drive transformative…
The U.S. Administration Undermines Post-War International Security and Risks a Major Conflict in Europe The U.S. administration is contributing to the destruction of the international security system…
Former Ireland rugby captain Brian O’Driscoll has been served with a compliance notice by the consumer watchdog over a “misleading” social media post that failed to disclose its commercial nature.
HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 25 (ACN) Manuel Marrero Cruz, Cuban Prime Minister, said today that his country and Equatorial Guinea are in a better position to move to a stage of further strengthening and…
March 25 (UPI) -- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen pledged Tuesday that her government would resist what she called the unacceptable pressure of a "private" visit to Greenland by U.S. second…
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Rachel Santarsiero is the director of the National Security Archive’s Climate Change Transparency Project in Washington, D.C. The U.S. intelligence apparatus has long monitored how climate change will…
Parts of the United States may witness a solar eclipse this month, days after a total lunar eclipse that produced the spectacular “blood moon.” Although the eclipse this year won't cover as much land…
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AK) opened a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing Tuesday by praising Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz despite their role in sharing…
A man was arrested after allegedly driving over his brother at the end of a violent fight on Tuesday in the Abruzzo city of L'Aquila. The 55-year-old is accused of chasing his brother with a bat…
Beirut, March 25, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for the masked Israel settlers who assaulted Palestinian documentary film director Hamdan Ballal and the Israeli soldiers who arrested…
Last week, a cross-regional group of countries – led by Iceland, with support from Chile and South Africa – called on the United Nations Human Rights Council to act to advance accountability for past…
Tripoli, March 25, 2025 (LANA) – Minister of Labor and Rehabilitation, Ali Al-Abed Al-Rida, discussed with the Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of Niger in Libya, Abdulaziz Loli Haro, the situation of…
Tripoli, March 25, 2025 (LANA) - The second forum for officers of the Security Directorates Support Service in the regions began in the capital, Tripoli, on Monday night, with the attendance of the…
BRUSSELS - Europe must acquire all means to defend itself against military aggression, European Council President Antonio Costa said on Tuesday, adding that peace without defence is an illusion. Read…
Is the United States angling for a repeat of the Sino-Russian split? In an Oct. 31 interview with right-wing pundit Tucker Carlson, President Donald Trump argued that the United States under Joe Biden…
Downing Street has insisted it is confident UK intelligence shared with the US is being handled appropriately, in the wake of a high-profile security breach involving the Trump administration.Luke…
In a recent post on X, Amrullah Saleh, the former vice president of Afghanistan, accused Chinese mining companies, “in collaboration with Taliban commanders,” of “rampant plundering and theft” at gold…
Women in Bangladesh have been hitting the streets, protesting an increasing number of instances of rape and violence against women across the country. An absentee funeral for an eight-year-old girl…
China Coast Guard (CCG) patrol vessels entered the territorial waters of disputed islands located in the East China Sea between Japan and China on March 21, and stayed for a record 92 hours and 8…
India’s recent progress on bilateral trade agreements with Western nations are about more than just economic interests – India is undergoing a considerable geoeconomic reorientation in the face of…
The Ukrainian military has withdrawn from certain positions near Toretsk in the Donetsk region, where heavy fighting has led to significant destruction. According to Serhii Yaryi, commander of drone…
It comes after it was reported that top national security officials for President Trump, including his defence secretary, texted war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in a…
On Monday, the Russian military launched a missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, a regional center less than 20 miles from the border with Russia’s Kursk region. The strike hit a residential…
Chef Fadi and historian Kotoz learn about Silk Road merchants who brought exotic spices to Europe and the Arab world.A historian and a chef go on a culinary journey through history to discover the…
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A UK-based lecturer’s candid remarks on the struggles of Indian students in Britain have ignited a heated discussion online. The lecturer, posting on Reddit under the username @adamsan99, shared his…
Zourabichvili in Lithuanian parliament The fifth president of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili, delivered an address in the Lithuanian parliament. In her remarks, Zourabichvili stated that Bidzina…
Britain gave the green light on Tuesday to a new 10-billion-pound ($13 billion) road tunnel for the River Thames in southeast England, in its latest backing for an infrastructure project to help…
HEBRON, West Bank (AP) — An Oscar-winning Palestinian director and two others have been released by Israel, a day after he was badly beaten by Jewish settlers and detained by Israeli forces in the…
Hamdan Ballal, a co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land," was assaulted by Israeli settlers and later detained by Israeli forces in the West Bank as the Israeli army continues its…
BERLIN, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Innovation and regional cooperation are key to addressing global challenges and fostering sustainable development, Frank-Juergen Richter, chairman of the international…
ISTANBUL A high school student in the US has filed a lawsuit against her school district, claiming school officials painted over her pro-Palestinian parking spot, which led to “emotional trauma,”…
China has been trying to woo back investors to help revive its sagging economy. Photographer: Na Bian/Bloomberg via Getty Images Na Bian/Bloomberg via Getty Images BEIJING — Authorities in China have…
The suspects are believed to be involved in a number of incidents where churches and places of worship were robbed. They were found in possession of unlicensed firearms and music instruments that they…
National Security Adviser Michael Waltz has been branded a "f---ing idiot" for adding journalist to a groupchat discussing war plans - that has caused havoc in Washington.
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The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has brought the spectre of potential nuclear conflict back into the public consciousness for the first time in decades. But what’s behind the potential for nuclear…
TUNIS, TunisiaA Tunisian student was arrested for storming a stadium and waving the Palestinian flag during a 2026 World Cup qualifier in the capital Tunis, the country’s student union said on…
Representational image India is open to cutting tariffs on more than half of US imports worth $23 billion in the first phase of a trade deal the two nations are negotiating, two government sources…
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Until his sudden death in Texas last week, George Foreman was the last surviving great of heavyweight boxing’s golden era. It was an age defined by Foreman, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, who all…
Until January 2017, when Donald Trump arrived in the White House, any suggestion that the United States and Turkey would become more alike politically would have been considered sheer lunacy. And yet,…
Sharjah Airport has announced its full operational readiness to efficiently manage the anticipated surge in air traffic during the Eid Al Fitr holiday period.The airport is expected to receive over…
Turkish prosecutors have requested the pretrial detention of 206 people including protestors, journalists and others taken into custody in İstanbul since the detention and subsequent arrest of…
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BEIJING, March 25 (Xinhua) -- China will steadfastly expand its high-standard opening-up and keep improving its business environment, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said here Tuesday. It is…
To compile the "safety index by country for 2025," Numbeo analyzed 146 countries on the basis of overall crime levels. Data was obtained from surveys filled out by visitors to their website. Factors…
March 25 (UPI) -- Details of talks between the U.S. and Russia about the war in Ukraine will not be released, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday. The two nations met in Riyadh, Saudi…
Maréchal is the granddaughter of Jean-Marie Le Pen, who founded the National Rally’s predecessor alongside Nazi collaborators and was several times sentenced for hate speech and downplaying the…
ISTANBUL: Turkish police have detained at least 1,100 people, including several journalists, after nationwide protests erupted following the arrest of opposition leader and former Istanbul mayor Ekrem…
Israel will take more territory in Gaza and fight until Hamas is wiped out if the Palestinian militant group keeps refusing to free remaining hostages, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on…
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The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) warned on Tuesday of active northwesterly and stirring up dust winds, reducing horizontal visibility to less than 3,000 metres at times in some inland and…
Israel's president said on Tuesday he was shocked that the issue of hostages being held by Palestinian militants in Gaza was no longer a top priority in the country, days after criticizing the…
BEIJING, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, China's top political advisor, met with Sardor Umurzakov, the advisor on special assignments to the president of Uzbekistan, in Beijing on Tuesday. Wang, a…
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Health officials say at least 62 people are killed in a day as tens of thousands face forced displacement under latest Israeli orders.Renewed Israeli bombardments across the Gaza Strip have killed…
Amid the political uncertainty in Bangladesh, reports have added to the confusion. Sources in Dhaka do not deny the fact that something is unfolding, while not confirming the specific developments. As…
BEIJING, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Any defense or security cooperation between the Philippines and other countries should not target any third party or harm a third party's interests, Chinese foreign…
BOAO, Hainan, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Despite increasing global economic uncertainty, Asia has remained a key growth engine for global economy, according to a report released at the Boao Forum for Asia…
ANKARAOil prices climbed on Tuesday, driven by optimism over potential "flexibility" in US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs and persistent tensions between Russia and Ukraine despite…
The actions of two British Royal Air Force engineers who broke a newly-installed Paddington Bear statue in half before stealing it were “the antithesis of everything Paddington stands for”, a judge…
A devastating fire at the Bri-Mashamari camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Konduga, in the northeast of Nigeria, has claimed the lives of three children and left thousands in urgent need…
Dollar General has announced it is closing almost 100 locations across the US this year. The chain of discount stores in its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 report stated that it conducted a…
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Two officials confirmed that the scheme would remain limited to the 14 pilot sectors initially selected. Requests from some participating firms for extensions to production deadlines have also been…
The Delegation of the European Union to Georgia invites civil society organisations (CSOs) in Georgia to contribute to the preparation of the Annual Report on Georgia 2025, which is part of the…
As a white South African man now living in the United States, I am acutely aware of the oversized role played by Elon Musk and a few other white men with strong South African ties in the US’s lurch…
A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday urged the Philippines not to serve as any other country's mouthpiece, in comments to military cooperation between Manila and Washington.
The US and Ukraine concluded their second round of talks in Saudi Arabia, a source from the Ukrainian delegation told the public broadcaster Suspilne on Tuesday.The latest discussions, which followed…
U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized that Washington’s military cooperation with Athens is a cornerstone of security and stability in Europe, in a statement issued for the proclamation of Greek…
Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, said on Monday that senior U.S. national security officials recently added him to a Signal group chat discussing a military strike on Houthi forces…
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WASHINGTON — The Federal Bureau of Investigation has removed a reward offer for the capture of Sirajuddin Haqqani, the interior minister of the Taliban, from its official website. Despite the change,…
LONDON — Human rights groups are calling on FIFA to end the effective exclusion of the Afghan women’s national football team from international competition, citing ongoing discrimination and the…
KABUL, Afghanistan — Tuesday marked the fifth anniversary of a deadly assault on a Sikh temple in Kabul that killed 26 people and injured eight others. Daesh claimed responsibility for the 2020…
On March 24, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed loan agreements with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines in the capital city Manila, to provide Japanese ODA loan…
Chinese authorities released five local employees of U.S. consulting firm Mintz Group, two years after they were arrested at its Beijing offices in March 2023 in a crackdown that saw the firm pull out…
On March 20, the Chinese government ship Yuanwang 6 celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Fiji in Suva Port, Fiji. Deputy Prime Minister and…
On February 28, an article entitled Do Not Build Small Yard and High Fence on AI authored by H.E. Chu Maoming, Chinese Ambassador to Dominica, was published in Dominica’s mainstream media The…
The United States is exerting 'unacceptable pressure' on Greenland, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Tuesday, ahead of an unsolicited visit by a high-profile U.S. delegation to the…
The Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land" was attacked by settlers and arrested by the Israeli army on Monday in the occupied West Bank, according to his co-director…
She was arrested for protesting against the university's "excessive punishments" meted out to student activists on March 5. Merely three days after Chung's arrest, the Immigration and Customs…
A German electrical engineer, a French scientist, a Canadian actress and British punk musicians all share a common experience: US border guards recently denied them entry even though they had valid…
The U.S. Navy is poised to announce a decision this week that could reshape its carrier-based air power for decades, selecting the winner of the F/A-XX program—a next-generation stealth fighter…
France has asked its citizens travelling to the United States to state their gender that was ‘assigned at birth’ while applying for a visa or ‘Electronic System for Travel Authorisation’ (ESTA) in a…
On March 17, Lebanon and Syria agreed to a ceasefire after clashes on Lebanon’s northern border with Syria had led to at least ten deaths. The clashes are the latest to take place on the Syria-Lebanon…
The State Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Nikola Stojanović, met today with the Head of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Mission in Serbia,…
Italy's drought czar Nicola Dell'Acqua on Tuesday warned that the situation of water reservoirs in southern Italy and on the islands would be particularly difficult this summer. Dell'Acqua, who was…
Germany has an acute need to change—politically, diplomatically, and economically. Revolution might not be too strong a word. The power dynamics between its various political parties will doubtless…
In a letter addressed to the Nepal Finance Minister on Sunday, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, rights groups urged Nepal to protect the rights of children by accounting for an expansion of the child grant…
Right-to-die activist Marco Cappato, the treasurer of the Luca Coscioni Association, told a press conference in Bologna on Tuesday that three requests for assisted suicide received a favourable…
Many Canadians feel a sense of betrayal in response to Trump’s rhetoric
LAHORE - A Pakistani YouTube star has been charged with blasphemy after launching a perfume named after the very law he has fallen foul of, police said on March 25. Rajab Butt has one of the largest…
Deadly wildfires in South Korea worsened overnight, officials said on Tuesday, as dry, windy weather hampers efforts to contain one of the country's worst-ever fire outbreaks. More than a dozen…
Cuts in international aid could bring an end to decades of progress in fighting child mortality, and even reverse the trend, the United Nations warned March 24. Although the annual report from UNICEF,…
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Lisa Sólrun Christiansen gets up at 4 a.m. most days and gets to work knitting thick wool sweaters coveted by buyers around the world for their warmth and colorful patterns celebrating Greenland’s…
BEIJING, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Italy's Senate President Ignazio La Russa in Beijing on Tuesday. Han said that last year, the two countries' leaders held…
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“He helps Vladimir Putin, it’s very clear,” he added. Fiala went on to say that the Czech-led ammunition initiative — set up to to gather donations from allied countries to cofinance the purchase of…
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Students of Fashion Design Department of the University of Haifa visit India (Image Credit: Israel Embassy in India) New Delhi [India], March 25 (ANI): The Fashion Design Department of the University…
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to restore the ceasefire are underway. Officials confirmed that Egypt has introduced a new proposal aimed at halting the fighting and resuming negotiations. However, with…
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March 25 (UPI) -- Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-Hee died after experiencing cardiac arrest Tuesday, according to a company spokesperson. He was 63 years old. A company press release announced a…
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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to send a large number of civil servants to a “surplus pool” in line with the federal government’s ongoing rightsizing exercise.According to the directive of the…
The weaponry used in the Russia-Ukraine war has been modern, but land remains the conflict’s most valuable strategic asset. And for Russia, the main value in land is not economic but political. Far…
Baloch activist Sammi Deen Baloch (Image Credit: X/@BalochYakjehtiC) Karachi [Pakistan], March 25 (ANI): Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has accused police of blocking Baloch activist Sammi Deen…
59 bar associations issued a joint statement regarding the dismissal of the Istanbul Bar Association’s executive board as well as the wave of investigations, detentions, and arrests targeting the…
The OSCE, with the support of the National Institute of Justice, conducted a practical workshop on virtual assets for judges and prosecutors in Chisinau, Moldova, on 24 and 25 March.
As part of the Creative Tunisia 2.0 project – Job Creation in the Crafts Sector by Supporting Migration Stakeholders in Tunisia, a technical training programme has been developed. Its objective is to…
The electricity compensation programme, which aims to support Moldovan entrepreneurs affected by rising electricity costs, has been extended until the end of 2025. The initiative is funded by the…
Rumors of a possible coup in Bangladesh have surfaced again after the Army held an emergency meeting chaired by chief Waker-Uz-Zaman on Monday. The meeting was held amid growing military presence,…
Enterprise Minister Peter Burke has attempted to row back on claims he made that the Government is “winning” the battle on housing.
SINGAPORE - Two senior public servants are set to retire in the next two months, with changes in the appointments of three other permanent secretaries on May 1.Mr Jeffrey Siow, second permanent…
As Europeans worry that the Trump Administration will fold its nuclear umbrella protecting Europe from Russia, France is talking with European countries about extending France’s nuclear umbrella to…
SINGAPORE – After drinking up to four glasses of red wine, a man was driving a female colleague home in his car when he struck a traffic light pole.Yuen Zheng Wen then accepted his colleague Chin Wei…
MONROVIA — The Canadian delegation Recognizing the urgency of Liberia's growing drug addiction crisis, which was recently declared a national emergency by President Joseph Boakai, the delegation met…
French actor Gerard Depardieu has begun giving evidence on the second day of his trial on sexual assault charges, saying: "I won't hide, it's hard."
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With IPL 2025 starting, the cricket craze is back - and the US is no exception. American fans are cheering for their favorite teams and watching matches together. As many fans order jerseys online,…
The memorial site for the victims of the Nova Festival has become KKL-JNF’s most visited site across Israel in the past six months, with an estimated 7,000 visitors coming to pay tribute every day.…
Labour Friends of Israel chair Jon Pearce has become the first MP to travel between Israel and the United Arab Emirates on a visit to the region. The MP for High Peak is meeting with Israel’s…
Chai Cancer Care has released new figures highlighting a dramatic increase in the number of women seeking support through its services. Over the past five years, the number of women attending…
JAKARTA - Indonesia will join New Development Bank, a multilateral bank developed by BRICS member nations, President Prabowo Subianto said on Tuesday.Joining NDB as a member would help Indonesia…
Seven journalists detained for covering the mass protests that have gripped Turkey were granted conditional release Tuesday as the nation braced for another day of unrest over the arrest of a top…
Massive security breach as reporter was added to Signal app group of Trump’s top officials Democratic politicians demand investigationUse of Signal app for sensitive info deemed illegal by…
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Filmmaker Hamdan Ballal - the Oscar-winning co-director of No Other Land - has been detained Israeli settlers beat up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film No Other…
BUCHAREST, 25 March 2025 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened an election observation mission for the 4 May repeat presidential election in Romania,…
Daraj is currently publishing testimonies from survivors of the massacre, as documented and recorded by Syrian writer Rosa Yassin Hassan. The English version of these testimonies is also available on…
Workers Construct Oil Pipeline in Gaya, Niger. Workers from Niger and China are seen on the construction site of an oil pipeline in the region of Gaya, Niger, on October 10, 2022. Boureima Hama/AFP…
Christian Syria. A Syrian Christian man holds up a cross and shouts slogans in Damascus, Syria, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, during a protest march after a Christmas tree was set on fire in Hamah city.…
Hamdan Ballal. Hamdan Ballal (l) and Rachel Szor, winners of the Best Documentary Feature Film for "No Other Land", attend the 97th Annual Oscars Governors Ball at Ovation Hollywood Complex on March…
Ambassador Angelina Eichhorst presented her credentials to H.E. President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi on 24 March as the new Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Egypt. “I am honoured to serve as…
By embracing the Reconquista and supporting Israeli genocide, the European and Latin American ultra-right prove these are the Western values it defends, writes Simón Rodríguez Porras [photo credit:…
Train traffic was severely slowed down on Tuesday morning along the rail line connecting Bologna to Ancona after a body was found on the tracks between the towns of Gambettola and Sant'Arcangelo di…
When news broke of the October 7 2023 Hamas massacre in Israel, barrister Adam Wagner, like most in the UK Jewish community, was determined to reach out and offer support and assistance in the best…
BEIJING, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Sufyan Shomokh Marwan Sufyan, a 1-year-old Yemeni girl, has received a digital vaccine record in the city of Yiwu, east China's Zhejiang Province. She is the first…
The Iranian rial reached a record low against the US dollar on the first working day of the Persian year 1404, with the greenback trading at IRR1,030,000 ($1) on Ferdowsi Street, while the Tehran…
Police officers intervene against demonstrators, who wanted to march to Taksim without permission, during the protest against the corruption and terrorism investigation against Istanbul Metropolitan…
Israeli army armoured vehicles patrol during raid on Ain refugee camp in Nablus, West Bank on March 19 ,2025 [Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency] Germany and Austria today condemned the Israeli government…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during Iftar on the Occasion of March 8 International Women’s Day at Halic Congress Center in Istanbul, Turkiye on March 08, 2025 [Turkish…
In this photo illustration, the BP logo is displayed on a smartphone screen in front of a stock chart highlighting BP’s financial performance, energy industry trends, renewable energy initiatives, and…
A view of the destruction at Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital, built by Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) between the years 2011-2017 in Gaza City, Gaza on January 28, 2025.…
A ripped poster of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad lies on the ground outside the Interior Ministry building on December 17, 2024 in Damascus, Syria [Chris McGrath/Getty Images] Syria’s new…
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Indonesian who flashed SIA stewardess claims he was in 'troubled state' over leaving his friends After downing two glasses of champagne, a…
On March 24, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia held a hearing on Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s (RFE/RL) emergency request for $7.5 million in funds that Congress appropriated…
In 1979, when the Islamic Republic was established in Iran, the new clerical regime enjoyed broad popular support across Iranian society. It would gradually lose that base across the ensuing four…
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"Dialogue Between China-US Think Tanks" is held in Beijing on March 24, 2025. (Photo/the ACCWS) On March 24, the event "Dialogue Between China-US Think Tanks" was held in Beijing. The dialogue…
A 25-year-old man, identified as Beda Allam, over the weekend took his own life after beating his mother into a coma over lack of food in Oronyo Village in Eastern Equatoria State’s Torit County.…
A mother has been arrested after allegedly using an electric shock dog collar on her child, according to US prosecutors.Police opened an investigation on 17 March after a child went to school with…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 25. AnadoluJet, the low-cost airline of Türkiye, began operating a new daily flight between Istanbul and Bishkek starting March 25, Trend reports via Kyrgyzstan's airports…
US and Ukrainian delegations began a new round of talks in Saudi Arabia, a day after US and Russian officials held discussions in Riyadh, Ukraine's public broadcaster Suspilne reported on Tuesday.The…
Netflix’s latest sensation, Adolescence, has shattered UK streaming records, marking a historic moment in British television ratings.The Philip Barantini-directed drama has become the first-ever UK…
Hakamata's lawyers argued for maximum compensation, saying his 47-year detention had severely affected his mental health. Judge Kunii Koshi, who granted the request, said Hakamata had undergone…
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, March 25 (Bernama) -- An Indonesian national repatriated from Myanmar has been named a suspect in a human trafficking case, according to the police’s Criminal…
UNITED NATIONS — If Taliban restrictions on girls’ education remain in place, more than 4 million girls in Afghanistan could be denied access to schooling by the end of the decade, the United Nations…
KABUL, Afghanistan — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed his government’s gratitude to Qatar for its role in securing the release of American citizen George Glezmann, who had been held…
Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 23 Palestinians on Tuesday, local health officials said, as the Israeli military expanded evacuation orders to tens of thousands of residents…
Standup comedians frequently face hackers who disrupt their performances. It can be an unwanted comment, joke or aggressive challenge meant to throw the comedian off. However, skilled comedians often…
A 21-year-old woman has appeared in court accused of expressing support for Hamas and “celebrating” the 7 October massacre in Israel. Sarah Cotte, from Camden in north London, is alleged to have…
The operation to build a new stadium in Milan's San Siro area is worth 1.2 billion euros, according to a dossier presented on Tuesday by football clubs Inter and AC Milan to the municipal…
This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation from early March with 49-year-old Tahmina Watson, a business immigration lawyer based in Seattle. The following has been edited for length…
The Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah has confirmed — through an official fatwa — that supporting higher education is a recognised form of zakat. A fatwa, meaning a formal clarification or…
Serbia's political landscape remains in flux after the resignation of Prime Minister Milos Vucevic, with President Aleksandar Vucic announcing that the search for a successor is underway. Vucic, in a…
BEIJING, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the second China-Portugal strategic dialogue at the foreign ministers' level with Portugal's Minister of State and Foreign Affairs…
(Getty Images)Good evening folks and welcome to the ABC Sport coverage of this crucial World Cup qualifier between the Socceroos and China.After an impressive, high-scoring victory over Indonesia last…
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in a desperate bid to silence dissenting voices and accusations against him, is using his former Chief of Staff, Mr. Etekamba Udo Umoren — who was recently…
US Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce (Photo/ Youtube @StateDept) Washington DC [US], March 25 (ANI): The United States expects Bangladesh to follow the rules of human rights and be fair to…
Saturday (all times UAE) England v Australia, 11.15am New Zealand v Ireland, 2.15pm Sunday Wales v France, 11.15amJapan v South Africa, 2.15pm Directors: Carol Mansour and Muna Khalidi Stars: Dr…
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) notes with concern recent attempts to restrict or prohibit media access to parliamentary sessions across Bosnia and Herzegovina, including at the…
The accidental inclusion of Jeffrey Goldberg in a high-level Pentagon chat group where top officials of the Trump administration discussed classified plans for strikes against Houthi rebels exposed…
U.S. policy ultimately will be defined by Israel. With Donald Trump in the White House, the Middle East will become even more vulnerable, and the security situation may erode. Saudi Arabia may not get…
Breaking News. Breaking News Day-long talks in Saudi Arabia between the U.S. and Russia over a ceasefire in the Ukraine war were "difficult" but "constructive," a Russian official said. Grigory…
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi discussed regional and international developments with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on the phone. During the telephone conversation, the two sides…
Testing has confirmed an initially unidentified illness that killed more than 50 people in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo was malaria, the country's national public health institute said late…
President Sergio Mattarella on Tuesday said Italy's penitentiary police has to deal with an increasing number of difficult situations on a daily basis due to the grave phenomenon of prison…
According to the Polish Border Guard Authority, the number of immigrants deported from Poland for breaking the law has almost doubled in the first two months of 2025 compared to the same period last…
Ukrainian and U.S. officials were holding another round of talks on Tuesday in Riyadh, a Ukrainian source said, a day after a lengthy meeting between the U.S. and Russian delegations on a partial…
A firefighter prepares to spray water as wildfires spread along the slopes in Uiseong, South Korea, on March 24, 2025. Photo by YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP. Uiseong: Deadly wildfires in South Korea worsened…
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PETALING JAYA – Operations at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) were not affected by a cyber attack by hackers who demanded US$10 million (S$13.4 million). In a joint statement on March…
Post Japanese From 20 to 22 March, Ms. SUZUKI Takako, Member of the House of Representatives, visited the Republic of Namibia as Ambassador on Special Mission. During her visit, Ambassador SUZUKI…
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Glitzy cars can make heads turn. An annual automotive event in Thailand did exactly that. The cars of future can make your eyes pop and jaws drop. The Bangkok International Motor Show opened its 46th…
Armenia * On Thursday, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan spoke with his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó. They discussed bilateral issues, as well as highlighted that parallel to the political…
As the annual Two Congress meetings in Beijing conclude, both the Supreme Procuratorate (SPP) and the Supreme Court (SPC) have released their annual work reports, shedding light on China's judiciary…
A new Eurobarometer survey shows that Europeans have high expectations from the EU in its role of protecting them against global challenges and security risks. Large majorities are looking for an EU…
Producing and airing so-called ‘repentance videos’ – in which political detainees supposedly confess, regret, or denounce their former activities or views – has been a regular practice by the…
Written by Dr Chieh-chi Hsieh. Image credit: 傅崐萁/Facebook. Introduction In this article, I argue that although the leading opposition party, Kuomintang (KMT), alongside the Taiwan People’s Party…
ANKARA At least 26 Palestinians were killed in fresh Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday amid a deadly onslaught on the enclave, medical sources said.A source said that 10 people lost…
GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence said Tuesday that 14 people had been killed since midnight in Israeli strikes on the war-battered Palestinian territory, a week into Israel’s renewed…
KHARTOUM: A Sudanese war monitor accused the army Tuesday of killing hundreds of people in an air strike on a market in the country’s western Darfur region.The Emergency Lawyers group of volunteer…
The European Union is set to introduce a two-year probationary period for young drivers, a first in the bloc’s history. As part of the new agreement on driving licenses between the European Parliament…
Trump administration facing calls of investigation over 'most stunning breach of military intelligence' As we mentioned in our first post, the Trump administration is facing calls for an investigation…
Few months after he was appointed Mayor of the Northern Fleet city, Vladimir Yevmenkov pushes through a cardinal amendment of the local election system. It will make it even harder for the political…
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King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, one of the most influential leaders in the modern Arab world, was assassinated on 25 March 1975. A champion of the Palestinian cause and an ardent advocate of pan…
BEIJING - Chinese foreign minister met with his Portuguese counterpart in Beijing on Tuesday, calling for closer ties with Europe as Chinese and European leaders navigate intensifying global trade…
In South Korea, height is increasingly seen not just as a physical trait, but as a lifelong asset — and parents are spending thousands of dollars on growth hormone injections to give their children…
Top Trump administration officials, including US vice-president JD Vance and secretary of defence Pete Hegseth, mistakenly included a journalist in a top secret messaging group discussing strikes…
We are in the early stages of the weirdest geopolitical moment in 80 years. And we are three years into the cruelest assault on democracy in 75 with Russia fighting with extreme intensity Ukraine’s…
Several residents of Los Angeles who were affected by the deadly Palisades wildfire sued city authorities over claims that municipal utility power lines ignited the fire, according to a lawsuit filed…
The Other South Sudanese Stakeholders and Adherents, members of the Revitalized Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), and signatories to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of…
Launched on 25 June 2012 in Strasbourg, by the Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan Initiative, the Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan Vigil continues in its 666th week. The action, carried out to secure the physical…
One suspect has been arrested and two people have been taken in for questioning after the murders of community patrollers at the Marry Me informal settlement in Soshanguve, north of Tshwane.Police…
South Sudan and Chad have condemned threats made by a top Sudanese general, warning of the risk of regional escalation.In a speech on Sunday evening, Sudanese assistant deputy commander-in-chief Gen…
The political blocs of southern and eastern Africa have expanded the mediation team for negotiating an end to the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo at a heads…
Ukraine is looking for thousands of new soldiers, including 18-year-olds, for its fourth year of resisting Russia's invasion. A network of enlistment centres has been set up, offering on-demand sign…
The field of AI technology should not be seen as a zero-sum game arena, but as a model of international cooperation. Though China is under strict technology blockade by the United States, cooperation…
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Malaysia is building an inland mega-port in its northernmost-state of Perlis to boost goods train capacity to the western Chinese cities of Kunming and Chongqing – potentially reducing delivery times…
Three more workers died as a spate of fatal workplace accidents in Italy continued between Monday evening and Tuesday morning. In the first case on Monday night, a 50-year-old, Nicola Sicignano, died…
Stellantis's sales on the European auto market - the countries of the EU, EFTA and the UK - dropped by 16.2% in February to 155,970 registrations compared to the same month in 2024, ACEA said on…
Germany’s foreign minister Annalena Baerbock of The Greens party has called for more migrants to come to her country. Connecting the low birthrate in Germany with the need for new people to fill the…
SYDNEY - Australia's government launched fresh tax cuts on Tuesday and announced other cost-of-living relief in a major push to win back disgruntled voters, tipping the budget back into the red. Read…
HRWF (19.03.2025) - Thousands of young Belarusians are unaware that they are already under the tight control of the Belarusian military system. It knows their names, addresses, phone numbers, parents,…
There was a time when the Global South stood on the sidelines of the digital revolution—watching from a distance as Artificial Intelligence transformed industries, redefined economies, and reshaped…
As of 7:05 AM GMT on March 25, 2025, the Mexican Peso is trading at approximately 20.00 pesos per US Dollar, showing a slight strengthening from yesterday’s close of 20.0587.This represents a 0.29%…
The official USD/ARS exchange rate stands at approximately 1,077 pesos per dollar in early morning trading, extending yesterday’s weakness. Meanwhile, the parallel “blue dollar” rate has climbed to…
The Chilean peso (CLP) is trading at 928.51 per USD as of this morning (March 25, 2025), continuing the weakening trend observed in recent sessions. This represents a marginal increase in the dollar’s…
Building tension and violence threatens to unravel the peace deal that halted ethnic conflict in 2018.South Sudan is on the brink of a renewed civil war as violence between rival factions escalates,…
BOAO, HAINAN (China), March 25 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The weighted real GDP growth rate of Asia is projected to reach 4.5 per cent in 2025 – an increase from 4.4 per cent in 2024, Xinhua reported.…
US jet fuel imports are set to hit a two-year high this month after Nigeria's Dangote refinery pushed barrels to North America, which should lower prices of the aviation fuel in the peak summer travel…
In a remarkable triumph of agricultural innovation, the Mleiha Wheat Farm in Sharjah has successfully demonstrated how cutting-edge technology and strategic planning can transform harsh desert…
The world is moving forward, but military thinking remains stuck in the past. As Poland looks to double its army size, ignoring half the population is not just outdated – it’s strategically unsound.…
Palestinian medics said Israeli strikes killed at least 23 people in the Gaza Strip overnight into Tuesday. The dead include three children and their parents, who were killed in a strike on their tent…
Europe as a political, cultural and economic entity does not deserve to survive. That it is still afloat, and its populations are not being eaten by the orcas of an unforgiving history, is largely due…
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said protests over the jailing of Istanbul’s Mayor had become a “movement of violence” and that the main opposition party would be held accountable for injured police…
Israeli strikes killed at least 23 people in the Gaza Strip overnight into Tuesday, according to Palestinian medics.The dead include three children and their parents, who were killed in a strike on…
The order handed down by a Tokyo district court will strip the church of its tax-exempt status and require it to liquidate its assets, but it will still be allowed to operate in Japan.During their…
Two days before the March 26 payment date, the Social Security Administration (SSA) hinted at potential layoffs. In its ‘Transparency and Accountability’ release on Monday, the agency stated that it…
Hamdan Ballal, a Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land (2024), has been arrested by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank (in his home village of Susiya in Masafer…
Each day, the New York Times provides its readers with a vast array of recreational opportunities. Wynna Liu, assistant puzzle editor for the New York Times, created the brand-new word game…
The Russian Navy’s corvette Stoyki, a Steregushchiy-class vessel, recently conducted a series of sophisticated military exercises in the Baltic Sea, showcasing its advanced combat capabilities. During…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, attended the Government of Dubai Media Office’s (GDMO) annual Ramadan media gathering. The event…
His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has received a number of sheikhs, officials, and UAE citizens at his…
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ISTANBULRussian and US delegations held a “detailed and complex but quite useful” meeting in Riyadh on Monday, focusing on the Ukraine conflict and security issues, Grigory Karasin, the co-head of the…
All of which calls to mind Hillary Clinton. In 2016, I worked on her presidential campaign and had a front-row seat to the scandal that her email server caused. I remember the nonstop firestorm of…
Where has Hezam al-Asad, a senior member of the Houthi Supreme Political Council, gone? Since the start of the war, the Houthi official had been highly active on X (formerly Twitter), frequently…
South Korea’s Constitutional Court overturned the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating the nation’s No. 2 official as acting leader on Monday while not yet ruling on the separate…
Photo : KBS News A 21-year-old South Korean student attending Columbia University is facing deportation for participating in pro-Palestinian protests.According to a report published in the New York…
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, March 25. The President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, met with the Secretary-General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Asad Majeed Khan, to discuss the expansion…
Judge Millett said, "Nazis got better treatment under the Alien Enemies Act." She pointed out that, unlike the alleged Nazis who were provided hearing boards and were subject to laid-down regulations,…
Indian comedian Kunal Kamra has issued a strong response to the vandalism of The Habitat, a Mumbai comedy venue, by Shiv Sena workers. The attack was allegedly prompted by a parody song in Kamra’s…
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This illustration photo taken on January 8, 2025 shows the media giant Meta’s logo displayed on a smartphone. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) Pacific nation Papua New Guinea opened an…
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In 2023, the Russian State University for the Humanities (RGGU) in Moscow appointed far-right ideologue Alexander Dugin as head of the newly founded Ivan Ilyin Higher Political School. The decision…
The ongoing Diamer-Bhasha Dam protest in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) has entered its 38th consecutive day, with demonstrators pledging to continue their sit-in until their demands are…
President Trump says he is focused on stopping the “death march” in Ukraine “as soon as possible.” But for President Vladimir Putin of Russia, ceasefire talks with Trump are a means to much broader…
Nairobi — A new study has uncovered dangerous levels of hazardous chemicals in children's plastic toys sold in Kenya, sparking urgent calls for regulatory action to protect public health. The study,…
Israeli settlers beat up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film “No Other Land” on Monday in the occupied West Bank before he was detained by the Israeli military,…
On Monday, a giant glowing spiral appeared in the night sky over parts of the UK, leaving onlookers starstruck. The mesmerizing yet mysterious swirl, visible for several minutes before fading, is…
The girlfriend of Miller Gardner, the youngest son of Yankees great Brett Gardner, remembered him in a heartbreaking social media post. Miller died of “asphyxiation” while on vacation with his family…
After Singapore introduced capital punishment for trafficking more than 1.2 kilograms of opium in 1990, there was a 66 per cent reduction in the average weight of opium trafficked into Singapore in…
This Eid Al Fitr, families and friends can explore ample of entertainment activities across Dubai to make the annual festival event more memorable. The activities for Eid celebrations have been…
A team of experts and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have joined for a project to tackle the leading global cause of maternal mortality and will explore excessive bleeding after childbirth, known…
The deep interactions between Chinese and American researchers and their intertwined scientific networks highlight the importance of long-term cooperation. Any major disruptions could have a profound…
NEW DELHI - India is open to cutting tariffs on more than half of U.S. imports worth $23 billion in the first phase of a trade deal the two nations are negotiating, two government sources said, the…
NEW DELHI - Japan has said that it backed close security cooperation with South Korea and India in the Indo-Pacific, days after the Philippines' military chief said a U.S.-backed security group wanted…
Central Asian labour migrants in Russia have long been subjected to harassment and abuse at the hands of authorities and ultra-nationalist groups. But over the past year, rights watchdogs have…
Speaking on Monday following his recent visit to Kabul, Araghchi said that during meetings with Taliban officials, both sides agreed on the need to address the presence of undocumented Afghan…
GENEVA — The United Nations refugee agency has called on the international community — particularly Muslim-majority countries — to support Afghan refugees during the holy month of Ramadan by donating…
Creators HQ, the first of its kind in the UAE and Middle East, hosted four Ramadan discussion nights attended by over 420 content creators, CEOs and media platforms featuring leaders of major tech…
The third round of negotiations between the United States and Russia, and the US and Ukraine in Riyadh on Monday tackled technical issues, including a partial ceasefire, the protection of vital energy…
OTTAWA - China and India are likely to try to interfere in the Canadian general election on April 28, while Russia and Pakistan have the potential to do so, the country's spy service said on Monday.…
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Several residents of Los Angeles who were affected by the deadly Palisades wildfire sued city authorities over claims that municipal utility power lines ignited the fire, according to a lawsuit that…
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A Columbia University junior has reportedly sued President Donald Trump and other high-ranking officials in an attempt to stop the feds from deporting her. 21-year-old Yunseo Chung was arrested…
A woman was violently attacked on a crowded railway platform in Calgary, Canada as bystanders watched in silence. Footage of the shocking assault has been widely shared online. According to Calgary’s…
With infrastructure development as well as digitalisation among the priorities of the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Administration, 1,241,690 overseas Filipinos (OFs), certified as qualified voters by the…
Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, has concluded an official visit to Washington, during which he met US President Donald Trump, along with…
The U.S. Department of State has greenlit a significant step in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, approving a contract modification worth up to $238 million for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. in…
North Korea carried out large-scale controlled burns at its main airport in recent days to remove dry vegetation, likely looking to reduce fire risks and potential dangers to aircraft as massive…
A U.S.-based nonprofit has started an emergency fundraiser to save South Korean nongovernmental organizations working on North Korean human rights, after Washington’s cuts to foreign aid programs…
Rescue workers walk past a sinkhole outside a plant shop on a road in Seoul on March 25, 2025. (Photo by Anthony Wallace / AFP) Seoul: One person has been killed after a massive sinkhole opened up in…
TOKYO – A Tokyo court ordered the dissolution of a religious group whose fund-raising methods and ties with ruling party politicians came under scrutiny following the assassination of former Japanese…
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) on Monday said it is alarmed by the escalating armed clashes in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state, which have displaced thousands and restricted…
A correspondent for the Russian state-controlled newspaper Izvestia and three members of a filming crew from the Russian Defense Ministry’s TV channel Zvezda were killed in a Ukrainian attack in the…
Donald Trump's closest aides called European countries "pathetic" and slammed them as "freeloaders" in bombshell leaked texts revealed when a journalist was accidentally added to a group chat.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will make his introductory visit to Hanoi, Vietnam, from 25 to 26 March 2025, at the invitation of Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. During…
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Luigi Mangione is asking for a laptop in jail for legal purposes — not for communicating with anyone — as he awaits trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive.
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FREETOWN, Sierra Leone -- When she got pregnant at 16, Fatou Esther Jusu was terrified that it would derail her future.Abortion is illegal in Sierra Leone. Fearing judgment from her family, she took…
KIGALI, RwandaThe heads of state of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) blocs resolved Monday to “expedite the peace process” in the eastern…
Kaja Kallas urges stronger action against Tehran and backs Gaza’s reconstruction without Hamas; reaffirms support for two-state solution and calls for democratic values to be upheld amid protests over…
The Ministry of Health on Sunday raised an alarm over the escalating cholera outbreak in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) and called for an immediate intervention to save lives. According…
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After 38 days in hospital battling double pneumonia almost entirely out of sight, Pope Francis made his first public appearance on Sunday since Feb.14 and returned to the Vatican. But with his doctors…
Pakistan has urged the UN Security Council (UNSC) to fulfil its responsibility by ensuring the implementation of its own resolutions on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, according to a press release…
The Donald Trump administration has failed to keep its military plans in Yemen a secret, with an inadvertent mistake by White House Officials resulting in a security breach.In a meeting held via…
In response to the recent unlawful expulsion of 238 Venezuelan nationals from the United States to El Salvador under the allegation that they belong to the criminal group Tren de Aragua, despite a…
(Luxembourg, 25 March 2025) – Today, at the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Turin (Italy), the Italian Financial Police (Guardia di Finanza) of Turin executed an order of…
SINGAPORE - Six men, aged between 43 and 73, will be charged in court on March 26 over dangerous driving in separate incidents that resulted in injuries or damage to government property. In all the…
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The flight attendant reportedly asked Sebbag to see if Liebb was okay. Liebb said he relayed his constipation dilemma to his friend, who passed a message that he would be finished soon back to the…
Germany-based Uyghur activist and former President of the World Uyghur Congress, Dolkun Isa, took to social media to share his family's suffering, which has spanned years due to China's alleged…
SEOUL, South Korea -- A motorcyclist who fell into a cavernous sinkhole that opened on a Seoul street was found dead after an overnight search, officials in South Korea’s capital said Tuesday.The…
Ukrainian and US delegations are scheduled to meet on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia following Russia-US talks there a day earlier on a limited Black Sea ceasefire proposal that Washington hopes will open…
Weeks have passed since the massacre perpetrated by Turkish-affiliated forces on the Syrian coast. Writing this article now might seem out of place, as if reopening a wound that was beginning to heal.…
North Korea is conducting an investigation after reports that more than 10 workers mobilized for reconstruction efforts have gone missing.
The government of Angola has announced that it is ending its role as mediator in the ongoing conflict between DR Congo and the Alliance fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) rebellion, according to a statement…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 25. The Head of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan’s Representative Office and Vice-Chair of the UN Center for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business…
The sharp increase in refugees in need of aid has placed a significant strain on WFP food assistance programmes in Burundi. Since January 2025, nearly 70,000 people - mainly women, children and the…
A 24-year-old South Korean man has been sentenced to seven years in jail for rape, indecent assault, and unlawful confinement, among other charges. He was convicted after the victim, a former…
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Luigi Mangione is asking for a laptop in jail for legal purposes — not for communicating with anyone — as he awaits trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive.
Travelers to the US are being reminded of the serious consequences of overstaying their visa, with officials warning that violators could face a permanent ban from re-entering the country. According…
A teacher teaching a blind student. Image by Chris Del Santo, via Pexels (Free to use).By Wasiu Akintunde, Imoleayo Oritse-tsemaye Daramola and Saheed Akintunde Across the African continent, students…
The Rt. Hon. Dame Jacinda Ardern today joins Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government as a Distinguished Fellow and member of the World Leaders Circle. As the former Prime Minister of New…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has said the political and security situation has significantly deteriorated since the White…
MOSCOW Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called for the creation of a "pan-Eurasian" platform, enabling all countries across the continent to convene and address shared challenges and…
Nepal’s uncertain future is characterized by political instability, economic vulnerabilities and shifting alliances with India, China and the United States.
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 25. Ambassador of Uzbekistan Ravshan Alimov met with the Chairman of the State Concern Turkmenhimiya, Dovrangeldi Sapbayev to discuss cooperation in chemical industry,…
RIYADH: Ukrainian and US delegations are scheduled to meet on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia following Russia-US talks there a day earlier on a limited Black Sea ceasefire proposal that Washington hopes will…
We are all undocumented now. We Americans no longer have undeniable legal status in this country. Our rights, our organizations, our jobs, our health, our schools, our laws, our constitution—all are…
The GoFundMe campaign has seen an outpouring of support, collecting over $18,000 in under 10 hours. Aravind thanked the contributors, saying, "We want to honor his memory with dignity, without the…
WASHINGTON, March 25 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- US President Donald Trump on Monday said that he may "give a lot of countries breaks" on tariffs, as his April 2 deadline to impose "reciprocal tariffs" on US…
"The two ICC judges in PDUTERTE's case were seen attended (sic) the dinner party of the Philippines' First Lady in waldorf hotel, Beverly Hills on March 7, 2025," reads a Facebook post on March 15,…
Two cases of measles have been confirmed in Erie County, according to the Erie County Department of Health. Both the cases are reportedly linked to international travel. 2 cases of measles conf
On March 24, Thales Australia announced a significant upgrade to its Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle, integrating an advanced anti-drone system developed by Dedrone, a division of Axon. This new…
Inflation slowed in February and has stayed within the central bank's goal 2 MIN READ Governor Eli Remolona Bloomberg The Philippine central bank has been intervening less in the currency market…
America’s corporate giants are quietly deleting diversity from their playbooks. Europe’s firms should not follow suit; instead, now is precisely the moment for them to double down on inclusion—and…
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said: “Two thirds of Europeans want the EU to play a greater role in their protection. This is a clear call for action which we will answer. Europe needs…
Azerbaijani journalist in Georgian prison Sevinj Sadigova, wife of Azerbaijani journalist Afghan Sadigov, who is under arrest in Georgia, stated on 24 March that her husband is being subjected to…
Hungary's central bank-linked foundations are facing renewed scrutiny over their investment practices after a scathing report from the State Audit Office (ASZ) triggered a sell-off in assets linked to…
President Trump deserves considerable credit for his efforts to end the conflict and find compromise in the context of Ukraine’s survival. As Golda Meir once said, “To be or not to be is not a…
Tsering Yangkey during outreach program (Image Source: Central Tibetan Administration) Cardiff [Wales], March 25 (ANI): During an official outreach program in Cardiff on March 23, Tsering Yangkey, the…
A panel of Brazil’s Supreme Court justices will gather to determine whether former President Jair Bolsonaro and several of his associates will stand trial on five counts including attempting to stage…
Public response to Trump's proposal has been largely negative, with many expressing concerns over potential violations of free speech. Critics claim the policy could have a chilling effect on free…
Palestinian journalist Hossam Shabat was killed on March 24 in an Israeli attack on northern Gaza. Since October 7, the Committee to Project Journalists says at least 173 journalists and media workers…
The foreign ministers of Iran and Armenia met on the sidelines of a working dinner in Yerevan and discussed the most important bilateral and regional issues.Seyyed Abbas Araghchi traveled to Yerevan…
China has been trying to revive foreign investment in its sluggish economy. Government data released in February showed that foreign direct investments plunged 99% in the last three years. At the…
Police allege Wickham visited Campos’ home several times in December and appeared “aggressive” on the day of the alleged murder as he banged on the door of the home.It’s understood the pair had an…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine and the United States will meet again following recent 12-hour talks between the US and Russia in Saudi Arabia. With Ukrainian negotiators waiting…
By state political reporter Jack McKay and Claudia Williams, ABC The plans for the Games were unveiled after a 100-day independent review into venues, infrastructure and transport. A map shows pin…
Five-year-old Sila Abu Aqlan curled her lip in concentration as she practiced walking for the first time on a prosthetic leg at a clinic in Gaza City. The foot of the new leg had a little pink sneaker…
The third round of negotiations between the United States and Russia, and the US and Ukraine in Riyadh on Monday tackled technical issues, including a partial ceasefire, the protection of vital energy…
“This is our problem now, not China’s,” an Indonesian interlocutor noted amid a lengthy delay late last year on board Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway linking the Indonesian cities of Jakarta…
MOSCOW - Talks between Russia and the United States were challenging but useful and the United Nations and other countries will be involved in additional discussions, a member of the Russian…
The IAEA has been conducting the interlaboratory comparison to corroborate the results of Japan's Sea Area monitoring related to the discharges of ALPS treated water into the sea since 2022. The IAEA…
SEOUL, South Korea--A motorcyclist who fell into a massive sinkhole that opened on a Seoul street was found dead after around 17 hours, officials in South Korea’s capital said Tuesday. The roughly 20…
Amidst the current global turmoil, small news outlets like ours could be the first to close. Help us get off grants and become the first reader-funded news site in the Caucasus, and keep telling the…
Russian Bank Saint Petersburg (BSPB) announced paying RUB29.72 dividend per share for 2H24, implying full-year payout of RUB56.98 per share, according to Renaissance Capital citing supervisory board…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, currently under suspension, has formally filed a petition before the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee, seeking the disbarment of Senator Nedamwen Bernards…
Five-year-old Sila Abu Aqlan curled her lip in concentration as she practiced walking for the first time on a prosthetic leg at a clinic in Gaza City. The foot of the new leg had a little pink sneaker…
Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-GazaThe Israeli army struck targets in Syria and southern Lebanon despite warnings from the European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas that continuing…
2025-03-25T06:11:46+00:00 Shafaq News/ The Israeli military stated, on Tuesday, that it targeted two military bases in Syria’s Homs province, marking the second such strikes within days."The Israeli…
“These books, which are part of our curriculum in the high school, and in classes that I myself am taking, are being taken away from us this week as we speak,” said student Rowan Anderson. “This is…
“They are the ones who are going to have to live with it,” said Nelima Sitati Munene, executive director of African Career Education and Resource Inc. in Brooklyn Park, which is advocating for…
TOKYO - A Japanese man wrongly convicted of murder who was the world’s longest serving death row inmate has been awarded US$1.4 million (S$1.87 million) in compensation, an official said on March…
SEOUL, South Korea--South Korean firefighters on Tuesday appeared closer to containing the largest wildfires in the country’s southeastern regions, after the blazes fueled by dry winds burned more than 36,300 acres of land across the country in the past five days.
The European Commission has approved Romania’s planned €200mn capital increase for state-owned CEC Bank, allowing the country to proceed with strengthening the lender’s financial position, according…
SHIZUOKA, Japan (Kyodo) -- Iwao Hakamata, 89, who was acquitted in a retrial over the 1966 murder of a family of four in central Japan, has been awarded a record sum in criminal compensation from the…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 25. The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Zhaparov, has invited French President Emmanuel Macron to visit the country, Trend reports via the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry. The…
SEOUL, March 25 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- A motorcyclist swallowed by a large sinkhole in Seoul was found in a state of cardiac arrest on Tuesday, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing officials. The 20-metre…
Naval News provides an overview of a new set of Chinese amphibious bridging designs with ominous significance for a notional PLA-invasion of Taiwan. Satellite and ground imagery shared on social media…
On Day 65, US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner discuss this major blunder, how it happened, and what the consequences could be. Plus, the second lady Usha Vance and national security…
Turkish authorities arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu Sunday for multiple corruption charges. A Turkish court remanded İmamoğlu in custody pending trial, prompting mass protests across Istanbul…
On 25 March, 2025, in Phnom Penh, the capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia, H.E. Mr. UENO Atsushi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Kingdom of Cambodia, and H.E. Mr. Prak…
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BEIJING, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with John Swire & Sons Limited CEO Merlin Swire and Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan on Monday in Beijing, who are here for the China…
BEIJING, March 25 (Xinhua) -- China encourages more U.S. companies and long-term capital to continue deepening mutually beneficial cooperation with China, playing a greater role in promoting the…
👉 Follow Trump 100 on your podcast app 👈 In an astonishing security breach, 18 senior officers, including the vice president and secretary for defence, discussed plans for US military airstrikes on…
Mass loss of ice from the world’s 19 glacier regions was 450bn tonnes in 2024, says a new report from the UN’s World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). Glaciers are melting rapidly because of the…
Police minister Senzo Mchunu has disclosed there are 16,012 bail absconders with active cases in South Africa.This is in response to a parliamentary question posed by DA MP Kabelo Kgobisa-Ngcaba.The…
Ukraine has accused Russia of holding "hollow" peace talks with the US after the latest missile strike on civilians took place during the Kremlin's negotiations with the US.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook recommended the artificial intelligence (AI) models of Chinese start-up DeepSeek ahead of a developer conference in Shanghai, as the U.S. tech giant awaits final approval to bring…
Trump has declared April 2 as "LIBERATION DAY," according to his vague plans to impose equal import taxes. He further reiterated a 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada, the two largest US trading partners.…
Army spokesman Yahya Saree said on Monday night the Yemeni missile force targeted Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in the occupied Yaffa region with two ballistic missiles, including Zulfiqar and…
A South Korean man was sentenced to jail all thanks to a washing machine. According to the Korea Times, the investigators found footage reflecting his attack on a washing machine lid, and the court…
An Australian author was arrested on child abuse material charges after her book, Daddy’s Little Toy, sparked global outcry over its objectionable content. Lauren Tesolin-Mastrosa — who writes erotic…
On March 24, 2025, the IAEA published a report of its results for the interlaboratory comparison (ILC) on the determination of radionuclides in ALPS treated water. The IAEA compared analysis results…
The enforcement regulations for North Korea’s Act for Guaranteeing the Living Conditions of Discharged Officers. (Daily NK) North Korea ha
The US president exploits traditional allies because they have the most to lose.
The Cybersecurity Council of the UAE Government has confirmed that the national cybersecurity systems have successfully dealt with cyberattacks targeting 634 government and private entities. These…
WASHINGTON Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa called on the international community Monday to pressure Israel to end its assault on the Gaza Strip."We cannot remain silent about the grave…
A man hailing from Andhra Pradesh’s Krishna district was found dead in Texas, United States, a day after he was reported missing. Authorities have stated that it appears to be a case of suicide.Kolli…
AVALON, Australia - The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), monitoring a Chinese navy warship as it circumnavigated Australia in February, heard it warn it would use live fire in its exercises on a…
The Israeli military said on Tuesday it struck targets at two Syrian military bases, "Tadmur and T4", in the province of Homs, citing their military capabilities in a statement. Israel has stepped up…
KOTA KINABALU - While many scammers are adopting artificial intelligence to carry out their crimes, three men in Tawau opted for a more “traditional” method – pukau, or hypnosis – to make off with…
JAKARTA – Economic desperation led Ms Mawar (not her real name), a 26-year-old mother of two, to leave her home town of Medan, North Sumatra, in December 2024 for what she believed was a legitimate…
A panel of Brazil’s Supreme Court justices will meet on Tuesday to determine whether former president Jair Bolsonaro and close allies will stand trial on five counts, including attempting to stage a…
TTO GRAPHICS Few could have foreseen that the most dramatic national security breach of recent times would unfold in a group chat. Days before U.S. forces unleashed strikes on Iran-backed Houthi…
A picture taken from a video shows two Sudanese men resting next to a bullet-riddled wall in Omdurman across the Nile from Khartoum on Sunday. At the battle-scarred presidential palace in the heart of…
Representational image. The UK has sanctioned four individuals, including military commanders, who had led the Sri Lankan government's successful campaign against the LTTE in 2009, for human rights…
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 25 (ANI/ WAM): ''Make It in the Emirates'' 2025 has announced the opening of visitor and media registration for its fourth edition, the largest industrial gathering in the UAE,…
Top officials in US President Donald Trump's administration mistakenly disclosed war plans in a messaging group that included a journalist shortly before the US attacked Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis,…
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Footage has emerged of a cruise ship armed with water canons as it sailed through an area known for pirates.Passenger Cruise Gypsy UK posted a video of 'water cannons' set up around the outside decks…
In a telephone conversation with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fawad Hussein on Monday, Abbas Araghchi said the Israeli regime’s violations are carried out with the green light of the United States.He called…
"Oarfish are often called 'doomsday fish' because their appearance is often regarded as a sign of impending natural disasters, such as earthquakes and tsunamis," reads the Indonesian-language caption…
The initial H-1B visa registration for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 2026) officially closed on March 24, 2025. So, the big question is, what's next? Now, if the number of registrations exceeds the annual cap,…
Sudan's army has recaptured the presidential palace from rival paramilitaries and is pushing ahead to wrest full control of the capital, but analysts warn that the brutal two-year war is far from…
North Korea has doubled the foreign currency quota required from workers sent overseas, Daily NK has learned.
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Nakuru — Thirty-two health facilities in Nakuru have received Non-Pneumatic Anti-Shock Governors (NASGs) through a collaboration aimed at reducing maternal and prenatal mortalities in the county. Each…
Tuberculosis (TB) remains the leading infectious disease killer worldwide, with an estimated 1.5 million deaths and 10.6 million new cases each year (World Health Organization [WHO], 2024), despite…
The Himalayas have faced unprecedented ecological, weather-related, and geotectonic disasters, exacerbated by human activity, disrupting ecosystems and local livelihoods. Despite these pressing…
South Sudan and Chad have condemned threats made by a top Sudanese general, warning of the risk of regional escalation. In a speech on Sunday evening, Sudanese Assistant Deputy Commander in Chief…
The UN will start pulling its workers out of Gaza as the conflict claims a growing number of aid workers, medical personnel and journalists, including a 23-year-old whose final message was published…
Malaysia’s government says that it will tighten its regulations on semiconductors after coming under pressure from the U.S. to prevent the country from being used to facilitate the illicit flow to…
A meeting between Russian and U.S. officials on a partial ceasefire in Ukraine ended after 12 hours of negotiations in Saudi Arabia, Russian state media said, as both sides in the conflict reported a…
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi strongly condemned the Israeli occupation authorities' announcement regarding the establishment of an agency aimed at forcibly…
Biotech giant 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday sparking DNA data breach concerns. The company's shares fell to as much as 50% on Monday after founder Anne Wojcicki resigned as CEO. As…
23andMe, a formerly high-flying genetic testing company, recently announced that it was declaring bankruptcy. The company said it would now be seeking a buyer. CEO and co-founder Anne Wojcicki is…
'Purposefully distorted' picture in Colorado taken down at president's request, as Kremlin confirms it has gifted him a new painting A painting of Donald Trump hanging with other presidential…
(Files) This photo taken on September 29, 2024 shows Iwao Hakamada (L) speaking as his then 91-year-old sister Hideko (R) holds the microphone during a judgement report session held by supporters in…
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 13, 2025 as, seated from L to R, Vice…
IPOH - A man has been found dead at Taman Silibin in Ipoh, and police believe he was electrocuted while trying to steal cables.Ipoh OCPD Asst Comm Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said they received a…
Company says it is ‘grateful’ to Chinese authorities for releasing local staff after two years in detention.China has released five staff of the due diligence firm Mintz Group after nearly two years…
GAZA CITY, Palestine The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian group Hamas, released a video Monday featuring two Israeli hostages who warned that the renewed Israeli genocide on…
WASHINGTON Qatar’s Foreign Ministry on Monday condemned Israel’s policies of displacing Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and expanding settlements."The State of Qatar condemns, in the strongest terms,…
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a strategic raw materials deal with Ukraine is nearly good to go. Mr Trump, commenting after a Cabinet meeting, said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had…
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the statement below regarding the confirmation of Mr. Christopher Landau to serve as…
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From Israeli military raids to press detentions, RSF warns that escalating threats in the occupied Palestinian territories are endangering journalists and press freedom. This statement was originally…
SMEX highlights ongoing internet and telecom disruptions, revealing critical cybersecurity gaps in CSOs and concerns over data privacy, misinformation, and restricted access to information. This…
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Analysis - An estimated 1 in 10 people worldwide have diabetes. Africa is the region with the fastest growth and it's estimated that the number of people on the continent with diabetes will more than…
Amid continuing uncertainty about the impact of deep US funding cuts to humanitarian work worldwide, the head of the UN agency coordinating the fight against HIV-AIDS warned that an addition 6.3…
Press Release - The number of children dying globally before their fifth birthday declined to 4.8 million in 2023, while stillbirths declined modestly, still remaining around 1.9 million, according to…
The Donald Trump administration is facing the heat after the White House admitted that a journalist, The Atlantic's editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg, was accidentally included in an unsecure group…
AVALON, Australia - The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), monitoring a Chinese navy warship as it circumnavigated Australia last month, heard it warn it would use live fire in its exercises on a…
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"Money is pouring in. We want to keep it that way," Trump said during the event at the White House on Monday."This investment is a clear demonstration that tariffs very strongly work."Trump added that…
The image of the world’s most powerful CEOs attending Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20 is seared by now in our collective memories. Power attracts money, of course—especially if tax cuts and…
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Bangladesh Army holds emergency meet amid possibility of coup against Mohammad Yunus: SourcesMuhammad Yunus
News of Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal’s attack at the hand of Israeli settlers and subsequent arrest by Israeli forces has sent shockwaves across the internet, with people…
A dashcam video widely circulating online appears to show the moment the road caved in near a traffic junction. It shows the motorcyclist falling into the hole, while a car travelling in front of him…
Mr Hakamata was working at a miso processing plant in 1966 when the bodies of his boss, his boss' wife and their two children were recovered from a fire at their home in Shizuoka, west of Tokyo. All…
SINGAPORE – An Internal Security Department (ISD) officer, who has a history of traffic offences including speeding, ran a red light while driving in Boon Lay in March 2024, causing a crash at a cross…
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck on Tuesday afternoon off southwest coast of Fiordland national park
On September 2023, the ties between India and Canada came under strain following then-Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's controversial allegations concerning a "potential" involvement of Indian agents in…
South Korea’s acting president called for heightened military readiness against North Korean nuclear and missile “provocations” on Monday evening, shortly after the Constitutional Court restored him…
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WASHINGTONUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that "nobody was texting war plans" after a report indicated that a journalist was inadvertently added to a sensitive messaging group."Nobody…
Actor Gerard Depardieu arrives to face trial for the alleged sexual assaults of two women on a film set in 2021 on Monday. Aurelien Morissard/AP PARIS — French actor Gérard Depardieu went on trial…
The death of an Australian tourist on a snorkelling boat that capsized near Bali has once again raised concerns over boat safety for tourists.Anna Blight was among 13 passengers aboard the Sea Dragon…
Chinese authorities have released all employees of a US corporate due diligence firm detained in Beijing two years ago in an apparent move to reassure foreign firms operating in China amid sliding…
– Parlamentarischer Pessimismus: Warum dem Deutschen Bundestag die Leichtigkeit fehlt – und wie sie zurückkommen kann. Gordon Repinski analysiert, warum im neuen Bundestag trotz notwendiger…
Are you a Green Card holder in America? Then this might concern you, as the Trump administration recently proposed expanding social media vetting for green card applicants already residing in the U.S.
A routine message on Signal changed everything for Jeffrey Goldberg, an Israel-American journalist, when a connection request from Michael Waltz, national security adviser to President Donald Trump,…
“Hamdan tried to retreat, and he brought his kids and wife inside the house and stood at the door to protect them,” Nawaj’ah said. Four settlers began to hit the door of Ballal’s house, injuring…
SEOUL, South Korea--Han Jong-Hee, a senior Samsung Electronics executive credited with elevating the company's television business, died Tuesday, the company said. He was 63. Han, a co-chief executive…
HOUSTON, United States The US treated alleged Nazis better during World War II than the Trump administration treated hundreds of deported Venezuelan migrants last week, a federal judge said Monday,…
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RAMALLAH, Palestine The Israeli army arrested a Palestinian from the West Bank late Monday who was involved in producing a documentary that won an Oscar earlier this month, according to local…
On March 14, US president Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing “statutory functions of unnecessary governmental entities to what is required by law.” Among other institutions, the order…
Israel has found a captive recently released from Gaza willing to regurgitate some of its most nonsensical talking points on the stage of the United Nations. Predictably, those talking points are…
Turkey was once hailed as a rare democratic model in the Middle East, balancing secular governance with a multiparty system and strong ties to the West. International observers fear that may all be…
Canada-India diplomatic relations have hit an all-time low after Canada's allegations of India's involvement in a plot against Sikh separatists on Canadian soil. Canada's relationship with China has…
Kyrgyzstan and France hold political consultations in Paris AKIPRESS.COM - Kyrgyzstan and France held political consultations at the level of Deputy Foreign Minister Meder Abakirov and Director of the…
The return of Donald Trump to the White House has thrown the Middle East, already in upheaval since Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, into further crisis. Within weeks of taking office,…
In early February, as he flew in Air Force One above the body of water he’d recently renamed the Gulf of America, President Donald Trump declared that he would levy tariffs on all imported steel and…
Moscow [Russia], March 25 (ANI): Russia is actively expanding ties with the majority of global states, including India with whom Moscow is developing a "privileged strategic partnership," the…
In April 2024, Elon Musk was scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India and announce a multibillion-dollar Tesla factory investment. Instead, he canceled at the last minute and flew to…
Late in 1774, Lord Robert Clive was found dead in his London townhouse. Rumors flew that conscience had finally compelled the rapacious conqueror to take his own life. Having just arrived in…
Elon Musk is the richest person in the world—one of the richest in history. But Musk’s power is no longer just tied to the financial wealth derived from Tesla, X, or SpaceX. Musk, by virtue of his…
When great changes are afoot, we look for a user manual. There will be new patterns of living and new expectations for the future. The rapidly developing corruption landscape in the United States will…
Plastic pollution in a Trinidad river.
PodcastPodcast, The TakeProtesters say Netanyahu broke Israel’s ceasefire just to stay in power. What will it mean for Gaza? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to remove senior…
The Kremlin on Monday confirmed that Russian president Vladimir Putin gifted a portrait of Donald Trump to the US President in the backdrop of the ongoing talks to achieve a ceasefire deal to halt the…
The U.S.-Japan summit on February 7 marked the first meeting since the inauguration of the Ishiba Cabinet and the second Trump administration. Contrary to concerns about potential unpredictability,…
On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Greece as you celebrate your Independence Day. The United States and Greece share a democratic and intellectual…
SEOUL, March 25 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- Wildfires raging in southeastern South Korea over the past several days have burned 14,694 hectares of woodland, caused 15 casualties, including four fatalities,…
Han Jong-hee. Samsung Electronics Inc. Vice Chairman and CEO Jong-Hee Han delivers a keynote address at CES 2022 at The Venetian Las Vegas on January 4, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller/Getty…
India had also dismissed Pakistan's allegations of human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir at the UN Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva. "It is regrettable to see Pakistan's so-called leaders…
President Donald Trump on Monday doubled down on his suggestion that the U.S. should take over Greenland as leaders from the semi-autonomous Danish territory criticized a planned trip there this week…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) on Monday announced several ‘transparency initiatives’ under President Donald Trump - including a detailed explanation of its newly introduced identity…
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories – An Israeli airstrike killed a journalist working with Al Jazeera on Monday and the military issued fresh calls to evacuate parts of Gaza's north, as Israel pressed…
Luigi Mangione is asking for a laptop in jail for legal purposes — not for communicating with anyone — as he awaits trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive.In a court filing made…
President Donald Trump has slammed George Clooney as a "second-rate movie 'star'".The US leader has blasted the actor and the TV show 60 Minutes following the 63-year-old's appearance on the programme…
Genomic testing company 23andMe, which was known for hosting "spit parties" to collect saliva samples so customers could find out their ancestry, has filed for bankruptcy. It comes after years of…
On July 23, 2015, just over a month into his first presidential campaign, Donald Trump arrived in Laredo, Texas, to visit the southern U.S. border. It was hot, even for Texas, so Trump eschewed his…
As Donald Trump took the presidential oath for a second time, he was surrounded by some of the world’s richest men. But even a famously materialistic president couldn’t outdo the Chinese Communist…
Enjoy our new column by the Democratizing Foreign Policy team exposing stealth corruption infecting our system — in plain sight.Whether you realize it or not, when you enter D.C. you are effectively…
Last week, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth directed the termination of over $580 million in Pentagon contracts, grants, and programs. They amount to less than 0.001% of the Pentagon budget.The…
"I...knew two hours before the first bombs exploded that the attack might be coming. The reason I knew this is that Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, had texted me the war plan...The plan…
SEOUL - South Korea will launch a special probe into violations of the free trade pact with the United States regarding country of origin markings, the Korea Customs Service (KCS) said on March 25,…
A decree Russian President Vladimir Putin signed on March 20, 2025, requires Ukrainian citizens living in the Russian-occupied parts of Zaporizka, Khersonska, Donetska, and Luhanska regions to either…
Thousand of people felt the quake in New Zealand with local media reporting buildings swaying and items falling from shelves.People living in coastal areas have been warned to get out of the water and…
The nickel mining operations in Isabel Province raise significant concerns about unsustainable practices and their detrimental effects on the environment and local communities, particularly in the…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with reporters following the G7 foreign ministers meeting in La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada, on Friday, March 14, 2025. (Saul Loeb, Pool Photo via AP) A federal…
Mamata at Hyde Park “See, I have ensured that you are sufficiently de-stressed,” Mamata Banerjee told Bengal chief secretary Manoj Pant. The 1991-batch IAS officer nodded, having completed a 5km…
Wellington [New Zealand], March 25 (ANI): A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.5 hit New Zealand on the early hours of Tuesday according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). Sharing the details…
For five months, debate has raged on how the return of US President Donald Trump, which has upended the West, will alter Europe’s relations with China. With a stream of senior European officials…
India has said that a reform of the Security Council is essential for finding enduring peace in conflict situations because, ultimately, political solutions must support peacekeeping operations.…
In any other presidency, the story would rock the United States: Washington's most senior national security advisers having a highly confidential discussion about plans for the US to launch military…
The accidental leak of sensitive military information to The Atlantic magazine by senior members of United States President Donald Trump’s administration has provoked a flurry of reactions across…
The US might witness an exodus of researchers, if media reports and chatter on social media are anything to go by. The flight of scientists might be the biggest since scientists fled Nazi Germany.…
SINGAPORE – Under fire lawyer Chia Boon Teck has stepped down as vice-president of the Law Society of Singapore, just days after his comments about a rape survivor sparked an outcry.It comes hours…
MANY KNOW the mortification of sending the wrong text message to the wrong person. But when the fat thumb is that of America’s national security adviser, Mike Waltz, the message is a detailed military…
Brazilian Minister of Human Rights Macae Evaristo speaks at a government ceremony to apologize to families of victims of the country's military dictatorship (1964-1985) at the Dom Bosco cemetery in…
US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on exports from countries purchasing oil from Venezuela could have serious implications for India, which is already bracing for potential…
A Dassault Falcon 6X. The French company is talking up South Pacific markets. Photo / SuppliedA French aerospace company is among those likely hoping Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reconsiders how…
BYD sold around the same number of EVs as Tesla last year – 1.76 million compared to 1.79 million, respectively.But when sales of the Chinese company's hybrid cars are taken into account it is much…
'You play by UAE rules when sending money, or you ship out', says Al Ansari's Bitar
US and Russian officials held talks in Saudi Arabia on a proposed Black Sea maritime ceasefire, with Washington expecting a positive outcome. Meanwhile, Russia strikes missiles in Ukraine wounding at…
(Xinhua) 10:33, March 25, 2025 BEIJING, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with Apple CEO Tim Cook in Beijing on Monday, according to a statement released by the Ministry…
(Xinhua) 10:34, March 25, 2025 BEIJING, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with Cristiano Amon, president and CEO of Qualcomm, in Beijing on Monday, according to a…
HAMILTON (Canada), March 25 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Israel's evacuation orders now cover an estimated 14 per cent of the Gaza Strip, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) cited the UN said Monday, amid a new wave of…
RIYADH, March 25 (Bernama-SPA) -- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi expressed his strong condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli occupation authorities'…
The visit comes as the EU weighs imposing retaliatory tariffs on €21.5 billion in U.S. exports to “mirror” the new, and broader, steel and aluminum duties imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump…
According to the criminal complaint, Eichorn sent text messages to a phone number from an online ad that was part of the undercover operation. Eichorn asked the officer, who was posing as a 17-year…
"Hundreds of thousands of Turkish citizens gathered to protest the detention of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu to demand the president's resignation," reads a Thai-language Facebook post on March 20,…
Melania Trump's absence from the public eye since the annual Governors Ball held at the White House in late February is now the talk of the town. Many wonder where the First Lady is.
The latest impositions on countries purchasing gas and oil from Venezuela are likely to impact all the nations purchasing oils and gas from Venezuela. Trump's tariff announcement came amid a feud with…
WELLINGTON - A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off New Zealand’s South Island on March 25, the United States Geological Survey said.The tremor hit at 2.43 pm (9.43am Singapore time) at a depth of 10km…
On August 1, 2024, Nigerians protested the country’s growing economic hardships, hunger, and the government’s failure to address unemployment and corruption. As of August 2024, the inflation rate was…
NEW DELHI: India has rejected Pakistan's "repeated references" to Jammu and Kashmir at the United Nations asserting that the region "was, is, and will always be an integral part of India." It…
BEIJING (Reuters) -- China has released all Mintz employees who had been held in detention for two years since a raid on its Beijing office in March 2023, a spokesperson from the U.S.-based due…
Speculation is mounting over who will replace Ebrahim Rasool as South Africa’s ambassador to the United States, with current frontrunners including deputy justice minister Andries Nel, former…
SINGAPORE – The Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) will open a new social work school, building on its existing programmes and introducing a revamped curriculum to address workforce…
SINGAPORE – A senior civil servant overseeing Singapore’s Smart Nation and AI policies has resigned and is set to stand in the next general election.Ms Goh Hanyan, a director in the Smart Nation…
RIYADH – U.S. and Russian officials wrapped up daylong talks Monday focused on a narrow proposal for a ceasefire at sea between Kyiv and Moscow, part of a diplomatic effort that Washington hopes will…
More than 40,000 people were killed in the war, which ended with a 2018 peace agreement that brought Kiir and Machar together in a government of national unity. Under the agreement, elections were…
The Kremlin confirmed Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted to Donald Trump a portrait he commissioned of the U.S. president.Putin gave the painting to Trump’s special envoy, Steve…
JAKARTA - Indonesian police have started a preliminary investigation into the intimidation of journalists from its national news magazine Tempo, amid pressure from civil society groups to safeguard…
HONG KONG/WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump wants to make American shipbuilding great again. But one of the pillars of his plan -- imposing million-dollar fees on vessels made by China each…
In Sri Lanka, the ISF’s project to remove landmines in the region could also be under threat. A spokesperson for the HALO post-conflict NGO said they were concerned about potential cuts to ISF…
Furthermore, in an unwanted backdrop to Wednesday’s upcoming statement, the U.K.’s GDP fell by 0.1 percent in January, down from a rise of 0.4 percent in December. And government officials expect the…
Venezuelan-Americans celebrate the approval of temporary protection status for more than 300,000 Venezuelan citizens living in the United States in Doral, Florida, on Tuesday, Mar., 9, 2021. The Biden…
SINGAPORE – A Singapore court may decide in June whether to send an Indonesian businessman, who was allegedly involved in a corruption case there and is currently in remand in Singapore, back to…
The role of the largest opposition party in Germany is in many ways symbolic, but comes with privileges including the right of first reply after the chancellor speaks in parliament. The AfD’s higher…
He entered France’s nuclear bunker deep under his regal presidential palace to lead an exercise dubbed Poker. Officials had chosen that night, in March 2022, for its clear skies. They wanted to…
HONG KONG - Cathay Pacific Airways has been forced to fall into line with its airline peers on rules governing portable power banks after the Hong Kong government banned the use of the devices in…
Karachi [Pakistan], March 25 (ANI): Leading Baloch human rights body, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) central leader Sammi Deen and deputy organizer Lala Wahab were arrested on Monday as police…
The recent U.S.-brokered Russia-Ukraine peace talks highlighted growing divisions between Washington and Brussels, bringing trans-Atlantic relations to a historic low, an Italian geopolitical analyst…
US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is resigning effective Monday, the agency revealed. His resignation comes days after he asked the government efficiency team led by Elon Musk for assistance with…
UNTIL RECENTLY Elon Musk had little need to look over his shoulder. He once described competition for Tesla, his electric-vehicle (EV) company, as “the enormous flood of gasoline cars pouring out of…
IF YOUR ONLY source of information were market data, you might think a measure of calm had returned to Turkey this week, after the chaos caused by the arrest on March 19th of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor…
Canadians have long been the top international travelers to the U.S. Now, they are staying home. PREMIUM Canadians Are Boycotting American Vacations After President Trump said he would impose tariffs…
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Pakistan: Ex-Village Peace Committee Member Gunned Down In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa File Photo In an apparent targeted killing, unknown gunmen shot dead a former member of a village peace committee in…
“We tried to retreat to the car, and they hit me with sticks,” she told CNN, adding that the settlers smashed several of the car’s windows and slashed a tire. Video from the car’s dash camera shared…
Pakistan has again arrested Mahrang Baloch, a prominent champion of human rights for the country’s ethnic Baloch minority, and barred her lawyer from visiting her in jail.“She was looking weak and…
Brazil’s government has apologised to families of victims of the country’s military dictatorship whose remains could be among those found in a clandestine mass grave 35 years ago.Dozens of families…
Papua New Guinea's government has shut down social media platform Facebook, in what it describes as a "test" to mitigate hate speech, misinformation, pornography and "other detrimental content". The…
Speculation is mounting over who will replace Ebrahim Rasool as South Africa’s ambassador to the United States, with current frontrunners including deputy justice minister Andries Nel, former…
Since its inception in 2001, the Big Brother reality series has had four different hosts, 140 housemates and thousands of hours have been spent watching its contestants vie to be the most popular…
25 March 2025 - 04:30 By Sinesipho Schrieber The Expropriation Act has become central in a legal battle between two Western Cape farmers and Eskom over a project to erect power lines in George. ..
Sometimes my feet will hurt really badly and I can’t get up and can hardly walk. — Anonymous patient Having such intractable pain has devastating consequences for quality of life.Pain sufferers have…
UNFPA says millions of women and girls will be affected as higher maternal mortality rates and unsafe abortions threaten to roll back progress
Mwonzora claimed a recent High Court judgment nullifying the MDC’s 2022 congress was a calculated move to render the party leaderless and undermine its stance against constitutional amendments that…
NEW YORK, March 25 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- US stocks jumped higher on Monday, as US President Donald Trump might scale back some of his broad tariff plans, potentially helping the United States avoid an…
A recent study conducted by OpenAI has revealed a disturbing truth about excessive use of ChatGPT, especially for companionship. The study claims that the frequent users of the chatbot, the “power…
SEOUL - Rescue efforts continued on March 25 to locate a motorcyclist who fell into a massive sinkhole in Seoul’s Gangdong-gu district, more than 12 hours after the incident, authorities said.Fire…
WELLINGTON - A strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off New Zealand's South Island on Tuesday, authorities said, as the country's disaster agency assessed if there were any tsunami threats.Residents…
French actor Gerard Depardieu has gone on trial in Paris on charges of sexually assaulting two women on a movie set, in a case seen as a potential watershed for the #MeToo movement in France.
A Russian missile strike damaged a school and a hospital in Ukraine yesterday, wounding at least 74 people, as US and Russian officials discussed a narrow proposal for a ceasefire at sea in the hope…
After 38 days in hospital battling double pneumonia almost entirely out of sight, Pope Francis made his first public appearance on Sunday since February 14 and returned to the Vatican.
Greenland’s government has accused the Trump administration of being “highly aggressive” by sending a delegation of senior officials to the territory this week.
Israeli forces separately killed two Palestinian journalists in Gaza within hours of each other on Monday, including an Al Jazeera correspondent who had prewritten his final words to be released after…
Scientists have discovered a “thriving ecosystem” of strange deep-sea creatures on a newly exposed sea floor after an iceberg broke off near the Antarctic.
Top Trump administration officials, including US vice-president JD Vance and secretary of defence Pete Hegseth, mistakenly included a journalist in a top secret messaging group discussing strikes…
Elon Musk said yesterday that members of his so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team were getting death threats on a daily basis and that “bad people” want to kill him.
Over recent years, the Australian government has made concrete policy efforts aimed at supporting the Rohingya people in their homelands in Myanmar, in refugee camps in Bangladesh, and elsewhere in…
Representative Image (Image: X@MoNDefense) Taipei [Taiwan], March 25 (ANI): Taiwan recorded the presence of 21 Chinese aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships around its territory on Tuesday.…
A US judge stated that Venezuelan migrants deported under the Trump administration had fewer rights than Nazis during World War 2. The case challenges the use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act for…
It's been blasted as one of the most "stunning and dangerous" breaches of military intelligence ever seen.Senior Trump officials set up a group chat to discuss top secret Yemen war plans.But they…
(Xinhua) 09:59, March 25, 2025 BEIJING, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on Monday met with Brian Sikes, president and CEO of Cargill in Beijing, according to a statement…
From early May 2024, the ministry updated its breakdown of fatalities to include unidentified bodies, which accounted for nearly a third of the overall toll. Since then, health authorities have been…
A Russian missile attack hit the Ukrainian city of Sumy, injuring more than 90 people as talks aimed at reaching a partial cease-fire in the conflict took place between US and Russian negotiators in…
The retired heavyweight athlete has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading no contest to attempted murder.Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champion Cain Velasquez has been…
My post on the possibility that recent tensions with the U.S. might lead America’s allies to conclude that they cannot ultimately rely on Uncle Sam’s nuclear umbrella and therefore decide to go…
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A massive earthquake of magnitude 6.8 sent tremors off the coast of Riverton in New Zealand on Tuesday, said the United States Geological Survey. The United States Geological Survey said that the…
South Korea’s Samsung Electronics confirmed that its co-CEO Han Jong-hee has died. He was 63. Han oversaw the tech giant's consumer electronics and mobile devices division, while co-CEO Jun Young-hyun…
Dr Shoo Lee in London in February, announcing the findings from the expert independent review into the Lucy Letby case. “In summary, ladies and gentlemen, we did not find any murders,” he told the…
Published: 25 Mar. 2025, 11:16 People take part in celebrations to mark Kim Il Sung's birthday at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on April 14, 2024. [YONHAP] North Korea on Tuesday announced the…
“You don’t have a lot of time,” she said. “So it’s kind of stressful, but it’s exciting. You have adrenaline.”Barbie Smith Simons, a retired project manager from Madison, Wisconsin, watched McGrath’s…
BEIJING - China has released all Mintz employees who had been held in detention for two years since a raid on its Beijing office in March 2023, a spokesperson from the US-based due diligence firm…
Columbia student Yunseo Chung sues US government after deportation threat [Getty]A pro-Palestine Columbia University student, who is a legal permanent US resident and has participated in pro…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
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The Province of Salzburg, Austria, will be introducing free regional public transport for tourists from the 1 May 2025 with the new ‘Guest Mobility Ticket’. This new initiative aims to reduce traffic…
BEIJING - China has released all Mintz employees who had been held in detention for two years since a raid on its Beijing office in March 2023, a spokesperson from the U.S.-based due diligence firm…
Donald Trump has quickly made it clear that the guiding light in his relationships with Arab countries of the Gulf will be his trademark transactionalism. In the first days of his new term, he…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday said White South Africans facing threats of violence would be welcomed in the United States. Rubio's position comes amid tension between the South African…
GENEVA — There could be 2,000 new HIV infections a day across the world and a ten-fold increase in related deaths if funding frozen by the United States is not restored or replaced, the United Nations…
(Xinhua) 09:58, March 25, 2025 BEIJING, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping and also the World Health Organization (WHO) goodwill ambassador for tuberculosis (TB)…
EU heads of state and government gathered for a European Council summit that focused on competitiveness and on the future of European defence. President Ursula von der Leyen (pictured) presented to…
SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Tuesday announced the hosting of a large-scale art festival to mark the birth anniversary of late national founder Kim Il-sung next month. The April Spring…
SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Tuesday denounced recent joint naval drills by South Korea, the United States and Japan, warning of "overwhelming" and "decisive" responses to any…
Traditional Russian wooden nesting dolls, Matryoshka dolls, depicting Russia's President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are displayed for sale at a gift shop on the touristic Arbat…
Top Trump administration officials mistakenly disclosed war plans in a messaging group that included a journalist shortly before the U.S. attacked Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, the White House said on…
At least two people were killed, and seven more were wounded in recent violence. In Sinjar, security personnel searching for a kidnapping victim got into an altercation with a group belonging to the…
VATICAN CITY — After 38 days in hospital battling double pneumonia almost entirely out of sight, Pope Francis made his first public appearance on Sunday (March 23) since Feb 14 and returned to the…
(Xinhua) 09:43, March 25, 2025 Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Citadel founder Ken Griffin at the…
(Xinhua) 09:45, March 25, 2025 BEIJING, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Monday refuted the media report claiming Chinese diplomats are discussing in Brussels…
(Xinhua) 09:48, March 25, 2025 Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Swire Pacific Limited chairman Merlin Swire, who is here for the China Development Forum 2025, in Beijing, capital of China,…
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with photojournalist Philip Holsinger about documenting Venezuelan migrants flown to El Salvador and imprisoned at the request of President Donald Trump's administration.
Photo : KBS News North Korea has denounced a recent joint naval exercise by South Korea, the U.S. and Japan, warning of “overwhelming” and “decisive” responses to any provocations from hostile…
Free and fair elections are routinely expected in Canada, but, for Canadians, the next federal general election is looking like an election about being free and treated fair: Canada’s freedom as an…
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(Xinhua) 09:33, March 25, 2025 PHNOM PENH, March 24 (Xinhua) -- A high-level think tank forum was opened here on Monday, with a focus on deepening Cambodia-China "Diamond Cooperation Framework"…
California Attorney-General Rob Bonta has urged users of genetic testing company 23andMe to delete their personal data, warning them of potential risks if the company goes bankrupt, the New York Post…
Photo : YONHAP News Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy will visit South Korea on Tuesday for talks with Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Duk-geun on bilateral cooperation on Alaska’s liquefied natural…
"Started again in Gazipur. Fight between common people and robbers. Stand up Bangladesh. Everyone, please pray," reads the Bengali-language Facebook post published on February 8, 2025. It shares a…
Miller Gardner, the youngest son of Yankees great Brett Gardner, died of “asphyxiation” while on vacation with his family at a Costa Rican resort. The cause of death was revealed shortly after the…
A United Airlines flight going from Los Angeles to China had to make an unexpected U-turn after it was discovered that one of the pilots boarded the flight without their passport. According to CNN,…
President Trump’s first four years in the White House were filled with falsehoods. Now he and those around him are using false claims to justify their policy changes.In her first briefing as White…
Second Vice Foreign Minister Kang In-sun has met with UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and discussed cooperation on North Korean issues, among other topics, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda on Monday in Beijing, expressing willingness to further expand all-round cooperation between China and the ADB.
An Israeli air strike killed a journalist working with Al Jazeera on Monday and the military issued fresh calls to evacuate parts of Gaza's north, as Israel pressed its renewed bombardment and ground…
Jimmy Donaldson, popular as MrBeast, organised a reality show aired on Amazon Prime Video that saw 1,000 contestants competing for a historic $10 million grand prize. The inaugural winner, Jeffrey…
Ever since FBI Director Kash Patel published his personal article about his Hindu background on X, he created a widespread conversation about how his cultural roots shaped his leadership approach.
One of the biggest factors in America’s defeat of Imperial Japan in the Pacific Theatre of World War II was the “Silent Service,” i.e., the U.S. Navy’s (USN) submarine force. And one of the most…
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has disclosed that over 956 Nigerians have been evacuated from Libya, in the first quarter of 2025 alone. In a…
These must not simply be harrowing details of Russian crimes, with the UN Commission stressing that judicial and non-judicial accountability are vital for ensuring sustainable peace. Kherson ’prison’…
A US appeals court judge said on Monday (March 24) that Nazis were given more rights to contest their removal from the United States during World War Two than Venezuelan migrants deported by the Trump…
KYIV — A powerful cyberattack knocked out the online ticketing system for Ukraine's state railway service, causing long queues at stations on Monday (March 24) in what Kyiv officials said looked like…
The group reportedly included 18 participants, among them Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz.…
OTTAWA – China and India are likely to try to interfere in the Canadian general election on April 28, while Russia and Pakistan have the potential to do so, the country's spy service said on…
Pyongyang, March 25 (KCNA) -- Timed to coincide with the climax of the U.S.-ROK large-scale joint military exercises Freedom Shield 2025, the U.S.-Japan-ROK naval drill directly aimed at the DPRK was…
BERLIN — The Israeli military said its forces had fired on Monday (March 24) at a building belonging to the Red Cross in Gaza's southern city of Rafah as a result of incorrect identification, after an…
Diverting scarce military resources to the Indo-Pacific makes little sense at a time when Europe must contain the threat of Russia, argues Peter Harris. The transatlantic alliance is in trouble, with…
JERUSALEM — Israeli settlers beat up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film No Other Land on Monday in the occupied West Bank before he was detained by the Israeli…
Last week, India hosted its premier geopolitical forum, the Raisina Dialogue, which provides an annual snapshot of how India understands its foreign policy and role in the world. Over ten years, the…
Archival photograph from June 26, 1963, of then US President John F. Kennedy in the streets of Berlin, Germany. // Photo: EFE ARCHI
WASHINGTON/COPENHAGEN – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday doubled down on his suggestion that the U.S. should take over Greenland as leaders from the semi-autonomous Danish territory criticized a…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree to unveil the regulation on implementing the anti-foreign sanctions law, comprising 22 articles, set to take effect on Monday.
US President Donald Trump on Monday announced steep tariffs on imports from countries buying Venezuelan oil and gas, a move that could affect major economies like China and India and add to global…
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned on Monday during a visit to Jerusalem that Israeli strikes on Syria and Lebanon threatened to worsen the situation. The most intense escalation since a…
Yet beyond the grand halls of diplomacy, the UN is not irrelevant to the hungry people it feeds, the displaced it assists, the children it vaccinates, and more. Through agencies like the UN Refugee…
SANCHEONG COUNTY, South Korea — Deadly wildfires spread further across South Korea on Monday (March 24) as authorities designated three more counties 'special disaster zones'.At least four people have…
Photo : KBS News U.S. President Donald Trump says he will soon announce tariffs on automobiles and pharmaceuticals. During a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Monday, Trump said his administration…
The new round of talks between Russian and U.S. delegations concluded on Monday after some 12 hours, according to Russian news agency RIA Novosti.A joint statement following the talks will be…
This photo taken on March 24, 2025 shows the rubble of buildings damaged by an Israeli shelling in the Shuja'iyya neighborhood, east of Gaza City. [Photo/Xinhua]Following the killing of hundreds of…
Dilution of the sanctity of treaties, disruption to traditional norms of military tactics, jettisoning of morality and ethics in the conduct of war and anomalous developments in diplomacy characterise…
In fact, the US itself has violated the rules and norms of the LIO through its interventions in Latin America, NATO’s military intervention against Serbia in 1999, its invasion of Iraq in 2003, its…
Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-hee was in charge of the tech giant's consumer electronics and mobile devices division. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG SEOUL - South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics said on…
"Socalj" for Borderland BeatHarfuch confirms torture, murder, and online recruitment in relation to the ranch in Teuchitlán. President Claudia Sheinbaum insists that the training camp and the…
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The Trump portrait was painted by artist Sarah Boardman during Trump’s first term and unveiled in 2019. Colorado Republicans raised more than $10,000 via GoFundMe to commission it.The portraits in the…
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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced on Monday steep tariffs on imports from countries buying oil and gas from Venezuela, a punitive measure that could hit China and India, among others,…
TEHRAN: Iran said on Monday it was open to indirect talks with the United States, after President Donald Trump had demanded negotiations for a new nuclear deal.“The way is open for indirect…
GENEVA: The world risks returning to the worst days of the global AIDS pandemic following the sudden halt to US foreign aid funding, the UN’s top AIDS official said on Monday, warning millions would…
U.S. President Donald Trump attends an event celebrating the Greek Independence Day at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on March 24, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]U.S. President Donald…
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US President Donald Trump on Monday announced that he'll impose 25-percent tariff on any nation that purchases oil and/or gas from Venezuela, accusing the Latin American country of sending "tens of…
Washington is buzzing over a major security breach that saw the editor of The Atlantic magazine, Jeffrey Goldberg, mistakenly added to a Signal group chat that included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth,…
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By Deepak Kumar Nayak On March 10, 2025, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the Assembly that Security Forces (SFs) had eliminated 118 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)…
By Tobias Gehrke At the card table “The European Union”, posted Donald Trump on his Truth Social account on March 13th, is “one of the most hostile and abusive taxing and tariffing authorities in the…
By Kaspars Ģērmanis (FPRI) — Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, I have encountered questions asking why Ukraine has not ended the war. Those asking believe that ending the war at any cost would…
By Kamran Reza Chowdhury The leader of a Rohingya insurgent group blamed for instigating attacks that provoked a deadly offensive by the Myanmar military and the forced cross-border exodus of Rohingya…
By Shivam Shekhawat and Puspa Kumari The assassination of Khalil ur-Rehman Haqqani, the Minister for Refugee and Repatriation in the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), on 11 December 2024 in Kabul,…
Sirajuddin Haqqani, a member of Afghanistan’s Taliban government, is shown in Kabul on March 15, 2024. The United States has lifted multimillion-dollar bounties on three senior Taliban officials,…
A 76-year-old woman was attacked and killed by over 50 dogs of her daughter in Colorado City town of US' Arizona, an incident which took place in February this year but seeing an arrest only recently.…
Basketball coach Jim Zullo, who was fired after a viral video showed him pulling the ponytail of one of his players, has shared a statement for the first time since the incident. In an apology…
Chinese authorities are thoroughly inspecting the personal baggage of North Korean workers as they return home, even rice cookers.
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Russia has been accused of making "hollow statements about peace" after launching a missile strike that wounded dozens of people, including children, as it held talks with the US on a proposed…
A high court in South Korea has upheld the conviction of a 24-year-old man for a series of sexual crimes, including rape - after the attack was reflected on a washing machine door and caught on…
The agreement on an update of EU driving licence directive reached on early Tuesday morning is intended to improve road safety in Europe, with almost 20,000 lives lost on EU roads annually.Training on…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has lamented Canada’s lost friendship with the United States as he visited the town that sheltered thousands of stranded American airline passengers after the 9/11…
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Paramilitary shelling on a mosque in eastern Khartoum killed five people and injured dozens, a Sudanese pro-democracy lawyers' group said Monday, in the second assault on civilians since the army…
News Pakistan rights group urges UN to intervene in Baloch protest repression The Baloch Human Rights Council (BHRC) called upon UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday to urgently intervene…
House prices rose by an average of 3.7% across the country during the first three months of the year, according to the latest Daft.ie House Price Report, released on Tuesday.
Vietnamese tycoon Truong My Lan is working to pay back hundreds of millions in stolen bank funds as her appeal hearing against a life sentence for charges including money laundering gets underway on…
There are few US presidential actions more sensitive, more fraught with peril, than when and where to use American military force.If such information were obtained by American adversaries in advance,…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, known for her tireless energy, was seen jogging through London’s Hyde Park in a saree and her signature slippers, setting a brisk pace that left her…
Dollar General has announced it is closing almost 100 locations across the US this year. The chain of discount stores in its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 report stated that it conducted a…
Al-Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem, a key healthcare institution supported by the UAE. (Photo: WAM) Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 25 (ANI/WAM): Following the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin…
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The October 7 War severely impacted Israel’s economy, particularly in the western Negev to the south of Gaza, which was quickly followed by destruction in northern Israel that has left diverse…
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This article is based on a research report titled ‘Strings attached: China’s narrative influence in Sub-Saharan Africa’ originally published on January 30, 2025, by Hybrid CoE. The Chinese Communist…
Brussels and Washington are once again at odds over Europe’s sweeping social-media restrictions, contained within the 2022 Digital Services Act (DSA). In a letter sent earlier this month, the EU’s…
SINGAPORE - No adverse effects related to the consumption of slush ice drinks containing glycerol have been reported here, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).But the agency will continue to monitor…
Beijing has been accused of “two-faced diplomacy” after pledging greater dialogue and cooperation during high-level talks in Tokyo on Saturday, only for three Chinese coastguard vessels to enter…
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Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal was attacked and beaten up by Jewish settlers, and was later arrested by the Israeli military.
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Senior Trump administration officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, used the encrypted messaging app Signal to discuss military strikes in Yemen. In a critical…
The administration of United States President Donald Trump has turned to a federal appeals court to lift a block on its ability to use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport undocumented…
Belgrade, 25 March 2025, dtt-net.com – The government of Serbia has written to the USA government asking for postponement of sanctions imposed by Biden’s government on Russian-owned oil company in…
Russia's attacks on Ukraine have continued, despite the talks. Photo: AAP US and Russian officials have wrapped up day-long talks focused on a narrow proposal for a ceasefire at sea between Kyiv and…
Israeli settlers beat up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film “No Other Land ” on Monday in the occupied West Bank before he was detained by the Israeli military,…
The editor-in-chief of US magazine ‘The Atlantic’ said he couldn’t believe his eyes when he received a group text from President Donald Trump’s national security team, outlining the strategy for…
News US judge denies Trump’s request to lift deportation ban on Venezuelans Chief Judge of the US District Court for the District of Columbia, James Boasberg, issued an opinion on Monday, denying the…
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ALLEPO — Humanitarian aid from Armenia has arrived in the Syrian city of Aleppo, according to the Syrian state media SANA. The aid was officially handed over to Aleppo’s Deputy Governor Fawaz Hilali…
El Salvador Venezuelan filings. Left: In this handout photo provided by the Salvadoran government, guards escort a newly admitted inmate allegedly linked to criminal organizations at CECOT on March…
Israeli settlers beat up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film "No Other Land" on Monday in the occupied West Bank before he was detained by the Israeli military,…
For nearly two months, the refugee camps in Jenin and Nur al-Shams in Tulkarm have been deserted. The IDF has barred thousands of Palestinian residents, including hundreds of terrorists who fled, from…
As U.S.-Ukraine and U.S.-Russia delegations held separate talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday and Monday, growing concerns are emerging in Europe over its marginalization in the peace…
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Photo : YONHAP News Hyundai Motor Group said on Monday that it will invest 21 billion dollars or 31 trillion won in the United States through 2028.Hyundai’s executive chairman Chung Eui-sun announced…
In their crackdown on mass protests against the arrest of İstanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, the authorities have detained over 1,000 people, including several journalists. Police have also attacked…
Violence against the press in Mexico continues to claim lives, and rampant impunity for these attacks are fuelling the crisis. RSF urgently calls on the Mexican government to implement concrete,…
Raftar CEO Farhan Mallick was detained by authorities for allegedly posting "anti-state" videos on YouTube. This statement was originally published on pakistanpressfoundation.org on 21 March 2025.…
Staff members of independent media outlet "Noorog" were interrogated by authorities for allegedly undermining "national unity" over a planned documentary on the 2024 election. This statement was…
Judge orders halt to Trump's deportations, slams denial of rights for Venezuelan migrants [Getty]A federal judge on Monday sharply criticised the Trump administration's summary deportation of alleged…
On 24 March 2025, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam received a ceremonial welcome at the Royal Palace by Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. President Tharman also participated in a…
Top American national security officials texted war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat which included the editor-in-chief of a major magazine. The National Security Council…
An Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker has been held by the Israeli military in the occupied West Bank, according to activists.Hamdan Ballal had earlier been beaten up by Israeli settlers who were…
Four survivors of Japan’s “hostage justice” filed a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on March 24, contending that the Code of Criminal Procedure provisions allowing prolonged pretrial detention and…
Hamdan Ballal holds his Oscar for best documentary feature for “No Other Land” at the Academy Awards Governors Ball in Hollywood on March 2. (Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images) JERUSALEM — Hamdan Ballal,…
Police used tear gas against protesters in Panjgur as a BYC-backed shutter-down strike entered its third day. The arrests of BYC leader Dr Mahrang Baloch and 16 others have sparked protests across…
Residents of an apartment block in Ukraine's central Kirovohrad region clear rubble on March 20 after a Russian drone strike.In early March, Ukraine had agreed to a full cease-fire during ongoing…
HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 23 (ACN) In a post on X, the Cuban Government reported that the Prime Minister Manuel Marrero arrived in Equatorial Guinea on Sunday to pay an official visit.Mr. Marrero arrived in…
Research Fellow Islamist or not, Syria’s self-proclaimed interim president, Ahmad Sharaa, seems like he will do anything to keep power. This is good news and bad news for Sharaa’s two strongest…
IDF Kills Salah al-Bardawil: The IDF eliminated senior Hamas terrorist Salah al-Bardawil in a targeted airstrike in southern Gaza on March 22. According to an Israeli military statement, “Bardawil…
False Shipping Manifests: Iranian oil tankers used forged Iraqi documents to smuggle oil, Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani said in a news conference on March 24. Abdel-Ghani said that oil tankers…
There’s one challenge in the Middle East that President Donald Trump can easily tackle. During his first term, his administration ordered AJ+, a U.S.-based project of the Al Jazeera Media Network, to…
The Indo-Pacific is one of the most consequential regions in the world. It’s home to economies, trade routes, and allies vital to American prosperity and security. It is also a region where the…
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BRAZIԼ — As part of his official visit to Brazil, the Foreign Minister of Armenia, Ararat Mirzoyan, gave an interview to Folha, one of Brazil’s largest and most influential daily newspapers.…
PANAMA CITY, Panama—A Chinese cultural center on the outskirts of Panama City was busy with people coming and going on a Wednesday afternoon in March, a reminder of China’s long history in the region.…
The Trump administration urged the US Supreme Court Monday to stay the preliminary injunction reinstating thousands of federal employees, continuing its efforts to downsize the federal workforce.The…
WASHINGTON - A Korean American Columbia University student, who is a legal permanent U.S. resident and has participated in pro-Palestinian protests, sued the administration of President Donald Trump…
In our news wrap Monday, police in Turkey cracked down on protests and dissent that began after the arrest of one of President Erdogan’s main political rivals, more aid groups have come under fire in…
U.S. negotiators held talks with a Russian delegation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on a proposed partial ceasefire in Ukraine. It comes one day after the negotiators met with a Ukrainian delegation. Both…
Government agencies responsible for communications and ICT, including NICTA, said they were not aware of the "test". Photo: RNZ Pacific The Papua New Guinea government has admitted to using a…
A babysitter has been busted for allegedly leaving a toddler in a car unattended for hours until he died at a US island known for being an affluent summer colony. Aimee Cotton, 41, called the Dukes…
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday his administration will announce tariffs on cars 'over the next few days,' raising speculation that new levies on automobiles could come before it rolls out…
A US journalist was inadvertently included in a group chat in which Pete Hegseth, JD Vance and other top American officials discussed upcoming strikes against Yemen's Huthi rebels, the White House…
It’s not unusual for protein fans to eat as many as 56 egg whites a day.We’re constantly told to eat more protein, but some types aren’t as healthy as you’d expect. The hunger for protein is…
Vast crowds of students surged onto Istanbul's streets Monday in the latest protest over the arrest and jailing of Istanbul's opposition mayor that has sparked Turkey's worst unrest in years. The…
South Korea’s Constitutional Court’s reinstatement of Han Duck-soo as prime minister yesterday, overturning his impeachment, is a significant development in the country’s political crisis. But despite…
Stateline / By Chantelle Al-Khouri, ABC The sunglasses, which have a lens in the outer corner, are believed to be a readily available model from a popular eyewear brand. Photo: ABC News / Jak Rowland…
In this photo taken on March 21, 2025 and provided by Ukraine’s 24th Mechanized Brigade press service on March 24, 2025, servicemen attend a dedication ceremony for soldiers near the frontline in the…
South Sudan stands at a decisive moment in its history, teetering between peace and war, stability and chaos. The recent events in Nasir, followed by the arrests of opposition figures in Juba, are not…
Vietnam was one of the biggest beneficiaries of the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump during his first term. This time, Vietnam could be among the biggest casualties. Trump’s first term tariffs on China…
VENICE — At the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia 2025, the Republic of Armenia presents “Microarchitecture Through AI: Making New Memories with Ancient Monuments,”…
Taiwan's coast guard boards a ship in the waters near the Kinmen islands on March 23, 2025. Chinese coast guard vessels intruded more than 60 times in the past year in waters near Taiwan-held Kinmen…
SINGAPORE - The president of the Law Society of Singapore has called on its vice-president Mr Chia Boon Teck to resign, saying he had made unacceptable comments about a rape survivor.In a statement…
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The IDF denied apprehending any Palestinian from inside an ambulance. The incident occurred as dozens of Israeli settlers stormed the Palestinian village of Susiya in the southern West Bank, an area…
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Black Sea negotiations for the Russia-Ukraine war, the Trump administration’s handling of U.S. national security information, sweeping anti…
Top congressional Democrats and former U.S. national security officials raised alarm bells on Monday over the Trump administration’s handling of highly classified information after Jeffrey Goldberg,…
Belgrade, 24 March 2025, dtt-net.com – The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, has threatened during the weekend to dismiss prosecutors who would not act according to his expectations against…
Vast crowds of students surged onto Istanbul's streets Monday in the latest protest over the arrest and jailing of Istanbul's opposition mayor that has sparked Turkey's worst unrest in years. The…
On 21 March US immigration authorities detained the parents of a Venezuelan family of 5, separating them from their three children under the age of twelve. Despite the family having Temporary…
Filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, one of the two Palestinian directors behind the Oscar-winning documentary “No Other Land,” was detained Monday in the occupied West Bank by the Israeli military after he was…
A Yemeni checks his damaged vehicle after U.S. airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, Monday, March 24, 2025. (AP Photo) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels pounded…
A meeting between Russian and US officials on a partial ceasefire in Ukraine ended after 12 hours of negotiations in Saudi Arabia on Monday, Russian state media reported, with a joint statement…
President Hilda Heine met with Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru. Photo: Japan/Cabinet Public Affairs Office Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has given his assurance to the Marshall Islands President Dr…
The US Agency for Global Media committed to release to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty a portion of funds appropriated to it by Congress just ahead of a scheduled court hearing on the issue as part of…
Hamdan Ballal, one of the Palestinian directors of the Oscar-winning documentary “No Other Land,” was beaten by West Bank settlers and then taken from his ambulance by the Israeli military, according…
Beijing is extending an olive branch to Seoul by embracing the return of South Korean tourists as well as cultural imports like K-pop, as the two neighbours take steps to improve ties.Some 200 Chinese…
Protesters take part in a rally, for the victims of a massive nightclub fire in the town of Kocani, in Skopje, North Macedonia, Monday, March 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Boris Grdanoski) SKOPJE, North…
Forces loyal to South Sudan’s First Vice President, Riek Machar, and the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) have accused each other of initiating gunfire at the Wunliet military camp, a…
Legal advocacy groups have issued a sharp rebuke to U.S. President Donald Trump's directive aimed at holding "accountable" law firms and lawyers that, according to him, "engage in frivolous,…
Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, was detained over corruption charges on Wednesday. Sky's Alex Crawford joins protesters in Istanbul as hundreds of thousands of people take to the streets for a…
Implications of a Signal chat about a forthcoming military campaign against the Houthis
Elon Musk recently seemed to threaten to shut down Ukraine’s use of his Starlink satellite communications system. Musk quickly issued a statement saying he would “never” do this but, given the…
Comedian and musician Garron Noone has returned to social media and said he stands by what he said in a video he posted last week that caused significant reaction on social media.
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The FBI on Monday afternoon issued a warning on social media that members of the Chinese government may be harassing Chinese dissidents and United States citizens. "The government of the People's…
JERUSALEM -- Israeli settlers beat up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning film “ No Other Land ” in the occupied West Bank on Monday, and he was then detained by the Israeli…
Media Contact 202-226-8467 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast announced the formation of a new task force charged with crafting legislative reforms to ensure…
US President Donald Trump, alongside the Governor of Louisiana, announced on Monday that Hyundai will be investing USD 5.8 billion in American manufacturing, including the construction of a steel…
US President Donald Trump's top national security officials, including his Defence Secretary, mistakenly shared war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen in a group chat on a secure messaging…
The Trump administration continues to push hard to acquire Greenland and for good reason. On Sunday the White House announced that Second Lady Usha Vance would be visiting Greenland to observe a sled…
Their warning was immediately suppressed. Guezouma Sanogo, who was recently re-elected to head the Association of Journalists of Burkina Faso (AJB) on 21 March, and who is also a journalist with Radio…
Meghan described the pieces in the online shop as a "handpicked and curated collection of the things I love", adding she had long been asked to share her wardrobe inspiration.Outfits the Duchess has…
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SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Lawyers hired by the Venezuelan government filed a legal action Monday in El Salvador aimed at freeing 238 Venezuelans deported by the United States who are being held…
If the United States and Europe were a married couple, you would probably say they are headed for a divorce. Like that couple, the two long-time partners could resolve their differences and renew…
BEIJING, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Between Friday and Monday, the China Coast Guard (CCG) expelled several Japanese fishing vessels that had unlawfully entered China's territorial waters around Diaoyu Dao,…
Doha: ACCIONA, a global leader in renewable energy and regenerative infrastructure solutions, has played a key role in helping two of Oman’s busiest airports to be named ‘Cleanest Airports in the…
Polish retail sales fell 0.5% year on year in constant prices in February (chart), defying the consensus, which expected a 3.2% annual increase, the statistics office GUS said on March 24. The…
The film is an Oscar-winning documentary collaboration by Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers.Hamdan Ballal, a Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, has been arrested…
Despite being in custody, Imamoglu was confirmed on Monday as the Republican People's Party's (CHP) candidate for Turkey's 2028 presidential election. The vote confirming his candidacy was symbolic as…
"FUBAR".That's one congressman's response to the jaw-dropping news that Trump officials discussed war plans in a group chat on the Signal app. It's an old military acronym meaning 'F***ed up beyond…
NEW YORK, 24 March (Office of Legal Affairs) ― The Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf held its sixty-third session at United Nations Headquarters from 17 February to 21 March. The…
Greenlandic leaders have expressed fury at an uninvited planned visit by a US delegation led by US Vice President JD Vance’s wife. The high-profile delegation led by Usha Vance will also include White…
While patrolling a “thorny forest” in the arid region of northwestern Paraguay, park rangers stumbled upon a visitor never before seen in the country taking a mid-morning bath. There, at the edge of a…
Reporting by the BBC has identified Bulgarian nationals Cvetelina Gencheva and Tsvetanka Doncheva as part of a Russian spy network run from the UK that targeted The Insider's editor-in-chief Roman…
A new report finds dangerously high levels of uranium and lead contamination in Fallujah, Iraq, and other places that experience massive military bombardments in wartime, resulting in birth defects…
MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. I am Amanda Roberson, the deputy director of the U.S. State Department’s Miami Media Hub. We welcome journalists who have joined from the United States and across…
NEW YORK — Stocks closed broadly higher Monday amid hopes on Wall Street that the Trump administration may take a more targeted approach as it tees up a new round of tariffs on imported goods next…
Istanbul, March 24, 2025—Turkish authorities should release the journalists taken into police custody during widespread protests and end hostile behavior towards the press, the Committee to Protect…
HAMILTON, Canada US President Donald Trump demanded the removal of a portrait of himself displayed in the Colorado State Capitol, calling it a "distorted" representation of his image."Nobody likes a…
The United Nations is once again under the microscope for blaming Israel for an attack on a compound as it opts to curb its footprint in Gaza, according to the world body.The spokesperson for United…
By Pierre Bairin, Saskya Vandoorne and Serene Nourrisson, CNN Gerard Depardieu at court in Paris on 24 March 2025. Photo: AFP / Dimitar Dilkoff The trial of Gérard Depardieu, who has been accused of…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks, during a joint press conference with Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, at the Presidential Palace, in Helsinki, Finland, Wednesday, March 19, 2025.…
The Asian tiger mosquito is one of the vectors responsible for transmitting dengue fever. Photo: SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY The number of cases of dengue fever in Tonga continues to rise, the island's…
On Jan. 17, a Russian court in Petushki, a small town near Moscow, found three lawyers guilty of “participating in an extremist community.” It was a recent instance of the state using anti-extremist…
In the coming weeks, a battle royal is poised to begin over the future of Israeli democracy, and it is by no means certain that the side representing democratic norms and the rule of law will win. On…
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A Palestinian filmmaker who co-directed the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land was reportedly assaulted by Israeli settlers and later arrested by Israeli soldiers, according to his Israeli co…
YEREVAN — In an interview with Public Television, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan addressed the following issue: “People say Armenia agrees to the two points proposed by Azerbaijan and makes…
Israeli settlers beat up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning film No Other Land in the occupied West Bank on Monday, and he was then detained by the Israeli military, Jewish…
NAVY Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a not-to-exceed $238,000,000 undefinitized modification (P00001) to a previously awarded fixed-price…
In an interview with Mondoweiss, Momodou Taal discusses the threat of deportation for his Palestine activism, Cornell’s cooperation with the government crackdown on free speech, and what is at stake…
As corporate global supply chains grow more complex, they are becoming increasingly opaque. This lack of visibility obscures risks to workers and consumers and limits accountability for traders and…
In the past week, Israel carried out devastating strikes on Gaza, claiming the lives of hundreds of civilians, including United Nations personnel, with no humanitarian aid being allowed to enter the…
Briefing journalists at UN Headquarters in New York via videolink from Juba, Nicholas Haysom described indiscriminate attacks on civilians, mass displacement and rising ethnic tensions.He urged all…
The United Nations Women published key takeaways from the Gender Snapshot 2024 report on September 2024, highlighting the successes and failures of gender equality initiatives in Africa. The report…
Canada is set to hold its general election on April 24 after newly appointed Prime Minister Mark Carney called for a snap poll on April 28. Ottawa has alleged that New Delhi may attempt to interfere…
From the beginning of Russia’s invasion, the European Union has stood together with our American allies, providing military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and imposing tough sanctions. Whatever the…
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Top national security officials for US President Donald Trump, including his defence secretary, texted war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in a secure messaging app that…
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Donald Trump’s secret military plans in Yemen have been leaked in a huge blunder after senior members of his cabinet added a journalist to their group chat with the president.
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Top Trump administration officials, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, mistakenly included a journalist in a messaging group discussing strikes against…
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By Michael Doyle, ABC In the video posted on TikTok, the mascot appears to have his hand near the young fan's face and extend his arm, while the child appears to be reaching out to the mascot. Photo:…
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HAMILTON, CanadaIsrael's evacuation orders now cover an estimated 14% of the Gaza Strip, the UN said Monday, amid a new wave of devastating airstrikes that have killed hundreds in recent…
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The chief rabbi of the French city Orléans was physically assaulted and called antisemitic slurs while walking with his 9-year-old son on Shabbat.Chief Rabbi Arié Engelberg was walking with his son…
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By Lex Harvey, CNN Greenland Prime Minister Mute B. Egede called the US delegation's trip to the island "highly aggressive" in an interview with Greenlandic newspaper Sermitsiaq. File picture. Photo:…
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A South Korean appeals court has upheld the rape conviction of a 24-year-old man after investigators discovered critical evidence in the reflection on a washing machine lid captured by a security…
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Egypt has floated a new proposal aimed at restoring the Gaza ceasefire deal, security sources told Reuters on Monday, as Palestinian health authorities said Israeli strikes had killed at least 65…
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US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 25 per cent tariff on any country purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela, escalating his administration's economic pressure on the South American…
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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that protests over the jailing of Istanbul's mayor had become a "movement of violence" and that the main opposition party would be held accountable for…
Separate Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip have killed two media workers, including an Al Jazeera journalist.Hossam Shabat, a journalist who worked for Al Jazeera Mubasher, was killed in northern Gaza…
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A Trump official's account on the Signal messaging app has been tagged as the one that added a journalist to a highly sensitive war plans chat involving the bombing of Houthi rebels in Yemen,…
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The United Nations said Monday it will “reduce its footprint” in the Gaza Strip after an Israeli tank strike hit one of its compounds, killing one staffer and wounding five others last week. Israel…
“Violence feeds more violence,” European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Monday at a briefing in Jerusalem, where she met with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, less than a week after…
The participation of far-right figures in Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli’s antisemitism conference has some second-guessing their attendance, while others define their inclusion as a ‘feature – not…
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BERLIN / ISTANBUL Shares in German pharmaceutical and chemical company Bayer fell 8% on Monday as of 1320 GMT after being sentenced late Friday to pay $2.1 billion to a US plaintiff over the…
President Donald Trump appeared to forget the name of the second lady of the United States ahead of her visit to Greenland later this week.At a cabinet meeting on Monday, Trump was asked about Usha…
The state has argued convicted killer Siphamandla Khumalo, 34, who stabbed his girlfriend more than 22 times in the parking lot of Durban's Gateway shopping mall in August last year had not shown…
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Salem Al Owais has presented his credentials as the UAE Ambassador to the United Mexican States, to Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico, at the Presidential Palace in the capital, Mexico City.Al…
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The United Nations has said it will “reduce its footprint” in the Gaza Strip after an Israeli tank strike hit one of its compounds last week, killing one staffer and wounding five others.
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Holocaust survivor Erika Jacoby and activist Behrouz Assadi Frankfurt mayor Narges Eskandari-Gronenberg hosted the city’s fourth annual Persian New Year (Nowruz) celebration, which included strong…
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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The United Nations said Monday it will “reduce its footprint” in the Gaza Strip after an Israeli tank strike hit one of its compounds last week, killing one staffer…
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Alina Habba, a former defense attorney for President Donald Trump, will serve as the acting US Attorney for her home state of New Jersey.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he believes American officials are being influenced by Russian propaganda as his country attempts to negotiate a war ceasefire. Zelenskyy spoke with Time…
US President Donald Trump is demanding that his portrait in the Colorado state capitol be taken down, saying he has received complaints about the image and claiming it was “purposefully distorted” to…
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NEGOTIATORS from Russia and the United States sat down today to hammer out a proposed partial ceasefire in Ukraine. This came a day after separate talks were held by the US with representatives of…
ISRAELI strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed more than 60 Palestinians, including women and children, the Gaza Health Ministry said today. This comes nearly a week after Israel broke its…
People who have used DNA testing firm 23andMe have been urged to delete their data as the business files for bankruptcy. The US biotech company analyses a customer’s DNA through home saliva collection…
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 24 (ANI): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the targeted killing of Barhoum, a key Hamas operative, who was allegedly using Gaza's Nasser Hospital as a hideout to plan…
The Russian Foreign Ministry said the two men discussed “topical issues of bilateral, regional and global agenda” as well as “the schedule and content of upcoming interstate contacts.” It also cited…
The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders issued an appeal on behalf of the activist, who was jailed again a few months ago after serving four years in prison for her reports on the…
The IDF and Shin Bet have destroyed more than 100 pickup trucks utilized by Hamas terrorists across the Gaza Strip, according to a joint statement released on Monday. "The IDF will continue to operate…
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The agency said Shabat was targeted by an Israeli drone strike on his car on Monday afternoon near a petrol station in the northern town of Beit Lahia [GETTY]Al Jazeera said on Monday that a…
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A retired teacher was killed by cows which repeatedly attacked him after he was tossed into the air during a walk with his friend along Hadrian’s Wall, an inquest in the UK has heard.
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Usha Vance Danish police have sent extra personnel and sniffer dogs to Greenland as the mineral-rich island steps up security measures ahead of a planned visit this week by US second lady Usha Vance,…
A new anti-crime bill in Brazil targets the son of a jailed Red Command gang leader who is using his music to advocate for his father’s freedom. But the measure is unlikely to have much impact on…
American support for Ukraine has been in question since the Jan. 20 inauguration as Trump has frequently made clear his disdain for Kyiv’s leadership — a stance the Oval Office meeting brought into…
24 March, 2025 F-35A Lightning II assembly. August 2020. Photo credits: Danish Ministry of Defense German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall has started assembling equipment for the production of center…
A similar framework could emerge in Europe following a hypothetical U.S. withdrawal. For instance, France could forward deploy some of its air-launched ASMPA-R nuclear cruise missiles to NATO allies,…
Last week, Sudanese army forces reclaimed control over the presidential palace in central Khartoum, dislodging the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and claiming a major new tactical and strategic…
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A view from Arab Keabine Primary School, which was attacked by illegal Israeli settlers in Jericho, West Bank on September 17, 2024. [Ameer Abed Rabbo – Anadolu Agency] Every day, Palestinian children…
Tom Lowenstein, the poet and ethnographer, died on 21 March. His fieldwork in an Iñupiaq village in north-west Alaska began in the 1970s and resulted in seven books. Some were orthodox monographs;…
The discharge of treated water from Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (FDNPS) is proceeding in line with international safety standards, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)…
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The father of Norwegian middle-distance runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen has gone on trial accused of violently abusing his son.Jakob, 24, spent the weekend underlining his position as one of the world’s…
THE South African ambassador, who was expelled from the United States and declared persona non grata by the Trump administration, was welcomed home at an airport on Sunday by hundreds of supporters…
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, center, answers questions from reporters on her arrival at the Parliament before a no-confidence debate against the prime minister in Bangkok,…
A masked man tore mezuzahs from the entrance of a kosher restaurant and a Chabad synagogue in London early Saturday in what authorities are investigating as an antisemitic hate crime.The suspect,…
The separate meetings are set to discuss details of a pause in long-range attacks against energy facilities and civilian infrastructure and a halt on attacks in the Black Sea to ensure safe commercial…
A "highly skilled" pilot’s final moments were captured on video before he died in a crash at an air show in South Africa over the weekend. The fatal incident involving James O’Connell unfolded…
Industrial transformation and competition with China in the automotive sector are key challenges for the European Union, but could also offer some opportunities. Policymakers in Brussels and European…
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Noel Clarke repeatedly asked a fan to meet for sex and groped her under a table at a public lunch, the UK High Court has heard.The 49-year-old exchanged messages with the then 18-year-old, during…
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Video from Gaza’s Beit Lahiya shows the aftermath of an Israeli strike that killed Al Jazeera journalist Hossam Shabat.
Beirut, March 24, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns Monday’s killing in Gaza of Palestinian reporters Hossam Shabat and Mohammed Mansour by the Israel Defense Forces and calls for an…
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer supports a campaign for TV series ‘Adolescence’ to be shown in schools to combat an alarming rise in toxic masculinity and violence. The four-part British drama…
In 2022, EU citizens bought about 19 kilograms of new clothes, shoes and other household fabrics each — up from 17 kilograms in 2019 — yet throwing out as much as 16 kilograms of clothes annually.…
Lindsey Vonn has made history since coming out of retirement in January. The 40-year-old became the oldest female Alpine skier to make a podium finish at a World Cup on Sunday. She achieved the…
Bayer, Germany’s biggest pharmaceuticals and biotech company, has been ordered to pay a record almost $2.1 billion (€1.94 billion) in punitive damages to a US cancer patient. On March 24, a jury in…
This marks the fourth wave of detentions since Mohamed Amra, who was on the run as a fugitive for nine months, was arrested in Romania last month.
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From roughly 2013 to 2021, Chinese diplomats often adopted an aggressive approach that became known as “wolf warrior” diplomacy. The term was derived from the name of a popular nationalist Chinese…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad of the Republic of Togo Robert Dussey, who is on an Official Visit to Singapore from 23 to 25 March 2025, called on and was hosted…
Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat will make a working visit to Beijing, the People’s Republic of China, from 24 to 27 March 2025. During the visit, Deputy Prime Minister Heng will meet senior…
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot will make an official visit to Singapore on 25 March 2025. This will be Minister Barrot’s first visit to Singapore in his current…
Facebook was willing to go to extreme lengths in order to appease the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to allow Meta apps into China, whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams revealed in a Washington Post…
The leader of the rebels who captured two key cities in eastern Congo says international sanctions and the planned minerals deal that the country has offered the U.S. will not stop the fighting in the…
Ismail (not his real name) managed to flee with his family during the night, to the village of Kenana, where many of those displaced from al-Malha are also struggling to get food and water. Others…
With the second Trump administration pulling back from multiple international treaties related to the environment and announcing plans to increase fossil fuel production, the U.S. is embarking on a…
Representative Image Taipei [Taiwan] March 24 (ANI): Chinese atemoya growers may match the yield and quality of those in Taiwan within the next two years, posing a risk to producers in Taitung County,…
LUANDA, Angola — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$ 2 million from the Government of Japan to support over 27,000 people affected by drought in southern…
On March 17, 2025, Al-Hadath, a Saudi news outlet, reported that U.S. forces in the Middle East had targeted and sunk Iran’s newest signals intelligence (SIGINT) ship, the IRINS Zagros (H313), while…
Israel’s coalition government is moving quickly to pass a record 2025 state budget and a contentious bill to change the makeup of the committee that appoints judges, in a legislative push ahead of a…
The Armenian Foreign Ministry urged Baku to start “consultations on the dates and venue for the signing of the treaty” right after Yerevan accepted Azerbaijani proposals regarding the last remaining…
Facing multiple charges of sex trafficking and exploitation in the United States and Romania, controversial internet personalities Andrew and Tristan Tate have appeared at a police station in Romania…
Actor Gerard Depardieu went on trial on Monday over alleged sexual assaults on a film set, in a case that placed one of France's best-known movie stars at the heart of the country's broader reckoning…
DaysofPal- Under the fading winter sun in western Gaza, Umm Hamada Qarout bends over a sidewalk near the Abbas intersection, carefully pruning the leaves of the “lisan” plant. With weary hands, she…
Operations continue near Egyptian borderResidents trapped in Rafah's Tel Al-Sultan area, local officials sayAt least 21 killed in airstrikes, local health authorities sayEgypt says it made new truce…
The European Union called on Turkey to "uphold democratic values" after police detained more than 1,100 people during five days of protests. The uprising was sparked by last week's arrest of President…
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories: Al Jazeera said on Monday that a journalist working with one of its channels was killed in an Israeli strike on his vehicle in northern Gaza."Hussam Shabat, a…
Two of the nation’s largest law firms are taking drastically different approaches to being targeted by President Donald Trump: acceptance and defiance. Paul Weiss and Perkins Coie are giants in the…
A 31-year-old Chinese man walked 3,300 kilometres from Hubei in central China to Lhasa in Tibet in a year with a two-wheeler cart. After a journey through mountains, valleys, snowstorms, and typhoons,…
SEOUL - A motorcyclist fell into a 20m-wide sinkhole that appeared in the middle of a road in Seoul on March 24, the authorities said, with rescue efforts under way. The sinkhole opened near an…
The participation of far-right figures in Amichai Chikli’s antisemitism conference has some second-guessing their attendance, while others define their inclusion as a ‘feature—not a flaw’ The list of…
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Russian forces carried out a missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Monday, the regional military administration reported.According to local authorities, the attack hit residential buildings…
“As a Council of Europe [the international human rights organization] member and EU candidate, Turkey must uphold democratic values. The rights of elected officials as well as right of peaceful…
Three big changes over the past two years are reshaping Gulf electricity and present a major economic, environmental, and political opportunity. First is the rise of renewable energy in combination…
The imprisonment of the Mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem İmamoğlu, and numerous other figures is a serious attack on democracy. France reiterates is deep concern in this regard. Respect for the rights of…
DaysofPal- The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 50,000 since Israel launched its offensive on the territory in October 2023, according to health officials. Gaza’s Ministry of Health reported on Sunday…
DaysofPAL- The residents of Beit Lahia, a town in northern Gaza, are once again facing the harsh reality of displacement as Israeli bombardments intensify in the area. Since the start of the genocidal…
The topic of housing has moved up the political agenda. During recent regional and national elections in Spain, Austria and the Netherlands, different political parties attempted to gain votes by…
MSF said the scale of forced displacement and destruction of camps "has not been seen in decades" in the West Bank [GETTY]Doctors Without Borders (MSF) denounced on Monday the "extremely precarious"…
TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – South Korea’s Constitutional Court reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s powers on Monday, the latest twist in the country’s recent turbulent politics after his impeachment…
WIPO Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications 48th session 24-27 March 2025 Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,…
In this photo taken on March 21, 2025 and provided by Ukraine’s 24th Mechanized Brigade press service on March 24, 2025, servicemen attend a dedication ceremony for soldiers near the frontline in the…
Every day, children in the West Bank run the gauntlet of Israeli roadblocks, checkpoints and settler attacks on their way to school. Since Israel launched a major operation in the West Bank in…
South Sudan’s National Security Service (NSS) arrested the deputy governor of Lakes State, Isaiah Akol Mathiang, and several other officials on Monday in a move targeting allies of First Vice…
Europeans feel caught between the hammer and the anvil. Vladimir Putin’s Russia is attacking not only Ukraine but the whole system that keeps 500m-plus people (mostly) free, safe, and prosperous. More…
The United States’ military strategy of rushing to denial in the Western Pacific may undermine its political strategy of “strategic ambiguity” over Taiwan if Beijing views it as an undeclared shift to…
U.S. retailers Walmart and Target are bickering behind the scenes with their suppliers over proposed price hikes on everything from cake pans, tote bags and toys to other merchandise.The outcome of…
Zulu king Misizulu KaZwelithini began preparations to marry Princess Sihle Mdluli from Mpumalanga by sending a delegation backed by amabutho to her family at the weekend for lobola talks.Mdluli, who…
When defense budgets are spent honestly, each euro is more likely to produce real capabilities. In Russia a significant portion of defense spending is compromised by graft and misallocation, which…
China reassured executives from American and European firms, including Apple, Qualcomm, Mastercard, Pfizer and AstraZeneca, that the world's second-largest economy is open for business amid a looming…
On March 3, Tucker Carlson, an American political commentator popular among MAGA conservatives and the global far right, held an odd and disturbing interview with South African right-wing activist and…
A Russian Su-25 fighter jet crashed during a routine training mission in Russia's Far East, the country's Defense Ministry said on Monday, bringing Russia's aircraft losses to five in a single day.…
President Cyril Ramaphosa lauded new Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah after she was sworn in as Namibia’s first woman president last week.“It is historic for Namibians to have their first…
It was almost immediately after the release of DeepSeek’s large language model that users began sharing reports of disturbing censorship. The episode reminded me of a personal memory from 2006. As a…
NEW YORK – The global financial system is on the brink of a transformation. As a recent Bretton Woods Committee paper points out, stablecoins – digital assets usually backed by a fiat currency,…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held discussions with US President Donald Trump on Sunday night regarding an "economic prosperity deal" between the two nations, local media reported. "The UK is…
Moscow and Washington have a mutual desire to move forward with efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. Peskov said that both countries share a "desire…
On the direction of the Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister, the Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ambassador Mohammad Sadiq, visited Kabul on 21-23 March 2025. The Special Representative…
On the direction of the Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister, the Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ambassador Mohammad Sadiq, visited Kabul on 21-23 March 2025. The Special Representative…
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is building a new inland port in northern Perlis state with the aim of boosting trade with China and Thailand, as part of its broader ambitions to expand regional connectivity…
Strike drones, presumably YIHA-III, in service with Albania. Photo credits: Facebook/Pirro Vengu Balkans Baykar Europe UAV Weapons purchase World Albania has received unknown kamikaze drones that were…
A total of 1,133 people have been detained so far, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said.
Anti-Trump protestors have taken to the streets of Greenland to mark the arrival of US President JD Vance's wife and several US officials following threats to Annexe the territory.
Under the proposal, the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza will be under the control of the Defence Ministry.Israel is set to establish a government agency that would oversee the “voluntary…
KHARTOUM, SudanThe UN migration agency said Monday that 15,000 households were displaced from the town of Al-Malha in North Darfur State in western Sudan due to the ongoing fighting between the…
Ignoring stern warnings from Russia, the National Assembly approved the bill in the first reading on February 12. Its committee on European integration was due to give the mandatory green light for…
This blog looks at some of the material held in LSE Library relating to women, Africa and the African diaspora. The Library has recently put together a digital archive of its resources and has an…
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By EUvsDisinfo From diplomatic deception to puppet master fabrications, the Kremlin manipulation playbook may evolve on the surface but its fundamentals remain unchanged. On Tuesday, 18 March, Putin…
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s phone call about Ukraine has sparked controversy, with approval and condemnation both widespread. This is largely due to Trump’s…
Every planting season, women in our villages wake up before dawn, their hands rough from years of tilling the land. They labour tirelessly under the scorching sun, sowing maize, cassava, pearl millet,…
As President Donald J. Trump embarks on his second term, early signals suggest a sharper focus on Latin America, a region he largely sidelined during his first four years in office. With migration and…
American influencer Alix Earle is suing British sportswear brand Gymshark for £770,000, alleging the company unlawfully pulled out of a sponsorship deal after she expressed support for Israel. Legal…
Op-Ed By John Yoo Political Questions March 23, 2025 Editors note: Having solved all the problems of natural law in our previous extended exchanges here on Political Questions (as if!), John returns…
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Amid ongoing protests over the arrest of İstanbul’s popular mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into the opposition-run Ankara Municipality over payments for…
The immediate loss of US funding for UNFPA in the DRC, South Sudan and Ethiopia came to about $4m (R72.5m), she said, noting many local health providers had also lost US funding.“With the US freeze,…
The people of the frontline Ukrainian city of Kherson have more reason than most to want an end to the three-year-old fight with Russia. But a taste of occupation and relentless attacks since Russian…
Gjert Ingebrigtsen, father and former coach of Norwegian runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen, pleaded not guilty on Monday as his trial began in which he stands accused of physically abusing two of his…
IntroductionAmong the digital tools emerging in today’s decentralised financial framework, cryptocurrency has been especially attractive for extremist fundraising by providing new opportunities to…
Police have detained more than 1,100 people, officials said Monday – including journalists – since the arrest of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival triggered some of Turkey's worst unrest in…
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Turkish police on Monday detained 10 journalists in early morning home raids for covering days-long violent protests in İstanbul and other cities against the arrest of İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu,…
Thousands of university students across Turkey have begun boycotting classes, protesting the arrest of İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and what they call an erosion of democratic rights and academic…
24 March, 2025 A soldier with a Vector drone. Photo: Quantum Systems A coalition of drones has allocated €20 million to purchase reconnaissance UAVs for Ukraine. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine…
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THE Pope has been discharged from hospital and made his first public appearance in five weeks, after a long hospitalisation for bilateral pneumonia. On Sunday, he came to a window of the Gemelli…
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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will arrive in Tokyo, Japan, today (Mar. 24) for an official visit as head of state, aiming to open the Japanese market to Brazilian beef and advance negotiations…
The report released on Thursday by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), titled "Wealth and Corrupt Activities of the Leadership of the Chinese Communist Party," states that up to…
By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock BANGKOK, March 24 (Bernama) -- The third batch of Malaysian job scam victims rescued from Myanmar, consisting of 24 individuals, is expected to be repatriated home tomorrow.…
United States President Donald Trump has been talking about buying Greenland, but the backdrop is a bigger story about competing interests and growing competition in the Arctic – a region where big…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its Bus-On-Demand service to include two new areas: Oud Metha and Barsha Heights.This expansion addresses the increasing demand for the…
An Israeli air strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza has killed at least five Palestinians.
Andrew Tate waves next to his brother Tristan as they check in at a police station as part of their judicial control, which requires them to appear before judicial authorities in Romania when…
Kirsty Warner examines why there is reluctance from the UK to accept an EU youth mobility scheme and the impact this may have on UK-EU relations. Ten months after the first formal proposal for an EU…
ISTANBULThe interim administration in the autonomous Bangsamoro region in the southern Philippines has undergone a leadership change, with Abdulraof Macacua succeeding Murad Ebrahim as chief…
Paris has voted in a referendum to drastically increase the number of car-free streets, although the turnout was extremely low. While 66 per cent of those who cast a ballot on March 23 supported…
Leading Danish politicians have said there will be “no compromise” on Greenland in response to a high-profile visit by US Vice President JD Vance’s wife Usha Vance and US National Security Adviser…
Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz has been looking for a fitting name for the government coalition he wanted to build. The negotiators from Merz’s Conservative Christian Democratic Union…
At the heart of unpaid care work in Mexico lies a paradox: The labor sustains the economy, even as it creates barriers to women joining the workforce. All told, the value of uncompensated domestic…
US Vice President JD Vance lambasted Denmark for not being a “good ally” amid POTUS Donald Trump's desire to buy the island.
U.S. negotiators worked on a proposed partial ceasefire in Ukraine on Monday, meeting with representatives from Russia a day after holding separate talks with the Ukrainian team. Each side has accused…
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BERLINGermany on Monday strongly criticized Israel's defense minister for threatening the “total devastation” of Gaza as renewed bombing of Palestinian civilians continued.Speaking at a news…
In a series of simulated close-range air combat encounters, reportedly occurring over Syria, the American F-22A Raptor consistently outperformed Russian Su-35S and Su-30SM fighter jets, according to a…
open image in galleryChristian Brueckner, pictured with his lawyer Friedrich Fuelscher, was named as a suspect in the Madeliene McCann case in 2022 (Reuters)
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There could be 2,000 new HIV infections every day globally due to USAID cuts, the UNAids agency (UNAids) said on Monday.“If US assistance is not restored and not replaced by other funding — and we…
Following the successful preparation of the country’s Reform Agenda, North Macedonia is the first country to receive the pre-financing foreseen under the EU’s Growth Plan for the Western Balkans. The…
KIGALI, RwandaAngola has ended its role as key African Union mediator between Congolese M23 rebels, the Democratic Republic of Congo government, and Rwanda, the president’s office announced on Monday,…
POINT ROBERTS, Wash. — In the northwest corner of Washington state lies a quirky U.S. exclave so dependent on Canada’s goodwill that the strain of President Donald Trump’s tariff war is inescapable —…
A new tourism levy that was introduced recently by the government is set to benefit the sector, Godfrey Kabera, Minister of State for National Treasury at the Ministry of Finance and Economic…
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 24 (ANI/TPS): A 75-year-old man was killed in a terror attack in northern Israel on Monday. According to initial police reports, the attacker arrived at the Tishbi Junction…
There could be 2,000 new HIV infections every day globally due to USAID cuts, the United Nations AIDS (UNAIDS) agency said on Monday."If US Assistance is not restored and not replaced by other funding…
March 24 (UPI) -- A plane of people deported by the Trump administration landed in Venezuela, the first since that country agreed to restart repatriation flights. The U.S. State Department's Bureau of…
Singapore's Elections Department (ELD) announced on Monday that the certified registers of electors will be open for public inspection starting Tuesday, following an initial public review conducted in…
The last round of Social Security checks this month will be deposited on March 26. The Social Security Administration processes payments according to a set timetable. Survivor benefits, retirement…
Columbia University is banning the use of face masks by protesters and hiring dozens of police officers as it seeks to win back federal funding cut by the Trump administration to penalise the school…
Decarbonising the seas is a strategic imperative for a sustainable trade system that can also generate climate finance for vulnerable countries It's time for shipping to test first global tax on a…
The growing rapprochement between the U.S. and Russia, coupled with a shift away from NATO, has sparked renewed discussions among long-time allies—ranging from Berlin and Warsaw to Seoul and…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Despite all the changes President Donald Trump has already made with his “America First” foreign policy, his administration has yet to define its strat
President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House has been filled with controversy – tariffs, threats of invasion, job losses, Oval Office rows, and a style of diplomacy that has shaken global…
Peace talks between U.S. and Russian delegations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine are underway Monday in Saudi Arabia, according to media reports. The discussions come after Ukrainian President…
Trump appeared to escalate his campaign to take over the island during a conversation with Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte earlier this month.Greenland was already on the defensive about Trump's…
Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu (Photo/Reuters) Istanbul [Turkiye], March 24 (ANI): Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key opposition figure, has been jailed on corruption charges, triggering massive…
Iranian regime-affiliated commentator Hamid Asefi In a stark warning that reflects mounting anxiety within Iran’s political establishment, regime-affiliated commentator Hamid Asefi described what he…
The government said it introduced livestock surveillance of infected premises because of the outbreak of avian influenza in dairy cows in the United States. America has been grappling with a…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced last week he was firing Ronen Bar, the head of the Shin Bet internal security service, citing a crisis of confidence sparked by the failures to…
The death toll from the Israeli occupation's aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 50,021 martyrs, since the beginning of the aggression on October 7, 2023.The Ministry of...
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Monday that Jordan's diplomatic efforts to cease Israeli aggression in Gaza and to halt unlawful Israeli activities in the West...
Ongoing violence and instability, including fighting by M23 rebels, has forced millions to flee their homes in Democratic Republic of the Congo.The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing one…
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot will visit China from March 27 to 28, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.Jean-Noël Barrot will pay the visit at…
TAIPEI/XIAMEN, March 24 (Xinhua) -- People engaging in exchanges across the Taiwan Strait are feeling a chilling effect when Taiwan authorities led by Lai Ching-te have doubled down on restrictive…
SINGAPORE – Amid a strained geopolitical outlook, Singapore and the rest of Asean can “cooperate more intensively” on trade to help stabilise the regional order in the Asia-Pacific, Senior Minister…
The sudden halt to US foreign aid funding has been "devastating", the UNAIDS chief said Monday, warning that without more funding, millions more will die and the global AIDS pandemic will resurge.…
GAZA CITY/ISTANBULGaza’s Health Ministry on Monday denounced Israeli shelling on a hospital in southern Gaza as a “war crime,” demanding an independent international investigation into the attack.Two…
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Woods, who has won 18 World Golf championships, is known for being guarded about his personal life after exposure of his marital infidelities and sex scandals damaged his public standing in the 2000s…
Angola will step down from its position as a mediator between parties involved in an escalating Rwanda-backed rebel offensive in eastern Congo, the presidency said on Monday, with another African…
Russia and the United States will discuss resuming a deal to ensure the safety of merchant shipping in the Black Sea, the Kremlin said on Monday, noting that what Moscow saw as key parts of an earlier…
Emergency services provider Magen David Adom said the attack at a junction southeast of the coastal city of Haifa involved 'ramming, stabbing and shooting' [GETTY]An attack Monday in northern Israel…
DaysofPal – A 17-year-old Palestinian detainee, Walid Khaled Abdullah Ahmad, has died in Israel’s Megiddo Prison, marking yet another fatality among imprisoned Palestinians as reports of systematic…
Every week, there are new developments in the Ukraine war and the intensifying diplomatic talks aiming to end it.That's why hundreds of you get in touch with your questions for Professor Michael…
War rages on with foreign arms fueling both sides and over 8.8 million displaced, yet global coverage remains minimal Sudanese government forces have retaken the presidential palace in central…
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Police have detained more than 1,100 people, officials said Monday — including journalists — since the detention and subsequent arrest of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s main rival triggered some of…
No one was injured after the car was driven "at slow speed" into demonstrators on Saturday, in the latest attack on Tesla since the electric car company's founder, Elon Musk, took a leading role in…
TOKYO -- TOKYO (AP) — Japan 's official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country's favorite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the…
Taipei [Taiwan], March 24 (ANI): Taiwan's Coast Guard seized an unmarked vessel suspected to be a Chinese in the restricted waters off northwest Taiwan, reported by Taiwan News. At 8 am (local time)…
Bryan Johnson, the tech entrepreneur and "longevity expert", is under fire for alleged inappropriate conduct at the workplace. Former employees have accused Johnson of creating an uncomfortable work…
The comments showed the extent to which relations between the US and Canada, two long-time allies and major trading partners, have deteriorated since Trump imposed tariffs on Canada and threatened to…
"As a result of the accident, five people who were in the bus were killed, and about 18 people were injured and taken to a medical facility," the press service of TASS news agency said, noting that…
Israeli Soldiers. Israeli soldiers are seen on the border between Israel and Gaza. Israel launched a series of air strikes against the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday…
Earlier, The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced the final cost of the Hajj package under the government scheme for the year 2025. The ministry spokesperson said that the cost of the long-term…
Dominica — On World Meteorological Day 2025, the World Meteorological Organization is highlighting persistent gaps in early warning systems as extreme weather events intensify, urging global action to…
Every family has one of them: the kid who, rather than playing with their toys, takes them apart to figure out how they function. Fourth-year University of Cape Town (UCT) medical student Simamkele…
NCDC stated that the cases were identified among 16 suspected cases across four LGAs in two states The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has recorded three new confirmed cases…
For the first time in several decades, Germany is rearming. In the ongoing talks to form a coalition government, the Christian Democrats (CDU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) – the first- and third…
SINGAPORE - An exhaust duct in the loading bay carpark of Marina Bay Sands (MBS) will be removed, after a portion of the overhanging tube there collapsed in the afternoon of March 24. Exhaust ducts…
SINGAPORE - At the former village headman’s house on Pulau Ubin on March 2 – a sunny day – Madam Tan Luay Ching’s daughter and domestic helper were sweeping away flood waters from the porch. A higher…
The UN said Monday it and partners were seeking nearly $1 billion to provide life-saving aid this year for some 1.5 million Rohingya refugees and their hosts in Bangladesh.The United Nations said that…
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Over 400,000 visitors chose to visit one of the 750 artistic and environmental treasures across 400 areas included in the 33th edition of the Spring Days organized over the weekend by the Italian…
File photo used for representational purposes. Manila: The Philippine and US militaries kicked off joint exercises involving a combined 5,000 troops on Monday, Manila said, days before new US…
Istanbul’s city council will meet on Wednesday to appoint a replacement for Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, after he was officially suspended from his duties following arrest on corruption charges, Turkish…
The new unit consists of the command headquarters, the 1st Marine Transportation Squadron, and the 2nd Marine Transportation Squadron. Each squadron will be equipped with their own dedicated transport…
Tehran: Iran said on Monday it was open to indirect talks with the United States, after President Donald Trump had issued an ultimatum for a new nuclear deal. "The way is open for indirect…
GENEVA - Two United Nations agencies said on Monday that any shortfalls in funding from global donors could have dire consequences for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.Refugee agency UNHCR and the…
Blind Bulgarian ultra-marathon runner Victor Asenov defied sleeplessness and exhaustion to repeatedly scale Vitosha mountain near Sofia non-stop for nearly two days last week, climbing the equivalent…
In South Sudan’s Upper Nile State, a brutal military campaign led by President Salva Kiir’s government is escalating, with airstrikes targeting the Nuer ethnic group in Nasir and Longechuk counties.…
His acquaintances describe him as a soft-spoken, shy and hardworking student with a broad knowledge of the world, while his classmates and teachers said they found allegations of him having ties with…
Latin America and the Caribbean has long been a region with one of the most informal labour markets. A large part of the workforce is outside of the formal economy, leaving many people without access…
Negotiations for a partial Russia-Ukraine ceasefire spearheaded by a US delegation are under way in Saudi Arabia, the Kremlin has said.The talks in Riyadh between a US delegation and Russian…
A hearing is set to take place in a US court on March 24 in the lawsuit filed by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty against the US Agency for Global Media “to avoid irreparable harm” to the broadcaster…
On 20 March 2025, the Chinese Embassy in the UK hosted a symposium with representatives of people from various sectors in the UK to introduce the key messages of China's Two Sessions, during which,…
Egypt has put forward a new proposal aimed at restarting ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, an Egyptian official said Monday. Under the terms of the proposal, Hamas would release five living…
SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will be making a two-day visit to Hanoi, Vietnam, starting from March 25, to meet the country’s top leaders and build upon recently strengthened bilateral…
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are getting married this summer in Venice, Italy, almost two years after becoming engaged in May 2023. Lauren Sánchez, the former news ancho
The ministry clarified that access to Hajj packages will be restricted, and they cannot be viewed or purchase
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One man was killed and another wounded in an attack on Sunday in northern Israel when a man rammed his vehicle into a bus stop, then stabbed another man and fired shots at passing motorists, emergency…
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. More than 2 million Singaporeans eligible to vote in next election More than two million Singaporeans are eligible to vote in the upcoming…
HRANA News Agency – The death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of murder was carried out in Dorud Prison, Lorestan province, on March 13, 2025. The identity of this prisoner has been…
US and Russian officials began talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday aimed at making progress towards a broad ceasefire in Ukrainewith Washington eyeing a separate Black Sea maritime ceasefire deal before…
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At the centre of the controversy is a pre-independence building dedicated to the deity Dewi Sri Pathra Kaliamma Amma that is more than 130 years old. A mosque will be built in its place, while the…
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19 March 2025, Barcelona. On the occasion of World Water Day, celebrated each 22 March, the Union for the Mediterranean sounds the alarm about the region’s rapidly melting glaciers, many of which are…
Nigeria has the third highest maternal mortality rates globally. Stock photo. AT RISK Image: 123RF Nigeria’s government launched an initiative in 2024 offering free emergency caesarean sections to…
Another head of state will be appointed to the task in coming days, it said.There have been several attempts to resolve the conflict, rooted in the fallout from Rwanda's 1994 genocide and competition…
MANILA (Reuters) -- Soldiers from the Philippine and the U.S. armies began three weeks of joint military exercises on Monday, with drills focused on territorial defense and commanding large-scale…
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When we’re not in the streets, it’s more urgent than ever we develop our boycott campaigns to take aim at the corporations that enable Israel’s settler-colonialism, military occupation and apartheid,…
A KwaZulu-Natal man who fatally stabbed his ex-girlfriend Nomfundo Msibi, 34, in the parking lot at Gateway Mall in Umhlanga, north of Durban, last year has been found guilty of premeditated…
Colombo: Sri Lanka will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week, an official said Monday, as Colombo grapples with the competing interests of its powerful northern neighbour and China, its…
COPENHAGEN/WASHINGTON — Greenlandic leaders have criticised a planned trip this week by a high-profile US delegation to the semi-autonomous Danish territory that President Donald Trump has suggested…
LONDON — Britain's Heathrow defended its decision to shut down operations at Europe's busiest airport last Friday (March 21) as the blame game intensified over an 18-hour closure which cost airlines…
French writer Victor Hugo is famous for penning "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" and "Les Miserables", but less known is his work as an illustrator -- now the subject of a new exhibition in London.…
The Defence White Paper, published in Brussels on 19 March by the European Commission and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, entitled “Joint White Paper for European…
Acting Western Equatoria State Governor Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa on Sunday confirmed the arrest of nine suspected criminals accused of involvement in attacks, arson, and looting in Yambio town. He…
A group of construction workers in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod are buying up pork cuts that locals typically avoid, driving up market prices.
Danish police sent extra personnel and sniffer dogs to Greenland as the icy island steps up security measures ahead of a planned visit this week by second lady Usha Vance, the chief spokesman for…
On the morning of March 19, Turkey entered yet another critical phase with the detention of 87 people, including the Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Ekrem İmamoğlu. İmamoğlu was taken…
HAIKOU (China), March 24 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- In a bid to tackle the chronic labour shortages plaguing its natural rubber industry, China has unveiled a mobile rubber-tapping robot, marking a leap…
Since we signed the Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership last year we have deepened our relationship and there is a lot to build on. You already pointed out different areas, spanning political…
UA SOF HIMARS. A screengrab from a video published by Ukraine's special operations forces, claiming to show missile strikes on four Russian helicopters in Belgorod, Russia. Ukrainian Special…
2025.03.24 Chinese President Xi Jinping applauds as Premier Li Qiang (not pictured) delivers a speech during the opening session of the National People’s Congress
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned on Monday that Iran poses a serious threat to global stability and must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon, during a press conference in…
Thousands of people are trapped in the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip after Israeli forces encircled part of it on Sunday, Palestinian officials said. Israel ordered the evacuation of the…
RIYADH (Reuters) -- U.S. and Russian officials began talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday aimed at making progress towards a broad ceasefire in Ukraine with Washington eyeing a separate Black Sea maritime…
Journalists at the Voice of America's (VOA) Kurdish service face uncertainty after the Trump administration froze funding to the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM). [Getty]Journalists at the Voice of…
Venezuela’s government announced on Saturday the resumption of migrant repatriations from the United States, scheduling the first flight for Sunday, March 23, 2025.This decision revives the Plan…
Panama’s Ministry of Security announced a stunning 99% drop in irregular migration through the Darién Jungle as of March 2025.This treacherous route, connecting Colombia to Panama, once saw 520,000…
BEIJING--China's Premier Li Qiang said Sunday that Beijing and Washington should choose dialogue instead of confrontation, as the two countries are locked in rising friction over trade tariffs and efforts to combat illegal fentanyl trade.
US strikes reported across Yemen, wThe United States launched air raids across Yemen overnight, killing at least one person and injuring 13 in the capital, Sanaa, media reports say. The strike on…
SINGAPORE – A new programme has launched in Singapore to formally study the applications of ribonucleic acid (RNA) in vaccine development, as well as in disease therapy and prevention, to deepen…
The fires in the western towns of Okayama, Imabari, and Aso erupted on Sunday, rapidly consuming hundreds of acres. Firefighters and defense helicopters sprayed water but the blazes in the two…
TORONTO (AP) — New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Conservative opponent said U.S. President Donald Trump must respect Canada’s sovereignty as they kicked off their election campaigns…
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in central London on Sunday to oppose the annual Al Quds Day march, calling for the UK government to proscribe Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and…
Business activity in the euro area reached its highest level in seven months as manufacturers recovered more than expected ahead of a massive increase in German spending.The Composite Purchasing…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced massive selling pressure on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index plunging over 2,000 points to close below the 116,500 level.The market remained under…
One of France's most successful actors is in court accused of sexually assaulting two women on the set of one of his films.Gerard Depardieu, 76, has starred in more than 200 films over five decades,…
The head of the UK's national grid has said there was "enough power" to keep Heathrow Airport running on Friday, after an electrical substation fire shuttered Europe's busiest air hub. The shutdown --…
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SINGAPORE – Diners at food courts and coffee shops run by Koufu will be able to tell at a glance the price for each dish of their economy rice order via colour-coded labels, in a new tie-up with the…
Published on 24 March 2025 (Luxembourg, 24 March 2025) – At the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Palermo (Italy), the judge for preliminary investigations of the Court of…
"The government has taken a tough stance! The national army defends Taiwan's sovereignty, preventing anyone from invading our waters and casually cutting our undersea cables," reads the traditional…
Eric Anderson has had a rough month.Instead of feeling the love on Valentine's Day, he was unceremoniously fired from his position as a federal worker at the National Park Service."My letter said,…
The United Nations, in establishing this annual observance in 2010, recognized what millions already knew: that Romero’s life was a testimony to the power of truth in the face of terror. Romero,…
Bolivia’s President Luis Arce reignited the nation’s maritime claim during the Día del Mar on March 23, 2025, in La Paz. He addressed officials, diplomats, and military leaders, marking 146 years…
French actor Gerard Depardieu was expected in court as his trial over alleged sexual assaults on a film set begins on Monday, a case placing one of the world's best known movie stars at the heart of…
The United States has sent its oldest aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz, for a Western Pacific Ocean mission to fill the power gap left by its sister ship, which is heading to the Middle East. The Chinese…
The INTERPOL-led operation targeted banking, investment and messaging app scams
According to rare reports today from Chinese media, an environmental crisis is unfolding along a stretch of the Leishuei River in Hunan province that impacts the prefectural city of Chenzhou (郴州),…
The word game NYT Strands was developed by the New York Times as part of their expanding "Games" collection. Connecting letters on a six-by-eight grid to create a group of words with a similar subject…
VITOSHA MOUNTAIN, Bulgaria - Blind Bulgarian ultramarathon runner Victor Asenov defied sleeplessness and exhaustion to repeatedly scale Vitosha mountain near Sofia non-stop for nearly two days last…
The third round of meetings aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Ukraine kicked off between American and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia on Monday. On Sunday, American and Ukrainian officials met to…
BEIJING, March 24 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday that China has never received any asylum application from former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte or his…
Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 25 Palestinians, including several women and children, according to three hospitals. The strikes came nearly a week after Israel ended its…
Officials say Egypt has introduced a new proposal to try and get the Israel-Hamas ceasefire back on track. Hamas would release five living hostages, including an American-Israeli, in return for Israel…
US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch at a USIBC reception (File Photo/@USIBC) New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan…
In the centre of the Tajikistan capital, the start of the demolition of a historic tea house, a world-famous meeting place for writers and artists, to make way for new modern buildings, is sparking…
Supporters of the Iranian Resistance in Heidelberg, Germany, held a bookstand on March 22, 2025 THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS UPDATE: 10:00 AM CET Iran Regime’s Hostage Diplomacy and…
WASHINGTON – Federal agents who usually hunt down child abusers are now cracking down on immigrants who live in the U.S. illegally.Homeland Security investigators who specialize in money laundering…
The Canadian federal election is set to take place on 28 April, following the dissolution of Parliament. The federal election includes 343 district elections across Canada, with the party with the…
Palestinians watch as people try to put out a fire at the emergency department of the Nasser Hospital after it was hit in an Israeli airstrike (AFP via Getty Images)Israel targeted Nasser Hospital in…
Syrian authorities have arrested a high-ranking officer closely associated with Maher al-Assad, commander of the Fourth Division and brother of the ousted president. The officer was responsible for…
The U.S. has lifted sanctions against an anonymized cryptocurrency mixer linked to North Korean money laundering, an action blockchain professionals and privacy advocates have hailed as a major…
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested last week on the charges of corruption and aiding terrorist organisations. On Sunday, a Turkish court jailed the mayor pending trial for corruption.
There have been 24 suicides in Italy's prisons so far this year after three inmates took their own lives in jails in Avellino, Genoa and Trieste on Sunday, penitentiary police union SPP said on…
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More than 200 residents in 15 southern villages have been told to evacuate 1 MIN READ South Korea: Evacuation order widens as firefighting efforts continue against Sancheong wildfire IANS At least…
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French actor Gerard Depardieu is standing trial in Paris accused of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of a movie in 2021.Depardieu, 76, is facing charges that he groped a 54-year-old…
Donald Trump has demanded the removal of a ‘purposefully distorted’ presidential portrait hung in the Colorado State Capitol. The 78-year-old is seething at his predecessor Barack Obama looking better…
Regional * On Tuesday and Wednesday, Azerbaijan’s Defence Ministry again claimed that Armenian forces violated the ceasefire on several different occasions throughout the day, night, and into the…
The third reading of Sri Lanka's 2025 budget was passed last Friday in the country's parliament with a majority of 114 votes. While the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation saw the…
Kurdish activist, politician and former Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) Representative in Hewlêr (Erbil), Nasır Yağız, recently went to Russia and requested asylum. Yağız saw his request rejected and…
Wade Deng, a refugee from South Sudan, hopes basketball can help him pull his family out of a refugee camp in Kenya. Birds flit in and out of the cracked windows of the old stadium. On the basketball…
The ability to move about freely and safely is a prerequisite for individuals' participation in civic and economic life outside the home. Yet many women in Pakistan face street harassment, pressure to…
SEOUL, March 24 (UPI) -- South Korea's Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Monday, reinstating the 75-year-old as acting president while continuing to…
On March 15, The San Francisco Chronicle published an article entitled S.F.’s top Chinese diplomat critical of tariffs, in which Consul General Zhang Jianmin criticized the US side for the tariff war…
On March 19, 2025, Consul General of China in Johannesburg, Mr. Pan Qingjiang, met with the Speaker of Gauteng Provincial Legislature, Ms. Morakane Mosupyoe. The two sides exchanged views on promoting…
On March 20, Ambassador Fan Yong met with Ms. Keganele Malikongwa, Acting Commissioner General of the National Planning Commission. The two sides exchanged views on strengthening friendly cooperation…
On March 19, 2024, Consul General of China in Johannesburg, Mr. Pan Qingjiang, attended the Bursary Beneficiaries Event under the Education Empowerment Initiative in conjunction with the Gauteng…
SINGAPORE - Those planning to stay out late on the eve of Hari Raya Puasa, March 30, will have more transport options, with SBS Transit offering later services on selected train lines and bus routes.…
Both Germany and the UK have released new travel warnings for their citizens heading to the US. The updated warnings cautioned visitors were “liable to arrest or detention” if they broke new,…
US and Russian negotiators sat down for talks in Saudi Arabia on a partial ceasefire in Ukraine, hours after a round of negotiations between US and Ukrainian negotiators, Russian news reports said.The…
TOKYO – Cherry trees started flowering in Tokyo on March 24, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced.That is five days earlier than 2024, and the trees are expected to be in full bloom in about a…
CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves said Sunday that the government aims to cut the costs of running its operations by 15 per cent within four years.The announcement comes as she prepares to present her Spring…
👉Listen to Politics At Sam And Anne’s on your podcast app👈 Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy present their guide to the day ahead in British politics.With two days to go until the…
Amit Gupta, a senior IT professional from Gujarat, has been held in Qatar for over three months now. The 12-year veteran of Tech Mahindra is facing allegations of data theft, according to multiple…
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is likely to exclude a set of sector-specific tariffs while applying reciprocal levies on April 2, Bloomberg News and the Wall Street Journal reported,…
€11.6 trillion – about a third of total private wealth in the EU. That’s how much has been sitting idle in bank accounts for years. Now, the European Commission is making a fresh push to free up…
ISTANBUL US second lady Usha Vance and one of her three children will travel to Greenland amid US President Donald Trump’s repeated statements on the annexation of the country.Media outlets reported…
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Delegation to visit US military base and watch dogsled race Greenland's outgoing PM says can no longer trust US Leader of winning party says visit shows disrespect The delegation, which will visit an…
A visitor points at a map of China, including the nine-dash line at the National Security Exhibition Gallery, ahead of China's 75th National Day in Hong Kong, China, Sept. 23, 2024. BANGK
The high-profile former international cricketer and TV commentator suffered the attack during a Dhaka Premier League match and was rushed to hospital.Former Bangladesh one-day international (ODI)…
On the afternoon of March 21, 2025, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) Zhao Leiji held talks with Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji Filimone Jitoko at the Great…
On March 21, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping's special envoy and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Peng Qinghua, upon invitation, attended the…
Moldovan authorities have issued an international wanted notice for a missing pro-Russia member of parliament, who disappeared the day he was handed a 12-year jail sentence on corruption charges. A…
US President Donald Trump has demanded the removal of a portrait of himself hanging in Colorado's state capitol, claiming the oil painting is "purposefully distorted".Mr Trump took to Truth Social on…
Turkish authorities detained several journalists from their homes, a media workers’ union reported, in what it said was a crackdown amid escalating protests triggered by the imprisonment of the mayor…
2025-03-24T08:32:05+00:00 Shafaq News/ US and Russian delegations have begun ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia, Russian state news agency Tass reported on Monday, as Washington pushes for a maritime…
Representative Image (Photo/ X@ETExileGov) Washington DC [US], March 24 (ANI): The East Turkistan Government-in-Exile (ETGE) vehemently opposed the Turkiye-China Joint Security Cooperation Mechanism…
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Sunday said Cairo supports the Sudanese state and its national institutions, and is keen on preserving Sudan’s unity and territorial integrity. “Any solution…
Egyptian Defense Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Abdel Majeed Saqr called on the country’s air defense forces to maintain rigorous training and the highest levels of combat…
Talks between Russian and US delegations on settling the crisis in Ukraine kicked off on Monday in Riyadh, the Russian state news agency TASS reported, one day after similar negotiations took place…
Amid reports of several people vandalising Tesla vehicles in the United States, an adorable video that has surfaced on social media is winning hearts. The clip shows a woman walking up to a Tesla…
MANILA - Soldiers from the Philippine and the U.S. armies began three weeks of joint military exercises on Monday, with drills focused on territorial defence and commanding large-scale deployments of…
DNA testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US while it searches for a buyer, after struggling with heavy losses and facing the aftermath of a data hack.The genetics company…
Earlier this month, the Israeli Air Force announced that its F-35I Adir stealth fighters have repeatedly flown in what’s known as “Beast Mode” during combat operations, a configuration that loads the…
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President Xi Jinping's Special Envoy Peng Qinghua Attends the Inauguration Ceremony of Namibia's President 2025/03/22 23:00 On March 21, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping's special envoy and Vice…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- U.S. airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels pounded sites across the country into Monday, with the group saying the one attack in the capital killed at least one…
Police raided several houses in Istanbul in the morning hours. Lawyer Deniz Demirdöğen announced on his social media account that he was being detained.In Adana, the police attacked a group prote...
The Sudanese army seized control of the main headquarters of the country's central bank, two military sources told Reuters on Saturday, as the army continues to make advances in the capital against…
The USD/COP exchange rate stands at 4,154.55 as of this morning, showing a slight appreciation of the Colombian peso compared to last week’s closing figures.This represents a modest strengthening from…
The USD/MXN exchange rate stands at 20.22 as of 7:05 AM GMT, showing a slight increase of 0.13% from Friday’s close of 20.19. The Mexican Peso has weakened marginally against the greenback overnight…
The fourth political consultative meeting between the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Mongolia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy took place in Ulaanbaatar on March…
When Turkey jailed Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s biggest rival at the weekend, thousands of protesters took to the streets. Notably less vocal were the country’s Western allies.The Turkish president and…
Hundreds of victims’ families will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the crash of Germanwings Flight 9525 in the French Alps, which killed all 150 people on board.The plane departed in the morning…
The jailing of Istanbul’s embattled Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent opposition figure, has triggered Turkiye’s most significant street unrest in years.Just four days after his arrest in a predawn…
ANKARA Doctors Without Borders has warned of a sharp increase in violence against Palestinians and systematic obstruction of healthcare access in the occupied West Bank.According to a report titled…
The government of Ghana has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark Eid-Ul-FitrSince March 30 falls on a Sunday, President John Mahama extended celebrations…
The Baloch National Movement's United Kingdom chapter staged a protest outside the British Prime Minister's office at 10 Downing Street, London, on Sunday, drawing attention to a series of grave human…
Global energy demand growth surged in 2024 to almost twice its recent average, driven by rapidly rising electricity use, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its global energy review 2025…
Dubai-based global logistics and port management company DP World has chosen Portuguese construction group Mota-Engil to lead the development of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) first deep…
Recent reports in regional media have claimed that Egypt is being pressured to take in Gazans as the war in Gaza continues.Israel launched a new offensive on March 18. The goal of the war is to return…
MEDIA ADVISORYFridays of the Commission: African Union and South Africa in the G20 – Advancing Africa’s Priorities WHAT: The African Union Commission’s Department for Economic Development, Tourism,…
A fiery Western leader on immigration is desperate to deport a series of violent criminals southward to a country the West once had great influence over—but that country is resisting. France (did you…
On 5 March 2025, Sudan instituted proceedings against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding alleged violations by the UAE of its obligations under…
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) denounced on Monday the "extremely precarious" situation of Palestinians displaced by the ongoing Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank. According to the…
SINGAPORE - The vice president of the Law Society of Singapore has come in for strong criticism over comments he made about a rape survivor, with Law Minister K. Shanmugam saying the views may…
It was a pleasant night in Beirut. The seaside cafes were full late into the night. The city has a habit of concealing its wounds and disappointments, to challenges death and the rubble, and to…
KABUL, Afghanistan — A group of women activists has launched a campaign titled “Let’s Study” to mark the start of the new academic year — and the fourth consecutive year that girls have been barred…
FARAH, Afghanistan — Taliban morality police in the western province of Farah are reportedly conducting nighttime patrols, detaining residents found on city streets and forcing them to perform…
Sebha, 24 March 2025 (Lana): Desert patrols of the Southern Region Anti-Illegal Migration Authority, in cooperation with security units, carried out intensive security operations to seize migrants and…
Imran Khalid is a Karachi-based geostrategic analyst and freelance writer.Pakistan has this year witnessed a sharp resurgence in terror-related activities. The country recorded 2,236 terrorist attacks…
Turkish authorities have detained nine journalists who covered overnight protests in several cities against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the Journalists Union of Turkey said on Monday.
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Yekaterinburg’s Church on the Blood — built on the site where the Romanov family was executed — has installed in its courtyard a replica of the pipe that Russian soldiers crawled through to enter…
The Republic of Korea is battling to contain multiple wildfires raging across the southeastern region Sunday, with strong and dry winds hindering efforts to bring the blaze under control, authorities…
Hundreds of victims' families will commemorate on Monday the 10th anniversary of the crash of Germanwings Flight 9525 in the French Alps, which killed all 150 people on board. The plane departed in…
Wildfires have hit several regions in western Japan, injuring at least two people, forcing dozens of residents to evacuate and damaging homes as hundreds of firefighters battled the widening blaze in…
After holding talks with Ukraine on Sunday, US delegations met Russian officials in Saudi Arabia today to discuss a partial ceasefire in the war.The meeting between the Ukrainian team, led by defence…
Ten Palestinians were killed and others wounded Monday morning as a result of the ongoing Israeli bombardment of various areas in the Gaza Strip.Palestinian medical sources said that six citizens were…
TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – Syrian media have reported an explosion in the Kafar Sousah District in the capital Damascus on Monday. Local media in Syria reported an explosion in the Syrian capital,…
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed closure reports for both cases linked to the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput.According to Times of India, in its final reports…
SINGAPORE – Singaporeans eligible to vote in the next general election can check their names in the updated voter rolls, which will become available for the public to inspect from March 25. The number…
JAKARTA - New sovereign fund Danantara Indonesia on March 24 unveiled its “dream team” to chart its strategy, which included ex-presidents and advisory roles for hedge fund manager Ray Dalio,…
In a gruesome discovery, a woman’s body was found floating in the East River near a busy Queens park on Sunday morning, March 23. The body was spotted about 50 yards away from an abandoned blood…
Representative Image Muzaffarabad [PoJK], March 24 (ANI): The education sector in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) is facing a major crisis, as government institutions struggle with outdated…
Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council, has approved the 2025-2029…
The Pakistani community residing in the UAE have celebrated the country’s Resolution Day (March 23) with national zeal and attended the official ceremonies held in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The Pakistan…
Nigerian oil and gas company Renaissance Africa has denied reports of a gas explosion on Sunday (March 23) at its gas plant in Rivers State, at the Soku Gas Pipeline that it operates. “We wish to…
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CAIRO, March 24 (Bernama-WAFA) -- The Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee on Gaza strongly reiterated its firm rejection of any transfer or displacement of the Palestinian people from their land,…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 24. A nationwide tree-planting campaign took place in Turkmenistan with the participation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Trend reports. The event was attended by the…
The Pakistan Mission to the United Nations (UN) hosted a reception on Saturday to bid farewell to Ambassador Munir Akram, who is leaving his post at the end of this month, terming him as a…
The Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee, in a high-level meeting with European representatives, urged the immediate resumption of ceasefire negotiations in Gaza and the swift implementation of a truce.…
Officials say Egypt has introduced a new proposal to try and get the Israel-Hamas ceasefire back on track, The Associated Press reported. Hamas would release five living hostages, including an…
US and Russian delegations started fresh talks on Monday in Saudi Arabia, which are reportedly expec
An Israeli military attack on the largest hospital in southern Gaza killed two people, injured several, and sparked a large fire, according to the enclave’s Ministry of Health.The attack on Sunday…
Written by Clément Évroux and Issam Hallak with Jeanne Marullaz. For its new mandate, the European Commission has put innovation and its commercial development at the heart of enhancing European Union…
ANKARAThe Palestinian Hamas group on Monday welcomed the outcomes of the Arab-Islamic ministerial committee meeting, urging for more pressure on Israel to end its genocidal war on Gaza and commit to…
The latest meeting between Russian and U.S. delegations on ending the war in Ukraine has begun at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.The talks are being held behind closed doors. According…
An American senator has said that China must halt the flow of fentanyl ingredients into the U.S. before any trade negotiations, a demand that clouds the prospect of imminent leaders’ talks to ease…
TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – Syrian media have reported an explosion in the Kafar Sousah District in the capital Damascus on Monday. Local media in Syria reported an explosion in the Syrian capital,…
What if the United States decided to fold up its nuclear umbrella over Europe? In its wake, Europe could either experience increased Russian aggression, potentially threatening the very existence of…
The two-storey Manly home, which differed from the one shown at the beginning of the season during Burfoot’s introductory monologue, was allegedly hired by the show’s producers.A production insider…
North Korea must not be rewarded for deploying troops to fight in the Ukraine war, according to South Korea’s foreign minister, emphasizing the need to halt “illegal military cooperation” between…
His wife, Dilek Kaya İmamoğlu, called on citizens to vote “for democracy, justice and the future” after casting her ballot with their son Selim. The arrest has triggered widespread protests across…
Individuals travelling to the United States have been facing heightened scrutiny due to President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies. Immigration officers have repeatedly detained US-bound…
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In a post on X, Salehi emphasized the dangers of exploiting such divisions, writing, “Ethnic and religious fault lines in Iran must not be provoked; they can quickly turn into destructive and blazing…
US and Ukrainian officials have met for further talks aimed at hammering out a ceasefire in Russia’s war in Ukraine, with Washington signalling its hope for “real progress” even as Moscow warned that…
“We commend the swift action of the police in initiating a manhunt for those responsible and urge them to be vigilant and thorough in their investigations. We will not allow such criminality to…
Riyadh has hosted a new round of talks between the US and Ukraine. The talks were “productive and focused,” Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said Sunday, according to a report in Arab News.“We…
Emphasizing US support for Israel, he conveyed the Trump administration’s determination to restore freedom of navigation in the Red Sea through military aggression against Yemen, Anadolu news agency…
For the fifth consecutive night, Istanbul has been gripped by violent protests following the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Demonstrators clashed with police, who deployed tear gas and water cannons…
"Crocodile racing is a unique traditional festival in the Malaysian state of Sarawak. Locals compete by riding crocodiles skillfully along the river," reads a Burmese-language Facebook post on March…
"When the chairman of the Bank of China was sentenced to death, his knees became so shaky he could barely walk," reads a Thai-language X post published on March 10, 2025. The post continues: "This…
Photo : YONHAP News The government said it is closely monitoring the recent visit of Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu to North Korea, where he met with regime leader Kim Jong-un.In a…
Good Monday morning. This is Sam Blewett. DRIVING THE DAY I READ THE NEWS TODAY, OH BOY: There’s a massive week ahead for the prospect of peace in Ukraine … and conflict in the Labour Party, as Rachel…
Some 15 million people voted in Sunday’s symbolic primary organized by Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) in a mass show of support for İstanbul’s newly deposed mayor Ekrem…
A fire broke out at a shopping center in Russia’s Rostov-on-Don early Monday. According to Interfax, the blaze began at 5:28 a.m. local time and spread across roughly 300 square meters (3,229 square…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called the talks between Ukrainian and US delegations in Saudi Arabia as “constructive and beneficial,” in his evening address on March 23. "Today marks the…
In the latest twist in South Korea’s ongoing political crisis, the country’s Constitutional Court reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo as acting leader, overturning his impeachment by opposition…
SEOUL — It will be showdown time this week beginning with the constitutional court ruling Monday on the impeachment of South Korea’s acting president, the soft-spoken economist and diplomat who was…
TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – The Speaker of the Parliament Nebih Berri has said that Israel is seeking talks with Lebanon leading to normalization of relations, while stressing there is no such a thing on…
"Nobody likes a bad picture or painting of themselves, but the one in Colorado, in the State Capitol, put up by the Governor, along with all other Presidents, was purposefully distorted to a level…
JAKARTA - Press freedom groups have called on Indonesian authorities to investigate what they called acts of intimidation against a magazine known for its hard-hitting investigative reporting, after…
With the Global South rising, Europe’s renewed emphasis on strategic independence from the United States could partially offset its relative decline in hard power and accelerate global multi-polarity.…
Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah called on Kuwaiti citizens to adhere to the democratic approach and the constitutional references. "National identity is at the top of our…
North Korea is emphasizing self-reliance rather than implementing practical measures such as distributing vaccines.
İstanbul’s embattled Ekrem İmamoğlu vowed to fight on despite being suspended as mayor and jailed on Sunday, in developments that have sparked Turkey’s worst street unrest in more than a decade.…
Turkey’s authorities, faced with a mass opposition movement following the detention of the opposition mayor of İstanbul, have called for the closure of more than 700 accounts on X, the online platform…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday said non-biometric foreign passports issued by Russia “entail various security risks” and make it hard to tell where or who it was issued by. This is a…
Since 2011, Libya has been in turmoil, facing a divided state, stalled elections, militia control and unsuccessful UN stabilization efforts.
South Korea's court on Monday held the second preparatory hearing of the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol's criminal trial.The second preliminary hearing was held at a courtroom of the Seoul Central…
In the frantic final month before the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) pavilion closed for an extended renovation, the museum rushed to stage an exhibition of Mario Reyes’ work. For years,…
The ultra-Orthodox landscape of the early 2010s seemed to hold promise: Knesset Member Rabbi Chaim Amsalem split from Shas to form a moderate and inclusive ultra-Orthodox political movement; a…
A power outage forced Heathrow to close for much of Friday, resulting in major disruption for passengers flying to and from Europe’s busiest airport. The power loss was caused by a blaze at an…
Samoa's Prime Minister, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa Photo: @Pule Puleaina Samoa's Prime Minister, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa , has addressed the country about the recent power outages that have affected the…
One of the leading environmental investigative journalists in Brazil is Hyury Potter, a freelance reporter who recently won the Pulitzer Center’s Breakthrough Journalism Award.The prize recognized…
Russian and US officials are holding talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this morning as efforts to end the Ukraine war continue. Meanwhile, Kyiv has woken up after a third consecutive night of strikes by…
A Russian Orthodox priest has been arrested in St. Petersburg over a 2014 photograph showing him holding a Ukrainian flag with the country’s trident symbol, Fontanka reports, citing the unified press…
Net IFRS profit of Russian T-Technologies (former TCS) banking group reached RUB38.7bn ($518mn) in 4Q24, making RUB122.2bn ($1.63bn) in profit for full-year 2024 and a return on equity (ROE) of 30% in…
BERLIN -- Hundreds of victims' families will commemorate on Monday the 10th anniversary of the crash of Germanwings Flight 9525 in the French Alps, which killed all 150 people on board. The plane…
A Turkish court formally jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political opponent, prompting thousands Sunday night to take to the streets across the country in…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 24. The Association of Furniture and Wood Processing Industry of Uzbekistan, the Trade Development Company, and Turkish designer-technologist Gürkan Kurun signed an…
SINGAPORE - The Republic’s chief medical adviser, Professor Kenneth Mak, has been appointed the chairman of the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) - a new statutory board.The agency will be…
Israel’s retaliation to rockets fired towards it from Lebanon on Saturday is part of its efforts to lure the country into normalizing relations. Israel is aiming to lure Lebanon towards holding…
Hungary’s second-largest lender MBH Bank reported impressive growth in lending last year, as its balance sheet increased by 13% to HUF12.5 trillion (€31.4bn) driven by a 37% surge in retail lending.…
Kyiv's regional governor Mykola Kalashnyk said the overnight strike also damaged several houses, and the injured man had been taken to hospital. An earlier attack in Kyiv on Saturday killed three…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 24. The United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the Resolution on the "Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan" on March 21, 2025, Trend reports, citing the…
Eti Raz and Sigal Steiner Mansouri, who lost their children in October 7 Hamas attack, meet with mothers who lost children in 1994 Jewish community center bombing; 'We agreed that only a bond of love…
TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – Yemen’s Ansarallah Resistance Movement has warned that the country stands ready to intervene against the Israeli regime if the Tel Aviv regime escalates its aggression against…
SINGAPORE – A bus enthusiast who sexually exploited multiple teenage boys whom he got to know through the hobby community was sentenced to 16 years’ jail and 12 strokes of the cane on March 24.Between…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 24. KazMunayGas (KMG) Chairman Askhat Khasenov visited the Caspi Bitum plant in Aktau as part of a working trip to the Mangystau region, inspecting the progress of its…
Addiko Bank, an Austrian financial institution specialising in the consumer and SME sector operating in Central and South-Eastern Europe (CSE), is preparing to launch operations in Romania with the…
Hundreds of gigabytes of data from an unsecured server expose how China is using artificial intelligence to automate the surveillance of online discourse, with a sophisticated classification system…
Mr Clarke is a founding member of the Wisbech and District Historic Vehicles Club, which launched in 1989, and has also restored three full-size vintage cars in his spare time.He learnt engineering…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have carried out a targeted strike inside Gaza's Nasser Hospital compound, claiming to have eliminated a key Hamas operative. The military stated that the strike was…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the ongoing talks between Ukrainian and U.S. delegations in Saudi Arabia as constructive and beneficial. In his evening address, he stated that…
BEIJING - Laos has signed a US$1.45 billion (S$1.94 billion) clean energy deal with a Chinese power plant equipment manufacturer as the South-east Asian country furthers its push into clean power…
A diary belonging to acclaimed Scottish artist Duncan Grant has been discovered nearly 50 years after his death in 1978.
It's highly technical work in what looks more like a lab than a museum: A fragment of a glazed roof tile from Beijing’s Forbidden City is analyzed in a state-of-the-art X-ray diffraction machine that…
With U.S. President Donald Trump, many high-tech titans have decided that now—after their coffers overflowing—Americans don’t need much government. Leading the charge to dismantle it is Elon Musk. His…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 24. Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Digital Development has been assigned additional responsibilities following a decree signed by President Sadyr Zhaparov, which will now include…
BUENOS AIRES, March 24 (Bernama-TASS) -- The head of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, has confirmed that members of the financial body unanimously…
CAIRO/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: An Israeli airstrike at a hospital in Gaza on Sunday killed five people, including a Hamas political leader, Palestinian medics and Hamas said, in an attack Israel said had…
TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – Local sources told media that more than 100 people were abducted in less than 48 hours in the Syrian coastal areas, with similar incidents also occurring in the provinces of…
The U.N. Human Rights Council is set to address concerns over North Korea’s involvement in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in its newest resolution, a draft put forward by Australia and Poland reveals.…
KARACHI, Pakistan China has designed artificial intelligence (AI)-powered rubber-tapping robots in an attempt to tackle chronic labor shortages plaguing its natural rubber industry, state media…
SINGAPORE - The revised Registers of Electors have been certified and are available for public inspection from March 25. There are a total of 2,758,095 electors in the registers, according to a…
Israel’s military struck the largest hospital in southern Gaza on Sunday night, killing two people, including a member of Hamas political bureau, wounding others and causing a large fire, the…
“Trump is the worst human being to be President of the United States, including those who owned slaves. He is actively destroying the American leadership in the world, as well as the peace and…
The drivers of a VW Golf and a Toyota Tazz were racing each other, leading to a head-on collision that killed three people on the R61 near Wild Coast Sun on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast on Saturday.
IPOH - A married couple has been arrested with some RM1.2 million (S$361,800) in liquid methamphetamine labelled as health and beauty drinks seized by police here. Perak police chief Comm Datuk Noor…
GREETINGS, it’s Nick Vinocur, pleased to be back in sunny Brussels after a tour of the Nordics last week (minus my home country Sweden), during which I had a chance to sit down with Danish Prime…
Saudi Arabia is hosting the third round of meetings aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Ukraine. On Sunday, American and Ukrainian officials met to discuss proposals to protect energy facilities and…
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Firefighters continued for the fifth day to fight a blaze at an oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar region, sparked last week by a drone attack authorities blamed on Ukraine, the regional administration…
An Oxpeckers reporter speaks to syndicate insiders about the role of corrupt law enforcement officials enabling cross-border illegal trade in rhino horns Casual exchange or calculated complicity? A…
The US government has alleged that Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian demonstrator Mahmoud Khalil withheld that he worked for a United Nations Palestinian relief agency in his visa…
When she finally got to the Texas detainee’s hearing, Mazzie explained that Minnesota jails had insufficient space. She said Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, wanted her to approve a change of…
The Terrapins, who finished tied for second in the Big Ten regular season, used a 9-0 run to take a 68-64 lead with 2:30 to play in Sunday’s game, but the Rams responded with a 7-2 run. Things looked…
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North Korea is preparing to export drones alongside its recent full-scale drone production efforts, Daily NK has learned.
Saima Wazed, Regional Director WHO South East Asia Region (Photo/ X@drSaimaWazed) New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): Regional Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) South East Asia, Saima…
At least two Palestinians were killed and several others injured when the Israeli army shelled a hospital in southern Gaza on Sunday night, said Gaza's Health Ministry.The strike targeted the…
Israel increasing military pressure on Hamas while mediators seek to revive negotiations; Washington reaffirms support for Israel, even as Witkoff attempts to clarify remarks suggesting Hamas might be…
Until very recently, his political rival Pierre Poilievre seemed poised for a victory of generation-defining proportions.
TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the Zionist regime’s aggression against Lebanon and Syria, emphasizing that the aggression against Lebanon is a…
More than one million Syrian refugees have returned home since the beginning of the year, a record number not seen since the outbreak of the Syrian war in 2011. In a scene that reflects a remarkable…
A high-profile US delegation will visit Greenland this week as President Donald Trump continues to threaten to annexe the strategic Danish territory. Usha Vance, wife of vice-president JD Vance, will…
I was greeted by the hum of sewing machines in the livelihood training hall at the Centre for Comprehensive Promotion of Reproductive Health (CCPRH) in Maiduguri, Borno, where women learn and practice…
Monrovia — Veteran Liberian journalist Alex Yomah is in a desperate fight for his life, urgently appealing for US$1,500 to seek advanced medical treatment in Ghana. A former Senior Reporter of The…
Trump described the image, which hangs in Colorado's State Capitol, as "distorted" and blamed Colorado governor Jared Polis for commissioning the painting.The president complained about the portrait…
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The Sudanese army claimed new military gains in central Khartoum on Sunday amid fighting with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).A military statement said army forces continued to clear…
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The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the so-called Israeli cabinet's approval to separate 13 illegal settlements in the West Bank in preparation for legitimizing them as…
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The Kremlin on Sunday said the upcoming talks between Russia and the US in Saudi Arabia on the potential resumption of the Black Sea Grain Initiative will be “difficult.”Delegations from Washington…
Tiger Woods confirmed today he is in a relationship with the former daughter-in-law of US President Donald Trump.
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SYDNEY - A plan by Australia's opposition to force government workers back to the office full time could affect millions, a trade union grouping said on Monday, with the issue featuring in a…
The delay in the French trial of Cambodian generals Hing Bun Heang and Huy Piseth for their alleged role in the lethal 1997 grenade attack in Phnom Penh sheds light on the workings of French…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called an early election on April 28, pledging to counter U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff impositions and annexation threats.Carney, sworn in as…
The principle of leaving no one behind is central to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The progress toward achieving SDG 6, which aims to ensure universal access to water, sanitation, and…
United Nations — Over the past two decades, conversations surrounding mental wellness have entered the cultural consciousness in the western world. Despite this, these topics receive far less media…
Nigeria's government launched an initiative in 2024 offering free emergency caesarean sections to poor and vulnerable women, in a plan to bring down the high number of mothers dying in childbirth.…
Critics of the Trump administration’s early actions on global health—withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO) and paralyzing U.S.-funded international health programs—fear that those moves…
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will visit the Philippines later this week, the first stop on a regional tour that will also take him to Hawai’i, Guam, and Japan and aimed at bolstering relations…
The head of Myanmar’s military junta will reportedly attend a regional summit in Bangkok early next month, his first visit to an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member state since April…
Photo by Luke Hunt.By most definitions, Myanmar is a failed state. The military has lost co
The Dutertes and their loyal supporters have organized marches, motorcades, and prayer rallies to protest the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte on March 11 and his turnover into the custody…
Rachel Reeves is preparing to cut 10,000 civil service jobs as part of a sweeping £2bn Whitehall savings drive, ahead of a spring statement she has warned will involve “hard” choices. The Labour…
Dominique Pelicot was last year jailed for repeatedly drugging and raping his wife Gisele, and inviting dozens of other men to do the same. His eldest son, David, tells Sky News how his family is…
Relations between the United States and its European allies have proved tempestuous during the first two months of the second Trump administration. From his first days back in office, President Donald…
President Trump has declared his April 2 deadline to be “Liberation Day” for the U.S., when he will put in place so-called reciprocal tariffs that seek to equalize U.S. tariffs with the duties charged…
A US delegation will seek progress towards a Black Sea ceasefire and a broader cessation of violence in the war in Ukraine when it meets for talks with Russian officials on Monday, after discussions…
The White House is reportedly planning to offer corporate sponsorships for its annual Easter Egg Roll in April, breaking decades of tradition that keep public office and private profits separate. In a…
Gaza's Health Ministry says Israel's military struck the largest hospital in southern Gaza on Sunday night, and Nasser Hospital says one person was killed. The ministry says the strike caused a large…
How and why do small groups attack state writ in Pakistan, and get away with it? And why does the state participate in its own denouement? Muhammad Shoaib examines the cyclic nature of Pakistan’s…
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who was reinstated on Monday as South Korea’s acting president, is a technocrat whose experience and reputation as a safe pair of hands transcended party lines and helped…
If the words, themselves, are thoroughly un-Tiger, then the accompanying images are yet more incongruous. One of them shows the pair embracing on a hammock. Vanessa’s eldest daughter Kai, 17, and…
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Addis Ababa, March 21, 2025 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched the Africa Public Health Podcast, a powerful platform designed to elevate African voices…
President, I thank Algeria and Somalia for initiating today’s meeting, and thank Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher for the briefing. With the implementation of the ceasefire on January 19, people…
On March 19,2025, Chinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing attended the handover ceremony of the agricultural equipment and materials. More than 50 people attended the ceremony, including the general…
On March 19, 2025, H.E. Mr. Xu Feihong, Chinese Ambassador to India publishes an article entitled “India-China Can Achieve A Dragon-Elephant Tango” in The Times of India, The full text is as…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said he believed reviving the 2015 nuclear deal was no longer possible and would not serve Iran's interests, adding that talks with the US were…
Chinese military personnel stand on the deck of a landing ship during a naval parade.China’s armed forces are more ready than ever to surround the self-ruled island of Taiwan, cut it off from the…
WASHINGTON—When University of Michigan President Santa Ono sat down for breakfast earlier this month with a group of lawmakers from his home state, the message was clear: The school was ready to play…
Tiger Woods, the greatest golfer of his generation, confirmed on Sunday he is in a relationship with Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jnr.In a post on X that announced their relationship,…
Social security failures coupled with structural gender inequality leave many people in Germany mired in poverty in ways that violate their human rights, Human Rights Watch said in a report released…
The US government on Sunday has alleged that Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil withheld information about working for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine, and has cited…
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Barhoum is the fourth member of Hamas's political bureau killed since last Tuesday 2 MIN READ Palestinians looks a
Home World Russian air defence units destroys 28 Ukrainian drones overnight A firefighter works at a site an apartment building hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv,…
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara (Photo/Reuters) Tel Aviv [Israel], March 24 (ANI/TPS): The Israeli government unanimously passed a no-confidence motion against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara…
TOKYO – Japan put the branches of its military under a single operational command, taking a step the US, China and other nations have followed to better prepare for conflict by ensuring coordination…
BANGKOK – An overwhelming majority of respondents in a public hearing has backed Thailand’s plan to legalise casinos, with the government signalling it is open to incorporating suggestions to ease the…
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– Mehr Uneinigkeit bei den Verhandlungen als erwartet: wie jetzt “die da oben” den Zwist und Streit lösen müssen, der in den Arbeitsgruppen nicht ausgeräumt werden konnte.– Erneuter Angriff auf die…
KIGALI, Rwanda Rwandan authorities on Sunday welcomed the M23 rebel group's decision to withdraw from the strategic mining town of Walikale and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s move to halt…
Today, the Chargé d’Affaires of the State of Qatar, Mr. Murdif Al-Qashouti, called on IEA-Foreign Minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi. The discussions focused on Afghanistan-Qatar bilateral relations,…
CAIRO, March 24 (Bernama-QNA) -- Egypt called on the European Union (EU) to participate in the implementation of the Arab plan for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip and to take part in the Gaza…
Former South African Ambassador to the United States Ebrahim Rasool (c), addresses supporters upon his arrival at the Cape Town International airport, in Cape Town, on March 23, 2025. [Photo by…
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The Constitutional Court of Korea's eight justices, back, from left, Chung Kye-sun, Kim Bok-hyeong, Jung Jung-mi, Lee Mi-son, Moon Hyung-bae, Kim Hyung-d
US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia on Monday for talks on a partial ceasefire in the Ukraine war, a day after delegates from Washington and Kyiv had their own discussions.US President…
On March 16, The New York Times reported that “Ukrainian forces have pulled almost entirely out of the Kursk region of Russia.” After seven months, one Ukrainian soldier told the BBC, "Everything is…
Greenland's prime minister, Múte Egede, called Waltz's visit a "provocation" in an interview with Greenlandic daily Sermitsiaq on Sunday. "The only purpose is to show a demonstration of power to us,…
GAZA CITY /ISTANBULAt least two Palestinians were killed and several others injured when the Israeli army shelled a hospital in southern Gaza on Sunday night, said Gaza’s Health Ministry.The strike…
South Korea's Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who became the country's acting leader after President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, is shown speaking during a cabinet meeting at the government complex in…
Trump appears to have taken a softer approach with Russia. In a description of a phone call between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin last week, no expressions of gratitude were noted.Trump’s…
ISTANBUL South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Monday dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, allowing him to resume his role as acting president amid ongoing political turmoil…
WASHINGTON US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday about Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip.Rubio also discussed efforts…
When one thinks of submarine warfare powers during World War II, chances are America’s “Silent Service” and Nazi Germany’s Unterseeboote (U-boats) are the first to come to mind, and perhaps the
The talks come a day before US officials are set to meet with Russia's delegation. Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov announced on Sunday that talks between US and Ukrainian delegations in the…
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 24 (ANI/TPS): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited on Sunday, together with Defence Minister Israel Katz, the IDF's (Israel Defence Forces) absorption and selection base…
PodcastPodcast, The TakeHow did Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit reveal the nonexistent writers spreading anti-France sentiment in West Africa? Nonexistent writers publishing pro-Russian content in…
SINGAPORE – A dynamic real-time virtual model of the Port of Singapore, powered by artificial intelligence, will be trialled in the second half of 2025. Integrating live data from vessels, port…
SINGAPORE - A car driver was taken to hospital after a collision between her vehicle and an SBS Transit bus in Bukit Timah on March 23. The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said…
South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was reinstated as acting president on Monday after the country’s Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment motion passed by the National Assembly late…
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SEOUL — South Korea's Constitutional Court reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's powers on Monday (March 24), the latest twist in the country's recent turbulent politics after his impeachment as…
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Judges overturn impeachment of Han Duck-soo in latest twist in saga set off by Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law decree.South Korea’s Constitutional Court has reinstated impeached Prime Minister Han Duck…
Former Goldman Sachs banker called a national election on Sunday for April 28 4 MIN READ Prime Minister Mark Carney Calls Federal Election Bloomberg Mark Carney began his bid for election with a stark…
A reduction in electricity tariffs, as promised by the government of Pakistan, could not get past the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which is presently holding back a staff-level agreement (SLA)…
With President Donald Trump sending mixed messages on Iran — on the one hand, reinstating his “maximum pressure” campaign and threatening military action; on the other, signaling an eagerness to…
Shortly after assuming the role of acting president, Han blocked the appointment of new judges to the constitutional court - something the opposition hoped would improve the odds of Yoon getting…
President Trump's outreach to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei represents a strategic effort to pursue diplomacy before considering military
SINGAPORE – The world cannot assume global trade will continue keeping pace with gross domestic product amid heightened strategic tensions and policy uncertainty, including those brought about by a…
President Donald Trump on Sunday complained about a ‘distorted’ portrait of him at the Colorado State Capitol. The 78-year-old blamed Governor Jared Polis, even though the Democrat had nothing to do…
Mozambique opposition leader Venancio Mondlane speaking during a press conference on March 10 - Copyright AFP/File Amilton NevesMozambique President Daniel Chapo met the main opposition figure…
Canadians will vote in 343 members to the House of Commons on April 28, five more than in 2021. Seats are won under a first-past-the-post system: several parties can field candidates in an electoral…
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The WHO has identified air pollution as the biggest environmental threat to human health globally. Each year, an estimated seven million people around the world are killed by effects from air…
RIYADH, March 24 (Bernama-SPA) -- Saudi Health Ministry announced an update to the health requirements for the 1446 AH (2025) Hajj season as part of its efforts to ensure the health and safety of…
WASHINGTON/RIYADH: US and Ukrainian officials were meeting in Saudi Arabia on Sunday for talks on a partial ceasefire in the war with Russia, with Washington hoping for “real progress” but the Kremlin…
Joe Girardi and Aaron Boone have spoken out after the tragic death of Miller Gardner, the youngest son of Yankees great Brett Gardner. The family announced through the Yankees on Sunday, March 23,…
TOKYO - Japan had lodged a protest with China about a statement that misquoted Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's remarks during Friday's meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Japan's top…
BEIJING - China sought to reassure foreign corporate chiefs of the country's business potential when Vice Premier He Lifeng met with the heads of Apple, Pfizer, Mastercard, Cargill and others on…
Donald Trump continues to promote the idea that the US could annex Greenland, despite objections. A high-profile US delegation will fly to Greenland this week to visit an American military base and…
Manoa Kamikamica, left, says Sitiveni Rabuka is the right man to rebuild Fiji. Photo: Parliament of the Republic of Fiji/RNZ Pacific One of Fiji's deputy prime ministers says Sitiveni Rabuka is the…
KARACHI: The United States has lifted a $10 million reward offer for information leading to the arrest of a Taliban leader and interim interior minister of Afghanistan, Sirajuddin Haqqani, and two…
On March 17, Her Honour Mutale Nalumango, Vice President of Zambia, attended the donation ceremony of floods relief items from the Zambia Chinese Association held at the Disaster Management and…
On March 19, 2025, Ambassador Yin Chengwu published an article entitled “China will Injects More Certainty into an Uncertain World” in the Liberian newspaper Daily OBSERVER and The NEWS. The full text…
On March 14, Ambassador Hu Changchun, Head of Mission of China to the African Union, met with the newly-elected Chairperson of the AUC, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. Amb. Mohamed El-Amine Souef, Chief of…
An Indian historian who has been threatened with deportation from the UK for spending too many days outside the country says she is “living in fear.” Dr Manikarnika Dutta, 37, had been conducting…
Sarajevo, 23 March 2025, dtt-net.com – Additional 400 troops sent earlier this month from Italy, Romania and Czech Republic to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) are conducting almost daily different type…
On Mar 17, 2025, Consul General Xu Wei met with the Director General of the Persian Gulf Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) Mohsen Raisi and the President of Sobhe Sahel News…
On 19March, H.E. Ambassador LIU Jin met with Mr.Nathan Nsubuga BAKYAITA, WHO Country Representative.H.E. Ambassador LIUJin introduced the health and medical cooperation between China and The Gambia…
On 19 March, H.E Mr. Liu Weimin, Chinese Ambassador to Tonga published an article named “China’s Stability is a Vital Pillar For Global Development” in Tongan media outlet “TALANOA ‘O TONGA”, to give…
From its inception, the United States has had a strong focus on embracing and promulgating ideals and values, making it a great and rather unique nation. The country’s uniqueness is characterized by…
(Xinhua) 11:18, March 24, 2025 Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with U.S. Senator Steve Daines and some American business people, who are here to attend the China Development Forum 2025 in Beijing,…
A report released by the Washington-based Global Taiwan Institute (GTI) this month warned that Taiwan faces an increasing threat from Chinese espionage and urged the government to impose tougher…
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, March 24 (Bernama) -- A separatist attack in Indonesia’s Papua region left one dead and six injured, the military said in a statement. The assault took place last…
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s Constitutional Court overturned the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating the nation's No. 2 official as acting leader Monday while not yet…
BEIJING – Mr Jack Ma-backed Ant Group Co. used Chinese-made semiconductors to develop techniques for training AI models that would cut costs by 20 per cent, according to people familiar with the…
“We are talking about many hundreds of millions in benefits to business, trade and growth and at the time HMG had budgeted for this.” A Freedom of Information Request submitted by POLITICO shows that…
GAZA, March 24 (Bernama-WAFA) -- Five Palestinians were killed and several others injured on Sunday evening in an Israeli airstrike that targeted the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, in the…
Washington, March 23 (CNA) Chinese President Xi Jinping's (習近平) decade-long campaign to end People's Liberation Army (PLA) corruption is meant to ensure the military is modernized and prepared to…
ANCOM oversees the Digital Services Act in Romania, the European Union's social media rulebook that governs how platforms like TikTok and X moderate online speech. "We’ve never seen something like”…
By Craig Stephen* Marshall Islands’ Outrigger Cup futsal squad … next up, a focus on 11-a-side football. Photo: Friends of Football The world's newest footballing country is set to play its first-ever…
Sharing the details on X, the BYC said that the rally took place early in the morning against several issues plaguing the Baloch people. These include the crackdown on their protests, subjecting them…
WASHINGTON – A high-profile U.S. delegation will travel to Greenland this week to visit an American military base and watch a dogsled race as President Donald Trump promotes the idea of a U.S.…
ISLAMABAD: Climate-related disasters have caused economic losses exceeding $4.3 trillion and claimed the lives of over two million people globally between 1970 and 2021, according to the UN…
Following his reinstatement, Han told reporters he would focus on the “most urgent matters,” including a fast-changing global trade environment, in an apparent reference to the Trump administration's…
Copyright AFP William WESTAustralia’s army has received its first delivery of a “game changer” mobile long-range US rocket system, the government said Monday. The country’s acquisition of the HIMARS…
Mapuche Indigenous leaders conducted an ancestral ceremony of the Anasazi culture - Copyright AFP William WESTThe leaders of 22 Indigenous peoples from five continents held prayers for nature in Chile…
An Israeli air strike on a hospital in southern Gaza has killed at least two people, including a senior Hamas official and a 16-year-old boy, Hamas and health officials have said.Ismail Barhoum, a…
SINGAPORE - More than $200,000 worth of electronic vaporisers meant for sale were seized by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) on Feb 28 and March 1. In a joint statement on March 24, the authority…
On March 21, 2025, Assistant Foreign Minister Miao Deyu met with Brazilian Ambassador to China Marcos Galvao at the latter's request. Miao Deyu said that China is ready to work with Brazil to jointly…
Former Utah congresswoman Mia Love has died after a battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. She was 49 years old. Mia Love passed away at 49. (X/ Mia Love) Her family announced that she passed away…
“This war, particularly on tariffs, is like a boomerang being thrown,” he said. Those using tariffs are “forgetting that [the boomerang] is coming back.” The U.S. president sat down with national…
Te Wiki Āhua o Aotearoa 2025. Photo: Supplied / Āhua Aotearoa An underground fashion week is redefining Aotearoa's fashion industry, offering a platform for Pacific and Māori creatives to challenge…
The SPD has core disagreements with him in those areas — and little incentive to budge now that Merz has already given them their big wish on borrowing. For Merz, the other key problem is that due to…
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia plans to tighten regulations on semiconductors as it comes under US pressure to staunch the flow to China of chips crucial to the development of artificial intelligence, the…
Nicușor Dan is an independent candidate who has been the mayor of Bucharest, Romania’s capital, since 2020. A mathematician, he moved into activism and politics in the late 1990s upon his return from…
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CAIRO/JERUSALEM – An Israeli airstrike at a hospital in Gaza on Sunday killed five people, including a Hamas political leader, Palestinian medics and Hamas said, in an attack Israel said had targeted…
On March 20, 2025, Director-General of the Department of Consular Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Long Zhou met with Mongolian Ambassador to China Nyamaa Enkhbold at the latter's request, and had an…
From March 11 to 20, 2025, Special Envoy on Afghan Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Yue Xiaoyong visited Pakistan, Iran and Qatar. He met with relevant officials of the three countries…
SYDNEY – Australia is set to deliver a budget deficit this week, snapping two rare years in the black, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese doles out household relief to boost his re-election chances…
MEXICO CITY — Twelve people died and another four were injured in northern Mexico on Sunday (March 23) after a van crashed into a ravine and caught fire, sparking a blaze in the surrounding forest,…
SEOUL — South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Monday overturned the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating the nation’s No. 2 official as acting leader, while not yet ruling on the…
KOCHI (Japan), March 24 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Cherry trees have begun to bloom in Kochi on Japan's western island of Shikoku, marking the opening of the season in 2025, Kyodo News Agency reported. This…
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Conservative opponent have said US President Donald Trump must respect Canada’s sovereignty as they kicked off their election campaigns on Sunday.Mr…
Tirana, 23 March 2025, dtt-net.com – The British government is working on an idea, and if decided so, then try convince the governments of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), North Macedonia and…
Turkey formally arrested President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival, a decision likely to trigger more market turmoil and protests across the country.Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul’s mayor, was…
South Korea's Constitutional Court on Monday overturned the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating the nation's No. 2 official as acting leader, while not yet ruling on the separate…
SEOUL, March 24 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- South Korean Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Monday, reinstating him as acting president in the ongoing turmoil…
Before the 2022 National Health Insurance Authority Act, which made health insurance mandatory for all citizens and legal residents, nationwide registration on a health insurance scheme was only 3%.…
“This is a really tough job and when I go home, the joints feel like they have dislocated because the pain is just severe,” Wilson said.Exacerbating problemsMalawi is one of the poorest countries in…
On March 20, 2025, Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Liu Jinsong met with Chief Representative Kim Yong-soo of POSCO China. Liu Jinsong introduced the guiding…
AVALON - Australia will bring forward A$1 billion (S$839 million) in defence spending in the federal budget on March 25 to boost its military capability, including guided weapons manufacture, an AUKUS…
South Korea's Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo Monday, reinstating him as acting president -- a role he was given after the president was suspended for…
South Korea's constitutional court on Monday rejected a motion by the parliament to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, according to the court.With the rejection, Han was immediately reinstated as…
Reuters Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney gestures, before boarding an aircraft, after calling for an election, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on March 23, 2025. Canada is entering an election campaign…
On March 20, 2025, Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, upon invitation, attended Pakistan's National Day reception hosted by the Embassy of Pakistan in China, and met with Pakistani Ambassador to China…
US senate minority leader Chuck Schumer rejected calls to resign from members of his own party and defended his decision to join Republicans in voting for a spending bill that kept the government from…
New Canadian prime minister Mark Carney yesterday called a snap election for April 28, saying he needed a strong mandate to deal with the threat posed by US president Donald Trump, who “wants to break…
Turkey formally arrested president Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival yesterday, a decision likely to trigger more nationwide protests.
UK chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to cut 10,000 civil service jobs as part of a sweeping £2bn (€2.3bn) Whitehall savings drive, ahead of a spring statement she has warned will involve “hard”…
Ukrainian and US delegations yesterday discussed proposals to protect energy facilities and critical infrastructure, Ukraine’s defence minister said, part of a diplomatic push by US president Donald…
Israel’s security cabinet has moved to establish a dedicated government department aimed at the “voluntary” transfer of civilians from Gaza.
A storm blew up in mid-March 2025 when a researcher at South Africa’s isolated Sanae IV base in Antarctica accused one of its nine team members of becoming violent. Geomorphologist David William…
(Bangkok) – The government of Nepal should use the forthcoming budget to protect the rights of Nepali children by expanding its popular and successful Child Grant program, 24 Nepali and international…
Dear Honorable Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel,We are writing to you as a group of 24 Nepali and international civil society organizations to urge you to use the forthcoming budget to protect…
This is part of very aggressive measures by the invading power to either foist Russian citizenship on Ukrainians living in occupied Ukraine, or force them out, with Moscow clearly bringing Russians in…
(Xinhua) 09:24, March 24, 2025 Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with U.S. Senator Steve Daines in Beijing,…
NEW YORK, March 24 (Bernama-WAFA) -- The tight Israeli blockade of humanitarian supplies is pushing Gaza closer to an acute hunger crisis, Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN agency for Palestine…
South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has been reinstated as acting leader after the country’s Constitutional Court overturned his impeachment.The court has yet to rule on the separate impeachment…
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China and Japan can advocate the Eastern wisdom of valuing harmony and practicing empathy, and promote and practice Asian values, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday.
China will continue to open up at a higher level, and welcomes multinational companies to expand investment in China to deepen mutual benefit and win-win results, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said…
JERUSALEM/RAMALLAH: Israel’s security cabinet approved a plan to separate 13 Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank from their neighbouring communities, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on…
THIS year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. It also marks the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference and the 64th anniversary of the formal founding of the Non-Aligned…
The film Chhaava, centered on Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has sparked debates about its portrayal of history. Yet, rather than simply asking what the film gets right or wrong, perhaps…
ARJUN Kulung Rai stepped onto the course of the 2013 Everest Marathon with worn-out shoes and socks. Rai, then 18, had no professional training or prior experience on the race track. He was working as…
Thailand’s ambition is clear: A 50pc digital economy by 2030. The government’s initiatives including “Thailand 4.0” and the National Digital Blueprint are laying the groundwork, and it demands…
A source close to the case in Germany told the newspaper: “Normally a move like his bid for an early release would be laughed out of court.
AVALON - Australia will bring forward A$1 billion in defence spending in Tuesday's federal budget to boost its military capability, including guided weapons manufacture, an AUKUS submarine base and a…
An Israeli airstrike at a hospital in Gaza on Sunday killed five people, including a Hamas political leader, Palestinian medics and Hamas said, in an attack Israel said had targeted a key figure in…
Russia’s action in razing Rustem Useinov’s home to the ground was described in 2021 as a war crime. Now the same occupiers have taken away the 70-year-old’s trailer, his medicines and other items…
A fake news website falsely claimed that Ukraine’s president is paying Western reporters to tarnish US President Donald Trump, part of a series of deceptive reports spread by Russian-linked portals…
Three European nations are seeking a refund from the Trump administration for funds they contributed to USAID projects that have remained unspent.Government officials from Sweden, Norway and the…
Usha Vance, U.S. second lady, attends a campaign rally in Selma, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2024. AP-YonhapSecond lady Usha Vance plans a trip to Greenland, the self-governing, mineral-rich territory of American…
Updated 9.44pm The US and Ukraine on Sunday concluded 'productive' talks on a partial ceasefire in the war with Russia, but the Kremlin warned of "difficult negotiations" and a long journey to peace.…
Crime scene technicians look over the Young Park parking lot after a mass shooting overnight, Saturday, March 22, 2025 in Las Cruces, New Mexico Photo: Jusin Garcia / Albuquerque Journal via AP Crime…
South Korea’s Constitutional Court ruled on Monday to reinstate Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s powers, marking the latest twist in the country’s turbulent politics after his impeachment as acting…
For two of the most powerful men in the United States, Donald Trump and John Roberts, it has been a delicate dance from the start. In 2015, the man who would become the chief executive of the United…
The fire struck one of three substations that convert and distribute electricity to Heathrow. The British authorities ordered an urgent investigation, but some experts said that any airport would be…
French actor Gerard Depardieu will face a French court today, charged with the sexual assault of two women on a film set in 2021.Mr Depardieu, 76, is accused of assaulting a set dresser and an…
SEOUL -- A South Korean court ruled Monday to restore Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to office, a move that comes as the nation awaits a ruling in the impeachment trial of President Yoon Suk Yeol.The…
SEOUL — At least four people have died and six have been injured in a series of wildfires in South Korea, as firefighters rushed to put out the fires amid dry, windy weather, the Korea Forest Service…
Over 13,000 Nigerians who applied for refugee protection in Canada from January 2013 to December 2024 were rejected.Data from the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board…
The rape highlights the escalating dangers confronting journalists in Bangladesh amid a deteriorating state of press freedom in the country. This statement was originally published on article19.org on…
OTTAWA – New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called a snap election for April 28, saying he needed a strong mandate to deal with the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump, who…
The attack happened in Orleans on Saturday afternoon - Copyright AFP RONALDO SCHEMIDTFrench police have arrested a young man on suspicion of attacking a rabbi in broad daylight, a prosecutor said…
US Army Sergeant Ayssac Correa's wife Shirly Guardado was at work in Houston when immigration agents took her away - Copyright AFP RONALDO SCHEMIDTMoisés ÁVILAFranco Caraballo was arrested while at a…
SEOUL - South Korea’s Constitutional Court ruled on March 24 to reinstate Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s powers, marking the latest twist in the country’s political turmoil after his impeachment as…
Directive comes as more worshippers flock to Mecca amid Umrah season peak 1 MIN READ Well-equipped childcare facilities are available to help parents worship comfortably in the Grand Mosque. Cairo:…
FILE - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a media conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Feb. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, File) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth travels to Asia…
A rare Bible that was donated to a charity shop in the UK has sold for a staggering £56,000 ($115,000) at auction.The book, penned between 1815 and 1822, was the first written in Chinese, and was left…
The winds were at India’s back at the tenth Raisina Dialogue, a geopolitical conference held last week in New Delhi by the Observer Research Foundation and India’s Ministry of External Affairs.The…
A South Korean family reportedly went missing after a visit to the Grand Canyon earlier this month. Jiyeon Lee, 33, her mother Taehee Kim, 59, and aunt Junghee Kim, 54, were vacationing in the US when…
"God forgive, Citra Raya bridge in Cikupa, Tangerang, collapsed and disconnected," reads an Indonesian-language Instagram post shared on March 15, 2025. It includes a video showing several scenes of…
SYDNEY - Australia is set to deliver a budget deficit this week, snapping two rare years in the black as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese doles out household relief to boost his re-election chances and…
Several areas in western Saudi Arabia including Mecca saw heavy rains during weekend
Kyiv: As part of US President Donald Trump's diplomatic push to end the three-year war, Ukrainian and US delegations met on Sunday to discuss protecting energy facilities and critical infrastructure.…
Amnesty International called on Ecuador’s presidential candidates to address human rights concerns if elected in an open letter released Friday ahead of the tie-breaking run-off vote due to take place…
HONG KONG -- China's top leaders signaled confidence days before an expected escalation in U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff war, while rolling out a welcome mat for foreign corporate executives.In…
South Korea-U.S. joint military exercise Freedom Shield is conducted on March 19 near Busan Harbor Bridge in Yeongdo District, Busan. [NEWS1] North Korea denounced the recent South Korea-U.S. joint…
Ukrainian and US officials held talks in Riyadh, resuming efforts to end Russia’s full-scale invasion as President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire. Ukrainian and US delegates met in Riyadh to…
SEOUL - South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled on Monday to strike down the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and restore his powers, marking the latest twist in the country's political…
OTTAWA — New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday (March 23) called a snap election for April 28, saying he needed a strong mandate to deal with the threat posed by US President Donald Trump,…
Ekrem Imamoglu, the jailed challenger to Turkey’s leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was on March 23 selected as the main opposition party’s presidential candidate after a primary election that drew nearly…
A South Korean court is poised to decide whether to oust Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who was impeached in the aftermath of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law decree, giving a rare glimpse into the…
Photo : KBS News Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Duk-geun said the government will continue discussions with the United States to minimize the negative impact on South Korean industries of…
SEOUL -- A South Korean court ruled Monday to restore Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to office, Yonhap news agency reported, a move that comes as the nation awaits a ruling in the impeachment trial of…
It was not clear what prompted Woods, who keeps his personal life fiercely private, to publish photos confirming the relationship. It was reminiscent of 2013, when he and Lindsey Vonn both posted…
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced Sunday that talks between U.S. and Ukrainian delegations have concluded in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh, saying the discussion was "productive and…
For the first time in his long political career, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić faces a serious public challenge to his leadership. However, his staying power remains strong. The EU has an…
Each side has close security ties with the other's main competitor: India with the US and China with Pakistan. China opposes Indian policies in the disputed Kashmir region. Beijing frustrates India's…
At first it seemed to work. The grandmother warmed towards Fatima's children, who were aged between two and 16 at the time. But then the burns and scars appeared.Skin-whitening or lightening, also…
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The Americans are coming, and Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute B. Egede is not happy about it. Egede lashed out at the Trump administration for planning visits to the island nation late this week by…
“The fact that the Americans are well aware we are in the middle of negotiations,” said Jens-Frederik Nielsen, the leader of the most popular political party, “once again shows a lack of respect for…
In the two months since taking office, U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has been aggressively pursuing its foreign policy agenda under the belief that everything is subject to "deals,"…
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday that achieving a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict remains a complex challenge requiring substantial efforts, emphasizing that negotiations are…
China and Japan can advocate the Eastern wisdom of valuing harmony and practicing empathy, and promote and practice Asian values, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday.Wang, also a member of…
Tiger Woods posted a photo of his relationship with the former daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump
An official from North Hamgyong province’s military mobilization department was dismissed after making inappropriate comments while intoxicated regarding forced conscription that had been carried out…
Representative Image Taipei [Taiwan], March 24 (ANI): Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercises will focus on China's increasing use of "gray zone" tactics and the possibility of an invasion by…
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JERUSALEM: Israel’s Economic Affairs Committee on Sunday gave its final approval to a plan to build another international airport in the south of the country, not far from the area near the border…
A rebound in U.S. consumer imports fueled global trade, while Chinese import growth diverged from China's export growth. Importers imported more, exporters exported more and imbalances expanded.
Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan visits Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan in Al Ain (Photo: WAM) Al Ain (Abu Dhbai) [UAE], March 24 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's…
By Zhou Jin, Jiang Xueqing, Yang Han (China Daily) 08:14, March 24, 2025 Foreign Minister Wang Yi (left), Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya (center) and Republic of Korea's Foreign Minister Cho…
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced Sunday that the talks between U.S. and Ukrainian delegations have concluded in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh, saying the discussion was "productive…
While both historians and political scientists are concerned with understanding human societies and their pasts, they do so from fundamentally different angles. Historians focus on narrating events…
In the latest sign of strong bilateral relations between the United States and Guyana, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to travel to this Anglophone South American country. Guyana is one of three…
Earlier, on February 13, at a public appearance with Trump during his visit to the US, Modi said, “Borrowing an expression from the US, our vision for a developed India is to ‘Make India Great Again’,…
“During this initial period, DOGE secured access to sensitive material in dozens of federal agencies, including the Department of the Treasury, the Office of Personnel Management, the Centers for…
The Western bloc formally came under the common platform of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which was founded in 1949 with 12 countries in Europe and North America–Belgium, Canada,…
BANGKOK - Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces a no-confidence motion in parliament starting on March 24, with the opposition set to grill her over an underperforming economy and her…
JOHOR BAHRU – With floodwaters receding across affected districts in Johor, the authorities have launched a large-scale clean-up operation to clear debris and assist residents in rebuilding their…
Remains exhumed from a grave in Co Monaghan are not those of Disappeared victim of the Troubles Joe Lynskey, investigators have said.
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Maryam Eid AlMheiri has been appointed Chairperson of the Abu Dhabi Media Office by Emiri decree. (Photo: WAM) Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 24 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity…
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that talks between Ukraine and US in Saudi Arabia, which wrapped up on Sunday night, were “productive and focused,” but President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that…
March 23 (UPI) -- A senior Hamas official and a high ranking aide were killed by an Israeli airstrike on a hospital in Gaza Sunday evening, officials reported. Ismail Barhoum, leader of Hamas'…
Displaced Palestinian children are seen among temporary tents next to large piles of garbage in Gaza City, on March 21, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on…
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS -- Potential witnesses in the International Criminal Court (ICC) case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte are coming under immense pressure through online…
Over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers coordinate 3,200 iftar spreads extending 50km 1 MIN READ The large-scale initiative is carried out in collaboration with charitable organisations. Dubai: As…
News Trump administration confirms Department of Homeland Security oversight office cuts US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed cuts to DHS oversight offices…
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Manila – Rows of crosses fan outward from the memorial at the center of the 152-acre Manila American Cemetery in Fort Bonifacio. A crowd of hundreds has gathered here to commemorate the 80th…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang, right, meets U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-Montana) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Sunday. (Ng Han Guan/AFP/Getty Images) The United States and China should use…
Hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Istanbul on Sunday for a fifth night of demonstrations against the arrest of the Turkish president's main rival.
"Do you think you can trust Putin?" German Brigadier-General Ralf Hammerstein asks with a wry smile.It's a rhetorical question to which most of Europe would give the same answer – no.As the Trump…
A former assistant US attorney said he was put on leave after publicly criticizing the Trump administration's DEI policies.He's not going quietly.Alex Kristofcak, 44, who was until recently a federal…
Paul Weiss Chairman Brad Karp sent an email to employees on Sunday explaining why the law firm struck a deal with President Donald Trump last week.
Uzbekistan, Hungary discuss bilateral relations AKIPRESS.COM - Director of the Center for Foreign Policy Research and International Initiatives under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sanjar Valiyev and…
A US delegation will seek progress toward a Black Sea ceasefire and a broader cessation of violence in the war in Ukraine when it meets for talks with Russian officials. The so-called technical talks…
Speaking in Ottawa on Sunday, Carney said he needed a clear, positive mandate to deal with Trump. "We are facing the most significant crisis of our lifetimes because of President Trump's unjustified…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday said President Donald Trump won't "break" his country and pushed back against what he said were "unjustified trade actions" from the United States.Carney,…
The Arab - Islamic Ministerial Committee met today, 23rd of March 2025, in Cairo with H.E Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The…
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba listens to questions during the Diet's upper house's budget committee March 21. He said he is willing to spend more time explaining the gift voucher scandal if…
President Donald Trump suggested during a call with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the United States take ownership of Ukraine's power plants as he seeks to bridge a wide divide…
“It’s a bit of shock, obviously. A very scary situation,” Australian driver Tom Slingsby said on the broadcast. “We’re all unharmed and we’re all okay but when something like that happens all you…
Sharabi shares harrowing details of starvation, torture, and neglect during an emotional speech at a Manhattan synagogue; says he was beaten and starved while terrorists dine on humanitarian aid
The 49-year-old victim arrived just after 9.30am.Investigators believe he was lured to the address under the pretence of giving a quote for a trades job.However, police believe the address given was…
Nationwide protests erupted as the president of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, had his biggest political rival arrested last Wednesday and jailed today on counts of corruption and links to terrorism.…
Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was formally arrested and ordered jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges
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Pakistani security forces successfully repelled an infiltration attempt by Khwarij terrorists near the Pak-Afghan border, eliminating 16 terrorists in a swift operation, ARY News reported, citing the…
(ATTN: ADDS KCNA's English-language report in para 3) SEOUL, March 23 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's new ambassador to Bulgaria has taken up office, the North's state media reported Sunday. North Korean…
SEOUL, March 23 (Yonhap) -- The U.N. Human Rights Council is expected to address concerns over North Korea's troops dispatch to Russia to support its war in Ukraine in its latest resolution on…
SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Monday denounced the latest annual joint military drills by South Korea and the United States, warning it will continue to strengthen its striking power to…
"I feel that he (Putin) wants peace," said President Trump's personal envoy Steve Witkoff, adding: "I think that you're going to see in Saudi Arabia on Monday some real progress."Yet Dmitry Peskov,…
President Donald Trump suggested during a call with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the United States take ownership of Ukraine's power plants as he seeks to bridge a wide divide…
Artem Lysak, an Emmy-winning journalist, risked his freedom to report undercover from Russia-occupied Crimea -- navigating FSB interrogations, surveillance fears, and the constant threat of arrest,…
2025-03-23T22:59:20+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Sunday, Five people including senior Hamas leader Ismail Barhoum, were killed in Israeli airstrikes that targeted part of a building within Nasser Medical…
TAIPEI - Taiwan said it had detained a Chinese boat suspected of illegally supplying fuel to fishing boats trespassing in Taiwanese waters on March 23, the coast guard said. The incident happened off…
By Christine Rovoi, PMN Members of the Pacific Islands Festival in Europe show their support for the Free West Papua campaign. Photo: Free West Papua campaign A human rights group in New Zealand has…
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The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced the targeted killing of key Hamas commanders in Gaza, citing intelligence-based operations. Meanwhile, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff blamed Hamas for renewed…
The ties between Canada and the US have been remarkably strong - until now. The neighbours share deeply integrated economies, a long-standing security partnership and the longest "undefended" border…
Ukrainian negotiators met with US officials in Saudi Arabia Sunday, but a full ceasefire in the region remains elusive. The “technical” discussions focused on a maritime ceasefire to allow shipments…
Sri Lanka continues with its militarisation of the Tamil homeland, from the army running inter-school dance competitions, to the navy transporting pilgrims to shrines. Infrastructure and Education…
ROME — Pope Francis, looking frail and with belabored breathing that made it difficult for him to speak, made his first appearance in more than six weeks Sunday, appearing briefly on the balcony of a…
An Israeli businessman has been detained in Northern Cyprus for nearly two months on suspicion of possessing and using counterfeit money at the Grand Pasha Casino. Since Israel does not recognize the…
Wildfires forced a mandatory evacuation in one North Carolina county as emergency crews fought separate fires in an area of the state still recovering from Hurricane Helene, while South Carolina's…
What explains President Donald Trump’s foreign policy? Why does his administration bully allies with tariffs and threats of abandonment, and demand better trade balances and more defence spending, yet…
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The populations of some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife have been bouncing back thanks to decades of conservation efforts. But activists are warning that climate change and human activity are…
After 482 days in Hamas captivity, Agam Berger was finally home. The world first saw her in the horrific footage from Oct. 7, 2023 – bloodied, terrified, alongside four other young women soldiers…
Plans for a new reservoir to guarantee water for the canal will submerge villages along the Indio River, where residents voice anger...
Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff has criticised Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s proposal for an international force to support a ceasefire in Ukraine, describing it as “a posture and a…
Explosions echoed throughout the north, central and southern Gaza Strip early on Sunday as Israeli planes hit targets in those areas in what witnesses said was an escalation of the attacks that began…
Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf faces coalition and opposition backlash after a video shows him at a wedding with ultra-Orthodox men chanting 'We’ll die and not enlist,'; Netanyahu resists calls to…
Sharabi shares harrowing details of starvation, torture, and neglect during an emotional speech at a Manhattan synagogue; says he was beaten and starved while terrorists dines on humanitarian aid
Australia's Mineral Resources said on Monday it had resumed haulage operations on its Onslow Iron project in Western Australia following a pause after a road train accident last week. Read more at…
The Iraqi government has received financial and technical proposals to begin establishing a new bank called "First Rafidain," Shafaq News reported on March 23. The application was announced during a…
A clip of the diplomat's comments at an event last Thursday was posted on X by a left-wing activist head of the "Boycott from Within" organization. who said he was sickened by the calm in Roet's voice…
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Tripoli, March 23, 2025 (LANA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the Government of National Unity congratulated the General Secretariat of the Arab League and its…
Tripoli, March 24, 2025 (LANA) – The head of the Antiquities Authority discussed with the Spanish Ambassador to Libya ways to develop cooperation between the two countries in the field of…
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As we move towards the height of the media frenzy over the Erdogan-Imamoglu showdown in Turkey, it is worth pausing for a moment to reflect on how the international press just will not be told: the…
In our news wrap Sunday, a barrage of Russian drone attacks across Ukraine threaten to complicate U.S.-mediated ceasefire talks, a Turkish court ordered the arrested mayor of Istanbul to be jailed…
Tripoli, March 23, 2025 (LANA) - The Directorate Support Force in the Western Region denied reports circulating on social media about illegal immigrants escaping after being apprehended by the force…
Tripoli, March 23, 2025 (LANA) - The Prime Minister-designate of the parliament, Osama Hammad, directed the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to coordinate with the Tunisian…
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'Will there always be a Canada?' Source: Mark Carney Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a snap election for April 28, saying he needs a strong mandate to deal with the threat posed by US…
The populations of some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife have been bouncing back thanks to decades of conservation efforts. But activists are warning that climate change and human activity are…
Israeli forces are carrying out ground operations in Gaza after days of aerial bombardment, as Israel tries to pressure Hamas into freeing the remaining hostages. The Gaza Health Ministry says the…
Hundreds of thousands of protesters filled Istanbul's streets on Sunday for a fifth night of protest against the arrest of the Turkish president's main rival.Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, was…
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Ukraine and Russia exchanged strikes through the night on Saturday, despite last week's apparent progress toward a United States-brokered partial ceasefire.
A mysterious mummy called “Bashiri” has captivated the minds of Egyptologists for more than a century, but no scholar has ever unearthed it. A mummy, known as the “Untouchable,” was discovered nearly…
Venezuelan migrants deported by the U.S. disembark from a plane at Simon Bolivar International Airport in La Guaira, Venezuela on Feb. 20. Javier Campos/Getty Images Venezuela has announced that it…
2025-03-23T21:47:10+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Sunday, several major streets in Israel witnessed large-scale protests for the sixth consecutive day. Demonstrators called for the government to prioritize…
Sabratha, March 23, 2025 (LANA) - Members of the Investigation and Arrest Unit at the Sabratha Police Station were able to arrest and bring in those involved in the assault on a member of the…
23 March 2025, 21:39 A B&B in Rome was destroyed in explosion, leaving a British man seriously injured. Picture: Youtube </
TOKYO, March 23 (Xinhua) -- China and Japan can advocate the Eastern wisdom of valuing harmony and practicing empathy, and promote and practice Asian values, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here…
A 61-year-old man has appeared in court in Ireland charged with possession of 10.6 million euro worth of cocaine.
Dr. Racha Alawieh, a Brown University physician in the US on a visa, was denied re-entry into the country after returning from Lebanon. A central question is whether Alawieh's entry was blocked for…
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A tourist in Mexico is facing charges after he climbed stairs of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World before furious locals took justice into their own hands by beating the man. Bystander footage…
Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin expressed his gratitude to Russia’s intelligence services for their support in dealing with months of anti-government protests during a visit to Moscow…
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators will be in the same country as they hold talks with a US delegation in Saudi Arabia, but few expect a major breakthrough.True, US officials have voiced optimism ahead…
The war in Ukraine, now in its third year, has from the beginning been framed as a moral confrontation — the dominant narrative being that of a sovereign democracy resisting the revisionism of an…
The ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu, Galant, and Al-Masri are a stark reminder to us all that addressing past and present injustices is crucial for the future of peace and human security between…
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On October 30, 2023, just 23 days after the Hamas massacre, Netanyahu visited one of the security agency’s units and praised Bar’s leadership. “The Shin Bet, under its director, has done and continues…
French aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle and its Strike Group during Exercise Clémenceau25 in the Pacific Photo: ALPACI-Forces armées en Asie-Pacifique et en Polynésie française The French-hosted…
Now would be a good time to assess whether U.S. export controls are achieving their aims, argues Paul Triolo.
SINGAPORE – When Caleb Teo, 16, uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools, it is always related to school, he says.The Year 1 student at a junior college (JC) says: “Usually, I’ll try and think of the…
SINGAPORE – In recent years, animal-assisted interventions have gained recognition in Singapore as effective tools for therapy, offering emotional and psychological benefits. Whether through the…
SINGAPORE - Each day, about four people face having their lower limbs amputated because of non-healing diabetic wounds in Singapore, where some 400,000 people live with the disease. To tackle this…
SINGAPORE – Dealing with major depressive disorder and anger issues from past trauma, Charles turned to drinking and overeating as coping mechanisms – habits that took him years to break.When the 24…
SINGAPORE – Mental health support and resources extend far beyond the traditional realms of mental health professionals and medication.Many aspects of daily life can play a significant role in…
SINGAPORE - It has been five years since the opposition Workers’ Party eked out a historic win in Sengkang GRC, and another close fight is likely as the PAP tries to win it at the upcoming polls.While…
SINGAPORE – Mental health support and resources extend far beyond the traditional realms of mental health professionals and medication.Many aspects of daily life can play a significant role in…
SINGAPORE – To mitigate the effects of rice cultivation on climate change and meet rising demand for rice, researchers in Singapore have come up with a way to grow it more sustainably. An initiative…
JAKARTA – Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara will focus on investments in the mineral sector, digital infrastructure, renewable energy and healthcare, among others, even as critics questioned…
Jeddah: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned Israel's security cabinet's endorsement of a plan to separate 13 unlawful settlements in the occupied West Bank, in a…
A Pakistan Day rally organised by PTI in Karachi faced alleged resistance from law enforcement, with police reportedly blocking routes and using force to disperse participants near Mazar-i-Quaid. PTI…
Sen Tom Cotton on RST President Donald Trump vowed earlier this month to ramp up American shipbuilding, not only for our own military readiness and naval superiority, but also to combat the growing…
March 23 (UPI) -- Mark Carney, the recently appointed prime minister of Canada, called for snap federal elections Sunday to bolster his government's mandate in responding to U.S. President Donald…
“We’re over the shock of the betrayal, but we should never forget the lessons. We have to look out for ourselves; we have to look out for each other. We are masters in our own home.”Carney announced…
2025-03-23T20:49:41+00:00 Shafaq News/ Delegations from the United States and Ukraine met in Saudi Arabia over the weekend for talks aimed at advancing peace negotiations, as Russian strikes continued…
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A Sudanese rights group has warned today that mass trials of alleged paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) collaborators risk turning the judiciary into a tool for political reprisals. Hundreds are…
Esther Ghey was speaking at the screening of a new ITV documentary, Brianna: A Mother’s Story, which explores the death of Brianna Esther Ghey was speaking at the screening of a new ITV documentary,…
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Baloch activist Iqra Baloch (Photo: X/ @BalochIqra55) Balochistan [Pakistan], March 24 (ANI): Baloch activist Iqra Baloch has voiced strong concerns over the arrest of her sister, Baloch rights leader…
The Israeli military struck the largest hospital in southern Gaza, Nasser Hospital, on Sunday night, killing at least five people, including a senior political leader of the Palestinian militant group…
Former president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte retained the services of Israeli attorney Nick Kaufman to represent him in the International Criminal Court in the Hague where he will be on trial…
23 March, 2025 Rafale fighter jet. Photo credits: Dassault Aviation French defense company Dassault Aviation is prepared to offer its Rafale fighter jets to countries that have suspended their…
AMMAN, JordanThe foreign ministers of Jordan and Iran held talks over the phone on Sunday to discuss escalation in the region amid renewed Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip.Discussions between…
The Turkish central bank has held a meeting with representatives of Turkey’s leading lenders, The Banks Association of Turkey (TBB) said on March 23. Also, two days ago, on March 21, the Erdogan…
The primary was organised by Turkey's main opposition party after Istanbul's mayor was arrested in a move that sparked mass protests.
The IDF spokesperson says latest strikes meant to prevent Hamas from rebuilding its military capabilities and remove threats on Israel and troops; IDF says moving tanks to border ahead of deployment…
Blight, 39, a Melbourne-based senior member of insolvency firm Cor Cordis, was one of four Australians on the boat, according to the passenger manifest.Cintamani “Tam” Warrington and Gabe Hijniakoff…
Mozambique – "It starts quietly in the chest, bringing coughing, fatigue, and weakness. Before you know it, it can take a person away. Down in the mines, it’s even worse. The dust chokes you, the air…
Maidimu, Ethiopia – As the sun rises over the Maidimu internally displaced persons (IDP) site, women and girls trickle into a safe space shelter created just for them. Their voices echo across the…
ISTANBULEgyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Sunday met with his Palestinian counterpart Mohammad Mustafa in Cairo to address ongoing efforts to sustain the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel…
Some 15 million people voted in Sunday's symbolic primary organised by Turkey's main opposition CHP in a mass show of support for Istanbul's newly deposed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the municipality…
HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani took part in the meeting of the ministerial committee assigned by the...
Born in German-speaking countries, today more than half of the missionaries belonging to the institute founded by Arnold Janssen are from Asia, and are also on the frontline in the existential…
Ukrainian and US delegations discussed on Sunday proposals to protect energy facilities and critical infrastructure, Ukraine's defence minister said, part of a diplomatic push by US President Donald…
The final day in Tbilisi saw thrilling battles from judo’s heavyweights. Bozorov, Lobnik, and Savytskiy claimed their first Grand Slam golds, while Dicko and Tasoev dominated their categories.…
Conor McGregor and Andrew Tate should not be social media influencers but instead "social pariahs," Tánaiste Simon Harris has said.
Gaza’s Health Ministry says Israel’s military struck the largest hospital in southern Gaza on Sunday night, and Nasser Hospital says one person was killed. The ministry says the strike caused a large…
The IDF spokesperson says latest strikes meant to prevent Hamas from rebuilding its military capabilities and remove threats on Israel and troops; IDF says moving tanks to border ahead of deployment…
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Gerard Depardieu will not just be facing two women who accuse him of sexual assault when he walks into a Paris courtroom on Monday.France’s most famous male actor will also be confronting a nation…
On March 24, 2016, former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic was found guilty of committing war crimes, including genocide, during the Balkans civil war by the International Criminal Court in the…
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza’s Health Ministry says Israel’s military struck the largest hospital in southern Gaza on Sunday night, and Nasser Hospital says one person was killed. The…
The 53-year-old father of four is proud of his close friendship with David Beckham and promised “Uncle Snoop” will always be there to support his and wife Victoria’s children, Brooklyn, 26, Romeo, 22,…
An Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza killed a Hamas political leader, Salah al-Bardaweel, on Sunday, the resistance group said, as Palestinian officials put the death toll from nearly 18 months of…
23 March, 2025 Production of the KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle at a German plant in Lower Saxony. Photo credits: Rheinmetall On Friday, the Bundestag’s budget committee approved approximately…
OTTAWA (Reuters) -- New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called a snap election for April 28, saying he needed a strong mandate to deal with the threat posed by U.S. President Donald…
The Supreme Court will become involved in the dispute over whether President Donald Trump can use the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act to expel alleged members of a Venezuelan gang, according to…
During colonial rule, Denmark enforced assimilation policies, unofficially banning the Inuit language, forced sterilisations and removing children from their families to be placed in Danish homes.…
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his government's commitment to preserving glaciers, safeguarding water resources, and ensuring a water-secure future for the country, the…
Ukrainian and US delegations discussed on Sunday proposals to protect energy facilities and critical infrastructure, Ukraine's defense minister said, part of a diplomatic push by US President Donald…
In recent years, the gunpowder stench of militant ideology has become stronger. It reeks of a trend to ‘impose discursive hegemony’, although in reality it is a perverse use of the public to impose…
Tens of thousands of Israelis have protested against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week, calling for him to resign.They are angry at what they see as Netanyahu’s attempts to stay in…
Critics see the no-confidence vote as part of broader moves to weaken judicial checks on Netanyahu’s government.Israel’s cabinet has passed a vote of no confidence against Attorney General Gali…
Committee also reiterates commitment to 2-state solutionCAIRO The Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee on Sunday expressed “deep concern” over the breakdown of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according…
5: Pope Francis is back home at the Vatican. On Sunday, the 88-year-old pontiff was discharged from hospital, where he has been fighting double pneumonia for five weeks. The pope, who looked frail as…
Canadians will go to the polls at the end of April to elect their new government, Prime Minister Carney officially announced on Sunday. In this snap election, the Liberal Party is running harder…
His arrest sparked protests in Istanbul, spreading to 55 of Turkey’s provinces.
Gaza and Lebanon are under attack while the US bombs Yemen.Violence intensifies in the Middle East. Israel bombs Lebanon again as the United States carries out fresh attacks on Yemen’s Houthis – all…
The Supreme Court will become involved in the dispute over whether President Donald Trump can use the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act to expel alleged members of a Venezuelan gang, according to…
Anti-government demonstrators protest outside the Israeli prime minister's office in Jerusalem, during a cabinet meeting that voted no confidence in the attorney general - Copyright AFP Menahem…
This photo taken on March 20, 2025 shows the destroyed buildings after U.S. airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen. A new round of U.S. airstrikes struck Yemen's capital Sanaa on Wednesday evening, wounding at…
Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Esmail Baghaei, Spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi will visit Armenia.According to Baghaei,…
Brett Gardner, the former Yankees outfielder, and his wife Jessica are mourning the loss of their son, Miller, who tragically passed away on March 21, 2025. The Gardners, who reside in Holly Hill,…
The YouTube community was left in shock on March 18, 2025, when Donna Jordan's husband uploaded her final video titled Celebration of Life: Donna Jordan – Drop Diamonds. Known for her sewing tutorials…
Indy Lewis in 'House of David.' Photo Courtesy of Amazon Studios. British actress Indy Lewis chatted about starring in the show “House of David” on Amazon Prime Video, where she plays Mychal. This…
Rescuers and paramedics evacuate an elderly woman near a damaged residential building following a drone attack in Kyiv on 23 March 2025. Meanwhile, Russian authorities said their air defences…
Former Sokoto State governor, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has stated that the Senate failed to meet the constitutional requirement of a two-thirds majority when approving President Bola Ahmed…
Musk, the largest political donor to U.S. President Donald Trump’s successful 2024 election campaign, has assumed a loosely defined government role in which he spearheads efforts within the Department…
A Turkish court on Sunday jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival, pending trial on corruption charges, in a move likely to inflame the country's biggest…
“I will stand tall, I will never bow,” wrote Ekrem Imamoglu in a message to Turks ahead of his March 23 transfer to an infamous prison but also, importantly, ahead of a primary vote set to make him…
Prominent anti-Israel actors and terror leaders were hosted by the terror-designated Ansar Allah group in Houthi-controlled Sanaa, Yemen, for a conference titled "Palestine: The Central Issue of the…
Myung J. Chun TNS A Republican-led initiative approved by Washington voters in November to protect access to natural gas cannot stand, a King County Superior Court judge ruled Friday. Initiative 2066,…
By EUvsDisinfo On 3 March, the third anniversary of the signing of Moldova’s formal application to join the European Union, Moldovan President Maia Sandu received the President of the European…
Dear Ukrainians! First and foremost, gratitude to our air defenders. Every night now brings massive Russian drone attacks – nearly a hundred Shaheds each time. Many are being shot down. As of this…
2025-03-23T19:23:02+00:00 Shafaq News/ The Israeli army announced that the 36th Division is being redeployed to the Southern Command in preparation for expanded military action in the enclave, without…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a snap election for April 28, just days after being appointed to the role.Mr Carney replaced Justin Trudeau just over a week ago as leader of the…
The South African ambassador who was expelled from the United States and declared persona non grata by the Trump administration was welcomed home at an airport Sunday by hundreds of supporters who…
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Conservative opponent kicked off their election campaigns Sunday against the backdrop of a trade war and annexation threats from U.S. President Donald…
SpaceX is the fastest-growing company of Elon Musk’s ventures. Photo / The New York Times The boost in federal spending for SpaceX will come in part as a result of actions by President Trump and Elon…
CROWDS OF PROTESTERS streamed onto the square outside Istanbul’s city hall on March 23rd to support their mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, the Turkish opposition’s star politician. At least a million voters had…
It said border troops killed all the militants in an exchange of fire during the night between March 22 and 23 in North Waziristan district, Reuters reported."Own troops effectively engaged and…
At night, the streets are often pitch-black.Damage to Ukraine's energy infrastructure over the past year has led to frequent power cuts.Women have reported being followed through the darkness and…
English performer Sarah Louise Young pays tribute to the elusive and beloved singer Kate Bush in a one-woman cabaret show.
WASHINGTON — Second lady Usha Vance plans a trip to Greenland, the self-governing, mineral-rich territory of American ally Denmark that President Trump has suggested the United States should take…
Former Sri Lankan President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, reiterated in a recent interview his opposition to Sri Lanka being taken to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), reported the Jaffna daily…
Tens of thousands of people were killed during Syria’s revolution – in more than a decade of fighting. Now the Assad regime has fallen, those who saw its brutality firsthand, are speaking out, and…
The mayor of Istanbul – who’s a key rival of the Turkish President Recep Erdogan – has been formally placed under arrest. A judge said he would be jailed pending a trial on corruption offences.…
23 March, 2025 HMS Vanguard returns after six months at sea. Photo: Sheila Weir The British nuclear submarine HMS Vanguard has returned to its home port after a record 204-day patrol, the longest in…
Yemen now stands as the last remaining stronghold of the “Axis of Resistance”. Syria is under a pro-Turkey government, while Iraq and Lebanon have seen their pro-Iranian factions weakened. However,…
New Caledonia’s Caledonia TV faces bleak future. Photo: Supplied/Caledonia TV Caledonia TV could be the next collateral victim of drastic budget cuts following New Caledonia's civil unrest last year.…
The Israeli military said on Sunday that one of its divisions that had operated in Lebanon was preparing for possible activity in Gaza. "Following the situational assessment, the 36th Division has…
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New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Conservative opponent said U.S. President Donald Trump must respect Canada’s sovereignty as they kicked off their election campaigns Sunday against the…
Sudan’s national football team retains its position at the top of Group B of the African Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, by holding Senegal to a goalless draw at the Martyrs of Beninah Stadium in…
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"Our signal to Iran is let's sit down and see if we can, through dialogue, through diplomacy, get to the right place. If we can, we are prepared to do that. And if we can't, the alternative is not a…
Aware of the risks she was taking by making the trip to Israel from Pakistan, Sabin Agha told The Media Line that discourse about the Jewish State within her home country revolves only around the…
Six police personnel in north-east Kenya have been killed after assailants attacked a base near the border with Somalia, a regional official said.No group has claimed responsibility, but Garissa…
2025-03-23T18:15:04+00:00 Shafaq News/ Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is under suspension, following a court ruling for his detention, amid ongoing investigations into corruption allegations, the…
Palestinian children look into a tent as workers search through the rubble of a building at the site of an Israeli strike in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on March 23, 2025. (Photo by AFP) New…
The attacks, including on the capital, Kyiv, came ahead of ceasefire negotiations in Saudi Arabia in which Ukraine and Russia are expected to hold indirect U.S.-mediated talks on Monday to discuss a…
On March 21, the Ukrainian Air Force issued a public plea to its citizens, urging them not to share videos on social media depicting military aircraft, including the newly acquired F-16 jets, in…
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives to a press conference after meeting with provincial and territorial leaders at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Friday, 21 March 2025.
Ukrainian officials are meeting their US counterparts in Riyadh tonight – saying they wanted to “bring about a just peace and strengthen security”. But will anything they agree on survive the second…
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In this image made from a video released by the Israeli Government Press Office, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a statement Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Tel Aviv, Israel. (Israeli Government…
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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah was in Cairo on Sunday to head a meeting of the Ministerial Committee assigned by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit to…
Second lady Usha Vance plans a trip to Greenland, the self-governing, mineral-rich territory of American ally Denmark that Donald Trump has suggested the United States should take control over.Ms…
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A car carrying the pontiff was accompanied by police vehicles through Rome, making a short detour to take flowers to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, a church to which Francis has a special devotion…
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Cairo: The Arab - Islamic Ministerial Committee met today, 23rd of March 2025, in Cairo with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy HE Kaja Kallas. The…
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Ottawa [Canada], March 23 (ANI): Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has moved to dissolve the Parliament and called a snap election for April 28, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday. The move comes…
Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called early elections for April 28, pledging to defeat Donald Trump's drive to annex the United States's huge northern neighbour. Carney, a former…
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New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called a snap election for April 28, saying he needed a strong mandate to deal with the threat posed by US President Donald Trump, who "wants to break…
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GAZA CITY: The health ministry in Gaza said on Sunday that at least 50,021 people had been killed in the Palestinian territory by continuous Israeli air and ground strikes since October 2023.“The toll…
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A court on Sunday ordered the jailing of İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and several co-defendants on corruption charges, sparking outrage from Turkey’s main opposition and widespread protests across…
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Russian and Ukrainian negotiators will be in the same country as they hold talks with a US delegation in Saudi Arabia, but few expect a major breakthrough.True, US officials have voiced optimism ahead…
In Brussels, masses celebrated Newroz enthusiastically this year under the slogan “Free Leadership, Democratic Society”. The celebration took place in Cinquantenaire Park, built in 1880 to commemorate…
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In the kibbutz of Kfar Aza, less than two miles from the Gaza border, it is impossible to escape the ghosts of the October 7 massacre. It was here that 67 Israelis – a tenth of the community’s…
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US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (Photo/Reuters) Washington, DC [US], March 23 (ANI): US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has accused Hamas of sparking renewed fighting in Gaza, rejecting efforts to move…
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BEIRUT Israeli military vehicles breached a border fence with Lebanon and conducted bulldozing operations before withdrawing from the area, the Lebanese army said on Sunday.A military statement said…
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, reviewed the tactics and techniques employed by the 11th Mountain…
İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu vowed to continue his political fight after being jailed in a corruption investigation and suspended from office Sunday, developments that have sparked Turkey’s most…
Second lady Usha Vance will travel to Greenland this week on a cultural mission with her son and American officials, the vice president’s office announced on Sunday. As the administration pushes for…
Canada was to witness general elections at least by October 20, but Carney was looking to capitalise on his remarkable support that led him to be chosen as the Liberal party leader and eventually the…
March 23 (UPI) -- Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since being admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital for medical care last month. "Thank you to everyone," the pontiff said from…
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Pope Francis' discharge from the hospital where his life was twice in danger during a five-week stay marked an extraordinary day - even more than anyone expected.Early this morning, senior officials…
Australia and Indonesia signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) last year, reinforcing the existing Lombok Treaty while signalling a commitment to deeper practical cooperation. However, concerns…
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This article was originally published in Rest of World, which covers technology’s impact outside the West.For three years, Juan Vega sped across Cartagena, on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, on his…
Schumer told Meet the Press he made his decisions "out of pure conviction as to what a leader should do and what the right thing for America and my party was".The Senate's top Democrat argued that…
The delivery of 49 Australian M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine has ground to a halt due to the withdrawal of key U.S. military logistics units from a critical processing hub in Rzeszów, Poland, sources…
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The clashes prompted uproar from Syrians and other countries who called on the Syrian interim government to hold those responsible for the killings accountable (Omar Haj Kadour/AFP via Getty…
US and Ukrainian officials were meeting in Saudi Arabia on Sunday for talks on a partial ceasefire in the war with Russia, with Washington hoping for "real progress" but the Kremlin warning of…
ISRAELI bombing killed another 26 people in Gaza today, taking the official Palestinian death toll from the war above 50,000. Gaza’s Health Ministry said the number of deaths registered by hospitals…
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On March 14, US secretary of state Marco Rubio posted on X that Rasool was “no longer welcome” in the US.He said: “Ebrahim Rasool is a race-bating politician who hates America and hates @POTUS. We…
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Iran cannot negotiate directly with the United States under existing conditions of "maximum pressure," Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said in an interview published Sunday, dismissing the…
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The South African ambassador who was expelled from the United States and declared persona non grata by the Trump administration was given a hero's welcome on his return home Sunday, when hundreds of…
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SINGAPORE -Ang Mo Kio GRC MP Ng Ling Ling does not know if she will contest the next general election in Jalan Kayu, which has been carved out as a single seat.Asked if she will run in the single…
Turkey’s long-standing ambition to join the European Union (EU) has been a contentious issue for decades. Despite formally applying for membership in 1987 and starting accession negotiations in 2005,…
In a telephone call with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan on Saturday, Abbas Araqchi strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s atrocities against the defenseless Palestinian people in the Gaza…
Ramallah: The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned today of the danger of the Israeli occupation's approval of the establishment of a military administration to facilitate the displacement…
Imamoglu was due to be sworn in as party’s candidate for next presidential election 4 MIN READ Protesters hold signs and Turkish flags during a rally in support of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on…
The Hague - Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte believes he has no case to answer at the International Criminal Court, his daughter said on March 23, and is confident he has a strong legal…
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Yemen’s recent targeting of the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea has transformed the vessel from a symbol of American military might into a liability, the leader…
RAMALLAH, March 23 (Bernama-WAFA) -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has accused Israel of using water as a weapon of war and displacement, saying the policy forms part of a systematic effort to…
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Russian attacks on peaceful civilian populations, executed systematically and deliberately by Moscow, starkly contradict Russia's claims of pursuing peace and undermine U.S. peace efforts, said…
The Pentagon is seen in this aerial view through an airplane window in Washington on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) Defense Department personnel could be subject to a lie…
Irish Government plans for tax cuts may have to be postponed due to the threat of a global trade war, the finance minister has said amid potential risks to tens of thousands of jobs.
TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – The spokesman and deputy chairman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says that Iran is firm and resolute in preserving its rights, while it is ready to return to…
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least seven people on Saturday, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry, as the IDF responded to rocket launches from the south of the country toward Israel.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba listens to questions during the Diet's upper house's budget committee March 21. He said he is willing to spend more time explaining the gift voucher scandal if…
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Since seizing power in August 2021, the Taliban have effectively sought to erase women from public life. An intricate web of laws and policies have denied women access to education, the labor market,…
The pope's return home, after the longest hospitalization of his 12-year papacy and the second-longest in recent papal history, brought tangible relief to the Vatican and Catholic faithful who have…
Palestinians flee Gaza’s southern city of Rafah under Israeli fire Palestinians flee Tel Al-Sultan neighbourhood as Israeli forces invade Rafah in southern Gaza. Israeli army spokesman Avichay Adraee…
A judge during the morning of March 23 ordered the formal arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu at the request of prosecutors, according to local media reports. Imamoglu, widely regarded as a real…
23 March, 2025 Polish heavy infantry fighting vehicle. Photo credits: Polish Ministry of Defense Poland’s Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW) has launched research and development work on a heavy infantry…
A UN expert on Friday expressed concern over the increased inequalities in Hungary’s education system for underserved communities and the backsliding of academic freedom.In a statement released after…
ISTANBUL Relations between Beijing and Washington are at an important juncture, Chinese Premier Li Qiang told US Senator Steve Daines and some American businesspeople in Beijing amid tariff the wars…
DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip — More than 50,000 Palestinians have now been killed in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the territory’s Health Ministry said Sunday, as new Israeli airstrikes…
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 50,000 Palestinians have now been killed in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the territory’s Health Ministry said Sunday, as new Israeli airstrikes…
Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained following a raid on his residence earlier this week, sparking the largest wave of street demonstrations in Turkey in more than a decade. It also deepened concerns…
Representational Image President Donald Trump’s regulatory freeze has injected chaos and uncertainty into a number of lucrative American fisheries, raising the risk of a delayed start to the fishing…
Israeli soldiers completed the encirclement of Tel al-Sultan in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, targeting Hamas terror infrastructure and eliminating multiple operatives, the Israel Defense Forces…
Mark Burnett (60) is married to Derry-born actress Roma Downey, whose hometown witnessed the slaughter of 14 innocent civilians by Burnett’s Parachute Regiment during a civil rights march on Bloody…
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela will once again accept repatriation flights from the United States carrying its deported nationals after reaching an agreement with the U.S., a Venezuelan official said…
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Irish prosecutors are reportedly considering bringing charges against mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor for social media posts he made in late 2023 about the anti-immigration protests at…
The Israeli military on Sunday ordered people to evacuate from part of Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah. The Israeli military on Sunday ordered people to evacuate from part of Gaza’s southernmost…
Pakistan says all fighters killed overnight in North Waziristan while urging Afghan government to secure its borders.Pakistan’s army has said its forces killed 16 armed fighters along the country’s…
A resident watches as his neighbour cleans up the damaged apartment in a multi-storey house after a Russian night drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky) KYIV,…
Pope Francis returned home to the Vatican after he was hospitalised for five weeks with a life-threatening bout of pneumonia. Hundreds of people gathered outside the hospital he was staying in to…
ISTANBUL Expelled South African Ambassador to the US Ebrahim Rasool said Sunday he returned home with “no regrets,” following his 32-hour flight from the US via Qatar to Cape Town.Stating that he…
When French actor Gérard Depardieu walks into a Paris courtroom on Monday, he won’t just be facing two women who accuse him of sexual assault — he’ll also be confronting a nation long criticized for…
Government plans for tax cuts may have to be postponed due to the threat of a global trade war, the finance minister has said.
Israel's Cabinet voted Saturday night to formally recognize 13 neighborhoods in Judea and Samaria as independent communities, enabling them to receive direct government funding and municipal services.…
A South Korean family of three has gone missing while en route to Las Vegas from the Grand Canyon earlier this month, The New York Post reported, citing the Coconino County Sheriff's Office.Jiyeon…
The Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) Co-Chairs Tulay Hatimoğulları and Tuncer Bakırhan condemned the arrest of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Bakırhan stated…
Eduard Yosepov rented an apartment in Haifa, overlooking the port at the instruction of his handler; photographed military bases, refineries, Negev Nuclear Research Center and paid tens of thousands…
The general narrative in the media regarding artificial intelligence (AI) is binary. AI is either the greatest human invention ever, so powerful it will catapult us into an age of abundance for all…
Israeli's have been protesting against the Netanyahu government for six consecutive days [Saeed Qaq/Anadolu via Getty Images]Israeli protesters took to the streets for a sixth day on Sunday as Prime…
23 March, 2025 Airbus C295MPA. Photo credits: Irish Air Force An Irish military patrol aircraft intercepted a Russian vessel that had anchored near critical undersea communication cables off Ireland’s…
Pope Francis made his first public appearance on Sunday since being hospitalized in Rome more than five weeks ago.
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Gaza residents report escalation in Israel's campaignIsraeli official orders evacuation in Rafah neighbourhoodHamas says Bardaweel and his wife killedAn Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza killed a…
The Kremlin on Sunday downplayed expectations of a rapid resolution to the Russian-Ukrainian war, saying talks were just beginning and that “difficult negotiations” lay ahead. Delegations from Russia…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed a lack of trust in Russian President Vladimir Putin, fearing that Moscow could attempt to leave Ukraine defenseless after a peace deal. In an…
Israel's Security Cabinet has approved Defence Minister Israel Katz's proposal to establish an administration within the Defence Ministry to facilitate the "voluntary departure" of Gaza residents to…
A group of Pakistanis visited Israel to learn about the Holocaust and the October 7, 2023, attacks, challenging entrenched anti-Israel narratives and drawing unexpected parallels between Israeli and…
Pope Francis greeted and thanked the faithful from a balcony of Rome's Gemelli hospital Sunday, the first time the 88-year-old has been seen in public since his admission on February 14. "Thank you,…
File photo: A crowd gathers outside a local money exchange shop amid mounting currency instability and the collapse of the Iranian rial Two-minute read The clerical regime in Iran is facing an…
Ebrahim Rasool addresses supporters, calling his persona non grata status a badge of dignity after his US expulsion.The South African ambassador who was expelled from the United States in a row with…
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BEIJING, March 23 (Xinhua) -- China will continue to open up at a higher level, and welcomes multinational companies to expand investment in China to deepen mutual benefit and win-win results, Chinese…
A 50-year-old man of Scottish origin was in serious condition in hospital Sunday after his B&B collapsed due to an explosion in the building. The man, who has not been named, was said to have burns on…
An Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza killed a Hamas political leader, Salah al-Bardaweel, on Sunday, the militant group said, as Palestinian officials put the death toll from nearly 18 months of…
Over 13,000 Nigerian refugee claims were rejected by the Canadian government between 2013 and 2024, placing Nigeria among the top five countries with the most rejectionsIn contrast, 10,580 Nigerians…
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference following the First Ministers Meeting at the National War Museum on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP) TORONTO —…
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New videos are circulating showing civilians being escorted by armed individuals to an unknown destination. Elderly people and children unable to keep up are threatened with knives. Other footage…
More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the territory’s Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Sunday, as new Israeli airstrikes killed at least 26…
WASHINGTON - The Hamas militant group is responsible for the renewed fighting in Gaza after rejecting efforts to move forward with what had been an "acceptable deal," U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff…
Indian Consulate in New York celebrates Bihar Diwas (Photo/X@IndiainNewYork) New York [US], March 23 (ANI): Consulate General of India, New York, in partnership with Bihar Foundation USA East Coast…
Trump administration envoy Steve Witkoff says Vladimir Putin is not planning to invade "all of Europe", as US officials meet Ukrainian counterparts for negotiations.It comes despite European nations…
The number of Palestinians killed since Israel launched its war on Gaza in October 2023 has crossed 50,000, according to health officials.Gaza’s Ministry of Health said on Sunday that at least 50,021…
But the participation of Beijing — an ally of Moscow — in the mission could boost the prospects of the peacekeeping effort, considering that Chinese President Xi Jinping's support for Putin has only…
Former Miss SA and Miss Universe 2019, Zozibini Tunzi, tied the knot with her sweetheart Luthando Mluleki Bolowana in a low-key intimate ceremony outside Cape Town on Saturday.Tunzi shared the first…
Saudi Arabia is hosting the separate US talks with Russia and Ukraine - Copyright AFP -US and Ukrainian officials were due to meet in Saudi Arabia on Sunday for talks on how to halt the Russian…
Mahrang Baloch, one of Pakistan's most prominent human rights advocates, has long campaigned for the Baloch ethnic group - Copyright AFP -Pakistan on Sunday charged a Baloch rights activist with…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized that China and the U.S. should address trade imbalances by expanding cooperation and creating greater mutual benefits, highlighting the importance of working…
This year's Persian New Year, called Nowruz, has arrived in Tehran with its familiar scent of hyacinths and the sparkle of goldfish darting in crystal bowls, yet something feels different. As families…
Aldi stores in four states are recalling large pouches of shredded cheese after reports of possible metal contamination. The FDA reported a recall of 400 cases of 340g Happy Farms’ Colby Jack cheese…
MACAO, March 23 (Xinhua) -- With a verdant Loong (Chinese dragon) made of bamboo, a handmade armor performance from Japan, and an elephant hat dance from South Korea showing up in front of the Ruins…
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WASHINGTON - U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism on Sunday ahead of high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia to end the war in Ukraine and said he believed Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Ukrainian and US officials are expected to meet in Saudi Arabia late on Sunday to discuss a possible partial ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, part of an escalating diplomatic push by US President…
Fighting has broken out between the Hausa and Gbagyi communities in Chimbi, a village under Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State, over a land dispute. Videos and photos obtained by…
After 482 days in Hamas captivity, Agam Berger was finally home. The world first saw her in the horrific footage from Oct. 7, 2023 – bloodied, terrified, alongside four other young women soldiers…
Across the Middle East Kurds are celebrating Newroz, a traditional holiday marking the arrival of spring and the new year, has reached new heights of public celebration this year.Members of the…
Ricaurte Vasquez defends Panama’s sovereignty as Trump pledges to reclaim the canal, raising fears of US intervention.The Panama Canal handles 5% of global trade, but now, it’s facing political…
Alexander Mashkevich, a co-owner of the Eurasian Resources Group and one of the wealthiest individuals in Kazakhstan, played a key role in strengthening Jewish religious life and communities in the…
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Firefighters battled fires after Russia launched a large scale drone attack on the Kyiv region ahead of ceasefire negotiations in Saudi Arabia. Russia launched 147 drones across Ukraine, according to…
Police said the attack was carried out by suspected al-Shabab fighters who launched an assault at dawn.At least six police personnel have been killed and four were injured after an attack on a police…
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Wedding invitations have been sent out for Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos' upcoming wedding, nearly two years after their engagement, as reported by Puck News, citing sources. The ceremony is set to…
Since taking office, US President Donald Trump has implemented strict immigration policies. Recent reports suggested that immigration officials have heightened their scrutiny of individuals entering…
23 March, 2025 ICEYE satellite. Photo credits: ICEYE China is conducting simulated satellite battles as part of preparations for potential space warfare, CNN reported, citing the U.S. Space Force.…
A 10-year-old boy in southern China survived an overnight sea scare, after a solo fishing trip left him at the mercy of the wind on March 21, sending him miles away from his village.The boy was out…
A group of Pakistanis visited Israel to learn about the Holocaust and the October 7, 2023, attacks, challenging entrenched anti-Israel narratives and drawing unexpected parallels between Israeli and…
KIGALI, Rwanda The Congolese military said Sunday it has asked its troops to observe a ceasefire to halt strikes in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.The announcement came a…
Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump's special envoy, argued that it "doesn't matter" whether or not Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to take over Europe. During an interview on Fox News…
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On Monday 24 March, High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas will travel to Israel and Palestine. The High Representative will meet with Isaac Herzog, the President of Israel, Gideon Sa'ar,…
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Pope Francis makes first public appearance (Photo/X@CatholicArena) Vatican City, March 23 (ANI): Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance after a month-long absence, at the hospital's…
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — A weak and frail Pope Francis has returned home to the Vatican from the hospital after surviving a five-week, life-threatening bout of pneumonia. Pope Francis gestures as he…
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The pontiff will need at least two months of rest at the Vatican, doctors have said. 1 MIN READ Pope Francis appears at a window of the Gemelli hospital before being discharged following a five weeks…
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VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -- Pope Francis made his first public appearance in more than five weeks on Sunday, waving from a balcony at Rome's Gemelli hospital before leaving the facility.Francis, 88,…
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Pope Francis began with a thumbs up and concluded with the sign of the cross to mark his first public appearance after a 38-day hospitalization where he twice nearly died. "I see a lady with yellow…
Pope Francis on Sunday was discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he was admitted on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection. Pope Francis waves during his first public appearance in…
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Pope Francis is to return to his residence in the Vatican on Sunday after his doctors said that was the best place for him to recover following a five-week hospitalization for pneumonia. The 88-year…
Vatican City: Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance in more than five weeks, waving from a balcony at Rome's Gemelli hospital before his expected discharge from the facility later in…
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Pope Francis appeared for a few minutes on a balcony of the Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Sunday, smiling but looking frail. He waved with both hands but appeared to be unable to raise his arms. ''Thank…
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Pope Francis made his first public appearance in more than five weeks, waving from a balcony at Rome's Gemelli hospital before his expected discharge from the facility on Sunday. Pope Francis, who has…
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LONDON -- Pope Francis is expected on Sunday to make his first public appearance since being hospitalised in Rome more than five weeks ago.Officials at Gemelli Hospital, where the 88-year-old pope has…
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The chief rabbi of the French city Orléans, Rabbi Aryeh Engelberg, was assaulted on Saturday while walking home from synagogue with his son. According to French media reports, the rabbi was kicked,…
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Dr Sergio Alfieri, who co-ordinated Francis’s medical team at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, said the pontiff will require at least two months of rest and rehabilitation as he continues recovering at the…
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The Trump Administration issued a new memorandum on Saturday directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek sanctions against attorneys and law firms that file what he characterized as “frivolous,…
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On Saturday, the Hardturm Areal in Zurich was transformed into a colorful sea of colors, music and political messages. Thousands of Kurds and their supporters from all over Switzerland came together…
LONDON's Heathrow Airport resumed full operations on Saturday (22) and ordered a probe into how it dealt with a power outage that shut Europe's busiest air hub for almost a day as airlines warned of…
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US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that efforts to prevent further escalation of the war between Russia and Ukraine are "somewhat under control", with the comments coming hours after his…
Two Tesla Cybertruck owners who participated in a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans were left shaken after their vehicles were attacked by members of the crowd. What was supposed to be an exciting…
Hundreds of people were forced to evacuate Walt Disney World after a fire broke out. Thick black smoke could be seen rising into the sky over the Epcot theme park in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday…
The State Department said it doesn’t comment on its officials’ communications and briefings with Congress. While uncertainty about what’s been eliminated and what remains persists, the cuts will…
Israeli strikes in the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 19 Palestinians overnight into Sunday, including a senior Hamas political leader as well as several women and children.This, as the Israeli…
A team of European Union officials conducted a monitoring visit in Uzbekistan from 14 to 20 March 2025 to review Uzbekistan’s progress in the implementation of 27 UN conventions applicable under the…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 23. The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Istanbul called on citizens of the republic to avoid crowded places and not to take part in demonstrations and rallies in Türkiye, Trend…
Pope Francis was discharged from Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Sunday after prolonged treatment. He is set to return to Santa Marta, the pontiff's official residence.Vatican said the Pope is…
PLEASANTON, Calif. — It was a child’s drawing — the kind of sweet, simple sketch you hang on the refrigerator — but something about the family portrait was off.The heights and the adult-to-offspring…
In a sit-down interview with Fox News last month, President Trump and his billionaire “efficiency” advisor Elon Musk framed new tariffs on foreign trading partners as a simple matter of fairness.“I…
SAN SALVADOR — One is a former professional soccer player who, according to his lawyer, fled Venezuela after being tortured by the country’s authoritarian government.The other, also from Venezuela, is…
SINGAPORE - The number of new tuberculosis cases detected here fell for the sixth year running in 2024. Men and older people continued to make up the bulk of the 1,156 active infections diagnosed last…
SINGAPORE – Young people lined up at Punggol 21 Community Club on March 23, eager to collect a crocheted keychain in the shape of a smiling pizza.Some 20,000 keychains were handmade by volunteers over…
At least three people were killed, including a five-year-old child, after Russia launched a barrage of drones targeting Kyiv overnight on Sunday, according to local Ukrainian officials and emergency…
EU-funded researchers are using AI to help ease the flow in Europe’s cities, making urban environments both safer and greener.By Tom CassauwersAt the Las Matas train station in the town of Las Rozas,…
THE FIRTH OF CLYDE, Scotland – With a staccato burst, a horn sounded in the control room of the HMS Vanguard, sending the crew of the nuclear-armed Royal Navy submarine to battle stations. The voice…
Assailants knocked down the victim by a car and then attacked him with axes and knives 2 MIN READ The brutal murder was captured on CCTV camera. IANS Hyderabad: A man was brutally hacked to death by…
TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – The Yemenis have proven to the world that they decide on their own in their support for the Palestinian people and in the face of pro-Israel aggression recently intensified by…
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been formally arrested and charged with corruption on Sunday, after a fourth night of mass protests sparked heavy clashes with riot police in Türkiye.A Turkish court…
Hamas says an Israeli strike on a displacement camp in southern Gaza killed a top official from the group - Copyright AFP -Cyril Julien with AFP teams in GazaIsrael’s military pressed ground…
President Donald Trump rescinded Friday an executive order aimed at crippling law firm Paul Weiss’s ability to function, after the firm’s leaders agreed to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion…
People take part in a protest demanding the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, March 22, 2025. Ohad Zwigenberg/AP DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip —…
Ukraine has established the production of small arms ammunition under a Czech license. Herman Smetanin, the Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine, stated this. “During the meeting, in the…
Representational Image Unidentified armed men have killed four policemen and four labourers in two separate incidents in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province. In the first incident, four policemen…
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes across the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 19 Palestinians overnight into Sunday, including a Hamas political leader and several women and…
Mild temperatures, sunny skies and strong winds are boosting renewable energy production across central and west Europe.The UK, France and Italy are all expected to be warmer- and windier-than-normal…
The authorities revealed that the child had been put on a leash at all times at home ever since he had upset his mother. The victim told prosecutors that the electric collar belonged to their family's…
Born in German-speaking countries, today more than half of the missionaries belonging to the institute founded by Arnold Janssen are from Asia, and are also on the frontline in the existential…
Pope Francis is making his first public appearance in five weeks before being discharged Sunday from the hospital where he survived a severe case of pneumonia that twice threatened his life and raised…
TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – The Yemenis have proven to the world that they decide on their own in their support for the Palestinian people and in the face of pro-Israel aggression recently intensified by…
There is also continuous artillery shelling on Beit Hanoon and an area east of Jabalia camp in the north of the Gaza Strip, Al Jazeera reported. Earlier on Sunday, Israeli’s army continued attacks…
The United States' 47th president announced the development of the F-47 - a stealth fighter jet to be used by the US Air Force; Cost of each plane will be $300 million; Trump: 'America's enemies will…
SINGAPORE - Police are investigating after the body of a 47-year-old man was found on the shoreline of Pasir Ris Park on March 22. Preliminary investigations do not suggest foul play, they said.…
Former Social Security commissioners are concerned about prospects for deteriorating service and with good reason. The agency’s workload is growing with the aging of the U.S. population. Some 10,000…
Acting interior minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, speaks during the funeral prayers of Khalil Haqqani, the minister for refugees and repatriation, during his funeral procession in eastern Paktia province,…
ISTANBUL Australia’s deployment of its US-made Abrams tanks to Ukraine faces difficulties as Washington halted military aid to Ukraine.The Australian Defense Ministry said the tanks’ ongoing transfer…
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SINGAPORE - Cost-of-living pressures are a global issue and the extra help for Singaporeans in the Budget aims to address these concerns, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. “We know cost of living is…
23 March, 2025 Russian BM-27 Uragan multiple launch rocket system on the territory of Ukraine. 2022. Photo: Russian media Operators from the 14th Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) Regiment helped…
2025-03-23T09:28:38+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ruled out direct negotiations with the United States, stating that talks would only be possible if key…
TOKYO, March 23 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission, on Sunday met with…
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The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at Pakistan's National Institute of Health has confirmed the detection of the Wild Poliovirus Type 1 in sewage samples from 18 districts across…
Ottawa – Canada's new prime minister, Mark Carney, is expected to announce snap elections Sunday, seeking a stronger mandate as his country fights off a trade war and annexation threats from Donald…
The Global Tapestry of Alternatives, Jineoloji and the Academy of Democratic Modernity are co-organizing a webinar to discuss “Kurdistan: What does Abdullah Öcalan’s "Call for Peace and Democratic…
NEUCHATEL, Switzerland -- The world’s woes got you down? Feeling burnout at work? Need a little something extra to fight illness or prep for surgery? The Swiss town of Neuchâtel is offering its…
ROME -- ROME (AP) — Pope Francis is making his first public appearance in five weeks before being discharged Sunday from the hospital where he survived a severe case of pneumonia that twice threatened…
A day after Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated that Iran does not have proxies in the region, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein declared that Baghdad is not part of what is known as the…
A museum has opened in Cyprus showcasing priceless early Christian artworks, many of which were recovered after being stolen from churches in the north of the war-split island.The Byzantine Museum of…
Jessica D Aber, who was a former US Attorney under President Donald Trump's predecessor Joe Biden, was found dead mysteriously at her home in Virginia on Saturday.The local police in Alexandria,…
Witkoff, who met Putin 10 days ago, said the Russian president had been gracious and straight up with him. Putin told him, he added, that he had prayed for Trump after an assassination attempt against…
SINGAPORE – Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said he expects “more than one new face” to be part of the Sembawang slate for the coming general election.Mr Ong, who is the anchor minister for Sembawang GRC,…
Smoke rises from a building in Gaza City targeted by the Israeli army on Saturday. (Jehad Alshrafi/AP) JERUSALEM — As Israel’s forces push back into Gaza after a two-month ceasefire with Hamas, its…
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has said that French counterpart Emmanuel Macron is the "only point of reference" for mending frayed ties with its former colonial ruler. Relations between…
Relatives of Venezuelan migrants sent by the United States to a Salvadoran prison protested on March 22 for their release, joining other families who said they were "deceived" in believing they were…
At least three people were killed, including a five-year-old child, after Russia launched a barrage of drones targeting Kiev overnight Sunday, according to local Ukrainian officials and emergency…
ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) has increased toll taxes for the second time on national highways and motorways.The revised rates will take effect from April 1. According to an…
ISLAMABAD: The commerce ministry has shared a short-to-medium to long-term work plan with Minister Jam Kamal Khan to boost exports of Pakistan’s textiles and apparel sector. Pakistan was once ranked…
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) is likely to approve an additional International Development Association (IDA) credit in the equivalent amount of $70 million to Pakistan Raises Revenue (PRR) to provide…
The Israel Defence Forces launched a ground operation against Hamas Gaza's town of Beit Hanoun on Sunday morning, with Hamas confirming the death of its politburo member in the airstrike, Israeli news…
Bread is such an essential part of life in Sudan that the reopening of a bakery in the battle-scarred Shambat neighbourhood, north of Khartoum, has filled people with a sense of optimism. Buildings in…
23 March, 2025 K263 anti-aircraft gun during anti-drone exercises. Photo: 36th Infantry Division Drawing on the lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war, South Korea’s Territorial Defense units conducted…
Polar stereographic map projection locating Greenland COPENHAGEN — “One way or the other,” President Donald Trump has said, the United States needs to “get” Greenland. Not only to defend the homeland,…
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GAZA CITY, Palestine Israeli airstrikes on Rafah and Khan Younis in southern Gaza have killed at least 23 Palestinians and wounded dozens since early Sunday, targeting homes and refugee tents,…
Nadim Khmaladze has been joining thousands of fellow Georgians on the streets every evening since November, when Tbilisi’s increasingly repressive government shelved EU membership talks. The 60-year…
Israeli strikes across the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 19 Palestinians overnight into Sunday, including a senior Hamas political leader and several women and children.The military ordered…
IPOH - Farmers in Cameron Highlands, including those cultivating vegetables and flowers, are struggling to cope with the unreliable water supply.Cameron Highlands Environmental Awareness Association…
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 23 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Political-Security Cabinet approved Defence Minister Israel Katz's proposal to establish a "voluntary transition administration" for Gaza residents who…
BEIJING - Chinese Premier Li Qiang urged countries to open up their markets to combat \"rising instability and uncertainty\" at a business forum in Beijing on Sunday, as China braces for further U.S.…
TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says talks with the United States are no longer possible unless certain things change as Washington awaits a response to its invitation…
With the fasting month of Ramadan in its final days, many Muslims around the world prepare to fulfil another essential pillar of their faith – giving zakat.Zakat is a compulsory form of charity in…
A 56-year-old Indian man and his 24-year-old daughter were shot dead at a convenience store in the US state of Virginia and police have arrested one person in connection with the shooting, according…
At least three people were killed, including a five-year-old child, after Russia launched a barrage of drones targeting Kyiv overnight on Sunday, according to local Ukrainian officials and emergency…
A protester holds a flare next to riot police officers during a protest against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, March 22, 2025. Khalil Hamra/AP ISTANBUL — A…
Production and deliveries of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, the Pentagon’s most advanced stealth fighter, are set to ramp up in 2025 and 2026. Over 100 aircraft are expected to reach…
The arrest took place on the morning of 19 March in a dawn raid at his home in Beylikduzu. Plainclothes officers from the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, accompanied by counter-terrorism…
A Turkish court formally placed İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu under arrest as part of a graft investigation Sunday, after a fourth night of mass protests sparked heavy clashes with riot police. The…
A senior Hamas leader has been killed in a predawn strike in southern Gaza, as Israel has intensified attacks across the Gaza Strip, killing at least 634 Palestinians since breaking the ceasefire deal…
As discussions over the future of Gaza continue, the conflicting visions among key players make reaching a consensus increasingly difficult. The phrase “it’s complicated,” used by US envoy to the…
A court formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul and key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan early on Sunday and ordered him to be jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges.
Supporters of the Iranian Resistance in Paris, France, held a bookstand on March 22, 2025 THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS UPDATE: 9:00 AM CET Free Iran Interparliamentary Committee…
ISTANBUL (AP) -- A court formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul and key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday and ordered him jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption…
The Problem With Russia's 'Big Privatization' Dream. The Problem With Russia's 'Big Privatization' Dream Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty Russian officials are hoping a privatization plan of state…
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The British government on Saturday ordered an investigation into the country’s “energy resilience” after an electrical substation fire shut Heathrow Airport for almost a day and raised concerns about…
Pope Francis is to make his first public appearance in five weeks before he is discharged from hospital.Francis survived a severe case of pneumonia that twice threatened his life and raised the…
SELANGOR - Starting from April 1, hiking enthusiasts can apply online for permits to enter Selangor’s permanent forest reserves.All permit applications for recreational and hiking activities should be…
TOKYO - A start-up established by officials of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is going to start a business of forecasting risks of damage in underground sewage pipes by utilising data…
Ras Al Khaimah has lost Thani Mohammed Thani Al Mansouri, the emirate’s oldest Emirati nurse and one of the first nurses in the country. He began his nursing career in 1975 at the then Nakheel…
23 March, 2025 Mine warning sign. Photo: Members' Research Service The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense is exploring the option of reinforcing the border with Russia and Belarus through mining. Dovilė…
92 people, including Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, were taken into custody on March 19 within the scope of an investigation into alleged corruption and links with…
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu appeared before police for questioning on terror-related charges on Saturday, a day after his interrogation over corruption allegations. His arrest this week has sparked…
News UN urges Colombia to protect civilians caught in Catatumbo conflict UN experts urged the Colombian government on Thursday to protect its civilians and called on the non-state armed groups to…
LONDON -- Cross-border drone attacks killed civilians in both Ukraine and Russia overnight into Sunday, according to local officials, as the two sides continued long-range strikes despite agreeing --…
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A North Carolina county has prompted authorities to announce mandatory evacuation as three active fires ravage the state, while the South Carolina governor has declared a state of emergency due to a…
Five of the United States' NATO allies, including Canada, issued fresh travel advisories as President Donald Trump's immigration officials repeatedly detained several tourists at the border. Denmark,…
Leading Baloch human rights group Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) shared that a peaceful protest staged in Lasbela saw Pakistani police and security personnel launch a crackdown wherein they opened…
Khalistan referendum is being held in US city Los Angeles today. The entire Sikh community is eagerly awaiting this referendum which is an opportunity for them to voice their aspirations for a…
GAZA CITY, PalestineThe Palestinian Red Crescent Society announced on Sunday that Israeli forces had surrounded and besieged several of its ambulances in an area targeted by airstrikes in the southern…
Court orders Imamoglu, a key rival to President Erdogan, jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges.A Turkish court has formally placed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu under arrest…
Palestinians gather at the scene where an Israeli strike killed Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel and his wife in their tent shelter, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip March 23, 2025.…
A court formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul and key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday and ordered him jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges, AP reported.…
The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, described him as a “beacon of political, media, and national work, and a symbol of honesty, steadfastness, and sacrifice” and said “he never failed…
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Al-Qubba 23 March 2025 (Lana) Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ageela Saleh, discussed with the Head of the Audit Bureau, Khaled Shakshak, yesterday in Al-Qubba, the mechanisms of the Audit…
South Sudan has never experienced any single year of peace and stability since it became a sovereign state on 9 July 2011, despite the existence of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) –…
Accomack County Shooting: Indian Origin Father-Daughter Duo Killed In Store Shooting; Suspect Arrested Photo: PTI A 56-year-old Indian origin man and his 24-year-old daughter were killed at a shooting…
23 MARCH 2025 – At 8:30 pm local time on 22nd March, millions of people around the world came together for Earth Hour in an inspiring show of unity and commitment to our planet. As of today, nearly 3…
SINGAPORE – Jurong GRC MP Xie Yao Quan said he hopes to stand in the new Jurong Central SMC in the upcoming general election, so he can continue serving residents there.Mr Xie, who has represented the…
SINGAPORE - Red Dot United (RDU) on March 23 introduced a possible opposition candidate for the new Jurong Central SMC. Piano teacher Emily Woo, 59, introduced herself to residents during a walkabout…
Oklahoma State's Wyatt Hendrickson caused a massive upset after stunning Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson 5-4 at the NCAA men's wrestling championships heavyweight final on Saturday night. After…
Abkhaz foreign agents On March 22, the Russian Ministry of Justice declared two Abkhazian journalists, Izida Chania and Nizfa Arshba, as “foreign agents.” Two weeks earlier, journalist Inal Hashig was…
As another Holy Month of Ramadan draws to a close, transition gradually to the regular work and social life, so as not to overwhelm oneself, physical and psychologically. The normalisation would be…
The Dubai Holy Quran Competition for People of Determination came to a close with Sheikha Latifa Bint Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the Zabeel Ladies Club, awarding 41 winners from the…
DUBAI - Talks with the United States are no longer possible unless certain things change, Iranian state media reported Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi as saying on Sunday as Washington awaits a…
A fire broke out at Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park in Florida on Saturday evening near the World Showcase’s France Pavilion.The incident occurred in a backstage area and is believed to have…
23 March, 2025 Australian M1A1 Abrams tanks. Australia. 2018. Photo: Australian Army (facebook) The transfer of Australian Abrams tanks to Ukraine has been delayed due to disruptions at a logistics…
The mayor is one of 100 people being investigated on corruption charges 1 MIN READ Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (left) and Istanbul's Ma
The mayor of Istanbul and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival has been formally arrested and jailed pending trial over corruption charges.Ekrem Imamoglu was originally detained on…
Representative Image (File Image) (Photo Credit: X/@TBPEnglish) Quetta [Balochistan], March 23(ANI): Protest leaders in Quetta, Balochistan, have accused Pakistani security forces of staging arson…
Preliminary reports indicate that the cargo plane was returning from Dhobley town in the Lower Juba region after delivering supplies to the African Union forces when it crashed on Saturday, March 22…
The Israeli occupation forces stepped up their offensive on Saturday in Tulkarem city and its refugee camps by increasing arrests, forcing the evacuation of Palestinians, as well...
A court formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul and key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday and ordered him jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges. Mayor Ekrem…
US President Donald Trump made good Friday on a threat to revoke the security clearances of his predecessor Joe Biden and several senior former White House and national security officials. The list of…
BEIJING – China is prepared to deal with potential external shocks and will roll out new stimulus measures if needed, Premier Li Qiang told a forum of global business leaders and scholars, in a pitch…
“Her passion, determination and kindness inspired everyone around her. She had an incredible future ahead, and her loss is deeply felt by all of us.”Blight had last year become a registered trustee in…
Salah al-Bardawil, a senior Hamas political bureau official, he was killed in an airstrike on his tent alongside his wife; Saudi newspaper reports that Israel succeeded in eliminating field commanders…
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes across the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 19 Palestinians overnight into Sunday, including a senior Hamas political leader and several women and…
Describing the moments leading up to their deaths, Pradeep's family said that the accused had been lurking around their department store all night. When Pradeep and Urmi arrived, he confronted them,…
Lebanon's President General Joseph Aoun warned of attempts to drag Lebanon back into a cycle of violence once again.According to the Lebanese Presidency's Media Office,...
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei welcomed the African Union's efforts to help establish a ceasefire in the conflict zone and expressed hope that the disputes in the Democratic…
The United States has lifted a $10 million reward offer for information leading to the arrest of a major Taliban leader, Sirajuddin Haqqani, an Afghan interior ministry spokesperson said on Saturday,…
My regular update on global conflict & confrontation. This week: Putin's 'Big Week' strikes against civilians, peace negotiations 'Witkoff style', Chinese peacekeepers and the Putin-Trump bromance.
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A court formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul and key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday and ordered him jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges.Mayor Ekrem…
Voice of America (VOA) employees from its Ukrainian service, working in the US on work visas, have been given 30 days to leave the country, according to former VOA journalist Ostap Yarysh. In an…
An Istanbul court has formally placed the city's mayor under arrest on graft charges, the state news agency said on Sunday. Vast crowds rallied in support of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu following…
BLAGOVESHCHENSK/HEIHE, March 23 (Xinhua) -- Confucius Institutes serve as cultural bridges between nations, playing a significant role in promoting knowledge about China, said Nikolay Kukharenko,…
A court formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul and key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan early on Sunday and ordered him to be jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges.Mayor…
Representational Image (Photos/Pexels) Shanghai [China], March 23 (ANI): The Indian Mission in China shared updates on Sunday over several varied areas where it is working for the welfare of the…
Representational Image A 56-year-old Indian-origin man and his 24-year-old daughter were shot dead at a convenience store in the US state of Virginia and police have arrested one person in connection…
Welcome to Your Week in Asia.Some of China's top companies, including major airlines and banks, report their latest earnings this week, while China's Hainan island plays host to the Boao Forum for…
ISTANBUL Venezuela will resume accepting deported nationals from the US following a renewed agreement with the Trump administration, President Nicolas Maduro announced Saturday."Tomorrow, thanks to…
ISTANBUL The Pentagon has launched a polygraph investigation to track down the source of an alleged data leak following US billionaire Elon Musk’s criticism of officials for spreading "false…
In a world that profits from your distraction, reinvention becomes a quiet act of rebellion. Reinvention requires space. Not just physical space or time on a calendar, but mental space—the kind of…
GAZA, March 22 (Bernama-WAFA) -- Behjat Rizq Tantish, the Vice President of the Palestinian Karate Union, was killed on Saturday (March 22) evening in an Israeli artillery strike near his home in the…
The Caglayan court was expected to decide whether to charge or release him, his lawyer said, after a fourth night of protests sparked a harsh crackdown in Turkey's worst street unrest in over a…
Hamas stated that Bardawil, a member of its political bureau and a deputy in the Palestinian Legislative Council, was killed in a “targeted strike while observing night prayers in his tent in the Al…
ISTANBULAt least four people have died, six have been injured, and around 1,500 residents have been evacuated due to wildfires sweeping through South Korea’s southeastern region, according to local…
The top Iranian diplomat made the remarks in a telephone conversation with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Saturday evening, urging Muslim countries across the world to take “drastic…
The United States has lifted a $10 million reward offer for information leading to the arrest of a major Taliban leader, Sirajuddin Haqqani, an Afghan interior ministry spokesperson said on Saturday,…
Israeli strikes across the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 19 Palestinians overnight into Sunday, including a senior Hamas political leader, officials said. Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen who…
Representative Image Tel Aviv [Israel], March 23 (ANI/ TPS): The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that early Sunday morning the Israel Air Force intercepted one missile launched from Yemen, before…
The largest global environmental movement Earth Hour returns for its 19th edition with the Biggest Hour for Earth as it unites millions around the world in celebration of our planet Earth Hour 2025…
SINGAPORE – Despite occasional encounters with unfriendly residents, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong said he still engages them. “In fact, I do, and I will continue to do so,…
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SINGAPORE – When Caleb Teo, 16, uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools, it is always related to school, he says.The Year 1 student at a junior college (JC) says: “Usually, I’ll try and think of the…
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SINGAPORE – Make family time all the more special with these ideas and activities.Sit your kids down for a special online storytelling session by Hollywood icon Meryl Streep, who will regale them with…
Israeli strikes have killed at least 19 Palestinians in Gaza, including a senior Hamas leader, officials say.The European Hospital and the Kuwaiti Hospital confirmed the toll, saying it included…
At least three people were killed, including a five-year-old child, after Russia launched a barrage of drones targeting Kyiv on Sunday, according to local Ukrainian officials and emergency…
Representational Image An Indian-origin woman has been charged with allegedly murdering her 11-year-old son after a three-day vacation to Disneyland. Saritha Ramaraju, 48, has been charged with one…
False claims about ballot manipulation spread across social media during the 2025 German elections, raising concerns about the fast impact of misinformation online and how internet users can better…
Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has stressed Iran’s commitment to diplomacy and avoiding war, while raising the possibility of reviving the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) and engaging with…
European nations address rights violations in Tibet at UNHRC (Image Source: @CTA_TibetdotNet) Geneva [Switzerland], March 23 (ANI): The ongoing human rights violations in Tibet have drawn significant…
Acting interior minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, speaks during the funeral prayers of Khalil Haqqani, the minister for refugees and repatriation, during his funeral procession in eastern Paktia province,…
Five years on from the first UK lockdown, the origin of the virus is still hotly contested. Dr Alina Chan was the whistleblowing scientist who was labelled a conspiracist when she went against the…
Esmaeil Baghaei described this terrorist act, which was committed in a holy place and during Friday prayers, as contrary to Islamic law and all international legal norms and human rights.The Iranian…
Donald Trump’s special envoy has dismissed Sir Keir Starmer’s peace plan for Ukraine as "a posture and a pose."
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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to media after addressing Royal Navy Submariners of the HMS Agamemnon nuclear submarine and to BAE system apprentices outside of the BAE system factory, in…
Pope Francis is set to be discharged from hospital today, after just over 5 weeks of receiving treatment for double pneumonia.
Sirens have sounded in more than 20 occupied cities and towns, including Tel Aviv, Al-Quds, and the northern West Bank.Almasirah TV also announced that sirens went off in Jaffa, Palmachim Air Base…
SINGAPORE – With his Joo Chiat ward being drawn into East Coast GRC, Mr Edwin Tong has been in talks with the constituency’s MPs on how to integrate existing plans.The Minister for Culture, Community…
The NCAA uses a serpentine system with the PairWise to fill its bracket, with No. 1 facing No. 16, No. 2 vs. No. 15, No. 3 vs. No. 14, etc. The four regionals are in Fargo (Thursday, Saturday),…
Led by Starocci, the first five-time NCAA Division I champ, Penn State clinched its fourth consecutive team championship and 12th in the past 14 years. The Nittany Lions finished with 177 points,…
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes across the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 19 Palestinians overnight into Sunday, including a senior Hamas political leader, officials said. Iran…
Tempo has a history of criticizing the policies of Prabowo Subianto, the president. The ex-general has been accused of perpetrating abuses under late dictator Suharto, according to rights groups.…
Published: 23 Mar. 2025, 15:32 The conference room of the United Nations Human Rights Council is seen in this image captured from UN Web TV. [YONHAP] The UN Human Rights Council is expected to address…
SEOUL - A 24-year-old man was sentenced by the Seoul High Court to seven years in prison for a series of sex crimes, including one that was proven when investigators found that his attack was…
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Emirates Franchise convenes second meeting of 2025 to advance sector development (Photo/WAM) Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 23 (ANI/WAM): The Emirates Franchise held its second meeting for 2025, chaired by…
Local authorities offer incentives to draw people back to emptied-out towns and villages in Italy - and to fix up their homes While council tax is rising in many parts of England, small depopulating…
The secretive 12th main directorate of the Russian defence ministry is tasked with safeguarding and managing Moscow's nuclear arsenal Details of how Russia manages its nuclear weapons have remained…
We are already getting more information about the F-47’s origins. Both Boeing and Lockheed Martin built an x-plane in their quest to win the manned tactical fighter component of the Next Generation…
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s military said early on Sunday it had intercepted a missile launched from Yemen after air raid sirens sounded in several areas across the country.“Following the sirens that…
Toronto: A leading Jewish advocacy organisation has joined forces with Indo-Canadian groups to disassociate the Nazi hate symbol of the hooked cross from the swastika, which is revered by Hindus,…
The US has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures, officials in Kabul said on Sunday.Among them was interior minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, who acknowledged planning a January 2008 attack on…
SEOUL - The case surrounding the 2014 death of 20-year-old conscripted soldier Yoon Seung-ju will be reviewed by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) starting on March 28. The so-called…
BEIJING--U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a strong supporter of President Donald Trump, met Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng with warm exchanges in front of journalists on Saturday even as tensions between their countries spiked over trade tariffs and the handling of the illegal trade in fentanyl.
SEOUL, South Korea--At least two firefighters died and hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes in South Korea on Saturday as emergency workers struggled to contain more than 30 wildfires fueled by dry winds.
HANGZHOU, China--Young fans, some sporting spiky mohawks, slam-danced and stage-dived as the music blasted into the night. One wore a metal-studded jacket with what looked like vintage Sex Pistols buttons.
Additionally Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the USS Harry S Truman carrier strike group -- currently operating in the Red Sea -- to extend its deployment by at least a month, according to two…
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Key Takeaways from the ISW: US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff uncritically amplified a number of Russian demands, claims, and justifications regarding the war in Ukraine during an…
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has said that French counterpart Emmanuel Macron is the "only point of reference" for mending frayed ties with its former colonial ruler.Relations between Paris…
The top Iranian diplomat made the remarks in a telephone conversation with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Saturday evening, urging Muslim countries across the world to take “drastic…
A Gujarati man and his daughter, who were working at a departmental store in the US state of Virginia, were shot to death at their workplace on March 20. The family hailed from Mehsana district in…
A fire broke out at Walt Disney World's EPCOT park on Saturday, forcing evacuations. The blaze broke out just after 7 PM local time, Fox35 Orlando reported. Videos on social media showed dark plumes…
1/11Syrian Kurdish women, most of them wearing traditional clothing, gather to celebrate their Nowruz, Kurdish New Year, in Qamishli, northeastern Syria.Credit:AP
Three South Korean travellers who visited the Grand Canyon in Arizona have been missing for 10 days, local news reports said on March 23. According to the Los Angeles Times, a family of three women -…
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, March 23 (Bernama) -- Indonesian police have launched an investigation after Tempo (Indonesian news magazine) journalist Francisca Christy Rosana, known as Cica,…
President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Saturday in Cairo with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt to discuss the fraternal relations between their two countries and ways…
US President Donald Trump announced that Boeing has been awarded the contract to produce the US Air Force’s next-generation fighter jet, the F-47. The aircraft, classified as a sixth-generation…
South Korea has declared a state of disaster after multiple forest fires hit the country’s south, killing at least four and displacing hundreds of residents from their homes. Firefighters extinguish a…
Published: 23 Mar. 2025, 14:53 Newly appointed Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and his ministers take an oath after the new government was voted in the parliament in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Jan.…
Washington: The Australian shipping industry is warning that a Trump administration proposal to impose “extreme” fees on China-linked ships that visit American ports will harm trade and undermine the…
JAKARTA - Activists have called for press freedom to be protected in Indonesia and demanded an investigation after a magazine critical of the government was sent a pig’s head and decapitated rats.…
AMMAN, March 23 (Bernama-WAFA) – Jordan's King Abdullah II emphasised the urgent need for immediate international action to stop the ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza and ensure a permanent ceasefire…
The Israeli Air Force intercepted a missile launched from Yemen Sunday morning. An IDF spokesman said that "a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF prior to crossing into Israeli…
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- DPRK Ambassador Ri Hak Mu presented his credentials to the president of the Republic of Bulgaria on March 20.The ambassador courteously conveyed the greetings from Kim…
Speaking on Saturday, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi asserted that the move had come in the context of America's successive defeats in its campaign against Yemen., Press TV reported.He highlighted Yemen's…
2025-03-23T05:32:15+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Sunday, Turkish prosecutors formally requested the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, on charges of…
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Photo : YONHAP News Local authorities in the U.S. state of Arizona are searching for three South Korean women who have been reportedly missing for over a week after leaving the Grand Canyon during a…
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Saturday from his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. During the call, they discussed the latest…
ISTANBUL Qatar condemned an Israeli bombardment of southern Lebanon on Saturday, which resulted in civilian deaths and injuries.The condemnation came during a call between Prime Minister Mohammed bin…
SEOUL, March 23 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- At least four people have died, six others have been injured and around 1,500 residents evacuated as wildfires, fuelled by strong winds, swept through parts of…
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👉 Follow Trump 100 on your podcast app 👈 On this episode, our US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner answer questions from listeners. They are asked if Trump himself can be impeached if…
A 56-year-old Indian-origin man and his 24-year-old daughter were shot dead at a convenience store in the US state of Virginia and police have arrested one person in connection with the shooting,…
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A downpour lashed IT capital Bengaluru, bringing respite from the sweltering summer heat, but caused major traffic disruption on arterial roads, especially leading to the Bengaluru International…
A strong geomagnetic storm will produce northern lights in nearly two dozen US states on Saturday night, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) prediction states. The forecast map…
Houston rapper Sauce Walka and TSF artist Sayso P were shot in Memphis on Saturday afternoon. Walka’s family confirmed to KHOU 11 News that the 34-year-old rapper was shot in the thigh and transported…
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The National Security Exhibition Gallery, located at the Hong Kong Museum of History, opened last August, months after the promulgation of the city's National Security Ordinance in March. The exhibit…
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Cairo: An Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza's Khan Younis killed Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel on Sunday, Hamas officials said, as residents reported an escalation in the Israeli military…
In January 2025, the US granted 16,676 additional visas to Indian nationals compared to 2024. This comes amid a considerable increase in non-immigrant visas (NIVs) issued, which are awarded to…
India–Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise (Photo/X@adgpi) Tokmok [Kyrgyzstan], March 23 (ANI): The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR-XII, which commenced…
With his signature geeky glasses and TED-Talk-style headset, Sundar Pichai looked straight out of a Silicon Valley incubator.That Monday, February 10, Google’s chief executive took the stage at the…
JOHOR BAHRU - The flood situation in Johor continues to worsen, with the number of victims rising to 6,992 from 2,161 families as of 10am on March 23.According to the Johor Disaster Management…
Washington DC [US], March 23 (ANI): US special envoy Steve Witkoff said that "the elephant in the room" for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine is the status of Crimea and four mainland Ukrainian…
JERUSALEM/ISTANBUL Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated Saturday to demand an end to the war in the Gaza Strip to protect the lives of the Israeli captives, and reject the dismissal of Shin Bet…
After Donald Trump took office, his administration were firing all cylinders, in a bid to protect US interests, with a crackdown on immigration, tariffs against various countries, and even a bid to…
An Israeli air strike in southern Gaza's Khan Younis killed Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel on Sunday, Hamas officials said.Media said the air strike killed Bardaweel, a member of the…
BNP spokesman and senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s BNP on Friday said it had no objection to the return of her deposed rival’s party to politics…
Moscow is hoping to achieve "some progress" at talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday, a Russian negotiator told state media before the United States meets delegations from both Ukraine and Russia in a bid…
Before meeting Hegseth, Musk slammed the New York Times report which claimed he would be briefed on classified war plans regarding China. He called the story "pure propaganda" and promised to sue…
WASHINGTON- US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he believes the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy was carried out by Lee Harvey Oswald but asked if the gunman had help.
At least 21 Palestinians, including six children, were killed on Saturday in Israeli airstrikes on the northern and central Gaza Strip. Medical officials confirmed to Anadolu that the children…
TOKYO - In the foothills of Mount Asama, one of Japan’s most active volcanoes, jagged lava formations dot the landscape – remnants of a 1783 eruption that swallowed villages and permanently scarred…
US President Donald Trump on Friday took away security clearances for former Vice President Kamala Harris, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and others in his latest move against his…
China imported $29 billion of US farm produce in 2023 - Copyright AFP/File STRPeter CATTERALLChina’s number two leader told a gathering of business executives in Beijing on Sunday that the country…
Investing in disruptive technology can be a bumpy ride, as investors in Tesla were reminded on Friday, when its stock dropped 7.5 per cent in early trading to $575.It recovered slightly but still…
Pakistan’s Special Representative, Mohammad Sadiq Khan, accompanying a delegation called on IEA-Foreign Minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi. The meeting focused on bilateral relations between…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will make his electoral debut in the seat in the House of Commons represented by Indo-Canadian MP Chandra Arya, whose candidacy for the 2025 federal election was…
President Donald Trump attended the NCAA wrestling championships on Saturday night for the second time in three years.The trip was the latest example of how he has mostly limited travel early in his…
LONDON - London's Heathrow Airport resumed full operations on Saturday (March 22) and ordered a probe into how it dealt with a power outage that shut Europe's busiest air hub for almost a day as…
Under the Donald Trump administration, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is introducing several changes to the H-1B visa program, which permits American employers to hire foreign…
At least 21 Palestinians, including six children, were killed on Saturday in Israeli airstrikes on the northern and central Gaza Strip. Medical officials confirmed to Anadolu that the children…
ISTANBUL, March 23 (Bernama-dpa) -- Detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has firmly rejected allegations brought against him, as protests over the investigation into the popular Turkish politician…
For nearly 100 years, Australian politics has played out under one fundamental expectation: voters will elect either a Labor or a Liberal-National government. But rapidly changing demographics and…
As per reports and videos shared on social media, Israel attacked the Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital in Gaza on Saturday. Furthermore, as Israel continued its attacks, a top Hamas political…
SEOUL - Two firefighters were found dead in South Korea and two were missing as more than 20 wildfires flared across the nation on Saturday (March 22), including the deadly one in the southeast of the…
Dubai’s Ramadan festivities have transformed the city into a celebration that harmoniously combines cultural heritage with contemporary flair, creating an atmosphere of unity and joy during this…
A 48-year-old Indian-origin woman has been charged for allegedly slitting her 11-year-old son's throat and killing after going on a three-day vacation to Disneyland. During their visit to Santa Ana,…
KUALA LUMPUR – To an outsider’s eyes, the Cantik Apartments in Kuala Lumpur could do with a makeover, with its exterior and common areas looking worse for wear and in dire need of upgrading. But for…
Owner believes the outcome might have been different if he’d defended the hearing himself.
Aftermath of Israeli strikes on south Lebanon, which killed at lest eight [Getty/file photo]Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Lebanon in response to a rocket attack from across the border on…
Gatto has denied the allegations
Thousands protested in Amsterdam, Paris and Toulouse against the backdrop of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. #EuropeNews
Displaced Palestinians flee with their belongings after the Israeli government issued warnings to evacuate their homes, in Gaza City on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of…
On the heels of record-breaking attendance at a "Fighting Oligarchy" event in Tempe, Arizona earlier this week, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York held a…
SINGAPORE - On the 10th anniversary of Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s death, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong called on Singaporeans to honour the legacy of Singapore’s founding father through their actions.Modern…
Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications is considering amendments which will require vessels of all sizes to install automatic identification systems (AIS) in a bid to track ships near…
Citrusdal is a seemingly idyllic farming town named after the fruit it grows. Nestled in a valley at the base of the Western Cape's Cederberg mountains, it's home to rows and rows of orange and lemon…
WASHINGTON - Roughly 100 people waved signs and danced in protest outside a Tesla dealership in Washington on Saturday (March 22), angry at the electric vehicle maker's billionaire CEO Elon Musk, who…
BEIJING - China’s No. 2 leader told a gathering of business executives in Beijing on Sunday that the country would “adhere to the correct direction of economic globalisation” in the face of…
Howard Lutnick, the billionaire Secretary of Commerce, is being pummeled online over his comments on Thursday that his 94-year-old mother-in-law would not complain about a missed Social Security check…
WASHINGTON – When President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States would move ahead with a long-debated project to build a stealthy next-generation fighter jet, the message to China was…
CFP Evidence markers are shown in the parking lot at Young Park after Friday night's fatal shooting in Las Cruces, NM, on March 22, 2025.
SINGAPORE - Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Chee Soon Juan will contest in the newly carved out Sembawang West SMC in the 2025 general election. He announced his candidacy on March 23, in…
SINGAPORE - Sometimes, it pays to be slow.A tortoise that was trying to cross the road in the midst of busy traffic along Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 was rescued by two motorists on the morning of March 22. A…
Sunny Yi Feng produces over 35,000 square metres of tiles and 40,000 pieces of kitchenware daily, serving both local and international markets. To address Zimbabwe’s unreliable power supply, the…
SINGAPORE - Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Chee Soon Juan will contest in the newly carved out Sembawang West SMC in the 2025 general election. He announced his candidacy on March 23, in…
Jessica Aber, a former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, was found dead at a home in Alexandria, Virginia, on Saturday morning, The Hill reported. She was 43 years old. The Office of…
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis, who has been battling pneumonia for more than five weeks, will be discharged from hospital on Sunday (March 23) but will need a further two months of rest at the Vatican,…
Howard Lutnick, the billionaire Secretary of Commerce, is being pummeled online over his comments on Thursday that his 94-year-old mother-in-law would not complain about a missed Social Security check…
HARARE – Kirsty Coventry will become the first woman to hold the most powerful role in sport, having been elected the 10th International Olympic Committee (IOC) president at a meeting in Greece. The…
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will run in an Ottawa area district as he seeks to join parliament for the first time, two officials familiar with the matter said.It comes a day before Mr…
ISTANBUL, March 23 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji on Saturday spoke over the phone with several Arab and other foreign officials and urged international pressure on…
Heathrow's chief executive apologised to stranded passengers but said the power outage and shutdown was "unprecedented."
By RNZThe Trump Administration’s spending cuts cancelled a $51,000 grant for a scientific celebration.The event would have marked 150 years of scientific co-operation between the United States and New…
DayofPal– Renowned Israel-French lawyer Omer Shatz has formally lodged a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against eight high-ranking Israeli officials, accusing them of inciting…
Bardaweel was killed alongside his wife after an Israeli trike hit their tent shelter in Khan Younis [Getty/file photo]An Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza's Khan Younis killed Hamas political leader…
China on Saturday announced measures to simplify the marriage registration process and lessen the financial burden on couples, the latest initiative by Beijing to boost births.Couples having children…
South Africa is the world's second-largest exporter of citrus after Spain. Though only 9% of South African citrus goes to the US, a complete withdrawal of tariff-free access could impact thousands of…
"Char" for Borderland Beat MARCH 22, 2025LUIS MANUEL PELAYO PELAYOEL MEÑOViolent events were again reported in the Mexican state of Jalisco, now in the so
The top diplomats from Japan, China and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday (March 22), seeking common ground on East Asian security and economic issues amid escalating global uncertainty. "Given the…
In dumping out thousands of pages of previously classified material about John F Kennedy’s assassination, Donald Trump has inadvertently confirmed for the first time that the CIA has been spying on…
When the first explosions in Gaza this week started, a visiting British doctor went to the balcony of a hospital in Khan Younis and watched the streaks of missiles light up the night before pounding…
The South Korean government declared a state of disaster on Saturday over wildfires that broke out in the country's southeastern areas including Ulsan city, North Gyeongsang province and South…
Around 35 people were injured after two buses collided in Warakapola in Sri Lanka's Sabaragamuwa province on Saturday afternoon, police said.Both buses were state-owned, and police were investigating…
Federal agents who usually hunt down child abusers are now cracking down on immigrants who live in the US illegally.Homeland Security investigators who specialise in money laundering are raiding…
On one wall there's a large photograph from the 1930s of three gay men under arrest. In the next room is a wooden cabinet that once displayed Romanian fascist-era memorabilia in an antique store. Now…
Scenes playing out in Nigeria during holiday periods could be in a movie: emotional reunions at airport terminals, champagne flowing like water in high-end clubs and A-list Afrobeats performers…
Aber resigned from the high-profile role, which she’d held since 2021, effective the day before President Donald Trump was sworn in in January.
An Israeli air strike in the southern city of Khan Younis in Gaza has killed top Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel, a Hamas official told the BBC early on Sunday.Locals say the air strike…
An Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis killed Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel on Sunday, Hamas officials said, as residents reported an escalation in the Israeli military…
Cairo – An Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza's Khan Younis killed Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel on Sunday, Hamas officials said, as residents reported an escalation in the Israeli…
The stranger who helped Sarah Marten, 66, was older but intervened at a similar time of need. Her story is from 25 years ago, but the impression it left on her remains today. She was in the John Lewis…
A large fire has broken out at the EPCOT theme park at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.The blaze sent crowds of people fleeing as thick plumes of smoke were seen in the air near the park's…
President Donald Trump suggested during a call with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the United States take ownership of Ukraine's power plants as he seeks to bridge a wide divide…
SINGAPORE – For the Republic, 2024 was a year of record-breaking temperatures and unusual rainfall patterns – from July logging its first dry spell since 2019, to soaring temperatures and less rain in…
Today I announce the appointment of Dr Scott Watkins as Chair of the Australia-Korea Foundation (AKF), as well as new board members to support the Foundation’s work. The AKF works to strengthen…
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BRIDGEWATER: US President Donald Trump on Friday took away security clearances for former president Joe Biden, former vice president Kamala Harris, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, and…
As Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 unfolds, all eyes are on MS Dhoni who continues to command superstar status in Indian cricket despite retiring from international cricket in 2020.Dhoni continues to…
Maria, whose husband Ivan has been risking his life since the first day of the war, is cautiously hoping for a truce.
An Israeli air strike in the southern city of Khan Younis in Gaza has killed top Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel, a Hamas official told the BBC early on Sunday.Locals say the air strike…
Pakistan News: Pakistan's Sindh Health Department confirmed the first case of monkeypox in Karachi, involving a 28-year-old man whose wife recently traveled abroad.
Istanbul – Huge crowds gathered outside Istanbul City Hall late Saturday for a fourth night of protests over the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who has blasted official allegations against him as…
Beijing – China on Saturday announced measures to simplify the marriage registration process and lessen the financial burden on couples — the latest initiative by Beijing to boost births.Couples…
BEIJING/SEOUL - China's aviation regulator has not released an expected update on its investigation into a deadly China Eastern Airlines crash three years ago, leaving relatives and the aviation…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended the opening ceremony of the China Development Forum 2025 on Sunday in Beijing and delivered a keynote speech.The China Development Forum 2025 is scheduled from March…
The IRGC said the new missiles are capable of attacking enemy bases, vessels, and assets in the region [Getty/file photo]Iran's Revolutionary Guards have unveiled new missile systems on three…
TORONTO -- New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will run in an Ottawa area district as he seeks to join Parliament for the first time, two officials familiar with the matter said Saturday, a day…
March 22 (UPI) -- Israel Defense Forces struck dozens of Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon Saturday evening in response to rockets launched from Lebanon into Israel earlier Saturday. Lebanon's…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday welcomed announcements by the presidents of the US and Ukraine about the extension of the ceasefire to the Black Sea trade routes as an important move…
I am pleased to announce the 22 recipients of the Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF) grant round for 2024-25. The AJF advances Australia's foreign and trade policy interests with Japan by supporting…
Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch (Image: X@MahrangBaloch_) Balochistan [Pakistan], March 23 (ANI): Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch's sister on Sunday, through the X account of Mahrang, raised her voice…
US President Donald Trump. Photo: AFP / ROBERTO SCHMIDT The Donald Trump administration's spending cuts have put paid to a celebration of 150 years of scientific cooperation between New Zealand and…
Donald Trump has not been president for a hundred days - he will pass that marker at the end of April. Already the assessments are in: this is the most disruptive and transformative start ever to a…
Representative Image (Photo Credit: X@MoNDefense) Taipei [Taiwan], March 23 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said they detected 13 Chinese aircraft, eight vessels and two official ships…
After triumphing in the opening match of the series, Australia is looking to continue its winning form against New Zealand when they meet in Tauranga. Check out the live scores and stats in our…
Image by Sydney Allen via Canva. Used with permission.On February 6, Kyrgyzstan’s parliament
Neuralink is just one of many companies exploring how to digitally tap into our brain power.Synchron is one such firm, which says its Stentrode device aimed at helping people with motor neurone…
Elon Musk Billionaire Elon Musk took his campaign to cut the US federal government into uncharted waters on Friday, holding an unprecedented top-level meeting at the Pentagon and calling for the…
However, the Jacobs report, titled Operational Risk: Ground Infrastructure Heathrow Airport, stated: “Beyond the management of supply and grid services, which lie outside the airport’s control, the…
A protester shouts slogans during a protest against the arrest of Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on Saturday. Francisco Seco/AP ISTANBUL — Prosecutors early Sunday requested…
Two people have reportedly been shot in Brockton, Massachusetts. Witnesses on social media reported the shootings occurred near Chipotle and Starbucks on Westgate Drive, close to the mall. Photos from…
Representative Image (Image/Reuters) Karachi [Pakistan], March 23 (ANI): Pakistan's Sindh Health Department has confirmed a monkeypox (mpox) case in Karachi, marking the first instance of the disease…
Crime scene officials at the parking lot in Las Cruces, New Mexico, after the mass shooting on Saturday. (The Albuquerque Journal via AP) At least three people were killed and 14 others were injured…
Joe Biden President Donald Trump’s revenge tour continues. Late on Friday night, he issued a memo rescinding security clearances and access to classified information for a slew of erstwhile opponents…
Four people have died in a wildfire burning in South Korea, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency in the country's south-eastern regions, authorities say.Emergency workers are…
For citizens of countries that were not part of the visa-free program, most vetting for visas occurred at consulates in visitors’ home countries, said Jeff Joseph, an immigration lawyer in Denver.…
Five years ago today, based on a highly misleading ‘model’ forecast from one academic, Neil Ferguson, the British government ditched its pandemic plan and locked the entire country down. This decision…
By Michael Rubin Middle East Forum Observer March 21, 2025 Prior to October 7, 2023, Iranian-sponsored terrorism and influence in the Middle East was pervasive and insidious, growing ever more…
ISTANBUL - Turkish prosecutors have asked a court to jail Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and four of his aides pending trial on terrorism and corruption charges, Imamoglu's office said, as thousands of…
Karachi [Pakistan], March 23 (ANI): Seventeen children died of measles infection in Sindh in the last two months, ARY News reported, citing a statement by the health department. Ten children died in…
Most of these men - including those whose families we spoke to - disappeared after 2006.That was the year a key Baloch leader, Nawab Akbar Bugti, was killed in a military operation, leading to a rise…
Reuters An armed man walks at the site of U.S. strikes in Sanaa, Yemen, on March 20, 2025. The US naval forces carried out three strikes on the Hodeidah airport in the Yemeni Red Sea port city, and…
At least six people were killed and 28 others injured in fresh Israeli airstrikes targeting eastern and southern Lebanon on Saturday evening, according to Lebanon's health authorities. In southern…
Seven people were killed and 40 others injured in fresh Israeli airstrikes targeting eastern and southern Lebanon on Saturday evening, according to Lebanon's health authorities.An anonymous Lebanese…
The concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind has evolved from an initial idea into a structured framework, from a Chinese initiative to an international consensus, and from a…
March 22 (UPI) -- Israeli officials on Saturday proposed creating an ad-hoc body to enable the voluntary migration of Palestinians from Gaza through Israel and on to other nations. The ad-hoc group…
Demonstrations took place without incident, except in Colon and the University of Panama, where there were clashes between protesters and the police. Photo: Erick Marciscano | La Estrella de Panamá…
Smoke rises from Taibeh, following Israeli strikes in response to cross-border rocket fire, as seen from Marjayoun in southern Lebanon, March 22, 2025. Israeli artillery and airstrikes hit south…
An Israeli airstrike killed Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel in southern Gaza's Khan Younis, Hamas and Palestinian media reported in the early hours of Sunday. Surrounded by smoke from a…
March 23 marks the 65th World Meteorological Day, with the theme of "Closing the Early Warning Gap Together."Planet Earth faces unprecedented climate challenges. 2024 was the hottest year on record.…
Noshki [Pakistan], March 23 (ANI): At least four police personnel were killed in an attack in the Nushki district of Balochistan, ARY News reported on Saturday. According to district officials, the…
CCTV footage captured the woman with her miniature schnauzer Tywinn at Orlando International Airport before she allegedly drowned the dog. Photo / Orlando Police DepartmentAn American woman has…
An Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza's Khan Younis killed Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel, Hamas and Palestinian media reported in the early hours of Sunday.Pro-Hamas media said the…
Venezuela will once again accept repatriation flights from the United States carrying its deported nationals after reaching an agreement with the U.S., a Venezuelan official said on social media…
Witkoff also repeated several Kremlin talking points about the cause of Russia's full-scale invasion. He said it was "correct" that from the Russian perspective the partially occupied territories were…
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This article is the result of a collaboration with The Sunday Times. You can find their corresponding piece here. On the last Friday in December, a German businessman in his mid-40s allegedly met a…
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Representative Image (Image/Reuters) Kalat [Pakistan], March 23 (ANI): Four labourers from Pakistan's Punjab were shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in the Mangochar area of Kalat district of…
CAIRO - An Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza's Khan Younis killed Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel, Hamas and Palestinian media reported in the early hours of Sunday.Pro-Hamas media said the…
By Ece Toksabay, for Reuters Protesters sit in front of Turkish riot police on 22 March, during a demonstration outside Istanbul's city hall, to support Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu following his…
San Francisco is a tricky venue, with teams having to deal with the current as well as the gusty wind.While it wasn’t top-end conditions, the teams enjoyed the extra room on the racetrack and more…
Germany has temporarily closed its embassy in South Sudan's capital Juba because of rising tensions that have brought the East African country to the verge of civil war, the German foreign ministry…
Riot police used pepper spray and tear gas against protesters angry about Ekrem Imamoglu's continued arrest. More than 340 people were detained on Friday night but it has not deterred demonstrations,…
Representative Image (Image/Reuters) Tel Aviv [Israel], March 23 (ANI): Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned Hamas that Israel will maintain a permanent presence in parts of Gaza unless the…
SYDNEY - Australia's government said on Sunday that a federal budget this week would include an A$1.8 billion extension to a scheme to reduce energy bills, ahead of what is expected to be a closely…
Police allege Mr Gilder posed as an assistant to an NBA player so he could be shown "very high-end jewellery" in a VIP room at a Tiffany & Co. store in Orlando, Florida on 26 February.Mr Gilder…
Federal workers appear to be split on President Donald Trump's return-to-office mandate, a new survey found.The survey, conducted by Washington Post-Ipsos, showed that 49% of current civilian federal…
Three people were killed and 15 others injured following an altercation at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico, late Friday night. The incident took place around 10 pm (local time) when an…
Hundreds of supporters have gathered in front of a Turkish courthouse where detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu faced further questioning over allegations of corruption and terror links. His arrest…
Australian snowboard cross riders have claimed two silver medals at the World Cup event in Montafon, Austria, with Adam Lambert and Josie Baff reaching the podium.Lambert won silver in the men's…
343 people have been arrested in recent days since the protest against Imamoglu's arrest started [Getty/file photo]Huge crowds gathered outside Istanbul City Hall for a fourth night of protests over…
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CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela will once again accept repatriation flights from the United States carrying its deported nationals after reaching an agreement with the U.S., a Venezuelan official said…
New Delhi [India], March 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Business Today Vucanomics 2025 on the subject 'Diplomacy in the Age of Disruptions'. Jaishankar on Saturday…
Rockets Fired from Lebanon: Six rockets were fired from Lebanon at the northern Israeli town of Metula on March 22. Three of the projectiles fell short and landed in Lebanese territory, while the…
A key Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) system that provides safety messages to pilots experienced an outage for several hours on Saturday before resuming operations, the agency and airlines…
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The experienced Air Force pilot did not survive the crash after losing altitude during the final manoeuvre. No one else was injured. Pilot dies at air show in South Africa Heathrow Airport is deserted…
A pilot has died after his plane spiralled out of control and crashed at an air show in South Africa.The crash happened at the West Coast Air Show in Saldanha, a town about 70 miles (110 km) north of…
ISTANBUL — Hundreds of protesters rallied in front of an Istanbul courthouse Saturday where detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, seen as a top presidential contender, faced further questioning over…
A US bride claims she lost friends and family over her decision to wear jeans and a plaid shirt instead of a traditional, expensive wedding dress at her budget wedding, according to a report in the…
Unverified reports have circulated on social media suggesting that Houston rapper Sauce Walka and his artist Sayso P may have been involved in a shooting in Memphis. According to the Daily Loud, the…
Kathmandu [Nepal], March 23 (ANI): The Embassy of India, Kathmandu celebrated the 23rd Golden Jubilee Scholarship Day on Saturday with the participation of nearly 200 students supported by the…
It may be a bit dicey but let me go out on a limb and put in a good word for the unfortunate Ebrahim Rasool, who was settling in nicely for his second ambassadorial stint in Washington only to be sent…
At the height of state capture, then acting national police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi stunned many when he revealed in parliament that “powers beyond us” had been telling him who he could or…
A court battle over an informal settlement located next to plush homes and estates has fuelled a race and class war in the popular tourist town of Ballito on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast
The EFF has put its cards on the table by calling for the ANC to remove the DA as a GNU partner as a condition for its vote in support of the budget...
South African school pupils will have to sign a national code of conduct in a bid to curb behaviour that has increasingly turned playgrounds into battlefields, the South African Human Rights…
Of the more than 5,000 cases of child abuse reported to the Teddy Bear Foundation in the past five years, just 4% — about one in 25 — have resulted in a conviction...
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While Israel downplayed the recent attacks’ military significance, analysts warn that the Houthis remain a strategic threat backed by Iran’s broader regional ambitions Air raid sirens blared across…
A mother has been arrested after allegedly forcing her daughter to wear a shock collar that once belonged to the family’s dead dog. Kimberly Cruz-Feliciano, 30, was taken into custody after her child…
For the past four nights, thousands have taken to the streets across Turkey in largely peaceful demonstrations.Authorities tried to stifle the street demonstrations with a four-day ban on all…
Thousands of supporters of detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on March 22 protested in front of the city’s courthouse where the key rival to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was undergoing…
Russia’s territorial and ideological expansion will persist “as far as God wills”, according to Vladislav Surkov, former Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office and long-time…
March 22 (UPI) -- Leaders from China, Japan and South Korea met on Saturday and agreed to cooperate in the future amid growing uncertainty over U.S trade and security policies. Representatives of the…
FILE - Pope Francis waves as he arrives for his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall, at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File) ROME (AP) — Pope Francis…
A man with the Turkish flags on his back stands in front of anti riot police officers during clashes in a rally against the arrest of Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday,…
“The people governing us are violating our rights,” said Ara Yıldırım, a medical student in İstanbul, as Turkey braces for a fourth day of nationwide protests following the detention of İstanbul Mayor…
Fatah and Hamas are years-long rivals after the latter seized power to govern the Gaza Strip in 2007 [Getty/file pPalestinian president Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah movement called on its rivals Hamas on…
A surgeon has been reprimanded and fined after sharing a photo of a comatose patient’s penis, which was tattooed with a swastika.An orthopaedic surgeon was fined $10,000 for sharing a photo of a…
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In a video statement released as mass protests were held across the country, Netanyahu defended the dismissal and presented what he described as “a dramatic revelation of facts that will shake…
Thousands of people in Israel have gathered in Tel Aviv to protest against the decision by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to dismiss the head of the Shin Bet domestic intelligence…
Police officers carry the body of a person killed by a Russian drone strike in a residential neighborhood in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Friday, March 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Kateryna Klochko) KYIV, Ukraine…
March 22 (UPI) -- British-American influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan returned to Romania aboard a private jet from Miami, where they face human trafficking and other charges. Andrew Tate,…
2025-03-22T21:41:45+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Saturday, the Israeli army announced the assassination of Hezbollah leader Radwan Awada, in its recent airstrike on Tyre, Southern Lebanon. This is a breaking…
Some protesters took aim at the administration of Donald Trump in the United States, while others carried Palestinian flags - Copyright AFP Omar AL-QATTAATens of thousands of people in Paris and other…
Huge crowds gathered outside İstanbul City Hall on Saturday for a fourth night of protests over the detention of Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, who told police the allegations against him were “immoral and…
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Follow usnews A+ A- Xinhua Sanaa: The US naval forces carried out three strikes on Hodeidah Airport in the Yemeni Red Sea port city of Hodeidah on Saturday night, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported.
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By Rebecca Armitage, for ABC An official portrait of Britain's Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, taken 3 November, 1973, one week before their wedding. The princess was newly married when she…
A new Palestinian report reveals over 5,350 violations by Israeli settlers in the West Bank over the past decade, highlighting increasing violence, property destruction, and displacement of…
[embedded content] Israel killed a record number of Palestinian children in a single day on 18 March, in an all-out assault on civilians in Gaza that shattered January’s ceasefire agreement. In three…
March 22 (UPI) -- Turkish police arrested at least 343 people during the overnight hours Friday and Saturday for participating in mass protests in several cities in Turkey. The arrest of opposition…
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s intelligence and law enforcement arms are investigating what it says are leaks of national security information. Defense Department personnel could face polygraphs in the…
The removal of the bounty comes days after Afghan group releases US citizen.The United States has lifted a $10m reward for information leading to the arrest of a major Taliban leader, Sirajuddin…
HONG KONG, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Visitors to Ocean Park Hong Kong can see Hong Kong-born twin giant panda cubs together with their mother Ying Ying from Saturday. Fans of the cubs had come for the…
SINGAPORE – As a fire ravaged their Hougang flat on the second storey, the couple had difficult decisions to make. Ms Norhayani Jasman, 33, was hiding in the kitchen toilet with her husband, Mr…
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SINGAPORE – After the birth of their fourth child, Mr Linus Koh noticed that his wife was unable to do simple household chores, and she often cried. Mrs Anne Marie Koh, 37, would tell him: “I’m not…
SINGAPORE – Rows of teddy bears on a table, and tiny white shirts imprinted with the words “PAP Sengkang” neatly arranged at the side. Multi-coloured ribbons could be pinned on the bears’ chest, or…
SINGAPORE - The auxiliary police officer who was seriously hurt and left in a vegetative state after a drunk driver rammed into him at Tuas Checkpoint was about to get married and collect the keys to…
NEW DELHI – India has stepped up the pace of opening new diplomatic missions, with an eye on serving the growing Indian diaspora and expanding the country’s global footprint. In the last seven months,…
The brutal fighting in Gaza between Israel and Hamas continues as Muslims observe the holy month of Ramadan.
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SINGAPORE – Postnatal depression is usually associated with mothers, but the condition can also afflict fathers.Counsellors said that more fathers in Singapore are seeking help for their own mental…
Passengers are furious over delays and disruptions after a fire forced a Heathrow shutdown. Photo: AAP The British government has ordered an investigation into the country’s energy resilience after an…
The United States has lifted a $10 million reward offer for information leading to the arrest of a major Taliban leader, Sirajuddin Haqqani, an Afghan interior ministry spokesperson said on…
March 22 (UPI) -- Pope Francis is scheduled to address a large group of worshipers outside of Rome's Gemelli hospital shortly after noon local time on Sunday, when he is to be released from the…
ISTANBULLebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji on Saturday spoke over the phone with several Arab and other foreign officials and urged international pressure on Israel to halt its attacks on…
2025-03-22T20:31:22+00:00 Shafaq News/ US forces conducted airstrikes on Yemen’s Hodeida International Airport on Saturday, as part of an ongoing campaign targeting Houthi military infrastructure,…
Representative Image (Image/Reuters) Las Cruces [US], March 23 (ANI): Three people were killed and 15 were injured during a shooting at a park in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on Friday night (local time),…
Detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has denied “terrorism” charges brought against him, according to a court document seen by the Reuters news agency“I see today during my interrogation that I and…
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OpenAI and Meta Platforms have held separate discussions with India's Reliance Industries over potential partnerships to expand their artificial intelligence offerings in the country, technology news…
Saturday, March 22, 2025 (LANA) - The Security Directorates Support Service in the regions announced on Friday that it had successfully freed two children who had been held captive inside an abandoned…
South Sudan’s Unity State Minister of General Education, Stephen Tot Jock Chieng, was released this afternoon after being detained for 27 hours by military intelligence in Juba. Chieng, a member of…
During his first foreign trip in 2013, Pope Francis made headlines when he carried his own black leather briefcase as he boarded the Alitalia charter bound for Brazil, since popes never carry bags and…
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By Joana Saba with Cyril Julien, AFP Smoke billows after an Israeli airstrike on the southern Lebanese village of Sejoud on 22 March. Photo: AFP / RABIH DAHER Israel launched a new wave of strikes on…
Maeno's fruitless attack was scorned by senior figures in Japan."Maeno was performing an egotistical, grandstand play to win publicity," one top military officer said.The actor had started off…
ISTANBULThe US Embassy in Israel urged American citizens on Saturday to “reconsider travel” to Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza amid escalating Israeli attacks in the region.“Due to the current…
Jess Hull and Ky Robinson have won bronze medals for Australia in the respective women's and men's 3,000 metres at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China.As Ethiopian Freweyni…
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Israel will keep striking Hamas targets in Gaza to ensure the return of hostages, a senior adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday, as…
Ameera and Heba, two sisters aged 13 and 10, stand in line each day to fill drinking water containers near their destroyed school, which has been closed and turned into a stopover for a water truck.…
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Lebanese PM warned the escalation risks dragging the country into ‘a new war’.
At least six people, including a child, have died in southern Lebanon following Israeli airstrikes, the Lebanese state news agency has reported.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered…
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, left, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, center, and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul pose for a photo during their trilateral foreign ministers’…
Germany has announced the temporary closure of its embassy in South Sudan, citing escalating tensions and the risk of a return to civil war in the country. In a statement posted on the social media…
An Indian national Amit Gupta has been detained by Qatari authorities, the sources said on Saturday adding that Indian Embassy is closely monitoring the situation and has been in touch with the…
'The good news the world and everyone is waiting for is that tomorrow the Holy Father will be discharged. Tomorrow he will return to Santa Marta,' says lead physician overseeing Pope Francis' care -…
Israel has launched a retaliatory strike on Lebanon, killing six people including a child in the heaviest exchange of fire since its ceasefire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah almost four…
At least six people, including a child, have died in southern Lebanon following Israeli airstrikes, the Lebanese state news agency has reported.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered…
Waka Ikeda is a Tokyo-based freelance journalist covering society, culture and the movie industry."It's the economy, stupid," was a popular political slogan coined by James Carville during Bill…
Joly said that because the US and Canadian economies are so intertwined, "we have the most leverage in the world when it comes to the US".She noted it is not just Canadians feeling the pain from…
Israeli occupation forces have destroyed the only hospital in Gaza dedicated to treating cancer patients.The Gaza Ministry of Health announced that the Israeli army had blown up the Turkish…
The British government on Saturday ordered an investigation into the country's “energy resilience” after an electrical substation fire shut Heathrow Airport for almost a day and raised concerns about…
US defense secretary Pete Hegseth has initiated a public discussion on social media platform X about renaming the Department of Defense to its historical name ‘Department of War’. President Donald…
Organisers of the demonstration warned against the rise of the far-right in the Netherlands, whose government veered to the right last year. Thousands took to the streets of Amsterdam to demonstrate…
Israel carried out dozens of air and artillery strikes across southern Lebanon on Saturday in its most intense aerial assault on Lebanon for four months, endangering the shaky truce that ended a year…
On March 19, a French Navy Atlantique 2 patrol aircraft, engaged in Operation Baltic Watch, was targeted by a fire-control radar from a Russian warship while flying over international airspace in the…
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Turkey has experienced zero pressure from the US since the detention of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival Ekrem Imamoglu on March 19 and the taking to the streets of tens of…
While Singapore’s opposition has struggled with electoral setbacks and weak leadership, the Progress Singapore Party (PSP) offers a more hopeful scenario. One of only three opposition parties with…
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Soldiers of the Sudanese army or affiliated forces pose for a picture while pumping their fists at the damaged presidential palace after recapturing the complex from RSF paramilitaries in Khartoum on…
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Seventy-five per cent of the US-based staff at the government-funded, editorially independent news service Radio Free Asia (RFA) were put on administrative leave due to an executive order signed by US…
Since Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Natanyahu's attempt to fire security chief Ronen Bar – despite a court ruling against the move – regular protests against the Israeli leader are growing "and they…
Catholics and others worldwide have been praying for his speedy recovery 2 MIN READ Pope Francis AFP VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis is to leave hospital on Sunday and return to his residence in the…
The Sudanese army has achieved major gains in Khartoum, but fighters with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces say they’re strengthening their positions in Darfur.Two years of fighting has caused the…
Former FBI Director Louis Free, along with the American delegation, addresses the Free Iran World Summit on July 20, 2023 A bipartisan group of prominent American officials, including former…
For 38 days Pope Francis has battled a life-threatening case of pneumonia in both lungs. Photo: AAP Pope Francis will be released from the hospital on Sunday, after 38 days of battling a life…
India sends aid to Botswana (Image: X@MEAIndia) Gaborone [Botswana], March 23 (ANI): Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said that India sent the first tranche of…
George Foreman, twice boxing’s heavyweight champion of the world, died at the age of 76 on Friday.His family said in a post on Instagram on Friday night: "Our hearts are broken. A devout preacher, a…
GAZA CITY, Palestine /ISTANBULThe Palestinian Hamas movement on Saturday said that communications with mediators regarding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a prisoner exchange deal have “not…
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More than 200 residents were ordered to leave their homes in eight villages because of the deadly fire in Sancheong County in South Gyeongsang province.Acting President Choi Sang-mok had urged all…
View of Riyadh. Reuters file photo for representational purposes only. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Field campaigns in Saudi Arabia, conducted from March 13 to 19, resulted in the arrest of 25,150 violators…
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Russia’s nuclear weapons arsenal is not only the largest in the world, but thanks to the limitations imposed on the United States by the 2010 New START treaty, it is also the most advanced. If one…
George Foreman, twice boxing’s heavyweight champion of the world, died at the age of 76 on Friday.His family said in a post on Instagram on Friday night: "Our hearts are broken. A devout preacher, a…
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A 62-year-old woman died last week after liposuction in a private facility in Rome, local sources said Saturday. The woman died at the Grassi hospital in Ostia where she had been hospitalized in a…
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The massive turnout underscored growing opposition to what protest leaders called an attack on Israel’s democratic institutions. Speakers at the rally called for civil disobedience if the government…
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By Joshua McElwee, for Reuters While Pope Francis has been in Gemelli Hospital in Rome, well-wishers have been gathering to pray and leaving flowers at a statue of Pope John Paul II, outside the…
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The massive turnout underscored growing opposition to what protest leaders called an attack on Israel’s democratic institutions. Speakers at the rally called for civil disobedience if the government…
Israel has launched dozens of strikes on southern Lebanon – after several rockets were fired into Israel. Lebanese officials said two people – including a child – were killed, while the Israeli…
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Military Cabinet in Kharkiv. The Head of State received reports from Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi,…
Tens of thousands of people in Paris and other French cities on Saturday rallied against racism and the rise of the far right, with some taking aim at the administration of Donald Trump in the United…
White House envoy Steve Witkoff says Russian leader Vladimir Putin is not a 'bad guy' - Copyright AFP -White House envoy Steve Witkoff has praised Vladimir Putin in glowing terms as trustworthy and…
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, co-chairs the sixth China-Japan High-Level Economic Dialogue with Japanese…
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A Sudanese activist group said that at least 45 people were killed when the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group, attacked a city in western Darfur on Saturday.The Resistance Committees,…
Taiwan prepares for a Chinese invasion in 2027. The Chinese military has been steadily increasing pressure on its neighbor through large-scale military exercises around the island nation. Indeed,…
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ROME (AP) — Pope Francis will be released from hospital on Sunday after 38 days battling a severe case of pneumonia in both lungs that threatened his life on two occasions when he suffered acute…
The Mayor of Istanbul has appeared in court on charges of corruption and terrorism, as protests continue in cities across Turkey against his arrest. Ekrem Imamoglu – who’s a key opposition leader –…
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Uri: Indian Army jawans facilitate the return of the mortal remains of two missing individuals from Baramulla district after Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) authorities handed over their bodies at the…
Sudan’s military has consolidated its grip on the capital, retaking more key government buildings a day after it gained control of the Republican Palace from a paramilitary group.Brigadier General…
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US President Donald Trump deported 37,660 people during his first month in office, previously unpublished US Department of Homeland Security data show, far less than the monthly average of 57,000…
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Sudan ’s military on Saturday consolidated its grip on the capital, retaking more key government buildings a day after it gained control of the Republican Palace from the paramilitary Rapid Support…
Israeli artillery and airstrikes hit south Lebanon on Saturday after Israel said it had intercepted rockets fired from across the border, endangering a shaky truce that ended a year-long war between…
The State Department has banned former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kricher from entering the United States, accusing her of involvement in "significant corruption" while in office.The…
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ROME — Pope Francis will be released from the hospital on Sunday, after 38 days battling a life-threatening case of pneumonia in both lungs, his doctors said.Gemelli medical director Dr. Sergio…
Pope Francis will be released from the hospital on Sunday, after 38 days battling a life-threatening case of pneumonia in both lungs, his doctors said.
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The operation to rescue and dispatch the two Iranian nationals to Tehran was carried out with three days of day-to-day efforts and immediate action of the Iranian Embassy in Mexico City and the…
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SINGAPORE - The stretch of Arab Street between North Bridge Road and Beach Road was closed off as around 1,000 attendees gathered for a mass iftar, or communal break-fast meal, on March 22.It was part…
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The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, whom many activists have described as illegally occupying office for failing to retire from the police service, has a history of controversies,…
In a recent meeting covered by local media, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un assured Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoygu of North Korea's unwavering support for Russia in its conflict…
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Israel vowed a forceful response to rocket fire from Lebanon on Saturday as a fragile four-month truce with Hezbollah showed new signs of strain.The Israel Defense Forces said it’s striking Hezbollah…
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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi visited the command post of the Tactical Group Pokrovsk, where he received reports and awarded the warriors. Acting Commander Yurii Madiar reported on the…
Joint security forces have intensified their drives throughout the city, accompanied by an increase in army patrols and check posts. Army men were witnessed conducting intensified patrols and…
Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir warned that the military would respond severely to the intercepted rockets from Lebanon. He reiterated that Lebanon is responsible for upholding the agreement. This…
Military and allied forces wrested back control of the central bank, National Museum and an island in the Nile
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Russia launched a drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, killing three people and wounded 12, Ukrainian officials said Saturday, despite agreeing to a limited ceasefire.Zaporizhzhia was…
Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan (R)could escape the death penalty if she returned three quarters of the stolen assets. - Copyright AFP STRThe appeal of a Vietnamese property tycoon convicted…
Israel struck Lebanon in retaliation for rockets targeting Israel, killing two, including a child, in the heaviest exchange of fire since the ceasefire with the Lebanese militant group…
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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi visited the command post of the 59th Separate Assault Brigade of Unmanned Systems named after Yakiv Handziuk. The Commander of the 59th Separate Assault…
A senior police official confirmed to AFP that Baloch was one of 18 protesters detained, including 10 men and seven women. "It is currently being assessed what charges should be filed against them,"…
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The United States' decades-old Social Security system is undergoing several changes under President Donald Trump's administration. Interim chief Lee Dudek, who has been closely working with the…
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BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) delegation will participate in the fifth Military World Winter Games from March 23 to 31 in Switzerland, the Ministry of National…
ISTANBULIllegal Israeli settlers have carried out more than 5,350 acts of violence against Palestinians and their property in the occupied West Bank over the past 10 years, according to an official…
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President Kim Jong Un gave his full support to Moscow at a meeting with a top Russian official in Pyongyang, North Korean state media said on Saturday.
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Woldbye stressed that the fire took place “outside the airport, and we had to deal with the consequences.” “I don’t know an airport that has back-up supply that can switch on in minutes to the…
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Chinese diplomats have reportedly been probing European Union politicians about including Beijing in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, reports Die Welt, citing an unnamed EU diplomat. While the…
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Mary Lawlor, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, has strongly condemned the recent arrest of Baloch rights leader Mahrang Baloch and the violent crackdown on peaceful protesters by…
BEIRUT/ANKARAThe Lebanese army announced on Saturday that it had discovered a rocket launch platform following an attack launched from southern Lebanon toward northern Israel.“Following the launch of…
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Planes are parked at Terminal 5 as Britain's Heathrow Airport has closed for the full day Friday after an electrical substation fire knocked out its power, disrupting flights for hundreds of…
At least 11 Palestinians, including six children, were killed on Saturday in Israeli airstrikes targeting the northern and central Gaza Strip.Medical officials confirmed to Anadolu that the children…
President Donald Trump suggested during a call with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the United States take ownership of Ukraine's power plants as he seeks to bridge a wide divide…
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has said his country is at risk of being drawn into a “new war”, as dozens of new Israeli air strikes against the Hezbollah armed group killed at least two…
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A senior Iranian cleric has called for the continued use of the “Death to America” slogan, saying it should be chanted “as long as the United States has not come to its senses.”Ahmad Khatami, a member…
GAZA CITY: Hamas on Saturday accused the United States of distorting the truth by saying the Palestinian group had chosen war with Israel by refusing to release hostages.“The claim that ‘Hamas chose…
Pakistan detained a leading female Baloch rights activist on Saturday for holding a sit-in in southwestern Balochistan at which three protesters were also killed, police said. Mahrang Baloch, one of…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the decision to ban Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and her immediate family, as well as former public works minister Julio De Vido, “for significant corruption,”…
Oleg Gordievsky, a Soviet KGB officer agent who helped change the course of the Cold War by covertly passing secrets to Britain, has died at the age of 86.Mr Gordievsky, who had lived in England since…
John Angelillo/UPI/REX/Shutterstock Despite contradictions in the U.S. regime and emerging opposition, Elon Musk and Donald Trump are moving forward with their goal of gutting the federal workforce…
As Israel comes into focus amid the ongoing war against Hamas, antisemitism has risen across the globe. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) said it recorded over 10,000 antisemitic incidents in the U.S.…
More than 340 people were detained following Turkey’s biggest street protests in over a decade, sparked by the detention of the mayor of İstanbul, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Saturday.…
Through the İmralı Delegation of the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party), Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan made the historic ‘Call for Peace and Democratic Society’ on 27 February.…
Whatever the cause turns out to be, the electricity transformer fire causing catastrophic infrastructure breakdown at Heathrow is a reminder of the perils of hybrid warfare – fast becoming a daily…
Sudan's military said Saturday it seized several key buildings in central Khartoum from paramilitary control after army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan promised "full liberation" following the recapture…
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Better pay could tempt some PSNI officers to transfer to the gardai, Ireland’s justice minister has said.
The University of Cambridge has been granted a High Court order blocking Israel-Palestine protests on parts of its campus until the end of July. Last month, a judge dismissed a request by the…
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Last year was the deadliest on record for migrants, with nearly 9,000 people dying on perilous routes and one in 10 of those killed violently in incidents such as shootings, the UN migration agency…
The UN children’s agency on Saturday urged Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to immediately lift a lingering ban on girls' education to save the future of millions who have been deprived of their right to…
Dr Francesca Beausang, MSc in Development Studies alum and host at the Pharo Foundation’s Afri-CAN podcast, talks to ID’s Professor James Putzel and Bethel Tsegaye, the CEO of Pharo Ventures Ethiopia,…
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The Israeli military said three rockets were fired from Lebanon into northern Israel 1 MIN READ Smoke billows after an Israeli airstrike on the southern Lebanese village of Sejoud on March 22, 2025.…
The Danish foreign ministry has changed its US travel advisory for transgender people, following other European countries such as Germany and Finland who suggested the minority group may face…
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London Heathrow Airport said on Saturday that flights have resumed after the power outage and the airport is now "fully operational." "We can confirm that Heathrow is open and fully operational today.…
The Torkham border crossing reopened on Saturday for pedestrians after a month and thousands on both sides were in queues to cross the gate, officials said.The Torkham border crossing reopened on…
Authorities have blamed the deadly attack in the town of Kokorou on the Islamic State in the Great Sahara, an ISIL affiliate.The government of Niger has declared three days of mourning following an…
A 12-year-old girl has died after falling into an uncovered water well in Rumbek East County, South Sudan’s Lakes State, local authorities reported on Friday. The incident occurred while the child was…
BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met with Lim Boon Heng, chairman of Singapore's Temasek Holdings, in Beijing on Saturday. He, also a member of the Political Bureau of the…
Relentless drone and guided bomb strikes are driving residents to flee Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, which shares a border with Russia.Civilians have been scrambling for safety amid intense…
Beirut: Israeli artillery and airstrikes hit south Lebanon on Saturday after Israel said it had intercepted rockets fired from across the border Lebanon's state news agency reported a spate of Israeli…
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TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – The Israeli army’s renewed attacks on Gaza that began on Tuesday have killed a total of 634 people and wounded 1,172, the Gaza Health Ministry says. The death toll includes 130…
Local authorities in Ulang County, Upper Nile State, have reported that one person was killed and twelve others wounded in an aerial bombardment on Friday night. This marks the second such attack in…
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Just after noon Thursday, a handful of staff trickled out of the Attorney General’s Office in Olympia, holding signs in the light rain. “No cuts. No furloughs,” their placards read. “We serve…
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President Donald Trump suggested during a call with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the United States take ownership of Ukraine's power plants as he seeks to bridge a wide divide…
Soldiers of the Sudanese army or affiliated forces pose for a picture while pumping their fists at the damaged presidential palace after recapturing the complex from RSF paramilitaries in Khartoum on…
Israel struck Lebanon on Saturday in retaliation for rockets targeting Israel, in the heaviest exchange of fire since the country's ceasefire with Hezbollah. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Al Ain Court of First Instance ordered a man to compensate another with Dhs50,000, after he assaulted him and caused injuries including a fracture in the right ulna and tibia, which incapacitated him…
Kyoto (Japan), March 22 (ANI): To preserve authentic flavours, traditional Japanese restaurants, with support from the Ministry of Agriculture, open their kitchens to foreign trainees. Ministry of…
A Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber touched down without its landing gear at an undisclosed airfield earlier today, as captured in a video circulating on X. The footage shows the twin-engine aircraft…
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Israel struck Lebanon in retaliation for rockets targeting Israel, in the heaviest exchange of fire since the ceasefire.Earlier, rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel for the second time since…
Brian Nolan, the brother of singer Linda Nolan, has said that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer following his sister’s death.
Concerns are growing over the fate of Sandra Muhoza, a journalist for the Burundian news site La Nova Burundi. Her appeal trial, scheduled for yesterday, has once again been postponed, this time to…
The Yemeni Houthi group reported on Saturday that it had targeted Israel's Ben Gurion Airport with a hypersonic missile for the third time in 48 hours.In a statement, the Houthi military spokesperson…
Five Palestinian children were killed on Saturday in an Israeli airstrike targeting their family home in Gaza City, northern the enclave.Medical officials confirmed to Anadolu that the children lost…
The ceasefire brokered by President Donald Trump in January barely lived up to its name. Despite the deal, Israel continued its attacks on Gaza, killing more than 150 Palestinians in just eight…
Israeli enemy launches series of strikes on south Lebanon.Lebanese Al-Manar correspondent reported 2 citizens were martyred, 3 other others were injured in Israeli strike on the southern town of…
In a letter circulated in the churches, the complaint about the continuous opening of bars and pubs to make money from the proceeds guaranteed to the State with the licences. The Catholicos of the…
The report on North Korea by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has been presented. Only workers sent abroad to finance the regime are able to escape, and even United Nations agencies have…
After a nightly iftar meal with family members breaking fast together during Ramadan, Nadine Daoud noticed full pots and trays of untouched leftover food lining the shelves of her grandmother's…
Japan, South Korea and China agreed Saturday that peace on the Korean peninsula was a shared responsibility, Seoul's foreign minister said, in a meeting of the three countries' top diplomats in which…
A public argument between US President Donald J. Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a high pressure White House campaign for Kyiv to make concessions to Russia has done little to…
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Israel struck Lebanon on Saturday in retaliation for rockets targeting Israel, in the heaviest exchange of fire since the ceasefire. Earlier, rockets were fired from Lebanon…
Al Ain Court of First Instance ordered a person to pay a compensation of Dhs30,000 to another person for unintentionally causing injuries to him in a road accident. The accident resulted in a scar on…
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22 March, 2025 Production of modular charges at Eurenco's facility. Photo credits: Eurenco France has resumed production of gunpowder for 155 mm projectile charges. The opening ceremony was held by…
SINGAPORE - Political parties that wish to contest Tampines in the upcoming general election must know the ground well and meet the needs of residents, Minister for Social and Family Development…
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UNIFIL in a statement says it is alarmed by the possible escalation of violence following rocket fire on Israel; the prime minister and defense minister instruct the IDF to respond with force
Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said the US president was trying to head off armed conflict with Iran by building trust with Tehran in remarks broadcast Friday.In an interview with…
Pope Francis plans to make his first appearance in more than five weeks on Sunday, offering a blessing from the window of his room at Rome's Gemelli Hospital as he battles double pneumonia, the…
Dubai Police arrested a gang that exploited social media platforms to promote fraudulent Umrah and Hajj visas for those wishing to go to the Holy Mosque in Saudi Arabia, in return for attractive and…
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts that Sunday's weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times over some areas, with a chance of light rain, adding that a noticeable drop in…
2025-03-22T11:29:17+00:00 Shafaq News/ Turkish police arrested 343 protesters in nine cities, including Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on Saturday. Yerlikaya…
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On current trends, global overseas development assistance will likely decline by 25 per cent over the next two years relative to 2023 levels. While still only March, it’s already been a tough year for…
Kyoto [Japan], March 22 (ANI): The Japan Culinary Art Award was recently held in Kyoto to honour the world's top chefs in Japanese cuisine. The event was organised by the Japanese Culinary Academy and…
His business is booming in India, but his golf courses have been vandalized in Ireland and Scotland, and he has had business setbacks in Indonesia: two months after his frenetic return to the White…
CAIRO -- Sudan’s military on Saturday consolidated its grip on the capital, retaking more key government buildings a day after it gained control of the Republican Palace from a notorious paramilitary…
Before U.S. President Donald Trump took office for a second time, European officials thought they had him figured out. He was transactional, they said, a man motivated by a good deal.Some bragged they…
Sudan’s military consolidated its grip on the capital, retaking more key government buildings a day after it gained control of the Republican Palace from a paramilitary group.Brigadier General Nabil…
Representational image Law enforcement authorities claimed that a major terrorist plan was foiled by arresting 11 terrorists of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Punjab province of Pakistan, police…
Smoke billows from the site of Israeli artillery shelling that targeted the south Lebanon village of Yohmor [Rabih Daher/AFP via Getty] Rockets were fired from southern Lebanon towards northern Israel…
Jimi Russell, spokesperson for NASA's Space Operations Mission Directorate, clarified by email that astronauts are on official travel orders as federal employees when in space. He said they don't get…
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DAKAR, Senegal -- An attack by a jihadi group on a village in western Niger has killed 44 civilians, the country's Interior Ministry said.The attack took place on Friday afternoon in the village of…
The Afenifere National Youth Council (AYC) has expressed concerns over the escalating killings and kidnapping crisis in the Southwestern part of the country.It has, therefore, called on President Bola…
Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy said late on Friday that he believed the conflict with Hamas could end in a dialogue. Witkoff spoke with Tucker Carlson in a lengthy…
I have been following debates on the legality of the political developments in and around Juba. The parameters asserted by various lawyers appear, to some extent, misconceived. In an opinion dated…
2025-03-22T10:58:13+00:00 Shafaq News/ The United States is sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to bolster maritime security, the Pentagon confirmed.Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth…
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TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Turkish stocks were set for their worst week since the aftermath of 2008's Lehman Brothers collapse on Friday as concerns about this week's detention of President Tayyip…
The Israeli military said it was attacking Hezbollah targets on Saturday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered strikes against dozens of "terrorist" targets in Lebanon. "In response to the…
JERUSALEM Israeli human rights activist Ofer Neiman stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing political troubles at home due to ongoing corruption cases and increasing opposition and is…
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22 March, 2025 Russian military personnel. Photo credits: Russian media In the Ivanovo region of Russia, unidentified people are kidnapping men and forcing them to sign a contract to participate in…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets the press together with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and the…
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SEOUL - At least two firefighters have been killed in a wildfire in South Korea and more than 200 residents in 15 southern villages have been told to evacuate, the authorities said on March 22.The…
Heathrow Airport said it is “open and fully operational” on Saturday after the airport was shut over a loss of power caused by a substation fire.Flights resumed at the west London airport on Friday…
Australia’s Oscar Piastri claims his first Formula One pole at the Chinese Grand Prix with George Russell second.McLaren’s Oscar Piastri seized the first proper pole position of his Formula One career…
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Russia launched a drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, killing three people and wounded 12, Ukrainian officials said Saturday, despite agreeing to a limited ceasefire. Ukraine and…
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Four people were fatally shot and partially burnt during an alleged quarrel between patrollers and a group of people at the Marry Me informal settlement in Soshanguve on Saturday. Gauteng police…
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned on Saturday Israel’s attempts to drag Lebanon once again into the endless “spiral of violence”, following Israeli claims that it had intercepted three missiles…
MOSCOW, March 22 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- Pope Francis, currently undergoing treatment for pneumonia, will need lengthy rehabilitation to restore speech, Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez, the…
Born in Bahrain and shaped by her time in New York and London, Noor Murad, formerly head of the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, blends a global perspective into Lugma, uniting vibrant tastes, colours and…
SEOUL - Two firefighters were found dead in South Korea and two were missing as more than 20 wildfires flared across the nation on Saturday, including the deadly one in the southeast of the Korean…
Israel has launched a series of airstrikes into Southern Lebanon after intercepting rockets fired from across the border.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has taken steps to begin financing Europe’s security and defence industry and infrastructure, the Luxembourg headquartered lender announced on Friday evening. Until…
Greece has played a vital role in the European Union (EU) since joining in 1981 as its tenth member. Positioned at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, Greece is both a geographical and…
Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said the US president was trying to head off armed conflict with Iran by building trust with Tehran in remarks broadcast Friday. In an interview with…
Travellers arrive at Terminal 5 as Heathrow Airport slowly resumes flights after a fire cut power to Europe's busiest airport in London, on Saturday. Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP LONDON — London Heathrow…
BEIJING/SEOUL - China's aviation regulator has not released an expected update on its investigation into a deadly China Eastern Airlines crash three years ago, leaving relatives and the aviation…
Representational image The UN children's agency on Saturday urged Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to immediately lift a lingering ban on girls' education to save the future of millions who have been…
Despite heavy setbacks since the start of Israel's war on Gaza in October 2023, Hamas continues to project defiance and resilience against the Jewish state. In recent days, the group has pursued a…
Calling India an “increasingly important partner”, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Saturday that the partnership between the two countries has “grown much stronger” during his…
The armed group contradicts the army’s claim of having ‘destroyed’ the former ally in the Amhara region.Ethiopian troops have killed more than 300 Fano armed group fighters, former allies against…
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Defence, has announced that a baby girl, Hind Bint Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum,…
After Israeli artillery and airstrikes hit south Lebanon on Saturday, the beleaguered nation's prime minister, Nawaf Salam, warned that his country was at risk of being drawn into a "new war". Smoke…
PUTRAJAYA, March 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia unequivocally condemns Israel’s latest assaults against Gaza, in particular Rafah, which have claimed over 600 Palestinian lives in the past three days. The…
Summer officially ended yesterday but receded a while ago as far as the government is concerned – the bullish start to the season and the calendar year lasted until the Saint Valentine’s Day of the…
Eco India Every week, Eco India brings you stories that inspire you to build a cleaner, greener and better tomorrow. Read in App Play Get the app ANDROID iOS We welcome your comments at…
BEIRUT/ANKARALebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned on Saturday of the dangers of dragging Lebanon into a new war after Israeli forces claimed to have intercepted three rockets fired from southern…
ANKARA - Turkish authorities have detained 343 people during overnight protests in several cities against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the Interior Ministry said on Saturday. Read…
After the annulment of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu’s university diploma and the wave of detentions that followed, the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) paid…
The move comes after Trump said in February he was revoking security clearance for his predecessor Joe Biden. He confirmed that move in the latest announcement, adding that he was also revoking the…
2025-03-22T10:07:08+00:00 Shafaq News/ Pope Francis is gradually regaining strength during his hospital treatment, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, head of the Vatican’s doctrinal office, said on…
Republican Senator Steve Daines met Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Beijing on Saturday - Copyright POOL/AFP Ng Han GuanRepublican Senator Steve Daines will meet Premier Li Qiang on Sunday, a senior…
Las Cruces Police responded to a shooting with “multiple gunshot victims” a little after 10 p.m. at Young Park, at South Walnut and Lees, the spokesman said, according to Reuters. The scene is still…
An investigation is underway in New Mexico's Las Cruces after several people were shot at Young Park late on Friday night, according to the local police department.Authorities responded to reports of…
After Thursday saw the warmest day of the year so far, with temperatures hitting 21.3°C in Northolt, London and Chertsey, Surrey, the UK's brief spring warmth has come to an end. A change in weather…
TOKYO, March 22 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Japan's national nuclear research and development institute has developed what it calls the world's first uranium-based rechargeable battery that may pave the way…
Israeli artillery and airstrikes hit south Lebanon on Saturday after Israel said it had intercepted rockets fired from across the border, a clash endangering a shaky truce that ended a year-long war…
Egypt on Friday dismissed as "baseless" claims by Israeli media that it plans to relocate 500,000 Palestinians from Gaza to its North Sinai province that borders the enclave, stressing its commitment…
An Israeli shell hits farmland near the south Lebanon village of Yohmor as defence chiefs threaten a severe response to renewed rocket fire from Lebanon. - Copyright AFP -Cyril JulienIsrael threatened…
Pakistan's ethnic minority activist Mahrang Baloch has long campaigned for the Baloch ethnic group - Copyright AFP -Pakistan detained a leading female Baloch rights activist on Saturday for holding a…
NEW YORK, March 22 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Employees from the Voice of America (VOA) and their unions filed a lawsuit against US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday, claiming that the…
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The Israeli military said three rockets had entered Israeli territory but were intercepted 1 MIN READ The military also fired automatic weapons at the border villages of Hula, Markaba and Kfar Kila.…
WINDHOEK, March 22 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in on Friday as the first female president of Namibia after winning elections last year, reported Xinhua. At a ceremony that…
SHENZHEN, March 22 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- In Geely's Zeekr 5G smart factory in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, dozens of advanced humanoid robots are seamlessly collaborating on factory floors --…
Egypt on Friday dismissed as "baseless" claims by Israeli media that it plans to relocate 500,000 Palestinians from Gaza to its North Sinai province that borders the enclave, stressing its commitment…
Islamabad [Pakistan], March 22 (ANI): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has proposed a tax target of over Rupees 15 trillion for Pakistan in the next budget, as reported by ARY News citing…
Sudan's military said Saturday it seized several key buildings in central Khartoum, including the central bank, from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, following its recapture of the presidential…
BEIRUT Several towns in southern Lebanon were targeted by Israeli airstrikes on Saturday following the launch of rockets from Lebanon toward northern Israel.The Lebanese National News Agency NNA…
LONDON -- London’s Heathrow Airport announced Saturday morning that it is “open and fully operational” and flights have resumed after a fire at an electrical substation knocked out power to Europe’s…
London’s Heathrow airport said it’s open and fully operational following an unprecedented daylong blackout that brought travel to a standstill for hundreds of thousands of passengers at Europe’s…
The Pakistani police cracked down on Baloch protesters, firing indiscriminately and killing three people and injuring dozens while arresting human rights leader Mahrang Baloch in the southwestern city…
BEIJING - U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a strong supporter of President Donald Trump, met with China’s economy tsar, Vice Premier He Lifeng, on Saturday, marking the first visit by a U.S. politician to…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 22. Turkmenistan is fully preparing for the crucial cotton planting season, which is set to begin across the country on March 26, Trend reports. This was declared at the…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
‘Deliberate’ destruction of Turkish-Palestinian hospital has been condemned as being part of Israel’s ‘systematic state terrorism’.Israel has blown up Gaza’s only specialised cancer treatment…
Trump Way Out Nato. Trump Has More Than One Way Out Of NATO Photo Illustration by Newsweek/Getty Images Fears have rippled through Europe about whether the U.S. under its new steward, President Donald…
Two people died when a mortuary vehicle carrying a corpse crashed into a tree and caught alight after the driver lost control in Springs, Ekurhuleni, on Thursday. City of Ekurhuleni spokesperson Zweli…
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The IDF said on Saturday that it intended to respond with force to a rocket attack targeting the Upper Galilee. Six rockets were launched from South Lebanon…
22 March, 2025 Illustration of the Dreadnought class strategic nuclear-powered submarine The keel of the first Dreadnought submarine, HMS Dreadnought, has been laid at the BAE Systems shipyard in…
Brussels, 20 March 2025 – The International Committee in Search of Justice (ISJ)—backed by 4,000 cross-party lawmakers across both sides of the Atlantic—welcomes the release of two French hostages…
The Bangladesh Army has stepped up operations across Dhaka following a series of protest marches organised by several Islamic groups near Baitul Mukarram Mosque. The protests were held on Friday to…
The US has begun a barrage of strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen, with Washington promising relentless and overwhelming force until the Houthis stop their strikes on the Red Sea and the Gulf of…
Nawaf Salam has stated, "All security and military measures must be taken to show that Lebanon decides on matters of war and peace", after Israel struck towns in Lebanon in response to the rocket…
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoglu appeared before police for questioning on terror-related charges on Saturday, a day after his interrogation over corruption allegations. His arrest this week has sparked…
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, March 22 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s newly upgraded Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (TMFT) is poised to support future growth in travel to Malaysia’s state of Johor and…
Thomas Woldbye described the blaze which knocked out an electricity substation in Hayes late on Thursday evening as “as big as it gets for our airport” and that “we cannot guard ourselves 100%”.
The Philippines government has made a series of high-profile arrests of Chinese spies, with many facing charges of espionage and illicit intelligence gathering in recent months. The crackdown comes…
SINGAPORE – The legacy of Singapore’s founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew can be found in every corner of Tanjong Pagar, where he stood for election throughout his political career, said Minister in…
Columbia University has agreed to a list of demands laid down by United States President Donald Trump in return for negotiations to reinstate its $400m federal funding which he revoked last month…
The Israeli army claimed on Saturday that it had intercepted three rockets launched from Lebanon toward the Metula area in northern Israel.In a statement, the army said: “Following the alerts that…
Raval was nominated for a peerage by prime minister Sir Keir Starmer last year and was introduced to the Lords last month. In his speech, he stressed the importance of community integration: “I…
The opposition protests have spread despite the government banning gatherings for four days. Much of the opposition activity has centered around universities, and many of those connected to the…
Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu appeared before police for questioning on terror-related charges on Saturday, a day after his interrogation over corruption allegations.His arrest this week has sparked…
Officials in Stanstead, Quebec, hold a press conference about changes in Canadian access to the Haskell Free Library & Opera House, on the U.S.-Canada boundary, March 21, 2025, “I’m embarrassed for my…
2025-03-22T09:02:34+00:00 Shafaq News/ Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the military to respond forcefully after rockets were launched from Lebanon into northern Israel, holding the…
The Department of Homeland Security said on Friday that it will revoke legal protection for hundreds of thousands of Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans, setting them up for potential…
A Norwegian man, Arve Hjalmar Holmen, has lodged a complaint after ChatGPT falsely claimed he had killed his two sons and been sentenced to 21 years in prison. According to a report by the BBC, Holmen…
SINGAPORE – One of the PAP’s touted new faces, Ms Valerie Lee Nai Yi, was spotted at a job fair at Downtown East on March 22, fuelling speculation that she could be on the ruling party’s electoral…
Israeli assault on Gaza kills five children and wipes out cancer hospital [Getty]At least five children were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City overnight after Israel destroyed Gaza's only…
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Representational image A woman drowned her dog in a Florida airport bathroom and then boarded her international flight after she was prevented from bringing the white miniature schnauzer with her…
Today's news: trilateral summit in Tokyo between the foreign ministers of South Korea, Japan and China; Pakistan authorise Elon Musk's Starlink to operate in the country; NGOs report that there are…
Dear readers, I have spent much of the week thinking about Stephen Brown. Tuesday marked the fourth anniversary of the sudden death of this publication’s former Editor in Chief in Europe. And in so…
Hazza bin Zayed visits Saif bin Mohammed (Photo/WAM) Al Ain [UAE], March 22, (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, visited Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al…
SINGAPORE - Twenty-five people were arrested, and another 65 are under investigation, after an islandwide anti-scam operation by the police and local banks, which ran from mid-February to early…
In Thailand, one of Southeast Asia’s most status-conscious yet least equal nations, having dark skin carries generations of cultural baggage.A dark complexion has long been associated with rural…
But our focus here is on the potential fast-track reimposition of visa requirements – ie, moving a country from the black-list to the white-list – in the first place. Under the current law, in…
SEOUL - Ms Ha Sang-hee, a woman in her 30s, regularly shares photos of her homemade meals on social media platform X.Her dishes consistently exclude white rice, processed foods and strongly flavoured…
MEDITERRANEAN SEA – NATO's Operation Sea Guardian (OSG) Task Group, led by Spanish Navy Commander Juan David Garcia Garcia aboard the flagship ESPS Canarias, has successfully completed a two-week…
Soldiers look at a column of smoke in Odessa, on the Black Sea in Ukraine, in June 2024. (Nikoletta Stoyanova/Getty Images) Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine will both be in Saudi Arabia for…
22 March, 2025 Menwith Hill Air Force Base, UK. Source: themhac.uk In the UK, an ISIS supporter who planned an attack on the Menwith Hill base was sentenced to prison. Reuters reported that the man…
The food available in the Gaza Strip is not enough for the whole population, Al Jazeera reported. Talking to Palestinians of how are they coping, they say that they completely rely on community…
He expressed his wishes on X for the occasion to bring new beginnings. "I hope Nowruz, a festival of spring, abundance, and prosperity that holds an important place in our history and culture, becomes…
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM - Israeli artillery and airstrikes hit south Lebanon on Saturday after Israel said it had intercepted rockets fired from across the border, a clash endangering a shaky truce that…
MELAKA - A 36-year-old housewife has been detained by Melaka police for allegedly scalding her daughter with hot water after discovering the child had used her cosmetic set.According to a source, the…
BEIJING - U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a strong supporter of President Donald Trump, met with China’s economy tsar, Vice Premier He Lifeng, in Beijing on Saturday, according to a pool report.Daines will…
Donald Trump, with US secretary of education Linda McMahon by his side, shows the executive order to shut down the department of education at the White House on Thursday. It seemed as if the President…
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will send a second aircraft carrier to accompany the USS Harry S. Truman in the Middle East region, according to reports by the Associated Press and Politico, citing…
The negotiations between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin drag on rather wearily, without actually offering any glimpse of an end to the conflict in Ukraine, with promises not to touch Ukrainian energy…
"Therefore, we call upon the Commission to develop, propose and implement future-proof EU legislation to reduce the attractiveness of e-cigarettes and other emerging nicotine products (like nicotine…
LONDON's Heathrow Airport resumed full operations on Saturday after a fire at an electrical substation knocked out power and led to a shutdown of the airport, causing widespread travel disruption.The…
Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, Corporate Vice President - Owners’ Relationship Management at Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC, has been nominated by the UAE to run for the position of Secretary…
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London Heathrow Airport said it was “fully operational” on Saturday, after an almost daylong closure sparked by an electrical substation fire. But airlines warned that severe disruption will last for…
Russia designates Abkhaz journalists as foreign agents The Russian Ministry of Justice has added two more Abkhaz journalists to the list of “foreign agents”: Izida Chania, editor of Abkhazia’s oldest…
Sudan's Army chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan attended the funeral on Friday of a Sudanese journalist who was killed during a drone attack believed to have been launched by the Rapid Support Forces. The…
Three people were killed and 12 wounded in a Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainian officials said, in an attack that underlined Moscow’s intention to continue aerial…
London Heathrow Airport said it was "fully operational" on Saturday, after an almost daylong closure sparked by an electrical substation fire. But airlines warned that severe disruption will last for…
Ronan Bar, head of Shin Bet (Photo/Reuters) Tel Aviv [Israel], March 22 (ANI): Israel's High Court of Justice issued a temporary order on Friday, preventing the removal of Shin Bet's chief Ronen Bar,…
Michelle Obama recently recounted her daughter Sasha's scary high school car accident. During her appearance on Kylie Kelce’s Not Gonna Lie podcast, the former first lady opened up about the emotional…
SINGAPORE - One of the ruling PAP’s potential candidates, Madam Hazlina Abdul Halim - the former chief executive of Make-A-Wish Singapore - was spotted at a walkabout in Marine Parade on March 22,…
A library which straddles the US-Canadian border faces new restrictions on movement as the US administration moves to tighten border controls.For more than 100 years, people in Stanstead, Quebec in…
Families of political prisoners protest in Sarab Park, Songhor on March 19, 2025, against the death sentences of Vahid Bani-Amerian, Pouya Ghobadi, and other MEK supporters. THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED…
Australian Oscar Piastri has secured his first Formula 1 pole position with a searing lap in China.Piastri qualified fastest for Sunday's race with a time of 1:30.641, with George Russell's Mercedes…
Flights have begun landing at Heathrow as it aims to return to normal operation on Saturday after the airport was shut over a loss of power, with restrictions on overnight flights temporarily…
JAKARTA - Six Indonesians have died during an umrah (mini Islamic religious pilgrimage) journey in Saudi Arabia following a traffic accident on March 20 involving a bus carrying pilgrims, the Foreign…
Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken and former Republican lawmakers Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger were also on the list of those who lost their security clearances - as well as Fiona Hill, a…
The Italian Constitutional Court held Friday that the law barring single-parents from adopting foreign children is unconstitutional. The matter was referred to the top court following the 2019 request…
LONDON -- London Heathrow Airport said it was “fully operational” on Saturday, after an almost daylong closure sparked by an electrical substation fire. But airlines warned that severe disruption will…
The Iraqi Consulate General in Istanbul was attacked by men carrying long-barreled weapons. The two men who attacked the building in Şişli fled the scene on a motorcycle. After the incident, which…
Exterior of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center in El Burgo, Spain. Image by Pablo Jiménez Arandia. AI’s Thirsty Supply Chain There has been a surge of investment into data centers as Big Tech…
KABUL, Afghanistan — Richard Bennett, the United Nations special rapporteur for Afghanistan, said that girls and women remain barred from classrooms due to the Taliban’s “gender persecution.” In a…
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan reopened to passenger traffic on Saturday, nearly a month after a closure prompted by a dispute between the Taliban…
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TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – The Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham-led (HTS) terrorists who led other terrorist groups in Syria have killed 72 people across the conflict-ridden country in the past 24 hours, a UK-based…
She is connected to a group of soldiers known as the "Moses soldiers," responsible for creating fear and committing violence against Jews globally.Cooper's extensive diplomatic career includes…
US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump said Friday that there will be "flexibility" on reciprocal tariffs, which are expected to come into effect on April 2."People are coming to me and…
Three Emirati children from Al Kaabi family, aged between 6 and 13, died in Al Ain on Friday morning after inhaling smoke from a fire, which broke out in an annex where they were sleeping at their…
In celebration of Emirati Children’s Day, the Ministry of Culture (MOC) has announced granting free lifetime memberships to MOC-affiliated public libraries for newborn Emirati citizens. This…
President Donald Trump suggested during a call with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the United States take ownership of Ukraine's power plants as he seeks to bridge a wide divide…
The world is once again grappling with a rapidly shifting trade landscape. Since his return to power on January 20, the second administration of Donald Trump has moved swiftly to reshape global trade…
Bangladesh’s interim government said it has no plans to ban the political party of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina, putting it at odds with the student revolutionaries who overthrew her in an uprising…
At least seven international flights from Indonesia’s resort island Bali have been cancelled, an airport official said on Friday, after a volcano in the archipelago nation’s east erupted, shooting…
Gang promoting fake pilgrimage visas on social media nabbed by Dubai Police 1 MIN READ
Munich [Germany], March 22 (ANI): A coalition of 57 Uyghur organizations worldwide, in collaboration with the World Uyghur Congress (WUC), has expressed deep gratitude for the Trump administration's…
SINGAPORE – On March 19, the Singapore Armed Forces officially opened the first phase of its next-generation urban training facility that Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced in 2017. Dr Ng had…
Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the…
Former two-time world heavyweight champion George Foreman has died at the age of 76, his family announced.A post on the American’s Instagram account said he died peacefully on Friday surrounded by…
Smoke billows from the site of Israeli artillery shelling that targeted the area of the southern Lebanese village of Yohmor on March 22, 2025. (Photo by Rabih DAHER / AFP) Beirut: Several towns in…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 22. Kazakhstan's QazaqGaz National Company and Sinopec, an international energy and chemical company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore coalbed…
This story is part of CBC Health's Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers on Saturday mornings. If you haven't subscribed yet, you can do that by…
Zayed Higher Organisation (ZHO) is currently providing services to 237 students with Down syndrome enrolled in its care and rehabilitation centres across Abu Dhabi. On the occasion of World Down…
Israeli artillery fire and airstrikes hit southern Lebanon on Saturday after Israel said it had intercepted rockets fired from across the border, threatening a shaky truce that ended a year-long war…
TOKYO, March 22 (Xinhua) -- China is willing to work with Japan to comprehensively advance the strategic relationship of mutual benefit in accordance with the principles and consensus established in…
Sugar prices are shooting up the roof in Pakistan even though deputy prime minister Ishaq Dar warned a few days back that the prices should not breach the (Pak) ₹164 per kg limit.
Paank, the human rights department of the Baloch national movement, criticized the arrest of Baloch rights leader Mahrang Baloch and the violent crackdown on peaceful protesters by Pakistani security…
The Department of Homeland Security said that it will revoke legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans, setting them up for potential deportation in…
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM - Israeli artillery fire and airstrikes hit southern Lebanon on Saturday after Israel said it had intercepted rockets fired from across the border, threatening a shaky truce that…
SANAA, Yemen The Yemeni Houthi group reported on Saturday that it had targeted Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport with a hypersonic missile for the third time in 48 hours.In a statement, the Houthi military…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 22. The Embassy of Turkmenistan in Russia hosted a meeting with the Ambassador of Ireland to Turkmenistan, Julian Andrew Clare who is on a visit to Moscow, Trend reports…
The Istanbul 27th High Criminal Court ruled to dismiss Istanbul Bar Association President Ibrahim Kaboğlu and the entire executive board, citing charges of 'making propaganda for a terrorist organi...
As the protests that began after the detention of 87 people, including Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu, continue, many people were taken into custody in house raids in…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed China's hope to drive the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations between China and Japan during talks with Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary…
The attacks followed Israel’s two-week blockade on aid and its decision to cut electricity to the desalination plant supplying fresh water to Gaza. PES President Stefan Löfven called for an end to the…
OSAKA — The Osaka prefectural police announced on March 21 that the mutilated remains of a man were found in shrubbery along a walking trail in Fukushima Ward, Osaka.The man’s age is unknown and the…
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan flew from the US to Romania to fulfil legal obligations related to a criminal investigation against them. The brothers are under investigation in Romania on…
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Foreman took on Muhammad Ali in 1974 in one of boxing’s most famous match-ups, the Rumble in the Jungle.Former world heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman has died at age 76 after a decorated…
When asked whose idea it was to introduce the gold card -- or the 'Trump Card,' as it was referred to in the podcast -- US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said it was Trump's idea, conceived during…
The trilateral meeting in Tokyo is an accomplishment for Japan, which has historical and territorial disputes with China and South Korea.The foreign ministers of Japan, South Korea and China have…
Under Ukrainian soil lie rare and critical minerals worth trillions of dollars.Ihor Valeriiovych, the director of the open air Zavallia graphite mine in central Ukraine, points to the deposit of…
Boxing legend and Hall of Famer George Foreman died on Friday, his family announced in an Instagram post on his account. He was 76 years old. His official cause of death has not been revealed yet.…
Doctors have described their efforts to save the many children affected by Israeli strikes on Gaza as the ceasefire ended.A visiting British doctor went to the balcony of a hospital in Khan Younis and…
At its core, democracy means the majority of raised hands prevails, nothing more. However, such “pure” democracies no longer exist — for good reason. What we have instead are republics that codify…
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Friday issued a fresh alert for a G3 geomagnetic storm over the weekend. The agency added that solar activity hit moderate levels with a…
By Middle East correspondent Eric Tlozek, ABC Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. File photo. Photo: Nir Elias / AFP Israel's "King Bibi" has trouble in his palace. With protesters camping…
Antarctica is Earth's only uninhabited continent, home to the South Pole, and subject to a delicate balance of cooperation between key players. So what is at stake in the world's southernmost region?…
Elon Musk can either run Tesla, or he can carry on as President Trump's first buddy. "But he can't do both," said Matthew Lynn in The Daily Telegraph. The tech billionaire's controversial role as…
The Biden administration had earlier permitted up to 30,000 people a month from these four countries to enter the US for two years with work authorization. It had also convinced Mexico to agree to…
Antarctica is Earth's only uninhabited continent, home to the South Pole, and subject to a delicate balance of cooperation between key players. So what is at stake in the world's southernmost region?…
Taipei [Taiwan], March 22 (ANI): Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) issued a strong condemnation of China for supporting illegal fishing activities near Dongsha Islands in the South China Sea,…
"George's journey from the streets of Fifth Ward to boxing and business success was an inspiration," Houston Mayor John Whitmire said in a statement."He never forgot where he came from ... Houston…
The trilateral meeting in Tokyo is an accomplishment for Japan, which has historical and territorial disputes with China and South Korea.The foreign ministers of Japan, South Korea and China have…
The U.S. Navy has greenlit the production of five additional CMV-22B Osprey aircraft through a $590 million contract modification awarded to the Bell Boeing Joint Program Office in Amarillo, Texas.…
War Minister Israel Katz says he instructed the Israeli regime to respond to the rocket attack from Lebanon this morning.Katz says that “the fate of Metula is the same as Beirut,” in an apparent…
The United States said Friday it was terminating the legal status of hundreds of thousands of immigrants, giving them weeks to leave the country. President Donald Trump has pledged to carry out the…
F-35 proposal to IndiaDuring the recent visit of PM Narendra Modi to US between 13th – 14th February 2025, US President Donald Trump surprisingly announced the sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to…
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London — London's Heathrow Airport resumed full operations on Saturday, a day after a fire knocked out its power supply and shut Europe's busiest airport, causing global travel chaos.The travel…
The executive order also targets Hillary Clinton and Antony Blinken, former state secretaries, and some Republicans.US President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearance of his predecessor, Joe…
War Minister Israel Katz says he instructed the Israeli regime to respond to the rocket attack from Lebanon this morning.Katz says that “the fate of Metula is the same as Beirut,” in an apparent…
(Xinhua) 15:06, March 22, 2025 BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Commerce said Saturday that it will continue to impose anti-dumping duties on resorcinol imports from Japan for another…
TOKYO, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Friday that China is ready to deepen practical cooperation with Japan and strengthen exchanges between the two sides in…
Representative Image Taipei [Taiwan], March 22 (ANI): Taiwan's annual military drills have now indicated 2027 as a possible year for a Chinese invasion, marking the first time a specific date has been…
The Dubai Press Club (DPC) hosted a workshop titled ‘Generative AI and its Applications in Media’, providing media professionals and content creators with an in-depth understanding of the latest AI…
As part of its ongoing commitment to fostering dialogue on topics relevant to the people of the UAE, Majlis Mohamed Bin Zayed hosted its third Ramadan session titled “Coexistence in Islamic Thought.”…
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The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) on March 20 officially approved amendments to Law No. 34 of 2004 concerning the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI). The passing of these amendments,…
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President Donald Trump has offered to pay the overtime salary of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who returned to Earth earlier this week after an unexpected nine-month stay in space, out…
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During the phone call, the two foreign ministers discussed bilateral ties, recent international developments and issues of the mutual interest.Araghchi pointed out that Iran attaches great importance…
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Afghan nationals residing in Norway, as well as other clients, are hereby notified that the Embassy of Afghanistan in Oslo will recommence consular services starting March 24, 2025. The Ministry of…
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The teenager is now the 16th fatality in the tragic collapse of a concrete awning at a train station in northern Serbia. #EuropeNews
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The Iranian flag is seen flying over a street in Tehran, Iran, in this photo taken, Feb. 3. Reuters-YonhapIran has the right to peaceful atomic energy and is acting in line with international law, the…
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PETALING JAYA - Malaysia’s education ministry has initiated an internal probe following the circulation of an audio clip, in which a teacher allegedly told a secondary school student to “go back to…
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (2nd R), also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (2nd L)'s meeting with…
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Billionaire Elon Musk held a meeting for more than an hour at the Pentagon yesterday morning as the close ally of US president Donald Trump called for the prosecutions of any Pentagon officials…
A “constipated” New Jersey man flying home from Mexico claims cabin crew became upset that he was monopolising the plane’s toilet, prompting the pilot to break down the door, yank the trouserless…
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have flown back to Romania ahead of a court hearing after spending three weeks in the US.
Sudan’s military yesterday retook the Republican Palace in Khartoum, the last heavily guarded bastion of rival paramilitary forces in the capital, after nearly two years of fighting.
Israel inflicted serious damage on Hamas with airstrikes this week that killed its Gaza government chief and other top officials, but Palestinian and Israeli sources say the group has shown it can…
A teacher at a Catholic infants’ school who was caught moonlighting as an OnlyFans model has sparked controversy in Italy and prompted the government to intervene.
Viktor Orban has banned next June’s Pride marches in Hungary and now he is trying to control the price of the national favourite ingredient, sour cream, along with eggs and other household basics via…
Pope Francis is recovering well from pneumonia and a “new stage” in his pontificate would open, two of his closest advisers said yesterday, offering optimism as the 88-year-old pontiff hit the five…
The US appears to want to implement “tariffs before talks”, the Tánaiste has said.
Israel’s defence minister said he has ordered ground forces to advance deeper into the Gaza Strip, and vowed to hold more land until Hamas releases the remaining hostages it holds.
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PENANG - The heritage enclave in George Town, Penang, is known as a place for beautiful art. Now, there are ugly warts. The zone is under attack by graffiti artists, who have spray-painted drawings of…
US heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman has died age 76, according to a statement on his Instagram account.The two-time champion famously fought Muhammad Ali in one of boxing's most legendary…
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GENEVA, March 22 (Bernama-WAM) -- Severe fuel shortages have crippled the Palestinian Red Crescent's emergency response in Gaza, with fewer than half of their ambulances now operational, the…
An unassuming beach day for two beachgoers turned exciting when they allegedly came across a mysterious figure with a “skeleton-like” structure and fins. They shared the photos online, claiming the…
On Monday, 17 March, Iran’s nuclear programme was a key focus of urgent discussions on Middle Eastern affairs. During the emergency EU Foreign Ministers Summit in Brussels, supporters of the National…
In a pivotal moment for Syria’s transition, the European Union hosted the ninth edition of the Brussels Conference ‘Standing with Syria: meeting the needs for a successful transition’ on 17 March.…
Brexit sparked multiple issues and they include ongoing trade difficulties, on both sides of the English Channel, writes Martin Banks. Such problems area still being felt by enterprises on mainland…
Over the past three years, Kazakhstan has embarked on a series of comprehensive reforms under the leadership of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, aiming to modernize governance, enhance economic…
Photo by Derya Soysal Sapar Palvanov, the Turkmenistan Ambassador in Brussels, was invited by a student group at the Université libre de Bruxelles (Lale) to deliver a lecture on permanent neutrality,…
HONG KONG - A pro-Beijing newspaper has called on CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd to pull out from an agreement to sell its ports on the Panama Canal to a group led by BlackRock Inc, marking an escalation…
Machinery is parked at the Cobre Panama copper mine during a press tour of the mine, owned by Canada's First Quantum Minerals, which was closed after the country's Supreme Court ruled that the mining…
Foreign ministers from Japan and its two neighboring Asian powers China and South Korea held a meeting Saturday to seek common ground on areas like low birth rates, natural disasters and cultural…
A United Nations agency is urging Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to immediately lift a lingering ban on girls’ education to save the future of millions who have been deprived of their right to education…
Supporters of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte gather during a prayer rally, in Manila, on March 15. Photo: Reuters Philippine authorities are cracking down on misinformation surrounding…
LONDON – Heathrow Airport in London was plunged into chaos after a fire at an electrical substation shut down operations at one of Europe’s busiest air hubs, forcing the airport to cancel or divert…
LONDON, March 22 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- London’s Heathrow Airport on Friday announced it will resume some flights following a major power outage that caused widespread disruption, Anadolu Ajansi (AA)…
Famed golfer Tiger Woods reportedly called his ex-wife, Elin Nordegren, to tell him about his new relationship with President Donald Trump's former daughter-in-law, Vanessa Trump, before the news…
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Humans of New York (HONY) is a popular photo blog created by Brandon Stanton in 2010. It has turned into one of the most popular storytelling platforms, featuring personal interviews alongside…
TAPA, Estonia — Prince William donned battle gear to visit British troops in Estonia on Friday (March 21) on a trip aimed at underlining his country's support for Nato operations in Eastern Europe.…
Representative Image (Photo Credit: X@MoNDefense) Taipei [Taiwan], March 22 (ANI): Taiwan detected 47 sorties of Chinese aircraft and seven Chinese vessels until 6 am (local time) on Saturday, a…
The White House announced Friday the commitment of $1.4 trillion in investment in the U.S. by the United Arab Emirates over the next 10 years. President Donald Trump met on Tuesday with Sheikh Tahnoon…
Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi called on the international community to imagine "a world without the Islamic Republic" on Thursday in his Nowruz address to the Iranian people."Imagine the…
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COPENHAGEN — Denmark said on Thursday (March 20) it has begun advising transgender people to contact the US embassy in Copenhagen before visiting the United States, amid concerns that President Donald…
ISTANBUL (AP) — Protests erupted across multiple Turkish cities on Friday as people rallied against the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor and top rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, despite the Turkish…
The almost two-year-long Russian assault has inflicted huge losses on Ukraine. In order to cover partially the damage, Ukraine wants the Russian assets that have been frozen in Western countries to be…
Xinhua On March 20, 2025, in Sanaa, Yemen, local residents inspect the rubble of buildings following sustained airstrikes by the US military. The US military carried out fresh airstrikes on Yemen's…
Palestinians forced to flee from the northern Gaza Strip town of Beit Lahia by the Israeli army are seen in Gaza City, March 20, 2025. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)UN humanitarians are seeking…
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, joined by his son X, delivers remarks alongside U.S. President Donald Trump during an executive order signing in the Oval Office at the White House on February 11, 2025…
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The conditions a child grows up in have lasting impacts on their health, well-being and life outcomes. Katie Beck and Marie Kaune share new findings on what cities say are the biggest challenges they…
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Friday rejected the notion that billionaire Elon Musk should be given access to top-secret U.S. plans for a potential military conflict with China, even as he…
The Trump administration on Friday ended a contract with the Acacia Center for Justice, terminating all legal aid to migrant children entering the US without a parent or guardian. The Trump…
ROME — Pope Francis is slowly regaining his strength in hospital but must "relearn to speak" after prolonged use of high-flow oxygen therapy, Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez said on Friday (March…
US President Donald Trump (Image/Reuters) Washington DC [US], March 22 (ANI): US President Donald Trump announced the Pentagon's decision to proceed with the development of a next-generation fighter…
A video of a woman falling while trying to snatch a MAGA hat from a man in a subway has surfaced on social media. “Woman falls on her face after trying to grab a MAGA hat from a man’s head in New…
Donald Trump's ‘First Buddy’ and billionaire Elon Musk held an unprecedented top-level meeting at the Pentagon on Friday, amping up his campaign to overhaul US government spending as the head' of the…
LONDON — Flights at Britain's Heathrow resumed late on Friday (March 21) after a fire knocked out its power supply and shut Europe's busiest airport for the day, stranding tens of thousands of…
The foreign ministers of France, Germany, and Britain (the E3) called for an immediate return to a ceasefire in Gaza on Friday. "The resumption of Israeli strikes in Gaza marks a dramatic step…
The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) has directed the Director for Defense Intelligence (Counterintelligence, Law Enforcement, and Security) to support OSD in leading an investigation into…
TOKYO - The top diplomats from Japan, China and South Korea met in Tokyo on March 22 as the East Asian neighbours seek common ground on regional security and economic issues amid growing geopolitical…
The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) condemned Thursday the rising death toll on civilians in Sudan. The statement follows the intensified fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid…
Flights at London’s Heathrow Airport resumed late on Friday following an 18-hour shut-down. A fire knocked out the power supply of Europe's busiest airport for the day, stranding tens of thousands of…
CAIRO/DUBAI – Hamas said on Friday it was reviewing a U.S. proposal to restore the Gaza ceasefire as Israel intensified a military onslaught to press the Palestinian militant group to free remaining…
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Although the Royal Navy may no longer be the world’s largest or most powerful maritime force, it is still noted for its renewed focus on innovation. The UK’s senior service has led the development of…
Representative Image (Image: X@MahrangBaloch_) Balochistan [Pakistan], March 22 (ANI): Prominent Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch has alleged that Pakistani security forces opened fire on peaceful…
TOKYO - The top diplomats from Japan, China and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday as the East Asian neighbours seek common ground on regional security and economic issues amid growing geopolitical…
China attaches great importance to cooperation among China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) and is confident in its success, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.
Chinese strategists love to draw lessons from the country’s rich history, just as Cesare Borgia inspired Niccolo Machiavelli in Renaissance Italy.The downfall of Viscount Xiang of Zhi (Zhi Bo) in the…
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth with DOGE Head Elon Musk (Image: X@SecDef) Washington DC [US], March 22 (ANI): Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted entrepreneur and Department of Government Efficiency…
Scientists are using machine learning to find new treatments among thousands of old medicines.A little over a year ago, Joseph Coates was told there was only one thing left to decide. Did he want to…
After being denied permission to bring her white miniature schnauzer on an international flight due to a paperwork issue, a woman allegedly drowned the dog in a Florida airport bathroom before…
US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that Boeing, American aircraft manufacturing company, has been roped in for a major contract for the development of Air Force's high-tech next-generation…
Third, the US strategy of directing its initial focus on Ukraine may have been misjudged. The White House came to the belief that President Zelensky was the obstacle to peace. Western diplomats…
Over 14 tons of beef sticks have been recalled for possible contamination with metal. Idaho Smokehouse Partners, LLC, is recalling about 29,541 pounds of ready-to-eat beef sticks, the US Department of…
British bomb disposal expert Chris Garrett has been clearing unexploded ordnance in Ukraine since 2014 Chris Garrett has already spent years risking his life clearing explosives littering Ukraine’s…
An aerial photograph shows planes parked on the tarmac of Heathrow Airport following its closure after a fire broke out at a substation supplying power of the airport. </
A key suspect in the still unsolved July 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, who was in charge of his safety at the time of the slaying, has been sanctioned by Canada for his…
A Ukrainian utility worker, left, and a soldier check damage from Russian airstrikes on the outskirts of Sloviansk, Ukraine, on Wednesday. As Ukraine and Russia prepare for talks that would place a…
Tommy Robinson is serving time in jail for contempt of court following a case where he lied about a Syrian boy attacking a girl at his school [Getty/file photo] British anti-Muslim activist Stephen…
Washington DC [US], March 22 (ANI): Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravishankar expressed disappointment over India being ranked 118th in the 2025 World Happiness Index, saying the country deserves a much…
Staff at the government broadcaster Voice of America have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, which put nearly 900 employees on leave and froze funding last week. BONNIE CASH/AFP via…
As the staff cuts at the Social Security Administration leave monthly benefit payments to tens of millions of Americans up in the air — alarming former SSA leaders on both sides of the aisle — Howard…
SYDNEY - Australia's government said on March 22 it would expand a scheme to help would-be home buyers get on the property ladder, ahead of what is expected to be a closely-fought general election due…
Tuesday’s first game of the Tokyo Series averaged more than 25 million viewers in Japan according to Major League Baseball, making it the most-watched MLB game in the country’s history
The Donald Trump administration has repeatedly accused Columbia University of failing to address antisemitism during protests against Israel that began on campus last spring and soon spread to other…
The governments of Germany, France and Britain called for an immediate return to a ceasefire in Gaza in a joint statement on Friday that also called on Israel to restore humanitarian access. Read more…
LONDON - The global travel industry was scrambling on Saturday to reroute passengers and fix battered airline schedules after a huge fire at an electrical substation serving London's Heathrow Airport…
The sound of airstrikes shook the ground beneath me in Jabalya in northern Gaza early on Tuesday.
Ambassador Michael Armacost, distinguished diplomat and former trustee and board chair of The Asia Foundation, passed away on March 8, 2025, at the age of 87. Ambassador Armacost left an indelible…
By Ted Hesson, Reuters US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists aboard Air Force One. Photo: ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP US President Donald Trump's administration will revoke the temporary legal…
Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce (Image: YouTube@US Department of State) Washington DC [US], March 22 (ANI): The United States has announced fresh sanctions targeting a Chinese teapot…
A human rights campaigner, Tanya O’Carroll, has succeeded in forcing social media giant Meta not to use her data for targeted advertising. The agreement is contained in a settlement to an individual…
F-35A off the coast of Northwest Florida - Karen Graham The F35 kill switch was something nobody wanted to think about. According to the Pentagon, it doesn’t exist. Nor should it. But imagine being…
YEREVAN — Armenia’s Minister of Defense, Suren Papikyan, addressed the Azerbaijani side’s disinformation regarding ceasefire violations during a briefing with journalists in the National Assembly. The…
Columbia University has agreed to implement a mask ban and expand campus police powers following demands from the Trump administration, which had frozen $400 million in federal funding to the…
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Rollins said her department was also in talks with other countries to secure new supplies, but did not specify which regions."When our chicken populations are repopulated and we've got a full egg…
Detectives have recovered four diamond earrings from a suspected thief two weeks after he swallowed the jewellery worth nearly £600,000 during his arrest, US police have said.The man, who was detained…
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian drones pummeled the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa, injuring three people and sparking massive fires, officials said Friday, an attack that underlined Moscow’s…
SEOUL - South Korea's industry minister pressed U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick for favourable treatment on tariffs at their second meeting in less than a month, the ministry said on…
A 16-year-old boy has been busted for allegedly stabbed a younger teenager to death at a McDonald’s restaurant on Valentine’s Day. Teens from two different high schools gathered at the McDonald’s in…
The White House says it is "closer than ever" to reaching a peace deal with Ukraine and Russia after President Trump held back-to-back calls with the countries' presidents this week. But the leaders'…
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A group of 35 pro-Palestinian students, faculty members, legal observers, journalists and activists filed a lawsuit against the University of California, Los Angeles over its handling of last year’s…
The programme was launched under Democratic President Joe Biden in 2022, first covering Venezuelans before it was expanded to other countries. It allowed the migrants and their immediate family…
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K Stalin posted a video message on X today ahead of his all-important joint action meeting on delimitation scheduled to take place on Saturday 22nd March 2025. His call for…
Ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s accused its parent company, Unilever, of breaching a merger agreement by removing its chief executive without board approval and firing their company’s CEO for the…
“O nas, bez nas” is an expression in the Czech, Slovak, and Polish languages that means: “about us, without us.”
Rock paper signed. Invoking emergency powers on Thursday, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order intended to increase critical mineral production. The White House noted that 70 percent of…
Defenders of the Social Security Administration on Friday blasted acting Commissioner Leland Dudek's threat to shut down the agency in response to a federal judge cutting off the Department of…
In conjunction with the Trump administration, universities and colleges are moving against students protesting the Gaza genocide. John Angelillo UPIFor the better part of two academi
The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on Friday, one day after shooting down two projectiles launched by Houthi militants.Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claimed…
London: Donald Trump has expressed interest in the United States becoming an “associate member” of the Commonwealth, citing his admiration for King Charles.The US president has posted on social media…
The Trump administration on Friday ended a contract that provides legal help to migrant children entering the country without a parent or guardian.
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The Trump administration maintains the men were "carefully vetted" and verified as gang members before being flown to El Salvador. Some of their family members, however, have disputed that allegation,…
Australian Ministry of Defence press release Designed for both anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare, the additional stocks of MK 48 Heavy Weight Torpedoes will deliver a critical boost to…
NEW YORK — Under threat from the Trump administration, Columbia University agreed to implement a host of policy changes Friday, including overhauling its rules for protests and conducting an immediate…
Dr. Alok Patel, ABC News medical contributor, says the US is approaching 400 cases of the measles across 18 states.
In our news wrap Friday, London’s Heathrow Airport resumed some flights after a massive fire at an electrical substation cut power to the airport, President Trump laid out plans to transfer some of…
Russian drones pummeled the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa, injuring three people and sparking massive fires, officials said Friday, an attack that underlined Moscow's intention to pursue…
The recall of 100 ml bottles of Benadryl Liquid Elixir was announced by manufacturer Arsell
WASHINGTON - U.S. immigration officials on Friday sent an email to the legal team of Momodou Taal, a Cornell University student who has participated in pro-Palestinian protests, asking him to turn…
The resumption of Israeli strikes in Gaza marks a dramatic step backward for the people of Gaza, the hostages, their families and the entire region. We are appalled by the civilian casualties and…
In May 2024, a Moscow court banned several online job postings seeking candidates “of Slavic appearance” as illegal under Russian anti-discrimination labor laws and anti-extremism statutes, calling…
Since President Donald Trump took office, there have been multiple incidents of tourists being stopped at U.S. border crossings and held for weeks at U.S. immigration detention facilities before being…
MACAO, March 21 (Xinhua) -- "We call our flying car 'Never Late', as you'll never be late for school by using it," said Sit Iong, a senior-one student from Escola Fong Chong (Fong Chong School) of…
Following President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the government-funded, editorially independent news outlet Voice of America (VOA), Reporters Without Borders (RSF) joined VOA employees…
On 21 March 2025, H.E. Ambassador Zheng Zeguang met with Emma Walmsley, Chief Executive Officer of GSK. Ambassador Zheng shared key messages from China's Two Sessions and major initiatives for…
BANGKOK - Eleven pregnant women are among the more than 2,400 people stuck in limbo on after being pulled out of illicit scam compounds in Myanmar and are in urgent need of medical treatment in…
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Friday reported that the prolonged hostilities and occupation of parts of Ukraine by the Russian Federation have caused large-scale…
Shafaq News/ On Friday, Yemen’s Ansarallah (Houthis) launched a hypersonic ballistic missile at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, the capital of Israel. In a statement, the group's military sp
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate returned to Romania from the US on Friday where they face charges of human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.
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Israel has said Hamas' military intelligence chief in southern Gaza has been "eliminated".In a post on X, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said Osama Tabash was also head of the group's surveillance and…
Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Russian Security Council, arrived in Pyongyang, North Korea on Friday, according to reports from the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) and Russian media. This is…
Democratic Central Coast Congressman Jimmy Panetta visited Cambria for a town hall speech and Q&A to address his constituents questions and concerns about what is going on in Congress during the first…
A demonstrator holds a sign that reads "Remember Budapest Memorandum 1994" during a protest outside the embassy of the United States of America in Warsaw, Poland earlier this month. NurPhoto/Getty…
Sudan's people have borne the brunt of this brutal civil war, which has inflicted massive death, destruction, and human rights violations on civilians.The United Nations has described the situation in…
The resumption of Israeli strikes in Gaza marks a dramatic step backward for the people of Gaza, the hostages, their families and the entire region. We are appalled by the civilian casualties and…
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is struggling. It faces a growing backlog to process data in its vulnerability repository, which publicly shares information assessing and…
Defense Minister Warns Hamas: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on March 21 that the IDF would “seize additional areas of Gaza” if Hamas continues to hold Israeli hostages. “The more Hamas…
Mohamed Dagalo — the Sudanese rebel leader also known as ‘Hemedti’ — recently appeared in a video urging his soldiers not to surrender the presidential palace in Khartoum. Now, Sudanese Armed Forces…
Iran Behind Murder-for-Hire Plot Against Alinejad: A federal district court jury in Manhattan convicted Rafat Amirov and Polad Omarov on March 20 for their involvement in a 2022 plot to assassinate…
On March 15, the US began a campaign of airstrikes against the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen. US Central Command said it had “initiated a series of operations consisting of precision strikes against…
Twitter's famous bird logo that was removed from the company's former San Francisco headquarters when Elon Musk took over the social media company and rebranded it to X has sold for nearly $35,000…
A Cornell student asked a federal court for protection from deportation while he challenged a Trump administration policy on foreign student protest. Two days later, he got an email saying Immigration…
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Secretary (East) Jaideep Mazumdar and Munkhtushig Lkhanaajav, State Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mongolia (Image: X@MEAIndia) New Delhi [India], March 22 (ANI): India and Mongolia have…
Hundreds of thousands of people rallied in Istanbul late on Friday to protest the arrest of the city's opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, defying a warning from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that…
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The Indian delegation was led by Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary (Disarmament and International Security Affairs), Ministry of External Affairs, and the EU delegation by Maciej Stadejek, Director for…
Australia's Matt Graham has collected a bronze medal in the men's dual moguls at the FIS Freestyle and Snowboard World Championships in St Moritz, Switzerland. The result gave Graham his fifth World…
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the 600th anniversary of the University of Leuven, in Leuven, Belgium, today:Allow me to address you with the expression that in my…
Twitter’s famous bird logo that was removed from the company’s former San Francisco headquarters when Elon Musk took over the social media company and rebranded it to X has sold for nearly 35,000…
AKRE. Iraq -- Kurds in Iraq and Syria this week marked the Newroz festival, a traditional celebration of spring and renewal, at a time when many are hoping that a new political beginning is on the…
By Amlan Chakraborty, Reuters Opening Ceremony at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games. Photo: photosport India has submitted an "expression of interest" to stage the 2030 Commonwealth Games, potentially…
Tate and his brother Tristan are accused in Romania of forming an organised criminal group, human trafficking, trafficking of minors, sexual intercourse with a minor and money laundering. They have…
Israeli forces advanced deeper into the Gaza Strip on Friday and blew up the only specialised cancer hospital in the war-torn territory, as Israeli leaders vowed to capture more land until Hamas…
On the heels of its withdrawal from most of Russia’s Kursk region, Ukraine launched a cross-border incursion into neighboring Belgorod Oblast. The operation appears to be more limited in scale and…
Prishtina, 21 March 2025, dtt-net.com – Kosovo’s former President, Hashim Thaçi, currently on trial at the EU and USA-sponsored special war crimes court in The Hague, was allowed today to visit his…
New Delhi [India], March 22 (ANI): India has raised concerns over Pakistan's hospitality towards fugitive preacher Zakir Naik, with Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal…
YEREVAN — Kristine Grigoryan, Head of Armenia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, has stated that the threats to the independence and sovereignty of the Republic of Armenia originate from several…
Pro-Palestinian protest epicenter secures $400 million in reinstated federal funding by banning masked protests, reviewing Middle Eastern studies and expanding Tel Aviv programs amid criticism over…
visa. A man holds a post-Brexit United Kingdom issued passport on October 26, 2023 near Bath, England. Matt Cardy/Getty Images Some countries' travel advisories to the United States include warnings…
Gunmen riding a motorbike fired eight shots at the facade of the Iraqi consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul on Friday, the Iraqi foreign ministry said, in an incident that Turkey said caused no…
New York, March 21, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Sudanese forces to ensure journalist safety following the killing of three Sudanese state television network journalists and…
Demonstrations demanding the release of political prisoners are recurrent in Venezuela. A mission from the United Nations Human Rights Council finds that the government continues to detain and enforce…
HONG KONG, March 21 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone (Hetao Cooperation Zone) has reached a significant milestone with…
A British Airways jet landed at Heathrow Airport late Friday, nearly 18 hours after a fire at an electrical substation caused a power outage, forcing the closure of Europe’s busiest air hub.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (2nd R), also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (2nd L)'s meeting with…
Over 1,500 passengers were diverted to Shannon Airport on six flights todayA total of 34 flights were cancelled between Dublin Airport and Heathrow todayAer Lingus is planning to operate its ‘normal…
JEJU – On the holiday island of Jeju, it is hard to miss the Jeju black pork barbecue restaurants that seem to lurk in every corner. In fact, there are more than 500 such eateries on the island of…
Three adults have been busted for leaving a dead puppy in a pizza box and animals emaciated while living with a nine-year-old boy. Charles Ashbaker, 38, Kelly Walker, 29, and Douglas Nelson, 47, are…
Javed Ali, former National Security Council senior director for counterterrorism, discusses where ceasefire negotiations between the two countries stand now.
According to the CDC, a federal public health agency, the last time measles numbers were this high in the US was 2019 when the annual total was 1,274. But the number of cases each year from 2020…
UK MP: Netanyahu is bombing Gaza to stay in power UK Labour MP Emily Thornberry said in an interview with Sky News that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has resumed the war on the Gaza Strip…
At least 1,350 flights to and from Heathrow were affected, flight tracking service FlightRadar 24 said, and the impact was likely to last several days as passengers try to reschedule their travel and…
Government and police authorities are trying to reassure the population of their commitment to fighting gangs by announcing various measures, including the strategy of using explosive drones,…
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were travelling on Friday from the US to Romania, where they face charges of human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.The…
Gunmen riding a motorbike fired eight shots at the facade of the Iraqi consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul on Friday, the Iraqi foreign ministry said, in an incident that Turkey said caused no…
US President Donald Trump is considering lifting sanctions on Turkey and potentially resuming the sale of advanced fighter jets, including the F-35, after a phone conversation with Turkish President…
A federal judge has blocked immigration officials from deporting a Georgetown University professor and postdoctoral scholar who was detained by the Trump administration earlier this week. In a ruling…
A Catholic primary school teacher who was caught moonlighting as an OnlyFans model by parents has claimed she's 'not ashamed' of her second career.
This morning I conducted my first Live Video in order to provide a debrief on my recent visit to Ukraine. In my debrief, I covered five key themes from my visit:Industrialized tech war.People,…
Measles is so infectious that when under-vaccinated individuals mingle, they'll always be at risk. That's why public health officials across Canada stress the importance of high vaccination rates amid…
BELMONT, MA — The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) will host a hybrid (in-person and online) book event with author Nancy Kricorian in conversation with Nanore Barsoumian…
Italy’s Constitutional Court has ruled that unmarried people can adopt foreign minors, ending a 40-year-long ban on the practice and setting a precedent that could pave the way to allowing Italian…
ROME -- ROME (AP) — Pope Francis is recovering well from pneumonia and a “new stage” in his pontificate is opening, two of his closest advisers said Friday, offering notes of optimism as the 88-year…
DONOSO, Panama -- More than a year after Panama’s Supreme Court halted operations at a huge copper mine because its government concession was deemed unconstitutional, the country's new administration…
BUCHAREST, Romania -- Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were en route Friday from the U.S. to Romania, where they face charges of human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually…
By Victoria Pengilley and Brianna Parkins, ABC News Lilie James. Photo: Supplied/Facebook Warning: This story contains content that readers may find distressing. Wearing a hoodie, track pants and…
The UN warned yesterday that all of Gaza’s approximately 1mn children were facing “massive trauma” as fighting in the war-ravaged territory resumed, and amid dire aid...
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US President Donald Trump's administration will revoke the temporary legal status of 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans in the United States, according to a Federal Register notice…
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WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday began sketching a roadmap for dismantling the Education Department, with other agencies taking over responsibility for federal student loans and programs serving…
The recent visit of Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Mauritius on 11–12 March 2025 comes at a crucial time when the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region is witnessing heightened instability…
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Christina Markus Lassen (Denmark):The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the attack…
A Washington business owner and 20-year Army veteran has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Tumwater. Lance Brender will challenge city council member Leatta Dahlhoff in the race for the position…
The St. Petersburg-based firm Operation Zero, which specializes in purchasing software vulnerabilities and reselling them to government entities and private sector organizations, has announced a…
BEIJING – On March 14, the commander of the Chinese military’s Eastern Theatre Command delivered a stark warning during a high-level meeting on the 20th anniversary of the Anti-Secession Law. General…
JEJU – On the holiday island of Jeju, it is hard to miss the Jeju black pork barbecue restaurants that seem to lurk in every corner. In fact, there are more than 500 such eateries on the island of…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is beefing up the U.S. Navy's presence in the Middle East, ordering a second aircraft carrier to the region to bolster efforts against Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists…
Houthi terrorists launch third attack against Israel in three days; IDF intercepts missile outside airspace, causing flight delays and interceptor debris alerts
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Some flights began to land at London's Heathrow Airport late on Friday after a fire at a power station grounded planes at Europe's busiest air hub, causing travel chaos for thousands of people around…
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British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has announced a new single titled Azizam — a Persian term of endearment meaning "my dear" or "my beloved" — created in collaboration with Grammy-nominated producer…
Mohamed Benhlima, a former military officer, whistleblower and anti-corruption activist who was forcibly returned from Spain on 24 March 2022, is serving a life sentence in the Blida military prison…
On March 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order (EO) to increase domestic minerals production for national security by invoking Section 301 of Title 3 of the United States Code. Notably,…
DaysofPal- The Israeli occupation’s renewed assault on the Gaza Strip has drawn widespread condemnation from human rights organizations, particularly for its disproportionate targeting of civilians,…
Several Latin American leaders are cooperating with U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans for large-scale deportations from the United States—but none more enthusiastically than Salvadoran President…
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Israel’s threat to permanently seize parts of Gaza, a massive fire at London’s Heathrow Airport, and a symbolic victory for the Sudanese army.…
A Lebanese citizen on Friday evening was injured by gunfire from the Israeli army targeting his vehicle in the Marjayoun district of southern Lebanon, marking another violation of the ceasefire…
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is covered by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) The Office of…
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Flights to Bali have resumed after the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano spewed a column of ash thousands of metres into the air, disrupting travel. The volcano in south-central Indonesia…
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Theories of international relations often thrive on their ability to explain broad patterns of state behavior. Neorealism, in particular, has long been regarded as one of the most enduring and…
If the idea of driving more than 11 miles through the ocean sounds terrifying, you’re not alone. Henrik Vincentsen gets it.“When you drive through the Fehmarn Belt tunnel, at the deepest point, you…
ISTANBUL More than 100,000 people have fled to neighboring countries due to clashes between security forces and the rebel group March 23 Movement (M23) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, UN said…
'In Nigeria, where around 80,000 children per month require treatment, we could run out of ready-to-use therapeutic food supplies' by the end of May, says officialGENEVA UNICEF on Friday warned…
PARİS/ISTANBUL Omer Shatz, a French lawyer of Israeli origin who filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against 8 Israelis for “incitement to genocide,” argued that the…
Last month, Defense Department leadership directed administrators of U.S. military public media platforms to remove all content related to diversity, equity and inclusion. "Over the past few weeks,…
DaysofPal- In a harrowing account from the Gaza Strip, the story of Alaa Al-Arabeed unfolds as one of unimaginable grief, survival, and resilience in the face of unspeakable tragedy. The 28-year-old…
WASHINGTON - The administration of President Donald Trump is monitoring the actions of Syria's interim leaders as Washington determines future policy, the U.S. State Department spokesperson said on…
Local reports Israeli tourist's tragic death prompting embassy assistance as authorities warn of ongoing risks in the Grand Col area
21 March, 2025 The European Union peacekeeping military mission EUFOR ALTHEA in Bosnia and Herzegovina. March 2025. Source: toktv.ba The European Union peacekeeping mission EUFOR ALTHEA has sent…
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told Fox News last weekend that the U.S. military had launched operations against the Houthis in Yemen because "ships haven't been able to go through for over a year…
Five jihadists have been found guilty of holding French journalists captive in Syria for the terror group Islamic State. One of the guilty, Mehdi Nemmouche, 39, has been described by the prosecution…
Germany on Friday approved €3 billion in new military aid for Ukraine, just days before planned US-brokered talks with Moscow and Kyiv on a limited truce. The money is earmarked for defence equipment…
WASHINGTON — Top leaders of President Trump’s administration are debating whether to invoke a “state secrets privilege” in response to a judge’s questions about deportation flights carrying Venezuelan…
Pope Francis is slowly regaining his strength in hospital but must "relearn to speak" after prolonged use of high-flow oxygen therapy, Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez said on Friday.
President of Namibia Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (Photo by SIMON MAINA / AFP) Southern Africa’s desert nation of Namibia swore in its first woman president Friday after Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah won elections…
The attack on one of the last operational hospitals in the area further deepened the ongoing humanitarian crisis sparked by the civil war between rival militaries, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and…
Video courtesy of MyHighPlains.com. AMARILLO, Texas – Texas leads the United States in oil and gas production, including producing 43% of the nation’s crude oil and 27% of its natural gas in 2023. Yet…
The Sumy region near Ukraine's northeastern border with Russia has come under heavy attack in recent days, with villages hit by drones and bombs. The Red Cross and the White Angels, a police unit that…
"Stop the fighting, return to the negotiating table and finalize a deal that brings back all the hostages — even at the cost of ending the war. Military pressure endangers them and nothing is more…
Photo: PHOTOSPORT By Jessie Yeung, CNN Conor McGregor will run for the Irish presidency in elections later this year, the controversial former fighter said on Thursday, as he announced his candidacy…
The Trump administration imposed sanctions Friday on former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and her former planning minister, Julio de Vido, in light of the “significant” corruption…
WASHINGTON The State Department declined Friday to address comments from an Israeli minister who called for the annexation of at least some parts of the besieged Gaza Strip.Spokesperson Tammy Bruce…
YEREVAN — Trucks carrying humanitarian aid on behalf of Armenia have departed for Syria through the Margara border crossing on the Armenian-Turkish border. According to a statement released by the…
Last week, my friend Shabana invited me to a small gathering of friends in her house. These parties, small gatherings, are the only option that remains for women in Afghanistan to have a little fun:…
However critics said a more enduring solution did not require flashy proposals, just stronger anti-graft laws to ensure accountability. 2025.03.21 Jakarta People protest outside the Corruption…
The Israeli military announced on Friday that it had killed Osama Tabash, the head of Hamas' military intelligence in southern Gaza, during an airstrike on Thursday, Reuters reported. Osama Tabash (R)…
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These are the locked doors of the Voice of America building in Washington, March 16, a day after more than 1,300 employees of the U.S. media broadcaster, which operates in almost 50 languages, were…
DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza -- Former ABC News journalist Husam al-Titi was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Monday evening local time, the night the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ended,…
March 21, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada Canada recognizes that the world is grappling with increasing geopolitical uncertainty, with conflicts spanning several continents impacting…
Australia's Lachlan Kennedy has claimed a historic silver medal in the men's 60 metres at the World Athletics Indoor Championships after being pipped for gold in a blistering finish in Nanjing,…
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Two men who US prosecutors say belong to a Russian organized crime group were convicted of involvement in an unsuccessful Iran-backed plot to kill a prominent New York-based dissident and journalist.A…
Welcome to the new world order. Values and liberal democracy is giving way to a world run on the basis of deals. The West has dominated the unipolar US-led hegemony since WWII but has lost its mojo.…
GREEN LIGHT FOR IMF Congress on Wednesday approved President Javier Milei’s DNU emergency decree authorising his government to seek a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by a 129…
The National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War hosted a conference marking the third anniversary of the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War. The…
Syed Munir Khasru is chairman of IPAG Asia Pacific, a Melbourne-based think tank. (www.syedmunirkhasru.org)With International Women's Day and World Water Day both observed this month, it is important…
Australia's most wanted man, Malcolm Naden, was arrested on March 22, 2012, after seven years on the run.Naden was in hiding from June 2005 until March 2012, wanted over murder and indecent assault…
Heathrow Airport is closed due to a fire breaking out. PM Luxon has touched back down on home soil after a productive trip to India. Western Springs Speedway closes its doors.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Billionaire Elon Musk took his campaign to cut the U.S. federal government into uncharted waters on Friday, holding an unprecedented top-level meeting at the Pentagon and…
For ordinary Americans, the biggest burden is high prices. The cost of the same medical service varies widely not only between the U.S. and other countries, but also among different states. The most…
Iranians may have dodged a bullet this time, but a powerful earthquake near Natanz on Friday might serve as a warning to the dangers its nuclear facilities pose to the population. Also, it raises a…
ABC News’ James Longman sat down with Victoria Honcharuk, who has spent the last two years saving lives in the war in Ukraine.
ISTANBUL The US will import hundreds of millions of eggs from Türkiye and South Korea to address a severe shortage caused by an avian influenza outbreak and supply chain disruptions, Agriculture…
The statement by US President Donald Trump that Iran would be held responsible for continued attacks by the Yemeni Houthi movement on shipping in the Red Sea sharply raises the temperature in the…
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned of catastrophic loss of life if the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is not resumed, noting that the situation in the…
The impending approval of a historic reform to Germany's debt rules will allow for increased investment and higher defense spending, which will help raise medium-term economic growth in both Germany…
US travel warnings map. A map showing the countries that have issued US travel warnings this week. A growing number of U.S. allies have issued travel warnings this week advising caution for those…
New Snake Eel species discovered. A stock photo shows a person boating along the Mekong River in Vietnam. frentusha/Getty Two new snake eel species discovered in Vietnamese waters, one with "robust"…
Vladimir Putin. Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting of the Prosecutor General's Office Board in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. AP Russian President Vladimir Putin has tapped…
In January, an iceberg the size of Chicago broke away from a massive ice shelf in Antarctica, revealing an underwater world never before seen by humans. An international team of researchers in the…
Thousands of protesters marched in İstanbul late Friday in support of its detained mayor, defying a warning from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who said authorities would crack down on…
The İstanbul Bar Association's executive board was dismissed Friday on grounds of disseminating "terrorist propaganda" and "publicly spreading false information", according to a court ruling published…
Heathrow Airport, the busiest airport in Europe, was shut down following a fire at a single electricity sub-station on the night of March 20. The fire at the North Hyde substation in Hayes, about 1.5…
Imamoglu, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival, was arrested at dawn on Wednesday, just days before he was due to be named the candidate for the main opposition CHP party in the 2028…
No report was published by the time this news piece was being prepared on the possible damages and casualties resulting from the US airstrikes on Saada.The US has been targeting different areas of…
Fijian captain Filipe Baravilala (17) jumps high to head the ball away during the qualifier semifinal clash, at the Sky Stadium in Wellington. Photo: OFC Media via Phototek The All Whites of New…
Prince William took part in a field exercise during a visit to the British troops based in Estonia. As the UK and its European allies ramp up their defence spending, Prince William has spent two days…
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) recaptured Khartoum’s Republican Palace earlier today, marking a significant shift in its battle against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Minister of…
Representative Image (Image/Reuters) Panama City [Panama], March 22 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on Richter Scale jolted Panama late on Friday, a statement from the National Center for…
Pope Francis is recovering well from pneumonia and that a “new stage” in his pontificate would open, two of his closest advisers have said.It came as the 88-year-old pontiff approached five weeks in…
Smiling is not allowed in passport photos as it disrupts facial recognition software, which relies on measuring precise facial features like the distance between the eyes, ears, and mouthExperts…
WASHINGTONThe State Department said Friday that the US is evaluating “in general” the actions of Syria's interim authorities "across a number of issues" as it weighs the future of the nation after the…
A Downing Street spokesperson said this week’s gathering “had further reinforced to him the importance of ensuring the coalition had the necessary plans in place for any eventuality.” The British PM…
The Trump administration appears to be ramping up efforts to deport foreign-born students who are in the United States legally but whom authorities accuse of opposing U.S. foreign policy—without…
In a nation that has endured military brutality and struggled to reclaim democracy, fears of a return to military-dominated governance are once again resurfacing. Indonesia, the world’s third-largest…
A fire knocked out power to London's Heathrow Airport on Friday, shutting down the facility and affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers before authorities announced a partial resumption of…
America's national railway service could be heading off the tracks, as Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner announced on March 19 that he was stepping down from his position. Gardner's resignation comes amid a…
Sudan's military on Friday retook the Republican Palace in Khartoum, the last heavily guarded bastion of rival paramilitary forces in the capital, after nearly two years of fighting.The seizure of the…
Satellite imagery obtained by The War Zone confirms that ammunition and weapons storage bunkers at Russia’s Engels Air Base were destroyed in a Ukrainian drone attack on Thursday. The attack resulted…
The British Ambassador to Peru, Gavin Cook, confirms that the UK and Peru will sign a Double Taxation Agreement soon. After three years of talks, this deal ends a long-standing gap.Peru had lagged…
Children play on Nukunonu atoll in Tokelau. Photo: Supplied/ Elena Pasilio A national survey is set to kick off in Tokelau later this year in an effort to measure the cost of living. The non-self…
2025.03.21 Dhaka Members of the Bangladesh Rapid Action Battalion escort Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army leader Ataullah Abu Jununi (second from right) and alleged accomplices following their arrests…
Today, I am announcing the designation of Cristina Elisabet Fernandez de Kirchner (“CFK”), former president of Argentina, and Julio Miguel De Vido (“De Vido”), former Minister of Planning of…
Ever since Latvia authorized its border guards to use “physical force” to prevent irregular border crossings from Belarus in 2021, there have been reports about human rights violations against…
DayofPal– Israeli forces have detained nine Palestinian children in Al-Maskobiya interrogation center in occupied Jerusalem, a case that underscores the intensifying crackdown on Palestinian minors in…
While military imports fell by 9 per cent thanks to the growth of local industry, India remains the second buyer after Ukraine with Russia as its main supplier. Now it is increasingly looking to…
Amnesty International condemned the EU on Thursday for refusing to condemn Israel’s recent airstrikes in Gaza, calling it “another shameful attempt to justify Israel’s genocide and war crimes against…
By Daniel A. Cox Institute for Family Studies March 10, 2025 Signs of America’s civic malaise are everywhere. In The Atlantic, Derek Thomspon meticulously documented our “self-imposed solitude,”…
On the campaign trail, candidate Donald Trump pledged to use the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport illegal-alien gang members. On March 15, President Trump delivered on his promise, ordering the…
Four Northamptonshire Police officers have been served disciplinary notices over alleged failings in their handling of a domestic abuse report made by murdered woman Harshita Brella.
The Israeli army has been instructed to seize more territory in Gaza -- while evacuating Palestinians -- as it expands its ground operation. Israel said the longer Hamas refuses to release the…
21 March marks the adoption of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and honours the legacy of the 1960 Sharpeville massacre, when South African police…
Former Republican lawmaker Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) posited in a new Substack piece that the nearly decade-long fever pervading the GOP thanks to a "virus called Donald Trump" is finally showing signs of…
In addition to the SBA's take over of student loans, Trump said the Health and Human Services Department will start handling some services for students - another function previously performed by the…
The African Human Rights Campaign (AHRC) called for a boycott of WorldPride – an international Pride celebration held in a different city every few years, with this year’s festivities to be held in…
Thousands of Palestinians performed Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque Friday, despite the strict military measures imposed by Israeli occupation forces.According to The Jerusalem...
Brussels, 21 March 2025, dtt-net.com – 31 members of the European Parliament (EP) have “strongly urged” the President of the European Commission (EC), Ursula von der Leyen, to “reconsider” a scheduled…
Russian organizations, both public and private, often impose discriminatory requirements on contractors, a new post from RFE/RL’s Russian investigative unit, Systema, highlights. Many official tender…
A Russian court sentenced Soviet dissident Alexander Skobov to 16 years in prison on Friday for his anti-war views — right after he used his closing speech to rail against Vladimir Putin’s regime and…
The healthcare system has collapsed, with patients forced to sleep on hospital floors. Unemployment is rampant, and citizens struggle daily to make ends meet. Yet amid this hardship, the people remain…
Zimbabwe feels at breaking point this mid-March 2025. The whispers on the streets are ‘uprising’ and ‘revolution. The government are on the warpath against the poorest citizens and it is reaching a…
A Trump-appointed appellate court judge who disagreed with a decision by his colleagues to uphold California’s ban on large-capacity ammunition magazines responded in a highly unusual way Thursday,…
21 March, 2025 HX-2 strike drones. February 2025. Photo credits: Helsing The Budget Committee of the German Parliament has approved a new, long-term military aid package for Ukraine worth more than…
Representative Image Washington, DC [US], March 22 (ANI): Johnson and Johnson, US healthcare's leading, most comprehensive innovation powerhouse, announced on Friday that it will invest more than USD…
TOKYO, March 21 (Xinhua) -- In the face of the complex international situation and global challenges, China and Japan should enhance mutual trust and cooperation to provide more stability and…
As the EU prepares for a big week of diplomacy with China, a senior official has poured cold water on the suggestion that the bloc will move closer to Beijing because of its troubles with Washington…
Boeing Co. has secured a contract to design and manufacture the F-47, the US’ next-generation fighter jet, touted as the most advanced and lethal aircraft ever built. President Donald Trump, left, and…
Mass flight disruption from Heathrow fire Photo: AAP Britain’s Heathrow Airport hopes to run a full operation Saturday local time, after a fire at an electrical substation wiped out power, disrupting…
On March 21, 2025, President Donald Trump announced that Boeing had clinched a contract to develop the F-47, a sixth-generation fighter jet for the U.S. Air Force under the Next Generation Air…
Ah, Vichy. The name alone evokes delicate pastries, bubbling springs, and now—luxurious espionage fantasies apparently inspired by an overheated Netflix wr
It was a tough choice: risk fueling transatlantic tensions or stand up to Donald Trump’s threats. In the end, European Union regulators stood up. They announced preliminary findings that Google and…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The Federal Communications Commission said on Friday it is investigating nine Chinese companies including Huawei Technologies, ZTE, Hangzhou Hikvision, China Mobile and China…
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In 2017, two men were arrested at a hotel in Kapiri Mposhi, a small town north of Zambia’s capital of Lusaka, after a staff member said she saw them through a window having sex. The state charged the…
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Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Photo/ANI) New Delhi [India], March 22 (ANI): India reaffirmed its commitment to finding a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine-Russia…
The Israeli military said on Friday it killed the head of Hamas' military intelligence in southern Gaza on Thursday. In a statement, the military named the Hamas leader as Osama Tabash. It said he was…
TOKYO, March 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday met with Cho Tae-yul, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (ROK) in Tokyo, ahead of the 11th China-Japan-ROK…
Harvard University recently announced it would make tuition free for students from families earning below $200,000—but for middle-class students not lucky enough to receive a Harvard acceptance…
Ukrainian authorities reported airstrikes in several regions of the country, including a drone attack on a hospital in the northeastern city of Sumy.
Along Associazione Meridiana, supporters of the Iranian Resistance held a human rights conference in Rivoli, Italy – March 2025 A human rights conference held in Rivoli, Italy, brought renewed…
BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 21 (UPI) -- The deadly clashes that erupted this week in an area between Lebanon and Syria have brought historical border issues and smuggling problems to the forefront, along…
Telephone conversation between the Foreign Minister of Armenia and the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs 21 March, 2025 On March 21, Minister of Foreign Affairs…
The meteoric rise of K-pop group NewJeans has just come crashing down. In a shocking legal blow, a South Korean court has issued an injunction preventing the five-member group from pursuing…
British Airways said it had received clearance to depart eight long-haul flights from 7pm local time to cities including Johannesburg, Singapore and Riyadh.Planes from Heathrow serve around 80…
Skopje, 21 March 2025, dtt-net.com – The Public Prosecution of North Macedonia today announced launching a formal investigation against 27 individuals and 3 companies it suspects over Sunday nightclub…
US President Donald Trump with UAE National Security Advisor, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed in the Oval Office (Photo/WAM) Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 21 (ANI): United Arab Emirates (UAE) pledged to invest a…
We’re weak in the knees over our latest collab, with star actor Emma Roberts, acclaimed producer Karah Preiss, and their production company/book club, Belletrist.
FILE - Polish Defence minister Mariusz Blaszczak arrives at the European Air Defense Conference at Les Invalides monument in Paris, Monday, June 19, 2023. (Geoffroy Van der Hasselt/Pool via AP, File)…
In this photo released by Klungkung District Police, passengers sit on a boat carrying tourists including a number of Australians that capsized in the waters off Nusa Penida Island, in Bali,…
Pakistan announced on Friday that it granted temporary permission to tech billionaire Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet provider Starlink to provide its service in the country.Starlink Services is…
Divisions on the right between those who believe in a global system backed by US military power and others who see that system as a drain on US resources are not new. That schism has persisted for…
A wanted poster for Hector Guerrero Flores, aka “Niño Guerrero,” identified by Venezuelan authorities as the leader of the Aragua Train. A small team of Venezuelans and former U.S. officials with deep…
Heathrow Airport will reopen for a limited number of flights today, after a large fire at a nearby electrical substation disrupted travel for around 200,000 passengers.Counter-terror police are among…
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Growing political tension in Egypt as Emirates NBD reviews potential stake in Banque du Caire, highlighting UAE-Egypt strategic ties amid calls for economic reform and transparency. [Getty]A group of…
Cambodia must choose its course wisely between China and the USA. The second Trump administration will redefine its diplomatic relations with Cambodia - but destroyed a lot of trust right from the…
Chief Pentagon Spokesman Mr. Sean Parnell provided the following statement: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will depart early next week for a trip to Hawaii, Guam, the Philippines, and Japan to meet…
Tensions in the south and former President Duterte’s trial are cause for concern. The country, the prelate writes, "is in a time of crisis, conflict and confusion". He urges the faithful to recite a…
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has become a leading champion of small economies in global climate discussions. And so I took note at last year’s United Nations climate conference when she said…
March 21, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The situation throughout Lebanon, including in Beirut, remains volatile and unpredictable due to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.…
According to the verdict issued by Branch 101 of the Shahin Dezh Criminal Court on March 13, 2025, both individuals were sentenced to 7 months and 16 days in prison for “propaganda against the regime”…
CAIRO — Sudan’s military on Friday retook the Republican Palace in Khartoum, the last heavily guarded bastion of rival paramilitary forces in the capital, after nearly two years of fighting.The…
Hinting that Elon Musk's role in the US government will have limits, President Donald Trump on Friday said war plans should not be shared with his adviser and closest ally, Elon Musk, because of his…
Security forces in Syria's eastern city of Deir Ezzor have arrested the head of an Iran-affiliated faction that fought alongside ousted President Bashar al-Assad's forces, a war monitor said Friday.…
Syria's Baniyas refinery, the largest in the country, halted operations in December 2024 amid shortages following the suspension of Iranian supplies (Omar Haj Kadour/AFP via Getty)Two tankers hit by…
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro at a rally on Copacabana Beach in support of a proposed bill to grant amnesty to those arrested for storming government buildings in a 2023 alleged coup…
Sigrid Kaag, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (ad interim) briefed the Security Council on the latest report relating to resolution 2334 (2016), which calls for an immediate…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit on Friday reported the military eliminated Osama Tabash, the head of Hamas' Military Intelligence in southern Gaza, in an intelligence-based strike on Thursday.According to…
nnews For more than three years now, nearly the entire duration of this war, our Coordination Headquarters – all the services working to bring our prisoners home – has been operating. Over four…
As the world turns its attention to Kenya this weekend for the iconic Safari Rally, we are reminded once again of the enduring spirit of one of East Africa's most treasured sporting traditions. More…
A drone attack incinerated the Sudzha pipeline station in the Kursk region of Russia on the night of March 20–21. Ukraine and Russia are blaming each other for now. The ambush escalates tensions after…
Amnesty International warned against a “chilling verdict” returned by a North Dakota jury on Thursday in a lawsuit against Greenpeace. The verdict orders Greenpeace, an environmental advocacy…
Op-Ed By Samuel J. Abrams March 21, 2025 Of the many Jewish holidays that dot the calendar, one of my son’s favorites is Purim. For children, Purim is celebrated with costumes, festival foods like…
Ukraine hopes to secure at least a partial ceasefire at upcoming talks in Saudi Arabia, during which US officials will meet separately with Russian and Ukrainian delegations, a senior Ukrainian source…
On March 21, 2025, President Donald Trump announced that Boeing had secured a contract to develop the F-47, a next-generation fighter jet poised to redefine air dominance for the United States Air…
Donald Trump's teenaged granddaughter Kai Trump is being credited with "humanizing" the president she calls "just a normal grandpa," and acting as a White House conduit to the next generation of…
ISRAEL’S defence minister said today that he has ordered ground forces to advance deeper into the Gaza Strip, vowing to hold more land until Hamas releases the remaining hostages it holds. After…
The suburban reservoirs that supply 10% of New York City's vaunted drinking water are getting saltier due to decades of road salt being spread near the system — and they will eventually have to be…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement center in Miramar, Florida. Charlie Ortega Guifarro cguifarro@miamiherald.com Federal authorities in South Florida have recently detained at least 18 Cubans during…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Navy's USS Carl Vinson, currently operating in the Pacific, to begin its transit to the Middle East amid escalating strikes on Yemen-based Houthi…
Migrants from Afghanistan, Russia, Iran and China deported from the United States and dropped into limbo in Panama hopped door-to-door at embassies and consulates this week in a desperate attempt to…
Trump took to Truth Social to issue a stern warning to those responsible, stating, "I look forward to watching the sick terrorist thugs get 20-year jail sentences for what they are doing to Elon Musk…
Representative Image Tel Aviv [Israel], March 21 (ANI/TPS): Three senior figures from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad were eliminated, the Israel Defense Forces and Israel Security Agency (Shin…
Gulf carriers cancel and divert flights after flames engulfed the electrical station at Heathrow Airport [Getty]Flights between the MENA region and the UK were severely impacted on Friday after a fire…
Thousands of people gather to perform the third Friday prayer of the holy month of Ramadan at Al-Aqsa Mosque despite the obstacles imposed by Israel in Jerusalem on March 21, 2025. (Photo by Mostafa…
Hamas bears full responsibility for the ongoing war in Gaza, and for the resumption of hostilities. Every death would have been avoided had Hamas accepted the “bridge” proposal that the United States…
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To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video President Donald Trump said the US is ‘very well-equipped to handle’ a potential war with…
Germany on Friday approved €3 billion ($3.25 billion) in new military aid for Ukraine, just days before planned US-brokered talks with Moscow and Kyiv on a limited truce. The money is earmarked for…
Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against 3 individuals who are actively undermining the peace, security and stability of Haiti. These individuals are being sanctioned in response to…
March 21, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, today announced that Canada is imposing additional…
Tens of thousands of pounds will be raised at auction for a disturbing letter written by Thomas Cupper Mudd, a 16-year-old from Suffolk, who was one of the youngest of the 1,500 passengers who…
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is taking a scalpel to federal spending, with the potential fallout likely to be brutal for companies reliant on government contracts. “The…
Lebanese-American former adult film actress Mia Khalifa has criticised Israeli actress Gal Gadot on social media for claiming she is "indigenous" to Israel.In an Instagram post, Khalifa posted a…
Mnyaka Sururu Mboro is still driven by the promise he made to his grandmother when he left Tanzania for Germany almost 50 years ago. Mboro told her he would recover the head of Mangi Meli, a king of…
Two brothers were arrested and appeared in a Zimbabwe court on Friday accused of an armed robbery at the home of new International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry’s parents, where they…
HAMILTON, Canada The UN on Friday denounced Israel's destruction of the Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital in Gaza, which was built by Türkiye and operated by local authorities as a cancer…
Brie and Camembert are two of the most prominent French cheeses, both internationally and in local markets, with 8.7 million French people stating that they consumed the cheeses “several times a week”…
SUDAN’S military said yesterday that it has retaken the Republican Palace in Khartoum, the last heavily guarded bastion of rival paramilitary forces in the capital, after nearly two years of fighting.…
The European Union (EU) is increasing its support for independent media in Ukraine with a new €10 million funding package. An essential component of EU values is to uphold a vibrant independent media…
Written by Verena Kern and Marie Lecerf. This infographic aims to present the current maternity and paternity leave situation in EU Member States. Most EU countries also grant an additional period of…
The U.S., of course, has its own history with British colonialism, as next year will mark the 250th anniversary of the founding 13 states’ Declaration of Independence from Great Britain. According to…
X has blocked access to accounts run by student groups from top Turkish universities amid nationwide protests over the detention of the mayor of İstanbul and the cancelation of his university degree…
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President Donald Trump on Friday said that the US Air Force is advancing with its next-generation fighter jet program, officially designating the aircraft as the F-47.The Air Force has selected Boeing…
US President Donald Trump on Friday awarded Boeing the contract to build the US Air Force's most sophisticated fighter jet, handing the company a much-needed win.The Next Generation Air Dominance…
Crew members from USCGC Stone (WMSL-758) stand at parade rest in front of interdicted narcotics at Port Everglades, Florida, Mar. 20, 2025. The Stone's crew secured the illegal drugs from 14…
The race for minerals and metals crucial for the global energy transition is intensifying—and is increasing pressure on producing countries, including those in Africa. The International Energy Agency…
2025-03-21T16:40:35+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Friday, the United States imposed sanctions on a Chinese refinery and several related entities for importing Iranian crude oil, the State Department said, in…
Displaced Palestinians, carrying their belongings, wood and other items, move between southern and northern Gaza along a beach road away from the areas where the Israeli army is operating after…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responds to questions from reporters during a meeting with Britain’s Defense Secretary John Healey at the Pentagon, Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod…
If current trends continue, the Western Huayna Potosí’s glacier—important for drinking water—could vanish entirely in twenty years. (Photo: Edson Ramírez) The device will stay long after the…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the idea that a UN peacekeeping mission could serve as a viable deterrent against future Russian aggression. “With all due respect, the UN will not…
Further disruptions to flights is possible over the coming days following a power outage at Heathrow, Ireland’s largest airport has warned.
Michal Cotler-Wunsh was tapped as Israel’s special envoy to combat antisemitism just weeks before Oct. 7, 2023 — and she’s spent the past 17 months relentlessly globetrotting to all manner of meetings…
Spokespersons for UNICEF and UNHCR in Geneva warned that the liquidity crunch has jeopardized lifesaving work, including progress in reducing child mortality, which has fallen by 60 per cent since…
Heathrow Airport is expected to be closed until 11:59 p.m. local time on Friday night. ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports.
March 21 (UPI) -- AstraZeneca plans to build a $2.5 billion research and development center in Beijing, the Britain-based multinational pharmaceutical announced Friday. The investment will mark the…
A critical examination by the Liberian Senate has uncovered alarming delays in the disbursement of health funds allocated for county health teams and centers in the 2024 national budget. This…
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Israeli forces have escalated their aggression in the occupied West Bank, intensifying their campaign of home demolitions and forcible displacement of Palestinians in the city…
The Turkish merchant marine fleet has shrunk by 700,000 DWT (deadweight tonnage) over the past six months, dropping from 2,107 to 2,092 vessels and stalling the country’s goal of entering the global…
"Maíz transgénico”, also known as genetically modified organisms (GMO), has been genetically modified to express agriculturally desirable traits, such as pest resistance or herbicide tolerance, b
Since the beginning of the year, Tesla's stock has dropped almost 42%, shedding some $500 billion in market value. As Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Fox News viewers, it's the perfect time to…
An American man who was abducted more than two years ago while traveling through Afghanistan as a tourist has been released by the Taliban in a deal with the Trump administration that Qatari…
New York, March 21, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the harassment of Indonesia’s leading independent news outlet, Tempo, after a severed pig’s head was delivered to its office in…
When in post-war memory has a presidential address to the U.S. Congress not invoked the epic struggle between democracy and autocracy, with a nod now and then to social justice? Donald Trump has…
Twenty Jewish and Muslim women came together for a Ramadan fast-breaking event or Iftar in west London this week. Organised by Nisa-Nashim, the Jewish Muslim Women’s Network, it united participants…
Mary Anna Mancuso at the Miami HeraldFlorida "may soon be home to NASA's headquarters," and the "move makes total sense." The "infrastructure, talent and private-sector ecosystem are already here — so…
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“I’ve got a great bass player (Stuart Duncan), a great drummer (Brad McMillan), and we’ve been able to do lots of gigs because the people of Whanganui get off their couches and go and see live…
Tessier said he had asked Le Scouarnec if he admitted that the numerous people mentioned in notebooks seized by investigators were “all potential victims of his acts and he said: ‘Yes’”.“I asked him…
When describing Donald Trump, many observers use the words contradictory” or “unpredictable. This might be a serious misconception. The activities of the businessman-turned-politician have always been…
2025-03-21T16:08:23+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Friday, the United Nations announced that 2024 was the deadliest year for migrants, with nearly 9,000 people losing their lives while attempting to reach new…
Bangladesh and India, two neighboring countries that share the world’s fifth-longest border, were once believed to enjoy a harmonious bilateral relationship. Today, however, they are far from…
Barry “Butch” Wilmore's daughter has provided an update about his condition following his return to Earth. The 62-year-old astronaut was stranded in space along with Sunita “Suni” Williams, 59, for…
Patton Kizzire's 2025 season has been difficult; he finished T40 at The Sentry to start the season and hasn't made an appearance in any of his six subsequent tournaments. This includes the 2025…
Vienna, 19 March 2025 – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in collaboration with the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius and the Mauritius International…
A dose of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is seen at a health center in Lubbock, Texas, on February 27, 2025 (AFP / RONALDO SCHEMIDT) "Every year, 5,700 U.S. children suffer seizures from…
In a groundbreaking legal move, a Toronto court has indicted Amir Arvahi Azar, 32, on charges of "advocating genocide" against Jews, marking an unprecedented case in Canada's legal history. Azar, who…
St. Petersburg dissident Alexander Skobov has been sentenced to 16 years in a penal colony on charges of “justifying terrorism” and “participation in a terrorist organization,” according to reports by…
A man identified as Olawale Michael, also known as Akbar EG or Olemisi, has publicly admitted to fabricating and spreading false allegations against a former chorister at Pastor Olufemi Asekun, and…
JERUSALEM Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Friday ordered the army to occupy more areas in the Gaza Strip after expelling Palestinian residents, as Israel resumed its genocidal war on the…
THE prospective German government’s plans to enable higher military spending by loosening strict debt rules cleared their final parliamentary hurdle today with approval by the upper house. The…
ISTANBUL Türkiye’s Ambassador to the US, Sedat Onal, said on Friday that there are three areas of special importance for US-Turkish cooperation: ending the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and helping Syria…
As Musk departed the defence secretary's office around 10:21 local time (14:41 GMT) on Friday, reporters asked him about the meeting. "It's always a great meeting. I've been here before, you know," he…
Javed Ali, a former Trump administration official and cybersecurity expert, says it’ll take time for Israel and Hamas to get back to the negotiating table.
Prosecutors in Ecuador have secured an unprecedented string of convictions in a series of high-profile corruption cases that have rocked the country’s elites, but upcoming political shake ups raise…
The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 paved the way for the democratisation of many eastern European countries and triumphantly ushered in the era of global liberal democracy that some scholars…
March 21 (UPI) -- Germany's upper house, the Bundesrat, voted to approve a massive defense and infrastructure spending bill. The 53-16 vote represents a historic shift for German defense, eliminating…
The European Union and India held their fourth maritime security dialogue in New Delhi on 21 March. They discussed developments in the maritime security situation in Europe and in the Indian Ocean.…
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 309, with 30 cases reported over the last three days, according to new data released Friday.This means the total…
America’s digital dominance operates largely beyond public view, embedded in the very infrastructure that enables modern economic life. The strategic implications of this dependency are increasingly…
TOKYO/NEW YORK/BEIJING -- Tensions between China and Canada are rising once again with the execution of Canadian citizens and new tariffs, deepening a rift stemming from Canada's 2018 detention of a…
Tensions flared at a march by residents of the volcanic Campi Flegrei area near Naples seeking assurances from government that they will be protected following a series of extremely concerning quakes…
Op-Ed By Daniel Stid The Art of Association March 20, 2025 I recently participated in a meeting of conservative election officials who periodically gather to discuss how they can improve trust in the…
The Catholic Church needs to expand its safeguarding efforts to include the new threats and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence, top organizers of a Vatican conference said. "We are really…
The Heathrow airport in London (LHR), one of the busiest in the world and an important international hub for Indian passengers, was forced shut due to a fire at a power substation near the airport,…
Bjarge Schwenke Fors heads the Barents Institute, a local research organisation that is part of UiT Arctic University of Tromsø. The research leader has followed local developments in the small border…
Call from defence minister comes as Supreme Court freezes Benjamin Netanyahu’s sacking of the domestic intelligence chief
A dose of a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is prepared, Nov. 4, 2021, in Barboursville, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP, File) A federal appeals court breathed new life into a lawsuit…
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SINGAPORE - The opposition Red Dot United (RDU) went on its maiden walkabout in the Jalan Kayu single seat on March 21 and introduced a party member who will lead the team in the newly carved out…
Germany has officially confiscated the Russian “shadow fleet” tanker Eventin, which sails under the Panamanian flag, according to a report by Der Spiegel. The vessel lost the ability to maneuver and…
Today on The Stream: We examine why so many people of Gen Z age are choosing farm life over city dwellings.Faced with burnout, soaring rents, and a yearning for a slower, more intentional life, Gen Z…
Germany’s Green party has written a “net zero” commitment into the country’s constitution, which legal experts say could be used in court to make governments enforce carbon emissions cuts. “For the…
ISTANBUL A review of Australia’s intelligence capabilities, declassified on Friday, has described China as a "more powerful, assertive, and authoritarian actor."The report stated that the post-Cold…
The Kremlin on Friday reacted positively to media reports that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian has ordered Armenian state agencies to reactivate contacts with relevant Russian authorities in an effort…
ISTANBUL Hamas on Friday denied an Israeli media report claiming the Palestinian group had halted negotiations on a potential ceasefire and a prisoner exchange deal with Israel.In a statement, Hamas…
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In a 137-page ruling, the US District Court for the District of Maryland granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) on Thursday blocking Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from…
German police officers have become unhappy about the electric police cars forced on them by the government. Ralf Kusterer, deputy leader of German Police Trade Union (Deutsche Polizeigewerkschaft,…
There have been a staggering 1,614 recorded attacks on Ukrainian schools up to the end of last year says the report from the UN human rights office OHCHR – part of a legacy of death, injury,…
The E.U. is standing up for LGBTQ+ rights as member state Hungary passed a law banning Pride celebrations and allowing law enforcement to use facial recognition technology to find people who attend…
At least 10 military personnel and journalists were killed in a drone attack targeting a military and media gathering inside the Republican Palace in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, according to a…
Hamas reviewing US envoy Witkoff's proposal amid intensified Israeli military actionIsrael says military escalation aims to pressure Hamas to free remaining hostagesHumanitarian crisis in Gaza…
Peter Slezkine, Host: I’m Peter Slezkine, Director of the U.S.-Russia-China Trialogue Project at the Stimson Center. Since the middle of the 20th century, relations among the United States, Russia,…
Haskell Free Library denounces ‘unilateral’ US move amid tensions over Donald Trump’s continued threats against Canada.Montreal, Canada – US President Donald Trump’s administration is cutting off…
In mid-March, Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez confidently asserted to his European allies that Russia will not “bring its troops across the Pyrenees.” This sentiment echoes a European belief…
Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 general elections, Omoyele Sowore, has again condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Sowore…
The Democratic base has had enough of flimsy congressional leadership and is verging on a historic "Tea Party-style, intra-party revolt," according to new analysis in Politico.Anger at Democratic…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing dominated cabinet sparked a crisis Friday by firing Ronen Bar, head of the country's domestic intelligence agency, amid a corruption probe of…
ISTANBUL, March 21 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- X, the social media platform owned by United States (US) billionaire Elon Musk, has sued the Indian government, accusing it of illegally blocking content…
TOKYO, March 21 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Japan approved on Friday the introduction of accommodation taxes in nine cities and two prefectures from this fall, with more local governments moving to impose such…
ANKARA The Trump administration is working to contain the fallout after releasing thousands of pages of documents related to John F. Kennedy’s 1963 assassination, inadvertently exposing sensitive…
BEIJING, March 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said Friday that China remained steadfast in its commitment to expanding opening-up, despite the complex international landscape.…
The US and Israel have expressed a desire to cleanse Palestinians into the Sinai [Getty]Egypt has strongly denied media reports that it will temporarily relocate half a million Gazans to the northern…
JERUSALEM Despite strict Israeli restrictions, around 80,000 Palestinian worshipers gathered for Friday prayers for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan at Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East…
The European Union has sought a balance between protecting its producers, securing a “green” future and avoiding a transatlantic clash as the steel industry grappled with the weight of trade wars,…
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We speak with the Brennan Center’s Faiza Patel, who warns the Trump administration is ramping up efforts to target international students and other visitors and immigrants to the United States over…
The agency recently announced it was suspending many programmes around the world and firing hundreds of employees due to US-led aid cuts. Nearly 9,000 people died last year attempting to cross…
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Hundreds of people took to the streets in protest over the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor. So far Turkish President Erdoğan has remained silent, while the police respond to the protest with new arrests.…
Image representing news article The Defence Committee will question Luke Pollard MP, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Armed Forces at the Ministry of Defence (MOD) on grey zone…
Germany’s customs authority has seized a cargo of Russian oil and the tanker that was holding it, Der Spiegel reported - a move that risks further ratcheting tensions with Moscow.The Panama-flagged…
On 20 March, Moldovan authorities destroyed 2,177 pieces of small arms and light weapons as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen public safety and security. The disposal event took place in Anenii…
MOSCOW, March 21 (Bernama-TASS) -- The world has lost about 420 million hectares of forest since 1990, which is comparable to half of China’s territory, the Russian News Agency (TASS) reported, citing…
Calls are being made for a complete ban on imports of Russian fish to Britain, following evidence that thousands of tonnes of cod, haddock and pollock caught by Russian boats are still entering the UK…
On March 13, OpenAI released a proposal for the U.S. AI Action Plan. The report asserts that while the United States currently holds a leading position in the field of artificial intelligence, the…
In collaboration with Amnesty International, this episode focuses on the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe that the global community seems unable or unwilling to address: the plight of the women of…
Lithuania is ready to send troops to Ukraine as part of a potential international peacekeeping mission following a ceasefire. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said this in an interview with…
Beijing has protested to Tokyo over the appointment of a former Japanese military chief as an adviser to the Taiwanese government.Taiwanese media reported on Friday that Shigeru Iwasaki, former chief…
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that Iran has released French citizen Olivier Grondeau after 887 days in detention French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that…
Abdulaziz Azimi Ghadim, a political prisoner, is in critical condition after 19 days on hunger strike Abdulaziz Azimi Ghadim, a political prisoner, is in critical condition after 19 days on hunger…
Toll has risen for five years in a row in 'unacceptable and preventable' tragedy, says UN
Syrian Kurds marked a historic Nowruz on Thursday, celebrating freely for the first time since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December.In Qamishli, Afrin, Kobani, Hasakah, and Derik - cities…
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 590 Palestinians have been killed in attacks since the Israeli regime broke the Gaza ceasefire on Tuesday, while the death toll continues to rise as Israeli air attacks and…
France is deeply distressed that two French nationals employed by the UN were seriously wounded in airstrikes that hit several buildings housing UN personnel in Gaza. Those strikes also killed a UNOPS…
Addis Ababa, 21 March 2025 – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, commends the important role played by the Luanda Process, facilitated under the…
DaysofPal- Hamas has stated in response to claims made by Israel’s Shin Bet chief, Ronen Bar, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of intentionally sabotaging the Gaza ceasefire deal. The group…
Scientific evidence is painting an unsettling picture: COVID infections, even if mild or asymptomatic, may be causing long-term cellular and organ damage, as well as increasing your risk of developing…
Representational image Three Indian nationals accused of drug trafficking aboard a Singapore-flagged vessel who have been detained in Indonesia since July 2024, face the death penalty, a media report…
H.E. Moses Vilakati, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (ARBE) at the African Union Commission, extends his heartfelt congratulations to H.E.…
A heated debate has recently erupted between two groups of supporters of President Donald Trump. The dispute concerns the H-1B visa system, the programme that allows US employers to hire skilled…
A top Russian security official has met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, thanking him for the country’s support of Moscow’s war efforts in Ukraine, Russian state media said.The meeting…
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Sinn Fein’s relationship with Irish America has not been damaged by its St Patrick’s boycott of the White House, Mary Lou McDonald has insisted.
The FBI has cut staffing in an office focused on domestic terrorism and has scrapped a tool used to track such investigations, in a shift that could undermine law enforcement’s ability to counter…
German customs have seized the Panamanian-flagged tanker, Eventin, currently anchoring near the island of Rügen, according to Der Spiegel. The tanker carries approximately 100,000 tons of crude oil…
This weekend, the 30th annual Russian Animation Festival took place in the town of Suzdal. From the start, the event was shaped by the Kremlin’s wartime censorship and propaganda. The opening ceremony…
UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL58th Session24 February – 4 April 2025Item 5 - General debate on Human rights bodies and mechanismsEU Statement Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf…
Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell ripped New York Times over a recent report claiming Elon Musk will be briefed with “top-secret” plans “for any war that might break out with China.” During an…
For many retirees and their spouses in the public sector, retirement recently received a slight lift. The Social Security Fairness Act, which former President Joe Biden signed into law in January,…
The next round of Social Security benefits for March is approaching. If you haven't received your check yet, you don't have much longer to wait—two payments have already been sent, and two more are on…
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Ukraine said its military struck three long-range artillery guns supplied to Russia by North Korea,…
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A 19-year-old has died in hospital in Serbia, becoming the 16th fatality in the collapse of a concrete canopy at a train station last November.The tragedy triggered months of anti-corruption protests…
May 22, 2025 to May 23, 2025 11TH AUCIL FORUM under the theme: “International Law, WTO Reform and Implementation of the AfCFTA” May 12, 2025 to May 14, 2025 African Union Conference on Debt April 07,…
SINGAPORE - Those who want to buy tickets to pop star Lady Gaga’s upcoming concerts should do so only through the three authorised platforms to avoid getting scammed, the police said on March 21. They…
“We’re waking up from another intense night of bombardments, the fourth night of bombardment since the ceasefire abruptly broke down on Monday night…the situation is gravely, gravely concerning,” said…
Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: The United States deports hundreds of migrants to El Salvador, Mexicans react to the discovery of a mass grave, and…
US President Donald Trump denied media reports on Friday that his billionaire ally Elon Musk would receive a "top-secret briefing" on Washington's strategy in a potential war with China. The reports,…
Op-Ed By Frederick M. Hess | Juliet Squire | Michael B. Horn Education Next March 21, 2025 Reinventing American education may sometimes look like an intellectual exercise, but it’s ultimately a…
ISTANBUL US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the removal of all content related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from Pentagon websites, multiple defense sources said…
New guidelines and expanded services aim to ensure smooth pilgrimage experience 2 MIN READ International pilgrims must secure an
By Leon Aron The Hill March 21, 2025 In what by now looks like a pattern, in his most recent phone call with President Trump, Vladimir Putin again rejected the White House ceasefire — and again piled…
On paper, it was one of the most lucrative victories ever in the field of litigation financing. Burford Capital Ltd, a niche firm, hit the jackpot along with other creditors when a judge delivered a…
“Control what you can control” is a quote attributed to the famous stoic philosopher Epictetus. But it can also be applied to current US action on trade. President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs and…
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The African Union (AU), through its Department for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry, and Minerals (ETTIM), invites African researchers, academics, practitioners, policymakers, and…
Iran faces escalating environmental and infrastructural crises, exposing governance deficiencies. Tehran’s seismic event vulnerability is critical, with accumulated tectonic stress indicating the high…
Two truce talks involving Donald Trump have failed in recent days. Vladimir Putin snubbed Trump’s push for a full 30-day ceasefire even after Ukraine agreed. Instead, Putin offered to refrain from…
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social Friday to rant at the judicial system during an ongoing clash with U.S. District Court James E. Boasberg.It's Trump's latest attack since his administration…
The widening rift between the United States and Europe will have an effect on the EUs relationship with China. How does Beijing see the EU in the first months of the second Trump administration? Is…
Four trucks, a car and two motorbikes fell into the Magro river some 50 kilometers (31 miles) north of the port of Guayaquil when the viaduct collapsed on Wednesday, the ministry for risk management…
Journalist İsmail Saymaz, who was detained on Wednesday as part of an investigation into the 2013 Gezi Park protests, has been released from custody but put under house arrest, the TR724 news website…
ISTANBUL The UN said on Thursday that Syria's humanitarian crisis remains one of the largest in the world, with 16.5 million people requiring urgent assistance.Despite the hope that followed the…
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Photo/ANI) New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): Amid tariff concerns, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said that India and the…
She adds that she is committed to the "willing-buyer, willing-seller" principle, which means no-one is forced to sell up. Namibia is a geographically large country with a small population of three…
Reuters Fire, which wiped out power and closed Heathrow Airport, rises at the North Hyde Electricity Substation in Hayes, Britain in this handout picture released on March 21, 2025. Britain's Heathrow…
Oil tanker Gunmetal Jack unexpectedly made port call to Kirkenes. The ship has previously sailed Russian oil from the Black Sea. Photo: Atle Staalesen After days of suspicious navigation, the Gunmetal…
A Catholic parish nursery school teacher in northern Italy can't be sacked due to her activity on self-produced porn site OnlyFans, Italy's biggest trade union said Friday. Elena Maraga, a 29-year-old…
Multi-award-winning rapper Nasty C is gearing up for his Ivyson Tour 2025 and will be hosting workshops before the tour dates.Nasty C, real name Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, founded the Ivyson…
SINGAPORE – A polytechnic graduate who wanted to earn some money while waiting to enlist for national service decided to take on a packing job that paid $20 an hour. For 3½ months, Tan Teck Jin packed…
The Trump administration’s decision to suspend military aid and intelligence support for Kyiv on March 4 is having consequences that reach far beyond Russia’s war against Ukraine. While aid has since…
Turkish journalists living in exile, speaking at a United Nations panel discussion in Geneva on Thursday, denounced increasing digital censorship by major tech companies, urging international…
An influencer who digitally removed a yellow hostage ribbon from a photo of actor Jason Isaacs has taken the post down following intervention from entertainment network Sky. The incident occurred…
For more than 20 years, a portion of property tax that last year totaled about $42 million has been paid by seasonal property owners to the state’s general fund, instead of local school districts. The…
The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says millions of lives across the continent are at risk due to abrupt cuts in U.S. and European development aid, threatening to…
The Trump administration has jeopardized efforts to find thousands of Ukrainian children illegally deported to Russia and Belarus, and in doing so, may have compromised evidence of war crimes by…
Yakubu Gowon University, formerly known as the University of Abuja, has become embroiled in another controversy. Professor Jibrin Edicha Abdullahi has been accused of remaining the head of the…
Mario Boccucci is head of the UN Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (UN-REDD). This year will present us with a unique…
Azerbaijan has raised more fears of such an attack in recent days with daily statements alleging Armenian ceasefire violations along the border between the two countries. The Armenian military has…
STRASBOURG The Turkish parliamentary delegation participating in the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament reaffirmed Ankara’s commitment to the rule of law and judicial independence,…
The last two months have seen significant actions by the new Trump administration on immigration and against immigrants, from unwarranted deportatio
ISTANBULBelgium will limit unemployment benefits to two years, the country’s economy minister announced Thursday.“We are limiting the duration of unemployment and advocating for the rapid activation…
The policy of prioritisation is having devastating consequences for refugees in Uganda, write Costanza Torre and Charlotte Brown. Uganda hosts more refugees than any other country in Africa under a…
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Thursday condemned the Freedom Shield military exercises conducted by the United States and South Korea as "a rehearsal of war," warning that the…
The main opposition factions of the Israeli parliament filed a petition with the High Court of Justice on Friday following the Israeli government's unanimous decision to dismiss Ronen Bar, chief of…
The Pakistani military announced late Thursday night that security forces had killed 10 terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in the Dera Ismail Khan district of northwestern Khyber…
A French scientist has been denied entry into the United States, apparently for a personal opinion on U.S. President Donald Trump's policy on research, it was reported Thursday.The scientist had his…
Israel will annex territories in the Gaza Strip if Hamas refuses to release the remaining hostages, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Friday."As Hamas continues its refusal to release the…
Financial assets held by households in Japan totaled 2,230 trillion yen (about 15 trillion U.S. dollars) as of the end of 2024, up 4.0 percent from a year earlier to a new record, Bank of Japan data…
With its large trade surplus and strong commercial ties with U.S. companies, Italy would face enormous economic risks if a lengthy trade war between the United States and the European Union (EU)…
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), which owns Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB), has announced on Friday the acquisition of 30 new aircraft directly from Boeing as part of its fleet modernization…
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LONDON, March 21 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- London's Heathrow Airport remains closed until midnight Friday due to a "significant power outage" caused by a fire at a nearby electricity substation, a…
We’re now a couple of months into Donald Trump’s second coming as president. For perspective on what’s happening, it’s worth studying the tenure so far of the president’s favorite European leader,…
Outgoing leader Mbumba hands power to Nandi-Ndaitwah at a ceremony coinciding with country’s 35th independence day.Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been sworn in as Namibia’s first woman president, after…
In January 2025, the ELN with support from the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF), convened a roundtable to discuss ways forward for a resumption of Iran-US nuclear negotiations. European, American,…
For the Trump administration, it seems that journalism is passé, or worse, a threat. In a world where the boundaries between media, politics and business continue to erode, the likes of Trump, Elon…
Israeli media reported on Friday that a new phase of Israel's 'General's Plan' will be imposed, which aims to displace Gaza's residents, targeting those who refuse evacuation, and intensifying…
Algerian prosecutors have requested a 10-year prison sentence for French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, accused of undermining the country's territorial integrity, local media reported…
Japanese Post On March 21, commencing at 5:50 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes, Mr. HAYASHI Yoshimasa, Chief Cabinet Secretary, received a courtesy call from Mr. Wang Yi, Foreign Minister of the…
When: Monday 24 March 2025, 15.00 - 18.30Where: European Parliament in Brussels, Antall building, room 4Q2The conference, organised jointly with the European Commission, will address the current…
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BANGKOK - Eleven pregnant women are among the more than 2,400 people stuck in limbo on after being pulled out of illicit scam compounds in Myanmar and are in urgent need of medical treatment in…
Kyiv claims Moscow sabotaged its own infrastructure to advance a disinformation campaign, just days after both sides reportedly agreed to a ceasefire deal Ukraine has accused Russia of attacking its…
Kirsty Coventry, the newly elected head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has promised to work alongside President Donald Trump to look at “the transgender issue”; that is, trans women…
The strike came shortly before a visit from Czech Republic President Peter Pavel — who committed further aid to Ukraine's war-torn regions. Ukrainian officials reported multiple regions came under…
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Ali Khamenei displayed no symbols of Nowruz in his New Year’s message and completely ignored the ancient Persian celebration. He has followed this pattern in past years, but this year, the lack of…
Iran defeated the United Arab Emirates 2-0 in a World Cup qualifying match on Thursday that was interrupted by a 30-minute power outage at Tehran’s Azadi Stadium Iran defeated the United Arab Emirates…
Many Syrian detainees are held for alleged membership in jihadist or armed groups that were opposed to Assad [Rami Alsayed/NurPhoto via Getty]Lebanon is ready to repatriate about one third of the more…
As Namibia strengthens its position as a leading investment destination, strategic international partnerships are key to unlocking economic opportunities. Honorary Consuls serve as trusted…
We are told that Islam is so awful that the need to criticise it must be protected as a legal right, and therefore we don’t deserve a definition of Islamophobia, writes Afroze Zaidi. [GETTY]At the end…
SINGAPORE - Opposition politician Kenneth Jeyaretnam has been issued a correction direction under Singapore’s fake news law over false statements he made online about the hiring of foreign auxiliary…
TALLINN - In his speech at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Estonian Association of Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITL) on Thursday evening, Estonian President Alar Karis called…
Sudan’s army retakes the presidential palace in Khartoum, striking a blow to the Rapid Support Forces in a key symbolic victory.Sudan’s army and its supporters are celebrating across the country after…
In recent weeks, global markets have experienced notable fluctuations, particularly in the commodities sector, with significant movements in oil and gold prices. Oil Market Dynamics Oil prices have…
A massive fire near Heathrow Airport caused a power outage, shutting down Europe’s busiest flight hub for an entire day and affecting over 1,350 flightsAuthorities are investigating the blaze, which…
Media vehicles are parked at an entrance to Sudan's Presidential Palace in Khartoum in December 2022. (Ashraf Shazly/AFP/Getty Images) The Sudanese military said Friday that it has retaken the…
Israel’s defence minister said he has ordered ground forces to advance deeper into the Gaza Strip, and vowed to hold more land until Hamas releases the remaining hostages it holds.
On Friday 14 March 2025, US President Donald Trump signed yet another executive order instructing the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) to terminate multiple grants to Voice of America, Radio Free…
File photo of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, the de facto leader of the Bangladeshi caretaker government / AFP Dhaka: Bangladesh's interim government says it has no plans to ban the political party of…
Luxembourg joined a majority of EU countries who wanted to keep Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman on a sanctions list, Prime Minister Luc Frieden has said, after claims his government supported a…
The death toll in the collapse of a train station roof in Serbia that has triggered massive anti-government protests has risen to 16, after an injured teenager died on Friday. The boy suffered severe…
This satellite picture from Planet Labs PBC shows the Republican Palace in Khartoum, Sudan, March 15, 2025 Sudan's army said it recaptured the presidential palace in the capital Khartoum from the…
The S&P Global Clean Energy Transition Index, a key benchmark for clean-energy companies, has dropped by 16 per cent over the past year, despite the so-called “green” transition and strong backing…
RIGA - Triplets have been born today at the Riga Maternity Hospital, LETA was informed. The eldest sister was born at 9.36 and weighed 1,659 grams. The middle girl, weighing 1,544 grams, was born a…
While many Europeans are understandably focused on Russia’s war in Ukraine right now, leaders also know that global stability in the years ahead will almost certainly hinge on what happens in the Indo…
United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to dismantle the country’s Department of Education in a bid to deliver on a controversial campaign promise.The department has…
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Today, on the 35th anniversary of Namibia’s independence, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will be sworn in as the country’s president, having won the November 2024 presidential elections for the South West…
The Visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia to the Rio Branco Institute 20 March, 2025 On March 20, during his official visit to Brazil, Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan…
In January, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger officially withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States, or ECOWAS, having already established the Alliance of Sahel States, or AES, as an…
Amidst the current global turmoil, small news outlets like ours could be the first to close. Help us get off grants and become the first reader-funded news site in the Caucasus, and keep telling the…
The severely destroyed Al shifa hospital in Gaza city, Palestine, February 2025. Image credit: Nour Alsaqqa/MSF Abed Qusini is a former Reuters journalist from Nablus, Palestine. Here he describes the…
Tawarij march in Karbala, Iraq, where Shia pilgrims mourn the death of Hussein. Source: Wiki CC Iraq’s diverse social composition has increased its cultural richness, but has also paved the way for…
DaysofPal- The Hamas Movement has urged Arab and Muslim nations to take immediate action to end Israel’s renewed military offensive on Gaza, emphasizing the “direct moral and political responsibility”…
Police and demonstrators clash in Jerusalem on March 19 during a march protesting the resumption of fighting in Gaza and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's announced plans to dismiss Shin Bet chief…
France’s Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has announced a crackdown on mafia networks operating in Corsica, marking a major shift in the French state policy. https://t.co/Gakh845VAT — Brussels Signal…
Hezbollah have been a key ally of Bashar Al-Assad's regime during the war [Getty-file photo] The interim Syrian government revealed on Thursday that it could soon begin procedures to revoke…
The disturbances thrust UCLA to the centre of weeks of tensions at US college campuses, which saw protests against Israel's ongoing war on Gaza [Getty]The University of California, Los Angeles, was…
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This is the moment Russia allegedly bombed its own crucial gas pipeline in Sudzha, located in the Russian border region of Kursk. Kyiv’s military accused Vladimir Putin’s forces of bombing the gas…
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Occupied Jerusalem: Thousands of Palestinians performed Friday prayers at Al Aqsa Mosque today, despite the strict military measures imposed by Israel occupation Forces.According to The Jerusalem Waqf…
In his statement on Friday, Katz said that Israel still agreed to a proposal, which was brought by US envoy Steve Witkoff, "to release all the kidnapped, both living and dead, in advance and in two…
FILE: President Kais Saied (R) receives newly appointed Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri at the Carthage palace in Tunis on March 21, 2025. (Photo by Tunisian Presidency / AFP) Tunisian President…
Every topic at the European Council on March 20 came down to one thing: competitiveness. Most of the conclusions published concerned the European Union’s economic strength, with commitments ranging…
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to seize more territory in Gaza if Hamas continues to refuse to release the hostages. Earlier this week, the IDF…
European Commissioner for Start-ups, Research, and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva has called on the European Research Council (ERC) to increase its funding for prominent researchers relocating from…
On March 21, commencing at around 6:10 p.m. for approximately 25 minutes, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, received a courtesy call from Mr. WANG Yi, Foreign Minister of the People’s…
In the suit filed in February, Nigeria said it wants Binance to pay $79.5 billion for economic losses it says were caused by Binance’s operations in the country, as well as $2 billion in back…
Shafaq News/ Global glacier melt has reached record levels, with the past three years marking the largest ice mass loss ever recorded, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizat
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Israel’s defence minister said he has ordered ground forces to advance deeper into the Gaza Strip, and vowed to hold more land until Hamas releases the remaining hostages it holds.Israel Katz said:…
Nearly 9,000 people died last year attempting to cross borders, the UN agency for migration has said.The death toll set a new record for the fifth year in a row.The International Organisation for…
On 20 March, the European Commission disbursed an additional €1 billion tranche of its exceptional Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) loan to Ukraine, to be repaid with proceeds from immobilised Russian…
On November 8, 2024, Uganda’s Parliament enacted a law capping interest rates for moneylenders at 2.8 percent per month and 33.6 percent per annum. Lately, interest rate caps have become a popular…
Worshippers congregate at the Grand Mosque on Friday, marking the start of the last 10 days of the month of Ramadan. Cairo: Starting from today, 167 additional mosques will open their doors for the…
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The group said a team of three workers was engaged in formwork operations at height "when the platform they were working on tilted." All three were wearing personal fall-arrest systems, but one wasn't…
Mexico’s economy edges forward with a 0.2% monthly growth in February 2025, reports the National Institute of Statistics and Geography. This slight rise follows January’s 0.1% increase, marking two…
Colombia’s central bank, alongside analysts, now predicts a 4.5% inflation rate for 2025, abandoning its 3% target. This shift follows a steady rise in prices, with inflation climbing from 5.2% in…
This is the second attack on a cathedral in Myanmar in two months. St. Patrick’s Cathedral in the Diocese of Banmaw, Myanmar, was set ablaze and destroyed by members of the country’s military junta on…
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Spring equinox is officially here. Starting Thursday, the Northern Hemisphere will experience the spring season and the Southern Hemisphere will get into autumn. On the equator, the sun will be…
The Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in south-central Indonesia has erupted three times into Friday, sending an ash column 26,000ft high and prompting authorities to expand the danger zone around the…
Iran is acting in accordance with the international law, and Russia accepts Tehran's statements that it does not seek to possess nuclear weapons, the Kremlin spokesman said, according to Russian media…
Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has appealed a Federal High Court ruling that excluded it from a NGN100bn ($65.5mn) lawsuit involving Dangote Petroleum…
China has become an engine of economic development in Asia, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson in comments regarding the launch of the first Beijing-Central Asia freight train service.
Thousands of passengers are facing delays and cancellations after Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, was forced to close following a fire at a nearby substation.Travellers heading to weddings, the…
Dubai Police, in collaboration with police stations, arrested 127 beggars during the first half of Ramadan, in possession of over Dhs50,000 in cash. This was part of the "Fight Begging" campaign…
Maasai International Solidarity Alliance says the community is being pushed off their ancestral lands through complex financial contracts ‘We are not against conservation, but these projects must be…
President Daniel Noboa shocks the world, revealing a strategic alliance with Erik Prince, Blackwater’s founder, to tackle Ecuador’s security crisis.The 37-year-old leader aims to curb narcoterrorism…
LONDON — A large fire near London’s Heathrow Airport knocked out power Friday to Europe’s busiest flight hub, forcing it to shut all day and disrupting global travel for hundreds of thousands of…
STOCKHOLM – In January 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to end the “weaponization” of federal law enforcement, alleging that the previous administration had exploited the…
Reuters Sudanese army members celebrate inside the presidential palace, after, according to the Sudanese army, they took the control of the presidential palace, in Khartoum, Sudan, March 21, 2025, in…
Gagasi FM is celebrating its 19th birthday.The youthful radio station broadcasting to Durban and surrounding areas in KwaZulu-Natal was launched on March 13 2006.The celebration will take place on…
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports will host the third Central Asian Youth Delegation to India from March 22 to 28, as part of the International Youth Exchange Programme (IYEP). This initiative…
People walking surrounded by buildings destroyed during the Israeli air and ground offensive in the Gaza Strip are seen from southern Israel, Thursday, March 20, 2025. Israeli Defense Minister Israel…
Ronen Bar, chief of the Israel Security Agency (also known as Shabak or Shin Bet), attends a ceremony marking Memorial Day for fallen soldiers of Israel's wars and victims of attacks at Jerusalem's…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on March 21 urged "joint pressure" on Moscow after it launched a "massive" overnight aerial attack, firing 214 drones and several guided bombs at cities across…
Last year was the deadliest year for migrants, with nearly 9,000 people dying worldwide, the United Nations said on March 21, calling the "tragedy... unacceptable and preventable." "At least 8,938…
Professor Jok Madut Jok, a prominent South Sudanese political analyst and professor of anthropology at Syracuse University in the United States, has warned that South Sudan is teetering on the edge of…
Today, representatives from the EU Delegation and the Government of the Republic of Armenia gathered to mark four years since the full entry into force of the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced…
Hosted by Faisal Al YafaiFeaturing Omar El AkkadProduced by Finbar AndersonListen to and follow The LedeApple Podcasts | Spotify | PodbeanAs Omar El Akkad watched an ever greater number of social…
The Board of Deputies has called for the BBC to commits to a series of actions in relation to concerns about its reporting of the Israel-Hamas conflict and the wellbeing of Jewish staff during a…
Tunis [Tunisia], March 21 (ANI/WAM): Tunisian President Kais Saied has appointed Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri as the new Prime Minister, replacing Kamel Madouri. According to the Tunisian News Agency,…
Taiwan named a former head of the Japanese defense forces as an adviser, according to officials in the Taiwanese government, a move that comes as the two governments deal with China’s increasing…
The Sudanese army has successfully reclaimed the presidential palace in Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), marking a significant milestone in the ongoing civil war. Social…
At Heathrow Airport, Europe's busiest travel hub, chaos unfolded after a fire at an electrical substation knocked out power, forcing the airport to close for the day. More than 1,350 flights have…
KANOWIT, Malaysia - As streets turn into waterways due to worsening floods in Sarawak, one resilient hawker has found a way to continue her business despite the disaster. A woman wearing a traditional…
This aerial picture shows storage tanks (bottom) used for storing treated water at TEPCO's crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Okuma, Fukushima prefecture on August 24, 2023. (Photo by…
Welcome back to The Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains why they matter.I'm RFE/RL correspondent Kian Sharifi. In this edition I'm looking at how hard…
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Childcare and career in Armenia In recent years, many countries have seen a growing trend of strengthening family ties, encouraging marriage, and supporting couples raising children. To that end, both…
Breaking News. Breaking News Russia accused Ukraine of striking a gas pipeline in Sudzha, thus violating an agreement not to strike each other's energy infrastructure brokered by U.S. President Donald…
Many paid recruitment agents and care homes thousands of pounds for visa sponsorships but arrived in the UK to find no work. Some have returned to India, while others remain in the UK in precarious…
Amidst the current global turmoil, small news outlets like ours could be the first to close. Help us get off grants and become the first reader-funded news site in the Caucasus, and keep telling the…
MOSCOW - Russia's Defence Ministry on Friday accused Ukraine of blowing up a major Russian gas pumping and metering station near the Ukrainian border as Ukrainian forces retreated from the Kursk…
SINGAPORE - A woman was handed an assault charge on March 21 over her alleged role in an attack in Chinatown earlier this week.Chinese national He Longfeng, 36, is accused of using a chopper to attack…
An incident involving a severed pig’s head that was sent to an Indonesian political reporter has been condemned by her employer as a “terror attack”.The head was found in a cardboard box from an…
Following President Trump’s executive order terminating grants awarded through the US Agency for Global Media , ARTICLE 19 urges governments and regional and international institutions to support the…
Russian drones have pummelled the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa, injuring three people and sparking massive fires, officials said.The attack that underlines Moscow’s intention to pursue…
Szymon Hołownia, the speaker of Poland’s parliament, has questioned the financing of the campaign of the right-wing Confederation party’s presidential candidate Sławomir Mentzen, saying it reminded…
Germany’s move to unlock hundreds of billions of euros in debt-financed defence and infrastructure spending passed its final legislative hurdle on Friday, when lawmakers in the upper house of…
Netanyahu faces criticism amid the hostage crisis, as well as alleged personal motives. However, the opposition remains fragmented, leaving his power secure Tens of thousands of Israelis are…
KYIV, Ukraine -- Russian drones pummeled the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa, injuring three people and sparking massive fires, officials said Friday, an attack that underlined Moscow's…
By Rohani Mohd Ibrahim KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who recently welcomed and received the credentials of Palestinian Ambassador Nadya Rasheed, was praised…
U.S. Houthis. This image taken from video provided by the U.S. Navy shows an aircraft launching from the USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea before airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, Saturday, March 15, 2025.…
In this report, we focus on the fundamentals of energy and climate policy as reformulated in the EU Green Deal. The 2024 edition of this report includes updates following the adoption of the Fit for…
The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2025 will be held from March 25 to 28 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, with the theme "Asia in the changing World: Towards a shared Future."This…
China continues its military expansion at full pace, as Beijing readies to take Taiwan. Yet another new system that the Chinese military has showcased is its ZTD-05 amphibious assault vehicle,…
GENEVAUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday voiced outrage over the latest Israeli attacks in Gaza that has killed hundreds of people, calling for an immediate restoration of the ceasefire…
Former US first lady Michelle Obama has launched a new podcast called IMO (as in, ‘in my opinion’). Co-hosted by her and her brother, Craig Robinson, the pod’s aim, according to Obama, is to ‘let…
Update: Russia’s Defense Ministry accused Ukraine of “deliberately blowing up” the Sudzha gas metering station. In a statement, the ministry claimed that Ukrainian forces detonated the facility around…
United Nations Human Rights Council58th session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on minority issues21 March 2025EU Statement Madam/Mr. (Vice-) President, The European Union thanks the…
According to local Turkish media "turkiyetoday", in a statement, the Governorate said, “In order to prevent provocative actions, all gatherings, protests, and press releases are prohibited from 10:00…
When asked about her relationship with her siblings, Wilson confessed she didn't even know how many half-siblings she had. "I will say I do not actually know how many siblings I have, if you include…
Catholics in the United Kingdom are encouraged to pray the Rosary as the country's parliament debates euthanasia. Catholics in the United Kingdom and around the world are being asked to pray during a…
As Europe grapples with political upheaval and geopolitical crises, a subtle yet far-reaching development is unfolding: the stigmatisation and suppression of civil society organisations. This trend is…
Tunisian President Kais Saied dismissed Prime Minister Kamel Madouri in the early hours of Friday, according to a statement from the presidency. Madouri, a technocrat appointed in August 2024 during a…
GENEVA - Last year was the deadliest on record for migrants, with nearly 9,000 people confirmed to have died on perilous routes that include crossing the Sahara Desert or the Mediterranean Sea, the…
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The consensus between the Polish centre-left government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the opposition Conservatives (PiS) over Polish defence and security policy has broken down. That came as…
The United Kingdom’s Heathrow Airport has been closed down until midnight on Friday due to a power outage, disrupting the travel plans of tens of thousands of passengers. The power outage, according…
Every year, through initiatives such as KIESE and the Torino Process, the European Training Foundation (ETF) collects data to monitor policy and system performance, as well as trends in education,…
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This satellite picture from Planet Labs PBC shows the Republican Palace, center, in Khartoum, Sudan, March 15, 2025 (Planet Labs PBC via AP) CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s military said Friday it retook the…
The European representative of the Autonomous Administration of Northern and Eastern Syria, Abdulkerim Omer, and the Danish representatives Dara Mustafa and Alan Mansur visited the Danish Parliament…
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Friday ordered the Army to seize more territory in Gaza if the Palestinian militant group Hamas refused to free more Israeli hostages, news agency AFP…
A British charity worker has been injured in a strike on a UN facility in the Gaza Strip, the charity he works for has said. The 51-year-old was among the five people injured in an explosion at a UN…
147 journalists injured during protests in Georgia Since 28 November 2024, when pro-European protests began in Georgia, more than 100 incidents have been recorded involving violence against…
Manila: Police in the central Philippines said on Friday that two foreign hikers had been rescued 48 hours after they went missing during a downpour but a search for their four companions was still…
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday that China has always opposed the abuse of illegal unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction and urged the US to stop interfering…
Parkin has announced that it is in the process of updating codes of some parking zones in Dubai. The company said that some zones would retain their existing codes, while others would have updated…
The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Friday that the latest test proved that the new weapons are “highly reliable”, adding that the country’s combat response was “advantageous”.The…
The three suspects, whose identities match those previously revealed by prosecutors, are Lucy Nelson (42), Adam Matthew Lansky (41), and Daniel Clarke-Pounder (24). Nelson faces charges for possessing…
Sudan's military operations have pointed towards a specific target for several weeks: reclaim the Republican Palace from their entrenched enemy, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), after close to two…
BEIJING, March 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Filimone Jitoko, Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Fiji, in Beijing on Friday. Noting Fiji was one of the first…
GENEVAAt least 8,938 people lost their lives on migration routes in 2024, making it the deadliest year on record, according to new data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) released…
(Luxembourg, 21 March 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bucharest (Romania) filed an indictment on Wednesday at the Bucharest Tribunal against a Romanian entrepreneur and his…
One of the largest providers of food aid in Gaza warned on Friday it only has enough flour to distribute for the next six days. "We can stretch that by giving people less, but we are talking days not…
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Friday the army was intensifying strikes from the air, land and sea in Gaza to pressure Hamas into freeing remaining hostages, and would also evacuate…
Back in 2021, the CEO of BlackRock – which manages $10 trillion of assets – took to a stage in Riyadh to predict that the next 1,000 billion-dollar startups would not be media companies or search…
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Friday the army was intensifying strikes from the air, land and sea in Gaza to pressure Hamas into freeing remaining hostages, and would also evacuate…
Representative image (Picture credit: IANS) Afghan foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Thursday called for the gradual repatriation of Afghan refugees from not just Pakistan but the rest of the…
An LGBTQ+ artist was ‘disappeared’ to Venezuela by US immigration officials because of his tattoos, his legal team have said. The unnamed man in his 30s fled the South American country last year to…
Russian drone strikes targeted civilian infrastructure in the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa, leaving at least three people injured and several districts of the city battling power cuts while Czech…
It is a symbolic victory in the conflict
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned the United States during his Nowruz speech in northern Tehran on March 21 that threats against the country would prove futile, stressing that any…
Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked Prime Minister Kamel Maddouri less than a year after his appointment, and named Sara Zaafarani as his replacement, amid a faltering economy and a worsening flood…
A charity for Israel’s most vulnerable children launched a memorial scholarship dedicated to murdered British Israeli citizen Jake Marlowe at its annual dinner in central London this week. Youth…
A 70-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an 84-year-old Jewish man was found dead at his home in Bury. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have now confirmed the victim as David…
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Airports and airlines across the UK and Ireland have come to the aid of Heathrow following its closure on Friday.
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NEW YORK, March 21 (Bernama-dpa) -- Boeing on Friday said that Malaysia Aviation Group has placed an order for up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, reported German news agency dpa. The order includes 18…
Beijing No. 2 Intermediate People's Court. The Beijing No. 2 Intermediate People's Court in Beijing, China, on November 29, 2024. Kyodo via Associated Press China has told Canada to mind its own…
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A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook the Nantaz area of central Iran on Friday, said the U.S. Geological Survey, near to the country's biggest nuclear research facility. The USGS said the quake struck 30…
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Trump's Looming War. When international trade was already disrupted and global shipping costs raised over Houthi attacks in the Red Sea,Trump's looming war for a a key trade route will be costly.…
Belgium, however, has considerable skin in the game because Euroclear, the financial institution that holds the bulk of the immobilized assets in Europe, is based in Brussels. The country fears that…
The security situation in the Balkans has deteriorated, with Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) facing its most severe political and security crisis since the end of the war in 1995. The state, composed of…
Cuba’s Ministry of Energy and Mines announces eight new solar parks operational by March 2025, harnessing Chinese technology. These facilities deliver over 170 megawatts, tackling an energy crisis…
Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the hottest political and trending talking points, alternating between its Malaysia and China bureaus.For March, hosts Lim Ai…
Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The Straits Times gets its US Bureau Chief to analyse the hottest political and trending talking points.In this episode, The Straits Times’ senior columnist…
JAMAICA is halfway through the transition to becoming a Republic, according to a top minister. The next stage to complete the transition will include a Referendum – which is expected to take place…
Trump is negotiating with Putin on the war in Ukraine and Nato is in an existential crisis as a result of current US policy. Against this backdrop, EU leaders are meeting today in Brussels to discuss…
In the Armenian provinces of Ararat and Vayots Dzor, local people live a stone’s throw from trenches, while soldiers are stuck in a tense standoff against Azerbaijan’s, and Russian peacekeepers are on…
Defense minister orders IDF to seize more Gaza territory and expand buffer zones, warning terror group will lose land if hostages aren't freed; move comes as Hamas accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging…
On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held their second publicly acknowledged phone call since Trump returned to office in January. (Trump claims they’ve had…
HRANA News Agency – Mahnaz Tarah, a political prisoner, is currently serving the 16th month of her sentence in Evin Prison. Recently, her request for furlough was denied. A source close to her family…
2025.03.21 Myanmar’s junta trains conscripts from Batch 11 on March 17, 2025. Read RFA coverage of this story in Burmese. Myanmar junta’s top official said there had been misconduct in
Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways have cancelled flights to Heathrow and announced diversions in their flight schedule due to the Heathrow closure, according to reports. Emirates said, “Due to the…
Widad Bertal, one of Morocco's rising boxing stars, is a world champion after winning the women's bantamweight category at the 2025 IBA World Boxing Championships in Serbia. Meanwhile, the Palestinian…
Radio personality Tbo Touch's son Zuri commemorated South African Human Rights Day in Australia on Friday.A video is circulating on social media showing Tbo Touch dropping his son Zuri off at school…
Japanese On March 21st, in Manila, the capital of the Republic of the Philippines, Mr. Kazuya ENDO, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of the Philippines, and Hon.…
Icelandic news agency RUV broke the story on Thursday night. Thórsdóttir revealed in an interview with them that she had met the father, who RUV name as Eirík Ásmundsson, while she was working at the…
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LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Heathrow Airport was closed all day Friday after a fire at a nearby electrical substation knocked out its power, disrupting flights for hundreds of thousands of passengers at…
Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa, is a rugged, landlocked country split by the Great Rift Valley. Ethiopia’s leader said Thursday that a contentious multi-billion-dollar mega-dam on the Blue Nile will…
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Is it a barge? Is it a bridge? It is both. Last summer China began building several unusual vessels at its Guangzhou shipyard on the south coast. The barges had legs that could drop down to stabilise…
Do US President Donald Trump and his advisers have a comprehensive strategy for the Middle East, or are they engaged in ad hoc efforts to put out the fires that continue to burn in the region? This is…
Ed. note: The piece below is reposted with permission of the author. As glaciers melt upstream, Pamiri farmers are engaged in regenerative agriculture and saving seeds, while strengthening their…
Sudanese men walk past a bullet-riddled building in Khartoum's twin-city Omdurman [Ebrahim Hamid/AFP via Getty]Sudan's army said it recaptured the presidential palace in the capital Khartoum from the…
Sudan army says it has control of presidential palace in Khartoum The Sudanese army seized full control of the Presidential Palace in downtown Khartoum today, it said in a statement, in one of the…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 21. The UNDP and the US Embassy in Turkmenistan held the second coordination meeting of the Sustainable Economy and Finance (SEF) Working Group in Ashgabat to support the…
Thai police arrested a Chinese woman in connection to a cryptocurrency investment scam, only to discover that her boyfriend, found at the same residence, is a fugitive wanted in China for alleged…
MOSCOW - Russia on Friday accused Ukraine of blowing up a major Russian gas pumping and measuring station in the Kursk region near the Ukrainian border in what it called "an act of terrorism."Russia's…
Angola Red Cross volunteers carry treated water in buckets balanced on their heads in Caucuaco, in the western coastal province of Luanda. Angola Red Cross volunteers carry treated water in buckets…
ISTANBULHamas on Friday reacted to the recent statements made by Israeli Shin Bet chief, Ronen Bar, stating they reveal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s deliberate manipulation of the ceasefire and…
RAMALLAH, Palestine For the third consecutive Friday during Ramadan, Israeli authorities continued to impose restrictions on Palestinians' access to Jerusalem to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, despite…
Former Federal Constitutional Court judge Peter Huber has sharply condemned the German government’s proposed constitutional reform, calling it unconstitutional and warning it would amount to a “coup…
BP agreed contractual terms at the end of February with the Iraqi federal government to rehabilitate four giant oilfields in Kirkuk, covering more than 3b boe: the Baba and Avanah domes of the Kirkuk…
A handout picture provided by the Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's office on March 21, 2025, shows him addressing the crowd during his annual Nowruz speech, in Tehran. Iran's supreme…
This event is the second incident of familicide reported in the Kurdistan region within just a week. [Getty]Authorities in the Kurdistan region of Iraq have reported a tragic incident in which a man,…
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The captain of the M23 rebel group, Corneille Nangaa, appears to be going it alone. Despite the ceasefire agreement signed on Tuesday in Doha between Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and his…
Late charge at China Grand Prix sees Lewis Hamilton secure his first Formula One sprint pole since joining Ferrari.Lewis Hamilton has astonished the crowd and himself by securing his maiden sprint…
Lt Gen Adrian Spain Deputy Chief of Staff of the US Air Force for Operations has declared during a recent session at the Senate Armed Force Committee that “today’s Air Force is the oldest and smallest…
Following a warm and largely snowless winter, multiple regions in Russia are already reporting dozens to hundreds of wildfires. As climate change worsens the threat across the world, other countries…
US President Donald Trump has dismissed a New York Times report claiming that his close ally and billionaire Elon Musk was scheduled to be briefed by the Pentagon on Friday over US military plans for…
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The Federal election is scheduled for October this year, but Carney will seek snap polls to take advantage of the momentum that the ruling Liberal Party has benefited from since he was selected as its…
The United Nations' World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a warning about the rapid depletion of global glaciers across 19 regions. According to the WMO, 2024 marks the third consecutive…
US senator Steve Daines is visiting Beijing as America and China swap tariff threats and harsh words over each others’ handling of the illegal trade in fentanyl.Mr Daines, a Republican from Montana…
Apostle Festus Alilu, the senior pastor of Word of Power Gospel Church International in Ughelli, Delta State, was arrested by the police late Thursday following controversial statements he made…
The Sudanese army made one of the most significant advances in its two-year-old conflict with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Friday, seizing full control of the Presidential Palace in…
Britain’s Heathrow airport, Europe’s busiest, shut down early Friday after a major fire at an electricity substation cut power to the sprawling hub, disrupting hundreds of flights and thousands of…
The Australian Government has delivered on a commitment to significantly upgrade the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) maritime strike capability following a successful live firing of the AGM-158C Long…
Amid rising concern about China’s and Russia’s growing influence in Africa and corresponding apprehension about the United States’ capacity to hold its own in the region, President Donald Trump’…
Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico insisted his policies are “sovereign” after he took part in the EU summit, which he had threatened to boycott earlier. “Today we have achieved another…
2025.03.21 Political prisoner Huynh Duc Thanh Binh and his mother, Nguyen Thi Hue, in 2017. Inmates at a prison in southeast Vietnam have been staging hunger strikes to protest filthy water, poor…
St. Clair has openly accused Musk of being an absentee father to their child, whom they welcomed together last year. However, she claims that despite dating Musk from May 2023 and conceiving their…
According to AFP, Trump's Oval Office approach harks back to his reality TV and real estate background. "President Trump is very good at playing the role of Donald Trump," said Peter Loge, director of…
Survey on gender attitudes in Georgia Politics is still widely viewed as a male domain, while family matters and child-rearing remain women’s primary responsibilities. Men are comparatively more…
BEIJING--Chinese artificial intelligence startup Manus on Tuesday registered its China-facing AI assistant and was featured for the first time in a state media broadcast, highlighting Beijing’s strategy of boosting domestic AI firms that have received overseas recognition.
Medical researchers in South Africa are in limbo as they wait to hear whether over R800 million in research grants from the United States National Institutes of Health will be terminated. South…
Entry rules for Abkhazians traveling to Russia Under new regulations, Abkhazia residents with dual citizenship (Abkhaz and Russian) are now required to enter Russia only with a Russian passport. The…
Pakistan headline inflation is expected to remain between 0.5-1% in March 2025, the lowest monthly year-on-year (YoY) reading in over three decades, said brokerage house Topline Securities in a report…
The economic situation in Pakistan remains complex, with fluctuating growth rates, high prices of commodities, and economic disparities shaping the financial framework.The persistent fiscal deficit,…
ISLAMABAD: K-Electric on Thursday stated that it is unable to acquire more than 2,000 MW of power from the National Grid due to system constraints. During peak hours, the company is forced to operate…
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is to approve phasing out of the SPB’s Long Term Financing Facility (LTFF) portfolio of Rs 330 billion to the EXIM Bank, sources…
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production has extended full support to the Pak-Suzuki company for establishing, exploring and promoting biogas as a source of energy in the country.During a…
ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed, Thursday, expressed the hope that Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would reach the staff level agreement (SLA) soon.On…
KARACHI: The repatriation of profits and dividends from foreign investments in Pakistan witnessed a remarkable 104 percent increase during the first eight months of the current fiscal year (FY25),…
ISTANBUL Bangladesh on Friday urged nations to take a stand against racial discrimination and called for “concrete action” to repatriate Rohingya refugees.“The global community must engage actively to…
Still, the Maryland lawsuits paint a particularly disturbing picture. It wasn't just select facilities or a small group of abusive staff members, it was statewide and persisted for decades, attorneys…
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Elon Musk's pledge in October to cut $2 trillion from federal spending came from a flub of a scripted moment between the pair.Speaking on an episode of the "All…
German Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Dr. Philipp Ackermann, highlighted the growing academic partnership between the two countries, emphasizing that nearly 50,000 Indian students currently study in…
Map of Ghana People in Ghana’s rural and impoverished north can often get caught in a grim medical catch-22. With few up-to-date facilities, simple injuries can end in amputations — leaving patients…
The Riga TechGirls association in partnership with the Permanent Mission of Latvia to the United Nations participated in the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women – they…
Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes Thursday on areas in southern and eastern Lebanon.The Lebanese National News Agency reported that Israeli warplanes fired four missiles at the...
Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara met Thursday with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and European Parliament Vice President Armin Laschet in the Syrian capital,...
Cambodia and Togo have signed two deals on the establishment of bilateral consultations and visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and service passports, said a press release from the Cambodian…
Fabricating lies, character assassination, and trumped-up cases against the Iranian Resistance only embolden the Iranian regime to escalate hostage-taking and further repression. Iran’s ruling…
French actor Gerard Depardieu faces trial on Monday over alleged sexual assaults of two women on a film set, a case placing one of the world's best known movie stars at the heart of France's broader…
Map Shows US Regional Unified Combatant Commands. Left to right: This Newsweek map shows U.S. military combatant commands with regional focuses, including Northern Command, Southern Command, European…
The murder of Suraj took place on August 7, 2005, at Muzhappilangad ians 2 MIN READ One of the nine accused in the murder of BJP man Suraj is Manoraj, who is the brother of Chief Minister Pinarayi…
The USD/MXN pair is trading at 20.18 in early morning trading on Friday, March 21, 2025, representing a slight uptick from yesterday’s closing level of 20.07, as markets digest recent Federal Reserve…
President says ‘China will not even be mentioned or discussed’ at meeting 2 MIN READ Elon Musk has been invited to the Pentagon by Defence
CHENGDU, March 21 (Xinhua) -- The air route linking Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, and Japan's Tokyo resumed on Friday morning. CA459 operated by Air China left for Narita…
Reuters A view outside Terminal 5 at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. London's…
The DOGE days of summer are on the way.In its quest for government efficiency, the Elon Musk-linked office appears to be screwing up Americans' summer plans. Now it looks like it could be the first…
Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said it was encouraging to see the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) being “considered in ongoing conversations” on the military conflict in Ukraine and he…
A massive fire at an electricity substation near Heathrow Airport has led to a total shutdown of one of the world’s busiest travel hubs, disrupting more than 1,300 flights and affecting tens of…
As Ukraine's frontline cities continue to come under attack, museums holding Ukrainian artifacts are at risk of destruction. Museum staff have been hard at work trying to relocate valuable collections…
The European Commission announced preliminary findings against Apple and Google, charging them with two violations of the Digital Markets Act on Wednesday.The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is the EU’s law…
The Perth District Court convicted a 19-year-old man for sharing Islamic State beheading videos online via social media on Thursday. The conviction, following a 3-year imprisonment, marks the first…
Today's news: South Korea oppostion moves to impeach interim president; Hanoi arrests pro-democracy activist for ‘anti-communist activities’; Punjab farmers year-long protest broken with bulldozers…
A search for a man who escaped from a prison van on a motorway has entered its third day.
The Sudanese army seized full control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum on Friday, Sudan state TV and military sources said, in one of the most significant advances in a two-year-old conflict…
By Shania Shelton and Eric Bradner, CNN A man shouts at Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) during a congressional town hall meeting on March 13, 2025 in Asheville, North Carolina. s
The Sudanese army seized full control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum on Friday, Sudan state TV and military sources said, in one of the most significant advances in a two-year-old conflict…
The Philippines has stepped up efforts to expand the so-called “Squad” alliance to include India and South Korea, with military officials pushing for broader regional cooperation to counter China’s…
March 21 (UPI) -- The Sudanese military recaptured the presidential palace in the capital, Khartoum, on Friday, as it continued to make advances in its two-year-long civil war against the Rapid…
Protests erupted across Turkey following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, leading to clashes with police in several cities, including Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir. Demonstrators, largely…
Two scientists and an editor spent six months investigating so-called paper mills, which churn out bogus scientific papers that impede actual research on lifesaving breakthroughs.
The lack of children's literature in the Kyrgyz language has prompted two mothers to publish at their own expense a series of books based on local stories and traditions told to their children. These…
The Sudanese army seized full control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum on Friday, Sudan state TV and military sources said, in one of the most significant advances in a two-year-old conflict…
SINGAPORE - A 26-year-old man was arrested after drugs, including about 6.9kg of cannabis, were found in a private residential home in the vicinity of Cavenagh Road on March 19. The drugs are…
“This is why we solemnly ask you to reconsider this appointment, in order to ensure that the HCTISN can completely fulfil its mission, based on scientific facts and the expertise of impartial and…
The last stages of gunpowder manufacture at Nitrochemie Aschau look a bit like making pasta. A mass of fibres is squeezed through rollers until it is flat and gelatinous, which is then coiled tightly…
Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Nuclear Engineering and Construction Corporation (CNECC) International Engineering Co to advance its nuclear energy programme, The…
Supporters of the Iranian Resistance in Copenhagen, Denmark, celebrated the Chaharshanbe Suri Fire Festival on March 18, 2025 THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS UPDATE: 9:00 AM CET Iran’s…
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The Colombian peso (COP) continues its downward slide against the US dollar this morning, trading at 4,173.62 COP per USD as markets open.This represents a further weakening from yesterday’s close,…
On March 21, a large-scale Russian drone attack struck the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa, igniting massive fires and damaging civilian infrastructure. Among the targets were a shopping center,…
Changes in the United States could provide significant support to Viktor Orbán, who was the first in Europe to openly back Donald Trump in his struggle against the European mainstream, writes Gábor…
Lebanon’s new government should take all necessary measures to strengthen judicial independence and ensure that the investigation into the August 2020 Beirut port explosion can proceed without undue…
Dear Prime Minister Nawaf Salam,Dear Justice Minister Adel Nassar,We, the undersigned international and national human rights organizations, and families of the victims of the August 2020 Beirut port…
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The decisions made by the new Bundestag will determine whether Europe moves toward stronger unity and security, or risks deeper divisions and vulnerability. Germany’s recent Bundestag elections on…
President of Namibia Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (Photo by SIMON MAINA / AFP) Southern Africa’s desert nation of Namibia swears in its first woman president Friday after Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah won…
NATO members seek to avoid possible chaos should the US declare its withdrawal from the transatlantic military bloc.Europe’s biggest military powers are drawing up plans to take on greater…
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) – Turkiye has reiterated its call for stronger and more effective international institutions to uphold justice, peace and order amid growing global and regional…
The European Union has halted discussions over the possible confiscation of frozen Russian assets, Deutsche Welle reported, citing the conclusions from the E.U. summit on March 20.“Subject to EU law,…
Kyiv, Ukraine – While urging Kyiv to give away its nuclear power plants to Washington, United States President Donald Trump may have forgotten one of the scariest words to ever come out of…
Smugglers in North Korea are now seeking jobs with trading companies to avoid crackdowns, as authorities intensify efforts to curb private smuggling. This shift allows them to continue trading legally…
Man is charged with assaulting or raping the patients, many while under anaesthesia 2 MIN READ
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu discussed multifaceted cooperation with Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov at the first meeting of the Council of Foreign…
The giant Typhoon submarines were based in Zapadnaya Litsa, the Northern Fleet's westernmost naval base on the Kola Peninsula, a short 60 from the border with Norway. Photo from the archive of Sevmash…
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, March 21. The US President Donald Trump congratulated Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon on the successful delimitation of the border with Kyrgyzstan, Trend reports via press…
Gauteng police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murders of two Rea Vaya bus drivers last month. The suspect was arrested in Linden, Johannesburg, on Tuesday and appeared in the Protea…
The US Department of State released the April 2025 Visa Bulletin this week, introducing several changes to employment-based (EB) immigrant visa categories. India's EB-5 Unreserved category has…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 21. The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan, Atadjan Movlamov, met with Pakistan's new Federal Minister of Petroleum, Ali Pervez Malik, Trend reports, citing the…
HANOI – Vietnam officials are investigating the Chinese milk tea brand Chagee, which is set to open its first store in Vietnam, for using images of the so-called “nine-dash line” map on its mobile…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 21. Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon expressed confidence that Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan will continue their joint efforts to enrich the content of their multifaceted…
In a city where Buddhist rock carvings have gazed over the Yellow River valley for more than a millennium, local officials are now on their own sacred mission — to join the Chinese state in amplifying…
Russian online media RusNews revealed Wednesday two letters from an imprisoned journalist and anti-war activist, Maria Ponomarenko, which demonstrate her suicidal tendency. Amnesty International urged…
SINGAPORE – An oil trader who met a ship agent over the course of his work later became the agent’s supplier when the former started his own trading company in 2018. He would help the agent’s clients…
Russian President Vladimir Putin refused to accept President Donald Trump’s offer for a full 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine after their much vaunted call. The Kremlin nonetheless extolled the trust…
Donald Trump’s former top advisor Steve Bannon has revealed how MAGA operatives are ‘working’ on a third term for president Trump.
The Sudanese army seized full control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum on Friday, Sudan state TV and military sources said, in one of the most significant advances in a two-year-old conflict…
The Sudanese Armed Forces on Friday regained control of the presidential palace in central Khartoum,
The family of Mahmood Habibi, an Afghan-American citizen detained by the Taliban, expressed confidence that the Trump administration will press for his release. Welcoming Glezmann’s release, Habibi’s…
Taliban publicly flogged at least 456 people, including 60 women, across the country in solar year 1403 (March 2024 to March 2025), according to statistics from the Taliban’s Supreme Court. The…
The State Secretariat for Migration, citing improved security conditions in Afghanistan, said that single men who do not belong to vulnerable groups may be repatriated under certain circumstances,…
The Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan remained closed to passenger traffic on Friday, despite previous commitments to reopen it, sources said. According to sources, the…
Kenya's hospitality sector is experiencing a renaissance, with new hotels opening their doors to meet the growing demand for conferencing and accommodation in the country. One of the most exciting…
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The change will come into effect from Saturday when IPL 2025 - its 18th edition - kicks off with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) facing Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Eden…
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Luanda — At least 18,850 jobs were created in Angola from January to March 2025, the Minister of Public Administration, Labor and Social Security, Teresa Rodrigues, said Thursday in Luanda. Speaking…
Heathrow airport t be shut all day Friday after a nearby fire caused a major power outage 1 MIN READ A view of the Gatwick Airport, south of London on February 27, 2025.
Luanda — Foreign Minister Téte António said Thursday in Luanda that Angolan Head of State João Lourenço was surprised by Qatar's initiative to bring together Presidents Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Felix…
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down from Royal duties in 2020, an old palace staffer alleged the Duke of becoming “a tree-hugging lefty” and “rejecting the values and traditions of his…
Sudan’s military said it retook the Republican Palace in Khartoum, the last bastion in the capital of rival paramilitary forces, after nearly two years of fighting. Social media videos showed its…
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Ronen Bar will end his term on April 10 or as soon as his replacement is appointed, Prime Minister’s Office says.Israel’s cabinet has approved the sacking of the head of the domestic security agency,…
Sudan’s military said it retook the Republican Palace in Khartoum, the last bastion in the capital of rival paramilitary forces, after nearly two years of fighting, AP reported.Social media videos…
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Thousands of people gathered at Istanbul’s city hall for a second night Thursday to rally against the arrest of the city’s mayor, which many see as a politically driven attempt…
On Thursday, the court released a trove of images and videos that have been shown during the inquest, including a disturbing video of Thijssen practising charging into the bathroom where he ultimately…
Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, Permanent Representative of India to the UN (Photo/X@IndiaUNNewYork) New York [US], March 21 (ANI): India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador…
TOKYO -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have denied U.S. media reports that Elon Musk is set to receive a Pentagon briefing on Friday about top-secret plans for a…
Rwanda has reassured Belgian citizens that they will continue to receive visas upon arrival, and free of charge, despite the recent diplomatic fallout that led to the severance of ties between the two…
US President Donald Trump has warned that individuals caught sabotaging Tesla vehicles could face up to 20 years in prison. In a post on Truth Social, he stated, "People that get caught sabotaging…
SEOUL - The Seoul Central District Court ruled on March 21 in favour of Ador in its legal dispute with girl group NewJeans, temporarily barring the group from pursuing independent activities under its…
NO FLY ZONE: Heathrow Airport will be closed all day after a massive electrical substation fire nearby caused a power outage (BBC live blog here). It’ll cause chaos, ruin getaways and impact the…
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei said at the start of his speech on the first day of the new Iranian year of 1404 that, "Adversaries are waging a psychological warfare to distance…
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Poland plans to restart domestic production of anti-personnel mines with a view to producing up to a million of the weapons to fortify its borders with Russia and Belarus, a deputy defense minister…
Russian forces launched a mass drone attack on Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa late on Thursday, injuring three people and damaging a high-rise apartment building and a shopping centre, the regional…
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Unverified report by Hezbollah-linked newspaper claims Egypt's Sisi willing to take in quarter of Gaza's population and house them in northern Sinai, signaling cracks in Arab opposition to Trump’s…
The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System is a cost-effective choice for shooting down low-cost small armed drones.The US State Department has approved what would be the first sale of advanced…
South Korea's opposition parties on Friday submitted an impeachment motion against Choi Sang-mok, deputy prime minister for economic affairs who became acting president in December last year following…
France's President Emmanuel Macron addresses the media following a European Union Summit in Brussels on March 20, 2025. French President Emmanuel Macron said leaders of the coalition backing Ukraine…
March 21 (UPI) -- Britain became the latest country to warn its citizens traveling to the United States to ensure they comply with all entry conditions as the Trump administration carries out a…
A man (name withheld) has been arrested for killing a girl he wanted to forcibly marry in Chorokol, Ikotos County, Eastern Equatoria State. The arrest followed a manhunt by security personnel and…
ISTANBUL, March 21 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum this week welcomed Palestinian Ambassador Nadya Rasheed, who formally presented her credentials, Anadolu Ajansi (AA)…
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s military said it retook the Republican Palace in Khartoum, the last bastion in the capital of rival paramilitary forces, after nearly two years of fighting. Social media videos…
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday welcomed a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Qasr Al Bateen in Abu Dhabi on the occasion of the holy month of…
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Prayers for the dead have become a regular ritual in al-Mabrouka, a neighbourhood in the western al-Thawra district of Omdurman that is in the line of fire between the army and the RSF.A group of…
JERUSALEMThe Israeli government unanimously approved the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar on Friday, marking the first time in the country’s history that the head of its internal security agency…
ISTANBULIndonesia witnessed flight cancellations on Friday due to heightened activity from a volcano in the East Nusa Tenggara region.Mt. Lewotobi Laki-Laki, located on the tourist island of Flores,…
A large fire broke out early Friday morning at the Sudzha gas measuring station in Russia’s Kursk region, a key transit point for Russian gas supplies to the European Union, according to Russian media…
GAZA (Reuters): At least 91 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in airstrikes across Gaza on Thursday after Israel resumed bombing and ground operations, the enclave’s health ministry said,…
Poland's producer price index (PPI) fell 1.3% year on year in February (chart), following a revised fall of 1% y/y in January, the country’s statistics office GUS said on March 20. The PPI deflation…
The European Commission has launched an investigation into whether BYD received unfair state subsidies from China to support the construction of its Hungarian factory, Telex.hu writes citing the…
MTN South Sudan has launched an open-market smartphone bundling service to expand access by offering new subscribers 1 GB of data monthly for six months. Speaking during the launch on Thursday…
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London's Heathrow Airport has been forced to shut down completely due to a major power outage caused by a fire at an electrical substation, leading to severe disruptions for air travelers. The airport…
ANKARA - Turkey's government criticised a call from the main opposition leader for people to take to the streets to protest what they say is the undemocratic detention of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 21. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev highlighted the growing strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in a message of congratulations on Nowruz to…
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"I have vetoed the joint declaration regarding Ukraine because we cannot support any joint position before Hungarians express their opinion on Ukraine's European Union membership," Prime Minister…
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MBDA CEO Eric Béranger reaffirmed the European group’s role as a leading global provider of complex weapons. At his annual press conference on March 17 from Paris, France, Béranger explained MBDA’s…
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Hamas said it fired rockets at Israeli commercial hub Tel Aviv on Thursday in its first military response to the growing civilian death toll from Israel's resumption of air and ground operations in…
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COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh -- They first faced persecution in their country. Then a deadly crackdown by Myanmar’s army sent hundreds of thousands fleeing into Bangladesh. Driven from their homes, many of…
A Pakistani Army captain and at least 10 terrorists linked to a banned outfit were killed in a gunfight in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)…
Tents of displaced Palestinians from northern Gaza are set up near destroyed buildings in Gaza City, March 20, after the Israeli army issued evacuation orders for areas in northern Gaza. EPA…
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SEOUL - Russian President Vladimir Putin's top security adviser Sergei Shoigu has arrived in North Korea and plans to meet its leader Kim Jong Un, the TASS news agency reported on Friday, his latest…
SINGAPORE – Two men schemed to avoid the payment of duties on alcohol meant for export by removing some bottles from shipping containers and replacing them with cheaper beer. Jake Lam, 59, director of…
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It is now three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered up to 200,000 soldiers into the country, wanting to overthrow the pro-Western…
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BEIJING -- U.S. Senator Steve Daines is visiting Beijing as the U.S. and China swap tariff threats and harsh words over each others' handling of the illegal trade in fentanyl.Daines, a strong…
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- A veiled woman burst screaming from an elevator. The small crowd gathered in a basement corridor of New Zealand ’s parliament drew back nervously.Their guide, wearing a…
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KIGALI, Rwanda The Group of Francophone Ambassadors denounced an offensive by the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.In a…
US President Donald Trump (File Photo/Reuters) Washington DC [US], March 21 (ANI): US President Donald Trump said on Friday that people who are caught sabotaging Tesla cars may stand a chance to go to…
President Donald Trump's administration's response to a judicial request for more details on timing of deportation flights carrying hundreds of Venezuelan migrants was "woefully insufficient", a judge…
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday Ukrainian experts would be present at upcoming talks in Saudi Arabia involving the United States and Russia, but will not be in the same room…
HOWDY. Sarah Wheaton here with you for Friday’s edition of Brussels Playbook as yet another Qatargate is catching our eye. This time it’s about the Gulf state’s alleged meddling in Israel, not the…
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HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 20 (ACN) Rodolfo Benítez Berson, ambassador and permanent representative of Cuba to the United Nations office in Geneva, Switzerland, denounced that the cause of human rights is…
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SARAJEVO, Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik said Thursday that the only viable solution for Bosnia and Herzegovina is either a new political agreement or separation, as the…
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BEIJING, March 21 (Xinhua) -- The main forum of the three-day 2025 Global South Financiers Forum kicked off here Thursday, gathering experts, industry leaders and government officials from the…
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As Elon Musk pursues his “draining the marshland” in Washington D.C., his plan to reduce the size of the US federal government may have a number of unintended consequences.To be sure, few people might…
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WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump slammed nationwide injunctions issued by "radical left" judges, warning that such rulings could undermine national security and hinder his ability to act…
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Thousands of Turks ramped up protests on Thursday despite a ban on street gatherings over what they called the undemocratic detention of Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, as the opposition sought to…
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Heathrow handles more than 1,400 flights and 200,000 passengers a day. London’s Heathrow airport will be shut Friday after a fire caused a significant power outage, throwing one of the world’s busiest…
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Britain’s Heathrow Airport said on Friday it will be closed until midnight after experiencing a significant power outage due to a fire at a nearby electrical substation supplying the airport.“To…
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Washington DC [US], March 21 (ANI): A federal judge has blocked Donald Trump's administration's move to deport a Georgetown University researcher studying and teaching on a student visa, accused of…
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London’s Heathrow airport has been closed after a fire at a nearby electricity substation caused a mass power outage in west London.London’s Heathrow Airport, Europe’s busiest, has been closed because…
London's Heathrow Airport announced it will be closed Friday after experiencing a "significant power outage" due to a fire. "Due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, Heathrow…
By Todd Symons and Alex Stambaugh, CNN Heathrow Airport. Photo: 123rf.com London's Heathrow Airport, one of the world's busiest, will be shut all day Friday due to a "significant power outage" as a…
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A fire at an electrical substation near London's Heathrow Airport has closed one of the world's busiest airports.Heathrow Airport said the fire at the substation, which supplies power to the airport,…
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A United States judge on Thursday blocked the Donald Trump administration from deporting Indian academic Badar Khan Suri, who was arrested for allegedly “spreading propaganda” of Palestinian militant…
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The United Kingdom's biggest airport, Heathrow Airport, is experiencing a significant power outage due to a fire at an electrical substation that supplies the airport's power and it will be closed…
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An Israeli airstrike killed four journalists in Beit Lahia, Gaza, prompting renewed calls for accountability and stronger protections for Palestinian media workers. This statement was originally…
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A US court has blocked the deportation of Indian researcher Badar Khan Suri, who was detained by immigration authorities earlier this week for spreading Hamas propaganda. His lawyer had argued that he…
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By Jessica Hyland, ABC Lakemba Mosque received a comment that referenced the Christchurch massacre. Photo: ABC News/Amal Wehbe Police investigating a threat made to a mosque in Sydney's south-west…
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Israel has dropped leaflets on Gaza warning residents to leave before Donald Trump forces them out as fresh airstrikes reportedly killed more than 50.
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Experts have solved a mystery over stained glass window fragments which were anonymously returned to a historic abbey several years ago.
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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday aimed at eliminating the US Education Department, which he had termed as a “big con job” last month.
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CHURCH leaders have voiced concern at geopolitical uncertainties in Europe, as the US President, Donald Trump, held new talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to broker a 30-day ceasefire…
Nearly a week after the Trump administration flew more than 200 Venezuelan men to El Salvador, the mass deportation is continuing to draw intense scrutiny, with a federal judge admonishing…
Photo : YONHAP News Two North Koreans drifting on a wooden boat in the Yellow Sea were reportedly discovered by the South Korean military early this month and are being investigated. According to the…
March 20 (UPI) -- Endeavor Air Flight 4819 descended quickly while landing at Toronto's Pearson International Airport on Feb. 17, and its right main landing gear collapsed when it contacted the…
Podgorica, 20 March 2025, dtt-net.com – The former prime minister and current opposition lawmaker of Montenegro, Dritan Abazovic, Thursday called country’s special prosecution to detain and question…
The Taliban kidnapped George Glezmann, 65, while he was visiting Afghanistan. They freed him following negotiations brokered by Trump special hostage envoy Adam Boehler, Taliban officials and Qatari…
Tripoli, March 21, 2025 (LANA) – The Undersecretary of the Audit Bureau, Attiya Allah Al-Saiti, discussed with the Chargé d'Affaires of the Iraqi Embassy in Libya, Ahmed Al-Sahhaf, aspects of…
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered immigration officials not to deport a Georgetown scholar who was detained by the Trump Administration and accused of spreading Hamas…
The European Union is delaying until mid-April its retaliatory trade action over the Trump administration’s increase in tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports to 25%, senior officials said on…
Israel’s Cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request to sack the head of the country’s Shin Bet internal security service.The late-night decision to sack Ronen Bar deepens a power…
By Jessica Hyland, ABC Lakemba Mosque received a comment that referenced the Christchurch massacre. Photo: ABC News/Amal Wehbe Police investigating a threat made to a mosque in Sydney's south-west…
SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- Hundreds of injured Russian soldiers have undergone treatment at medical facilities in North Korea amid Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, a Russian news outlet reported…
By Park Boram SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Friday threatened to use the "deadliest military means" against joint annual military drills between South Korea and the United States. North…
By Park Boram SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has successfully test-fired its latest anti-aircraft missile system, which was recently put into full-scale production, as leader Kim Jong-un…
SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected a military dockyard in the western port city of Nampho and ordered a rapid increase in shipbuilding capacity to bolster its…
President Donald Trump suggested during a call with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the United States take ownership of Ukraine's power plants as he seeks to bridge a wide divide…
A flurry of court filings in the quadruple murder case against Bryan Kohberger reveal the suspect bought a knife on Amazon months before the killings and the victims' surviving roommates texted family…
Jordan beat Palestine, while Iran defeat Kuwait as pair keep pressure on group leaders South Korea in Group B.Jordan beat the Palestinian national team 3-1 to consolidate the second qualification spot…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to formally begin the process of dismantling the Education Department, saying that his administration is returning education back to…
The next round of Russia-U.S. talks on Ukraine will be held on Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said Thursday.The Russian delegation will be led by Grigory…
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) test-fired the latest anti-aircraft missile system Thursday "to examine the comprehensive performance of the system which was put into full-scale…
Have you seen this toilet? It turns out that a porcelain throne can also be made of gold. At least, that was the vision behind Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan's artwork titled America, created in…
Tripoli, March 21, 2025 (LANA) - The Dar al-Iftaa set the amount of Zakat al-Fitr for this year at 8 Libyan dinars in cash, (2) and a quarter kilograms of wheat, and (2) kilograms of rice per…
Former hostage accuses Hamas of stealing UN aid and condemns Palestinian UN envoy’s omission of captive Israelis during Security Council session, while Palestinian representatives deflect blame onto…
Photo : YONHAP News North Korea has reportedly test-fired its latest anti-aircraft missile system. The North’s state Korean Central News Agency(KCNA) said Friday that the country’s Missile…
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday invoked emergency powers to boost domestic production of critical minerals used widely across the economy as part of a broad effort to offset…
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Argentina released its 2024 economic figures on Wednesday, March 19. The country has been grappling with sky-high inflation which President Javier Milei promised to fix with radical reforms and…
The bodies of Palestinians killed in overnight Israeli strikes are brought to the Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, on 20 March. Omar Ashtawy APA images<
The Defense Department often partners with filmmakers to create accurate military portrayals, which is why we collaborated with streaming giant Netflix on a big venture: a docuseries celebrating Medal…
UNITED NATIONS — Former Hamas hostage Eli Sharabi went before the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with his heartbreaking story and a simple plea: "Bring them all home now."Sharabi has been free…
After news of the executions was reported this week, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said in Ottawa that she had been following the issue closely for months and both she and then-Prime…
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans,…
Levent Kenez/StockholmTurkey is moving closer to finalizing the acquisition of Eurofighter Typhoon jets as part of its efforts to modernize its air force. The country, which has historically relied on…
Tripoli, March 21, 2025 (LANA) - Akakus Oil Operations Company announced the completion of drilling Well D-42, with initial results showing a production rate of 1,480 barrels per day.Company sources…
Tripoli, March 21, 2025 (LANA) - The Tripoli Security Directorate organized a dialogue session on Wednesday evening titled "Security of the Capital in the Eyes of its People," as part of its Ramadan…
A video of a YouTuber's daring—and no doubt scary—attempt to test his endurance has shocked social media. In the video, he is seen putting his hand in a box filled with over one hundred bloodworms. A…
Kirsty Coventry was elected the new president of the International Olympic Committee Thursday. Coventry, 41, becomes the first woman and first African named president of the IOC."It is a signal that…
One of his boys stood near the down escalator and began playing with the moving handrail, pulling at it a handful of times, while trying to look at the stingrays below. It had been installed in 1992…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to begin the process of shutting down the Department of Education, stating that while essential programs like Pell Grants and Title I…
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Ukraine and Russia are “just a breath away from a full ceasefire” after three years of war, a State Department spokesperson said Thursday, signaling a potential breakthrough in negotiations…
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, and over one…
President of Turkmenistan receives Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye AKIPRESS.COM - President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Minister of Energy and Natural Resources…
Kallas's failure to push through her plan underlines the difficulty of corralling all 27 countries in a common direction. The blow to Kallas's authority is evident. "If you say everywhere, as she does…
Updated: 7:01am, 21 Mar 2025 Fu Cong, China’s ambassador to the United Nations, speaks during a Security Council meeting at UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday. Photo: AP China and Brazil on…
The world may feel cold, scary and cruel, but if you are open to seeing it, there is a lot of kindness, according to a new report.The World Happiness Report, released each year on the International…
A woman allegedly drowned her pet dog in a toilet and dumped it in the trash in order to make her flight. Alison Agatha Lawrence, 57, was trying to board her plane at Orlando International Airport in…
By — Nick Schifrin Nick Schifrin is PBS NewsHour’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Correspondent. He leads NewsHour’s daily foreign coverage, including multiple trips to Ukraine since the full-scale…
Photo : YONHAP News The U.S. government has reportedly announced plans to import more eggs from South Korea to deal with supply shortages caused by the spread of avian influenza.According to Reuters,…
India’s Kerala state issued a warning to workers last month about heat-related illnesses with an early summer onset. As the weeks extend into the warmer months across the northern hemisphere, the need…
The prime minister spoke as he visited a UK base to meet a group of senior military officers from more than 30 nations tasked with turning a political desire to support Kyiv into an actionable plan to…
Even law enforcement joined the fun. The Delhi police Twitter account cheekily asked Grok if it had ever received a traffic ticket. At first, Grok stayed silent, but when users kept pushing, it…
Hackman and Arakawa, who have been married since 1991, were found dead at their home in February.Earlier this month, the New Mexico medical investigator's office revealed that Arakawa and Hackman both…
Japan ensure a top two finish with 2-0 win against Bahrain in Group C of Asia qualifiers for 2026 World Cup.Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at…
2025-03-20T22:58:46+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Friday, Yemen’s Ansarallah (Houthis) announced targeting an Israeli military position south of Jaffa (Yafa).In a statement, the group's military spokesperson…
Photo : YONHAP News Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Duk-geun said that he will make utmost efforts to remove South Korea from the U.S.’ list of “sensitive country” list during his U.S. trip,…
Analysis: In signing an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, Trump was assigning homework that will never get done, Richard Hall writes.
President Donald Trump suggested during a call with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the United States take ownership of Ukraine's power plants as he seeks to bridge a wide divide…
Warning: This story contains graphic and distressing content throughout.Doctors and hospitals that were already barely functioning in Gaza have been thrown back into chaos, with Palestinian casualties…
Since the U.S. Space Force stood up five years ago, it has delivered warfighting effects to the point that the U.S. can now contest the space domain, Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. B.…
Miami, March 20, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by the arson attacks on at least three TV and radio stations in Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince over the last week, as escalating…
The Trump administration’s hard-line approach to immigration is raising concerns among key allies and leading them to keep a closer eye on how their citizens are treated when they travel to the United…
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Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday labeled the violent streak of vandalism against Tesla vehicles and showrooms as "domestic terrorism" — an issue Democrats have rallied against for years. Fox News…
Following large-scale airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, Israel will likely ramp up military pressure on Hamas to restart negotiations designed to ultimately force Hamas to exit Gaza, but Hamas will resist…
SINGAPORE – Despite the intensifying conflict between Israel and Hamas, disaster relief group Mercy Relief will send two of its personnel to the West Bank on March 21 on a mission to study the needs…
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By Marnie Hunter, CNN Afghanistan was at the bottom of the list at No. 147. Photo: RNZ/123rf The world's happiest country has managed to keep its No. 1 ranking for eight years running. The picture in…
Experts, however, warn that there remains significant misunderstanding of what the department actually does, and the federal government's power to influence educational outcomes. Unlike the UK's…
During a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, the U.S. leader apparently suggested Volodymyr Zelenskyy consider transferring ownership of Ukraine’s power plants to…
United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling for the shutdown of the Education Department, fulfilling a campaign promise he made last year. The order would leave school…
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The US State Department has approved what would be the first sale of advanced precision-weapon systems to Saudi Arabia for an estimated cost of $100 million, the Pentagon said on Thursday.The…
On March 19, 2025, at dawn, another threshold in Turkey’s authoritarian descent has been crossed. Erdogan removing his opponent At dawn, Istanbul’s mayor and the CHP’s presidential candidate-in…
Democrats and educators plan legal action against the decision.
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Thanks to versions of the technology developed by Fajgenbaum’s team at Philadelphia’s University of Pennsylvania and elsewhere, drugs are being quickly repurposed for conditions including rare and…
2025-03-20T22:18:00+00:00 Shafaq News/ The Sudanese army and the elite unit of the General Intelligence Service launched sweeping operations on Thursday in southwestern areas of Al-Jazira state,…
In Turkey, the arrest of a prominent opposition figure will likely trigger protests and will, more broadly, further undermine the opposition's ability to challenge the ruling Justice and Development…
Europe faces a geopolitical predicament, as the European Union’s (EU’s) summits in Brussels on March 6 and on Thursday laid bare. European capitals are preparing for US security disengagement, but…
NEW YORK — Nike is in a major slump.The company’s global sales dropped 9 per cent last quarter, including a 17 per cent drop in China, Nike said Thursday.In North America, Nike’s largest market, sales…
ABC News reported that an attorney representing one of the men deported by the United States to El Salvador on March 15 under the Alien Enemies Act was targeted because of his tattoo depicting a…
During the 2024 elections, Republicans won back the Senate and retained their House majority, with Donald Trump also winning a second term as president.It is just the scenario that the GOP envisioned…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of the country's latest anti-aircraft missile system on Thursday, state media KCNA reported on Friday.Kim thanked what was referred to as a…
Pyongyang, March 21 (KCNA) -- A spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defence of the DPRK on Thursday issued the following press statement titled "It is within the range of the option of the…
Pyongyang, March 21 (KCNA) -- Jo Chol Su, permanent representative of the DPRK at the UN Office and international organizations in Geneva issued the following press statement titled "The U.S. act to…
A 74-year-old surgeon who is believed to be France's most prolific child abuser has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing 299 of his patients. Joel Le Scouarnec has been on trial charged with assaulting…
A Yale University graduate is documenting his long and arduous job search on Instagram, opening up about the struggles of being unemployed despite studying at an Ivy League school. In a series of…
Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling for the dismantling of the US Department of Education - a move he says
The declaration from a regional Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official also repeated previously shared information.In the government responses they said they needed more than 24 hours to…
2025-03-20T21:40:04+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Thursday, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock accused Iran of fueling the recent violence in Syria’s coastal region, since Tehran-backed elements were…
President Volodymyr Zelensky urged EU leaders Thursday to step up weapon supplies to Ukraine and keep pressuring Russia, as officials from Kyiv and Moscow readied to hold fresh talks with the United…
A jury has found two men guilty on all counts of trying to kill Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad, who works as a journalist and lives in New York City.Rafat Amirov and Polad Omaroy, both allegedly…
The family of Erik and Lyle Menendez have rejected claims by a prosecutor that the brothers had not appropriately taken responsibility for the killing of their parents and said any lies they told…
A young pygmy killer whale — a rare type of dolphin — was recently rescued after becoming stranded on a shore in South America. The incident occurred on March 18 in Buxton, Guyana — a small town…
North Korea successfully tested a “new-generation” air defense missile system on Thursday, according to state media, as U.S. and South Korean forces concluded their 10-day Freedom Shield military…
Sarajevo, 20 March 2025, dtt-net.com – The leader of Serbs in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Milorad Dodik, said Thursday that the Constitution of the Serb entity which was adopted in its first version…
A boy cries as he sits next to debris, in the aftermath of an earthquake in the district of Zinda Jan, in Herat, Afghanistan (File image/Reuters) Kabul [Afghanistan], March 21 (ANI): A 4.9-magnitude…
A high-ranking Brazilian government official issued a broad criticism of Western developed countries including France on Thursday, in the run-up to a meeting of Brics energy ministers in the South…
2025-03-20T21:55:25+00:00 Shafaq News/ Kurdish cities across Syria witnessed historic Nowruz celebrations on Thursday, as tens of thousands gathered to light the holiday’s symbolic flame for the first…
Melbourne, Australia —(Map) Scientists in Australia have used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help them locate a rare bird called the Plains-wanderer. This new information will help scientists protect…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order aimed at shutting down the Department of Education, a decades-old goal of the American right, which wants individual states to run schools free…
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President Volodymyr Zelensky is pushing back against White House claims that President Donald Trump proposed bringing Ukrainian nuclear power plants under U.S. ownership. Following a phone call…
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered immigration officials not to deport a Georgetown scholar that the government detained until the court has had a chance to rule. U.S. District…
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Porter says Pasifika are also underrepresented in clinical studies. Photo: 123rf A Wellington-born Tongan researcher wants to see more Pasifika included in clinical studies in Aotearoa New Zealand.…
Turkish authorities have detained 37 people for allegedly posting “provocative” messages on social media in response to the arrest of İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Stockholm Center for Freedom…
One of many federal expenses on DOGE's chopping block is the leases of government buildings. But adjustments to DOGE's own tracking dashboard indicate it's not winning every battle on that front.As of…
Displaced Palestinians, carrying their belongings, move away from areas where the Israeli army is operating after Israel's renewed offensive in the Gaza Strip, on the outskirts of Beit Lahia, March…
NEW YORK — U.S. stock indexes edged lower Thursday following another reminder that big, unsettling policy changes are underway because of President Donald Trump, along with more signals suggesting the…
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The Kremlin reacted to the news with jubilation, with Russian Olympic Committee President and Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev congratulating Coventry in a post on Telegram. “We expect that in the…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave Sen. John Fetterman a silver-plated beeper — a reference to the pager bombings carried out in Lebanon last year — during the Pennsylvania Democrat's trip…
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence estimates that Moscow has lost up to 250,000 soldiers in the course of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. The Standard reported that, if…
A federal judge on Thursday blocked the White House DOGE office from accessing the Social Security Administration records of millions of Americans.In a scathing ruling, US District Judge Ellen Lipton…
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Flanked by students and educators, US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order intended to essentially dismantle the federal Department of Education, making good on a longstanding…
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Since January 2025, a series of attacks have targeted Tesla facilities and vehicles across the United States, bringing renewed attention to a long-standing debate among policymakers, scholars, and law…
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JERUSALEM The Israeli army launched a ground operation Thursday in the northern and southern Gaza Strip amid a renewed assault on the Palestinian enclave.The army claimed that its forces and the Shin…
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Zero Waste, observed on 30 March:This year’s International Day of Zero Waste puts the focus on fashion and…
Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling for the dismantling of the US Education Department, advancing a campaign promise to take apart an agency that has been a long-time target of…
South Africa is actively engaging with the Trump administration to enhance its trade relationship with the United States, despite ongoing diplomatic tensions following the expulsion of its ambassador.…
A US man who was abducted more than two years ago while travelling through Afghanistan as a tourist has been released by the Taliban in a deal with the Trump administration, the State Department…
Ralph Munro, who was elected as Washington Secretary of State in 1980 and served until 2001, has died, according to the current Office of the Secretary of State. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs issued…
‘It was one thing to anticipate this prolonged political moment; it has been, these past weeks, quite another to live it’, wrote David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker, in early March 2025. ‘Each day…
President Donald Trump has officially introduced his plan to eliminate the Department of Education. It could disrupt student loans, funding for public schools, and measuring students' achievements in…
A blog on the U.S.-Russia relationship Putin and Trump on phone calls In his call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which lasted two-and-a-half hours on March 18, U.S. President Donald Trump…
The U.S. State Department blamed Mexico for falling short on a water-sharing treaty with the U.S. The Trump administration has announced it has responded with a denial of "Mexico's nontreaty request…
The Dominican capital serves as a key stage for climate collaboration between the European Union (EU) and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), hosting the Euroclima Annual Meeting from March 10 to…
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A jury has convicted two men of plotting to assassinate Iranian American journalist Masih Alinejad at her home in New York City
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Russia is seeking to keep its naval bases in Syria, viewing them as a vital strategic asset. Syria's interim president, a hard nosed pragmatist, will likely strike up working relations with the…
Military exercises and doctrine suggest the leading war plan for Beijing to compel Taiwan is a joint blockade, and critical elements of China’s strategy will be implemented in the cyber and space…
Congolese and Rwandan leaders called for a ceasefire after holding direct talks in Qatar.The eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been in a state of conflict since the late 1990s. The…
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SARAJEVO, Bosnia and HerzegovinaHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced on Thursday that he has vetoed the European Union’s consensus on Ukraine and criticized President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s…
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Global events during the past several years make three things crystal clear: Energy security is national security, abundant energy is an irreplaceable tool for adapting to climate volatility and…
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at European defense commitments for Ukraine, Israel and Hamas renewing attacks, and opposition arrests in Turkey. According to the Kremlin, Russian…
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ISTANBULThe EU postponed planned measures in response to US steel and aluminum tariffs until mid-April to allow time for negotiations, European Commission's Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said…
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President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree ordering Ukrainian citizens living in Russia and Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine to obtain “legal status” or leave by September 10. The decree,…
New York, March 20, 2025—Pakistani authorities must immediately reveal the whereabouts of journalist Asif Karim Khehtran and the brothers of U.S.-based exiled Pakistani journalist Ahmed Noorani, and…
Turkey’s central bank on March 20 delivered a surprise move, announcing a decision made by an emergency sitting of its rate-setting committe to suspend the regulator's one-week repo auctions and hike…
Belgrade, 20 March 2025, dtt-net.com – Seven opposition parties today called the ruling parties for a transitional government which would be named by students and civil society and to be led by a non…
A federal judge in Los Angeles has ruled that Mariah Carey did not steal her perennial holiday hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You” from other songwriters
At least two missiles launched from Yemen triggered warning sirens in Israel and the occupied West Bank on Thursday.
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DoorDash has teamed up with Klarna to offer customers more flexibility in how they pay for food deliveries. Under the new partnership, customers can choose to pay in interest-free instalments or align…
Volodymyr Moroz with his trusty companion, Khytriulia, at the now-inactive Zavalivskiy graphite mine in central Ukraine, where he was once an equipment operator but is now a security guard, March 10,…
Cyprus and the United Nations agency for refugees are clashing over allegations that the east Mediterranean island nation continues to engage in so-called pushbacks against migrant boats departing…
As Iranians scrubbed their homes and hosed their gardens ahead of Persian New Year celebrations, they were told to slash their water use if the country was to avoid total "water bankruptcy". Water…
2025-03-20T20:33:22+00:00 Shafaq News/ The United States and Israel will hold high-level talks next week in Washington to discuss Iran’s nuclear program, Axios reported on Thursday. The meeting at the…
Each successful identification "gives renewed hope" that other women "can also have their identities returned to them", said Interpol Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza."Our work is not just about…
The ceasefire in Gaza has broken down. Perhaps irreversibly. The current situation is reminiscent of the worst days of the recent war. At least 85 Palestinians have been killed in the last 24 hours…
Additionally, the A-6 is in a critical situation, with water barely 80 centimetres from the roadway, while on the M-40 the margin has dangerously reduced to just 5 centimetres. Authorities do not rule…
As Washington faces a budget gap somewhere in the multi-billions, state lawmakers have brainstormed ways to close it. Two days after receiving a less-than-sunny revenue forecast, Senate Democrats…
French authorities are gearing up to release an emergency preparedness manual to help the population withstand the possibility of invasion, natural disasters and other potential threats. A…
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) from Social Security Administration systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.The decision…
Israel's military on Thursday expanded ground operations across Gaza, after it reported missiles intercepted from Yemen and Hamas militants said they fired rockets towards Tel Aviv. The rocket fire…
Bella Ramsey is sharing that they were diagnosed with autism.The “Last of Us” star, who uses they/them pronouns, opened up about their diagnosis in an interview with British Vogue published…
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Delegations from Russia and Ukraine are set to hold separate talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia on March 24, officials said on Thursday.According to Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, the U.S.…
BRUSSELS ― Emmanuel Macron is planning to host a group of European leaders on Thursday, March 27, to discuss Ukraine and security in Europe, three officials told POLITICO. The summit is a follow-up to…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told EU leaders that Russian President Vladimir Putin must stop making unnecessary demands that are prolonging the war in Ukraine.
The 26 European leaders, with the exception of Hungary, reaffirmed their commitment to continuing military and defense support for Ukraine, emphasizing that peace must be achieved "through strength."…
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Hebrw language media in the occupied Palestinian territories reported that a ballistic missile was fired from Yemen towards occupied Palestine.Israeli Channel 12 TV reported that flights at Tel Aviv's…
President Donald Trump has spent much of his first eight weeks in office going after his alleged political enemies, and law firms appear to be at the top of that list. The White House has placed its…
NEW YORK, NY – The 110th commemoration of the Armenian Genocide will take place in Times Square, New York, on Sunday, April 27, 2025, and will feature remarks by elected officials and guest speakers,…
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By Nicholas L. Miller, an associate professor of government at Dartmouth College and author of the book Stopping the Bomb: The Sources and Effectiveness of U.S. Nonproliferation Policy.
CSIS Americas Program Senior Associate Wilder Alejandro Sanchez lays out activity by South American militaries in the Antarctic and stresses the need for larger participation of regional actors in the…
The maple leaf flag is showing its colors everywhere as a Canadian-style nationalism rises in response to President Trump’s actions and rhetoric.
On March 3, OPEC+ announced plans to unwind voluntary oil production cuts beginning in April. Brent crude oil prices subsequently dropped to 6-month lows, dipping below $70 per barrel. Supply and…
Canada tightened its immigration policies in 2024, rejecting 2.36 million temporary resident applications, including visitor visas, study permits, and work permitsThe government introduced these…
The Ghanaian peacekeepers’ commitment to community engagement extends beyond vocational training. Their peacebuilding efforts also include providing veterinary care to livestock owners, having treated…
U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s imposing tariffs to incentivize business in the country. During the 2024 election campaign, he even floated the idea of 2,000 percent tariffs, which he argued…
Following the detention of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a delegation from the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) paid a visit to the municipality. Tülay…
TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Judiciary Chief Qolam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has assured protection for investments in the production sector after the naming of the new year of 1404 by the Leader of the…
Violent supernovas may have caused two of Earth's largest mass extinctions that have never been completely explained, according to a theory put forward in new research.During the final stages in the…
The Prince of Wales became king of the selfies when he posed for dozens of pictures with well-wishers in Estonia.
The recent expulsion of the South African ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, is the latest complication in the highly complex relationship between Washington and Pretoria. Rasool’s…
U.S. safety regulators on Thursday recalled virtually all Cybertrucks on the road, the eighth recall of the Tesla-made vehicles since deliveries to customers began just over a year ago.The National…
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Did you spot Israeli chef Eran Tibi on Great British Menu this week? The owner of Kapara in Soho and Bala Baya in Shoreditch appeared alongside French chef Eve Seemann of Apricity, Jason Howard from…
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (Image/ANI) Kathmandu [Nepal], March 21 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Thursday announced that he doesn't have immediate plans to visit the disputed…
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2025-03-20T19:32:29+00:00 Shafaq News/ A rocket fired from Yemen towards Israel triggered a series of security alerts, with air defense systems working to intercept the missile, Israeli media outlets…
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YEREVAN — Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has stated that Armenian prisoners unlawfully held in Baku must be immediately released. During a press conference, he addressed the…
AYITIKA, the Les Caye-based chocolate production and processing company, will represent Haiti at the Salon Du Chocolat fair in New York City from March 21 to 23 at the Jacob Javits Center. The event,…
An opinion piece in The Washington Post urged Democrats to avoid making the same mistakes conservative Republicans did when they created the Tea Party in the 2000s to take on what they saw as…
The U.S.-led effort to secure at least a partial ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia appears to be progressing.State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told Scripps News that senior administration…
The chairmen of the House and Senate Armed Services committees issued a joint statement saying they are "very concerned" after a report that the Trump administration is considering restructuring U.S.…
Construction workers pause while working to build the new village of Ban Sam Sang, Phongsaly province, Laos, to house people displaced by construction of the Nam Ou Cascade Hydropower Dam. (Tessa Bunn
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The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi hosted an Iftar gathering as part of its National Day celebrations, attended by dignitaries, including former Union Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar. Pakistan has…
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As President Trump increases pressure on the Islamic Republic of Iran and its Mideast proxies, prospects for a negotiated pact over the nuclear file are dimming and kinetic attacks on Tehran’s bomb…
France condemns the March 19th attack on a United Nations building in the Gaza Strip that killed one UNOPS employee and seriously wounded several others. France offers its condolences to the victim’s…
France continues to mobilize its efforts to assist civilian populations in the Gaza Strip. In that regard, on March 19 it took part in a joint operation with the EU and the World Health Organization…
The Soviet-era R-73 dogfight missile is fast becoming established as a weapon of choice for Ukrainian extemporized surface-to-air missile systems. The Soviet-era R-73 dogfight missile is fast becoming…
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured the strategic mining hub of Walikale in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). M23 rebels entered Walikale on Wednesday. Spokesperson for the Congolese…
Kevin O'Leary was scolded by a CNN panellist for allegedly touching her arm during Wednesday's episode of NewsNight. The Shark Tank star got into a heated debate with Angela Rye, former executive…
News Federal court declines to block DOGE takeover of US Institute of Peace The US District Court for the District of Columbia has denied a motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) on Wednesday…
2025-03-20T18:58:52+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Thursday, Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes near the towns of Nabi Sheet and Shmustar in the Beqaa Valley, Shaara in eastern Lebanon and Jbaa in the…
The UK has updated travel advice for the United States warning of tough consequences for Brits who break US immigration rules.
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ISTANBULThe Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development signed two grant agreements on Thursday with the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) to provide $1.5 million to support Gaza’s water sector and $2 million…
WASHINGTONThe US continues to press Israel for answers and "full accountability" on the killing of Turkish American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi in the occupied West Bank last September, a State…
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Former Israeli Supreme Court Chief Justice Aharon Barak warned that Israel is at risk of descending into civil war, as the government is expected to approve…
By Nidal al Mughrabi and Mahmoud Issa of Reuters At least 91 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in airstrikes across Gaza after Israel resumed bombing and ground operations,...
Lava from Hawaii’s most active volcano has created fountains that reached up to 700ft during the latest episode of an ongoing eruption.Kilauea began continuously releasing lava from its summit caldera…
Ethiopia’s ambition to secure Red Sea access and Eritrea’s interference in Ethiopia’s internal affairs and a power struggle in Tigray could explode into a wider regional war.
An Iraqi militia senior official issued an ultimatum to President Donald Trump regarding U.S. troops in the Middle Eastern country. Firas al-Yasser, a member of the Nujaba Movement's Political…
The PM also hinted that sea and air security guarantees will be now be a priority for the peacekeeping mission ahead of ground troops Vladimir Putin will face “severe consequences” if he attacks UK…
ANKARA — As Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan broke his silence on the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, tens of thousands of supporters of the main opposition Republican People's Party…
“Alarmed by Trump, Poland Must Look at Nuclear Options, Premier Says” “Poland must look at acquiring nuclear weapons, says Donald Tusk” “Poland seeks access to nuclear arms and looks to build half…
President Isaac Herzog on Thursday cautioned that the government’s pursuit of controversial policies is threatening national unity at a time when the public is already bearing the burden of war."It is…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said, “Today I received a report from a myster shopper’s reports one of which was…
ABC News' Britt Clennett reports on the impact President Trump's tariffs are having on both U.S. and Chinese businesses.
In Oslo, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had an audience with Crown Prince Regent Haakon of Norway. Crown Princess Mette-Marit also took part in the meeting. The President expressed gratitude…
Amman: Jordan stressed Thursday the need to immediately consolidate and implement the three phases of the Gaza ceasefire deal.This came in phone calls by Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi with…
Sarah Wynn-Williams' book tops New York Times bestseller list in its first week.
Report exposes Qatar’s hidden $3B funding to universities and K-12 schools, influencing curricula with anti-Israel narratives; researchers link funds to academic and policy shifts, raising concerns…
March 20 (UPI) -- The world's Catholic population has grown, but the number of priests has fallen, according to a new report that looks at the latest available data. The Vatican announced the figures…
A French citizen imprisoned in Iran for over 880 days has been freed and is back home, as was another French citizen held under house arrest in Tehran, French officials said on Thursday. Their…
While the Commission has vowed it’s a one-time emergency measure, lawmakers are having flashbacks: The same procedure was used in 2020 to pass the €700 billion Covid-19 recovery fund. Now the…
144th IOC Session COSTA NAVARINO, Greece (AP) — Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday and became the first woman and first African to get perhaps the…
U.S. Aircraft Carrier Conducts Trilateral Naval Exercise. The United States aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, left, sails in formation with other warships from the U.S., Japan, and South Korea during…
NEW YORK — Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner abruptly resigned from his top post at the U.S. passenger railroad this week.Wednesday’s announcement signaled that the leadership change came down to Amtrak…
The Party of European Socialists (PES) adopted a declaration on European defence, strengthened its ranks with the nomination of a new full member party from France, and commit on expanding its reach…
Five-minute read From March 20, 2024, to March 20, 2025, Iran’s clerical regime was buffeted by a series of cascading crises—a maelstrom of political, military, economic, and international setbacks…
Researchers found that happiness is strongly linked to seemingly simple factors: sharing meals, having social support, and living in a household of four to five people. Additionally, believing in the…
In Oslo, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Masud Gharahkhani, President of the Storting, and the leaders of political parties represented in the Norwegian Parliament. The President…
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Experts from three countries are studying leatherback turtles in Whakatāne.
Amid relentless pressure from Trump and internal Liberal Party divisions, Trudeau announced his plans to resign after nearly a decade in power.However, Carney, who overwhelmingly won the March 9 party…
Families flee deadly attacks in Gaza amid ongoing aid blockade OCHA reports that the situation in Gaza is worsening as attacks continue for the third consecutive day, leading to numerous reported…
ISTANBULAfghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Thursday urged the “gradual” return of Afghan refugees from Pakistan and other countries, Dawn News reported.The foreign minister was speaking…
ISTANBUL Muslims in Australia are demanding stronger measures against Islamophobia following threats targeting the community.The Lakemba Mosque in Sydney, New South Wales, shared a disturbing threat…
'Israel has the right to kill and maim, and we have the right to die and disappear,' Riyad Mansour tells UN Security Council
As rescuers dug through the remains of a collapsed apartment building in Gaza’s Khan Younis on Thursday, they could hear the cries of a baby from underneath the rubble. Suddenly, calls of "God is…
Dramatic aid cuts globally are putting millions of lives at risk, the UN refugee chief warned Thursday, as he prepared staff for mass layoffs due to a US foreign aid funding freeze. "Brutal funding…
In the year 2025, Africa is focusing on the dual aspirations of the targets set out by the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).1 Currently, Africa has a long way…
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KYIV, Ukraine — Senior military officers from countries across Europe and beyond met Thursday outside London to flesh out plans for an international peacekeeping force for Ukraine as details of a…
NEW YORK — New York state’s top court put an end Thursday to New York City’s effort to empower noncitizens to vote in municipal elections. In a 6-1 ruling, the high court said “the New York…
The Trump administration's mass deportation efforts have run into a hitch. The president's plans had involved housing thousands of migrants at Guantanamo Bay. But "logistical and legal" challenges…
Syrian security forces in Damascus have arrested Bashar Mahfoud, who previously served as the commander of assault groups and head of recruitment for the Assad regime army's 25th Division, accused of…
More U.S. adults say they’ve gotten the updated flu shot than the updated COVID-19 shot (42% vs. 27%) since the two vaccines became available in the United States last summer, according to a new Pew…
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A Russian Tu-95 bomber taxies before takeoff. A Russian Tu-95 bomber taxies before takeoff at an airbase in Russia, Thursday, July 8, 2021. Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP Russia has…
The British and German governments have updated their advice for travellers seeking to enter the U.S. with fresh warnings about the risk of arrest or detention. The updates come after recent reports…
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One million Chinese will be living in Japan by next year, according to some estimates, driven by families enrolling their children in academies linked to Japan’s animation industry, where the best…
ISTANBUL - Thousands of Turks ramped up protests on Thursday despite a ban on street gatherings over what they called the undemocratic detention of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, as the opposition…
U2 Photo: Sam Jones Irish rockers U2 will receive the Ivors Academy Fellowship at this year's Ivors, Britain's annual awards for songwriters and screen composers, organisers have said. Bono, The Edge,…
Houthis launch second missile at Israel after pre-dawn strike; IDF reviewing details
Sergei Shoigu, the secretary of Russia’s Security Council, warned that Moscow would not only impose hefty tariffs on Armenian products and end energy price discounts but also deport scores of Armenian…
Among the long list of 18 executive orders released by the White House on March 14 was a directive from President Trump rescinding National Security Memorandum (NSM) 18 – the Biden administration’s…
WASHINGTON — An American man who was abducted more than two years ago while traveling through Afghanistan as a tourist has been released by the Taliban in a deal with the Trump administration that…
Tuesday was the deadline for bidders to express their interest in hosting a South African Formula One Grand Prix, with Cape Town and Kyalami seemingly the two biggest rivals for hosting the event.In…
Days before he was set to secure his official presidential candidacy, Ekrem İmamoğlu was arrested on corruption and terrorism charges. A relative unknown when he won Istanbul's mayoralty in 2019, how…
French citizen Olivier Grondeau arrived in France on Monday evening, the Elysee Palace and a diplomatic source told AFP. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot wrote on X he had been "held hostage…
Keir Starmer says the current benefits system is unsustainable, unfair and needs changing to avoid a wasted generation of young people who are not in education, employment or training (Neet). The…
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Representative Image Gilgit [PoGB], March 20 (ANI): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has sought the federal government's position on the Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) government's conditional…
Turkiye is once again at a political crossroads, as mass protests erupt following the shocking arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. A key opposition leader and fierce critic of President Recep…
Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) has taken legal action against the Indian government, challenging its interpretation of the country’s Information Technology (IT) Act and accusing authorities of…
4: The Canadian government has strongly condemned China’s use of the death penalty, following revelations that four Canadian citizens were executed there this year despite appeals for clemency. China…
New Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a snap election on Sunday, sending Canadians to the polls on April 28 or May 5. The campaign, taking place against a backdrop of provocations from…
US competitiveness in education is slipping. In 2022, the US ranked 34th in global math performance, according to the OECD PISA assessment of 15-year-olds in 81 countries. Canada ranked ninth, despite…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Minnesota state senator who was caught in a sting operation resigned under fire Thursday after he was charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution.Republican Justin Eichorn, of…
Berlin, 18 March 2025 (Check against delivery) Thank you very much, Chancellor, cher Olaf. (…) I’d like to return to a few points – first of all, to congratulate you on the Bundestag’s historic vote,…
Mexican immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra earned a spot as one of 2017's most influential people after resisting deportation during President Donald Trump's first administration. Her recent…
UNHCR 92nd Standing Committee11-13 March 2025Regional updates Agenda item 3 iv. AmericasStatement by the EU and its Member States Chair, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the European Union and…
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À medida que Moçambique se aproxima dos 50 anos de independência, seu partido no poder se agarra ao poder em meio à turbulência política, eleições contestadas e crescente descontentamento público.…
The State Department on Thursday accused the Maduro regime in Venezuela of "continuing to lie" about repatriation flights, demanding the country "schedule consistent" flights to bring back Venezuelans…
Border Customs and Border Protection agents are using more aggressive tactics to question visa holders and tourists coming into the U.S. as part of the Trump administration crackdown on illegal…
2025-03-20T17:10:03+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Thursday, the US Department of the Treasury announced, new sanctions related to Iran's oil and petrochemical sectors. The US Department of the Treasury’s…
The Trump administration has secured the release of an American who had been held by the Taliban in Afghanistan for two and a half years. The state department announced Thursday that George Glezmann,…
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My name is Mahmoud Khalil, and I am a political prisoner. I am writing to you from a detention facility in Louisiana where I wake to cold mornings and spend long days bearing witness to the quiet…
The National Assembly of Laos has completed its examination of the new draft constitution, which aims to strengthen local administrations, promote a self-sufficient economy, and strengthen the role of…
The strategic bomber base, 300 miles from the Ukrainian border, is a high-priority target for Kyiv as it struggles to curtail Russian aerial bombardment. The strategic bomber base, 300 miles from the…
Sparked in large measure by concerns that the U.S. is aligning itself closer to Russia, receding from its traditional ties with NATO and the stability of U.S. weapons exports, the European Union has…
The United Nations Human Rights Council should renew the mandate of the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Iran and ensure the continuation of a complementary international independent…
As the world watches the evolving situation in Ukraine, the question remains: will a full ceasefire actually take hold, or is Russia simply buying time to strengthen its position? With US diplomacy…
Anti-racismThe Belleville Park Youth Collective, an organisation of young migrants, has been occupying public buildings Thursday 20 March 2025 Issue 2947 Migrants outside the building they were…
By Michel Comte, AFP Mark Carney, former governor of the bank of Canada, won the race to become leader of Canada's ruling Liberal Party and will succeed Justin Trudeau as prime minister. Photo: AFP /…
The Trump administration’s decision to return a high-profile gang boss facing terrorism charges to El Salvador as part of a controversial effort to deport hundreds of Venezuelan citizens could signal…
Is Baku accusing Yerevan ahead of its own aggression “Although we have announced the completion of work on the peace agreement draft, in recent days, Azerbaijan has made completely false accusations…
The Iranian-backed Houthis are seeking to show they are not yet defeated by several days of US airstrikes. US President Donald Trump has vowed that the Houthi rebels will be “completely annihilated”…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Oslo on Thursday for talks with Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, the Norwegian government said. Zelensky's visit comes as some 30 military…
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Donald Trump. President Donald Trump attends the annual St. Patrick's Day luncheon at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo President Donald Trump has…
FILE -- The headquarters of Energoatom, Ukraine’s state-owned nuclear company, in Kyiv, Sept. 8, 2022. The White House said taking ownership of Ukrainian plants would give them the “best protection.”…
German authorities have dismantled a migrant smuggling network operating across the English Channel, arresting six alleged members, Europol announced Thursday. During the operation, German police…
On the occasion on World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, marked on 24 March, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for an urgent investment of resources to protect and maintain tuberculosis (TB) care…
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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Thursday urged the judiciary to take a stand against the Turkish government's misuse of the courts as protesters rallied for a second day over his shock arrest in a…
“This is a complex investigation, with many areas still requiring a deeper dive before drawing a conclusion,” Marier said in a recorded statement. “Should any significant safety deficiencies be…
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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) stands to pose a significant threat to African democracies. For instance, some African countries like Egypt and Uganda have leveraged AI technologies to…
Donald Trump promised his phone call with Vladimir Putin would be a groundbreaking step towards peace in Ukraine. Instead, Russia’s hard-line stance on the terms of any ceasefire has left European…
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Once again Vigil activists met outside the Zimbabwe Embassy in London to continue our protest against the human rights abuse and lack of democracy in Zimbabwe perpetrated by ZANU PF, the ruling…
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Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) is facing fierce criticism as it is accused of an inadequate response to the detention of İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, which sparked mass…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he has a“very good relationship” with India. He, however, added that the only problem he has with the country is that it is “one of the highest tariffing…
The White House is in the middle of preparing to announce another round of tariffs on countries around the world, with the EU expected to be one of the major trading partners affected.While it remains…
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred was the first storm of its kind to hit Brisbane, Australia, in more than 50 years. Earlier this month, it turned pristine beaches along the country’s Sunshine Coast and Gold…
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At least 91 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in airstrikes across Gaza on Thursday after Israel resumed bombing and ground operations, the Gaza health ministry said. After two months of…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested an activist illegal migrant who dodged capture for years — dating to the Obama administration — by hiding out in churches in the Denver area, The…
KT McFarland, the former deputy national security adviser in the first Trump administration, told Newsmax on Thursday that President Donald Trump's phone calls to the leaders of Russia and Ukraine…
Donald Trump recently got candid about the “only thing” he liked about Joe Biden. In an interview with Fox News, earlier this week, the commander-in-chief praised the former president's ability to…
Donald Trump-led United States on Thursday imposed new Iran-linked sanctions on one individual and several entities, including a Chinese "teapot" oil refinery. for purchasing and processing Iranian…
South Africa’s official opposition party, uMkhonto weSizwe (MK), has demanded an apology from its Member of Parliament (MP), Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, after she insulted the party’s secretary-general,…
For years European officials have talked a big game on defence. The European Union has made numerous proposals to boost the continent’s puny production of arms. Three years after Russia’s full-scale…
A baby girl has been rescued from the rubble of a collapsed apartment building in Gaza after an Israeli air strike.As rescuers dug through the remains of the building in Khan Younis on Thursday, they…
The EU said Thursday its tariffs targeting American goods in retaliation for US levies on steel and aluminium would start in mid-April, two weeks later than planned, to give more time for dialogue. US…
The issue of Ukrainian children stolen by Russia was raised by Donald Trump in a call with the Ukrainian President following The i Paper's recent revelations Donald Trump has hinted at a possible…
Khader Junaid clambered onto a donkey cart with his family and their belongings and set off through Gaza's rubble, embarking on all-too-familiar escape to safety following the resumption of heavy…
Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has dismissed the DA's call for an overhaul of South Africa's foreign policies among GNU partners.This comes as tensions between South Africa and the US…
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In a concerted effort to strengthen hydrological monitoring and water resources management in Central Africa, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), in collaboration with specialists from…
A Dutch criminal court on Wednesday sentenced four men behind the “Jew hunt” attack against Israeli soccer fans that rocked Amsterdam last November, though the lenient prison terms are drawing outrage…
Late last year, when several thousand Okinawans protested the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl by an American soldier stationed in their island prefecture, the People’s Daily, a major Chinese…
In 2024, Mongolia and Kazakhstan elevated their traditional friendly relations to a new level: a strategic partnership. The upgraded relationship between Ulaanbaatar and Astana is one example of how…
In the early months of his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump has wasted no time asserting his combative “America First” vision of international politics – one that discards alliances,…
Partridge continued, “The highest temperatures are expected in areas from London and the home counties to the southern Midlands. Here we are likely to see 19C or 20C widely, with one or two spots…
New York, March 20, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists expresses deep concern after Georgia’s parliament on March 18 approved a second reading of a foreign agent bill that will most likely…
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis said in a letter published Tuesday that his lengthy illness has helped make “more lucid” to him the absurdity of war, as his top deputy rejected any suggestion of resignation…
Executive summaryBy mid-2024, artificial intelligence large language models (LLMs) were running into diminishing returns to scale in training data and computational capacity. LLM training began to…
In remarks following the announcement, Coventry said that it was an “extraordinary” moment and a “huge honor.” Coe, an Olympic gold medallist in the 1980s who became a British Conservative MPs in the…
The European Commission has published a new plan to revive its capital markets union proposal which stalled back in 2015 — but smaller members have expressed fear about creating a new powerful…
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SEOUL -- South Korea faces heightened diplomatic and economic risks as a power vacuum leaves it unable to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's import tariffs, while Washington has gone so far as…
As President Trump signed an executive order gutting the U.S. Agency for Global Media — which runs Voice of America and Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty — Washington is reportedly considering lifting…
People walk surrounded by buildings destroyed during the Israeli air and ground offensive in the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel on March 20. (Leo Correa/AP) BEIRUT — Israeli attacks killed…
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has promised to find a way to tackle inflation. He stated that livelihood, housing, health, and education remain the top priorities of his administration for the new…
In a fresh Indian forces’ violent operations against tribal community at least thirty tribe members were killed in disturbed Chhattisgarh state of India. According to Kashmir Media Service, Indian…
General Ben Hodges responded to reports from Ukrainian sources that the Ukrainian Armed Forces were forced to withdraw from part of Kursk, Russia –a Russian territory that Ukraine had controlled for…
ANKARAIsrael’s systematic home demolitions in the West Bank aim to change the demography of the occupied territory, the Palestinian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.A ministry statement said scores…
RIGA - Latvian and Indian businesses are increasingly interested in cooperation, especially in the fields of high-technology, information technology and innovation, according to Latvian Foreign…
Paris - Ahead of World TB Day, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) calls on all countries and international donors to prioritise and ensure sustained investments for diagnosing, treating, and preventing…
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- The United States Embassy in South Africa said Thursday it received a list of nearly 70,000 people interested in refugee status in the U.S. under President Donald Trump's…
BONJOUR, I’ve been busy hunting for Huawei-related news with a team of ace colleagues since Belgian authorities announced they were after evidence that the company crossed the line while trying to…
WASHINGTON - The U.S. on Thursday issued new Iran-related sanctions, targeting one individual and several entities including a Chinese "teapot" oil refinery for purchasing and processing Iranian crude…
SEOUL – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment verdict is expected to follow hard on the heels of Prime Minister’s Han Duck-soo’s, which will be out on March 24. South Korea’s…
SAITAMA (Japan), March 20 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Japan became the first non-host nation to clinch a 2026 World Cup berth after beating Bahrain 2-0 at home through goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa…
He emphasized that Israel's brutal and horrific bombardment of Gaza has resulted in the deaths of innocent civilians.He also lashed out at statements of Israeli officials, especially War Minister…
Since it launched its full-scale invasion, Russia has captured the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant and the now-destroyed Kakhovka hydroelectric power station -- two of Ukraine's largest electricity…
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Bottles of Bourbon whiskey made in the United States are shown on display at a liquor store in Niles, Ill., Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) The European Union on Thursday said it’s…
The second edition of the Young Painters Contest in Cap-Haïtien brought Haiti’s history to life through vivid paintings. Artists explored the theme “Nos Racines” or Our Roots, depicting…
Chevron is mounting a last-ditch effort to salvage its Venezuelan operations, engaging in intense lobbying at the highest levels of the US government, the Wall Street Journal reported citing people…
On Friday, President Donald Trump issued an executive order that called for the dismantling of seven federal agencies "to the maximum extent consistent with applicable law." They ranged from the…
During his virtual participation in the European Council meeting, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on partners to further increase support for Ukraine, invest in Ukrainian and domestic weapons…
Ukraine has withstood relentless cyberattacks and protected its critical infrastructure—all while fighting a full-scale war. As the US threatens to withdraw its support, Europe should step in to pick…
Big brother is playing a critical role in the Georgian government’s efforts to throttle all forms of dissent in Tbilisi, a leading rights watchdog group asserts. Demonstrators have staged nightly…
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is gravely concerned by reports indicating that Israel’s renewed airstrikes on Gaza have killed hundreds of civilians, including children in Gaza City, Khan…
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BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press briefing on Thursday that Canada should respect the spirit of the rule of law and stop interfering in…
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Pastor Nilka Marrero will slam her hand on the table, raise her voice and, if needed, shake her parishioners while playing the role of a federal agent.Many of her parishioners…
United States President Donald Trump has doubled down on his criticism of a federal judge, calling him “radical left” for blocking the deportation of Venezuelan migrants, as his administration ramps…
The RSF quickly took the palace and most of the capital at the outbreak of war in April 2023, but the Sudanese Armed Forces have in recent months staged a comeback and inched towards the palace along…
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A French industrial giant known for innovation and engineering excellence now finds itself at the center of a growing controversy over its continued presence in Russia, according to reports from the…
A Florida man who posted threats against Donald Trump on social media and challenged the president to “fight me naked to the death” has been arrested.
SINGAPORE - A man has claimed trial for three charges of driving while on drugs, after a Singaporean boy died and two others were injured in an accident involving his lorry. The man, I Muniandy @ Ang…
March 20 (UPI) -- Iran Thursday released a French tourist who had been held for two years on a five-year sentence for allegedly conspiring against the Islamic Republic, a charge that Olivier…
The right main landing gear collapsed on impact when a Delta flight landed at Toronto's Pearson International Airport last month, with the wing hitting the runway and fuel spray causing a massive…
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Due to their location and history of occupation by their increasingly belligerent neighbor, the Baltic states are perhaps the most aware of the danger of hybrid attacks and, after Finland, the best…
The struggle of Afro-Palestinian Shaden Mousa Qous, a 22-year-old artist, activist and aspiring lawyer from Jerusalem, is one of many cases which has been ignored, writes Shahd Abusalama.We cannot let…
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At the heart of Christian historical understanding was the idea of supersession. The idea was this: the new faith would replace Judaism, thus establishing its own superiority. This religious,…
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The Friends of Universal Reform, about five hundred of them, trooped into Boston’s Chardon Street Chapel to debate the woman question, consider scriptural authority, and damn the institution of…
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Sanaa, Yemen – Mukhtar Ahmed was riding his bike in northern Sanaa’s al-Jiraf area when the ground trembled beneath him. Thunderous explosions echoed through the air, followed by the sound of…
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed vows peaceful approach via dialogue amid recent fears about possible war between the neighbours.Ethiopia’s prime minister says his country will not seek conflict with longtime…
INDIA has asked the US to list a Sikh separatist group as a terrorist organisation, an Indian government source said on Tuesday (18). This comes more than a year after the US announced it had foiled a…
The State of Kuwait has welcomed diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine crisis. In a statement, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi…
If Chinese electric vehicle and battery manufacturers want to invest in the European Union, they should be prepared to transfer technology, according to the bloc’s trade chief.Addressing a European…
At the start of the year, Ukraine ceased the transit of Russian natural gas to the European Union (EU). With gas agreements expired, diplomatic turbulence stretching across the Atlantic, and perpetual…
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Two centuries have elapsed since the creation of braille, a tactile writing system that has significantly changed the lives of countless individuals who are blind or partially sighted. In Mali, many…
At his bar in Bukavu — a city in eastern Congo overrun by Rwandan-backed rebels last month — Adolphe Amani dipped into his dwindling stock of beer to serve a table of thirsty customers watching a…
The Bureau of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on Wednesday called for the immediate release of İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, condemning his detention as a politically…
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More than 40 Taiwanese citizens are under investigation for allegedly holding Chinese identity cards, and 14 individuals have already been notified that their Taiwanese household registrations and…
His government experiment is fast becoming a cautionary tale – and one that even Trump may soon tire of defending When Donald Trump appointed Elon Musk to lead the new Department of Government…
A court in the Russian town of Berezovsky has overturned the results of a mayoral election in which the incumbent tried to secure his own victory by making his driver’s wife his only opponent — only…
At least six people died near Nigeria's capital Abuja after a trailer crashed into halted vehicles and burst into flames, police said Wednesday. The accident happened on a busy highway near the Nyanya…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced Tabby, the leading instalment payment app, across all its digital channels, including RTA’s website, RTA app, nol Pay app, and smart kiosks.…
Funeral services were being held across North Macedonia for dozens of victims of last weekend’s devastating nightclub fire, as grieving communities gathered for burials in several cities and towns…
GOMA, Congo -- Rwanda-backed M23 rebels entered the strategic town of Walikale in eastern Congo late Wednesday, according to residents and civil society leaders, a day after the Congolese and Rwandan…
Beijing has demanded protections for Chinese students in the U.S. after a Congressional panel asked six American universities to hand over a large amount of detailed information on their Chinese…
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To cancel or not to cancel.This is the conundrum that Canada’s new prime minister, Mark Carney, confronts while poised to call a federal election that will likely be defined by and fought over one…
At least 85 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Thursday after Israel resumed its bombing campaign and ground operations in the enclave, a Gaza health…
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ISTANBUL European leaders gathered Thursday in Brussels to discuss the war in Ukraine and the EU’s security along with economic, energy, defense and foreign policy issues.“These are decisive days for…
Disgruntled ANC members from the North West will have to go back to the drawing board having lost, with costs, an appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal to declare unlawful the elective conference…
A parallel forum of the 2025 Global South Financiers Forum titled "Value Discovery: Technological Innovation Drives High-Quality Development of Capital Markets" is held at the National Financial…
BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Automotive giant Volkswagen Group China has praised the Chinese government's efforts to facilitate cross-border data flows and improve the business environment for…
BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, met…
Air pollution is a growing global concern, with significant implications for public health. There is growing scientific evidence attributing adverse pregnancy outcomes to exposure to air pollution is…
Nairobi, March 20, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Somali authorities to investigate the killing of journalist Mohamed Abukar Dabashe in a March 18 bombing by the militant group Al…
Appeal to European leaders from Georgian opposition “A Russian-backed dictator [de facto leader of Georgia, Bidzina Ivanishvili] must not be allowed to ignore European and American partners, change…
The next Russia-US talks, which Washington has said may be held on Sunday, are likely to take place early next week, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday. "It may not be Sunday itself, now…
Israel’s renewed onslaught in Gaza “reinforce” the UK Government’s decision last year to suspend some arms export licences to the country, David Lammy has told the House of Commons. Delivering a…
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to present this testimony on the critical issue of religious freedom in Afghanistan. The human rights of religious minorities and others who do not conform to…
Grotte de Cussac holds ancient human remains, long-extinct bears and stunning artworks 3 MIN READ Mineral formations such as stalactites and stalagmites inside the Cussac cave. AFP Deep inside a…
The transatlantic alliance has sneezed, and the Indo-Pacific could soon catch a cold. As U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration dashes Ukraine’s hope for an immediate security guarantee and…
The Philippines wants India and South Korea to join the “Squad” grouping of nations that has been established to curb and counter China’s growing maritime power, the country’s armed forces chief said…
Indonesia’s parliament today passed a suite of controversial amendments to the country’s military law, which human rights groups say will likely remove hard-won checks on the power of the Indonesian…
In “Why the US Must Push for Meaningful Financial Reform in Singapore” (published March 14, 2025), Alvin Camba makes unsubstantiated claims that Singapore has become a conduit for some Chinese…
USS Minnesota (Image: U.S. Navy) USS Minnesota (Image: U.S. Navy) more > The advanced Virginia-class attack submarine USS Minnesota deployed to the port of Perth, Australia, recently in a show of…
This image taken off a video released by the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense shows what it says Chinese war ships conducting drills about 40 nautical miles (74km) off the coast of western Taiwan’s…
The 90-day campaign period for the Philippines’ mid-term elections opened today, against the backdrop of a bitter political feud that culminated in last week’s impeachment of Vice President Sara…
The French Foreign Affairs Ministry meanwhile said it “regretted the situation” in a statement and wanted to promote “freedom of expression” and “academic and scientific cooperation.” The academic,…
Following the controversial emergency rule imposed on Rivers State, the newly appointed sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has arrived at the Government House in Port Harcourt.…
Since March 6, I have been trying to write about the storm that swept through my home region — the Syrian coast. But I keep failing. I try to shut out the images of the dead, yet they force their way…
Amid tears and grins, 175 Ukrainian soldiers returned home on March 19 -- some of whom had been held in Russian prisons for nearly three years. Ukraine returned an equal number of Russian POWs in a…
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz yesterday threatened Palestinians in the Gaza Strip with “complete destruction” and “displacement” if Israeli captives are not released and Hamas is not removed…
ISTANBUL - Thousands of Turks were expected to ramp up protests on Thursday over what they called the undemocratic detention of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu despite a ban on gatherings, police…
DHAKA - Dozens of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh gathered to pray for the early release of a Rohingya insurgent leader arrested this week on charges of murder, illegal entry and militant activities.…
Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in a televised message to the nation on the occasion of the Persian New Year on Thursday afternoon.The Leader of the Islamic Revolution underlined the need for both…
HRANA News Agency – Amirali Minaei, a Christian convert currently serving his prison sentence in Evin Prison, was recently assaulted by one of the prison guards. Following the incident, Mr. Minaei…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has chosen “Investments for Production” as the slogan for the new Persian year in his annual Nowruz message Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has chosen…
In a message on March 20, Araghchi congratulated his counterparts in the Republic of Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and…
Germany is now warning its citizens that they are not guaranteed entry to the U.S. even if they have a visa or entry waiver, Reuters reported. The country updated its travel advice for the U.S. after…
European farmers have been in the news in recent months due to high-profile protests against climate policies, which they argue put a disproportionate burden on their already thin margins, as well as…
ANKARAAs divisive, anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim policies gain traction globally, European countries have also seen a surge in racist incidents in recent years.Anadolu compiled data on racial attacks…
Officials transferred Abubakr Khatami, Hamzeh Zibakalam, Hadi Jamei, Sami Khezri, Masoud Khezri, and Matin Choupani to an undisclosed location Intelligence forces arrested six Kurdish citizens from…
IRGC Intelligence arrested civil activist Sima Alipour in northwestern Tabriz after she responded to their summons IRGC Intelligence arrested civil activist Sima Alipour in northwestern Tabriz after…
Syrian citizens accounted for 16 percent of the total number of first applications, followed by Venezuelans and Afghans. Syria has consistently been the top country of origin for asylum-seekers since…
The German and European flags fly in front of the newly reopened German embassy in Damascus on March 20, 2025. Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock officially reopened her country's embassy in…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed support for Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa's efforts to maintain Syria's territorial integrity and offered Russia's "practical cooperation" on various…
A view of Mount Ağrı from Margara, where the Alican Border Gate on the Armenia- Türkiye border is located. The Armenian government on Thursday announced that the Margara-Alican border gate with…
From golf to crypto, the President is using political power to pursue personal enrichment, while Elon Musk's X has quadrupled in value since the election When it comes to things that should never…
This achievement solidifies Jordan’s status as a leading center for religious tourism, balancing heritage conservation with modern tourism development. According to a statement from the Jordan Tourism…
At least 70 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Thursday after Israel resumed its bombing campaign and ground operations in the enclave, a Gaza health…
The International Youth Forum "Russia-Asia: Human Resources Potential of the Nuclear Industry of the Region" took place at RUDN University in Moscow, where students and experts from Russia, Vietnam,…
To check the accuracy of the population data, Lang-Ritter used his skills in water resource management. He collected different kinds of population data from rural dam projects in 35 countries, and…
Earlier this week, four NATO members in Eastern Europe stated they would be leaving the international treaty banning the use of landmines. The UK says it still remains committed and has no plans to…
Negotiations over a new ceasefire with Hamas continued over the past days but remain deadlocked, Israeli media reported Thursday, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continued to pound terror targets…
Israel is preparing to ramp up military pressure on Hamas as the terror group hasn’t changed its stance on the ceasefire since the IDF began launching widespread attacks in Gaza earlier this week. The…
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has pulled out of Israel’s upcoming International Conference on Combating Antisemitism, citing concerns over some of the far-right European politicians invited to…
Award-winning screenwriter Jack Thorne has spoken out against the bizarre and false claims circulating about him online – among them that he is Jewish. Thorne, co-creator of the hit Netflix drama…
The first solar eclipse of this year will take place on Saturday, March 29. According to NASA, the eclipse will be seen from parts of North America, Europe, Africa, Northern Asia, South America,…
Police are responding to Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital in Michigan following reports of an active shooter incident. As of now, authorities have not confirmed the shooting reports. Police…
Despite an extensive search, her body has not been found. Dominican Republic National Police spokesperson Diego Pesqueira said Konanki’s family has sent the agency a letter requesting a declaration of…
Unknown perpetrators have sabotaged a climbing route first explored by Herbert Kickl, leader of the right-wing Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ), in the Styrian alps. On March 19, local police confirmed…
Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Kanu Agabi (SAN) and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Uchenna Njoku have joined the legal team defending the detained leader of the Indigenous People of…
The provisional electoral list for Côte d'Ivoire's 2025 presidential election, recently published, has ignited fierce debate and protests, particularly regarding the exclusion of two key political…
The design incorporates traditional pre-Nowruz elements and symbols representing nature’s renewal and Iranian cultural rituals Google has released a special Doodle today to mark the Persian New Year…
CHONGQING, March 20 (Xinhua) -- A delegation of mayors from various regions in the United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday wrapped up a visit to Chongqing, a megacity in southwest China, having gone there to…
Russia and the U.S. will discuss ways to ensure safe shipping in the Black Sea at talks on a possible Ukrainian peace settlement in the Saudi city of Jeddah over coming days, the Kremlin said on…
The leader of the SDF attended the meeting with representatives of the Syrian government [Getty]The Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, held their first round of…
Germany reopened its embassy in Damascus on Thursday, 13 years after it was shut in the early days of Syria’s civil war. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock reopened the embassy during a visit to…
Comment| Print| A A In an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that President Donald Trump "will take action" to prevent Iran from…
He was accused of writing messages "that reflect hatred toward Trump and can be described as terrorism," and his equipment was seized before he was flown back to Europe the next day. Philippe…
European institutions are expected to kick off their negotiations on the review of the screening of foreign direct investment (FDI) in May, with the legislative work expected to be concluded this…
Ukraine on Thursday targeted Russia's Engels strategic bomber base with drones. The attack triggered a major blast and fire about 700 km (435 miles) from the front lines of the war, Reuters quoted…
Authorities, including the FBI, are investigating several attacks on Elon Musk-led Tesla’s vehicles across the US. On Tuesday, a person dressed in black set fire to several Teslas at a repair facility…
M23 seized the mining hub in its farthest advance west, despite calls for a ceasefire from DRC and Rwanda.Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured the town of Walikale in the eastern Democratic Republic…
Amid ceasefire deal discussions, Ukraine on Thursday struck Engels military airbase with a drone attack in the Saratov region of southwest Russia.Videos circulating on social media revealed a major…
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MADRID - Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Thursday in Brussels that the European Union should focus on bolstering its technological capabilities to defend itself rather than building more…
South Sudan’s National Chairperson for the HIV/AIDS Commission has called on the government to increase funding for HIV programmes across the country, following the withdrawal of support by the US…
his year’s World Happiness Report not only reveals which country is the happiest in the world but also underscores the power of kindness: New evidence shows acts of generosity and the belief in…
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its record-breaking run as the benchmark KSE-100 Index crossed the 119,000 level, for the first time, before closing at a new high of 118,769.77 on…
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in the Oval Office at the White House on February 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew…
The death toll for Russian troops in the Ukraine war may be as high as 250,000, according to Britain's Ministry of Defence. "The Russian Armed Forces have likely sustained approximately 900,000…
A French citizen imprisoned in Iran for more than 880 days has been freed, President Emmanuel Macron has announced.The release of Olivier Grondeau comes as France and the rest of Europe attempt to…
The National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) reports Colombia’s trade deficit expanded to $1.279 billion in January 2025.This figure marks a 17.9% increase compared to the same month…
Ecuador’s state oil company Petroecuador resumed crude oil transportation through its main pipeline Wednesday morning, according to an official announcement released yesterday.The Trans-Ecuadorian…
UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL58th SessionItem 4 - General debate on human rights situations that require the Council’s attention20 March 2025Group statement of 28 states Mister President, I have…
As Pakistan moves to formally recognize cryptocurrency, Bilal bin Saqib, the country’s newly appointed crypto advisor, has said that the country intends to legalize the digital currency and create a…
TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended his heartfelt congratulations on the arrival of the Persian New Year, best known as Nowruz, to officials and people of the…
Israeli police intervenes to hundreds of protesters gathered outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence to protest against his government and violation of ceasefire with Hamas in Jerusalem…
LONDON The “shocking” Israeli bombing of Gaza seen over the last 48 hours needs to stop, the Irish taoiseach (prime minister) said Thursday, urging Europe to say "stop to the killing and to the…
We write as constitutional scholars—some liberal and some conservative—who seek to defend academic freedom and the First Amendment in the wake of the federal government’s recent treatment of Columbia…
Iraqi cleric and leader of the Sadrist movement, Moqtada al-Sadr, has prohibited his followers and members of his armed faction, Saraya al-Salam, from using weapons inside or outside Iraq. He also…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a message to Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa supporting efforts to stabilize the situation in the country and saying Russia is ready to engage in…
Germany reopened its embassy in Syria on Thursday, marking a revival of diplomatic ties under a new leadership in Damascus that is facing humanitarian and security problems as it tries to rebuild the…
Guo Guangcan, co-founder of China’s leading quantum computer company Origin Quantum, predicts that the era of "quantum-super-intelligence" could begin in just five years. This contrasts with remarks…
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Navigation menu NewsMiddle EastExplainedOpinionSportVideo Live In Pictures Gallery|Conflict Rwanda denies link to M23 rebels as trade in smuggled DRC minerals said to hit $1bn a year.
Responding to concerns expressed by India about pro-Khalistan diaspora groups in New Zealand, the country’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Wednesday that his country was a “liberal…
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2025-03-20T10:47:26+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Thursday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi revealed that the letter sent by US President Donald Trump to Tehran contained several "opportunities"…
China has executed four Canadians in recent months, Canada’s foreign affairs minister has said.Melanie Joly said she and former prime minister Justin Trudeau had asked for clemency in the drug-related…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 20. A roadmap for the development of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Belarus for 2025-2027 has been signed, Trend reports. The document aimed at strengthening Kyrgyz…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 20. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov opened new brick and coal enrichment factories in the Osh region during a working visit to the area, Trend reports via administration of…
South Sudan’s newly appointed Vice President, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, has called on all parties to the country’s 2018 peace agreement, including First Vice President and SPLM/A-IO leader Dr. Riek…
MANILA - The Philippines is exploring the possibility of converting two islands that were once part of a U.S. navy base into a military reservation, its defence department said on Thursday, a move to…
BRYAN JOHNSON wants to live for ever. The American businessman pops a hundred pills a day, never eats after 11am, and obsessively monitors dozens of his body’s “biomarkers”. The goal, as he will tell…
Speaking on a program on the national Iranian TV on Thursday which falls on Nowruz day in Iran, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said that "our policy is not direct negotiations for the time being." He said that…
ISTANBUL The number of asylum applications to EU dropped 13% to 912,000 in 2024, the 27-member bloc's statistical authority said on Thursday.Last year, Syrians lodged 148,000 first-time applications…
The chancellor added: “It is depressing for democracy in Turkey, but it is certainly also depressing for relations between Europe and Turkey.” The arrest of İmamoğlu, who hails from the opposition…
Europe’s security mechanism is not at its best. As the war in Ukraine rumbles on and the Eastern Mediterranean bristles with tension, the EU’s military cupboard looks embarrassingly bare. In an urge…
Engels-2 airbase. A large plume of smoke is seen rising above what is reported to be the Engels-2 air base, which houses Russian Tu-95 and Tu-160 strategic bombers, in the city of Engels in the…
Since the Syrian revolution transitioned into armed conflict—after the regime ruled out negotiations and used excessive force to suppress protests in 2011—the country witnessed a surge in armed…
The attempted murder case against businessman Edwin Sodi has been struck from the court roll after the complainants withdrew.It is believed an out-of-court settlement was reached with his estranged…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) intends to impose export quotas on cobalt following a four-month export ban, and plans to partner with Indonesia, another key producer, to manage global supply…
Trump’s second-term foreign policy asserts U.S. hegemony in the Western Hemisphere while exploring a great power system based on spheres of influence. Its success hinges on defining these…
At least 70 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Thursday after Israel resumed its bombing campaign and ground operations in the enclave, a Gaza health…
The International Day of Happiness, celebrated on March 20, is a day to promote happiness as a key factor in leading a healthy and disease-free life. Recognized by the United Nations (UN), happiness…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (pictured) said while the letter sent by US President Donald Trump purported to present "opportunities", it was "actually more of a threat", adding that Iran…
Canada has condemned China's execution of four Canadians on drug-related charges, with Foreign Minister Melanie Joly vowing to continue seeking clemency for others facing similar sentences. The…
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Strangers are about twice as kind as people think, according to a UN-backed report on global happiness.Researchers for the World Happiness Report used lost wallets as an experiment to measure people's…
A UN Commission of Inquiry has found evidence of increasing sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinians in the Occupied Palestinian Territories The UN reports documented the killing of five…
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Alongside Starmer, Macron is bringing together 37 countries in support for Kyiv 5 MIN READ Keir Starmer hosts European Leaders for further talks on Peace in Ukraine. Bloomberg As President Donald…
A pilgrim prays amid heavy rains in the Grand Mosque in Mecca. Cairo: Saudi authorities have completed preparations for accommodating 10,000 Muslim worshippers who have registered for observing the…
On March 5, I watched dozens of police officers – invited onto campus by Columbia University’s Barnard College to break up a peaceful sit-in calling for the reversal of expulsions of three pro…
Over 80 German universities and research institutions are visiting India this month, engaging in high-level academic collaborations, the inauguration of the German School of Technology, and major…
You may know her as a fashion designer and you may recall her fabulously cool store in Hampstead, but Nicole Farhi gave up fashion in favour of sculpture more than a decade ago. Given that her new…
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KARACHI, Pakistan Indonesia's lower house of parliament, the House of Representatives, on Thursday unanimously passed a controversial revision to the country's military law, expanding the armed…
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After nearly 40 years away from home and facing significant health challenges, 85-year-old Dr. Rashid Anwar Dhar is finally returning to the embrace of his hometown and family in Srinagar, Kashmir.…
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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot posted a picture of Mr Grondeau on a plane returning home on Thursday. "Held hostage in Iran for 887 days, he has been reunited with his family, loved ones,…
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As gentrification takes hold in Mombasa, many families are being dispossessed to make way for commercial or luxury projects. But the stakes are not just about land but about preserving the spirit of a…
BAMAKO, Mali -- Amadou Ndiaye meticulously ran his fingers across bumps in a piece of paper, making sense of the world he can no longer see.Two hundred years have passed since the invention of…
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ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 20. Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Mohamed Hamel, highlighted Turkmenistan’s vast potential as a key energy supplier during the high-level…
Saudi Arabia will participate for the first time in the 24th edition of the Milan Triennale, running from May 13 to November 9 in Italy. The Kingdom’s pavilion, titled “Maghras: a Farm for…
Israeli strikes overnight and into Thursday killed at least 40 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, according to three hospitals. The strikes hit homes in the cities of Khan Younis and Rafah in…
SINGAPORE - About 400 singles have taken up tenancy at a new public rental housing site, where low-income singles can live in their own private rooms and have access to shared facilities like toilets…
President Donald Trump has proposed that the US assume control of Ukraine's nuclear power plants (NPPs) to safeguard the country's energy infrastructure as part of a ceasefire plan, the president said…
Vitol, the largest independent energy trader in the world, has agreed to acquire stakes in key oil and gas assets owned by Italian oil supermajor Eni in Côte d’Ivoire and the Republic of Congo for at…
TOKYO -- Thirty years on from the fatal sarin nerve gas attack in Tokyo's subway network, survivors and families who lost loved ones are still seeking justice. Thirteen people were killed and…
A video surfaced on social media today showing a Ukrainian Air Force F-16AM Fighting Falcon flying at low altitude over Sumy Oblast, a region in northeastern Ukraine near the Russian border. Photo…
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South Korea has raised concerns about North Korea’s treatment of soldiers and protections for DPRK prisoners of war captured by Ukraine, expressing support for the latest recommendations by the U.N.…
A jury in the United States has ordered Greenpeace to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in damages in a defamation lawsuit brought by oil pipeline operator Energy Transfer, raising serious free…
Israel's military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early on Thursday as hostilities with Iran-backed Houthi militants intensified. Sirens sounded in several areas in Israel after the…
"Suri has close connections to a known or suspected terrorist, who is a senior advisor to Hamas," Tricia McLaughlin, an assistant secretary at the DHS, wrote on X. "The Secretary of State issued a…
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call on Wednesday from French President Emmanuel Macron. During the call, they discussed…
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ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 20. Transport Minister of Kazakhstan Marat Karabayev and representatives of the World Bank have discussed the project for the reconstruction of the Zhezkazgan-Karaganda…
BRUSSELS, March 20 (Bernama-dpa) -- The European Commission on Wednesday said its preliminary findings suggest that tech giant Alphabet - the parent company of Google - is in breach of EU digital…
MANILA - Philippine officials on Thursday defended before the country's Senate the arrest and transfer to the International Criminal Court of former President Rodrigo Duterte, as they faced…
African civil society groups have filed a legal complaint in France against billionaire Vincent Bolloré, his son Cyrille, and the Bolloré Group, accusing them of money laundering and concealing…
March 20 (UPI) -- China has executed four Canadians, according to Ottawa's foreign affairs minister, who condemned Beijing for not heeding their calls for leniency. Little is known about the…
SEOUL - The Defence Ministry on March 20 denied rumours that the army placed a substantially larger purchase of over 3,000 body bags more than normal to prepare for thousands of deaths during…
TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry has summoned the diplomats of the United Kingdom and Germany over their anti-Iranian move at the recent meeting of the United Nations Human Rights…
Hamas has condemned the Israeli army's initiation of a ground operation in central Gaza, saying it constitutes a significant breach of the January ceasefire agreement. Sami Abu Zuhri, a senior Hamas…
SEO JI-EUN seo.jieun1@joongang.co.kr North Korean apples displayed on a supermarket shelf in Russia's Far East, captured by Russian media outlet DVnovosti [SCREEN CAPTURE] North Korean apples were…
Every year, dozens of pedestrians are hit on roads in North Macedonia. The recent death of a student in Skopje has sparked strong street protests, demanding regulations to make the country's roads…
Joly said she had been following these cases for months and had tried, along with other leaders including ex-prime minister Justin Trudeau, to stop the executions. A Global Affairs Canada spokesperson…
Michelle Obama has revealed a nightly dispute she has with her husband, Barack Obama, in a podcast. The former first lady made the remarks in a sneak peek clip for the upcoming episode of the ‘Not…
Greenpeace has been ordered to pay more than $660 million €606 million) in damages to Energy Transfer Partners LP after the Texas-based oil company accused the environmental group of defamation in…
On 17th March, Ambassador Fan Yong paid a courtesy call on Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship Hon. Ntsima and the Assistant Minister Hon. Mathoothe. The two sides exchanged views on strengthening…
From March 6 to 8, Ambassador Yang Xiaokun, the Chinese Ambassador to Lesotho, led a delegation of over 30 people including representatives from the Chinese Embassy in Lesotho, Chinese enterprises and…
On March 13-14, Consul & Head of Post Ren Faqiang of the Consulate of the People's Republic of China in Laoag visited the Province of Benguet, and met Governor Melchor Diclas and Vice Governor Ericson…
Jakarta has a stray cat problem, but its governor has an innovative idea how to solve it: create a “cat island” in the Thousand Islands regency, an area just north of its coast, to house the free…
Israeli strikes overnight and into Thursday struck several homes and killed at least 40 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, according to three hospitals.The strikes hit houses in the cities of Khan…
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North Korea warned Japan against deploying long-range missiles in the Kyushu region in March 2026, saying such attack capability will “bring about constant escalation of tension” in Northeast Asia,…
Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams' 286-day space odyssey has finally come to an end, but the painful fallout from their gruelling mission will continue much longer.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met on Wednesday with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah. The two…
On March 16th, Ambassador Zhang Lizhong attended the opening ceremony for the bilateral training course in Uganda on charcoal processing through utilization of wood & bamboo, and delivered a speech.…
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels pushed further into eastern Congo on Wednesday, advancing into the outskirts of Walikale just one day after the presidents of Congo and Rwanda called for an immediate…
Correcting Trump and coaching Zelensky have burnished the British prime minister’s image at home and abroad. 9 minutes ago British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is interviewed in London in January. (WPA…
Philippine authorities arrested six foreign nationals and two Filipinos as the Southeast Asian nation ramps up its campaign against espionage.The eight were apprehended on March 19 on Grande Island in…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy will brief the 27 leaders about the latest developments in the negotiations promoted by Donald Trump to end Russia's war. The 27 leaders of the European Union are gathering in…
We, the undersigned, reaffirm our support for press freedom and a free media that is able to operate without coercion by, or interference from, government – and call on the United States to protect…
The United States has engaged in fresh military escalation against Yemen after President Donald Trump vowed to destroy the Arab Peninsula nation’s Ansarallah popular resistance movement, which has…
The latest killings will add to the Gaza Health Ministry’s death toll of some 436 Palestinians, including 183 children, killed since Israel shattered the ceasefire on Tuesday.Israeli military’s…
Yahya Saree said that Ben Gurion Airport in the occupied Jaffa area was targeted by a hypersonic ballistic missile, adding that Yemeni forces carried out military operations targeting an American…
Johannesburg City Power Hit by Multimillion-Rand Fraud Johannesburg City Power has reported significant financial losses due to widespread fraud, with 15 employees facing disciplinary action for their…
Afnan al-Ghanam of Gaza had her first child during war, 13 months ago, while the family was still living at home. She was about to give birth again in the spring — this time, while living in a squalid…
World-renowned conservationist and key member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream project, Project Cheetah, Vincent van der Merwe, was found dead in an apartment in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, sending…
China has executed four Canadians over drug-related convictions, Canada’s foreign affairs minister said Wednesday, a development that threatens to worsen an already-tense relationship between the two…
Donald Trump has told Volodymyr Zelensky that the United States could own and run Ukraine's nuclear power plants as part of his latest bid to secure a ceasefire in Russia's invasion of its neighbor.…
Cabinet ministers agreed to terms and conditions for a “no-find, no-fee” contract with Texas-based Ocean Infinity to resume the seabed search operation at a new 15,000-square-kilometer (5,800-square…
The parents of a 20-year-old Indian student, who had gone missing while on vacation in the Dominican Republic, said they are sadly coming to the terms with the fact that their daughter has…
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have killed at least 70 Palestinians, including a women and children, on Thursday morning, reported Al Jazeera, citing Gaza's civil defence agency. Israeli forces killed 70…
OpenAI is facing another privacy complaint in Europe over its viral AI chatbot’s tendency to hallucinate false information — and this one might prove tricky for regulators to ignore. Privacy rights…
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The air strikes on Thursday reportedly targeted six homes east of Khan Younis, a spokesman for the Hamas-run civil defence agency said, and also injured dozens of people."A missile launched from Yemen…
Mr Musa-Ismaila said the Public Health Department started receiving reports of people showing symptoms of fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and associated vomiting and dizziness, which in some…
This is in response to concerns raised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that Nigeria and seven other countries could face shortages of life-saving HIV medication due to the United States' pause…
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A public tender for the concession to operate port services at the Maritime Passenger and Cargo Terminals at the Port of Cabinda and the River Terminal at the Port of Soyo was launched this Wednesday…
Donald Trump hailed his youngest son, Barron Trump, as a “smart guy” ahead of the youngster’s birthday on March 20. The president said Barron is technologically savvy and also touted their “very good”…
JAKARTA -- Indonesia's House of Representatives has passed revisions to a law on the Indonesian military (TNI), allowing active-duty personnel to assume positions in a wider range of civilian…
Donald Trump President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the US Education Department, according to a White House official, advancing a campaign promise…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 20. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubayev, and the Minister of Foreign Economic Relations and Foreign Affairs of Hungary, Peter Szijjártó,…
SINGAPORE – A shop owner caught for selling illegal streaming devices at Sim Lim Square has pleaded guilty to 17 charges related to copyright infringement. This comes in the wake of the successful…
CHONGQING - Duan Yi, 30, who was a homemaker for four years after giving birth, recently found a job at a flexible employment fair in Chongqing. Previously, Ms Duan ran a small shop, but was forced to…
Chinese search giant Baidu on Wednesday denied allegations it had suffered an internal data breach after a top executive's teenage daughter posted personal details of other internet users online,…
Another 10 people, including four women, were rescued Tuesday and brought to Italy's southernmost island of Lampedusa. The Red Cross said they were in good condition and were receiving psychological…
While the 2025 national budget boosts health spending, researchers from the South African Medical Research Council stress the need for strong accountability measures. They also raise concerns about…
The Kebbi State Government on Wednesday confirmed an outbreak of meningitis in the state, with 56 reported deaths so far. Speaking at a press conference in Birnin Kebbi, the Permanent Secretary of the…
Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, says Tuberculosis (TB) has resulted in more deaths than all other infectious diseases combined but receives less attention. In 2023 alone, TB claimed over 56…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus (File Photo) (Image Credit: ANI, Reuters) Dhaka [Bangladesh], March 20 (ANI): Bangladesh has approached India to arrange a…
CAIRO: The United States struck targets in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa on Wednesday, Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reported, the latest in a wave of strikes carried out in retaliation for attacks by the…
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Central Asia’s venture ecosystem is reaching a new level, positioning the region as an increasingly significant player on the global venture map. Central Asia’s tech entrepreneurs are beginning to…
HANOI - Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will visit Vietnam next week, bringing with him a business delegation including executives from planemaker Embraer and food giant JBS that are both…
SHANGHAI - In a high-tech factory in Shanghai, engineers meticulously piece together humanoid robots, while rows of newly made machines await testing.The factory, located in Lin-gang Special Area, is…
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, founders of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream. Since 1978, ice cream makers Ben & Jerry's have famously pushed for social change. But in recent years, the US manufacturer has…
NEW DELHI - Police in India's northern state of Punjab detained hundreds of farmers and used bulldozers to tear down their temporary camps in a border area where they had protested for more than a…
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Pope Francis has suspended the use of an oxygen mask, the Vatican said on Wednesday, March 19The Vatican added that the 88-year-old's clinical condition was "improving" after more than one month in…
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The impact of deteriorating infrastructure has led the justice department to initiate projects for backup power and water.Justice and constitutional development minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said in a…
The United States dropped to a record low in the 2025 World Happiness Report, continuing its downward path. The US fell out of the top 20 in 2024 for the first time in the report's history, and landed…
(Washington, DC) – Peruvian President Dina Boluarte should veto a bill approved by Congress that would severely restrict the work of independent journalists and civil society organizations, Human…
In January 2025, the release of DeepSeek, a Chinese-developed AI chatbot, sent shockwaves through the global tech community, especially in the U.S. DeepSeek, developed by Chinese entrepreneur Liang…
SINGAPORE - An elderly pedestrian was taken to hospital after an accident involving a bus in Punggol on the afternoon of March 19.The incident occurred at around 4pm at the junction of Sumang Walk and…
A growing number of people in Indonesia’s capital have signed up for free tattoo removal services offered by an Islamic charity organization during Ramadan to give practicing Muslims an opportunity to…
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BEIJING — Vivian Wang bought a gold medallion decorated with a carved dragon from Laopu Gold nearly a decade ago, but forgot about the brand until last year when it appeared all over her social media…
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Analysis - In many cities and towns across South Africa, water shortages and supply disruptions have become more frequent. Most recent figures show that 33% of all urban water users and 65% of rural…
Postdoctoral researcher Badar Khan Suri accused of ‘spreading Hamas propaganda and promoting antisemitism’.An Indian postdoctoral researcher in the United States who has spoken out against Israel’s…
NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who were left stranded in space for months due to technical issues, have finally returned to Earth. The duo landed safely on Wednesday as SpaceX’s…
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SEOUL - North Korea warned Japan against deploying long-range missiles in the Kyushu region in March 2026, saying such attack capability will "bring about constant escalation of tension" in Northeast…
KIGALI, Rwanda The M23 rebel group, which is at the center of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, seized the town of Walikale on Wednesday, which is located in an area rich in…
Washington, March 19 (CNA) The U.S. Department of State said Wednesday that China's intimidation campaign against Taiwan is threat to freedom of speech and a destabilizing factor in the Indo-Pacific…
Israeli jets targeted former Syrian army outposts in the central Homs province, two security sources said on Tuesday.The jets bombed army fortifications in the villages of Shinshar and Shamsin south…
The wine industry has been rocked in recent years by fraud scandals involving Spanish bulk wine being falsely labelled and sold as table or appellation wine, especially in France. Yet with struggling…
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Jiang Hui, whose mother was on the missing MH370 Malaysia Airlines passenger jet, wears a shirt "Remembering 239 Lives, MH370" as he talks to media on the 11th anniversary of the jet going missing on…
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Israel’s renewed assault on Gaza comes several months after both Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch issued reports concluding without equivocation that Israel was engaged in genocide. But…
The Malaysian government has given final approval for a United States-based marine robotics company to renew the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which is believed to have crashed in the…
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President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order on Thursday calling for the shutdown of the US Education Department, according to a White House official.The official spoke on the condition of…
The decision by AfriForum and Solidarity to dare the Ramaphosa-led GNU and mastermind a US-backed campaign to extort outstanding concessions from the Codesa settlement marks a new ideological turn…
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy agreed on Wednesday to work together to end Russia’s war with Ukraine, in what the White House described as a “fantastic” one…
US Senator Bill Nelson (Image Credit: X/@SenBillNelson) Washington, DC [US], March 20 (ANI): US Senator and the NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has thanked God and employees of the US space agency…
As one of the steps to thaw the strained relationship, the Indian government is considering the possibility of appointing new high commissioners. One of them is for the position of the envoy in…
"European countries collectively boycotted Ne Zha 2! Greece is so happy that it is organising a large-scale film event to attract tourists," reads the simplified Chinese Facebook post shared on…
JAKARTA – Indonesia has passed a controversial law expanding the military’s role in governance, a move critics warn threatens democracy and raises the spectre of authoritarian rule under former…
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Fire and smoke billows from the site of an air strike in Sanaa, Yemen March 19, 2025. Israel's military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early on Thursday as hostilities with the…
Pyongyang, March 20 (KCNA) -- The policy section chief of the Institute for Japan Studies under the DPRK Foreign Ministry on Thursday issued the following press statement titled "Japan's reckless…
RAMALLAH, Palestine /ISTANBUL The Israeli military is preparing to demolish 66 Palestinian homes in the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank, an official said Wednesday."The occupation forces…
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THE United States Institute of Peace (USIP) — an independent non-profit established by Congress 40 years ago — has asked a US judge to immediately block the Department of Government Efficiency’s…
German pigeons will be tricked into eating contraceptive pills as part of a train station’s unusual plan to tackle huge amounts of bird mess.Deutsche Bahn, the German rail provider, has launched a…
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The Pentagon is seen from Air Force One as it flies over Washington, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) The top Republicans on the Senate and House Armed Services committees said…
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According to Suri's release petition, he was placed in deportation proceedings under a rarely used clause of immigration law. The provision allows the Secretary of State to deport non-citizens who are…
A man and his son in a market in the Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh The leader of an armed group representing a persecuted Muslim minority from Myanmar was arrested in a raid in…
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A memorial was placed beneath the covered seal of the U.S. Agency for International Development at its Washington headquarters last month.The Trump administration is crafting plans to reorganize the…
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in Washington, D.C.The Trump administration is framing a legal fight over flights deporting alleged gang members as a constitutional showdown pitting the vast power…
China’s AI startup Manycore Tech Inc. is keen to grow its global presence, despite tensions between Washington and Beijing presenting increasing challenges for Chinese companies to build cutting-edge…
On behalf of the people of the United States, I send our best wishes to the Tunisian people and their government as they celebrate the 69th anniversary of their independence. I look forward to…
Joshua Riibe, a 22-year-old St. Cloud University student in Minnesota and the last known person to have seen missing Indian-origin University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki in the Dominican…
US President Donald Trump's administration has detained Badar Khan Suri, an Indian student studying at Washington's Georgetown University, for alleged ties with the Palestinian militant group Hamas…
The top ten countries include Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, and Norway, along with Costa Rica and Mexico, which entered the list for the first time. The United States dropped to its lowest position ever,…
The Chinese embassy also added that Beijing had "fully guaranteed the rights and interests of the Canadian nationals concerned" and urged the Canadian government to respect "China's judicial…
A Malaysian man who slapped a non-Muslim man for eating in public during Ramadan has claimed trial in court on Wednesday (March 19). The 65-year-old man, Abdul Razak Ismail, was charged at the…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 20. Turkmenistan is an important partner for Romania in diversifying energy sources, Pavel-Casian Nitulescu, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Energy of Romania, told in an…
South America’s Republic of Bolivia has a significant African presence. Africans were kidnapped and enslaved there beginning in the 17th century; 30,000 alone were brought to the high-altitude city of…
SINGAPORE - A 37-year-old woman was arrested after three people were injured in a knife incident at a food stall in Chinatown on March 19. In response to queries, the police and Singapore Civil…
Malaysia’s government has given final approval for a Texas-based marine robotics company to renew the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which is believed to have crashed in the southern Indian…
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Coronavirus in Britain is a story of individual grief and collective amnesia. The fifth-anniversary commemorations on March 9th, which had been designated a “Day of Reflection” by the government, were…
NEW YORK/BERLIN – Several U.S. national security agencies have halted work on a coordinated effort to counter Russian sabotage, disinformation and cyberattacks, easing pressure on Moscow as the…
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, inspected the city of Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Wednesday afternoon.
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JAKARTA - Indonesia's parliament on Thursday passed into law contentious revisions to the country's military bill, which will allocate more civilian posts for military officers, and street protests…
In late January, barely a week into Donald Trump’s second term, a senior NATO official told members of the European Parliament that Russia’s intensifying use of hybrid warfare poses a major threat to…
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In the immediate aftermath of Russia's full-scale invasion more than three years ago, Ukraine used the Neptune with devastating effect against Russia's Black Sea Fleet. Kyiv says that Russia's…
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SoftBank Group announced on Wednesday that it will acquire Ampere Computing, a chip designer founded by former Intel executive Renee James, through a $6.5 billion all-cash deal as a strategic move to…
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WASHINGTON, March 20 (Bernama-dpa-AFX) -- In an almost universally expected move, the US Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its decision to once again leave interest rates unchanged, but…
Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida distributed gift vouchers to lawmakers from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) while in office, fueling speculation that gift-giving is a common…
Prince William will arrive in Estonia later to show his support for the country and troops based there who are providing a deterrent to Russian aggression in the region.The Prince of Wales will fly to…
A North Dakota jury on Wednesday found Greenpeace must pay hundreds of millions of dollars to a pipeline company in connection with protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline.The jury found…
The Apple decision parallels a lawsuit that the U.S. Department of Justice is pursuing against the company. | Magali Cohen and Hans Lucas/Getty Images Wednesday’s decisions come ahead of a set of…
A spokesperson for Labour MP Kim Leadbeater said the committee needs to sit late to get the bill done and free up its members for other commitments. | Carl Court/Getty Images The committee will call…
Indeed, while Denmark is something of an outlier in the EU, its officials have been driving a recent reappraisal of the bloc’s entire approach to migration. After the EU adopted a new Migration and…
JAKARTA - The upcoming Lebaran or Eid al-Fitr celebrations will be less than festive for Mr Sriyono, 52, who like many Indonesians goes by one name. He is one of the over 10,000 workers at textile…
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French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the resumption of Israeli strikes on Gaza, calling it a “dramatic step backward” for peace efforts and urging an immediate cessation of hostilities. “It is…
Badar Khan Suri, an Indian postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University, was arrested by United States immigration authorities on Monday for allegedly “spreading propaganda” of Palestinian militant…
Moreover, distinguished legal scholars like Dimitry Kochenov, Laurent Pech and Kim Lane Scheppele have argued that if two countries (e.g., Hungary and Slovakia) are sanctioned in parallel, each of…
The Donald Trump administration detained an Indian national and postdoctoral fellow, Badar Khan Suri, over allegations of spreading antisemitism and having ties to the Palestinian terrorist group…
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Photo : YONHAP News Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Duk-geun has departed for the United States for talks on the new U.S. tariffs and South Korea’s presence on a list of “sensitive” countries.…
A new study examines how the transition to a circular economy can be made fair globally. Against this background, we evaluate the Clean Industrial Deal presented by the EU Commission in February 2025.
HARARE – Prominent Harare lawyer Admire Rubaya has been cleared of any wrongdoing following his successful Supreme Court appeal against a decision by the lower courts to try him and three others for…
China executed four Canadians in recent months, Canada’s foreign affairs minister said Wednesday. Such executions of Westerners were relatively rare.Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said she and former…
As China’s rise intensifies concerns about a potential invasion of Taiwan, North Korea’s nuclear arsenal – combined with its advancing missile capabilities – continues to pose a major regional…
In the past two months, the United States has reached out to several countries to address its domestic egg shortage, caused by a severe outbreak of bird flu that killed millions of hens. The price of…
US President Donald Trump will sign a long-awaited order on Thursday to abolish the federal Department of Education, news agency Reuters reported, citing a White House summary. US President Donald…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have safely returned to Earth after an unexpected nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Initially, on an eight-day trip,…
Just after Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to cease all attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the Kremlin claimed to have neutralised seven of its own drones mid-flight over Ukraine’s…
(Xinhua) 10:19, March 20, 2025 LUSAKA, March 19 (Xinhua) -- China has handed over five plant protection drones to Zambia, aimed at boosting agricultural productivity in the southern African country.…
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row, according to the World Happiness Report 2025.Other Nordic countries are also once again at the top of the happiness rankings…
The Israeli military says air raid sirens have sounded in several areas of the country following a missile attack from Yemen.In Jerusalem, several explosions were heard shortly after the sirens…
An Illinois soccer coach and special education teacher has denied sexual assault allegations brought against her, insisting to police that she is just “good-looking” and is “a good person”.
Pope Francis is no longer using mechanical ventilation for help breathing at night and his doctors believe he will continue to improve, the Vatican said yesterday, in the latest positive update as the…
A round egg described as a “one-in-a-billion” discovery, which was found at a farm in Devon, has been sold at auction.
Finland is named the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row, according to the World Happiness Report 2025 published Thursday.Other Nordic countries are also once again at the top…
A Georgetown University postdoctoral fellow from India who has been studying and teaching in the U.S. under a student visa has been detained by federal authorities because of alleged connections…
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has cut tens of millions of dollars in foreign aid grants as part of an effort to reduce spending at the Department of Labor, Breitbart reported. Chavez-DeRemer,…
"UPenn infamously permitted a male to compete on its women's swimming team, overturning multiple records hard-earned by women, and granting the fully intact male access to the locker room," an unnamed…
A number of the documents shed light on intelligence-gathering techniques of the time - giving a window into Cold War operations.The unredacted portions of one document detailed the use of…
US President Donald Trump (File Photo) (Image Credit: Reuters) Washington, DC [US], March 20 (ANI): US President Donald Trump is planning to sign an executive order on Thursday (local time) that aims…
Ground operations in central and southern Gaza came a day after Israel launched aerial bombardment of the strip, reportedly killing over 400 people and shattering a two-month-old ceasefire deal with…
KUALA LUMPUR, 20 March (Bernama) – The Malaysian Parliament Caucus for Palestine has “strongly condemned” Israel’s violation of the ceasefire, which has resulted in the deaths of at least 436…
Chinese automaker BYD Co. is turning heads with claims that it’s developed an electric-vehicle platform it says will enable drivers to charge an EV in roughly the same time it takes to refuel a…
Flowers and a sign are placed outside the headquarters of the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) The Trump…
Finland is named the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row, according to the World Happiness Report 2025 published Thursday.Other Nordic countries are also once again at the top…
Israel says the resumption of deadly strikes in the Gaza Strip is aimed at increasing pressure on Hamas. It’s also tightened Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s grip on power and caused significant…
Source：Pei-Yin Hsieh A year after a fatal maritime incident, China’s Coast Guard has made 60 incursions into Kinmen’s waters. Taiwan’s response is restrained, locals unfazed. Why? This is an example…
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 175 prisoners of war each, both sides said on Wednesday (March 19), following a phone call between US President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin in which the…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed to a proposal for a mutual halt to strikes on energy assets as an initial step in U.S. President Donald Trump’s effort to end the war that began with…
The signs of the rupture of the North Atlantic alliance between the US and Western Europe were in evidence since 2016 with news of Russian social media meddling in the Brexit referendum and the Trump…
So, what of the future? Russia will seek a peace deal in Ukraine that safeguards its own long-term security and will not retreat from the gains it has made in the conflict, except for some token…
China was happier to deal with the Biden administration after the turbulent years of the first Trump administration. However, it chose to start with a confrontationist approach. During the Alaska…
Each of these countries reveals how the legacies of the Second World War (1939-45) transformed into ideological extremes with absolute political personalities propped, leaving behind political,…
Europe, once a pillar of Western cohesion, has fallen into a mid-Atlantic rift, which opened up when its closest ally, the US, decided to ditch it and side with Russia. Amir Ali, who teaches political…
On February 14, 2025, at 1:30 PM, the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) opened at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof. I arrived early at the conference hall, but the 200 seats had mostly been taken and I…
By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, March 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is looking for "structured engagement" with India in the latter's pursuit of a viable semiconductor manufacturing industry. Malaysia's Deputy…
SEOUL - Government data on March 20 showed that around 30 per cent of elementary schools in South Korea are using artificial intelligence-backed digital textbooks within their first year of…
Detained outside his home and flown across the country to face deportation, US permanent resident Mahmoud Khalil's case is shaping up to be a fresh test of the limits of Donald Trump's administrative…
SINGAPORE - As the general election draws near, substantial changes have been made to Marine Parade GRC – starting with its name. The boundaries of the renamed Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC will…
SINGAPORE - More than 570,000 Singaporeans will receive $400 to $1,000 as part of the Earn and Save bonus in March. In a statement on March 20, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said the bonus - as part…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that he was “not under any pressure” from US President Donald Trump to make concessions to Russia during discussions on ending the Russian…
The family of twin brothers mysteriously found dead on a Georgia mountain continues to dispute the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's claim that their deaths resulted from a murder-suicide. Who were…
SELANGOR - A man in Malaysia was mugged after being duped by robbers via a gay dating app. Serdang OCPD Asst Comm AA Anbalagan said the victim, a 41-year-old hairstylist, had gotten to know the…
SEOUL - The Korea National Police Agency will raise its emergency alert to the highest level on the day of the Constitutional Court’s final verdict on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, deploying…
WASHINGTON/ NEW YORK - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has detained an Indian man studying at Washington's Georgetown University and is seeking to deport him after deeming him a harm to…
Mr Bayón said he was "convinced that the checks and due diligence were done" regarding the company's relationships with private security companies.Ecopetrol says it has never had relationships with…
JOHOR - Heavy rainfall in Johor has led to severe flooding in three districts, forcing the evacuation of over 700 residents. The Johor Disaster Management Committee reported that a total of 221…
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Heavy rains and strong winds battered Bahodopi Sub-district, Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi, on March 17, triggering severe flooding in Lalampu and Labota villages, Indonesia Business Post…
“Allegedly his head was cut off last year in the city. Anyways, he was put on stage for a few tunes and then whisked away. Remember, every colony can fall.”The last comment was an apparent reference…
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Amid a row over US spy chief Tulsi Gabbard's remarks on minority persecution in Bangladesh, the White House said that while America condemns any instances of violence towards minorities in any…
Balochistan witnessed Jaffar Express hijacking which resulted in loss of 31 lives 2 MIN READ Zardari said: Terrorists will be defeated at all costs. Terrorists are trying to divide the nation. The…
Tesla cars were torched using Molotov cocktails, vehicles were riddled with bullets, and Tesla showrooms in various regions were severely vandalised. Attacks on property and the vehicles carrying the…
OTTAWA — Canada said on Wednesday (March 19) that China had executed four of Canadian citizens on drugs smuggling charges earlier this year, and strongly condemned Beijing's use of the death penalty.…
MANDAN, North Dakota – A North Dakota jury on Wednesday awarded damages totaling more than $660 million to the Texas-based pipeline company Energy Transfer, which had sued Greenpeace over its role in…
london – Russian President Vladimir Putin has edged closer to his goal of repairing Moscow's relations with Washington and driving a wedge between the United States and Europe, while offering only a…
JOHOR - Heavy rainfall in Johor has led to severe flooding in three districts, forcing the evacuation of over 700 residents. The Johor Disaster Management Committee reported that a total of 221…
Moments after Moscow and Kyiv agreed to a limited ceasefire following a one-hour call between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, White House Press Secretary…
Ardie Savea and Moana Pasifika celebrate. Photo: Michael Thomas/ActionPress Having taken a week off, Moana Pasifika will be refreshed and ready to the current leaders, the Chiefs, in South Auckland,…
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is no longer using mechanical ventilation for help breathing at night and his doctors believe he will continue to improve, the Vatican said on Wednesday (March 19), in the…
The US Federal Reserve paused interest rate cuts again on Wednesday and warned of increased economic uncertainty as it seeks to navigate an economy unnerved by President Donald Trump's stop-start…
Israel placed eighth with a happiness level of 7.234.While Israel is involved in a current conflict in Gaza, this report focused on scores provided by local residents.The survey asks each participant…
In a letter sent to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Democrats in Washington demanded to know if crucial data tracking Russian war crimes against children in Ukraine have been deleted, and warned of…
“If the current president wants to ask Congress to repeal the act and the funding that goes along with it, he is free to do so,“ Ellison said, ”but no president or federal agency can single-handedly…
A Georgia firefighter was arrested, and fired, after being accused of taking photos of a disturbing scene where twin teen brothers were found dead on top of a mountain, and sharing them publicly.…
Photo : YONHAP News South Korea and the United States have wrapped up their Freedom Shield military exercise, undertaken to strengthen the allies’ joint defense readiness against threats from North…
EXPLAINERFrom big-name players to key talking points, Al Jazeera’s lowdown on cricket’s most lucrative franchise T20 league.The Indian Premier League is set to return for its 18th season on Saturday…
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia has agreed to terms and conditions of an agreement with exploration firm Ocean Infinity to resume the search for the wreckage of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, its…
SINGAPORE - Two men aged 30 and 58 have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the fraudulent registration of prepaid SIM cards after three mobile phone shops were raided by the police on…
A French scientist was denied entry into the United States by immigration officials after authorities found messages critical of the Trump administration on his phone. “I learned with concern that a…
Jerusalem: Israel announced renewed ground operations in Gaza on Wednesday and issued what it called a "last warning" to residents of the Palestinian territory to return hostages and remove Hamas from…
David Doninotti, secretary general of the Italian Association of Foreign Trade, speaks during a roadshow of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Milan, Italy, on March 18, 2025.…
Our five-level floating hotel is 143m in length and holds 386 guests and 150 staff. Travelling on the state-of-the-art Viking Mississippi is an experience in sophisticated luxury. The rooms are…
Late Wednesday, March 19, Ukrainian Forces have reportedly breached the Russian border in the Belgorod region, entering the village of Demidovka. Demidovka is a sizable Russian village located mere…
Taipei [Taiwan], March 20 (ANI): Taiwan detected 27 sorties of Chinese aircraft, six Chinese vessels and one Chinese balloon until 6 am (local time) on Thursday, a statement by Taiwan's Ministry of…
US President Donald Trump has exploited American nationalism as effectively as anyone in living memory. What sets him apart is his use of national humiliation as a political emotion. Any presidential…
The H-1B visa programme is undergoing significant changes from Thursday, March 20, with Foreign Labor Access Gateway (FLAG) deleting old applications and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services…
Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature. 26 April 2022 Photo: Facebook / Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature The US Department of Defense (DoD) and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana…
MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin wants US President Donald Trump to formally recognise all four Ukrainian regions that Moscow has claimed as its own in addition to Crimea, Russia's Kommersant daily…
SINGAPORE - The weatherman issued a heavy rain warning on the morning of March 20 as persistent rain continued across the island overnight.At around 8.30am, Meteorological Service Singapore said on…
BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) -- China's central government announced Thursday that two new measures aimed at facilitating travel and residency for residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan on the…
Supporters of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu shout slogans as they gather near the city's police headquarters in Istanbul, Turkey (Image/Reuters) Istanbul [Turkiye], March 20 (ANI): Thousands of…
Abdullah Bozkurt/StockholmData from a government printing office indicates that Turkey has significantly exceeded the reported issuance of special passports, which grant short-term, visa-free access…
HANOI, Vietnam--At a former American air base in southern Vietnam, work abruptly stopped last month on efforts to clean up tons of soil contaminated with deadly dioxin from the military’s Agent Orange defoliant.
(Xinhua) 08:51, March 20, 2025 BEIJING, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday that China opposed the abuse of coercive diplomacy and urged the United…
The headquarters of the U.S. Department of Education, March 12, in Washington, D.C. AP-YonhapU.S. President Donald Trump will sign a long-anticipated executive order on Thursday that aims to shut down…
John F. Helliwell, an economist at the University of British Columbia and a founding editor of the report, said the wallet experiment data showed "people are much happier living where they think…
The U.S. Defense Department plans to cut 50,000 to 60,000 civilian jobs through firings, resignations and a hiring freeze in the coming months, local media reported on Tuesday.Intending to cut 5 to 8…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he will hold phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported."I will be in contact with President Trump…
Russia and Ukraine each exchanged 175 prisoners captured in the Ukraine conflict on Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.Another 22 seriously wounded Ukrainian prisoners in need of urgent…
China provides opportunities for the European Union's (EU) digital development and serves as a partner in upholding the bloc's technological sovereignty, a Chinese diplomat has said.Wang Lei,…
SINGAPORE - The weatherman issued a heavy rain warning on the morning of March 20 as persistent rain continued across the island overnight.At around 8.30am, Meteorological Service Singapore said on…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang remembers the time the Silicon Valley chip maker was known for graphics processing units coveted by PC video game lovers as the 'good old days' saying it now builds large-scale…
The government of Iran put a $500,000 bounty on the head of an outspoken Iranian-American journalist to fund an assassination plot to silence her, a prosecutor told jurors Wednesday at the closing of…
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Moving to fulfill a campaign promise, President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the Education Department, an agency Republicans have talked about…
U.S. President Donald Trump will sign a long-anticipated executive order on Thursday that aims to shut down the Department of Education, acting on a key campaign pledge, according to a White House…
Hours after Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after spending 286 days on the International Space Station, the White House blamed the previous Joe Biden administration's lack of…
Eight-year-old Jack Martin Pressman did something that many of his age and even most adults can only imagine doing—he experienced zero gravity. He became the only kid in the history of the world to…
Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy with Prime Minister Jotham Napat in Port Vila on Thursday. 27 February 2025. Photo: Australian High Commission, Vanuatu…
Statement from Refugees International: “Refugees International strongly condemns the Israeli military’s deadly attacks on Gaza on Tuesday that killed over 400 people and wounded many more. New…
The vice chief of the U.S. Space Force said Chinese satellites have been observed rehearsing "dogfighting" maneuvers in low Earth orbit, a display of the communist nation's ability to perform complex…
Israel on Wednesday expressed "sorrow" over the death of a Bulgarian United Nations staff member in strikes on UN guesthouses in Gaza's Deir al-Balah but said an initial investigation found no Israeli…
TOKYO - Japan on March 20 marked the 30th anniversary of the sarin gas attack on Tokyo’s subway that killed more than a dozen people and injured more than 5,800.A small group of Tokyo subway workers…
The Chandelier singer is splitting from her husband and court docs contain a bombshell.
In Gaza, Palestinians have been burying their dead.At Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis in the south of the Strip, Alaa Abu Hihal stands cradling his baby son Mohammed in his arms.The child's tiny face…
The Indo-Pacific strategic environment continues to face major challenges, including great power competition, territorial disputes, nuclear proliferation, arms racing, grey-zone warfare, economic…
US Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce (Image: YouTube@US Department of State) Washington DC [US], March 20 (ANI): US Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Wednesday condemned the…
The vice chief of the U.S. Space Force said Chinese satellites have been observed rehearsing "dogfighting" maneuvers in low Earth orbit, a display of the communist nation's ability to perform complex…
WASHINGTON — President Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the U.S. Department of Education, according to a White House official, advancing a campaign promise…
Fiji's garment exports have halved in the last decade. Photo: 123rf The increase in garment workers' wages is among the reasons the garment industry is in decline in Fiji, the country's textile,…
James Marape, second left, and Ishmael Toroama, right, during the joint moderations talks in Port Moresby on Monday. 17 March 2025 Photo: Autonomous Bougainville Government The parties involved in…
Representational image. The US military is set to integrate long-range ship attack missiles into its fleet of modern fighter jets to strengthen its ability to launch air assaults in a potential…
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Over 4.5 million Iftar meals served and nearly 4,000 tonnes of Zamzam water used 1 MIN READ Worshippers break their day-long fast in Ramadan with Iftar meals in the Prophet's Mosque. Cairo: The number…
The most tantalising documents, Schnapf said, have not been published. Last month, the FBI reported to the National Archives that the agency had found 2400 records totaling 14,000 pages – all files…
US White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt (Image: YouTube@White House) Washington DC [US], March 20 (ANI): US White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, in her press briefing on Wednesday…
BRUSSELS – Europe should further boost military spending, pool resources on joint defense projects and buy more European arms, according to an EU blueprint unveiled on Wednesday, driven by fears of…
In a world increasingly affected by global issues such as genocide, social injustice, and inequality, the values instilled in early childhood education are more important than ever. As Stephen and…
QUESTION: Joined now by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Mr. Secretary, welcome back. It’s good to have you. Congratulations on assuming the top – the seventh floor. SECRETARY RUBIO: Thank you. It’s –…
Lynx fighting vehicles are pictured at a production line at the plant of German company Rheinmetall, which produces weapons and ammunition for tanks and artillery, during a media tour in Unterluess,…
The US Federal Reserve has kept the country's interest rates unchanged as central bank officials weigh the impact of President Donald Trump's aggressive economic agenda.The decision on Wednesday…
What if dark energy is not what we thought it was? This strange force could be weakening over time, observations suggest - Copyright AFP JOHN WESSELSBénédicte Rey and Daniel LawlerDark energy, the…
Among the banners held by protesters were many calling on the government to end the war - Copyright AFP JOHN WESSELSRuth EglashBlowing foghorns and beating drums, thousands of Israelis on Wednesday…
People attend a bullfight at Plaza Mexico in Mexico City on Jan. 28, 2024. City lawmakers on Tuesday approved legislation prohibiting the injuring or killing of bulls for sport, in or outside of the…
The ThyssenKrupp Steel Mill (Stahlwerk) in Duisburg Hamborn, Germany, Feb. 11 / EPA-YonhapThe EU will reduce steel imports by a further 15 percent from April, the bloc's industry chief said Wednesday,…
A North Dakota jury has found Greenpeace liable for millions of dollars in damages to a giant pipeline company in relation to protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline nearly a decade ago.Dallas…
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that he felt no pressure to make concessions in a peace agreement with Russia shortly after his hour-long phone call with US President Donald Trump. In…
Of the approximately 13,500ha deforested in 2024, more than 6,150ha of destruction were linked to imports of goods - such as cattle products, soy, oil palm, cocoa, coffee and rubber - during the first…
Donald Trump made the comments through his Truth Social social media site [Getty]US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels "will be completely annihilated," warning…
A teacher allegedly forced teenage boys to wear masks from by the movie Scream and had group sex with them. Brittany Fortinberry, 31, spent $600 on the masks and other purchases for the boys and…
Photo : YONHAP News The European Union(EU) has announced plans to tighten import quotas for steel products, with the objective of a 15 percent reduction, in an attempt to protect the European market…
Donald Trump has suggested the US take ownership of Ukraine's nuclear power plants in a shock move he says would protect the country against further Russian attacks.
SINGAPORE - National water agency PUB issued a warning on the morning of March 20 about the potential for flash floods as relentless rain continued across the island overnight. At around 7.40am, PUB…
Supporters say the US Department of Education is crucial to maintaining public education standards. US President Donald Trump will sign a long-anticipated executive order that aims to shut down the…
France is preparing to distribute a "survival manual" to every household to help citizens prepare for "imminent threats" – including armed conflict on French soil."The survival manual aims to…
A man overlooks the aftermath of the airstrikes in Gaza. The two month ceasefire in Gaza has come to an end with Israel conducting airstrikes, killing five Hamas officials along with over 400 others,…
By Arrizal Jaknanihan Started as Joko Widodo’s initiative, economic diplomacy has continued to be Indonesia’s foreign policy priority under President Prabowo Subianto’s leadership. The chief objective…
After years of on-again, off-again negotiations, Sudan has agreed to let Russia establish its first naval base on the continent along the war-torn country’s Red Sea coast. “We are in complete…
On the night of March 17, 1959, under the cover of darkness and amidst mounting tension, the 14th Dalai Lama, then just 23 years old, fled his sacred home in Lhasa. Disguised as a common soldier, he…
When Babur, the great conqueror and founder of the Mughal Empire, first entered India with his armies in the 16th century, he was not impressed by how people dressed. The climate and landscape of the…
Just beyond the glow of coastal lights off Argentina's shores, a vast fleet of Chinese fishing vessels—often described by maritime officials as a "floating city"—casts an eerie luminescence over the…
By Shannon Vaughn Introduction (FPRI) -- China’s military modernization is advancing at an extraordinary pace, driven by its CMF strategy, which integrates technological advancements from the private…
By Zachary Abuza The Philippines isn’t known for speed and efficiency, but that’s exactly how former President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest went down. Hours after Duterte was arrested on a warrant from…
What connects author Neil Gaiman, rapper Kanye West and broadcaster Gregg Wallace? Firstly, they’re all men who have allegedly behaved in – shall we say – socially unacceptable ways. Gaiman was…
Despite no state inquiry in Israel, British lawmakers release 315-page report on Hamas attack, detailing planning, massacre data and new findings on 'sadistic barbarism not seen in world history since…
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Sarajevo, 19 March 2025, dtt-net.com – 20 Serb members of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (BiH) special state police agency (SIPA) today have quit their jobs and joined Serb entity’s police force, officials…
The ripple effects of two recent geopolitical developments have raised doubts about the feasibility of accelerating Southeast Asia’s energy transition. In February, the United States signalled its…
In Istanbul on 27 February, Abdullah Öcalan, imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, commonly known as the PKK, called on the organisation to dissolve itself and its militants to abandon…
On Tuesday, the well-known political activist and journalist Idrissa Barry was arrested by men claiming to be gendarmes in Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, sparking fears he has been forcibly…
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This newsletter comes to you while I’m watching Thunder on the Hill, part of the “Douglas Sirk Noir” series currently streaming on the Criterion Channel. A convicted murderer, bickering nurses and…
US White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, during Wednesday’s press briefing, called the rescue of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore a historic mission under President Donald…
Washington authorities last week began removing a mural that said 'Black Lives Matter,' in line with the Trump administration's assault on diversity and racial justice programs - Copyright AFP/File…
North Korean smugglers are seeking employment with trading companies to circumvent recent government crackdowns on private smuggling.
A webpage dedicated to American baseball legend Jackie Robinson was removed and then restored to the Department of Defense's website.To comply with President Donald Trump's anti-DEI executive orders,…
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he spoke with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the two leaders condemned the resumption of Israeli strikes on Gaza. Read more at…
March 19 (UPI) -- Pope Francis' condition continues to improve and he no longer requires mechanical ventilation for help breathing at night in the treatment of double pneumonia, the Vatican said…
Photo: 123rf Singapore Airlines has become the latest international airline to ban the use of portable power banks while onboard its flights. The airline announced the change in a statement on…
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Wikipedia is conducting a review after a report accused the platform of widespread anti-Israel bias. Researchers at the Anti Defamation League’s Centre for Technology and Society claim they discovered…
A co-founder shared a post on X about his journey of following Bryan Johnson's Blueprint, a longevity protocol aimed at reversing biological ageing. The man, who goes by Max G, claimed that after two…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed Wednesday to a limited ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow, as U.S. President Donald Trump suggested during a call with the embattled country's leader that…
Despite the resumption of hostilities in Gaza, Hamas remains steadfast in its negotiating position, and talks with the terror group are currently at a standstill. In response, Israeli leadership has…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made no effort to hide his plot to plunge Ukraine into darkness.Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, there has been more than 1,000 attacks on…
A mama bird feeding her hungry hatchlings. A sea of wildflowers in the mountains of Iraq. An open field with Tajik performers playing music and walking on stilts. What do all these images have in…
Thursday, Match 20th at 8 PM ET I will host a Sinocism Live discussion with Jon Czin. There are more details here. I am really looking forward to the discussion, and if the response is positive I will…
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a 90-minute phone call on the 18th (local time) and agreed on a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the "energy and…
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Zelensky made the comments following a call with US President Donald Trump [Viktor Kovalchuk/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images]Ukrainian and US teams could meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days…
Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig says China's execution of Canadians is 'demonstrating what kind of China it wants the world to see.' Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig says news China has…
Photo : YONHAP News The U.S. State Department says that the U.S. looks forward to "continued and robust" scientific research cooperation with South Korea amid concerns that the Energy Department's…
Photo : YONHAP News The U.S. Federal Reserve has decided to keep its key interest rate unchanged citing uncertainties around economic conditions.After a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market…
EU leaders are gathering in Brussels on March 20-21 and are expected to adopt summit conclusions that reiterate the bloc's support for Ukraine and its pledge to supply military aid to fend of the full…
Burning debris and broken glass littered the ground near apartment buildings in Slovyansk, in Ukraine's Donetsk region, after Russian drone strikes late on March 19. There were reports of injuries.…
Ukraine and Russia agreed to pause attacks on energy infrastructure following a call between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and a day after Trump held similar talks with Russian…
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Concerns are growing among the French public as the state prepared to issue a ‘survival manual’ to prepare citizens for a potential invasion.
Former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt (Image/ANI) New Delhi [India], March 20 (ANI): Former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt highlighted the strong ties between India and Sweden, said that both…
Prishtina, 19 March 2025, dtt-net.com – Kosovo forensics have identified remains of eleven Kosovan Albanians found 26 km away from the massacre location when on 4 April 1999 Serbia forces killed 86…
On 17th March, Israel resumed its war against Gaza, killing over 400 individuals in intense airstrikes. This fresh onslaught risks renewing regional destabilisation at a time when the West Bank is…
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A former employee of rapper and songwriter Eminem is accused of stealing and selling unreleased music from the artist's studio.Joseph Strange, 46, of Holly, Michigan, is a former employee of Marshall…
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at energy strikes in the Russia-Ukraine war, renewed Israeli attacks across Gaza, and sweeping arrests in Turkey. Barely an hour after Russian…
BERLINThe German government said Wednesday that there is no initiative within the European Union to resume natural gas imports from Russia.Rising energy costs and increasing competition from Asia for…
Former Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh delivers the latest on the Israeli ground operations in Gaza.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney leaves a photo opportunity after making an announcement at a Canadian Armed Forces forward-operating location in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Tuesday, March 18, 2025. (Sean…
The Italian postal service has received a surge of letters for Pope Francis following his February 14 hospitalisation, many appearing to be from children, with stamps from around the world and simple…
This undated photo provided by Johanny Sanchez shows Sanchez, right, and her husband Franco Caraballo, who was sent over the weekend to El Salvador accused by the Trump administration of belonging to…
Last month, ahead of Prime Minister Modi's meeting with Trump in Washington, India unilaterally lowered tariffs on Bourbon whiskey, motorcycles and some other US products.Commerce Minister Piyush…
ISTANBULSeveral Arab countries strongly condemned Wednesday a failed assassination attempt on Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, reaffirming their support for Somalia’s security and stability.The…
In our news wrap Wednesday, Israel launched a ground operation in Gaza after abruptly ending a two-month ceasefire with Hamas, a judge moved the case of Mahmoud Khalil to New Jersey, the White House…
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Tina Fey expressed her dislike for wealthy individuals pursuing side hustles to increase their wealth.Fey, worth an estimated $75 million, shared her views on the “Good Hang with Amy Poehler”…
Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan meets with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights AKIPRESS.COM - Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev met with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk during his…
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North Korean soldiers smoke cigarettes as they stand on the banks of the Yalu River near Sinuiju, May 4, 2014. Picture taken May 4, 2014.
New Delhi [India], March 20 (ANI): Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo highlighted the rapid growth of India-Philippines ties as both nations celebrate 75 years of diplomatic…
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The launching of negotiations last month between the Trump administration and Russia and Ukraine for an agreement to end the war has been head-spinning, to say the least. How these talks unfold may…
Last week, the chiefs of staff from 34 NATO and European Union states gathered to discuss how a “coalition of the willing’” could secure a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. The absence of any American…
“Hundreds of police officers are in front of our doors,” Ekrem Imamoglu said in a video message to his supporters on March 19th, speaking into his smartphone. “We are up against tyranny, but I will…
News Human rights group condemns M23 rebels’ human rights abuses in DRC Amnesty International raised concerns on Tuesday regarding the ongoing human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo…
Russia and Ukraine swapped 175 prisoners in one of the largest exchanges since fighting began. Many of the released prisoners were frail and visibly exhausted, with some of them missing some teeth.
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House Republican leadership and the Minnesota DFL Party also called for his resignation. Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, stopped short of calling for Eichorn’s resignation on…
The jury reached a swift decision, finding Bock, 44, of Apple Valley, guilty of seven crimes and Said, 36, of Plymouth, guilty of 21 crimes, including wire fraud and federal programs bribery. Each of…
A Japanese missile deployment on Kyushu could annoy China and North Korea, but it would be unlikely to derail improvements in relations between Tokyo and Beijing, according to analysts.Citing…
The Joint Heads of Police Security was established in 2019. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Koroi Hawkins Papua New Guinea's Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso has welcomed Pacific police and defence heads to a…
A diplomatic row has erupted between France and the US after a French researcher was expelled from the country for expressing "a personal opinion" on Trump.
The United Arab Emirates brokered a prisoners-of-war exchange between Ukraine and Russia on Wednesday amid intensified Gulf efforts to mediate between the two warring states.The official Emirates News…
The tone has changed totally. It's a remarkable turnaround from the Oval Office meltdown to the perfect phone call.President Trump is wholly transactional. His desire for give and take far outweighs…
A jury has found the alleged ringleader of a massive pandemic fraud case in Minnesota guilty on all counts for her role in a scheme that federal prosecutors say stole $250 million from a program meant…
An article highlighting the U.S. Army career of baseball legend Jackie Robinson has been restored to the Department of Defense website. Its removal had appeared to be related to the Trump…
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Washington, DC – Images of Palestinian children killed by Israeli bombardment are back in the news after a brief reprieve that only lasted a few weeks.Nearly two months after United States President…
Five boys were arrested in Golders Green during Purim celebrations. According to the Metropolitan Police, officers were deployed following consultations with Jewish community representatives, with a…
“I’m disappointed in his behavior, especially a person in his position, highly respected, I thought, in the Senate and Chairman of the IRRB. That’s a very, very big position, so I’m disappointed.”
The shutdown of VOA, RFE/RL and other broadcasters weakens America and supporters of democracy
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Uzbekistan recorded 678,700 foreign visitors in January, with the figure marking a 30.5% y/y increase, according to the national statistics agency. The largest share of visitors—461,277 people—arrived…
The original body model of the friendly alien character ET from the hit sci-fi film of the same name is being auctioned later this month and is expected to fetch up to €834,000.Auction house Sotheby’s…
Charging points and dealerships associated with the carmaker have been increasingly targeted as ire grows over the tech mogul's involvement with the Trump administration's push to slash costs across…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote that a “leftist Deep State” was working to “thwart the people’s will” in Israel and the United States, adopting President Donald Trump’s worldview and…
A pitbull leaped from a car and attacked a motorcycle rider in Taipei on March 17.The rider was hospitalised with a knee laceration after the dog bit him.The same dog reportedly attacked another rider…
Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, is among a group of lawmakers who signed a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio asking whether a database of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia had been deleted.…
The blobfish, described as the world's ugliest animal, has been voted fish of the year in New Zealand.The creature, which grows to about 12 inches (30cm) long, is known affectionately as Mr Blobby and…
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(New York) – Indonesia’s parliament should drop proposed amendments to the 2004 armed forces law that will significantly expand the military’s role in civilian governance and weaken legal checks on…
Over the past four months, Serbia’s students have effectively challenged the entrenched corruption and state-sponsored violence that have defined President Aleksandar Vucic and his party’s grip on…
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s South Asia Brief. The highlights this week: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggests a thaw with China during a podcast appearance, U.S. Director of National…
In response to the request for information (RFI) from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) regarding the "Development of an Artificial…
InternationalLuis Brunetto from the Workers’ Party (PO) in Argentina spoke to Socialist Worker Wednesday 19 March 2025 Issue 2947 On the streets of Argentina Anger at far right president Javier Milei…
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Naomi Verber, former Head of Environmental Policy at the United Synagogue and now Executive Director of EcoJudaism, has won Barnet Council’s International Women’s Day 2025 Award for Environment and…
Finsbury Park United Synagogue has appointed Reverend Menasche Scharf as their new rabbi, following a majority vote in his favour. Born in Antwerpen, Belgium, he was educated at yeshivas in Belgium…
The United Synagogue recently welcomed participants to South Hampstead and Brondesbury Park shuls for a community leadership programme. ‘Lead Together’ offered five in-person sessions for 16…
Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center, a hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is on lockdown after a shooting on the property, WBRZ reported. Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center, a hospital in Baton…
It'll takes weeks, if not months, to sort through some 80,000 documents, many of which appear to be recycled with redactions removed. But there's plenty new, as we outline below.
New Zealand's Sam Ruthe has made history by becoming the youngest athlete and the first 15-year-old to run a mile in under 4 minutes, breaking the record by 2 seconds on Wednesday at Mount Smart…
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that they had a constructive call about moving towards a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow, with the White House…
The Italian Coast Guard recovered six bodies and was searching for up to 40 migrants after a rubber dinghy that departed from Tunisia sank in the central Mediterranean, the U.N. refugee agency said…
U.K. National Cyber Security Centre Chief Operating Officer Felicity Oswald speaks during a screening of the film “Black Bag,” organized by the British government and Comcast, at the offices of NCTA —…
The Middle East and North Africa faced “an unprecedented level of crises, with millions caught in the grip of relentless conflict, political turmoil, staggering refugee crises and a deepening economic…
There are 59 hostages still held in the Gaza Strip by Hamas and other groups active in the Palestinian enclave. It is believed that only 24 are alive, as reported by Israeli media. For all of them,…
Joshua Riibe who is considered a witness and not a suspect in Sudiksha Konanki's disappearance had his passport taken away as he was being interviewed over the last several days.
Sudanese refugees living in Chad likely didn't think the most recent U.S. presidential election would impact them, but President Donald Trump's foreign aid freeze has put in jeopardy vital health care…
On 17 March 2025, H.E. Ambassador Zheng Zeguang attended the UK premiere of the documentary The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru at invitation. Also present were around 200 guests including Mr Fang Li,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Military officials are reviewing plans that would cut the number of U.S. troops deployed to the Guantanamo Bay naval base in Cuba to handle detained migrants by as much as half,…
In late February 2025, senior Hamas leader and ex-chairman of its politburo, Mousa Abu Marzouk, said he would not have supported Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel had he known how destructive…
After breaking the ceasefire with Hamas on Tuesday, Israel launched heavy airstrikes that continued into Wednesday at a lower intensity, while its military regained control of a key corridor…
A former Eminem studio engineer has been charged with stealing the rapper’s unreleased music and selling it online, federal prosecutors in the US announced.Investigators say more than 25 songs have…
When Sen. John Fetterman said he loved the Israeli operation that sent exploding pagers to members of Hezbollah, he probably never expected that Israel would give him a beeper, too.But that’s what…
The U.N. Population Fund supports the vital health care system in eastern Chad, and 70% of its funding for humanitarian response comes from the State Department.
ABSAN Al-KABIRA, GAZA — Sitting in a makeshift shelter set up in a school playground, Ramez Abu Daqqa pondered two questions: Was any place in Gaza safe? And how fast could he move his ailing father…
Like our earlier reports on the combat situation in Ukraine, this article takes stock of the recent developments on the battlefield based on open-source information. Meduza has condemned Russia’s…
‘I watched Jacqui Heinrich from Fox over the weekend and I thought she was absolutely terrible. She should be working for CNN, not Fox,” Donald Trump raged on Truth Social
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LOS ANGELES — On Saturday, April 5th, trailblazers in science and technology will headline On the Cutting Edge of Science and Tech: CA and Armenia Together, a conference by the USC Dornsife Institute…
The Islamic Republic has long armed the Houthis, who are members of Islam’s minority Shiite Zaydi sect that ruled Yemen for 1,000 years until 1962. Tehran routinely denies arming the rebels, despite…
Argentina's lower house of Congress on Wednesday gave President Javier Milei's government the green light to reach a new loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund. Milei asked lawmakers to…
Lance Corporal Shaibu Muhammed, a Nigerian soldier who was secretly detained by military authorities for speaking out against the government's neglect of wounded soldiers, has been released following…
NAVY Lockheed Martin Corp., Syracuse, New York, was awarded a $54,207,213 cost-plus-incentive-fee undefinitized delivery order (N00024-25-F-6219) under previously awarded indefinite…
The home of David Cunio, a hostage who was abducted by Hamas militants during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack, sits empty the Nir Oz kibbutz on Dec. 5, 2024. (Ohad Zwigenberg/AP) TEL AVIV — When Israel and…
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that leaflets were dropped over Beit Lahiya and Beit Hanoun in the shattered-north, as well as eastern Khan Younis in the…
The killing of a United Nations colleague and injuries to five others in strikes on our – clearly designated – UN compound in Gaza are infuriating. We grieve with the family of our colleague. And, on…
A 12-year-old girl from Shandong was diagnosed with HPV at a local hospital. When a doctor attempted to report the case, she faced resistance. Weibo users are now criticizing how the incident was…
Rumer Willis, daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, is sharing an update about her father's health as the Die Hard star celebrates a milestone birthday.Ahead of Bruce Willis turning 70 years old…
The U.S. State Department, through spokesperson Tammy Bruce on March 19, 2025, demands Venezuela accept its deported citizens immediately. Secretary Rubio warns that Maduro’s regime faces severe…
The Washington Post's George Will claims that the "theatrics" of Elon Musk's DOGE cuts that have caused fury over database access and mass firings is a brilliant distraction from the country's biggest…
“Much of the discussion was based on the call made yesterday with President Putin in order to align both Russia and Ukraine in terms of their requests and needs,” Trump said on his Truth Social…
As measles cases continue to spread across the United States, many Americans may be asking themselves if they need a measles vaccine booster to enhance protection.An outbreak in western Texas has…
MEXICO CITYMexican Attorney General Alejandro Gertz Manero revealed the prosecution's first report Wednesday on a mass burial site found in western Mexico, believed to have been operated as a mass…
Mr Khalil's arrest has been linked to President Donald Trump's promise to crack down on student demonstrators he accuses of "un-American activity".Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents…
The worst terrorist attack in Japan's modern history happened 30 years ago, on March 20, 1995, during the morning rush hour on the Tokyo subway system. Members of a violent cult called Aum Shinrikyo…
Amnesty International condemned the extensive use of Paragon Solutions‘ Graphite spyware to target journalists and human rights defenders in Europe on Wednesday and called for urgent regulatory action…
Mahmoud Khalil, who the Trump administration is seeking to deport, says he is a “political prisoner.”
The international community cannot accept this step backwards. We need an urgent end to hostilities. I urge all parties to return to talks aimed at implementing the second phase of the ceasefire and…
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy today. Secretary Rubio thanked Foreign Secretary Lammy for the UK’s…
Anyone who's played around with a generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for more than a few minutes knows it makes mistakes.These mistakes, termed "hallucinations", can have serious…
SINGAPORE - Cooling spaces will be open to the public to seek respite from the heat when a heatwave is forecast, as part of a national plan to help Singaporeans tackle rising temperatures. These…
SINGAPORE - As the general election draws near, substantial changes have been made to Marine Parade GRC – starting with its name. The boundaries of the renamed Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC will…
The Palestinian representative to the Arab League on Wednesday called for sanctions against Israel in response to recent Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip that have killed hundreds of people. Israel…
Pope Francis' health continued to improve Wednesday, with the Vatican reporting that he no longer requires mechanical ventilation to aid his breathing. The 88-year-old pontiff has also reduced his…
Taiwan F-16V During 2024 Han Kuang Exercise. A U.S.-made F-16V fighter jet taxis on the runway at an air force base during Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military drills in Hualien on July 23, 2024. Sam…
Turkey, police, guard, after, Imamoglu, arrest. Police officers stand under a banner of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling AKP around the provincial police headquarters where…
Oriana Bandiera (LSE) delivered the 34th Simon Kuznets Memorial Lecture, “Development and the Organization of Labor.” As with recent Kuznets events, the lecture was followed by a mini-conference…
NEW YORK — U.S. stock indexes are rising Wednesday as Wall Street waits to hear what the Federal Reserve will say in the afternoon about where interest rates may be heading. The S&P 500 was up 0.7% in…
Washington DC [US], March 20 (ANI): US White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, in her press briefing on Wednesday, said that US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed…
Dakar, March 19, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Benin’s regulatory High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) to reverse its suspension of the privately owned news…
US President Donald Trump referred to Canada as “one of the nastiest countries to deal with” during an interview on Fox News, following a series of trade disputes with the North American neighbour. US…
Tudor Dixon, who was the Republican nominee for governor of the Great Lakes State in 2022, said she has yet to decide whether to opt for the battleground state’s open Senate seat or governor’s office.
AMMAN, Jordan (RNS) — King Abdullah II’s annual iftar has become a highly anticipated Ramadan event where members of the royal family, religious leaders and local notables, as well as Palestinian…
As the detention of Istanbul's mayor and the arrest of more than 100 raise alarms over an escalating crackdown on opposition, internet access across Turkey has slowed and protests are banned in…
The expanding scope of Trump's trade wars, coupled with the whiplash of tariffs being enacted and then suspended, begs the question: what is driving this strategy and what, if anything, will constrain…
The Council – the UN’s foremost human rights forum – also heard updates on allegations of ongoing abuses in Belarus, North Korea and Myanmar.According to the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, enforced…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is facing criticism over what critics say is a crackdown on opposition political figures after police detained his main rival, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, on…
Anger has erupted on the streets of Istanbul, with thousands of people rallying in the cold in front of the city hall on Wednesday evening, yelling: "Erdogan, dictator!" and "Imamoglu, you are not…
Russia and Ukraine said Wednesday they had each swapped 175 prisoners in one of the largest exchanges since the Russian full-scale invasion started three years ago.“We are bringing back soldiers,…
T he wounded Beaton, shown here in 2024, struggled with Ball until help arrived as Princess Anne and her husband locked themselves in their limousine.In the end, the royal couple was saved by passer…
France does not want "war with Algeria" but the North African nation is "aggressing" France by refusing to accept deportees, French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said on Wednesday. Issued on:…
The announcement positions BYD ahead of arch-rival Tesla, whose Superchargers currently offer charging speeds of 500kW.BYD introduced the Super e-Platform alongside two new EV models that will be the…
President Donald Trump’s administration dialed up its use of military power in the Middle East this past week just as it took more steps to dismantle American institutions central to advancing peace…
Iran reportedly urged the Houthis to de-escalate tensions in the Red Sea following President Donald Trump’s warning the US will hold Tehran accountable for its proxy’s destabilizing activities. Iran’s…
She was headed out for a carefree afternoon of shopping with her sister.But when Madam Patricia Yeo, 76, arrived at the bustling shopping mall, she spotted her older sister Margaret Yeo in a quiet…
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Smoke plumes rise above buildings following bombardment on Yemen's capital Sanaa on March 19, 2025. (Photo by AFP) Sanaa: A new round of US airstrikes struck Yemen's capital Sanaa on Wednesday…
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of Finland Alexander Stubb met with CEOs of Finnish companies in the defense, mining, energy, and telecommunications sectors. The Ukrainian…
A grandfather who was trying to buy McDonald’s Happy Meals for his two grandchildren was fatally shot inside the fast food restaurant. Jorge Arbaiza, 61, entered a McDonald’s in Katy, Texas, on Sunday…
Israel's defence minister has warned that attacks inside Gaza will increase "with an intensity that you have not known" - until Hamas releases all the remaining hostages and gives up control of the…
President Zelenskyy has said he believes that lasting peace in Ukraine is possible this year – after what he described as a “positive” phone call with Donald Trump. According to the White House, Mr…
BRUSSELS, March 19 (Xinhua) -- China provides opportunities for the European Union's (EU) digital development and serves as a partner in upholding the bloc's technological sovereignty, a Chinese…
Authorities ordered the removal of scenes and dialogues involving the Prime Minister in order for the movie to obtain a release certificate. This statement was originally published on…
Traditionally, Indonesia has adhered to a “bebas dan aktif” – “free and active” – foreign policy, whereby Jakarta keeps a careful balance in its foreign relations with rival great powers. However, the…
In this photo provided by Ukraine's 93rd Kholodnyi Yar Separate Mechanized Brigade press service, a local resident is seen in Pokrovsk, the site of heavy battles with Russian troops, in the Donetsk…
Israeli troops recaptured part of the Netzarim Corridor that bisects the Gaza Strip and deployed an infantry brigade along the enclave’s perimeter, the military said Wednesday in a statement. It…
According to Vatican sources, Pope Francis’ double pneumonia and polymicrobial infection, diagnosed a month ago, remain under control, although they have not yet been completely eradicated. The…
Pope Francis has suspended the use of an oxygen mask, the Vatican said on Wednesday, adding that the 88-year-old's clinical condition was "improving" after more than one month in hospital.The…
Pope Francis continues hospitalization ROME (AP) — Pope Francis ‘ condition continued to improve Wednesday and he hasn’t needed to use the mechanical
TORONTO -- China executed an unspecified number of Canadians earlier this year, Canada's government said Wednesday. Such executions of Westerners are relatively rare.Canada's Global Affairs office…
Syria and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to pull their armies from the border town of Hosh al-Sayyed Ali, with Damascus vowing a “decisive and immediate” reaction to any breach by Hezbollah after the two…
150,000,000,000: The European Commission on Wednesday presented a White Paper proposing the borrowing of 150 billion euros to fund defense spending loans, aiming to bolster the continent’s security…
Africa stands at the crossroads of the transformation required by the global green revolution agenda, spurred by climate change imperatives and the rapid shift toward clean energy technologies. The…
"U.S. CUSTOMS TORONTO AIRPORT TOP: Spring Break, 2025 BOTTOM: Spring Break, 2024," reads the caption of a March 13, 2025 Facebook photo. The post compares two photos: one of an empty airport lineup…
GLENDALE – The Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California is excited to announce the next installment of the Young Leaders Council Speaker Series, featuring Sev Ohanian, an acclaimed…
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, met in Doha on Tuesday.The African Union (AU) has welcomed talks in the Qatari capital, Doha, between the heads of states…
A massive fire erupted near Tampa International Airport, with photos emerging showing thick smoke billowing into the sky. Tampa airport fire This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more…
WASHINGTON - The U.S. State Department said on Wednesday there was still a bridge proposal that would extend the ceasefire" in Gaza but the opportunity for it was "closing fast."A State Department…
"It is urgent ... to organize ourselves to welcome talents who would like or need to leave the United States," French Research Minister Philippe Baptiste told POLITICO in a statement. The U.S. is not…
They talked about the fighting in Ukraine, of course. But the U.S. and Russian presidents also chatted about improving relations between Washington and Moscow, peace in the Middle East, global…
It can be sweet. It can be tangy. And as of December, it has also been enshrined by UNESCO. The United Nation’s culture agency placed sake, the iconic Japanese drink, on its list of “intangible…
The Party of European Socialists (PES) strongly condemns the recent wave of arrests targeting opposition figures in Turkey, a move clearly orchestrated by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Among those…
Analysis: The Istanbul mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, was detained in a move the opposition condemned as politically motivated, Nadeen Ebrahim writes.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with President of the United States Donald Trump. The Ukrainian leader thanked the U.S. President for the productive start to the…
LAST UPDATE: 21:38 U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a nearly hour-long phone conversation as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire in…
WASHINGTON The White House sharply condemned a dramatic uptick in violent attacks on Tesla, maintaining that the assaults on vehicles made by Elon Musk, a top political ally of President Donald…
Israel used the roughly 6-kilometre Netzarim Corridor as a military zone during the war. It ran from the Israeli border to the coast just south of Gaza City, severing the territory’s largest…
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If you were asked to picture a “revolutionary leader,” you’d probably think of a bearded figure in combat fatigues (such as Fidel Castro or Che Guevara), a rabble-rousing firebrand like Leon Trotsky…
Nowruz 2023 Security Forces Drill conducted on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 In a display of force aimed at asserting control, Iranian authorities conducted a large-scale security drill in Tehran,…
WASHINGTON – This week, Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs…
US President Donald Trump told Iran in a recently delivered letter that his nation has a two-month deadline to reach a new nuclear accord, according to a person familiar with its content, American…
BUDONG-BUDONG, Indonesia (AP) — Nearly seven months after a crocodile attack almost took her life, Munirpa walked to the estuary outside her home with her husband and her children, ready to brave a…
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In this photo released by the Taiwan Presidential Office, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te speaks at a press conference after a security meeting about U.S. President Trump's tariffs on trade…
President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday that he wants the U.S. to help run the war-torn country's power plants. A statement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has appointed a member of his own party as Upper Nile state governor, according to a decree read on state media. The move appears to breach a peace deal under which…
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Washington has sharpened the dollar and technology into powerful weapons. Now erstwhile allies fear they are targets. In this episode of The Big View podcast Edward Fishman, the author of…
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In northern Israel, Druze, Muslims, and Christians maintain unity despite regional conflicts. The Druze balance their cultural identity with Israeli loyalty, advocating coexistence and rejecting calls…
Police in Turkey have detained Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as part of investigations into alleged corruption and terror links. Mr Imamoglu is a key rival of President Erdogan. His wife Dilek…
(Istanbul, March 19, 2025) – The detention of Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu on March 19, 2025, along with approximately 106 other municipal officials and politicians is a politically motivated move to…
Since regaining power in Afghanistan nearly four years ago, the Taliban has imposed draconian restrictions on women, including banning them from universities.The students in Oman were pursuing…
Enenche Enenche and Abraham Daniel have filed a petition against Chief Magistrate Emmanuel A. Iyanna of Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Judicial Service Committee. They…
Carolyn Kissane, academic director and clinical professor at the Center for Global Affairs at New York University, leads the conversation on the geopolitics of oil. FASKIANOS: Thank you. Welcome to…
Sky's Ivor Bennett breaks down the relationship between the US president and his Russian counterpart as the two work towards a peace deal for Ukraine. Hundreds of prisoners of war have been released…
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In ‘fantastic’ phone call with Zelensky, Trump confirms a partial ceasefire on energy is part of plan to bring ‘real end to the war’ – despite Putin breaking agreement to stop targeting energy grid in…
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Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty President Stephen Capus speaks about the status of Alsu Kurmasheva, a Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist who was temporarily detained in Russia, during a forum…
Kufra, March 19, 2025 (LANA) - The Kufra Municipality denied reports circulating about the entry of more than one million Sudanese refugees into the country, stressing that this news is inaccurate.The…
Tripoli, March 19, 2025 (LANA) – The Chief of Staff of the Libyan Army's Land Forces organized a group iftar banquet on Monday, at the headquarters of the 56th Infantry Brigade, in celebration of the…
Tripoli, March 19, 2025 (LANA) – The Anti-Illegal Immigration Agency announced that illegal Nigerian immigrants were deported yesterday, Tuesday.The agency's deportation office at Mitiga International…
OTTAWA - Canada said on Wednesday that China had executed an unspecified number of Canadian citizens earlier this year, and strongly condemned Beijing's use of the death penalty."Canada repeatedly…
A rare indirect exchange between an Iranian official and an Israeli scholar took place last week, as high-ranking diplomat and former foreign minister and vice president Mohammad Javad Zarif responded…
As details emerge of the March 18 phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, a classic Kremlin tactic is unfolding before the world’s eyes: Create a problem, and demand a price to solve it.…
President Donald Trump has suggested to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the U.S. should take ownership of Ukrainian power plants to ensure the critical facilities' security.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio's ban on gender-affirming care for minors is unconstitutional and must be permanently blocked from being enforced, a three-judge panel of appellate judges ruled Tuesday. The law…
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During their roughly one-hour phone call on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that “American ownership” of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants would be “the…
WASHINGTON Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lent his support to a partial ceasefire that prohibits the targeting of energy sites, two of President Donald Trump's senior officials said…
This scandal is rocking Japan: As a “souvenir” for getting elected for the first time to the Japanese diet, or parliament, the 15 newcomers each got a gift certificate good for 100,000 yen, or $667,…
Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest on ICC warrant spotlights clash between his and the Marcos families’ political dynasties. 2025.03.19 Then-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte attends the 34th ASEAN Summit in…
New Delhi [India], March 20 (ANI): At the Raisina Dialogue 2025, Indian and Australian naval leaders reaffirmed their commitment to international regulations on maritime operations and environmental…
US President Donald Trump has had a "very good" call with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the White House says, during which US ownership of Ukraine's energy network was discussed to help protect it.Mr Trump…
In a statement released on 19 March 2025, ARTUZ said the government has a history of adjusting civil servants’ salaries every three months. However, as the first quarter of 2025 ends on 31 March, the…
Mutamba made this clarification in response to a notification from the “Concerned Citizens of Zimbabwe,” who had informed him of their plans to stage nationwide protests on Thursday, March 20, 2025,…
By James C. Capretta The Vital Center March 19, 2025 Today’s anti-poverty programs remain a fragmented and somewhat messy mix that leaves both parties unsatisfied with the status quo. The starting…
As Israel’s genocidal war resumes in Gaza, entire families are being exterminated amid the bombardment, with family homes becoming family graves. Survivors tell Mondoweiss most of the dead are women…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed rapid traffic enhancements on Sheikh Zayed Road to optimise the efficiency of the emirate’s road network, improve traffic efficiency, reduce…
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Tripoli, March 19, 2025 (LANA) - The National Security Committee of the High Council of State affirmed its absolute rejection of any attempt to resettle illegal immigrants in Libya.This came during a…
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Tripoli, March 19, 2025 (LANA) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity condemned in the strongest terms the attacks launched by the Israeli…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war with Canada, Mexico, and China is also roiling one of his key voter bases: American farmers. Since returning to the Oval Office in January, Trump has…
CAIRO/ANKARAAn emergency Arab League meeting in Cairo on Wednesday evening called on the US to pressure Israel into halting its violations of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.The appeal came in a final…
Israel said on Wednesday it launched a "limited ground operation" in northern Gaza to retake part of a corridor that bisects the territory, and the country's defence minister warned that the army…
Jared Kushner, special envoy Steve Witkoff, conservative media figure Tucker Carlson, and Donald Trump Jr. have been in talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's political opposition,…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has suspended approximately $175 million in federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania over the participation of a transgender athlete in its…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to halt attacks on Russian energy assets, according to reports. The breakthrough came during an hour-long phone call between Zelensky and President…
The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently declared that Europe is "in an era of rearmament". Global Europe Program Director Robin Quinville talks with Global Fellow, dr. Kaija…
ISTANBUL The European Commission on Wednesday announced a comprehensive set of proposals, known as a white paper, to address defense gaps, increase military cooperation, and boost Europe's defense…
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Join Baker McKenzie, the Customs and International Trade Bar Association (CITBA), Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT), and GATT DC (LGBTQ+ Professionals in International Trade) for a…
ROME -- The Italian postal service has seen a huge increase in mail addressed to Pope Francis since his Feb. 14 hospitalization, with some letters clearly written by children, bearing stamps from…
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo. The Ukrainian leader thanked Finland for its support of Ukraine, emphasizing the 28th defense assistance…
Whiffs of Fatma Abdulhadi’s basil plants, the rhythmic creaking of Asim Waqif’s bamboo and palm architectural installation, the vibrant colors of Imran Qureshi’s woven walkway – these make up the…
The outspoken lawmaker, Hovik Aghazarian, was one of seven officials, including Armenia’s top judicial officer, whom Pashinian told to resign in text messages sent last November. He was the only one…
A view on the Israeli outpost of Gal Yosef, taken from the West Bank village of Khirbet al-Marajim, south of Duma, after Israeli settlers stormed the village the night before, 15 March. Avishay Mohar…
Ukrainian law enforcement, working with international agencies, have uncovered a scheme in which suspects convinced people to invest in a fake cryptocurrency mining project, officials said…
Shortly after Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) drove Bashar al-Assad out of Syria last year, the group pledged to respect the rights of minorities. Yet, since HTS took control over much of the country, some…
Since Israel resumed its attacks on Gaza on Tuesday, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning the resumption of the war "is only the beginning," many people have questioned if this will…
WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran must completely halt any assistance it is allegedly supplying to Yemen's Houthi rebel group, vowing to destroy it.Trump said…
In a social media post, Trump said the call was to “align both Russia and Ukraine in terms of their requests and needs” as he seeks to bring about a ceasefire between the two countries.
Ryanair forcibly removed from a passenger from a flight for abusing cabin crew as they claimed to be a UN diplomate.
Iran-backed armed factions in Iraq carried out extensive transfers and relocations of key headquarters and weapons depots in fear of attacks by Israel or the US, according to three sources close to…
In 2016, Greg Poling wrote “The U.S.-Philippine Alliance Is Stronger Than You Think,” where he argued that despite then-President Duterte’s embrace of China and negative posture toward the United…
Hamas has demanded that Israel stick to the terms of the initial ceasefire deal, including a full withdrawal from Gaza and an end to the war. Israel, which has vowed to defeat Hamas, has put forward a…
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels "will be completely annihilated," warning Tehran against continuing aid for the group amid an ongoing U.S. military campaign…
Representative Image Kathmandu [Nepal], March 19 (ANI): Nepali lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties have demanded the formation of a high-level committee to investigate an attempt to…
New Atlanticist March 19, 2025 • 1:34 pm ET By Joseph Webster Chinese electric vehicle (EV) exports pose a dilemma for Germany and the rest of Europe. On the one hand, EVs are increasingly…
Two top aides have resigned from Gov. Bob Ferguson’s office in the past week. Ferguson’s chief strategy officer Mike Webb resigned Wednesday morning following claims that he’d fostered a toxic work…
Most of India's visas for Bangladeshis in 2023 were for medical treatment, with patients drawn to India's private healthcare and Bengali-speaking hospital staff. This helped strengthen ties between…
Ribbit Capital, a venture firm known for its fintech investments, is raising $500 million for a new fund, a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed on Wednesday. The new…
POTUS says Tehran reduced arms shipments to Yemeni rebels but continues to send supplies, urging it to halt immediately; 'Let the Houthis fight it out themselves. Either way they lose, but this way…
Alphabet unit Google was hit with two charges of breaching landmark EU rules on Wednesday while Apple was ordered to help rivals connect with its iPhones and iPads, as antitrust regulators continued a…
Christopher Hawley died a day after riding the ‘unreasonably dangerous’ X2 roller coaster in June 2022
As Israel continues its offensive against Hamas, the terrorist organization only has itself to blame, Sebastian Gorka, deputy assistant to President Donald Trump and senior director for…
The United Nations on Wednesday called for an investigation into a strike on two UN guest houses in Gaza that killed one of its workers and injured five others. "The Secretary General strongly…
Government officials met Wednesday in the northeastern province of Hasakeh with the commander of the main Kurdish-led group in the country, the Syrian Democratic Forces, which is backed by the US. The…
Egypt condemned the terrorist attack that targeted the convoy of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, resulting in multiple victims, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on…
Speaking on BBC One’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg, Wes Streeting, the UK health secretary, expressed concerns that some mental health conditions were overdiagnosed. The Conversation asked two experts…
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An academy has opened in the Marche region to teach cricket farming, José Francesco Cianni, the CEO of the Montecassiano-based Nutrinsect told ANSA on Wednesday. The company near Macerata farms…
The Israeli military announced Wednesday that it had resumed ground operations in central Gaza, a day after airstrikes killed more than 400 Palestinians, breaking the fragile ceasefire reached in…
Children from the mountain village of Sangchashma in Tajikistan gather at one of the new water sources installed by the Tajikistan Red Crescent, with support of the IFRC and the Japan Red Cross…
(RNS) — The last 10 nights of Ramadan are the most sacred of the year. They hold the promise of peace, of mercy, of divine closeness. They are the nights when the Quran was revealed, in which fate is…
France welcomes the informal meeting on Cyprus in a broader format in Geneva on 17 and 18 March, under the aegis of the United Nations (…)
Q: Do you consider Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s discussions regarding the war in Ukraine to be a step in the right direction, despite Russia’s refusal of an immediate ceasefire? A: Every…
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A hospital in the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine was hit by a Russian drone on March 19, hours after Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discussed a possible cease-fire by phone. Dozens of patients…
“Today, there are significant backlogs, which you are aware of, because you get those communications regularly,” Sophia Thompson, director of social services, told the Ramsey County Board. “If left…
Democrats have been sniping at each other in public since Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer helped pass a Republican spending bill that prevented a government shutdown. But the divisions in their…
In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures — which will require millions of recipients and applicants to visit agency…
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan meets with Turkish journalists (Photo: RA Prime Minister’s office, March 13, 2025) Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has made yet another colossal misstep, setting…
Conscription has long been a defining feature of defence policies in Europe, shaping national security and defence strategies for centuries. By definition, conscription (or the 'draft') refers to an…
The Trump administration has put Europeans on notice: Postwar Ukraine’s security is their responsibility, and they should not expect the United States to help. As U.S. President Donald Trump put it,…
Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday reopened their main border crossing after clashes between the security forces of both sides led to its closure for nearly a month, officials from the two…
March 19 (UPI) -- The government of Germany on Wednesday updated travel guidance for people traveling to the United States after three of its citizens were detained in an attempt to enter "the land of…
A Chinese Type 054B warship, the country's first new-generation stealth frigate, made its live-fire combat training debut in the Yellow Sea recently, state media reported. Newsweek has reached out to…
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Protesters outside the parliament on Tuesday chanted:"Assembly is a fundamental right". They blocked off central Budapest's Margaret Bridge while staring down a police cordon. The EU's equality…
By Stanislav Doschitsyn, AFP US President Donald Trump, left, and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky. Photo: AFP Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday held talks with Donald Trump to…
Two China-born scammers, convicted of bribing officials through a fake U.N. agency, had their Marshall Islands passports revoked while abroad, leaving them stranded without valid travel documents and…
A foreign tourist has died at the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, sparking renewed outrage over the lack of emergency medical services at one of Sri Lanka’s most famous tourist attractions. The Ceylon Spirit…
The White House’s new deportation policies are shaking Hispanic communities across the U.S. But what does this mean for everyday life in these neighborhoods? Dan Williams takes us inside an iconic…
Illegal gold mining has devastated Peru’s rainforest, destroying vast areas and endangering human health. Mercury used in mining is poisoning local populations. Dan Collyns investigates the…
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces killed at least 50 people in Khartoum during the past week, rescuers said Wednesday, as fighting with the army for control of the capital intensifies.…
NEW YORK — A Columbia University student activist detained by the U.S. government over his participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations can challenge the legality of his detention, but the case…
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran must immediately stop sending military supplies to the Houthis and let the Yemeni group "fight it out themselves." In a post on Truth Social,…
Ocean acidification, a consequence of climate change caused by the ocean’s absorption of carbon dioxide (CO2), is threatening the environment. Because of its global scale, addressing ocean…
A view of the destroyed residential area after clashes at Jableh district in Latakia, Syria on March 11, 2025 [Izettin Kasim/Anadolu via Getty]Just over a week ago, Syria's coastal region was witness…
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:The Secretary-General strongly condemns today’s attack in Somalia targeting a convoy carrying…
Gang violence, displacement and instability have long gripped Port-au-Prince and other parts of the country, but attacks over the past two months have shattered even the few remaining gang-free areas,…
The local council of a major community in Armenia’s northern Lori province on Wednesday ousted its nine opposition members boycotting its sessions in protest against what they see as an illegal power…
19 March 2025, 15:30 | Updated: 19 March 2025, 15:46 A major incident is unfolding outside the CIA headquarters. Picture: Social media
TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Manhattan, New York City, protesting against the renewed Israeli air campaign against Gaza and the United States’ support for…
TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump began Wednesday a telephone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, just one day after Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would agree…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it is preparing to begin targeted ground operations in the central and southern Gaza Strip following two days of airstrikes against Hamas targets, the…
Republican Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) took issue Wednesday with the way CNN anchor Pamela Brown repeatedly asked about possible cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. "I'm just…
The highly anticipated telephone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is currently underway, both the Ukrainian presidency and the White House…
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Speaker of the Parliament of Finland Jussi Halla-aho, leaders of political groups, and heads of parliamentary committees in Helsinki. The Head of…
A group of Israelis living in the UK who gathered outside the Israeli Embassy on Tuesday are planning a second protest this weekend over the perceived erosion of democracy in the country. The ongoing…
The US Supreme Court is likely to consider an application from 26/11 Mumbai terror accused Tahawwur Rana seeking a stay on his extradition to India. The application has been distributed to the Supreme…
Italian ballet star Roberto Bolle, who will turn 50 in a week, has been filmed as he dances at night at a Caravaggio exhibit in Palazzo Barberini, Rome - the first steps of two long-awaited ballets he…
LONDON/ISTANBUL, March 19 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) has launched Global 195, an international initiative to hold Israel accountable for war…
A majority of Turkish citizens view Syria as a friendly state, while identifying Israel and the United States as their country’s primary adversaries, a new survey has revealed. The poll by ASAL…
Change can be frightening, but the Holy Spirit encourages the faithful to face their fears, follow Jesus' light and be "born again," Pope Francis said in a prepared text. "If we do not accept to…
An absolute travel ban has been imposed on citizens from the kingdom nestled between India and China, causing surprise and uproar. In the absence of official explanations, several ideas have been put…
People who inhabit the border regions of any country often find themselves being treated with a mixture of suspicion and opportunity by the metropoles of these countries. Khuzestan, Iran’s border…
A final verdict has been given in Germany against “Lina E”, a violent left-wing extremist. On March 19, the Federal Court of Justice in the city of Karlsruhe confirmed an earlier verdict against the…
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US President Donald Trump described his Wednesday phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “very good.” The call lasted approximately one hour and touched on a US-proposed ceasefire…
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Some students revealed that the four students died mysteriously last week A strange disease has killed four students of the Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero. The university's…
Uganda's Ministry of Health together with its partners, the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office and, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), have in recent weeks…
Amnesty International is urging Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to “urgently reconsider” plans to withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty, the international convention banning antipersonnel mines.The…
THE United Nations said today that one of its staff was killed and another five wounded in the Gaza Strip. The attack in the central city of Deir al-Balah follows Israel’s decision to unilaterally end…
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In an unprecedented attack, Baloch nationalist separatists hijacked a moving passenger train in southwestern Pakistan on March 11 and took more than 400 passengers of the Jaffar Express hostage. After…
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A centralized trade policy gives the EU more clout by mathematically making China a more important trade partner than it is for individual countries. While aggregating member states' trade with China…
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The lawsuit claims that withholding the funds designated for Radio Liberty is a violation of the U.S. Constitution. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Agency…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Dominique Hasler, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Education and Sport of Liechtenstein, here on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue here and discussed progress of…
A charity fashion show in London raised £13k to support domestic abuse victims in Israel. The WIZO UK event on 12 March saw 135 guest fill Italian womenswear designer James Lakeland’s showrooms in…
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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) joined a coalition of 27 organizations dedicated to press freedom, journalism, and free expression to express support for the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) as it…
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Belgium’s major public transportation companies have all announced they were leaving social media giant X. According to the relevant government organisations on March 19, the platform no longer…
The European Union has sent Apple preliminary instructions on how it expects the iPhone maker to comply with interoperability provisions in the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), its flagship market…
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The Department of Education has been accused of “kicking the can down the road” over the funding of a Dublin school which is facing closure.
In fragile democracies like Bangladesh, populist regimes arguably manipulate public perception to consolidate power which exemplifies Noam Chomsky’s “manufacturing consent” theory – meaning how public…
Hamas said it remained open to negotiations while calling for pressure on Israel Wednesday to implement a Gaza truce after its deadliest bombing since the fragile ceasefire began in January. Israel…
Speaking at the launch today, Minister Byrne said: “In responding to the shared challenges that the European Union faces today, the need for a well-informed and engaged public, has never been greater.…
Most of India's visas for Bangladeshis in 2023 were for medical treatment, with patients drawn to India's private healthcare and Bengali-speaking hospital staff. This helped strengthen ties between…
The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the…
Disputes about how America votes have raged since the 2020 pandemic-driven expansion of vote-by-mail. While mail balloting has continued to stir controversy, now noncitizen voting has taken center…
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Dunnes Stores has issued a recall of more than 15,000 baby socks due to a risk of injury.
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Pince, a tiny town in north-western France, was the first to implement this scheme in 2012. After its success, Belgian towns, including Mouscron, Antwerp, and Limburg, also followed. In Limburg alone,…
An increase in the production of vehicles in Europe and in Italy over the next 20 years will depend on the growth of the EV market, Stellantis President John Elkann said on Wednesday. "If fewer…
Two district mayors in İstanbul along with other city officials, businessmen and journalists were among more than 100 people detained on Wednesday as part of an investigation targeting İstanbul’s…
Opposition figures and the foreign ministries of multiple countries have expressed alarm at a series of arrests, as members of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's government reject allegations they are conducting…
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The Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office took Ke Ming-te (葛明德), a professor at National Defense University (NDU), in for questioning Wednesday over suspected fraud and potentially illegal links to…
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Inaugration of Janakalyan Secondary School built with Indian Government's financial assistance in Nepal (Photo/ Indian Embassy in Kathmandu) Kathmandu [Nepal], March 19 (ANI): Shree Janakalyan…
The UN has said that two of its workers were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, in which more than 400 people have died overall in the past two days.
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Usyk visited the plant one day before Vladimir Putin’s phone call with Donald Trump, in which he agreed to halt attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
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Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare statement Tuesday criticizing attacks by President Trump and his allies on federal judges. “For more than two centuries, it has been established…
Gerakan Nurani Bangsa, which brings together several prominent figures in Indonesian society, has asked parliament to block the revision of the law on the armed forces, which would bring the military…
Kalle Rovanperä stormed to the fastest time in Wednesday morning’s Safari Rally Kenya shakedown. Rovanperä’s opening run through the rough and rocky 5.16km warm-up stage put his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1…
We have, in our 79-year history, never experienced such an abrupt discontinuation of aid funding from any of our many donor nations, inter-governmental organisations, or private donor agencies. The…
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Soaring heat is just one face of our changing climate, Last year was the hottest on record, with research from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) highlighting how the "clear signs of human…
The International Astronomical Institute revealed in a report on Wednesday that sighting the Eid Al Fitr crescent moon on March 29 (Saturday) will be impossible from the eastern part of the world, and…
The children had explicitly stated that they did not wish to have any contact with their father, the oldest even refusing to keep any photographs of him, and the youngest stating that he did not…
Mobile networks continue to be a major target for cybersecurity breaches, and Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon‘s persistent attacks on multiple carriers are only the latest known examples. The…
The European Commission has presented its plans making clear that the European Union does not want to continue relying on the US for its security and must build its own military and industrial…
Poland’s State election regulator (PKW) has refused to accept the right-wing Confederation party’s financial report for the European Parliament elections of 2024. That has meant the party now faced…
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz dismissed reports Wednesday that President Donald Trump waited an hour for a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin as “completely false garbage, fake…
A second consecutive night of renewed airstrikes on Gaza killed at least 14 people and injured many more as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed the Israeli military's resumption of full…
KIGALI, RwandaRwandan President Paul Kagame and his counterpart Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi on Wednesday expressed optimism that their talks could lead to progress toward attaining lasting…
The Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace has honoured the last Battle of Britain pilot, John “Paddy” Hemingway, following his death at the age of 105.
The UK is recruiting a new national armaments director in a role that pays more than twice the prime minister's annual salary.In a Tuesday job post, the UK Civil Service said that the role involves…
Op-Ed By Michael Rubin 19fortyfive.com March 18, 2025 Khamenei May Want Iran to Be Bombed, But He’s Miscalculating: Just a day prior to the 1979 seizure of the U.S. Embassy, Steven Erlanger, the…
Washington Examiner March 19, 2025 United Nations officials remain in a panic about President Donald Trump’s budget cuts. For decades, the United States talked about reform and even took aim at its…
‘I’m proud of the rubble in Gaza’ A woman belonging to Betar, a revisionist Zionist youth movement, is captured on camera stating ‘genocide in Gaza is a lie, now we are going to turn off the power.…
Main opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung on Wednesday called for South Korea's Constitutional Court to issue its decision on whether to uphold the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, as public…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 19. Turkmenistan is ranked 77th out of 145 countries for its military strength in 2025. The data obtained by Trend from Global Firepower rating shows that Turkmenistan…
Speaking at a post-budget breakfast in Parktown, Johannesburg, on Wednesday, Maile said Gauteng’s economic expansion must be deliberate and strategic, particularly in the face of fiscal constraints…
Hong Kong Watch and 20 other diaspora and human rights organisations, together with seven bountied Hong Kong activists in the UK, have issued a joint letter to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, urging…
Talks on a ceasefire in Russia's war with Ukraine will continue on Sunday in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said Tuesday. In an interview…
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After al-Assad’s fall, Alaa Yahya leads a humanitarian effort in Damascus to rebuild and reunite Syria.After years of displacement, Alaa Yahya returns to Damascus to rebuild his community, long…
A wave of online falsehoods from supporters of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has emerged following his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC), with analysts arguing the…
Choose your own narrative: The Tory leader offered a different economic take, pointing out growth is down and borrowing is up. Hoping for some contrition, she asked whether Starmer regrets “raising…
Projections on housing completions are “not an exact science”, the Tanaiste has said, after the Central Bank predicted that the Government will miss its housing targets for the next three years.
Property prices jumped by 8.1% in the 12 months to January this year, according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
The release follows an executive order issued by Trump which directed the unredacted disclosure of the remaining files connected to the assassinations of JFK, his brother Robert F Kennedy, and civil…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 19. Uzbekneftegaz (Uzbekistan's oil and gas company) and US-based Honeywell company discussed prospects for cooperation, Trend reports. The matter was reviewed at a meeting…
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, to inquire about his wellbeing following the…
For Bishop Martinelli, the sudden escalation comes after Trump's decision to declare the Houthis a terrorist group. The conflict is at risk of getting hot with tragic consequences for civilians.…
The Committee to Protect Journalists joined 26 other press freedom and journalist groups on March 19 in voicing support for a free press, and called on the United States to protect reporters and media…
LONDON/ISTANBULThe International Center of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) has launched Global 195, an international initiative to hold Israel accountable for war crimes in Gaza. The initiative aims…
ISTANBUL Jordan and Oman condemned on Wednesday Israeli airstrikes in Syria as a “blatant violation” of international law and the country’s sovereignty.In a statement, the Jordanian Foreign Ministry…
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MACAO, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The International Series Macao was set to bring world-class golfers back to the Macao Golf and Country Club Thursday through Sunday, organizers said in a press conference…
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said the country wants long-lasting and comprehensive peace and an end the war this year. He was speaking in Mumbai where Ukraine opened its new Consulate…
Judge Nathan Erasmus pointed out to Lombaard that she had said four times she was with her children that morning. However, she backtracked, saying she had made a mistake because the children did not…
The Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), formerly known as Jamā'at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da'wah wa'l-Jihād, has released a video showing the…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 19. Uzbekistan ranked 58th in the updated Global Firepower rating for 2025. The data obtained by Trend from Global Firepower rating shows that the nation holds aPower Index…
DayofPal– As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intensifies military attacks on Gaza, a newly revealed diplomatic effort suggests that the Trump administration had greenlit an Egyptian-led plan…
DaysofPal- In a devastating escalation of violence, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has confirmed that more than 170 children were killed in Israeli…
DaysofPal- As the Israeli occupation maintains a suffocating blockade on the Gaza Strip, cutting off vital relief aid since the start of Ramadan, tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are facing…
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The Chief of Defence Forces of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), Lt. Gen. Paul Nang, has accused his deputy, Lt. Gen. Duop Lam, of orchestrating the violence that led to the White Army…
As head of the Council representing the EU's member states, EU chief Antonio Costa is tasked with forging unity -- be it on European rearmament or transatlantic relations -- between 27 countries with…
Tim Marshall asks whether it’s the end of an era, or just America’s Orange Period
In a striking turn of events, the Russian military neutralized seven of its own drones mid-flight over Ukraine’s Mykolaiv region, following an order from President Vladimir Putin to halt attacks on…
Linked MEPs should be prevented from participating in files related to digital policy, cybersecurity, trade with China, foreign interference and telecommunications, the letter says. Police raided…
On 18 March, the U-LEAD with Europe initiative, a Team Europe effort backed by the EU and its Member States (Germany, Denmark, France, Poland, and Slovenia) in collaboration with the Government of…
Former hostages, including some released in recent weeks, were among the tens of thousands of Israelis who took to the streets on Tuesday to protest Israel’s resumption of fighting in Gaza. “Israel’s…
A ceremony unveiling Israeli actor Gal Gadot's star on the Hollywood 'Walk of Fame' was crashed by pro-Palestinian protesters denouncing the actor's support for Israel and calling for an end to the…
A $5 million IDB-funded irrigation system in Bassin-Bleu was vandalized, leaving farmers without water and causing devastating crop losses. PORT-DE-PAIX, Haiti — Farmers in Bassin-Bleu are reeling…
SECURITY officials in Bangladesh arrested the leader of a Rohingya insurgent group on charges of illegal entry, sabotage and terrorist activities in the South Asian nation. Police said that a team of…
THE presidents of Congo and neighbouring Rwanda have met in Qatar for their first direct talks since the Rwanda-backed M23 militia seized two major cities in mineral-rich eastern Congo earlier this…
A NEW anti-LGBT law banning Pride events and allowing authorities to use facial recognition software to identify those attending the festivities was passed in Hungary on Tuesday. The move led to a…
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The Israel-Hamas ceasefire ended on Monday when Israel announced it was resuming airstrikes in Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) wrote on its X account that it was "conducting extensive strikes on…
Representative Image Islamabad [Pakistan] March 19 (ANI): Major reservoirs have reached dead levels due to the nation's severe water scarcity caused by the ongoing drought. According to a post from…
Gaza's health ministry on Wednesday published a new death toll from the war with Israel, showing an additional 970 deaths in 48 hours, after Israel intensified deadly strikes on the territory. The…
A foreign UN worker was killed and five others seriously injured during the Israeli bombing of their headquarters in the central Gaza Strip, Gaza-based health authorities said on Wednesday. The…
Nearly three in five Israelis back the resumption of fighting in the Gaza Strip in the wake of Hamas’s rejection of a U.S. proposal to extend the ceasefire in exchange for the release of more…
Indonesia’s finance minister has been forced to deny rumors of her imminent resignation, after the country’s stock exchange yesterday fell to its lowest point in years.Speaking at what Reuters…
Data is the oil of the 21st century, and Southeast Asia risks pumping its reserves into foreign tanks. The need for the region to develop its own technological infrastructure has never been more…
The news for some of Southeast Asia’s big stock exchanges has not been great lately. Since mid-September 2024, the Jakarta composite index has declined by around 18 percent. On March 18, it plummeted…
Cambodia’s government has announced that it will inaugurate a Chinese-renovated naval base next month, after which a Japanese warship will be the first foreign ship to drop anchor at the…
Of late, whether in the days following the Trump administration’s shutdown of USAID, or in the ongoing conflict in Palestine, there has been much said about where the United States stands and how it…
“We are Cameroonian, Nigerian, Kenyan . . . Ethiopian.”Speaking from a dormitory-style building, the scam center worker pleaded for help, saying foreign citizens were “trapped” in a compound in…
NABATIEH, Lebanon—After more than a year of tit-for-tat airstrikes and several months of higher-intensity combat, the devastating war between Hezbollah and Israel ended with a ceasefire in late…
Syria finds itself at a crossroads. Faced with the imminent need to prevent a relapse into renewed short-term insecurity, its government also must start to develop longer-term strategies to [...]
“What do we even do when the Justice Department ignores court orders?” reads one text from an American friend on my phone. “None of this feels real,” says another. As we navigate the whiplash-inducing…
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On 19 March 2025 in Geneva, the United Nations Group of Independent Experts on the Human Rights Situation in Belarus is presenting its first report to the UN Human Rights Council. Its aim was to…
Germany’s outgoing parliament has held a historic vote to approve massive spending. Unprecedented times emboldened the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its sister Christian Social…
The US state of Louisiana has used nitrogen gas to put a man to death for a murder committed decades ago, marking the first time the state has used the method as it resumed executions after a 15-year…
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Mahmoud Khalil Student Negotiator. Student negotiator Mahmoud Khalil is on the Columbia University campus in New York at a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on Monday, April 29, 2024. Ted Shaffrey/AP…
Turkey detained Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the main rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on charges of corruption and aiding a terrorist group in what the main opposition party on Wednesday…
United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint press conference in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., United States on February 04,…
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati will hear arguments Wednesday in a legal dispute that pits a suburban Ohio school district's policy requiring use of students'…
Last year was the hottest year on record, the top 10 hottest years were all in the past decade and planet-heating carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are at an 800,000-year high, a report…
New Delhi [India], March 19 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing the need for a diplomatic solution. Tharoor…
Nearly 70,000 South Africans have shown interest in relocating to the US under an offer extended by President Donald Trump.This was revealed by Neil Diamond, president of the South African Chamber of…
By Frederick M. Hess Education Week March 19, 2025 Since the pandemic, chronic absenteeism has loomed large. Educators are seeking strategies and partners who can help tackle it. Well, getting kids…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 19. Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan discussed key issues on the bilateral agenda and regional cooperation, Trend reports. The news follows a telephone conversation between the…
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Pedestrians walk along a street in Hong Kong on March 19, 2025. (Photo by Peter PARKS / AFP) Hong Kong: Hong Kong passed a law on Wednesday that officials say will better protect "critical…
SINGAPORE - A crocodile spotted near the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve on March 18 remains at large, with National Parks Board (NParks) continuing to search the area. NParks’ wildlife management and…
SINGAPORE - A 28-year-old Singaporean who defaulted on his national service obligations by remaining overseas even after his permit to do so had expired, will have to serve 14 weeks in jail after his…
Scientists at the Sanae IV base in Vesleskarvet, Queen Maude Land sent an urgent email back to South Africa late last month pleading for rescue, claiming a member of the nine-person team had attacked…
2025-03-19T11:59:39+00:00 Shafaq News/ One foreign staff member working for a UN-affiliated organization was killed, and five others were injured in an Israeli airstrike on their facility in central…
The Department of State is determining how to reduce American diplomatic and consular representation abroad as part of its effort to eliminate programs not aligned with the priorities of the Trump…
In the end, building a commons economy is the only way to deliver systems change. The way it turns into an economy is when people have bought rent vouchers, flax vouchers, kWh vouchers etc, that they…
Thousands of people across western Kurdish cities have taken to the streets in a display of cultural pride and defiance to celebrate the Persian New Year (Nowruz) with traditional dancing and…
Claimed he lost his job while working from home due to frequent arguments and disruption
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would speak to US president Donald Trump later on Wednesday and that the United States should monitor any potential ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia…
In response to President Donald Trump’s declaration of a “national energy emergency,” the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently listed hundreds of energy and infrastructure projects that would be…
News Concerns regarding China activist Wang Jianbing’s freedom persist following his release China labor activist Wang Jianbing was released from prison on Tuesday after serving a three-and-a-half…
The Trump administration has ended Iraq’s exemption from U.S. sanctions on Iranian energy imports, giving Baghdad just four months to find alternative sources or face penalties The Trump…
Chaharshanbe Suri, celebrated on the last Wednesday before the Persian New Year (Nowruz), is an ancient Iranian festival where people traditionally jump over small bonfires as a purification ritual. A…
Branch 2 of the Rasht Criminal Court has sentenced Iranian activist and former political prisoner Hamideh Zarei to one year and six months in prison and 178 lashes. The sentence includes nine months…
Five journalists have been sentenced to a combined 10 years and 9 months in prison for their reporting on government corruption related to the 2022 Metropol building collapse in Abadan Five…
Mahmoud Khalil, the Palestinian protester arrested at Columbia University nine days ago, wrote that he was a “political prisoner” in a letter sent from a Louisiana detention centre. Khalil was…
Israeli strikes killed at least six Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, local health workers said, as the Israeli military resumed its bombardments and issued new orders for residents to evacuate…
Nicholas Prosper, 19, admitted murdering his mother Juliana Falcon, 48, and siblings Giselle Prosper, 13, and Kyle Prosper, 16, at the flat the family shared Nicholas Prosper, 19, admitted murdering…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 19. Uzbekistan aims to attract German Development Bank's (KfW) technical and financial support for investment projects in healthcare, education, critical minerals,…
MOSCOW - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russia had suspended its attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure after a phone call between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump and had shot down…
HRANA News Agency – In recent days, the death sentences of three prisoners previously convicted of drug-related offenses and murder were carried out in Borujerd and Semnan prisons. Iran Human Rights…
The Taliban has for years presented a united front to the outside world and kept a tight lid on dissent within its ranks.But unprecedented displays of discord have laid bare the rifts in the secretive…
Israel on Tuesday launched its most intense strikes on the Gaza Strip since a January 19 ceasefire with Palestinian Hamas ended more than 15 months of war.EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she…
(Analysis) The humanitarian crisis in Haiti has reached catastrophic levels, with violence forcing nearly 60,000 people to flee their homes in Port-au-Prince in just one month, according to the…
Mexico City’s Congress voted 61-1 on Tuesday to ban violent bullfighting while creating a new “violence-free” format for the centuries-old tradition. The legislation, proposed by Mayor Clara Brugada,…
ANKARAIsraeli actions in Gaza reflect an "inherent weakness and inability to face their own truth," a top Indian opposition politician said on Wednesday as Israel launched a renewed assault on the…
"We urge the Moroccan government to take clearer stances on the crimes of the occupation," urged a pro-Palestinian activist. [Getty]Anti-normalisation protests returned to Morocco's streets with…
Israel has sent in armoured vehicles into Quneitra in yet another illegal incursion [Getty]An Israeli military force consisting of approximately 50 vehicles advanced on Tuesday evening into the…
Cybertrucks set ablaze. Bullets and Molotov cocktails aimed at Tesla showrooms. Attacks on property carrying the logo of Elon Musk's electric-car company are cropping up across the US and overseas.…
p to 757 million people face chronic hunger daily. Without new technologies and AI, we risk leaving millions behind. As head of the World Food Programme (WFP)’s global innovation accelerator I’ve seen…
Colombia’s Senate Seventh Commission voted down President Gustavo Petro’s labor reform bill after five hours of debate. Eight senators opposed the legislation while six supported it, delivering the…
The Colombian economy expanded by 2.65% in January 2025, according to the Economic Monitoring Index (ISE) released by the National Administrative Department of Statistics.This marks the seventh…
Mahmoud Kahlil. Mahmoud Khalil supporters came out in force to protest against his arrest at Columbia University. Andrea Renault/STAR MAX Detained Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil has…
KHL. CSKA Moscow's Prokhor Poltapov (L) fights for the puck with Nikita Yevseyev (C) and Konstantin Luchevnikov (R) of Ak Bars Kazan during the Gagarin Cup 2023 final series game of the Russian…
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said he sees Russia's war on Ukraine ending in 2025. "I believe that in this year the war will properly end with a decent peace," Zelensky said at a press…
Over the past decade, Yemen has endured one of the world’s most devastating humanitarian crises. This has been deepened by the country’s economic collapse, which has pushed 83 per cent of the people…
“I am afraid to lose her, she is the only girl in the family,” says Aisha. “I hope she recovers soon and I hope more organisations will come here to support people, especially those who do not have…
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a right-populist walks into office. The unelected judiciary says, “We’re investigating you!” If you don’t find the punchline funny, don’t worry: Italy’s…
Mayor of Istanbul Ekrem Imamoglu was detained in an early-morning March 19 police raid on his house—a matter of days before he was due to be selected as a presidential candidate widely seen as having…
Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain, President of the Conference of European Churches (CEC), congratulates Metropolitan Joan Pelushi of Korça on his election as Archbishop of Tirana,…
Doctors in Gaza described scenes of “Armageddon” as they struggled to tend to hundreds of dead and wounded, including children with severed limbs, as Israel launched some of its deadliest-ever…
The perpetual hunt for clues about the 20th century’s most dissected political assassination - the shooting of President John F. Kennedy on Nov. 22, 1963, in Dallas - took a new turn with the release…
A woman gestures as Palestinians leave Beit Hanun in the northern Gaza Strip with their belongings, heading towards Gaza City following Israeli evacuation orders on March 19, 2025. (Photo by Bashar…
New Delhi [India], March 19 (ANI): Commonwealth Secretary-Select Shirley Botchwey will pay a visit to India from March 20-21, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), stated in an official statement.…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Vladimir Putin of lying to Donald Trump after Ukraine was bombarded with drone strikes just hours after the Kremlin agreed to pause infrastructure attacks.
Police in Turkey have arrested Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu - a key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan - as part of an investigation into alleged corruption and terror links.Prosecutors also…
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin agreed Tuesday on a halt in Russian attacks against Ukrainian energy targets but fell far short of securing a full ceasefire in a highly anticipated phone call. The US…
The Senate on Wednesday unanimously gave final approval to a bill setting up an annual two-million euro fund for high schools in 2025, 2026 and 2027 to promote 'Memory Trips' to former Nazi death…
Hungary's president has signed a law proposed by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling party that will ban LGBTQ+ communities from holding their annual Pride march, defying criticism by human rights…
With President Donald Trump now in the White House, analysts say Israel is operating with fewer constraints than before, impacting its military approach and the war’s potential outcome."It is all…
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday emphasized that national security is now a key consideration in business decisions, particularly in the context of the evolving business landscape…
Nigeria’s leader declared an emergency in oil-rich Rivers state and suspended its governor and lawmakers Tuesday over a political crisis and vandalism to pipelines that contribute to the country's…
(Paris, 18 March 2025) France condemns the Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip that began yesterday, resulting in a large number of civilian casualties. France calls for the immediate termination of…
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Six migrants died and 40 are missing after a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa late on Tuesday, Italy's main news agency ANSA and other media reported on Wednesday.Italian coast guard…
On Tuesday, the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strongly worded statement condemning the renewed military operations in Gaza. [Getty images]In the wake of Israel's resumption of…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that the bombardment of Gaza will continue as over a dozen Palestinians were killed on Tuesday and into Wednesday morning, shattering an already…
Europe’s path to renewed strength lies in decentralization, reduced government control, deregulation and responsible leadership, not in expropriation.
Legislators in Mexico City, home to the world’s largest bullring, voted Tuesday to ban bullfights where the animals are killed or wounded, as opponents and supporters staged rival protests. The…
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) in partnership with other stakeholders has set frameworks and roadmap on collaboration for primary healthcare services, in alignment with…
The consortium Danske Flådeskibe K/S, in charge of designing and producing new patrol vessels for the Royal Danish Navy, stands ready to take on the entire task of delivering and servicing new Arctic…
Baseball fans tuning into spring training games may have noticed another new wrinkle in a sport that’s experienced a host of changes in recent years. Batters, pitchers and catchers can challenge a…
Thousands of tonnes of plastic pollution could be escaping into the environment every year … from our mouths. Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers – similar…
Fungi are among the most important organisms on Earth. Even though most of the world’s described 157,000 fungal species are only visible with a microscope, these organisms are essential to our…
The price of eggs has risen dramatically in recent years across the US. A dozen eggs cost US$1.20 (92p) in June 2019, but the price is now around US$4.90 (with a peak of US$8.17 in early March). Some…
What if you could listen to music or a podcast without headphones or earbuds and without disturbing anyone around you? Or have a private conversation in public without other people hearing you? Our…
Just over half the world’s population shares a river or lake basin with at least one other country. To sustainably manage those water resources for the health of people, ecosystems and economies,…
Measles was supposedly eradicated in Canada more than a quarter century ago. But today, measles is surging. Public Health Ontario recently announced that there have been 195 cases in the province in…
For some people, the Kamasutra is little more than a name associated with condom brands, scented oils and chocolates shaped into erotic positions. In India, where sex remains a taboo subject, this…
You’re in the middle of the afternoon, eyelids heavy, focus slipping. You close your eyes for half an hour and wake up feeling recharged. But later that night, you’re tossing and turning in bed,…
Between 18,000 and 11,000 years ago, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere suddenly shot up. This caused rapid global warming, the mass melting of glaciers, and the end of the last ice age.…
Protesters in Georgia fined a total of 2 million lari According to the Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association, the total amount of fines issued to protesters since November 2024 has reached 2 million…
“This is for Gaza” MP Shockat Adam has been challenged after using a Westminster debate on Israel to make unsubstantiated claims about alleged secret deals between the UK and the IDF. The Independent…
Photo : YONHAP News Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul said the U.S. has affirmed that the Energy Department's designation of South Korea as a "sensitive country" is not linked to calls within the country's…
The leader of a far-right party has returned to Israel’s government as national security minister after a wave of strikes that killed more than 400 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.Itamar Ben-Gvir had…
On November 17, 1997, Kalpana started the journey of her first space mission as a mission specialist, who coordinated various activities of the shuttle. The shuttle returned successfully on December…
The Border Force arrive to collect occupants of an inflatable craft carrying migrant men, women and children as they cross the shipping lane in the English Channel on July 22, 2021 off the coast of…
Ukraine aid not mentioned during Putin call, Trump tells Fox News Donald Trump says he and Vladimir Putin did not discuss Ukraine aid in their phone call on Tuesday, 18 March. The Kremlin said after…
He was transferred again to a detention facility in Louisiana, where he remains in custody. Mr Khalil's lawyers have been in court since to fight for his release.Last week, his lawyers pushed to bring…
Journalist Mzia Amaglobeli fined The Batumi City Court found Mzia Amaglobeli, founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti, guilty of violating the law and fined her 2,000 lari for placing a sticker on the…
The release of classified files on the assassination of former US President John F Kennedy has put the CIA's role back into the spotlight following decades of conspiracy theories that the intel agency…
Doxing, the act of publicly sharing someone's private/personal information without their consent, is often intended to harass, intimidate and harm individuals. While not always illegal when sharing…
The US Department of Defense (DoD) is set to make deep job cuts, with plans to reduce its workforce by 50,000-60,000 civilian positions. This is part of a bigger strategy by the Trump administration…
Pupils and teachers from the Grigore Grigoriu Theoretical High School in the village of Cîrnățeni, in the Căuseni district of Moldove, will now have a safer journey on their way to school. The area in…
Surfing YouTube, I came across an interview of Ezra Klein by Stephen Colbert. He was promoting a new book called Abundance, basically arguing that scarcity is politically-manufactured by “both sides,”…
EDGE press release EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and CMN NAVAL, a world-renowned naval shipbuilding group specialising in the design, engineering, and…
More than 31,000 pages related to the assassination of former president John F Kennedy were released after an order from President Donald Trump. He promised on the campaign trail last year that he…
Arms are a global business, so it’s little surprise that at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference, discerning quartermasters had a world buffet of weaponry before them, be it Brazilian…
Stations that need to fill time are now using the broadcasting services of Russia and China. This is a fiasco for U.S. global standing.
After a bruising Washington battle that averted a government shutdown but broke their party in two last week, leading California Democrats are trying to project a unified front on a central issue in…
TAIPEI, Taiwan — China considers it a part of the Chinese nation. The United States considers it a roadblock to further Chinese influence in Asia. No wonder, then, that Taiwan has long been a point of…
TAIPEI, Taiwan — For decades, the U.S. has played an important role in maintaining the delicate relationship between Taiwan and China, which considers Taiwan to be a part of its territory and has…
Seeds of a culture of cooperation that is essential for a lasting solution have been sown, Tatar tells AnadoluGENEVA The two-state policy for Cyprus supported by the Turkish Republic of Northern…
In the heart of East Africa, a paradox unfolds. South Sudan dictator, Salva Kiir Mayardit—a man who kneels in prayer, hosts the Pope, and professes deep devotion to Catholic teachings—is also a ruler…
The Chilean Peso is continuing its strong performance against the US Dollar this morning, with the USD/CLP exchange rate now at 918.27, representing continued appreciation from yesterday’s closing…
(Analysis) The humanitarian crisis in Haiti has reached catastrophic levels, with violence forcing nearly 60,000 people to flee their homes in Port-au-Prince in just one month, according to the…
US envoy Steve Witkoff told Fox News on Tuesday talks with Russia on the Ukraine war will take place in Jeddah on Sunday.“The devil is in the details. We've got a team going to Saudi Arabia, led by…
Every spring, Japan is transformed into a sea of delicate pink and white as cherry blossoms, or sakura, bloom across the country. This breathtaking spectacle, typically occurring from late March to…
On the morning of March 3, 2025, German special forces from the Lower Saxony Criminal Police (LKA) and Oldenburg’s Central Criminal Investigation Unit carried out a successful operation leading to the…
ISTANBULThe Trump administration is weighing a plan to dissolve the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) division fighting AIDS, potentially shifting its responsibilities to another…
ISTANBUL The Pentagon is planning a major restructuring of US military commands, possibly including the US stepping down from its position as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR).This is a…
The incident occurred on the morning of March 16, when Pakistani forces allegedly abducted dozens of people from the area surrounding the station. The group of abducted individuals includes labourers,…
"Desperadoes who want to take shortcuts to heaven will all suffer consequences," the ministry said in Wednesday's article.Believing that he had been treated unfairly at the institute, Liu saved a…
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Reuters US President Donald Trump talks to the media next to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, with a Tesla car in the background, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 11, 2025. A US federal judge ruled…
Algerian gold medallist says she has ‘nothing to hide’ and vows to defend her title at the 2028 Summer Games in the US.Imane Khelif, who won Paris Olympics boxing gold amid a gender-eligibility row,…
In an extraordinary gesture of love for the environment, Akie Doi, a 38-year-old Japanese tourist, has taken it upon herself to clean the Puri beach in Odisha. According to the Times of India, a music…
Infrastructure under strainThames Water's ageing infrastructure is at the heart of the surge in raw sewage discharges. According to the company, the increase was largely due to the crumbling state of…
On March 18, His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, officially launched the third phase of the "Rhetorical Interpretation" Encyclopaedia…
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, March 19 (Bernama) -- Indonesia is deepening its economic partnership with China through a new initiative aimed at attracting industrial investment to the Batang…
RAMALLAH, March 19 (Bernama-WAFA) -- Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa has instructed Palestinian ambassadors accredited to Latin American and Caribbean nations to intensify their engagement…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has officially opened Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands and Hyatt House Nairobi Westlands, marking Africa's first dual-branded Hyatt project. Strategically located along…
Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Wednesday of launching air attacks that sparked fires and damaged infrastructure just hours after their leaders agreed to a limited ceasefire to halt attacks…
MYITKYINA, Myanmar – Distraught Myanmar relief camp dwellers received final handouts from the World Food Programme (WFP) on March 19 as the UN agency begins halting aid to a million people in Myanmar…
UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL58th sessionInteractive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine18 March 2025Statement by 35 European states Mr President,I have the honour to speak on…
📍 Medina of Tunis 🗓 March 15-22, 2025 The Medina is lit up again! For its 4th edition, The Medina of Lights celebrates the richness of Tunisian heritage through a unique sensory journey. An event…
EMPD officials are upset about reductions in overtime allocations, and planned the driven route to the Germiston Civic Centre to meet with mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza for a response to a memorandum of…
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said the European Commission was “not wise” to impose retaliatory tariffs of up to 50 per cent on US goods from April 1 and instead needed to avoid a trade…
ISTANBUL (Reuters) -- Turkish authorities detained President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival on Wednesday on charges including corruption and aiding a terrorist group in what the main opposition…
Today's news: More bombings overnight in Israel and Gaza, far-right leader Ben-Gvir welcomed back into Netanyahu's government; No truce in Ukraine in the two and a half hour phone call between Putin…
Fitch Ratings warned yesterday that Mexico faces a technical recession with zero economic growth throughout 2025 due to tariffs imposed by the United States. The rating agency slashed its growth…
Turkish President Recep Erdoğan started paving the way for his re-election with a suspicious move against his main rival – the Mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu – a substantial figure from the…
SINGAPORE - A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a tipper truck appeared to have spilled gravel over a stretch of the CTE on March 18. Police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said…
LONDON -- Israel's renewed campaign of strikes against Hamas in the Gaza Strip will continue until all remaining hostages are released, an Israeli official told ABC News.Palestinian health officials…
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams will visit the White House after they “get better”. Sunita Williams and Donald Trump(Reuters Photos) In an…
"Update on Duterte. He is so happy to see his supporters in The Netherlands, before he was taken to the hospital," reads the caption and text over a TikTok video shared March 13. The clip, which…
Regional * More countries and organisations have welcomed the completion of negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the draft text of the peace treaty, including Russia, the CSTO, NATO, and…
Addressing the issue of protection of women and girls and increased child marriages as well as increasing women’s meaningful participation and decision-making in the public domain, was at the core of…
Britain’s former chief Brexit negotiator Lord Frost has warned that direct military confrontation between the UK and Russia must be avoided. In an exclusive video interview with Brussels Signal on…
A delegation from the Communist Party of China, led by Ma Hui, visited Peru from Sunday to Tuesday. Ma Hui, vice minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, met with Eduardo…
The Nicaraguan government formally withdrew from the Central American Court of Justice yesterday. Foreign Minister Valdrack Jaentschke sent an official letter to the court’s acting president, César…
“I can’t tell you that I’m okay until all 59 hostages return home, until we know they are safe,” she said.Ariev, who was stationed at the Nahal Oz base during Hamas' October 7 attack, rejected the…
ECDC and Africa CDC are responsible for protecting almost 2 billion people from infectious disease ECDC Director Dr. Pamela Rendi-Wagner and H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of the Africa…
Mali’s industrial gold production fell 23% to 51 tonnes in 2024, marking a sharp decline from 66.5 tonnes in 2023, the country’s Mines Ministry said, as tensions between the government and foreign…
Hungary’s parliament has passed a law to ban the annual Pride march by LGBTQ+ communities, triggering the blockade of a bridge in central Budapest in protest against the changes fast-tracked by Prime…
Saheed Mosadoluwa, also known as Ibile, a notorious land grabber, is treating gunshot wounds despite previously denying reports by SaharaReporters that he had been shot. On March 7, SaharaReporters…
The local government in Central Equatoria State’s Lainya County over the weekend started enforcing a local order to tax cattle, grazing, and the movement of cattle. The local authorities believe the…
Moscow and Astana have formed a joint working group for the ‘custody of historical memory’. The Russians are pointing the finger at the way the imperial policy of the tsars and the Soviet Union is…
Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he is “alarmed” by a new anti-LGBTQ+ law banning Pride events which was passed in Hungary yesterday.
According to Tasnim News Agency, the prosecutor alleged that the individual was “one of the separatist elements who had been in contact with separatist groups and circles abroad through cyberspace.”…
SINGAPORE - Scammers are now impersonating the taxman and sending e-mails to Singaporeans, asking them to click on a link to review their taxes. Those who receive an e-mail claiming that a routine tax…
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Iran has marked its annual fire festival.Known as “Chaharshanbe Souri” in Farsi, the ancient festival comes on the last Tuesday of the year, ahead of Nowruz, the Persian New Year (March 20). Singing…
South Africa has experienced an 83% drop in the cost of power outages to the country’s economy, according to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The CSIR on March 17 published…
SINGAPORE – Housing Board flats will continue to remain affordable for all Singaporeans with a strong pipeline of new flats in place, and more units hitting the resale market in the coming years,…
SINGAPORE – West Coast-Jurong West GRC will likely see a keen contest in the coming polls but if residents give them a mandate, National Development Minister Desmond Lee and the PAP team stand ready…
Stuck in space no more, Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday, hitching a different ride home to end a saga that began with a bungled test flight more than nine…
At least 14 people have been killed in Gaza overnight as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck an alleged Hamas military site in northern areas of the strip, the IDF claimed in a statement posted on…
The EU-funded ‘Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility’ invites Belarusian civil society organisations (CSOs) operating outside Belarus to participate in its 2025 Communication Labs (Comm.Labs).…
The DEM Party Central Executive Board issued a statement condemning the detention of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu, as well as Şişli mayor Resul Emrah Şahan and Beylikdüzü…
March 18th, 2025 Today, President Trump and President Putin spoke about the need for peace and a ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Both leaders agreed this conflict needs to end with a lasting peace. They…
The supply side of solar mini grid relies on factors that encourage or hinder developers and investors from entering a market. Solar mini grids are infrastructure projects that provide electricity,…
Elon Musk has publicly addressed the conspiracy to assassinate him and destroy his lovechild, Tesla. Elon Musk addressed threats against him and Tesla,
Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, health officials in the enclave said, and the Israeli army, which resumed attacks against the territory, said it…
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday that she told Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar that the situation in Gaza is "unacceptable". "Yesterday I also talked to Foreign…
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of launching attacks on energy facilities, just hours after Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin agreed to pause infrastructure strikes.
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Yair Lapid, the leader of Israel's opposition, has urged the public to organise protests against Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government, accusing it of lacking "any red lines" following the resumption…
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The death toll from Tuesday's airstrikes on the Gaza Strip has risen to 429 after new 10 fatalities were reported.Medical sources said 170 children and more than 80 women were among the deaths from…
ISTANBUL US President Donald Trump has dismissed two Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), stepping up efforts to assert his administration’s control over independent government…
Attacks follow Israeli air raids that killed more than 400 Palestinians on Tuesday, breaking a months-long ceasefire.At least 14 Palestinians have been killed in overnight and early morning Israeli…
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The Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan remained closed for the 26th consecutive day on Tuesday after another round of talks between tribal elders and business representatives…
WASHINGTON — Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to take immediate action to support Afghan allies left stranded by…
ISLAMABAD — Human Rights Watch (HRW) in a statement on Wednesday said Pakistani authorities have ramped up pressure on Afghan refugees, using abusive tactics to coerce thousands into returning to…
ISLAMABAD — Taliban and Pakistani officials began negotiations on Wednesday at the Torkham border crossing, aiming to resolve border clashes and reopen the key trade route, which has been closed for…
KABUL — The Torkham border crossing, a critical trade and transit route between Afghanistan and Pakistan, will partially reopen on Wednesday afternoon for freight trucks, commercial goods, and medical…
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SINGAPORE – The price of a Category B certificate of entitlement (COE) climbed to $116,890 at the latest tender exercise on March 19, as COE prices rose across the board.The latest Category B COE…
India has called on the Netherlands to suspend military exports to Pakistan, citing threats to regional security and allegations of terrorism support, during a meeting on March 18, 2025. Photo credit:…
Europeans are clearly very fond of their four-legged companions, as around 50% of households in the EU are reported to count at least one pet. And with around €29.2 billion spent on pet food and…
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The conflict between the Afghan government led by the Taliban and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is gaining momentum. The contradictions have reached a serious level and will soon spill out into the…
Representative Image Taipei [Taiwan], March 19(ANI): Switzerland has issued a warning to China, urging it to avoid escalating tensions after China conducted a live-fire exercise off Taiwan's southern…
ANKARAThe Israeli army killed at least 12 more Palestinians in fresh overnight and dawn airstrikes on Wednesday across various areas of the Gaza Strip.The official Palestinian news agency Wafa quoted…
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth after their week-long mission was extended to over nine months.
Zelenskyy also noted that if Russia does not adhere to the fragile ceasefire, Ukraine will fight back: “There won’t be a situation where Russia will continue to shell our energy infrastructure and we…
Trump gets PR win, but Putin concedes little in ceasefire phone call US President Donald Trump gained a PR win after Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to pause attacks on Ukraine’s energy assets…
Who Is Ekrem Imamoglu? Istanbul Mayor And Key Erdogan Rival Detained By Turkish Authorities | Photo: AP Turkish authorities have detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on charges of corruption and…
Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have returned to Earth after spending 286 days in space. However, their troubles may not be over as readjusting to Earth can be difficult due to the damage caused to…
President John F. Kennedy’s grandson, Jack Schlossberg, blasted CNN for covering the 80,000 files related to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination that were released by President Donald Trump…
"Duterte's enthusiastic supporters in the streets of Manila," reads the simplified Chinese caption of a protest video uploaded on Douyin on March 14, 2025 shared hundreds of times. The clip repeats…
Americans aren't thrilled about the economy.Business Insider has heard from retirees watching their investments fluctuate in the stock market, parents struggling with the high cost of groceries and…
First-grade student Alif Aqabat washes her hands in safe, clean water at the Asmaa School for Girls in the city of Dhamar, Yemen, thanks to a project undertaken by the Yemeni Red Crescent, with…
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- DPRK Ambassador Han Jae Song presented his credentials to the king of the Kingdom of Thailand on March 16. The ambassador conveyed the greetings of Kim Jong Un, president…
The Russian leader agreed to a 30-day halt to attacks on energy infrastructure but laid down his own demands for an eventual peace.
The former co-chair of the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK), Hecî Ehmedî (84), passed away in Cologne after suffering a brain hemorrhage. Originally from Urmia, Ehmedî was one of the key figures who…
Russian forces launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine early on Wednesday, firing Iskander-M and S-300 missiles and deploying 145 Shahed-type drones, as well as decoy drones, according to Ukraine’s…
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ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 19. Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed Yerlan Akkenzhenov as the new Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Trend reports via Kazakhstan's…
Five years ago this month, governments across Europe implemented unprecedented lockdowns in response to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. It brought home to us the risks we face and the costs of…
US envoy Steve Witkoff told Fox News on Tuesday that talks with Russia on the Ukraine war will take place on Sunday in Jeddah. "The devil is in the details. We've got a team going to Saudi Arabia, led…
China welcomes all efforts to secure a ceasefire to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday in comments to a phone call between Russian President Vladimir…
A 24-year-old man has been arrested for setting fire to a South Carolina Tesla charging station. Daniel Clarke-Pounder ended up setting himself on fire while carrying out the act of protest against…
Turkish authorities detained President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival on Wednesday on charges including corruption and aiding a terrorist group, in what the main opposition party called…
Amid the executive-versus-judiciary battle in the US over deportations, the Donald Trump administration has fielded an India-born advocate to defend the use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport…
Ireland will continue to stand up for those targeted by such regressive measures. We will also continue to strongly support the LGBTQ+ community in Hungary, and will vocally defend their rights, as…
The parents of a US college student who vanished almost two weeks ago in the resort town of Punta Cana have asked authorities to declare her legally dead. In a letter to Dominican police dated Monday,…
At least 33 youth are undergoing a three-day training on the electoral process in the Eastern Equatoria State capital, Torit. The training, organized by EVE Organization and funded by the Netherlands…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 19. Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Turkmenistan, Azizbek Madmarov, and President of Turkmenistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mergen Gurdov, discussed bilateral economic…
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has called for “pragmatism” to prevent an EU-US dispute over tariffs from escalating into a full-scale trade war, and expressed support for American President Donald…
TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Talks on a ceasefire in Russia’s war with Ukraine will continue on Sunday in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff has…
Jewish leaders in Europe condemn Minister Amichai Chikli warn the move undermines Holocaust survivors’ legacy, alienates Jewish communities and strengthens extremist parties seeking legitimacy under…
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The presidents of Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda held a surprise meeting in Qatar and committed to a ceasefire amid the ongoing occupation of eastern Congo by Rwanda-backed rebels.President…
Brussels has held a donor conference pledging €5.8 billion to Syria reconstruction – but only €720.5 million of this, which is across 2025 and 2026, was “to support the population inside Syria, as…
The town of Nasir in Upper Nile State has been hit by a fresh wave of airstrikes as the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Ugandan People’s Defence Force (UPDF) launched another…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 19. Uzbekistan and the European Union (EU) discussed enhancing trade through Middle Corridor, Trend reports. The matter was reviewed at a meeting between the Minister of…
On Tuesday, United States President Donald Trump’s administration declassified thousands of documents related to the 1963 assassination of former President John F Kennedy (JFK), whose death has…
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A Russian Mil Mi-28 attack helicopter crashed during a training flight in Leningrad Oblast on March 18, 2025, killing both crew members on board. The incident occurred in an uninhabited area,…
Large clinical trials several years in and with millions of rands already spent are at risk Researchers in South Africa funded by the United States National Institutes of Health (NIH) have been warned…
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Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu, Şişli mayor Resul Emrah Şahan and Beylikdüzü mayor Mehmet Murat Çalık were taken into custody on Wednesday morning. The Istanbul Chief…
The Russian Finance Ministry will draft proposals for a “large-scale privatization,” Finance Minister Anton Siluanov announced on Tuesday.“We will put forward a proposal for ‘large-scale…
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Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame called for a ceasefire in eastern Congo on Tuesday during their first meeting since M23 rebels stepped…
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Two young Irish sisters are on a mission to provide 1,500 Easter eggs to children in hospital so they have “something nice to look forward to”.
Turkish police detained Ekrem Imamoglu, the Mayor of Istanbul and main political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on Wednesday, following a raid on his home. The detainment is tied to a…
ANKARA - Human Rights Watch Turkey Director Emma Sinclair-Webb condemned the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and others from the Istanbul municipality on Wednesday, calling it a \"flagrant…
TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher ghalibaf congratulated Chairman of the National Assembly of the Supreme Assembly of the Republic of Tajikistan Rustam Emomali on the…
BEIJING, March 19 (Xinhua) -- China has advocated resolving the Ukraine crisis through dialogue and negotiation from the very beginning, and is pleased to see all efforts towards a ceasefire as a…
Industrialist Anand Mahindra shared a warm welcome note on Wednesday for Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams after her return from space aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft as part of NASA's SpaceX…
Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy present their guide to the day ahead in British politics. Sir Keir Starmer’s team spent the day trying to work out how the Trump-Putin phone call…
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The bombing is not of the same scale as it was on Tuesday, when the Hamas-run health ministry says more than 400 people were killed - but it shows no let-up in Israel's fresh assault.Tuesday's strikes…
LONDON -- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said overnight missile and drone attacks launched by Russia showed that Moscow's claimed support for a ceasefire in Ukraine is not "real."Ukrainian authorities…
Taiwan identified 2027 as the potential year for a Chinese invasion for the first time in its annual military drills, as concerns grow on the self-ruled island about tensions with Beijing.The…
Turkish police have arrested Istanbul’s mayor – a popular opposition leader and key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan – and several other prominent figures as part of investigations into alleged…
Hungary's parliament has approved legislation to amend assembly laws in a fast-track procedure on March 18 effectively banning Pride marches. The bill ostensibly targets Pride events under the guise…
A senior Hamas official told Saudi news outlet Asharq News that the terror group is not seeking new ceasefire negotiations, arguing that Israel should instead adhere to past agreements."The movement…
The British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) has announced its 2025 short course programme. Led by BIICL experts and external partners, BIICL’s training integrates world-leading…
Until the final moments before Israel resumed its military operations against Gaza, Hamas continued to receive invitations to negotiate and assurances that Tel Aviv preferred a political path over a…
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For countries like Pakistan, situated at the strategic crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East, understanding and navigating the changing geopolitical landscape is crucial for…
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NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore, Nick Hague, and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov were greeted by dolphins as they returned to Earth after a nine-month space mission.
At least ten Nicaraguan priests were forced to send photographs and provide details of their weekly plans to National Police officers, who imposed these so-called “precautionary measures” without a…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 19. On March 19, 2025, the Agreement on Mutual Visa Exemption between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco comes into…
Taipei, Taiwan – Chinese state media and pro-China commentators have welcomed the de facto shutting down of Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia (RFA) following the latest budget cuts by the…
Documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy released following an order from U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington D.C. U.S. President Donald Trump released material…
Rwanda has said its forces are acting in self-defence against the DR Congo army and allied militias. DR Congo also accuses Rwanda of illegally exploiting its mineral deposits in the east of the…
The Mexican Peso (MXN) is trading at 19.93 against the US Dollar as of this morning, showing marginal stability after a period of fluctuation in recent sessions.The currency has maintained its…
The Argentine peso continues its downward trajectory against the US dollar this morning as economic uncertainty persists. As of 7:09 AM GMT on March 19, 2025, the official USD/ARS exchange rate stands…
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ISTANBUL — Turkish police on Wednesday arrested Istanbul’s mayor—a popular opposition leader and key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan—and several other prominent figures as part of…
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"After Hamas has rejected numerous times, the proposals by American mediators, we have no option but to renew military pressure because we want to bring our hostages back home and we have to make sure…
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BERLIN — Questions are mounting in Canada and in Europe over whether big-ticket purchases of high-end U.S. weaponry, such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, are still a wise strategic choice for…
According to Taipei Times, the official emphasized that Washington's long-standing commitment to Taiwan would persist as it has for 45 years, and the US "will keep supporting Taiwan in response to…
North Korean cybercriminals have exploited a previously unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Windows to carry out sweeping espionage and data theft campaigns, according to an American-Japanese…
U.S. President Donald Trump said that the question of ending American military aid to Ukraine was not discussed during his Tuesday phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “When asked about…
As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative of the President of Ukraine, an event was held in Kyiv to remind about Russia’s brutal crimes against Ukrainian children and the need for international…
Human rights activist Ahmed Ould Samba is being persecuted for his criticism of systemic corruption and alleged racism in the public service. This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on 13…
Three journalists had their gadgets confiscated by Nigerian military personnel and were threatened with being shot if they spoke out. This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on 16 March…
The Digital Rights Alliance Africa network hosted a learning session focused on protecting digital civic space for HRDs, activists and journalists under threat from governments & private companies.…
At the Raisina Dialogue 2025, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Indian Navy, addressed the shifting landscape of maritime threats and the necessity of adapting defence architectures to counter…
Two Nasa astronauts stuck onboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024 finally arrived back on Earth on Tuesday evening, more than nine months after the failure of Boeing’s pioneering…
Gaza's civil defence agency said Wednesday that 13 people had been killed in Israeli air strikes on the Palestinian territory since midnight. Israel "carried out several air strikes... which resulted…
Nauryz celebrations in Astna (Photo/Kazaksthan Embassy) Astana [Kazaksthan], March 19 (ANI): Kazakhsthan's capital Astana is set to host over 200 events in the span of 10 days, in celebration of a…
Ukraine says it has destroyed three North Korean Koksan self-propelled guns in Russia’s Kursk region, releasing the first evidence that not only DPRK infantry but also artillery supported Russia’s…
Are cyber capabilities escalatory? This is one of the most debated and important questions in cyber operations. If cyber capabilities, and more broadly, their use in operations and campaigns, will not…
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Germany accused President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday of "playing a game" after Kiev reported Russian strikes on Ukranian civilian infrastructure hours after Moscow agreed to temporarily pause attacks…
The European Union is looking into the possible support of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty after the US government moved to cut the broadcaster's funding, sparking concern over the silencing of pro…
The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) slammed the South African government for allotting 37 million South African Rands (about $2 million) to its genocide case against Israel at the…
GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Wednesday that 13 people had been killed in Israeli air strikes on the Palestinian territory since midnight.Israel “carried out several air strikes which…
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On Monday, March 17, 2025, Belgium sent a B-FAST reconnaissance team to North Macedonia. This in response to a specific request for help from the North Macedonian government after heavy fire broke out…
Isa's remarks were delivered alongside the launch of a WUC exhibition aimed at exposing the Chinese government's transnational repression of Uyghurs, which included the forced deportation of Uyghurs…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday branded Israel a “terror state” following the most intense Israeli airstrikes in Gaza since a fragile ceasefire took effect, Agence France-Presse…
The fragile peace that had held in Gaza for nearly two months shattered on Tuesday as Israeli airstrikes pummeled the territory, killing more than 400 Palestinians, according to health officials. The…
The leadership of the United People’s Alliance (UPA) on Tuesday strongly condemned what it called the collective punishment of the people of Upper Nile by the Government of South Sudan. The UPA is a…
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SINGAPORE - National water agency PUB has warned of the risk of flash floods, amid torrential rain across the island on March 19.At 2.45pm, PUB issued a flash flood risk alert for Mountbatten…
On the night of March 18-19, Russia launched a large-scale drone attack targeting civilian infrastructure across multiple Ukrainian regions. According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, around 40…
DaysofPal- Entire families in Gaza have been wiped out as the Israeli occupation launched a new wave of airstrikes on residential areas, killing at least 420 people and injuring 562. The strikes…
Unseasonal snow hit the Japanese capital Tokyo on Wednesday amid extremely unstable weather in the country.A developing low-pressure system prompted the weather agency to issue advisories for severe…
The state-run Anadolu Agency reported that prosecutors also issued warrants for 100 other people.Western media have described him as a key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan who was detained a…
The wave of opposition and protests against the new wave of Israeli attacks on Gaza, which started on Tuesday, continues.Residents of the Moroccan city of Tangier chanted slogans in solidarity with…
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Until the final moments before Israel resumed its military operations against Gaza, Hamas continued to receive invitations to negotiate and assurances that Tel Aviv preferred a political path over a…
On Tuesday evening local time, the SpaceX capsule carrying the astronauts parachuted into the Gulf of Mexico just hours after departing the International Space Station (ISS). The splashdown occurred…
U.S. and Russian delegations will meet on Sunday, March 23, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to continue negotiations over the war in Ukraine, U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff told Fox News on Tuesday.
Prince Harry's U.S. visa documents have finally been released under Freedom of Information, though they have been heavily redacted. Redacted visa documents for Prince Ha
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SINGAPORE - Singapore will remain steadfast in it commitment to facilitating innovations and partnerships, so as to advance global security.Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said this on March 19…
Good Wednesday morning. This is Andrew McDonald. DRIVING THE DAY SO … WHAT NOW? Keir Starmer and his team spent last night trying to work out what Donald Trump’s extraordinary phone call with Vladimir…
World Economic Forum’s UpLink initiative highlights the impact of pioneering early-stage innovators driving tangible sustainability progress and creating over 30,000 jobs. Outcomes include avoiding…
Israeli actor and Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony was disrupted on Tuesday by protesters — both in support of Palestine and Israel. The event was delayed because of the…
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BEIJING, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Stable, healthy and sustainable China-U.S. economic and trade relations align with both nations' fundamental interests and will benefit enterprises worldwide, Vice…
A reporter for the Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed newspaper reported that "Naji Abu Saif", known as "Abu Hamza", spokesman for the Al-Quds Brigade, was martyred along with his wife, Shaima Abu Saif, in the…
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March 17 saw China send 59 military aircraft and nine naval vessels towards Taiwan, marking a significant show of force after a brief period of relative calm, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense…
An investigation into another arson attack on Teslas has been elevated to the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, officials have revealed.
Recent U.S. and European developments have sparked heightened debates over immigration policy, highlighting distinct cultural, economic and security challenges.
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Turkish police on Wednesday arrested Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu, a key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, state-run media reported, as part of an investigation into alleged corruption and…
To achieve high-income status, middle-income countries in the Europe and Central Asia region must prioritise reforms that will foster the infusion of capital, knowledge, and expertise, boost private…
Earlier this month, US Stock markets lost a staggering US$4 trillion from their February 19 peak. The Trump administration’s well-telegraphed tariff imposition, coupled with growing concerns over a US…
Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of effectively rejecting a US-backed ceasefire proposal, citing a series of strikes on civilian infrastructure just hours after Moscow agreed only to pause attacks…
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In a post on his social media account, Qalibaf wrote that the decision follows a formal meeting of the Supreme National Security Council, where members agreed to halt the law’s implementation pending…
Russian President Vladimir Putin, known for keeping world leaders waiting, appeared to be in no rush to take a scheduled call with US President Donald Trump to discuss the Ukraine ceasefire, opting…
Supporters of the Iranian Resistance in Vienna, Austria, set fire to an image of the clerical regime’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, during the Chaharshanbe Suri Fire Festival on March 18, 2025 THIS…
Vancouver: Elon Musk’s Tesla has been kicked out of a Canadian car show over safety concerns for the public after a spate of destructive attacks on the electric car brand at the weekend, which the…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 19. The Uzbekistan Aviation Agency (Uzaviation) has granted Ural Airlines, a Russian carrier, approval to operate regular flights on new routes, the agency told Trend. The…
The national organiser of Operation Dudula, Nico Dumakude, will march to the SABC on May 8. Nico claimed the Ukhozi FM music department and its music compilers are corrupt."Ukhozi FM is suppressing…
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the growing convergence of national security and business decisions at Raisina Dialogue 2025, highlighting the shift in global economic strategies.…
"Duterte is arrested and Marcos is in big trouble," reads a simplified Chinese Weibo post shared on March 15, 2025. "Millions of Filipinos took to the streets to support Lao Du," it adds, using the…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged residents of the state to remain peaceful and law-abiding following the declaration of a state of emergency by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement…
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, March 19. The lower house of the Tajikistan parliament reviewed and ratified the agreement on the state border with Kyrgyzstan, Trend reports. This document was signed by the…
TAIPEI – Taiwan identified 2027 as the potential year for a Chinese invasion for the first time in its annual military drills, as concerns grow on the self-ruled island about tensions with Beijing.The…
DEIR EL BALAH, Gaza Strip -- The Israeli bombs began falling before dawn, lighting the sky with orange flares and shattering the stillness.The surprise wave of airstrikes plunged Palestinians back…
DAKAR, Senegal -- The presidents of Congo and neighboring Rwanda met Tuesday in Qatar for their first direct talks since Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seized two major cities in mineral-rich eastern Congo…
JERUSALEM -- Israel's wave of predawn airstrikes across Gaza shattered two months of relative calm during a ceasefire with Hamas. Tuesday was one of the deadliest days in Gaza since the war began,…
Several EU member states backed the push for the EU to fund the Prague-based Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in response to Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at dismantling the Agency for Global…
Tourists were treated to the rare sight of blood-red rainwater flowing down a cliff to the beach on Hormuz Island last week
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 19. Uzbekistan is set to up the ante by boosting the share of SMEs in the economy to a whopping 55 percent, which is expected to rake in $70 billion in added value, Trend…
Multiple Tesla vehicles have been shot and set ablaze at a Las Vegas service centre overnight, in an attack the FBI says has "some of the hallmarks" of terrorism.The incident is the latest in a spate…
A federal judge on Monday gave US President Donald Trump's administration a Tuesday deadline to provide details about plane loads of Venezuelans it deported despite orders not to do so in a brewing…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reinstated 132 employees who were dismissed on Feb.14, following a ruling by a federal judge in Maryland. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump nominated Republic…
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the movement urged the Arab and Islamic world, along with “free people everywhere,” to escalate solidarity actions condemning the renewed Israeli escalation against…
SINGAPORE – Got a favourite decades-old bakery or traditional medical hall that you think deserves more support?From March 20, Singaporeans can nominate local heritage brands for the new SG Heritage…
Security officials in Bangladesh arrested the leader of a Rohingya insurgent group on charges of illegal entry, sabotage and terrorist activities in the South Asian nation, where there are more than 1…
UTRECHT, Netherlands -- The central Dutch city of Utrecht has installed a “ fish doorbell ” on a river lock that lets viewers of an online livestream alert authorities to fish being held up as they…
MOL has discovered a new oil field near the southwest part of the county (Somogysamson) with a potential production capacity of 1200 barrels per day (bpd). The company struck oil at a depth of 1,250…
Unredacted documents related to the 1963 assassination of former president John F Kennedy were released on Tuesday following an order by US President Donald Trump shortly after he took office.More…
Ceasefire talks on Russia-Ukraine conflicts are scheduled for Sunday in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, a US envoy said Tuesday. The US delegation in Saudi Arabia would be led by US Secretary of…
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Photo: | Image- Screengrab/Netanyahu X After killing over 400 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip in airstrikes by Israel on early Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin…
Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of effectively rejecting a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal, reporting a barrage of strikes on civilian infrastructure hours after Moscow agreed to temporarily pause…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said resuming the genocide in the Gaza Strip is “just the beginning,” warning that future negotiations will occur “under fire.” The Israeli army abruptly…
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Cambodian naval personnel at Ream base, Sihanoukville province, Cambodia, Sept. 30, 2024. The Chinese-developed Ream naval base in southwest Cambodia’s Sihanoukville province is slated to open early…
The Emirates A350 will be flying to additional destinations starting this summer. Dubai: Dammam, Baghdad and Amman are among the
👉 Follow Trump 100 on your podcast app 👈 Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have had a two-hour phone call where Russia agreed to a limited 30-day ceasefire - agreeing to stop strikes on energy and…
On Tuesday, before his phone call with Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin spoke at a closed session of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Congress, where he reportedly said he wouldn’t…
The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq announced that their forces have deployed in new areas near the border with Syria. Army commander Amir Rashid Yarallah also toured the border area in…
Sunita - @NASA via PTI Photo The return of Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore after 286 days in space triggered reactions from around the globe. Elon Musk was among the first to take to X to express…
FILE PHOTO: People hold placards, as the USAID building sits closed to employees after a memo was issued advising agency personnel to work remotely, in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 3, 2025. A…
A woman with an infant mourns as she identifies a body at the Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza City after Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday. (AP) The resumption of heavy Israeli strikes in Gaza immediately cast…
Two Nasa astronauts stuck in orbit for nine months finally returned to Earth in a SpaceX craft, capping a saga that captured international attention and marked a setback for Boeing Co.’s space…
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu speaks during a rally on Oct. 31, 2024. (Dilara Senkaya/Reuters) Prosecutors in Turkey have ordered the detention of the mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu, a high-profile…
At the joint session, speakers before two of the UN’s most representative bodies stressed that these weapons have fueled wars, exacerbated humanitarian crises and undermined efforts for peace and…
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ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish police on Wednesday arrested Istanbul’s mayor — a key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan — as part of an investigation into alleged corruption and terror links, media…
Senegal’s Minister for African Integration and Foreign Affairs, Yassine Fall, will visit Helsinki on 20 March and meet Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen. FM Elina Valtonen
During the phone call on Tuesday, Trump and Putin spoke about the need for a ceasefire in Ukraine. The Russian leader agreed to temporarily stop attack Ukrainian energy facilities but rejected the…
Donald Trump was celebrated on Tuesday, March 18, with a massive drone show in Florida. Stunning red and blue lights lit up the sky, displaying an image of the US president, the US map, and the…
A top US general warned on Tuesday about China developing ‘dogfighting’ skills in space, with the country's satellites having conducted coordinated manoeuvres with ‘synchrony’ and ‘control’.
Unredacted files related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy were released Tuesday evening. About 2,200 files consisting of over 63,000 pages were posted on the website of the US…
TOKYO - The chief of Japan’s auto lobby warned that the potential April 2 start of auto tariffs proposed by US President Donald Trump could force automakers and suppliers to make significant…
The result of the conversation between US and Russian Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has predictably become the central topic of discussion among Russian propagandists, influencers, and…
Prosecutors in the US have charged powerful Haitian gang leader Johnson Andre, known as Izo, with taking of a US citizen hostage in Haiti, according to a statement from the US attorney's office in…
Even as the economy undergoes what may be wrenching changes , the Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to signal it could cut its key interest rate twice this year - the same forecast it issued in…
A college baseball player allegedly attacked an 84-year-old elderly man in a California bar, and it was all caught on camera. In a drunken and heated altercation, 21-year-old Owen Hayes confronted the…
A group of prominent Chinese-Americans known as the Committee of 100 has condemned a bill that proposes to ban Chinese nationals from obtaining all main classes of student visas to the US as “not just…
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned Israeli strikes in Syria, describing them as a flagrant violation of international law. The Kingdom condemned on Tuesday Israeli attempts to…
GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING. Suzanne Lynch in the driving seat today gearing up for a busy day in Brussels, with the European Commission due to announce a flurry of initiatives on defense and financial…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore probably got the warmest welcome upon their return to Earth after 286 days in space. As soon as the SpaceX Dragon capsule started drifting in the…
The Regional Cooperation Development Highway (Quetta – Karachi) near Khudzar. Image by Ramna Saeed. Used with permission.For decades, Balochistan, a province in Pakistan with a significant degree of…
(Mexico City) – Mexican authorities should conduct a thorough and impartial investigation of the recent discovery by family members of missing people of hundreds of bone fragments and clothing items,…
BANGKOK – Thailand expects to start hosting the Formula 1 race from 2028, marking a key milestone for the South-east Asian nation’s bid to position itself as a venue for world-class events, according…
ISTANBUL - Turkish authorities detained President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival on Wednesday on charges including corruption and aiding a terrorist group, in what the main opposition party…
The authorities of Kajo-Keji County in Central Equatoria State have arrested two members of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in connection with the killing of a civilian on 6 March in…
The members of the UN Security Council on Monday unequivocally condemned the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) February 28 detention of over 60 UN peacekeepers, armed abduction of…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 19. Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan have discussed the potential expansion of air travel routes, Trend reports via the Kyrgyz Trade Representation in Uzbekistan. The topic was…
KABUL - Young, urban women in Afghanistan are increasingly ditching the all-enveloping blue burqa with a face mesh that has become a symbol of the Taliban’s oppression of women.Since their return to…
"Xuelong 2" docked at Lyttelton Harbor in Christchurch, New Zealand, held an open day event to the public on March 18, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2,…
TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva Ali Bahreini has criticized the Western countries' meddling approach for abusing the mechanisms…
TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – The leader of Yemen’s Ansarallah popular resistance movement warns that the Israeli regime will start attacking other countries if it manages to defeat the Palestinian cause of…
TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Iran and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are capable of resolving remaining issues regarding its peaceful nuclear program and can prevent any escalation of tensions…
News Human rights group condemns persisting abuses in Niger since military coup Human rights violations have persisted in Niger since the 2023 military coup, an Amnesty International report revealed…
Chinese President Xi Jinping (File Photo/ Credit: Reuters) Hong Kong, March 19 (ANI): As well as splashing out ever-increasing amounts of cash on the People's Liberation Army (PLA), Chairman Xi…
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In his inauguration speech in January, Donald Trump heralded a new “golden age of America”. “From this day forward,” he said, “our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world.” He…
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The defense ministers of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia announced on Tuesday that they have unanimously recommended their countries’ withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention due to heightened…
WASHINGTONMahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and recent Columbia University graduate, decried his arrest and the conditions facing detainees in US immigration facilities, calling himself a…
US attorney general Pam Bondi on Tuesday issued a statement calling the attacks on Tesla vehicles “nothing short of domestic terrorism” and vowed to impose severe consequences for those involved in…
Thuy Pham, a restaurant owner in Portland, Ore., shows off her new tattoo of the flag of South Vietnam in an episode of the 2022 Netflix series “Street Food: USA.” A Vietnamese state-run
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HOUSTON, United States Louisiana administered its first death penalty using nitrogen gas Tuesday night in the state’s first execution in 15 years, according to media reports.Jessie Hoffman Jr, 46, was…
Russia has targeted a Ukrainian energy plant hours after Putin agreed to stop attacks on crucial infrastructure in landmark talks with Donald Trump.
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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested on Wednesday as part of a corruption investigation, according to Turkish media.Local news outlets reported that a large group of security personnel…
The Saudi government condemned on Tuesday Israel for resuming its attacks on Gaza. Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting that…
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ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 19. First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar paid a working visit to the People's Republic of China, where he participated in the 12th meeting of the Kazakhstan…
"The higher the monkey climbs, the more he shows his tail," warns a timeless Chinese proverb. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, seems to neither heed the lessons of history nor the…
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SINGAPORE - Cooling spaces will be open to the public to seek respite from the soaring temperatures when a heatwave is forecasted, as part of a national plan to help Singaporeans tackle rising…
The Rodong Sinmun newspaper reported on March 29, 2022, that the authorities had begun provisioning uniforms, bags and shoes to new students before the start of the new academic year
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Mr Ghebreyesus said the countries which includes Haiti, Kenya, Lesotho, South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria, and Ukraine could soon run out of these life-saving medicines The World Health…
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JOHOR BAHRU - The senior citizen accused of slapping a man for eating in public during Ramadan has been discharged, not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA), at the Magistrate’s Court in Johor Bahru.Abdul…
KARACHI, Pakistan South Korean police said Wednesday that they have decided to deploy 14,000 riot officers in the capital Seoul to respond to possible unrest on the day of the impeachment ruling on…
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New Delhi [India], March 19 (ANI): Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed said that the prosperity, safety and security of Maldives is dependent on good ties with India and stressed that tourism in…
The U.N. has granted the World Health Organization (WHO) a new sanctions exemption to send laboratory equipment to North Korea to help combat vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). The WHO will have…
Municipal workers in Kocani dug graves on Tuesday for the dozens of young people killed in a nightclub fire as protests were held in cities across North Macedonia.Authorities said the nightclub blaze…
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Perhaps it was just an accident of scheduling that meant Butch and Suni were brought back to Earth on a SpaceX capsule called Freedom.The test pilots were supposed to have just a brief stopover on the…
Luanda — A delegation from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is in Angola's capital, Luanda, to hold direct talks with the M23 on Tuesday. According to a press release from the Angolan…
LIMA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- A delegation of the Communist Party of China (CPC), led by Ma Hui, vice minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, visited Peru from Sunday to…
At the Raisina Dialogue 2025, General Anil Chauhan, India’s Chief of Defence Staff, addressed the evolving landscape of hybrid warfare and the critical challenges it presents. Speaking at the session…
Chinese tea chain Chagee has once again landed in hot water with Malaysia’s censorious consumers after its mobile app displayed a map with Beijing’s disputed nine-dash line claim over the South China…
The Vancouver International Auto Show has officially removed Tesla from its lineup, citing “security concerns”. Tesla has been excluded from the Vancouver International Auto Show over security is
Representational image. Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels reached 420 parts per million in 2023, the highest in the last 8,00,000 years, according to the World Meteorological Organization's (WMO)…
SEOUL - The South Korean military placed a substantially larger purchase of body bags than normal around the time when now-suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Dec 3, a local…
NEW DELHI/DHAKA - India is resisting pleas by Bangladesh to resume issuing normal volumes of medical visas, citing staffing shortages amid worsening ties, six sources said, giving China rare space to…
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends the High-Level Segment of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland on…
SINGAPORE – A woman who was transitting at Changi Airport Terminal 2 was arrested on March 15 on the suspicion of stealing bottles of perfume from two shops.Closed-circuit television footage revealed…
Purdue Pharma asked a bankruptcy judge late Tuesday to consider the latest version of its plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of the powerful prescription painkiller OxyContin, a deal…
Singapore has found itself at the centre of a high-profile fraud case involving the alleged illegal export of AI-capable servers, potentially containing Nvidia chips, to Malaysia, as Reuters first…
"After India won the Champions Trophy, Afghanistan celebrated with great enthusiasm," reads part of a Hindi-language X post shared on March 10, 2025. It continues: "Only Afghanistan was with India in…
Over the past few years, concerns about China’s navy and its potential threat to U.S. interests have steadily grown. Two decades ago, the U.S. Navy had 282 battle-force ships against the Chinese…
Analysis - Children with disabilities face significant challenges in South Africa. Firstly there are delayed diagnoses which can lead to complications. The high cost of healthcare and little financial…
Europe's far-right movements love to position themselves as defenders of national sovereignty. Yet time and again, they prove willing to trade independence for alliances with foreign powers – from…
The corpses of a baby girl and two adult men were stolen from a funeral parlour this week, and police are hunting for the suspects. Northern Cape police spokesperson Lt-Col Sergio Kock said a case of…
NEW DELHI – The video that set off the storm was not much to look at. A circle of 12 men draped in bright garlands were reading aloud solemn statements during a ceremony to form a new local government…
The latest State of the Global Climate report confirms 2024 as the hottest year since records began 175 years ago, with a global mean temperature of 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels – surpassing the…
“We will not give up on these objectives,” António Guterres said during a press encounter at the UN Office in Geneva.Airstrikes resume, aid blockedIn a statement issued earlier in the day, UN Deputy…
SINGAPORE - The world is changing in ways that will have a huge impact on Singapore’s economy, businesses and its people, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong who stressed the need for the nation to…
SINGAPORE – Five Malaysian men who were recruited by a transnational syndicate behind a “fake friend scam call” ruse targeted at least 70 Singapore-based victims, causing more than $164,000 in losses.…
Strict restrictions imposed on press freedom in Afghanistan since Taliban took over Strict restrictions have been imposed on press freedom in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over. Journalists in…
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SKOPJE, North Macedonia North Macedonia has declared a seven-day national mourning period following a devastating nightclub fire in the eastern city of Kocani that claimed at least 59 lives.The…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan vehemently condemns the resumption of attacks by Israeli occupying regime on the Gaza Strip, resulting the loss of over 300…
IF DONALD TRUMP hoped that Vladimir Putin would accept his call for an immediate 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine during their telephone call on March 18th, he was disappointed. After more than two hours…
The former Canadian law-enforcement official said he wants to halt the opioid’s flow not only to address U.S. concerns but to end a deadly domestic scourge.“Getting the number to zero is in fact a…
It is a very different environment than when Israel first launched its battle against Hamas 17 months ago, after the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks left around 1,200 dead and some 250 taken hostage, according…
The Warren Commission in 1964 found that President John F. Kennedy was killed by Lee Harvey Oswald, who acted alone.WASHINGTON—The Trump administration on Tuesday released thousands of previously…
Congo and Rwanda reaffirmed their commitment to an immediate ceasefire, but the joint statement does not specify on how it would be implemented. DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi met with his…
New Delhi [India], March 19 (ANI): Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General Eden Bar Tal has praised the Trump administration's policies calling it "very clear" and urged those criticising…
ATHENSGreece’s foreign minister said Tuesday that it is important to maintain dialogue following an informal meeting on Cyprus held in Geneva.“The discussions focused on issues included in the…
WASHINGTON The US National Archives released around 80,000 pages of declassified records late Tuesday related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy (JFK) following an executive order…
President Donald Trump gave a huge shoutout to Elon Musk after the SpaceX Crew Dragon brought astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore back home. The astronauts returned home after being stuck in…
– Wer wird was oder bleibt was in der SPD: Wie Lars Klingbeil versucht, die Partei neu aufzustellen und dabei mit Widerstand der Etablierten rechnen muss.– Im 200-Sekunden-Interview: Der FDP…
Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, held a bilateral meeting on Tuesday with Malaysian Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry, Liew Chin Tong, to explore ways…
Pakistan News: Female activists who fled from Afghanistan to Pakistan say their lives are in danger once again as Islamabad intensifies its efforts to deport Afghan
US President Donald Trump had a 90-minute phone conversation with Russian President Donald Trump on the Ukraine war ceasefire, which ended with Russia agreeing to a mutual end to targeting energy…
SYDNEY -- Canada is partnering with Australia to develop a $4 billion over-the-horizon radar for the Arctic to boost Ottawa's presence in the remote northern region amid souring ties with…
From left, NASA's Butch Wilmore, Russia‚Äôs Alexander Gorbunov, NASA‚Äôs Nick Hague, and NASA's Suni Williams wait to exit the SpaceX capsule after splashing down, Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Seeing…
WASHINGTON A federal judge ruled Tuesday that efforts by a government task force led by Elon Musk to shutter the US Agency for International Development (USAID) likely ran afoul of the US Constitution…
Democratic content creator and TikTok influencer Harry Sisson was reportedly embroiled in a shocking Snapchat scandal. According to conversation threads going viral on X, the Gen Z political…
2025.03.19 This undated photo shows the Onnuri research ship. (The Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology) TAPEI, Taiwan – South Korean and Chinese authorities faced off at sea for two hours…
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian High Commission in Namibia on Tuesday hosted a commemoration for Nuzul Quran and iftar for more than 150 attendees at the Windhoek Islamic Centre.…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday accused Russia of "effectively rejecting" US-backed ceasefire proposals after fresh strikes targeted civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian President…
When a ceasefire in the war between Hamas and Israel finally came into effect on January 19, the world breathed a collective sigh of relief. However, that ceasefire agreement, and its associated…
Therapy rooms are often where the zeitgeist is seen most clearly. While other spaces, such as pubs or cafes, allow for casual observations of the human experience, the intimacy of the therapy space…
North West acting police commissioner Maj-Gen Patrick Asaneng has revealed police have spent more than R33m on deployments in Stilfontein operations since August 2024.Briefing the joint sitting of…
CAIRO - At least 10 U.S. strikes targeted areas in Yemen, including Saada province and Hodeidah, Yemen's Houthi media reported early on Wednesday.The U.S. launched a wave of strikes in areas of Yemen…
"Char" for Borderland Beat MARCH 17, 2025 Jalisco Cartel New Generation or CJNG ambushed security forces without warning in Yurecuaro, Tanhuato in Michoacan, and extended to La Barca, Jalisco. The…
Documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy are displayed after they were released following an order from U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington D.C., March 18.…
SINGAPORE – As a local influencer, Chin Tung Sheng had more than 334,000 followers on his Instagram account, where he flaunted the high life in branded garbs and posted pictures of himself in fancy…
Markets on Wednesday will closely watch the US Federal Reserve's latest decision on interest rates, as US President Donald Trump's policies continue to cast uncertainty over the economic outlook.With…
SINGAPORE – A third monsoon surge brought rain and lowered temperatures to 27 deg C in the morning of March 19.The eastern part of the Republic was covered by rain clouds around 9.15am and an hour…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
HAMILTON, Canada A group of Democratic lawmakers has rejected President Donald Trump's plan to use US military installations as migrant detention centers, arguing it misuses defense resources and…
Indian-origin Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams's family on Tuesday spoke about the astronaut's return to Earth after being stuck at the International Space Station (ISS) for nine months.Speaking to…
Scholars and historians are likely to spend months sifting through records for answers about former US president’s killing.United States President Donald Trump’s administration has released thousands…
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, March 19 (Bernama) -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has sent a letter to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, focusing on the bilateral relations between…
CAIRO — At least 10 US strikes targeted areas in Yemen, including Sanaa, the capital, and Hodeidah, Yemen's Houthi media reported early on Wednesday (March 19). The US launched a wave of strikes in…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore return to Earth after an unexpected nine-month stay in space, marking the end of a mission fraught with political controversy and technical…
Aside from Israel's far-right politician Itamar Ben-Gvir and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, it is hard to see who benefits from the return to fighting that is leaving many wondering how much worse…
According to The Associated Press, the 1,123 files were posted on the website of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. Previously, a collection of over 6 million pages of records,…
Tesla owners around the United States have lost their personal information, apparently under a controversial website called ‘Dogequest’ that hopes to shame and intimidate them as CEO Elon Musk further…
BEIJING - A former Chinese engineer has been sentenced to death for leaking state secrets to a foreign power, Beijing’s spy agency said on March 19.The man, surnamed Liu, “secretly copied, duplicated,…
WASHINGTON - U.S. lawmakers and rights advocates say the Trump administration's drive to dismantle U.S. government-funded news outlets, including Voice of America and Radio Free Asia, is a major blow…
A federal judge blocked enforcement of President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from military service on Tuesday, the latest in a string of legal setbacks for his sweeping…
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The current war has killed more than 48,500 Palestinians, according to local health officials, since it started on October 7, 2023. The conflict began when Hamas-led militants invaded southern Israel,…
Senate candidates backed by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr are steaming ahead before May’s midterm elections, but analysts say their advantage may slip as budget cuts – alongside former…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 19. The European Investment Bank (EIB) plays a key role in Uzbekistan's sustainable development by supporting several major projects aimed at achieving the country's climate…
Shanghai’s Fudan University (复旦大学) is one of China’s most prestigious universities, with a raison d’etre unchanged, it claims, since the institution was founded in 1905: improving China’s position in…
Alquemie Travel, based in Sydney, has been acquired by boutique New Zealand travel operator Beyond the Blue. Photo / SuppliedBoutique tour operator Beyond the Blue has acquired an Australian rival,…
Talks on a ceasefire in Russia's war with Ukraine will continue on Sunday in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah,
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On 13 February a federal court in Argentina issued arrest warrants for Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, head of Myanmar’s State Administration Council (SAC), and Aung San Suu Kyi, the former State…
Haiti is sinking deeper into crisis as gangs tighten their stranglehold on the country, now controlling more than 85% of the capital Port-au-Prince. More than one million people are internally…
For successive U.S. administrations, the big region below the American southern U.S. border was considered a bit of a backwater. Sure, there were a few internal conflicts left outstanding, a couple of…
One of the chambers on the Stena Immaculate, containing 17,515 barrels of jet fuel, exploded on impact, setting fire to both vessels, which then burned for several days before fire crews were able to…
"If you see what they are doing on sabotage, hybrid attacks, using migrants ... trying to destabilize our countries with disinformation, fake news and so on, the willingness in Russia to have a fight…
But the Commission’s hands are tied. An immovable deadline for the Commission to tell Apple exactly how it should open its products and services up to rivals runs out on March 19. Normally, this would…
Balochistan [Pakistan], March 19 (ANI): The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) announced the "successful conclusion" of Operation Dar-e-Bolan on March 18. BLA accused the Pakistan army of resorting to lies…
Former NASA engineer and YouTuber Mark Rober published a video of an experiment using a Tesla car that has prompted him to face severe backlash. In the video, he tested Tesla's Autopilot against a…
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo was hit by unseasonal snow on Wednesday as a developing low-pressure system prompted the weather agency to issue advisories for severe atmospheric conditions including gales,…
PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams, who is scheduled to return to Earth early on Wednesday after a nine-month stay at the International Space Station,…
SINGAPORE — Record greenhouse gas levels helped bring temperatures to an all-time high in 2024, accelerating glacier and sea ice loss, raising sea levels and edging the world closer to a key warming…
The US gymnast who missed out on, won, then was stripped of a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics has revealed she still has the prestigious piece of jewellery.Jordan Chiles is still in the midst of…
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Libyan authorities deported more than 150 Nigerian women and children on Tuesday under a UN-affiliated "voluntary return" scheme for irregular migrants, an immigration official and UN sources…
SINGAPORE - More than 850 people believed to have scammed victims of over $8.1 million are being investigated following a month-long operation between Singapore and Malaysia police.The suspects, aged…
Authorities in Seoul will station approximately 14,000 riot police on standby on the day the Constitutional Court delivers its ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, officials confirmed on…
Vietnamese Montagnards in Thailand in a photo taken in 2019. (RFA) Read a version of this story in Vietnamese Campaigners for the rights of Vietnamese wh
MOSCOW, March 19 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that he will supports a 30-day ceasefire on energy infrastructure announced earlier in the day by Russian…
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged, warning about the economic outlook - Copyright AFP Roman PILIPEYKyoko HASEGAWAThe Bank of Japan left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday in a…
Markets gave a shrug to a limited ceasefire in Ukraine that was agreed by Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin - Copyright AFP Roman PILIPEYAsian markets were mixed and gold hit another record high…
CAIRO, March 19 (Bernama-WAFA) -- Palestine on Tuesday submitted a request to convene an extraordinary session of the Council of the Arab League at the level of permanent representatives after Israel…
WASHINGTON, March 19 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin agreed in a phone call on Tuesday that the peace in Ukraine "will begin with an energy and…
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday agreed to pause attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure for 30 days, during a telephone conversation with his United States counterpart Donald…
A tabletop model autopen produces a signature. The Grinch wants to steal Christmas while US President Donald Trump wants to rob the autopen of its swish. Trump's new target is a relatively mundane and…
Some 72 years ago, the Iranian Parliament ratified oil legislation that caused extreme worry for neocolonial powers.Led by the then Prime Minister Mosaddegh and religious figures such as Ayatollah…
SEOUL--The U.S. energy department put South Korea on a watchlist because visitors to its laboratories mishandled sensitive information, Joseph Yun, the acting U.S. ambassador, said on Tuesday. The…
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif (left), PTI founder Imran Khan, PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari (right) (Image Credit: X/@BBhuttoZardari/@PTIOfficial) Islamabad [Pakistan], March 19…
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams returned to Earth in a SpaceX capsule on Tuesday with a soft splashdown off Florida’s coast, nine months after their faulty Boeing Starliner craft…
Butch Wilmore reacts after he and Suni Williams and two other astronauts splashed down in a Crew Dragon space capsule following their return to earth from the International Space Station off the coast…
Salvadoran police officers escort alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua recently deported by the US government to be imprisoned in the Terrorism Confinement Center prison, as part of…
PETALING JAYA - While express bus owners say they will abide by rules under the Road Transport Act, the lorry drivers’ associations want the authorities to consider the reality on the ground before…
Nearly four years ago, a North Korean defector surnamed Kim received a phone call from her nephew still in the DPRK. He had a proposal: Would she help other defectors living in South Korea like her…
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore returned to Earth on Tuesday after being stuck in the International Space Station for more than nine months.Nick Hague, a fellow astronaut from the United…
MEXICO CITY — Mexico City's local congress on Tuesday (March 18) passed a measure aiming to make bullfights much less harmful to bulls and matadors, a move applauded by animal rights activists but…
(Xinhua) 09:50, March 19, 2025 BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China is closely following the ongoing situation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and hopes parties will work to enable the continuous…
(Xinhua) 09:51, March 19, 2025 Chinese Ambassador to Seychelles Lin Nan speaks during a handover ceremony of the China-aided project of the Seychelles Broadcasting and Television Center in Victoria,…
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Japan is poised to become the first nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday [Getty]Japan will become the first nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday if they defeat Bahrain…
Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas accused each other of breaching the truce. It had broadly held since January and offered respite from war for the 2.3 million inhabitants of Gaza, which has…
EXPLAINERNine months in space can permanently alter the body, leaving astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore with possible long-term health effects.It was a mission that lasted far longer than…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 19. The UK and Turkmenistan are committed to expanding their bilateral economic ties, UK Ambassador to Turkmenistan Stephen Conlon told Trend. "Both the UK and Turkmenistan are…
U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday agreed to an immediate pause in strikes against energy infrastructure in Ukraine during their 90-minute phone call,…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s military campaign will continue in Gaza with increasing intensity.
“Manfred has made the EPP stronger than ever,” said Swedish lead lawmaker Tomas Tobé. For Weber, who spent much of his career as a member of the European Parliament and who was slighted by the bloc’s…
But the Trump administration wants to dismantle RFE/RL, Radio Free Asia and Voice of America. Over the weekend administration officials ordered virtually all VOA staff, who are federal workers, to…
Qatar hosts Rwanda and DRC leaders as they back ceasefire after failed talks [Getty]The presidents of Rwanda and DR Congo met Tuesday in Qatar and expressed their support for a ceasefire, a joint…
(Reuters) -- A federal judge on Tuesday blocked billionaire Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from taking any more steps to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development,…
March 18 (UPI) -- Germany's parliament voted Tuesday in favor of incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz's massive debt reform, which will free up hundreds of billions of euros for Europe's defenses amid…
BANGKOK – Thailand expects to start hosting Formula 1 race from 2028, marking a key milestone for the South-east Asian nation’s bid to position itself as a venue for world-class events, according to…
WASHINGTON – A simmering dispute between the Department of Government Efficiency and an independent agency dedicated to promoting peace broke into an open standoff involving police earlier this week,…
QUIBDO, Colombia – The global suspension of nearly all funding for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is shuttering peace and anti-gang programs in Colombia's most impoverished…
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — A small commercial plane crash off the coast of Honduras left 12 people dead, including a well-known Garifuna musician, authorities said.The Lanhsa Airlines flight crashed into…
Israeli leader says future ceasefire negotiations will ‘only take place under fire’.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that a wave of air strikes that killed hundreds of Palestinians…
Sky's Michael Drummond explains what GPS jamming is and why it might be happening on airplanes. "It's giving pilots false information in there and even has potential to send some flights off course,"…
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams safely returned to Earth on Tuesday (US local time), splashing down off Florida’s coast in a SpaceX capsule. Their return came nine months after their…
A pod of dolphins gathered curiously around SpaceX's Dragon Freedom capsule as it landed off the Florida coast with NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, whose nine-month-long space…
Zelenskyy welcomed the proposed energy truce but said he needed more “details” from Washington.Moscow has launched devastating attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure throughout the war, while…
Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth today, hitching a different ride home to close out a saga that began with a bungled test flight.
Mark Carney, former governor of the bank of Canada, won the race to become leader of Canada's ruling Liberal Party and will succeed Justin Trudeau as prime minister. Photo: AFP / Andrej Ivanov For…
Washington, DC [US], March 19 (ANI): US Attorney General Pam Bondi has called the recent violent attacks on Tesla property "nothing short of domestic terrorism" and vowed to investigations that impose…
In Warsaw during the iron curtain years, a young artist is shown into an unfussy private screening room and offered a cup of tea. Then, the latest Hollywood blockbuster begins to play for an audience…
Exceeding pollution level in New Delhi Photo: AP Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels reached 420 parts per million in 2023, the highest in the last 8,00,000 years, according to the World Meteorological…
President Donald Trump revealed in a Truth Social post that he recently hosted UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the White House. He also shed light on what they…
The White House has dismissed a French politician’s symbolic call to return of the Statue of Liberty – a gift from France 140 years ago – on the grounds that the United States no longer represents the…
Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz has said Germany’s move to unlock billions of euro in military spending should be seen as a “first great step” towards the creation of a broad European defence…
US president Donald Trump says files related to the 1963 assassination of president John F Kennedy will be released without any redactions, making good on a campaign promise.
Authorities in North Macedonia are appealing for calm as student groups called for fresh protests after the nightclub fire that killed 59 people and injured more than 150 over the weekend.
A new anti-LGBTQ+ law banning Pride events and allowing authorities to use facial-recognition software to identify people attending the festivities was passed in Hungary yesterday, leading to a large…
If ever there was a World War II pilot who had nine lives, it was the Group Captain John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway.
Child serial killer Lucy Letby is continuing to attempt to “control the narrative” in requesting the suspension of the public inquiry over her crimes, say families of her victims.
The national government is engaged in talks with the leadership of the City of Johannesburg to review the proposed renaming of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive...
Gary Underhill was a former CIA agent whose death remains shrouded in mystery after he alleged that the “agency was responsible for President John F. Kennedy's assassination”.
19 March 2025 - 04:30 By AWAM MAVIMBELA In the lead-up to the budget speech, finance minister Enoch Godongwana used unemployment as justification for increasing VAT, despite Sars commissioner Edward…
19 March 2025 - 04:30 By Lin Taylor Tech giants Amazon, Google, TikTok and Meta are suppressing women's health content on their platforms, charities and businesses say, worried the erasure is…
New passport printing machines imported from Germany to reduce processing time
by Gui Hang Recently, various reports have caught people's attention that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is negotiating with the United States on a plan to spend 7-10 billion U.S. dollars on…
LONDON — A public enquiry examining how British nurse Lucy Letby was able to murder babies in her care should be suspended because new evidence casts real doubt on her convictions, the lawyer for the…
TEGUCIGALPA — A plane crashed just off the Caribbean coast of Honduras on Monday night (March 17) minutes after taking off from Roatan Island, killing 12 people, authorities said, while five survived…
TEL AVIV, Israel -- When a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began two months ago, Herut Nimrodi knew it would take time before her son was released from captivity in Gaza. The 20-year-old soldier…
MOGADISHU, Somalia -- A roadside bomb exploded Tuesday near Somalia's presidential palace and the government said the attack by a militant group targeted the president's convoy.The Information…
As the airplane climbs higher, the status display tells pilots that the GPS signal is lost, he says, but if spoofing is occurring then there can be false reports too:"You might get false ground…
The fire festival, called Chaharshanbe Suri, is celebrated every year on the night of the last Tuesday of the Iranian calendar year [Getty]Iranians on Tuesday lit bonfires in the streets and jumped…
On Tuesday evening local time, the SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Gulf of Mexico in the early evening, just hours after departing the International Space Station. Splashdown occurred off the coast…
The Trump administration's interim ambassador to the United Nations said Tuesday that blame for the resumption of Israel's military operation in the Gaza Strip "lies solely" with Iranian-backed Hamas…
BANGUI PREFECTURE/BIRAO, The Central African Republic – “Life is dangerous for women in this camp,” said Mariam Zakaria, 32, who recently fled brutal violence and conflict in Sudan, returning to the…
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump plans to release about 80,000 pages of material related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Tuesday, seeking to honor his campaign…
Just one year after its passage, Hong Kong’s Article 23 law has further squeezed people’s freedoms and enabled authorities to intensify their crackdown on peaceful activism in the city and beyond,…
PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP The Judicial Service Commission [JSC] has announced that there are eight vacancies to be filled for Judges of the Labour Court of Zimbabwe. The announcement was made…
Opposition leader Jameson Timba of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party, arrested for holding a political gathering that authorities said was unauthorized, disembarks a prison truck as he…
ZURICH — Three people are believed to have died when a plane originally from Denmark crashed on Monday evening (March 17) in Switzerland, police from the eastern Swiss canton of Graubuenden said on…
Elon Musk listens to US President Donald Trump speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US on Feb 11, 2025. A federal judge on Tuesday (March 18) blocked billionaire Elon Musk…
BRUSSELS — The Belgian prosecutor's office said on Tuesday (March 18) that it has charged five people in connection with a bribery investigation in the European Parliament allegedly linked to China's…
JOHOR BAHRU - Malaysia police have taken a statement from a man who had allegedly slapped a non-Muslim youth at a convenience store in Johor Bahru during Ramadan.Johor police chief M. Kumar said…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia--A Cambodian naval port expansion funded by China that has raised concerns over Beijing’s growing military reach in the region has been completed. The port will host a Japanese vessel as the first foreign warship to make a port call, officials said Tuesday.
BEIJING--The recent move by U.S. President Donald Trump to make cuts at Voice of America and other U.S. government-run media may be welcome news for China’s ruling Communist Party. A Chinese Foreign…
Photo : KBS News South Korea’s state nuclear firm has decided to withdraw from the competition for a nuclear power plant project in the Netherlands.Sources within the nuclear energy industry said…
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are more than just another trade dispute, they signal a fundamental shift in global economic relations that Europe can no longer afford to ignore.…
The ministry said the miners would spend approximately 366 million riyals ($97.59 million) on exploration over the next three years [Getty]The Saudi industry and mineral resources ministry awarded on…
Victims of scam centers who were tricked or trafficked into working in Myanmar, stuck in limbo at a compound inside the KK Park, a fraud factory, and a human trafficking hub on the border with…
Sunita Williams is finally back on Earth on Wednesday after a long, drawn-out stay on the International Space Station. While it wasn't her first stint in orbit, it certainly became the most closely…
The UN Human Rights Chief expressed concerns over Israel’s escalation in Gaza, in a statement released on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. Numerous airstrikes and shelling took place overnight which…
As participants in an antisemitism conference organized by the Israeli government backed out over the course of several days, citing the presence of far-right politicians, an unexplained change…
A viral video shared on X shows a pod of dolphins surrounding the SpaceX Crew Dragon as astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after being stranded in space for nine months.…
In recent months, the China-Myanmar border has erupted into chaos as clashes between Myanmar’s military – the Tatmadaw – and ethnic armed organisations such as the Kachin Independence Army and the…
Baron Waqa at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. 20 November 2024 Photo: X / ForumSec The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) member countries must work together and identify "other alternatives for cooperation" amid…
The firings of the two FTC commissioners has drawn sharp criticism from Democratic senators and antimonopoly groups concerned that the move is designed to remove opposition within the agency to big…
MADRID — Heavy rains hit Spain for a third week in a row on Tuesday (March 18), with at least two people missing and hundreds evacuated in the southern region of Andalusia, where several rivers had…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (March 18) threatened to impose additional sanctions on Venezuela if the country doesn't accept its citizens who are repatriated from the US. "Unless the…
WASHINGTON — Democratic US lawmakers will call on President Donald Trump's administration to restore a programme that helps track thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, and to use…
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a proposal by United States President Donald Trump for Russia and Ukraine to stop attacking each other’s energy infrastructure for 30 days, according to…
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth after nine months stranded on the International Space Station.The pair returned to Earth today in the SpaceX dragon capsule, which splashed down off…
When he arrived in Washington in late February with troubling U.S. tariffs looming, Argentine President Javier Milei seemed to be in good position to gain favorable trade terms from U.S. President…
One of them, still in the UK, said his condition was so precarious that he was surviving on "bread and milk" from charity shops for the past few months.Like Mr George, Sridevi (not her real name) says…
LOS ANGELES — The US government released documents related to a court battle over Prince Harry's 2020 visa application on Tuesday (March 18) but redacted large portions, saying it had a duty to…
(Xinhua) 08:52, March 19, 2025 Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Lord Mayor of London Alastair King in Beijing, capital of China, March 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei) BEIJING, March 18…
(People's Daily Online) 09:05, March 19, 2025 Chinese Ambassador to the U.K. Zheng Zeguang attended the U.K. premiere of the documentary "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru" at invitation on March 17,…
North Korea is racing to deploy miniaturized nuclear warheads and MIRV payloads before the Ninth Party Congress, per Kim Jong Un's directive.
US President Donald Trump declassifies John F Kennedy Assassination Files (Image: X@WhiteHouse) Washington DC [US], March 19 (ANI): The US government has released approximately 80,000 pages of…
AFP Documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy are displayed after they were released following an order from US President Donald Trump, in Washington DC, on March 18,…
A video showing several Teslas on fire has surfaced on social media, leaving people scared. The scene from Los Angeles is a part of the ongoing surge in protests and vandalism targeting Tesla vehicles…
Home at last: After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, a pair of NASA astronauts finally returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding a mission that gripped global attention and became a political…
ROME – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni cautioned European partners on Tuesday against escalating a trade dispute with the United States through retaliatory tariffs and urged Western allies to…
The European Union is looking into the possible support of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty after the US government moved to cut the broadcaster's funding, sparking concern over the silencing of pro…
JERUSALEM — Yemen's Houthis said on Tuesday (March 18) they would expand their range of targets in Israel in the next hours and days unless the "aggression" on Gaza stops. The Iran-aligned group's…
Many are worried that young people in refugee camps in Syria are at risk of being recruited by the Islamic State if they don't get rehabilitation or psychological help. Many are worried that young…
This latest attack on the Haitian press is a stark reminder of the growing insecurity faced by journalists and media outlets in a country where armed gangs are tightening their grip and targeting…
"These violations revealed today are only the latest in a long list of abuses against journalists, which are likely to affect the proper functioning of society, by intimidating journalists who try to…
Representative Image (Photo Credit: X@MoNDefense) Taipei [Taiwan], March 19 (ANI): Taiwan detected 11 sorties of Chinese aircraft and 10 Chinese vessels until 6 am (local time) on Wednesday, a…
News COP30 leadership urged to prevent fossil fuel lobbyists from hindering climate negotiations Anti-corruption NGO Transparency International, along with 264 separate rights groups and individuals,…
The Kurdish armoured vehicle we're in is being peppered by stones and rocks. But this a good day.The soldiers we're with face far worse. Knifings and bombings feature regularly from the ISIS families…
On Tuesday, 1,123 pages strong documents related to President John F. Kennedy's assassination were released, adding to the over 5 million pages already disclosed. The files include details about Lee…
Are UFOs and aliens among us? Though this question often prompts polarising opinions, however, for most of the residents in the Thai mountain region of Khao Kala, there is only one answer. For them,…
Then comes sleep, which, like everything else in space, requires adjustment. In space, there is no clear distinction between up and down as on Earth. Any surface can serve as a floor, wall, or…
The United Nations Security Council, crippled by power politics and veto-wielding giants, has failed to protect civilians in Gaza, Ukraine, and beyond—raising urgent questions about its legitimacy and…
Over the decades, attempts were made to address atrocities and war crimes being committed by states. These crimes often entail serious offenses such as mass murder and rape, or mass persecution of…
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a proposal by United States President Donald Trump for Russia and Ukraine to stop attacking each other’s energy infrastructure for 30 days, according to…
Migration communication campaigns are becoming increasingly common across Europe. James Dennison, Lorenzo Piccoli and Mariana C. Duarte present a framework for understanding the impact these campaigns…
On the alliance with Trump ally Erik Prince, which he announced a few days ago, he said: "We're fighting an unconventional, urban guerilla war. He has the experience. He's advising our armed forces,…
Washington: After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams finally returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding a mission that gripped global attention and…
WASHINGTON — Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday (March 18) to stop attacking Ukrainian energy facilities temporarily but declined to endorse a full 30-day ceasefire that President…
Hamas announced on Tuesday evening that it remains in constant contact with mediators and is engaging responsibly and positively with all proposals aimed at halting the Israeli "aggression" and…
A federal judge has blocked US President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from military service.US District Judge Ana Reyes in Washington DC ruled that Mr Trump’s order to…
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A high-stakes phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday produced modest progress toward reducing the fighting between Russia and Ukraine but failed…
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A Yale University unit that has played a key role in gathering evidence on Russian war crimes committed in Ukraine will close down on March 28 after the US State Department cut funding.In an exclusive…
Russian families continue to mourn young conscripts sent home in coffins, despite President Vladimir Putin’s initial pledge that only “professional military personnel” would fight in the Kremlin’s all…
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Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters gathered outside of Israeli actor Gal Gadot's Walk of Fame ceremony in Hollywood on Tuesday, KTLA 5 reported. As Gadot posed for her star on the Hollywood…
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President Trump and Russian President Putin agreed to a limited ceasefire in Ukraine. It came after they spoke for more than two hours on a call and agreed that Russia and Ukraine should stop attacks…
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Judge Chuang granted a preliminary injunction against the termination of USAID, in favor of a group of current and former employees who challenged the agency's dismantling. He said Musk's efforts to…
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“Tonight, we returned to fighting in Gaza.” That’s what Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said after Israel launched air strikes in the early hours of Tuesday, effectively breaking a two-month…
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Authorities in Louisiana say a woman has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a television reporter on assignment to cover the Super Bowl in New Orleans
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Jenny Escudero has a cleft lip. She used to feel shame whenever she left her home in Isabela City on Basilan Island in the Philippines. The lack of accessible infrastructure in the city only added to…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to implement phase two of the ceasefire agreed upon with Hamas.Israel has launched its biggest assault on Gaza since January 19, when a ceasefire…
Prince Harry’s immigration documents have been released, but many questions remain on his status. The US government complied to an end-of-day Tuesday deadline to share the files but they were heavily…
FILE - President Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, June 28, 2019. (AP…
[embedded content] NASA's Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore - who gained international attention as their planned short stay in space stretched into a more than nine-month, politically fraught mission -…
A French politician has fired back at White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s criticism of him after he called on the United States to return the Statue of Liberty. Raphael Glucksmann, a member…
Dragon's earth return flight trajectory (Image:X@SpaceX) California [US], March 19 (ANI): NASA astronaut Sunita Williams along with Crew 9 astronauts, are set to return to Earth aboard SpaceX's Dragon…
Welcome to another round of news and gossip related to the Cártel del Golfo (CDG, Gulf Cartel). It’s been two and a half weeks since we first did this sort of article and there’s been a few things…
Two NASA astronauts have splashed down off the coast of Florida after spending more than nine months stuck in space.Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams began their 17-hour journey back to Earth from the…
A view of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) building headquarters on March 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump administration employees entered the building on Monday with the help of law…
A group of 17 bar societies and law associations across the world condemned the Trump administration on Tuesday for targeting lawyers, law firms and other legal organizations.The joint statement…
Nepal Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba at Raisina Dialogue (Image: X@EONIndia) New Delhi [India], March 19 (ANI): Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba held bilateral meetings at the Raisina…
'We are today faced with two options for the island of Cyprus: either we continue the way we are with all the repercussions, or build the future of the island together,' says Ersin Tatar - Anadolu…
2025-03-18T21:58:32+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, the Syrian Kurdish National Council (ENKS) and the Democratic Union Party (PYD) held a meeting in the countryside of Hasakah, with the participation…
Butch Wilmore, along with fellow NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, is set to return to Earth on Wednesday after being stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for over nine months. Wilmore…
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The Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA) has filed a lawsuit against the sport's governing bodies, accusing them of anti-competitive practices and a disregard for player welfare.The PTPA,…
Modern autocrats understand the importance of being perceived as democratic—at least initially. Nevertheless, as they perform the most extravagant contortions to project an image of democratic…
In this era of complexity and uncertainty, innovation is not just an option for the National Guard; it's a must, said National Guard Bureau Chief Air Force Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus today during the…
My childhood was defined by a long period of extreme US economic volatility, at least by modern American standards. The Great Inflation. The Oil Shocks. The Great Stagflation. The Volcker Recession.…
The three countries call for ‘immediate and unconditional ceasefire’ in eastern DRC.Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have held direct…
Over the last year, the conditions for many women in the Middle East have gone from bad to worse. Facing economic, social, and political setbacks in Egypt and Israel in the wake of the war, women are…
After negotiations to extend the first phase of a ceasefire deadlocked, Israel conducted airstrikes against terrorist groups in the Gaza Strip. Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and the Popular…
The Australian debate on considering alternatives to AUKUS regains traction. Naval News looks at perceived options for a “Plan B” and offers an assessment on plausible outcomes. The arrival of the…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are set to return to Earth on Wednesday after an extended stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The pair arrived at the ISS in June 2024…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
In his call on Tuesday with President Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin refused to drop his maximalist objectives, with the Kremlin readout insisting that a lasting settlement would require everything from…
T he astronauts who were stranded on the International Space Station after a bungled flight more than nine months ago are just minutes away from touching down at an expected 8.57am AEDT.Butch Wilmore…
Dikshu Kukreja, the Honorary Consul General of Albania to India (Image/ANI) New Delhi [India], March 19 (ANI): Dikshu Kukreja, the Honorary Consul General of Albania to India and head of the…
Right: Children are seen as others walk amid the rubble of a building destroyed in an overnight Israeli strike in Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip. – AFP An intense wave of Israel
The return to hostilities in Gaza must cease and humanitarian aid and commercial essentials be allowed to enter the embattled territory, the emergency relief co-ordinator for the...
Five Chinese nationals are serving federal prison sentences after stealing the identification of hundreds of California residents. Federal prosecutors describe the ID theft operation as a "complex…
China's state-run periodical is supporting President Donald Trump's recent direction to scale back the Voice of America. "The so-called beacon of freedom, VOA, has now been discarded by its own…
The US and Russian leaders did agree that further peace talks would take place immediately in the Middle East, but the results of the call amount to a retreat in the Trump administration's position…
What would a force hostile to the United States—a nation whose power has been the envy of the world for more than seven decades—do if it were able to set up an influential pipeline for policy ideas…
This transcript is from a CSIS event hosted on March 13, 2025. Watch the full video here.Captain Luke Slivinski: The war between Russia and Ukraine is highly dependent on industrial base outputs in a…
Washington – Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal for a monthlong halt to strikes against energy infrastructure in Ukraine, a limited ceasefire…
Germany’s Bundestag parliament has voted to pass a constitutional amendment that would authorize increases in defense, infrastructure, and some foreign aid spending, financed through increased…
A day after taking over as prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago in a historic transition, Stuart Young is calling for elections. A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday said that…
Mexico City lawmakers on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to ban violent bullfighting, triggering outrage from aficionados and celebration from animal rights advocates.
Last Friday, I wrote that President Donald Trump’s poll numbers were falling. That was the case especially with assessments of his handling of specific policy issues. The more the public sees of…
Israel carried out airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing more than 400 Palestinians, according to local health officials, in its deadliest assault since the war with Hamas began 17…
Israel, tanks, move, near, Gaza, border. Israeli army Merkava main battle tanks move at a position in southern Israel along the border fence with the northern Gaza Strip on March 18. MENAHEM…
On Tuesday, retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Darin Gaub told Newsmax that if peace means Russia has new borders, then "it's worth exploring." "Russia has controlled the Crimean Peninsula, by the way, that's…
“The Supreme Court has proved its mettle in its first important confrontation with the Trump administration— barely,” said Noah Feldman in Bloomberg. Last week, the court ruled 5-4 that President…
Not everyone in Donald Trump’s orbit loves Elon Musk’s “chain-saw approach” to government, said Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman in The New York Times. In a Cabinet meeting last week, DOGE’s…
A group of 21 imminently accredited international human rights, pro-democracy, lobby, and special interest civil society organisations* have made a joint appeal to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and…
"This is my first visit to India, and India is a very important partner for Georgia. We intend to expand our bilateral ties with India, both politically and economically. That's very important for…
NEW YORK — Wall Street swung back down on Tuesday, and its former superstars once again led the way.The S&P 500 dropped 1.1% for its latest swerve in a scary ride, where it tumbled by 10% from its…
Vladimir Putin will be ‘very satisfied’ with the outcome of his call with Trump, says Sky News Moscow Correspondent Ivor Bennet. Even if he hasn't gained a whole lot, he crucially hasn't lost…
A viral X post claiming that King Charles III is in critical condition has sparked widespread concern. The post, shared by the user @Unpaid_Pundit1 on Tuesday, falsely stated that the UK monarch's…
Vanuatu passport Photo: Andrew Gray By Harry Pearl, BenarNews The Vanuatu government said it had not yet received any formal communication from the Trump administration about the country's reported…
The US State Department says it will provide $15 million to anyone who can provide an informational tip on those financing the Houthis, the department's Rewards for Justice X/Twitter account shared on…
Hungary’s House of National Assembly voted to ban pride marches Tuesday. The law imposes fines on organizers and attendees of pride marches, citing child protection as the justification of the law.…
March 18, 2025Hanna Notte [embedded content] In the three years since February 2022, traditional assumptions about diplomacy, military deterrence, and regional stability have been upended. Pathways…
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone on Tuesday for at least 90 minutes.Russia has agreed to a partial ceasefire on targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure as a result, for a period of…
After Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks, Israelis mobilized almost without reservation for war, and sacrifice. But the overnight airstrikes that killed hundreds in Gaza finds many Israelis exhausted by a long war…
Moscow has accused the Ukrainian military of attempting a new incursion into Russia’s borderlands, this time in the western part of the Belgorod region, supposedly to spoil Tuesday’s negotiations…
JERUSALEMIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said resuming the genocide in the Gaza Strip is “just the beginning,” warning that future negotiations will occur “under fire.”The Israeli army…
In a suburb of South Africa’s largest city, Johannesburg, hairdresser Allie John has had to adapt to frequent water outages. John, bending over a plastic bucket, uses a jug to scoop out water to wash…
Even as he continues to seek one cease-fire in Ukraine and reckons with the breakdown of another in Gaza, U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating the U.S. military campaign in Yemen against the Iran…
The bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes are brought to the morgue at Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, 18 March. Omar Ashtawy APA imagesIsrael launched int
The following transcript has been lightly edited for clarity. Interviewer: Your initial stint in Cuba was as a consular affairs officer in Havana in 1991. In 2015, you became the Chargé d’affaires to…
A private lunar lander has captured the first high-definition sunset pictures from the Moon.Firefly Aerospace and Nasa released the photos on Tuesday, taken before the Blue Ghost lander fell silent…
The re-election of Donald Trump in the US – with its rollback of Biden-era clean energy policies, withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, and focus on fossil fuels – has thrown global climate leadership…
BOGOTA, Colombia Colombia witnessed nationwide protests Tuesday organized by the government to rally support for a referendum to revive President Gustavo Petro's promise of reforms.The…
HAMILTON, Canada The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) urged US President Donald Trump to take action against deadly Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, which claimed the lives of more…
The Department of Defense (DoD) plans to cut between 50,000 and 60,000 civilian jobs in the coming months as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reduce the federal workforce,…
One of Tesla’s earliest investors has called for Elon Musk to step down as CEO, saying the ‘divisive’ billionaire has ‘destroyed the company’s reputation’.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from taking any further steps to shut down the US Agency for International Development. In a ruling Tuesday, Judge Theodore Chuang said the…
Wisconsin voters began casting ballots Tuesday in a state Supreme Court election that has become a proxy for the nation's political battles while attracting a massive amount of spending, led by groups…
Jimi Hendrix, the world-famous electric guitarist whose innovative style forever shaped the rock-music landscape, was posthumously honored with a Washington state Medal of Merit at the Capitol on…
The following transcript has been lightly edited for clarity. Interviewer: Ambassador Osius, thank you for joining us today. From your time early in your career as a foreign service officer, to…
Last week, when my spouse was on a work trip out of the country, and without a whole lot of planning, I drove out to the Shenandoah foothills in Virginia, and came home with a five month old puppy.
Related Topics United States Donald Trump Houthis Iran Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Three days after the start of the U.S. military’s bombing campaign in Yemen, the foreign minister of…
There was predictable anger from the left of the party on display in the House of Commons, too. MP Clive Lewis warned Kendall that his constituents, friends and family were “very angry” about the…
Karoline Leavitt landed a White House internship as a college student during President Donald Trump's first term. In his second non-consecutive term, she serves as the youngest-ever White House press…
Elisa Niovara was last year's recipient of the New Zealand Association of Women in Aviation (NZAWA) scholarship. Photo: NMIT By Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'u, PMN A young Sāmoan-Cook Islands woman from…
“We had a lot of people who were not residents of the fifth, but residents of other districts in the state, where they did not have access to their members, so they came to our town hall, to try to…
It’s a cease-fire. But what kind of cease-fire?More than three years into the Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine, the White House and the Kremlin on March 18 announced a broad agreement aimed at…
Israel has resumed strikes on Gaza, killing over 400 people, as hostage families warn military action endangers captives Israel has renewed its military operations in Gaza, intensifying airstrikes and…
São Paulo, March 18, 2025—Argentine authorities should hold to account police officers who injured independent photographer Pablo Grillo, who was struck in the head by a tear gas cartridge during a…
Cape Canaveral, Florida: NASA’s two stuck astronauts headed back to Earth with SpaceX on Tuesday to close out a dramatic marathon mission that began with a bungled Boeing test flight more than nine…
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation on March 18, during which they discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine, the possibility of a ceasefire, and…
Following a “frank exchange of opinions” between Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the US president came away from this much-anticipated two-and-a-half-hour phone call on Tuesday with…
Good morning and welcome to today's live coverage of NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Re-entry and splashdown,Yesterday, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams departed the International Space Station in…
IFRC flag Geneva, 18 March 2025: Paramedics and emergency medical teams from Palestine Red Crescent have been responding in Gaza after airstrikes overnight. Medical facilities across the Gaza Strip…
Al-Monitor’s Rosaleen Carroll joins host Adam Lucente to discuss Syria’s new constitutional declaration, including what the document says on Islamic law, women’s rights and the economy.
Breaking boundariesGuy Davies will make history as only the second physically disabled competitor at the Simola Hillclimb, following Terry Smith in 2021. A former rugby player who suffered a spinal…
Addis Ababa, 18 March 2025– The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, strongly condemns the cowardly and indiscriminate car bomb attack in Mogadishu this morning,…
GAZA CITY, Palestine Hamas said Tuesday that it did not reject a proposal from US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of resuming a genocidal…
After decades of managing tensions through careful balancing, Turkey and Iran now find themselves increasingly at odds following recent shifts in the regional balance of power. With Ankara emboldened…
A stolen gold toilet is believed to have been cut up and sold. Photo: AAP A British man has been convicted of stealing an 18-carat golden toilet that had been on display as an artwork in an exhibit at…
Israel's renewed Gaza strikes killed more than 400, Gaza health ministry reports.
Syria is among the handful of countries that the United States and Israel have an interest in for the relocation of Gazans, according to a Sunday report by CBS News. CBS News cited one source familiar…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
Tucker Carlson is urging the president to not ‘let the propagandists lie to you’ and back away from escalating a military conflict with Iran. The former Fox News host did the same thing after the…
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warned on Tuesday that massive overnight strikes on Gaza were "only the beginning" and that future negotiations with Hamas "will take place only under…
Thurairasa Ravikaran, a Member of Parliament from the Northern Province, has raised alarm over the increasing use of Buddha statues as markers for land encroachment in the Tamil homeland. Speaking in…
WASHINGTON (AP) — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a lengthy call Tuesday to an immediate pause in strikes against energy and infrastructure…
President Putin has accepted a partial ceasefire - namely that energy and infrastructure facilities will not be targeted - but he can still continue his ground war along the frontline, Sky News’ Mark…
US District Judge Theodore Chuang on Tuesday issued an indefinite injunction blocking the shutdown of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), ruling that Elon Musk and the White House's…
“The EU citizens there are not necessarily people member states will be rushing to welcome back in a disorganized manner,” said the first EU official. The camps, run by U.S. Kurdish allies in Syria,…
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On Tuesday, protests erupted outside the government headquarters in Jerusalem as Israelis reacted to a series of military airstrikes targeting the Gaza Strip. This marked the most severe offensive in…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy admitted to "skepticism" about a limited ceasefire agreement between Ukraine and Russia on Tuesday, but said Ukraine would support the initiative."If there is a…
In a briefing, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said military pressure on Hamas was a "critical condition" for securing the release of hostages. Photo: AFP / Oliver Contreras Israel's Prime…
Joshua Riibe, the Minnesota college student who was with University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki the night she went missing on a spring break trip to the Dominican Republic, said in court…
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare public rebuke of President Donald Trump on Tuesday after the president called for the impeachment of a federal judge who blocked deportations under a…
Algerian officials have emphasised that their refusal to accept deportees stems from concerns about due process and France’s violation of international legal standards [Getty]A dispute over the fate…
The following transcript has been lightly edited for clarity. Interviewer: Ambassador Bodine, thank you for joining us today. Over the course of your 30 plus year career in the foreign service, you…
After the Turkish state killed nine members of the same family, including seven children, in a drone and heavy weapons attack on Berxbotan village in Kobanê in the early hours of March 17, Kurds and…
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A pardoned Jan. 6 defendant who was accused of violently attacking police at the Capitol is hoping to take over the Florida Senate seat vacated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.Jake Lang never stood…
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during the Congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs in Moscow on Tuesday. (Maxim Shemetov/Reuters) Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot took part in yesterday’s EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, where important discussions were held on several topical international issues.…
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs hosted his Albanian counterpart, Igli Hasani. The Minister hailed the quality and intensity of French-Albanian relations. He recalled France’s full support…
The Executive Secretary of the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW), Dr. Rashid Mbaziira, has identified inadequate financing as a major barrier to achieving Africa’s water security and…
The Education Department is the main conduit for federal aid to public K-12 schools and a major lender to college students.
The UN Security Council (UNSC) has condemned the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for detaining more than 60 UN peacekeepers, abducting eight civilian staff at gunpoint, and looting a UN convoy…
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Global Europe Program Director Robin Quinville talks with Dr. Gabriele Goldfuss, about the evolving trends and transformations in East German politics. They delve into the unique challenges faced by…
A Palestinian woman cries as she sits atop the rubble of her home, destroyed by an Israeli strike, in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza on Tuesday. (Eyad Baba/AFP/Getty Images) JERUSALEM —…
LONDON A UK-based charity on Tuesday condemned Downing Street’s decision to overrule Foreign Secretary David Lammy's comments regarding Israel's latest attacks on Gaza which left more than 400 people…
France condemns the Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip that began yesterday, resulting in a large number of civilian casualties. France calls for the immediate termination of hostilities, which…
What does it mean for a town to prepare for its own disappearance?To find out, one has to look no further than Yubari, a city on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido.Yubari, once a prosperous coal town…
A person wearing a mask of President Donald Trump poses for a photo in front of a Canadian flag to show support for Canada regarding trade tariffs, in front of the White House on March 13, 2025. © AP
One of history’s most entrenched rivalries has reached a critical moment. Azerbaijan and Armenia have finalized a peace agreement after a conflict that ended in Armenia’s crushing defeat. The foreign…
Situated on the left-side upland plateau of Debed Canyon in the Lori province, Odzun is one of the largest villages in Armenia. Several ancient manuscripts have been uncovered in Odzun and nearby…
The affected vendors will be moved to Bhaktas 2 Site, situated along Lobhengula Street and 2nd Avenue. Priority will be given to traders who were legally operating on 5th Avenue, with 6
Nurses protested over the lack of basic amenities, such as electricity and running water, which they say are hindering their ability to provide proper care at the hospital, one of Zimbabwe’s largest…
Constable Nomore Muradzikwa (37), stationed at Hillside Police Station, was brought before Bulawayo Magistrate Maxwell Ncube on Tuesday afternoon. He was not asked to plead and was advised to apply…
For corporate America, the shock of President Trump’s second term is that it turns out he really does believe that foreign countries are ripping America off and that tariffs are a silver bullet. Photo…
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Media Contact 202-226-8467 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa will hold a public hearing titled, “Streamlined and Rightsized: Consolidating…
ISTANBUL A "targeted" attack on a Tesla sales center in US city of Las Vegas on Tuesday left multiple vehicles damaged, with at least two engulfed in flames.Authorities believe the suspect, dressed in…
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A Palestinian man holds the body of his 11 month-old nephew Mohammad Shaban, killed in an Israeli army airstrikes at the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, Tuesday, March 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem…
FILE - Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu addresses his supporters in front of the Istanbul courthouse, in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel, file) ANKARA, Turkey — A…
From left, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar pose for a photo, ahead of a meeting to discuss the future of stalled…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said "negotiations will continue only under fire," with Hamas, while defending the resumption of airstrikes in Gaza. He reiterated that military…
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate its scientific research office and could fire more than 1,000 scientists and other employees who help provide the scientific foundation for rules…
Libyan authorities deported more than 150 Nigerian women and children on Tuesday under a UN-affiliated "voluntary return" scheme for irregular migrants, an immigration official and UN sources said.…
MEXICO CITY -- Mexico City lawmakers on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to ban violent bullfighting, triggering outrage from aficionados and celebration from animal rights advocates.The legislation,…
Us President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a lengthy call on Tuesday to an immediate pause in strikes against energy and infrastructure targets in the Ukraine war.The…
Updated 11.30 am The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said the death toll from Israel's most intense strikes on the territory since the start of a truce had risen to "at least 413". Hamas named the…
Israel's deadly strikes on Gaza drew global condemnation on Tuesday, as it said it had "no alternative" other than to resume military operations in order to bring home hostages. The strikes, by far…
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin agreed Tuesday on a halt in Russian attacks against Ukrainian energy targets -- but fell far short of securing a full ceasefire in a highly anticipated phone call. The…
A deal for peace in the Ukraine war threatens to unite major NATO nations in the kind of alliance that President Putin has long feared. It’s for that reason that one of Mr. Putin’s closest aides and…
New Delhi [India], March 19 (ANI): Russian lawmaker Vyacheslav Nikonov emphasised that Russia and the United States have resumed diplomatic discussions, marking a significant step in re-establishing…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a lengthy call Tuesday to an immediate pause in strikes against energy and infrastructure targets in the…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development likely violated the Constitution and blocked billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of…
Vladimir Putin did not agree to an absolute ceasefire with Ukraine when he spoke by phone with President Donald Trump on Tuesday, as was the U.S. administration's goal. Trump posted to Truth Social…
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday ordered his military to adhere to a 30-day ceasefire on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, but he did not extend the temporary truce to the active frontlines…
WASHINGTONUS President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, agreed to an "immediate" ceasefire that would temporarily halt attacks "on all energy and…
Investors who lost millions in the $LIBRA cryptocurrency collapse now pursue legal action against the token’s creators in New York courts.Burwick Law filed a class action lawsuit on March 17 targeting…
SANTO DOMINGO - The parents of an Indian-born student from a US university who went missing earlier in March from a popular tourist resort in the Dominican Republic have asked police to declare their…
Ongoing gang attacks in neighborhoods of Port-au-Prince are sending residents fleeing into the streets. Johnny Fils-Aimé For the Miami Herald For weeks now Haiti’s volatile capital has been caught…
"If you're okay with this," Minnesota Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) said, gesturing over his shoulder to a homeless encampment, "You should certainly be okay with our resorts in greater…
A bill modeled after the U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) is one step closer to becoming law in Georgia, sparking concerns that the government will use it to suppress independent media and…
The IDF launched a surprise operation in Gaza early Tuesday, striking 80 targets simultaneously. The strikes, which began at 2:10 a.m., lasted less than 10 minutes, with Israeli fighter jets hitting…
The stock market, traditionally a leading indicator, entered correction territory last week. But does that indicate that a recession is coming? Well, it’s an old saying on Wall Street that the market…
“I’m grateful to the Americans and to President Trump, as weird as this may sound, that they keep trying. Because we Europeans have so utterly failed at doing that. It should’ve been us,” said…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the deadly overnight strikes on Gaza are 'only the beginning', with attacks to continue in 'full force' as war with Hamas resumes.
The decision was taken by İstanbul University’s board of directors and has escalated a recent political dispute over the opposition politician’s academic credentials. Turkish law requires that…
Democrats are angry that their leadership is failing to show any substantive pushback to President Donald Trump's first two months of devastation, which might be exactly what the party needs to get…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Roughly 50,000 to 60,000 civilian jobs will be cut in the Defense Department, but fewer than 21,000 workers who took a voluntary resignation plan are leaving in the coming months, a…
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing more than 400 Palestinians, local health officials said, and shattering a ceasefire in place…
China’s rapid nuclear buildup is raising questions about how the country makes decisions related to nuclear weapons. This policy brief analyzes that trend by presenting three overarching analytical…
FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during a ceremony to raise the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag at the State Department, Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) MEXICO CITY —…
We have updated our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for Eurasia Group and its affiliates, including GZERO Media, to clarify the types of data we collect, how we collect it, how we use data and with…
WASHINGTON — Top Democrats on the House Judiciary and House Oversight committees have filed a lengthy Freedom of Information Act request questioning whether the Trump administration’s DOGE Service is…
Organized crime in Europe is becoming more entrenched and destabilizing than ever, Europol warned Tuesday in its latest EU Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment (EU-SOCTA) 2025 report.Based on…
Spanish authorities in Málaga uncovered a fraud against the Social Security system, totaling over 1.36 million euros ($1.48 million), the National Police said Tuesday.A couple of companies are…
‘The world cannot stand by and allow Israel to continue inflicting staggering levels of death and suffering on Palestinians in Gaza’ – Agnes Callamard Responding to a series of Israeli strikes across…
German opposition leader and Christian Democratic Union party chairman Friedrich Merz speaks during a debate and voting about loosen the country’s debt rules and change constitution in the German…
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, meets with Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok at the Nunavut Commissioner’s official residence in Iqaluit, Nunavut, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. (Sean…
FILE - The logo and a view of the building which houses the headquarters of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Geneva, Switzerland, Thursday, July 11, 2024. (Martial…
The Israeli military said it intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen on Tuesday, the terror group's first attack on the Jewish state following the collapse of a…
MPs of Momentum protest with flares during the plenary session of the Hungarian parliament in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, March 18, 2025. (Boglarka Bodnar/MTI via AP) BUDAPEST, Hungary — A new anti…
Dans sa mouture actuelle, la proposition “risquerait de pénaliser lourdement des acteurs déjà engagés dans une démarche vertueuse, comme H&M”, argue la lobbyiste. Les sénateurs, sondés par POLITICO,…
Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative cases Court has ordered a man to pay Dhs35,000 to the owner of a motorcycle who had taken his motorcycle to a repair workshop, but he found that the number…
Iran’s annual Fire Festival (Chaharshanbe Suri) Iran’s annual Fire Festival (Chaharshanbe Suri), traditionally a prelude to Nowruz celebrations, erupted into widespread anti-regime protests across…
LONDON -- Britain’s Labour Party government on Tuesday announced an overhaul of the welfare system that it says will save the cash-strapped administration 5 billion pounds ($6.5 billion). Critics…
LONDON -- A thief who swiped a golden toilet from an English palace was convicted Tuesday along with an accomplice who helped cash in on the spoils of the 18-carat work of art insured for nearly 5…
According to internal documents obtained from Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA, the firm has created three operational scenarios to maintain oil production after Chevron’s license expires in April.…
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a call on Tuesday to seek a limited ceasefire against energy and infrastructure targets in the Russia-Ukraine war,…
NEW YORK -- U.S. births rose slightly last year, but experts don't see it as evidence of reversing a long-term decline.A little over 3.6 million births were reported for 2024, according to Centers for…
The strikes, which began overnight, saw entire families killed in their sleep as Israeli forces resumed their bombardment of the besieged territory [Getty]Amnesty International has condemned a wave of…
Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has signed an agreement with Samuel Migal and Radomir Salitros, who were ejected from Fico’s Smer’s key ruling coalition ally, the conservative centre…
President Donald Trump suggested to Indian prime minister Narendra Modi that the U.S. is willing to sell India the fifth-gen F-35 Lightning II; while Russia tried to seal the same deal, India struck a…
HAMILTON, CanadaThe majority of UN Security Council members denounced Israel's unexpectedly renewed deadly airstrikes Tuesday on civilians in the Gaza Strip, while the US blamed Hamas "solely" for the…
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters attends a press conference following his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in Beijing, Feb. 26, 2025. WASHINGTON - The Trump administration…
President Donald Trump held a high-stakes call with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he tries to win his approval of a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine.
Adi Alexander, father of American hostage Edan Alexander, discusses the future of his son's release as Israel escalates attacks in Gaza.
Day’s courage reflects the acute desperation that so many feel as we question how the leaders of the so-called free world can continue so shamelessly to gaslight us into silence.
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) plans to intensify its fundraising efforts by diversifying its investor base and issuing debt through its subsidiaries, as it works to meet the kingdom's…
Billionaire Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos may support Donald Trump, but his paper's editorial board did not hesitate to disparage the president in Tuesday's paper.At issue was Trump's targeting of…
Six senior Hamas officials, including key political and military figures, killed in Israeli airstrikes; operation comes as Hamas uses ceasefire to rearm, with Gaza health officials claiming over 400…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a lengthy call Tuesday to seek a limited ceasefire against energy and infrastructure targets in the Russia…
UPDATE (2:30 PM EDT): The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on the incident at the Dyno Nobel plant in Biwabik, Minnesota, after responding to reports of a fire Tuesday morning.…
The parents of 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki, an Indian student at the University of Pittsburgh, now believe she drowned during her spring break in the Dominican Republic. Sudiksha Konanki (R) and her…
Russian leader Vladimir Putin made a joke about his phone call with US President Donald Trump. The two world leaders have today (18 March) concluded a more than one-hour long phone call, as the White…
The IRC warns that renewed Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have killed hundreds, worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis. We urge an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian aid access to…
France has said it will establish another nuclear-capable air base — its fourth — which will be equipped with two squadrons of the latest version of the homegrown Dassault Rafale multirole fighter.…
Earlier today, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump held a telephone conversation in which they discussed the war in Ukraine and a number of other international issues, according to statements released by…
The Department of Homeland Security seal is pictured as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem tours U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, Monday, March 17, 2025, in Kodiak, Alaska. (AP Photo/Alex…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 18. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the outcome of the phone call between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump regarding Ukraine, Trend…
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State. Tinubu made the proclamation during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday. Tinubu also suspended the Governor of Rivers State,…
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Baerbock could take over the role, not to be confused with that of U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, in early June for a one-year term, as internal U.N. agreements will see the position held by…
Sales of St. Josemaria Escriva’s book ‘The Way’ have skyrocketed since the start of Lent. More than 90 years after its publication, The Way by St. Josemaria Escriva has climbed to the top 10 of the…
Yale's data on stolen Ukrainian children may have been 'permanently deleted' when axed by Elon Musk, as revealed by this paper last week. US politicians and leading Christian groups have condemned the…
The Israeli Defense Force said Tuesday strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed four senior Hamas officials. Hamas has claimed six of its officials are dead, but that has not been confirmed…
Pedestrians walk past soldiers guarding a bridge in Lima, Peru, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, after President Dina Boluarte declared a state of emergency following the killing of a popular singer amid a…
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It is no doubt that Donald Trump’s return to office will bring major changes in the U.S. approach to foreign policy. During his first term, Trump’s “America First” strategy was la
The Emergence of the Post-WWII Rules-Based Order After the Soviet collapse in 1991, political scientist Francis Fukuyama famously argued in The End of History that liberal democracy’s triumph marked…
Friday, January 10th, marked the beginning of supreme leader Nicolás Maduro’s third consecutive term as President of Venezuela, extending his hold on power until 2031. His inauguration came following…
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The Washington Post reported Tuesday that the U.S. could be inadvertently helping Russian President Vladimir Putin cover up alleged Russian war crimes involving children.The controversy revolves…
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The two leaders discussed potential strategies to secure a ceasefire in the eastern European conflict zone, where tens of thousands of lives have been lost in the war, now in its fourth year. Photo:…
In a two-hour long telephonic interaction with US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a 30-day halt on strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, as reported…
President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin wrapped up their phone call on Tuesday after about 90 minutes as the US continues to push for a ceasefire to halt the conflict in UkraineBoth…
It makes for haunting viewing. A Russian soldier, almost certainly a 32-year-old father-of-two-daughters called Oleg Yakovlev from the city of Saratov, shouts “Film me! Film me!” as a Ukrainian…
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump that Russia and Ukraine cease attacking each other's energy infrastructure for 30 days, the Kremlin said…
The call came amid concerns in Kyiv and European capitals that the 78-year-old Trump will give too much ground to the Russian President, a leader for whom he has repeatedly expressed…
This episode was recorded before Israel launched its intensified bombing campaign in Gaza on Tuesday, killing over 400 Palestinians. This week, we begin our analysis by looking into one of the most…
The two leaders discussed a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, to which Ukraine agreed last week [GETTY]Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to a proposal by US President Donald Trump…
March 18 (UPI) -- At first blush, removing President Yoon Suk Yeol might seem like a triumph for liberals in South Korea, if it transpires. As the saying goes, though, "be careful of what one wishes…
Handout image by the Iranian Leader's Press Office, Iranian Supreme leader Ali Khamenei (C) with Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (L) and Judiciary Chief Mohsen Ejeie (R), reading the Koran…
Regarding the allegations of forced recruitment, he ironically discussed the logic behind such claims and asked if he and his companions were considered kidnapped, arguing that no one would hand a…
Outside the Al-Ahli hospital, which was already functioning at reduced capacity due to Israel blocking the entry of humanitarian aid to the territory, dozens of bodies had been lined up.The bare feet…
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Christina Markus Lassen (Denmark):The members of the Security Council unequivocally condemned the Rapid Support…
“Russian authorities have committed enforced disappearances and torture of the Ukrainian civilian population. Those crimes were perpetrated as part of a widespread, systematic attack and pursuant to a…
Russia's President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump are pictured at the APEC Summit in Danang, Vietnam on Nov. 11... WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir…
In just the first few weeks of 2025, the familiar picture of the world vanished as swiftly and irrevocably as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, who until recently had been its guarantors. U.S. President…
Francis shared his secret for good humor with a woman he has known since his days as a cardinal: “For the past 40 years, I have prayed the prayer to St. Thomas More every day.” During their talk,…
US as guarantor of Yerevan-Baku peace treaty “Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev is not interested in signing a peace treaty with Armenia. He prefers to prolong the current state—neither war nor…
Israel's settlements ministry received around $70 million from the coalition government [Getty]Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government has allocated over $70 million to the…
Russia has agreed to a limited energy and infrastructure ceasefire in Ukraine as part of the US-led initiative to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the White House has confirmed.In a statement…
Brazil’s civil aviation regulator Anac has suspended operations of regional airline Voepass following the August 9 crash of an ATR-72-500 aircraft in São Paulo that killed 62 people, O Globo reported.…
The sheriff in missing Indian student Sudiksha Konanki's hometown, dismissed any suspicion that Joshua Ribbi, the last person to see her alive, was involved in Konanki's disappearance. Sudiksha…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are on their way back to Earth after successfully undocking from the International Space Station earlier on Tuesday, on a SpaceX 'Dragon' capsule.…
In February, Abdullah Öcalan — the long-imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) — called on the group to lay down its arms and “dissolve itself” after more than 40 years of fighting…
A member of a South African research team at an isolated base in Antarctica was put under psychological evaluation after colleagues accused him of physical assault and sexual harassment, government…
Conor McGregor “does not represent the men” of Ireland, an Irish Government minister has said.
The UK’s Ambassador to Israel Simon Walters has issued a strong statement voicing his opposition to the renewal of the fighting in Gaza. In a post on social media, Walters said Israel’s latest…
Syria's foreign ministry on Tuesday condemned the latest Israeli airstrikes on targets in the south of the country, calling the attack a violation of international law. At least three people were…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed an agreement granting Al Fardan Exchange the naming rights for Al Khail Metro Station, which will now be known as Al Fardan Exchange Metro…
Premier Giorgia Meloni told the Senate on Tuesday that a European army was not on the agenda. "Defence systems are based on national armies that are coordinated, if necessary", said the premier.…
The judiciary's self-governing body, the Superior Council of Magistrates (CSM), is not working as it should, Justice Minister Carlo Nordio told a congress at the Lower House on Tuesday. Nordio has…
WATERLOO/BRUSSELS – Another major source of greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions is poised to use biofuels to “decarbonize.” The shipping industry has now joined the auto and aviation industries in viewing…
BERKELEY – In his inaugural address this January, Donald Trump framed immigration to the United States as a national security threat, proclaiming, “I will send troops to the southern border to repel…
On 1 November 2024, a concrete canopy collapsed at the renovated railway station in Novi Sad, Serbia’s second city, killing fifteen people and severely injuring two more. Three weeks later, as…
Separately, Filipino musicians are planning to play a peace concert in the South China Sea. 2025.03.18 Manila Members of the Philippine Coast Guard approach a Vietnam-flagged fishing vessel in a…
Germany’s parliament made history Tuesday as it voted to sharply increase defense spending – by exempting it from limits on the country’s assumption of debt. Germany’s upper house, the Bundesrat, is…
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the U.S. in the 1880s, celebrating their friendship and the anniversary of U.S. independence. Pamela Smith/AP A French politician facetiously asked the…
The strikes came as Netanyahu comes under mounting domestic pressure, with mass protests planned over his handling of the hostage crisis and his decision to fire the head of Israel’s internal security…
The Israeli military said on Tuesday it had intercepted a projectile launched from Yemen that crossed into Israeli territory. Sirens had earlier sounded in several areas of Israel. The Iran-backed…
Delegates exit the Great Hall of the People in Beijing after a session of the National People's Congress. | AP There is much concern, need I say “fear,” about the future of democracy in the United…
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‘‘The reduction in funding has severe impacts on vulnerable migrant communities, exacerbating humanitarian crises and undermining vital support systems for displaced populations," the International…
FoxNews.com March 17, 2025 Opponents of Donald Trump’s whirlwind return to the presidency scream “constitutional crisis.” They claim that the administration will defy the courts, then overthrow the…
President Donald Trump's phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine war wrapped up after about two hours. Photo: President Donald Trump's phone call with Russian President…
A heated battle is unfolding between Tamil Nadu and India’s central government over the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, a sweeping reform introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's…
The proposal to ban Maersk from shipping arms to Israel, which was put forward by Danish shareholder group Kritiske Aktionærer, is on the agenda for Tuesday's annual general meeting [GETTY]Owners of…
Peru’s security crisis continues to spiral out of control, despite repeated emergency measures imposed by President Dina Boluarte. The government’s response has been met with widespread scepticism, as…
'This is the first show I'm saying it on' Mr Gerber tells Sky's Darren McCaffrey on Business Live. Tesla is 'absolutely in crisis' says long-term investor as stock prices and sales fall. Apollo the…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Tuesday, 18 March 2025), at the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) headquarters/Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv, held a security assessment with Defense Minister Israel…
BERLIN — Germany’s would-be next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, won lawmakers’ approval Tuesday for ambitious plans to loosen the nation’s strict debt rules for higher defense spending as doubts mount…
Air raid sirens were activated across the Negev region Tuesday evening following a missile launch from Yemen, the IDF said. Alerts were triggered in multiple localities, including Abu Qrenat, Abu…
A Delta Air Lines plane wing struck the runway and set off sparks while landing at a New York airport. The left wing of the Bombardier CRJ-900 hit the ground while touching down around 10.10pm at…
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Scientists at a remote research base in Antarctica have pleaded for their rescue, alleging assault, sexual harassment and death threats from a team member they say is mentally unstable. The problems…
Russian envoy has called Trump and Putin's 90-minutes talk 'historic'. Ahead of the discussions with Russia's Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump has said many elements of a final agreement have…
Meeting of the Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan with the State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain 18…
Good afternoon. This is Emilio Casalicchio. STILL WAITING TO BLOW UP THE NEWS AGENDA: U.S. President Donald Trump has been speaking to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the blower this…
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The legal fight over the ownership of a $325 million, 106-meter super yacht was a window into sometime complicated Western efforts to crack down on powerful, wealthy, political connected Russians –…
Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba (Photo/ANI) New Delhi [India], March 18 (ANI): Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba shared the areas in which she discussed with External Affairs Minister…
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — The parents of a U.S. college student who vanished almost two weeks ago in the resort town of Punta Cana have asked authorities to declare her legally dead.In a…
Think of the last time you had your feet in the ocean. While you were there, did you ever imagine what an ocean on another world might be like? Would it be a different color, a different temperature?…
One of Tesla's earliest investors has told Sky News Elon Musk should step aside as its chief executive unless he gives up his new government job.Ross Gerber said in an interview with Sky's Business…
A lot of money has been lost from the Hungarian National Bank's foundation as a result of bad decisions, but the people around former governor of the central bank György Matolcsy's son have still…
In an exclusive interview with India Today Global, Netherlands’ Defence Minister, Ruben Brekelmans highlights the potential for deeper collaboration in maritime industries, drone technology, and…
Billionaire Democrats, including philanthropist George Soros and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, are spending to help Crawford in the race. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee…
In August, the Attorney General’s Office served three civil investigative demands on the charities asking for “basic information about their charitable activities, governance, and finances.” The…
German lawmakers passed a landmark spending package, taking a major step toward unlocking hundreds of billions of euros in debt financing for defense and infrastructure and heralding the end of…
The Saudi government condemned on Tuesday Israel for resuming its attacks on Gaza. Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting that…
WASHINGTON Palestinian envoy to the UN, Riyad Mansour, issued a passionate plea Tuesday for action from the Security Council following a resumption of deadly Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip.He…
Impeachment of federal judges is exceedingly rare and the last time a judge was removed by Congress was in 2010.Shortly after Trump’s message, a Republican lawmaker from Texas, Brandon Gill, said on X…
Tripoli, March 18, 2025 (LANA) – Chairman of the High National Elections Commission (HNEC), Imad Al-Sayeh, discussed on Tuesday with the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Libya, Ahmed Nima Al…
Tripoli, March 18, 2025 (LANA) – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said on Tuesday that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, held a…
Tripoli, March 18, 2025 (LANA) – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, exchanged views on Monday with the Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity…
Tripoli, March 18, 2025 (LANA) – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, discussed on Monday with the French Ambassador to Libya, Mustafa Mehraj, the results of her…
CHIEF PENTAGON SPOKESMAN SEAN PARNELL: Good afternoon. I hope everybody had a really great weekend. I wanted to say welcome to the new Pentagon Press Briefing Room. In line with the secretary's vision…
China's initiative to offer zero-tariff treatment to least developed countries (LDCs) with which it has diplomatic relations has greatly advanced trade liberalization, ushering in a new phase of…
Members of police stand as vehicles burn after clashes erupted due to demands over removal of the tomb of Mughal emperor A...
The UK Prime Minister's office and its Foreign Office have both have walked back claims made by Foreign Secretary David Lammy that Israel is breaching international law in its siege of Gaza.Lammy made…
Von der Leyen outlined a list of initiatives to boost Europe's defense spending and military industrial complex, rearm militaries and continue to support Ukraine. A key element is a so-called European…
London: The United Kingdom (UK) government has pledged to provide Syria with GBP 160 million in aid. According to a press release issued by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, the…
HONG KONG, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Elections for Hong Kong's eighth-term Legislative Council will take place on Dec. 7 to pick 90 members, John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special…
A Greek woman sentenced to life last year for murdering her nine-year-old daughter received two additional life terms on Tuesday for killing her two other children.The case had gripped public…
The chief justice of the US Supreme Court has released a rare statement in response to President Donald Trump's call to impeach a judge who ruled against his administration over migrant…
Some Canadian musicians and content creators are reflecting a sudden surge in patriotism as they listen anxiously to the crescendo and decrescendo of United States President Donald Trump’s rhetoric…
Premier Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday said the European Union needed to become more effective in repatriating illegal migrants, briefing the Senate ahead of a European Council this week. "We have welcomed…
While Kyiv has accepted a 30-day ceasefire, Ukrainian officials are concerned that Russia would try to attach conditions, including suspending military aid. A Kyiv official said a truce would be…
(Amman) – Israeli forces launched on March 18, 2025, a new wave of airstrikes on Gaza that has, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, killed more than 400 Palestinians. During the many months of…
Washington, March 18, 2025 (LANA) - US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce announced that "there is no list of countries whose citizens are restricted or barred from entering the United States."A…
Last September, under pressure from the Turkish government, Netflix agreed to release one of its new series only in Greece and Cyprus. Famagusta depicts the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus. The…
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a statement regarding President Donald Trump's desire to impeach the judge who ordered the administration to recall planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to a prison in…
The Security Council today decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) until March 17, 2026, also welcoming its ongoing efforts in the implementation…
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan has withdrawn from a Rs 1,650 crore investment project in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua, amid controversy surrounding the supposedly “free” allocation of…
As NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are set to return to Earth on SpaceX's ‘Dragon’ capsule, the belated journey brings back memories from three years ago, when a crew leaving the…
Israel launched airstrikes overnight in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 400 Palestinians, according to local health officials. The strikes mark the deadliest bombardment of the territory since the…
The bail application of seven South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) employees and three others was postponed until April 1 after the state and the defence attorneys indicated they were not…
I arrived in Seoul on 15 January, the day the president was arrested. Armed police had to scale the walls of his compound and force their way past a cluster of private security guards. These events…
The R200 highway in Kursk is a crucial route in Ukraine for the transportation of supplies and troop rotation - but it has been subject to attacks from Russian drones. In one clip, a drone can be seen…
The U.S. president’s transactional approach to diplomacy is diminishing any prospect of a just resolution to the Russo-Ukrainian war, Christo Atanasov Kostov writes
Prosecutors said it was an ‘act of terrorism’ and part of a complex plot that included more than 20 intermediaries
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday called for “pragmatism” to prevent an EU-US dispute over tariffs from escalating into a full-scale trade war, and expressed support for U.S. President Donald…
Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Azar commended the US decision to put pressure on the Houthis, stressing that it is crucial for Iran, the main perpetrator behind the Houthis, to understand that "they will…
Analysis: Military launches rolling operation with escalation points, leaving room for Hamas deal before full ground offensive; no mass reservist call-up signals time remains; thousands of Hamas…
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The logo of Audi is photographed at the Paris Auto Show, in Paris, Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) German automaker Audi said Tuesday it is considering whether to move production into…
Scams targeting LGBTQ+ people through fake dates have long been a problem in Russia — but they’ve become even more common since the Supreme Court outlawed the non-existent “international LGBT…
BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met with Kazakhstan's First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar in Beijing on Tuesday. The two leaders co-chaired the 12th Meeting of…
KATHMANDU, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Sichuan Airlines of China on Tuesday launched its first international flight to Nepal's Pokhara under regular commercial charter flights. More than 120 passengers from…
By Shi Song, Zhang Yuli GENEVA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China has made significant progress in pursuing sustainable development and human rights protection in recent years, experts said at a side event…
SAO TOME, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese government donated a batch of medical supplies to Sao Tome and Principe during a handover ceremony held here on Tuesday. The supplies included essential…
HONG KONG, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Tuesday inaugurated an alliance aimed at gathering talents and resources from various sectors to create a…
CAMBRIDGE – America’s prodigious wealth and power are founded on two pillars: universities and businesses. The first produces the ideas, research, and training that have made the country a mecca for…
The West African nation, along with neighbors Burkina Faso and Niger, has for more than a decade battled an insurgency fought by armed groups, including some allied with al-Qaida and the Islamic State…
US fighter jets have carried out a series of air raids across Yemen, killing at least 32. The US attacks, which began on Saturday and continued into the early hours of Sunday, on the Yemeni capital,…
White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, confirmed on Monday that the Israeli government had informed the Trump administration prior to launching massive air raids on the Gaza Strip overnight.…
The wave of Israeli strikes that killed hundreds of Palestinians across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday was the culmination of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to get out of the ceasefire with…
American and Israeli officials are approaching African countries about taking in two million Palestinians so the Gaza Strip can be developed into a “Riviera of the Middle East.” This followed Donald…
Egg prices in the US have recently reached record highs.The average price of a dozen large white eggs soared to $8.64 (£6.17) at the beginning of March, more than quadruple the long-term average of $2…
JERUSALEM - Itamar Ben-Gvir's planned return to Israel's government brings back a West Bank settler who has pressed for an intensification of the war in the Gaza Strip, even as the Palestinian death…
Responsibility for the resumption of hostilities in Gaza lies solely with Hamas, and the United States supports Israel in its next steps, the acting U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on…
SINGAPORE - A ground-up effort to sponsor Palestinian students to complete further studies in Singapore has raised half of its $400,000 goal so far. Called the Palestinian Scholarship Initiative, the…
Currency markets in Iran surged on March 18 amid ongoing political tensions and recent impeachment proceedings, with the US dollar climbing to IRR 981,500—up 2.67% from the previous day on Ferdowsi…
This picture shows a fighter in front of a burnt military vehicle, in Khartoum North, on March 17, 2025 [EBRAHIM HAMID/AFP via Getty Images] With the Sudanese military closing in on the remnants of…
If you spend a significant amount of time online, particularly on Elon Musk's X, you may have come across some jaw-dropping information about American politicians' wealth.There's a good chance it's…
TAIPEI/BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The visit by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs to China's Taiwan region this week has reignited concerns about the outflow of investments and supply chain resources…
The defense ministers of Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia have recommended that their governments withdraw from the UN Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production, and…
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Engaging China on multilateral arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation has become more urgent, but also more difficult. Even in times of increased competition between China, Russia, and the…
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired or forced out a string of top officials since the deadly Hamas attack on Israel in 2023 that triggered the war in Gaza. The…
Sunita Williams and Kalpana Chawla. As Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore make their journey back to Earth aboard the Crew Dragon capsule, it is impossible not to think of Kalpana Chawla, who died…
As President Donald Trump moves to axe Voice of America and other US-funded media, China and Russia are eager to fill the void. The targeting of VOA, Radio Free Europe and Radio Free Asia not only…
A suspected burglar thought he had devised the perfect plan to rob a gold shop in a Thai shopping mall – by hiding inside the mall until closing time before breaking into the shop.However, his plan…
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Tuesday that a federal judge who tried to stop his deportation plans should be impeached, escalating his conflict with a judiciary that’s been one of the few…
The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is apparently proceeding apace, as Italian defense firm Leonardo estimates that they will have an order for around 350 units of the proposed sixth-generation…
Turkey continues its breakneck military expansion and modernization plan at a time when the militaries of the other great powers are exhausted from years of ceaseless warfare. Indeed, Turkey was one…
Trump’s peace plan is proceeding at breakneck pace but the problem is that it is Ukraine’s neck that is on the line here. There is little evidence to suggest that Trump is taking any of Ukraine’s…
Havana, March 17 (ACN) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez and Nigeria’s vice-president Kashim Shettima stressed on Monday the historic and cultural bonds between their countries. Rodriguez wrote…
HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 18 (ACN) As part of the busy visit that Cuban foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla is making to African countries, the head of Cuban diplomacy held an exchange in Nigeria with…
KABUL — Two Kabul-based radio stations, Radio Begum and Radio Jawanan, have been allowed to resume operations 40 days after their closure, but under conditions imposed by the Taliban’s Ministry of…
KHOST, Afghanistan — Armed clashes erupted late Sunday night between Taliban forces and Pakistani border guards in the Paluso area of Zazi Maidan district, in Khost province, local sources told Amu…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department has denied reports that Afghanistan is on a list of countries facing entry bans, stating that no such list exists and that the relocation of Afghan allies…
KABUL — Taliban have called on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) to strengthen their engagement with the UN and the international community, following the mission’s one-year…
The Taliban’s Directorate of Information and Culture in Kandahar has issued a new directive banning the broadcast of women’s voices on radio stations and mandating the use of honorific titles when…
KABUL — The Taliban’s Ministry of Education has opened at least 43 new religious schools across various provinces in the past six months, while also beginning construction on three more, according to…
KABUL — The European Union has announced the arrival of its first humanitarian aid flight of 2025 in Afghanistan, carrying more than 100 metric tons of medical supplies and essential medicines. The…
TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Khaled Qaddoumi, Hamas's representative in Tehran says that Hamas will not allow external forces to decide Palestine’s leadership, stressing that Gaza’s leadership remains…
VIENNA/HELSINKI, 18 March 2025 — OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen concluded her visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, where she engaged in discussions with high-level…
Thirty police officers from the alpine units of Tirana, Fier and Shkodra participated in a specialized training programme in the mountains of Korça from 10 to 13 March 2025.
The UK-EU security relationship has become increasingly important amid uncertainties about US reliability, argues Max Becker, Johanna Flach and Dr. Nicolai von Ondarza. In this article they explore…
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, saying it was striking dozens of Hamas targets in its heaviest assault in the territory since…
CAIRO - Syria's foreign ministry on Tuesday condemned Israeli strikes on the southwestern city of Daraa, which it said killed and injured civilians.The strikes a day earlier killed at least three…
HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 17 (ACN) During an official visit to Nigeria, Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, Cuban foreign minister, expressed his gratitude today for the permanent solidarity with Cuba.Cuban diplomat…
Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief…
SINGAPORE – More than 40 speakers from 14 countries are in Singapore for a summit to discuss the most pertinent challenges facing the global defence tech landscape.Organised by the Defence Science and…
Yemen's Houthis will not "dial down" their action against Israeli shipping in the Red Sea in response to US military pressure or appeals from the group's allies such as Iran, the Yemeni militant…
Residents of Akobo, a border area in Jonglei State, South Sudan, have been thrown into panic after airstrikes hit the outskirts of the town on Tuesday afternoon. The incident comes amid escalating…
The State Department has announced that South Africa's ambassador to the United States must depart the country by Friday. This decision came after Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded that…
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From early morning on Tuesday, March18, Russian milbloggers began to post reports of increased fighting on the border between Ukraine and the Russian Belgorod region. The pro-Kremlin social media…
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US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have begun a highly-anticipated call as the US administration looks to persuade the Russian leader to sign off on a 30-day ceasefire…
This month, three Bulgarian nationals were found guilty of spying for Russia from a Great Yarmouth guest house. Kidnap plots, surveillance on Ukrainian troops, weapons trades with China,…
Ashraf Mahrous, known as Kabonga, is president of the Egyptian Federation for Professional Wrestlers [Getty]An Egyptian wrestler has received recognition in three categories by Guinness World Records,…
Port-au-Prince, 18 March 2025 – In just one month, intense violence has forced nearly 60,000 people to flee—yet another record in Haiti’s worsening humanitarian situation. For years, gang violence,…
Evacuees from the border area of Sumy region in northeastern Ukraine say they were pursued by Russian drones as they fled their homes. The area is next to the Kursk region, where Russian forces are…
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Kazakhstan is the only country in Central Asia and the Caucasus to rank among the Top 40 arms importers over the past five years, according to a recent study published by the Stockholm International…
Turkish Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç has denied that any journalists in Turkey have been jailed for their reporting, despite widespread criticism that the government has escalated its crackdown on…
BEIRUT: Nearly 13,000 Syrians fled across the borders to Lebanon since sectarian massacres on the Syrian coast earlier this month, Lebanese authorities said on Tuesday.A report from Lebanon’s Disaster…
The pressure of a deadline can be a perilous thing. That seems to be what’s happening to the EU’s post-Covid stimulus plan (or Recovery and Resilience Fund, RRF, a part of the NextGenerationEU…
In his first major move as Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney eliminated roughly a third of all cabinet positions, including the crucially important Minister of Women and Gender Equality. This…
March 18 (UPI) -- France has vowed to retaliate after Algeria refused to take back some of its nationals that Paris seeks to deport. French interior minister Bruno Retailleau threatened Monday to take…
A court in Vienna, Austria, has ruled that the country’s public health insurance must pay for the removal of facial hair from a trans woman who was born as a biological man. The 35-year-old plaintiff,…
In what many in Armenia see as a possible prelude to military action, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry has issued since Sunday at least seven statements alleging such violations at various sections of…
Hundreds of dead bodies collected in under a monthAlarming increase in rapes and other sexual violence in North and South Kivu On one night, over 130 people were abducted from Goma hospitals by M23…
Policemen watch as vehicles are torched during communal clashes sparked by protests demanding removal of the tomb of 17th-century Muslim Mughal ruler Aurangzeb in Nagpur, India, Monday, March 17,…
BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said Tuesday that China is willing to maintain…
The 19 January ceasefire deal was thrashed out over many months, with US, Qatari and Egyptian mediation, and a detailed three-phase plan for how the ceasefire should move forward.The first phase saw…
Israel's sudden onslaught of airstrikes overnight overwhelmed Gaza hospitals already reeling from weeks of an aid blockade, medics and health authorities said on Tuesday, as ambulances ferried in…
BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese mainland official Song Tao on Tuesday stressed that no individual or force will be allowed to split Taiwan from China, warning that "resolute actions will be…
US pays El Salvador $6 million for CECOT services El Salvador's famed megaprison, Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo, or CECOT, now houses more than 250 accused gang members following a deal with…
Left-wing news outlet Politico has been criticised by its own leadership over its pro-Hamas reporting on the Israeli military strikes. The coverage was condemned as ‘one-sided Hamas support,’ designed…
Tomasso Della Longo says medical facilities 'overwhelmed' by number of patients, pressure on dwindling suppliesGENEVASevere shortages of medical supplies and medicines in the Gaza Strip are making…
THE Rwanda-backed militia who captured key areas of Congo’s mineral-rich eastern region said they were withdrawing from peace talks with the Congolese government this week. The M23 group said on…
Britain's Labour government on Tuesday announced contested cuts to disability welfare payments, which will save the Treasury more than £5 billion by 2030 as the economy struggles with stagnant growth.…
A contract has been signed between BAE Systems and Canada’s Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI), marking the start of the next major phase on the River-class destroyer programme. BAE systems press release…
A U.S. Justice Department task force will seek redress for victims of Hamas’ 7 October 2023, attack on Israel, in the latest Trump administration move aimed at demonstrating support for Jews and…
Google’s parent company, Alphabet Inc., has agreed to buy Israeli-founded cybersecurity unicorn Wiz for at least $32 billion, marking the largest ever purchase of an Israeli tech company. The all-cash…
The court determined that extending the detention was ‘necessary’ in light of newly gathered evidence. On March 18, the Binagadi District Court reviewed the investigation agency’s request to extend…
Following the demand by the Prosecutor General's Office of Azerbaijan for the return of several individuals living abroad, including Gabil Mammadov, Gurban Mammadov, Tural Sadikhli, Ilgar Hajiyev,…
JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Israeli airstrikes pounded Gaza and killed more than 400 people, Palestinian health authorities said on Tuesday, ending weeks of relative calm after talks to secure a permanent…
Premier Giorgia Meloni told the Senate on Tuesday that the ReArm Europe plan had a misleading name for citizens because it was aimed at boosting defence capabilities which did not only mean buying…
In a significant escalation, Israel launched intensive airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, ending a two-month ceasefire with Hamas.The Gaza-based Health Ministry said at least 404 people have…
DaysofPal- Hamas condemned the Israeli occupation’s assassination of its leaders and key Palestinian national figures, asserting that such acts would not achieve Israel’s goals. The movement also…
Comment| Print| A A President Donald Trump's administration officials are still debating how his pledge to equalize tariffs with what other nations are charging, but have ruled out simplifying the…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made the cessation of Western military aid to Ukraine a key condition for agreeing to a ceasefire, with a particular focus on halting U.S. arms supplies, Bloomberg…
March 18 (UPI) -- Poland and three Baltic states Tuesday announced their intention to withdraw from the 1997 Ottawa Treaty banning the use of anti-personnel mines to give their forces a critical…
A nuclear power play is unfolding in NATO’s East. After watching Russia rehearse nuclear strikes on his country and station nuclear weapons in Belarus, Polish president Andrzej Duda urged the United…
Tuesday’s attack took place across Gaza, including in Khan Younis and Rafah in southern Gaza, Gaza City in the north, and central areas like Deir el-Balah.Many of those killed in the attacks were…
After winning a landslide election victory last summer, Keir Starmer will be hoping his years in power aren't marred by the infighting and factionalism that dogged the final years of Conservative…
The public inquiry into the crimes of Lucy Letby should be halted because of a “real possibility” that her convictions for murder and attempted murder may be overturned, say former hospital…
A hospital in Gilgit-Baltistan struggling with severe staff and resource shortages. (Photo: ANI) Gilgit [PoGB], March 18 (ANI): The healthcare system in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) is…
Russian President Vladimir Putin waved off concerns that he was making U.S. President Donald Trump wait for a planned phone call on the Ukraine war as he was speaking to Russian oligarchs…
Even as trauma of the genocide lingers, there is a deep sense of solidarity that has emerged during this time. Neighbours check in on one another, share meals, and offer support, writes Huda Skaik.…
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Recently an Australian parliamentary inquiry from the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters published its report, titled “From Classroom to Community.” The purpose of the inquiry was to…
The recently concluded “Two Sessions” – an annual gathering of China’s top political bodies – highlighted the country’s challenge of balancing slowing economic growth with ambitious technological…
Days after a major train hijacking, the BLA targeted buses carrying Pakistani security forces. Both attacks highlight the BLA’s new strategy of combining suicide attacks with conventional guerrilla…
ISTANBUL US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called for the impeachment of a federal judge who tried to block his administration’s use of wartime legislation to deport suspected members of the…
Ukraine’s foreign minister says it is time for Russia to show it ‘wants peace’ as US, Russian leaders set to discuss ceasefire proposal.Ukraine has pressed Russia to accept an unconditional ceasefire…
Jaishankar was being interviewed in London last Wednesday (5) by Bronwen Maddox, director of the Royal Institute of International Affairs at Chatham House. She is a former foreign editor of the Times…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the results of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives…
18 March 2025 - 16:13 By FRANNY RABKIN Convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester has turned to the Constitutional Court in a battle over his prison conditions and access to his lawyers, which he says…
Deadly Israeli airstrikes on Gaza sparked widespread condemnation from European leaders and international organizations on Tuesday, prompting urgent calls for a ceasefire and the protection of…
ISTANBUL At least 150 Palestinian children were killed in renewed Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, a Geneva-based rights group said.The Israeli army pounded the Gaza Strip early…
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The Deputy Chairperson of the Political Parties’ Council, Lona James Elia, has voiced concern about the increasing involvement of young people in violence and criminal activities and urged them to…
ATHENS The Baltic states and Poland on Tuesday recommended withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention, the international agreement that bans antipersonnel landmines.“In light of this unstable security…
2025-03-18T14:01:28+00:00 Shafaq News/ Israel resumed its military operations in Gaza on Tuesday, launching a series of airstrikes across the enclave. The escalation comes as Israeli Prime Minister…
TRADE unionists of African descent from the continent and across the diaspora came together on Monday to plan the fightback against US President Donald Trump. The online meeting, organised by the…
Scholz had held up the €3 billion aid package for Ukraine during the campaign leading up to Germany's Feb. 23 election, arguing that such aid should be contingent on borrowing and not come out of the…
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is considering recognising Crimea, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014, as Russian territory in a possible future peace deal to end the war in…
The arid Sahel region, which covers eight countries stretching from the desert to the savannah, has been in turmoil for decades. Between desertification, poverty, and violent extremism, Sahelian…
Saint Patrick’s Day on Monday was celebrated in style by the Irish Embassy on the day itself for the first time in a long while and with all the works – Irish stew, Guinness, Jameson whiskey and Irish…
Tirana, 18 March 2025, dtt-net.com – Defence ministers of the three countries signed today a joint declaration vowing for trilateral cooperation in the sector, an initiative which they say is open to…
Myanmar has struggled with civil war, military rule and widespread poverty for much of the past seven decades. But the country’s youth have never faced threats to their survival and future as severe…
Decisions of the Independent Qualification Commission: 805 in total, out of which: 268 dismissals; Following decisions of the Special Appeal Chamber, 19 dismissal decisions of the IQC were modified…
The OSCE Transnational Threats Department (TNTD) is holding a two-week training programme for 22 State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS) officers in Warsaw, Poland, from 17 to 28 March. This…
A Polish court has upheld a decision by the Mayor of Toruń to stop an anti-abortion protest over the display of a picture of a foetus. The organisers of the demonstration, a recurring event often held…
Media Colleagues, Senior Defense officials will hold an off-camera, on-background press briefing today, March 18, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. EDT via Zoom. Officials will discuss how the Department is…
The Dutch king referred to the human rights of Kenyans on Tuesday, during a state visit to Kenya which has coincided with mounting allegations of human rights abuses. "The people of Kenya, like those…
PARIS – If 2025 goes down as the year the transatlantic alliance broke down, future historians will marvel at just how far national leaders strayed from the “grassroots” in Europe and America. Despite…
Israeli forces launched large-scale airstrikes on the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, breaking the fragile ceasefire agreement brokered with Hamas in January and threatening to reignite the conflict into…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is to hold talks on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he looks to get buy-in on a U.S. ceasefire proposal he hopes can create a pathway to…
News Texas makes first known arrest of abortion providers in US since overturning of Roe Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the arrest of Maria Margarita Rojas, a Houston based midwife, for…
The University of Balochistan has been closed indefinitely and shifted to online classes, according to a notification issued by its Registrar on Tuesday. Pakistani media outlet Dawn reported that the…
Chancellor-designate announces 'paradigm shift' in defense policy, declaring Germany will acquire advanced weapons systems and prioritize contracts with European defense firms in face of changes in US…
1 Since 2008, South Africa’s ratio of public debt to GDP has tripled — from 24% to 75%. 2 South Africa spends around 20% of government revenues to service its debts — about as much as on health and…
Trompies member Jakarumba will celebrate his 59th birthday soon. Jakarumba, whose real name is Jairus Ditshotlo Nkwe, is one of the artists who helped put kwaito on the map.He founded Trompies and is…
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A group of western embassies in Juba on Tuesday proposed that President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and other leaders meet directly to restore peace and said they are prepared…
We received the following reflection from a member of the Catholic community in Shanghai. We feel that it is important to make the opinions of Catholics in China known to the public, even when they…
SINGAPORE - Singapore’s armed forces on March 18 officially launched two new commands to better protect the country’s “digital backbone” and critical IT infrastructure against hostile cyber…
Activists have praised Kuwait’s decision to abolish Article 153 of the Penal Code, which has long been lambasted for giving lenient sentences for ‘honour killings’.The Gulf state has also officially…
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic has faced widespread backlash following his visit to the victims of a deadly fire at a nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, which killed 59 people and left over…
NEW YORK — Google owner Alphabet will buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion — in a deal set to boost the tech giant’s in-house cloud computing amid burgeoning artifical intelligence growth.If…
Megan Garcia says her son would still be alive today if it weren’t for a chatbot urging the 14-year-old to take his own life.In a lawsuit with major implications for Silicon Valley, she is seeking to…
It will be the first time Louisiana has put an inmate to death using nitrogen gas
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JAKARTA - Indonesia's finance minister denied rumours of her imminent resignation and pledged to maintain fiscal discipline at a hurriedly called press conference announced after the country's…
Netherlands Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans (Photo/ANI) New Delhi [India], March 18 (ANI): Netherlands Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans on Tuesday strongly condemned Russia's aggression in Ukraine,…
The IRC welcomes the €5.8 billion pledged at the Brussels Conference but warns it falls far short of Syria’s record-high humanitarian needs after 14 years of conflict. With funding down 29% from last…
John Mahama Ghana’s President John Mahama’s verified X account was hacked for 48 hours, with cybercriminals using it to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency project, his spokesperson confirmed on…
BANGKOK, March 18 (Bernama) -- The Royal Thai Police have confiscated over 260,000 e-cigarettes and related accessories, with an estimated value exceeding 130 million baht (US$3.87 million), during…
The University of Amsterdam has suspended a student exchange with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, saying the institution has failed to distance itself from human rights violations in Gaza during…
eThekwini municipality has allocated about R10bn to rebuild water, electricity and solid waste management infrastructure.This came as finance minister Enoch Godongwana announced a R3.33bn grant to the…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 18. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov highlighted the significance of establishing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Development Bank during a meeting with SCO…
When Rabbi Adiel Getz completed the training course for battalion rabbis last summer, he expected to spend his time supporting religious soldiers with Torah lessons, addressing issues like Sabbath…
“But we find the lack of aid — it’s now been 15 days since aid got into Gaza — unacceptable, hugely alarming and very worrying.” The foreign secretary urged Israel to increase the number of trucks it…
The widow of former President Juvénal Habyarimana has been under investigation in France since 2008 for her alleged involvement in genocide and crimes against humanity. The French National Anti…
After weeks of ceasefire, fighting resumed in Gaza on Tuesday as the IDF struck dozens of targets. Residents of Israeli border communities, who had hoped for a gradual return to normalcy, once again…
On Tuesday, March 18th, Russia's Belgorod region came under a massive drone attack. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed early this morning that air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 41 out…
PERU’S president declared a state of emergency in the capital on Monday and ordered the deployment of soldiers to help police address a surge of violence, amid widespread outcry a day after the…
A Bill will give “national clarity” on whether planning permission is needed to install external wall insulation on homes, a TD has said.
It was a ‘dismal’ sight, cried the Irish Times. It was ‘beyond distressing’. It was ‘enough to curdle many a pint of stout’. ‘The shamrock bowl lies wilting’, the paper wailed, like one of those be…
The LSE Phelan US Centre’s 2025 AI Essay Competition asked LSE Master’s students to address the question, “Is AI a threat or an opportunity for the US?” In the winning essay, Kayode Adeniyi argues…
Last week, the US Senate narrowly avoided a federal government shutdown after a small number of Senate Democrats backed a Republican-drafted bill. In this Q&A, Thomas Gift analyzes what it says about…
The US has yet to elect a woman president, raising questions about the perceived electability of women candidates. Elizabeth N. Simas examines the influence of strategic sexism, where people choose…
The LSE Phelan US Centre’s AI Essay Competition asked LSE Master’s students to address the question, “Is AI a threat or an opportunity for the US?” In this runner-up essay, Natasha Chávez looks at the…
The LSE Phelan US Centre’s AI Essay Competition asked LSE Master’s students to address the question, “Is AI a threat or an opportunity for the US?” In this runner-up essay, Francesca Nicolodi writes…
The first two months of Donald Trump’s second presidency have seen a whirlwind of executive orders and policy measures. With the scope and implications of these actions often seeming difficult to…
A leading Camorra fugitive from the recent Hydra probe against an alliance of Italy's three main mafias in and around Milan was arrested in Colombia Tuesday. The man, Emanuele Gregorini, was arrested…
Musher Daniel Juillaguet with his Alaskan huskies in Kirkenes. Photo: Elizaveta Vereykina The sled dog race Finnmarksløpet route runs 1,100 km from the town of Alta up to Kirkenes and then back. It…
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Azerbaijan has repeatedly made the signing of an Armenian-Azerbaijani peace treaty conditional on a change of Armenia’s current constitution which it says lays claim to Nagorno-Karabakh. It reaffirmed…
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has endorsed New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s ambitious proposal to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two nations within 60 days. Speaking…
CHONGQING - China’s state media have hailed funding cuts to two American media outlets said by Beijing to have a “long track record of poor reporting on China issues”.The operations of the Voice of…
A group of wild boars dug up 21 unexploded mortar shells from World War 2 in a forest near the village of Bięcino in northern Poland, local police in Słupsk said on 17 March. The ordnance has since…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy's have both said any ceasefire between their two countries must lead to a lasting peace.Ukraine has not long marked…
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The Israeli army launched over 75 simultaneous airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, targeting residential areas in Gaza City, Khan Younis, Rafah, and the central region. [Getty]The silence of a Ramadan…
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LONDON (AP) — The last surviving pilot of the Battle of Britain has died, severing the last living link to the few thousand young men who fought the Nazi air force to a standstill amid fears that…
Nairobi — National Assembly has passed the Supplementary Appropriation Bill granting increased funding to various critical health initiatives. The Bill will unlock more allocation to the contentious…
But some major military powers - including China, India, Russia, Pakistan, and the US - never signed up to the treaty. All of the Baltic states had signed the convention by 2005, while Poland did the…
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Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, two NASA astronauts, are about to return to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS), where they have been living for nine months in a drawn-out mission…
The European Research Council (ERC) is hosting a webinar for researchers in Moldova on 25 March, to inform about its funding schemes. The webinar is organised together with the Horizon Europe National…
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JERUSALEM/ISTANBUL The Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) Party, led by far-right lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir, will rejoin the Israeli government on Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud Party…
The family of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki has sent a formal request to Dominican police requesting they declare their daughter dead nearly two weeks after the 20-year-old went…
The identity of the executed prisoner has been confirmed by HRANA as Faramarz Keyfari, a resident of Kermanshah Province’s Kangavar city. Based on information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Keyfari had been…
Niger announced on Monday its withdrawal from the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF). The decision was revealed in a note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, addressed to the…
The UK’s decision to increase defence spending and forsake foreign aid caught most officials and observers flat-footed. Few countries have articulated such a direct, one-to-one trade off before…
Israel restarted its bombardment of Gaza in the early hours of Tuesday morning [OMAR AL-QATTAA/AFP via Getty Images]Israel has renewed its attacks on Gaza, launching an intense barrage of airstrikes…
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Masih Alinejad, the charismatic Iranian dissident and journalist who prosecutors say was targeted by her former homeland's government for assassination, is set to testify Tuesday at the trial of two…
There is little doubt that U.S. President Donald Trump is willing to upend traditional American foreign policy. But how much will it eventually destabilize the international system? In less than two…
Doha: The State of Qatar strongly condemns the Israeli occupation's resumption of its aggression on the Gaza Strip, which has led to the fall of martyrs and injured, including children and women.…
Malynndra Tome was helping to map livestock ponds in the Navajo Nation when she saw something that inspired her to act. An elderly woman was filling milk jugs with water at the back of a gas station…
The Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Elina Valtonen demanded respect for Bosnia-Herzegovina's constitutional framework during a visit to Sarajevo as a…
Algeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded on Monday with a statement accusing France of acting in violation of the current diplomatic agreements between the two countries. The ministry said it…
Prof John Mearsheimer’s remarks come following the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, an outspoken Palestinian activist, by US authorities pending deportation from the country. Khalil’s case has fuelled…
At the invitation of the Namibian government, President Xi Jinping’s special envoy and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Peng Qinghua will attend the…
The Palestinian death toll during the Israeli airstrikes on various places across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday morning has risen to 404, the Gaza-based health authorities said. Follow China.org.cn on…
China has provided four batches of humanitarian assistance to Ukraine since the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis, said Li Ming, spokesperson for China International Development Cooperation Agency, on…
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Even our best-case funding scenario paints a grim picture for many of the world’s most climate-vulnerable places. Yet there is reason to hope. To paraphrase a well-known quote: “It’s not a principle…
Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces operate a 120mm mortar aimed at Russian positions on March 9 in the Sumy region of Ukraine. (Diego Fedele/Getty Images) KYIV — A fresh supply of North Korean…
EAM holds key meetings with Ukraine, Thailand, Peru counterparts (Photo/X@DrSJaishankar) New Delhi [India], March 18 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met with Ukraine Foreign…
For years, Rodrigo Duterte ruled the Philippines with impunity. His so-called "war on drugs" was a blood-soaked campaign of extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and brutal state…
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Yemen’s Houthis will not “dial down” their action against Israeli shipping in the Red Sea in response to U.S. military pressure or appeals from the group’s allies such as Iran, the Yemeni militant…
The Iranian program file has returned to the forefront of developments in the Middle East, as direct political confrontation between the United States and Iran escalates and the two sides clash by…
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Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... University of Michigan President Professor Santa Ono announced that, in response to pro-Palestinian protests on campus and calls to divest from Israel, the…
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Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Russia’s Belgorod region, reported on Tuesday that Ukrainian forces were firing on the border district of Krasnoyaruzhsky.“All services — including, first and…
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JERUSALEM Israel planned the resumption of its war on the Gaza Strip since Eyal Zamir took office as the army's chief of staff, far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Tuesday.“As we…
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The parents of a US student missing in the Dominican Republic for nearly two weeks have reportedly asked police on the island to declare her dead.Sudiksha Konanki had been in the country during spring…
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ISTANBUL Azerbaijan on Tuesday reported cross-border fire against its military positions from Armenia for the third consecutive day.An initial statement by the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry said its…
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A cease-fire in Ukraine is moving closer to reality, but freezing the current front line with Russia would leave it vulnerable to another attack.As President Donald Trump is set to talk to Russian…
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GENEVAThe UN human rights chief on Tuesday said recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza "will add tragedy onto tragedy," and called for an urgent end to the "nightmare" in the besieged strip."I am horrified…
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Indian student Sudiksha Konanki went missing in the Dominican Republic on March 6 and her parents have shocking request to the authorities: "Declare her dead".This comes as multiple agencies searched…
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US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard underscored on Tuesday President Donald Trump’s efforts to mediate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, positioning his vision as a crucial intervention…
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Sudiksha Chowdary Konanki, 20, an University of Pittsburgh student who went missing while on spring break in Dominican Republic, is seen in this undated handout obtained by Reuters on March 13, 2025.…
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The relative calm of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came to an abrupt end today, when Israel launched dozens of attacks on targets across the Gaza Strip.
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Bulgaria will build a Centre of Excellence in Hydrogen Technologies (H2START) project in the city of Stara Zagora, which will be funded with €15mn grant from the European Commission, the Ministry of…
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The Iran-backed Houthis have attacked vessels in the Red Sea area since November 2023 in support of Palestinians in Gaza [GETTY]Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Monday that the monthly…
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Russia has presented the US with a list of demands for a deal to end its invasion of Ukraine and reset relations with Washington, it has been reported.
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KHARTOUM/ISTANBULEight civilians were killed and four others injured in artillery shelling by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Omdurman, the twin city of Khartoum, the Sudanese Health…
In today's news: The Indian authorities have imposed a curfew in Nagpur after an attack by Hindu radicals on the tomb of an ancient Muslim ruler; Jakarta repatriates - and interrogates - over 500 of…
SINGAPORE – More than 350 plots across 15 gardens and parks in Singapore are now open for application from people who aspire to grow edible plants.The National Parks Board (NParks) said on March 18…
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-Must-visits on Pyongyang Tour (1) An increasing number of people around the world want to pay a visit to the DPRK to tour around the country or have a better understanding of it. The following are…
Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Wiener was dismissed from the IDF on Tuesday, two days after Ynet reported he had lost highly classified documents. IDF Southern Command chief Maj. Gen. Yaniv Asor announced he…
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ISTANBUL The Norwegian prime minister on Tuesday denounced the recent Israeli airstrikes on Gaza that killed hundreds of Palestinians, including children and women.“For the people in Gaza, this is a…
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In response to the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in KwaZulu-Natal, Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, has announced the extension of the province's Disease Management Area boundaries to…
Former Australian PM Tony Abbott (Photo/ANI) New Delhi [India], March 18 (ANI): Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Tuesday that there is "no future for any separatism" and stressed…
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The French Navy (Marine Nationale) conducted a set of trials with Exail’s DriX USV off the coast of Toulon and tested it in the latest “Dragoon Fury” unmanned systems exercise. French Navy press…
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Hamas says attacks ‘overturn’ ceasefire as families of Israeli captives accuse Netanyahu of ‘giving up on hostages’.Israel has launched a massive wave of air strikes…
Deir el-Balah, Gaza – It wasn’t a nightmare, it was real. The war had returned, just like that, without warning.The clock read 2:10am when we woke up in terror to the deafening sound of air strikes. A…
Israel has launched a wave of air attacks across the Gaza Strip, shattering the agreed ceasefire, which, although shaky, had been in place since January.The air raids in the early hours of Tuesday…
Trade unions have called on the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) to ensure that development cooperation prioritises decent work, workers' rights, and poverty reduction. The Trade Union-OECD…
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Malaysia’s Democratic Action Party (DAP), the largest party in government, has sidelined one of its key figures, pugnacious grandee Lim Guan Eng – leaving experts to warn that it risks losing ground…
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, John “Paddy” Hemingway, following his death aged 105.
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ISTANBUL Australia on Tuesday asked Israel to “abide by its obligations” on the Palestinian-besieged enclave of Gaza after Tel Aviv mounted a fresh assault on Palestinians.“Australia urges all parties…
A demonstrator holds a sign reading 'Protesting Against Genocide is not a Crime' while joining a protest outside the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement building during the 'Fight for Our Rights'…
Officials under former US President Joe Biden helped the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) build out its election tampering case against Donald Trump by turning over government-issued cell phones…
This handout photo taken on March 2, 2025 and released on March 18 by conservation group Fauna and Flora shows government officials preparing to release a Siamese crocodile in the water in Virachey…
Regional * Yerevan has again denied accusations by Baku that ‘Armenian Armed Forces fired at Azerbaijani positions located in the eastern and southeastern sectors of the border’. It is the seventh…
Pilar Guerrero, an MPP student and Chevening scholar, has a background in financial inclusion and education. In celebration of Global Money Week (17-23 March 2025), Pilar explores the importance of…
ISTANBUL The interim Taliban-led administration in Afghanistan on Tuesday called on the UN mission in Kabul to make “concerted efforts” towards lifting “unjust” sanctions on the war-torn nation.The…
ANKARA The Palestinian Hamas resistance group on Tuesday called for global protests and rallies against the resumption of Israeli genocide in Gaza.The Gaza local authorities earlier said over 322…
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The Israeli army ordered Gazans to evacuate areas near the border after it unleashed a wave of deadly overnight strikes, the most intense since a ceasefire began in January.In a post on X, Israeli…
For decades, Somaliland, a relatively stable corner in violent Somalia, has been lobbying in vain for international recognition as an independent state. [Getty]With Arab nations rejecting Trump's…
Germany’s would-be next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is asking legislators to allow the country to put “whatever it takes” into defence as doubts mount about the strength of the trans-Atlantic…
Ventarrones Observatory Construction Site in Chile. An aerial image of the Ventarrones Astronomical Park rising in the Atacama Desert about 55 miles by road from the city of Antofagasta in northern…
China has continued to accelerate and expand the modernization of its nuclear arsenal but has yet to become a peer of the United States, a U.S. think tank said in a report. Newsweek has emailed both…
Harvard University on Monday announced that it plans to offer free tuition for certain students in a bid to boost diversity after the US Supreme Court banned racial preferences in college admissions.
Armenia has denied Azerbaijan’s allegations that its soldiers had fired at Azerbaijani military positions, saying it was ready to investigate Baku’s claims should its Defence Ministry provide ‘facts…
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, March 18. With Tajikistan at the helm of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the ball is rolling on crafting the digitalization strategy for the multimodal transport…
TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – A former chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says US President Donald Trump has stepped into an “uncalculated gamble” by launching military strikes…
NEW DELHI - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on March 18 that Kyiv was not the obstacle for a peace deal with Russia and believes it can achieve just and lasting peace under the…
While mosques are filling up with large crowds from Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan, commercial initiatives related to the Muslim holy month are multiplying. And most telephone operators are also offering…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Netherlands Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans (Photo/ANI) New Delhi [India], March 18 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with his Netherlands…
Russia will agree to a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, US President Donald Trump said ahead of a phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, according to the White House press pool. Trump was asked…
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Two NASA astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, finally departed the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday after spending nine months in orbit. They, along with two other crew members,…
Anschütz press release The Autonomous Navigation and Command System from Anschütz provides navies with a sustainable capability and safety enhancement for unmanned systems while retaining full…
The North Korean authorities have ordered crackdowns on the distribution of "impure" South Korean media and foreign electronic documents.
The expulsion of South Africa's ambassador to the United States highlights "diplomatic bullying" by the new U.S. administration, which should be opposed by all African nations, said a South African…
Waves of airstrikes occurred across the Gaza Strip since the early hours of the morning. Initial and unconfirmed reports indicate that hundreds have been killed.This is unconscionable. A ceasefire…
(Juba, 18 March 2025) The Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho, expresses deep concern over the escalating violence in Nasir, Ulang, and Baliet counties, Upper Nile State,…
WASHINGTON -- Thousands of employees returned to the Food and Drug Administration's headquarters Monday to find overflowing parking lots, long security lines and makeshift office spaces without chairs…
Ben-Gvir had demanded that Netanyahu fulfill one of three conditions: implementing U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza relocation plan, halting all humanitarian aid to the Strip or launching an…
A Colorado woman who survived the Columbine High School shooting has died following a long battle with cancer. Karissa Rund, 40, survived the deadly shooting more than 25 years ago, which resulted in…
Abdullah Öcalan sent a message to the Yazidi people. The message is as follows: "This process will be, above all, the renaissance of the Yazidis" The history of our Yazidi people is one that has been…
Iran is seeking co-operation despite the US “maximum pressure” campaign, an adviser for the Foreign Minister said on Tuesday, adding that his country is integral to any peaceful regional framework and…
The expanding news empire of French billionaire Vincent Bolloré and the exodus of employees protesting his controversial media policies have exposed a troubling practice in the journalism industry: to…
In a discussion lasting over three hours with US-based podcaster and computer scientist Lex Fridman, Modi said he shares a strong connection with former US president Donald Trump as both prioritise…
"Clear division between the city and the forest in Manaus, Brazil," reads a Thai-language Facebook post shared on March 14, 2025. Manaus, in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, is the capital and…
Pioneering AI artist Pedro Sandoval has released the first two albums created entirely with AI and certified by Spotify.
The Israel Police's National Fraud Investigation Unit of Lahav 433 opened an investigation after public funds intended for education were allegedly diverted to produce and distribute a children's…
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are returning to the Earth after a nine-month-long overstay at the International Space Station (ISS).
Former President Biden’s alleged appeasement of the Houthis, an Iran-backed terrorist organization, is facing renewed criticism for allowing them to disrupt global commerce and destabilize the Middle…
Donald Trump said that some provisions of a potential peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine had already been agreed upon with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump made the statement on his…
For two years, Hisham Salih Yagoub has fielded calls from frantic drivers across wartorn Sudan asking him to pay thousands of dollars to the genocidal paramilitary group that has torn the country…
Police have confirmed Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa was still alive a full day after they initially believed she had died.
BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- At the invitation of the Namibian government, Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy and vice chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Peng…
Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares told Asharq Al-Awsat ahead of a European Council meeting in Brussels that European foreign ministers assured their Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani…
President of the OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration (CCA) Emmanuel Decaux, Vice-President Erkki Kourula, Justice Mats Melin as well as Professors Christian Tomuschat, Vasilka Sancin, Verica…
WASHINGTON — Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams departed the International Space Station early on Tuesday morning (March 18) in a SpaceX capsule for a long-awaited trip back to Earth,…
March 18 (UPI) -- Israeli warplanes pounded Gaza on Tuesday, killing hundreds of Palestinians in what is the first major attack since Israel and Hamas entered a fragile U.S.-backed cease-fire in…
The ongoing negotiations between Russia and the United States on the Ukrainian issue have rekindled hopes for a return to constructive dialogue on other fronts, particularly in the realm of strategic…
Story Highlights 53% want U.S. to help Ukraine reclaim territory, even if it prolongs conflict 63% of Americans think neither side is winning the war More concern that Russia than Ukraine would…
Romania’s electoral body has disqualified another politician, Diana Șoșoacă, from the presidential election re-run. In doing so on March 15, the Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) cited her public…
An unprecedented exhibition at the Pompidou Center in Paris explores the presence and influence of Black artists in the city from the 1950s to 2000, offering a vibrant immersion in France's…
In the quiet Italian town of Portacomaro, nestled in the rolling hills of Piedmont, Carla Rabezzana, 93, sits in her modest home, her television flickering with updates from the Vatican. She is not…
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, March 18. The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) aims to bolster its partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in strengthening the capacity of…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 18. Uzbekistan's Silk Avia has thrown its hat in the ring with the launch of regular flights on the Tashkent-Andijan-Tashkent route, Trend reports. Per the directives from…
The United Kingdom will spend $13.9 million to study the impacts of puberty blockers on minors experiencing gender-related distress. The U.K.’s National Health Service earlier this month announced its…
A retired Baptist pastor, Clive Johnston, is facing criminal charges in Northern Ireland for allegedly holding an “open-air Sunday service” on the “fringes” of a buffer zone of a hospital where…
VILNIUS - NATO members Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia plan to withdraw from the Ottawa convention banning anti-personnel mines due to the military threat from their neighbour Russia, the four…
The Chilean peso is trading at 921.66 CLP per USD as of this morning (March 18, 2025), showing a notable strengthening from yesterday’s close. This represents the strongest position for the peso…
The office of Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said this week that Canberra "will not tolerate surveillance, harassment or intimidation against individuals or family members here in Australia."…
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded at the International Space Station (ISS) since last June, started journey back to Earth aboard SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft early…
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Monday that preparation of the talk was underway.The Kremlin noted that talking points on all pressing issues, first of all on the Ukrainian settlement,…
The Argentine peso continues its downward trajectory against the US dollar this morning as market tensions persist amid economic policy uncertainty. This report examines current rates, recent market…
Nairobi — The Ministry of Health has warned private hospitals against boycotting the Social Health Authority (SHA) over unpaid National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) claims, threatening closures and…
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Fires lit up across Khan Younis in Palestine in the early hours of Tuesday, 18 March, as Israeli airstrikes killed at least 330 Palestinians across Gaza in the deadliest wave of attacks since a…
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The USD/COP exchange rate stands at 4,078.30 as of 7:12 AM GMT today, reflecting a significant strengthening of the Colombian peso against the US dollar compared to yesterday’s close of 4,116.58. This…
The Mexican Peso is trading at 19.96 against the US dollar as of 7:16 AM GMT, showing a slight weakening from yesterday’s close of 19.89. This represents a 0.35% depreciation overnight as markets…
Reports from Indian media suggest that Saudi Arabia has declined an offer to purchase China’s J-35 stealth fighter jet, a development that could impact Beijing’s ambitions to expand its influence in…
'Once you know you're going to jail, maybe your sense of urgency will be awakened,' says Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation Sello Seitlholo. Standing by the Crocodile River in Hartbeespoort,…
The IDF Spokesperson in Arabic Avichay Adraee on Tuesday morning issued a warning to Gaza residents in areas of Gaza including in the neighborhoods of Beit Hanoun, Khirbet Khaza'a, Abasan al-Kabira…
NASA astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Butch Wilmore stand together for a photo en route to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41 in Cape Canaveral, Fla., U.S., June 5, 2024. AP-YonhapNASA’s two…
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams spent 286 days in space - after expecting to only spend eight - because of technical issues and safety concerns. They are finally making their return. The pair have…
Pakistan has tightened security around 26/11 mastermind and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed following the assassination of his close aide, Abu Qatal, sources told India Today. The country's…
The 1997 Ottawa Treaty has come under increasing pressure because of Moscow's war on Ukraine, as frontline states are beefing up their borders with Russia. Today's recommendation makes the withdrawal…
The first meeting between the Permanent Representatives' Committee (PRC) and the newly appointed African Union Commission (AUC) leadership took place today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The meeting,…
Consul General Chen Shijie visited the New Zealand Friendship for Peace Association and held discussions with its president Qiao Zhibing and board members on 11 March.Chen said that the New Zealand…
Ladies and Gentlemen,Friends,Welcome to the Chinese Embassy to attend the “China's Global Initiatives and China-PNG Cooperation” symposium.In today's world, transformations unseen in a century are…
On March 12th, 2025, Consul General Mr. Liu Jun paid a courtesy call to H.E. Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). During their productive meeting, both…
On 13th March, Ambassador Xiao Qian Receives an Exclusive Interview by 7News Australia, introducing the China’s Two Sessions and providing in-depth thoughts on the prospects of China’s economy and…
JAKARTA - Indonesia will question hundreds of its citizens arriving in the capital on Tuesday after they were rescued from online scam compounds in Myanmar, the largest batch of arrivals in the…
King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to visit Pope Francis in April during their state visit to Italy and the Vatican, despite the pontiff's ongoing hospitalisationThe royal visit, which celebrates…
A married Illinois special education teacher has been arrested after being accused of molesting a 15-year-old student during a tutoring session. 30-year-old Christina Formella was busted in the…
Hundreds of billions of dollars in frozen Russian assets are held in the West - time to seize them Donald Trump likes to talk cards. Despite Volodomyr Zelensky’s justified reminder during that Oval…
Israel has launched a wave of air strikes across the Gaza Strip in its heaviest assault since the ceasefire in January.At least 342 Palestinians have been killed as Israel launched a massive assault…
Russian journalist Maria Ponamarenko, who is serving a six-year prison sentence for spreading “disinformation” about the Russian army, cut her own veins in prison, the human rights organization OVD…
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed four people, Lebanese state media and the health ministry said, as Israel’s military said it had killed two Hizbollah members. “The Israeli enemy strike this…
The Philippine Senate said on Monday it will conduct a formal probe of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest and swift handover last week to the International Criminal Court, which is to try him for…
Lithuanian prosecutors have accused Russian military intelligence of orchestrating an arson attack on an IKEA store in Vilnius in May, the Prosecutor General's Office said on 17 March. The incident is…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said it would be prudent to review the country’s purchase of Lockheed Martin aircraft.OTTAWA-Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says changes in the geopolitical…
U.S. President Donald Trump must stop making “disrespectful” comments about Canada before the two countries can start serious talks about future ties, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday. Trump,…
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 254 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials. The…
Taipei, March 18 (CNA) China sent 59 warplanes and nine vessels in Taiwan's vicinity on Monday after a few days of relative calm, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Tuesday.Of those aircraft,…
Japanese On March 18th, Ms. ERI Arfiya, Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, attended the symposium “South Africa’s G20 Presidency: Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability - a Conversation…
Member of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Brig. Gen. Tareq Saleh has called for broader international cooperation and a comprehensive strategy to contain the Houthi militias and cut off…
The SPLM/A-IO, led by First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar, announced on Monday night that it has stopped participating in the Joint Defense Board (JDB), High-Level Political Committee (HLPC), Joint…
The European Union on Tuesday said Russia and China were using "massive digital arsenals" to interfere in Western democracies, while their messaging around the war in Ukraine had become increasingly…
Today, Belgium was informed of Rwanda’s decision to sever diplomatic relations with Belgium and to declare Belgian diplomats in Kigali persona non grata.“Belgium regrets this decision, which is…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 18. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan has rolled up its sleeves and formed a working group to take a hard look at USAID (U.S. Agency for International…
17 March 2025- In response to a rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis, the European Union has allocated €200,000 in emergency humanitarian aid to support Congolese asylum seekers arriving in Burundi.…
A Wing Loong II drone taking part in Chinese incursions in a photo taken by a Taiwanese F-16V fighter jet on March 17, 2025. By RFA Staff TAIPEI, Taiwan – China has increased incursions by its…
Hamas warned that Israel's new airstrikes early Tuesday breached their ceasefire and put the fate of hostages in jeopardy. Israel said it launched the wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip because…
Elizabeth Hensel (left) with the boy she saved from drowning and his mother. Elizabeth’s first-aid training meant she knew what to do after the boy was swept into the sea on the shores of Mualim…
Cameroon Red Cross volunteer Rouyatou Ndjidda (right) smiles as she sits and talks with a young woman in Maroua, Far North Cameroon who recovered from catching cholera in November 2024. Cameroon Red…
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, the Deputy Ruler of the emirate of Sharjah, attended the inauguration of the “Masterpieces from the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation” exhibition at the…
Prime minister Keir Starmer quietly involved Britain’s armed forces in President Donald Trump’s bombardment of Yemen last weekend, Declassified can confirm.A Royal Air Force (RAF) Voyager aerial…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 18. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov has put pen to paper on a decree to set up an Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Ethiopia, Trend reports via the administration of the president.…
On 13 March 2025, in an official ceremony in the Buckingham Palace in London, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and…
Nicholas Prosper, 19, from Luton, Bedfordshire, is due to appear at Luton Crown Court on Tuesday for a one-and-a-half day sentencing hearing
Israel launched a series of intense airstrikes across Gaza on Tuesday, marking the most severe escalation since a ceasefire took effect in January. The attacks targeted multiple areas, including Gaza…
The Triple Nexus has evolved from a conceptual framework into a structured strategy pursued by major global actors. Initially focused on bridging humanitarian and development efforts, the inclusion of…
British and European Union authorities are examining legal and financial avenues to facilitate the confiscation of Russian assets frozen after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.According to…
The White House is considering officially recognizing Ukraine’s occupied Crimean peninsula as Russian territory as part of a future peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, Semafor reported on…
The new chapter in Syria, which began after it turned the page on 54 years of Assadist rule, could be undermined by the painful developments earlier this month. The new leadership in Damascus, as far…
"The woman who insulted the president during the protest by calling Prabowo a 'dog' was officially arrested," reads the Indonesian-language caption of a TikTok video shared on February 28, 2025. The…
GRU agent Pavel Rubtsov, who posed as “Basque journalist” Pablo González and was later swapped for political prisoners after his arrest alongside other Russian spies, has published an article in…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 19-22 March 2025. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties, enhance economic cooperation,…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 18. The Senate of Uzbekistan gave the green light to the law paving the way for the country to join the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), Trend reports. The recent…
Troops to patrol the capital after shooting of popular cumbia singer in extortion attack on a bus provokes public outrage.Peru has declared a state of emergency in the capital amid a spate of violence…
According to Eurostat, 9.5% of the EU population were unable to afford a meal containing meat, fish or a vegetarian equivalent every second day in 2023. Price is an increasing concern and obstacle for…
Source：Coast Guard Administration Chinese vessels frequently damage Taiwan’s undersea cables, and PLA aircraft circle the island. The U.S. military warns that China’s coast guard crossing the median…
Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes on eastern and southern Lebanon.Field sources reported a series of airstrikes launched by Israeli warplanes targeting the Litani...
As a result, Israel refused to even discuss the terms of phase two, which was scheduled to begin on February 3. Nonetheless, the ceasefire remained in force for around two and a half weeks after the…
VOA, primarily a radio outlet, which also broadcasts in Mandarin, was recognised last year for its podcast on rare protests in 2022 in China against Covid lockdowns. But China's Global Times welcomed…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 18. To get ahead of the game when it comes to floods, Kazakhstan and Russia have rolled up their sleeves and begun daily exchanges of information on all the transboundary…
MANILA - A lawyer for Mr Rodrigo Duterte who has been speaking for the family since the former Philippine president’s shock arrest and transfer to The Hague has announced plans to file for asylum in…
SEOUL - When South Korea's Constitutional Court rules on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, expected in coming days, few will be watching more closely - or be watched more closely for possible…
The Rwanda-backed rebels who captured key areas of Congo's mineral-rich east said Monday they were withdrawing from peace talks this week with the Congolese government, saying that international…
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BYD remained the top EV seller in China with total deliveries of 318,233 units for February. BYD’s shares rose in Hong Kong after the Chinese electric-vehicle giant unveiled its new fast-charging…
President Trump told reporters that he would use his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to save Ukrainian soldiers who are ‘deep in trouble.’WASHINGTON—President Trump’s hopes of getting…
Hungary's government has backed down on vetoing European Union sanctions on Russia following direct pressure from Washington, according to Politico. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on…
Bolivia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Celinda Sosa Lunda, Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs Peter Szijjarto, Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide arrived in Delhi on Tuesday to…
Source：USMC The Taiwan Strait, though only 160 kilometers wide, is a crucial passage for one-fifth of global maritime trade. Warships from the U.S., Japan, and Canada frequently traverse the strait to…
WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: Israel launched a wave of airstrikes on Gaza which killed at least 235 people, according to local hospitals. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he ordered the overnight…
Israel launched on Tuesday a wave of brutal airstrikes across Gaza, killing over 200 Palestinians, including women and children. The bombardment, described by many as one of the most vicious in recent…
On Monday, Trump shared a link to an interview which Modi did with podcaster Lex Fridman where the Indian prime minister spoke on a range of topics, including his life journey, the Gujarat riots of…
North Korea on Tuesday denounced the United States' deadly military action against Yemen's Houthi rebels as a "wanton" violation of international law, urging Washington to immediately stop its use of…
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 18 (ANI): Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel has condemned the worsening situation in Tibet under Chinese rule, with a particular…
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for more than nine months, have begun…
A fisherman lost in the sea for 95 days has returned home to his family in Peru. Maximo Napa, who initially packed food for two weeks, was left adrift in the Pacific Ocean for 95 days due to stormy…
President Trump’s foreign policy prioritizes hemispheric security, countering China, Russia and Iran, while possibly uniting free and open spaces globally.
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 235 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials. The…
Trump’s administration has defied a judge’s order and sent more than 200 alleged gang members to a prison in El Salvador. But the administration is facing a huge backlash after the deportees were put…
"All 138 Baskin Robbins outlets are not certified halal by Jakim," reads a February 13 Malay-language Facebook post that has been shared 1,800 times. Malaysia's Department of Islamic Development…
Within hours after deporting a Lebanese doctor from Rhode Island for possessing "sympathetic photos and videos" of slain Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, the White House bid a sarcastic farewell to…
ANKARA The Gaza local authorities on Tuesday morning said that over 322 Palestinians were killed and missing in a matter of five hours across the Gaza Strip as Israel resumed its genocide, breaking…
Local media, citing the Palestinian civil emergency service, said at least 200 people have been killed, including women and children.Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu and war minister Israel Katz…
Analysis - The furore caused by the administration's peacetime use of wartime powers under the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act is the latest, and perhaps most overt, sign of President Donald Trump's…
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaks at Raisina Dialogue (Photo/ANI) New Delhi [India], March 18 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that India has navigated and…
Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 254 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials. The surprise bombardment threatened to…
Post Japanese Group photo, Ms. Eri, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs and members of the delegation of Asian American youth Ms. Eri, Parliamentary Vice-Minister is talking with the…
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"As of 2:00 a.m., Home Front Command defensive guidelines have been updated," the statement read. "The Gaza border region will move from full operational status to a restricted level that does not…
The US and Yemen’s Houthi rebels have entered a new phase of hostility, with both sides launching fresh attacks amid growing concerns over the safety of Red Sea shipping routes. US Central Command has…
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An Australian state closed two beaches after dead fish and an unusual off-white foam washed ashore while surfers reported feeling unwell, officials said on Tuesday.A microalgal bloom created by…
There are 59 Israeli hostages yet to be returned, 24 of whom are believed to be alive. Hamas wanted the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip and an end to hostilities as part of a…
ISTANBUL The White House has denied claims that it defied a judge’s order halting the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador.If such deportations did occur, it could escalate…
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Israeli air strikes in Gaza killed at least 200 people, Palestinian health authorities said, as attacks hit dozens of targets early on Tuesday, ending a weeks-long standoff over extending the…
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held lengthy telephone talks on Sunday to discuss regional developments as Washington pursues its “maximum pressure”…
Representational image. An earthquake measuring 4.3 magnitude was recorded in western Nepal on Tuesday. However, there was no immediate report of any damage or causality by the tremor. The National…
In the past few weeks, Americans have shown that they don’t want the same thing as Ukraine and Europe. “Zelensky – a dictator with minimal public support”: these words, spoken by President Trump a few…
The Trump administration's decision to pause US foreign aid has "substantially disrupted" supply of HIV treatments in eight countries, which could soon run out of these life-saving medicines, the…
More than a thousand Alawites, Druze, and Christians have fallen victim to the “restoration of order” in regions that previously supported ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad. Syria's new authorities have…
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Asia's ability to supply sustainable aviation fuel will outpace regional demand this year and next as more production comes online, increasing exports and potentially lowering prices for the fuel, oil…
AT FIRST GLANCE it would seem that Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, was acting within his powers when he announced his decision on March 16th to fire Ronen Bar, the head of the Shin Bet,…
Extensive dental labs, better fertility treatment, and California-credited medical studies—Moldova is playing big in the health sector. Twelve years ago, a young Moldovan graduate, Vadim Vetrilă, was…
HONG KONG - China’s Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia, announced a slew of childcare subsidies in March and promised to “care” for new mothers by giving them a daily cup of free milk, as local…
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Johor - The Malaysian police have confiscated drugs worth more than RM12 million (S$3.6 million) and busted a drug syndicate operating illegal drug laboratories and a factory during a…
BEIJING - A Taiwan-based publisher detained by Chinese authorities since 2023 was convicted in February of \"inciting secession\" in China, Beijing said on Tuesday, prompting complaints from Taiwanese…
TOKYO - A Japanese utility has started dismantling an old nuclear reactor with an eye toward building a new one, a spokesman said on March 18, as the country drives for more clean energy.This is the…
A possible new technology may help survivors of sexual assault in South Sudan, but it's not without its challenges. After being gang-raped by armed men while collecting firewood, a 28-year-old tried…
ISTANBUL European Union leaders condemned the politicization of humanitarian aid in Gaza and reiterated their support for an Arab-led reconstruction initiative during the bloc's Foreign Affairs…
Israel launched new strikes against Hamas early on Tuesday and promised ‘increasing military force’ after talks on further hostage releases stalled.
Saudi Arabia has approved a grant to allocate over SAR 30 billion in Ramadan aid for social security beneficiaries. The grant has been approved at the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy…
WASHINGTON The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) on Monday condemned renewed Israeli attacks on Gaza that have killed at least 200 people."We strongly condemn the far-right government of…
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Muhammad Yunus. US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard on Monday said the situation in Bangladesh is a “major area of concern” for the US. The comments — made during an interview with NDTV World — assume…
JOHOR BARU - Police have confirmed that they are investigating an incident where a non-Muslim man was scolded and slapped while eating at a convenience store in a shopping mall during Ramadan.Johor…
Five senior Hamas members were allegedly killed in the IDF strikes on Gaza overnight, Israeli and Arab media reported on Tuesday, citing Palestinian reports.On Monday night, the IDF began striking the…
In today’s rapidly changing economic landscape, the importance of evidence-based policymaking cannot be overstated. Across Africa, countries face challenges related to limited access to reliable data…
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Two Nasa astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) for over nine months are due to arrive home today.
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TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Iran has strongly condemned the recent accusations by senior officials of US President Donald Trump's administration as entirely “baseless” and denounced American aggression…
Donors at a European Union-led conference on Monday pledged 5.8 billion euros ($6.3 billion) to help Syria's new authorities as they struggle with humanitarian and security problems after the fall of…
At least two people were killed and 19 were wounded on Monday after Israeli air strikes in the vicinity of southern Syrian province of Daraa, Syrian state news agency SANA reported. The Israeli army…
In a stark illustration of media corruption in China, a prominent financial blogger named Kou (寇某), who ran a pair of prominent consumer-related social media channels, was sentenced on March 12 to…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 18. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a working meeting with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Tangriguli Atahalliyev and regional governors…
MUMBAI - Authorities clamped indefinite curfew on parts of the Indian city of Nagpur after more than a dozen police officers were hurt in clashes sparked by a Hindu group's demand for the removal of…
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NASA posted the development on X, "They're on their way! Crew 9 undocked from the Space Station at 1.05 am ET (0505 UTC). Reentry and splashdown coverage begin on X, YouTube, and NASA+ at 4.45 pm ET…
Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, NASA astronauts are finally returning to Earth aboard a SpaceX capsule on Tuesday, wrapping up an unexpectedly prolonged mission that began with Boeing’s failed test…
Russian forces could push over the border into northern Ukraine after regaining occupied territory Ukraine’s cross-border offensive into Russia’s Kursk region was a mistake that could lead to further…
KHARTOUM, Sudan The Sudanese army intensified its blockade of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) at the presidential palace in Khartoum on Monday after announcing that its forces at the…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 18. Uzbekistan is hitting the ground running as it broadens its public transportation network, rolling out new buses across the regions, Trend reports. As per the latest…
MELBOURNE, Australia -- An Australian state closed two beaches after dead fish and an unusual off-white foam washed ashore while surfers reported feeling unwell, officials said on Tuesday.A microalgal…
SEOUL - The foreign ministers of South Korea, China and Japan will hold a meeting in Tokyo on Saturday, Seoul's foreign ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae…
A wave of Israeli strikes across Gaza has killed at least 235 people, local health officials said.Khalil Degran, a spokesman for the Gaza Health Ministry based at the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in…
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Popular Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor’s St. Patrick's Day visit to President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday drew a rebuke for Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin after…
Toronto: After facing the prospect of a historic collapse under the leadership of Justin Trudeau, the ruling Liberal Party may be on course for an epic comeback under new Prime Minister Mark Carney…
Luanda — A total of 126 new cases of cholera were registered in the last 24 hours in the provinces of Luanda, Cuanza-Norte, Bengo, Benguela, Malanje, Icolo & Bengo and Cabinda. According to the…
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GAZA, March 18 (Bernama-WAFA) – Israeli occupation forces launched a fresh wave of aerial attacks on the Gaza Strip after midnight, resuming the ongoing genocide after a two-month hiatus with…
Israel on Tuesday resumed its attacks on Gaza with air strikes that killed at least 200 persons, the Associated Press quoted Palestinian health authorities as saying.The attacks, which began at around…
Glucksmann cited efforts by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce the federal workforce, including the dismissal of scientists, researchers, and…
After more than nine months aboard the International Space Station, a pair of astronauts are finally set to depart for Earth early Tuesday, ending a prolonged mission that has captivated global…
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HONG KONG - China's Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia, announced a slew of childcare subsidies this month and promised to \"care\" for new mothers by giving them a daily cup of free milk, as local…
Remarks by Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa's ambassador to the US, about President Donald Trump were "unacceptable", a US state department spokesperson told reporters on Monday after Washington last week…
Leaders need to lead by example by tightening their belts and it is up to South Africans to continue to hold our leaders accountable every step of the way
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Representational image. Homeland Security officials on Monday said that a doctor from Lebanon who was deported over the weekend despite having a US visa “openly admitted” to supporting a Hezbollah…
SEOUL - South Korea was placed on a U.S. Department of Energy watchlist because visitors to its labs mishandled sensitive information, Joseph Yun, acting U.S. ambassador to South Korea, said on…
The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), which includes M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo, said it might withdraw from the peace talks with the Congolese government, hours before negotiations start in the…
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U.S. President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act in a proclamation made public on Saturday as part of his pledge to deport millions of people who are in the country illegally. Below is a look…
Noa Argamani who was rescued from Hamas captivity in an IDF operation last August and whose partner, Avinatan Or was still held captive, posted an emoji of a broken heart on X after Israel launched…
Yesterday, Cambodia’s pugnacious former Prime Minister Hun Sen expressed his support and appreciation for U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to cut off federal funding to U.S.-funded broadcasters…
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, saying it was striking dozens of Hamas targets in its heaviest assault in the territory since…
A video tweeted by the White House showing a man in handcuffs being deported by border patrol with the hit song 'Closing Time' playing in the background has stirred a controversy in the US. The video,…
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What does it mean to be unstoppable?Marta, the famous Brazilian football player who is widely considered the greatest female football player of all time, once indicated that when she started playing,…
2025.03.18 Thai immigration department trucks, with windows covered, leave the main immigration detention center in Bangkok on Feb. 27. 2025. BANGKOK – Thailand’s deputy prime minister was due to…
The rapid spread of the highly infectious avian flu virus H5N1 has reached an "unprecedented" scale, wiping out hundreds of millions of birds worldwide and increasingly spilling over into mammals, the…
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Mpanda — Led by the Ministry of Health and with the support of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), and Dalberg, Burundi has today introduced the lifesaving…
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) is hereby transmitting the report of the third meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee (Committee)…
Nigeria and Cuba have taken a bold move to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties, with a renewed focus on healthcare, education and trade. This is just as both nations mark 50 years of diplomatic…
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At the Raisina Dialogue 2025, Tulsi Gabbard, the United States' Director of National Intelligence, opened her speech with a warm greeting: “Good morning, aloha, namaste, Jai Shri Krishna.” This…
Relatives mourn by the bodies of three Palestinian men killed in an Israeli drone strike east of the Bureij camp, at the al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital in Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on March…
Images of a fireball exploding on a cargo ship are shown on a giant screen during a protest called for by Yemen's rebel Houthi movement in Sanaa on March 17, 2025. Iran-backed Houthis on Tuesday…
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to speak by phone on Tuesday in a potentially crucial step toward halting the war in Ukraine, over three years into Moscow's…
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In a Truth Social post, Trump said, "Every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon, from this point forward, as being a shot fired from the weapons and leadership of IRAN." He warned "IRAN will…
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday it had detected 59 Chinese military aircraft and nine navy vessels operating around the island over the past 24 hours as part of “joint combat patrols,” days…
For weeks, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been on the brink of collapse.Now, it appears the worst fears for the future of the war in Gaza could be realised.On Tuesday, the Israel military…
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A trade war sparked by US President Donald Trump's tariffs may drive up global inflation, stoke market volatility and slow economic growth, the CEOs of two top Australian banks said on Tuesday — but…
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Even regional wars have geopolitical consequences, and when it comes to Russia’s war on Ukraine, the most important of these has been the formation of a loose entente among China, Iran, North Korea,…
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The Israeli army killed at least 200 Palestinians and wounded dozens more during the intensifying airstrikes on various places in Gaza, the Hamas-run government media office said Tuesday.In a press…
On 18 March 2025, the Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Artjoms Uršuļskis, will take part in a meeting of the European Union (EU) General Affairs Council in Brussels,…
A tribute to Mr Augusto Santana, DWF Country Director for Angola and Hub Lead for Lesotho, Namibia and Angola With heavy hearts and deep gratitude, we, the Democracy Works Foundation (DWF) team, pay…
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- An unusually large number of Chinese military ships, planes and drones entered airspace and waters surrounding Taiwan between Sunday and Monday, the self-governing island republic's…
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong's leader has waded into a controversy over a prominent conglomerate’s decision to sell its Panama Canal port assets to a consortium including American investment bank BlackRock…
HONG KONG - As dusk fell on a Hong Kong beach, around a dozen Filipino migrant workers turned on their phone flashlights and placed them around the image of a clenched fist, a symbol of support for…
HONG KONG – Hong Kong mourned one of its richest and most influential men, property magnate and philanthropist Lee Shau Kee, who died on March 17. Mr Lee, founder of Henderson Land Group, died…
SINGAPORE – A former wealth planning manager with DBS Bank who cheated four of his clients of $348,000 in total was sentenced to 2½ years’ jail on March 18.Pang Yuheng, 28, had duped the victims into…
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaks at Raisina Dialogue (Image Credit: YouTube/MinistryofExtneralAffairs) New Delhi [India], March 18 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday…
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet says that Cambodia is not afraid to use force if Thai soldiers violate the country’s sovereignty near a temple on the border between the two nations.In a speech to…
Flags of Israel and Morocco An Israeli convicted of child sexual abuse has been unmasked after living under a false identity in Morocco for nearly two decades. Mordechai Peretz, who fled from Israel…
Sudanese Deputy Chairman of Sovereign Council Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hameti, in Khartoum, Sudan on March 02, 2022 [Sudanese Presidential Palace/Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images] The…
Washington – As President Donald Trump moves to axe Voice of America and other U.S.-funded media, China and Russia are eager to fill the void.The targeting of VOA, Radio Free Europe and Radio Free…
WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump said Monday that Secret Service protection for former President Joe Biden's children Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden has been revoked."Please be advised that,…
The Election Commission of India has for long been the guarantor of free and fair elections, its sole aim being to organise, schedule and conduct the world’s largest and most complex elections. Zoya…
Over the weekend President Trump ordered a massive military operation against the small country of Yemen. Was Yemen in the process of attacking the United States? No. Did the President in that case go…
Mourners gather near the bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes, at a hospital in Gaza City. The administration of President Donald Trump was consulted on Monday by Israel on its deadly…
SYDNEY - Australia voiced unease on March 18 over anonymous letters reportedly offering hefty rewards for information on a Hong Kong activist now living in Melbourne.Australian citizen Kevin Yam, a…
The Yemeni forces said in a statement on Tuesday morning that the American aggressor bears full responsibility for militarizing the Red Sea and expanding the scope of confrontation through its ongoing…
By James Mackenzie, Nidal al-Mughrabi and Enas Alashray, Reuters In this still from a video, smoke rises from Gaza City on March 18, 2025, as Israel says it is carrying out 'extensive strikes' in…
The first image from the unfinished SKA-Low telescope in Western Australia has revealed almost 100 rare galaxies in what is a promising indication of the future for the world's largest radio…
SINGAPORE – A man was handed a theft charge on March 18 for allegedly stealing a credit card and cash in different currencies worth over $200 from another passenger on board a Scoot flight.Chinese…
Dozens of North Korean officials and entrepreneurs departed for Moscow on Monday, looking to push forward health care and economic cooperation with Russia after the allies’ military successes against…
US authorities on Monday said they deported Rasha Alawieh, a Rhode Island doctor who is an assistant professor at Brown University's medical school, to Lebanon last week after discovering “sympathetic…
Jaishankar criticised how the Kashmir conflict has been portrayed internationally, stating, “We went to the UN on Kashmir and what was an invasion was made a dispute.” He also held several Western…
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Israel on Tuesday unleashed its most intense campaign on the Gaza Strip since a January ceasefire, with rescuers reporting more than 200 people killed, prompting Hamas to accuse Benjamin Netanyahu's…
Almost all of the academic positions for HIV research in the US, and also many in other countries, are funded by the NIH.Now almost all of them are in danger. “If a young researcher is wondering if…
A former Chinese state media editor is "delighted" and an ex-Cambodian PM appreciates the Trump administration's decision to slash funding to US-backed media, including Voice of America and Radio Free…
TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas AraGHchi and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko in a meeting in Tehran on Monday called for the expansion of bilateral relations and…
News Rights group files lawsuit to block deportation of Palestinian activists The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging the constitutionality of the…
Published: 18 Mar. 2025, 13:40 North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, right, and Russian President Vladimir Putin pose for a photo after signing the ″Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between…
London – As a lively 11-year-old, Louise's son loved riding his bike, building outdoor dens, and swimming in the sea near his home on England's south coast. But then COVID-19 struck.He has since spent…
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US President Donald Trump said he sees a "very good chance" for peace between Ukraine and Russia after "very good and productive discussions" between US officials and Russian President Vladimir…
The Israeli military said it has hit targets across Gaza with Hamas-run Health Ministry officials reporting at least 200 people have been killed.Strikes were reported in multiple locations early on…
On March 13, 2025, Ambassador Hou Yanqi attended the First Meeting of the Group of the East Asia Summit (EAS) Participating Countries’ Ambassadors to ASEAN in Jakarta 2025.Ambassador Hou stated that…
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SEOUL - North Korea condemned recent U.S. strikes on Yemen as an act violating international law and a country's sovereignty and said such a move could never be justified in any way, the North's state…
The official White House and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) X accounts shared a meme video to troll critics of their latest measures. The video shows deportations as the popular ’90s song…
The 9th India-Australia Defence Policy Talks were held in New Delhi on Monday, where both nations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defense cooperation, as per an official statement from…
ALLOW this to be an emotional tribute to the memory of Syed Abid Ali, cricket hero of one’s childhood when cricket was played as a gentleman’s game.Abid Ali, who passed away at 83 in California last…
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The Trump administration’s effort to deport a Columbia University graduate student, Mahmoud Khalil, in retaliation for Khalil’s role in campus protests opposing Israel’s war in Gaza, showed the…
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Israel targeted senior members of Hamas in its surprise attack on Gaza, ending the fragile months-long cease-fire. The Air Force conducted strikes across the…
Astronaut crew (Photo/@NASA) Washington, DC [US], March 18 (ANI): After being stranded for over nine months, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are set to undock from the International…
The European Union sanctioned three of Rwanda’s military commanders and the head of its state mining agency on Monday over its support for armed fighters in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo…
Donald Trump claims Joe Biden's January 6 committee pardons are "void" because the former president signed them using an "autopen".Presidents — including Trump — have used autopens for decades to sign…
WASHINGTON The Israeli army said early Tuesday that it has conducted airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, the largest since a ceasefire with the Palestinian group Hamas took effect on Jan. 19."Based on…
The more things change, the more they seem to stay the same.In a recent address to the joint houses of Congress, US President Donald Trump declared that America would become “the most dominant…
PodcastPodcast, The TakeThe US has threatened ‘overwhelming lethal force’ on Yemen’s Houthis to prevent them from attacking Israeli-linked ships. US air strikes in Yemen have killed at least 53 people…
On March 12, the Chinese Embassy in PNG held “China’s Global Initiatives and China-PNG Cooperation” symposium. Ambassador Yang Xiaoguang delivered a keynote speech. Representatives from PNG’s major…
Representational image. The interim government of Professor Muhammad Yunus refuted US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard’s remarks on the alleged persecution of minority communities in…
The Brejza v Poland case centres on the surveillance of Polish opposition politician Krzysztof Brejza, whose phone was monitored for years using Pegasus spyware, and whose private information was used…
Recent violent stock market swings have a number of causes, but high on the list are the apparent arbitrariness and unpredictability of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies — particularly on…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 18. Turkmenistan could contribute to the expansion of the Southern Gas Corridor, Pavel-Casian Nitulescu, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Energy of Romania, told Trend.…
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, saying it was striking dozens of Hamas targets in its heaviest assault in the territory since…
WASHINGTON The Israeli army said early Tuesday that it has conducted airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, the largest since a ceasefire with the Palestinian group Hamas took effect on Jan. 19."Based on…
Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- DPRK player Pang Chol Mi came first and bagged a gold medal in the 52kg category at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships 2025. She beat Haiti and Vietnamese players…
Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- Ma Tong Hui, ambassador of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to Egypt and concurrently to Yemen, gave the following answer to a question raised by KCNA on Tuesday…
His ultimate vision of a new world order might be some combination of power in which the U.S. takes absolute control of the Western sphere of influence and weighs in heavily on global affairs with…
A driver allegedly under the influence of methamphetamine took police on a bizarre slow-motion pursuit through Sydney, stopping to drink from a watering can and doing a lap of a McDonald’s drive-thru…
Palestinians walk surrounded by the rubble of destroyed homes and building in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City on March 7, 2025. Jehad Alshrafi/AP Israel has launched a wave of deadly attacks…
In a statement, Hamas said “Netanyahu and his extremist Government have decided to overturn the ceasefire agreement, exposing the prisoners in Gaza to an unknown fate”.Mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the…
Peru’s government declared on Monday a state of emergency in the capital Lima while it also deployed soldiers to the streets to help quell a recent surge of violence that claimed the life of a popular…
Israeli air strikes in Gaza killed at least 200 people, Palestinian health authorities said, as attacks hit dozens of targets early on Tuesday, ending a weeks-long standoff over extending the…
Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, saying it was hitting Hamas targets in its heaviest assault in the territory since a ceasefire took effect in January.Gaza’s…
A wave of Israeli strikes across Gaza has killed at least 200 people, local health officials said.Khalil Degran, a spokesman for the Gaza Health Ministry based at the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in…
Palestinians continue to live their daily lives under difficult conditions in dark streets as power cuts continue in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on Sunday. Israel Defense Forces conducted a wave of…
WASHINGTON: The FBI has formally charged Mohammad Sharifullah with providing material support to the militant Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) group, linking him to both the 2021 Kabul Airport bombing…
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Israeli airstrikes on central Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria have killed at least 200 people across the regions, according to local authorities, though some reports indicate higher numbers in Gaza alone.…
Russia is conducting an escalating and violent campaign of sabotage and subversion against European and U.S. targets in Europe led by Russian military intelligence (the GRU), according to a new CSIS…
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Something similar is going on now at the European level, analysts say. The move toward defense by potentially enormous debt financing seems “to be actually going back to how people thought about this…
A plane crashed into water shortly after taking off on Monday from Roatan Island, just off the coast of the South American nation of Honduras, killing at least six people. Rescue teams working on the…
Federal statistics illustrate the rise of egg smuggling — and undermine the rationale for Donald Trump’s trade war
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By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, March 18 (Bernama) -- Three Indonesian police officers have been killed in a raid on an illegal cockfighting gambling site in Way Kanan district, Lampung province,…
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Two NASA astronauts are expected to soon be on their way back to Earth after spending nine months stranded in space.Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore are scheduled to leave the International Space…
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MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday (March 17) she is signing a decree to strengthen the commission responsible for helping to search for missing persons and will send…
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Benjamin Netanyahu. Gaza's ministry of health says at least 44 people have been killed from Israeli airstrikes into Gaza early Tuesday morning. Israel launched a new wave of airstrikes across the Gaza…
Israel launched a series of "extensive strikes" across Gaza early Tuesday morning, killing hundreds of Palestinians and collapsing the recent ceasefire agreement. Israeli forces said it had targeted…
Tensions between Algeria and France rise as Algeria rejects France’s deportation list of 60 Algerians [Getty]Algeria on Monday opposed a French bid to deport several dozen Algerians, rejecting…
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, inspected an ethnic village in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on…
Israeli security officials said they had observed increasing efforts by Hamas to target IDF troops in the Gaza Strip and launch attacks on Israeli communities across the border before Israel launched…
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A member of special forces of the Bolivarian National Police is pictured in the Aragua jail as Venezuela's government announced it has completed the first phase of its plan to take back control of its…
OTTAWA — US President Donald Trump must stop making "disrespectful" comments about Canada before the two countries can start serious talks about future ties, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday…
Ambassador of India presents credentials to President Sadyr Japarov AKIPRESS.COM - President Sadyr Japarov received Ambassador of India Birender Singh Yadav on March 17, who presented his credentials.…
(Xinhua) 11:12, March 18, 2025 BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- China urges the G7 to stop undermining China's sovereignty and interfering in China's internal affairs, and do more things conducive to…
(Xinhua) 11:24, March 18, 2025 TEHRAN, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The recent Beijing meeting between China, Russia, and Iran on the Iranian nuclear issue has helped lay the cornerstone for backing the rule…
Japanese Minister Iwaya shaking hands with Senator Ricketts Minister Iwaya talking with Senator Ricketts On March 17, 2025, commencing at 12:25 pm, for approximately 15 minutes, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi,…
(Xinhua) 10:36, March 18, 2025 BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- China and Thailand working together as two sovereign nations to crack down on human smuggling and other cross-border crimes is in line with…
As US President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin conduct a planned phone call about a proposed peace plan in Ukraine on Tuesday, with the nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia as a…
The UN Security Council told Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers Monday that peace and prosperity are "unattainable" until they reverse their bans on women and girls getting an education, being employed and…
BEIJING - China has unveiled targets to enhance the nutritional quality of its food consumption by 2030, aiming for a more balanced and healthy diet nationwide.The Food and Nutrition Development…
BANGKOK – Thailand plans to halve the number of days it allows foreign tourists to stay without visas to 30 days as the Southeast Asian nation cracks down on travelers exploiting the waiver to engage…
The New York Times reported Monday that the United States is withdrawing from the International Centre for The Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine (ICPA).“The US authorities have…
Israel had notified the Donald Trump administration before launching “extensive strikes” in Gaza, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. At least 100 Palestinians, including many children,…
The administration of President Donald Trump was consulted on Monday by Israel on its deadly strikes in Gaza, a White House spokesperson told Fox News’ “Hannity” show. “The Trump administration and…
South Korea’s foreign minister reaffirmed Seoul’s commitment to protecting and accepting North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine on Monday, amid concerns that legal and political hurdles could lead…
Bullion edges higher — following a 0.6% gain on Monday — after Israel on Tuesday said it launched military strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza, a move that threatens to undermine a shaky truce.
ORF America Executive Director Dhruva Jaishankar (Photo/ANI) New Delhi [India], March 18 (ANI): Observer Research Foundation (ORF) Executive Director Dhruva Jaishankar said on Monday that priorities…
The administration of President Donald Trump was consulted on Monday by Israel on its deadly strikes in Gaza, a White House spokesperson told Fox News' "Hannity" show."The Trump administration and the…
Two astronauts stuck in space for more than nine months are about to leave the International Space Station - and head back to Earth.Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams blasted off to the ISS on 5 June,…
Firstly, the bloc needs to act now, before a peace deal is negotiated, in order to lock in and protect accountability efforts in Ukraine. And this should include a swift establishment of the proposed…
“Pushbacks at the Poland-Belarus border are generalized and systemic,” said Egala Advocacy Lead Aleksandra Gulińska. “We continuously come across people in the forest who have been forcibly returned…
2002 — The Proteas fight back from a first-innings deficit of 148 to beat Australia by five wickets in the third and final Test at Kingsmead. Resuming on 264/4 in South Africa’s chase of 335, Jacques…
(Bangkok) – The Thai delegation visiting Xinjiang should publicly press Chinese officials about their abuses against Uyghurs and seek unfettered access to the 40 Uyghurs the Thai government forcibly…
Mashayamombe was suspended from Zanu PF last week accused of a number of transgressions that include allegedly fanning factionalism and disrespecting the party leadership. He joins nine others who…
HARARE – Christopher Mutsvangwa, Zanu PF’s motormouth spokesman, is one of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s most committed critics but the animosity is not all from political contestation: the…
KWEKWE – Two men were killed after accidentally detonating dynamite at a mine in Kwekwe. Police named the deceased as Loveson Nkiwane, 41, and Albert Mulima, 46. The duo were mining underground at the…
Handout picture released by Honduran Police on March 17, 2025, shows the Lanhsa a
The Svrzo House is an old house in Sarajevo that was built when the Ottoman Empire ruled the area. Photo: Velija Hasanbegović, via Balka
Israel launched a series of "extensive strikes" across Gaza early Tuesday morning, killing hundreds of Palestinians and collapsing the recent ceasefire agreement. Israeli forces said it had targeted…
An injured Palestinian is brought to Nasser hospital in Khan Younis after Israel resumed strikes on the Gaza Strip early Tuesday. (Reuters) Israel’s military launched deadly strikes on the Gaza Strip…
HONG KONG - Hong Kong leader John Lee said on March 18 his government was opposed to "coercion" and "bullying tactics" by foreign governments after being asked about conglomerate CK Hutchison's port…
A US court has ruled that files relating to Prince Harry's US visa application must be made public this week.The Duke of Sussex's reference to drug use in his memoir prompted a conservative think tank…
In Rasool's view he thought that President Trump was "mobilising a supremacism" and trying to "project white victimhood as a dog whistle" as the white population faced becoming a minority in the…
Paul Nyathi The canteens, which had been closed for years, were reopened last month following the appointment of Stephen Mutamba as the new Commissioner-General of Police. The move marks a departure…
TARAWA - Pacific nation Kiribati says it is exploring a deep-sea mining partnership with China, dangling access to a vast patch of Pacific Ocean harbouring coveted metals and minerals.Beijing has been…
A bill introduced in the Texas House of Representatives seeks to ban “non-human behavior” in schools, including barking and other practices that are common among furries. The bill is backed by Gov.…
Starlink’s parent company SpaceX has denied reports of an impeding FAA contract, but leading Democrats including Elizabeth Warren are not convinced
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Our top priority must be to secure a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. We need to deter the threat Russia poses to all of Europe. Aggressors can never be rewarded. No country should ever be tempted…
The signatory, a business owner who attended a roundtable with a Labour frontbencher ahead of the election, added: “You think you’ve met the people. They’ve looked you in the eye, and said they’re all…
Germany’s puritanical streak when it comes to accruing debt runs deep. After all, the German word for “debt,” Schuld, also means “guilt.” Germany’s debt brake, which restricts the federal deficit to…
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, saying it was striking dozens of Hamas targets in its heaviest assault in the territory since a…
Donald Trump will speak to Vladimir Putin by phone later today - with the White House saying "we've never been closer to a peace deal" in Ukraine.In a post on Truth Social, the US president said he…
French entrepreneur Romain Roy, CEO of the Roy Energie Group, has canceled an order for 15 Tesla electric vehicles (EVs), choosing instead to purchase European-made models despite an additional cost…
Star independent wrestler Vince Steele passed away after suffering a medical emergency during a match in New Jersey on Sunday. Fondly known as “The Jurassic Juggernaut,” he was 39 years old.
BEIRUT: Syrian troops exchanged fire with Lebanese soldiers and armed groups in northeast Lebanon overnight and into Monday in a new round of clashes along the border.The mountainous frontier has been…
NICOSIA: The bodies of at least seven people were recovered off Cyprus on Monday after authorities mounted a search and rescue operation following the capsize of a boat carrying migrants, Cyprus’s…
SANAA: Huge crowds joined protests in rebel-controlled Yemen on Monday after deadly US strikes killed several and sparked fears of a new cycle of violence in the conflict-torn country.Tens of…
US President Donald Trump (File Image) (Photo Credit: YouTube/TheWhiteHouse) Washington, DC [US], March 18 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has revoked the secret service protection for former US…
An Israeli air strike killed three Palestinian men in Gaza yesterday as they tried to gather firewood, medics said, with no sign of progress in renewed talks on sustaining a ceasefire deal between…
Donald Trump said all pardons issued by former president Joe Biden are ‘void’ after his Democratic predecessor allegedly used an autopen to sign his acts of clemency in office.
Crammed into their two-door Toyota Celica with three huskies, Hailey Hart and her fiance Steve Romero hugged and prayed as a tornado rolled the car upside down before tossing it on its wheels again.
UK regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said yesterday it has fined Crispin Odey, founder of the now defunct hedge fund Odey Asset Management, £1.8m (€2.14m), and banned him from the…
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired or forced out a string of top officials since the deadly Hamas attack on Israel in 2023 that triggered the war in Gaza. The country’s domestic…
Former senior executives at the Countess of Chester Hospital have asked for the public inquiry into the events surrounding the crimes of Lucy Letby to be suspended.
International donors pledged nearly $6.5 billion on Monday to support Syria’s reconstruction, aiming to stabilize the country following the fall of the Assad regime. The aid, announced at a European…
SINGAPORE – How can you ace your upcoming job interview? Should you take notes with your laptop, or a pen and paper? Is it safe to delve into cryptocurrency trading?The answers to questions such as…
Israel has launched extensive air strikes in the Gaze Strip, Lebanon, and southern Syria in what it said were targeted attacks against extremists planning terror assaults, reigniting tensions that…
Israel consulted with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of its surprise attack on Gaza late on Monday, ending the fragile cease-fire. "The Trump administration and the White…
Israel Gaza. Buildings destroyed during the Israeli air and ground offensive are seen during the night in the Gaza Strip from southern Israel, Monday, March 10, 2025. Leo Correa/AP Israel said it is…
At least 100 people were killed as Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza, breaking a fragile ceasefire since January. The attacks targeted Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, Khan Younis, and Rafah in the most intense…
WASHINGTON--Harvard University said on Monday it would make tuition free for undergraduate students from families earning less than $200,000 a year and would also cover health insurance, housing and other expenses for those earning less than $100,000.
KOCANI, North Macedonia — Sporadic violence broke out in North Macedonia on Monday (March 17) as thousands of people demanded justice for 59 people killed in a nightclub blaze and called for an end to…
On March 13, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Constantine Tassoulas on his inauguration as President of the Hellenic Republic.Xi Jinping pointed out that both China and…
March 17 is, of course, St. Patrick’s Day (known in Gaelic as Lá Fhéile Pádraig, i.e., “the Day of the Festival of Patrick”), a feast day which honors the Patron Saint of Ireland, and accordingly, I…
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at Rajghat in New Delhi on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday flagged the activities of Khalistani separatists in New Zealand during talks with…
It was the first time a Ukrainian vehicle was known to have been destroyed in a Russian attack on the R200.What followed was months of intense bombardment as Russia clawed more territory around the…
JERUSALEM/CAIRO (Reuters) -- The Israeli military said it hit targets across Gaza early on Tuesday, ending a weeks-long standoff over extending the ceasefire that halted fighting in January, with…
After the SpaceX capsule docked with the International Space Station, Sunday, March 16 (AP)Earlier this week, a capsule by Elon Musk's SpaceX delivered four astronauts to the ISS to deliver a crew…
Israel launched a series of "extensive strikes" across Gaza early Tuesday morning, killing dozens of Palestinians and collapsing the recent ceasefire. Israeli forces said it had targeted sites in Gaza…
Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore, two veteran NASA astronauts, are preparing to return to the Earth after a nine-month-long overstay at the International Space Station (ISS).
Israel has launched the largest strikes on Gaza since the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, killing and injuring dozens while promising 'increasing military force'.
"He reconstructed the hospital, he built two churches, he fixed all the roads, he made all roofs across the region," Temuri says."I personally received a refrigerator, TV, a gas stove and for five…
Two passengers take photos at a themed photo wall at Tianjin Railway Station on Saturday before a tourism train for seniors embarks on a 12-day journey to the south. [Photo/China News Service]China…
The White House ignited controversy on Monday by resharing a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) post about the deportation of a Lebanese doctor, adding the phrase 'bye-bye Rasha' alongside a photo…
The joint American-South Korean Freedom Shield annual exercise, meant to reinforce the Seoul-Washington partnership by enhancing combat readiness and lethality, is well underway. The yearly drills…
Israel said attacks - the largest since the ceasefire deal was struck in January - were due to a lack of progress in ongoing talks over the truce Israel has launched a wave of airstrikes across Gaza…
Under the Texas Human Life Protection Act - a 2021 law that bans abortion in most cases - state authorities can also fine Ms Rojas at least $100,000 "per violation".In a news release on Monday…
Israel has launched the largest strikes on Gaza since the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, killing and injuring dozens while promising 'increasing military force'.
WASHINGTON — Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, two veteran Nasa astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station for nine months, are scheduled to begin their return to Earth early on…
The Israeli military is conducting extensive strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza while medics report at least 50 people have been killed in a series of the most violent air attacks since a ceasefire…
On March 12, Chinese Consul General in San Francisco Zhang Jianmin gave a news briefing to local and Chinese media at his residence about the outcomes of the annual “Two Sessions” and expressed…
On March 15, Amb. Wang bid farewell to H.E. Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda.Ambassador Wang conveyed warm greetings from President Xi Jinping and thanked President Kagame for his strong support…
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado told Newsmax on Monday that she remains in hiding and on the run from Nicolas Maduro’s “brutal persecution campaign” of everyone who had a hand in…
Joshua Riibe, the person of interest in the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, has been receiving a public show of support from his local Iowa community. Riibe has not…
Israel launched a series of "extensive strikes" across Gaza early Tuesday morning, killing dozens of Palestinians and collapsing the recent ceasefire. Israeli forces said it had targeted sites in Gaza…
TOKYO -- Top-level diplomacy can sometimes break deadlock in international relations and even disrupt the global order, as exemplified by U.S. President Donald Trump's approach to Ukrainian issues.…
Photo : YONHAP News North Korean delegations for the economy and public health reportedly left for Russia on Monday.According to the North’s state Korean Central News Agency(KCNA) on Tuesday, the…
When Francis is being wheeled to his private chapel down the hall from his hospital room, he doesn't need to be attached to the oxygen, the press office said. It was at that moment that Francis was…
WASHINGTON, March 18 (Bernama-Anadolu) – The Israeli army said on Tuesday that it has conducted air strikes in the Gaza Strip, Anadolu Ajansi reported. "Based on directives from the political echelon,…
The airstrikes were the latest in what have been frequent and often deadly attacks by Israeli forces during the fragile ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon. Israel has blocked all food, medicine, fuel and…
25 August 2022—a warm summer day in Riga, Latvia. Throngs of tourists and locals mingle in the city’s Old Town, taking in the medieval architecture and enjoying the ambience outside numerous bars and…
On March 13th, Ambassador Zhou Jian held a press briefing about the “Two Sessions” at his residence, with over 20 people attended, including journalists from Fiji Sun, FBC, Fiji TV, Mai TV, Fiji Live,…
On 13th March, St. Andrew’s High School held the unveiling ceremony of Nishan House. Ambassador Liu Weimin attended the ceremony and delivered a speech, handing over a batch of Chinese books donated…
On March 12th, Ambassador Zhang Lizhong held a special media briefing on the "Two Sessions," during which he elaborated on the latest conference guidelines and answered questions from journalists.…
On 12 March, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe Cheng Yan met with Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Zimbabwean Parliament…
On March 14, H.E. Chu Maoming, Chinese Ambassador to Dominica, briefed major Dominican media outlets on the key messages of the 2025 National Two Sessions. The event was attended by journalists from…
President Donald Trump is returning to a deterrence-through-strength policy when it comes to the Houthi terrorists, Alex Wong told Newsmax on Monday, adding that Trump is going to end their…
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WASHINGTON/DUBLIN — Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor used a St Patrick's Day visit to President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday (March 17) to criticise Ireland's immigration…
Salvadoran police officers escort alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua recently deported by the US government to be imprisoned in the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) prison, as…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Monday (March 17) revoked secret service protection for former president Joe Biden's children Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden. "Hunter Biden has had Secret…
JD Vance is no longer just a politician – he has become a meme. His face, digitally warped and endlessly repurposed, has become a viral canvas for both critics and supporters. In an era where politics…
March 17 (UPI) -- Israel Defense Forces conducted a wave of "extensive strikes" throughout the Gaza Strip early Tuesday as they targeted Hamas terrorists in the country's first major attack since the…
James Lee Williams, the artist better known as drag queen The Vivienne, died from cardiac arrest related to ketamine use, their family says. The Vivienne, winner of Drag Race UK, was found dead in…
(Reuters) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday suggested that Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit the United States "in the not-too-distant future" for talks as economic tensions escalate…
Israel launched a series of "extensive strikes" across Gaza early Tuesday morning, killing dozens of Palestinians and collapsing the recent ceasefire. Israeli forces said it had targeted sites in Gaza…
Joshua Riibe, the person of interest in the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, has given Dominican Republic cops an ultimatum. His attorney Beatriz Santana said in a…
A federal judge on Monday questioned whether the Trump administration ignored his orders to turn around planes carrying deportees to El Salvador, a possible violation of the decision he’d issued…
ISIS attacks have doubled in Syria since the new regime took over in Damascus. Sky News gained rare access to one of the mains prisons holding ISIS fighters. Sky's Alex Crawford spoke to Hamza Parvez,…
Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-GazaIsrael launched new strikes against Hamas in Gaza early on Tuesday and promised "increasing military force" after talks on on further hostage releases…
WASHINGTON, March 18 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The Israeli army said Tuesday that it had conducted strikes in the Gaza Strip, Anadolu Ajansi reported. Heavy bombing was reported across Gaza, according to…
US president says files contain ‘a lot of reading’ about assassination that has fuelled conspiracy theories for decades.United States President Donald Trump has said his administration will on Tuesday…
On Saturday, the US government put hundreds of Venezuelans on planes which swiftly took off for the accused gang members' ultimate destination: an El Salvadorean mega-prison.A judge then ordered the…
A disabled woman in her 40s and her daughter recently died from carbon monoxide poisoning in the North Korean city of Rason.
Iran told the United Nations Security Council on Monday (March 17) that US President Donald Trump and other US officials had made "reckless and provocative statements" that levelled "baseless…
BRUSSELS — Donors at a European Union (EU) led conference on Monday (March 17) pledged 5.8 billion euros (S$8.4 billion) to help Syria's new authorities as they struggle with humanitarian and security…
CARACAS — Venezuelans deported over the weekend to El Salvador by the United States have been denied due process, the president of Venezuela's National Assembly, Jorge Rodriguez, said on Monday (March…
A senior Hamas official said Israel is unilaterally ending the Gaza ceasefire agreement after a series of Israeli strikes that killed dozens of Palestinians, according to medics cited in reports.
Russia has long used and tortured Ukrainian prisoners of war to try to rewrite the facts about its full-scale invasion of Ukraine and is now using particularly cynical claims about men seized in Kursk…
When US President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin conduct a planned phone call about a proposed peace plan in Ukraine on Tuesday, the nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia could be a…
Israeli warplanes bombed Gaza overnight, bringing an end to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire after two months.Israeli leaders announced that they ordered the strikes after Hamas would not agree to…
The cease-fire in Gaza ended late on Monday as the Air Force launched extensive strikes on the Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he instructed the military to take "strong action"…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is being accused of defying the judiciary after swiftly deporting hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members in an assertion of sweeping power to pursue…
A senior Hamas official said Israel is unilaterally ending the Gaza ceasefire agreement after a series of Israeli strikes that killed dozens of Palestinians, according to medics cited in reports.
The Israeli military said it was conducting extensive strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza while medics there reported casualties in a series of the most violent airstrikes since the January 19 ceasefire…
DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israel carried out airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, southern Lebanon and southern Syria on Monday, killing at least seven people, including a child, according to local…
The Israeli military said they fired towards Hamas targets. The strikes come as ceasefire agreement is in limbo. At least 30 Palestinians were killed and more than 50 injured after Israel launched…
The UN Human Rights Committee is convening in Geneva, Switzerland, from March 3 to March 28, to discuss countries' reports on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political…
Israel says it is conducting "extensive strikes" against Hamas in Gaza, throwing doubt on the fragile ceasefire.In a statement, the Israel Defence Forces and Israeli Security Agency said early on…
The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) appears to have taken down a webpage from the Office of the Surgeon General (OSG) that included an advisory on gun violence.In June 2024, then-U.S.…
WASHINGTON -- Japanese national security adviser Masataka Okano met with American counterpart Mike Waltz at the White House on Monday to coordinate policies between the two key allies.This marked the…
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement ahead of President Trump’s scheduled call with…
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BEIRUT — Lebanon's Defence Minister Michel Menassa and his Syrian counterpart Murhaf Abu Qasra agreed on a ceasefire, the Lebanese and Syrian defence ministries said in statements on Monday (March…
Qatar Gas Transport Co. (Nakilat) this week held a steel cutting ceremony for eight of its new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers at Hanwha Ocean shipyard – formerly known as Daewoo Shipbuilding &…
BEIJING/CHICAGO--Beijing has renewed registrations that allow hundreds of U.S. pork and poultry facilities to export to China, industry groups said on Monday, after lapses threatened shipments to the world’s largest meat importer.
Israel says it is currently carrying out "extensive strikes on terror targets" across the Gaza Strip.A statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office added that "from now on, Israel will…
A Japanese man was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison in Belarus after he was convicted of working for Japan’s intelligence service. Masatoshi Nakanishi, who has been in custody since his…
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israel launched new strikes against Hamas and promised "increasing military force" after talks on further hostage releases stalled, Israel's Office of the Prime Minister…
After Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined that Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool was no longer welcome in the U.S. and posted his decision Friday on social media, South African embassy staff were…
LIMA — Peru's government declared on Monday (March 17) a state of emergency in the capital Lima while it also deployed soldiers to the streets to help quell a recent surge of violence that claimed the…
WASHINGTON — A US federal judge on Monday (March 17) pressed the Trump administration to provide details about hundreds of Venezuelans it deported despite a court order barring it from doing so, and…
A delegation headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov was received by Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on March…
The Israeli military says they are conducting extensive strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza, while medics report casualties in a series of the most violent air strikes since the ceasefire began. Follow…
The US military launched fresh airstrikes on Yemen's capital Sanaa late Monday night, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported. The strikes hit in the western part of Sanaa, the television said without…
Rwanda on Monday severed its diplomatic relations with Belgium and ordered all Belgian diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours. "The government of Rwanda today notified the government of…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced early Tuesday he had ordered the military to "act forcefully against Hamas in the Gaza Strip," launching a wave of airstrikes across the Palestinian…
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Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi warned on Monday that maritime routes will remain a persistent source of regional tension as long as Houthi forces maintain control over…
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on Monday that preparations are underway for a telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday."A…
At least 42 people have died over the past three days as tornadoes, dust storms and other severe weather events wreaked havoc across eight states in the U.S. Midwest and South, according to reports…
Demonstrators participate in a rally in Sanaa, Yemen, on March 17, 2025. On Monday, tens of thousands of people gathered in a massive rally in Sanaa, protesting against U.S. airstrikes in northern…
This file photo, captured from the Facebook account of the Russian Embassy in North Korea on March 27, 2024, shows Russian Ambassador to North Korea Aleksandr Matsegora, right, seeing off North Korean…
US president Donald Trump on Monday said he was ending the Secret Service protection to his predecessor Joe Biden's children Hunter and Ashley “immediately.” The privilege was granted by the Democrat…
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel launched new strikes against Hamas and promised ‘increasing military force’ after talks on on further hostage releases stalled.Early Friday morning, Israel’s…
China’s marriage rate is in steep decline. There were 6.1 million marriage registrations nationwide in 2024, down from 7.7 million the previous year. This decline has prompted Chen Songxi, a Chinese…
China and the EU have both sought to take a leading role in efforts to fight climate change. Unai Gómez-Hernández asks whether they might now engage in closer climate cooperation as a result of…
Project to modernize urban landscapes, celebrate Kingdom’s architectural heritage 2 MIN READ Each of the 19 architectural styles offers three design typographies —traditional, transitional, and…
Drua’s Motikiai Murray (L) tackles Waratah’s Langi Gleeson (C) during the Super Rugby Round 3 match between New South Wales Waratahs and Fijian Drua at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on February 28. Photo:…
Photo: 123rf.com Authorities are yet to find out what caused the illness of a group of tourists who were hospitalised on the Coral Coast in December. Seven tourists became severely ill after drinking…
Australia's location in the Asia-Pacific region and its strong links with China put it in a prime position to leverage academic and other expertise to help the world better understand Chinese…
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the Masterpieces of Islamic Art from the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation exhibition on Monday at the National…
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The rival South Caucasus neighbors Armenia and Azerbaijan look set to finalize a historic peace deal after agreeing on the final text of a treaty that would end more than three decades of hostilities.
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After months of uncertainty about its future, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio last week confirmed the near-total gutting of USAID. With some 83 per cent of programs officially cut, the announcement…
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The Mexican government said Monday that it had arrested a known member of the MS-13 gang, who is listed on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Top Ten Most Wanted list. Francisco Javier Roman…
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I have to wonder: When will Vice President JD Vance condemn his own administration?Last month, Vance, a self-described foreign policy “realist” who scorns the practice of describing countries as “good…
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Israel is breaking international law by stopping aid into Gaza, the UK government has said for the first time.Foreign Secretary David Lammy said that while Israel "quite rightly must defend its own…
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The U.S. military is striking Houthi targets in Yemen for the third day in a row, a top U.S. general told reporters, including from The War Zone, on Monday. The large-scale strikes, ordered by…
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The Trump administration transferred hundreds of immigrants to Latin America on Saturday, potentially defying a court order barring deportations. While White House officials deny violating the ruling,…
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban offered a retrospective "interpretation" of his controversial speech on March 15, in which he referred to political opponents, judges, journalists and civil…
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US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin “are very good friends” who are focused on ways to strengthen the bonds between the United States and Russia, US director of national…
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks climbed again on Monday as Wall Street’s wild roller-coaster ride veers back upward.The S&P 500 rose 0.6% for a second straight gain after it fell 10% below its record late last…
Search efforts pressed on into their second week for Sudiksha Konanki, a college student at the University of Pittsburgh who went missing earlier this month during a trip to the Dominican Republic…
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In Western Uganda and Eastern Congo, the Rwenzori mountains hold Africa’s largest remaining glacier. Irreversible changes to global climate are on the way, and this scientifically fascinating…
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Iran and Russia said they will cooperate on searching for lithium resources in Iran and developing an indigenous Iranian lithium extraction and processing industry. The March 11 announcement could…
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Syrian Troops Allegedly Kidnapped: Clashes erupted across the Syria-Lebanon border on March 16 after the Syrian transitional government accused Iran-backed Hezbollah of kidnapping and killing three of…
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Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak held a meeting with representatives of civil society organizations to discuss the negotiation process for achieving a just and lasting…
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A U.S. District Court judge in Washington on Monday told attorneys with the U.S. Department of Justice they needed to provide a written case by noon Tuesday for why they could not reveal specific…
Residents in Ethiopia's north tell the BBC they are stocking up and taking cash out as tensions deepen.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lashed out against a United Nations report accusing Israel of committing "genocidal acts" against Palestinians, calling the UN Human Rights Council…
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Darfur Governor Minni Arko Minawi, leader of Sudan’s Joint Forces and head of the Sudan Liberation Movement breakaway faction (SLM-MM) has accused unnamed groups of obstructing security arrangements…
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File photo of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi stated today that Egypt is facing monthly losses of approximately USD 800 million in Suez Canal…
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In a statement released to correspondents in New York, the UN denounced the Houthis’ targeting of merchant and commercial vessels in the key waterway which includes the Suez Canal and reported attacks…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday warned his country must reduce its reliance on the United States and would turn towards its "reliable" European allies instead on his first trip abroad.…
Iraq's Interior Ministry thwarted an attempt to smuggle more than a tonne of Captagon into the country, seizing a truck from, via Turkey, carrying about seven million Captagon pills, equivalent to 1.1…
The European Union announced on Monday that it has imposed targeted sanctions on nine leaders of the M23 rebel movement and Rwandan army officers due to their involvement in the conflict in the…
A Bulgarian football club have apologised for holding a minute's silence for a former player who is still alive.Arda Kardzhali, which is located in the southern Bulgarian town of Kardzhali, and play…
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The Trump administration lifted its pause on intelligence sharing and military assistance for Ukraine after Ukraine agreed under pressure to a possible 30-day cease-fire with Russia. At negotiations…
US President Donald Trump says more of the classified files relating to the assassination of his predecessor John F Kennedy in 1963 will be released on Tuesday local time. Trump, after he was sworn…
Musk’s involvement in Wisconsin court election is shattering spending records. Wisconsin’s healthcare system could end up paying the price
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CAIROEgyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Monday evening that regional instability costs the country roughly $800 million monthly in Suez Canal revenue, though he noted the nation’s economy…
"Peace to the world," a painting created by Russian artist Alexei Sergienko showing a combination of faces of Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, is on display…
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Maria Margarita Rojas, 48, was charged with the illegal performance of an abortion, a second-degree felony in Texas
Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, have worked in Afghanistan for 18 years
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ANKARA — Barçın Yinanç, a Turkish journalist who participated in a media tour in Armenia, described the trip and the opportunity to interview Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan as a historic event.…
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The Israeli army said it had targeted military sites in southern Syria that posed a ‘threat to the State of Israel’.At least two people were killed and 19 others wounded after an Israeli air strike on…
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U.S. airstrikes over the weekend took out Houthi drone, missile and air defense systems, but it remains to be seen whether they struck a lethal blow at their main target: the Iranian regime’s resolve.…
Beirut has been seeking international support to boost funding for its military as it gradually posts troops along its porous borders
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The Ukrainian army's likely withdrawal from Russia's Kursk region would have a limited impact on Ukraine's defense but could increase Russia's willingness to negotiate a ceasefire while intensifying…
In a video message to the conference Standing with Syria: Meeting the Needs for a Successful Transition, organized by the European Union in Brussels, he underlined the gravity of the situation.“This…
News US President Trump claims Biden’s pardons void due to autopen signatures US President Donald J. Trump claimed in a Truth social media post Monday that former President Joseph Biden’s pardons are…
Amnesty International urged Mozambican authorities on Monday to disclose the results of any investigation conducted in the case of Inocêncio Manhique, a protester who the group deemed to have suffered…
Prosecutors in Georgia have launched a criminal investigation into five civil society organizations, accusing them of “sabotage” and freezing their bank accounts in what critics say is an effort to…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Kelly Okungbowa, also known as Ebo Stone, for alleged naira abuse. The arrest was carried out by operatives of the Benin Zonal…
A French politician has suggested the US is no longer worthy of keeping the Statue of Liberty.The call from Raphael Glucksmann, a member of the European Parliament and co-president of a small left…
2025-03-17T21:07:50+00:00 Shafaq News/ Seventeen people were killed and 52 others injured in the past 24 hours as border clashes continued between Lebanon and Syria. Lebanon’s Ministry of Public…
Canada's new Prime Minister also said that Trump's comments about Canada becoming the 51st US state need to stop before both countries can sit down and discuss their partnership. Canada's new PM Mark…
Ukraine Last week, Jewish communities worldwide celebrated Purim, a joyous holiday that includes dressing up in costume, giving charity, and exchanging gifts. In Ukraine, this was the third Purim Jews…
200,000: Hungary’s ruling Fidesz Party has intensified its crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights by proposing a bill to ban the Budapest Pride March, just as the event approaches its 30th anniversary. The bill,…
YEREVAN — The EU monitoring mission reported no unusual activity on the Armenia-Azerbaijan border between March 16-17. This was stated in a post on the mission’s official X microblog. “The EU…
According to Monday evening's update from the Vatican, Pope Francis is now using a high-flow oxygen therapy less frequently. In addition, the swelling in his hand, seen in the photo taken and…
President Donald Trump's decision to put a halt to most foreign-aid funding has caused "irreparable" damage to America's standing abroad and strengthened adversaries including China and Russia, former…
Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister and Secretary of State Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski on Monday said that Prim Minister Narendra Modi played role to persuade Russian President Vladmir Putin to not use…
The agency carried out a new record search after Donald Trump signed an executive order in January for all of the files related to the 1963 shooting to be declassified. President Trump announced the…
BOGOTA, ColombiaVenezuela called the transfer of over 200 migrants from the US to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act invoked by President Donald Trump as a "vulgar kidnapping" and denounced the…
WASHINGTONTens of thousands of previously secret FBI files on the 1963 assassination of former President John F. Kennedy will be released this week, President Donald Trump announced Monday.Tuesday…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recalling the President’s statement last year to “protect persecuted Christians” and to “restore PEACE between Armenia and Azerbaijan,” Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) Co…
The new masters of Sayida Zaynab, a famous Shia shrine in the countryside outside Damascus, strode with confidence across the nearly empty marble courtyard, ignoring audible grumbles from the few…
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Read RFA coverage of this topic in Burmese. Authorities in Myanmar forcibly recruited more than 70 young men from a single town in the south-central Ayeyarwady region, residents said Monday, as the…
If you're worried that there are no more towns in Italy left selling homes for one euro, or a little over a dollar ($AUD 1.70), don't be.One town that's been low key selling homes for the price of a…
President Donald Trump did not hold back in disparaging the world-famous John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, where he attended his first board meeting as new chair. In February,…
Israel is breaking international law by stopping aid into Gaza, the foreign secretary has said, in a significant strengthening of the UK's position.David Lammy said that while Israel "quite rightly…
Josh Kushner and Karlie Kloss are connected to everyone from Taylor Swift to Donald Trump. Take a look at their über-private relationship.
There have been calls for justice after 59 die and 150 are injured in a Macedonia nightclub fire. Photo: AAP Sporadic violence broke out in North Macedonia as thousands of people demanded justice for…
Amnesty International submitted on Monday its input to the UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights regarding the effects of toxic exposure and the accessibility to justice. The report…
Protesters rallied in the town of Kocani, North Macedonia, after a fire broke out in a nightclub, killing 59 people and injuring at least 155. Demonstrators accused local leaders of corruption and…
"In New York State, illegal aliens can already vote in state and city elections. A lot of people don't know that," Musk said during a February 28, 2025 appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience," one of…
Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus and US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard (Photo/ANI and Reuters) Dhaka [Bangladesh], March 18 (ANI): The Bangladesh interim government has…
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March 17 (UPI) -- A federal judge ruled Prince Harry's immigration application must be released by Tuesday to determine whether he disclosed drug use before coming to America. U.S. District Judge Carl…
Retired Army Gen. Wesley Clark said on Newsmax Monday that President Donald Trump was "absolutely right" to hold Iran accountable for the Houthi attacks on container ships by ordering weekend air…
March 17 (UPI) -- A French lawmaker says the United States should return New York's Statue of Liberty because America now sides with "tyrants." "We're going to say to the Americans who have chosen to…
Windows of a pub believed to belong to the owner of the nightclub in North Macedonia where 59 people died in a fire on Sunday have been smashed. Eggs were thrown and municipality buildings were…
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney and wife Diana Fox Carney arrive in Paris, Monday, March 17, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP) PARIS (AP) — New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney…
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron to coordinate their positions. The Ukrainian President expressed gratitude for France’s…
Leftists look down on the supposedly unwashed masses and see climate Armageddon, but conservatives rightly fear that we’re not having enough babies to take care of our growing elderly population.…
In my latest for the Lowy Institute, I examine how learning and adaptation has accelerated in the last year in Ukraine through the lens of drone warfare.
U.S. prosecutors have been granted the right to auction off the Amadea yacht, which is linked to Russian senator Suleiman Kerimov, according to a report by the Financial Times. The luxury vessel,…
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Student-led protests pose the gravest threat to Serbian strongman Aleksandar Vucic’s 14 years in power, with over 100,000 taking to the streets of Belgrade and cities across Serbia, calling out…
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on European nations to rethink their reliance on American-made military hardware, urging them to replace Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighter jets with France’s…
An Israeli air strike killed three Palestinian men in Gaza on Monday as they tried to gather firewood, medics said, with no sign of progress in renewed talks on sustaining a ceasefire deal between…
WASHINGTON The US on Monday said South Africa’s Ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool, must leave the country by Friday, following a decision by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to declare him persona…
WASHINGTONThe US said Monday that its approach to Houthi attacks on commercial and military ships in the Red Sea has undergone a "complete shift," stressing that such assaults are unacceptable and…
Ireland made sure it was not left out of an event that is now truly global as revellers marked the feast day of the island’s patron saint St Patrick in the usual way.
Many retirees and those nearing retirement may be cheering for President Donald Trump’s proposal to eliminate all income taxes on Social Security benefits. But what seems like a good idea at first…
Read a version of this story in Uyghur Two Uyghur activists in France have re-filed a complaint to a Paris court alleging that China engaged in transnational repression against them, the France-based…
Ukraine faced a sobering defeat Sunday when Russian troops drove the Ukrainian military out from almost all of the Russian region of Kursk. Ukrainian forces had attacked the Russian province last…
We, the Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, reaffirm the G7’s steadfast…
The Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the Pacific, Her Excellency Barbara Plinkert presented her credentials to the President of the Republic of Palau, His Excellency Surangel S. Whipps, Jr.,…
Noting the “serious headwinds” the global trade system faces with US President Donald Trump’s plan for widespread tariffs, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called on Monday for Indo…
Listen to President Donald Trump and his spokespeople long enough and you'll hear them talk of the "mandate" he's been given by the American people to disrupt the federal government. In an…
By Ahmet GencturkATHENS Lifting sanctions on Syria is essential to the country’s recovery, Syria’s foreign minister stressed on Monday.“Today, we are here not to talk about humanitarian assistance,…
The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said his country will take a "crushing, decisive, and destructive response" to any nation that targets it as the U.S. ramps up airstrikes on…
For cattle fattened in fields instead of feedlots, the grass may be greener, but the carbon emissions are not.A study out Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that even…
The Trump White House says it did not defy a court order to halt the use of wartime powers to fast-track deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador.
Google’s near-total dominance in the search engine market is often assumed to be a result of its superior quality. But what if it’s not just about being the best? A recent study, co-authored by…
Israel is erasing Jenin refugee camp because of its role in Palestinian collective memory and resistance. It might destroy the camp, but it can never extinguish what it represents.
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters. Photo: MFAT / supplied Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the United States will not make any decisions on aid…
ISTANBUL€5.8 billion ($6.3 billion) was pledged in aid to Syria at the 9th annual donor conference held Monday in Brussels.“I have the honor to announce that together, we have pledged a total of €5.8…
Peru announced a state of emergency late Sunday in the capital Lima over a wave of killings linked to extortion.The move came after singer Paul Flores was shot dead by hitmen who attacked a bus he was…
Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the ninth annual Brussels Conference, “Standing with Syria: Meeting the Needs for a Successful Transition”, today:…
Lawyers for the Minnesota college student who was with University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki the night she went missing in Punta Cana have requested a habeas corpus hearing, a source from…
Irish political leaders have said Conor McGregor does not speak for Ireland after the fighter visited the White House for a St Patrick’s Day meeting with President Donald Trump.
Pope Francis is registering new slight improvements in his month-long treatment for double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Monday, as it also provided some details on the first photo of the pope…
F-35. Military personnel direct F-35 jets and helicopters on the deck of the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth as it participates in the NATO Steadfast Defender 2021 exercise off the coast of…
The author of the Big Short and Liar’s Poker, Michael Lewis, has specialised in compelling stories about people that few have ever heard of. His latest book looks at the workers who’ve become the bete…
WASHINGTON The White House said Monday that a deal to end the Kremlin's war on Ukraine is closer than it has ever been ahead of an eagerly-awaited telephone call between President Donald Trump and his…
Hasan Piker is no Joe Rogan.For starters, you have heard of Joe Rogan. Even if you never saw him on TV sitcoms and reality shows, or hosting UFC fights, or watched/listened to his very popular…
By Rashneel Kumar, Cook Islands News The Cook Islands Financial Intelligence Unit has documented a case where perpetrators created fake Facebook profiles to impersonate victims' friends and trick them…
Chicago activists and attorneys say federal immigration agents violated the rights of 22 people, including a U.S. citizen, in immigration enforcement arrests during the first weeks of President Donald…
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Jean Hoesing’s body was found in a bedroom on the main floor and she had a ‘severe laceration across the front of her throat’
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Lithuanian authorities have accused Russian military intelligence of being behind an arson attack at an Ikea store in the Lithuanian capital last year.
March 17 (UPI) -- National Guard and National Weather Service crews were dispatched to the central and eastern United States some 52 tornadoes and wildfires killed at least 44 people over the weekend.…
AT FIRST GLANCE it would seem that Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, was acting within his powers when he announced his decision on March 16th to fire Ronen Bar, the head of the Shin Bet,…
The New London School explosion in New London, Texas, on March 18 in 1937, killed 295 students and teachers.Earlier that year, the school had cancelled their natural gas contract and instead hired…
One nationalist influencer calls it "truly gratifying." Another says he was laughing his head off. And a state-media editorial hails the demise of what it calls the "lie factory."
Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump are reportedly keeping their relationship low-key. A source close to the couple told People magazine, the bond between the two is currently "very casual." The two share a…
2025-03-17T19:46:17+00:00 Shafaq News/ US warplanes launched airstrikes on Monday evening, targeting Ansarallah positions in Yemen’s Hodeidah province, according to Houthi-affiliated media. Al-Masirah…
The United States intensified its military involvement in Yemen by launching over the weekend a series of airstrikes targeting the Iran-aligned Houthis. While the escalation is intended to curtail the…
I wish you health, dear Ukrainians! Today, I held a Staff Meeting. Several issues were discussed, but the key topic was drones – all types that we need. There is good news regarding long-range drones:…
President Donald Trump is mulling over whether to recognize Crimea as Russian as part of any future deal to end the war in Ukraine, according to a report. Two sources told Semafor that the…
It is one of Paris’s most exclusive addresses. The Eiffel Tower stands tall above the UNESCO cultural heritage-protected rooftops. The small winding streets take you past traditional Parisian bistros…
Photo for representational purposes only. Pic source: Unsplash. Chiang Mai, Thailand: Police in Thailand arrested a UK man for overstaying his tourist visa by 25 years, Yahoo! News reported. The…
Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that 80 percent of the essential health care services it supports in Afghanistan could become discontinued due funding shortfall. In a statement…
Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks during a ceremonial swearing-in of Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s new director of the FBI, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in the Indian Treaty Room at the Eisenhower…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size After nearly 100 days adrift, a 61-year-old Peruvian fisherman was rescued from the Pacific Ocean, having survived on rainwater and scavenged…
Houthi media said fresh U.S. strikes hit Yemen on Monday, after huge crowds gathered in the conflict-torn country to protest earlier bombings targeting the Iran-backed rebel group. Tens of thousands…
Kyiv has agreed to the ceasefire, while its European allies have criticised Putin for not committing to an unconditional and immediate halt in fighting, with the UK accusing the Russian leader of…
In this episode, Felice Friedson and her guests analyze Hamas’ propaganda tactics, the Israel-India defense alliance, and the ideological battle against Zionism In this episode of Facing the Middle…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Antonio Aranibar of Bolivia as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Equatorial Guinea, with the host Government’s approval, on 16…
“The financial pledges made at today’s Brussels Conference are a demonstration of global solidarity for the Syrian people. While we welcome the international community’s shared commitment to helping…
Map Shows Australia's Rare Earth Minerals. This map, based on data provided by the U.S. Geological Survey, shows Australia's rare earth oxide deposits as well as its known non-fuel mineral deposits.…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to Moscow's Victory Day celebrations during the 80th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, a milestone that…
PARIS — Hey, America: Give the Statue of Liberty back to France. So says a French politician who is making headlines in his country for suggesting that the U.S. is no longer worthy of the monument…
A New Mexico court on Monday blocked the release of police bodycam video and other images that show the bodies of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, after they died and were discovered by Santa…
The United States intensified its military involvement in Yemen by launching over the weekend a series of airstrikes targeting the Iran-aligned Houthis. While the escalation is intended to curtail the…
Sen. Adam B. Schiff on Monday rebuffed as a baseless threat a weekend broadside from President Trump in which Trump alleged that Schiff and others could still face investigation for actions covered by…
This attack marks the latest violation of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah [Getty]The Lebanese health ministry said an Israeli strike in the south killed two people on Monday,…
Patrick Chinamasa Speaking at the Manicaland Provincial Co-ordinating Committee meeting in Mutare on Sunday, 16 March, Chinamasa said consultations will be held with key stakeholders, including the…
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By Nathan Layne and Jeff Mason, Reuters US President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin. Photo: AFP Trump sees 'good chance' to end war in Ukraine Trump will speak with Putin on Tuesday over…
Footage has surfaced online showing the moment a Chinese fighter jet crashed to the ground Friday. The Shengyang J-15 was taking part in a training exercise when it went down in Lingao County in…
It's not all bad news for Democrats who are still reeling from the divisive spending bill vote that saw 10 of their own senators, including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), cross party lines to…
The Trump administration is upping threats against Tehran, saying it has full responsibility for the Houthis in Yemen.
WASHINGTON The White House said Monday that it did not defy a judge's written court order when it deported over 200 migrants to El Salvador, but said there were some "questions" over the validity of a…
2025-03-17T19:24:13+00:00 Shafaq News/ Israeli warplanes targeted the headquarters of the 132nd Brigade in the southern Syrian city of Daraa, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said on…
The largest of China’s two new tailless stealth fighters has flown again. This is just the second time we have video evidence of it in the air, this first coming on December 26th, presumably during…
The number of Americans who said they believe President Donald Trump favors Ukraine in its defense against invading Russian troops is in the single digits, according to an NBC poll. When it comes to…
According to H-Metro, Constable Claude Jele had lost US$3,000, which he had borrowed, by the time of his death. Said a source: Officer vakakwereta mari ikanyudzwa nekandege. Zvavaremera kudzosa uye…
BULAWAYO – A press conference organised by a group of war veterans at the Bulawayo Media Centre on Monday descended into chaos after it was disrupted by a group of youths claiming to represent an…
The healthcare workers raised concerns about the lack of basic amenities, such as electricity and running water, which they say are severely affecting their ability to work and provide proper care for…
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At least 53 people, mostly women and children, were killed and 101 others wounded after the US carried out the first attacks against Yemen since President Donald Trump took office in January. The US…
Sarah Longwell, publisher of the conservative outlet The Bulwark, claimed Monday on CNN's Inside Politics that the Trump administration's apparent refusal to comply with a federal judge's order was…
A swarm of drones attacked key fuel and energy infrastructure in Russia's Astrakhan region, according to regional Governor Igor Babushkin. In a statement on his official Telegram channel, Babushkin…
MEXICO CITYMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a series of reforms on Monday aimed at addressing the mass disappearance crisis plaguing Mexico. Sheinbaum presented the reform package during…
The autopen controversy emerged from an analysis of Biden’s signatures by the Heritage Foundation, the right-wing Washington-based think tank that authored Project 2025. It claimed Biden’s use of the…
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North Macedonia’s leaders are vowing to hold those responsible to account after a nightclub fire in the eastern town of Kocani left 59 people dead and 155 injured.
On 15 March 2015, the 21-year-old died to stop a suicide bomber at St John's Church, saving over 800 worshippers. In Youhanabad, thousands of people gathered to remember him. Fr Khalid Rashid Asi told…
A court in Tbilisi has found jailed former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili guilty of illegally crossing the country's border, sentencing him to an additional four years and six months in…
The Peruvian government announced a state of emergency in Lima and Callao province Sunday night following a wave of violence linked to criminal extortion rings. Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzén…
The Ecuadorian government canceled the delegation of Campo Sacha oil field to the Sinopetrol consortium on March 11, 2025.President Daniel Noboa set a firm deadline of 9:00 PM for the consortium to…
Fighting along the Syrian-Lebanese border intensified on Monday as deadly clashes erupted between the Syrian military and Hezbollah-aligned forces. The escalation follows accusations from Syria’s…
In the book, published in January 2023, Prince Harry wrote that he first tried cocaine at the age of 17."It wasn't much fun, and it didn't make me particularly happy, as it seemed to make everyone…
This small, sparsely populated nation has one of the lowest homicide rates in South America. But behind this veneer of tranquility, criminal economic drive large parts of the former Dutch colony, with…
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to hold Iran responsible for any attacks carried out by the Houthi rebels in Yemen, in an escalation of his pressure campaign against the government…
The Trump administration is imposing sanctions on Iran’s oil minister, as well as targeting more companies and vessels linked to the “shadow fleet” that Tehran uses to circumvent sanctions. Iran's oil…
Immigration attorneys are reporting a rise in the number of green Card holders, including many Indians, facing secondary inspection and even overnight detention at U.S. airports by Customs and Border…
Sylvie Baziga uses slam poetry to make sense of growing up in a war zone, in Goma, Congo, Feb. 2, 2025. Until recently, Sylvie Baziga shouted her truth. Every Saturday morning, the high school student…
While overshadowed by the debate about Russia and Ukraine, what to do about Turkey is as consequential a foreign policy fault line among Republicans today. At its root is how to assess the Middle…
Op-Ed By Michael Rubin Middle East Forum Observer March 15, 2025 Oman Uses Al-Mazyunah, near the Yemen Border, as a Staging Ground for Weaponry to Smuggle Inland to Houthi Forces Apart from Yemen’s…
Congo's government will participate in peace talks in Angola on Tuesday with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group that has captured key areas of Congo’s mineral-rich east, a spokesperson said Monday.
Fitch Ratings revised Ecopetrol’s outlook from stable to negative on March 17, 2025, while maintaining its BB+ credit rating. The adjustment mirrors Fitch’s earlier modification of Colombia’s…
Ukrainian and South Korean diplomats spoke on the phone about the repatriation of North Korean prisoners of war on Monday, according to Seoul's outlet Yonhap News Agency. Newsweek reached out to the…
On March 6, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced that Sudan had filed proceedings against the United Arab Emirates, accusing it of complicity in genocide. Sudan alleges the UAE’s…
The massive student-led protests held in Belgrade on 15 March may prove a landmark event in Serbia’s recent history. They also test the EU’s ongoing engagement with the country – a candidate for…
Laos' then-Vice Foreign Minister Sounthone Xayachack during a five-day visit to Tokyo, March 16, 2012. A labor ministry official in Laos has dismissed calls for a “solution” to the problem of foreign…
This video frame grab image obtained by AFP from ORTN – Télé Sahel on July 28, 2023 shows General Abdourahamane Tchiani, Niger’s new strongman, speaking on national television and reads a statement as…
This year marks 120 years since Albert Einstein’s 'miracle year' in 1905, when he published many of his groundbreaking discoveries that revolutionised modern physics, including his famous equation,…
A new sculpture exhibition featuring artists from across the African diaspora is now open at United Nations Headquarters in New York and will run until 25 April, honouring the resistance of enslaved…
Sudanese officials announced on Sunday that numerous bodies have been discovered at the bottom of a well in Khartoum, just days after the military expelled a notorious paramilitary group from the…
Immediately after all provisions of the document were agreed upon, Azerbaijan announced that Armenia had violated the ceasefire. Is Baku laying the groundwork for escalation? Opinion of political…
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Israeli drones roamed skies of South Lebanon’s western sector, Al Manar TV reported. Al-Manar correspondent reported the Israeli air raids on Lebbaya town, in western Bekaa. The Israeli army escalated…
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) now predicts Mexico will fall into recession lasting through 2026, driven primarily by escalating tariff conflicts. Economic experts at…
PRISTINA, Kosovo / ISTANBULKosovo’s leadership on Monday called on the EU to lift punitive sanctions imposed on the country since 2023.President Vjosa Osmani and Prime Minister Albin Kurti made the…
US President Donald Trump has explicitly linked the actions of Yemen’s Houthi rebels to the group’s main benefactor, Iran, warning Tehran would “suffer the consequences” for further attacks by the…
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, Mike Waltz, has called on Azerbaijan to free all Armenian prisoners and said its conflict with Armenia must finally be…
YEREVAN — Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron. The Prime Minister informed the French President about the finalization of negotiations and the…
U.K. lawmakers slammed the country's chief financial regulator's hopes of "naming and shaming" firms as part of its efforts to beef up enforcement, denting its credibility in the process and…
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In a statement, the Finance Ministry said that the dollar-denominated bonds are repayable in 10 years at an annual yield of 7.1 percent. It said strong interest attracted by them from foreign…
PepsiCo Inc. will acquire healthier soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion, the Purchase, New York-based soda giant announced on Monday, confirming an earlier Bloomberg News report. PepsiCo is set to…
Letby has been foundy guilty of killing eight babies and attempting to kill seven more, but experts say they believe the evidence that convicted her was "meaningless".
Azerbaijani NGO leader on charges against him By decision of the Binagadi District Court, Subhan Hasanli, head of the Centre for Social Rights, who has been placed under arrest in absentia and…
The EU has pledged $2.7 billion in aid to Syria to help the country rebuild after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
King Abdullah II of Jordan has emphasised the need to step up international efforts to achieve comprehensive calm in the region, including maintaining the ceasefire in Gaza and supporting efforts to…
In an exclusive conversation with India Today Global, Lord Karan Bilimoria shares his insights on UK-India relations under Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership, the long-awaited free trade…
In Africa, feminism has never been a foreign concept. Women’s contributions to African societies have been exceptional throughout the continent’s history. Matrilineal societies spread across Africa,…
Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs has accused the Russian president of being the “holdout” in reaching a peace deal with Ukraine.
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“Working together, we must do more and act faster to provide Ukraine with strong and comprehensive support and to give Ukraine a better position both on the battlefield and at the negotiating table,…
Luis Alberto Castillo tried to do it the right way. According to an affidavit filed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Castillo, a 29-year-old Venezuelan citizen who had been living in…
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after the President issued an Executive Order…
The Federal Republic of Nigeria has conveyed to the United States of America its endorsement of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) following sustained engagement between the two states. The…
US authorities on Monday said they deported a Rhode Island doctor to Lebanon last week after discovering "sympathetic photos and videos" of the former longtime leader of Hezbollah and militants in her…
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 17 (ANI/TPS): Israeli authorities arrested a journalist accused of inciting and supporting terror, the Israeli Police announced on Monday. The suspect, Latifa Abdel-Latif, a…
Many in Kocani believe that corruption had allowed the improvised venue to operate with inadequate safety measures.Relatives of children who are still missing have been queueing outside a hospital to…
A unique video recently surfaced showing Ukrainian soldiers using a U.S.-supplied Patriot air defense system to set up an ambush against Russian military planes, according to a Telegram post by a user…
The Committee to Protect Journalists and four other international organizations in a joint statement called on the Peruvian Congress to reject a bill that could severely harm press freedom in the…
2025-03-17T18:01:21+00:00 Shafaq News/ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Monday that the EU would commit nearly €2.5 billion for 2025 and 2026 to aid Syria's transition…
Briefing Member States in Rome, FAO officials called for urgent action to strengthen biosecurity, surveillance and rapid-response mechanisms to curb the outbreak.FAO Deputy Director-General Godfrey…
A recent CNN poll has placed Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) ahead of popular leaders like former Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Bernie Sanders and House Minority Leader Hakeem…
WARSAW – US President Donald Trump’s hostile regime has finally forced Europe to wake up. With US officials calling into question the transatlantic alliance, Germany’s incoming chancellor, Friedrich…
About 10,000 people visit Kachchatheevu to honour Saint Anthony in celebrations promoted by the Diocese of Jaffna and led by the bishop of Sivagangai. The latter calls on both parties “to work…
BELGRADE, SerbiaA protest in the Serbian capital Belgrade turned chaotic when, according to some analysts, a sonic weapon was likely deployed against demonstrators.The incident on Saturday sparked…
The first private lunar lander to pull off a fully successful Moon mission has fallen silent.Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander fell silent at the weekend, wrapping up two weeks of science…
The death toll from tornadoes and violent storms that ravaged the central and southern United States over the weekend has risen to at least 40 people, with dozens more injured, local authorities said.…
Children have returned to school in Gaza, taking classes in tents or in the rubble of schools where families sheltered during the war, but trauma, aid blockades and the threat of more fighting could…
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa's plan to revitalise the country's largest oil field appears to be unravelling amid his challenging re-election campaign ahead of the April 13 runoff vote. The…
KOCANI, North Macedonia — As families gathered at a hospital for updates, Tomco Stojanov already knew his son’s devastating fate: 25-year-old Andrej died trying to save others in a nightclub fire that…
DUBAI — President Trump on Monday explicitly linked the actions of Yemen’s Houthi rebels to the group’s main benefactor, Iran, warning Tehran would “suffer the consequences” for further attacks by the…
Prishtina/Brussels, 17 March 2025, dtt-net.com – An opposition party of Kosovo said today that it wants the USA government “direct involvement” in the stalled EU-mediated negotiations, while State…
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The search for a U.S. college student who went missing in the Dominican Republic intensified on Monday after a man questioned by authorities visited the beach where she was last seen and spoke with…
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Joe Biggs is one of only 14 people in the entire country to face any lasting legal consequences for the Capitol attack, writes Richard Hall.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday 80 per cent of services that it supports in Afghanistan could shut down by June due to a funding shortage. The UN health agency said the cash…
In an exclusive conversation with India Today Global, Slovenia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Tanja Fajon, shares her insights on pressing global challenges. Speaking candidly about…
FILE - The Statue of Liberty is seen from the Staten Island Ferry, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith, file) PARIS — Hey, America: Give the Statue of Liberty back to France. So…
Spirits with and without the star mark in Bilka in Randers, Denmark, making it easier for customers to buy European goods, Monday, March 17, 2025. (Bo Amstrup/Ritzau Scanpix via AP) Ivan Hansen, a…
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Trump fan and Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor ranted about illegal…
InternationalAnti-government protests, taking place since November over the Novi Sad deaths, erupted over the weekend with hundreds of thousands taking to the streets Monday 17 March 2025 Issue Huge…
The attack on RTVC is part of a worrying trend of violence against the Haitian press. In April 2024, the premises of Le Nouvelliste, the country’s oldest newspaper, were vandalised and looted by armed…
In the Dalai Lama’s new memoir, Voice for the Voiceless, the spiritual leader directly addresses Tibet’s struggle for autonomy.
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Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
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The United States reported the first outbreak of the deadly H7N9 bird flu on a poultry farm since 2017, as the country continues to grapple with another bird flu strain that has infected humans and…
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said Berlin is set to allocate an additional €3 billion ($3.3 billion) by making changes to its constitution to massively boost defense spending on Tuesday.…
SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina In a move that could fuel separatist fears, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Serb entity has decided to establish a border police force for itself, as announced by Bosnia’s…
A US federal judge has dismissed the charges against a man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in the 1939 musical The Wizard Of Oz after prosecutors informed the…
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Opposition parties already announced they will petition High Court against Bar’s dismissal 3 MIN READ Ronen Bar at an undisclosed location in central Israel. AFP JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin…
The Sri Lankan government has once again ruled out any international accountability mechanism for addressing war crimes, stating that it will rely solely on domestic institutions such as the judiciary…
El Salvador has received 238 alleged members of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang and 23 MS-13 members from the United States, establishing what analysts describe as an unprecedented model of cross…
Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney has met the King this afternoon, and will meet Sir Keir Starmer later, as part of his first foreign trip since being sworn in.The former Bank of England…
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. counterpart Donald Trump will speak by phone on Tuesday, as one U.S. official expressed hope the two could agree a Ukraine ceasefire within weeks. Trump said…
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met in Brooklyn on Sunday to try to plot a Democratic legislative strategy at a time of deepening divisions within their…
Pedestrians make their way past a building housing the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Jan. 30, 2019, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott) **FILE** Homeland Security…
Lawyers representing convicted British baby killer Lucy Letby have asked for an inquiry into the newborns' deaths to be paused after a panel of medical experts found no evidence of a crime, a judge…
A pro-Israel group has appeared to threaten to disrupt and attack Francesca Albanese with a pager attack [Getty]Betar, an ultra-Zionist pro-Israel extremist group, has threatened the UN special…
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump ignored a federal judge’s order Saturday temporarily barring the president’s use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang…
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A MILLION children are living in Gaza without the basic means of survival, Unicef’s Middle East and North Africa (Mena) regional director Edouard Beigbeder warned today as Israel’s aid blockade…
LA PAZ, Bolivia — On a recent mission to Bolivia organized by the Alliance for Global Justice, I scheduled a couple of free days before our group activities began—to acclimate myself to the elevated…
MADRID – British holidaymakers heading for Mallorca this summer face a new wave of protests as campaigners urge tourists to stay away.Protest groups said the authorities on the Spanish island had…
Children like Samantha are the core group currently eligible for Colombia’s temporary protection permit (PPT), since eligibility for adults was restricted in 2023.Colombia established the PPT…
Conor McGergor “doesn’t reflect the spirit of St Patrick’s Day, Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin has said following the UFC star’s rant in the White House on Monday.
It had been hoped that Trump's meeting with Zelensky would strengthen ties between Ukraine and the US.However, an audio clip that had been circulating prior to the confrontation is of a supposed…
Watch: Super Hornets strike Houthi targets in Yemen The US Central Command (Centcom) says the US military has launched a series of strikes on Houthi rebel targets across Yemen, aimed at deterring…
ILO Governing Body, 353rd session 10 – 20 March 2025 Follow-up to the resolution concerning the measures recommended by the Governing Body under article 33 of the ILO Constitution on the subject of…
ILO Governing Body, 353rd session 10 – 20 March 2025 Report by the Government of Bangladesh on progress made on the implementation of the road map taken to address all outstanding issues mentioned in…
Estas iniciativas han permitido salvaguardar la especial relación entre los derechos de la Naturaleza y los derechos colectivos. Los Gobiernos Autónomos Descentralizados (GAD) provinciales y…
The U.K. today began enforcing key parts of the Online Safety Act, which aims to prevent fraud and other offences by requiring websites and apps to quickly remove illegal material or face hefty fines.…
In addition to the European Troika (UK, France, and Germany), the unified stance of the European Union over Iran’s nuclear program is important, the EU foreign policy chief stated in an interview, as…
SARAJEVO, Bosnia and HerzegovinaHungary on Monday introduced a sweeping reform to support mothers by largely exempting them from paying income tax.“Hungary is making history with the largest tax cut…
GENEVA Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar on Monday underlined that no progress can be made without recognizing the "realities on Cyprus," ahead of an informal meeting in…
The first image from the international SKA Observatory’s telescope in Australia was released on Monday, marking a significant milestone in its quest to reveal an unparalleled view of the universe. The…
Luxon's speech at the Raisina Dialogue 2025 marked a significant milestone in India-New Zealand relations, the growing diversity of trade between India and New Zealand, shifting beyond traditional…
ENNHRI welcomes the European Commission’s consultation on the European Internal Security Strategy. In its new submission responding to this, ENNHRI stresses that security and fundamental rights are…
Hamas represents an “existential risk to the very existence of the Palestinian people” a leading Gazan-American writer and advocate for co-existence with Israel has warned. Speaking at a Realign For…
WASHINGTON — The State Department says South Africa’s ambassador to the United States, who was declared “persona non grata” last week, has until Friday to leave the country.After Secretary of State…
THE DEMOCRATIC Republic of Congo’s government will participate in peace talks in Angola on Tuesday with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, a spokesperson said today. A delegation representing DR Congo…
SERBIAN officials denied that its security forces had used a military-grade sonic weapon to disperse and scare protesters at a huge anti-government rally in the capital on Saturday. Opposition…
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OCHA warns that critical aid stocks are dwindling, after more than two weeks with no supplies coming into the Gaza Strip. The World Food Programme (WFP) reports that the closure of the crossings has…
An illegal immigrant, who came to the UK on a small boat, was helping to smuggle more than 1,000 others into Europe within a month, a court was told.Ahmed Ramadan Mohamad Ebid, an Egyptian, was said…
As member states convene for the 69th UN Commission on the Status of Women and commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, please join us for a dialogue on the…
Conor McGregor makes an address in the White House before his meeting with President Trump. He says he is there "to raise the issues the people of Ireland face". 'It’s high time America is made aware…
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The Pound Sterling advanced 0.31% as the greenback weakened on Monday, testing last week’s high of 1.2987. Investors eye crucial monetary policy decisions by the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of…
The Princess of Wales is seen with a Guinness as she joined celebrations for the 125th anniversary of the Irish Guards on St Patrick's Day.
Georgia freezes protest assistance funds Authorities in Georgia have frozen the funds of organizations that provided financial assistance to fined protesters and political prisoners. Among those…
2025-03-17T16:35:15+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Monday, US President Donald Trump accused Iran of being behind the Ansarallah (Houthis) attacks on ships in Yemen, stating that any new attack would be…
Boxing fans can thank Uzbekistan.After a long period of uncertainty, boxing is on track to be included in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic…
European Union member states made progress toward a fresh military aid package for Ukraine worth up to €40 billion ($43.7 billion), just days ahead of a leaders’ summit later this week.Following a…
Rwanda’s Government has decided to cut diplomatic ties with Belgium over the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conflict. The Rwandese authorities said on March 17, all Belgian diplomats must leave…
A judge barred the removal of Venezuelan gang members from the United States because he does not believe an 18th century wartime declaration applies, former New Jersey Superior Court Judge Andrew…
After the fall of communism, a lot of these buildings were either not properly maintained or have largely been left in disrepair. The Novi Sad train station was built in 1964 and in dire need of a…
RAMSTEIN, Germany – A Serbian delegation visited NATO Allied Air Command (AIRCOM) from 11 to 13 March, reinforcing cooperation and enhancing mutual understanding between NATO and Serbia. The visit,…
Lithuanian prosecutors on Monday blamed the Russian military intelligence service for being behind the arson attack on an Ikea store in Vilnius last year, calling it “an act of terrorism.” Lithuania,…
Deseret News March 17, 2025 Blue states are better for families. That is what many academics contend. In their classic book “Red Families v. Blue Families: Legal Polarization and the Creation of…
Junta soldiers attack St Patrick's Catholic Church in Bhamo, Kachin, a day before Saint Patrick’s. In Mandalay at least 27 dead are killed in an airstrike today. Meanwhile, civilians protest against…
Threats to our ocean grow in number and intensity every day. Overfishing, biodiversity loss, marine litter, invasive species and pollutants are directly impacting the health and resilience of marine…
Gilgit [PoGB], March 17 (ANI): Teachers in the Special Education Department of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) have voiced their frustration over the government's failure to provide the…
Eyewitnesses recall an Israeli strike and quadcopter attack that killed three young Palestinian men and injured others.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed for a vote to fire his internal security chief.
Russian sanctions in Abkhazia Discussions in Abkhazia are ongoing over the Russian Ministry of Justice’s decision to designate Abkhaz journalist and political expert Inal Khashig as a ‘foreign agent.’…
When the Chinese start-up DeepSeek stunned the world and rattled stock markets in late January with the release of DeepSeek-R1—an open-source generative artificial intelligence model that rivaled the…
Disney+ has released a new teaser for the upcoming K-drama Hyper Knife, which stars Sul Kyung-gu and Park Eun-bin. With its gripping plot and nuanced characters, the medical crime thriller premiering…
To the distress of many, Donald Trump’s senior advisor Kari Lake announced the discontinuation of federal funding for several iconic news outlets administered by the US Agency for Global Media…
Muhammad Tajul Islam, Chief Prosecutor of the International Crime Tribunal (Photo/ANI) Dhaka [Bangladesh], March 17 (ANI): Bangladesh's Chief Prosecutor, Muhammad Tajul Islam on Monday announced that…
Violent protests erupted in Kocani, North Macedonia, on March 17 after a nightclub fire claimed the lives of 59 people, with citizens demanding accountability for the disaster. North Macedonia is in…
Saakashvili jailed for 12 years Mikheil Saakashvili has been sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison for illegally crossing the Georgian border. The verdict was delivered by Judge Mikheil…
The policy - which will begin in the 2025 to 2026 academic year - will help "make a Harvard College education possible for every admitted student", Garber added. The Ivy League school said the move…
The Trump administration has sparked fury by deporting alleged “Venezuelan gang members” to El Salvador.
Shelling by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces killed six civilians including two children in Khartoum's twin city of Omdurman, a doctor said Monday, as the army inched closer to the capital's…
BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- A mainland spokesperson on Monday said that Taiwan's Information, Communications and Electronic Force Command (ICEFCOM) has overestimated itself while carrying out…
The Trump administration has insisted Ukraine will have to make 'territorial concessions' to end the conflict Donald Trump has said he plans to talk about land and “power plants” during a phone call…
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures on NYMEX posted a fresh weekly high near $68.00 on Monday, with the benchmark crude oil price strengthening on hopes that China’s fresh monetary stimulus plan…
WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is postponing several planned events this week to promote his new book, “Antisemitism in America: A Warning,” after some liberal groups had planned…
17 March 2025, 15:46 | Updated: 17 March 2025, 15:51 Michael Garcia suffered debilitating burns from the spillage. Picture: Trial Lawyers for Justice
Hamas Political Chief Ismail Haniyeh (L) during a meeting with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei (R) in Tehran on June 21, 2023 [Iran International] More than 30 years ago, UK intelligence predicted that…
A GERMAN court started hearing a Peruvian farmer’s lawsuit against energy company RWE today, which argues global warming fuelled by the firm’s historical greenhouse gas emissions ultimately poses a…
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in a possible pivot point in efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Mr Trump disclosed the upcoming conversation to…
HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 16 (ACN) Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Eduardo Martinez traveled to India to participate in both the Raisina Dialogue and the 10th India-Latin America and Caribbean Conclave (India…
BRUSSELS — International donors gathered on Monday in a show of support for Syria hoping to encourage the new leaders of the conflict-ravaged country toward a peaceful political transition following…
On March 18th, Germany’s federal parliament will likely pass a constitutional amendment to allow the next government to significantly increase defence spending. With the amendment, future spending on…
The shape of a potential peace agreement in Ukraine remains uncertain, but a deal appears closer than ever. Last week, when U.S. and Ukrainian delegations met in Saudi Arabia, the Ukrainian side…
Katie and Lauren Hamden, twin sisters from Queensland, Australia, have taken the internet by storm with their vibrant content on beauty, lifestyle, and fashion. In just a few years, the Hamden twins…
Former US President Donald Trump declared all pardons signed by Joe Biden invalid, claiming they were signed by autopen rather than the former US president himself. An autopen is a machine that…
McGregor — who is a divisive figure in his native Ireland but has a huge following among conservative white American men — says he wants to run for Ireland’s presidency later this year on an anti…
Port au Prince – Four Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) vehicles were fired upon in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, as we were evacuating our staff from Turgeau emergency centre. We strongly condemn this…
Middle East Eye investigation: Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are linked through Kushner's Affinity Partners to UN blacklisted companies. Involved are banks and companies in…
The president has decided to build a 700-kilometre-long barrage to stop the sea advancing and causing cities to sink. But there are strong doubts about the feasibility and effectiveness of this…
ISTANBULThe EU plans to increase its pledge for Syrians to around €2.5 billion ($2.7 billion) for 2025 and 2026, the European Commission president announced Monday.“Syrians need greater support,…
Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Ltd. and Elbit Systems Ltd. have been awarded a contract to supply a cutting-edge Naval Decoy Control & Launching System (DCLS) to protect the new Frigates of NATO…
How can affordable and reliable transport help women and youth access vocational training and employment? As part of the World Bank’s Advisory Services and Analytics (ASA)—which provides research,…
How can sustainable PPPs and resilient infrastructure help accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Just days after the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, the…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu noted Sunday that he will aim to oust Ronen Bar, director of the country's internal security service, the Shin Bet, this week, The Associated Press…
The Moldovan General Police Inspectorate (GPI) introduced a canine (K9) handling masterplan developed with OSCE support in Chisinau, Moldova, on 17 March. Covering the years 2025 to 2028, this…
ISTANBULChina on Monday dismissed a recent statement by the G7 foreign ministers, saying that it “vilifies” Beijing and “interferes” in its internal affairs.“The joint statement of the G7 Foreign…
The United States reported the first outbreak of the deadly H7N9 bird flu on a poultry farm since 2017, as the country continues to grapple with another bird flu strain that has infected humans and…
LONDON -- Lawyers for convicted baby killer Lucy Letby and former executives at the hospital where she worked have asked to halt an inquiry into the deaths after a panel of medical experts found no…
The Trump administration’s “Intelligence Pause” didn’t just dim the lights on Ukraine – it plunged them into a black abyss, and the Kursk salient became the killing ground where that betrayal drew…
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, while speaking at the Raisina Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi on Monday, emphasized the deep-rooted ties between Indians and New Zealanders, tracing back more…
GENEVA - U.S. cuts to humanitarian aid are having a crushing impact on people in Myanmar, with violence likely to spiral, Thomas Andrews, the U.N. special rapporteur on the situation of human rights…
(Reuters) -- The Trump administration filed a motion to extend two deadlines in U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel's lawsuit against a U.S. national security panel to give the government more time to wrap up…
On March 10, 2025, Mazloum Abdi, the General Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and Mohammad Al-Jolani (Ahmed Al-Sharaa), who declared himself the president of the transitional…
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By Dr Rahaf AldoughliFollowing the fall of the Assad regime, and the establishment of a new transitional government in Syria, Ahmad al-Sharaa announced the dissolution of SNA factions, and the…
BOSTON (AP) — A doctor from Lebanon who arrived at the Boston airport was deported over the weekend without explanation, despite having a U.S. visa and a job teaching at Brown University. A judge had…
The Manhattan-based federal trial of two alleged contract killers hired by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to murder the Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad coincided with…
Joshua Riibe, the man believed to be the last person who saw Sudiksha Konanki — who disappeared in the Dominican Republic on March 6 — broke his silence after having his passport seized by…
THE imposition of “President’s Rule” on the Indian state of Manipur, where there is continuing tribal conflict (News, Comment 24 May 2024), has done little to reassure Christians, a C of E deacon born…
The Canadian prime minister meets with French President Macron in Paris, where the two leaders discuss trade and Ukraine.Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney has met with his French counterpart,…
Turkish actress Berna Laçin is facing a backlash after calling for the revocation of diplomas for former students who attended schools affiliated with the Gülen movement, a move critics say amounts to…
ISTANBULEgypt unveiled a proposal for the UN Security Council on Monday to consider establishing an international presence in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip.This came during a meeting held in…
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, in the approved 2025 budget for the state plans to spend a sum of ₦10billion for the rehabilitation of Kwara Hotel. This comes despite ₦13 billion…
Forever 21, once a leader in youth fashion retail, is closing all of its U.S. stores. The brand has filed for bankruptcy for the second time. A decade ago, it was at the forefront of fast fashion.…
Although Kazakhstan had Central Asia’s cleanest air overall in 2024, the industrial city of Karaganda was rated the third most polluted city in the world. (Фото: ©inbusiness.kz/Maxim Morozov)…
Over the past two months, Canada has been rocked by a massive and unjustified tariff war launched by US President Donald Trump. Amid the economic upheaval, the world’s second-largest country’s…
Trump administration is planning to settle Gazans in Syria as well, CBS News reports, but for now the new regime has not confirmed that it has received such a request; Meanwhile, Sky News in Arabic…
Iraq's Central Bank (CBI) is preparing to launch a digital dinar as part of its transition to digital currency management, Al-Iqtisad newspaper reported on March 17. The digital dinar will be an…
Lithuanian prosecutors have accused Russian intelligence services of orchestrating the arson attack on an IKEA warehouse in Vilnius in May 2024, as reported by Delfi. Arturas Urbialis, a prosecutor…
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order naming English the official language of the United States. The order revokes a Clinton-era order that required federal agencies to provide…
North Korea called once again this month for Japan to acknowledge and make amends for the loss of Korean lives in devastating U.S. air raids during World War II, and despite Pyongyang’s propensity to…
Transgender adults who received gender-affirming hormone therapy had a significantly lower risk of moderate-to-severe depression over four years compared to those who did not receive such care,…
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SAN SALVADOR — The crown jewel of El Salvador’s aggressive anti-crime strategy — a mega-prison where visitation, recreation and education are not allowed — became the latest tool in U.S. President…
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Attendees of a banned event could face fines of up to 200,000 Hungarian forints ($546), with the funds directed toward "child protection" initiatives. Photo: File photo Attendees of a banned event…
Azerbaijan’s Prosecutor General’s Office summons exiled individuals facing multiple charges. The Prosecutor General’s Office of Azerbaijan has sent official notifications to the individuals who have…
The Israeli military said it carried out an airstrike in southern Lebanon on Monday targeting two Hezbollah members, with Lebanese health authorities reporting one person killed and three wounded. It…
French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann has called on the US to return the Statue of Liberty to his home country over dissatisfaction with the policies of the administration of US President Donald Trump.…
Mehdi Karroubi will be released from house arrest on Monday, 14 years after he was detained [Getty]Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi will be released from house arrest on Monday, state media…
`The sanctions decision comes ahead of peace talks between DRC and M23 rebels in Angola, due to start Tuesday. "This is not a 'Rwanda-bashing' exercise as some are trying to depict it — but a listing…
KUALA LUMPUR - A rescued job scam victim has been arrested on suspicion of being a human trafficker following police investigations.Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) deputy director…
MOSCOW (Kyodo) -- A Japanese man, who was detained in Belarus in July, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for espionage, the Eastern European nation's prosecutors said Monday.Masatoshi…
Iran's judiciary has ordered the release of Mehdi Karroubi, an 87-year-old opposition leader who had been under house arrest for 14 years, Jamaran news agency reported on March 17. The decision to…
The US President has hinted at allowing Moscow to claim territory - and possibly a large nuclear power plant Donald Trump is due to have a phone call with Vladimir Putin over ending the war in…
Hussein Hassan - Emergency Coordinator in South Sudan“When we listen, care, and act, we don’t just change outcomes—we change lives.” In South Sudan, where conflict and crisis reshape daily life,…
The ruling Georgian Dream party has announced they will extend legislative changes on broadcasting ‘standards’ to online media.The news was announced by Georgian Dream MP Archil Gorduladze during a…
MAKKAH, March 17 (Bernama-SPA) -- The Grand Mosque Security Operations Centre, a cornerstone in safeguarding worshippers, leverages cutting-edge technologies and AI-driven predictive capabilities to…
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has said it is important to strengthen ties with "reliable allies" in Europe, as he met French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday.Mr Carney's decision to make…
Lee was born in China's southern Guangdong Province and moved to Hong Kong as a young man, where he began his business career in gold and foreign currency exchange before switching to real estate. He…
An expert said that China is still a developing country that sees imbalanced development across its regions in the CGTN debate show Talking China live-streamed on Monday.
The government has asked for more time before it presents observations requested by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the case of Libyan General Osama Almasri, who was arrested by Italian…
March 17 (UPI) -- Britain on Monday put into effect provisions of its Online Safety Act, requiring every online organization to implement action against illegal content or face punishment by sizeable…
Tripoli, March 17, 2025 (LANA) - Chairman of the High National Elections Commission (HNEC), Imad Al-Sayeh, discussed international cooperation to support the electoral process in Libya on Monday with…
Trump has listed USAGM as among "elements of the federal bureaucracy that the president has determined are unnecessary" [Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty]Journalists at Alhurra are facing an uncertain…
On 17 and 18 March 2025, the OSCE conducted an introductory workshop for financial institutions on investigating the criminal use of virtual assets in Armenia. The workshop brought together…
One of the most famous symbols of America and its friendship with France should be returned to the country in which it was created, according to a French member of the European Parliament. A left-wing…
The multi-millionaire addressed the press ahead of his meetings later this afternoon President Trump’s press secretary had to intervene a few times during the impromptu press conference and stated…
(Miri) – Malaysia should move swiftly to strengthen its proposed National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights by ensuring that its key provisions are enforceable, a coalition of three Indigenous,…
Brussels – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for a new European legal framework for returns, recognizing the need for a system that is…
Donald Trump has said he will speak to Vladimir Putin about "land and power plants" in a bid to end the war in Ukraine. Here we look at key demands from both sides, and what infrastructure could…
Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet the King and Sir Keir Starmer on Monday as part of his first foreign trip since being sworn in.The former Bank of England governor will be meeting…
Antarctic Peninsula. File photo of coastal mountains on the Antarctic Peninsula. AP A group of South African scientists has pleaded for help, saying they are trapped in an isolated base on a cliff…
Edan Alexander. Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump poses for photos with family members of Edan Alexander, a hostage held by Hamas, after visiting the gravesite of Rabbi…
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Jaishankar held several important meetings on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2025, reinforcing India's diplomatic outreach. He met…
Telegram's founder and CEO Pavel Durov has returned to Dubai from France as French authorities continue to investigate alleged criminal activity on the popular messaging app, his Telegram channel…
ISTANBULA kidney transplant specialist at Brown University’s medical school has been deported from the US despite holding a valid visa and a court order temporarily preventing her removal, according…
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A man in his 20s was arrested at Dublin Airport on Monday morning after causing damage at a gate in Terminal 1.
In the spring of 1942 Dr Lennox Johnston, a Merseyside GP, took the train to London, intending to pluck Winston Churchill’s cigar from his lips and stamp it out. The anti-smoking campaigner,…
A month ago, Elon Musk, the unelected billionaire “special government employee” who isn’t running the not-actually-a-department Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) behind a sweeping effort to…
When I returned to my hometown near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank in January, the tension was palpable. It reminded me of the second Intifada, which I witnessed firsthand as a child. There was…
The US's direct role in shaping the diplomacy underway influences how Israel, Hamas, and others act in the short run. But Washington under Trump is a fickle leader, writes Rami Khouri [photo credit:…
Adem Yavuz Arslan*US-Turkey relations have always been turbulent. At times, they have improved significantly — rising from an alliance to a “strategic partnership” under former President Barack Obama…
On March 13, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te held a surprise national press conference to announce new measures to curb Beijing’s infiltration and influence. Lai particularly mentioned the military,…
FILE - Jean Morose Viliena, a former mayor of a town in Haiti, departs federal court, Monday, March 20, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File) BOSTON — A former mayor from Haiti is set to go…
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. — From Logan School’s top floor, 11-year-old Othella Silvey should have been able to see her house easily — it was less than two blocks away.But after a monstrous tornado ripped…
New York, NY, March 17, 2025 — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) commemorates the 45th anniversary of the US Refugee Act of 1980, a pivotal piece of legislation that has provided refuge to…
Skopje, 17 March 2025, dtt-net.com – A total of 51 citizens of North Macedonia citizens suffering from severe burns after Saturday night nightclub fire are sent so far to Austria, Croatia, Bulgaria,…
AFP South Korean protesters held mass weekend demonstrations against and in support of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. South Korea's opposition party Monday urged the country's Constitutional Court…
Lithuanian authorities believe that Russian intelligence orchestrated a May 2024 arson attack on an IKEA warehouse, Artūras Urbelis, a senior official at the Organized Crime and Corruption…
Renowned Lebanese actor and theater legend Antoine Kerbaj has died at the age of 90, state news agency NNA reported on Sunday.Kerbaj, a towering figure in Lebanon's artistic scene, passed away…
BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- China and India should be partners that contribute to each other's success, and this is the only right choice for both sides, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said…
TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs said he had held frank and constructive talks with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy…
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that Chinese military drills in the Taiwan Straits are a resolute response to foreign connivance and support to "Taiwan independence," and…
The complete reunification of China is inevitable, and seeking "Taiwan independence" through foreign support is doomed to failure, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday.
The City of London is being "stalked" by fears of a recession as official figures show the UK economy shrank by 0.1% in January in a blow to Labour's growth ambitions.The unexpected contraction,…
For more than thirty years, college students have been assured that their student loan debts would not follow them forever. The federal government promised that if they paid a portion of their income…
Fifteen years ago, the landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted. On this anniversary, join us on Tuesday, March 25, from 2:00 to 5:30 PM ET for a conference featuring special surprise guests…
Vladimir Putin has made it abundantly clear that he is unbending regarding the war in Ukraine. At most, he appears willing to accede to turning that country into a pro-Russian puppet state. And he…
This week marks the release of the Severance season 2 finale, and viewers are eager to see what transpires following the pivotal events of the previous episode. When Severance debuted on AppleTV+ in…
A new thriller from Yeon Sang-ho, the acclaimed director behind the zombie blockbuster Train to Busan, will soon be available on Netflix. The film, Revelations, is set for release on March 21, 2025,…
Netflix is known for breaking boundaries, constantly evolving to engage audiences across various demographics. This drive to push creative limits is likely behind the streaming giant’s commitment to…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 17. Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu in the course of a visit to Japan, met with the country's Prime Minister…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 17. Uzbekistan and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) discussed a project to modernize the gas distribution networks in the Samarkand region under public…
President Sergio Mattarella on Monday welcomed Jordan's King Abdullah to the Quirinale presidential palace in Rome, telling him that Italy supports his country's mediation efforts in the region. "It…
As another anniversary passes, Halabja's survivors and families of victims remain caught between historical trauma and political inertia. [Dana Taib Menmy/TNA]Iraq and the Kurdistan Region on Sunday…
'All violence is unacceptable to me on any side of a conflict and I've spent much of my life helping refugees, albeit climate migrants, and Gaza is unfortunately now one of the worst situations in…
The clip shows Nicholas posing with a plank of wood pretending it is a gun When police officers stopped 18-year-old Nicholas Prosper in Luton one Friday morning last September, he had already killed…
In a telephone conversation with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Sunday, Pezeshkian congratulated the two neighboring countries and nations on the important event. “Iran has always welcomed…
SHENZHEN – BYD has unveiled a new system for electric cars that the Chinese carmaker says will allow them to be charged almost as fast as it takes a regular car to refuel. BYD’s new battery and…
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, new Chairperson of the African Union Commission. Screenshot from the video “Djiboutien Mahmoud Ali Youssouf to head African Union Commission” on the France 24 YouTube channel.…
In a telephone conversation on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his Japanese counterpart Takeshi Iwaya talked about the relations between Tehran and Tokyo.They also discussed…
The third factor, balancing the equities, is subjective. Courts consider whether the agreement is fair, the employee’s ability to negotiate, the skills involved, and how the restrictions affect the…
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday weighed in on President Donald Trump's tariff threat on India, saying New Delhi and Washington have established a "direct dialogue at the…
A court in Georgia has handed a further prison sentence to the jailed former president, Mikheil Saakashvili. Saakashvili was sentenced on Monday to four-and-a-half years behind bars for illegally…
A Tbilisi court has sentenced former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili to 4 years and 6 months in prison for illegally crossing the country’s border, according to a report by Mtavari TV. With the…
Travis Mock, counsel at Rakower Law PLLC, discusses commercial arbitration: how to secure it, how to avoid it, and how to ensure arbitration clauses in contracts align with parties’ dispute resolution…
In this Chambers Expert Focus article, Craig AB Ferris, KC and Scott Lucyk of Lawson Lundell LLP look at what happened after the Ontario Superior Court of Justice upheld an international arbitration…
Mass protests in Hungary demonstrate that Viktor Orban is attempting to use his relationship with the U.S. President in domestic politics to showcase his influence and Washington’s support. Recent…
Representational image. Hungary's ruling coalition continued its crackdown on the country's LBGTQ+ community on Monday, as members submitted a bill to parliament that would ban the popular Budapest…
BEIJING – The 2020s are shaping up to be a lost decade, at best, for economic growth. This will be particularly bad for emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) in the short term, but it will…
TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) World Service has condemned a recent decision by the United States and the European Union to ban the broadcast of…
The 19th meeting of the Stabilisation and Association Subcommittee on Justice, Freedom, and Security with North Macedonia took place in Brussels on March 13 and 14, 2025. The meeting was co-chaired…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 17. Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) can address existing minor issues, the country's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said in a post on his X…
Volodymyr Gitlin fell in love with music as a boy in Kryvyi Rih, 280 miles southeast of Kyiv. He picked up the clarinet by the time he was eight and began studying at a local music school. When the…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 17. Turkmenistan's ambassador to the Republic of Korea Begench Durdyev held meetings with representatives of Singaporean delegations and discussed the prospects of…
CAIRO: An Israeli air strike on Monday killed three Palestinian men in the Gaza Strip, medics said, with no sign of progress from renewed talks on sustaining a ceasefire deal between Israel and…
VIENNA, 17 March 2025 – Independent media are essential in providing factual, unbiased reporting that counters propaganda, promotes informed public debate and ensures accountability, OSCE leaders said…
UN chief Antonio Guterres was to meet with rival Cypriot leaders on Monday to kick off two days of informal talks aimed at finding a “way forward” on the divided island, Agence France-Presse reported.…
Trump's latest wave of executive orders has reached Radio Free Asia and other related news outlets such as Voice of America. Funded by the US government, the latter have been an essential source of…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (Photo/X@narendramodi) New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his delight at welcoming…
The Central Executive Board of the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) released a statement condemning the massacre of a family as a result of a Turkish aerial attack on a house in a…
Post Japanese Foreign Minister IWAYA shaking with H.E. Mr. NURTLEU, Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan (Photo) Japan-Kazakhstan Foreign Ministers’ Telephone Meeting Both…
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People in informal settlements, impoverished urban areas, refugee camps, prisons and war zones can be particularly vulnerable to climate threats and natural hazards. A new study explores how…
Russian forces have regained control of Sudzha, the largest town in the Kursk region captured by the Ukrainian military in its August 2024 cross-border offensive. Regional authorities have announced…
The U.S. Department of Justice has quietly informed European officials of its withdrawal from an international group established to investigate figures responsible for the invasion of Ukraine,…
Two-minute read The Iranian regime’s Assembly of Experts has doubled down on enforcing the mandatory hijab, issuing a statement urging authorities to take decisive action against so-called cultural…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says countries are dropping their tariffs on US President Donald Trump's tariff plan already is working, as some U.S. trade partners "want to drop their tariffs,"…
Rapidly deteriorating EU-U.S. relations means Europe's industrial base is exposed to growing risks links to U.S. technology in its supply chains, the letter warns, citing U.S. Vice President JD…
Al-Manar correspondent on Monday reported Israeli drone strike on a motorcycle and a vehicle in the southern town of Yohmor Al-ShaqifLebanese Health Ministry said citizen martyred in the drone strike…
BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Hungary’s ruling coalition continued its crackdown on the country’s LBGTQ+ community on Monday, as members submitted a bill to parliament that would ban the popular Budapest Pride…
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Amnesty International welcomes the opportunity to provide input in response to the call for input for the upcoming report on access to justice and effective remedies in the context of toxics by the…
Grimes has “begged” Elon Musk to keep their children off the internet. But to no avail. In a recent X post, the Canadian singer admitted to having “tried begging” her ex to stop bringing their kids…
Opinion - In Uganda, when someone wakes up with swollen legs or mysterious pain, explanations abound. In Buganda, they'd say, "Yalinye Etalo," meaning they stepped on something supernatural. Among the…
More than 30 countries will be involved in the "coalition of the willing" to help end the war in Ukraine, Sir Keir Starmer's spokesman has said.On Saturday, leaders from 26 Western countries - plus…
Israeli airstrikes killed at least three Hamas terrorists in Gaza on Monday, according to Palestinian medics, as cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas showed no signs of progress. Meanwhile,…
Israeli tank stationed in the Al-Ahmadiyah region near the Golan Heights in Quneitra, Syria on January 16, 2025 [Ercin Erturk/Anadolu via Getty]Israel has stepped up its attacks on Syrian territory…
ISTANBUL US President Donald Trump has announced he is overturning pardons granted by former President Joe Biden, claiming they were signed using an autopen without Biden’s knowledge and are now…
Lebanese and Syrian armies say they have been communicating to ease the brewing border tensions.Fighting has erupted along the border between Lebanon and Syria. The violence overnight and into Monday…
Green Card holders are facing intense scrutiny and the threat of expulsion and deportation. Green Card-holding Indian senior citizens, who spend some months in India, are among those being grilled on…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 17. Uzbekistan and the US discussed strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation, Uzbekistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Bakhtiyor Saiov wrote on his Telegram…
JERUSALEMWith his dismissal taking effect on Wednesday following expected Cabinet approval, Ronen Bar, the head of Israel’s Shin Bet internal security service, will become the 7th top military and…
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ISTANBULTaiwan has protested against South Africa’s “unilateral” decision to rename the “Taipei Liaison Office” as the “Taipei Commercial Office.”The change was reflected on the website of South…
The SDF blamed Turkey for an airstrike that killed nine people south of the border town of Kobani [HUNAR AHMAD/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images]Kurdish-led forces that control large swathes of…
BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- China's commitment to increasing its input into global development cooperation remains unchanged, said Li Ming, spokesperson for China International Development…
Carney, who was sworn in as prime minister on Friday, is traveling to France and the United Kingdom on Monday to shore up transatlantic support for Ottawa as it faces tariffs and annexation threats…
Fear has gripped residents of Jato Aka, a community in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, following repeated invasions by suspected herdsmen. This made thousands of residents to flee their…
An Iranian general vowed to respond "decisively and destructively" to any threats after President Donald Trump said he ordered American forces to launch military action against Houthis in Yemen."We…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s foreign policy is chaotic. This may be by accident or else the result of stupidity. But it is also partially by design. In his ghost-written books about business, Trump…
Much ink has already been spilled on the antisemitism crisis plaguing the United States. As the new Trump administration seeks to crack down on antisemitism on university campuses, Congress should…
Cost of essentials has stabilised, bringing joy at Ramadan, but subsidy cuts loom on fuel and electricity
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 17. Akim (Governor) of the Turkestan region of Kazakhstan, Nuralkhan Kusherov, instructed the heads of responsible departments and the akims of districts and cities to…
President Donald Trump and his administration are defending the deportation of suspected Venezuelan gang members despite a court order barring their deportation. “The administration did not ‘refuse to…
China's latest plan to expand consumer spending, unveiled on Sunday, emphasizes for the first time the need to stabilize the stock and real estate markets, an official said on Monday.To this end, the…
President Donald Trump’s administration deported alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua from the United States to El Salvador on Sunday, despite a court order prohibiting their…
Following the announcement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding his decision on Sunday to fire Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar, and Bar’s statement of his decision to continue in his role,…
Syria’s new government has been forced to confront Hezbollah in Lebanon after several members of the Syrian security forces were killed. The killings happened just across the border from northern…
On many Fridays of the past 2+ years we’ve posted a ‘Frankly’ episode to YouTube and podcast platforms. Most of the time, these are rough thoughts I record – sometimes with a pre-planned outline – but…
SINGAPORE - A 51-year-old Chinese national was arrested for his alleged involvement in a case of theft on board an aircraft during a flight to Singapore on March 17.According to preliminary…
SINGAPORE – The rebound in new private home sales gained traction in February, with two major suburban launches and lower mortgage rates propelling developers’ sales to a 13-year high for that month.…
In a decree issued on 14 March 2025, US President Donald Trump ordered the dismantling of USAGM, the federal agency overseeing several independent media outlets, such as Voice of America (VOA), Radio…
Kurdish-led forces that control large swathe of northern Syria said nine people from the same family were killed Sunday night in a bombing it blamed on Turkey, Agence France-Presse reported. “A…
Turkey’s Competition Authority has launched an investigation into six major streaming platforms over alleged violations of the country’s competition law, the state-run Anadolu news agency reported on…
According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the identities of the detained individuals have been verified as Hajjat Susani and Karim Jalili Gandeli. Based on information…
U.S. airstrikes against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have eliminated several high-ranking leaders, Washington has said, noting that "all options remain on the table" in its stance toward Tehran.…
China on Monday appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's latest remarks on Lex Fridman's podcast regarding the Sino-India ties. China said that a cooperative dance between the elephant and dragon is…
ISTANBUL Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Monday hosted a meeting with the head of Russia’s upper house of parliament in the capital Baku.A statement by Russia’s Federation Council said the…
A Hamas delegation is heading to the Cairo to push for the second phase of the deal [Getty]Israeli forces maintained their attacks and blockade on Gaza on Sunday, killing a 62-year-old Palestinian man…
SANAA: Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they attacked an American aircraft carrier group twice within 24 hours as they prepared for huge rallies on Monday after US strikes left dozens dead.The response from…
BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua met with Musaeva Aktilek, Kyrgyz Ambassador to China, in Beijing on Monday. The two sides exchanged views on enhancing…
Former Israeli hostage Tal Shoham spent 505 days in Hamas captivity and was released on Feb. 22. He gave his first interview since returning from Gaza last month in a conversation with Fox News, where…
BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The complete reunification of China is inevitable, and seeking "Taiwan independence" through foreign support is doomed to failure, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson…
March 17 (UPI) -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney embarked on his first international trip on Monday as he works to strengthen ties with Europe and connect with his own people while working with…
Pakistani authorities arrested a man accused of blackmailing American minors using explicit images online, highlighting gaps in Pakistan's enforcement of child protection laws, digital crime…
Israeli negotiators met in Egypt with senior Egyptian officials on Sunday to discuss the issue of the 59 hostages still held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza after 527 days. “As instructed by [Israeli]…
The Israel Defense Forces on Sunday struck a command-and-control center in Southern Lebanon used by Hezbollah's Radwan Force. The presence of such terrorist infrastructure "constitutes a blatant…
In a lightning revolution late last year, Syrian rebels — led by former al-Qaeda commander Ahmed al-Sharaa — overthrew Bashar Assad’s decades-long dictatorship, ushering in a fragile new system of…
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Belgium responds by saying Rwandan diplomats no longer welcome as ties fray over respective roles in the DRC conflict.Rwanda says it has cut diplomatic ties with…
US Central Command put out a video overnight between March 16 and March 17 showing continued attacks on the Houthis in Yemen.The US began delivering strikes over the weekend and is now stepping them…
Syrian troops head toward the Lebanese border Monday. (Karam Al-Masri/Reuters) BEIRUT — The Syrian army fired rockets and artillery into northern Lebanon overnight after it said three of its soldiers…
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said he will raise the issue of possible European support for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty after the US government moved to cut the broadcaster's funding,…
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini acknowledges that it has been "stressful" leading the embattled UN agency for Palestinian refugees, but says he is confident he is "on the right side of history".The 61…
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Trump's use of tariffs as a bargaining tool is likely to erode other countries' faith in the US as a place to do business SEATTLE – Donald Trump is obsessed with tariffs – “the most beautiful word in…
One person was reported missing on Monday after an avalanche hit three skiers on a glacier in the area of Capanna Presena in Trentino's Valle di Sole, ANSA has learned. After the avalanche hit the…
An invitation to attend a conference in Brussels to commemorate the 50th anniversary of ties between the European Union and China has been turned down by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Instead, Beijing…
March 17 (UPI) -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said Monday that any peace deal with Ukraine must include "security guarantees" from the United States and NATO that Ukraine would…
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Yemen's Houthi military spokesperson said Monday that his group launched a second attack targeting a U.S. aircraft carrier in the northern Red Sea after the U.S. military conducted fresh airstrikes on…
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When Army Spc. 4th Class Edward Allen DeVore Jr.'s company was attacked in the jungles of Vietnam, he did everything in his power to beat the enemy back. After a squadron of soldiers were pinned down,…
Despite the talks heavy fighting between Russia and Ukraine is ongoing across the frontline [ROMAN PILIPEY/AFP via Getty Images]US President Donald Trump said he plans to speak to Russian President…
"Peace to the world," a painting created by Russian artist Alexei Sergienko showing a combination of faces of Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, is on display…
The local authorities in Upper Nile State’s Longechuk County said one person has died and eight others were injured during an airstrike in Mathiang Village on Sunday evening that also destroyed…
A pivotal week for Eastern Congo’s ongoing conflict is unfolding, with key peace talks scheduled between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 armed group on Tuesday, March 18, in Luanda,…
MUSCAT, Oman — Amid reports of divisions within the Taliban leadership, Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting foreign minister, dismissed claims of internal power struggles, insisting that loyalty…
KABUL — Afghanistan on Monday marked National Journalists’ Day, an occasion that comes amid mounting restrictions on press freedom and a reported 24 percent increase in violations against journalists…
ISLAMABAD — A senior adviser to Pakistan’s prime minister, Rana Sanaullah, has said that the Taliban support militant groups carrying out attacks inside Pakistan, alleging that they are facilitating a…
ISLAMABAD — Representatives from Afghanistan and Pakistan reached an agreement to reopen the Torkham border crossing, establish a temporary ceasefire, and halt the construction of disputed border…
KABUL — The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced plans to distribute educational materials to more than 3.5 million children in Afghanistan this year, as the country prepares for the…
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The overthrow of Bachar al-Assad's regime in Syria and its replacement by new rulers with close ties to Turkey are ringing alarm bells in Israel. RFI's correspondent reports on how Ankara and…
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko reportedly said that the Kremlin wants an "ironclad" guarantee that Ukraine will be prohibited from joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization…
2025.03.17 A man shouts as a market burns after a Myanmar military airstrike on Let Pan Hla village, north of Mandalay city, on March 14, 2025. Read RFA coverage of this topic in B
Dutta, an expert in historic Indian archives, came to the UK in 2012 on a student visa. After marriage she changed it to a spouse visa. Her lawyer argued Dutta had no choice but to travel to India as…
March 17 (UPI) -- Monday's Google Doodle celebrates Ireland's national holiday, St. Patrick's Day. The artwork on the company's home page features traditional symbols of Irish culture such as a…
A section of South Sudanese women on Monday voiced concerns over the worsening situation in the country and warned of the collapse of the 2018 peace agreement and the Tumaini Initiative. Speaking at a…
ISTANBUL A Journalist and cameraman were injured in a missile attack along the Syrian-Lebanese border on Monday, Syrian state media said.According to the state news agency SANA, the two were injured…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 17. The use of the "snapback" mechanism related to Iran's nuclear program under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) will undoubtedly have negative consequences for…
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hat if we’ve been looking at regulating AI all wrong? Global agreements on ethics, bias, and safety are critical for humanity—but they’re notoriously slow and bureaucratic. By the time world leaders…
rtificial intelligence (AI) presents both opportunities and new dangers in the growing cryptocurrency industry. With the industry’s growth, AI is increasingly becoming germane to its existence, and…
For decades, USAID has played a major role in funding healthcare, education, and development across Africa. But with shifting U.S. priorities and discussions around reducing aid, the big question is:…
The Institute for Economics and Peace’s 2024 Global Peace Index reveals Colombia, Haiti, Venezuela, and Mexico rank as Latin America’s least peaceful countries.Colombia holds its position as the…
Sources close to the matter revealed Mexican state energy company Pemex has engaged in advanced talks with billionaire Carlos Slim. The negotiations could see the tycoon help finance two of Mexico’s…
Several videos circulating on social media purportedly show Pakistanis storming a Chinese-run call centre in Islamabad’s Sector F-11 after a raid by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and…
Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence of the United States who is in India for an official trip, dwelled on the tariff threat on Monday, saying India and the Donald Trump-led country…
Reading Time: 4 minutes In September 2021, El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. At that time, President Nayib Bukele argued that the bold decision would promote…
Air Canada has apologised after a passenger discovered that some of its aircraft displayed maps labelling Israel as the "Palestinian territories" instead of a sovereign state. The issue, affecting 40…
The European Union remains steadfast in its commitment to strengthening Ukraine, ensuring a just and lasting peace, and fully restoring the country. Recovery and reconstruction efforts are ongoing…
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, met with the Head of the Federal Chancellery and Federal Minister for Special Tasks of Germany, Wolfgang Schmidt. Deputy Head of the…
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Syria's army sent a convoy of troops and several tanks to the frontier on Monday [Getty]A tense calm returned to the Syria-Lebanon border on Monday following the killing of three Syrian soldiers by…
Trump ordered airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels Saturday night, which have killed over 50 people according to the Yemeni health ministry [Getty]The US could hit Iranian targets in Yemen as part of…
Democracy in Southeastern Europe is struggling as Romania becomes the EU's only "hybrid regime" amid rising ultranationalism, controversial political figures and ongoing protests across the region,…
The court is yet to rule on the only remaining charge against him, which concerns the violent suppression of anti-government protests by Saakashvili’s administration in 2007. The Georgian ex-president…
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A Georgian court has handed down another verdict against former President Mikheil Saakashvili, sentencing him to 4.5 years in prison for illegally crossing into Georgia. The sentence extends his…
Buying rally continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) amid optimism over the IMF front, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index settling above the 116,000 level amid a gain of 663 points on…
Russia’s Defense Ministry said that it had shot down 126 Ukrainian drones, 64 of which were destroyed over the Volgograd region. | Photo: AP - for representative purposes only Ukrainian drones…
As per the statement from interior minister Panche Toshkovski, the venue at which the fire broke out, had been operating illegally. North Macedonia Declares 7-Day Mourning Period After Nightclub Fire…
India’s move to upgrade its ties with Mauritius is seen as a bid to counter China’s growing influence in the Indian Ocean and reinforce New Delhi’s role as a key security and economic partner in the…
In response to US airstrikes, the Houthi political bureau has vowed to "meet escalation with escalation." Despite their actions, they deny threatening international shipping and reaffirmed support for…
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France has always supported and continues to support an amicable and peaceful solution to any differences on the three islands of Abu Musa, (…)
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Despite Russia's firm stance, France and Britain have said they would send peacekeeping forces to Ukraine. Australian PM Anthony Albanese also said his country was open to such a request. Grushko…
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 17. Iran and Türkiye both acknowledge the significance of maintaining and enhancing their bilateral relations, said spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmail Baghaei,…
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Austrian Foreign Ministry welcomes signing of Kyrgyz-Tajik border delimitation treaty AKIPRESS.COM - The Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed signing of the border treaty between Kyrgyzstan…
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 17. There are significant contradictions and differing views in the recent requests made by the United States regarding Iran, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail…
China has sent a senior-level delegation to Panama at a time when relations have been clouded by developments surrounding the Panama Canal, a move seen by observers as an attempt to “understand what…
TOKYO - Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji’s four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4,000 yen (S$35.84) from this summer, after local authorities passed a Bill on March 17. A record influx…
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A British woman is missing in Thailand after a diving boat she was on caught fire, officials have said.The vessel was off the coast of the island of Koh Tao when a fire broke out in the engine room…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with the United States Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard in the national capital on Monday, during which they discussed key…
A Newroz reception was hosted by Hackney Council, which is a district in London with a large Kurdish population. The reception, held at the municipal building in partnership with the Kurdish and…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 17. The European Union (EU) is ready to support renewable energy projects in Kyrgyzstan, EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela, said at a meeting…
This funding announcement on the Water Quality and Catchment Management Investment Area, through the PEACEPLUS Supporting a Sustainable and Better Connected Future theme, will contribute to enabling…
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The agreement between Kyrgyz and Tajiks-sealed by the embrace between Žaparov and Rakhmon-affects as much as 1,000 kilometers of border and and comes after discussions and clashes dating back to the…
Trump defends Venezuelan gang deportations Donald Trump has defended deporting hundreds of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang, even after a federal judge temporarily blocked the administration from…
US President Donald Trump on Sunday shared a video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interview with computer scientist and podcaster Lex Fridman on his social media platform, Truth Social. PM Modi…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 17. Iran will respond to the letter sent by US President Donald Trump after completing a thorough review process, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said,…
SpaceX’s Starlink project is transforming Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with an unprecedented “mega-constellation” of satellites. Originally planned for 12,000 satellites, Starlink has since expanded its…
The Chilean Peso opened Monday’s trading session at 931.97 per US dollar. This marks a slight retreat from Friday’s stronger position of 929.5 per dollar. Currency analysts note this represents only a…
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SINGAPORE – Homegrown electronics firm Creative Technology has retrenched about 40 staff, or 14 per cent of its workforce, as the tech layoff wave continues its rampage, The Straits Times has learnt.…
The United States is currently in the midst of a “scramble” — but not the kind many Americans are used to making for breakfast. A catastrophic outbreak of bird flu has devastated poultry stocks across…
Ranjani Srinivasan, a 37-year-old Indian student and Fulbright Scholarship recipient at Columbia University pursuing a doctoral degree at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and…
TOKYO - Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji’s four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4,000 yen (S$35.84) from this summer, after local authorities passed a Bill on March 17. A record influx…
The Ukrainian authorities have set “red lines” for any potential negotiations with Russia, The Independent reported, citing senior Ukrainian officials.According to the outlet’s sources, Kyiv has ruled…
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, March 17. A fresh flight path has taken to the skies between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, linking Bishkek and Khujand in a new chapter of travel, Trend reports the administration…
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský will push for a European response to U.S. funding cuts for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) at Monday’s European Union foreign ministers’ meeting in…
Financial markets saw the Mexican peso strengthen to 19.94 against the US dollar this morning. This marks a continuation of the peso’s impressive run after breaking the psychologically important 20.00…
Trading Economics data shows the Argentine peso weakened against the US dollar in morning trading on March 17, 2025. The official USD/ARS exchange rate trades at 1,066.179, continuing the trend from…
SINGAPORE - Two people were taken to hospital after a fire broke out inside an electrical riser at a Housing Board block in Jalan Kayu early on March 15.In response to queries from The Straits Times,…
In a move that underscores Meta’s growing crackdown on internal leaks, a former employee has claimed he was fired for sharing a company update with his wife—despite the information already being…
New footage shows missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki and Joshua Riibe, the person of interest, at an outdoor bar before she vanished from a Punta Cana beach. The videos were…
SEOUL - Brands including Prada have cut ties with South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun amid controversy over his relationship with actress Kim Sae-ron who was found dead in February.The 37-year-old actor…
Russian tourist shot in Abkhazia A Russian tourist was shot in Abkhazia after being confronted about his bare torso, with local authorities allegedly trying to suppress the case as the head of the…
The Vatican released the first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalisation, showing him concelebrating Mass at the chapel in Rome's Gemelli hospitalThe 88-year-old pontiff, undergoing treatment…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar kicked off Raisina Dialogue 2025 engagements with high-level meetings, including discussions with Swedish and Slovenian counterparts. New Zealand Prime Minister…
LONDON -- North Korea on Monday vowed to "steadily update and strengthen" its nuclear capabilities, a firm rejection of the G7's call for Pyongyang to "abandon" its nuclear ambitions.The country's…
As the world spins, Muslims in one city begin their fast while others on the opposite side of the world break theirs.As the first light of dawn breaks over Rajshahi in Bangladesh, a muezzin’s call…
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei announced that Tehran would issue an official response to former US President Donald Trump's letter after completing a thorough review, adding that…
The Colombian peso strengthened to 4,100.04 per US dollar in early trading Monday, March 17, 2025. This represents a 0.36% appreciation from Friday’s closing rate of 4,115 COP per USD.Overnight…
The United States and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are both vowing escalation after the U.S. launched airstrikes to deter the rebels from attacking military and commercial vessels on one of the…
As the West postures as the global guardian of human rights and democracy, it turns a blind eye – or worse, lends direct support – to the ongoing ethnic cleansing of Christians, Alawites, and Druze in…
A fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia has killed at least 59 people and injured more than 150.
Bilateral trade between the two countries is valued at under $2bn (£1.55bn) currently. Luxon is a keynote speaker at an ongoing geopolitical conference in Delhi, which will also be attended by the US…
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Voice of America lose funding According to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has announced the termination of its…
Despite a month-long hospitalization for pneumonia, Pope Francis has approved a three-year reform process, focusing on women's roles and laity inclusionThe pope’s decision extends the reform process…
Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) said on Monday the check-in system is now operational, allowing FlySafair and Lift Airline to resume normal processes.Acsa said at the weekend a global systems…
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Experts said US President Donald Trump has confronted the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen with a new reality in wake of the airstrikes Washington has launched against them over the weekend. Trump…
French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France’s commitment to supplying Ukraine with Mirage 2000 fighter jets, a promise that materialized when the first of these aircraft arrived in Ukraine…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with reporters following the G7 foreign ministers meeting in La Malbaie, Quebec, March 14. AFP-YonhapOnce the United States has imposed tariffs on its major…
Since it invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Russia's economy has proved to be robust despite sanctions, inflation and labour shortages. But how long can it last? Charles Pellegrin takes a deep dive…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Andriy Hnatov to be the new chief of the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, according to the General Staff’s Telegram channel.Hnatov was…
Iran said on Monday that a letter it received from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has called for striking a nuclear deal with the Islamic republic, echoed his public statements."The content of the…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters, watched by National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, aboard Air Force One on his return to Washington, D.C., March 16. Reuters-YonhapU.S. President Donald…
SINGAPORE, March 17 (Bernama) -- The Armenian Street Party, held over the weekend at the Peranakan Museum and its vicinity, celebrated the rich diversity of Peranakan community’s cherished intangible…
NASA stated that if weather permits, the SpaceX capsule carrying Wilmore, Williams and two other astronauts will undock from the space station early Tuesday and splash down off Florida's coast later…
President Sadyr Japarov today received Commissioner of European Union for International Partnership Josef Sikela in Yntymak Ordo to discuss strategic cooperation issues, the president's press service…
DaysofPal- The Gaza Strip is teetering on the brink of a catastrophic famine as Israeli occupation maintains an unrelenting closure of its crossings for over two weeks. This Israeli blockade has…
A motorcyclist and his two pillion passengers were knocked dead by a car belonging to Greater Pioneer Operating Company (GPOC) Unity State’s Rubkona County over the weekend. The traffic police’s…
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On 11 March, European Union (EU) Ambassador to Japan Jean-Eric Paquet attended a memorial event organised by the Fukushima Prefectural Government to commemorate victims of the Great East Japan…
South Africa and the EU strengthen partnership and boost trade and investments “Europe values its partnership with South Africa. And South Africa can count on Europe.” That was the key message to…
Peru announced a state of emergency late Sunday in the capital Lima over a wave of killings linked to extortion. The move came after singer Paul Flores was shot dead by hitmen who attacked a bus he…
"This is said to be Justice Jeong Hyeong-shik reassuring President Yoon recently," reads part of the Korean-language caption to a Facebook photo shared on March 16, 2025. The photo shows the backs of…
US President Donald Trump shared the link to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interview with AI researcher and podcaster Lex Fridman on his Truth Social account. In the wide-ranging conversation, PM…
The actress had been battling adrenal cancer for months. First seen in "Rosetta" (1999), she was appreciated by audiences on both sides of the Franco-Belgian border for her performances in "Le pacte…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, said Sunday that Moscow and Washington are discussing access to Black Sea ports and issues related to Ukraine’s…
The Vatican released the first photograph of Pope Francis on Sunday since his hospitalisation over a month ago, showing the pontiff celebrating mass earlier in the day from the chapel in his hospital…
Written by Suzana Anghel and Mario Damen. By waging war on Ukraine, Russia looked for a reset of the European security architecture as established at the end of the Cold War, for a new delimitation of…
KUALA LUMPUR - As dusk fell, hundreds of Muslims at a mosque in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur feast on bowls of fragrant rice porridge known locally as “bubur lambuk”, part of a Ramadan…
PM Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump (File Image) (Photo Credit: X@narendramodi) Washington, DC [US], March 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has shared a video of Prime Minister Narendra…
The United States flew over 200 alleged members of a Venezuelan gang to be imprisoned in El Salvador, President Nayib Bukele said Sunday, after US counterpart Donald Trump controversially invoked…
MACAO, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government and co-hosting companies on Sunday organized the "Community Arts Carnival" of the…
MANILA - The Philippine Senate said on March 17 it will conduct a formal probe of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest and swift handover last week to the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is…
GENEVA UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will convene an informal meeting in Geneva on Tuesday with the two Cypriot leaders and guarantor powers Greece, Türkiye and the UK in an effort to address…
Iraqi security forces have seized more than a tonne of captagon tablets smuggled from Syria via Turkey, the interior ministry said on Sunday. Ministry spokesman General Moqdad Miri said the Narcotics…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei denounced the US airstrikes as "brutal" and a "gross violation of the principles of the UN Charter." Abbas Araghchi, Iran's top diplomat, also knocked…
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally returning to Earth after having overstayed at the International Space Station (ISS) for…
Military observers’ reports indicate that China has conducted a second test flight of its next-generation J-36 fighter jet, a development that continues to draw global attention to Beijing’s advancing…
The European Union will bring together international donors on Monday to try to rally financing for Syria's fragile recovery after the ouster of its longtime ruler Bashar Al Assad. For the first time…
WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: Donald Trump said he plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. “A lot of work’s been done over the weekend,” the U.S. president — who is asking the…
March has been a fireworks display in Pakistan's north and south, and the military running around like a headless chicken. Baloch rebels launched 57 attacks in the last 48 hours. A lethal combo has…
Slovakia's Ambassador to India Robert Maxian (Photo/ANI) New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): Slovak Ambassador to India Robert Maxian said on Monday that Raisina Dialogue is very important for them and…
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) filed a lawsuit challenging as unconstitutional the Trump administration’s actions to deport international students and scholars who protest or…
A Myanmar junta airstrike on a village held by anti-coup fighters killed at least 12 people according to a local administrative official, who said the bombardment targeted civilian areas. Myanmar's…
The US President said he will be talking to Vladimir Putin about bringing the war in Ukraine to an end, saying "we have a very good chance". Trump told reporters on Air Force One that he will talk…
India is expected to remain the fastest-growing major economy, but structural challenges and slowing momentum threaten its long-term ambitions.
CFP In this file photo taken on Monday, July 16, 2018, US President Donald Trump shakes hand with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the end of the press conference after their meeting at the…
The former king's supporters have been rallying in different parts of the country, including Kathmandu and Pokhara, for the past few days, demanding the reinstatement of the monarchy abolished in 2008…
2025.03.17 North and South Tarawa are seen from the air in the Pacific island nation of Kiribati May 23, 2013. BANGKOK—The company at the vanguard of plans to mine deep sea metals used in electric…
North Korea recently opened its doors to Chinese investors and traders, allowing them to collaborate with local companies in various sectors.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 18, Reuters reported on Monday.“I’ll be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday. A lot of work’s been…
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, March 17. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has decided to initiate the process of appraising the Rogun hydropower plant (HPP) construction project in Tajikistan, Jozef Síkela,…
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Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, stated in a statement that the US-led aggressors have carried out more than 170 airstrikes across various regions of Yemen.Saree reaffirmed that…
U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about settling the conflict in Ukraine, U.S. media reported."We're doing pretty well, I think, with…
Farid said the warring factions were stealing food aid and selling it.“That's why so many are dying in al-Fashir. They are starving.”On his way from Sudan, Farid passed through Kufra, an isolated area…
Niger's junta has ordered three Chinese officials working in the oil sector to leave the country, two sources familiar with the decision told Reuters on Friday, in the latest move by regional military…
Eunice Achieng on the day she left for Saudi Arabia. She was found dead in a rooftop water tank. On any given day in Kenya, dozens, if not hundreds of women buzz around the Nairobi international…
The increase in Lagos' cases follows the recent outbreak at Kings College Lagos, where 14 students were infected, and one fatality was recorded. Nigeria has recorded 23 new suspected cases of…
A silent but deadly health crisis is unfolding in Nigeria. Since 2022, diphtheria has claimed 1,269 lives across 18 states, with a staggering 24,804 confirmed cases recorded as of January 26, 2025,…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that 1,319 deaths have been recorded from diphtheria between epidemiological week 19 of 2022 and week 10 of 2025, highlighting…
Brazil’s state-owned Petrobras is in the midst of discussions with US LNG suppliers on a long-term import agreement, Reuters reported on March 14. Petrobras officials did not reveal which US suppliers…
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into TotalEnergies over potential manslaughter and a failure to assist people in danger during a jihadist attack in Mozambique, the energy firm said,…
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will hold a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, March 18, to discuss a potential resolution to the war in Ukraine.…
The death toll from the first US strikes on Yemen under President Donald Trump has risen to 53, including five children, the Iran-backed Huthi rebels' health ministry said Sunday. In what it said was…
US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week, officials said on Sunday, as Washington and Kyiv’s European allies press Moscow to accept a ceasefire…
Prisoners in Al Naqab Prison were beaten and exposed to the most brutal forms of violations by the Israeli occupation authorities, with rubber bullets fired at them multiple times...
Migrants were transferred to the notorious CECOT facility on El Salvador after being deported from the United States under an 18th century wartime declaration. A federal judge had signed an order…
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has completed 40 per cent of the nol system upgrade, transitioning from the existing card-based ticketing system to the more advanced account-based…
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Paris and London on Monday to seek alliances as he deals with US President Donald Trump's attacks on Canada's sovereignty and economy. Carney is…
Two days after being sworn in, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Paris on his first state visit, as his country’s economy and sovereignty are under threat from the United States. Issued on:…
Representative Image Diamer [PoGB], March 17 (ANI): On the 29th day of the ongoing Huqooq Do Dam sit-in, the protestors were increasingly vocal about their frustrations with the government's failure…
Donald Trump has said he will speak to Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as military chiefs prepare to discuss peacekeeping plans in London.The call, announced by US special envoy Steve Witkoff, comes as Mr…
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MEXICO CITY — The videos roll through TikTok in 30-second flashes.Migrants trek in camouflage through dry desert terrain. Dune buggies roar up to the United States-Mexico border barrier. Families with…
Autocratic regimes often collapse from within due to internal revolt or are overthrown by a united opposition or popular uprising. Internal rebellion remains unlikely in South Sudan because family…
The Trump administration’s efforts to shut down the operation are part of a broader campaign to weaken the news media. The White House, for example, has barred the Associated Press from covering…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 17. Uzbekistan Railways and Kazakhstan Railways put their heads together to hash out plans for joint projects that will hit the ground running in enhancing railway services…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 17. China and Kyrgyzstan are planning to significantly increase their trade turnover, aiming for a target of $45 billion by 2030, Trend reports, citing the Cabinet of…
The cost of further EU enlargement will be high. But the cost of not enlarging the Union—both economic and geopolitical—could be higher still. European leaders never miss an opportunity to declare…
The US launched a wave of air attacks on Houthis across Yemen on Saturday which continued till Sunday. About 40 air raids are reported to have been undertaken, mainly by US fighter aircraft operating…
JERUSALEM -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he will seek to dismiss the head of the internal security service this week, deepening a power struggle focused largely on who bears…
BRUSSELS -- The European Union hosts a donor conference for Syria on Monday to muster support to ensure a peaceful transition after President Bashar Assad was ousted by an insurgency last…
KOCANI, North Macedonia — After North Macedonia’s deadliest tragedy in recent memory, with dozens dying in a nightclub inferno, the tiny Balkan nation is struggling to grapple with so many young lives…
Community trusts linked to renewable energy projects are designed to ensure a portion of profits benefits the locals. #PowerTracker visits a Free State project to witness their real-world impacts. By…
The chief of the Houthi leader's security detail was reportedly killed during a US strike on Houthi targets in Yemen, according to Israeli media, citing a Saudi report on Monday.Overnight, US Central…
At least 455 civilians, including 359 children, have been killed or injured in 234 incidents involving explosive hazards in Afghanistan so far in 2024, according to the International Committee of the…
Representatives of traders along with tribal elders from Afghanistan and Pakistan are set to meet again on Monday at the Torkham border in an effort to resolve the ongoing dispute and reopen the key…
EU member states are considering softening the bloc’s binding gas storage targets in order to avoid sending gas prices soaring again ahead of what is anticipated to be a difficult year, Reuters…
A seven-day period of mourning has been declared in North Macedonia in memory of the victims of the tragic fire that broke out at the Pulse disco in Kocani. The devastating incident, which occurred…
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces continue their military operations against Houthi fighters in Yemen, with video footage released on X showing military aircraft taking off. In the accompanying…
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HRW said the victims appear to be ethnic Fulani, a group authorities accuse of supporting groups linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State."The gruesome videos of an apparent massacre by pro-government…
Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump (File Photo) (Image Credit: Reuters) Washington, DC [US], March 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he will speak to his…
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Originally launched to streamline asylum appointments, the CBP Home App was repurposed by the Donald Trump administration to allow individuals to lawfully 'self-deport', avoiding the risk of arrest…
SEOUL — South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok called on Monday (March 17) to avoid any negative impact on science, technology and energy co-operation with the United States, after the US…
The president invoked a 1798 law in order to deport alleged gang members - and paid no attention when a judge sought to block him WASHINGTON DC – Frustrated at the relatively sedate pace with which…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is having “daily exchanges” with the United States government with the aim of securing a minerals-for-security deal, Congolese officials have told the…
After initially denying the FOI request, DHS lawyers later agreed in February to release redacted versions of the immigration forms. "Specifically, defendant would propose redacting all information in…
The Trump administration has transferred hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador even as a federal judge issued an order temporarily barring the deportations under an 18th-century wartime declaration…
WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters he planned to speak with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, as he seeks to get the Kremlin to agree to his 30-day…
UNICEF Middle East and North Africa Regional Director Edouard Beigbeder has described the situation of children in Gaza and the West Bank as “extremely concerning,” also affirming that all children…
The legitimate Yemeni government accused on Sunday the Iran-backed Houthi militias of dragging the people into a “reckless” war that the militants cannot wage. In the first official remarks by the…
This grab from footage shared by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on March 15, 2025 shows a US Air Force F/A-18 fighter aircraft taking off from an aircraft carrier at sea reportedly amidst operations…
For many of us, the justifications put forward by Putin for his war against Ukraine – NATO, “denazification,” the supposed decadence of the West, and other arguments – are mere pretexts. What truly…
Twin 19-year-old brothers were found gunned down on top of a Georgia mountain a day after they missed a flight to Boston to visit friends. Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis’ family has refused…
Fagiano Okayama's goalkeeper Svend Brodersen looks on during the J-League football match between Urawa Red Diamonds and Fagiano Okayama at Saitama Stadium 2002 in Saitama on March 8, 2025. (Photo by…
Peacekeeping role might leave UK with less than half of its regular army ready for deployment elsewhere If Ukraine and Russia really are edging closer to a temporary ceasefire, then Keir Starmer’s…
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Donald Trump President Donald Trump said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he pushes to end the war in Ukraine. The US leader disclosed the upcoming conversation to…
Bottles of Champagne are seen on display for sale in a wine shop in Paris, France, March 13, 2025. French champagne producers do nearly a billion dollars' worth of business with the US every year. But…
Donald Trump said on Sunday that he has no intention to create exemptions on steel and aluminium tariffs and said that reciprocal tariffs on US trade partners will be imposed on April 2 alongside…
MUAN, South Korea – It was the site of the worst aviation disaster on South Korean soil. Now the terminal at Muan International Airport serves as a community center for grieving relatives of the 179…
Relations between the United States and South Africa – already strained over their previous governments’ positions on the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Palestine conflict and other geopolitical…
Somalia and its breakaway region of Somaliland have not received any proposal from the US or Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, their foreign ministers said on Friday, with Mogadishu saying it…
More than 20 people are under investigation after a fire tore through an overcrowded nightclub packed with mostly young people in North Macedonia early Sunday, killing 59 people. Around 15 of them are…
The situation on that day, 11 March, was described as "catastrophic" by "Anton". The third soldier spoken to by the BBC was serving in the headquarters for the Kursk front. He too highlighted the…
Pyongyang, March 17 (KCNA) -- The fifth meeting of headquarters chairpersons of the 25th Congress of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon) was held at the Korean Hall in…
Bangkok – More than a million people have fled Myanmar's brutal civil war to seek shelter and work in neighboring Thailand, where experts say nationalists are using disinformation to fuel prejudice…
2025-03-17T06:13:47+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Monday, the Israeli military announced that it conducted airstrikes targeting a command post of the Radwan Force and additional structures used by Hezbollah…
"I can't say, obviously, with my experience on the short tracks, that you think that that's where you're going to win. But if I've learned anything in this sport, you never know what day can be your…
It may have been a stormy Saturday afternoon for most, but this worker had to fight for his life. In a video posted on social media, the worker in Hong Kong is seen in a gondola after strong winds…
When Myanmar’s military staged a coup on February 1, 2021, many assumed history would repeat itself. The junta, with decades of experience in repression and vast firepower, was seen as “too big to…
In the wake of Trump’s turn against Ukraine, the UK must coordinate with both its European and Asian allies.
AFP This screengrab made from a NASA livestream shows the SpaceX Dragon Crew-10 members (center, in dark blue) NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)…
The European Central Bank will lower borrowing costs two more times, according to analysts surveyed by Bloomberg who no longer expect interest rates to go below 2%.After six reductions so far, back-to…
Russia will seek "ironclad" guarantees in any peace deal on Ukraine that Nato nations will exclude Kyiv from membership and that Ukraine will remain neutral, a Russian deputy foreign minister said in…
Competition between India and China should never turn into a conflict and cooperation between the two nations is in the interest of global stability, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.During a…
German goalkeeper Svend Brodersen is an 'otaku' - one obsessed with Japanese pop culture 3 MIN READ
Malaysia’s anti-corruption body has launched a probe into troubled oil and gas firm Sapura Energy as the government scrambles to contain public backlash over a proposed 1.1 billion ringgit (US$230…
Liu has until 24 March to leave Taiwan before she is forcibly deported, local media reported.She would not be able to apply for another dependent visa for five years, according to an NIA statement on…
NAIROBI: The International Monetary Fund has received a formal request for a new programme from Kenyan authorities and will engage with them going forward, it said on Monday.A ninth review under its…
In this photo provided by El Salvador's presidential press office, prison guards transfer deportees from the U.S., alleged to be Venezuelan gang members, to the Terrorism Confinement Center in…
U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday and discuss ending the war in Ukraine, after positive talks between U.S. and Russian officials in…
"I'll be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday. A lot of work's been done over the weekend," Reuters news agency quoted Trump as saying to reporters on Air Force One flight to Washington.Earlier, in…
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has officially launched the Saudi Architecture Characters Map, featuring 19 distinct architectural styles…
Sky News' chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay reports from northwestern Syria where hundreds of civilian Alawites have been killed and thousands more are seeking refuge in a Russian military base.…
North Macedonian authorities have detained 15 people and ordered a nationwide review of entertainment venue licenses after a nightclub fire left 59 people dead and 155 injured.The inferno, sparked by…
United States President Donald Trump announced his decision to reverse the pardon issued by his predecessor, Joe Biden, before leaving office. Trump said that the pardons were signed by autopen and…
2025-03-17T05:45:00+00:00 Shafaq News/ Yemen's Ansarallah (Houthis) announced, on Monday, that they targeted, for the second time in 24 hours, the American aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman in the Red…
Canada's new prime minister, Mark Carney, will hold meetings in Paris and London on only his second week in office - Copyright AFP Dave ChanAnne-Marie PROVOSTWith Canada’s economy and even sovereignty…
No checkpoint is the same, some want paperwork, others wave you through after a brief look inside - but from Damascus to Latakia, there are a lot of checkpoints, and in one way or another, you are…
Sky News' chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay reports from northwestern Syria where hundreds of civilian Alawites have been killed and thousands more are seeking refuge in a Russian military base.…
North Korea has launched a sweeping crackdown on the border after declaring a "war to exterminate users of Chinese-made mobile phones."
BANJUL, Gambia/ISTANBUL The massive kapok tree, believed to be sacred in Gambia, stands in the Latrikunda German neighborhood of Serekunda, reflecting nature’s grandeur with its sky-reaching branches…
Ephos co-founder and CEO, Andrea Rocchetto, sheds light on how glass chips, instead of silicon chips, can revolutionise data centre energy efficiency. Did you know that the worldwide photonics market…
Three people critically injured in a fire at a nightclub in the town of Kocani in North Macedonia were transported to Türkiye on Sunday in an ambulance plane operated by the Turkish Health…
TAIPEI--The organizers of a marathon in southern Taiwan, including a member of the self-governing island republic’s legislature, apologized Sunday after giving out prizes in the shape of a golden Chinese machine gun.
Nairobi has witnessed a flurry of development activities over the past five days as President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja launched multiple healthcare, housing, education, and…
As Namibia continues to fight the growing malaria outbreak, local entrepreneur Urbano Shetunyenga (28) has introduced Omwe, a new insecticide paper aimed at providing an affordable and effective…
The US Coast Guard has called off the search for a missing free diver off the coast of Naples. Drake Sweet, 36, reportedly disappeared while free diving 70 miles offshore.
A fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia has killed at least 59 people and injured more than 150. The blaze broke out at the Pulse nightclub in Kočani, where around 500 people were attending a…
Two NASA astronauts stuck on the International Space Station since last summer are poised to return to Earth after SpaceX delivered a replacement crew to the facility.
President Donald Trump on Monday declared all the pardons issued by his predecessor Joe Biden as void, claiming that they had been executed without Biden's approval. Joe Biden and Jill Biden pose…
The Democratic Republic of Congo will send a delegation to Angola on Tuesday for talks aiming to resolve a spiralling conflict against Rwandan-backed rebels in the east, the presidency said on Sunday.
Luanda — The Speaker of the National Assembly, Carolina Cerqueira, joined the mobilization for gender parity on Saturday in Mexico, during the World Conference of Women Parliamentarians. Carolina…
Luanda — Angolan President João Lourenço, in his capacity as mediator, appealed Saturday in Luanda to the conflicting parties in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to cease hostilities…
Luanda — Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Saturday congratulated Angolan Head of State João Lourenço for his good performance and commitment to peace in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.…
Since Bashar al Assad was toppled from power more than 1,000 people have been killed in Syria. The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's…
"[I knew] five or six, one of those was killed,” said Kocani resident Mihail Gavrilov. “It's devastating for the entire city and the entire country.”Simeon Sokolov, 50, found his daughter Anastasija…
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KARACHI, PakistanDocuments from the International Criminal Court (ICC) show that the Philippine government knew beforehand about former President Rodrigo Duterte's impending arrest over alleged crimes…
Experiencing adversity firsthand with the Gophers and as a Colorado State assistant (2007-13), Medved learned how to accomplish a tough rebuild. While first running his own program at Furman, he won…
Organizers were forced to reroute the race before the start because of a lack of snow. The official start moved nearly 300 miles north, from Willow to Fairbanks after the traditional ceremonial start…
The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal…
With the pope's remarkable improvement in health, the Vatican has suspended morning updates and is releasing less frequent medical bulletins. An X-ray confirmed the infection was clearing this week.…
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According to Al Mayadeen, Yahya Saree, the spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, announced that the warship was targeted with multiple ballistic and guided missiles, as well as drones, during an…
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he pushes to end the war in Ukraine.The U.S. leader disclosed the upcoming conversation…
OSAKA - Only seven years into her marriage did Yuki Niimi first touch her husband – at a morgue where she collected his body after he was executed, and kissed him in a coffin. Before that a glass…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 17. Becoming a regional energy exchange hub is of great importance for the current Iranian government (in power since August 2024), said Iran’s First Vice President, Mohammad…
ANKARAYemen’s Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi declared Sunday that his forces will escalate attacks in response to US military operations, warning that drones and missiles will continue to target…
LONDON -- President Donald Trump said he plans to speak on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid the U.S. president's efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine.Trump added that "a lot of…
According to Al Mayadeen, Yahya Saree, the spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, announced that the warship was targeted with multiple ballistic and guided missiles, as well as drones, during an…
Even though Africa's Health Agenda is closely aligned with the global health agenda, it faces distinct challenges that set it apart, including the ongoing burden of infectious diseases and rising Non…
Bangladesh is now in the midst of a major push to recover assets stolen and “smuggled” out of the country. Estimates vary, but there is clear evidence that political operatives and their cronies have…
ANKARA US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Donald Trump’s decision to order airstrikes on stronghold territories of Yemen’s Houthis, saying the US is "doing the entire world a favor"…
Visitors watch a Nvidia hologram at the stand of Dell Technologies, at the MWC (Mobile World Congress) in Barcelona, Spain, March 5. AFP-YonhapA new artificial intelligence (AI) framework developed by…
On Friday afternoon, Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared for the first time before judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC), after his sensational extradition to The Hague…
The U.S. State Department has imposed visa sanctions on an unspecified number of current and former Thai officials for their role in last month’s deportation of 40 Uyghur asylum seekers to China.In a…
TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – A conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart, Donald Trump, may take place next week, according to Steven Witkoff, the special envoy of the US…
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon (Image Credit: X/@chrisluxonmp) New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has said that New Zealand is lifting its ties with…
St Patrick’s Day, the annual celebration of all things Irish, is being marked in cities across the US on Monday with boisterous parades and celebrations.New York City hosts one of the largest and…
The vendor said the fire was caused by rainwater falling on the hot oil in the pan. A leaky tarp at a fried food stall in Malacca, Malaysia, sparked a sudden oil fire. The incident, which occurred at…
President Donald Trump said he plans to speak to Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, on Tuesday, to talk about ending the Ukraine war."We will see if we have something to announce maybe by Tuesday. I…
Trump spoke to Putin on call on March 14 which was less than 24 hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss details of the American proposal for a 30-day…
Cuba reconnected its national electrical grid and restored power to the majority of the capital Havana by late on Sunday, energy officials said, nearly two days after an island-wide outage knocked out…
Reprinted from Yves Engler’s website. An extreme Jewish supremacist activist convinced the police to arrest me for criticizing her racist posts. She’s likely acting as a front for a vast Zionist…
Reprinted with permission from The Kucinich Report. While many in Washington claim to defend Christianity and Western values, their policies have led to the systematic annihilation of some of the…
The October 7 attack on Israel has triggered a surge in antisemitic incidents in Australia, with Jewish and Israeli residents reporting increased hostility, vandalism, and violent threats. Pro…
Since the overthrow of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad by the terrorist group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led by al-Julani, Syria has faced prolonged instability and unrest.The latest attack…
The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF-Dashnaktsutyun), whose supreme goal is to ensure the security and prosperity of the Armenian people in their homeland, cannot oppose stable peace in the…
HONG KONG -- The shares of Hong Kong-listed companies controlled by tycoon Li Ka-shing's family empire remained under pressure on Monday, with investors unnerved by China's repeated criticism of the…
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Malibu, California, on Sunday night. Tremors were felt across Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Ventura, Agoura Hills, and Westlake Village. According to…
Indian student Ranjani Srinivasan left the United States for Canada after the Donald Trump administration revoked her student visa on allegations of being a ‘terrorist sympathiser’. In her first…
In Alabama, job cuts at the Education Department have slowed efforts to get disabled children access to classrooms.And in California, Yosemite National Park paused new reservations for more than 500…
Posters targeting Elon Musk have been cropping up across London over the last few weeks, and critics of the superbillionaire could not be more thrilled. These guerrilla-style advertisements have…
Now that Republicans in Congress are getting their act together to extend the 2017 tax reforms, Democrats are trying to make examples of businesses that pay little or no tax. Their latest target is…
NEW DELHI - US President Donald Trump was “far more prepared” for his second term and is furnished with a clear roadmap, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a podcast interview, weeks ahead of…
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U.S. and South Korean forces held joint training on countering North Korea’s extensive network of underground military installations on Monday, kicking off the second week of their large-scale Freedom…
CANBERRA, March 17 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Extreme heat is a major contributor to heart disease in Australia, responsible for 7.3 per cent of the total cardiovascular disease burden, a new study said on…
Despite a federal court order blocking deportations, the Trump administration has expelled over 200 alleged members of a Venezuelan gang, arguing that the judge lacked authority to intervene. The move…
– Nächstes Zugeständnis: Friedrich Merz sieht sich womöglich mit der Forderung einer Frauenquote in der Unions-Fraktion konfrontiert.– Nächste Schritte: Die Co-Vorsitzende der Linken-Gruppe im…
KIGALI, Rwanda Rwandan President Paul Kagame accused Belgium on Sunday of advocating for international sanctions against his country over the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of…
The US has launched its biggest military operation in the Middle East against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis since Donald Trump took office.The strike was launched over the group's attacks against Red…
Syria's defense ministry has denounced Hezbollah's actions, referring to it as a "dangerous escalation." The ministry has vowed to undertake all necessary measures in retaliation to the incident.…
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE – U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday."I'll be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday. A lot of work's been done over…
March 17 (UPI) -- Fighting between the United States and Iran-backed Houthi militants appeared to intensify on Sunday, after the U.S. military killed more than 50 people in Yemen with airstrikes a day…
The United States has launched a new wave of aggression against Yemen, striking civilian infrastructure in support of the Israeli regime, Yemeni sources reported.According to local sources, American…
The pair of astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore stuck in the International Space Station (ISS) for more than nine months will be returned to Earth on Tuesday evening, NASA said. In a…
Over the past year, Iran has grappled with a series of setbacks. Hamas and Hezbollah, Tehran’s long-standing nonstate regional allies, have been weakened by Israel. President Bashar al-Assad’s…
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE - U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday and discuss ending the war in Ukraine."I'll be speaking to President Putin on…
YEREVAN — Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a phone conversation with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian. During the call, the Prime Minister informed the Iranian…
WASHINGTON The US is exploring alternatives for the relocation of Palestinians following President Donald Trump’s plan to seize the Gaza Strip, his special envoy said Sunday."I think we're exploring…
By KRIKOR KHODANIAN The simmering resentment between supporters of Robert Kocharyan and Serzh Sargsyan has escalated into a full-blown conflict, with both sides publicly accusing each other of…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore, along with Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov will return to Earth (Image Credit: X/@Commercial_Crew) Washington, DC [US], March 17…
Macron and Starmer sat alongside each other at a summit for Ukraine in central London earlier this month - Copyright POOL/AFP JUSTIN TALLISPeter HUTCHISON with Francesco FONTEMAGGI in ParisPrime…
During World War II, with anti-foreigner fears sweeping the country, it was part of the legal rationale for mass internment in the US of people of German, Italian and especially Japanese ancestry. An…
The United States’ sudden, though ultimately temporary, suspension of all security assistance to Ukraine in early March raised alarms about Ukraine’s ability to defend itself. A lasting suspension of…
What is the point at which virtue turns to vice? Where a bon vivant becomes an alcoholic, where passion stops producing art and starts producing terror? How do we stop a promethean flame turning into…
JERUSALEMIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision Sunday to seek the dismissal of the head of Israel’s internal security service has triggered a fierce political backlash, deepening…
March 17, 2025 by Joseph Fitsanakis THE EUROPEAN UNION IS considering building its own military satellite network in an effort to reduce or eliminate its reliance on American satellite capabilities,…
North Korea has slammed the Group of Seven industrialized nations for calling for Pyongyang’s denuclearization, insisting that it will continue to upgrade its nuclear forces. The Korean Central News…
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed on Monday to have twice attacked an American aircraft carrier group within 24 hours, calling it retaliation for deadly US strikes.The Houthis initially said…
SEOUL - A pregnant woman who collapsed at an airport was turned away from multiple hospitals and ended up giving birth inside the ambulance, Incheon rescue authorities said on March 17.The woman, a…
What is the point at which virtue turns to vice? Where a bon vivant becomes an alcoholic, where passion stops producing art and starts producing terror? How do we stop a promethean flame turning into…
Loss of Woodrow Wilson think tank to diminish policy analysis available to US govt; homelessness programme, museums and libraries to also feel a massive pinch. • Loss of Woodrow Wilson think tank to…
The Syrian Defence Ministry told Syrian state media late on Sunday that they had taken measures to counter a "dangerous escalation" by Hezbollah.The ministry later confirmed to Syrian state media that…
“It was amazing. Tough race, especially with Max behind me,” he added. “I was pushing, especially in the last two laps. It was a little bit stressful, not going to lie. This time we got it right and…
ARARAT VILLAGE — Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the opening of the GTB Steel company’s steel rebar manufacturing plant in the Ararat community. During his visit, the Prime Minister toured the…
Maynilad's board on Friday approved the sale of as many as 1.81 billion shares tag 2 MIN READ Maynilad provides water and wastewater services in the west zone of Metropolitan Manila. Maynilad Water…
Houthis' attack on USS Harry Truman carrier group a 'retaliation' for deadly strikes 3 MIN READ
US President Donald Trump is expected to speak with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin this week on ways to end the three-year war in Ukraine, US envoy Steve Witkoff told CNN on Sunday (March 16)…
President Zelensky should have pressed ahead with peace talks in August 2024, rather than invading Kursk. Ahead of talks between Presidents Trump and Putin this week, he has no cards left to play.…
On March 13, speaking to reporters backstage at the 12th Global Baku Forum, Jeyhun Bayramov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, unexpectedly broke the news that Armenia and Azerbaijan had…
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon praised the Indian community in his country on Monday for its significant role in shaping the island nation’s progress. His remarks came during his five…
KOCANI, North Macedonia -- After North Macedonia’s deadliest tragedy in recent memory, with dozens dying in a nightclub inferno, the tiny Balkan nation is struggling to grapple with so many young…
MARACAIBO, Venezuela -- Jhoan Bastidas was deported from the United States and spent 16 days at the U.S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, watched by cameras and eating small meals that left him…
Netanyahu and Ronen Bar have been engaged in a public spat over reforms to the agency
President Trump has warned that if the Houthis don't stop their attacks on international ships in the Red Sea, "hell will rain down" on them like "nothing you have seen before." This statement puts an…
Medicaid is on the chopping block. As Republicans on Capitol Hill try working through the details of their budget plan, the U.S. Congressional Budget Office has confirmed that achieving the level of…
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China will continue to work closely with Jordan to promote common development and contribute to regional and global peace, stability, and development, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan Chen Chuandong said…
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SINGAPORE - A man who was about to fly to London allegedly created a ruckus at Changi Airport when he was told he could not leave the gate hold room to look for his misplaced mobile phone.Richard…
MOSCOW, March 17 (Bernama-SPUTNIK/RIA Novosti) -- The Finnish authorities, to whom the United States has turned for eggs amid their shortage in the country, have refused to provide eggs amid possible…
Global Head of Advisory and Mergers and Acquisitions at J.P. Morgan Anu Aiyengar, CEO and Founder of A-Series Management and Investments Anjula Acharia, CEO and Founder of LDP Ventures and Founder of…
Polymetallic nodules and an abyssal urchin - Copyright National Oceanography Centre / Smartex project (NERC)/AFP/File HandoutCould lumpy metallic rocks in the deepest, darkest reaches of the ocean be…
The recent emergence of the National Citizens Party in Bangladesh has sparked discussions on whether a student-led movement can transform itself into a major political force.While the party has…
LONDON – Britain's government wants to tame its ballooning bill for supporting people with disabilities and long-term health conditions which, despite the cost, leaves many claimants distressed or…
SINGAPORE – After more than seven hours of drinking that included pit stops at three different locations, a man got in his car to drive home. For reasons unknown, Yoong Kok Kai, 44, ended up at Tuas…
SEOUL - South Korea's opposition Democratic Party on Monday urged the country's Constitutional Court to swiftly rule on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, saying keeping the country waiting is…
Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney has been accused of “threatening” his players before the NHL 2024-25 trade deadline. A source told RG.org that Sweeney gathered the team’s core players after…
IN the opening weeks of his second term, President Donald Trump has used threats, intimidation and coercion against both America’s friends and adversaries to try to bend them to his will. His…
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Several thousand supporters of Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro, packed Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to show their backing for the right-wing…
Elon Musk has taken to X to share an old video showing stranded NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore expressing gratitude to him and President Donald Trump. The two astronauts are finally…
With the replacement crew on board the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore finally have a date of return to Earth.
On Day 57 of Trump's presidency US correspondent Mark Stone is joined by the editor at large of the Wall Street Journal, Gerard Baker. What has Trump done right, and what has he got "completely wrong"…
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon meets community and business leaders (Image Credit: X/@chrisluxonmp) New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hailed the…
Mario BÜSCHER, with Louis VAN BOXEL-WOOLF in BerlinA Peruvian farmer faces off in a German court Monday in a “David and Goliath” battle against an energy giant, demanding the firm pay for climate…
Messages of support and condolences, as well as offers for assistance pour in as European leaders react to the horrific fire in a North Macedonia nightclub that claimed the lives of 59 people.…
When the EU adopted its February wartime sanctions on Russia, officials omitted a Russian LNG ban, despite mounting pressure from capitals. The reason was the ongoing Trump talks: The EU didn’t want…
At present, the top official said, it is “premature to talk about what exact sanctions lifting should be part of any deals. We just want at this moment to make sure that first Russia makes significant…
By Alison Main, Michael Rios and Kevin Liptak, CNN A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent walks down a street during a multi-agency targeted enforcement operation in Chicago, Illinois,…
US federal government employees who were forced to return to work full-time from their offices by President Donald Trump on January 20, described chaotic workplace conditions in government buildings…
A high-level Russian delegation led by the deputy foreign minister Andrey Rudenko held talks with North Korean counterparts over the weekend, discussing “mutual support” after Russia successfully…
SINGAPORE - A Singaporean boy died in hospital on March 17 after a car accident in Johor involving a lorry whose driver has tested positive for methamphetamine, said the police in Johor. The seven…
MOSCOW, March 17 (Bernama-TASS) -- Russia will be insisting on the provision of security guarantees in order to ink a peace treaty and they include the neutral status of Ukraine and its refusal to…
SHANGHAI/HONG KONG -- China's government has mapped out an "action plan" that calls for supporting employment and the stock market to stimulate domestic consumption, with investors awaiting more…
SEOUL - South Korea appears to be on edge with politicians urged to respect the upcoming ruling on suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment from the Constitutional Court amid intensifying…
Belgrade, 17 March 2025, dtt-net.com – At least 400 000 people in Serbia have signed until Sunday midnight a petition calling United Nations, Council of Europe and OSCE representatives to launch an…
Jedd Hughes. Photo Courtesy of Jedd Hughes. Singer-songwriter Jedd Hughes chatted about his new album “Night Shades,” which will be released on May 2nd on Guy Clark’s Truly Handmade Records, and his…
Over about a decade of teaching a course on “U.S. Politics and Foreign Policy” at the University of Sydney I posed a question each year to my 200+ undergraduate students: What is the ultimate…
SINGAPORE – From April 7, members of the public requiring assistance from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) should visit its new services centre in Lavender.The new centre, located at 2…
BUDONG-BUDONG, Indonesia--Nearly seven months after a crocodile attack almost took her life, Munirpa walked to the estuary outside her home with her husband and her children, ready to brave a reenactment.
Truth is, the Western Balkans offers a proving ground for a more confident and effective European defense policy — especially, if the bloc can act together to stave off a new crisis in Bosnia…
(Nairobi) – Kenyan authorities should conclude and publicly announce the outcome of their investigation into the discovery of mutilated bodies at Mukuru Kwa Njenga quarry in July 2024, Human Rights…
SEOUL - South Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok called on March 17 to avoid any negative impact on science, technology and energy cooperation with the United States, after the US Department of…
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): The 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue, being co-hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs in partnership with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), will…
Yuki Niimi is the widow of Tomomitsu Niimi who was executed in 2018 for his role in the 1995 sarin gas attacks on the Tokyo metro system - Copyright AFP Richard A. BrooksTomohiro OSAKIOnly seven years…
The fire started around 02:30 local time (01:30 GMT) on Sunday when sparks from pyrotechnic devices hit the ceiling, which was made of highly flammable material, Interior Minister Pance Toskovski…
Mohammad Rasoulof’s The Seed of Sacred Fig is a profoundly feminist film that chronicles one of the most significant women-led movements in history —the Jina Mahsa Revolution. This revolution…
Amid reports that US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin may have a call this week to agree on a ceasefire, Ukraine has reportedly prepared a series of "red lines" it…
The Trump administration appears bent on silencing Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty, something Moscow tried but failed to achieve and that will only help escalate its repression and crimes in…
FILE — A soldier stands near the border with Mexico before a visit by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to observe the military’s efforts in supporting border protection in Sunland Park, N.M., Feb. 3,…
The Trump administration said it deported hundreds of criminals from the United States for their alleged involvement with the Venezuelan criminal gang Tren de Aragua, officials announced Sunday.…
Visuals of US operation in Yemen (Photo: Reuters) Washington, DC [US], March 17 (ANI): US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces are continuing their intensified operations against Houthi terrorists. The…
DAMASCUS – The cries for revenge reached fever pitch on March 6.Dozens of messages posted by various armed factions on social media, and shared with hundreds of thousands of Syrians, called for a…
Russia has made gains in recent days as it tries to retake the Kursk region and drive Ukrainian troops out of Russia [Getty]Russia will seek "ironclad" guarantees in any peace deal on Ukraine that…
White House defends deportations of 200 alleged gang members to a notorious mass prison in El Salvador under the controversial Alien Enemies Act The US has deported more than 200 mainly Venezuelan…
DAMASCUS: A massive explosion believed to have been triggered by a scrap dealer handling an old bomb killed at least 16 people in Syria, civil defence officials said Sunday.The blast on Saturday in…
Serbian officials have denied that the country's security forces used a military-grade sonic device to disperse and scare peaceful protesters at a major anti-government rally over the…
The screenshot of part of an ICC document was shared on TikTok on March 12. A section of the text has been marked out, reading in part: "The Pre-Trial Chamber erred in law in concluding that the Court…
SINGAPORE - The man accused of stabbing a priest at St Joseph’s Church in November 2024 was given additional charges on March 17. Basnayake Keith Spencer, 37, now faces three counts of being in…
17 March 2025 - 04:30 By PALI LEHOHLA Security of tenure points to the attachment of people to the biosphere and the entrapment to land and its ecosystem. When that attachment is threatened, ephemeral…
17 March 2025 - 04:30 By GILL GIFFORD Clapping hands, stepping forward, the vibrating group gains energy as more dancers join in a wave of movements that see them reaching ahead, then leaning…
In general, both monarchies are status seekers. In a changing international context, Sudan is a testing ground for their ability to influence and shape future political settlements.Seeing the post…
A French Parliament member is calling for the United States to return the Statue of Liberty, arguing that America no longer embodies the values the sculpture represents, French newspaper Le Monde…
Yemenis clear rubble in front of their stores on Sunday after U.S. airstrikes in the capital city Sanaa the day before. President Donald Trump had ordered massive attacks on the Iran-backed Houthi…
On 8 December 2024, the streets of Damascus erupted in a mix of jubilation and uncertainty as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a Sunni Islamist militia with roots as an al-Qaeda offshoot, toppled Bashar…
ROME, March 17 (Bernama-dpa) -- The Vatican has released the first photo of Pope Francis since he was admitted to hospital in mid-February, reported German Press Agency (dpa). The image taken from…
WASHINGTON, March 17 (Bernama-dpa) -- Severe storms swept across the southern and midwestern United States over the weekend, killing at least 34 people, including 12 in the state of Missouri and…
The widely banned acoustic weapon emits a targeted beam that causes sharp ear pain and can temporarily incapacitate people.
At least 37 people have died across parts of the US at the weekend due to vicious weather including violent tornadoes, high winds and blinding dust storms that decimated homes and other structures.
A Peruvian fisherman has been rescued after spending 95 days lost in the Pacific Ocean, eating cockroaches, birds and sea turtles to survive.
The Vatican has released the first photograph of the Pope for more than a month, showing Francis co-celebrating mass in the hospital chapel.
The Trump administration has deported hundreds of immigrants accused of being gang members to El Salvador, despite a federal judge issuing an order temporarily barring the transfers.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets in Budapest, Belgrade and Bucharest at the weekend for separate pro-Europe and anti-Russia protests.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu will seek to sack the head of the country’s internal security service this week, in a power struggle over who is to blame for not stopping the Hamas attack…
Police in North Macedonia have made several arrests, including high-ranking officials, after a fire ripped through a packed and unlicensed nightclub, killing 59 people and injuring more than 150.
Washington – A pair of U.S. astronauts stuck for more than nine months on the International Space Station will be returned to Earth on Tuesday evening, NASA said.Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are to…
President Donald Trump's administration on Sunday began mass layoffs at Voice of America and other US-funded media, making clear its intent to gut outlets long seen as critical for US influence.Just a…
Keir Starmer will host talks with military chiefs from the "coalition of the willing" in London. Photo: AAP Russia will seek “ironclad” guarantees in any peace deal on Ukraine that NATO nations will…
The dynamic storm that began Friday earned an unusual "high risk" designation from weather forecasters. Still, experts said it's not unusual to see such weather extremes in March.President Donald…
The US push for a quick ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia may get more impetus as President Donald Trump might dial Vladimir Putin sometime this week. US President Donald Trump may be calling…
President Donald Trump's administration on Sunday began mass layoffs at Voice of America and other US-funded media, making clear its intent to gut outlets long seen as critical for US influence.Just a…
JEJU, South Korea -- There is no exit in sight from the political turmoil in South Korea sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol's abrupt and short-lived declaration of martial law in early December last…
Defence Expert Hemant Mahajan (Photo/ANI) New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): After Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Abu Qatal was shot dead in Pakistan, defence experts have called his killing a major…
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the head of the Shin Bet domestic intelligence service that he will ask the government to approve his dismissal this week, a statement…
The Starlink name draws from the novel The Fault in Our Stars by John Green about two teenagers with cancer who find love and meaningful connection while facing forces beyond their control. Like these…
Prince Harry is potentially facing being booted out of the US as an American court has ordered that documents related to the Duke of Sussex’s visa application must be made public by Tuesday, March 18.
SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Monday denounced the top diplomats of the Group of Seven (G7) countries' joint call for Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear weapons, threatening to strengthen…
Voice of America was created during World War II - Copyright AFP/File BONNIE CASHShaun TANDONPresident Donald Trump’s administration on Sunday began mass layoffs at Voice of America and other US…
HAMM, Germany — A German court on Monday (March 17) resumes hearing a landmark case brought by a Peruvian farmer who argues that the German energy giant RWE's emissions have contributed to the melting…
Tren de Aragua was originally a prison gang that Hector Guerrero Flores turned into a "transnational criminal organisation", according the US state department, which is offering a reward of $5m for…
With curiosity building over the return of a pair of US astronauts stuck for more than nine months on the International Space Station (ISS), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on…
Russia will seek "ironclad" guarantees in any peace deal on Ukraine that NATO nations will exclude Kyiv from membership and that Ukraine will remain neutral, a Russian deputy foreign minister said in…
Authorities have revealed that Joshua Riibe, the person of interest in the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, was interrogated by Dominican Attorney General Yeni…
NEW YORK, March 17 (Bernama-TASS) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and his United States (US) counterpart Donald Trump, may speak next week, TASS news agency reported citing US presidential envoy…
More than 200 alleged members of a Venezuelan gang have been deported by the US and sent to El Salvador, where they were taken to a high-security prison, according to the Salvadoran president.In a…
PERTH, Australia – In the control room of the American Virginia-class attack submarine USS Minnesota, off the Western Australian coast, sonar operators adjust to the chatter of dolphins in new waters…
The Gate of Grief may be in for more suffering.Just when the Egyptian government was hoping traffic through the Suez Canal might return to normal after 15 months of conflict, the waterway is…
Yan Petrovsky / Voislav Torden, co-founder of the notorious Rusich far-right mercenary group, claimed to have never committed the war crimes about which he and fellow neo+Nazi Alexei Milchakov very…
A sign outside the Washington headquarters of Voice of America - Copyright AFP BONNIE CASHPresident Donald Trump’s administration on Sunday began mass layoffs at Voice of America and other US-funded…
Infographic showing exploration areas licensed by the International Seabed Authority - Copyright AFP Pablo VERAAmélie BOTTOLLIER-DEPOISAfter more than a decade of negotiations, a new round of talks to…
Gian Paolo Daguer is nicknamed Colombia's 'Lord of the Fruit' for his efforts to protect natural delicacies such as the lucuma from disappearing - Copyright AFP Pablo VERADavid SALAZARBent over his…
"On March 15, Secretary Marco Rubio informed Russia's FM Sergey Lavrov of the US decision to launch a military operation against the Houthi forces. Sergey Lavrov stressed the need for all Parties to…
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With curiosity building over the return of a pair of US astronauts stuck for more than nine months on the International Space Station (ISS), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shook up his military leadership, replacing the chief of the General Staff, while a top Russian official said Moscow will insist Ukraine not be allowed to join…
Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen said Sunday they had attacked a U.S. aircraft carrier group in the Red Sea and would target American commercial vessels, a day after U.S. airstrikes the White House…
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week as the U.S. tries to broker a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, according to Trump special envoy…
Yemen's Houthi group said it launched a retaliatory attack against the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea on Sunday in response to dozens of US airstrikes on its positions. "The…
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A SpaceX capsule ferried four astronauts to the International Space Station on Sunday on a crew-exchange mission that will allow Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to return to Earth after being stuck…
A Chinese research team has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that predicts liver cancer recurrence risk with 82.2 per cent accuracy, according to a study recently published in the…
Bangladesh is now in the midst of a major push to recover assets stolen and “smuggled” out of the country. Estimates vary, but there is clear evidence that political operatives and their cronies have…
Since Harvard professor Joseph Nye introduced the concept of soft power in the early 1990s, public diplomacy has become a key tool in global diplomacy. Governments — both democratic and autocratic —…
Chinese and United States astronomers have created the first three-dimensional map of the properties of interstellar dust in the Milky Way, using data from China’s Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber…
Fire ripped through a packed and unlicensed nightclub early on Sunday (March 16) in the North Macedonian town of Kocani, killing 59 people and injuring more than 150, officials said, after sparks…
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Pakistan is not wrong in claiming that it is a victim of terrorism. The Global Terrorism Index 2025, ranks Pakistan as the second most terrorism affected country. The report documented a 45 per cent…
A group of militants seized a Peshawar-bound train, igniting a 36-hour hostage crisis, but this attack is part of a decades-long insurgency rooted in the Baloch separatist groups' violent struggle for…
Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset throughout the month of Ramadan, and it is common that the sehri and iftar, the meals before sunrise and after sunset, are eaten with family and friends. In…
The national security adviser to President Donald Trump, Mike Waltz, on Sunday pinned the blame for Yemeni Houthis striking ships in the Red Sea on Iran. Speaking with CBS News' Martha Raddatz on…
Pakistan News: Top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Abu Qatal was gunned down in Jhelum, Pakistan, by unidentified assailants. Qatal, a close aide of LeT founder Hafiz Saee
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Sunday denied reports claiming Russia had lifted sanctions on U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, dismissing the claims as "fake news.""The sanctions against…
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of backing an attempted coup, told supporters in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday that a ban on him seeking re-election next year amounted to a 'denial…
Representative image Jerusalem [Israel] March 17 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is working to ensure the supply of eggs in the country for the upcoming Passover holiday,…
HIROSHIMA (Japan), March 17 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, which chronicles the devastation caused by the United States (US) atomic bombing of the city in 1945, has surpassed…
The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest on a warrant from the International Criminal…
Al-Megarief was also fined 1,000 dinars and stripped of his civil rights for 4.5 years [Getty]Libya's education minister has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison because of a textbook…
The US Customs and Border Protection has not explained why she was deported from the country [Getty]A Rhode Island doctor who is an assistant professor at Brown University's medical school has been…
Since the beginning of the war, UJA-Federation of New York has invested hundreds of millions of shekels in emergency aid for northern residents. Now, together with local leaders, it is planning the…
A rudraksha tree in Tumlingtaar, Sankhuwasabha of Eastern Nepal. Photo by Nikki Thapa. Used with permission.The 2025 edition of Maha Kumbha Mela (festival of the Sacred Pitcher),
An unusually violent weather system tore across several US states over the weekend, bringing deadly tornadoes, dust storms, and fast-moving wildfires from Mississippi to Oklahoma, claiming at least 37…
President Donald Trump keeps a sculpture in his office showing an altered Mount Rushmore,’ posts widely shared on X claim. The information, which has resurfaced now, was reported by Business Insider…
By Ma Jun US President Donald Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on imports from Canada, China and Mexico, and all imports of aluminium and steel has led the world to brace for major trade disruptions…
In recent years, the emergence of aggressive unilateral policies has raised significant concerns within the global community. The foreign policy maneuvers of former President Trump—such as proposals…
Europe is staring down the barrel of a stark new harsh truth and reality where the US is no longer a given in the security umbrella of the continent, and all the past ignorance and almost total…
The Russian government has been actively seeking to reduce the number of abortions in Russia as it faces increasing demographic problems. Despite the constitutional right to abortion and the decline…
By Lorenzo Fedrigo The direct intervention of North Korea in the Ukraine war represents a test benchmark for the Korea’s People Army, whose battlefield actions are now challenging the traditional…
SHAH ALAM - The Subang Airport Regeneration Plan (Sarp) is gaining momentum as Batik Air moves to expand its presence there and fill the gap left by AirAsia’s impending relocation to the Kuala Lumpur…
A US federal judge's order blocking the Donald Trump administration's move to deport hundreds of alleged illegal immigrants under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act failed to yield an immediate result as the…
A Fijian academic believes Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's failed attempt to garner enough parliamentary support to change the country's 2013 Constitution "is only the beginning". Last week, Rabuka…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced moves to oust the head of the nation's domestic intelligence agency, citing "a distrust that has grown over time" between the pair.The…
The shopfronts are decked out in white, blue and red, with Chinese and Russian flags hanging side by side from the ceiling.Waist-high Russian dolls greet customers at the entrance.Inside, shelves are…
WASHINGTON/ADEN, Yemen – The United States will keep attacking Yemen's Houthis until they end attacks on shipping, the U.S. defense secretary said on Sunday, as the Iran-aligned group signaled it…
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week as the US tries to broker a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, according to Trump special envoy Steve…
Published: 17 Mar. 2025, 09:38 North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, second from top, inspects a nuclear-material production base with officials, in this file photo published by the Korean Central News…
A staffer for the Department of Government Efficiency violated Treasury Department policies when he sent a spreadsheet containing personal information to two other people in the Trump administration,…
The US and Ukraine have agreed to propose a 30-day ceasefire to Russia. While Putin said that he supported a ceasefire, he also set out a list of tough conditions for achieving peace.One of the areas…
Women study at a domestic-work training centre in Kampala, Uganda, in October 2024. Classes can include Arabic lessons as well as practical skills, like how to operate washing machines. Photo / Kiana…
France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, and Italy – the five biggest military spenders in Europe – met for the fourth time last week since the election of Donald Trump under what they refer to as…
US strikes killed multiple Huthi leaders in Yemen, the White House said Sunday, adding Iran was “put on notice” to stop backing the rebel group and its attacks on Red Sea shipping. The airstrikes…
North Korean officials are developing plans to maintain an military alliance with Russia even after the Ukraine conflict concludes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday ruled out any territorial concessions to Russia as a potential step towards a ceasefire, the UNIAN news agency reported."Our position is that we do…
This photo taken on March 16, 2025 shows the site of a fire at a nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia. [Photo/Xinhua]At least 59 people have died, and over 100 others have been hospitalized after a…
U.S. warplanes launched extensive airstrikes across northern Yemen on Saturday night, targeting multiple Houthi-controlled locations in a large-scale operation. According to Houthi estimates on…
Yemen's Houthi group said it launched a retaliatory attack against the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea on Sunday in response to dozens of U.S. airstrikes on its positions."The…
By Zhang Yunbi (Chinadaily.com.cn) 08:17, March 17, 2025 China supports the Gaza Strip reconstruction plan jointly adopted by Egypt and other Arab nations, as "Gaza is the homeland of the Palestinian…
Photo : YONHAP News The nation’s top trade official said the United States is likely to go ahead with its plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on April 2. Trade minister Cheong In-kyo made the remarks…
VIENNA, March 16 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese business delegation, organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), visited Austria from March 13 to 16. It has been the first…
A Peruvian fisherman has been found alive in the Pacific Ocean after spending 95 days lost at sea, Peru's state news agency Andina reported Saturday.Máximo Napa Castro, 61, set off on his fishing boat…
Relations between Dhaka and Delhi have been frosty since Hasina's exit. India has not reacted to Bangladesh's demands to extradite her to face charges of crimes against humanity, money laundering and…
Spectacular Arctic and northern terrain makes up 40% of the land mass of the world's second largest country. Protecting it is a critical Canadian concern in the midst of intensifying rivalry among…
The Trump administration has deported more than 200 Venezuelans to a sprawling prison in El Salvador, even as a federal judge ordered their return to the US. The White House said it wasn’t defying the…
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said on Sunday that, as part of preliminary peace talks with Russia, the White House will propose that Ukraine would receive unspecified security guarantees in…
A member of the center-left Place Publique party in France demanded on Sunday that the United States return the Statue of Liberty, accusing it of siding with “tyrants.” France presented the U.S. with…
TOKYO - Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s government dropped to a record low after he handed out gift vouchers to some ruling party lawmakers, a poll conducted by the Asahi…
PETALING JAYA - As the Trump administration severely scales back foreign aid by dismantling the US Agency for International Development (USAid), activists now fear that this may shut down crucial…
Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since hospitalization. (Image Source: Vatican Press Office) Rome [Italy], March 17 (ANI): The Vatican has released the first photo of Pope Francis at the…
Mandate aimed at improving fare transparency and streamlining public transport service
Indonesian rights groups have decried proposed revisions to a military law that could pave the way for active-duty military personnel to hold more civilian posts and engage in business activities, a…
Around 55 journalists are currently in detention or serving jail sentences as the junta continues to impose harsh media restrictions. This statement was originally published on eng.mizzima.com on 13…
The report documented at least 172 incidents affecting journalists with 22 media outlets forced to cease operations due to Taliban restrictions imposed over the past year. The Afghanistan Journalists…
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) amended Venezuela General License (“GL”) 41 to wind-down, rather than authorize, certain transactions related to the…
An airstrike struck the town of Nasir in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State late on Sunday, causing civilian casualties and fires, local officials and witnesses said, amid escalating tensions between…
The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris TD is currently in New York where he continues his Saint Patrick’s Day Programme. Tomorrow, Tuesday 18 March, the Tánaiste will focus…
Washington – The Trump administration has deported over 200 Venezuelans from the United States to a sprawling prison in El Salvador, even as a federal judge ordered their return to the U.S.The White…
There has to be vigilance that anti-vaccine sentiment does not take hold in Ireland, the Taoiseach has said.
The annually held ‘Two Sessions’ – the concurrent meetings of the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s rubber-stamp parliament, and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC),…
The interim government in Damascus will take part on Monday in an annual international conference to gather aid pledges for Syria, facing dire humanitarian problems and an uncertain political…
(AP) -- The Trump administration has transferred hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador even as a federal judge issued an order temporarily barring the deportations under an 18th century wartime…
US warships shot down around a dozen drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels after Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on the country, killing at least 31 people.
The latest development adds to a litany of build-quality issues with the pickup, which entered production in 2023.While Tesla has made great play of the Cybertruck’s ultra-high, stainless-steel…
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has ruled out running for the Irish presidency this year.
Maximo Napa was found in a critical condition having not eaten in 15 days
At least 59 people have died and more than 155 were injured when a nightclub in North Macedonia caught fire in the early hours of Sunday morning. Officials say about 500 people were at Club Pulse in…
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is keeping his cool in the US, and particularly ahead of the main event - a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Peters is in Washington DC meeting others,…
The tourist, who has been reported to be a 26-year-old woman from Lambeth, was reportedly in the toilet when a blaze started from the engine of the wooden vessel
“There are a lot of people out there pretending to be me and trying to get people to believe I am in need, that I need financial help or medical help, and that they’re essentially fleecing people out…
The Vatican released the first photograph of Pope Francis in a month since his hospitalisation, as he celebrates Mass in hospital chapel. The Vatican released on Sunday the first photograph of Pope…
Syria's interim government will take part on Monday in an annual international conference to gather aid pledges for the country, which is facing dire humanitarian problems and an uncertain political…
Britain's Jack Draper has won the Indian Wells Open after beating Holger Rune, continuing his brilliant season by winning his first ATP Masters 1000 title.
The complex cost more than US$25 million and was funded by Beijing. Photo: Facebook / PM Press China has officially handed over Tonga's National Sports Complex in Nuku'alofa. The complex cost more…
North Korean authorities have begun a sweeping investigation into human trafficking allegations within their border security forces.
Ambassador of Denmark with residence in Moscow accredited in Kyrgyzstan AKIPRESS.COM - Deputy Foreign Minister Meder Abakirov received copies of credentials from Jesper Vahr, Ambassador of Denmark to…
Tunisia, March 17, 2025 (LANA) – The Tunisian Ministry of Agriculture announced the entry of groups of desert locusts into the Dhehiba region of Tataouine Governorate in the south of the country,…
Benghazi, March 17, 2025 (LANA) – The Civil Society Commission warned on Sunday against any attempts to resettle irregular migrants in Libya, stressing that Libya's national security and demographic…
Foreign affairs experts Robinder Sachdeva and Major General Dhruv C Katoch (Retd.) (Photo/ANI) New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): Following the assassination of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Abu…
Belgian actress Emilie Dequenne died of a rare cancer Sunday in a hospital just outside Paris, her family and her agent told AFP. She was 43 years old.She revealed in October 2023 that she was…
Niamey, March 17, 2025 (LANA) - The Nigerien army announced on Sunday the rescue of 50 migrants stranded in the country's northern desert near the Libyan border, a transit point on the way to…
A Connecticut man who was allegedly held captive by his stepmother for 20 years freed himself by setting a room on fire, CBS News reported Thursday.The 32-year-old, described as emaciated and weighing…
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attends a meeting in Tehran on March 8. (AP) Days after a letter from President Donald Trump reached Iran’s supreme leader, giving him a choice between…
GAZA CITY - March 14, 2025. On the right, 12-year-old Nimer Saddy al-Nimer sits with his mother Badir Al-Dujja Al-Nimer and his 4-year-old sister Seedra Saddy Al-Nimer. Wearing a knee brace, Nimer…
A lawyer from a shadowy group named after Vlad the Impaler met with the deputy Russian military attache at a Bucharest restaurant to plot the overthrow of the Romanian state, according to prosecution…
Iran has escalated its crackdown on female singers in an effort to silence them. In past weeks, several women have been detained or summoned by authorities, while their Instagram pages have been shut…
The authorities and citizens of North Macedonia are searching for answers amid the carnage of a nightclub fire that killed at least 59 people and injured more than 150 others, as questions arise about…
Updating an earlier death toll, Houthi health ministry spokesperson Anis al-Asbahi posted on X that 53 people had been killed including "five children and two women", and that 98 people had been…
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Israeli forces struck a Radwan Force command and control center and buildings used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon on Sunday evening, according to the IDF spokesperson. The strikes followed earlier…
Astonishing footage has emerged from inside one of the terrifying tornadoes that have battered parts of the US. At least 34 people have been killed by tornadoes and storms, with parts of West…
Parts of Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky and North Carolina were under flood advisories.More than 320,000 people were without power on Sunday evening,…
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Close to 300,000 demonstrators took to the streets of Serbia’s capital Belgrade this weekend, in the latest of a series of mass student-led protests. While the demonstration in Belgrade was by far the…
South Korea ranked seventh in the world in terms of domestic vehicle output last year, an industry association said, down one notch from a year earlier due to a drop in output amid an economic…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
Following the recent imposition of steel and aluminium tariffs, the Australian government is coming to terms with the reality of engaging with a US ally that is increasingly transactional.The Trump…
Photo : YONHAP News U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that once the United States has imposed tariffs on its major trading partners it could engage in bilateral talks with countries on new…
Colombia's new Minister of Defense Gen. Pedro Sanchez speaks during an interview with AFP in Bogota, on March 16, 2025. - Copyright AFP Raul ARBOLEDADavid SALAZARColombia’s defense minister on Sunday…
She claims she was the victim of “blatant racism” after putting their groceries on the checkout and waiting for the cashier to scan their items.The mum alleged that a man standing behind them in the…
On March 15, Serbia witnessed its largest protest in history, an outpouring of public anger, hope and demand for accountability. An estimated 300,000 people flooded the streets of Belgrade, the…
Once the Canadians got into the lead they shot away from their New Zealand and Australian rivals, executing a perfect race to claim their first win with new driver Giles Scott at the helm. It was a…
A massive fire has erupted near a recycling plant on Singleton Drive in Dallas, Texas. Photos and videos from the scene show a thick plume of smoke rising into the sky. Dallas Fire-Rescue confirmed to…
Armed groups in Haiti have targeted another local media, making it the third outlet to be attacked by gangs in a week marked by the burning of schools, the looting of businesses and escalating panic…
Tripoli, March 17, 2025 (LANA) - Acting Interior Minister Major General Imad al-Trabelsi announced the ministry's readiness to form a specialized security force to protect the southern borders, in…
It was officially confirmed on Saturday (local time) that the United States added South Korea on the Sensitive and Other Designated Countries List (SCL), which had been executed by the former Biden…
McLaren’s Lando Norris took the chequered flag to start the season, while Lawson’s Red Bull teammate, Max Verstappen, settled for second after a final lap shootout with his title rival.“It was not the…
U.S. warships have shot down roughly a dozen Houthi drones since President Donald Trump launched airstrikes against the terrorist organization on Saturday, Fox News has learned.A senior defense…
SACRAMENTO — A caravan of pickup trucks waving large President Trump flags circled the California Republican Party’s convention this weekend, with drivers occasionally hopping out to dance to the…
I am in Ukraine on my fifth research visit, and it is clear that the adaptation battle between Ukraine and Russia has intensified in the past year. It has battlefield elements as well as aspects…
9. On Tuesday, astronomers ratified a number of new moons for Saturn, bringing its total lunar body count to what number? Many of the new moons are small—only a few miles across—but their trackable…
France's Minister of Overseas Manuel Valls (front L) greets the President of the Government of New Caledonia Alcide Ponga (R) as Senator Georges Naturel (C) looks on during his arrival for a military…
In this photo released by the Vatican, Pope Francis is seen praying inside Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Sunday. Vatican Press Hall/via AP A photo released by the Vatican on Sunday showed Pope Francis…
(Getty) The museum, or house, where William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, will be "decolonizing" from its Western identity in favor of a more multicultural atmosphere, the…
Thursday March 20th at 8Pm ET I will host a Sinocism Live conversation with Jonathan Czin, now the Michael H. Armacost Chair in Foreign Policy Studies at the Brookings Institution, and before that was…
Poland’s consumer price index (CPI) grew 4.9% year on year in February (chart), the same expansion rate as the heavily revised – due to the annual changes in the inflation basket – gain of 4.9% y/y…
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday accused the Kremlin of not wanting to end the war. He warned that Moscow wanted to first “improve their situation on the battlefield” before agreeing to any…
Sharabi, whose wife and daughters were killed by Gazan terrorists on October 7, to appear as guest of the U.S. mission and Israel's UN envoy and will recount the horrors he endured as a hostage at the…
The United States will keep attacking Yemen's Houthis until they end attacks on shipping, the US defence secretary said on Sunday, as the Iran-aligned group signalled it could escalate in response to…
The United States launched widespread strikes on the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen on Saturday, killing 31 people and injuring another 101 — mostly women and children — as it targeted military sites…
We have updated our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for Eurasia Group and its affiliates, including GZERO Media, to clarify the types of data we collect, how we collect it, how we use data and with…
AMMAN, March 16 (Xinhua) -- China will continue to work closely with Jordan to promote common development and contribute to regional and global peace, stability, and development, Chinese Ambassador to…
Eric Lucero, R-St. Michael, Steve Drazkowski, R-Mazeppa, Nathan Wesenberg, R-Little Falls, Justin D. Eichorn, R-Grand Rapids, and Glenn H. Gruenhagen, R-Glencoe, are the five politicians who drafted…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he was seeking to dismiss the head of Israel's internal security agency, who swiftly called the move political and said the premier expected…
U.S. Strikes Will Continue Until Houthi Attacks Stop: The United States carried out large-scale strikes on targets controlled by the Houthi rebels in Yemen on March 15, beginning a new offensive…
SINGAPORE – Some parents and children may think that mathematics is a difficult subject and that ability in it is innate. But such a myth can be dispelled by providing opportunities for students to…
US President Donald Trump (Image/Reuters) Washington DC [US], March 17 (ANI): The United States on Sunday (local time) deported hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members from Tren de Aragua to El…
Armed members of the Houthi movement. File Photo / REUTERS Sanaa: Houthi rebels in Yemen said Sunday they had attacked a US aircraft carrier group in the Red Sea and would target American commercial…
We introduced Xi Jinping’s Empire of Tedium, a China Heritage series launched in 2022 with an essay titled You Should Look Back. It was a reference to Don’t Look Up, a film directed by Adam McKay…
20 people, including government officials, have been arrested after a fire tore through a North Macedonia nightclub killing at least 59 people.
Len Ikitau of the Brumbies is tackled by Selestino Ravutaumada of the Drua during the Super Rugby Pacific Round 5 match between the Brumbies and the Fijian Drua at GIO Stadium in Canberra. 14 March…
“We gave it to you as a gift, but apparently you despise it. So it will be just fine here at home,” Glucksmann added, according to local media. The French MEPs comments are likely in reference to a…
The “heroic” crew of a US oil tanker struck in the North Sea triggered a crucial fire-fighting system before abandoning the ship.Thanks to their efforts, only one of the Stena Immaculate’s cargo tanks…
On Sunday the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council issued the “Special Action Plan for Boosting Consumption 提振消费专项行动方案”. I have…
Len Ikitau of the Brumbies is tackled by Selestino Ravutaumada of the Drua during the Super Rugby Pacific Round 5 match between the Brumbies and the Fijian Drua at GIO Stadium in Canberra. 14 March…
The crown jewel of El Salvador's aggressive anti-crime strategy — a mega-prison where visitation, recreation and education are not allowed — became the latest tool in U.S. President Donald Trump's…
Israel and Argentina will commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the 1992 Israeli embassy bombing with a memorial event on Monday.The attack in Buenos Aires killed 29 people, including three Israeli…
We have updated our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for Eurasia Group and its affiliates, including GZERO Media, to clarify the types of data we collect, how we collect it, how we use data and with…
We have updated our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for Eurasia Group and its affiliates, including GZERO Media, to clarify the types of data we collect, how we collect it, how we use data and with…
A man covers bodies of victims, including children, of a US airstrike in Yemen's northern Saada province, on March 16, 2025. (Photo by AFP) Sanaa: The death toll from the first US strikes on Yemen…
The Trump administration has transferred hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador even as a federal judge issued an order temporarily barring the deportations under an 18th century wartime declaration…
Throngs of green-clad, shamrock-festooned revellers filled the streets of America’s most Irish big city on Sunday for the South Boston St Patrick’s Day parade.Green, white and orange confetti – the…
Violent tornadoes and high winds flattened homes, wiped out schools and toppled trailers as a storm that killed at least 37 people ripped its way across the central and southern US.Scattered twisters…
When asked if their latest landmark breakthrough in the quest to restore the woolly mammoth to the world has seen humanity seize control of evolution for the first time, Colossal CEO Ben Lamm has to…
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to meet this week to discuss the terms of a cease-fire in the Russia-Ukraine war, which is now in its third year, a White House…
Syria's defence ministry on Sunday accused Lebanon's Hezbollah group of abducting three soldiers to Lebanon and killing them there, state media reported, as Hezbollah denied any involvement in…
2025-03-16T21:06:00+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Sunday, Pope Francis affirmed facing a “period of trial” as he undergoes treatment for pneumonia complications, expressing gratitude for prayers and medical…
The Trump administration and Israel approached the governments of Sudan and Somalia, and have also been interested in Syria, as potential places to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, according to three…
In a sign of growing integration between Russia and its tightly controlled neighbor, Belarus, Kremlin strongman Vladimir Putin announced over the weekend that Belarusians living in he Russian…
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for the Syracuse area as severe storms swept through New York on Sunday. The warning will expire at 5 p.m. The National Weather Service issued a…
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He said the number of people inside the club was at least double its official capacity of 250.“We have grounds for suspicion that there is bribery and corruption in this case,” he told reporters…
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JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he will seek to dismiss the head of the country’s internal security service this week, deepening a power struggle focused largely on…
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The Vatican has released the first photo of Pope Francis since he was hospitalised last month. Photo: AAP The Vatican has released the first image of Pope Francis in hospital since he began treatment…
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The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of pope in more than a month, showing Pope Francis wearing a purple Lenten liturgical vestments sitting in a wheelchair in front of an altar in the…
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DayofPal– The Yemeni Armed Forces have launched a large-scale military operation targeting the USS Harry S. Truman and its accompanying warships in the northern Red Sea. The assault, which involved 18…
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Lion cubs and monkeys were most likely smuggled from Jordan and Egypt using drones, as two additional monkeys were discovered—one in Dabburiya and another in central Ramat Gan, the Israel Police…
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Houthis leaders in Yemen are claiming that they attacked an American aircraft carrier, the USS Harry Truman, in response to the Trump administration’s widespread air strikes in the country overnight…
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The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of pope in more than a month, showing Pope Francis wearing a purple Lenten liturgical vestments sitting in a wheelchair in front of an altar in the…
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In this photo released by the Vatican press office, Pope Francis celebrates a mass inside the chapel of the Agostino Ge
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The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of Pope Francis since the 88-year-old pontiff was hospitalised for bronchitis on February 14. Pope Francis during a mass in the chapel of the…
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The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of Pope Francis since the 88-year-old pontiff was admitted more than a month ago to hospital for pneumonia in both lungs. "This morning Pope Francis…
The Vatican has released the first photograph of the pope for more than a month, showing Francis co-celebrating Mass in the hospital chapel.The photograph is taken from behind, and shows Pope Francis…
The Vatican Press Office has released the first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization in Rome's Gemelli Hospital on February 14. The handout photo shows the Pontiff as he celebrates mass in…
The Pope's situation is stable, the Vatican Press Office said on Sunday evening. Today he continued therapy and physiotherapy, benefiting from them, especially motor exercises, it explained. The…
The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of Pope Francis since he entered the hospital a month ago to treat bronchitis, further indication that the pontiff's health continues to improve.…
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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Andrii Hnatov as the new chief of the general staff of Ukraine’s armed forces, as the country looks to restructure and strengthen its military amid…
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JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the head of the country's Shin Bet domestic security service Ronen Bar that he plans to bring his dismissal before the government this…
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One day after a judge blocked the federal government from using wartime powers to quickly expel accused Venezuelan gang members from the country, the Trump administration announced Sunday that it had…
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TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Yahya Saree, a spokesman for the Yemeni army, said Sunday after the US-UK aggression, that the Yemeni armed forces targeted the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman and US…
Former African Union ambassador to the US says US government’s aid agency had a ‘major meddling agenda’ across Africa.Far from being a tragedy for Africa, the demise of the United States Agency for…
World Rowing Federation to organise global events in UAE (Photo/WAM) Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 16 (ANI/WAM): The World Rowing Federation has announced plans to organise global programmes and events in…
Saudi Arabia refuses to play second to its Gulf rivals. Once trailing behind the UAE and Qatar in tourism, global events, and soft power diplomacy, the kingdom—under Crown Prince Mohammed bin…
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Erdogan's office said the Turkish president discussed Ukraine, Syria and defence issues [Getty/archive photo]Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump and…
CUBAN authorities worked around the clock to restore pockets of electricity back to the country today. This comes after millions of people were left without power on Saturday after a failure of the…
Currency. They have stated that their objective is to get us to the place where we can go back to using our own currency and de-monetise all the foreign currencies that are legal tender at the moment.…
TdA is closely aligned with, and indeed has infiltrated, the Maduro regime, including its military and law enforcement apparatus. TdA grew significantly while Tareck El Aissami served as governor of…
U.S. officials vowed to continue hitting Huthi targets in Yemen after launching air strikes aimed at curbing the group’s attacks on maritime shipping and naval vessels in the Gulf region. Speaking on…
Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the…
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week as the US tries to broker a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, according to Trump special envoy Steve…
President Trump on Saturday invoked the Alien Enemies Act for the first time since World War II, granting himself sweeping powers under a centuries-old law to deport people associated with a…
United States President Donald Trump is expected to speak with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on possible terms to end the Ukraine war. Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday that…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday during an NBC News interview that there are "no guarantees" there won't be a recession. He also expressed confidence in the major stock indexes amid…
The former leader seeks political comeback despite ban from public office, echoing Trump’s strategy to regain office.Several thousand supporters of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro packed…
By Fatos Bytyci and Aleksandar Vasovic, Reuters A fire tore through a nightclub in North Macedonia killing 59 people. Photo: AFP Flares used at concert triggered fire, video shows Arrest warrants…
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Sudanese authorities said Sunday many bodies have been found at the bottom of a well in the capital Khartoum, a few days after the military cleared the area from paramilitaries. The bodies of 11…
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The death toll from the devastating fire that engulfed a night club in Kocani, North Macedonia, early on March 16 has risen to 59, with the majority of victims aged between 14 and 24, authorities…
ROME — Dozens of children toting yellow and white balloons gathered outside Rome’s Gemelli hospital to greet Pope Francis on his fifth Sunday hospitalized with double pneumonia. While the pope did not…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accepted the plan but Russia has yet to commit to the truce.US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this…
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Iran has denied backing Yemen's Houthis after the US launched airstrikes in the country's capital and Donald Trump promised to 'hold Iran accountable' for allegedly supporting the rebels.
The United States will keep attacking Yemen's Houthi until they end attacks on shipping, the US defense secretary said on Sunday, as the Iran-aligned militias signaled they could escalate in response…
The United States will keep attacking Yemen's Houthi until they end attacks on shipping, the US defense secretary said on Sunday, as the Iran-aligned militias signaled they could escalate in response…
It's that time of year again when more than a million green-clad revelers fill the streets of the US's most Irish big city for the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade, celebrating the heritage and…
Israel’s multi-front conflict deepens under Trump’s backing. A fragile Gaza truce teeters, while Israel pushes ahead in Lebanon. Netanyahu balances domestic hardliners and U.S. demands, shaping the…
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Spokesman of Yemeni armed forces Yahya Saree will deliver a speech today at 17:00 GMT.The remarks come as the United States and the United Kingdom launched a large bombing campaign against the Yemenis…
Violent tornadoes and high winds flattened homes, wiped out schools and toppled trailers as a storm that killed at least 35 people ripped its way across the central and southern US.Scattered twisters…
At least 59 people were killed and 155 others were injured when a fire broke out overnight in a nightclub in North Macedonia, the country’s interior minister, Panche Toshkovski, said Sunday. The blaze…
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Good Sunday afternoon, Crunchers. This is Mason Boycott-Owen, here with all your weekend political news as the government tries to get back to winning ways by making unpopular spending cuts to meet…
The United States and Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen are both vowing escalation after the US launched airstrikes to deter the militants from attacking military and commercial vessels on one of…
The Trump admninistration has invoked a 227 year old law, the Alien Enemies Act, to target Tren de Aragua, a gang with its roots in the prisons of Venezuela. Who are they and how wide is their reach?
At least 31 people killed in Yemen after US President Donald Trump orders intense strikes in response to the Houthis’ attacks in the Red Sea.Yemen’s Houthis have vowed to retaliate and “meet…
St. Patrick’s Day usually conjures images of partying, Catholicism, Irish nationalism and, perhaps most famously, the color green: green clothes, green shamrocks, green beer and green rivers. But the…
Iraqi security forces have seized more than a tonne of Captagon tablets smuggled from Syria via Turkey, the interior ministry said on Sunday. Ministry spokesman General Moqdad Miri said the Narcotics…
NEW YORK — If it’s March, and it’s green, it must be St. Patrick’s Day. The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global celebration of Irish heritage. And nowhere is that more so than in the…
The Trump administration has transferred hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador despite a federal judge’s order temporarily barring the deportations under an 18th century wartime declaration targeting…
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday that he is encouraging Hamas to get much more sensible than they have been. Witkoff spoke to CNN and said that his proposal for a bridging agreement…
Bologna beat Lazio 5-0 in a resounding home victory that provisionally placed them in fourth position in the Serie A standings in a crucial match in the race for Europe. Vincenzo Italiano's side…
Violent tornadoes and high winds flattened homes, wiped out schools and toppled trailers as a storm that killed at least 35 people ripped its way across the central and southern US.
TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – US Secretary of States Marco Rubio has said that the US army will continue its aggression against the impoverished Yemeni nation in support of the Zionist regime of Israel will…
People walk past a Baidu logo outside the company headquarters in Beijing on February 2, 2024. Photo by Jade GAO / AFP Beijing: Chinese internet search giant Baidu released a new artificial…
France’s President Emmanuel Macron has made clear that Russia should have no say over the deployment of European troops in Ukraine, should Kyiv request their presence. In an interview with Le…
ISTANBUL Israel said Sunday that three fighter jets joined its fleet amid uncertainty over a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement in Gaza.A military statement said the three F-35I fighter jets,…
The United States launched a wave of air strikes against Iran-backed rebels in Yemen as US President Donald Trump warned Tehran will be held “fully accountable” for their actions.The Houthi-run health…
IRAN denied once again today that it provides aid to Yemen’s Houthi-led government forces. The denial followed a wave of massive United States air strikes against Yemen and a warning by President…
Humanitarian groups have expressed concerns that the restrictions could force aid workers to suspend operations in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis…
Mohammad-Javad Zarif discusses his ties to Qassem Soleimani in shaping the regime’s diplomacy in a state TV interview Two-minute read In an unprecedented televised interview aired by Iran’s state TV…
The blaze broke out around 2:30 a.m. local time during a concert by a local pop group at Club Pulse, Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski told reporters. Officials said 39 of the dead had so far been…
Other politicians were less measured in their response.Julius Malema's opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party issued a scathing statement against the US, calling on South Africa's President…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held his first phone call with President Donald Trump on Sunday touching on a range of issues, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to a readout from…
If you missed the blood moon total lunar eclipse on March 13 into March 14, you may have another chance to see an eclipse event later this month.On March 29, people in parts of the Northern Hemisphere…
The US strikes on the Iran-backed Houthis are being closely watched by US partners in the region. The Gulf countries, such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE will want to see what comes next and if these…
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New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed optimism about India's relationship with China, emphasizing the importance of learning from each other and understanding one…
A paramilitary soldier examines a damaged bus at the site of a suicide bombing, in Naushki, a district in southwestern Pakistan’s Balochistan province, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (AP Photo) QUETTA,…
In its latest operational update for March 16, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released a battle map depicting ongoing military activities in Russia’s Kursk region, indicating a full…
KOCANI, North Macedonia (AP) — A massive fire tore through an overcrowded nightclub in North Macedonia Sunday, killing 59 people and injuring 155 in a chaotic escape during a live concert. The tragedy…
RUSSIA and Ukraine traded heavy aerial blows overnight, with both sides on Saturday reporting more than 100 enemy drones over their respective territories. The attacks came less than 24 hours after…
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The blaze broke out around 2:30 a.m. local time during a concert by a local pop group at Club Pulse, Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski told reporters.
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In 2023, Macron passed a controversial pensions reform that raised the legal retirement age from 62 to 64 and was aimed at making France’s pensions system economically sustainable. The reform has been…
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As federal immigration agents turned up at her doorsteps for two consecutive days, Ranjani Srinivasan from Columbia University, who deported herself from the US last week after a fellow Palestinian…
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Israel's former army chief Herzi Halevi has admitted that Hamas "lulled" the military into a false sense of security ahead of the 7 October attack, describing the group’s tactics as a successful…
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected Pyongyang’s newest skyscraper housing development and declared that the 10,000-home project is on track to open in about a month, according to state media on…
Maximo survived by catching rainwater in his boat and eating whatever he could find. In an emotional reunion with his brother in Paita, near the Ecuadorian border, on Friday, he described how he had…
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At least 40 US air raids in Yemen have killed at least 32 people and injured 101, most of them women and children.United States air attacks on Yemen have killed at least 32 people and injured 101,…
US strikes kill 31, mostly women and children, in YemenRussia urges US to cease strikes and engage in dialogueIran warns of decisive response to any threatsHouthis threaten to resume Red Sea attacks…
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US President Donald Trump is expected to speak with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin this week, an American envoy said Sunday, as Washington presses for Moscow to accept a ceasefire in the Ukraine…
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An Iranian illegal immigrant in the UK, found to support Islamic State (ISIS) and pose a real and serious danger to the British public, will not face deportation for fear he will be tortured back in…
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The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding economic ties with Sri Lanka, as US Ambassador Julie Chung championed Donald Trump’s trade policies in a speech at the Rotary Club Joint…
Venezuela U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and El Salvador President Nayib Bukele confirmed that deportation flights carrying over 250 Venezuelan migrants, that the Trump administration has said…
TOKYO, March 16 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- The Japanese government will begin encouraging the growth of the domestic cybersecurity industry to reduce reliance on services provided by foreign companies, Kyodo…
A father has said his only son, who died in a nightclub fire in North Macedonia, had "only [just] started to live" and that more than 150 families have been left "devastated" by the tragedy.Dragi…
The United States military carried out overnight strikes against Houthi military infrastructure in Yemen, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on March 15. The strikes against the Houthis, who have…
DayofPal– Released Palestinian prisoners have shared harrowing accounts of the persistent violations they endured under Israeli occupation, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan. Their…
KHARTOUM, Sudan The Sudanese army claimed Sunday to have gained control of strategic locations in central Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).A military statement said that army…
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The employment rate in Italy of workers aged between 15 and 64 in the fourth quarter of 2024 dropped by 0.1 points on the third trimester and increased by 0.2 points over the same period of 2023 at…
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A woman is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after an assailant poured a liquid over her on a tram in eastern Germany and set her alight.
Fox News host Jacqui Heinrich suggested President Donald Trump had been "played" by Russian President Vladimir Putin while trying to end the war in Ukraine. During a Fox News Sunday interview,…
According to the Yemeni Health Ministry, at least 101 people were injured in the strikes, Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Al Attab reported from Sanaa.The US air raids, the most significant military action…
With the arrival of the Month of blessings, Ramadan, and millions of Muslims from around the world performing Umrah, a central garment for male worshippers, the Ihram, continues to symbolise purity,…
This weekend, a video shared on X by the account OSINTtechnical captured a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 Fulcrum executing a striking barrel roll while releasing four US-supplied GBU-39 Small Diameter…
DayofPal– US fighter jets have launched a series of airstrikes across Yemen, killing at least 32 people and injuring over 100, marking the latest escalation in the war following President Donald…
BANGKOK - The Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre in Surat Thani province received a distress report from the Koh Tao Rescue Centre at 9.25am on March 16. The report indicated a fire on a tour…
The Sri Lankan government has revealed that former president Ranil Wickremesinghe hired a butler for a trip to the United Kingdom, paying an astonishing £1,000 per day, for which he tried to claim…
An unspecified “global systems issue” is cited as the reason for check-in problems affecting FlySafair and LIFT airlines in South Africa.“The technical issue is affecting the airlines' check-in…
2025.03.16 Images by AP, Adobe Stock (Amanda Weisbrod/RFA) Vietnamese leader To Lam recently spent a week in Indonesia and Singapore, where he celebrated the 70th and 50th anniversary of diplomatic…
Ukraine's General Staff has confirmed that it has withdrawn from the town of Sudzha,days after Russia said it had re-captured it. The recapture of the largest town that Ukraine had occupied in…
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Children stood at the foot of a statue of Pope John Paul II at the hospital's entrance, holding yellow and white balloons [Andreas Solaro/AFP via Getty Images]Pope Francis acknowledged being fragile…
Second-half goals by Christian Pulisic and Tijjani Reijnders led AC Milan to beat Como 2-1 on Saturday evening in a comeback home win. Milan are now seventh in the Serie A standings with 47 points,…
The specialized exhibition of Iranian women's art will be held from March 17 to 24, coinciding with the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.This event will showcase the artistic…
Press release From Department of Foreign Affairs Last updated on 16 March 2025 I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the devastating fire in a nightclub in Kočani, North Macedonia, which has…
TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Russian sanctions against US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have not been lifted as of now, media reports saying otherwise are fake news, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman…
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed that Ukrainian troops have withdrawn from the city of Sudzha in the Kursk region. A map published on the morning of March 16 showed…
By Asiye Latife Yilmaz ISTANBUL (AA) – All full-time staff at Voice of America (VOA), the largest US government-funded international broadcaster, were informed Saturday that they had been placed on…
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CAIRO — Iran on Sunday once again denied aiding Yemen's Houthi rebels after the United States launched a wave of airstrikes against them and President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would be held…
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A 37-year-old Indian historian from Oxford University is facing deportation threats from the UK after the Home Office ruled that she exceeded the number of days permitted to live and conduct research…
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The Commercial Court in Dubai has issued a ruling to liquidate a real estate company after it was proved that its manager had been negligent in performing his duties and had breached his obligations.…
The fire caused immediate panic, separating friends and loved ones as people fled to the exits.“Everyone was trying to save themselves,” survivor Marija Taseva, 22, told local TV 5.As she tried to…
The death toll in US airstrikes on several Yemeni cities on Saturday night has risen to 31, while several others were injured. Iran, Hamas, and the Houthis have strongly condemned the US airstrikes in…
A new CNN survey shows that most Americans are unhappy with how President Donald Trump handled relations with Russia and the war in Ukraine. The poll, conducted by SSRS and released on Friday, March…
By opening a nunciature in the Southeast Asian country in 1950, the Holy See made a great contribution to the development of the post-colonial world, and unity among the country’s many religious…
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A nightclub fire in Kocani, North Macedonia has left at least 50 people dead, local media reported on Sunday. About 1,500 people were present at a concert in the nightclub when the fire broke out, the…
Indian scholar and literary theorist Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak has been awarded the 2025 Holberg Prize for her “groundbreaking interdisciplinary research in comparative literature, translation,…
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The Suspects and Criminal Phenomena Department at the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations, in close collaboration with police stations in Dubai, successfully arrested 33 beggars of various…
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Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt has warned Druze communities in Syria to remain vigilant against foreign interference, urging them to resist attempts to divide the country and manipulate their…
NASA The astronauts all embraced and hugged their counterparts in zero gravity. SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft carrying four crew members docked with the International Space Station (ISS) early Sunday, a…
At least 59 people were killed and over 100 got injured in the fire at the Pulse nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia on early Sunday. Arrest warrants have been issued against four people in…
The torrential rain and storms that have been peltering Tuscany, prompting red alerts covering cities such as Florence due to floods and landslides, eased in a number of areas on Sunday. Local…
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Having dominated Formula One's headlines in the build-up to the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton was far from the spotlight at Albert Park on Sunday with a 10th-place finish on his…
A student party turned tragic in the early hours of Sunday when a taxi crashed into a crowd of youngsters at Nelson Mandela University (NMU), killing a student and injuring 10 other people.A 24-year…
Pope Francis acknowledged on Sunday being fragile and "facing a period of trial," as he thanked well-wishers for prayers in a message from hospital, where he has been receiving treatment for…
Military sources confirmed the details and said an internal security investigation determined that the documents belonged to a retired brigadier general. According to the findings, the officer…
A woman is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after an assailant poured a liquid over her on a tram in eastern Germany and set her alight.Police said no-one else was injured in the incident…
Premier Giorgia Meloni and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud spoke on the phone on Saturday evening, discussing in particular ongoing initiatives and their shared…
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that retired lieutenant general Keith Kellogg, who was appointed as his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia in late November, will shift his focus to…
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SHAH ALAM – Veteran leader Lim Guan Eng of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) lost his bid to retain the post of party chairman in the party’s triennial election held on March 16. Instead, he was…
Ordnance from Syria’s 13-year conflict has exploded in the coastal city of Latakia, collapsing a building and killing more than a dozen people.The paramedic group known as the White Helmets said it…
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Pope Francis on Sunday said he was experiencing a period of trial, highlighting the shining signs of hope that pervade places of care as he thanked well-wishers, and in particular children, for their…
KOCANI, North Macedonia (AP) — A massive fire tore through a nightclub in North Macedonia ’s eastern town of Kocani early Sunday, killing 59 people and injuring 155, authorities said.The blaze broke…
A ministry statement said the toll included 15 bodies retrieved from the rubble in the last 24 hours, Anadolu Agency reported.The ministry said 51 more injured Palestinians were transferred to…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for a swearing in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Friday. (AP - Yonhap) New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Paris and London on Monday…
PARIS – The stationing of peacekeeping troops in Ukraine, as proposed by Britain and France as part of a ceasefire agreement with Russia, is a question for Kyiv to decide and not Moscow, French…
Authorities have issued arrest warrants for four people after a fire tore through a North Macedonia nightclub, killing at least 59 people.
The Trump Administration has taken yet another historic measure to make America safer. Under the President’s direction, his administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act to initiate the removal of…
LONDON -- An Iranian general warned on Sunday of the potential for a "decisive and devastating" response to any executed threat, the day after the U.S. conducted strikes on Houthis in Yemen.Gen.…
“At approximately 09:45 on March 16, units of the Armenian armed forces opened fire with small arms on Azerbaijani Army positions from their positions near the Digh settlement in the Gorus region,”…
SHAH ALAM – Veteran leader Lim Guan Eng of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) lost his bid to retain the post of party chairman in the party’s triennial election held on March 16. Instead, he was…
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SpaceX founder Elon Musk said its massive Starship rocket would leave for Mars at the end of 2026 with Tesla humanoid robot Optimus onboard, adding that human landings could follow "as soon as 2029."…
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Skopje – The toll from a fire that ripped through a nightclub in North Macedonia hosting a locally popular hip-hop duo has risen to 59, the Balkan country's interior minister said on Sunday.…
SINGAPORE - Curious about her Eurasian heritage, Ms Cecilia Martin embarked on a quest in 2022 to trace the roots of her maternal family history. Over a few months, Ms Martin, 69, pieced together the…
Angolan President João Lourenço, currently chair of the African Union, has called for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Lourenço…
A massive fire tore through a nightclub in North Macedonia ’s eastern town of Kocani early Sunday, killing 59 people and injuring 155, authorities said. The blaze broke out around 2:30 a.m. during a…
Prince Harry's immigration files must be made public by this Tuesday, a US court has ruled.Judge Carl Nichols ordered documents relating to the Duke of Sussex's US visa application to be released as…
Kim Kardashian has irked social media with her latest magazine photoshoot posing with a Tesla Cybertruck and Optimus robot amid increasing protests against Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Musk's attempts at…
Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attend a rally to oppose his impeachment in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, March 15, 2025. The letters read “Yoon Suk Yeol’s immediate…
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From bad to worse. Trump continues his devastation of America’s heritage and pride. On Saturday, March 15, he signed an Executive Order for major cuts to seven agencies, affecting the Voice of America…
Ranjani Srinivasan, a Columbia University student from India who reportedly left the United States some days back, reportedly dodged federal immigration officials twice after her student visa was…
Dozens of paramilitary force members wounded in explosion in Noshki district of Balochistan days after deadly train hijacking.A roadside bomb blast near a bus carrying security forces in the Pakistani…
HONG KONG - China's State Council unveiled on Sunday what it called a \"special action plan\" to boost domestic consumption, featuring measures including increasing residents' income and establishing…
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Dozens of children carrying yellow and white balloons gathered outside Rome’s Gemelli hospital to greet Pope Francis on his fifth Sunday in hospital with double pneumonia.While the pope did not appear…
Representative Image Islamabad [Pakistan], March 16 (ANI): Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Abu Qatal, chargesheeted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with the January 2023…
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GCC countries are taking significant steps to counter Islamophobia, the bloc's secretary-general Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi has said.Speaking on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia (March 15…
The death toll from the Israeli occupation's aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 48,572 martyrs, since the beginning of the aggression on October 7, 2023.Palestinian...
Israeli forces continues its closure of the Karm Abu Salem and Beit Hanoun crossings in the Gaza Strip as Gazans observe Ramadan [GETTY]Israel's government is expected to approve military operations…
Konanki was vacationing with five female college friends at a resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, when she went missing on March 6. Konanki was on a spring break trip in Punta Cana and was last…
TIRANA, Albania -- Albania’s Orthodox Church on Sunday elected Joan Pelushi as its new leader following the death in January of Archbishop Anastasios, who had revived the church after the fall of…
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Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 13 -- The Russian government has reported that mortality rates in Russia rose 3.3 percent from 2023 to 2024, with deaths rising from 1.76 million to 1.82 million…
Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 13 -- New data show that Russians are buying 2.5 times as many anti-depressants now than they did before Putin launched his expanded war in Ukraine and, because of inflation…
HONG KONG, March 16 (Xinhua) -- China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government Sunday announced that it has established the Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Center which plays a…
Last week the Vatican signalled the pope was out of danger after a series of health crises 2 MIN READ Francis is being cared for on the 10th floor of the hospital, home to a special papal
A fire broke out in a nightclub in North Macedonia early Sunday, killing 51 people and injuring more than 100 others, authorities said.Pyrotechnic devices sparked the fire at around 2:35 a.m. during a…
One person was killed and another wounded in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a car in the town of Yater in the Nabatieh region of southern Lebanon at dawn on Sunday, according...
People gather near the statue of late Pope John Paul II outside Gemelli hospital where Pope Francis is admitted to continue treatment for ongoing pneumonia in Rome, Sunday. Reuters-YonhapPope Francis…
President Masoud Pezeshkian and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, in a telephone converstation, exchanged views on the latest developments in the Caucasus region, including the agreement…
Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 13 -- Ravil Gaynutdin, head of the Muslim Spiritual Directorate (MSD) of Russia says that the Russian justice ministry has sent him a document declaring him to be "the chief…
Egypt’s proposal for the reconstruction and administration of Gaza has emerged as an urgent intervention in the crisis that has unfolded since October 7, 2023. Backed by the Arab states, the…
TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The delegation from the International Resistance Film Festival arrived in Baghdad today to meet with cultural and artistic officials in Iraq, aimed at strengthening cultural…
Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Regional Energy Trade Strategic Committee on Sunday, Aref highlighted the importance of this objective as part of the government’s broader strategy.Aref noted…
CAIRO The grand imam of Al-Azhar in Egypt, the highest seat of Sunni Muslim learning, warned on Sunday of the increasing prevalence of Islamophobia, calling for laws to combat it.In a speech to the UN…
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This is not a new war but an extension of the relentless suffering inflicted upon the Yemeni people for years. The Saudi-led coalition, backed by the United States and its allies, has already reduced…
Issuing a statement on Sunday, Hezbollah strongly denounced the "brutal aggression" against Yemen, which led to civilian casualties. "This attack is a desperate attempt to stop the Yemeni people from…
A Yemeni missile launched from Yemen landed in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula overnight, the Israeli army said in a statement published by the local Israeli regime's media.The incident comes as the United…
SINGAPORE - Labour chief Ng Chee Meng was spotted at a family carnival at Fernvale on March 16, ahead of the upcoming general election. Fernvale is part of the newly carved out Jalan Kayu SMC. When…
Noshki [Pakistan], March 16 (ANI): A terrorist attack on a Frontier Corps (FC) convoy in Balochistan's Noshki district on Sunday left five people dead, including three FC personnel and two civilians,…
Bulgaria has mobilized to assist those affected by the tragic fire at a disco in Kocani, North Macedonia, which has claimed at least 51 lives and left over 100 people injured. Prime Minister Rosen…
Just over a day after blasting off, a SpaceX crew capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, delivering the replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts.
MOSCOW - Russia battled on Sunday to drive the last Ukrainian soldiers from western Russia, Russian officials said, after a seven-month incursion by Ukraine that aimed to distract Moscow's forces,…
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Trump on Friday signed an executive order to reduce to the minimum the functions of several agencies, including the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM,) which oversees media including VOA,…
Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 11 -- Officials and populations in federal subjects closer tot he front line of Putin's war in Ukraine are more active in supporting Russian efforts there than are those…
KARACHI, PakistanSome 20,000 people joined a march in the Philippines' Davao City on Sunday to demand the release and return of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who stands trial at the International…
Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill’s boycott of Washington DC’s St Patrick’s events was a “big mistake”, Ireland’s premier Micheal Martin has said.
KARACHI, Pakistan Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday said his country's contribution to a future peacekeeping effort in Ukraine would be "small."His remarks come amid the…
Sinhala Buddhist monks have taken control of 3,820 acres of land in Trincomalee district under the guise of "Pooja Land", according to Shanmugam Kugathasan, a Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK)…
The Pope said he is facing a "period of trial" as he issued his traditional Sunday prayer from hospital.Pope Francis, 88, thanked worshippers for "all your prayers", expressing his gratitude to those…
A massive fire tore through a nightclub in North Macedonia 's eastern town of Kocani early Sunday, killing 51 people and injuring more than 100, authorities said.The blaze broke out around 2:35 a.m.…
Police officers investigate a nightclub after a massive fire in the town of Kocani, North Macedonia, Sunday. AP-YonhapA massive fire tore through a nightclub in North Macedonia’s eastern town of…
Proposal comes two months after president signed executive order directing cabinet members to identify countries whose citizens should be restricted because their ‘vetting and screening information is…
At least 51 people were killed and more than 100 injured when a fire broke out in a nightclub early on Sunday in the North Macedonian town of Kocani, Interior Minister Pance Toskovski said. The fire…
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Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 11 -- In order to fund Putin's war in Ukraine, Moscow has cut funds to most federal subjects of the Russian Federation, but it has not cut them eqally. Instead, it has…
The National Immigration Agency (NIA) confirmed on Sunday that a Chinese national who advocated for China's annexation of Taiwan using military power will face "forcible deportation" if she overstays…
Fears have grown within Syria's Christian community following a wave of sectarian violence in the coastal region between March 6 and 10. The clashes resulted in the deaths of 1,064 Alawite civilians,…
Journalist Asif Kareem Khetran (Photo/ @TBPEnglish) Balochistan [Pakistan], March 16 (ANI): A journalist from Balochistan's Barkhan district, Asif Kareem Khetran, who has previously alleged…
The Sri Lankan Navy has detained 14 Indian fishermen for allegedly crossing into Sri Lankan waters and engaging in fishing activities, in the latest escalation of the longstanding maritime tensions…
Members of the Colombian National Police stand guard during the delivery of a Black Hawk helicopter by the U.S. government on Sept. 27, 2023, at Catam air base in Bogotá. (Juan Pablo Pino/AFP/Getty…
A sacred seed vault in Guatemala is aiming to help rural communities withstand climate change and commercialisation.
More than £17 million of funding has been awarded to three projects focusing on a cross-border collaborative approach to the management and improvement of water quality in Northern Ireland and the…
Manikarnika Dutta, an Indian historian based in UK, has been conducting research at the University of Oxford. But now she is at risk of being deported by the British authorities for staying abroad for…
Iran on Sunday once again denied aiding Yemen's Houthi militias after the United States launched a wave of airstrikes against them and President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would be held “fully…
US President Donald Trump said he sees a "very good chance" for peace between Ukraine and Russia after "very good and productive discussions" between US officials and Russian President Vladimir…
TAIPEI (AP) -- A Chinese shipyard has completed a second submarine for the Pakistan navy, further strengthening military ties between the two countries.The diesel-electric Hangor class craft was…
Lebanon's financial meltdown has widely been blamed on the banking sector, and the former central bank governor remains in jail [Joseph Eid/AFP via Getty]The US is weighing in with Lebanon's…
The Hamas movement has stipulated that the release of an Israeli prisoner with U.S. citizenship and the delivery of the bodies of four other hostages is contingent upon the opening of the Rafah…
China on Sunday made public a plan on special initiatives to boost consumption, as the world's second-largest economy moves to make domestic demand the main engine and anchor of economic growth.
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Her application was also rejected on the grounds that she does not have a family life in the UK, despite being married for over a decade and living with her husband, Dr Souvik Naha, a senior lecturer…
The Trump administration is considering an expanded travel ban, potentially targeting citizens from up to 43 countries. This new proposal could go beyond the restrictions imposed during his first…
A massive nightclub fire killed 51 people early Sunday in North Macedonia ’s eastern town of Kocani, and injured about 100 more, interior minister Panche Toshkovski told a press conference.
Iran is employing advanced technologies such as drones, facial recognition systems, and a citizen-reporting app to enforce its strict hijab laws, a United Nations report published on Friday…
DHAKA – A court in Bangladesh upheld on March 16 the death sentences of 20 former university students convicted of murdering a fellow student in 2019 who criticised the country’s former government on…
ISTANBUL At least 34 people lost their lives because of severe weather in the central US, which has caused widespread destruction, including tornados, wildfires, and car accidents, according to local…
Taipei, March 16 (CNA) The Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) on Sunday said it will continue monitoring the case of Taiwan-based publisher Li Yanhe (李延賀), who has reportedly been indicted following…
MOSCOW - One worker was killed and three other were injured in an explosion at an oil refinery in Russia's city of Ryazan, TASS and RIA news agencies reported. "During scheduled technical works at the…
Published on Mar. 16, 2025, 10:43 AMA tornado outbreak across the U.S. Midwest and Southeast have claimed the lives of at least 33 people.By Rich McKayATLANTA (Reuters) - Tornadoes killed at least 33…
In a fresh development in the case of missing Indian-origin student Sudiksha Konanki, a piece of clothing believed to be hers was found on a lounge chair at the Dominican Republic beach, where she…
Israel is set to enforce new and extensive visa and registration rules for international aid organizations operating in Palestinian territories, according to several media reports. The regulations…
The European Union will host its annual Syria donor conference in Brussels on March 17, marking the first time Syria will have formal representation at the event. Titled “Standing with Syria: Meeting…
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The US is weighing in with Lebanon's government on the selection of the country's next central bank governor in a bid to curtail corruption and illicit financing for armed group Hezbollah through…
The last known launches from Yemen before the temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas occurred on Jan. 9, when the IDF reported that the Air Force intercepted three drones launched by the…
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KARACHI, Pakistan At least seven paramilitary troops were killed and 43 others injured in a suspected suicide bombing in southwest Pakistan on Sunday.The bombing targeted a convoy of Frontier Corps, a…
A plume of smoke billows during a US strike on Yemen's Huthi-held capital Sanaa early on March 16, 2025. Photo by Mohammed HUWAIS / AFP. Sanaa: Yemenis on Sunday recounted their panic and terror as…
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A similar strike took place on Saturday targeting a van in Bourj el-Moulouk, also in the Marjeyoun district, resulting in at least one other fatality [Getty]The night and early morning hours of Sunday…
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Donald Trump launched military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday, 15 March, warning "Hell will rain down upon you" if the Houthis do not abandon their campaign. The US president…
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for increased European defence spending under the “ReArm Europe” plan, following Washington’s decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine,…
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and his Greek Cypriot counterpart, Nikos Hristodulidis, will convene for an informal meeting hosted by U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Geneva, with…
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QUETTA - Separatist militants drove a vehicle laden with explosives into a paramilitary convoy, killing at least five in southwestern Pakistan, officials said on Sunday, just days after the same group…
A court in Bangladesh upheld on Sunday death sentences of 20 former university students convicted of murdering a fellow student in 2019 who had criticised the country's former government on social…
Russia and the United States have discussed the "next steps" of how to end the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Sunday, hours after Kyiv's European allies urged Moscow to commit to an unconditional…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a call on Saturday as Washington pushes for a ceasefire in Ukraine. The two "discussed next steps to follow up on…
President Donald Trump announced a series of airstrikes on Houthi-held areas in Yemen, targeting the Iran-backed rebels' strongholds. The Houthis reported at least 31 people were killed in the…
The US President, Donald Trump, has reappointed retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg as special envoy to Ukraine. Kellogg “will deal directly with President Zelensky and Ukrainian leadership,”…
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon, MoS for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying SP Singh Baghel (Image Credit: X/(Image Credit: X/@MEAIndia) New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): New Zealand Prime…
MOSCOW - Azerbaijan on Sunday accused Armenian forces of shooting at Azerbaijani positions from the southern Syunik province of Armenia, a claim Yerevan dismissed as untrue.Azerbaijan's defence…
SEOUL - Rachel Linderman, a German resident of Seoul, was thrilled to hear the news that a new gondola lift will open as early as 2025, connecting Myeong-dong Station to the top of Namsan.This will be…
Yemen’s Houthis vowed on Sunday to respond to a wave of US strikes which killed at least 31 people, saying "the aggression will not go unanswered" and adding that their forces were fully prepared to…
Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Sunday threatened a "decisive" response to any attack, after US President Donald Trump ordered a wave of air strikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels and warned Tehran to…
SINGAPORE - Five young volunteers here have been deliberately exposed to the Covid-19 virus in the country’s first human challenge study, paving the way for more of such studies to be conducted here…
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Washington has never seen anything like the rule-breaking, power-taking, government-torching, protocol-scorching force of delighted havoc and gleeful mayhem that is Elon Musk.Margaret O’Mara has.The…
MOSCOW - Azerbaijan on Sunday accused Armenian forces of shooting at Azerbaijani positions from the southern Syunik province of Armenia.Azerbaijan's defence ministry said in a statement that Armenian…
Rescue workers stand in front of a club after massive fire broke out early Sunday in Kocani, North Macedonia. AP/Kocani TV SKOPJE, North Macedonia — A massive nightclub fire killed 51 people early…
Iran has once again denied aiding Yemen’s Houthi rebels after the United States launched a wave of air strikes against them and President Donald Trump warned Tehran will be held “fully accountable”…
Files relating to Prince Harry's US visa application must be made public by Tuesday, a court has ruled.Judge Carl Nichols ordered the release of the documents as part of an ongoing Freedom of…
Saturday’s nationwide demonstrations appeared to be the largest yet following Khalil's arrest and detention one week earlier at his New York City residence [Getty]Demonstrators took to the streets on…
UAE and Bahrain jointly propelled themselves into the space race with their own satellites [Getty]The UAE and Bahrain successfully launched on Sunday their satellites, Etihad-SAT and Al-Munther, to…
Yemen’s Houthis vowed on Sunday to respond to a wave of US strikes which killed at least 31 people, saying "the aggression will not go unanswered" and adding that their forces were fully prepared to…
An interior view of destroyed Indonesia Hospital after the third day of the ceasefire and hostage-prisoner swap deal between Hamas and Israel in Beit Lahia, Gaza on January 20, 2025 [Khalil Ramzi…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has declined an invitation to visit Brussels for a summit to mark the 50th anniversary of EU-China diplomatic ties, the Financial Times (FT) reported on March 16.Beijing…
Decisions are made based on detailed investigations and legal assessments 2 MIN READ Actor Dawood Hussain and singer Nawal were among those whose citizenship was revoked. Dubai: More than 42,000…
Heading a delegation, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi paid a visit to Muscat, the capital of the Oman.During this visit, Araghchi met and held talks with his Omani counterpart with Badr…
Rescue officials pulled out the bodies through the night as they searched for survivors [Sevket Akca/Anadolu via Getty]A massive explosion believed to have been triggered by a scrap dealer handling an…
In closed-door meeting, Herzi Halevi admits military failed to anticipate terror groups’ attack, revealing forces arrived only after terrorists had left; internal probe found Hamas used humanitarian…
Authorities in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, have announced a suspension of all logging activities by individuals and companies in a bid to tackle illegal practices and improve…
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A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump will be organized as soon as the necessity arises, and Moscow is preparing for the encounter, Russian leader's aide Yury…
CAIRO -- Iran on Sunday once again denied aiding Yemen's Houthi rebels after the United States launched a wave of airstrikes against them and President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would be held…
“At this moment, the most important thing is to determine all the facts and what happened,” Toskovski said, expressing condolences to the families of the victims, who were mainly young people. Family…
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At least 90 Pakistani security troops were killed on Sunday in an ambush on their convoy in Balochistan's Noshki district, according to reports. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed…
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Iran on Sunday once again denied aiding Yemen's Houthi militias after the United States launched a wave of airstrikes against them and President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would be held “fully…
Recent sectarian violence in Syria’s coastal region killed over 1,000 Alawites and several Christians, deepening fears among the shrinking Christian minority about their future and prompting church…
Amnesty International on Friday welcomed the acquittal of 45 Saturday Mothers members, ending their seven-year-long legal ordeal. The protesters had faced trial for participating in their 700th…
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For certain conditions, those who were more disadvantaged had twice as high a risk of developing age-associated diseases. People with a good socioeconomic background tend to show fewer signs of…
The U.S. side using the fentanyl issue as an excuse to impose tariffs on Chinese imports will undermine the foundation of China-U.S. counter-narcotics cooperation, Chinese Consul General in San…
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SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited a major housing construction site nearing completion in Pyongyang, describing it as bringing a "new era of prosperity" to the…
SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's state media warned Sunday any U.S. military reinforcements in the event of a war will be "wiped out," as it took issue with Washington's additional deployment…
SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui has met a senior Russian diplomat visiting Pyongyang, state media reported Sunday, amid talks for a ceasefire in the Russia…
Massive crowds rallied in Budapest on Saturday as Hungarian opposition activists came out in force to call for an end to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 15-year rule. Around 50,000 protesters descended…
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Debris covers the road during a severe storm passed the area north of Seymour, Mo., in Webster County late Friday, March 14, 2025. (AP/PTI)1 Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the US, wiping…
The Russian bear is mortally wounded, thanks to the bravery, resilience, and professionalism of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Up to 1 million troops from Russia and North Korea have been killed,…
The US, Russia, and Germany are holding closed-door negotiations on resuming Russian energy supplies to Europe, including through the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline, The Bell reported. Previously,…
Violent tornadoes and high winds flattened homes, wiped out schools and toppled trailers as a storm that killed at least 32 people ripped its way across the central and southern US.Dakota Henderson…
Chinese President Xi Jinping has declined an invitation to visit Brussels for an summit to mark the 50th anniversary of EU-China diplomatic ties, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.Beijing told EU…
At least 34 people died as of Saturday night as dozens of violent tornadoes, blinding dust storms and gust-driven wildfires continue battering the central and southern United States on Saturday. More…
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At least 33 people were killed and another nine were injured in U.S.-U.K. airstrikes targeting Yemen's capital Sanaa, the Houthis said on Saturday, as President Donald Trump announced major air raids…
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It wasn’t what anyone would have expected – given the respective positions of the two teams – but the 10th-placed Mariners were good value for the result.They fought hard and were the better team for…
The victims, identified as brothers Musa Bamri and Houshang Bamri, were traveling in a private vehicle when they were targeted by gunfire in Taftan County. Musa Bamri was killed on the spot, while his…
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VATICAN/ISTANBUL Pope Francis continues to recover in a hospital in Rome but still needs medical treatment, according to statements Saturday by the Vatican.The condition of the 88-year-old pope…
Cuba's Deputy PM Eduardo Martinez Diaz (right), Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (left) (Photo/ANI) New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): Cuba's Deputy Prime Minister, Eduardo…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore, who have been stranded in space for nine months, are set to return to Earth soon, but significant bodily challenges await them after their…
"The United States Government has no authority, or business, dictating Iranian foreign policy. That era ended in 1979," the top Iranian diplomat wrote on X."Biden was last year bamboozled into HANDING…
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has fiercely condemned the brutal US and UK airstrikes on various parts of Yemen, which led to the martyrdom and injury of dozens, including innocent women…
Russia has dispersed its vast collection of nuclear weapons - including ICBMs, submarines, and bombers - at military bases across the country, analysts believe President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly…
Those European countries which will agree to send their troops on what French President Emmanuel Macron claimed to be a military observer mission to Ukraine can do so without Russia’s consent."Ukraine…
Israel is waging a law intensity war against Hezbollah in Lebanon by assassinating its suspected members and fighters taking advantage of the Iran-backed party’s inability to retaliate to the attacks…
SNP MSP David Torrance is fighting for Ian Addie to be able to return to Scotland after living here for 30 years A man who spent 30 years in Scotland is stuck on the other side of the world and…
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Israel is waging a law intensity war against Hezbollah in Lebanon by assassinating its suspected members and fighters taking advantage of the Iran-backed party’s inability to retaliate to the attacks…
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US Congressman Brandon Gill took to social media earlier this week to trash “multiculturalism,” only to have his critics remind him that he is married to an Indian-origin woman. “Multiculturalism will…
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The first US strikes against Yemen's Huthis since President Donald Trump took office in January killed at least 31 people, the rebels said Sunday, as Washington warned Iran to stop backing the group.…
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Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call from the Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, Giorgia Meloni, the Saudi…
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Located in the city centre, Unity Village is one of the busiest markets, home to numerous traders selling a wide range of items, including clothing, footwear, mobile phones, accessories, and…
Abu Qatal, a top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative and one of the most wanted terrorists, was gunned down by unidentified assailants in Pakistan's Jhelum Sindh on Saturday night. He was a high-priority…
HWANGE – A Hwange man who broke into a woman’s bedroom naked has been jailed for his bizarre actions. The cheeky burglar was named as Marshal Comfort Nyathi, aged 24, from Lwendulu village, Hwange.…
CHIPINGE – A Chipinge man brutally murdered his wife in maize field before gathering her belongings which he burnt near her body. The shock incident, according the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)…
Taipei [Taipei], March 16 (ANI): Taiwan detected one sortie of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, 8 PLAN vessels and one official ship operating around the country at around 6 am (UTC+8) on…
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People from China, Vietnam and Ethiopia, believed to have been trafficked and forced to work in scam centers, sit with their faces masked while in detention after being released from the centers in…
The number of fatalities increased after the Kansas Highway Patrol reported eight people died in a highway pileup caused by a dust storm in Sherman County on Friday, At least 50 vehicles were…
2025-03-16T05:40:13+00:00 Shafaq News/ The US Central Command (CENTCOM) released a video on Sunday showing strikes targeting Iran-backed Houthi positions in Yemen, following President Donald Trump’s…
A separate strike on a house in Saada's Alshaaf district killed two people
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The number of casualties from last night’s brutal airstrikes by the United States and the United Kingdom on Yemen’s residential areas continues to rise.According to Al Jazeera, citing Ansarullah…
The move has attracted criticism from civil rights groups and some Democrats, who say reviving the Alien Enemies Act to fuel mass deportations could trigger legal challenges. New York Attorney General…
At least nine people have been killed and several others injured in an Israeli strike in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, the enclave's Government Media Office said on Saturday, making it the deadliest…
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The crew replacing the astronauts who were stranded for nine months on the International Space Station (ISS) have docked at the orbiting lab.A SpaceX capsule delivered four astronauts on Sunday on a…
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, a former Space Shuttle commander, has parted ways with his black Tesla Model S following a heated public feud with Elon Musk. Kelly, a Democrat, announced his decision in a…
Silicon Valley is abuzz with controversy following the release of 'Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism', the latest crusading memoir from Facebook whistleblower Sarah…
This handout image released by US Central Command (CENTCOM) via X (formerly Twitter) on March 15, 2025 shows CENTCOM forces launching an operation against Huthi targets across Yemen. (Photo by US…
The Crew-10 astronauts' SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule docked to the ISS on Sunday.
BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the statement below following air strikes on the capital of Yemen: “I applaud the…
At least 12 Palestinians, including one child, have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported.The agency also reported that…
US President Donald Trump launched large-scale military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday over the group's attacks against Red Sea shipping, killing at least 24 people at the…
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JUBA, South Sudan -- After being gang-raped by armed men while collecting firewood, the 28-year-old tried in vain to get help. Some clinics were closed, others told her to return later and she had no…
Since the mid-1980s, a number of organizations, primarily in northern Mexico, have launched informational campaigns and community-oriented interventions aimed at addressing drug use from a public…
European countries are debating reinstating compulsory military service to boost their defences in the face of Russian aggression - Copyright AFP MIGUEL MEDINAAnna Smolchenko and Didier Lauras with…
On March 7, the Chinese ambassador in Kyiv signed two agreements to import large quantities of Ukrainian farm goods. “They will “contribute to the China-Ukraine strategic partnership,” he said.…
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US President Donald Trump has ordered the downsizing of the staff at the Agency For Global Media, the organisation funded by the federal government to run the likes of Voice of America and other such…
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Donald Trump The Trump administration is considering targeting the citizens of as many as 43 countries as part of a new ban on travel to the US that would be broader than the restrictions imposed…
Violent tornadoes swept through parts of central and southern US killing dozens and causing widespread damage. A monster storm system sparked scores of tornadoes and wildfires that have ripped through…
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"The United States Government has no authority, or business, dictating Iranian foreign policy. That era ended in 1979," the top Iranian diplomat wrote on X."Biden was last year bamboozled into HANDING…
The discharge of Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized with pneumonia since February 14, is not yet expected, Vatican sources told reporters, adding that the 88-year-old pontiff's condition is…
Islamabad [Pakistan], March 16 (ANI): At least two Pakistani soldiers and nine terrorists were killed after the Pak security forces raided two hideouts used by an armed group in the restive northwest,…
More than 1,300 Voice of America employees were placed on leave on Saturday and funding for two US news services that broadcast to authoritarian regimes was terminated, one day after President Donald…
SINGAPORE – The opposition Progress Singapore Party (PSP) faces “an uphill battle” in the new West Coast-Jurong West GRC at the next general election, said the party’s Non-Constituency MP Leong Mun…
👉 Follow Trump 100 on your podcast app 👈 On this episode, our US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone read through questions from listeners. They are asked if Vladimir Putin has some kind of…
US Vice President JD Vance has been called a ‘red flag’ by a section of the internet for his remarks directed towards wife Usha Chilukuri Vance. Speaking at an event in Michigan, Vance praised his…
Destruction from a severe storm is seen in Wayne County, Mo., U.S., March 15. AP-YonhapViolent tornadoes ripped through parts of the U.S., wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in…
Photo : YONHAP News Science Minister Yoo Sang-im said that the government needs to make efforts to remove South Korea from the United States' sensitive and other designated countries list…
Abu Qatal was a close aide of Hafiz Saeed Abu Qatal, a top operative of the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has been eliminated in Pakistan. Qatal, who had orchestrated several attacks in Jammu…
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has slammed the claims in the statement of the G7 foreign ministers in Canada regarding the Islamic Republic of Iran as completely baseless and…
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched the biggest military operation in the Middle East since taking office against Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis after they resumed Red Sea shipping attacks. The…
This photo taken from a video released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Saturday, March 15, 2025, shows a view of Sudzha, the biggest town in the Kursk region of Russia after it was taken…
SINGAPORE - A 70-year-old man was taken to hospital unconscious after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car in Bartley Road East.The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted to the…
WASHINGTON - A SpaceX capsule delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station early on Sunday in a NASA crew-swap mission that will allow a pair of stuck astronauts, Butch Wilmore and…
Hamas called Israel's strike on Beit Lahia a 'dangerous escalation' [Getty/file photo]Gaza's civil defence agency said nine people including journalists were killed in Israeli strikes on Saturday,…
Donald Trump President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on Saturday, promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease…
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Esmail Baqaei, in a post on X, referred to the 37th anniversary of the Saddam regime’s chemical attack on the people of Halabja, in Iraqi Kurdistan, saying those European states which contributed to…
Araqchi wrote on his account on the social media platform X: “The US government has no right to dictate Iran’s foreign policy. That era ended in 1979,” in a reference to the victory of Iran’s Islamic…
Photo : YONHAP News North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui reportedly met with a senior Russian diplomat in Pyongyang amid discussions of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.The North's…
Russia has momentum in many areas of the front in Ukraine - Copyright Russian Defence Ministry/AFP HandoutThe top US and Russian diplomats discussed Saturday the “next steps” to end the war in…
Donald Trump issued another order on Friday revoking the security clearance of employees at Paul Weiss, a major law firm associated with his political opponents.The Friday order is the third time in…
Russia and Ukraine continued aerial attacks on each other, inflicting injuries and damages, officials said early on Sunday, as the fate of a proposed ceasefire to the three-year-old war remained…
A SpaceX rescue mission destined for the International Space Station (ISS) is underway, aimed at returning two astronauts who have been stranded in orbit since June 2024.We're going live shortly on…
Pakistan News: A top Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, Abu Qatal, known for his involvement in numerous attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, was shot dead by unidentified assailan
SINGAPORE – Teenager Adam Jabari, who can already speak three languages, jumped at the chance to pick up a fourth in 2024 through a flexible language programme. The 14-year-old Yuying Secondary School…
It's more than 40 years since British forces fought a brief but bloody campaign to retake the Falkland Islands after their invasion by Argentina.On the windswept hills around the capital Port Stanley…
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, has slammed as baseless the recent anti-Tehran allegations of the G7 top diplomats, saying the group’s members must be held accountable for their…
Donald Trump. A federal judge on Saturday barred the administration of President Donald Trump from deportations under an 18th-century law that Trump invoked just hours earlier asserting the United…
Representative Image Islamabad [Pakistan], March 16 (ANI): Religious scholar and founder of banned group Lashkar-i-Islam, Mufti Munir Shakir, was killed in a bomb blast on Saturday on the outskirts of…
A screenwriter has warned Prince Harry and Meghan Markle that their deal with Netflix is unlikely to be renewed, but if they get “divorced,” then the story could be different.
Houston – At least 33 people were killed and dozens more injured Saturday when tornadoes and violent storms raked across the central United States, officials said.Local news showed roofs torn off…
JAKARTA – Five months after stepping down as Indonesia’s president, Mr Joko Widodo has been kept busy by the queue of people keen to meet him at his house in Solo in Central Java, seeking his advice,…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 16. Uzbekistan is currently developing a comprehensive national space program through 2035, aimed at advancing the country’s space industry, Director of Uzbekistan's National…
Former radio DJ Patrick Watts remained on air as Argentinian soldiers stormed the Falkland Islands Broadcasting Station on 2 April 1982. The military operation triggered the Falklands War. preview…
Noting that she was not an activist or part of groups that organised protests at Columbia University, Indian doctoral student Ranjani Srinivasan, who “self-deported” from the United States after her…
TANJUNG REJO, Indonesia -- The loud whirr of a chainsaw sounds through the forest as a small group of farmers gathers around a tree filled with red seed pods. With one slow stroke, a severed knobby…
Shaksaaz, a tailor in the Kashmiri city of Srinagar, inherited his passion for local Sufi music from his grandfather along with a meticulously preserved collection of cassette tapes from the 1970s,…
Earlier this month, the US classified the Houthis as a "foreign terrorist organization," in light of their attacks on American warships and commercial vessels. This classification came after the…
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A SpaceX rescue mission destined for the International Space Station (ISS) is underway, aimed at returning two astronauts who have been stranded in orbit since June 2024.We're going live shortly on…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday signed an order on the makeup of a delegation tasked with interacting with international partners on peace efforts.According to the order published…
US President Donald Trump ordered on Saturday cuts in the staff of various government-funded media organisations, including Voice of America as his administration continues on the path of downsizing…
At least 24 people were killed after US President Donald Trump launched large-scale military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday in response to their attacks on Red Sea shipping.…
Hamas called Israel's strike on Beit Lahia a 'dangerous escalation' [Getty/file photo]Gaza's civil defence agency said nine people including journalists were killed in Israeli strikes on Saturday,…
Lashkar-e-Taiba’s most wanted terrorist, Abu Qatal, was murdered in Pakistan on Saturday night. A key operative of the terror outfit, Qatal had been instrumental in planning and executing multiple…
AFP A crew from Voice of America make a live report as they stand in a causeway leading to US President-elect Donald Trump’s estate in Mar-a-Lago in West Palm Beach on December 13, 2024. Hundreds of…
The United Sates is expelling South Africa’s ambassador to Washington after US secretary of state Marco Rubio called the envoy a “race-baiting politician” who hates President Donald Trump.
Reforms on the table include how to give greater roles to women in the Catholic Church, including ordaining them as deacons, and the greater inclusion of laity in governance and decision making.
SHANGHAI/BEIJING - The pilot of a Chinese training fighter parachuted to safety after the plane crashed in southern Hainan province on Saturday (March 15) afternoon, according to the People's…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 16. Kyrgyzstan's National Development Program for 2030 sets a target for the country’s GDP to reach at least $30 billion by the end of the decade, Trend reports. The program…
Maximo Napa was shocked but in good physical condition after being rescued, an official with Peru's navy said - Copyright PERUVIAN NAVY/AFP HandoutA Peruvian fisherman was found alive after drifting…
View of the Port of Balboa, which was managed by CK Hutchison Holdings - Copyright PERUVIAN NAVY/AFP HandoutHong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison is under renewed pressure from Beijing after selling its…
A man was arrested for defacing a Tesla Cybertruck by painting a Swastika on it in New York. Tesla owner Elon Musk reacted to the incident and called the accused “crazy”.The incident, which happened…
US President Donald Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebel group in Yemen and issues new warning.
80 years ago, American and Japanese troops were locked in one of the fiercest and bloodiest battles of the Pacific theatre in World War II: the Battle of Iwo Jima.The small island between the Marianas…
US President Donald Trump has slashed funding to multiple media organisations including Voice of America, Radio Free Asia and Radio Free Europe, in another round of funding cuts one critic labelled…
SINGAPORE - He had already boarded the plane when he realised his phone was missing. After being told he could not leave the gate hold room to look for it, a 57-year-old man allegedly verbally abused…
Donald Trump's second term has begun with him tearing up the established rules-based order in the West in pursuit of his own foreign policy. This includes wanting to take control of Greenland and the…
The United States on Saturday launched airstrikes in Yemen, causing 24 fatalities in an attempt to target Iran-backed Houthi rebels and “defend American interests,” reported Reuters. The US launched…
A wave of storms reportedly swept into Alabama on Saturday, March 15. They brought with them a rarely-seen threat level for possible long-track tornadoes, accompanied by winds of up to 70 m.p.h., golf…
In honour of St Patrick, here’s a word from the Irish language that has wheeled itself into English as spoken in Ireland: plámás (pronounced plaugh mause). There is no exact equivalent in English, but…
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis is improving slowly as he battles double pneumonia in hospital and is reducing the use of mechanical ventilation at night to help with breathing, the Vatican said on…
US airstrikes on Yemen have killed at least 18 people, according to the health ministry run by Houthi rebels.US President Donald Trump ordered the air strikes on the capital Sanaa, promising to use…
DPRK Players Come Third at IBA Women's World Boxing Championships Pyongyang, March 16 (KCNA) -- DPRK players Hong Kyong Ryong and An Kum Byol came third respectively in the 48 kg and 50 kg categories…
Pensacola and Panama City face potential tornadoes and damaging winds, with more counties under watch.
EL SALVADOR - The United States is set to pay El Salvador US$6 million (S$8 million) to imprison 300 alleged members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang that it deports to the Central American…
Ryan Fox was one of just 28 players to shoot even or better in the third round of the Players Championship. Photo / Getty ImagesOn a day where conditions were causing problems, Ryan Fox held his own…
TORONTO - Canadians are upset. At first it was the threat, and then the reality, of tariffs. Now, US President Donald Trump's talk of Canada's forced annexation - no longer laughed off as a joke - has…
Starmer said he would continue pressing Trump for US security guarantees – a lobbying effort that he shares with French President Emmanuel Macron. “I’ve been clear that it needs to be done in…
Large tornadoes are carving paths of destruction across the USA's south for the second day in a row as a deadly storm system churns across the United States.EF-4 or EF-5 tornadoes, the most violent on…
Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the U.S., wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in several states, part of a monster storm that has killed at least 32 people as more severe…
When local skier Carole Montillet won a gold medal in the women’s downhill at the 2002 Winter Olympics, the dignitaries of the small resort of Le Balcon de Villard gave her name to one of its toughest…
Hamas said yesterday it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements their ceasefire agreement, calling it an “exceptional deal” aimed at getting…
Ranjani Srinivasan, whose visa was revoked by the state department, leaves the US. An Indian student of Columbia University whose student visa was revoked “for advocating for violence and terrorism”…
The threat of violent tornadoes in parts of the US proved deadly as well as destructive as whipping winds moved east into the Mississippi Valley and Deep South yesterday, with at least 17 people…
‘We like the Irish,” is a reassuring thing to hear when you’re travelling in the back of a Hiace full of Islamist fighters in the middle of the night and feeling a bit jumpy.
A wave of storms reportedly swept into Alabama on Saturday, March 15. They brought with them a rarely-seen threat level for possible long-track tornadoes, accompanied by winds of up to 70 m.p.h., golf…
Image by Giorgi Ninos, used with permission.She sits alone in the white room when our call starts. Natia Bunturi's eyes bear the weight of recent events when she was directly targeted by riot police…
Pyongyang, March 16 (KCNA) -- The U.S. is getting ever more undisguised in its intention to become the most hostile and confrontational entity to the DPRK through practical actions. Recently, a…
During World War II, with anti-foreigner fears sweeping the country, it was part of the legal rationale for mass internment in the US of people of German, Italian and especially Japanese ancestry. An…
A delivery driver has won a $US50 million ($80 million) payout from global coffeehouse chain Starbucks after he suffered serious burns when a tea fell out of its holder and spilt onto his lap.Michael…
Donald Trump's MAGA allies on Saturday had two conservative Supreme Court justices in their crosshairs after a federal judge put a stop to the President's plans to deport individuals the…
While half of New South Wales recovers from Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the other half is hot, dry and windy - and a total fire ban is in place for many areas, the NSW Royal Fire Service says. Photo:…
U.S. President Donald Trump launched large-scale military strikes against Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday over the group’s attacks against Red Sea shipping, killing at least 24 people at the…
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis approved a new three-year process to consider reforms for the global Catholic Church, the Vatican said on Saturday (March 15), in a sign the 88-year-old pontiff plans to…
BERLIN – President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine on Saturday accused President Vladimir Putin of Russia of trying to surround Ukraine’s forces in Russia’s Kursk region to improve his position amid…
Peruvian fisherman Maximo Napa, 61, receiving medical attention upon arriving in Paita, Peru. Photo: AFP/ Peru Navy handout A Peruvian fisherman who spent 95 days lost in the Pacific Ocean, eating…
Violent storms destroyed homes including here in Missouri - Copyright AFP Muammar IbrahimAt least 27 people were killed and dozens more injured Saturday when tornadoes and violent storms raked across…
Desperate for safety from bombardment of Sudan's besieged city of El-Fasher, Darfur, residents have built makeshift bunkers - Copyright AFP Muammar IbrahimBeneath the broken earth of the besieged…
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HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s opposition camp of pro-democracy political parties once held enough power in the city’s legislature to block the passage of Bills that it deemed detrimental to the city’s…
"Our brave Warfighters are right now carrying out aerial attacks on the terrorists' bases, leaders, and missile defenses to protect American shipping, air, and naval assets, and to restore…
US President Donald Trump (File Photo/Image credit: Reuters) Washington DC [US], March 16 (ANI): The Donald Trump administration on Saturday (local time) invoked an 18th-century law, the Alien Enemies…
Several violent tornadoes have been ripping through the US, leading to at least 27 fatalities after a storm system rapidly progressed across the country since Friday, reported the Associated Press.…
Washington – Anger was rising in the Democratic ranks Saturday after the party's top U.S. senator led a band of lawmakers in reluctant support of a Republican measure that prevented a government…
Lashkar-e-Taiba's most wanted terrorist, Abu Qatal, was murdered in Pakistan on Saturday night. Qatal, a key operative of the terror outfit, was known for planning multiple attacks in Jammu and…
For families in Mexico searching for missing loved ones, the grim discovery of what is being called an "extermination" site with human remains and ovens, could be their worst fears some true. Mexican…
The government of Greenland called President Donald Trump's comments about taking control of the country "unacceptable" in a statement Friday.Officials noted the statement was prompted by Trump's…
NASA and SpaceX launched a new crewed mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday to bring home two NASA astronauts who have been stranded in space since last June.The spacecraft lifted…
Myanmar authorities have seized 30.8 kg of heroin and 154,000 stimulant tablets in central Myanmar's Mandalay region, the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) said on Saturday.Acting on a…
The U.S. warplanes on Saturday night launched airstrikes on several Houthi sites in Yemen's capital Sanna and the northern province of Saada, killing at least 13, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV…
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, attends the CPC in Dialogue with World Political Parties High-Level Meeting via video link…
At least 100,000 people swarmed the streets of the Serbian capital, Belgrade, for a major anti-corruption rally on Saturday. Thousands of protesters have fallen silent in Serbia's capital on Saturday,…
The Crew-10 mission, jointly launched by NASA and SpaceX, is heading to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the regular crew rotation and will bring back stranded US astronauts Sunita…
Missouri recorded 12 fatalities, with deaths also recorded in Arkansas and Texas after tornadoes ripped apart homes and brought down trees. The massive weather system has also produced deadly dust…
The Governments of Japan and the Republic of Liberia have formalized an exchange of notes to extend the Japan Freeway-Road corridor between the Freeport of Monrovia and the Gabriel Tucker Bridge on…
BERLIN – Germany’s next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, set European pigeons flying in circles when he suggested last month that, given rising mistrust in President Donald Trump’s commitment to NATO, he…
Balochistan [Pakistan], March 16 (ANI): An Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF) personnel was killed while six others were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Pakistan's Quetta on Saturday,…
A federal judge on Saturday temporarily blocked any deportations that would occur under President Donald Trump's invocation of a little-used wartime law to expedite the expulsion of alleged members of…
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“We have teams out surveying the damage from last night’s tornadoes and have first responders on the ground to assist,” Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said on X.She and Georgia Governor…
Protesters gather near the proposed site of the Chinese “mega-embassy” in London, March 15, 2025. LONDON — Hong Kong rights groups, Tibetans, Uyghurs and local residents gathered at the historic…
BELGRADE – Following a massive street protest in the Serbian capital, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic acknowledged the “enormous negative energy and anger” directed at the country’s authorities and…
A federal judge has barred US President Donald Trump’s administration from deportations under an 18th century law which Mr Trump invoked just hours earlier.The president invoked the Alien Enemies Act…
President Donald Trump on Saturday invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, citing an alleged Venezuelan gang invasion, to fast-track mass deportations and tighten his immigration crackdown. US President…
National flags of the Australia, Great Britain and the USA are seen in front of the USS Asheville, a Los Angeles-class nuclear powered fast attack submarine during a tour of HMAS Stirling in Perth,…
“We will use overwhelming lethal force.” That’s how US President Donald Trump described a campaign of airstrikes he launched Saturday in Yemen against the Houthis. The Iran-backed militia has been…
Senate Chuck Schumer at the US Capitol on Friday. Schumer and a small group of Democrats joined the Republicans in helping pass the stop-gap spending measure The Senate on Friday narrowly averted a…
Fighter jets take off from Aircraft Carrier. (Photo: Reuters) Washington DC [US], March 16 (ANI): After US President Donald Trump ordered "decisive" military action against the Yemen's Houthis, US…
Reuters A screenshot shows a post from the South African presidency on the social media platform X, regarding the expulsion of South Africa's Ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool, on March 15, 2025.…
The law allows the US during wartime to detain and remove people threatening the country's safety without having to follow due process. It was last invoked to intern people of Japanese descent during…
It's not surprising that scenic Gulmarg - one of India's few skiing destinations and a favourite with tourists - was the choice of venue for a show highlighting a skiwear collection.Fashion journalist…
France is the Six Nations champion, and deservedly so, but Scotland once again showed that it has all the ingredients to challenge the best teams in the world with another battling display in…
At least 19 were killed as U.S. President Donald Trump launched large-scale military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday over the group's attacks against Red Sea shipping, warning…
At least nine people were killed and nine others wounded in the US airstrikes on Houthi sites in the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Saturday night, said the Houthi-run Health Ministry. "The number of victims…
McClay said New Zealand and the US had a “well-balanced and complementary trade profile”, with the US enjoying many of our high-quality goods and services and US exporters benefiting from New…
A federal judge on Saturday temporarily blocked any deportations that would occur under President Donald Trump's invocation of a little-used wartime law to expedite the expulsion of alleged members of…
After Kim Visintine put her son to bed every night at a hospital in St Louis, Missouri, she spent her evening in the hospital’s library. She was determined to know how her boy had become seriously ill…
The return of Donald Trump to the White House in 2025 presents a complex geopolitical challenge for the Association of Asian Southeast Nations (ASEAN). Trump’s previous tenure demonstrated a clear…
By Ray Furlong (RFE/RL) -- While Ukraine has signed up to a US cease-fire plan, Russian President Vladimir Putin has equivocated –- effectively saying "Yes, but." Trump has said it would be…
By Wanning Sun The release of Ne Zha 2, an animated feature film about a rebellious boy from Chinese mythology, has been hailed as a DeepSeek moment in China’s film industry. Its success makes the…
By Nontarat Phaicharoen After an infamous case where police were filmed torturing a drug suspect who died, a Thai court in 2023 ordered police to implement measures under an anti-torture law,…
By Sushant Sareen The insurgency in Balochistan is becoming ominous and has been palpable for a couple of years. But the gravity of the situation in Pakistan's biggest province failed to register in…
On January 17, the leaders of Iran and Russia signed a new comprehensive strategic partnership agreement in Moscow, replacing a previous pact from 2001 that has been renewed several times (Al Jazeera,…
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The aggressive style played in Ghana was not just about skill - it was about resilience and endurance. Getting tackled on rough ground meant picking yourself up, dusting yourself off and carrying…
US President Donald Trump walks to board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on March 14, 2025. Photo: AFP / BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI By Phil Stewart and Mohammed Ghobari, Reuters At least 19…
McClay said New Zealand and the US had a “well-balanced and complementary trade profile”, with the US enjoying many of our high-quality goods and services and US exporters benefiting from New…
Ireland would benefit if the UK strikes a favourable economic deal with the US, the Taoiseach has said.
The Government must do more to stimulate the building of apartments on brownfield sites, the Taoiseach has said.
Representative Image (Source: Reuters) Washington DC [US], March 16 (ANI): At least 17 people have been killed across Missouri, Texas, and Arkansas as severe storms battered parts of the United…
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3302451/lip-service-philippines-cyber-defences-lag-amid-chinese-attack-claims This Week in AsiaPolitics With reports of military networks and government…
At least 26 people have been killed by tornadoes and storms in the United States as whipping winds moved east into the Mississippi Valley and Deep South.A massive storm system across the country has…
March 15 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Saturday ordered the U.S. military to begin military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. "Today, I have ordered the United States military to launch…
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In the past week, soldiers from Israel's Commando Brigade arrested more than 60 wanted Palestinian terror suspects and confiscated dozens of weapons in Judea and Samaria the Israel Defense Forces said…
Donald Trump's Department of Justice stunned numerous experts on Saturday with a request in a court that some said is without precedent in the U.S. A judge over the weekend blocked the President's…
Pakistan News: Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has initiated 'Al-Khandaq Operations' to enforce Shariah law in Pakistan. Their strategy includes ambushes and guerri
SYDNEY - Australia's New South Wales on Sunday sweated in a heat wave that raised the risk of bushfires and prompted authorities to issue a total fire ban for state capital Sydney.New South Wales,…
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U.S. President Donald Trump has invoked a centuries-old immigration law to ramp up deportations of undocumented migrants amid signs of frustration within the administration over the pace of efforts to…
President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport, Friday, March 14, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge…
A crew from Voice of America make a live report near Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on December 13, 2024 - Copyright AFP Osama ABDULRAHMANShaun TANDONPresident Donald Trump’s…
In the six decades since the Soviets first launched Yuri Gagarin into space in 1961, there have been a handful of space-related disasters.Launching humans into space is an inherently risky practice.To…
Tirana, 15 March 2025, dtt-net.com – A protest called by the main opposition party of Albania was held Saturday in capital Tirana against the decision of the government to ban TikTok platform for one…
Representative image Islamabad [Pakistan], March 16 (ANI): Pakistan People's Party (PPP) spokesperson Shazia Marri has strongly criticised the government's newly introduced policy for alternative…
RFA headquarters in Washington, March 15, 2025. (Charlie Dharapak/RFA) The federal grants that fund Radio Free Asia and partner networks were terminated Saturday morning, according to a grant…
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More than 20 journalists and media workers have been jailed in Azerbaijan in what they call retaliation for their work. Some have continued to report from behind bars. By RFE/RL’s Azerbaijani Service…
A man mourns a victim of an Israeli strike Saturday in Beit Lahia, Gaza. (Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP/Getty Images) At least nine people were killed Saturday in strikes on Gaza, authorities there said, as…
The US has rejected a Hamas offer to reinstate the Gaza ceasefire which the group called an ‘exceptional deal’, saying their demands are ‘entirely impractical’.
Grok AI 3 (Beta version) The latest beta version of Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok 3, understands and even dishes out Hindi ‘gaalis’. The discovery was made by hawk-eyed netizens on X. Many users posted…
Claiming that the Nicolás Maduro regime has launched an invasion of the United States through a dangerous gang, President Donald Trump on Saturday invoked the war powers contemplated in a centuries…
Starbucks has been ordered to pay a delivery driver nearly £39 million after he was left severely burned by a drink which did not have the lid on properly. A jury in California has ordered the coffee…
Donald Trump has brought back a wartime law from 1798 to speed up mass deportations. Controversial even when it was introduced, the Alien Enemies Act was last used to intern 120,000 people of Japanese…
In a tangled speech, Trump has said that opposition and negative media should be illegal. It seems that everyone is corrupt scum, and that it’s not nice. According to Politico, the speech was a series…
Dr. Dean Wang claimed he ‘nicked a vein’ but he actually hit a main artery in Wayne Wolff’s leg, the suit says
The rally was part of a nationwide anti-corruption movement that erupted after a concrete canopy collapsed at a train station in Serbia's north in November, killing 15 people.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering new travel restrictions that will affect millions of citizens from dozens of countries. Photo / Getty ImagesUnited States President Donald Trump’s…
Amid talks aimed at finding a truce between Ukraine and Russia, US President Donald Trump on Saturday lambasted reports that claimed that American Ambassador Steve Witkoff was made to wait for over…
The only blot on the Black Foils’ scoresheet came in race three, where they got the start slightly wrong and were too early to the line, which effectively derailed their race from the outset, although…
A real-life horror movie is playing out at South Africa's isolated Antarctica base where one of the 10-member overwintering team faces accusations of being mentally unstable and violent, prompting…
By Rich McKay, for Reuters Denise Woodard looks over her destroyed home at Harmony Hills trailer park in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, where many homes were damaged or destroyed in severe weather, on 15…
If you’re worried that you don’t really understand what’s going on, relax. No-one has a clue and anyone who says otherwise — sharp business types or switched-on social media types with “breaking news”…
Tornadoes have ripped through parts of the US as part of a monster storm that killed at least 26 people – with more severe weather on the way, experts said.The death toll rose after Kansas Highway…
Tornadoes have ripped through parts of the US as part of a monster storm that killed at least 26 people – with more severe weather on the way, experts said.The death toll rose after Kansas Highway…
Eight people died in a dust storm in Kansas Friday, bringing the total number of deaths from a massive storm hitting the U.S. to 26. Kansas Highway Patrol said Saturday that eight people were dead…
Welcome back to the China In Eurasia briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter tracking China's resurgent influence from Eastern Europe to Central Asia.I'm RFE/RL's China Global Affairs Correspondent Reid…
Sadly, Africans across the continent, and here at home, continue to embrace leaders who are violent, narcissistic, psychopathic, arrogant, corrupt, dishonest, narrow-minded and blame-shifting — and…
A former advocate barred from the court buildings of the Gauteng division by its judge president, Dunstan Mlambo, on Thursday urgently turned to the Constitutional Court, saying Mlambo was…
An investigation into the George building collapse last year in which 34 people died has found “gross negligence” on the part of the construction company and recommended possible culpable homicide…
Damascus: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic expressed its profound appreciation for the State of Qatar's initiative to begin supplying electricity to Syria.…
RFA marks World Press Freedom Day 2025.03.15 WASHINGTON - Radio Free Asia (RFA) was informed today by the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) that its federal grant agreement, which makes possible…
Working from the hospital, Pope Francis has approved a three-year implementation and evaluation process for his reform project that aims to make the church a more welcoming and responsive place.
A 77-year-old former high school teacher, turned out in a neat dress and hat, has been creating a quiet revolution in the villages of the Kherson region in southern Ukraine. Standing before a group of…
The influencer, who's since fled Australia, claims she's been made out to be a 'villain'.
Bored, hungry, immobilised, homesick, forgotten — that's how the group of about 800 South African soldiers detained in Goma, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), have been feeling for the…
One of Denise Zimba’s standout roles was on the TV series The Wedding Bashers, where she stole the show with her bubbly personality while attending various fairy-tale weddings with her co-hosts...
South Africa will not launch a retaliatory strike against the US after it expelled ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, with top government figures saying the expulsion was justified because Rasool had “scored…
FILE - Burkina Faso junta leader Ibrahim Traore participates in a ceremony in Ouagadougou, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Kilaye Bationo, File) DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Video footage circulating on social…
A former advocate barred from the court buildings of the Gauteng division by its judge president, Dunstan Mlambo, on Thursday urgently turned to the Constitutional Court, saying Mlambo was…
16 March 2025 - 00:00 By THABO MOKONE, KGOTHATSO MADISA and LIZEKA TANDWA The DA has obtained legal advice in a bid to oppose finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s implementation of the half a…
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Belgrade, 15 March 2025, dtt-net.com – Organized by students, Serbia today saw the biggest ever protest held in the country against authoritarian President Aleksandar Vucic in capital Belgrade, after…
Speaking at a press conference after the virtual meeting of the "coalition of willing" - a group of Western nations that have pledged to help defend Ukraine against Russia--Starmer said that Russia's…
At least 18 people are dead and dozens injured after violent tornadoes swept across the central US, officials said this weekend. Photo / AFPAt least 18 people are dead and dozens injured after…
Mounted hussars ride during celebrations marking the 177th anniversary of the outbreak of the 1848 revolution and war of independence against Habsburg rule in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, March 15,…
France have won the Six Nations after beating Scotland 35-16 in Paris.England pushed the championship battle to the final game after earlier destroying Wales with a record 68-14 win in Cardiff. But…
First Syrian Druze Crossing in Half a Century: Nearly 100 Syrian Druze religious leaders traveled to Israel on March 14 for the first time in 50 years. The clerics, who crossed the heavily fortified…
The strikes are the first to hit Yemen since the Gaza ceasefire deal took effect in January, and signal a more aggressive approach from the US, which has previously limited its actions to degrading…
In a statement on Saturday night, the Palestinian Hamas movement condemned the criminal US-UK airstrikes on a residential neighborhood in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa.Meanwhile, Islamic Jihad also condemned…
UK premier Keir Starmer said Russian President Vladimir Putin would eventually have to "come to the table", speaking after a virtual summit Saturday to drum up support for Ukraine.The British leader…
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This week, the head of the United Nations Children’s Fund told global leaders that Sudan’s humanitarian crisis is the world’s biggest and most devastating. A new UNICEF report says 30 million people…
A coalition of environmental organisations is calling on international financial institutions, including the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), to reexamine the utility of financing…
MONTREAL - Canada and Greece have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote tourism between the two countries, a type of agreement one tourism expert says will become more common
Armed men loyal to the Houthi group participate in an armed tribal rally supporting in Sanaa, Yemen, on March 11, 2025. (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua) Sanaa: Yemen's Houthis vowed to respond to…
HONG KONG, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong registered 8.4 million visitor arrivals in the first two months of 2025, up 7 percent year on year, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) said. Among them,…
Trump’s trade battle with allies has been called “the dumbest in history.” For Lutnick, the job is to make it make sense.
The Thucydides Trap – the idea that a rising power and an established hegemon are destined for war – often frames China-US tensions and conflict as inevitable. Yet I believe the outcome is determined…
The rebels' Al-Masirah TV station said an “American-British aggression raided a residential neighbourhood in the Shuub district” in Sanaa. It later reported such a strike on the Huthi stronghold of…
Starbucks told the Washington Post in an email statement it plans to appeal the verdict.“We sympathise with Mr Garcia, but we disagree with the jury’s decision that we were at fault for this incident…
Last week, the agency’s consumer response team was called back to work to tackle a backlog of 16,000 complaints, including dozens from homeowners facing imminent foreclosures. The bureau’s Fair…
The US strikes killed at least nine civilians in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, the Houthis said [Getty/file phtoto]US President Donald Trump launched military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis…
2025-03-15T21:25:16+00:00 Shafaq News/ A US military convoy traveled from Baghdad to Ain Al-Assad Airbase in Al-Baghdadi district, Al-Anbar province, on Saturday evening under tight security, a source…
The Israeli occupation authorities continue to close Gaza’s crossings, preventing the entry of aid, goods, and fuel, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave....
Beirut: Lebanon's President General Joseph Aoun stressed the importance of implementing Resolution 1701 and the ceasefire deal with the Israeli side as a pivotal issue in his country. In a statement…
WASHINGTON/ADEN, Yemen (Reuters) -- U.S. President Donald Trump launched military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday over the group's attacks against Red Sea shipping, warning…
A crew from Voice of America make a live report near Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on December 13, 2024 - Copyright AFP Osama ABDULRAHMANShaun TANDONPresident Donald Trump’s…
President Trump speaks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday in Washington, D.C. On Saturday, Trump invoked a 1790s law declaring…
President Trump has so far been undeterred either by signs of cracks in the economy or by plunging stock prices. Photo / Al Drago, The New York Times President Trump sent markets into another tailspin…
A Ministerial Partnership Dialogue between the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the European Union (EU) was successfully held on 15 March 2025, in Harare, Republic of Zimbabwe, where…
Edy Tan cleans up after Singapore. Every day, his army of 2,700 workers fans out across the island to scrub hundreds of buildings, maintain 1,700km of roads including all 10 expressways, and sweep…
SINGAPORE – In just seven short years, Malone Lam Yu Xuan went from being a student in a secondary school in Choa Chu Kang to being dubbed crypto whizz-kid by some in the US in 2023.Many who saw his…
SINGAPORE – A new outdoor amphitheatre where the public can gather to enjoy traditional Indian fine arts performances will open beside Prinsep Street in the second half of 2025. The amphitheatre is…
SINGAPORE – Alone at home on the eve of Chinese New Year in 2024, Madam Helen Teo slipped in the toilet in her rental studio flat in Jurong and hit her head.When she noticed blood on the floor, the 74…
SINGAPORE – In 2004, then Singapore Airlines flight attendant Vanessa Khaw regularly entered the cockpit to hand the pilots their meals.Catching the astonishing sight of the sunrise from the flight…
SINGAPORE - Social media makes crime seem aspirational rather than reckless, said experts who weighed in on young criminals who “post and boast” their exploits.Mr Gopal Mahey, senior counsellor at the…
Claiming the United States was being invaded by a Venezuelan gang, President Donald Trump on Saturday invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 , a sweeping war time authority that allows the president…
People pose for photos in front of a poster of Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 at CGV Grand Indonesia in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 15, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Qin) Jakarta: Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne…
Amid fighting in Rakhine between Arakan Army and armed forces, immediate “dignified return” for refugees was difficult, he added. 2025.03.15 Dhaka United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres…
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Warning: This story contains details some readers may find upsettingLegal documents obtained by the BBC show Hackman, 95, named Arakawa, 65, as his sole beneficiary in 1995, with the last update to…
The Trump administration is reportedly mulling over harsh travel and visa restrictions which would extend to 43 countries.According to an internal memo seen by Reuters, the US government is…
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Kazakhstan, the world’s ninth-largest country, is often overlooked despite its rich history, vibrant culture, and vast natural resources. For much of its modern existence, it remained a satellite of…
Doha: Qatar National Bank (QNB), in its weekly commentary, highlights several key factors that could create a favorable growth environment for China in 2025 and beyond. These include the government's…
A blast in the Syrian coastal city of Latakia killed at least 10 people, adding that it was triggered by a scrap dealer mishandling unexploded ordnance.SANA news agency earlier reported that "the…
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza has killed at least nine Palestinians, including three local journalists, the territory's health ministry has said.The strike hit a car, with casualties inside and outside…
The death toll from the explosion at a hardware store in the southern Raml neighborhood of Lattakia has risen to ten, including three women and a child. Fourteen civilians were also injured, including…
The Organisation of Islamic Co-operation (OIC) welcomed Saturday the signing of the border demarcation agreement between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.The OIC's Secretary-General,...
BUCHAREST, Romania -- Romania’s electoral body Saturday rejected the candidacy of a controversial far-right politician in the presidential election rerun in May, but approved George Simion, the leader…
TIRANA, Albania -- Albania's opposition Saturday protested the left-wing government's decision to shut down TikTok, calling the move censorship ahead of May 11 parliamentary elections.Last week, the…
Occupied Jerusalem: Amid the stringent military measures imposed by the Israeli occupation authorities to restrict access to Al Aqsa Mosque, 90,000 worshippers prayed Isha and Taraweeh on the 15th day…
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Modern landing barge for China.Lets hope they never use these for military purposes.pic.twitter.com/bhpUFioJmI— Bruno (@BrunoPresents) March 14, 2025 They may also allow Beijing’s forces to bypass…
Amid promises to improve internet access, Syrian authorities are tightening control - threatening social media users and cutting off thousands from satellite internet. This statement was originally…
Several weeks after the establishment of the first European colony in what is now Massachusetts, a Native American man walked into the settlement and proclaimed "Welcome, Englishmen" on March 16,…
US President Donald Trump has ordered a series of air strikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, promising to use "overwhelming lethal force" until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks on shipping…
By Nidal al-Mughrabi, for Reuters Mourners gather by the shrouded bodies of victims killed in a bombardment in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, outside an Indonesian hospital on 15 March, 2025.…
Macron participated in the video conference from the Elysee - Copyright AFP Osama ABDULRAHMANFrancesco FONTEMAGGIFrench President Emmanuel Macron said Saturday that Europe and the United States had to…
A Columbia University student detained over his pro-Palestinian activism is not a flight risk and should be allowed to return home for the birth of his first child, his lawyers argued in a motion for…
Smoke plumes rising following bombardment on Yemen's capital Sanaa on Saturday. US President Donald Trump launched military strikes against Yemen's Houthis Saturday over the group's attacks against…
Houthi militia, who have targeted vessels in the Red Sea for the past two years, said nine civilians were killed Donald Trump has ordered a series of airstrikes against Yemen targets controlled by…
"Today, I have ordered the United States Military to launch decisive and powerful Military action against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen. They have waged an unrelenting campaign of piracy, violence,…
Cuba remained largely without power on Saturday morning, after the island nation's grid collapsed the night before, knocking out electricity for 10 million people and raising fresh questions about the…
Jakarta: Indonesia will host the 19th high-level parliamentary meeting of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states in May, the state-run news agency Antara reported on Saturday, quoting…
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Kanni Wignaraja is U.N. assistant secretary-general and director of the U.N. Development Program's Asia and the Pacific bureau.In many developing countries today, remittances -- projected to reach $1…
Andrea Smith, a veteran, and her 19-year-old daughter, Liberty, said they were already going to be in Des Moines — about 120 miles from home in West Branch — to rally for veteran’s rights, and they…
Thousands of Hungarians rallied in Budapest to protest Prime Minister Viktor Orban as the leader of the surging opposition Tisza party vowed to end Orban's 15-year rule. Orban, meanwhile, stepped up…
2025-03-15T20:07:07+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Saturday, a military commander from Yemen’s Ansarallah (Houthis) stated that the response to the US strikes targeting multiple sites belonging to the armed…
Ukraine's allies have agreed to put pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a legitimate cease-fire proposal after a virtual summit of Western nations' leaders that didn't include the…
Workers from Mina Glass Factory, affiliated with the regime-controlled Mostazafan Foundation, protest in Qazvin, northcentral Iran, March 15, 2025 A new wave of protests has swept across Iran,…
Smoke rises from a location reportedly struck by U.S. airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Osamah Abdulrahman U.S. forces on Saturday launched major strikes against Iran…
“We have nothing to discuss with him and so he is considered PERSONA NON GRATA.”South Africa’s presidency said in a statement it had “noted the regrettable expulsion” and urged “all relevant and…
The US strikes on the Houthis are intended to send a message that the Trump administration is not going to repeat the mistakes of the past. However, time will tell if the strikes actually have an…
The Center states that the crescent moon will rise at 1:57pm on March 29 (Ramadan 29)
Mounted hussars ride during celebrations marking the 177th anniversary of the outbreak of the 1848 revolution and war of independence against Habsburg rule in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, March 15,…
President Donald Trump's administration on Saturday began making deep cuts to Voice of America and other government-run, pro-democracy programming, with a press advocacy group saying all VOA employees…
Pakistan News: Educational authorities in Pakistan's Punjab province officially banned the playing of Indian songs, especially Bollywood hits, in public and private
The US aggression in support of the Zionist Israeli regime resumed on Saturday night at the support of the president DOnald Trump.The Yemeni Sana'a government said that nine people were martyred in…
Smoke rises from a location reportedly struck by U.S. airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, on Saturday. Osamah Abdulrahman/AP WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (Photo/X@DrSJaishankar) New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday thanked his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas…
The key question is whether the US military’s killing of Abu Khadijah will finally break the back of ISIS in Iraq.The assassination is certainly an important development and illustrates how important…
At least 19 people have been killed in a monster storm sweeping across much of the United States including ten fatalities in a Missouri tornado outbreak. The Missouri State Highway patrol said…
In a post on his X account on Saturday, Araghchi wrote, “Today, we celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations between modern states of Iran & India.”“Of course, our shared history and cultural bonds…
On March 15, 2025, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that its air forces had shot down a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet in an aerial engagement, marking another escalation in the ongoing…
TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) — An Israeli media outlet announced on Saturday that the Zionist regime and international coalition have failed to contain Yemeni attacks for more than a year and need the covert…
This grab from AFPTV footage shows smoke plumes rising following bombardment on Yemen's Huthi-controlled capital Sanaa on March 15, 2025. (Photo by Osama ABDULRAHMAN / AFP) Sanaa: Four strikes…
Marc Marquez beat his younger brother Alex in Saturday's sprint at the Argentina Grand Prix to extend his lead in the MotoGP championship and Francesco Bagnaia came in third as Ducati swept the…
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on Saturday, promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until Iranian-backed Houthi…
ISTANBULUS President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he has ordered a “decisive and powerful” military strike against Houthi forces in Yemen, vowing to protect American shipping and restore…
Trump's travel directive is part of an crackdown that he launched at the start of his second term. The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of…
As Hamas refuses to release more than one live hostage, US now views past negotiations as a mistake; Witkoff sets secret deadline, while mediators propose deal for 11 live hostages, 16 bodies and…
Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has welcomed the completion of negotiations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia, leading to a peace agreement. Secretary General…
President Donald Trump has ordered the dismantling of the parent agency of the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, which oversees Radio and Televisión Martí, a Reagan-era effort to promote democracy and the…
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JERUSALEM /ISTANBUL A video circulating on social media showed Israeli soldiers in Gaza firing "without cause and without military orders" while celebrating the Jewish holiday of Purim, Israel’s…
World Mar 15, 2025 3:42 PM EDT WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, on Saturday, promising to use “overwhelming lethal…
ISTANBUL US President Donald Trump on Saturday dismissed media reports alleging that Russian President Vladimir Putin made his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, wait for hours before their meeting,…
A massive storm sweeping the US has caused traffic chaos, fanned fires and damaged buildings. Photo: AAP At least 16 people have been killed in a monster storm sweeping across much of the United…
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Serbia’s capital Belgrade on March 15 in one of the country’s largest demonstrations in decades, with students, workers and farmers confronting riot police…
The US has launched a "decisive and powerful" wave of air strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen, President Donald Trump has said, citing the armed group's attacks on shipping in the Red Sea."Funded by…
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On the cemetery's website, internal links that directed users to webpages with information about the "Notable Graves" of dozens of black, Hispanic and female veterans were missing on Friday. The pages…
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Iran has begun integrating advanced technology, including drones, in its attempts to repress women and girls, a United Nations report published on Friday found. The independent report was released…
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TORONTO — Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked Defense Minister Bill Blair to review the purchase of America’s F-35 fighter jet to see whether there are other options “given the changing…
US President Donald Trump launched military strikes against Yemen's Houthis on Saturday over the group's attacks against ships in the Red Sea, warning "hell will rain down upon you" if they did not…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Taliban launched coordinated overnight attacks on four police stations in Bannu and Lakki Marwat districts of northwestern Khyber.
South Sudanese journalist Charles Wote, a reporter for Eye Radio, has died in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, following a short illness, his family has confirmed. He was 30 years old. A relative, Jackson…
At least nine Palestinians including three local journalists were killed and others wounded Saturday in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza's northern Beit Lahiya town, the local health ministry said, as…
Pope Francis is improving slowly as he battles double pneumonia in hospital and is reducing the use of mechanical ventilation at night to help with breathing, the Vatican said on Saturday.
Trump launched the military attacks in a warning against Iran who support the Houthi rebels and promised to hold Iran "fully accountable" for the actions of its proxy."Our brave Warfighters are right…
GAZA CITY, PalestineMore than 150 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since the ceasefire agreement took effect on Jan. 19, 2025, including 40 in the past two weeks, the Gaza Media Office…
President Donald Trump on Saturday signed the high-stakes government funding bill approved by the Senate a day earlier, averting a partial government shutdown but leaving Democrats divided on their…
Pope Francis' condition is improving but he still requires various in-hospital therapies, the Vatican said Saturday. The 88-year-old pontiff marked one month in Rome's Gemelli hospital on Friday,…
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US President Donald Trump has ordered a series of air strikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks on shipping…
The Ukrainian leader, who warned Russia was preparing to attack the northeast Sumy region, said: 'We are aware of this, and will counter it' Russia is preparing for a fresh ground invasion of Ukraine,…
DayofPal– In a bold diplomatic move, Qatar has launched a campaign urging international oversight of Israel’s nuclear facilities, reigniting global debate over nuclear transparency in the Middle East.…
March 15 (UPI) -- Public transportation is shut down in the Serbian capital of Belgrade as tens of thousands of protesters converge to oppose Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's government on…
Prishtina, 15 March 2025, dtt-net.com – Kosovo’s Central Election Commission (CEC) today published final February 9 parliamentary election results, which confirm that the ruling party of the Prime…
President Trump warns Houthis, promises intensified action as US strikes escalate in Yemen.United States President Donald Trump has announced a series of strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in the most…
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, on Saturday, promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until Iranian-backed…
By SM Najmus Sakib DHAKA, Bangladesh (AA) - Bangladeshi student representatives on Saturday urged the United Nations to assist in taking former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s case to the International…
The students have been calling for full transparency and accountability over the collapse of a concrete and glass canopy at the station in Serbia's second city, which was renovated and only reopened -…
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Florida: President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, on Saturday, promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease…
Hamas claimed on Friday that it was ready to engage in negotiations that have dragged on for two weeks in Doha as a ceasefire holds in Gaza. Hamas is playing for time, and it is receiving a ceasefire…
That list, the officials said, included Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Congo, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gambia,…
Tens of thousands of Italians joined a pro-Europe rally in Rome’s city centre, waving blue European Union flags in a sign of support and unity as a European push for rearmament divides the country.The…
Pope Francis has been in a Rome hospital for over a month, a long time for any person, Vatican sources said on Saturday evening. At the moment, it isn't possible to say for how long he will remain in…
US military launches major air and sea strikes on Houthi targets, aiming to restore Red Sea shipping security; Trump warns Houthis to halt attacks or face 'overwhelming lethal force' and issues stark…
While Ukraine had shown it was the “party of peace” by agreeing to a 30-day unconditional ceasefire, “Putin is the one trying to delay,” he said.“If Putin is serious about peace, I think it’s very…
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that he has ordered the military to launch a “decisive and powerful” action against the Houthis in Yemen. US President Donald Trump speaks during an…
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March 15 (UPI) -- Pope Francis' condition remains stable as the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church continues recovering from a lung infection. The Vatican did not issue a health update on the…
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The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on Friday reversed a lower court decision temporarily blocking President Donald Trump’s executive orders (“the orders”) banning diversity, equity, and…
The U.S. launched strikes Saturday in Yemen as President Trump said the U.S. would use "overwhelming lethal force" until Houthis cease shipping attacks."Today, I have ordered the United States…
US President Donald Trump has launched strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. In a post on his Truth Social platform, he also warned Iran the country's support for the group must "end immediately". The…
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Ducati's Marc Marquez won the sprint race at the Argentina Grand Prix on Saturday, ahead of brother Alex Marquez (team Gresini) and Francesco Bagnaia with the second official Ducati. As in Thailand,…
At least 100,000 people have descended on Belgrade for a mass rally in protest against Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic and his government.Large crowds of flag-waving protesters clogged…
ISTANBUL The US is considering new travel bans targeting citizens of over 40 countries, according to a New York Times report.The draft proposal, developed by the State Department, categorizes nations…
President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he has ordered airstrikes against the Houthi rebels in Yemen.In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote that he had "ordered the United States Military to…
At least 16 people have been killed in a monster storm sweeping across much of the US.
At least nine Palestinians were killed, including two local journalists, and others wounded on Saturday in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza's northern Beit Lahiya town, Gaza's health ministry said, as…
The massive blackout is the fourth in the last six months as a severe economic crisis plagues the Caribbean country. The Ministry of Energy and Mines, in a statement on social media, attributed the…
A St. Patrick's Day frat party turned into chaos when a rooftop collapsed on a crowd of revellers, leaving at least 16 people injured. The incident occurred at a courtyard near the University of…
London: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reiterated Australia is open to contributing to a future peace-keeping effort in Ukraine as Britain flagged planning is moving to an “operational phase,”…
Trump also boasted of firing Comey, who was the FBI director in his first term. It was one of Trump’s most controversial acts then, but seems almost quaint now. The man whom Trump nominated to replace…
A blast in the Syrian coastal city of Latakia killed at least four people and injured 12 on Saturday, state media reported."The blast in the Al-Rimal neighbourhood of Latakia city has so far resulted…
South Africa's ambassador to the U.S. Ebrahim Rasool speaks at the South African Embassy in Washington, Dec. 6, 2013. Cliff Owen/FR170079 AP Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's kicking out the…
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VATICAN CITY — How’s Pope Francis doing? Can you give him my get-well wishes? Can I speak with him directly?The nuns who operate the Vatican’s switchboard are fielding a growing number of calls with…
It started with a collapsed roof and shows no sign of ending. For nearly four months, protesters – many of them students – have been taking to Serbia’s streets, angry at the government and alleged…
Gaza’s Health Ministry says nine Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli air strike, including at least two journalists. Israel’s military said it was targeting “terrorists” operating a drone in…
Shafaq News/ Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated, on Saturday, that while Lebanon faces significant and complex challenges, the resilience of its people remains strong.Speaking at an iftar hosted by
Tens of thousands of Italians have joined a pro-Europe rally in the center of Rome, waving blue European Union flags in a sign of support and unity amid a European push for rearmament that has split…
EXCLUSIVE: Buried 100 feet underground, with barely enough air to breathe and no light, and sharing a space measuring just six feet by three feet with three other men, recently released hostage Tal…
The threat of violent tornadoes in parts of the US proved deadly as well as destructive as whipping winds moved east into the Mississippi Valley and Deep South on Saturday, with at least 17 people…
The promoter of a pro-EU demonstration at Rome's Piazza del Popolo on Saturday afternoon, journalist Michele Serra, said around 50,000 people attended the event. "There are 50,000 of us in the…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged global financial and political support for Rohingya refugees during his Bangladesh visit. He warned aid cuts could cause a humanitarian crisis and praised…
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to reduce seven federal agencies – including the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which oversees Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty…
A fortnight after he brought together Ukraine’s allies at Lancaster House, the Prime Minister has hosted a virtual gathering of his so-called ‘coalition of the willing’. With more countries joining…
ROME — Pope Francis continues to improve and doctors are decreasing his mechanical oxygen supply during the night, the Vatican said on March 15. "The clinical conditions of the Holy Father remained…
Speaking to the media on Saturday, the Secretary-General praised Bangladesh’s progress and highlighted the role of the international community in supporting the country’s future.“I am particularly…
President Sadyr Japarov on March 14 met with Ahmet Sadık Doğan, the Ambassador of Turkey to Kyrgyzstan, on the occasion of the completion of his diplomatic mission in Kyrgyzstan, the President’s press…
TORONTO -- Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked Defense Minister Bill Blair to review the purchase of America’s F-35 fighter jet to see if there are other options “given the changing…
Violent tornadoes that ripped through parts of the U.S. proved deadly as well as destructive as whipping winds moved east into the Mississippi Valley and Deep South on Saturday, with at least 17…
Actress and singer Khanyo Maphumulo is set to perform at the Covid-19 Tribute Concert.Khanyo's journey into the entertainment world started at the tender age of 13 when she took centre stage as lead…
Radio personality Tbo Touch is promising a “bigger, bolder and more powerful” Replenishment Concert.The fourth annual event will take place on September 27 at the iconic SuperSport Park Cricket…
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GAZA CITY, Palestine Palestinian Civil Defense teams continued efforts Saturday to retrieve the bodies of 61 Palestinians buried in the yard of Gaza’s Shifa Hospital during Israel’s months-long…
The Vatican issued an update Saturday on the health of Pope Francis, who remains in Rome’s Gemelli hospital under the care of doctors, saying that while his prognosis remains "complex," the pope is no…
Eleven people are dead in Missouri, and Arkansas declares a state of emergency after three killed.At least 17 people have died in violent storms and tornadoes in parts of the United States, local…
F-35 fighter jets. This image from March 09, 2025 shows F-35 62nd Fighter Squadron flyover prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 09, 2025 in Avondale,…
At least nine Palestinians were killed, including three local journalists, and others wounded on Saturday in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza's northern Beit Lahiya town, Gaza's health ministry said, as…
The raids take place in the Mohmand and Dera Ismail Khan districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bordering Afghanistan.Pakistan’s security forces have raided two hideouts used by an armed group in the…
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A spokesman for Canada's defense minister says new Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked the minister to review the purchase of America’s F-35 fighter jet
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After the war, Okinawa remained under US occupation until 1972, 20 years longer than most of Japan, and it remains host to a major US military presence to this day. As Japan enjoyed a postwar economic…
The Lithuanian commissioner also said he would raise the idea of a “temporary commercial approach" with EU countries, as the project would be time-consuming and expensive. The EU is already taking…
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Hamas said Saturday it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements their ceasefire agreement, calling it an “exceptional deal” aimed at getting the…
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Indo-Canadian Anita Anand and Delhi-born Kamal Khera, one of the youngest women ever elected to the Canadian Parliament, are part of new Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet.Liberal Party's Carney, a…
One after another, callers on a telephone town hall with U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga pressed the Michigan Republican about possible cuts to Social Security. Among them was a retired teacher and coach from…
At 9:43 am, on Saturday, March 15th, Crystal G. Thomas, Director, Office of Human Resources, US Agency for Global Media (USAGM), issued an email to employees of VOA announcing they were placed under…
An American influencer issued an apology on Friday after receiving major backlash from a since-deleted video that showed her taking a baby wombat away from its mother, now claiming that she did so out…
A file photo combo of Ramaphosa (left) and Trump (right). The US decision to expel South Africa’s ambassador was “regrettable,” the office of the South African president said Saturday, after…
Israel halts Gaza aid after Hamas rejects a 50-day hostage deal extension. Airstrikes in Beit Lahiya kill nine, including three journalists. Hamas calls it a blatant ceasefire violation Efforts to…
A man was charged with intoxication manslaughter after five people were killed and several injured in a late-night wreck in Austin, Texas, that involved over a dozen vehicles on Interstate 35,…
New Delhi: Three people were killed and 13 others rescued on Saturday after a boat capsized in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, police said. Following the accident, rescuers and police…
View of Singapore's financial district. File photo. Singapore: At least 1.7 million Singapore dollars (approximately 1.275 million U.S. dollars) have been lost to scams involving impersonation of…
President Trump’s administration Saturday began making deep cuts to Voice of America and other government-run, pro-democracy programming as the president continued his campaign to restructure…
A delivery driver has won 50 million dollars (£38.6 million) in a lawsuit after being seriously burned when a Starbucks drink spilled in his lap at a California drive-through, court records show.On…
Memory Makers: The Politics of the Past in Putin’s RussiaBy Jade McGlynnBloomsbury Publishing, 2023 Scholars have focused more on the issue of the instrumentalization of history, memory politics, and…
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At one of the stages on Slavija Square on Saturday, a protester who remained unnamed— part of the movement’s deliberately leaderless approach — rallied the crowd with a chant: “Look how many of us are…
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Photo: A jury in California on Friday ordered Starbucks to pay US$50m (NZ$87m) in damages to a delivery driver who was severely burned by an improperly secured lid on hot…
At least 16 people were killed and several homes were demolished after deadly storms swept across parts of the United States, leading to massive destruction in states including Missouri, Arkansas,…
United States President Donald Trump's U-turns have driven Nato to an existential crisis. Between doubts over the continuation of American involvement and pressure for European autonomy, the future of…
Millions of people in Cuba remain without power after a failure of the nation’s electric grid left the island in the dark the previous night.The massive blackout is the fourth in the last six months…
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The Trump administration’s decision to expel the South African ambassador is its latest move against a country it has singled out for sanctions and accused of being anti…
Syrian flags and revolutionary songs fill the streets on a day of celebrating amid tight security.Roses have filled the Syrian capital, Damascus, as people openly celebrated the anniversary of the…
An American influencer who sparked outrage after posting a video of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia has apologised, saying she had acted out of concern for the young…
Gerardo L. Munck is Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Southern California (USC). His recent books include El pensamiento sociopolítico…
ISTANBULFederal agents have arrested Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian student from the West Bank who participated in protests at Columbia University last spring, due to alleged visa violations, officials…
Gaza's civil defence agency said nine people including journalists were killed in Israeli strikes on Saturday, attacks which could further endanger the fragile truce in the Palestinian…
Hellas Verona on Saturday edged closer to Serie A safety with a surprise 1-0 victory over Udinese. Ondrej Duda's free kick ended Udinese's unbeaten streak. The Friuli side's loss is likely to end…
Muslim Council of Elders calls for dialogue, coexistence, peace in response to rhetoric of bigotry, extremism, hatred, Islamophobia (Photo/WAM) Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 15 (ANI/WAM): The Muslim Council…
Al Ain Court of First Instance ordered a man to pay Dhs20,000 to another after causing him distress through repeated phone calls and communication services. The plaintiff had initially demanded…
CAIROEgypt considers the division of Sudan a “red line,” the Egyptian foreign minister said, emphasizing the country’s firm stance on the North African country's unity, stability, and territorial…
A Nepali student fiery speech during his school's annual programme has gone viral on social media, showing the boy spell out his burning passion for Nepal's future and development. After his speech…
Cities including Anoka and Coon Rapids were transformed to accommodate the line, with stations, parking, walkways and commuter crossings, and in Fridley, a pedestrian tunnel under the tracks. They’ve…
Palestinians receive clean water from a Turkish aid organization, as they experience water, food and fuel crisis after the closure of the Kerem Shalom (Karm Abu Salem) border crossing, as Israel…
Manama: Bahrain's first homegrown satellite, "Al Munther," was launched into space on Saturday aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United States, Bahrain's…
CAIRO — Hamas said Saturday it will release an American Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages only if Israel implements their cease-fire agreement, calling it an “exceptional deal” aimed at…
Pakistan News: A blast at a seminary-cum-mosque in Peshawar's Urmur Bala village killed senior cleric Mufti Munir Shakir and injured three others. This incident foll
The Israeli airstrike on Saturday killed nine Palestinians, including three journalists [Mahmoud Issa/Anadolu via Getty]Israel has killed more than 150 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip since the…
A blast in the Syrian coastal city of Latakia killed at least three people and injured 12 on Saturday, state media reported."The blast in the Al-Rimal neighbourhood of Latakia city has so far resulted…
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa warned the UN over rising Islamophobia [UN]Islamophobia stands as one of the most disturbing forms of hate speech globally, Secretary-General of the Muslim World…
The threat of violent tornadoes in parts of the U.S. proved deadly as well as destructive as whipping winds moved east into the Mississippi Valley and Deep South on Saturday, with at least 17 people…
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Upcoming leader Friedrich Merz, slated to become Germany's chancellor in the coming months, is set to provide Ukraine with long-range Taurus cruise missiles, according to a report by Der Spiegel. Kyiv…
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, currently facing backlash over the allegation of sexual harassment, may step down in the coming week in a plot to allow the Senate Committee on Ethics,…
The threat of violent tornadoes in parts of the US proved deadly as well as destructive as whipping winds moved east into the Mississippi Valley and Deep South on Saturday, with at least 17 people…
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This handout photo provided by the Mandalay People’s Defence Force shows a firefighter and men douse fire after an airstrike by the ruling military in Let Pan Hla village in Singu township in Mandalay…
Rahmatullah Nabil, the former head of Afghanistan’s National Directorate of Security, has said that Pakistan’s military and political leadership fabricates external threats to distract from domestic…
As Pakistan escalates efforts to expel Afghan migrants, many are being forced to auction off their household belongings at deeply reduced prices. Most of those affected are in Islamabad and…
The Taliban statement also noted that the IOM official reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to providing both cash and non-cash assistance to Afghan refugees and utilizing available resources to support…
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday directing sweeping cuts to the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees Voice of America, and six other federal agencies,…
PESHAWAR—Muneer Shakir, the founder of the militant group Lashkar-e-Islam, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital following an explosion near a police checkpoint in Peshawar on Saturday, Pakistani…
TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) — An Israeli media outlet announced on Saturday that the Zionist regime and international coalition have failed to contain Yemeni attacks for more than a year and need the covert…
By Merve Aydogan- Islamophobia had ‘a long time to germinate within society’ and paved the way for violence and discrimination to be perpetrated and justified, says Zine, a professor at Canada’s…
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McFly member Danny Jones has issued a statement following the alleged ‘drunken kiss’ between him and former Love Island star Maura Higgins at a BRITs after party. The pair, who starred alongside each…
An Italian newspaper, Corriere della Sera, reported on March 14, 2025, that the two SAMP/T air defense systems supplied to Ukraine by Italy and France are nearly out of missiles. This development has…
24 organizations highlighted the critical link between fossil fuels and climate harm in a joint submission to the UN on Friday, emphasizing the obligations and responsibilities of states and…
Ireland beat Italy 22-17 in the finale of the Six Nations rugby tournament on Saturday at Rome's Olimpico. After scoring a victory over hosts Italy, champions Ireland are now to at the top of the Six…
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces managed to advance in the Malynivka area east of Myrnohrad, as well as in the southern part of Udachne and Shevchenko to the west and southwest of Pokrovsk.…
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has expected that the region will be impacted by an upper air depression extending from the west, accompanied by diverse cloud formations and a comparatively…
Buildings pictured during sunset in Jakarta, Indonesia. AFP file photo. Jakarta: Indonesia announced on Friday that it will resume sending migrant workers to Saudi Arabia after President Prabowo…
Share this articleComments The rally — which is probably the biggest anti-government protest ever held in Serbia — comes after more than four months of anti-corruption demonstrations. Tens of…
Sosoaca has been accused of pro-Russia and anti-semitic views - Copyright AFP MUNIR UZ ZAMANRomania’s electoral commission on Saturday excluded a far-right hopeful from May’s presidential election,…
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been allowed to temporarily leave France for Dubai on Saturday - Copyright AFP MUNIR UZ ZAMANAnna Smolchenko and Celia LeburTelegram founder Pavel Durov has been…
The Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin are coming to a close on Saturday, marking the end of an exciting week of competitions and celebrations. The Games featured final medal events and two…
Amnesty International on Friday called former Philippines President Rodrigo Rua Duterte’s appearance before the International Criminal Court (ICC) a “symbolic moment” for the families of those killed…
At least 30,000 people attended a demonstration for Europe launched by journalist Michele Serra in Piazza del Popolo in Rome, organizers said. The square, which was surrounded by barriers, was…
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at a press conference in Kyiv on March 15, 2025. SERGEI SUPINSKY/Getty Images Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war,…
Abdel Aty says his country outright refused any attempts to divide neighbouring Sudan [Sayed Hassan/Getty/archive photo]Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty said on Friday that dividing Sudan is a…
A blast in the Syrian coastal city of Latakia killed at least three people and injured 12 on Saturday, state media reported."The blast in the Al-Rimal neighbourhood of Latakia city has so far resulted…
Echoing the Stand Up for Science movement, which was organised in the US to defend academic freedom, a call to mobilise in France has been launched for Friday, March 7. Conferences, rallies and…
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has reinstated its special recognition award for journalists in Gaza, reversing its earlier decision to cancel it during the Television Journalism Awards in the UK…
“Remember, scholars were saying Syria was on the verge of becoming a failed state.”
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Latest grid collapse follows a string of nationwide blackouts in recent months.Cuba’s national power grid has collapsed once again, leaving millions of people without electricity. The grid failed on…
LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to sign a cease-fire in its war against Ukraine if he is serious about peace, and said allies will keep…
In a post on his X account on Saturday, Araghchi wrote, “Today, we celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations between modern states of Iran & India.”“Of course, our shared history and cultural bonds…
Tests show that the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife in their Santa Fe home likely died as a result of dehydration and starvation.The state of New Mexico’s Department of…
On Tuesday, the Ukrainian military conducted its largest drone attack against Russia since the start of the war. The Ukrainian strikes came only days after the largest Russian missile and drone attack…
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Election authorities have cleared an ultranationalist party leader to run in Romania’s May presidential election, days after the Constitutional Court upheld a decision to bar far-right populist Calin…
DAMASCUS, Syria -- Thousands of Syrians poured into the streets and public squares on Saturday to mark 14 years since the country’s civil war began, the first without Bashar Assad in power.The crowds…
JD Vance Usha Vance were booed by a crowd as they attended a concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C, on Thursday, 13 March. The US vice president and second lady were jeered as they sat down…
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New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a sneak peek on Saturday into the areas of discussion he held with world-renowned scientist and podcaster Lex Fridman. Lex…
SINGAPORE – More than 6,800 SBS Transit bus captains and station staff will be sporting a fresh look, as the transport operator rolls out new uniforms for front-line employees.The change will take…
A military blueprint to attack Canada has been on the books for almost a century now. Former Washington Post feature writer Peter Carlson recounts how he came across it 20 years ago.
Britain’s leader encouraged his global counterparts to continue pushing for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine at the start of a virtual meeting Saturday intended to end the fighting between the…
The Ukrainian energy holding DTEK reported that Russian forces launched another wave of attacks on Ukraine's power infrastructure overnight, targeting the Dnipropetrovsk and Odesa regions. The message…
The US and Israel are reportedly pushing to expel Gaza's 2.2 million residents to Sudan, Somalia and Somaliland [Getty[Somalia and its breakaway region of Somaliland have not received any proposal…
Pakistan News: Passengers aboard Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-306 got an unexpected surprise when their aircraft landed in Lahore—with one of its .
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said some 25 allied leaders agreed on Saturday to keep tightening restrictions on Russia’s economy in an effort to draw President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table…
Tens of thousands of people descended on Belgrade on Saturday as part of a mass rally seen as a culmination of months-long protests against Serbia's populist President Aleksandar Vucic and his…
At least 10 people have died in Missouri after tornadoes ripped through across the central and southern part of the US, authorities said.The state's governor has warned of more severe weather,…
An Israeli drone strike hit a car in south Lebanon on Saturday, killing one person who the Israeli military said was a member of Hezbollah. State-run National News Agency did not give further details…
March 15 (UPI) -- Israel on Saturday carried out airstrikes in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya, killing at least nine people, including journalists, and wound several others, according to Hamas-run Gaza…
“If you wanted to calculate the trajectory of a cue ball coming off an object ball and then a cushion using Newtonian physics, you’d need an accurate measurement of every variable, some pretty complex…
Italy's ambassador to Paris, Emanuela D'Alessandro, was received at the French foreign ministry last Thursday after recent comments made by Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini on…
This handout picture released by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows smoke billowing over the coastal city of Latakia after an explosion on March 15, 2025. (Photo by SANA / AFP) Damascus: A blast…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the "ball was in Russia's court" and that President Vladimir Putin would "sooner or later" have to "come to the table," after a virtual summit on Saturday to…
The US is expelling South Africa's ambassador, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, calling the envoy a "race-baiting politician" who hates President Donald Trump. Ties have slumped since Trump cut US…
At least 16 people have been killed in a monster storm sweeping across much of the US.Ten people were killed in Missouri after a tornado outbreak, the Missouri State Highway patrol said.The agency…
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Former England international John Fashanu has been arrested after allegedly committing 'five crimes' in a dispute with neighbours - as he sues police for £100,000.
Washington, D.C., March 15, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists urges United States congressional leaders to protect the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) after President Trump signed an…
By Mehmet Alaca and Seda SevencanBAGHDAD/ISTANBUL (AA) - Iraq’s Transport Minister Razzaq Muhaybis Al-Saadawi announced that the country has prepared a special bill for the Development Road Project,…
March 15 (UPI) -- American and Iraqi military forces killed a senior Islamic State leader using an airstrike, U.S. Central Command confirmed in a post on social media. Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifai,…
Kremlin forces are looking to surround Kyiv’s troops in the northeastern Ukrainian region directly bordering Kursk as negotiations move forward toward a temporary ceasefire, President Volodymyr…
Jewish pro-Palestinian campaign group Jewish Voice for Peace has shared a video of Mahmoud Khalil's "horrific" arrest by US immigration authorities.The video, filmed by Khalil's wife, shows federal…
Tens of thousands of people have descended on Belgrade for a mass rally in protest against Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic and his government.Large crowds of flag-waving protesters…
By Saadet GokceISTANBUL (AA) - The US Department of Energy has classified South Korea as a "sensitive" country over concerns that Seoul may pursue a nuclear weapons program, South Korean media…
The United Nations says there is a 'disturbing rise' in anti-Muslim bigotry. "From racial profiling and discriminatory policies that violate human rights and dignity, to outright violence against…
The two-day 3rd “Middle East and Peace Conference” organized by the Confederation of Public Employees' Trade Unions (KESK) has started in Kadıköy district of Istanbul. Representatives of several…
Gathering to mark a historic anniversary in the fight for women’s equality, world leaders and activists find little to celebrate and a great deal to worry about. But a new generation of leaders and a…
‘‘The stark reality is, we’re the minority in the House, we’re the minority in the Senate, and we don’t control the White House, so we need to use every tool as nimbly and ingeniously as we can,‘’…
In Siunaguda, Odisha, a Christian family was denied the right to bury a loved one until they agreed to convert him back to Hinduism. The incident, which is part of a broader pattern of religious…
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Photo: Luigi Morris/Left Voice It’s been an intense and infuriating couple of weeks at Columbia University. Students expelled. Visas revoked. $400 million in funding held hostage by the federal…
(Getty Images) Severe drought has ravaged the coffee crop in Brazil this season putting the squeeze on an industry already grappling with the impact of tariffs, The Washington Post reported on…
The Hungarian leader has taken a hard line in EU talks to support Ukraine — and a decidedly softer stance on Vladimir Putin’s Russia — vetoing an EU push to replace U.S. military aid for Ukraine…
According to Parks Canada, the region is currently at a "high" avalanche risk (Level 4) in the alpine elevation, and at "considerable" risk (Level 3) in and below the treeline.Danger ratings are based…
Jewish pro-Palestinian campaign group Jewish Voice for Peace has shared a video of Mahmoud Khalil's "horrific" arrest by US immigration authorities.The video, filmed by Khalil's wife, shows federal…
The US government under President Donald Trump is considering a new travel ban targeting 22 African countries and 21 others. However, Nigeria is not on the list. This proposed ban is expected to be…
As the United States continues to attempt to broker a ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with the Vatican secretary of state. In a long post on X…
Pakistan has witnessed an uptick in terror activities recently, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces, after the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant group ended its…
Today is the start of our series of podcasts based upon presentations at the just-completed 30th Annual National Security Law conference and, wow, we have a terrific video to kick-off the series: “The…
According to a New York Times report, the travel ban could affect at least 40 countries.United States President Donald Trump‘s administration is mulling a new travel ban that is expected to affect…
The draft list includes Afghanistan, Bhutan, Iran, Sudan, Syria, Pakistan and Russia 2 MIN READ Citizens from countries on the orange list will have to undergo in-person interviews to receive a visa.…
Ukrainians "hope for peace always," but the Russians are indicating that they neither want peace or a 30-day ceasefire, Yulia Sirko, a member of the Ukrainian Parliament, told Newsmax Saturday.…
Two Indian elephants Jenny and Magda retired four years ago after a long circus career. Jenny was 54 years old and died of a bladder disease, said park representatives. This video released by Crimean…
2025-03-15T14:56:43+00:00 Shafaq News/ Aleppo International Airport will reopen on Tuesday following months of suspension, Syria’s Civil Aviation Authority announced.Flights had been halted since…
UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen called for an immediate end to hostilities and urged all parties to protect civilians in accordance with international law.“What began as a plea for reform…
Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti told a meeting of his right-wing League party in Ancona on Saturday that Europe's ReArm plan was "singular" given that the war in Ukraine had started three years…
The G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States as well as the High Representative of the European Union commended the ongoing efforts to…
MV Stena Immaculate tanker North Sea. This image from March 12, 2025 shows the MV Stena Immaculate tanker at anchor in the North Sea, off the coast of Withernsea, east of England, after it was hit by…
A Chinese naval fighter jet pilot safely ejected from a fighter jet which crashed during training exercise in an open area in Hainan on Saturday, according to the military. Chinese naval fighter jet…
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Smoke billows from the MV Solong cargo ship in the North Sea, off the Yorkshire coast in England, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (Dan Kitwood/Pool Photo via AP) LONDON — The Russian captain of a cargo ship…
The airport in Syria's second city Aleppo is set to reopen next week, the state news agency reported Saturday, after it was shut during the offensive that toppled Bashar...
2025-03-15T14:45:53+00:00 Shafaq News/ A massive explosion shook the Al-Raml al-Janoubi neighborhood in the Syrian coastal city of Latakia on Saturday, causing casualties and trapping people under the…
South Africa’s wunderkind sprinter Bayanda Walaza has just become the ninth South African to dip under 10 seconds in the 100m, lowering the national under-20 mark in the process.The 19-year-old, a…
Wreckage of a fatal car crash on an Iranian highway, highlighting the country’s alarming road safety crisis The Iranian regime’s Minister of Health, Mohammadreza Zafarghandi, has revealed shocking new…
An internal memo seen by Reuters revealed that the countries are listed in three separate groups. The first group of 10 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Cuba, and North Korea, would face…
The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia has received a donation of modern Haitian art from the collection of John Fox Sullivan and Beverly Knight Sullivan. The acquisition includes…
MACAO, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The 44th Macao Green Week began on Saturday, aiming to promote environmental awareness and conservation. According to the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM), more than 40…
TAIPEI, March 15 (Xinhua) -- A symposium held in Beijing on Friday to mark the 20th anniversary of the enforcement of China's Anti-Secession Law has drawn significant attention from Taiwan. Multiple…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 15. President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian has announced the law on a free trade agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union to various circles in Iran for…
GAZA CITY, Palestine At least nine Palestinians, including journalists, were killed on Saturday in an Israeli airstrike targeting a relief team in the town of Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, the…
ISTANBUL The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain jointly launched two satellites on Saturday aimed at Earth monitoring and climate change tracking, marking a significant step in their space…
Syrians gathered on Saturday to commemorate the 14th anniversary of their uprising in public demonstrations in Damascus for the first time since president Bashar al-Assad was toppled. The…
President Sergio Mattarella on Saturday hailed the antibodies of democracy against sterile and dangerous forms of nationalism, receiving an award in the northeastern Italian city of Gorizia. "It is to…
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US Justice Department said on Friday it was investigating potential violations of terrorism laws during protests over the Gaza war at Columbia University, escalating pressure on…
NUUK, Greenland The leaders of all five political parties represented in Greenland’s parliament Inatsisartut, have jointly condemned US President Donald Trump’s renewed statements about annexing the…
Thousands of South Koreans on Saturday filled the streets of downtown Seoul in massive rival rallies for and against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, as the Constitutional Court nears a decision on…
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Authorities are openly consolidating power, restricting media freedom, and stifling civil society, including by targeting journalists and bloggers. This statement was originally published on gc4hr.org…
A graffiti on a wall in the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis depicting Palestinian children deprived of education by Israel is viewed, on 14 June 2024 [Hani Alshaer/Anadolu Agency] This piece provides…
Those joining Saturday’s call included the leaders of France, Finland, Poland, Germany, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, as well European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European…
Seven years later, buildings damaged in the 2017 Kermanshah earthquake remain in ruins Following two moderate earthquakes measuring 3.0 and 3.3 magnitude in Javadabad, south of Tehran, on March 14,…
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories: Gaza's civil defence agency said nine people including journalists were killed in Israeli strikes in the north Saturday, an attack Hamas denounced as a "blatant…
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) has reopened its doors to art lovers, rolling out a selection of works by Pablo Picasso in its latest exhibition, ‘Picasso in Tehran’, according to a report…
A rocket has finally launched in a bid to bring two 'stranded' NASA astronauts back to earth after nine months in space - but how has the mission affected their health?
MANILA, March 15 (Bernama-PNA) -- The Philippine government will not intervene as the camp of former president Rodrigo Duterte begins preparing for his defence against the charges of crimes against…
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A group of Republicans in the US House of Representatives on Friday moved a legislation seeking to ban Chinese national students from studying in American schools. But why China? It's because some…
A powerful storm system is set to impact much of the United States this weekend, bringing a dangerous combination of blizzard conditions to the northern Plains and severe weather across the country.…
Until recently, the United States has been at the forefront of the fight to stop China’s atrocity crimes against Uyghurs. The U.S. Congress passed landmark legislation such as the Uyghur Human Rights…
As conflict escalates in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, the plight of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh remains as dire as ever.Recent developments – including the Arakan Army’s decision to ban the term…
U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled that Taiwan should shoulder a greater share of its own defense costs, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stressed that the United States should no longer be…
It has been two months since the ceasefire started in Gaza. Palestinians are still being killed by the Israeli army, but the relentless bombardment has stopped – at least for now. Much-needed aid that…
Fighting to “rebalance” NATO, American leaders now look on the old continent with dismay. Europe cannot seem to muster the physical resources — and, still more, the cultural ones — to provide for its…
Published on Mar. 15, 2025, 2:07 PMAt least 26 tornadoes were reported across the southern United States through the overnight hours on Friday and into early Saturday morning.By Rich McKayATLANTA…
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RAMALLAH, March 15 (Bernama-WAFA) -- The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) announced that it has opened 130 temporary education centres in Gaza, enabling direct…
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China’s oil imports from Africa may have dropped sharply in recent years, but investments by Chinese companies in liquefied natural gas (LNG) are booming.Nearly two decades ago, African oil accounted…
Patrick Kielty has dedicated the latest episode of The Late Late Show to his mother, following her funeral earlier in the week.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared by video link before the ICC, charged as “co-perpetrator” in the killing of 43 people between 2011 and 2019, many summarily executed during his…
DaysofPal – In a clear violation of the ceasefire, an Israeli drone strike on Saturday afternoon killed nine Palestinians and injured several others in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza. The victims were part…
ISTANBULThe UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) on Saturday said it opened 130 temporary educational centers across Gaza, enabling in-person learning for approximately 47,000 children.In a…
By Nour Abuaisha and Ikram KouachiGAZA CITY, Palestine (AA) - The municipality of Rafah, in southern Gaza, announced on Saturday that it has been forced to stop supplying fuel to private and…
Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD) organized a significant event titled "Atrocities Against Minorities in Bangladesh" during the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) at the…
Romania has fallen to the status of a 'hybrid regime,' the only one in the European Union, and we have EU politicians and corrupt bureaucrats to thank for it. On March 11th, the Romanian…
The UK has introduced new visa rules to reduce reliance on overseas care workers, requiring employers to prioritise hiring those already in the countryThe government is also tightening restrictions on…
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Tamils around the world have congratulated Gary Anandasangaree after he was appointed Canada’s Minister of Justice on Friday, a move that saw him become the first-ever Tamil-Canadian to hold the post.…
The proposed sale of Cairo Bank, one of Egypt’s largest state-owned financial institutions, to the UAE’s Emirates NBD has triggered fierce opposition from political figures.The deal, valued at over a…
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Tuscany Governor Eugenio Giani on Saturday asked the government to recognize a state of emergency of national importance for the central region following torrential rain and floods. "I request the…
Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon (Photo/ X@chrisluxonmp) New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI): Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon will pay a visit to India from March 16-20,…
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SINGAPORE - The prerequisite of an independent country is the ability to defend itself, a conviction that Singapore must renew against changes to the existing global order.Speaking on March 15 at the…
SINGAPORE – Unit pricing for common grocery items will be introduced at selected outlets across four major supermarket operators.NTUC FairPrice, Cold Storage and Giant, Sheng Siong, and Prime will…
Indonesia is set to lift a decade-old ban on sending citizens to Saudi Arabia as domestic workers and formal sector employees, following assurances of stricter labour protections from the Gulf…
The IDF said on Saturday that its forces attacked two terrorists who were seen operating a drone that "posed a threat to troops" in northern Gaza. The forces then attacked other terrorists who had…
Hossein Mozaffar, a member of the Expediency Council (EC) told local Iranian media on Saturday that the Joint Commission of the EC has approved Iran's accession to the Financial Action Task Force…
At least five Palestinians were killed, including two local journalists, and others wounded on Saturday in an Israeli strike on Gaza's northern Beit Lahiya town, medics told Reuters, as Hamas' leaders…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday said military chiefs would meet in the UK on Thursday to discuss plans for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine to protect any eventual ceasefire. “We agreed…
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The abduction has left the family in distress, and authorities are working on the case to locate and bring the abductor to justice. The family is hopeful for Muheem's safe return, and the incident has…
A man was killed and three others were injured when a bomb hit the central district of the city. In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out the fire at the private…
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 15. Iran is ready to hold talks with European countries based on mutual respect and common interests, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said in a phone conversation…
Speaking at the Change the Race Ratio and the Parker Review reception, hosted by Lord Karan Bilimoria at the House of Commons last Wednesday (12), the minister stressed that greater diversity of…
Ukraine is grappling with a critical shortfall of missiles for its SAMP-T systems. The two SAMP-T ground-based air defense systems, also known as MAMBA, which were previously supplied to Ukraine by…
Mahmoud Khalil has been a public face of the pro-Palestine student movement at Columbia University and Barnard College since last spring. I have known him for over a year. During the encampment on…
BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te recently unveiled 17 strategies to counter so-called "threats" from the Chinese mainland facing the island. The latest move once again revealed…
Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini on Saturday said the only tariffs that damaged entire sectors in Italy and in Europe were imposed by Brussels, speaking at an event organized in…
Children should never be weapons of war. Yet, in the 21st century, before the eyes of the entire world, Russia is systematically abducting Ukrainian children, erasing their identities, and turning…
BEIJING, March 15 (Bernama-WAM) -- Chinese authorities issued guidelines on Friday requiring labels on all artificial intelligence-generated content circulated online, aiming to combat the misuse of…
An American influencer who sparked outrage after posting a video of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia apologized on Saturday, saying she had acted out of concern for the…
Speaking at the Change the Race Ratio and the Parker Review reception, hosted by Lord Karan Bilimoria at the House of Commons last Wednesday (12), the minister stressed that greater diversity of…
The Michigan-based company specializes in Catholic-themed teething products and initiated the recall process itself. The Consumer Public Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on March 13 a voluntary…
Six people are reported to have died as powerful storms hit large parts of the United States.Authorities in Missouri say three people died there, while three others were killed in car crashes during…
The sibling ex-leaders of Mexico's violent Zetas cartel were arraigned on Friday in the United States on charges including drug trafficking, firearm possession and money laundering, the U.S.…
Military chiefs from around the world will meet next week to discuss the "operational phase" of protecting Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force, Sir Keir Starmer has announced.The prime minister…
Puri (Odisha) [India], March 15 (ANI): Japanese tourists visiting Odisha celebrated the festival of Holi in the city of Puri and shared their experiences of participating in the festivities. Speaking…
Even before he made it to the stage of the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and his family had a very carefully choreographed exit from his government airplane at Munich…
“It all just happened in the blink of an eye, the roof just collapsed on us, it felt so scary” The footage shows crowds of people gathered on the roofs of houses as a party-goers dance on the street…
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A U.S. airstrike in Iraq this week killed the Islamic State terror network’s No. 2 leader, Pentagon officials said in a statement late Friday. The death of ISIS’ chief of global operations and…
Authorities and environmentalists in Zambia fear the long-term impact of an acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine that contaminated a major river and could potentially affect millions of people after…
Ukrainian troops are still fending off Russian and North Korean forces in Russia's Kursk region but face a potential new attack on Ukraine's northeast Sumy region, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on…
The UK’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday that a so-called "coalition of the willing" group of Western nations would draw up plans to help secure Ukraine "on the land, at sea and in the…
CHONGQING – China has urged its small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) to familiarise themselves with foreign laws in their overseas operations, in what analysts call a timely reminder amid worsening US…
Hamas, PIJ condemn US-Europe decision to block Al-Aqsa TV as media suppression [Getty]Hamas, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) have fiercely condemned a joint decision by the United States and…
A flyer warning of ICE activity is posted just outside the gates of Columbia University on March 14, 2024, in New York City. Protestors demanded the release of student activist Mahmoud Khalil, a well…
The Chinese government has introduced a series of new measures against obesity, including specialised clinics in hospitals and Olympic athletes’ testimonials to raise awareness. By 2030, 65 per cent…
Keir Starmer has warned that Vladimir Putin cannot be allowed to “play games” with the possibility of a ceasefire in Ukraine, as he prepared to present proposals for a peace deal to a coalition of…
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Pro and anti-President Yoon Suk-yeol protests have gathered across South Korea’s capital before a court ruling deciding whether he will be disqualified from office.Large numbers of South Koreans have…
Kyrgyzstan welcomes completion of negotiations on Peace Agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia AKIPRESS.COM - Kyrgyzstan welcomes the statements from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan…
A deafening sound of whistles and vuvuzelas echoed throughout downtown Belgrade on Saturday as Serbia's capital geared up for a major rally against populist President Aleksandar Vucic and his…
Local Palestinian media in the besieged Gaza Strip said that the Zionist Israeli conducted a drone attack in Beit Lahiya in northern the enclave on Saturday.An Israeli occupation army drone targeted a…
Pope Francis approved a new three-year process to consider reforms for the global Catholic Church, the Vatican said on Saturday, in a sign the 88-year-old pontiff plans to continue on as pope despite…
Serbian anti-corruption protesters, riot police, and supporters of President Aleksandar Vucic faced off in central Belgrade on Saturday as tens of thousands of people turned out for massive anti…
Vladimir Putin will “sooner or later” have to come to the negotiating table, Keir Starmer said as he began further talks on a “coalition of the willing” on Saturday.
China has repatriated nearly 3,000 telecoms fraud suspects from Myanmar since launching a joint crackdown with Myanmar and Thailand earlier this year, according to the top Chinese police authority.The…
In a telephone call, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Minister of Foreign Affairs Caspar Veldkamp exchanged views on issues related to bilateral relations and regional and international…
The low-cost airline collected the most complaints for baggage-related issues, with a total of 248
US President Donald Trump's administration is mulling a new travel ban that would affect citizens from dozens of countries to varying degrees, the New York Times reported Friday. Citing anonymous…
At least five Palestinians were killed, including two local journalists, and others were wounded on Saturday in an Israeli strike on Gaza's northern Beit Lahiya town, Hamas Health Ministry medics told…
The scope of the condemnation has grown quickly beyond the core of devoted Palestinian activists [Getty]Nearly a week after his arrest without a warrant, outrage over the continued detention of New…
The Israeli army seen demolishing homes in the Nur Shams camp east of Tulkarm [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu via Getty]Israeli forces on Saturday demanded 200 families evacuate their homes in the Tulkarm…
Baloch National Movement reports targeted killing of Baloch activist’s brother (Picture credit: ANI) The Baloch National Movement's (BNM) human rights department, Paank, reported and condemned the…
Turkey’s defense minister on Saturday renewed calls for the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) to lay down its arms immediately, following jailed leader Abdullah Öcalan’s appeal on February 27 urging the…
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Damascus: The Syrian Civil Aviation Authority announced on Saturday that Aleppo International Airport will resume operations for air traffic starting next Tuesday, March 18. According to the Syrian…
Rescue operations were ongoing in 14 municipalities near Florence after residents remained isolated due to floods and landslides caused by heavy rain and storms that pummelled Tuscany on Friday, the…
The G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States as well as the High Representative of the European Union commended the ongoing efforts to…
SINGAPORE - With a slate that will consist of academics and professionals, the Red Dot United (RDU) party said it is confident it has a fighting chance against the ruling PAP at the coming polls.On…
Jewish pro-Palestinian campaign group Jewish Voice for Peace has shared a video of Mahmoud Khalil's "horrific" arrest by US immigration authorities.The video, filmed by Khalil's wife, shows federal…
SEOUL – South Koreans gathered in huge numbers in Seoul on March 15 to support or oppose impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol before a court decides whether his short-lived declaration of martial law…
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TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Canada is actively looking at potential alternatives to the US-built F-35 stealth fighter and will hold conversations with rival aircraft makers, Defence Minister Bill Blair…
The leader of Romania’s largest far-right party will be allowed to take part in May’s presidential election after the previous frontrunner, whom he backed, was barred from the race.The country’s…
Since Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s rise to power in 2002, one might ask whether we can speak of an Erdoğan Doctrine in Turkish foreign policy. The answer is no. Unlike classical doctrines that follow a…
Premier Giorgia Meloni on Saturday stressed that no Italian troops would be deployed in a potential peacekeeping operation in Ukraine during a virtual meeting hosted by British Premier Keir Starmer.…
The UN report has also accused the Iranian government of committing crimes against humanity. Sara Hossain, Chair of the Fact-Finding Mission, said, "In repressing the 2022 nationwide protests, State…
BAGHDAD — The head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed in Iraq in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service along with U.S.-led coalition forces, the Iraqi…
Mark Carney, Canada's newly appointed Prime Minister, has vehemently rejected US President Donald Trump's offer for Canada to join America as its 51st state. Addressing a press conference in Ottawa,…
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Belgrade for the latest in a wave of student-led demonstrations demanding that Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s government be held accountable for the…
SEOUL - For Park Min-ha, 28, reading has always been a hobby. But in the wake of Han Kang’s historic Nobel Prize in literature win last year, her interest has deepened. Lately, she has adopted a new…
Protesters gathered outside a Tesla dealership in London have called for people to boycott the Elon Musk owned electric car maker.Organisers are encouraging Tesla owners to sell their cars and for…
"In Iran, we have a relatively contained situation, although very close to the nuclear threshold, Grossi said in an interview with INFOBAE Spanish website.Iran’s nuclear issue is on the permanent…
The jet from the Southern Theatre Command crashed in an open space near Jialai town in the southern island of Hainan around 1.30 pm.The pilot successfully ejected from the plane and no damage was…
The Ukraine war, in addition to all the other ways in which one can describe it, has been a strangely humbling exercise for the foreign policy and military commentariat.Pre-war projections of Russia’s…
US President Donald Trump's administration is mulling a new travel ban that would affect citizens from dozens of countries to varying degrees, the New York Times reported on Friday. Citing anonymous…
The UN called for peace in Syria as the country prepared to mark 14 years since the uprising against Bashar Al Assad with public gatherings on Saturday.The anniversary is the first since the former…
Former SABC employee Nobuntu Mkhize apologised to the coloured community months after a video of her disrupting a FlySafair flight and making racially insensitive remarks went viral.Mkhize apologised…
TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – While the world celebrates the International Day of Mathematics (IDM), the legend female Iranian mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani who died several years ago at a young age has…
The Russian captain of the container ship that crashed into a US oil tanker in the North Sea has appeared in court, where he was remanded in custody.The Solong’s master, Vladimir Motin, 59, of…
Donald Trump’s trade battle with his North American allies has been called “the dumbest in history.” For Howard Lutnick, the job is to make it make sense.
Last week, the world turned its attention to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as US and Ukrainian officials met to resolve the long-standing allies’ dispute that had exploded, two weeks ago, in the White House.…
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and numerous experts argue that the root of the U.S. fentanyl crisis lies in its own massive demand for drug abuse and government regulatory failures. And they…
Russia’s Defense Ministry said that it had shot down 126 Ukrainian drones, 64 of which were destroyed over the Volgograd region. | Photo: AP - for representative purposes only Russia and Ukraine…
Caribbean leaders have hit back at a threat issued by the United States government to cancel visas for anyone working with or supporting Cuban medical facilities, citing allegations of forced labour…
British PM Keir Starmer speaks with international leaders in a video conference at 10 Downing Street on March 15, 2025 in London, Britain. The call with European and world leaders was held to discuss…
UNITED NATIONS, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The upcoming Global Summit of Women, set to take place in Beijing in the latter half of this year, holds great significance for advancing the spirit of the 1995…
Ex-NOAA workers Rebecca Howard, former research fish biologist, Dennis Jaszka (top left), former Investigative support technician, and Mark Baltzell, former fishery management specialist, recently…
U.S. President Donald Trump wants to see progress in the talks between Israel and Lebanon and is losing patience, according to a report on the Saudi Al Hadath channel on Saturday. If the talks do not…
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Amid a full-blown trade war with the US, Canada is looking for alternatives to the US-made F-35 stealth fighter jets, Defence Minister Bill Blair has said. The decision, among the first taken by Prime…
2025-03-15T12:07:09+00:00 Shafaq News/ Some Syrian residents who had sought refuge at the Russian Hmeimim base in Latakia due to escalating violence have started returning to their villages, following…
Four of the huge warplanes have been patrolling European skies since landing at RAF Fairford - this is the message they are sending Giant American B-52 bombers are taking to the skies across Europe…
Fierce battles are destroying Sudan’s political landscape as the country’s armed conflicts continue to rage Egyptians detained by RSF were released by Sudanese and Egyptian armed forces “We are…
A deafening sound of whistles and vuvuzelas echoed throughout downtown Belgrade on Saturday as Serbia’s capital geared up for a major rally against populist President Aleksandar Vucic and his…
Ibn Sina—also known as Avicenna—was a trailblazer in philosophy and science, transforming medicine with his visionary ideas. His renowned work, ‘The Canon of Medicine’, was the ultimate guide for…
Indonesia's new national electricity master plan announced in November projects growth in renewables but also a sharp rise in coal generation beyond 2030, according to a report by London-based energy…
"It will be vital that all working group contributions to the Seventh Assessment Report are prepared in time," the EU's climate chief, Wopke Hoekstra, and ministers from 17 countries including…
Today's headlines: China is responsible for polluting Zambia's main river. In India, man attacks Sikh worshippers. The Pakistani army revised the number of casualties in the Jaffar Express train…
President Donald Trump. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on March 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Donald Trump's administration is drafting tighter…
The Hamas terrorist group said Saturday that it will only release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander if Israel implements the existing ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.Alexander, 21, is the…
This week's eclipse has been photographed from the moon's point of view.But rather than being the lunar eclipse that was seen from Earth, on the moon it was a solar eclipse. The images were taken by a…
The sanctions waiver given by the United States to Iraq for Iranian gas imports has not expired and remains in effect, said Farhad Alaaldin, the advisor to the Iraqi prime minister, according to…
TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) — Russia's Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov discussed with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)…
US State Secretary Marco Rubio has accused South Africa’s ambassador of hating the US and President Trump.South Africa has said the decision of the United States to expel Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool is…
WASHINGTON (Reuters): The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries including Pakistan, according to sources familiar with the…
The captain of container ship Solong which crashed into a US oil tanker off the Yorkshire coast has appeared in court charged with gross negligence manslaughter.
GAZA CITY, Palestine The Palestinian Scholars Association condemned on Saturday the escalating Israeli violations against Palestinian worshipers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem during the…
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to providing a strong social and educational system for children on Emirati Children's Day. He emphasised the role of families,…
An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on unswervingly consolidating and developing the public sector and unswervingly encouraging,…
Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani suggested that Supreme Leader’s opposition to negotiations with the United States could change depending on circumstances.“There is no absolute opposition to…
Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 11 -- The Russian Community, an extreme right Russian nationalist organization with close parallels to the Black Hundreds movement at the end of tsarist times, is now…
Residents in PoJK struggle with soaring prices of essential goods during Razdan (Photo: ANI) Muzaffarabad [PoJK], March 15 (ANI): As the holy month of Ramzan unfolds, residents of Pakistan-occupied…
SINGAPORE – It is now a time of darkening economic clouds, with a growing trade war taking place against the backdrop of a weakened international order, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on March…
SEOUL - South Koreans gathered in huge numbers in the capital Seoul on Saturday to support or oppose impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol before a court decides whether his short-lived declaration of…
You wouldn’t expect the Kennedy Center to exactly love J.D. Vance. But that doesn’t make the audience’s reaction to him showing up there on Thursday any less extraordinary. Vance went to the Kennedy…
open image in galleryEbrahim Rasool was accused of hating American and the President (AP)
Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 11 -- Eleven years ago this month, Putin militarily occupied and then annexed Crimea and revived the Stalinist policy of Russianizatin gthe peninsula by sending in more…
When the United States officially halted military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine last week, it sent shockwaves through Kyiv’s leadership. And when leaders from both countries issued a joint…
The ECDC reports that almost 90% of those diagnosed in 2024 had not been vaccinated. Infants under one year old, who are too young for immunisation, remain the most vulnerable. To stop outbreaks, at…
Last week, federal immigration authorities arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student and Palestinian activist at Columbia University who played a prominent role in the institution’s protests against…
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Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a partnership with Washington’s historical institutions to uncover and tell stories of shared history.
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Just months after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, Syria has been rocked by an eruption of violence. Coastal towns have turned into killing fields, with forces aligned with the government…
However, a US official, requesting anonymity, warned that the list was still fluid and hasn't been approved by the administration yet. The move is similar to Trump's first-term ban on travelers from…
The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has contributed AED 1 million to the Fathers' Endowment campaign, an initiative by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to establish a…
Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said Khadija was considered “one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world.” Khadija was killed by Iraq security forces and U.S. central…
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DaysofPal- A senior Hamas delegation is expected to arrive in Cairo within the next few hours for discussions regarding the stalled Gaza ceasefire deal, according to a statement from the group on…
Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 11 -- The Milliard.Tatar portal has just published a comprehensive online guide to online indexes of books in Tatar and by Tatar literary and scholarly figures in both Tatar…
Thailand defends deportation decision as US says it will impose visa restrictions on official complicit in the deportations.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced sanctions against an…
Dans une déclaration transmise ce samedi à POLITICO, l’entreprise réitère et rappelle “l’aide d’urgence que les équipes de Mozambique LNG ont apportée (…) afin de permettre l’évacuation de plus de 2…
The US Justice Department is examining whether student protests at Columbia University over the Gaza war violated federal "terrorism" laws, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Friday.Blanche…
Netanyahu - wanted by the ICC for alleged war crimes in Gaza - will meet with the Israeli delegation later Saturday [Getty]Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed until later on…
UK premier Keir Starmer will prod fellow leaders Saturday to sign up to a coalition willing to protect any eventual ceasefire in Ukraine, having said Russian President Vladimir Putin was "not serious…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has revealed that before the 2023 presidential election, political leaders were aware of the controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s academic…
Swapping butter for corn, rapeseed or olive oil could slash the risk of an early death, new research suggests.Experts examined data for more than 221,000 adults, who were followed up for 30 to 50…
TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Donald Trump's special envoy, often called his "fixer", was made to wait eight hours to meet the Russian president and left Moscow a few hours later, seemingly as soon as the…
SpaceX said it would review data "to better understand [the] root cause" of the most recent explosion and noted it happened after the loss of "several" engines.The Federal Aviation Administration…
Donald Trump stared down a reporter whose microphone hit him in the face as he spoke to journalists before departing for Mar-a-Lago on Friday, 14 March. The president was speaking about Gaza to a…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [Pakistan], March 15 (ANI): Schoolgirls in Parachinar staged a protest against ongoing road closures, demanding the immediate reopening of the main road to enable access to their…
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LONDON - The captain of a container ship that crashed into a U.S. tanker earlier this week off Britain's east coast appeared in an English court on Saturday charged with gross negligence manslaughter.…
NEW DELHI – Despite declaring “The OG is back”, Chinese ultra-fast-fashion giant Shein’s Jan 31 comeback in India was a low-key one as it relaunched its website and app after a nearly five-year ban.…
These news sources announced that terrorist elements from 20 countries across the world are present in the new security structure of Syrian new ruler Abu Muhammad Al-Jolani.The Syrian security…
TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Kyrgyzstan's president Sadyr Japarov termed the signing of a border treaty between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan a significant event not only for both countries but for the entire…
Shafaq News/ A massive storm system swept across the central and southern United States over the weekend, unleashing tornadoes, wildfires and severe winds that caused widespread damage and chaos, Amer
The controversial invitees include Jordan Bardella, the leader of the far-right National Rally party in France [Getty]Several German figures have pulled out from an upcoming international conference…
ROME -- ROME (AP) — Pope Francis entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia on Saturday with signs of recovery continuing on a positive trajectory.The Vatican announced Friday…
CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- The Trump administration’s decision to expel the South African ambassador is its latest move against a country it has singled out for sanctions and accused of being anti…
BELGRADE, Serbia -- A deafening sound of whistles and vuvuzelas echoed throughout downtown Belgrade on Saturday as Serbia's capital geared up for a major rally against populist President Aleksandar…
Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil has been summarily imprisoned for leading pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia, in New York City, last spring, but according to US secretary of…
Sir Keir Starmer has warned Putin that "the world is watching" as he urged leaders to keep up the pressure on Russia during a virtual Ukraine peace summit - dubbed the 'Coalition of the Willing' - on…
Starmer appears to be less optimistic, and was due to tell leaders that concrete commitments were required as Putin plays “pointless games” with Trump’s peace plan.“Putin is trying to delay, saying…
Representational Image (Photo/Reuters) Islamabad [Pakistan], March 15 (ANI): Pakistan's Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the country's National Institute of Health has confirmed…
SINGAPORE - Queenstown residents will continue to be served even as the constituency is carved out from Tanjong Pagar GRC into a single seat.Speaking on March 15 on the sidelines of a community event…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 15. The delegation of the Committee visited the headquarters of the organization in Lyon, France, as part of the implementation of the Memorandum of Cooperation signed…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 15. The Director of the Migration Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan, Bekhzod Musayev, and the Mayor of Ulsan, South Korea, Kim Doo-gyum, have signed a…
Harald Omland describes his motivation to support Ukraine: When I see all the brave soldiers doing their job and I see all the people these women stand behind, they could flee and get a pass to…
The two SAMP/T surface-to-air anti-aircraft batteries that Italy and France have delivered to Ukraine have practically exhausted their supply of missiles, according to Italian daily Corriere della…
The South African presidency has expressed regret over the expulsion of its Ambassador to the U.S., Ebrahim Rasool. In a post on X, South Africa has called on all stakeholders to maintain diplomatic…
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UK premier Keir Starmer will prod fellow leaders Saturday to sign up to a coalition willing to protect any eventual ceasefire in Ukraine, having said Russian President Vladimir Putin was "not serious…
While Germany attempts to form its new government, only four of its political parties will have the chance become part of a new ruling coalition. The far-right AfD is likely to be excluded from…
ISTANBULThe Israeli captives' families declared on Saturday that they would not allow Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “derail the agreement with Hamas or turn Gaza’s tunnels into graves”…
SARAJEVO, 15 March 2025 — The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) condemns all forms of violence, including those targeting political actors, journalists and other citizens. Violence, in…
As many as 25 world leaders are set to hold a virtual meeting to voice support for Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion and discuss what they can do to improve security for Ukraine and…
NEW YORK, March 15 (Bernama-QNA) -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raised the alarm over the worrying rise of Islamophobia worldwide, calling on digital platforms to curb hate…
Kurds living in Austria and their friends are preparing for Newroz, which will be celebrated with the slogan 'Free Leadership and Democratic Society' this year. Civaka Azad co-chair Ahmet Zirek said…
BEIJING – Back in mid-2024, instead of selling her 180 sq m home in Beijing at a loss of 100,000 yuan (S$18,400), communication manager Emily Wang decided to rent it out. “At that time, the resale…
With Argentina’s government announcing the imminent agreement with the International Monetary Fund – with the support of Donald Trump and the United States, the Fund’s biggest shareholder – and amid…
Despite the fact that demography has always been China’s not so secret weapon, in recent years it has become a major problem that seems certain to put a premature end to the imperial dreams of Xi and…
On March 14, in the city of Artashat, at the Amo Kharazyan state drama theatre, a ceremonial event was held to mark the launch of the traditional two-month Francophonie celebrations in Armenia, within…
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, reaffirmed Dubai’s commitment to…
Indonesia is set to sign an agreement to lift its decade-long moratorium on sending citizens to Saudi Arabia as domestic workers and formal sector employees, following assurances of stricter labour…
Reuters Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, attends a cabinet meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on March 14, 2025. Canada's ruling Liberal Party leader, Mark Carney, was sworn…
The General Intelligence Service head of the Palestinian Authority, Majed Faraj, reportedly visited Lebanon less than two weeks ago and held a discreet meeting with Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun,…
Russia passed crypto mining legislation in August 2024, ending years of regulatory limbo. The country has reportedly tested cross-border crypto payments as it seeks an alternative to the US dollar to…
PETALING JAYA - A 56-year-old man narrowly escaped death when an iron rod pierced his skull after his motorcycle skidded in Sik, Kedah.Malay daily Sinar Harian reported that Mr Azlan Mahmood was…
A zoo in China is investigating an incident in which a chimpanzee was captured on video smoking a discarded cigarette butt, according to Chinese media. The video, which has gone viral since it was…
ISTANBUL Canada is considering alternatives to the US-made F-35 stealth fighters and initiating talks with competing aircraft manufacturers, Defense Minister Bill Blair announced late Friday, just…
The collapse injured 24 other people at the construction site.
Today’s mid-month date has had a special significance for over two millennia – ever since the assassination of Julius Caesar on March 15, 44 BC. A Roman superstition that Idus Martiae was something of…
If OPEC+ extends the unwinding of output cuts beyond April without reining in supply from members currently overproducing versus their targets, another 400,000 b/d could be added to the market,…
The 9th international “Yakunin Readings” online conference was held earlier this month. The event began in 2016, two years after the death of Father Gleb Yakunin, one of the foremost Soviet era…
South Sudanese athlete James Majok Gau has advanced to the final of the World Muay Thai Championship in Pattaya, Thailand, after defeating Dutch contender Joel Westerlink by knockout on Tuesday. The…
Listen: In seven short weeks, the Trump administration has completely reshaped US foreign policy and upended trade alliances. Will China benefit from US retrenchment and increasing global uncertainty,…
Man attempts to demolish brother’s home with excavator during iftar in Egypt’s Dakahlia 1 MIN READ Dubai: As a family gathered around the dinner table to break their fast during the sacred moments of…
In a world fraught with geopolitical tensions, the Iranian nuclear issue is a critical test of the international community's commitment to peace, diplomacy and multilateralism.Whether diplomacy…
The shamrock is synonymous with trinity in Irish tradition and Dublin’s Ambassador Gerard McCoy and his star guest here last year, the distinguished economist Alan Barrett, each has his own trinity to…
Central Equatoria Governor Augustino Jadallah Wani has established a committee to oversee the implementation of a 2017 presidential order aimed at returning cattle in the state to their places of…
Seven people were injured when a truck and a smaller vehicle collided at Awerial County of Lakes State on Thursday. The seven, including the driver of the small vehicle, were currently receiving…
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open image in galleryA major Zambian river has been poisoned after 50 million litres of waste spilled from a mine (AP)
Federal judge Beth Labson Freeman of the US District Court for the Northern District of California, for the second time, blocked the California Age Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA) stating that…
Putin set out conditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called his response manipulative Photo- AP Putin set out conditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine, but…
A dinghy loaded with migrants seeking to cross the English Channel sits off the coast near Calais, France, on Feb. 2. (Emin Ozmen/Magnum Photos/For The Washington Post) The scene on a French beach…
From funding challenges to what changes in joint drug procurement: Here’s what you need to know about the new rules aimed at securing Europe's access to critical medicines. The European Commission…
Home / Media Centre / News / 2025 / NATO strengthens readiness above and beneath the waves during exercise Dynamic Manta in Italy NORTHWOOD, United Kingdom – NATO’s premier anti-submarine warfare…
Some state-controlled Chinese refiners have reduced purchases of Russian oil loadings for March as they assess the risks of dealing with sanctioned entities and wait for more clarity about a possible…
The Government of South Sudan, in partnership with UNICEF, has launched the 2025 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS7) in Juba, marking a significant step toward addressing the country’s…
The U.S. and Israel have approached officials of three East African governments to discuss using their territories as potential destinations for resettling Palestinians uprooted from the Gaza Strip…
Elon Musk Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of SpaceX who wants to colonise Mars, has set a date for when humanity will reach the Red Planet. “Starship departs for Mars at the end of next year,…
Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Sri Lanka early next month to finalise agreements reached during President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's visit to Delhi last year, a minister…
Smoke covers the sky in Oklahoma. (X/@OKCFD)1 Wildfires fuelled by dry conditions and powerful winds are spreading rapidly across Texas and parts of Oklahoma. The fires have destroyed homes, disrupted…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 15. The President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has approved an agreement on strategic cooperation with Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan in the development and export of clean…
US President Donald Trump on Friday revealed at the Department of Justice that he directed officials to keep Washington, DC clean for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders."We're cleaning up…
Kuwait has taken a distinctly more authoritarian direction since the accession of the new monarch, 84-year-old Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, in December 2023. Asserting that he would not…
UK premier Keir Starmer will prod fellow leaders Saturday to sign up to a coalition willing to protect any eventual ceasefire in Ukraine, having said Russian President Vladimir Putin was “not serious…
NEW YORK — The Trump administration’s recent changes to student loans are causing frustration and confusion for some borrowers. In response to a February court ruling that blocked some Biden-era…
The mother of a young Northern Irish woman found dead in a Co Monaghan canal has said a year-long fight for answers has left her “engulfed in pain and sadness”.
by Mark Curtis, Declassified UK, 10 February 2025 Nigel Farage and the Conservatives are having a meltdown about Britain ‘giving up sovereignty’ of illegally occupied land. Britain’s foreign secretary…
by Mark Curtis and Phil Miller, Declassified UK, 13 February 2025 The Royal Air Force (RAF) has operated surveillance flights near Gaza on all five days of the ceasefire that Hamas released hostages,…
by Mark Curtis, Declassified UK, 19 February 2025 Israel’s air force recently undertook three flights from the Royal Air Force’s main base in Oxfordshire. Were they carrying arms? The Israeli Air…
by Mark Curtis, Declassified UK, 11 March 2025 It’s not just Trump. The UK views critical minerals as a government priority and wants to open up Ukraine’s vast resources to British corporations. When…
ISTANBUL New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, speaking on the sixth anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks, emphasized the need for the country to confront the forces that led to the…
DUBAI: Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, underscored the significance of Emirati Children’s Day as a national occasion that…
The administration of US President Donald Trump is mulling new travel bans against 43 countries, including a possible pause of processing visa applications from Afghanistan, Iran, and Syria, US media…
An American influencer has apologized after facing backlash for picking up a baby wombat and carrying it away from its mother in Australia, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported on…
People in the UK who lost their sense of smell, and accompanying taste, because of long covid, have had it restored thanks to nasal surgery.Experts at University College London Hospitals NHS…
A privately owned lunar lander has touched down on the Moon with a drill, drone and rovers for Nasa and other customers, but quickly ran into trouble and may have fallen over.Intuitive Machines said…
The National Press Club (NPC) held an open knowledge-sharing event on Friday, engaging around 20 university students—primarily young women—to encourage their participation in democratic processes. The…
A group of Israeli settlers burned cars and destroyed a garage in riots in the Arab village Umm Safah near Ramallah on Monday, Israeli media reported Tuesday. Ynet reported that three rioters had…
Following talks between Abdullah Öcalan and the Turkish state, a delegation consisting of DEM Party deputies was sent to Imrali Island. On 27 February, Öcalan made a historic statement. After Öcalan…
The historic call for 'Peace and a Democratic Society' by Abdullah Öcalan, announced by the Imrali Delegation on 27 February, continues to receive reactions not only in Turkey and Kurdistan but also…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said in a tweet on the X platform, "Within every child lies a seed... a seed of…
NUUK, Greenland 'Now it's different. It could be positive and it could be negative in both ways, but I don't know what the first results would be,' health worker Inge-Lene Sandgreen tells Anadolu on…
Priority given to elderly, physically challenged people 2 MIN READ SPA Cairo: Saudi authorities in charge of Islam's two holiest mosques have launched a unified platform to carry worshippers and…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions on Friday against officials from Thailand, a U.S. ally, for their role in deporting at least 40 Uyghurs to China, where Washington…
Iran and Pakistan deported 674 Afghan migrant families between March 8 and March 14, according to data compiled by Amu from Taliban statements. Iran expelled 564 families through various border…
The Trump administration is weighing sweeping new travel restrictions that could affect citizens from 41 countries, including Afghanistan, according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters. The…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has once again criticized the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, calling it “the most humiliating time in the history” of the United States. Speaking at the…
The Catholic charity CARITAS, operating under the Diocese of Wau, has distributed food aid to 150 returnee households and vulnerable families in Kuajok, Warrap State. The distribution took place on…
COMPANIES with diverse leadership are better positioned for sustainable growth, improved decision-making, and will connect better with multicultural markets, equalities minister Seema Malhotra has…
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As Sudan grapples with ongoing turmoil following the outbreak of war in April 2023, the establishment of a “parallel government” in areas controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has sparked…
The European Union has congratulated the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan for finalising a peace deal and urged them to sign the treaty soon. The South Caucasus neighbours said on Thursday 13 March…
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo launched attacks on government sites across Sudan in April 2023, igniting a conflict with the Sudanese army under the…
The PTI political committee has decided to raise concerns with Imran Khan over the unregulated use of the party's official social media accounts. Senior leaders will urge him to establish an oversight…
Umbrella system with 436 misting fans, 1,000 lights cover 900 worshippers per unit 1 MIN READ An effective multi-way mechanism is employed at the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina to keep temperatures under…
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently announced the company's Starship rocket would embark on a journey to Mars at the end of 2026. The spacecraft will carry Tesla's humanoid robot Optimus onboard. Musk…
An under-construction road has collapsed in Bangkok, killing at least five people, officials have said.The incident took place in the early hours of Saturday morning in the southwest of the Thai…
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US President Donald Trump said he did not want Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other world leaders who visited him to see the tents, graffiti and potholes near federal buildings in Washington DC, and…
Israeli strikes killed five Palestinians in northern Gaza on Saturday in what was the latest in a string of ceasefire violations by the Israeli military.Four died in a drone strike in Gaza City while…
Russia and Ukraine traded heavy aerial blows overnight on Saturday, with both sides reporting more than 100 enemy drones over their respective territories.The attack comes less than 24 hours after…
The humanitarian situation in Nasir County, Upper Nile State, remains critical following renewed clashes, with local authorities warning of escalating displacement, food shortages, and a worsening…
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The United States has expelled South Africa's ambassador for being a "race-baiting politician who hates America".Secretary of state Marco Rubio posted on X late on Friday to say Ebrahim Rasool is "no…
On Thursday, an airstrike targeted the vehicle of the ISIS leader - who the Americans named as "Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifai, alias 'Abu Khadijah' [Khadija]", and US forces said they had confirmed…
ON THE SOUTHEASTERN FRONT, Ukraine -- Ukraine’s biggest underground hospital is an astonishing subterranean warren of timber and high-tech medical machinery. Over 4,300 square feet of operation rooms,…
US President Donald Trump said he did not want Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other world leaders who visited him to see the tents, graffiti and potholes near federal buildings in Washington DC, and…
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The Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) has praised US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for imposing visa restrictions on Thai officials involved in the forced repatriation of 40 Uyghurs to China. The CFU urged…
Kai Trump, the 17-year-old daughter of Vanessa Trump and granddaughter of former President Donald Trump took to YouTube to share an update with her followers, where she casually called Tiger Woods by…
ISLAMABAD: The government and commercial banks are reportedly inching towards a viable deal on Rs 1.23 trillion loan to resolve power sector Circular Debt (CD) of which Rs 5.23 billion will be fresh…
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ATHENS, Greece -- Greece’s center-right government on Saturday welcomed a credit rating upgrade by Moody’s, the last major ratings agency to lift junk status on government bonds that began 15 years…
MELBOURNE, Australia -- An American influencer who sparked outrage after posting a video of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia apologized on Saturday, saying she had acted…
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- China has lashed out at accusations it is endangering maritime safety made by top diplomats from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies in a joint statement, saying the G7 members…
Hamas said Saturday it would only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements the existing ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, calling it an “exceptional…
A British couple from Somerset is part of a small but growing wave of Britons turning their backs on the Spanish hot spots of the Costa del Sol and Blanca VILLENA – Sue and Andy Whaites could have…
SINGAPORE - To celebrate Singapore’s 60th birthday, DBS/POSB bank has rolled out a year-long special offers for its customers that include 60-cent grocery and meal deals, while also ramping up the…
Ukraine, Europe, Australia, 'Five Eyes' wrestle with Trump pivots to Moscow—and much more as Musk-fueled tumult hits CIA, FBI, NSA
Since Donald Trump took office in January, many Ukraine-watchers have been stunned by the US president’s extortionary tactics with regard to Kyiv. First, he pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Russia said Saturday it had downed 126 Ukrainian drones overnight, mostly over its southern Volgograd and Voronezh regions, after Moscow rejected an immediate ceasefire proposed by the United States.…
According to a brand-new recall announced by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week, over 75,000 bottles of International Delight coffee creamer have landed in big trouble. The brand's…
Grand Mosque in Mecca expands capacity and services amid unprecedented Ramadan turnout
2025-03-15T08:56:50+00:00 Shafaq News/ US authorities are planning to tighten travel rules for citizens of several countries, including some Arab nations, the New York Times reported on Saturday. The…
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets of Belgrade today as a wave of demonstrations against Serbia’s powerful president, Aleksandar Vučić, enters its fourth month. This…
Britain summoned Russia's ambassador in London on Wednesday and expelled a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse in retaliation.“It is clear that the Russian state is actively seeking to drive the…
A Friday report by the United Nations says Iran is using advanced technology, including drones, facial recognition and a citizen-reporting app to crack down on violations of its mandatory hijab laws.A…
Hamas said it would only release an American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements the existing ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, calling it an “exceptional…
A member of the World Council of Urhobo Professors, Prof. Sunny Ahwefeada, has expressed concerns over the inability of the Nigerian military to identify and apprehend those responsible for the brutal…
The UAE embassy in Tel Aviv, in a ridiculous move, held an Iftar ceremony with the participation of a number of senior Israeli officials, Knesset representatives, and political figures from within the…
DayofPal-The United States and European nations announced Friday a decision to block Al-Aqsa TV from all satellite networks, a move that has been met with strong condemnation from Hamas and…
SpaceX founder Elon Musk said Saturday its massive Starship rocket would leave for Mars at the end of 2026 with Tesla humanoid robot Optimus onboard, adding that human landings could follow "as soon…
Families of victims of the 1980 massacres in Iran laid flowers at the graves of their loved ones in Khavaran Cemetery, a tradition observed on the last Thursday of the Persian calendar year- March 13,…
Sudanese officials say that a US request to accept displaced Palestinians was rejected - but the regime has made unpopular deals with Israel before The US and Israel are reportedly courting three…
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Friday criticized Chinese authorities for using the Anti-Secession Law to justify annexing Taiwan after Beijing's No. 3 official stressed the use of legal…
Washington: The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and…
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Saturday announced that the Starship rocket would depart for Mars at the end of 2026. The spacecraft will also carry Tesla's humanoid robot Optimus onboard. Elon Musk stated…
In a meeting of the Tehran Provincial Planning and Development Council on Saturday, he stressed that despite the challenges, Tehran holds immense potential and opportunities that must be harnessed…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on Western nations to ramp up economic pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin if he delays a ceasefire in Ukraine, as he prepared to host a fresh round of…
The statement, the result of joint efforts by Russia and the United States, specifically condemns the mass killings of Alawites and Christians by the Syrian authorities.In the statement, the UN…
Officials from the energy and mines ministry said an electrical substation in the capital failed about 8.15pm local time knocking out power to a large swath of western Cuba, including Havana, and…
Attendees of the Kyiv ceremony embrace.In an Instagram post promoting the March 14 ceremony, Bill Cole wrote, "We will honor six Americans who gave their lives defending Ukraine and all of us. They…
For Russian dissidents and journalists, life in their home country became impossible after February 2022, while their careers were untenable in the countries where they fled. Many have turned to…
Sri Lanka began a wildlife census on Saturday to count monkeys, peacocks and giant squirrels, aiming to manage their populations as farmers complain of agricultural losses. A giant squirrel sits on a…
Representational Image Tobacco kills 8 million people worldwide every year, but imagine if it could be used to make medicine. The idea isn’t unheard of – tobacco has been used as a herbal medicine in…
SINGAPORE - If you happened to lift your gaze to the skies around midday on March 15, you may have spotted a bright ring of light around the sun.Known as a sun halo, photos of the rare sighting…
Beijing [China], March 15 (ANI): China has reportedly conducted amphibious landing drills in the South China Sea using specially designed vessels capable of rapidly deploying military vehicles and…
Cuba’s power grid failed Friday night, leaving millions of the island nation’s 10 million residents in the dark.The outage, which began around 8 p.m. Eastern time, affected most of western Cuba,…
The highly anticipated live-action remake of Disney’s Snow White is generating more buzz for its off-screen drama than its fairytale plot line, with tensions reportedly simmering between its leading…
By Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters US President Donald Trump, US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R) and Vice President JD Vance. File photo. Photo: WIN MCNAMEE The Trump administration is considering…
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HELSINKI/WARSAW/ANKARA, 15 March 2025 — Stronger efforts are required to address and combat intolerance against Muslims as prejudice and violence against Muslims have become serious challenges in an…
GAZA CITY, Palestine Hamas announced late Friday that it had taken a “positive step” by expressing its intention to release Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, who also holds American citizenship.In a…
Representative Image Balochistan [Pakistan], March 15 (ANI): Paank, the human rights department of the Baloch National Movement, has reported alarming human rights violations in Balochistan throughout…
Trump vowed to make Washington DC a crime-free capital, where visitors would feel secure. "We're going to have a crime-free capital. When people come here, they're not going to be mugged or shot or…
Locals in the Somalian capital of Mogadishu rejected Friday a proposal of resettling Palestinians from Gaza in Somalia. "In my opinion, as an independent Somali politician, I don’t think that it will…
South Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok called on Friday for the nation to respect and accept any decision, ahead of a Constitutional Court’s ruling on the impeachment of leader Yoon Suk Yeol…
US President Donald Trump on Friday reacted to the killing Islamic State (ISIS) leader Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rufayi, also known as Abu Khadija, saying that his “miserable life was terminated". IS…
Many older Americans are at a crossroads: Should they brave the market and hope it bounces back, or rethink their retirement plans?Business Insider spoke this week to nearly a dozen older Americans…
"Are we a nation of money-grubbers and war profiteers?" That's what we must look like to our European neighbours, said Asbjørn Svarstad in Nettavisen (Oslo).Norway is sitting on a huge war windfall…
Netanyahu to convene security assessment while negotiations in Doha continue with no breakthrough; officials warn Hamas rebuilding military capabilities and increasing hold on Gaza civilians
After a year long engagement, the Dutch Ministry of Defence have released detailed findings to Parliament on the outcome of 61 allegations of civilian harm identified by Airwars in proximity to Dutch…
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Moscow was in favour of the principle of a ceasefire in the war against Ukraine, as proposed by the Donald Trump administration in the United…
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BANGKOK - A bridge under construction in Bangkok collapsed in the early hours of March 15, with initial reports confirming seven fatalities and many people injured.Authorities are searching for about…
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the Persian New Year, Nowruz, is a symbol of cultural bonds and fraternity among countries celebrating the ancient ritual.Araqchi was speaking on Friday evening at…
The Donald Trump administration is set to intensify its crackdown on illegal immigration, with his team now mulling to ban citizens from 41 countries from travelling to the US.Among these India's…
2025-03-15T08:01:09+00:00 Shafaq News/ A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Foggia province in Italy's southern Puglia region on the evening of Friday, 14 March. The earthquake,…
DaysofPal- As the Israeli occupation grapples with its inability to achieve decisive military objectives in its war on the Gaza Strip, it has increasingly turned to unconventional methods such as…
DaysofPal- In a shelter teeming with displaced families in Gaza City, Amani Ashour clutches her youngest child close, her gaze fixed on the distant horizon as her three daughters sit quietly beside…
Lando Norris took pole position for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, edging McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in second - as Lewis Hamilton trailed in eighth.
Shafaq News/ Hamas and Israel have submitted their responses to a mediation proposal regarding the resumption of the second phase of Gaza ceasefire negotiations and a prisoner exchange deal, as the tr
SpaceX founder Elon Musk said Saturday its massive Starship rocket would leave for Mars at the end of 2026 with Tesla humanoid robot Optimus onboard, adding that human landings could follow "as soon…
Thailand aims to slash electricity costs by more than 25% by next year to emerge as a hub for data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto…
PUTRAJAYA, March 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia reaffirms its unwavering commitment to combat Islamophobia and all acts of violence and hatred directed at individuals based on their religion or beliefs. In…
The BLA hasn't submitted any evidence for its claims. Responding, Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Pakistan Army's spokesperson said their soldiers had killed 33 militants and rescued 354 hostages. He also…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 15. The influence of large tech companies on international politics and the economy is expected to increase, said Vladimir Norov, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of…
Ex-central banker Mark Carney was sworn in as prime minister of Canada on Friday and immediately said he could work with US President Donald Trump, who is promising tariffs that could devastate the…
Donald Trump's policies have been unprecedentedly pro-Russian.Until this week, when the US pressed the Kremlin to commit to a ceasefire, the Trump administration had apparently asked for nothing from…
GEORGE TOWN, Penang - US President Donald Trump’s first term in the White House was seen as a black swan event with adverse repercussions for much of the global economy, but Malaysia’s semiconductor…
BANGKOK – Thailand aims to slash electricity costs by more than 25 per cent by 2026 to emerge as a hub for data centres and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, according to Mr Thaksin…
Marking the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Guterres speaks out against bigotry, xenophobia and discrimination.United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over “a…
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A tumultuous week, in which much of the focus has been on matters off the field, will conclude with attention switching to happenings on it when Boland host the Dolphins in the final of the One-Day…
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament in London, England, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Stefan Rousseau/AP LONDON —…
The relationship between presidents and Justice Department leaders has waxed and waned over the decades depending on the personalities of the officeholders and the sensitivity of the investigations…
Ms Kraievska, who works for Malvern Hills District Council, came to Malvern with other families fleeing the conflict in May 2022.Her father, an active member of the Korosten community, died last year…
TOKYO, March 15 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Nissan Motor Co. has tested its self-driving vehicles on the streets of Yokohama in what the automaker says was the first time autonomous cars have travelled in…
SINGAPORE – Three PAP new faces spotted on the ground in recent months appear to have been redeployed to different constituencies.They are Ms Chua Wei-Shan, an entrepreneur; Ms Valerie Lee Nai Yi,…
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to facilitating dialogue and pursuing a political resolution to the Ukraine crisis during a phone call with Russian President…
Pyongyang, March 15 (KCNA) -- A round-table talk took place at a museum in Lang Son Province of Vietnam on March 10 to mark the sixth anniversary of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un's historic…
Pyongyang, March 15 (KCNA) -- The 67th-term graduation ceremony of Korean University of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan took place at the university hall in Tokyo on March…
Friday is getting freakier! Freakier Friday, the sequel to the hit 2003 film Freaky Friday, is coming to the big screen on August 8, Disney announced.In case you’ve lived under a rock for over two…
They shaped their lives around working in public service to get student-loan forgiveness. The program they're counting on is one of President Donald Trump's latest targets."I'm counting my lucky stars…
An overzealous reporter's enthusiasm got the better of her after she accidentally shoved her boom microphone into US President Donald Trump's face during a briefing at Joint Base Andrews. In the…
Written by David Kemp with Adam Furman. New methods are now available for processing mined metal ores that produce essentially no pollution compared to existing techniques. The large-scale development…
"Political deadlock and polarization have intensified in France following the 2024 snap elections and collapse of the Barnier government over the 2025 budget bill," Fitch said. "The current center…
Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation has launched Ramadan initiative 'Ghabgatkum Alayna.' WAM As part of its ongoing “Zakki” Ramadan campaign, the Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation (SSEF) has…
IPOH - Three people were injured after an express bus they were in crashed along Jalan Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands in Malaysia.Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations…
As former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte rallied supporters in Hong Kong on Sunday, his team seemed unconcerned about rumors that the International Criminal Court might soon issue an arrest warrant…
The Trump administration recently announced a 25-percent tariff on imports of steel, aluminum, and certain steel and aluminum-containing products from the European Union (EU). In response, the bloc…
A SpaceX rocket has finally launched in a bid to bring two stranded NASA astronauts back to earth after nine months in space.
By Issam Ahmed, AFP Photo: Pxfuel Monkeys infected with Ebola can be cured with a pill, according to a new study out on Friday that could pave the way for more practical, affordable treatments in…
President Donald Trump in a rare speech at the Justice Department headquarters blasting his enemies could not help but break a promise to his wife Melania Trump. The president in his hourlong address…
An overzealous reporter's enthusiasm got the better of her after she accidentally shoved her boom microphone into US President Donald Trump's face during a briefing at Joint Base Andrews. In the…
TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump said on Friday there is a "very good chance" the war between Russia and Ukraine can end after "productive" discussions with Russian President Vladimir…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
Ahmad Faruqui, a California-based energy and rate design economist, said Xcel’s initial proposed rates, which would have been seven times more expensive during peak hours than off-peak hours, risked…
Monkeys are pictured in an enclosure outside the Mihintale temple at Mihintale village, in Anuradhapura on March 14, 2025. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) Anuradhapura: Sri Lanka carried out a…
A Doctors Without Borders worker assists a Palestinian woman at a tent clinic in Susya, in the south of the occupied West Bank, in July 2024. (Mosab Shawer/AFP/Getty Images) Israel will begin…
2025-03-15T07:14:43+00:00 Shafaq News/ US President Donald Trump characterized his discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin as "good and productive," expressing cautious optimism about a…
Wilmore and Williams need SpaceX to fly this relief crew to the space station before they can check out, arrival is scheduled for late Saturday night. NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts (from…
For 64 years, USAID has played a role in Indonesia. According to its official website, the agency was established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 as a central aid body responsible for managing…
Kalyani Powertrain, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge, entered into a Technology licensing agreement with Compal Electronics Inc. for manufacturing of X86 platform servers in India. The two…
European Defence Innovation (HEDI) of European Defence Agency (EDA) has established the ‘Autonomous Systems for Cross-Domain Logistics (Air and Land)’ programme and selected Schiebel’s Camcopter® S…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 15. The Counselor of the Embassy of Turkmenistan highlighted the country’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Belgium and the EU in trade, logistics, and…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that South Africa's ambassador to the United States "is no longer welcome" in the country. Rubio, in a post on X,…
GAZA CITY, Palestine Palestinians are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan with hopes of water coming to refugee camps in western Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip.The already scarce water supply has…
Trump described the situation as dire, saying "thousands" of Ukrainian troops were "completely surrounded by the Russian military and in a very bad and vulnerable position." He said his talks with…
A 10-year-old boy from Bristol, Alberto Davila Aragon, has set a new world record for recalling the most decimal places of Pi in just one minute. Aragon memorised and recited an astonishing 280 digits…
Palestinians are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan with hopes of water coming to refugee camps in western Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip. The already scarce water supply has worsened due to the…
COPENHAGEN Denmark is accelerating its ground-based air defense acquisition to strengthen the country’s security and meet NATO force goals, the Ministry of Defense’s Materiel and Procurement Agency…
ANKARA/ISTANBUL Ireland's Ambassador to Türkiye, Clare Brosnan, criticized US President Donald Trump's plan to forcibly relocate Gazans."It is important to say that we do not believe that the…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday declared Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa's ambassador to the U.S., persona non grata, calling the envoy a "race-baiting politician" who hates America and…
SINGAPORE – From upgraded markets and food centres to Silver Zones and Friendly Streets that make the town safer for the elderly, Ang Mo Kio has seen many improvements in the past five years. There…
Elon Musk recently spoke about his own use of ketamine during an interview with journalist Don Lemon. The Tesla boss has stated that he is “almost always” sober during his late-night or early-morning…
The NYT Mini offers condensed versions of The New York Times' well-known crossword puzzles. The grid enlarges on Saturdays, even though it often takes the form of a 5x5 grid with hints pointing in…
Vladimir Putin says he is prepared to spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers in Russia’s Kursk region if they surrender. Russian President Vladimir Putin says he is willing to spare the lives of…
US President Donald Trump said he did not want Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other world leaders who visited him to see the tents and graffiti near federal buildings in Washington DC and has…
The statement, the result of joint efforts by Russia and the United States, specifically condemns the mass killings of Alawites and Christians by the Syrian authorities.In the statement, the UN…
Magellan Aerospace Corporation recently announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Aequs Private Limited to explore the development of a business plan for setting up a 50/50 jointly…
SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SKY Perfect JSAT) and Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67 per cent) and Leonardo (33 per cent), have announced the signing of a contract to build…
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), through its subsidiary ELTA Systems Ltd and DCX Systems Limited has launched NIART SYSTEMS, a smart mobility startup focusing on the railway sector. NIART is…
With the Donald Trump administration cutting financial aid to South Africa, the diplomatic ties between the two nations have hit a low. This has now deteriorated with the expulsion of South African…
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that Vladimir Putin was sabotaging diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire in Ukraine, over the Russian leader’s response to a US-Ukrainian proposal for an…
GAZA CITY, Palestine The Gaza Media Office and Hamas on Friday slammed on Friday a joint European-American decision to block Al-Aqsa TV on satellite channels.The decision included a threat to any…
SINGAPORE – Three PAP new faces spotted on the ground in recent months appear to have been redeployed to different constituencies.They are Ms Chua Wei-Shan, an entrepreneur; Ms Valerie Lee Nai Yi,…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 15. Azerbaijan warmly welcomes the signing of the agreement on the delimitation and demarcation of the border between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan, the…
Representational image. An elevated road being built in Thailand's capital Bangkok collapsed, killing at least five people, officials said. The collapse, which happened in the early morning in…
Authorities and environmentalists in Zambia fear the long-term impact of an acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine that contaminated a major river and could potentially affect millions of people after…
The fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad's government has aggravated the already tense relations between Turkey and Israel, with their conflicting interests in Syria pushing the relationship toward a…
VATICAN CITY -- How’s Pope Francis doing? Can you give him my get-well wishes? Can I speak with him directly?The nuns who operate the Vatican’s switchboard are fielding a growing number of calls with…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is convening a meeting of global leaders to discuss the developments regarding the war in Ukraine, following another frantic week of diplomacy aimed at getting…
US President Donald Trump reveals he was not serious when he repeatedly claimed he could end the war in Ukraine in 24-hours in his presidential campaign. US President Donald Trump says he was being a…
Photo : YONHAP News Anchor: The U.S. has confirmed South Korea’s inclusion in its list of so-called “sensitive countries” in early January under the Biden administration, placing it in the lowest…
The EU is finding ways to unlock spending - with new orders for land vehicles, ammunition and explosives BRUSSELS – Europe can be sleepy but Donald Trump has stirred it into action. Long accustomed to…
BRUSSELS/ ISTANBULIn efforts to curb irregular migration, the EU is preparing to legalize "return hubs" in third countries.It is a move criticized for potentially leading to human rights…
SARAJEVO, Bosnia and HerzegovinaThousands of protesters in the Serbian capital of Belgrade are gathering Friday for a massive anti-government against President Aleksandar Vucic, following months of…
The Edinburgh residents craved a rural home and a slower pace of life where they could give their children a more healthy and active lifestyle A British couple who moved from Scotland to the Italian…
The meeting is expected to delve into how countries can help Ukraine militarily and financially as well as gauging support for any future possible peacekeeping mission Prime Minister Keir Starmer is…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 15. Saudi Arabia welcomes the completion of negotiations on a draft peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, Trend…
TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Donald Trump's envoy to deliver a message to Washington and receive "additional details" regarding this week’s US-Ukraine talks in…
An English man has been fined for keeping an alligator as a pet in his back garden.
JD Vance was booed by audience members at the Washington DC’s Kennedy Centre following Donald Trump’s decision to oust the prestigious venue’s leadership.
Ex-central banker Mark Carney was sworn in as prime minister of Canada yesterday and immediately said he could work with US president Donald Trump, who is promising tariffs that could devastate the…
The United States drew closer to its G7 allies yesterday, at least momentarily, to back Ukraine’s territorial integrity and warn Russia to follow Kyiv in accepting a ceasefire or face possible further…
After 14 years of war, Syria has entered a new and uncertain chapter. The country is devastated – 90 per cent of Syrians live in poverty.Despite the challenges up to one million people living in camps…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 15. Kyrgyzstan welcomes the conclusion of negotiations on the text of a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan said in…
By Ashley Strickland, CNN An artist's impression shows a red dwarf (left) and a white dwarf (center) closely orbiting each other. Astronomers believe the tight orbit causes the stars' magnetic fields…
St. Cloud State spokesman Zachary Dwyer said Thursday that Riibe is a student who enrolled there in 2023. Dwyer said Riibe is from Rock Rapids, Iowa, about 10 miles south of the Minnesota border, and…
Extreme weather is ravaging arabica harvests in Brazil, the world’s largest coffee producer, turning a cup of joe into something of a luxury item.
TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Iran's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations says the persistence, determination, and strong will of Iranian women have been a key factor in driving progress in…
A wildlife carer holds a baby wombat in Canberra. In times of tumult and uncertainty, a society can come together over resounding, unequivocal disdain against a common villain. This week, Australia,…
The US had sanctioned Abu Khadijah in 2023, describing him as the so-called governor of ISIS-held areas in Iraq and Syria. He was also in charge of overseeing the group's foreign operations. Though…
SINGAPORE – The PAP’s East Coast GRC team welcomes Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong to the team and will work with him until detailed changes to the GRC’s slate are announced, said…
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the successful conclusion of negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, leading to a peace agreement. “The Kingdom hopes the agreement will usher…
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, March 15. Just like in Ashgabat and Astana, my day here in Dushanbe was filled with meetings dedicated to strengthening cooperation between the EU and Tajikistan under the Global…
LONDON Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte failed to attend a hearing in person at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday for crimes against humanity related to his deadly anti…
Photo : YONHAP News Russian military planes entered the Korea Air Defense Identification Zone(KADIZ) Saturday morning, prompting the South Korean military to respond.According to Seoul's Joint Chiefs…
Representational image. India has slammed Pakistan for its "unjustified" reference to Jammu and Kashmir in the UN General Assembly, with New Delhi asserting that such remarks will neither validate the…
A picture taken from a video shows smoke covering an American Airlines plane after a fire as passengers are evacuated in Denver, Colorado, on Thursday. An American Airlines plane that was diverted to…
Donald Trump The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter…
Representational image US Vice President JD Vance expects the general terms of an agreement to resolve the ownership of social media platform TikTok in time for an April 5 deadline, according to two…
Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday. President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia met Steve Witkoff, the US special envoy, in Moscow late on Thursday and now expects to talk to President Donald Trump about…
A bomb blast inside a mosque in South Waziristan during Friday prayers injured Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) district chief Abdullah Nadeem and three others, local police confirmed, as per a report by…
The United States averted a government shutdown with hours to spare Friday as lawmakers already reeling from President Donald Trump's radical federal spending cuts voted to keep the lights on through…
SINGAPORE - A new ServiceSG centre has officially opened in Woodlands, providing residents there with access to more than 600 different government services.Located at the Woodlands Civic Centre, the…
The separatist group Baloch Liberation Army, which claimed responsibility for the Pakistan train hijacking in Balochistan, claimed that they had escaped with 214 hostages and executed them, reported…
“We can’t allow President Putin to play games with President Trump’s deal," Starmer said in a statement released by No. 10 Downing Street Friday evening. "The Kremlin’s complete disregard for…
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has sent a cable of congratulations to Mark Carney on the formation of the new government under his leadership…
At least five people were killed and some 24 others injured as a concrete beam of an under-construction expressway bridge collapsed in Bangkok, local authorities said Saturday. The incident occurred…
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ISTANBUL European foreign ministers reiterated support for Ukraine on Friday following a G7 meeting in Canada.“We all agree we need a just and lasting peace. We all agree that the ball is now firmly…
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SINGAPORE - Residents’ needs are the priority at Meet-the-People Sessions (MPS), and those attending should recognise and respect that. Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli said…
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Friday from High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the…
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MANILA – As former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte rallied supporters in Hong Kong on March 9, his team seemed unconcerned about rumours that the International Criminal Court (ICC) might soon issue…
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani announced that Abu Khadija was killed in an operation by Iraqi intelligence with support from coalition forces. Abu Khadija was one of ISIS’s most active…
Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharia, has signed a five-year constitution, raising concerns among Kurdish parties. Critics say it fails to represent Syria’s diverse communities. Click here for…
The Saudi crown prince plans to discuss reducing the hours of fasting for Muslims during Ramadan. However, the Kurdistan Regional Government Fatwa Committee says it is not right to follow political…
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WASHINGTON/SEOUL - The US Department of Energy has designated ally South Korea a "sensitive" country, a spokesperson said on Friday (March 14), after the South Korean president briefly imposed martial…
KITWE, Zambia -- Authorities and environmentalists in Zambia fear the long-term impact of an acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine that contaminated a major river and could potentially affect millions of…
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Toronto: Former central bank governor Mark Carney assumed charge as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister on Friday, at a time, as he put it, “of great consequence” for the country as it faced a “crisis”.…
The Donald Trump administration is considering the introduction of travel restrictions on citizens of several countries, reported news agency Reuters, citing an official internal memo. US President…
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The head of ISIS in Iraq and Syria has been killed in Iraq in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service along with US-led coalition forces, the Iraqi prime minister announced…
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We categorically reject baseless allegations by Pakistani army spokesman linking the attack on a passenger train in Balochistan province with Afghanistan, & urge Pakistani side to focus on resolving…
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U.S. consumer sentiment in March fell for the third month in a row as concerns about the economy intensified amid tariff chaos, according to the University of Michigan's latest survey released…
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SINGAPORE - A mother of three young children was among 76 suspected drug offenders arrested in a five-day island-wide operation, the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said.Two of her children, aged 12…
SEOUL - South Korean Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo has asked his US counterpart to exempt the country from reciprocal tariffs if they go into effect in April, the Trade Ministry said on March 15.During…
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China strongly deplores and firmly opposes the G7 allegations of the South China Sea and China's economic policies, and has lodged serious protests to the Canadian side, the Chinese Embassy in Canada…
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Representational image. An Indian student at Columbia University, whose visa was revoked for allegedly "advocating for violence and terrorism" and involvement in activities supporting Hamas, has self…
The Iraqi Prime Minister said that personnel of the country's national intelligence service, working with coalition forces commanded by the United States, had killed the head of Islamic State in Iraq…
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WASHINGTON/MOSCOW - US President Donald Trump urged Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin on Friday (March 14) to spare Ukrainian troops that Russia is pushing out of its Kursk region, an appeal Mr Putin said…
US President Donald Trump on Friday said he had appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin to spare the lives of thousands of Ukrainian troops who were “completely surrounded” by Russian forces. In…
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By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, March 15 (Bernama) -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had an iftar with Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh on Friday and raised serious…
India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P. Harish said as is their habit, the former foreign secretary of Pakistan today has made an unjustified reference to the Indian Union Territory…
US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem weighed in, saying, "It is a privilege to be granted a visa to live and study in the United States of America." She added, "When you advocate for violence…
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Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani says security forces have killed a senior Islamic State (ISIS) group leader responsible for "foreign operations".Mr al-Sudani said in a post on X on…
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The National Weather Service has issued a tornado emergency for Fremont, Carter County, and Van Buren, Missouri, as fears of an incoming violent natural disaster in the US were confirmed. “This is a…
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The leader of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed, Iraq's prime minister announced on Friday.Abdallah Maki Mosleh al-Rifai, or "Abu Khadija," was killed in an operation by members of…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that Ukrainian soldiers currently in the Kursk region will be guaranteed their lives if they surrender, local media reported Friday.
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The traditional leader died in a road accident on Wednesday at around 4 PM on the Harare-Mutare highway, approximately 86 km from Harare. His Toyota Hilux GD6 collided head-on with a Gold Class bus in…
HARARE – Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) executive secretary Godwin Phiri Friday appeared in court charged with fraud after he allegedly misappropriated fuel worth millions of dollars. Phiri appeared…
He requested that the court allow Mhlanga to sit for the exam under the supervision of the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service. However, Magistrate Matova stated that the defence was seeking…
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The Russian captain of a cargo ship that struck a US military oil tanker this week has been charged with manslaughter and gross negligence, British police have confirmed. Vladimir Motin, 59, was…
Cuba suffered a massive power outage on Friday night which affected Havana and the country’s provinces and left millions in the dark.Cuba’s Ministry of Energy and Mines said at around 8.15pm local…
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An American influencer faced severe backlash on social media after a video of her picking up a wild wombat and temporarily separating it from its mother went viral. The footage angered Australians and…
Sudanese paramilitary shelling of El-Obeid on Friday killed six people, including a child, a doctor said, just weeks after the army broke a prolonged siege of the key southern city. El-Obeid, the…
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The DHS statement says that Ms Kordia had overstayed her student visa, which had been terminated in 2022 "for lack of attendance". It did not say whether she had been attending Columbia or another…
The head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed in Iraq in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service along with U.S.-led coalition forces, the Iraqi prime…
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Commenting on the case, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem issued a statement regarding the deportation: "It is a privilege to be granted a visa to live and study in the United States of…
London [UK], March 15 (ANI): MQM founder Altaf Hussain has strongly condemned the ongoing attacks on Ahmadis and their places of worship in various cities of Pakistan, including Punjab and Karachi. In…
Beginning his round on the back nine, Fox made a strong start with birdies on two of his first three holes. By his seventh hole, however, he had given those two shots back. That set the stage for an…
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media Friday that his administration "had very good and productive discussions with President Vladimir Putin of Russia yesterday," and there is a very good…
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United Arab Emirates-based fund MGX has invested $2 billion to take a minority stake in cryptocurrency exchange Binance, the two sides said, calling it the biggest investment into a crypto company.…
The United States said on Friday that the South African ambassador to the country was “no longer welcome”.Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool is a “race-baiting politician who hates America and hates @POTUS…
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President Donald Trump last week said Tesla CEO Elon Musk runs the White House DOGE office — but Amy Gleason, officially DOGE's acting administrator, swears they don't work together.In a court filing…
Hamas said on Friday it was ready to free an Israeli-American hostage and the remains of four others, after the Palestinian group and Israel resumed indirect Gaza ceasefire negotiations.However,…
This screenshot of a video posted by Sam Jones shows the US influencer picking up a wild baby wombat and holding it for the camera. Photo: X / The Project A US influencer who became the target of…
NEW YORK- Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleaded not guilty on Friday (March 14) to a new indictment, which added accusations that the hip-hop mogul forced employees to work long hours and threatened to punish…
For Iran's clerical leaders, engaging with the "Great Satan" to hammer out a nuclear deal and ease crippling sanctions may for once be the lesser of two evils.Though it harbors deep mistrust of the…
SEOUL - South Korea's trade minister has asked his US counterpart to exempt the country from reciprocal tariffs if they go into effect in April, the trade ministry said on Saturday (March 15). During…
It was a surprise ceremony at the White House presided over by President Donald Trump to unveil a $US100 billion ($158 billion) investment from what he called the world's most powerful company, Taiwan…
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Ukrainians and Americans living in Ukraine protest outside the American embassy in Kyiv against President Donald Trump’s halting military aid as the country seeks to drive back Russian forces on March…
NASA and SpaceX launched a new crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday, a critical step to bring home NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore who have been stranded in…
President Donald Trump said he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he repeatedly claimed as a candidate that he would have the Russia-Ukraine war solved within 24 hours — and even before he took…
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Friday that South Africa's ambassador to Washington had been declared persona non grata, signaling worsening relations between the two countries.In a post…
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A fire on an American Airlines plane after it diverted mid-flight and landed at Denver International Airport sent passengers fleeing onto a wing in a fraught evacuation amid billowing clouds of smoke.…
LONDON – Two British diplomats expelled in a spying row. A blistering statement from Russia's foreign intelligence service calling Britain "a warmonger." And a threat from a top ally of Vladimir Putin…
WASHINGTON — An appeals court Friday lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, handing the Trump administration a win after a…
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WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter…
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The replacements for Nasa’s two stuck astronauts have launched to the International Space Station, paving the way for the pair’s return after nine months.Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams need SpaceX to…
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In Singapore, whenever an election looms, talk is never about whether the ruling party will lose power. Rather, attention centres on how much or little support the opposition can prise from the…
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SINGAPORE – If you like to keep your power bank in your bag while using it to charge your devices, you should stop doing so to avoid danger, say experts. The ubiquitous portable power source, which…
Pastor Steven Lawson, a once-prominent figure in evangelical circles, has been thrust into the public spotlight after being removed from his leadership role at Trinity Bible Church of Dallas due to…
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The United States congratulates the Honorable John Briceño on his successful re-election for a second term as Prime Minister of Belize. We applaud the people of Belize for their unwavering commitment…
The families of political prisoners executed in the 1980s held a commemoration ceremony on Friday. The families of the prisoners wrote a letter to Iran’s president saying they considered the "right to…
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US president Donald Trump urged Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin to spare Ukrainian troops that Russia is pushing out of its Kursk region – an appeal Putin said he would honour if they surrendered.
Foreign Minister Iwaya shaking hands with Secretary of State Marco Rubio Foreign Minister Iwaya and Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the meeting At the outset, Minister Iwaya stated that he would…
The Trump administration has frequently sparred with South Africa over the legacy of apartheid and criticism of Israel.The administration of President Donald Trump has declared South African…
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It’s been just seven weeks since Donald Trump moved to the White House, and voters’ disapproval of Elon Musk’s work and for Donald Trump is climbing, according to a new survey
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President Donald Trump addressed the US Justice Department on Friday and demanded accountability for those prosecutors and officials who led legal proceedings against him during the time he was out of…
Ahmad Sharawi joins Bill for an update on Syria's ongoing conflict, including: the recent Alawite insurgency against the government led by Abu Muhammad al-Jawlani, the role of jihadist groups and…
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In response to an Ontario-wide measles outbreak, with many cases occurring near Brantford, some public health units have expanded vaccinations to include infants as young as six months. Typically, the…
Sean "Diddy" Combs, 55, appeared in court on Friday to plead not guilty to new federal charges, including allegations of forced labor and sexual coercion, as reported by People. Sean Combs aka P.…
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Former senior DoJ counterterrorism official says Trump executive order could revive 1972 Nixon plan for DEA assassinations of drug bosses
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Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the…
LONDON — British police said Friday the Russian captain of a cargo ship that collided with a U.S. tanker has been charged over the death of a crew member, who is missing and presumed dead.Vladimir…
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In a Friday press conference, the current House Democratic leader, Hakeem Jeffries of New York, dodged questions about Schumer. When asked if he still had confidence in his Senate counterpart, he…
Park Tavern employee Kristina Folkerts, 30, of St. Louis Park, and customer Gabriel Quinn Harvey, 30, of Rosemount, died in the crash. Harvey was a Methodist Hospital employee. Four of the people…
Sir Keir Starmer will host a virtual meeting of world leaders to discuss peacekeeping in Ukraine, and he will use the call to say that now is the time for "concrete commitments", Downing Street has…
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The father of Gabby Petito, the US woman who was killed by her fiancé during a cross-country road trip, says he cannot bring himself to watch police footage of his daughter being interviewed before…
Nine Haitians, a powerful labor union and a Protestant group are suing President Donald Trump and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security over their decision to cut short more than a half-million…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a six-month spending bill on Friday hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin must stop playing games with a ceasefire and come to the table, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he convenes world leaders to discuss peacekeeping in Ukraine.
Pro-government militias in Burkina Faso are implicated in video footage circulating on social networks showing the massacre of dozens of civilians in and around the western city of Solenzo on March 10…
LONDON - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will urge around 25 world leaders on Saturday to make concrete commitments to support Ukraine and increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to…
The FAA also announced on Friday it will eliminate helicopter and fixed-wing mixed traffic by the airport. It said it was evaluating other routes for helicopters, which are commonly used in…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during the briefing in Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday. KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he hopes the United States will apply…
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Son Heung-min (33) recorded his 12th assist of the season, helping Tottenham Hotspur (England) advance to the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals.On March 14, Son provided an assist in the second leg of…
Three years after revealing Moscow's atrocity, The i Paper reports on how Elon Musk has cut the team rescuing the children Three years ago, The i Paper revealed that Moscow had created “filtration…
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The Senate today confirmed Stephen A. Feinberg as the Defense Department's 36th deputy defense secretary by a vote of 59-40. "Congratulations to Stephen Feinberg, our new deputy secretary of defense.…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Friday that South Africa's ambassador to the U.S., Ebrahim Rasool, is "no longer welcome" in the country. Rubio posted on X, "South Africa's Ambassador to the…
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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The Head of State expressed gratitude for the prayers for Ukraine, its people, and its future,…
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron to discuss the development of the situation and coordinate the next steps. Volodymyr…
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with Franklin Graham, President of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse. The Head of State thanked…
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A Jewish music producer who was lured from London to west Wales by a gang who then kidnapped him and handcuffed him to a radiator has described how the incident felt like his “personal October 7”.…
An allegedly drunk driver crashed and caused a massive 17-car pileup that left five dead and 11 injured. The crash that included a lorry resulted in multiple people pinned in their vehicles on…
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The United States joined with its Group of 7 (G7) allies in stating “our unwavering support” for Kyiv and welcoming the ongoing efforts to reach a cease-fire as Russia intensifies attacks as part of…
In Florence, the Uffizi Galleries – the world-famous art museum – closed early, as did the Duomo cathedral.The fire service published images of cars partially submerged in the town of Sesto…
Photo credit: Luigi Morris The abduction of Mahmoud Khalil by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency on March 8 marked a significant and terrifying escalation of the Trump administration’s…
Maria Ressa, a journalist and advocate for freedom of the press, addresses students during commencement in Harvard Yard, at Harvard University, May 23, 2024. When former Philippine President Rodrigo…
Representational Image Tibet, March 15 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 jolted Tibet on Saturday. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at a depth of…
An Indian national studying for a doctorate at Columbia University left the United States after her student visa was revoked for alleged terror support during pro-Palestinian protests on campus, the…
Tens of thousands of people swarmed the streets of Serbia’s capital Belgrade on Friday, staging a joyful prelude to a major anti-government rally at the weekend and dealing a blow to populist…
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) plans to halve the food rations to $6 a month per refugee starting next month. Amnesty International on Thursday called on the international community to step up and…
We were told the military was using drones to drop leaflets urging remaining fighters to leave rather than fight street by street.The samples we were shown are written in Arabic but also French,…
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether Columbia University concealed “illegal aliens” on its campus, one of its top officials said Friday, as the Trump administration…
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Israel’s mental health technology sector has experienced a major resurgence in growth and investment since October 7. Last year, funding for mental health startups soared 66% to $123 million,…
Pyongyang, March 15 (KCNA) -- Kim Myong Chol, an international affairs analyst of the DPRK, issued the following article titled "'America first' prioritizing the U.S. exclusive interests will…
Gonaïves has had no fire service for ten years, leaving residents defenseless against devastating blazes. Leaders of many community organizations are now calling on the Haitian diaspora to help equip…
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But the proposed freeze — which would likely require primary legislation — prompted a backlash among MPs when it was leaked to ITV News a week ago. Some spoke out publicly and many more expressed…
The National Aeronautics Space Agency (Nasa) and SpaceX have stated that they would begin their Crew-10 mission to retrieve Sunita Williams and colleague astronaut Butch Wilmore on Friday at 7:03 pm…
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YEREVAN—The Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) announced on March 13 the completion of negotiations on the draft treaty between Azerbaijan and Armenia. According to the MFA, Armenia and…
Addressing a press conference on the incident, Chaudhary said, "Terrorists will be dealt with as they deserve, as those who drag innocent people out of buses and slaughter them, a group that divides…
The Ukrainian Army on Friday claimed that reports of its soldiers “encircled” by Russians in the Kursk region are false and fabricated. President Donald Trump meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr…
Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company Tesla has joined several other American businesses in raising concerns over retaliatory tariffs that could result from a trade war fueled by President Trump. In an…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A spending bill to avert a partial government shutdown narrowly cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate, paving the way for passage as a midnight Friday deadline loomed. 12…
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After one full month of being hospitalized and treated for double pneumonia and other respiratory infections, Pope Francis' medical condition has decidedly stabilized, the Vatican press office said.…
HONG KONG, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The total registered tonnage of Hong Kong-registered ships reached 131.8 million tons by the end of 2024, marking a 10-year high and maintaining its position as the…
Multiple fast-moving wildfires have erupted across Oklahoma, prompting evacuations and leading to widespread power and water outages. Fires have been reported in Norman, Stillwater, Velma, Edmond, and…
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On 6 March, a group of armed supporters of former President Bashar al-Assad ambushed a group of security forces in Beit Ana village in the Lattakia countryside, killing and injuring several service…
HAMILTON, Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his 23-member Cabinet on Friday during a swearing-in ceremony in Ottawa, significantly reducing the number of ministers from the 36-member Cabinet…
Treasury Sanctions Foxtrot Network: The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned the Foxtrot Network, a Swedish transnational criminal organization involved in…
Senior Analyst and Rapid Response Director We are currently experiencing the worst surge of antisemitism in living memory. But that realization shouldn’t lull us into thinking that the world prior to…
Israel Blasts Hamas ‘Manipulation’: Israel accused Hamas of engaging in “psychological warfare” on March 14 after the group reportedly deviated from ongoing hostage-release negotiations this week in…
Islamic Republic Promotes Vigilantism for Hijab Enforcement: Iran is becoming more reliant on technology, including surveillance cameras, drones, and facial recognition technology, to enforce its…
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 14, 2025 — A new Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) report calls for the full, permanent, and verifiable dismantlement of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear weapons…
Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Khirbet al-Marjam in the occupied West Bank on Thursday night, burning three houses and a number of cars in the latest in a...
A Canadian woman who had appeared in an "American Pie" movie was detained for several days by U.S. immigration officials while attempting to cross the border from Mexico to the U.S. to renew her work…
The transatlantic relationship is in turmoil. With the United States and Europe at odds over Western strategy toward Ukraine and Russia, a chorus of European leaders has questioned the reliability of…
A petition signed by more than 400 U academics asked the board to retract the resolution and the University Senate, a governing body made up of faculty, staff and students, also passed a resolution…
North Korea’s mysterious airborne early warning and control aircraft continues to take shape and has now received its radome. North Korea’s mysterious airborne early warning and control (AEW&C)…
On the Day of Ukrainian Military Volunteer, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with warriors and families of fallen defenders to present them with the highest state awards. He thanked everyone who…
As the US sanctions noose tightens around Russia’s ability to make and receive payments in dollars, Reuters reported for the first time that the major oil firms are increasingly turning to…
News Democratic-led states challenge Trump administration for education department layoffs A coalition of Democratic-led states filed a complaint Thursday against the Trump administration for sweeping…
Belgrade, 14 March 2025, dtt-net.com – Tens of thousands in Serbia’s capital Belgrade went to the streets tonight to cheer and welcome thousands of students from other towns and municipalities…
Vladimir Motin, 59, the Russian captain of container ship Solong which crashed into a US oil tanker in the North Sea, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter, Humberside Police said.
ISTANBUL Pakistan said Friday that the death toll from a train hijacking in the southwestern region climbed to 30 as it accused India and Afghanistan of supporting militants responsible for the…
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She says, as can be seen in the video, that the mother runs off the road, but the baby does not, and Jones scoops it up. She says she ran across the road "not to rip the joey away from its mother, but…
LA MALBAIE, Quebec - It could have been disastrous. Just a day before the end of a three-day meeting of G7 foreign ministers in a remote snowy Canadian resort, some of the United States' closest…
Since the US Department of Education’s inception in 1980, the agency has proven itself to be incompetent at its principal task: teaching American children. Adding insult to injury, the agency has also…
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As Serbia braces for what could be the largest protest in years, tensions are rising in the capital ahead of the planned March 15 demonstration. Students, who have been at the forefront of anti…
SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Serb entity adopted a new draft constitution late Thursday, along with a law on the protection of the constitutional order, granting Republika…
This week, Beijing concluded its annual “two sessions”—the big plenary meetings of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). The NPC is…
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Donald Trump has insisted that peace talks with Russia are going "really well", despite claims that Putin is trying to delay a ceasefire deal with Ukraine.
For more than 40 years, the Turkish government has fought the PKK in eastern Turkey, northern Iraq and Syria. Recent efforts to establish a ceasefire between the Turkish government and the PKK raise…
Police say a "political motive" cannot be ruled out after arsonists destroyed four Tesla electric vehicles (EVs) in Berlin, Germany, reports AFP. Tesla sales have dipped worldwide as consumers push…
European countries are scrambling to create a “coalition of the willing”: to plug gaps in aid for Ukraine left by American disengagement, to fund a peacekeeping force if a truce can be agreed and to…
The UN migration agency, which has been hit hard by US foreign aid cuts, has launched more mass layoffs, impacting around a fifth of staff at its Geneva headquarters, employees said Friday. Fresh cuts…
These aren’t like the troop landing ships one sees in World War II movies, disgorging troops on beaches from Normandy to Iwo Jima. These troops will be invading the enemy in style, in trucks and tanks…
WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump reiterated Friday that he wants to end the Russia-Ukraine war, but said there is still work to be done."We're looking for the ceasefire now with Russia, and we've…
Helicopters will be permanently restricted from flying near Washington, D.C.'s airport on the same route where a passenger jet and an Army helicopter collided in midair, killing 67 people, the Federal…
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ZHECHENG COUNTY, Henan – There is no airport and the nearest high-speed train station is an hour’s car ride away, through the vast fields of red peppers that are used to make the popular chilli crisp…
The Democratic Party erupted in anger late Thursday after its longtime Senate leader, Chuck Schumer, capitulated to Republicans on a government funding package that would slash critical programs and…
Reports emerged that a Russian-made Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jet was spotted in Algeria, fueling speculation that the North African nation may have begun receiving these advanced aircraft. Photo credit:…
‘‘We share some experiences. I have been in the private sector. I have worked in the real estate sector. I have done large transactions,‘’ Carney said. ‘’We will both be looking out for our countries…
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether Columbia University concealed ''illegal aliens'' on its campus, one of its top officials said Friday, as the Trump administration intensified its…
“Everything changed in Kharkiv after President Biden allowed Ukraine to use US weapons to hit Russia,” Meriam Yol said. “We moved from shelters back to our apartments.” Reversing U.S. policy,…
WASHINGTON — Trump administration lawyers sent the Supreme Court an emergency appeal this week with a “modest” procedural request, not to uphold new limits on birthright citizenship but rather to…
Earlier this week, Polish President Andrzej Duda overtly proposed that US nuclear warheads be deployed on Polish soil. “The borders of NATO moved east in 1999, so twenty-six years later there should…
General view of rubble of houses destroyed during the Israeli offensive, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Thursday. REUTERS Three Palestinians were injured Friday as a result of Israeli…
News Peru congress approves ‘anti-NGO bill’ hindering human rights lawsuits against government The Peruvian Congress approved Wednesday a controversial reform to the 2002 legislation that created the…
SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik on Friday voiced strong support for Serbia and its government ahead of major anti-government protests set to take place in Belgrade…
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To comprehensively tackle the devastating impact of the illicit flow of small arms and light weapons on sustainable development, the President of the seventy-ninth session of the UN General Assembly,…
UN report finds systemic sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinians.A United Nations investigation concludes Israel has carried out genocidal acts by destroying Gaza’s main fertility clinic…
WASHINGTON — Syria’s newly adopted constitution is facing criticism from legal experts and political groups arguing that its loopholes could deepen division and instability in the conflict-ridden…
WASHINGTON — One of the Islamic State terror group's most senior leaders is reportedly dead, killed in what Iraq is describing as a U.S.-supported operation.Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al…
Saudi Arabia is 2,000 miles from Ukraine and even more politically distant, so at first glance it might seem like it has nothing to do with the ongoing war there. But the Gulf state has emerged as a…
(click to enlarge) The Kremlin needs higher production to meet the needs of the domestic economy, sustain exports and supply the military, but a severe
During his Oval Office visit this week, Taoiseach Micheál Martin presented Donald Trump with a bowl of shamrocks.JD Vance, who attended the same meeting, didn't miss his own chance to pay homage to…
A new report released by the UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory accuses Israel of systematically employing sexual, reproductive, and gender…
JERUSALEM A delegation of around 100 Syrian Druze members arrived in Israel for a two-day visit, marking the first such trip in more than five decades, Israeli public broadcaster, KAN, reported…
In the second part of this enlightening episode with Edward Fishman, the focus shifts to the broader implications of economic warfare in today's geopolitical climate. Edward and Tom navigate through…
High standards, including physical fitness, body composition and grooming, will be central to a U.S. military that will only get stronger and more lethal. In a memo Wednesday, Defense Secretary Pete…
Foreign Minister Mr. Iwaya is talking with Mr. Jean-Noël BARROT, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France At the outset, Foreign Minister Iwaya stated that he would like to cooperate closely…
WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Jim Risch (R-ID), led a group…
Iranian authorities are cracking down on female vocalists who have defied the country's restrictions on women singing in public. In recent weeks, a number of performers have had their social media…
Following the Trump administration’s controversial comments and actions on Ukraine, tariffs and much else, CER director Charles Grant sits down with the director of Foreign and Defense Policy at the…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used a triumphant visit to the Justice Department on Friday to air a litany of grievances about the criminal investigations that threatened to torpedo his…
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14 March 2025, New York - Statement on behalf of the European Union and its Member States by H.E. Ambassador Stavros Lambrinidis, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, at…
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The New Daily Mar 15, 2025, updated Mar 15, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin has given qualified support for the ceasefire plan in Ukraine. Photo: AAP Russia supports a US proposal for a…
Sulaymaniyah, March 14, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by multiple attacks on journalists reporting on Syria’s worst clashes since the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad,…
In Syria about a decade ago, while the Assad regime was focused on crushing an uprising that challenged its rule, it faced a problem. It had too many children in detention, who had been swept up when…
Carney plans to strengthen alliances in Paris and London next week.
DHAKA, BangladeshThe visiting UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday asked Myanmar to pave the way for democracy and protect its citizens as violence in Myanmar is deepening the humanitarian…
The Nijim family hangs laundry on the ruins of its property, amid widespread destruction from the Israel-Hamas war, in Jabalia, Gaza Strip, Feb. 18, 2025. An alternative to U.S. President Donald…
US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff (File Photo/ @SteveWitkoff) Washington DC [US], March 15 (ANI): The United States has presented a "bridge" proposal to extend the Israel-Hamas…
Over 850,000 civilians have been displaced in South Kivu province, nearly half of them children, according to the agency. Many are living in precarious conditions, sheltering in schools, churches or…
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DELUGE IN BAHÍA BLANCA A record storm starting early on March 7 with a downpour of almost 300 millimetres before noon left behind scenes of desolation in the port city of Bahía Blanca in southeast…
In a joint letter, the Committee to Protect Journalists and 16 other press freedom and human rights organizations called on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to ramp up efforts to secure Egyptian-British…
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly (C) speaks alongside, from left, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, French Foreign Minister Je
Columbia University and the Department of Homeland Security are continuing their crackdowns on pro-Palestinian students.
The administration of President Donald Trump has arrested a second student protester and set a deadline for Columbia University, one of the most prestigious campuses in the United States, to cede…
The New Daily Mar 15, 2025, updated Mar 15, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin has given qualified support for the ceasefire plan in Ukraine. Photo: AAP Russia supports a US proposal for a…
Harvard, like many other US universities, witnessed a pro-Palestine protest movement last year [Getty/file photo]Students at Harvard Law School have successfully passed a referendum urging the…
The Armenian Mirror-Spectator March 14, 2025 The Armenian Foreign Ministry announced on March 14 that it had accepted Azerbaijan’s last two outstanding demands and was ready to sign a peace agreement…
The contracts must first get approval by the City Council, which should make for an interesting debate, given what happened with McAfee last month. During a Feb. 10 council committee meeting, McAfee…
NEW DELHI — Millions of people in South Asia celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, Friday by splashing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and feasting on…
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to a Ramadan solidarity event with Rohingya refugees, in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh: I have come to Cox’s Bazar during this holy month of…
A minister in the presidency, three deputy ministers and five other MPs have been slapped with fines of between R10 000 and R12 500 each for violating parliament’s code of ethics over their…
Helicopters will be permanently restricted from flying near Washington DC’s airport on the same route where a passenger plane and an Army helicopter collided in mid-air, killing 67 people, the Federal…
Pro-Palestinian activist, Mahmoud Khalil, and seven other students of Columbia University filed a Complaint in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York to block the university from…
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In recent weeks President Trump’s foreign policy pronouncements have been loud and abrasive. American allies watched in barely concealed dismay as the US president shouted at Ukraine’s president…
ANKARA The EU’s $868 billion “ReArm Europe Plan” could lead to economic collapse due to debt, Hasan Alkas, a former senior economist at the EU Commission, told Anadolu.Alkas said under current…
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Sarajevo, 14 March 2025, dtt-net.com – The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has issued an detention order on the President of Serb entity, Milorad Dodik, the Prime Minister of entity, Radovan…
ISTANBUL Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani on Friday met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani, affirming his country's "firm and consistent stance in respecting" the choices of…
GENEVA UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment Alice Jill Edwards said many Palestinians have died while in Israeli custody and called for an…
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, left, and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres wave to Rohingya during their visit to a refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Banglad
Sandbags are placed on a street in Bologna, Italy, Friday March 14, 2025, as heavy rain battered the northern Emilia-Romagna region, where local rivers were above alert levels. (Guido…
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with reporters in La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada March 14, 2025. WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday announced visa sanctions against Thai…
For years, Hollywood has blamed its shrinking presence in China on tightening censorship, rising nationalism, and government protectionism. Studios argue that political forces—not creative…
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In early 2020, as word spread of a frightening new respiratory outbreak in China, the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were pressed for advice. Both…
The Trump administration’s tariffs on Canada this week and threats of annexation have strained the U.S.-Canada partnership, fueling Canadian nationalism and causing steep retaliatory measures.
NEW YORK — Federal immigration authorities arrested a second person who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, and have revoked the visa of another student, they announced…
The former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has appeared by video link at the International Criminal court in the Hague where he’s been charged with crimes against humanity. His defence lawyer…
Countries in Central and Southeast Asia as well as in Eastern and Southern Europe have improved their air quality most since before the pandemic, a newly released report by IQAir among 93 countries…
Hamas announced on Friday that it accepted a U.S. proposal to release Israeli-American captive Edan Alexander and the remains of four other deceased Israeli captives who also carry dual nationality.…
The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeals – State Security Chamber — convicted today members of the organised criminal group known in the media as the ‘’Bahloul Gang'' and sentenced them to various…
Russia has boasted of capturing Australian-made Bushmaster armoured vehicles that were supplied to support Ukraine in the war. A propaganda video was shared by Russia’s Embassy in Canberra and its…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he saw a good chance to end the war with Russia after Ukraine accepted a US proposal for a 30-day interim ceasefire and Moscow said it would…
A new IMF deal would improve Argentina's short- and medium-term economic and financial outlook in the face of limited international financial market access and negative foreign exchange reserves, and…
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Former President Barack Obama, 63, remains one of the most well-known people in the world since leaving office in 2017, and although he maintains a hands-off approach to intra-party disputes, he is…
Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Real Madrid, provided clarification on Vinicius Junior’s absence from Friday’s training session, revealing that the Brazilian winger was given an additional rest day due…
People, including a young woman holding a sign that reads: ‘Anti-Zionism is not anti-Semitism,’ chant slogans and carry Palestinian flags as they arrive at Potsdamer Platz during a ‘Freedom for…
PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that Russia must accept a proposed 30-day ceasefire deal put forward by the United States and Ukraine.Macron added he had discussed the…
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The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is...
The UNRWA chief warned that if the embattled UN agency for Palestinian refugees were to collapse, it would deprive a generation of children of education, "sowing the seeds for more extremism."…
Cassidy Randall at The New York TimesThe "decision to return to the McKinley name" for Alaska's mountain is a "slap in the face of recent efforts to acknowledge America's history of colonialism and…
Photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during annual news conference in Moscow, Russia December 20, 2018. Credit: REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo Here is the stark truth — the Kremlin will…
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Uruguayan lawmakers have reintroduced a bill to legalize euthanasia, according to a parliamentary announcement made on March 14, 2025.The legislation, previously approved by the Lower House in 2022…
Gulf Today Report More than half of children have been regularly contacted online by someone they don’t know, new research from HMD and Perspectus Global has revealed.1 One in three children has been…
The Trump administration is rejecting Friday’s proposal from Hamas to release one living and four dead Israeli-American hostages — an offer that has raised the ire of Israelis, who suspect that the…
Christopher Clayton, assistant professor of finance, has received an award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) program to support his research in the…
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:The Secretary-General welcomes the announcements by Armenia and Azerbaijan on the conclusion of…
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak held online talks with national security advisers and diplomatic advisers to the heads of state and government of Denmark, Estonia,…
I wish you health, fellow Ukrainians! Today has been a day full of diplomacy and negotiations that could bring us closer to peace. Now on the table is the U.S. proposal for unconditional ceasefire in…
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In a message marking Saturday’s International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Secretary-General António Guterres warned of racial profiling and discriminatory policies that violate human rights and…
Uzbekistan "has made significant progress in eliminating widespread state-imposed forced labor," according to the Uzbek Forum for Human Rights. The group is urging the Uzbek government to implement…
The Commercial Court has set aside an injunction preventing a receiver taking possession of or selling dancer Michael Flatley's Cork mansion.
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During the first two months of his second term, President Donald Trump has shown that he is serious about bringing manufacturing production back to the United States—and that he is willing to use…
A new spate of violence began days after a Malaysian peace broker relayed counter-demands from BRN rebels to the Thai side, analyst Don Pathan writes. 2025.03.14 Bangkok A soldier walks a sniffer dog…
Former Kurdistan Region President Massoud Barzani spoke to Mazlum Abdi, commander-in-chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces, to discuss the recent agreement between SDF and the Syrian interim…
The author’s cousin Wassim holds his newborn child Yousef. Wassim was killed by an Israeli attack in January 2025.Shams means “sun” in Arabic, and when I gave birth in May 2024, this is what my…
A day care worker allegedly pulled a patch of hair off a 16-month-old boy’s scalp intentionally and left him with a bald spot. Keshia Cochran, 24, was captured on CCTV footage approaching the toddler…
Other passengers, as now viral images of huddled people standing on the wing of a smoking plane show, did not have as straightforward an escape.Ingrid Hibbit, who was travelling on flight 1006 with…
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For nearly two weeks, the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which is currently under Russian occupation, has faced severe water shortages as its reservoir dries up. Water is now being rationed, and in some…
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Mark Carney has been sworn in as the new prime minister of Canada, ending Justin Trudeau’s nearly 10-year tenure in the role.The 59-year-old ex-central banker took the oath of office on Friday, naming…
Colombia, Mexico, and Bolivia have united in a bold diplomatic effort to remove the coca leaf from the United Nations’ list of prohibited substances.This trilateral initiative aims to unlock…
Vox.com journalist Zach Beauchamp, who has been living in Canada for the last several months, has found himself at a loss when it comes to understanding President Donald Trump's goals in his trade war…
Representatives of China, Russia and Iran called Friday for an end to U.S. sanctions on Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear program and a restart to multinational talks on the issue.
To be convincing, as the old adage goes, you must first be convinced. Ambivalence never polls well. Focus groups rarely select the irresolute choice. Leaders who change their minds, discarding…
This week, BlackRock, one of the largest U.S. asset management firms, signed an agreement with CK Hutchison Holdings to acquire 90% of Panama Ports Company, which operates the crucial Balboa and…
WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Dr. Mehmet Oz, told the Senate Finance Committee on Friday that the public health crisis in…
Three Kurdish and Lorestan prisoners have been told they may soon have four fingers cut off as punishment for theft. The Iranian court says they must get forgiveness from the people who accused them…
WASHINGTON — When Naveeda Khoshbo published her book of political analysis in 2019, she received widespread praise and recognition.For many, "it was the first time that they were reading a book…
DayofPal– The University of Amsterdam (UvA) has formally ended its long-standing student exchange program with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI), a decision reported by Het Parool. This move…
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WASHINGTON The US on Friday announced a new visa restriction policy targeting current and former foreign officials involved in the forced return of Uyghurs to China, where Washington says they face…
Recent developments in US policy toward Ukraine, Russia, and Europe have upended the continent’s preconceived ideas about its own security. Despite President Donald Trump’s campaign promises, few…
Oz’s hearing comes as the Trump administration seeks to finalize leadership posts for the nation’s top health agencies. On Thursday, Senate committees voted to advance the nominations of Marty Makary,…
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia supported a US proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine in principle, but that any truce would have to address the root causes of the conflict and that…
Thousands of Palestinians performed Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque Friday, amid strict measures imposed by the occupation forces at the entrances and gates of Al-Aqsa and the Old...
Trump described Putin’s initial reaction to the ceasefire plan as “very promising”, but incomplete. “We’d like to see a ceasefire from Russia,” he said. “Now we’re going to see whether or not Russia’s…
Belarus has formally requested Russia's assistance in constructing a second nuclear power plant (NPP) within its borders, President Alexander Lukashenko announced during an address to Russia's…
The U.S. president sent a letter to Iran’s supreme leader to restart talks on Iran’s nuclear program, but Iran refused. Experts think Iran is preparing for war, as shown by its military drills. The…
He added: "Germany is making its major contribution to defending freedom and peace in Europe."Merz, who is expected to become Germany's next chancellor, is bidding to get his debt and spending reforms…
"Our country will never be the USA and we Greenlanders will never be Americans," Egede wrote on Facebook. "Don't keep treating us with disrespect. Enough is enough."Greenland - the world's biggest…
Kari Lake speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)…
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks after his talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. He seemed to be pressing Washington for strict conditions on a Ukraine ceasefire deal. Russian…
The leader of a far-right French political party founded by a Holocaust denier and a former Nazi officer is headed to Israel.So are politicians from far-right parties in Spain, Sweden and the…
WASHINGTON — Dr. Mehmet Oz promised senators on Friday to fight healthcare fraud and push to make Americans healthier if he becomes the next leader of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…
ISTANBUL European stock markets ended week up as German lawmakers have reportedly agreed on a boost in defense and infrastructure funding on Friday.Germany's parliamentary leaders of the Christian…
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Rising sea levels are a threat to coastal regions everywhere, but especially for islands. No example stands out more than the South Pacific nation of Tuvalu. But as Kathleen Schuster reports from our…
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The U.S. government and faith-based organizations have worked together since the dawn of the United States. The same Congress that prevented the government from endorsing or becoming too involved in…
Unlike his first term effort to laud "my generals" straight out of "central casting" and would "keep us so safe," President Donald Trump has taken a different tack toward the military during his…
Volodymyr Gitlin fell in love with music as a boy in Kryvyi Rih, 280 miles southeast of Kyiv. He picked up the clarinet by the time he was eight and began studying at a local music school. When the…
Op-Ed By Matthew Continetti Commentary March 14, 2025 The delusion persists. Ever since Vladimir Putin became Russia’s president in 2000, four U.S. presidents have wanted to be his friend. And every…
MANILA - As former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte stated his name for the International Criminal Court on March 14, a murmur of disdain crept through a cramped room in a Manila church.Eight…
The embattled junta is aiming to organize an election by January with Chinese, Russian help. 2025.03.14 Karen fighters display weapons and ammunition seized from the Pu Lu Tu Myanmar military camp…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) yesterday introduced the United States African Development Foundation…
Organized crime has taken root in the Valles region, where operations to capture regional leaders of organized crime have rarely been carried out, while illicit activity by the Jalisco New Generation…
Climate change was a major driver to an unexpected level of sea level rise in 2024, according to a new NASA analysis.Global sea levels rose 0.23 inches in 2024, satellite records show, compared to the…
The EU has removed three Russian oligarchs from the latest sanctions list under pressure from Hungary, Vedomosti reported on March 14 citing Bloomberg. EU sources say the three unnamed Russian…
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Transport and Logistics, Engineer Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, has launched the first "digital employee" at the Saudi Ground Services Company, Al Madina reported on March 13.…
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France welcomes the signing in Bishkek on 13 March of the final border delimitation agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan. The announcement, which comes at the end of a…
Former central banker Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister on Friday, and will now try to steer his country through a trade war brought by U.S. President Donald Trump, annexation…
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In the heart of Nottingham, in the U.K., a unique blackboard holds a moment frozen in time with traces of a genius' life.The blackboard stands as the only one of its kind to be known in the world…
Mark Carney has been formally sworn in as the new prime minister of Canada, following the resignation of predecessor Justin Trudeau.Mr Carney, a former governor of both the Bank of Canada and Bank of…
Science and technology editor Tom Clarke flew over A23a, the world's largest iceberg, and seen first-hand its vast scale, its cracks and the dangers it could pose to wildlife and shipping near South…
The Istanbul chief public prosecutor's office on March 14 seized 23 companies as part of a prosecution aimed at illegal sports betting, Turkish news agency DHA reported. Under the scope of the…
Saudi Arabia is 2,000 miles from Ukraine and even more politically distant, so at first glance it might seem like it has nothing to do with the ongoing war there. But the Gulf state has emerged as a…
Local walk along an alley way in Hutong area in Beijing, China, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian) BANGKOK — China has ordered banks and other financial institutions to encourage more…
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The OSCE organized a series of meetings focused on risk identification, analysis and management for representatives from the Moldovan General Police Inspectorate (GPI) and the Moldovan General…
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin (Image/Reuters) Washington DC [US] March 14 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he had "good and productive discussions"…
We the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, met in Charlevoix on March…
Weakness in sentiment reflects a deterioration in expectations for the future across multiple facets of the economy, including personal finances, employment, inflation.Consumer sentiment in the United…
The U.S. handed over 38 items to China, many of which were Tibetan Buddhist artifacts, in April 2024. Seen here are Tibetan wood carvings, Buddhist statues and a bronze pagoda. (Xinhua) This week, RFA…
The secretary general called for more funding after aid for food rations was cut in half. Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus (second from left) and United Nations Secretary-General António…
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President Donald Trump's special envoy and the National Security Council issued a warning to Hamas that time is not on the terrorists' side and said the administration "will respond accordingly" if an…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised the two South Caucasus nations the day after they announced that they have bridged their remaining differences on the text of the draft treaty.“This is an…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday announced sanctions against officials from Thailand, a U.S. ally, for their role in deporting at least 40 Uyghurs to China, where…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that he saw a strong possibility of ending the war with Russia after Ukraine accepted a US proposal for a 30-day interim ceasefire. Meanwhile,…
Search groups estimate that the number of missing persons is higher than that reported by the FGE (Argentine State Police) because many cases go unreported.With the outbreak of the dispute, vehicle…
Mark Carney was sworn in Friday as Canada's 24th prime minister, delivering remarks on the new government and trade saying "negativity won't win a trade war."
It was dubbed the Winter War for good reason. In November 1939, months into World War II and almost completely overshadowed by events elsewhere in Europe, the Soviet Union invaded its neighbour…
In a 30-second video posted on social media on his last full day in the job, outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described himself as boldly and unapologetically Canadian.“My only ask is…
Donald Trump Meeting With Vladimir Putin. President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany, on July 7, 2017. Evan Vucci/Associated Press…
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday that Russia would ensure the safety of Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region if they choose to surrender. In this pool photograph distributed by…
KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that he saw a good chance to end the war with Russia after Ukraine accepted a U.S. proposal for a 30-day interim ceasefire and Moscow said…
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday called on Ukrainian troops fighting in the Kursk region to surrender after US President Donald Trump urged him to "spare" the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.…
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The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) on Friday announced that its first Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, Etihad-SAT is scheduled for launch tomorrow (Saturday, March 15) from the…
El Embajador de la Unión Europea en Colombia, Gilles Bertrand, está en San José del Guaviare para participar en el evento “Guaviare Sostenible con Paz y Naturaleza”. Esta iniciativa, organizada por la…
Syrian Kurds have rejected the transitional constitution signed into law this week by the country's interim president, saying that the document will pave the way to a new system of authoritarian…
Iran is increasingly using digital and surveillance technology and "state-sponsored vigilantism" to crush dissent after the "Women, Life, Freedom" protests in 2022, a UN investigation said Friday.…
Steve Witkoff, the President's envoy to the Middle East, warned on Friday evening that Hamas is making 'unrealistic' demands behind the scenes, accusing it of gambling on time being in its favor while…
ANKARA The US’ famed Johns Hopkins University announced that it will lay off more than 2,000 employees following an $800 million cut in funding from the US Agency for International Development…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there is reason to be "cautiously optimistic" about a potential ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking from Canada following a meeting with G7 allies, Rubio…
MOSCOW - Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday that Ukrainian troops remaining in the Kursk region of Russia will be ruthlessly destroyed if they continue to fight.Russian President…
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss details of the American proposal for a 30-day cease-fire in the war with Ukraine, asking him to convey Moscow’s thoughts…
The United Nations food agency said on Friday that more than one million people in war-torn Myanmar will be cut off from food assistance because of critical funding shortfalls.A statement from the…
The 45 protesters were prosecuted after their 700th peaceful vigil for their forcibly disappeared loved ones was banned and violently dispersed in 2018 This was a “prosecution that should have never…
Columbia University issued suspensions, expulsions, and temporary degree revocations to students connected to the April 2024 occupation of Hamilton Hall, as part of an intensifying crackdown by the…
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In what looked like another overture to Russia, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday that he will attend on May 9 a military parade in Moscow dedicated to the…
Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov urged Armenia to amend its Constitution as the next step after the peace [Getty]A day after arch-foes Armenia and Azerbaijan announced they were ready to…
Canada’s energy minister is angry. Speaking to me while in Houston for CERAWeek, Jonathan Wilkinson described the phases of Canada’s reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and repeated…
WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday announced sanctions against officials from Thailand, a U.S. ally, for their role in deporting at least 40 Uyghurs to China, where Washington…
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has described Iran-Russia-China meeting in Beijing as an important step in resolving nuclear issue, calling the…
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has rejected claims that Ukrainian units are encircled in Russia's Kursk Oblast, which were made by both Russian President Vladimir Putin and US…
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Good afternoon. This is Emilio Casalicchio. FRIDAY CHEAT SHEET — Keir Starmer is calling European leaders ahead of crucial talks about Ukraine peacekeeping tomorrow. — The U.S. has been making…
The US Ambassador to South Sudan has urged citizens to make peace a constant priority, rather than pursuing it only when it serves their interests. US Ambassador Michael Adler made the remarks in a…
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In the wake of Bashar al-Assad’s downfall in Syria, Western media and policymakers have rushed to celebrate what many see as the long-overdue collapse of a brutal authoritarian regime. Yet as history…
Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Khirbet al-Marjam in the occupied West Bank on Thursday night, burning three houses and a number of cars in the latest in a series of raids that…
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Baku and Yerevan agree on articles of peace treaty Armenia and Azerbaijan have reached an agreement on the two provisions of the peace treaty that had previously remained unresolved. The announcement…
Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction policy that will apply to current or former foreign government officials responsible for, or complicit in, the forced return of Uyghurs or members of…
Brazil’s new Avenida Liberdade highway is being built for the COP30 Climate Summit in November. Deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon, which is home to 60 percent of the world’s largest forest and 20…
Singapore may move its general election forward from November to as early as May, prompting officials to finalize new constituency boundaries in early March. This election is expected to be one of the…
The Italian city of Bologna has decided to give Abdullah Öcalan the title of honorary citizen. The official decision is expected to be approved by a vote in the City Council on Monday. Ali Akbar…
A Ugandan judge has been found guilty of human trafficking and conspiracy to intimidate a victim in a case that has shocked observers. Lydia Mugambe, a High Court judge in Uganda and a UN judicial…
Ukraine is set to receive an enhanced version of the GLSDB that should be more resilient against the effects of Russian jamming. Ukraine is set to receive an enhanced version of the GLSDB that should…
TWO African governments denied today that they had been approached by the United States and Israel to take in Palestinians they plan to forcibly remove from Gaza, while another claimed to have turned…
MENASource March 14, 2025 • 12:57 pm ET By Fatima Abo Alasrar The United States designation of the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) took effect on March 4. This move comes after year
Palestinian group Hamas said Friday that it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual nationals who had died in captivity. The…
Palestinian group Hamas said Friday that it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual nationals who had died in captivity. The…
The building and the surrounding cars are destroyed after Israeli airstrikes target Mashrou Dummar area in Damascus, Syria on March 13, 2025. [Muhammed Ubeyid – Anadolu Agency] Israel’s aggressive…
The 118th Congress, which is currently controlled by Republicans in both the House and Senate, is "enthusiastically" giving away its constitutional powers to President Donald Trump, argues a new…
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Iraq's Prime Minister announced that the leader of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed, calling him as "one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world."
The arrest of Guatemala’s most wanted fugitive marks a breakthrough in a years-long campaign to dismantle one of the country’s main drug networks. But the capture alone may not be enough to curb the…
Written by Clare Ferguson and Katarzyna Sochacka. The future of European Union defence unsurprisingly topped the March 2025 plenary session agenda. Members held a debate on Europe’s security…
A general view shows the urban area of the Kathmandu Valley with Swayambhunath stupa from Ichangu Narayan village, on the outskirts of Kathmandu on November 9, 2020. AFP / Prakash Mathema Kathmandu:…
For transgressive teenagers of the middle 2000s, the film ‘South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut’ had everything. There were constant fart gags, an oracular clitoris and – the pièce de résistance – an…
JERUSALEM Thousands of Palestinians gathered in Al-Aqsa Mosque on the 2nd Friday of Ramadan to perform the weekly prayer.Nearly 80,000 Muslims attended the prayer in the Al-Aqsa mosque, Sheikh Azzam…
Premier Giorgia Meloni said Friday the government would provide "every support" to civilian populations hit by extreme bad weather in Tuscany and Emilia Romagna. "My thoughts go out to the populations…
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A man has been arrested after a Japanese streamer was fatally stabbed while she livestreamed on a downtown Tokyo street on Tuesday. Police in Japan said Friday that they had arrested Kenji Takano, 42,…
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Thursday night that faced with two "terrible" options, he will vote for a House Republican stopgap spending bill, and he reportedly said he had…
Syria's interim foreign minister said in Baghdad on Friday his government was ready to "reinforce cooperation" with Iraq in the fight against remnants of the Islamic State group. Asaad al-Shaibani's…
80,000 Palestinians performed Friday prayers at the revered mosque, despite being subjected to heavy Israeli restrictions [Getty/file photo]Israeli forces have barred entry to Palestinians seeking to…
Ukrainian command is denying that its forces are in danger of being surrounded by Russian troops and their North Korean allies. Ukrainian troops have been on the back foot ever since Trump first ended…
Europe finds itself in the greatest peril since the 1940s. As Russia’s brutal war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, the Trump administration’s policy shifts mean that Europe suddenly faces the…
CHARLEVOIX, QUEBEC, CANADA — Top diplomats from the Group of Seven leading democracies urged Russia on Friday to agree to a U.S.-proposed ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war.“We called for Russia to…
A 79-year-old British man, Edgar Charles Frederick, has died after being struck by a vehicle linked to Kenyan President William Ruto’s motorcade in Nairobi. The incident occurred on Thursday along a…
WASHINGTON — The Senate finds itself on Friday in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare as Democrats confront two painful options: allowing…
After more than 15 months of war, the first phase of a truce between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip ended on March 1 without agreement on the next steps. Earlier, a senior Hamas official said that…
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Christina Markus Lassen (Denmark):The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous…
No one knows how US courts will rule on the growing list of AI copyright lawsuits. It will be a long road. Copyright law often takes decades to adapt to new technologies; for example, more than a…
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) warned on Thursday that Türkiye’s newly approved cybersecurity bill could undermine press freedom by criminalizing legitimate reporting and granting the…
It’s a difficult period for the feminist movement. Space has opened up in public life for people who argue, very loudly, that efforts to level the playing field for women have come at the expense of…
Donald Trump's United States and Israel reportedly reached out to the governments of three East African governments to discuss if they can accommodate Palestinians being relocated from the Gaza Strip…
At Tehran's Amirkabir University, authorities installed facial recognition software at its entrance gate to also find women not wearing the hijab, the report said.Surveillance cameras on Iran's major…
Every year, people lay flowers to commemorate former German Communist leaders Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht at their graves in Berlin to commemorate their murders on Jan. 15, 1919. Here,…
France warmly congratulates Mark Carney on his appointment as Prime Minister of Canada. France and Canada have a unique relationship based on deep historic, cultural and human ties as well as a shared…
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The initiative is backed by farmer groups but opposed by environmentalists 2 MIN READ Illustrative image. Pexels BRUSSELS: EU countries agreed to push forward with plans to ease current restrictions…
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Israel does not care about Syrian suffering, but rather interested in a spread of chaos within the country in order to instrumentalise such dynamics for its own interests, writes Joseph Daher [photo…
The Sri Lankan government has formally tabled the long-suppressed Batalanda Commission Report in Parliament, reigniting discussions on the alleged torture chambers and human rights violations that…
CBP publishes February border data; “Mass deportation” updates; Active-duty deployment nears 9,600 soldiers; Guantánamo base is currently empty; The impact in Panama and elsewhere; Congressional…
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A former British MEP will stand trial next year, accused of accepting bribes to make statements in the European Parliament that would benefit Russia. Nathan Gill, 51, from Llangefni on Anglesey, is…
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is seen on a screen with his lawyer Salvador Medialdea (left) in the courtroom during his first appearance before the International Criminal Court on charge…
Our experts parse the Kremlin’s official reaction to the United States’ proposal for a cease-fire in Ukraine.
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On 7 and 8 March I visited Ireland to celebrate St David’s Day and to discuss the joint Wales - Ireland response to the closure of Holyhead port in December with the Government of Ireland and…
Federal judges in Maryland and California Thursday ordered the Trump administration to rehire thousands of probationary workers they said were improperly fired across 19 agencies. Thursday was also…
Carney's cabinet resembles Trudeau's cabinet, but three new faces are drawing attention. Arielle Kayabaga, a London West MP, takes over as government House leader and Minister of Democratic…
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 14. During a hearing at the Baku Military Court on Friday, defendant Arayik Harutyunyan discussed the missile attack on the city of Ganja, which targeted civilian…
That means Georgescu can have another go next time — as long as he plays by the rules. In his appeal to the court, Georgescu — whose original candidacy was allegedly boosted by a Russia-backed TikTok…
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Friday there are reasons for “cautious optimism” regarding a proposed ceasefire deal between Ukraine and Russia, following talks between a U.S. envoy and…
Three days ago Anisa Fanaeian, an Iranian Baha'i woman in Semnan, was arrested by Islamic Republic security forces and taken to prison Three days ago Anisa Fanaeian, an Iranian Baha'i woman in Semnan,…
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is seen on a screen in the courtroom during his first appearance before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague on March 14, 2025. (Photo by…
TORONTO -- Former central banker Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister on Friday, and will now try to steer his country through a trade war brought by U.S. President Donald Trump, a…
Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister on Friday, and will now try to steer his country through a trade war brought by US President Donald Trump, a…
It capped a momentous rise for the 59-year-old – he becomes the first Canadian PM without serious political experience
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London [UK], March 14 (ANI): UK Conservative MP Bob Blackman extended Holi wishes in the House while narrating the lore that goes behind the festival of colours. The Padma awardee further jested,…
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File photo: A BMW logo is seen on media day at the 2024 Paris Auto Show in Paris, France, October 14, 2024. German carmaker BMW said on Friday it expected tariffs to cost it 1 billion euros this year,…
Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Friday said he called for dialogue to avoid a potential trade war that wouldn't benefit anyone during talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
Millions of people in South Asia are celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and feasting on traditional sweets…
JERUSALEM Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed responding to Hamas’ approval of the new ceasefire proposal by the mediators until Saturday evening.“The Prime Minister will convene the…
The text of the following statement was released by the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of…
Last summer, our American public opinion poll showed that Americans supported Ukraine over Russia by a wide margin: 62% to 2%. Taken a week after the fateful White House meeting between President…
Pakistani Army spokesperson on Friday confirmed that the number of fatalities in the train hijack in the mountainous southwestern region of Balochistan had risen to 31.
Yael Alexander, attending a Feb. 22 rally in Tel Aviv for families and supporters of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, holds a poster of her son, Edan, who was captured by Hamas militants on Oct. 7,…
NEW HAVEN – If US President Donald Trump is skilled at anything, it is demagoguery. By stoking voters’ fears and prejudices, he manages to win support for, or distract from, extreme policies that…
Irish premier Micheal Martin has “utterly” rejected claims that he is antisemetic.
Kenyan senator Edwin Sifuna, from the opposition Orange Democratic Movement, said on X he was among those denied entry into Angola. Others included Colombia's former President Andres Pastrana and…
Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s prime minister on Friday, succeeding Justin Trudeau. Carney faces challenges, including strained US relations and upcoming elections. A former central banker, he…
RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin has said that he agrees in principle with a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but he emphasised that the terms have yet to be worked out and any truce…
The European Parliament on Friday banned lobbyists working for Huawei from entering its premises, after the arrests of several people in a corruption probe linked to the Chinese company.Huawei is…
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak had a phone conversation with National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada Nathalie Drouin. Andriy Yermak…
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and an advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, has shared a post on Twitter claiming that the millions of victims of 20th century totalitarianism were killed not…
The Spanish autonomous territory has long been locked in negotiations with Rabat over unresolved maritime boundaries. [Getty]A leading political force in the Canary Islands is raising concerns over a…
Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney smiles as he speaks after winning the race to become leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party and will succeed Justin Trudeau as Prime…
Text messages sent between iPhones and Android devices will soon benefit from end-to-end encryption (E2EE), after the GSM Association (GSMA) yesterday published new specifications for the Rich…
BAGHDAD (AP) — The head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed in Iraq in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service along with U.S.-led coalition forces, the…
The stupid Instagrammer has now left Australia and her visa is currently being reviewed Sam Jones, who describes herself as an "outdoor enthusiast and hunter", left the country on Friday after the…
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LA MALBAIE, Canada - G7 foreign ministers took a tough stance on China on Friday, stepping up language on Taiwan and omitting some conciliatory references from past statements, including to \"one…
The Norwegian town of Kristiansand, near Oslo, hosts a “European Conference” every year around Europe Day in May. The event aims to emphasise the importance of continuously defending democracy and…
Azerbaijani oppositionists charged with incitement against state On March 7, an appeals court held a hearing for activists of the opposition Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP), Zaur Asgarov,…
The head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed in Iraq in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service along with US-led coalition forces, the Iraqi prime…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) attacked a building in Damascus, Syria, on Thursday, stating it was a Palestinian Islamic Jihad command and control center. The IDF said it conducted the strike due to…
New U.S.-Iran talks are unlikely to make headway, if they begin at all, due to distrust and a mutual unwillingness to compromise, which could see the U.S. or Israel resort to military strikes on…
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Jordan Bardella, the leader of France's far-right National Rally (RN) party, is to make an unprecedented visit to Israel later this month to attend an international conference on fighting anti…
THE war in Sudan has created the world’s largest and most devastating humanitarian crisis, with over 30 million people needing aid this year, the head of the United Nations children’s agency has said.…
SYRIA’S interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa has signed a temporary constitution that leaves the country under jihadist rule while supposedly protecting the rights of all Syrians during a five-year…
MORE than one million people in war-torn Myanmar will be cut off from food assistance due to critical funding shortfalls, the United Nations food agency said today. The World Food Programme said the…
The European Parliament has witnessed a serious setback in the fight against child poverty. During the vote on the opinion of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) on the European…
The S&D Group calls for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, a stronger EU commitment to Ukraine’s defence, tougher sanctions on Russia, and a collective approach to European security and defence.…
A digital plant factory operates within a modern agricultural park in Hohhot, north China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region. (People’s Daily Online/Ding Genhou) In its latest government work report,…
Polish minister for European Union affairs, Adam Szłapka, was taken to task in the European Parliament for his antics during the plenary on March 12. As the session took place on the worsening…
In this image from video released by the Russian Defense Ministry on Oct. 17, 2024, a Russian soldier fires a gun toward a Ukrainian position in the Russian-Ukrainian border area in the Kursk region,…
TAIPEI, March 14 (Xinhua) -- People from various sectors in Taiwan have expressed strong concerns over the latest statements made by Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te, warning such comments could lead to…
We, the Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, reaffirm the G7’s steadfast…
More than two years after a peace deal ended the devastating war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, a power struggle within the once-dominant TPLF party has sparked fears of renewed conflict. Could these…
“This is my yearly Ramadan visit, this time in solidarity with the Rohingya refugees and with the Bangladeshi people who so generously host them,” Mr. Guterres told reporters in Cox’s Bazar.During his…
Germany’s conservative Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz has reached a breakthrough with the Greens on a sweeping spending plan that could unleash hundreds of billions of euros for defense and…
Washington — While some youth in China admit to spending an excessive amount of time on the internet, many are skeptical about new government proposals aimed at regulating the time young Chinese spend…
"We are absolutely not there yet," he said, referring to any normalization of relations. “That's why we have the sanctions. Let's not be naive about the Russians. But in the longer term, Russia is…
Thales press release Marking a technological breakthrough in the conduct of mine countermeasure missions, this system drastically reduces the exposure risk for personnel on board ships while…
A woman's vehicle was carried off by powerful floodwaters that led to extensive destruction and disturbances in KZN on Thursday night. A woman in South Africa lost her life due to severe flooding in…
Donald Trump’s second presidency may challenge the entire security architecture of the Western Balkans, which the US has created and invested diplomatic, political, and military capital to safeguard.…
The National Assembly, Serbia’s unicameral legislature, has long been dominated by men. Previous CNIS analyses have made this clear. Back in 2020, Serbia’s electoral law was amended in an effort to…
The G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, met in Charlevoix on March 12…
ISTANBUL The World Food Programme (WFP) announced Friday that it will be forced to cut aid for approximately one million people in Myanmar by April due to a lack of sufficient funding to maintain its…
"But, at this very moment, thousands of Ukrainian troops are completely surrounded by the Russian military, and in a very bad and vulnerable position. I have strongly requested to President Putin that…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday stressed the importance of the strong and enduring partnership between the US and Italy during a bilateral meeting with Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister…
UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 58th Session 24 February – 4 April 2025 Item 3 - General debate on Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural…
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Independent representative says sectarian attacks on the minority group could lead to new refugee crisis in Lebanon
The Senate finds itself on Friday in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare as Democrats confront two painful options: allowing passage of a bill…
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The Romanian Government has stated it will step up its efforts to “combat illegal content online”. The news on March 14 came ahead of contentious presidential elections following the annulled ballot…
A German court has decided to launch a criminal trial against two former executives of German engineering giant Siemens who are accused of violating sanctions by helping export Siemens gas turbines to…
Trump has also reportedly bowed to Russia’s demand to keep his Ukraine envoy from peace talks
Police are hunting for four suspects who used two pythons to distract a cashier before stealing $400 worth of CBD oil from a petrol station.CCTV footage shows the cashier speaking to two of the…
Over 300 protesters with the group Jewish Voice for Peace flooded the lobby of Trump Tower in New York on Thursday wearing red shirts saying “Not in Our Name.” They demanded the immediate release of…
We speak with the acclaimed Russian American writer M. Gessen, who says Donald Trump has entered his second term prepared to enact his radical Project 2025 agenda, including a crackdown on LGBTQ…
A pair of federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired federal workers at the departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Interior and…
CNN's Dana Bash panned Senate Democrats for trying and failing to "hash out" a clear message on whether to allow a government shutdown, or give Donald Trump and Elon Musk exactly what they want in the…
Tesla's market capitalisation has more than halved since hitting an all-time high of $1.5 trillion on 17 December [Getty]The Israeli government has requested Tesla submit a bit on a tender to provide…
Syria's interim foreign minister arrived in Iraq on Friday, conducting his first visit to the country since his Islamist alliance toppled Bashar al-Assad.Relations between neighbours Syria and Iraq…
Germany’s next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, struck a deal to loosen borrowing limits, unleashing €500 billion for defence and infrastructure. Markets surged, while analysts debated its impact on…
The UK ambassador to the US has said the embassy will be encouraging investment in Northern Ireland.
BAGHDAD - The leader of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed, Iraq's prime minister said on Friday, describing him as \"one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world.\" Read…
Hamas says it has offered to release Edan Alexander, an Israeli soldier who holds American citizenship, and the bodies of four other dual nationals.However, two officials from the group told the news…
The U.N. special envoy for Syria is calling for an end to violence and for the protection of civilians, as the country grapples with renewed violence three months after the fall of President Bashar al…
Hassen Chalghoumi acts as a mouthpiece for the Israel lobby. Raphael Lafargue Abaca/Sipa USAIsrael has committed an act of religious intolerance with few parallels – at least in the 21st century.…
United States President Donald Trump on Friday said that he held a very "good and productive" discussion with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over ending the war. "There is a very good chance…
Strength in adversity has always been a European asset. Together, we delivered on the issues that matter to EU citizens. From the reform of the electricity market to the Pact on Migration and Asylum…
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‘I've watched your show all along, I don't remember you saying, 'Oh my God!' No, come on! America is awesome!’ Howard Lutnick told Maria Bartiromo on Friday
A Mass was held in St. Peter's Basilica Friday in honor of Pope Francis as the 88-year-old marked two milestones this week: his 12-year anniversary as pontiff and the one-month mark since he was…
The latest cuts further compound funding and staffing shortages that have plagued the Office of Civil Rights. The effects of these changes on the most vulnerable public school students will likely be…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 14. Agreements reached at COP29 in Baku under Azerbaijan’s chairmanship have instilled great hope, said Rashid Alimov, former Foreign Minister of Tajikistan and former…
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani today on the margins of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.…
The Islamic Republic of Iran faces unprecedented challenges that have intensified speculation about the regime’s long-term viability. After four decades in power, the confluence of chronic economic…
More than three years after his arrest when returning home, former President Mikheil Saakashvili has been sentenced to nine years imprisonment for alleged misappropriation of approximately 9 million…
Huawei had nine people registered to enter Parliament's premises when it last updated its entry in the Transparency Register in October. The ban would affect Huawei’s lobbyists registered to enter…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 14. The 5th meeting of the Coordination Committee of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) was held on 12 March 2025 at the OTS Secretariat building in Istanbul, Trend…
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, March 14. European Commission has confirmed its readiness to continue cooperation with Tajikistan, focusing on sustainable economic growth and agricultural development, by…
Donald Trump on Friday issued what some might call a cryptic warning about a purportedly impending "massacre." Trump has been attempting to broker a truce between Russia and Ukraine, but has put more…
Havana, March 13 (ACN) Miguel Diaz-Canel, First Secretary of Cuba’s Communist Party Central Committee and Cuban President congratulated Belize’s Premier John Briceno for the victory of his political…
HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 14 (ACN) Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and minister of foreign relations, paid on Thursday a…
The Democrats party, which describes itself as pro-business, more than tripled its result from the previous election in 2021, garnering about 30 percent of the vote. The party supports Greenland’s…
Steve Witkoff, the special envoy of US President Donald Trump, landed on Friday morning in the capital of Azerbaijan after an overnight visit to Moscow, in what appears to be a well-coordinated…
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ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's military spokesman said on Friday the death toll in a train hijacking in the country's southwestern mountains had risen to 31 and he repeated accusations that neighbouring India…
Stargazers across the world marvelled at a dramatic red "blood moon" during a rare lunar eclipse this week. Th
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - MARCH 13 (RUSSIA OUT) Russian President Vladimir Putin is seen during a press conference at the Grand Kremin Palace, March 13, 2025, in Moscow, Russia. President of Belarus Lukashenko…
Europe is facing a shortage of doctors in all specialties. The shortage of general practitioners is a particular problem. GPs are ageing, they are unevenly distributed between different regions and…
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Around 1,300 SADC soldiers are set to leave the country as the M23, backed by Rwanda, continues its advance. Despite diplomatic sanctions, Kigali remains steadfast, defending its sovereignty.…
After meeting Israeli hostages at the White House, President Trump gave Hamas a final ultimatum: release all the hostages and leave Gaza “while you still have a chance.” Mr. Trump’s Middle East envoy…
A document from Clinton’s email, dated July 23, 2012, revealed that Israeli intelligence believed the fall of Assad’s regime would ignite a Sunni-Shiite war that would benefit Israel. The document was…
AFRICAN leaders have announced that thousands of peacekeepers from South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi will be withdrawn from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s war-torn east. Deployed under the banner…
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appeared by video link before judges at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.The appearance comes days after his arrest in Manila on murder…
The Kurdish-led group that governs northeast Syria on Friday rejected a constitutional declaration issued by the new Islamist leadership in Damascus and called for it to be rewritten.The declaration,…
The university's Judicial Board (UJB) issued sanctions to students that ranged from "multi-year suspensions, temporary degree revocation and expulsions", the school said in a statement on Thursday. A…
The man who last saw missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki told investigators he tried to save her from the ocean, and that he thought she was OK and "had grabbed her things and…
On a pleasant December morning, Tarun Nayar was at a mangrove reserve in Mumbai, where he plugged his synthesizer into a thick leaf. The sound that emerged was hypnotic and otherworldly, blending a…
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, March 14. The President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, will depart on an official visit to Russia tomorrow, March 15, 2025, Trend reports. According to the presidential press…
In the summer of 1992, the Los Angeles Times reporter Kathleen Hendrix (ICWA fellow in Mexico, Nicaragua, 1983-1984) wrote about a picnic organized by two elementary schools—one in the city’s racially…
Matt Chitwood spent two years as an ICWA fellow (2017-2019) in rural Yunnan, China’s southwestern-most province. In his home village of Bangdong, population 350, he was surrounded by hillsides of tea,…
Stepping onto the world stage just after World War I as the Age of Empires was fading, John O. Crane realized that understanding the complex new age of emerging democracies demanded rigorous “modern…
A train slammed into a minibus that was crossing the tracks in an unauthorised location in norther Egypt on Thursday, killing at least eight people and leaving 12 injured, the government said. The…
Egyp's Zamalek disappointed after Al-Ahly withdraw from Cairo derby following referee dispute [Getty/TNA]Drama ensued in Egypt this week as the highly anticipated Cairo derby between Zamalek and Al…
Prince William, known for his witty sense of humour and frequent self-deprecating remarks about his thinning hair, once again had people laughing during his recent visit to the West Midlands, England.…
LONDON – The US stock market’s downward trend appears to be continuing, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 down 4% and 6%, respectively, this year. And this is just one of many…
WASHINGTON, DC – In a recent New York Times op-ed, veteran Democratic strategist James Carville suggested a “daring political maneuver” for his party in response to US President Donald Trump’s shock…
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer relented Thursday rather than risk a government shutdown, announcing he's ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led government funding bill that…
Behind the IDF’s 8211th Battalion stands a force of about 500 reservists who left behind families, businesses and daily lives to fight. These soldiers embody the sacrifices made by Israel’s reserve…
(Luxembourg, 14 March 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Iași (Romania) conducted four searches on Thursday in the Galați county, in an investigation into a €850 000 fraud…
Joshua Ribe, the last person to the Indian American student who has mysteriously gone missing during a spring break visit to the Dominican Republic, has made interesting revelations to the…
Syria expressed its gratitude on Friday for Qatar's initiative to supply natural gas, describing it as crucial support to help address the country's ongoing energy challenges."The State of Qatar's…
I retain a requisite amount of contempt for government-run institutions and the bureaucrats with whom I have to deal on occasion. Every interaction with them makes me want to pull my hair out.…
Kurdish and Druze conditional reintegration is an important sign for Ahmed al-Sharaa's Syria, despite great fragility. However, the draft constitution recognises Islamic law as the basis of…
The Palestinian group agrees to resume ceasefire talks, promising to free Edan Alexander and hand over four other captives’ bodies.The Palestinian group Hamas has announced it is ready to free Israeli…
Özgür Özel, the leader of Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), has been ordered by a court to pay damages to Akın Gürlek, İstanbul’s top prosecutor, for violating his personal…
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Donald Trump has pledged to end the "mess" of the Ukraine war, after Vladimir Putin agreed to a phone call to discuss a ceasefire.
Russian President Vladimir Putin likely has little interest in ending the Ukraine war and remains determined to dominate his western neighbor, it was reported. Classified U.S. intelligence reports as…
Young leaders from twelve political parties gathered in Budva from 11 to 13 March to discuss strategies for the inclusion of youth in political decision-making processes, and to develop teamwork and…
With a focus on trade, infrastructure, and defence, Indonesia aims to leverage the region’s substantial wealth and cultural ties.
GAZA CITY, Palestine Under the weight of the siege and starvation imposed by Israel on the Gaza Strip, Palestinians are facing a severe environmental disaster, with some streets submerged in sewage…
Hamas said it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-national hostages who died in captivity.
During the past several years, the world has been going through turbulent conflicts that have intertwined in some ways and heightened the fears of a Third World War. The Russian invasion of Ukraine,…
A reported 113 murder victims in 2024 were women out of a total of 321 killings, down 6% on 2023, according to a report presented on Friday in Rome by the Central Criminal Police Department, the…
The drills raise concerns that China is getting ready for an invasion contingency. 2025.03.14 Taipei An undated image circulated on China’s social media shows a line-up of special barges at a beach.…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 14. The IV session of the National Kurultai (Congress) is taking place today in Kazakhstan's Burabay, at which President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev made an important report on the…
Hamas announced it had agreed to free American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander in the next phase of a ceasefire with Israel to exchange hostages seized in the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Why It…
Coal at North Korea's Rajin Harbor. This photo taken on November 20, 2017, shows cranes and coal at Rajin harbor in North Korea's northeast city of Rason, near the borders of both China and Russia. Ed…
Boy In Gaza. A boy carries fabric and a plastic box at a street market in Jabaliya, northern Gaza Strip, Friday, March 7, 2025. Abdel Kareem Hana/AP Photo The U.S. and Israel have approached officials…
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has initiated a probe after a flight, PK 306, travelling from Karachi to Lahore, landed at Allama Iqbal International Airport missing one of its wheels, according…
JERUSALEM -- Hamas said on Friday it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-nationals, hostages who had died in captivity.…
Voislav Torden is the first Russian citizen to be sentenced outside Ukraine for war crimes committed in that country. On Friday March 14, the leader of the Russian-affiliated paramilitary unit “Rusich…
The United States is intensifying diplomatic and military manoeuvres to challenge Panama's sovereignty over the strategically crucial Panama Canal, with Washington developing contingency plans that…
Hamas has agreed to release Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage it is holding in Gaza, in a move meant to demonstrate that it is serious about ongoing negotiations over ending its war…
Motorists ride their vehicles past the Bank of China building in Beijing on March 11. AFP-YonhapBank of China has set up a 50 billion yuan ($6.9 billion) fund to invest in technology startups, state…
Hamas on Friday said it was ready to free an Israeli-American hostage and the remains of four other dual nationals, after the Palestinian militants and Israel gathered for indirect Gaza ceasefire…
The Turkish president on Friday received the chairperson of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Presidency in Istanbul, according to an official statement. The closed-door meeting between Recep Tayyip Erdoğan…
MACAO, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The Monetary Authority of Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) announced on Friday that the preliminary estimate of Macao's foreign exchange reserves at the end of…
The United Nations will do all it can to help prevent food rations being cut for Rohingyas in camps in Bangladesh, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday during a visit to the world’s…
ISTANBULChina on Friday put forward a five-point proposal on the Iranian nuclear issue, as officials from China, Iran, and Russia gathered in Beijing for a meeting.Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi…
Gaborone, Botswana — Botswana has made $4 million from the sale of licenses to hunt wild animals, the highest figure since lifting a hunting ban in 2019. The hunting season, which ended in November,…
The global medical charity says the situation has worsened with the arrival of refugees from South Sudan, where thousands are infected.At least 31 people have died from a “rapidly spreading” cholera…
Russia announced on Friday that its forces had successfully retaken the village of Goncharovka in the Kursk region, which had previously been under Ukrainian control. The Russian Defense Ministry…
No casualties were reported, and the city said the worst of the flooding had passed by mid-morning on Friday.A family of four was rescued from a landslide in Badia Prataglia, Tuscany on Thursday…
Torden, previously known as Yan Petrovsky, was a founding member of Rusich, which operated in the eastern Donbas region as part of pro-Russian separatist fighting against Ukraine. Rusich is a subunit…
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Shafaq News/ On Monday, Hamas said it had agreed to a proposal to resume negotiations with Israel.In a statement, Hamas said a delegation had received the proposal from mediators and responded posit
The Ukrainian president has dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin's response to ceasefire proposals, calling it a predictable attempt at manipulation.In a statement on Telegram, Volodymyr…
Iranian regime’s Consulate in Vienna, Austria A damning investigative report by Austrian newspaper Der Standard has exposed the suspicious ties between Ramin Mirfakhrai, a Vienna-based lawyer, and…
If Moscow agrees to a ceasefire, analysts believe Russia has multiple ways to undermine it Russia is expected to set deliberately unworkable conditions on Ukraine as President Vladimir Putin seeks to…
An “aggressive” sausage dog has mauled a newborn baby to death despite the child’s parents raising concerns about the animal.
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United Nations experts on Thursday accused Israel of using sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinians during the conflict in Gaza. In a report commissioned by the UN Human Rights Council,…
ISTANBULA former Air National Guardsman in the US state of Massachusetts now serving a 15-year federal sentence for leaking classified documents has pleaded guilty in a military court-martial to…
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has dismissed the PKK's appeal against the Council of Europe's decision to keep the PKK on its “terrorist organization list”. In its March 13 ruling,…
Tensions between Kenya and Sudan have been escalating for several months. Kenyan President William Ruto has faced widespread criticism at home for his perceived close ties with the RSF. Last month,…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, recently spared no expense as he used taxpayers' money to charter a luxury private jet to Italy. In August 2023, President Bola Tinubu…
LONDON -- The British economy unexpectedly shrank during January, piling pressure on Treasury chief Rachel Reeves before a key statement about the state of the public finances later this…
NAIROBI, Kenya -- A British national has died in Kenya after being struck by a government vehicle that was part of the president's motorcade.Edgar Charles Frederick, 79, was killed on Thursday…
A photo of a dog in India on a scooter, its forehead daubed with colored powder, is a potent symbol of how many households treat pets as family and include them in festivities, including HoliMUMBAI,…
A court in Ankara has allowed an investigation into six civil servants in connection with a deadly fire at a hotel in northwestern Turkey earlier this year, Deutsche Welle Turkish edition reported.The…
2025-03-14T12:34:04+00:00 Shafaq News/ Fabricated claims of public calls to expel Alawite residents from impoverished neighborhoods of Damascus fuel sectarian tension, the Syrian Observatory for Human…
(Reuters) -- More than a million people in Myanmar will be cut off from life-saving food assistance provided by the World Food Programme (WFP) from next month because of critical shortfalls in…
Nairobi — Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has reaffirmed Kenya's dedication to providing uninterrupted care for individuals living with HIV, despite recent challenges stemming from a freeze in…
A British man, Edgar Charles Frederick, was killed in a hit-and-run incident involving a vehicle in Kenyan President William Ruto's motorcade on March 13, 2025The tragic accident occurred on a main…
Economic power is the most important factor in a country's authority today and tomorrow; this power will not be achievable without science-based effort, Hojjatoleslam Seyyed Mohammad Hassan…
ISTANBULThe US National Park Service reported a record 331.9 million visits in 2024, beating its previous record of 330.9 million in 2016 – news announced in the shadow of massive park employee…
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As for water, three main pipelines remain operational, and the partial relocation of displaced residents from al-Mawasi back toward Gaza City has balanced consumption, preventing shortages. Gazans…
LA MALBAIE, Canada - G7 nations emphasised on Friday the need for robust "security arrangements" to ensure a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, warning Moscow to follow Kyiv in agreeing a ceasefire…
Tofig Yagublu’s hunger strike Azerbaijani human rights activist Fuad Ahmadli supports the hunger strike of politician Tofig Yagublu and believes it is important for drawing the attention of the…
The outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) said it was currently “impossible” for its leadership to safely meet to formally dissolve the group in line with a call by its jailed founder, Kurdish media…
US president Donald Trump has stated his intention to bring peace to Ukraine countless times. Yet, as Washington’s negotiations with both Kyiv and Moscow continue, Trump should remember that whatever…
Hamas announced it is ready to release an Israeli-American hostage, Edan Alexander, and the remains of four other dual nationals, following indirect ceasefire negotiations.These talks, which resumed…
Hikmat Al-Hijri said there was no chance of agreement with what he called the 'radical' government in Damascus [Getty]The spiritual leader of the Syrian Druze community, Hikmat al-Hijri has rejected…
During a rare media visit to a site of the recent spree of sectarian killings in the country's east, The National spoke with survivors of a attack that claimed 25 lives
The collapse of Gazprom’s exports to Europe – down over 90% -- is forcing the Russian gas giant to slash jobs and sell off assets. Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago,…
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With a diminished position on the global stage and waning soft power, the UK and its allies lose their ability to push back against authoritarian trends, writes Yasmine Ahmed [photo credit: Getty…
At the invitation of Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council Ding Xuexiang, Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Prime Minister…
Over its nearly 50 years of existence, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has developed a wide-ranging set of tools to address security challenges across its region. These…
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the OSCE has faced a deep crisis. Russia and Belarus have violated key norms of the 1975 Helsinki Final Act, undermining the OSCE’s role…
Jessie Holmes took the title (AP) Jessie Holmes, a former reality television star, has won the longest-ever Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis has denounced an opinion piece in The Guardian as an “insidious attempt to cast Jewish history and identity as heartless and vengeful”. The column, titled “As Jews celebrate…
Many belong to former President Bashar al-Assad's sect, which was targeted in mass killings.
A source close to Alipour’s family confirmed the arrest, telling HRANA: “He was taken into custody outside his home in the evening and later transferred to Ward 2 of Masjed Soleyman Prison.”According…
SINGAPORE – Ms Jasmin Lau, deputy secretary (policy) at the Health Ministry (MOH), has retired from the civil service, fuelling speculation that she may enter politics at the upcoming general…
On 17 March 2025, the Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Artjoms Uršuļskis, will take part in a meeting of the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels,…
It was all drawn from the playbook that he and his lugubrious Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov have used time and again: Obfuscate, delay, muddle, throw in some whataboutism, be sorrowfully unctuous,…
TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – The Foreign Ministry spokesperson says that success in concluding a border agreement between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan is an important step towards establishing peace and…
Rohingya refugees carry relief supplies after receiving them from a distribution centre at a refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, Thursday. (Reuters) The United Nations food agency said on Friday…
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Hamas said Friday it has given mediators its agreement to release Israeli-US hostage Edan Alexander and the bodies of four other hostages. In a statement, Hamas said its leadership delegation, which…
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DUBAI - Hamas said on Friday it agreed to release an American-Israeli dual national, believed to be the last living American hostage held in Gaza, after receiving a proposal from mediators to continue…
Tech billionaire Elon Musk shared an old video of former US President Barack Obama, highlighting his efforts to eliminate wasteful government spending.Musk's latest post comes amid criticism of the…
GAZA CITY, PalestineThe Gaza government warned on Friday of the imminent return of famine to the Gaza Strip due to Israel's closure of border crossings to humanitarian and medical aid.In a statement,…
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The “bromance” between United States President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk was on full display on Tuesday when the White House South Lawn was transformed into a miniature Tesla…
Tuscany Governor Eugenio Giani has promulgated a law granting access to assisted suicide, the regional government announced on Friday. The legislation had been temporarily suspended after it was…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 14. Kazakhstan will build a new highway with direct access to the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route - the Middle Corridor, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced,…
China urged an end to "illegal" sanctions on Iran as it hosted Iranian and Russian diplomats on Friday for talks Beijing hopes will restart long-stalled negotiations on Tehran's nuclear programme.The…
Donald Trump tried to turn back time and blame his predecessor as he attempts to manage multiple global crises. The president blamed Joe Biden for the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and once again blasted…
The nonstop chaos that President Donald Trump is delivering with his erratic tariff policies and spending cuts is already hurting many farmers who voted for him in the 2024 presidential election.In an…
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The terror group added that it was "ready to begin negotiations for a comprehensive agreement, including the deal's second phase," and called for Israel to be "held accountable for fully implementing…
The first round of Youth Policy Dialogues has been completed. Youth Policy Dialogues allow young people to engage directly with European Commissioners and share their views on EU policy initiatives.…
LA MALBAIE, Canada - Diplomats from the G7 nations reached a deal on a joint statement aimed at showing unity on Friday after weeks of tension between U.S. allies and President Donald Trump over his…
The US and Israel have contacted officials from Sudan, Somalia and its breakaway region of Somaliland to discuss using their territory for resettling Palestinians from Gaza, the Associated Press…
“On March 13, CRTA filed a criminal complaint for unauthorized handling of information and documentation seized from CRTA during a raid conducted by members of the Criminal Police Directorate (UKP)…
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It has been acknowledged for many years that a brown or black person can be British. Now, Sunak’s bold declaration will make it easier for the UK-born children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren…
BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese military spokesperson on Friday urged Japan to draw lessons from history and exercise prudence in the field of military security. Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson…
Hamas said Friday it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-national hostages who died in captivity.Hamas did not immediately…
Mar 14, 2025 Less than two months into his second presidency, Donald Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on America’s three largest trading partners, with much more to come. This strategy not only…
The challenge of successful financial integration in Africa lies in providing appropriate financial education, a detailed analysis of user behaviour and proactive stakeholder engagement. Financial…
Why agreeing a lasting peace will be hard for Ukraine and Russia. The BBC Russian talks to officials close to early negotiations.
File photo of Australian Foreign Minister Penny wong with EAM S Jaishankar (Image: X@DrSJaishankar) New Delhi [India], March 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Australian…
ISTANBULSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday discussed the developments of the Ukraine crisis with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as part of the kingdom's ongoing efforts to resolve the…
As the sun sets, Palestinians sit at a large table surrounded by the rubble of destroyed homes and buildings as they gather for iftar, the fast-breaking meal, on the first day of Ramadan in Rafah,…
Representational image. A blast tore through a mosque on Friday in northwestern Pakistan, police said, injuring an Islamist party leader and three others, including children. Abdullah Nadeem, a local…
(Conversation recorded on January 24th, 2025) Show Summary Western culture, particularly in the United States, is often characterized by a profound discomfort and suppression of grief. Without healthy…
Italy's public debt rose again in January but remained below the 3 trillion mark touched in November last year, according to figures released on Friday by the Bank of Italy. The debt in January rose…
The Municipality of Prato north of Florence on Friday morning ordered the shutdown of all commercial and industrial activities as the area was pummelled by heavy rain and storms. The measure is valid…
HANOI (Reuters) -- Vietnamese and American companies have signed a series of deals on energy and minerals during a visit to the U.S. by Vietnam's trade minister, state media and one of the companies…
Donald Trump is the world’s largest landlord — not in his own capacity, perhaps, but in his role as leader of the most powerful nation on earth. He’s the CEO of America, and his development…
The US District Court for the District of Columbia on Wednesday held that President Donald Trump’s “unprecedented removal” of the Chair of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), Susan Tsui…
The Associated Press is reporting this morning that American and Israeli officials want to send Palestinians to Sudan and Somalia, two of the most poverty-stricken and violent places in Africa, if not…
THE EX-husband of former En Vogue singer Dawn Robinson has offered her a job in the hospitality industry after learning she has been living in her car for several years. Robinson, 55, revealed in a…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Sudan, in collaboration with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), has launched a new initiative aimed at creating jobs and boosting…
A Palestinian family prepare their iftar meal next to the debris of their home in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, March 10, during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan. AFP-YonhapThe U.S. and…
BRUSSELS — The EU on Friday saved its sanctions on Russian oligarchs, military chiefs, energy bosses and the Moscow elite from collapsing after striking an 11th-hour deal with Hungary, which had…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 14 (ANI): Foreign tourists in Mumbai and Jaipur joined locals in celebrating Holi, experiencing the festival of colours for the first time. At Marine Drive in…
I believe that art and other forms of creative expression, including pop culture, can serve as catalysts for social change. Often artists are among the first to sense changes in societal currents and…
Qatar will provide natural gas supplies to Syria with the aim of generating 400 megawatts of electricity a day, in a measure to help address the war-battered country’s severe electricity shortages,…
A blast targeting a mosque in northwestern Pakistan on Friday injured an Islamist party leader and three others, including children, police said. Muslims attend first Friday prayers during the Muslim…
SINGAPORE - Two incidents similar to the one that disrupted the Meet-the-People session of Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam had taken place at Minister for Digital Development and…
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has sent "additional signals" to U.S. President Donald Trump via his envoy Steve Witkoff, the Kremlin said. Putin and Witkoff met in Moscow to discuss a 30-day…
The U.K. finance minister blamed a changing world-an implicit nod to President Donald Trump's unfurling trade war-for the shrinking size of the British economy. "The world has changed and across the…
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Right now, an estimated 12.1 million women and girls - and increasingly men and boys - are at risk of sexual violence. This is an 80 per cent increase from the previous year,” said Catherine Russell,…
The US and Israel have contacted officials of three East African countries to discuss using their territories for resettling Palestinians from Gaza, the Associated Press reported on Friday, citing US…
A local Islamist leader and three others, including children, were injured after a blast ripped through a mosque in Pakistan’s Waziristan region on Friday, police said.Officials believe the blast…
Chuck Schumer is an American Jewish politician who has led the Democrats in the US Senate since 2017. Earlier this week President Trump stated in a press conference that: “Schumer is a Palestinian as…
DayofPal– A powerful coalition of MPs, including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer, and Labour’s Richard Burgon, has called for an independent inquiry into the…
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From 3 to 14 March 2025, eight technical specialists from the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic completed a training course on propellant stability assessment.
When Luigi Vitali interviewed me for Dust Magazine [From Dust magazine: Original here]. Rob Hopkins, a pioneer in sustainability and community-driven change, believes that the future isn’t something…
US-made weapons continued to be actively used on Ukraine's battlefields despite a temporary pause in military aid from the United States. Deliveries of ammunition and weapons resumed on March 12 after…
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BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier of the State Council Ding Xuexiang met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR Thongsavanh Phomvihane in Beijing on Friday, calling on both…
The Rimaggio stream overflowed its banks in the Sesto Fiorentino district of Florence as intense rain battered the city on Friday. All the main roads near the stream in the district north of Tuscany's…
CHENNAI (Reuters) -- India's southern state of Tamil Nadu will offer a subsidy of 20,000 rupees ($230) to select gig workers to buy e-scooters, a minister said on Friday, as more young people sign up…
World / March 14, 2025 The autocratic spectacle of Duterte’s presidency should be a warning to the United States.
An American influencer who caused outrage by snatching a baby wombat from its mother has left Australia - amid concerns the "disorientated" marsupial may not have refound its parent. Sam Jones, who…
Two British diplomats expelled in a spying row. A blistering statement from Russia's foreign intelligence service calling Britain "a warmonger." And a threat from a top ally of Vladimir Putin to seize…
UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL58th session Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment 14 March 2025 EU Statement Mr President,…
Italy's seasonally-adjusted industrial production index increased by 3.2% in January compared to December, Istat said on Friday. Meanwhile the overall index net of calendar effects fell by 0.6% on an…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 14. Iran welcomes the agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia on peace deal terms, said Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmail Baghaei, Trend reports. He…
Qatar will provide natural gas supplies to Syria with the aim of generating 400 megawatts of electricity a day, in a measure to help address the war-battered country’s severe electricity shortages,…
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is facing a funding shortfall of $2 billion for this year, Axios reported on Friday, citing two people familiar with the matter. The report…
SINGAPORE – Make family time all the more special with these ideas and activities. Miffy, the beloved children’s book character by Dutch artist Dick Bruna, turns 70 on June 21. In the lead up to her…
Science and technology editor Tom Clarke has been flying over the world's largest iceberg A23a and seen first hand its incredible scale, its cracks, and the dangers it could pose to wildlife and…
A UN investigation into the Gaza Strip has confirmed that the Israeli occupation army committed acts of 'genocide' through the systematic destruction of sexual and reproductive...
HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani met on Thursday with a delegation from the Chamber of Deputies (Parliament) of the Republic of…
Palestine and Chile have signed three agreements and memoranda of understanding in agricultural, customs, and diplomatic cooperation.This took place in Chile's capital,...
Europe must urgently increase defence budgets—but it doesn’t have to mean deep cuts to public services. Here’s the alternative. Faced with the emerging axis formed by Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin,…
Nigeria's lower house of parliament passed four tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, marking progress in the government's efforts to overhaul the country's tax system, but…
TOKYO - Japanese firms agreed to raise wages by more than 5 per cent on average in 2025, on course for their most substantial pay hike in over three decades - a relief for many workers though it’s…
The Trump administration’s disruption of traditional U.S. policies in both its bilateral relations with Canada and its approach to the world has prompted a flood of suggestions that Ottawa consider…
President Donald Trump has been rebuked by Jewish and Muslim groups for calling Senate minority leader Charles E. Schumer a “Palestinian.” The groups said the president used the word as a…
No phrase may be more quintessentially British than ‘Keep calm and carry on’. Yet human beings are not meant to suppress their emotions for long periods of time, and doing so can lead to physical and…
We have become used to broken promises, from political leaders reneging on manifesto pledges to advertisers selling us products or services that fail to live up to the hype. So should we lower our…
A spare power bank is a possible cause of a fire that engulfed an Air Busan plane in January, South Korea's transport ministry said on Friday, citing interim investigation results.Scorch marks on the…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reshuffled his cabinet on Friday, as he faces falling approval ratings and fresh protests over the nation's worst rail tragedy. The move came a week after the…
(Version française disponible ici) As Canada faces an economic aggression backed by an existential threat to its sovereignty, we know we need options. One idea floating around is to become the 28th…
When a group of citizens searching for missing relatives in the western state of Jalisco arrived at a remote ranch outside Mexico's second-largest city last week on an anonymous tip, all they had to…
Just days before Donald Trump’s second inauguration as the president of the United States, the National Liberation Army (ELN), Colombia’s last “historic” leftist guerrilla group, launched an offensive…
1 The EU is seeking new trade partnerships across the globe given the uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policy — and to decrease Europe’s economic dependency on China. 2 The EU is…
The trilateral cooperation between Iran, Russia, and China represents a strategic alliance aimed at addressing shared challenges, particularly in the face of the U.S. sanctions and unilateral actions.…
Shell said on Thursday it had completed the sale of its Nigerian onshore subsidiary, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC), to Renaissance.Renaissance, a consortium of five firms…
A blast tore through a mosque on Friday in northwestern Pakistan, a police official said, injuring a party leader and two children.Abdullah Nadeem, a local leader of the Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI…
Trump’s renewed assault on the EU has reignited a dormant sense of European purpose. Observing our political leaders’ responses to Donald Trump’s relentless assaults on the European Union is both…
Greece could be about to rid itself of the last vestiges of its debt crisis with a credit upgrade that would lift it conclusively out of the junk territory it entered 15 years ago.Such a decision…
Pakistan should “look inwards” instead of pointing fingers and shifting the blame for its internal problems and failures on to others, India said on Friday. This came a day after Islamabad accused New…
Im Februar gab Friedrich Merz das Versprechen, sich als Kanzler von einer zentralen Frage leiten zu lassen: „Dient diese Entscheidung der Stärkung der Wettbewerbsfähigkeit unserer Industrie, oder…
South Korea's acting president Choi Sang-mok called on Friday for the nation to respect and accept any decision before a Constitutional Court's ruling on the impeachment of leader Yoon Suk Yeol over…
Some 6.7-million additional people are expected to be newly displaced around the world by the end of next year, the Danish Refugee Council said on Friday, just as aid cuts from key donors like the US…
The US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) chief counsel, Hilary Perkins, has resigned, the federal agency said in a post on social media platform X on Thursday, just two days after her appointment…
European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas gives an interview on the sidelines of the G7 foreigner ministers meeting in La Malbaie, Quebec, on March 13 2025. Top European Union officials on…
The Cold War is normally recalled as an age of caustic hostility, ideological confrontations, and a worldwide competition in arms buildup that brought humanity to the nuclear precipice. In the midst…
It has been acknowledged for many years that a brown or black person can be British. Now, Sunak’s bold declaration will make it easier for the UK-born children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren…
BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- China, Russia and Iran on Friday issued a joint statement of the Beijing meeting. The following is the full text of the statement. Joint Statement of the Beijing Meeting…
BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Friday said China has many options at disposal to safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South…
Syrian, interim, government, forces, in, Latakia. Forces aligned with the Islamist-led Syrian interim government as they ride to confront suspected loyalists of deposed Baathist President Bashar al…
Ukraine Nuclear Weapons. What If Ukraine Hadn't Given Up Its Nuclear Weapons? Photo Illustration by Newsweek/Getty Images Russia's war with Ukraine has escalated into a "nuclear crisis," with far…
Voltaire called it a “disgrace to the human mind.” His English contemporary Edward Gibbon assessed its history as “a tedious and uniform tale of weakness and misery.” The no-less-esteemed German…
French prosecutors have placed a finance ministry employee under formal investigation on suspicion of spying for Algeria, the Paris prosecutor's office said on Thursday, at a time of mounting…
Dubai Police's radar systems recently identified a serious traffic violation involving a driver who allowed his child to sit on his lap while steering the vehicle on a public road. This dangerous…
open image in galleryAn Iranian woman without a mandatory headscarf, or hijab, walks in Tehran (EPA)
Wang put forward China's five-point position on properly resolving the Iranian nuclear issue under the new circumstances during talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov Sergey Alexeevich and…
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Ukraine saw Turkey as a partner in security guarantees for his country and added that Kyiv was ready to ratify a free trade agreement between the…
MOSCOW - Moscow said on Friday that its forces had recaptured another village in their drive to dislodge Ukrainian forces from their last remaining footholds inside Russia's Kursk region. Read more at…
Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches up with its foreign correspondents about life and trends in the countries they’re based in.Talk about what’s new with Johor…
TAIPEI – Taipei-based banking officer Stanley Kuo’s aspirations are, in his own words, typical: Work in the bustling capital in northern Taiwan for some years, then return to his native Kaohsiung in…
Tariffs haven’t yet hit the supply chain at Anawalt in Malibu, but the hardware store and lumber seller is bracing for steep price hikes in the coming weeks.The majority of the lumber that the store…
Iranian, Chinese and Russian diplomats in a meeting in Beijing on Friday exchanged views on Iran’s nuclear program and other international issues of common concern.In a joint statement, they stressed…
China and Laos are moo-ving toward more sustainable cattle farming with a crossbreeding agreement that marks the first export of China’s coveted Huaxi cattle that are specifically grown to mature…
A report presented to the UN Human Rights Council on Thursday has found that Israel’s military operations in Gaza have disproportionately impacted Palestinian women and girls, through their systematic…
Photo : YONHAP News South Korea and the United States conducted a special joint strike training for four days, ending Thursday, as part of the combined "Freedom Shield" exercises.The drills conducted…
There is a paradox at the heart of European defence. Fundamentally, European states do not trust any scheme for harmonising defence planning and capability development that does not include the United…
Israel carried out “genocidal acts” against Palestinians by systematically destroying women's health-care facilities during the conflict in Gaza, and used sexual violence as a war strategy, UN experts…
The Trump administration's clash with Ukraine has raised doubts about America's strategic reliability, prompting concerns among European and Asian allies about a potential shift in global order under…
"I'm excited," Berger said. "It's crazy — my heart is pounding." Acknowledging those still held in Gaza, she added, "Alongside all the joy here, it's not a complete celebration without them."Her…
Winds are also changing in trade policy. As they get rougher and more unpredictable, the much-criticised multilateral trade regime of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has so far proved surprisingly…
A Guatemala appeals court overturned the house arrest decision of journalist José Rubén Zamora on March 4, according to a statement published by Amnesty International on Wednesday. Following the…
Today's news: Al-Sharaa signs a constitutional declaration for a five-year transition in Syria; Corruption investigation into Chinese company Huawei: searches and arrests at the European Parliament;…
In March 1944, accused of collaborating with the Nazis, tens of thousands of people from the Caucasus were forcibly transferred to Central Asia and Siberia. It was only 13 years later that they were…
Iran increasingly relies on electronic surveillance and the public to inform on women refusing to wear the country’s mandatory headscarf, a United Nations report found.The investigation comes as hard…
When the first cases of COVID began to spread around the world in early 2020, people in Iquitos, a remote city in the Peruvian Amazon, weren’t unduly worried. They assumed their isolation would…
Shafaq News/ On Friday, the Kurdish National Council (KNC) rejected Syria’s transitional constitution, warning it could destabilize the country and describing it as a “dangerous step” in a multi-ethni
Speaking to media on the sidelines of the Global Baku Forum, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov unexpectedly announced that the text of the Agreement on Peace and Establishment of Interstate Relations…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wag Yi, center, welcomes Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, right, and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazeem Gharibabadi before a meeting regarding the Iranian…
The captain of the Solong cargo ship who was arrested after a collision with a US-flagged oil tanker off the coast of England is a Russian national, the ship’s owner has confirmed. The unnamed captain…
The Polish Government, at the request of the European Commission, has presented a plan for monitoring and intervention in online activities during the run-up to the presidential election due in May.…
President Nicolás Maduro signed a decree this week allocating 180,000 hectares in Venezuela’s Bolívar state to Brazil’s Landless Workers Movement (MST) while simultaneously approving a new Regional…
Armenia and Azerbaijan have announced the completion of negotiations on a peace agreement, setting the stage for the formal end of over three decades of hostilities. Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister…
Ein drohender Handelskrieg gegen die deutsche Exportindustrie. Ein Deal mit Moskau zulasten der Ukraine und der europäischen Sicherheitsordnung. Spätimperiale Gelüste von Grönland bis Gaza. Der…
At least nine people in total have been killed by Tropical Cyclone Jude in Mozambique and Malawi, officials said Thursday.According to the National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent foreign-policy moves have alienated the country’s traditional allies in Europe while stirring glee in Moscow. While it’s a catastrophic development for Ukrainian…
The US and Israel have contacted officials of three East African countries to discuss using their territories for resettling Palestinians from Gaza, the Associated Press reported on Friday, citing US…
Using shovels and their bare hands, Palestinian families exhumed dozens of bodies from a muddy mass grave beside Shifa Hospital. They hope to move their loved ones' remains, wrapped in blankets or…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 14. Georgia has welcomed the completion of negotiations between Baku and Yerevan on all articles of the peace agreement, the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, Trend…
Classified U.S. intelligence reports, including one from early March, indicate that Vladimir Putin remains intent on “dominating” Ukraine, raising questions about his willingness to negotiate an end…
BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- A defense spokesperson on Friday denounced Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for intoxicating themselves with the illusion of soliciting U.S.…
Speaking at the 12th Global Baku Forum, the former President of the European Council, Charles Michel warned that a potential trade war could stem from events originating in the White House but Europe…
An American influencer has fled Australia after the government announced it was reviewing her visa after a video emerged showing her snatching a baby wombat from its mother.
BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- China proposed five points on the proper settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue, as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov…
Scene from "No Other Land". [Getty]The mayor of Miami Beach wants to evict an independent cinema house from city-owned property for playing "No Other Land" about Palestinian displacement, which…
In response to the influx of Mozambican asylum seekers in Malawi, the European union has allocated €200,000 in emergency humanitarian aid to assist those affected in meeting their immediate essential…
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani "only attracted more attention" to Italy's "problems" when he summoned Russia's ambassador to Rome on Thursday, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova…
The European Union is set to remove Russian businessman Viatcheslav Moshe Kantor, the country’s sports minister, Mikhail Degtyaryov and Gulbahor Ismailova, the sister of oligarch Alisher Usmanov from…
What could be more Jewish than a “satisfying, feel–good portrait of family dysfunction”, which is how Josh Radnor’s new movie All Happy Families has been described. Josh, who played the half-Jewish…
It would be an irresponsible bet to act as if every major future threat will be one against which militaries alone can protect us. For the EU, broadening the debt break to include “external security”…
The Global Solar Council (GSC) has released its Africa Market Outlook for Solar PV 2025-2028 with an in-depth analysis of the continent’s solar photovoltaic (PV) growth in the next four years and an…
On March 7, 2025, Chinese ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing and Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa unveiled the Logo Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of China-Samoa Diplomatic Relations.The logo…
On 12 March, Consul General Li Nan visited Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council in Northern Ireland, UK, and met with Mayor Cllr. McQuillan. The two sides exchanged views on deepening cooperation…
On March 12th , H.E. Ambassador Liu Weimin and Hon. Dr. Aisake Eke, Prime Minister of Tonga, attended the handover ceremony of National Sports Complex and signed the handover certificate.Ambassador…
SoftBank is marching ahead on its ambitions to build out a major AI operation in its home market of Japan, on its own steam and in strategic partnership with others like OpenAI. On Friday, the tech…
The Iraqi Ministry of Interior later confirmed the suspect’s arrest. [Photo courtesy of INA]The killing of Iraqi journalist Laith Mohammed Redha in Baghdad and the detention of Kurdish investigative…
Measles is continuing to spread across the United States, as outbreaks grow in western Texas and New Mexico.Between the two states, 256 cases have been confirmed as of Thursday, mostly in those who…
Vice President JD Vance stirred fresh debate on Thursday by saying that a green card doesn’t guarantee immigrants the right to stay in the US forever. US Vice President JD Vance statement comes in…
Alan Boswell of the International Crisis Group unpacks South Sudan’s escalating violence, who’s behind it, and what’s next.Alan Boswell from the International Crisis Group unpacks what’s happening on…
Villagers from Barsana and Nandgaon sing and dance as they participate Lathmar Holi at Nandagram temple in Nandgoan village (AP)
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's efforts to rally support for an increase in defense spending faced significant resistance from opposition parties Thursday.Sanchez met with Spain's key political…
Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský will attend a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) in Brussels on Monday 17 March 2025. The main points of discussion will be the Russian war against Ukraine,…
2025-03-14T09:11:32+00:00 Shafaq News/ The United States and Israel have discussed relocating Palestinians from Gaza to Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland, according to US and Israeli officials cited by…
An American Airlines plane caught fire on the runway at Denver Airport in Colorado, as passengers were forced to evacuate. Footage shows dozens of passengers escaping onto the aircraft’s wing as thick…
Police in Oregon say gunshots were fired at a Tesla dealership for the second time in a week
CNBC reporter blasts Donald Trump's 'insane' handling of economy Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.…
Deciding the strongest economy is more complex than first appearances. Image: Shutterstock By Victoria Heath They are the two biggest economies in the world, and depending on who you ask – and what…
The UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights has
From March 10 to 13, Ms. ERI Arfiya, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs visited the U.S. to attend the sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The overview of…
Tehran [Iran], March 14 (ANI): China, Russia and Iran have called for an end of all "illegal and unilateral sanctions" and urged for abandoning "threats of force" against Tehran, as per a joint…
open image in galleryPolice in Japan say they have arrested a suspect in the fatal stabbing of Airi Sato (Kyodo News)
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In case there was any doubt about which country - Russia or Ukraine - was the obstacle to peace, the Kremlin dispelled it this week with its response to the 30-day ceasefire plan pushed by the Trump…
Taiwan must implement "proactive measures" to thwart China's use of its democracy against it, said President Lai Ching-te amid increased efforts by Beijing to undermine the sovereignty of the self…
The victim's next-of-kin have been informed, and a post-mortem is likely to be conducted later on Friday.The police said the driver, who failed to stop after the accident, would appear in court…
KARACHI: The Regional Tax Office-1 has arrested the mastermind, Bilal Imam, behind a cumulative sales tax fraud worth Rs. 4.2 billion. The accused was involved in sales tax fraud Rs. 1.9 and 2.3…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves reached $15.93 billion as of March 7, 2025, reflecting a $55 million increase compared to the previous week.The rise in reserves comes despite…
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has reduced buyback rates for net metering consumers from Rs 27 to Rs 10 per unit.In this regard, the ECC has revised the buyback…
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected Rs7,346 billion during the first eight months (July-February) 2024-25 against the target of Rs7,947 billion, reflecting a massive shortfall…
Local legislature to debate non-binding resolution to become 51st state of the US. 2025.03.14 Hagatna, Guam A man holds a Guam flag during a peace rally in Hagatna, Guam, pictured on Aug. 14, 2017.…
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Representatives of China, Russia and Iran have called for an end to US sanctions on Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear programme and urged new multinational talks on the issue.The talks are the…
LONDON and ROME -- Pope Francis is beginning his 29th consecutive day in the hospital, a day after he marked the 12th anniversary of when he was elected pope following five ballots in a papal…
In the Arabic dictionary, the verb “yumana’” or “tamana’” derives from “mana’”, with its noun form being “mumana’a”, meaning “resistance” or “opposition.” The dictionary defines “mumana’a” as a form…
In a significant development for Russia’s defense industry, Kalashnikov Concern, one of the country’s leading arms manufacturers, has announced plans to ramp up its production of missile and artillery…
YANGON, Myanmar – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today warned that more than one million people in Myanmar will be cut off from WFP’s lifesaving food assistance starting in April due to…
Gilgit [PoGB], March 14 (ANI): Residents of Jatial city of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan have taken to the streets in a fierce protest after facing prolonged power outages and severe electricity…
On March 6, 2025, Monica.im, a Chinese AI company, launched Manus, an autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agent with the ability to think and act independently. This follows DeepSeek, another…
In China, the topic trended on Sina Weibo's list of most discussed topics, with many users expressing anger and confusion over the tourists' behavior. A Japanese journalist who visited the site said…
Pope Francis spent a quiet night in hospital, the Vatican Press Office said on Friday morning. On Thursday night, the press office said the Pontiff remained stable in a complex clinical picture as he…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for allegedly manipulating a ceasefire deal between the two countries by proposing conditions that will delay its…
The small kibbutz, abandoned during terror group's October 7 onslaught, faced 500 terrorists alone — leading to 47 deaths, 76 kidnappings and a belated military apology; IDF probe into attack reveals…
French finance minister Eric Lombard called U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war "stupid" after the threat of 200 percent tariffs on alcohol imports from the European Union. Lombard said the…
Local delegation to Yangon renovates orphanage for war orphans, honoring Ariel and Kfir Bibas with a mural using paint from their kibbutz
Published on 14 March 2025 (Luxembourg, 14 March 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Sofia (Bulgaria) filed an indictment today against an entrepreneur, accused of using false…
A U.N. working group has concluded that North Korea’s imprisonment of three South Korean missionaries constitutes “arbitrary detention” without clear standards, demanding their immediate release after…
Officials in at least 18 states, including Florida and North Carolina, want their own mini DOGEs. The age of GOAT, FLOGE, and BullDOGEr is upon us.
Data journalists have been busy in recent weeks with US President Donald Trump’s many controversies, whether it’s his trade war, sweeping USAID cuts, or his belligerent stances on the Russia-Ukraine…
There has been little effective, determinative resistance to the fascist coup underway since Trump’s inauguration on 20 January ~ Louis Further ~ Articles of impeachment have been filed. Bodies have…
Europe’s eastern frontier is feeling the full brunt of a warming world. From rivers bursting their banks to fields withering in record heat, emerging Europe stands on the climate front line—and must…
OTS Secretary General welcomes signing of Kyrgyz-Tajik border treaty AKIPRESS.COM - Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States Kubanychbek Omuraliev has welcomed signing of the Kyrgyz…
SINGAPORE, March 14 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- At least S$1.7 million (approximately US$1.275 million) have been lost to scams involving impersonation of officials and institution representatives since…
2025-03-14T08:30:10+00:00 Shafaq News/ Senior diplomats from Iran, Russia, and China met in Beijing on Friday to discuss Iran’s nuclear program, in a meeting that could set the stage for long-stalled…
Mozambique and Georgia have held elections on the 9th of October and 26th of October 2024 respectively. Despite the high demand for change in the political status quo, the incumbent parties in both…
Foreign Ministry spokesperson says that Iran is reviewing the content of U.S. President's Donald Trump's letter, adding that a decision will be made on how to respond after a thorough evaluation and…
SEOUL - South Korean police will enforce the nation’s highest-level security alert on the day of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment ruling, mobilising all available forces nationwide, the National…
More than a million people in Myanmar will be cut off from lifesaving food assistance provided by the World Food Programme (WFP) from next month because of critical shortfalls in funding, the United…
Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh - U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is visiting Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh as their food rations face drastic cuts amid a funding shortfall, threatening already dire…
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Good evening. The showdown between the Marcos and Duterte families in the Philippines appears to have entered a new phase. Former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and extradited to The Hague,…
The United States is preparing to resume deliveries of GLSDB (Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb) guided munitions to Ukraine, Reuters reported, citing two sources familiar with the weapon.The glide…
"Recently the newly elected US President Donald Trump told the world that Modi won the election by cheating 140 crore (1.4 billion) people," reads part of the Hindi-language caption to a Facebook…
Employees and workers of the Iran Communication Company went on strike on March 11, 2025 THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS UPDATE: 9:00 AM CET The IRGC’s Fuel Smuggling Mafia
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Gilgit [PoGB], March 14(ANI): Residents of Jatial city of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan have taken to the streets in a fierce protest after facing prolonged power outages and severe electricity…
The U.S. and Israel have contacted officials of three East African countries to discuss using their territories for “resettling” Palestinians from Gaza, the Associated Press reported on Friday, citing…
Portugal has slammed the lid on any flicker of hope that it might one day strap into Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II, a move that doesn’t so much cancel a deal as it torches a notion that’s been…
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The Chilean peso traded at 937.21 per USD on Friday morning, March 14, 2025, according to currency exchange market data. The peso showed a slight recovery of 0.09% from Thursday’s close, marking a…
GAZA, Palestine – The following are the latest updates on food security and WFP operations in Gaza and the West Bank. GazaIn the 42 days of the ceasefire starting 19 January, WFP delivered over 40,000…
BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- At the invitation of Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council Ding…
Tehran also summons three European ambassadors in protest at 'collusion' with US
A rare "blood moon" total lunar eclipse is now visible in parts of the United States. The celestial event began just before midnight EDT and will be visible until the early hours of Friday morning.…
A UK psychic who previously predicted Donald Trump’s assassination attempt has once again caught global attention with a chilling forecast that seemingly came true, reported the New York Post. Just…
RIO DE JANEIRO, March 13 (Xinhua) -- A delegation of the Communist Party of China (CPC), led by Ma Hui, vice minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, visited Brazil from…
It is not entirely without irony that the “The Most Successful Peace Project in the History of Mankind” is currently planning the continent’s most ambitious armaments programme since the end of World…
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The European Union welcomes the respective announcements made by Armenia and Azerbaijan on the finalisation of their negotiations on the draft Agreement on Peace and Establishment of Interstate…
(ANSAmed) - ROMA, 14 MAR - According to the organization's Europe and Central Asia annual report UNICEF provided direct assistance to over 30,000 refugee and migrant minors in Italy in 2024, according…
ANKARA/ISTANBULInternational students studying in Türkiye expressed their joy over experiencing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and gathering for iftar, the fast-breaking meal.Students from Middle…
Judges in The Hague will inform the former president of the crimes against humanity he is accused of having committed.The Philippines’ former President Rodrigo Duterte will make a first appearance at…
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The programme aims to enhance early detection and ensure timely, accurate breast cancer diagnosis by offering free immunohistochemistry tests, multidisciplinary care, and navigation services to 5,000…
Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow and the surrounding region around 7:00 a.m. local time on Friday, according to Russian media reports.Drone debris struck a residential complex in the city’s…
Watch: Sam Jones running with a baby wombat towards a car while its distressed mother chases after her. An American tourist who was reportedly filmed picking up and running off with a wild baby wombat…
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Official exchange data from DolarHoy reveals the Colombian peso stands at 4,114.18 against the US dollar on Friday morning, March 14, 2025. The currency gained 0.10% from yesterday’s close of…
The United States of America The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan commissioned the Harris Poll (a U.S. company) to conduct an opinion poll on the image of Japan in the United States from November…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 14. Croatia's Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Gordan Grlić-Radman, will visit Kazakhstan on an official trip at the end of April this year, Trend reports. The…
Lebanon denied reports claiming that Beirut had begun negotiations to normalize relations with Israel.Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Youssef Raji stated that the issue...
Longtime foes Ethiopia and Eritrea could be headed towards war, officials in a restive Ethiopian region at the centre of the tensions have warned, risking another humanitarian disaster in the Horn of…
BANGKOK - Thailand’s ministry of education launched four measures to curb e-cigarette access in schools after an 18.6 per cent rise in youth addiction in the country. A survey conducted by the…
Twelve people were taken to hospitals after an American Airlines plane landed at Denver International Airport on Thursday and caught fire, prompting slides to be deployed so passengers could evacuate…
BOGOTA, Colombia/ISTANBUL Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has been hospitalized after three days on a hunger strike protesting his rebellion trial.Castillo was taken by ambulance from the…
SINGAPORE – A basic care assistant at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH) in Jurong was at work in 2023 when he molested a 23-year-old male patient. Danisha Nur Delisa Dewa, who is no longer working…
There is more confusion over United States President Donald Trump’s vision for the future of the Gaza Strip and its people. US and Israeli officials says they have reached out to three East African…
The Warrap High-Level Electoral Committee has announced that its office construction has reached the roofing stage, after operating for nearly two years without a permanent base. Helen John, a senior…
An American Airlines Boeing jet caught fire after landing at Denver International Airport in Colorado on Thursday, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. There were 172 passengers and six…
Set up following the entry into force of the European Union-United Kingdom Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA) meets regularly to discuss topics…
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned that an escalation of disputes over trade levies kicked off by US President Donald Trump may have a detrimental effect on the world economy.“If…
TAIPEI – Taiwan President Lai Ching-te labelled China a “foreign hostile force” for the first time as he unveiled wide-ranging measures to counter infiltration efforts, drawing an immediate rebuke…
In an unsigned letter to the Donald Trump-led administration, his ally Elon Musk's Tesla has cautioned that the US President's trade war could expose the automaker to retaliatory tariffs and increase…
The lawsuit was filed last year against Southwest Key, a shelter organization whose employees were accused of raping, molesting, and threatening minor migrant children housed in its facilities. The…
Belgian police carried out 21 searches Thursday in Brussels, Flanders, Wallonia and Portugal as part of a corruption investigation involving alleged bribes to European Parliament members linked to…
A civil society coalition has handed over land registration documents to 30 vulnerable individuals in Bentiu, Unity State, as part of a campaign to strengthen land and property rights in the state.…
WASHINGTON, March 14 (Bernama-dpa) -- Elon Musk's electric car company Tesla has warned that President Donald Trump's trade war could make it vulnerable to retaliatory tariffs and drive up production…
Millions of US permanent residents are now on notice: support Trump, or risk being branded an enemy of the American people WASHINGTON DC – Illegal immigrants are already cowering across the United…
Suspected jihadists abducted dozens of civilians after holding up a bus in the centre of jihadist-rocked Mali, an eyewitness and local sources told journalists on Thursday. Tuesday’s attack saw a bus…
BUSINESSMAN Sudhir Choudhrie has emerged as one of the biggest British Asian donors to the Liberal Democrats in the last quarter of 2024, according to the latest data from the Electoral…
Hungary's automotive industry, a key pillar of the country's export-driven economy, continued to show signs of strain in January, as the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (KSH)…
March 14 (UPI) -- President Vladimir Putin of Russia said he agrees in essence to a 30-day U.S.-backed cease-fire in his war in Ukraine, while voicing concerns over what he described as "nuances" as…
Where is ubuntu when officials arrive in style at grieving families and leave them with empty hands? What’s the point of these visits? Considering that by the time they visit these families, they…
Last month, the Trump administration carried out a large-scale firing of senior military leaders, including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the chief of Naval operations, the vice chief of…
Twelve people have been taken to hospital after the incident at Denver International Airport on Thursday
In 2021, a Starlink satellite and OneWeb spacecraft came dangerously close to colliding in orbit. While both companies’ automated systems detected a potential collision, the incident sparked intense…
The European Union's Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) monitoring mission has arrived in Uzbekistan for a visit lasting until 20 March 2025. The mission comprises experts from different…
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Train hijack in Pakistan news: The Balochistan Liberation Army or BLA militants ambushed the Jaffar Express train, carrying 440 passengers, near the mountainous terrain of Gudalar and Piru Kunri in…
On Thursday night — after Putin made his intentions obvious — Trump’s national security adviser Waltz appeared on Fox News, claiming “we do have some cautious optimism” that a ceasefire was imminent.…
RISHI SUNAK “loves being an MP” and has no intention of flying to California to begin a new life in America, as his enemies alleged during the general election campaign last year. And, unlike Boris…
BEIJING--U.S. President Donald Trump threw a curve ball at China by linking the fentanyl issue to his tariffs on imports. The Chinese government is swinging back. First it issued a report detailing…
This week in Ukraine, I had the opportunity to have a conversation with Lieutenant General Budanov. We discussed what he has learned in this war, and the future of intelligence and strike operations.
Rivers are a natural blessing that play a major role in the sustenance of life for humans, plants and animals across the worldDespite the importance of rivers for human and other creatures of the…
As a child I really did not look forward to having visitors descend on our family home during the December holidays. Don’t get me wrong, while I looked forward to the once-a-year chicken from our…
TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – The Foreign Ministry Spokesperson welcomed the agreement between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the provisions of the peace agreement between the two…
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 4, 10-13) SEOUL, March 14 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry on Friday called for the immediate and unconditional release of three South Korean missionaries…
FORMER prime minister Rishi Sunak has made cultural and sociological history by becoming the first prominent personality to say a brown person can be not only British, but also English. He dismissed…
Vladimir Putin has said "questions" remain over the nature of any truce with Ukraine despite agreeing to the "idea" of a ceasefire - as Volodymyr Zelenskyy hit out at the "very manipulative" Russian…
Good Friday morning. This is Stefan Boscia. DRIVING THE DAY PIVOTING TO PUTIN: After spending the week knee-deep in his domestic reform agenda, Keir Starmer is turning his attention back to foreign…
President Salva Kiir has appointed Kacuol Mabil Piok as the new Undersecretary for South Sudan’s Ministry of General Education and Instruction. The announcement was made on Thursday evening through a…
Before the Covid-19 pandemic, war veteran and farmer Cde Fellow Chivhenge was running a thriving strawberry project at his farm in Guruve. He had a lucrative market for his produce around Mvurwi and…
Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora has described the living conditions in Garikai, the hotspot for the cholera outbreak in Bindura, as disturbing. Dr Mombeshora was speaking during a…
The Federal Government has pledged commitment to supporting local manufacturers in the healthcare sector so as to build a healthier and more prosperous nation. The Minister of Health and Social…
Scientists have called on pharmacists to prioritise research and ethical practice over immediate financial gain, stressing that the cornerstone of effective pharmacy practice lies in rigorous…
A full-scale global trade war would hurt the United States in particular and could revitalize Europe's push towards unity, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Friday.The US has…
Gerami read the Megillah at a nearby synagogue, where he and his students also broke the Fast of Esther. They then returned to pray at the tomb. According to Iranian Jewish tradition, the burial site…
The EU has retaliated after being hit hard by the US tariffs. But with US president Donald Trump’s threats to slap more tariffs, the bloc could step up the fight with its anti-coercion instrument, a…
TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman agreed on the importance of upholding their OPEC+ commitments and discussed moves to bring…
From Miami to Copenhagen, and Tanzania to the Philippines, this year’s St. Patrick’s Day video captures the everyday contributions of Irish people living around the world, offering a unique window…
A photograph emerged on social media showing a Chinese YY-20A aerial refueling tanker bearing the tail number 20646, spotted at an undisclosed location. The image, shared by an aviation enthusiast,…
An American influencer left Australia on Friday after the government announced it was reviewing her visa over a video she posted of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother.
Staff at the hospital where killer nurse Lucy Letby worked could face gross negligence manslaughter charges, police have said.
SEOUL - South Korea has confirmed a foot-and-mouth disease case in a cattle farm, the first such outbreak in nearly two years, the agriculture ministry said on Friday. The case, the first in the…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- A letter U.S. President Donald Trump wrote to Iran's supreme leader in an attempt to jump-start talks over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program has arrived in the…
TOKYO -- Police in Japan said Friday that they had arrested a suspect in the fatal stabbing of a YouTuber while she was livestreaming on a downtown Tokyo street.Tokyo metropolitan police said they had…
The GDPR, hailed as a beacon of data protection, paradoxically complicates web usability and contains loopholes that potentially enable governmental overreach.
The Philippines is gearing up for its biggest joint military exercise this year, aimed at enhancing its defence capabilities, with observers suggesting Manila should still showcase a controversial US…
US President Donald Trump (right) holds a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on 4 February, 2025. Photo:…
On March 13, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that Ukraine failed to take sufficient action to prevent and investigate the violent clashes in Odesa in May 2014. The case was based on…
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An American Airlines jet caught fire after landing at Denver International Airport in Colorado on Thursday, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. There were 172 passengers and six crew…
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Dramatic footage shows American Airlines passengers evacuating their plane after an…
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In Ukraine’s darkest hours, a constellation of tiny satellites has provided a crucial lifeline. Yet the very technology that lifts the fog of war also casts a troubling shadow over Kyiv’s strategic…
A donkey stuck in a septic-tank pit filled with sewage on Graceland Drive in Bashewa, Pretoria East, was rescued on Wednesday by Tshwane emergency services.The animal was unharmed and sustained no…
ISTANBUL, March 14 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The price of gold reached a new record on Thursday with an ounce trading at US$2,983.50 at 1810GMT amid uncertainties caused by US President Donald Trump's…
In the year after Russia launched outright war on Ukraine, NATO leaders approved a set of military plans designed to repel an invasion of Europe. It was the biggest shake-up of the alliance’s defense…
In a groundbreaking move to reduce food waste, Tesco, the UK's largest supermarket chain, is set to trial a new initiative where expiring food will be given away to customers for free at the end of…
Every year during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, a Libyan town comes together to prepare — and share — one of their all-time favorite dishes: bazin. In Tajoura, just east of Libya's capital of…
Meeting between top diplomats from three countries signals Tehran may be ready for renewed negotiations on its nuclear programme.Diplomats from Iran, Russia and China are meeting in Beijing for talks…
Sky News has visited the iceberg, known as A-23-a, which it's feared could break into city sized chunks, and block access to feed for the region's animals. The world's largest iceberg, a one trillion…
Flying over the massive iceberg, it's indistinguishable from the horizon. But as it melts, chunks of ice risk floating towards South Georgia, presenting a problem for some of its penguins, seals and…
In Serbia, tens of thousands have been protesting against the government every day for more than four months. What began as a student protest has become the largest nationwide movement since the fall…
“Lose your mind. Lose your reality.”Netflix has dropped the long-awaited trailer for Black Mirror’s seventh season, offering a chilling glimpse into the latest batch of dystopian nightmares set to…
For Iran's clerical leaders, engaging with the \"Great Satan\" to hammer out a nuclear deal and ease crippling sanctions may for once be the lesser of two evils. Read more at straitstimes.com.
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba apologised on Friday (March 14) for giving gift certificates to some ruling party lawmakers, a move that could hurt his administration's already low…
MELBOURNE, Australia -- An American influencer left Australia on Friday after the government announced it was reviewing her visa over a video she posted of her snatching a baby wombat from its…
JERUSALEM -- The U.S. and Israel have reached out to officials of three East African governments to discuss using their territories as potential destinations for resettling Palestinians uprooted from…
An extraordinary Soviet secret document has recently surfaced in Germany, shedding light on a figure buried deep within history’s shadows.
As global leaders gather for the 9th Brussels Conference on Syria, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is calling for urgent action to address Syria’s deepening humanitarian and recovery crisis,…
ISTANBUL Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya has described the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum as "regrettable," according to local media.His remarks came on Thursday during a…
The U.S. and Israel have reached out to officials of three East African governments to discuss using their territories as potential destinations for resettling Palestinians from the Gaza Strip under…
Portugal will face an early election on 18 May, its third in just three years, after parliament toppled Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s centre-right minority government in a confidence vote.The…
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As France’s President Emmanuel Macron casts himself as Europe’s new leader in a joust against Donald Trump he might do well to have a look at two great Frenchmen who advised against haste and hubris.…
All 172 passengers and six crew members evacuated and six passengers were later taken to hospital for further evaluation.Footage showed passengers standing on the plane’s wing as ladders and slides…
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Representative Image Beijing [China], March 14 (ANI): Business leaders and economists have warned that China's exports are likely to suffer significantly due to the intensifying tariff conflict with…
Michelle Yeoh attends the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards, in Los Angeles, California, Feb. 23, 2025. TAIPEI, Taiwan – Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh sparked an online uproar with a reference in…
Türkiye’s top diplomat, defense minister and intelligence chief paid a sudden visit to Damascus on Thursday, days after Syria’s interim government reached a deal to integrate a US backed Kurdish-led…
A lack of funding in Yemen is putting more than 6 million women and girls at risk of violence and exploitation, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said in a report released this week. “More…
Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow and the surrounding region early Friday morning, March 14, damaging several residential buildings. No injuries have been confirmed. According to Moscow Mayor Sergei…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin drew the world's attention on Thursday with his speech where he expressed willingness for a ceasefire, but set conditions for the same. But, it was one interesting…
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday received at Qasr Al Bateen a delegation of supporters and organisers of the 'UAE With You, Lebanon' campaign, which was launched…
Myanmar’s economy is set to shrink by 2 percent this financial year, due to the effects of intensifying conflict and economic mismanagement by the military junta, according to the latest Myanmar…
China was quick to respond to Lai's statement, with China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Chen Binhua said China would have "no choice but to take decisive measures... [if] 'Taiwan independence'…
Luanda — The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 Group will begin direct negotiations for peace, on March 18, in Luanda, under the Angolan mediation. According to a press…
The Chairperson of the African Union, João Lourenço, on Thursday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, instructed the organization's Commission to pay special attention to infrastructure and to outline a strategy…
The President of the Republic and of the African Union (AU), João Lourenço, defended on Thursday (March 13), in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the need for the continent to hold a broad conference reserved…
Kenya's Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was among a group of senior political leaders from across Africa denied entry into Angola on Thursday, despite being invited by the country's main opposition…
One proposed solution to this gap is to restore conscription, which would include regular individuals being drafted for compulsory military training and placed on 'standby' for future deployment.…
An Egyptian wrestler and strongman on Thursday set a new Guinness World Record by pulling a 279 tonne train using only his strength and his teeth . Ashraf Kabonga – also known as Ashraf Mahrous --…
President Donald Trump had ordered the cessation of U.S. military aid to Ukraine in February, following a heated Oval Office argument with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, before later…
HOWDY. Welcome to your Friday edition of Brussels Playbook, where we’re closing out the week by focusing on yet another lobbying scandal in the European Parliament. But we’re campaigning against the…
Freed Palestinian detainees are greeted after being released from an Israeli prison following a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Photo:…
ISTANBUL Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar of orchestrating a "campaign of blackmail” against him after a former head of the internal security service…
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Centre for Solutions Journalism (CSJ) has described government's post-abortion care programme as 'life-saving and extremely important,' in ensuring that no single woman or girl suffers or dies due to…
Nairobi — The government is set to issue ID Cards to prisoners, border counties, students to boost health insurance access to the Social Health Authority (SHA). According to Immigrations Principal…
A federal judge ruled on Thursday that probationary employees in 18 agencies fired by the Trump administration must be reinstated for at least two weeks.Senior US District Judge James Bredar is now…
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he saw "good signals" toward finalizing a 30-day ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine.While meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte…
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Senior diplomats from Iran, Russia, and China gathered in Beijing on Friday for talks on Tehran’s nuclear issues, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported, days after Iran rejected US “orders” to…
Hungary has warned it will block the extension of EU sanctions against nearly 2,000 Russians unless Mikhail Fridman is removed from the list, independent 444.hu cited the Financial Times, which cited…
Gene Hackman A representative for the estate of actor Gene Hackman is seeking to block the public release of autopsy and investigative reports -- especially photographs and police body-camera video --…
A customer pours a glass of Beaujolais Nouveau wine at a restaurant in Paris President Donald Trump threatened to escalate a trade war with the EU after the bloc announced 50 per cent tariffs on US…
Keir Starmer speaks on plans to reform the civil service at a health care centre in Kingston upon Hull, Britain, on Thursday Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday he would scrap a body…
In this image provided by Archie Comic Publications, popular comic book character Archie and his friends learn about Holi, the Indian festival of colors, in the comic’s latest edition. Popular comic…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin’s response to a proposed 30-day ceasefire, calling it “very predictable” and “very manipulative.” Speaking in his…
"It is feasible to ensure this with American capabilities, European capabilities. And to prepare answers to all the questions about long-term security and real, reliable peace during the ceasefire and…
Thousands have fled into Lebanon after tensions between Syria’s Alawite minority and forces backing the new government exploded last week. Syrian refugees cross the river marking the border near…
ISTANBUL Mahmoud Khalil, an Algerian citizen of Palestinian descent, was arrested Saturday by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at his Columbia University-owned apartment in upper Manhattan…
Anwar Mohammed Gargash, the senior diplomatic adviser to the Emirati president, visited Tehran on Wednesday and held a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.Araqchi said in a post on his…
U.S. President Donald Trump recently outlined his plan to “Make America Great Again” in a 100-minute speech to a joint session of Congress, titled the “Renewal of the American Dream.” Can this plan…
The conflict in Ukraine has entered a phase where geopolitical alliances and leadership choices matter more than military victories. The spotlight now shifts from Kyiv’s battlefield to Washington’s…
China hosted Russian and Iranian diplomats on Friday for talks Beijing hopes will restart long-stalled negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program. The United States withdrew from a landmark 2015 deal,…
An American Airlines flight carrying 178 people caught fire on the tarmac of Denver International Airport following an emergency landing due to an engine issue. Passengers were forced to evacuate,…
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held telephone talks on Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin on efforts to resolve the crisis in…
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for nine-months, will not return to Earth before March 19,…
Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi, who has traveled to Beijing to participate in the trilateral meeting of deputy foreign ministers of China Russia and…
Two years ago, Saudi Arabia and Iran shook hands in Beijing, marking a historic reconciliation after years of tension. With China playing a key role in brokering the deal, that handshake has since…
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter The 16th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025) will take place from April 23 to May 4, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced.The festival…
Feb. 7, 2024, the barely displaced people who come to the Masisi territory are fleeing the clashes between the M23 and FARDC in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the SADC soldiers on…
2025-03-14T05:42:40+00:00 Shafaq News/ The United Nations Security Council has approved a statement drafted by Russia and the United States condemning the widespread violence in western Syria’s…
A residential apartment is seen by night in Hanoi, Vietnam June 20, 2019. BANGKOK – A court in Hanoi sentenced eight defendants to prison terms on Friday after finding them guilty of negligence in…
TRIPOLI, LibyaThe United Nations in Libya warned Thursday against misinformation campaigns fueling tensions and inciting hate speech against refugees and migrants.In a statement published on the…
by Xinhua writer Huang Yinjiazi BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- In the book-lined office of Professor Stelios Virvidakis at the University of Athens, Greece's oldest and most esteemed academic…
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This photo released by the Jalisco State Attorney General's Office shows shoes at the Izaguirre Ranch where skeletal remains were also discovered in the municipality of Teuchitlan, Mexico on Tuesday.…
SINGAPORE - At least $1.7 million had been lost since January in six cases involving scammers who baited their victims with supposedly outstanding insurance premiums, police and the Monetary Authority…
Rodrigo Duterte's first appearance at the International Criminal Court has been set for Friday, the court said, as the former Philippines president faces crimes against humanity charges over his…
US Tariffs Are 'Self-Mutilation,' Canada's Ex-Finance Minister Says - PassBlue
HANOI - A Vietnamese court jailed eight people on March 14 over a fire that tore through a Hanoi apartment block in 2023, killing 56 in the country’s deadliest blaze in two decades. The building had…
MOSCOW - Russian air defences repelled an attack by four drones flying towards Moscow, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Friday, and initial information suggested nobody had been hurt. "Emergency services…
Twelve people have been taken to hospitals after an American Airlines passenger plane landed at Denver International Airport and caught fire, prompting slides to be deployed so passengers could…
BRUSSELS -- In the year after Russia launched outright war on Ukraine, NATO leaders approved a set of military plans designed to repel an invasion of Europe. It was the biggest shake-up of the…
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GAZA CITY, Palestine The Palestinian group Hamas said Thursday that reports indicate that new proposals are being presented aimed at circumventing the ceasefire agreement on Gaza."There are reports of…
The comprehensive EU investment package – which blends an EIB Global loan, an EU grant, and technical assistance – will strengthen Cambodia’s agricultural sector, improve food security, make selected…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia--A genetic study of Asian elephants in northern Cambodia published Thursday reveals a larger and more robust population than previously thought, raising hopes the endangered species could slowly recover.
Addis Ababa, 12 March 2025: The African Union (AU) has been closely monitoring the evolving situation within the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) with deep concern. The AU underscores the…
Pregnant women in Yan Dadi travel long distances and spend their limited finances to access maternal care, only to arrive at a poorly equipped and unhygienic health facility. With no electricity,…
Document - Christopher Lockyear, Secretary General of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has today given a briefing to the United Nations Security Council, calling on them to immediately respond to the…
Somalia is facing a dire malnutrition crisis that has been worsened by prolonged droughts, ongoing conflict, economic instability, and a fragile healthcare system. The Baidoa and Mudug regions, where…
SINGAPORE - In need of cash to repay both licensed and unlicensed moneylenders, a jewellery store sales executive stole 20 gold plates worth over $124,000 in total and $20,000 in cash from his then…
Singapore is often praised for its economic prosperity, political stability, and financial transparency. Yet, beneath this polished image, the country has become a conduit for the global flow of both…
TOKYO -- China hosted Russian and Iranian officials in Beijing on Friday as Tehran's nuclear program comes under renewed international scrutiny.Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, who chaired the…
Rescuers made the grim discovery of a woman and the mangled remains of her car in the Umbilo River near Sarnia, west of Durban, on Friday. This followed heavy rainfall in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday…
Direct peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels will begin in the Angolan capital on 18 March, Angola's presidency said in a statement on Wednesday. The Congolese presidency…
Southeast Asia is becoming a hotspot for energy competition with projections suggesting that its demand for power will triple by 2050. As countries across the region race to meet their growing needs,…
US federal agencies must rehire tens of thousands of fired probationary employees after a federal judge ruled Thursday their firings were carried out unlawfully.US District Judge William Alsup in San…
A veterans affairs spokesperson declined to comment. A department of interior spokesperson said the agency does not comment on litigation over personnel matters.The other agencies did not immediately…
Where is ubuntu when officials arrive in style at grieving families and leave them with empty hands? What’s the point of these visits? Considering that by the time they visit these families, they…
In dieser Extra-Ausgabe besprechen Gordon Repinski und Michael Bröcker, Chefredakteur der Table Briefings, die zurückliegende Woche der Verhandlungen zwischen Union und SPD um eine neue Regierung und…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen affirmed on Thursday that the European Union maintains openness to diplomatic solutions with the United
WASHINGTON — A second Iranian ship that Western news reports have named as part of a scheme to import a missile propellant ingredient from China is heading to Iran with a major cargo load, an…
SYDNEY - More than 400 Olympians from nearly 90 countries around the world have joined in a call for the winner of next week's International Olympic Committee presidential election to make climate…
France's foreign ministry on Thursday warned its citizens to avoid travelling to Tigray in northern Ethiopia following clashes between factions of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) in the…
KHARTOUM, Sudan/ISTANBUL Sudan announced Thursday that it is banning all imports from Kenya due to its hosting of meetings of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allies.The decree…
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist militant group, attacked and held hostage the Jaffar Express, a passenger train traveling from Quetta to Peshawar in Pakistan between March 11 and…
US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone discuss why this 'test case' for the Trump administration infringes on America's values on immigration, free speech and the rule of law. They also…
Hyesan investors are devastated after suffering losses on what they believed would be profitable ventures in the car smuggling industry.
GENEVA - Some 6.7 million additional people are expected to be newly displaced around the world by the end of next year, the Danish Refugee Council said on Friday, just as aid cuts from key donors…
An American influencer left Australia on Friday after the government announced it was reviewing her visa over a video she posted of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother.Sam Jones, who describes…
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Officials say US military’s Southern Command exploring multiple options, from working with Panama to military action.The Pentagon is reportedly exploring military options for the Panama Canal to…
New Delhi: India has strongly denied allegations from Pakistan’s foreign office that it had a hand in the Jaffar Express attack. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal…
Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, were met with loud boos as they arrived at the Kennedy Center on Thursday night for a concert performance.
"Uttar Pradesh created history by becoming the first Indian state to have 21 airports," reads the Hindi-language Facebook post that shared the picture on March 1, 2025. Text overlaid on the image…
Representational image. The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on birthright citizenship to partly take effect while legal fights play out. In emergency…
American Airlines plane in Denver An American Airlines plane caught fire after landing at Denver International Airport on Thursday, prompting slides to be deployed so passengers could evacuate…
Protests at Columbia University Columbia University on Thursday said it had doled out a range of punishments to students who occupied a campus building last spring during pro-Palestinian protests. The…
The 1950s charter is remembered as a Golden Age for Syria’s political rights, spearheaded by Aleppan politician and banker Nazem Al Kudsi
Artworks by Pablo Picasso are pictured during the media preview of 'Picasso for Asia: A Conversation' at M+ in Hong Kong - Copyright AFP May JAMESHolmes CHANMore than a century ago, Pablo Picasso…
Gold prices reached a new high, while equity markets and crude oil continued to decline on Thursday amid an escalating global trade war. Risk-off sentiment prevailed in the financial markets due to…
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Thursday that Russia is receptive to American proposals for halting combat operations in Ukraine, while emphasising that any cease-fire arrangement must address…
BEIJING - Senior diplomats from Iran, Russia and China gathered in Beijing on Friday for talks on Tehran's nuclear issues, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported, days after Tehran rejected U.S.…
Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison finds itself caught between the governments of Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump after it agreed to sell its Panama Canal port assets to…
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HAMILTON, Canada Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed disappointment Thursday over US President Donald Trump's tariff move against Canada, saying "he let us down."Ford's remarks came ahead of his…
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Namibia has confirmed the first case of cholera in ten years, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday, adding that laboratory confirmation of the disease was “a major…
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has reiterated his country’s readiness for speedily normalizing ties with Türkiye in the context of regional peace and stability, signaling that the heavy…
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President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia supported a US proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine in principle, but sought a number of clarifications and conditions that appeared to rule out a…
ISTANBUL Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's efforts to rally support for an increase in defense spending faced significant resistance from opposition parties Thursday.Sanchez met with Spain's key…
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ISTANBUL France called on Russia on Thursday to demonstrate its commitment to peace in Ukraine following recent talks in Saudi Arabia between American and Ukrainian officials aimed at charting a…
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In his first comments on the US's 30-day Ukraine ceasefire proposal, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to Donald Trump and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, among other world…
MOSCOW / ISTANBUL, March 14 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The Azerbaijani Foreign Minister announced on Thursday that a consensus has been reached on all articles of the peace agreement with Armenia, Anadolu…
Representatives of Armenia and Azerbaijan have concluded negotiations and agreed on the text of a peace agreement, the foreign ministries of both countries announced. Azerbaijani Foreign Minister…
MOSCOW, March 14 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) - Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, the Kremlin said in a…
WASHINGTON, March 13 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed his desire to reestablish the relationship that he had with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his first…
Ukraine will not agree to limit the size of its armed forces or abandon its NATO membership aspirations as part of a potential peace deal with Russia. Ukraine’s delegation conveyed this position to…
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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has taken full responsibility for his administration’s “war on drugs,” as he prepares to make his first appearance at the International Criminal Court…
PETALING JAYA - The Malaysian government has given its nod to revise the consultation fees of general practitioners (GPs) with an announcement to be made before May. Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad…
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On March 11, Ukraine accepted the US proposal for an "immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire," contingent on Russia's acceptance and simultaneous implementation. After peace talks in Jeddah, Saudi…
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It comes after Anthony Albanese ripped into the controversial influencer, challenging her to “take another animal that can actually fight back”.In an astonishing rebuke this week, Albanese took aim at…
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated that he would support the U.S.-negotiated ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine under certain conditions. Putin said that the Russians certainly…
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (File Photo/MEA) New Delhi [India], March 14 (ANI): India has strongly denied suggestions made by the Pakistan foreign office that India had a hand in the Jaffar…
Members of a high-profile evangelical Christian family from Ireland have disrupted a gala dinner in Washington DC attended by Irish premier Micheal Martin.
A picture provided by Navy PRO on Thursday shows naval ships during the India-Bangladesh Naval Exercise, Bongosagar 2025, and Coordinated Patrol in the Bay of Bengal. The exercise saw the…
In a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative's Office, the EV maker said it is important to ensure that efforts by President Donald Trump administration to address trade issues "do not inadvertently…
A woman in Connecticut has appeared in court charged with holding her stepson captive for more than two decades and starving him.The local police chief in Waterbury described the case as "one of the…
SEOUL - A spare power bank is a possible cause of a fire that engulfed an Air Busan plane in January, South Korea’s transport ministry said on March 14, citing interim investigation results. Scorch…
A Malaysian journalist was charged in court for allegedly receiving a bribe in return for backing off an investigation into an alleged migrant worker trafficking syndicate. B. Nantha Kumar, a reporter…
This screenshot of a video posted by Sam Jones shows the US influencer picking up a wild baby wombat and holding it for the camera. Photo: X / The Project An influencer who was widely criticised for…
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LISBON, March 14 (Bernama-dpa) -- Portugal will elect a new parliament as early as May 18 following the collapse of Luís Montenegro's conservative minority government, President Marcelo Rebelo de…
“It is apparent that you are a very glib huckster, very talented at taking in people with all your tales about over-ambitious projects and you managed to take in experienced business persons with your…
SYDNEY - An American influencer who outraged Australians by snatching a baby wombat from its apparently distressed mother flew out of the country on March 14, the government said.In a now-deleted…
SYDNEY - An American influencer who uploaded a video of her grabbing a baby wombat, triggering widespread outrage, has left Australia.Sam Jones, who describes herself as an "outdoor enthusiast and…
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ISTANBUL, March 14 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The World Trade Organisation (WTO) said on Thursday that Canada has submitted a complaint over United States (US) President Donald Trump's tariff measures,…
Hundreds of Jewish demonstrators overran New York's Trump Tower on Thursday in support of Palestinians as well as detained Palestinian student campaigner Mahmoud Khalil.Wearing matching red T-shirts…
"Thank you so much Mr President Donald Trump for your help," reads part of the caption to a graphic shared on Facebook on March 12, 2025. Purportedly created by the Washington Post newspaper, the…
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A US judge has ordered Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) to turn over a variety of records and answer questions describing their efforts to slash federal spending. Wednesday…
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TAIPEI--Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te said Thursday tougher measures are needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration, spying and other efforts to weaken the island’s defenses and speed Beijing’s goal of taking control of the self-governing island republic, a close U.S. partner.
Columbia University on Thursday overturned months of silence by taking actions against students involved in last spring’s seizure of Hamilton Hall during pro-Palestinian protests, expelling them and…
The Pope remains seriously ill in hospital with pneumonia in both lungs – fragile, immobile and struggling to breathe. The Vatican says his life remains in danger and has given no indication of when…
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BANGKOK - More than a million people have fled Myanmar’s brutal civil war to seek shelter and work in neighbouring Thailand, where experts say nationalists are using disinformation to fuel prejudice…
Dr Zubir Ahmed said the compassion shown in New Zealand after the 2019 Christchurch terror attacks moved him to tears. Photo: Laurie Noble The sixth anniversary of Christchurch terror attacks has been…
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US District Court Judge Shelly Dick issued a preliminary injunction on Tuesday that temporarily blocked a Louisiana inmate’s execution by nitrogen gas, ruling that the largely untested method could…
An American Airlines plane with 178 people aboard caught fire at the Denver International Airport's tarmac during the early hours of Friday morning.Footage circulating on social media showed the…
MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (March 13) that Russia had trapped the remaining Ukrainian soldiers in its western Kursk region, where they have clung on for more than seven months…
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WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva, a champion of environmental protections and progressive ideals who took up principled but often futile causes during a two-decade career in Congress, died…
In 1991, Ukraine’s population was 52 million. By 2015, it had shed 10 million. And now, the war is significantly worsening demographic prospects: As of 2024, the United Nations estimated Ukraine’s…
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Two federal judges handed down orders requiring President Donald Trump's administration to rehire thousands, if not tens of thousands, of probationary workers let go in mass…
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Australia’s prime minister Anthony Albanese has condemned a US influencer who was filmed snatching a baby wombat away from its mother.
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The video also shows the baby wombat hissing in distress before Jones then returns it to the bush. Jones, who also goes by the name Samantha Strable, has nearly 100,000 followers and describes herself…
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Nearly 100 people were arrested after staging a sit-in at the Trump Tower in New York City to protest the detention of a pro-Palestinian student activist.According to the New York Police Department,…
SINGAPORE - Around 100 personnel from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) conducted a live-firing exercise with their German counterparts from March 8-12 in the Oberlausitz Military Training Area, said…
A Ugandan and United Nations judge was convicted in UK on Thursday (March 13) of forcing a young woman to work as a slave while she studied for a PhD at Oxford University. Lydia Mugambe was appointed…
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SEPANG - Three foreign robbers were shot dead after attacking a team of policemen at Desa Vista in Malaysia. The police were deployed following a house break-in in the area at about 3am on March…
KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday (March 13) that Russia's Vladimir Putin is preparing a rejection of a ceasefire proposal, but is scared to say this directly to US…
Farid said the warring factions were stealing food aid and selling it."That's why so many are dying in al-Fashir. They are starving."On his way from Sudan, Farid passed through Kufra, an isolated area…
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The national assembly of Bosnia's Serb-controlled Republika Srpska on Thursday adopted the draft of the new Republic Constitution, introduced by the autonomous republic's president, Milorad Dodik,…
Tokyo - Two Japanese tourists in their 20s were detained for two weeks in China then deported for taking photos showing exposed buttocks at the Great Wall, local media reported. The incident at the…
An American Airlines plane caught fire while stationed at a gate at Denver International Airport on Thursday morning, prompting an emergency evacuation. Passengers were seen fleeing the aircraft as…
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(Xinhua) 10:04, March 14, 2025 ADDIS ABABA, March 13 (Xinhua) -- China's commitment to promoting its inclusive initiatives and cultural diplomacy across Africa is bearing fruits, Ethiopian scholars…
Xi'an Jiaotong University partners with a state propaganda center to create a "talent pipeline" for China's global messaging efforts — raising concerns about academic independence as universities…
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Police rescued a 55-year-old Pakistani businessman more than 700km from his home from where he was kidnapped in February. According to police, the man was kidnapped from his home in Graaff-Reinet,…
Greece's former parliament speaker Constantine Tassoulas, a lawyer and legislator of the centre-right governing party, was sworn in as the country's new president on Thursday.Tassoulas, 66, was…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday he would scrap a body overseeing the state-funded health system in England in a bid save hundreds of millions of pounds and cut waiting lists and…
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Libya's Mabruk Oil Operations has resumed production at the Mabruk oilfield after a decade-long shutdown, the Tripoli-based government of national unity (GNU) said in a statement on Wednesday.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the idea itself is correct, and we certainly support it. Russian President Vladimir Putin Photo: AP Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that he…
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Pop singer Normani and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf’s romance has captured the hearts of fans, with the couple becoming one of the most talked-about pairings in the music and sports…
BRUSSELS — Belgian prosecutors said on Thursday (March 13) they had detained several individuals over suspected bribery in the European Parliament allegedly for the benefit of China's Huawei. Belgian…
HAMBURG, Germany -- The frigid North Sea off the coast of Germany and the Netherlands has become the site of another quarrel about Chinese overreach in Europe.Lawmakers in Germany are trying to block…
The Beijing meeting between China, Russia and Iran on the Iranian nuclear issue will be China's latest diplomatic effort with the aim of enhancing communication and coordination and creating…
Scottish police arrested a 33-year-old man suspected of participating in the vandalism of US President Donald Trump’s golf course in South Ayrshire on Saturday, according to multiple media…
SEOUL - South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok called on Friday for the nation to respect and accept any decision, ahead of a Constitutional Court's ruling on the impeachment of leader Yoon Suk…
Denver airport fire: An American Airlines plane caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday evening, prompting passengers to evacuate the aircraft. The blaze began on the plane, which was…
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Portugal's president on Thursday announced a snap legislative vote for May 18 -- the third national election in barely three years -- after Prime Minister Luis Montenegro resigned over a conflict of…
ROME — An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 hit near the southern Italian city of Naples early on Thursday (March 13), damaging buildings and causing locals to flee into the streets. The earthquake occurred…
LONDON — British police said on Thursday (March 13) they had widened an investigation into manslaughter at the hospital where nurse Lucy Letby, who was convicted of killing seven babies, had worked.…
Scores of people poured into the lobby of Trump Tower in New York City on Thursday (March 13) to protest the arrest and detention of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil, whom the Trump…
Passengers on an American Airlines flight were evacuated onto the tarmac of a Colorado airport as a fire broke out on the plane, sending smoke billowing into the air. No injuries were reported in the…
San Francisco residents photograph a group of protesters during a demonstration as part of a nationwide series of protests against the mass firings of employees in a campaign by President Donald Trump…
At the 12th session of North Korea’s 14th Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA) in January, Kim Jong Un’s policy speech provided no indication of North Korea’s policy direction toward the United States. Nor…
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President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is holding out "hope" that Russia will agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine as the first step to ending the brutal three-year-long war. "We know where we are…
Founder & President Edmund Husain Georgetown University Amjad Taha The Abraham Accords offer peace and prosperity, an era of repose from some of the constant warfare that plagues the Middle East. The…
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Turkey’s top diplomat, defense minister and intelligence chief paid a sudden visit to Damascus on Thursday, days after Syria’s interim government reached a deal to integrate a U.S-backed Kurdish-led…
Columbia University on Thursday expelled or suspended some students who took over a campus building during pro-Palestinian protests last year, reported news agency Associated Press. Students at…
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Russian Supreme Court upheld the 12-year imprisonment of a transgender anti-war activist Mark Kislitsyn, stated Amnesty International on Wednesday. The group said convicting the activist of high…
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The Trump administration begins under the shadow of a series of consequential Chinese cyber hacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. While incoming officials grapple with long-standing failures…
Returning to its roots in the countryside, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is going local to pursue its grand ambitions. During the Two Sessions, the annual gathering of China’s top political and…
WASHINGTON – More than half of Americans, including 1 in 4 Republicans, think U.S. President Donald Trump is "too closely aligned" with Russia, as he radically realigns U.S. foreign policy, a new…
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba confirmed that he distributed gift vouchers to 15 lawmakers, raising questions about whether he skirted political funding laws and casting another cloud…
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Between 6 and 12 March a team of EU officials visited Manila for their 5th monitoring mission since Brussels first offered the Philippines a broad range of reduced tariffs in 2014 under the so-called…
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Photo : YONHAP News U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his plan to implement reciprocal tariffs on all trading partners on April 2 as previously announced.Trump restated his intentions…
UNITED NATIONS - The United Nations Security Council has agreed to a statement condemning widespread violence in Syria's coastal region and calling on Syria's interim authorities to protect all…
SANTA FE, N.M. — A representative for the estate of actor Gene Hackman is seeking to block the public release of autopsy and investigative reports — especially photographs and police body-camera video…
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Churches on the island want the country to be declared a Christian state. Photo: RNZ / Moera Tuilaepa The Cook Islands' religious rules are already "overtly unconstitutional" and "offends against…
Since the killings, Kasika has been shrouded in fear. Local journalists have not reported the story.But a shaky video was posted on social media the next day, 23 February, which appears to show some…
Pyongyang, March 14 (KCNA) -- Shortly ago, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party of Japan convened its congress to decide a "policy of movement" for 2025, which shows its intention to make all efforts…
By Danila Galperovich Western politicians have repeatedly called on China to limit or cease tacit support for Russia’s bloody war against Ukraine. In response, China’s leadership insists it is…
American financial funds are increasingly penetrating the economies and democracies of European member states. The combination of austerity measures, high interest rates, and soaring energy costs is…
By Can Kasapoğlu 1. Battlefield Assessment Last week the Ukrainian military lost substantial territory in the Kursk region of Russia. Russia’s counteroffensive forced Ukraine to withdraw from natural…
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford praised his Thursday meeting with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as "positive" and "productive" after tensions over tariffs on Canadian imports, The Hill reported. "We…
From dissecting hearts to designing ornithopters, James Bell Pettigrew saw spirals as the blueprint of nature—but his grand vision was lost to history. One halcyon spring day in 1903, the 69-year-old…
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had made “a very promising statement” on a possible Ukraine ceasefire, but added that “it wasn’t complete.” Trump’s…
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According to a US government performance report seen by the BBC, support by USAID in 2023 resulted directly in the identification and reporting of more than a quarter of a million new cases of TB in…
Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., has reportedly been dating golf legend Tiger Woods since Thanksgiving. The couple, both residents of Palm Beach, Florida, shares a connection through…
A man who was in a house fire confessed to the firefighters that he set the fire on purpose before revealing his harrowing reason behind the act. He claimed that he did so to get his freedom and…
SEOUL, March 14 (Yonhap) -- China's supply of refined petroleum to North Korea slightly increased in the January-November period of last year from the previous year, according to the United Nations'…
SEOUL, March 14 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Friday condemned Japan's ruling party for pushing to revise its war-renouncing constitution, accusing Tokyo of seeking security cooperation with South Korea…
Poland’s former President Lech Walesa urges next generations to defend democracy, warning that populists and demagogues will “set the world on fire”. #EuropeNews
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"There are no winners in a government shutdown," Schumer said in his announcement on the Senate floor. "It's not really a decision, it's a Hobson's choice: Either proceed with the bill before us or…
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Herbert Kitschelt and Silja Häusermann show that structural economic change – rather than parties abandoning traditional left-wing principles – is the root cause of the decline of social democracy.…
SINGAPORE - One person was taken to the hospital after a data centre in Chai Chee caught fire in the early hours of March 14. In response to queries from The Straits Times, the Singapore Civil Defence…
Mahmoud Khalil: An American tolerance test There's more to this story than the story itself. In Donald Trump's USA, the proceedings against Mahmoud Khalil are an American tolerance test. At the heart…
CLERGY in Nicaragua are being forced to report to the police weekly, and to seek approval for the content of their services, the charity Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.CSW, which…
HOW do you transport a font, a processional cross, and an altar cross 1560 miles, for free? The answer, for a parish in Alabama, in the United States, lay with a team of volunteers who formed a “font…
A FORMER Russian Orthodox priest, now ministering as an Anglican, has urged Western church support for a close friend arrested in Moscow and accused of plotting to kill a senior Russian Orthodox…
THE Chaldean Catholic Archbishop of Erbil, in Iraq, Mar Bashar Warda, has denied allegations made in a US lawsuit that he was complicit in the kidnapping and torture of an Iraqi-US businesswoman, Sara…
Ambassador of Mongolia presents credentials to President of Poland AKIPRESS.COM - Ambassador of Mongolia Oyundari Navaan-Yunden presented her Letter of Credence to President of Poland Andrzej Duda on…
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There is one aspect of Senior General Min Aung Hlaing’s recent visit to Russia that has largely escaped notice. This was Vladimir Putin’s offer to help Myanmar’s military regime improve its access to…
NATO chief Mark Rutte spoke flatteringly of Donald Trump’s effort to end the war in Ukraine, and about the US President in general when the two met in Washington on Thursday. “[On] Ukraine, you broke…
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Lydia Mugambe, a 49-year-old woman employed as a judge for the United Nations, was found guilty on Thursday on multiple charges relating to a Ugandan woman she kept as a domestic slave while studying…
By Yin Yeping (Global Times) 08:12, March 14, 2025 Fazeel Najeeb, the Maldives' Ambassador to China (Yin Yeping/GT) Editor's Note: Since 2017, the Maldives has participated in the joint construction…
By John Lyons, ABC News Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky gives a press conference in Kyiv on 19 February. Photo: Tetiana Dzhafarova/Pool/AFP/Getty Images via CNN Newsource Analysis - In the new…
This could include unleashing the “bone-breaking” sanctions package Senator Lindsey Graham has threatened if Russia does not comply – in other words, smacking the Kremlin’s “donkey” face with a two-by…
Bullets pierced a Tesla dealership for the second time in one week as company owner Elon Musk continues to serve in the Trump administration. More than a dozen gunshots were fired around the…
Haute couture stalwart Donatella Versace has been replaced as creative director of the luxury fashion house Versace. She will be replaced by Dario Vitale, who most recently was design director at Miu…
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The Government is convening a meeting of its trade forum in the wake of high-level visits to the US which coincided with a deepening EU-US trade dispute.
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Islamabad [Pakistan], March 14 (ANI): Talks between Afghan and Pakistani jirgas to resolve the 19-day Torkham border dispute collapsed after the Afghan delegation walked out, accusing Pakistan of not…
Hamas on Thursday renewed a demand for Israeli troops to withdraw from south Gaza, accusing Israel of seeking to breach the terms of a ceasefire in talks on the next phase of the accord.Hamas…
President Donald Trump reiterated yet again his desire to take Canada as the US’s 51st state – and added that it could be the ‘greatest’ of them all. Trump doubled down on his intentions to take not…
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The U.S. military must work to provide options to ensure the United States has full access to the Panama Canal, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Thursday. President Donald Trump has said repeatedly…
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will attend a memorial service in late March on the Pacific island of Iwo Jima with US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Gen Nakatani, the Japanese defence…
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Kim Jong Un has promoted educational activities as the "No. 1 affair of state" and emphasized state support for schools and students.
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Carl Lundström, co-founder and early backer of the notorious file-sharing website The Pirate Bay, has died following a plane crash in the Slovenian highlands. He was 64 years old. After an aircraft…
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he believes the United States would annex Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in…
Russia is "in favor" of the 30-day ceasefire plan proposed by the United States and Ukraine, but nuances exist, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday."We agree with the proposals to stop…
A federal judge in San Francisco ordered President Donald Trump's administration to rehire thousands, if not tens of thousands, of probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies,…
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed interest in restarting talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday, emphasizing their “very good relationship” and calling the country a “nuclear…
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Johns Hopkins University said on Thursday it will slash over 2,000 jobs in the US and abroad after the administration of President Donald Trump terminated $800 million in grants to the renowned…
Columbia University on Thursday said it had doled out a range of punishments to students who occupied a campus building last spring during pro-Palestinian protests.The announcement came a week after…
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President of Uzbekistan and Speaker of French National Assembly discuss developing interparliamentary cooperation AKIPRESS.COM - President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Speaker of the…
Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Thursday that he had summoned Russia’s ambassador after the “umpteenth verbal attack” by Moscow’s diplomatic corps against Italian President Sergio…
Canada called Thursday on the Group of Seven powers to back Ukraine against Russia’s “aggression” as US President Donald Trump’s more conciliatory approach toward Moscow split the club of wealthy…
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The arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on March 11, on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), already feels like a seismic event. It’s a startling fall from…
WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer relented Thursday rather than risk a government shutdown, announcing he’s ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led government…
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The US Treasury, under the Trump administration, allowed an exception for energy transactions with Russian financial institutions to expire as planned on March 12, 2025. Reuters received confirmation…
Watermelon Pictures announced on Thursday that its new documentary on the Columbia University pro-Palestinian student movement featuring now-detained graduate Mahmoud Khalil is set to be released…
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On 9 March US immigration authorities unlawfully arrested and arbitrarily detained Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and student organizer who recently graduated from Columbia University. He is a…
Photo : YONHAP News Trade minister Cheong In-kyo said on Thursday that he plans to highlight the value of strategic cooperation with South Korea for U.S. economic security policy during his meeting…
washington — A Guatemalan judge ordered prominent journalist Jose Ruben Zamora back to prison this week in a move that the leader of his legal team called “inhumane.”Zamora on Monday returned to…
Greenland’s pro-business opposition Demokraatit party, which wants a slow approach to independence from Denmark, won Tuesday’s parliamentary election. On Thursday, Trump said that election was good…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to a U.S. and Ukraine offer for a temporary ceasefire with his own demands and questions about what a 30-day pause in the war would mean for his long-term…
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“Meetings are continuing with mediators in Doha. We adhere to what was agreed upon and to entering into the second phase,” he added.
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Tirana, 13 March 2025, dtt-net.com – Albania could open all negotiating chapters in EU membership negotiations during this year, according to the European Commissioner in charge of EU enlargement,…
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By Michael Rubin Washington Examiner March 13, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin‘splan to invade Ukraine in February 2022 involved a false flag operation designed to appear as a Ukrainian attack…
Attorney General Nick Brown announced Thursday that Washington has joined a multistate lawsuit aimed at preventing the “illegal” dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education by President Donald…
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Donald Trump Jr.'s ex-wife, Vanessa Trump, is reportedly dating Tiger Woods in secret, according to DailyMail.com, which cited four sources. The pair has reportedly been together since Thanksgiving.…
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YEREVAN — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia has issued a statement announcing that the Peace Agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan is ready for signing. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of…
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It is estimated that there are 3,800 shipwrecks scattered across the floor of the Pacific Ocean. Most date from the Second World War. However, shipwrecks are not an issue consigned to the past. In the…
Shortly after 8 p.m. on the evening of Sept. 24, 2023, a young man in dark clothing hurled two Molotov cocktails over the guardrail fence in front of the Cuban Embassy in Washington D.C. and then…
Dario Vitale, former head of design and image at Miu Miu, has been appointed as the new Chief Creative Officer of Versace, replacing Donatella Versace, who will continue as the brand's chief brand…
Attributed to Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell: As part of the Department's ongoing commitment to strengthening our national defense, the Secretary of Defense has directed the disestablishment of…
The U.S.-Ukraine ceasefire proposal will open the door to a temporary halt in hostilities, but unresolved issues and Russia's battlefield position raise doubts about Moscow's willingness and the…
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President of Uzbekistan meets with Mayor of Paris AKIPRESS.COM - President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo as part of his visit to France, UzA reported. The…
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The event spotlighted the critical importance of digital and financial inclusion to women's empowerment and leadership. By emphasizing investments in women's education, health, and economic autonomy,…
Allan Bird, left, and Kerenga Kua Photo: Supplied Papua New Guinea's opposition has announced plans to challenge the recent constitutional amendments that bar a vote of no confidence within 18 months…
Speaking at a news conference in Moscow on Thursday, Putin said of the ceasefire proposal: "The idea is right - and we support it - but there are questions that we need to discuss."A ceasefire should…
Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona died on Thursday from complications from cancer treatments. Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona passed away on Thursday.(Raúl Grijalva…
A few days after the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a leader of the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University in New York, the university's administration called an urgent meeting for foreign…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona, who championed environmental protection during his 12 terms in Congress, died Thursday of complications from cancer treatments, his…
Shin Bet says accusations are grave and false; prime minister responds to an interview by former chief Argaman who warns that if Netanyahu violates the law, he would devulge information he has kept to…
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CHARLEVOIX, QUEBEC — Top diplomats from the Group of Seven leading industrial nations gathered Thursday in Charlevoix, Quebec, as host country Canada outlined its top agenda, focusing on achieving a…
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In a surprising development, the Turkish-backed Syrian Interim Government—a Sunni Islamist administration led by former militant leader Al-Sharra—has reached an agreement with the Kurdish forces in…
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John Feinstein, the renowned sports columnist and author, died on Thursday in McLean, Virginia, at the age of 69, his brother confirmed to The Washington Post. The cause of death has not yet been…
By Matt Egan, CNN Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures as he speaks at a campaign rally at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo: KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced a €4.7 billion investment package for South Africa, on her visit to the country for the EU-South Africa summit, with the country's…
The authorities in Belgium have intensified their crackdown on corruption within European institutions, launching a series of raids in connection with political misconduct and lobbying groups. Issued…
The “penny has dropped” over the need for a reduction in EU regulations, Ireland’s premier has said.
Megachurch pastor Robert Morris, 63, has been charged with five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child.
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Deep in the tropical rainforests of northern Ecuador, researchers equipped with slingshots launched traps scented with vanilla, clove, wintergreen and eucalyptus up into the tree canopy, hoping to…
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he still has a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, with whom he held several summits during his first term, and referred…
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at a possible Russia-Ukraine cease-fire deal, a G-7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Canada, and new European investments in South Africa. Russian…
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By Steve Holland, Reuters US President Donald Trump. Photo: WIN MCNAMEE / AFP Greenland's strategic location vital to global security, he says Greenland's leaders and public oppose US annexation…
Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy adviser complained in televised remarks on Thursday, 13 March, that a proposed ceasefire would grant a “temporary break for the Ukrainian military.” Yuri Ushakov's…
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In a quiet corner of the United States, aerospace giant Lockheed Martin has unveiled an unusual creation: a mock-up of the Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense system mounted on the chassis of a Peterbilt…
An aunt, Theresa Riibe, issued a statement Thursday that read, “Our family is going through a very difficult time right now, and we’re experiencing a lot of sadness and pain. We kindly ask for privacy…
In younger MAGA circles, “neocon” is a term of derision. It’s not always clear what twenty-somethings understand by the word, though its rough connotations are plain enough: “globalist” (often paired…
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s program to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) appears to be ahead of schedule. At the start of the month, the burger chain Steak ’n Shake announced that it…
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Dozens of activists occupied Trump Tower in New York City to protest the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil.
The government, led by the Social Democrats in an alliance with a smaller party, fell amid a controversy that has revolved around potential conflicts of interest in the business dealings of outgoing…
On this day 12 years ago, Pope Francis became the first pope from Latin America. Since then, in all of his travels around the world, he has never gone back to visit his home country, Argentina. Now,…
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Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa sits for an interview at the presidential palace in Damascus, Syria, on March 10. Photo: Supplied/CNN Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa hailed the start of a "new…
John Feinstein, one of the country’s foremost sports writers and the author of numerous bestselling books, died unexpectedly Thursday
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The death of a woman who was partially paralysed in the Columbine High School shooting has been ruled a homicide, raising the death toll of the 1999 attack to 14.Anne Marie Hochhalter died on February…
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Marshall Islands traditional and government leaders joined Greenpeace representatives in showing off tapa banners with the words "Justice for Marshall Islands" during the dockside welcome ceremony…
Bayramov added that in order to seal the deal, Armenia must also dissolve the Minsk Group, a 1992 format created under the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and co-headed by the…
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Palestinians in Gaza’s border areas have continued to be killed and injured on a daily basis since the ceasefire began in mid-January. A resident of Shuja’iyya tells Mondoweiss, “The war has not…
Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa hailed the start of a "new history" for his country on Thursday, signing into force a constitutional declaration regulating its five-year transitional period…
Belgian federal prosecutors on Thursday announced the arrests of several people in a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament and the Chinese company Huawei, which is suspected of bribing EU…
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MOSCOW (Reuters) -- President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia supported a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine in principle but that any truce would have to address the root causes of…
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Health officials were privately anxious over a “mass rebellion” to Ireland’s smoking ban, the Irish premier has said.
NEW YORK — Wall Street’s sell-off hit a new low Thursday after President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war dragged the S&P 500 more than 10% below its record, which was set just last month.A 10%…
President Donald Trump told Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Thursday that US control of Greenland is necessary to enhance international security, escalating his campaign to annex the strategic…
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As the Trump administration’s DOGE team continues to cut federal workers, here’s a peculiar though: In some areas, adding—not cutting—staff might better help achieve his campaign promises and build a…
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CAIRO -- Pulling a train by the strength of your teeth is no easy task. But for Egyptian wrestler Ashraf Mahrous, also known by his nickname Kabonga, it's just one of several things he can do to show…
LISBON, Portugal -- Portugal will hold an early general election on May 18, the country’s president announced Thursday, two days after a minority government lost a confidence vote in parliament and…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has scheduled promotion examinations and interviews for 26 senior police officers seeking promotion from Assistant Commissioner of Police (DCP) to Deputy…
VATICAN Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of Catholics and head of the Vatican, marked the 12th anniversary of his papacy in the hospital, where he has been receiving treatment for respiratory…
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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, together with Ukrainian warriors of the Islamic faith, leaders of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people, representatives of the Muslim community and clergy,…
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at the hearing on the nomination of Peter Hoekstra to be…
Under the Investigatory Powers Act, the Technical Capability Notice issued by the government cannot be discussed by Apple in the UK or anywhere else in the world. The senators and representatives say…
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A treasure hunter scans the ground with his metal detector in an empty Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre Pa., Sunday, April 26, 2020, during the coronavirus outbreak. (Dave Scherbenco/The Citizens’ Voice via…
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te delivering a speech about the reaction of the government toward Chinese infiltration in Taipei, March 13, 2025. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te on Thursday called for a…
Foreign bloggers who praise China rapidly gain popularity and millions of followers on Chinese social media platforms. VOA examined the facts and spoke with experts to shed light on the government’s…
Australian Laura Peel has claimed her third crystal globe as overall FIS World Cup champion with a thrilling victory in the final event of the season at Livigo, Italy.In the event which doubled as an…
Controversial Romanian politician Diana Sosoaca, who was barred by a top court from entering last year’s annulled presidential election, filed her candidacy on Thursday in an unlikely bid to enter the…
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Texas has the third-largest Asian American population of all U.S. states, and many Chinese Americans there have roots that go back generations. Their history might not be as well-known as that of…
In a message to residents, Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner, whose city has a large Jewish and Israeli population, called the film " a false one-sided propaganda attack on the Jewish people that is not…
President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that Europe isn’t pulling its weight. Still, according to new data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), European arms…
The Polish Ministry of Defense is set to sign a $6.2 billion contract to acquire 180 South Korean K2 Black Panther main battle tanks (MBT). That follows a previous contract inked in August 2022 for an…
The Trump administration’s decision to press for improved relations with Russia, along with the president’s insistence upon an urgent peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, has led to serious concern…
In a preliminary injunction issued from the bench on Thursday, US District Judge William Alsup directed the departments of Veterans Affairs, Energy, Interior, Agriculture, Defence and Treasury to…
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The US and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo or DRC) may soon begin formal negotiations on a critical minerals deal. Discussions are under way, the Congolese presidency confirmed to…
GAZA CITY, Palestine Two Palestinian children were killed, and two women injured Thursday by Israeli drone fire in eastern Gaza City and Beit Hanoun in the north of the enclave, in another violation…
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A federal judge in San Francisco ordered President Donald Trump's administration to rehire thousands, if not tens of thousands, of probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies,…
Meduza special correspondent Lilia Yapparova has been charged with illegal participation in an “undesirable” organization. On Thursday, the news outlet Mediazona reported the misdemeanor case against…
In the United States, the first 100 days serve as a well-known benchmark for assessing the work and success of a new administration. More recently, this concept has gained traction in Europe, with…
Canada has begun thinking the unthinkable: how to defend against a US attack. It suddenly realizes — far too late – that the 2% GDP goal on defense spending is no longer aspirational but urgent. But…
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on birthright citizenship to partly take effect while legal fights play out.In emergency applications filed at…
The global trade war sparked by U.S. tariffs has resulted in job losses in Canada.Layoffs are expected for some companies that are affected by the trade upheaval and uncertainty surrounding the…
It was only a matter of time before the realities of Syria pierced the mostly optimistic and encouraging recent accounts of the country’s transition from the Assad dynasty. On March 7, figures loyal…
Russian President Vladimir Putin expresses support for Washington's plan for a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, but warns of "nuances" and "serious questions" he must discuss with US President Donald…
By Mary Gilbert and Karina Tsui, CNN Southern California's heaviest rain let up by the afternoon - though the threat of mudslides will persist. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images via CNN Newsource A…
Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: AFP / GIL COHEN-MAGEN A United Nations investigation concluded Thursday (local time) that Israel carried out "genocidal acts" in Gaza through the destruction of its main IVF…
China’s approach to competition in the Pacific isn’t about a single confrontation or dramatic escalation—it’s a steady grind, a long game of positioning and influence designed to erode U.S. advantages…
The national police said it was tightening security as the Philippines braced for unrest between pro- and anti-Duterte camps. 2025.03.13 Manila/Davao, Philippines Supporters of former Philippine…
Amazingly, North Korea’s apparent unveiling of a nuclear-powered submarine last week has garnered relatively little notice—understandable given the pace of the current news cycle. South Korean…
Canada has announced a total of $7.8 million in funding to the Commonwealth of Learning to support the organization’s education initiatives across the Commonwealth. Recipient: Commonwealth of Learning…
Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has concluded a productive visit to London, United Kingdom, where he attended Commonwealth Week events between March 11 and…
US President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to allow him to partially enforce his executive action restricting birthright citizenship, reported the Associated Press. US President Donald…
The European Union has announced a €4.7 billion ($5.1 billion) investment package for South Africa to support green energy and vaccine production, marking a significant step in strengthening economic…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has scheduled promotion examinations and interviews for 19 senior police officers seeking promotion from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) to Commissioner of…
Paul Paraka Photo: PNGExposed Papua New Guinea Supreme Court dismissed an application filed by convicted lawyer Paul Paraka seeking release to pursue medical treatment overseas. TV Wan reported that…
JERUSALEM US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff has put forward an updated proposal to extend the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip by 50 days, The Jerusalem Post reported Thursday.“A new outline for an…
Despite Johnson’s insistence that the CR is “clean,” meaning it simply extends FY 2024 spending levels, the bill makes significant changes and would not have the practical effect of a full-year CR on…
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Among Japan's famous martial arts there lies one that has remained almost unheard of in the West. Kyudo, the martial art used with a bow and arrow, dates back thousands of years and is being kept…
The book includes critical accounts of what Sarah Wynn Williams witnessed in her role. Photo: Serge Tenani / Hans Lucas via AFP Meta has won an emergency ruling in the US to temporarily stop a former…
Responding to a report by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry (COI) on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel published today concluding that Israel has systematically used…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has scheduled promotion examinations and interviews for 19 senior police officers seeking promotion from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) to Commissioner of…
The tariffs imposed on steel exports to the US are "very disappointing", the MP for Scunthorpe has said.Donald Trump's administration has put the 25% charge on all steel and aluminium imported into…
Editor’s Note: The authors met with Nigerian minister of defense Mohammed Badaru on his recent visit to Washington, DC to discuss China, governance, and sustainable solutions to security. The United…
A police officer was shot near the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) campus in Catonsville on Thursday afternoon. The shooting took place outside Wilkens Precinct on 900 block of Walker…
WASHINGTONNearly 100 protesters were arrested Thursday following a sit-in at Trump Tower in New York City, where demonstrators demanded the release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, according to…
Author Michael Wolff claimed Thursday that the news media is so terrified of President Donald Trump and his threat of lawsuits that they won't go near his new book on the president.Wolff described his…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated his desire to annex the autonomous territory of Greenland from Denmark in the interest of "international security". "I think it will happen," Trump…
Life expectancy in Russia has decreased by almost seven months, and it is because of war and strong alcohol, a Russian demographer has said. Alexey Raksha, who specializes in fertility and mortality…
Schwedt. The facilities of the oil refinery on the industrial site of PCK-Raffinerie GmbH are illuminated in the evening of December 28, 2022. Christophe Gateau/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images The U.S.…
Chinese Landing Barge. This screen grab from a video recently shared on Chinese social media platform WeChat shows one of China's newly constructed landing barges, equipped with road spans analysts…
The following statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres was issued today:This month marks 14 years since the Syrian people stood up in peaceful protest for their universal rights and…
Transatlantic ties are fraying under the Trump administration, but Europe’s demand for LNG from the United States is still robust. Since 2022, Europe has become critically reliant on imports of…
YEREVAN, Armenia / ISTANBUL Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said his country sees that Türkiye is advocating for stability in the South Caucasus."Our perception is that Türkiye, at least the…
The announcement comes as Syria marks 14 years since peaceful protests were met with brutal repression, igniting a conflict that has displaced millions and left the country in ruins.While the fall of…
The presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, Sadyr Japarov and Emomali Rahmon, signed the agreement at a meeting in Bishkek, the Kyrgyz capital, earlier today, according to media reports.Closed since…
During a discussion on early childhood development, the High Commissioner for Human Rights underscored that 80 per cent of the human brain is formed in the first three years of life, as he appealed…
Federal aviation investigators say a deadly 2023 Utah plane crash was likely caused by the North Dakota lawmaker piloting the aircraft who became disoriented as he took off at night without turning on…
Israel struck Hezbollah weapons production and storage facilities in the Beqaa Valley on Thursday, the IDF said in a statement. The military said Israeli attacks would continue " in order to remove…
A paramilitary soldier stands guard at a railway station in Quetta on March 12, 2025. Pakistan forces launched a "full-scale" operation on March 12, to rescue train passengers taken hostage by…
Anglers dropped several lines into the Mediterranean Sea and waited until something took the bait. Their catch — an “unusual” 2-foot-long sea creature — turned out to be a first-of-its-kind record for…
‘To address global instability and insecurity, we have decided to launch a dedicated EU-South Africa, peace, security and defense dialog,’ says European Council president'We have to step up the…
Defence spending remains one of the most debated topics in Europe,with countries like Italy and Spain under pressure to meet NATO’s targets.A recent poll reveals that Italians are evenly split on the…
UNITED NATIONS — The head of the U.N. children’s program, UNICEF, said Thursday that 16 million children in Sudan are suffering horribly from the country’s civil war, with many facing daily threats of…
PARIS — On the way to investigate the scene of a historic asteroid collision, a European spacecraft swung by Mars and captured rare images of the red planet's mysterious small moon Deimos, the…
The U.S. Navy has temporarily grounded its T-45C Goshawk trainer fleet after the Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour F405-RR-401 engine in one of the aircraft suffered damage due to a malfunction on Tuesday.…
Pope Francis has marked the 12th anniversary of his pontificate in hospital as he received positive medical news on his recovery, a cake and hundreds of messages wishing him well.He spent the morning…
In an interview with CNN in the spring of 2024, during the campus protests against Israel’s apocalyptic assault on the Gaza Strip, Mahmoud Khalil explained his involvement in the student movement at…
Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, answers questions at a regular press conference in Beijing, capital of China, March 12, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua) Beijing:…
When Syria’s Bashar al-Assad was ousted from power last December, Syrian journalist Tal al-Mallohi was among the thousands who poured out of the country’s jails. Mallohi was 18 when security police…
ISLAMABAD — The Pakistani military has alleged that the mastermind behind the recent train hijacking in Balochistan is based in Afghanistan and that militants involved in the attack were in contact…
PANAMA CITY — Afghan migrants deported from the United States to Panama say they feel stranded and uncertain about their next steps, lacking the resources or legal pathways to move forward. Over the…
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the Trump administration is committed to revoking or denying visas for anyone in the United States who supports terrorist groups. “Coming to…
TORKHAM, Pakistan — The Taliban are now seeking to resolve the ongoing Torkham border closure through diplomatic channels, sources familiar with the matter told Amu TV, after a planned meeting between…
Three prominent opponents of the Taliban—Mohammad Yunus Qanooni, Atta Mohammad Noor, and Latif Pedram—have called for a “new narrative” to shape Afghanistan’s future, emphasizing the need for a more…
TEHRAN — Iranian authorities deported 8,000 undocumented migrants from Semnan province in the 1403 solar year (March 2024 – March 2025), according to Mohammad Javad Kolivand, the governor of the…
Veronika Boskovic Pohar, the European Union’s Chargé d’Affaires in Afghanistan, traveled to Kandahar on Wednesday to urge Taliban officials to lift restrictions on EU-funded projects, sources told…
When US President Donald Trump told Volodymyr Zelenskyy he "had no cards" during an awkward Oval Office meeting last month, he might have forgotten the very reason his Ukrainian counterpart was…
The Russian President “put out a very promising statement but it wasn’t complete… Hopefully Russia will do the right thing,” said Donald Trump this evening, after Vladimir Putin broke his silence on…
Pezeshkian made the remarks at a meeting with artists and artisans from southeast Tehran province on Thursday, stressing that the enemies’ conspiracies against the Iranian people will lead nowhere,…
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's nominee to be the U.S. ambassador in Ottawa said on Thursday he views Canada as an independent nation, pledging to respect its sovereignty amid a global trade war…
The defence ministers of Europe's five major powers—France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Poland, and Italy—convened in Paris and reached broad consensus on the necessity of strengthening Ukraine's…
British actor Khalid Abdalla has told Al Jazeera he is concerned about the erosion of the right to protest.
In Canada, the WUI is rapidly expanding as large cities contend with population growth. But this is putting even more Canadians at risk from potentially detrimental wildfires. The recent, severe…
There's more to this story than the story itself.In Donald Trump's USA, the proceedings against Mahmoud Khalil are an American tolerance test. At the heart of it is the US Constitution itself and the…
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Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the…
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March 13, 2025—Turkey’s new cybersecurity law could criminalize legitimate reporting on cybersecurity incidents because of its overly broad and vague language, the Committee to Protect Journalists…
WASHINGTON -- George Glass, the Oregon real estate developer tapped by President Donald Trump to be U.S. ambassador to Japan, told Senate lawmakers on Thursday that he will press Tokyo to increase the…
2025-03-13T18:55:20+00:00 Shafaq News/ Azerbaijan and Armenia have reached a peace agreement following negotiations aimed at resolving their long-standing dispute in the South Caucasus, officials…
President Donald Trump said he’s getting word that conversations about a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia are “going OK” in Moscow. Trump met with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Thursday to…
Donald Trump's interpretation of Vladimir Putin's non-committal statement on a ceasefire with Ukraine was like "putting lipstick on a pig," according to CNN's Brianna Keilar. Putin said a a news…
Protesters holding Filipino flags and a banner in support of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gather outside the The Hague Penitentiary Institution prison, which houses the International…
Speaking to reporters on Thursday in the Oval Office with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, President Donald Trump said ceasefire talks with Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia have involved…
Donald Trump took the fight over his attempt to restrict automatic US birthright citizenship to the Supreme Court on Thursday as the Republican president's administration asked the justices to narrow…
The BBC has contacted OPM for comment.OPM, a once-obscure agency that manages the federal government's civil service, has been thrust into the spotlight amid President Donald Trump's moves to slash…
New legislation provides prison sentences for falsely claiming a cyber security-related data leak has occurred. It also allows authorities to access private information without sufficient safeguards.…
Metamorphosis summarises the discussion at a recent event on political advertising and online media during elections, and calls for greater transparency and oversight. This statement was originally…
Although the government says the ban is to protect children and privacy, rights groups say it "significantly exceeds proportionality" and should be revoked. This statement was originally published on…
Israel's decision to cut power to Gaza did not turn many lights off in the strip, but it has exacerbated the water crisis hitting the territory.Under the expansion of the Netanyahu government's…
FBI Director Kash Patel is mostly known as a fiery, combative figure in the MAGA universe. His calling card is unflagging loyalty to President Trump, but prior to the rise of the 47th president, he…
“Whoever scares you with another war is misleading you again,” Vardanyan appealed to Armenians, clearly alluding to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian’s justification of unilateral Armenian concessions to…
‘I want my freedom’, a 32-year-old man told firefighters when they found him, choking on smoke, in the tiny room where in which claimed to have been locked since he was 11. Weighing 30kg – a third of…
Azerbaijan and Armenia said Thursday that they had wrapped up talks aimed at resolving the Caucasus neighbours’ decades-long conflict, with both sides agreeing on the text of a possible treaty. A deal…
Canadian entrepreneur Jasmine Mooney's mother is seeking assistance for her daughter who was held in the United States over an incomplete visa issue. Jasm
MOSCOW Russia on Thursday accused European countries of obstructing peace efforts in Ukraine, claiming that their goal is to escalate tensions and prolong the war.In response to a question from…
ATHENS Greece, the Greek Cypriot Administration, and Israel on Thursday held talks in Athens on energy cooperation and connectivity.The trilateral talks, hosted by Greek Foreign Minister George…
Putin supports US ceasefire plan but insists on guarantees for a long-lasting peace to address root causes of conflict.Russian President Vladimir Putin says he agrees with the idea of a US-backed 30…
Aid agencies distributing U.S. food aid in Ethiopia's war-affected Tigray region say they have had to stop feeding millions of people because of the Trump administration's restrictions on foreign aid.
Another major buyer is LLC “Gemam” (ООО «Гемам») — a relatively unknown company with a reported revenue of over 1 billion rubles in 2023. According to its website, Gemam operates purely as a reseller,…
JERUSALEM An Israeli military officer disclosed Thursday that the army uses Palestinians as human shields at least six times daily in the Gaza Strip, an illegal tactic under international law.The…
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Six months ago, the notion of peace between Israel and Lebanon seemed remote, if not impossible.And yet, Israeli and Lebanese negotiators met this week, in Lebanon, to accomplish a task that feels…
President Donald Trump continues to pepper his new government with weapons industry mainstays.Most recently, Trump has nominated Michael Obadal, a U.S. military veteran and current senior director of…
On Tuesday, February 4th, the Australian radio ABC published an interview with Tanya Mehra, Senior Research Fellow and Programme Lead for the Rule of Law Responses to Terrorism programme at ICCT. In…
2025.03.13 Tibet's Nyingtri County Education Bureau launches 'First Lesson of the Year' campaign at a school in the county, March 8, 2025.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he hopes that Russia will do the right thing regarding the war in Ukraine, reported Reuters. US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he meets…
An American hunting influencer who sparked outrage after picking up a baby wombat in Australia and carrying it away from its mother is now in danger of losing her Australian visa as an investigation…
13.3.2025 18:20 by Staff Reporter Have your say: The Zimbabwean government is under fire after a viral image showed three people posing inside a massive pothole, allegedly on the Bulawayo-Victoria…
Cartagena will welcome over 50 media editors from Europe and Latin America during the VIII Congress of Editors scheduled for March 17-19, according to event organizers. The international gathering…
Following directives from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Philippine (PH) Team in the UAE - comprising the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai, and…
As the Islamic Republic of Iran sends contradictory signals in response to President Trump’s letter offering nuclear diplomacy, Europeans for the first time are explicitly saying they might cancel…
An American influencer has found herself in the eye of an Antipodean storm after she removed a baby wombat from its mother and posted the footage on social media.Sam Jones has provoked the ire of both…
WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump continued to double down Thursday on his desire to annex Greenland, one day after a new staunchly pro-independence government secured the most votes in a tightly…
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge on Thursday ordered President Trump’s administration to reinstate thousands — if not tens of thousands — of probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple…
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but he emphasized that the terms are yet to be worked out and noted…
George Glass, the nominee to be U.S. ambassador to Japan, attends a confirmation hearing at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on March 13. (Photo by Ken Moriyasu)
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, yesterday along with Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) led a group of…
Irish Whiskey Company describes how costly the US tariffs will be on Irish businesses if imposed. 'Dialogue' needed with US to protect businesses moore mosquito
After next week's meeting, Economy and Finance Minister Éric Lombard and Lecornu are expected to unveil plans that will incentivize banks and private investors to help grow France's defense sector.…
The Republic of Paraguay successfully closed a landmark sovereign bond issuance worth $1.2 billion on March 4, 2025. This transaction marks Paraguay’s first international debt offering since achieving…
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick praised the United Kingdom and Mexico for their restraint in responding to American tariffs. He simultaneously criticized other trading partners who chose to…
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A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to reinstate the jobs of probationary federal employees across multiple agencies, blasting the procedure behind their mass firings as a…
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In an address full of nuance, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday thanked President Donald Trump for his efforts to end the hostilities in Ukraine, but said he wanted lasting peace over a 30…
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but he emphasized that the terms are yet to be worked out and noted…
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Georgia’s Prosecutor’s Office froze the assets of key managers and top scammers involved in a massive call center fraud on Thursday, following an expose by investigative journalists last…
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Les désaccords entre les deux pays sur des questions brûlantes, telles que les accords de libre-échange, ne disparaîtront probablement pas comme par enchantement, mais leurs responsables affirment…
The United States has blacklisted Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, the latest in the series of sanctions on the country’s petroleum industry aimed at choking off Tehran’s revenue, NewsBase…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (AEST) that he agrees in principle with a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but the terms need to be worked out, and he emphasised that it…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that his country agrees with the US proposals for a ceasefire in Ukraine. However, any ceasefire would have to deal with the root causes of the…
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When the US President speaks of threats of global conflict, we must take him – and them – seriously Whatever one thinks about President Trump’s showboating, he is undoubtedly shaking up the world…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin Photo: AP Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said Russia agrees with a Ukraine ceasefire but it should lead to "enduring peace and remove underlying causes…
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An envoy of President Trump arrived Thursday in Moscow for talks on an American-proposed 30-day cease-fire that Ukraine has accepted, but a senior Russian official said the truce would only help Kyiv…
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Netanyahu on Thursday condemned as “false and absurd” a UN investigation that found Israel had committed “genocidal acts” in the Gaza Strip.“The anti-Israeli circus known as the UN Human Rights…
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Vova, who's sitting up nearby, says: "I don't believe it." He says that near the besieged city of Pokrovsk, they were facing Russian storm attacks every single day. "I doubt there will be a truce," he…
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Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Thursday hailed the start of a "new history" for his country, signing into force a constitutional declaration regulating its five-year transitional period and laying…
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WASHINGTON The White House withdrew Thursday the nomination of Dr. Dave Weldon to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), just an hour before he was slated to testify before the…
Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old Indian-American student, reportedly disappeared from the Riu República Hotel's beach over a week ago
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TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The Hamas resistance movement has praised Yemen for resuming its maritime operation against Israeli vessels, saying the move shows the nation's "genuine commitment" to continue…
TBILISI/BAKU - Armenian and Azerbaijani officials said on Thursday that they had agreed the text of a peace agreement to end nearly four decades of conflict between the South Caucasus countries, a…
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Artillery shelling of the North Darfur capital El Fasher, allegedly by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has left 10 civilians dead, including five children, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) claim.…
March 13 (UPI) -- Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif went to Balochistan province Thursday to meet with 300 survivors and the troops who rescued them after a Baloch Liberation Army train attack…
If the Taiwan secessionists dare to cross the red line, resolute actions will be taken in response, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Thursday.Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs…
The former Russian diplomat was speaking as U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for discussions on the proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine — a truce the White House…
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Armenia and Azerbaijan will not deploy third-country forces along their border after the two sides sign a peace agreement, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Thursday.Officials in Yerevan…
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Ahmed al-Sharaa has signed a draft constitutional declaration, making him president of Syria for a five-year transitional period, state media reported on March 13. The committee tasked with drafting…
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An alleged Iranian government-backed plot to kill American journalist Masih Alinejad, an author and contributor to Voice of America, failed three years ago as her assassin, Khalid Mehdiyev, committed…
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Syria’s interim president signed a temporary constitution on Thursday that leaves the country under Islamist rule for five years during a transitional phase.The nation’s interim rulers have struggled…
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A new report by the U.N. accuses Israel of the increasing use of sexual violence against Palestinians and genocidal acts through the deliberate destruction of their sexual and reproductive healthcare…
The Russian Defense Ministry's claim that it recaptured the town of Sudzha, hours after President Vladimir Putin visited his commanders in Kursk and wore military fatigues, could not be independently…
Tel Aviv — A United Nations report published Thursday accuses Israeli military forces of engaging in "sexual, reproductive and other forms of gender-based violence against Palestinians" in the war…
On the morning of March 10, the container ship Solong collided with an American tanker in the North Sea. British police subsequently arrested the 59-year-old captain of the Solong, whose name has not…
ISTANBUL The Taliban administration in Afghanistan denied on Thursday Kabul’s involvement in a terror attack on a passenger train that killed at least 25 people in Pakistan’s Balochistan…
Qatar is preparing to supply gas to Syria via Jordan as part of efforts to enhance the country's strained energy sector, The New Arab's affiliate Syria TV reported on Thursday.Qatari Prime Minister…
The constitutional declaration was signed by interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa [Getty]Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa signed Syria's newly drafted constitutional declaration on Thursday, hailing the…
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov made the announcement earlier in the day, saying that Armenia must now press ahead with changing its constitution.“The process of negotiations on the text…
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In Minnesota, some U faculty members said they believed the Regents were effectively prohibiting “units,” such as departments, schools, institutes or centers, from making any statements “addressing…
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr claimed Americans are being ‘unknowingly poisoned’ by seed oils
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Yes, you read correctly, China is planning a deep-sea “space station”! Fortunately, we have popular Lawfire® contributor (and maritime law super-expert) Professor Raul (“Pete”) Pedrozo to explain it…
One of the senior Druze leaders in Syria, Sheikh Akl, Dr. Sami Abi Al-Muna, said he opposes an agreement with Syria's new regime - led by Ahmed al-Sharaa - due to the regime's "extremism," Al…
Toward the end of the first Trump administration, when the world was in the throes of the COVID pandemic and the United States was distracted by its own electoral processes, a horrific war broke out…
A woman from the UK, who came to New Delhi to meet a man she befriended on Instagram, was raped by him at a hotel in Mahipalpur in southwest Delhi's Vasant Kunj area. Her "friend" and his acquaintance…
US President Donald Trump has been condemned by Jewish and Muslim groups for using the term "Palestinian" as a slur in an attack on the country's highest-ranking elected Jewish official. In comments…
Egypt and Hamas welcomed President Trump’s statement on Gaza saying no Palestinians would be expelled from what appeared to be a U-turn on his plan for the enclave. “Nobody’s expelling any…
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has invited the Acting Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, to…
New North London synagogue has made the “difficult decision” to close its Gan Alon pre-school at the end of the academic year due to declining numbers. In a statement to members on Thursday, the shul…
Ireland shares President Donald Trump’s “unrelenting focus on peace”, Irish premier Micheal Martin has said. Mr Martin hailed the US president’s work on “peace initiatives” in Ukraine and the Middle…
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa announced on March 11 that he had formed a “strategic alliance” with US businessman Erik Prince, founder of private security firm Blackwater, in a move to tackle the…
Over the past months of war, the Gaza-based blogger Salah al-Jafarawi, known as "Hamas' social media star" and a recognizable figure even in Israel, raised funds intended for Gazans. However, the…
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BRUSSELS/ISTANBUL A European Parliament member (MEP) on Thursday denounced the European “hypocrisy” in universal human rights and the underestimation of the humanitarian situation in Gaza by Polish…
Updated: 10:00pm, 13 Mar 2025 More than 50,000 US troops are stationed in Japan. Photo: Kyodo via AP China’s top envoy to Japan has warned Tokyo against using better ties with Beijing as a hedge…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 13. Iran has protested the actions of three European countries— the UK, France, and Germany— in response to their call for a closed-door session at the UN Security Council…
The number of people aged 65 and over in Turkey has increased by 20.7 percent over the past five years, surpassing 9 million in 2024, according to official data released on Thursday.The Turkish…
Chennai police investigating the death of a doctor, his wife and two sons have revealed that he had incurred losses to the tune of Rs5 crore (Rs50 million) in his diagnostic scan business. It may be…
On Wednesday, March 12, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff, with the main topic being the use of domestically produced UAVs for long…
Belgian federal prosecutors say they have arrested multiple individuals as part of a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament amid reports that Chinese company Huawei bribed EU…
2025-03-13T13:39:13+00:00 Shafaq News/ Israeli warplanes struck a residential building in central Damascus on Thursday, according to Syria’s state news agency SANA.The strike hit the Mashrou Dummar…
Few Labour MPs entered politics to cut social security, but with a "cash-strapped" government "promising sweeping reform", they now face a "major test of loyalty" to Keir Starmer, said Politico.Just…
Israel has "systematically" destroyed sexual and reproductive healthcare facilities in Gaza while employing sexual, reproductive, and other forms of gender-based violence against Palestinians since…
ISTANBUThe UN special rapporteur urged Harvard students to uphold its commitment to free speech and safeguard international students from deportation threats posed by the Trump administration at a…
People living in Naples were shaken awake early on Thursday morning after a 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Italian city - its strongest in 40 years.Some residents left their homes for…
The recent head-to-head interview on Al Jazeera with Mehdi Hassan has brought Ranil Wickremesinghe back into the spotlight. The former Sri Lankan president was described as ‘childish’ and ‘callous’ in…
MACH, Pakistan - The bodies of at least 25 people, including 21 hostages, killed in a train siege by separatist gunmen in Pakistan were retrieved from the site on March 13 ahead of the first funerals,…
THE headstones of Rosa Luxemburg, Karl Liebknecht, Ernst Thalmann and other revolutionary martyrs have been vandalised in a shocking desecration at the Friedrichsfelde Cemetery in Berlin. The metal…
Donatella Versace is to step down from her role as chief creative officer of the Versace brand after almost three decades at the company founded by her late brother Gianni, owner Capri Holdings CPRI.N…
The SADC mission that has suffered losses this year will conduct a ‘phased withdrawal’ of its troops.The Southern African regional bloc has said it will conclude its troop deployment in the Democratic…
The suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has taken a new turn as she filed a contempt application against Senate President Godswill Akpabio for allegedly…
The Lebanese government on Thursday appointed Brig Gen Rodolphe Haykal as army commander, filling the vacancy left by Joseph Aoun’s election as the head of state in January. Mr Aoun had served as the…
Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson have started a new weekly podcast. The first two episodes of ‘IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson’ were released on Wednesday. However, both the…
There was anger too at how the bright, bubbly youngster had been failed by all the authorities supposed to be in charge of her care.London's Old Bailey court heard that her body was found in her bed…
ISTANBUL The growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to lead to more data being created in the next three years than ever before.Countries like the US and China, with the vast…
Sudanese refugees in Chad and Egypt face the fast of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan under dire humanitarian conditions, an almost complete absence of humanitarian aid, and skyrocketing food prices.…
United States President Donald Trump had last month called Zelenskyy a "dictator with elections." Again, last week, he and Vice President JD Vance accused Zelenskyy of being ungrateful for the…
For residents in the occupied territories of east Ukraine, checks by Russian officials are now a regular occurrence. “They have checkpoints in and out of every major city, in and out of every village,…
ITHACA, NEW YORK – US President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has been accompanied by dramatic economic-policy shifts, setting countries around the world on edge. The new administration has…
SINGAPORE - Two women confronted Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam at his Meet-the-People Session (MPS) on March 12, causing a commotion outside his Chong Pang branch office that was caught…
In a significant step toward affirming the rights of transgender people in Poland, the country’s Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling that eliminates the requirement for trans people to involve…
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- An aide to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba distributed gift vouchers worth 100,000 yen ($676) each as souvenirs to rookie lower house members of his Liberal Democratic Party…
After ‘Qatargate’, the European Parliament has been rocked by a new affair: a series of searches were carried out on Thursday in Belgium and Portugal and several suspects were arrested in an…
Turkey said on Thursday “terrorists” must lay down their arms and foreign fighters must be expelled from Syria, after an agreement was signed on Monday between Syria’s new government and the Kurdish…
The Lebanese army confirmed on Thursday that it had received a soldier detained by Israel on Sunday, according to a post on X. [Getty]The Lebanese army on Thursday received a soldier who had been…
'As junta continue to lose territory to armed resistance groups, it has retaliated by blockading aid, restricting humanitarian access, limiting trade routes, targeting humanitarian workers, further…
Afghan-Greek political activist Nasim Lomani is dedicated to supporting refugees. He argues that as long as the EU continues to overlook the realities on the ground, the number of people fleeing…
Renowned South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun faces major boycotts and potential fines exceeding 150 billion won (US$11.25 million) after allegations he had a years-long relationship with the late actress…
The State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Nikola Stojanović, met today with the Regional Director of the United Nations Development Coordination Office for…
On February 14, Trump administration officials at the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the U.S. Department of Education released guidance in the form of a Dear Colleague Letter to the nation’s…
Carter Johnston a freshman at George Washington University's Elliott School for International Affairs in the Class of 2028. He is based in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, Illinois. His interests include…
TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry has summoned the ambassadors of the United Kingdom, France and Germany over their joint attempt with the United States at the United Nations Security…
Professor Abdallah Khalil Al-Tamimi, a Syrian religious scholar and peace activist who has spent more than three decades in exile studying Islamic jurisprudence and foundational principles, spoke to…
Violence on Syria's coast lasted four days with hundreds of civilians killed [OMAR HAJ KADOUR/AFP via Getty Images]Syria has set up a fact-finding committee tasked with investigating the sectarian…
Australia's top diplomat urged a visiting American influencer on Thursday to "leave the baby wombat alone," after a video appeared to show the woman pestering a young marsupial.In a now-deleted video…
Frank Wisner played important roles around the world for 60 years, earning him a prominent place in in the annals of U.S. foreign policy. I first met Frank in Islamabad, Pakistan when, as the U.S.…
TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – A group of Iranian families of the terrorism victims have presented their cases at a meeting of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva and called for the support of the European…
SINGAPORE - Plant lovers can now sign up for free gardening-related activities in a new initiative meant to encourage those with green fingers to spread the joys of gardening to the wider community.…
SINGAPORE - Culture, Community and Youth Minister Edwin Tong said he will continue with the work he has done in Joo Chiat ward even after it is moved into East Coast GRC. He told The Straits Times in…
At least 92% of South Sudan’s estimated 11 million people lived below the extreme poverty line in 2024, according to a new World Bank report published on Thursday. The findings were revealed in the…
Dubai Health has been recognised as a leader in advancing organ donation in the UAE through its continuous collaboration with the National Centre for Regulating Donation and Transplantation of Human…
MOSCOW (Reuters) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin's top foreign policy aide said on Thursday he had told Washington that a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States to pause the war in Ukraine…
For a year and a half, a photograph of the Bibas family wearing Batman pajamas served as a symbol of the global vigil for their return from captivity in Gaza.Batman was a passion for Ariel, who was 4…
In an interview with The Sunday Times, Shah outlined a sweeping vision for reform of the corporation, tackling issues from staff misconduct to funding models and political bias.The British Indian…
Russian forces have recaptured Sudzha, a key town in the Kursk region that was previously held by Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said Thursday."Units of the North group of forces liberated the…
A UN fact-finding mission has accused Israel of deliberately targeting and destroying sexual and reproductive healthcare facilities in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023.The report, released Thursday by the…
PHNOM PENH (AP) -- A genetic study of Asian elephants in northern Cambodia published Thursday reveals a larger and more robust population than previously thought, raising hopes the endangered species…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to impose 200-percent tariffs on wine, champagne and other alcoholic products from France and other European Union countries in retaliation against the…
[Frédéric Mégret is the Hans & Tamar Oppenheimer Chair in Public International Law at the Faculty of Law, McGill University and the James S. Carpentier Visiting Professor at Columbia Law School] The…
Jaffar Express, a cross-country train with roughly 450 people on board, came under a bomb and gun attack on Tuesday while passing through a tunnel near Sibi, Balochistan, on its way north to Peshawar…
Controversial Romanian politician Diana Sosoaca, who was barred by a top court from entering last year’s annulled presidential election, has filed her candidacy in an unlikely bid to enter in the May…
GENEVA -- United Nations-backed human rights experts on Thursday accused Israel of “the systematic use of sexual, reproductive and other gender-based violence” in its war with Hamas in the Gaza…
Republican lawmakers have targeted Sarah McBride and refused to acknowledge trans people's identity after Donald Trump signed executive orders declaring only two sexes. The Republican chair of a US…
March 13 (UPI) -- Authorities in Belgium searched the Brussels offices of Chinese tech company Huawei Thursday as part of a corruption probe. The investigation also included searches at several homes…
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Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Thursday that a proposed 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia would "give nothing" to Russia.
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
Dozens of people rescued from a train hijacked by separatist militants in southwestern Pakistan arrived on Thursday in the city of Quetta, hours after security forces killed all 33 attackers to end a…
Iranian regime’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei rejects U.S. negotiations in a staged speech before regime loyalists – March 12, 2025 Two-minute read In a defiant speech on March 12, the Iranian regime’s…
Rohingya refugees collect food stuff distributed by the World Food Programme (WFP) at their refugee camp at Kutupalong in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Thursday, March 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Shafiqur Rahman)…
The UN Commission of Inquiry said Israel had "intentionally attacked and destroyed" the Palestinian territory's main fertility centre, and had simultaneously imposed a siege and blocked aid including…
Fifth ‘Europe Stands With Tibet’ Rally in The Hague Reaffirms Global Commitment to Peaceful Tibetan Freedom Struggle (Image: X@CTA_TibetdotNet) Hague [Netherlands], March 13 (ANI): Over 3,000 Tibetans…
International research and policy institute IMPACT-se (Institute for Monitoring Peace and Cultural Tolerance in School Education) has released a groundbreaking report examining Uzbekistan's…
It may not seem like the best time to publish yet another global ranking of nations. The World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) have recently come under fire for being vague and biased.…
SINGAPORE - A raft of measures intended to stem the continued decline of Singapore’s taxi population, lower the cost of running a taxi business and pave the way for operators to grow their fleets was…
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te said Thursday tougher measures are needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration, spying and other efforts to weaken the island's…
Pakistan’s prime minister traveled to restive southwestern Balochistan province to meet survivors of a train attack and the commandos who rescued over 300 passengers from the insurgents who killed 21…
The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has successfully completed a project to construct modern roads at the dairy and wheat farms in the city of Mleiha. Spanning a total length of 19…
In a groundbreaking move to enhance its case law accessibility, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has expanded its Knowledge Sharing Platform (ECHR-KS) to include new language versions in…
The Bangladeshi government on Thursday said that news reports by some Indian media outlets about the alleged instability in the Bangladesh Army were “baseless” and “deeply irresponsible”.Over the past…
Russia has reiterated its opposition to a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, with Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stating that Moscow is focused on achieving a long-term settlement rather than a short-term…
A special envoy of United States President Donald Trump is visiting Russia, as Washington and Moscow have entered crunch time in hammering a ceasefire deal that would temporarily halt the war in…
President Donald Trump on Thursday delivered a massive new threat to hit the European Union with unprecedented tariffs. Writing on his Truth Social page, Trump lashed out at the EU for slapping…
Purim, one of the most joyful and unique holidays in Judaism, has nearly arrived. Preparing properly in accordance with Jewish law allows us to make the most of the celebration and fulfill its mitzvot…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to slap a 200 percent tariff on all “wines, champagne and alcoholic products” from France and other EU countries. The threat comes after the White…
In a major and unprecedented shakeup to the U.S. military’s leadership, U.S. President Donald Trump removed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Brown in late February, while announcing…
Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has claimed to know individuals who paid to get ministerial appointments under President Bola Tinubu's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)…
SINGAPORE - “Voucher Wong” and the God of Fortune - these are the nicknames that netizens have taken to calling Prime Minister Lawrence Wong after he announced a slew of goodies in Parliament during…
A senior Kremlin official rejected the idea of a temporary ceasefire, as proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, saying Russia was only interested in a long-term resolution of the…
DAMASCUS - Israel carried out an air strike on the Syrian capital Damascus on Thursday, targeting what the military said was a command centre belonging to the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad,…
KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has come under heavy fire after his government injected RM1.1 billion (S$330 million) into Sapura Energy on March 11, having previously criticised calls to…
In a move reminiscent of President Donald Trump’s efforts to streamline the bureaucracy in Washington, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday confirmed plans to abolish the body which leads…
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Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., arrives in the House Chamber before President Donald Trump arrives to address a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Photo: AP/J.…
International humanitarian groups and Christian leaders are calling for urgent action to end the bloodshed, as fears grow over escalating sectarian tensions. Syria’s coastal region was plunged into…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 13. The European Union views Turkmenistan as a key partner in the Middle Corridor, which strengthens connections between Central Asia and Europe, said Jozef Sikela,…
NASA revealed on Monday that it dissolved two additional departments, including the one which dealt with diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), and abolished the position of its head…
US President Donald Trump has warned France and other European Union countries that he will impose a 200% tariff on all liquor imports to the United States, including champagne and wines. US President…
Kampala, Uganda — Members of Parliament have expressed concerns following reports that high fees are being charged at the private wing of the Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital. Buhweju…
Tanzania today declared the end of Marburg virus disease outbreak after recording no new cases over 42 days since the death of the last confirmed case on 28 January 2025. The outbreak, in which two…
French prosecutors have placed a finance ministry employee under formal investigation on suspicion of spying for Algeria, the Paris prosecutor's office said on Thursday, at a time of mounting…
SINGAPORE – A scammer deceived several people into transferring cash totalling more than $400,000 to him. Muhammad Nur Shukry Zaini, 23, also deceived some of his victims into handing him multiple…
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Top story Xi is relying on local governments to make consumption kick in China’s Premier Li Qiang in early March used the annual Government Work Report to the National People’s Congress (NPC) to place…
New Delhi was the world’s most polluted capital, closely followed by Chad’s N’Djamena, while Dhaka, came third, ahead of Kinshasa and Islamabad. Chad topped the rankings for the most polluted country…
There is no consensus on the cause of the Covid pandemic. The lab leak hypothesis has been hotly contested by scientists, including many who say there is no definitive evidence to back it up. But the…
Germany’s new government last week announced a large fiscal expansion, which on some forecasts lifts debt from its current 60% of GDP level to 90% over the next decade. This stimulus is heavily geared…
Kalimow Mohamed Nur had no choice but to take a desperate gamble. With his twin sons weak from hunger, their tiny bodies frail from repeated bouts of vomiting and diarrhoea, he borrowed enough money…
Warsaw, Poland — Poland's President Andrzej Duda again called on the United States to deploy nuclear weapons to Poland as a deterrent to Russia, the latest indication that the frontline NATO nation is…
MethodologyThe authors monitored the financial and propaganda activities of IS women and ISKP propagandists on Telegram, and Instagram between December 2024 and February 2025. We specifically tracked…
The children of Israeli hostage Omri Miran have appealed to US President Donald Trump to ensure the safe return of their father from Hamas captivity. The children of Israeli hostage Omri Miran pleaded…
In his first two months in office, U.S. President Donald Trump’s relationship with Saudi Arabia became increasingly complicated. Trump made sure that his first phone call with a foreign leader after…
Sudan's healthcare system is overwhelmed and at the point of collapse after nearly two years of brutal conflict and a deadly combination of funding shortages and lack of essential medicine, health…
A confidential document outlining the coalition talks between the conservative Christian Democratic Union and its Bavarian sister party (CDU/CSU) and the center-left Social Democrats (SPD), reveals…
18 white rhinos have been translocated to Ngorongoro from South Africa under a plan that aims to introduce 36 individuals over time‘This is a new chapter for Tanzania. The white rhinos are back where…
Several individuals have been arrested as part of a corruption investigation linked to the European Parliament, Belgian federal prosecutors have said.The arrests come amid reports in local media that…
Just as Trump appears to admire dictators like Putin, so Dutton appears to have an admiration for Trump’s approach to international affairs. In 1951 Australia turned to its newfound “great and…
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LONDON In a major policy shift, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday announced plans to abolish NHS England, placing the health service management directly under the control of the central…
The Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Federation of Synagogues are helping the Methodist Church with historic Torah and Book of Esther scrolls which were previously kept at Wesley College,…
Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 7 -- Declining water levels in the Caspian are reducing the amount of cargo ships on that body of water can carry and threatening Kazakhstan's participation in both Russia's…
The most enduring consequence of Donald Trump’s second coming could be the end of the idea of the West, at least in its contemporary, geopolitical and geo-economic sense, caused by an irrevocable…
64.8% of the country’s population lives in poverty while a tiny elite own much of the national wealth. At least 78 % of the population is severely food insecure. Sierra Leone has a literacy rate of…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 13. Baku expects Yerevan to resolve its territorial integrity claims through constitutional amendments in the next phase, Jeyhun Bayramov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign…
A Ukrainian soldier walks past at a city hall in Sudzha, Kursk region, Russia, Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. This image was approved by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry before publication. (AP Photo, File)…
As the return of Afghan refugees continues from Pakistan and Iran, a total of 118 families returned to their homeland Afghanistan from the neighboring countries in a single day on Wednesday, reported…
Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif travelled to Balochistan province on Thursday to meet with survivors of the Jaffar Express train attack and the commandos who led the rescue operation that saved…
Pro-Israel students and activists protested a London School of Economics (LSE) event on Hamas, accusing the university of providing a platform that legitimized the group and downplayed its role in the…
The scroll, written and illustrated in 1616, is part of 'Beautiful Esther: Purim, a Timeless Story,' an exhibition that opened this week at the National Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah in…
CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- Senior European Union officials were in South Africa for a summit Thursday with President Cyril Ramaphosa that centers on bolstering trade and diplomatic ties as both feel…
U.S. and Russian officials are expected to meet in Moscow to discuss a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Russia’s war in Ukraine.The Kremlin said Thursday that U.S. negotiators were on the way…
The ice-bound island's propulsion into the centre of global geopolitical interest has led to a surprise election result.
SYDNEY - US President Donald Trump’s decision not to exempt Australia from his latest tariffs has sparked immediate concerns about the future of the relationship between the stalwart allies, including…
The European Parliament has been hit with yet another alleged corruption scandal centred around foreign influence. In this case some 15 MEPs were suspected of having taken bribes for promoting Chinese…
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Currently 100 million Europeans have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), which will become the 5th cause of death globally by 2050 if no measures are taken. Most of those affected are undiagnosed and thus…
The Trump administration has agreed to continue discussions with Arab leaders about Egypt's Gaza reconstruction plan [Getty]US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that no Palestinians will be…
Military analysts warn that Russia’s rapid advance in Kursk threatens to strip Kyiv its last remaining bargaining chip President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Russia’s Kursk region to claim…
HONG KONG, March 13 (Xinhua) -- In the recently released Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2025, six subjects from two Hong Kong universities made it into the global top…
The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has handed over nearly fifty newly acquired wheeled armored vehicles from Turkey to the 2nd Infantry Brigade. Most of these are 6x6 ARMA armored vehicles…
BEIRUT The Lebanese army said that it received on Thursday a soldier who had been detained by Israel.The army said the soldier was transferred to Lebanon by the Red Cross and was taken to a…
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Official data has shown that China remains a top destination for transnational investment, and China welcomes foreign firms to invest in the country, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning…
Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on Tuesday urged an immediate de-escalation of tensions in South Sudan, warning that the crisis threatens regional stability and civilian lives. In a…
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In this photo released by an official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks in a ceremony meeting a group of…
Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russian President Vladimir Putin was dressed in military camouflage as he visited a command post in Russia’s Kursk region, which borders Ukraine, on March 12, 2025.…
On 6 March, near the port city of Latakia, Al Jazeera reporter Riyad al-Hussein was shot while in the passenger seat of a car with a colleague. Both were clearly identifiable as journalists by their…
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on Thursday denied the Pakistani military's claim that the Jaffar Express hostage crisis has ended, saying intense fighting continues, and Pakistani forces are taking…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into Rodrigo Duterte’s “drug war” has been ongoing since 2017. Duterte served as president from 2016 to 2022 and although he withdrew the…
MOSCOW Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has confirmed that a US delegation will engage in discussions with Russian counterparts in Moscow on Thursday.Speaking at a press briefing, Peskov said the…
Moscow is interested in a “long-term resolution” to the conflict with Ukraine rather than a temporary ceasefire, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said on March 13, according to Interfax.A…
A new survey finds that nearly three-quarters of Israelis believe Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should resign, yet his Likud party remains Israel’s most popular—and powerful—political force…
Hamas cannot be eliminated by military means alone, and the time has come for Israel to accept that Israel has a new military chief. From his first day on the job, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has been…
As Syria faces escalating violence and Israeli incursions, Ahmed al-Sharaa centralizes security decision-making with a new National Security Council [Damascus] Syria’s interim President Ahmed al…
György Hölvényi, MEP for Hungary and member of the Patriots for Europe Group, standing rapporteur for education in the Committee on Development, reports exclusively for Brussels Signal on his recent…
Sanam Teri Kasam, the 2016 romantic drama starring Mawra Hocane and Harshvardhan Rane, has become the first Indian film to be re-released across numerous cinemas in the UK, reported Zee News.Directed…
A judge in Singapore granted bail to three men suspected of deceiving suppliers of server computers that may contain Nvidia chips affected by U.S. export rules that bar the sale of them to certain…
Another survivor, Arslan Yousaf, shed more light on the attack. He said as soon as the blast happened, armed men charged into the train and started firing at people. "They had launchers, guns, and…
TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Syria's self-proclaimed President Abu Muhammad Jolani laso known as Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree on Wednesday to form the country's national security council, according to a…
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, attended…
Indonesian immigrants in the US have grown increasingly anxious under President Donald Trump’s intensified immigration crackdown, as a recent deportation, several pending trials and heightened e
The Ministry of Commerce Exterior and Tourism announced Peru’s exports reached $6.922 billion in January, marking a significant 30.7% increase compared to January 2024.This robust performance…
The Republic of Paraguay successfully closed a landmark sovereign bond issuance worth $1.2 billion on March 4, 2025. This transaction marks Paraguay’s first international debt offering since achieving…
Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 7 -- Over the last several years, likely a euphemism for "since Putin began his expanded war in Ukraine," Moscow has cut back in its exploration of the Arctic despite…
Greece’s New President Constantine Tassoulas, left, thanks the members of Holy Synod, as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stands next to him after his swearing in ceremony at the Parliament, in…
The leader of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), George Simion, will replace Calin Georgescu as the leading far-right candidate in the May presidential elections, but the leader of the…
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Russia of "devastating" economic consequences if it did not sign onto a cease-fire deal his administration has agreed with Ukraine, but stressed he hoped it wouldn't…
'I am convinced our efforts will bring benefit not only for our countries, but for the entire region,' President Sadyr Japarov said during the talks with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon on…
Thousands of frontline healthcare workers in southern India's Kerala state, who have been holding demonstrations for the past month seeking better pay and recognition, have vowed to continue their…
Three teenage girls accused of killing a 75-year-old man in a violent street attack face a provisional trial in December.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced yesterday that Mexico will wait until April 2 before deciding on reciprocal tariffs against the United States. This decision comes as US steel and…
Barclays Bank warns Mexico’s economy will experience significantly reduced growth when factoring in potential US tariffs on imported Mexican products. The bank outlined multiple scenarios in their…
Rosemary Nenini is a busy woman. One of the founding members and manager of the Twala Tenebo Cultural Center, a collective owned and operated by a Maasai women’s group now comprised of 203 women, her…
Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 7 -- The number of migrant workers in Russia is declining; but for the time being, this category will remain dominated by people from Central Asia and the Caucasus, Russian…
HRANA News Agency – Karim Jalili, a resident of Masjed Soleyman, was arrested by security forces at his home and taken to an undisclosed location. Based on information received by HRANA, on Wednesday,…
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The United States has reportedly encouraged Monday's deal between Syrian Kurdish forces and the Damascus government, according to sources speaking to Reuters. [Getty]The United States encouraged its…
The acting governor of Western Equatoria, Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, has called for the immediate reopening of the State Legislative Assembly, which has been inactive for over a year. Speaking at a press…
The second presidential victory of Donald Trump has already ushered in a new era of geopolitics marked by the U.S. abdicating its role as the guardian of the rules-based order to which international…
For almost a week, Niger's service stations have been short of enough premium fuel to meet local demand. As a result, long queues of cars and motorbikes have been forming at those that do have a…
The upset result comes as US President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in taking control of the strategically placed Arctic island, which also sits on large untapped reserves of crucial…
Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said on Thursday that it expelled a Chinese vessel suspected of conducting underwater surveying operations from restricted and prohibited waters around…
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Vladimir Putin yesterday donned green camouflage and inspected a sandbagged Army command post in Kursk — seven months after Ukrainian soldiers occupied that western corner of Russia. Although the mini…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 13. The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, met with the European Commissioner for International Partnership, Jozef Síkela, Trend reports. Welcoming the high…
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Beijing is set to host Russia and Iran -- both key diplomatic partners -- on Friday for trilateral talks on Tehran's nuclear programme, France 24 reported.The United States withdrew from a landmark…
MOSCOW – Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said her country was ready to talk to the United States about a peace initiative discussed between the US and Ukraine, and contacts could…
HONG KONG - Australia is scrambling to deploy new long-range missiles as the recent arrival of powerful Chinese warships off the Australian coast delivers a sharp reminder of Beijing’s growing naval…
Poland’s president Andrzej Duda has again called on the US to deploy nuclear weapons to Poland as a deterrent to Russia.Mr Duda’s appeal – made in an interview with the Financial Times – is the latest…
Popular culture has always been a useful indication into the views of voters, argues Jamilla Smith-Joseph. Undoubtedly, Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) was one of the most…
Europe is expanding its artificial intelligence infrastructure with the addition of six new AI factories aimed at boosting innovation and technological leadership. Austria, Bulgaria, France, Germany,…
Chile’s Undersecretariat of International Economic Relations reported impressive foreign trade figures for early 2025 despite ongoing global economic uncertainties. The country achieved historic…
Greenland's parliamentary elections were won in a surprise victory by the social-liberal opposition party Demokraatit, beating the left-wing Inuit Ataqatigiit party led by incumbent Prime Minister…
The nearby settlements of Melovoy and Podol have also been liberated, the ministry said in a short statement on Thursday, Russia Today reported.In the last 24 hours the Ukrainian forces fighting in…
“THE ACTION that is needed has to be bold and determined,” declared Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, this week. She was talking about how the European Union should…
BISHKEK (Reuters) -- The presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan signed a deal on Thursday on demarcating their shared frontier, seeking to end a long-running border conflict that has seen dozens…
Kazakhstan and the European Union have signed two important agreements during the first official visit of the European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela, to Astana, Kazinform…
Aid agencies distributing U.S. food aid in Ethiopia's war-affected Tigray region say they have had to stop feeding millions of people because of the U.S. Trump administration's restrictions on foreign…
Russian President Vladimir Putin, dressed in military fatigues, ordered the swift defeat of Ukrainian forces in western Russia, a signal to the United States that Moscow holds the military initiative…
The mother of Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI employee-turned-whistleblower, who was found dead in his San Francisco apartment in November 2024, has shared a CCTV image from the day of his death. The…
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Carl Lundstrom, the co-founder of The Pirate Bay, died in a plane crash (Screengrab/ Svenska
(Analysis) President Daniel Noboa declared Ecuador faces the most violent internal armed conflict in its history against organized criminal groups.The crisis represents a textbook evolution of…
The Ministry of Commerce Exterior and Tourism announced Peru’s exports reached $6.922 billion in January, marking a significant 30.7% increase compared to January 2024.This robust performance…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday that Hamas sent a 4-year-old Palestinian boy to one of its outposts. The IDF says it returned the toddler to Gaza in coordination with international…
Belgian federal police conducted raids in the early hours of Thursday, as part of a corruption probe involving the European Parliament. “We can confirm that we have an ongoing investigation on…
India’s largest electric vehicle company is in trouble. Shares of OlaiOlaOla is a transportation company, founded in 2010 by Bhavish Agarwal, which offers ride-hailing services and sells electric…
LONDON -- President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff landed in Moscow on Thursday morning for discussions on a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine -- a step leaders in Kyiv and…
Russian aerial attacks overnight killed at least two people in the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson, officials said Thursday.Kherson Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said on Telegram his region came…
MEXICO CITY — There’s a popular saying in Mexico, where corn is as central to national mythology as it is gastronomy. Sin maíz, no hay país. Without corn, there is no country. This week, Mexico’s…
Turkey’s military has continued to conduct deadly attacks in Syria and Iraq on fighters linked to insurgent group Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in the two weeks since the movement’s founder Abdullah…
South Korea's military on Thursday charged two air force pilots with criminal negligence over an accidental bombing of a village near the DMZ last week that injured 43 and damaged dozens of buildings,…
As of this morning, March 13, 2025, the Argentine peso continues to navigate challenging waters against the US dollar.The official exchange rate stands at AR$1,066.13 per USD, while the informal “blue…
The Argentine Ministry of Economy announced Wednesday that the government successfully renewed 97% of local currency debt maturities through a financial operation raising 4.45 trillion pesos ($4.179…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 13. Aydyn Akan, Deputy Chairman of the Board of JSC "NC QazaqGaz," and Trygve Randen, Senior Vice President of Digital Products and Solutions at SLB (Schlumberger), signed an…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 13. The Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor—the Middle Corridor—is crucial for both Europe and the entire Central Asian region, said Jozef Sikela, European Commissioner for…
According to Mohsen Ardakani, Managing Director of Tehran Province Water and Wastewater Company, the Latyan, Lar, Mamloo, and Amir Kabir dams are nearly depleted, with only the Taleghan dam…
A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck the area around Naples overnight, causing one light injury and some structural damage, and triggering panic among several residents, Italian officials said on…
The reported sinking of a North Korean freighter after a collision with a Chinese ship has underscored the dangers of DPRK maritime practices, in which vessels sail on so-called dark voyages to…
The interim government of Ethiopia’s Tigray region has appealed for the Ethiopian federal government to intervene after a faction of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front seized control of two major…
MOSCOW - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia was ready to talk to the United States about a peace initiative discussed between the U.S. and Ukraine, and contacts could…
Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses commanders at a control center of his armed forces in Russia's Kursk region on Wednesday. (Reuters TV) Ahead of talks with U.S. officials over a proposed 30…
Prosecutors in Sofia have announced they will open an anti-corruption investigation into the European Prosecutor’s Office representative in Bulgaria. The move came after reporters were sent an…
UN experts say Israel ‘intentionally attacked and destroyed’ the Palestinian territory’s main fertility centre.Israel has carried out “genocidal acts” against Palestinians by systematically destroying…
Israel on Thursday released a Lebanese soldier who was detained on Sunday, Lebanon's army said in a post on X.“The soldier was transferred to Lebanon by the Red Cross and was taken to a hospital for…
BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Relevant authorities from China and the United States have been maintaining communication on trade issues, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce said on…
DESPITE an improvement in 2024, India again dominated global rankings for the cities with the most dangerous particle smog while Chad was the most polluted country, according to a report published on…
Although Uzbekistan has effectively eliminated large-scale state-imposed forced labor in the cotton harvest, ongoing government influence over certain aspects of the country’s agricultural industry…
NEW YORK – Germany has just announced another “Zeitenwende”: a turning point when long-held beliefs are abandoned in favor of new, more promising strategies. That term was what German Chancellor Olaf…
SINGAPORE – A security officer who was trying to stop a delivery rider from parking illegally outside Alexandra Central Mall was fined $2,400 on March 13, after he was found to have unlawfully grabbed…
SINGAPORE – A former Kinderland pre-school teacher who ill-treated several children under her care was sentenced to a year, five months and two weeks’ jail on March 13. On March 5, Lin Min, 35, who…
A total lunar eclipse will occur on the night of March 13 or early morning of March 14, 2025, depending on the time zone, causing the Moon to appear redThis phenomenon, often called a "Blood Moon,"…
Russia’s Defence Ministry has said it has taken over Sudzha, the biggest town in the Kursk region that has been overrun by Ukrainian forces since the surprise cross-border offensive in August 2024.The…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a 5,000-member regional counterterrorism force to tackle the growing influence of jihadist groups, particularly Islamic State’s (IS)…
When Seabed 2030 launched in 2017, just six% of the ocean floor was properly mapped
LONDON -- Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a command center in Kursk on Wednesday, ordering troops there to "destroy" all Ukrainian formations remaining in the contested border region."Your…
Staley, who resigned in 2021, is appealing the watchdog's ruling banning him from senior roles in the UK financial industry. In a 2019 letter to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Barclays said…
“If you lose two of three matches maybe you will find yourself at number 12. If a player misses a chance, I didn't go to him to shout but what I want is a sense of responsibility. “Even time I say to…
Gigi Hadid is getting candid about co-parenting her daughter Khai with ex-partner Zayn Malik.In a new interview with Vogue, the supermodel opened up about what it’s really like to raise her four-year…
Pope Francis was marking the 12th anniversary of his papacy on Thursday with increasingly positive medical updates four weeks after being admitted to hospital.The pope, who is being treated for double…
Bankova has opened the bidding in the peace talks by calling for a 30-day ceasefire and withdrawing from Russia’s Kursk region as an act of “good faith”. But both sides have adopted harder lines with…
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev met with the delegation of Shaanxi Province of China led by Deputy…
President Nicolás Maduro announced a national plan to achieve pharmaceutical independence in Venezuela during a televised address from the University of Hydrocarbons in Miranda State.The initiative…
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia was ready to talk to the United States about a peace initiative discussed between the U.S. and Ukraine, and contacts could take place…
Two days before US agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University student and Palestinian activist asked his wife if she knew what to do if immigration agents came to their door. Noor…
Turkish forces killed 24 Kurdish gunmen in northern Iraq and Syria over the past week, the defense ministry said on Thursday, continuing attacks in the region after a disarmament call from the PKK…
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Toronto: Former central banker Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister of Friday by the country’s Governor General Mary Simon. Mark Carney, Canada's incoming prime minister,…
On 5 February, as one such session took place in Kochi, a US aircraft landed in Amritsar with 104 undocumented Indian migrants in shackles. Two more planes carrying 229 migrants arrived on 16 and 17…
The US Justice Department has charged Besciokov with conspiracy to violate sanctions and operate an unlicensed money-transmitting business. He profited from laundering proceeds from ransomware,…
As of today, individuals whose immediate family members have gone missing due to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine can submit claims for compensation under Category A2.2 to the Register of…
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on March 12 during a visit to Ankara that he urged Turkey to play a key role in any peace process for Ukraine. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks…
US 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports came into force on March 12 at 04:01 local time, escalating trade tensions between Washington and its main commercial partners.US President Donald…
Media reporting on the 30-day ceasefire offer to Russia negotiated by the United States and Ukraine in Jeddah on Tuesday is focused on positive steps mentioned in the joint statement: restoring US…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia--Archaeologists in Cambodia are celebrating an unexpected find at the country’s centuries-old Angkor temple complex: the torso of a statue of Buddha that matches a head found nearly a century ago at the same site.
The water and sanitation department has announced a three-week extension of the closure of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project's (LHWP) water transfer and delivery tunnels due to delays in maintenance…
On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 13:00 at the Vatan (Patriotic) Party Istanbul Provincial Headquarters, Vatan (Patriotic) Party Chairman Doğu Perinçek held a press conference in which he evaluated the…
Russia could work to weaken the United States and “completely dismantle” the Ukrainian government in upcoming negotiations, secret Kremlin documents have revealed.
While the world has been watching talks aimed at ending Russia’s three-year full-scale invasion of Ukraine, two Central Asian countries have been quietly working to consign a long and sometimes bloody…
SINGAPORE – A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after an accident with a car in Yishun on the morning of March 12.The accident occurred along Yishun Avenue 8 towards Admiralty Road East at 7.40am.…
ANKARA - Turkish forces killed 24 Kurdish militants in northern Iraq and Syria over the past week, the defence ministry said on Thursday, continuing attacks in the region after a disarmament call from…
Pope Francis had another tranquil night in hospital, the Vatican said in its brief morning statement, as he marks the 12th anniversary of his papacy. The pope has had increasingly positive medical…
TAIPEI, TAIWAN — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday that China has deepened its influence campaigns and infiltration against the democratic island, pledging measures to tackle Beijing's…
The new crew needs to get to the International Space Station before Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams can head home after nine months in orbit. A launch pad problem prompted SpaceX to delay a flight to…
President Rakhmon has reinserted Tirgon, the ‘rain festival’ which according to tradition took place on the longest day of the year, a tradition linked to local epics, but which today takes on a new…
KABUL — The Taliban-led Ministry of Finance has received instructions from Kandahar to determine the budget for a planned Loya Jirga (grand assembly) in Kabul and begin securing funds for the event,…
KABUL — The World Food Program (WFP) has reported that its lifesaving food aid shipments have been stuck at the Torkham border crossing since February 21, delaying critical assistance to vulnerable…
It is now two weeks since we learned from the mainstream media that the Chairman of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-opposition (SPLM-IO) and South Sudan’s First Vice President Dr. Riek…
German police have searched the immigration office in Munich on suspicions that employees there took bribes in exchange for positive asylum decisions. The raid on on March 11 came after Munich…
Today's news: Faisalabad, Lahore and Colombo among cities most vulnerable to flooding: +300%; A new 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas on the negotiating table; Construction of a road bridge…
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U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Canada becoming a U.S. state is the “best way” to integrate the economies of the two nations, according to local media. “The best way, the president (Donald…
Besciokov was "residing in Russia", according to DOJ's recently-released indictment, and it is unclear when and why he came to India. India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said in a statement…
Russia has presented Washington with a list of tough demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine and reset relations with the US.
The Brazilian government on Wednesday said that Brazil will assess in the next few weeks all possible measures in reaction, including at the World Trade Organization, to "counteract the harmful…
A court in Georgia on Wednesday convicted imprisoned former president Mikheil Saakashvili on embezzlement charges and handed him another prison term of nine years. Saakashvili, who served as Georgia’s…
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The Sri Lankan government has expanded its labour migration programme with Israel, deploying thousands of Sri Lankan workers to replace Palestinian labourers who have been blocked from employment.…
Regional * A woman from Abkhazia is facing up to six years in prison for allegedly running a scam in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai. According to the investigation, the 38-year-old woman, together with an…
BISHKEK - The presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan signed a deal on Thursday on demarcating their shared frontier, seeking to end a long-running border conflict that has seen dozens killed in…
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Italian city of Naples overnight, causing damage to buildings and property and sparking fear among residents. Italian seismologists said the tremor hit at 1:25…
On Day 4 of the Special Olympics World Games in Turin, emotion and power of sport was on show among the athletes taking part. Figure skater Tyrell Sykes from South Africa is taking part in the Games…
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, March 13 (Bernama) -- Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono has praised the progress in negotiations with Malaysia over the maritime and land border, vowing to…
On January 20, President Donald Trump sanctioned a 90-day halt on foreign aid, a decision that affected all financial support distributed by the United States Agency for International Development…
AS A YOUNG naval fighter pilot operating from a French carrier during the Kosovo war in 1999, Lieutenant Pierre Vandier would pore over surveillance photographs developed from celluloid film. Now an…
The terrorism definition should not be changed in the wake of the Southport murders but a new offence to address the gap for lone individuals planning mass killings should be considered, the UK’s…
Argentine police clashed with protesters in Buenos Aires on Wednesday as thousands gathered outside Congress to oppose President Javier Milei’s pension cuts.The demonstration turned violent when…
“On average, European countries easily spend up to a quarter of their national income on pensions, health, and social security systems, and we need only a small fraction of that money to make defence…
SARAJEVO, 13 March 2025 - The draft RS (Republika Srpska) Constitution directly violates the constitutional order of Bosnia and Herzegovina and represents a dangerous attempt to disrupt the state's…
Diamer [PoGB], March 13 (ANI): The ongoing "Haqooq Do, Dam Banao Tehreek" protest, led by Amir Quaid, entered its 25th day today, with no resolution in sight as government authorities have failed to…
For months, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams’ return has been delayed as engineers struggle to understand the return capsule’s problems. Less than a month after Elon Musk promised to use…
LONDON and ROME -- Pope Francis has begun his 28th consecutive day in hospital on the 12th anniversary of when he was elected pope in 2013 following five ballots in a papal conclave.While no events…
South Africa has entered unchartered waters following deep divisions in the coalition government over the national budget that has finally been tabled after a month-long delay.This is the view of…
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Pakistan’s prime minister travelled to the restive southwestern Balochistan province on Thursday to meet survivors of a train attack and the commandos who rescued more than 300 passengers from the…
Russia has send a list of demands to the US for a ceasefire deal to end the war against Ukraine, according to a report.This comes amid face-to-face talks and virtual discussions between Russian and…
He said they are working to resolve the impasse.“We have met the concerned members and we have listened to all of them. From what I am getting in our engagements, there is hope the problem will be…
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It is no secret that Europe's position in international affairs, and the prospects of the European Union as a relatively capable actor in world politics are among the few issues that are the subject…
Former Australian Test cricketer Stuart MacGill has been found guilty of taking part in the supply of cocaine in Sydney.He had pleaded not guilty to a single charge of participating in the supply of a…
“The borders of NATO moved east in 1999, so 26 years later there should also be a shift of the NATO infrastructure east. For me this is obvious,” Duda said. “Russia didn’t even hesitate when it moved…
Israel carried out "genocidal acts" against Palestinians by systematically destroying women's healthcare facilities during the conflict in Gaza, and used sexual violence as a war strategy, United…
By political reporter Maani Truu, ABC This screenshot of a video posted by Sam Jones shows the US influencer picking up a wild baby wombat and holding it for the camera. Photo: X / The Project The…
Chinese firms are active stakeholders in an estimated 78 of 231 African commercial ports, according to a new tally by the Washington-based African Center for Strategic Studies. “This is a…
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ANKARA The Palestinian group Hamas on Thursday welcomed a statement by US President Donald Trump showing an apparent retreat from his proposed displacement plan of Palestinians from the war-devastated…
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on Georgia “I urge Georgians to continue the fight! Don’t give up! I don’t want to see the Belarusization of Georgia,” said Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana…
A fire on an oil tanker involved in a crash in the North Sea has gone out, several days after the collision.
The incident happened late in February, though the company's management only found out about it days later, after videos circulated on social media. Haidilao said the staff on duty at the time had…
QUETTA, March 12 (Reuters) - Pakistani security forces stormed a train on Wednesday that had been hijacked by separatist militants, killing all 33 attackers and ending a day-long standoff involving…
The Ukrainian military has run out of U.S.-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles, The Associated Press reported, citing an American official and a Ukrainian lawmaker.According to the U.S. official,…
Iranian media has reported that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov “has reiterated Moscow’s support for the revival of the landmark deal originally signed by Iran and six other world powers back…
On March 18, the U-LEAD with Europe - Team Europe Initiative supported by the EU and its Member States - Germany, Denmark, France, Poland, and Slovenia - in partnership with the Government of Ukraine,…
In an interview with The Sunday Times, Shah outlined a sweeping vision for reform of the corporation, tackling issues from staff misconduct to funding models and political bias.The British Indian…
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi said on Thursday that its Android smartphones sold in India will come preinstalled with Indian fintech company PhonePe’s app store. Xiaomi’s Android smartphones usually…
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On March 11, Ambassador Zhao Xiyuan met with former Minister of State Pat Breen.Ambassador Zhao highlighted the recent achievements in high-level exchanges and cooperation across various fields…
The US department of justice dropped a civil rights lawsuit filed last year against national NPO Southwest Key Programmes alleging its employees had sexually abused unaccompanied minors housed in its…
The Chilean peso is trading at 938.09 CLP per USD as of this morning (March 13, 2025), showing a slight weakening from yesterday’s close of 935.45.This represents approximately a 0.28% depreciation…
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A US Air Force colonel with roots on the continent is expected to be appointed President Donald Trump’s senior Africa director, two people familiar with the matter told Semafor.Col. Jean-Philippe…
KARACHI, Pakistan South Korea's Constitutional Court on Thursday rejected the impeachment of three prosecutors who were accused of failing to indict the country's first lady in a stock manipulation…
The Focus Asia Foundation (FAF) has put forward the nominations of Mama Qadeer Baloch, vice chief of Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP), and Nargis Baloch (Hooran) for the esteemed Nelson Mandela…
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March has always been a historic month for Pope Francis. It was the month, in 1958, when he joined the Society of Jesus and the month, in 2013, when he was elected pope Yet this March 13 — as he marks…
Home affairs minister says he can’t wait to ‘see the back of’ content creator who posted video with marsupial.Australia is reviewing the visa status of an American content creator who posted a video…
A powerful 4.4-magnitude earthquake shook Italy's Naples and surrounding areas early Thursday morning, marking the strongest tremor to hit the city in four decades. The quake, which struck at 01.25 am…
A neuroscientist turned OnlyFans model met with a freak accident and now has to live with memory loss due to a motorcycle crash caused by a bird. Mercedes Valentine’s has been a biker all her life but…
Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy have their guide to the day ahead in British politics. It’s crunch time for Keir Starmer’s government. With rumours of a…
Service in South Korea, whether in the military or government, is regrettably not the time-honored tradition it once was. But declining interest in military service is not just an issue of recruitment…
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The Turkish defense industry, in close coordination with the Turkish Navy, continues to enhance its offensive capabilities. Following the induction of Roketsan’s Atmaca anti-ship missile in 2023, the…
From the moment Donald Trump was reelected, Harvard University has been scrambling to confront what it views as an existential threat posed by the new administration.Trump is targeting elite…
Poland's President Andrzej Duda urged the U.S. to deploy nuclear weapons in his country, according to an interview in the Financial Times. Duda said NATO should shift its defense infrastructure…
Podcaster Penuel Mlotshwa has sparked a debate by suggesting that the traditional African custom of lobola (bride price) should only be paid to virgins who plan to be housewives.In a recent YouTube…
Perkins Coie called Howell’s ruling “an important first step in ensuring this unconstitutional executive order is never enforced”.A White House spokesperson in a statement after Wednesday's hearing…
House music DJ Oscar Mbo and Supersport analyst and retired footballer Teko Modise created a football fan base to watch a match on a big “social screen” made up of cellphones in Hyde Park Corner on…
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MANILA -- Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will remain a candidate in May's midterm elections while he awaits possible trial at the International Criminal Court in the Hague for crimes…
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, March 13. Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan have signed an agreement on the state border, Trend reports.The agreement was signed following talks between the heads of state of Tajikistan…
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Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted the US offer to hold nuclear talks was aimed at "deceiving public opinion" and increasing pressure on Tehran after a letter was delivered from US…
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Vassilis Ntousas / Mar 2025 Photo: Shutterstock The events of the past few weeks underscore a stark reality: the world is becoming more dangerous, fragmented, and increasingly hostile to the European…
Having made a fortune in Russia, Armenian businessman Ruben Vardanyan moved to the then disputed territory of Nagorno Karabakh where he became de facto State Minister. Arrested by Azerbaijan in 2023,…
Gogo Maweni, whose real name is Makhotso Lee-Anne Mofokeng, appeared in the Protea magistrate's court in Soweto on Wednesday.The popular sangoma and reality TV star faces a charge of assault with…
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Two South Sudanese athletes have advanced to the semi-final and final stages of the ongoing World Muay Thai Championship in Pattaya, Thailand. The prestigious international tournament, which began on…
The People’s Coalition for Civil Action (PCCA) says it read with deep disgust, both the Report of the Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to the 43rd…
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DUBAI - Egypt said on Thursday it appreciated U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks on not demanding that residents of Gaza leave the enclave, according to a statement from the foreign ministry. Read…
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Reuters A drone view shows the center of Sudzha town in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, as Russian troops reportedly advance in the Kursk region, Russia, in this screengrab obtained by Reuters…
On March 12, 2025, Director-General of the Department of International Organizations and Conferences of the Foreign Ministry Shen Bo met with Ambassador-at-Large for Global and Multilateral Affairs of…
To address the ongoing crisis of hijacked and abandoned buildings in Johannesburg, public works deputy minister Sihle Zikalala has called for the buildings to be expropriated without compensation.
The National Security Service (NSS) has detained three members of the Northern Bahr el-Ghazal State Civil Society Network, including its Chairperson, Bulis Nguak, Secretary General Maria Angelo, and…
Weeks after the budget was first due to be delivered, South Africa’s finance minister Enoch Godongwana finally made the announcement on Wednesday. But one of the main sticking points remains. An…
Austria will spend €4 billion on the acquisition of long-range air defence missiles, Klaudia Tanner, the country’s defence minister, has announced. Tanner told journalists on March 12 that Austria…
SpiritsEUROPE, the representative body for the European spirits’ industry, has said it was “extremely concerned” by retaliatory tariffs against the US. That, it said, was because they targeted the US…
A shoot-out between police and alleged ATM bombers saw two suspects fatally shot in Lenasia, Johannesburg, on Thursday morning.Maj-Gen Nonkululeko Phokane said the confrontation with the suspects…
Plane hijackings have been in the news, but train hijackings are rare. The simple reason is that a plane can be commandeered anywhere, but a train can only be led on its tracks. On March 11, Baloch…
New Zealand's Chinese embassy in Wellington. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER China's embassy in New Zealand on Thursday accused Wellington's top spy of lying after the intelligence chief warned of security…
Emily and Geoff are joined by Eddie Fishman to discuss his new best-selling book Chokepoints, on how America has weaponized the global economy. They share economic war stories about U.S. actions…
South Korea’s air traffic authorities will ban drones from flying around the Constitutional Court in Seoul from Thursday ahead of the ruling on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. The measure…
On March 7th, the Chinese Embassy in Fiji held a celebration for International Women's Day, which was attended by nearly 100 guests including the wives of the Fijian President, Prime Minister, and…
On March 10, Ambassador Fan Yong met with Hon. Dr. Phenyo Butale, Minister of International Relations. The two sides exchanged views on strengthening bilateral relations and friendly cooperation…
On March 10, Ambassador Zhao Xiyuan paid a courtesy call on Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and held friendly discussions on bilateral relations and global affairs.Ambassador Zhao said that in recent…
On March 10, H.E. Chu Maoming, Chinese Ambassador to Dominica, visited the site of the China-Aid Post-Hurricane Schools Reconstruction Project, undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction…
The father and stepmother of Sara Sharif will have bids to appeal against their sentences for the 10-year-old’s murder heard on Thursday.
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Over the last three months, Israel has been increasingly focused on southern Syria and the new Syrian government that emerged after the fall of the Assad regime. Israeli officials have accused Ahmad…
A special envoy from US President Donald Trumpcis set to visit Moscow this week “to urge Russia to sign on to the [30-day ceasefire] plan,” White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt reported. According…
The International Criminal Court(ICC) took custody of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday on a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity for deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he…
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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was being flown to the Netherlands on Wednesday to face an International Criminal Court (ICC) charge of crimes against humanity linked to the deadly…
"These tariffs add another dimension to the global uncertainty we are all currently dealing with," said Adrian Musgrave, Head of Sales at BA."If there is no movement on the 25% rate, it will make…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 13. Iran has no intention of changing its defense doctrine concerning its nuclear issue, said the country’s Ambassador to the UN Amir Saeed Iravani, Trend reports. In his…
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By the evening of March 12, Ukrainian forces had repelled eight Russian assaults in the Kursk region in western Russia, according to Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s Armed…
From the fanfare-laden reopening of Notre-Dame to the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit held in the cavernous halls of the Grand Palais, to last-minute summits of European leaders hastily convened…
Western opinion makers frothing at the mouth in recent weeks over “America’s betrayal” and “Trump’s alliance with Russia” will have been dumbfounded by the policy twist which occurred this Tuesday in…
On March 12, 2025, Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Liu Jinsong met with former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and current Director Emeritus of the…
ANKARA Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp emphasized Türkiye's role in European security, saying it is "important to have Türkiye at the table" due to its "capable and experienced military."His…
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration's deadly "war on drugs", in a video message posted on his Facebook account, as he braces for a…
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AKIPRESS.COM - President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has invited President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov to visit Tajikistan. "I was very pleased to invite Sadyr Japarov to make a return state visit to…
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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has been in the Netherlands, said on Thursday that he will take responsibility for everything during his presidency. In a video posted on the Rody…
WASHINGTON The Chicago-based Zakat Foundation of America hosted an iftar dinner Wednesday for students at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.The non-profit charity provided meals for nearly 200…
Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio delivers a keynote speech at the American University School of International Service in Washington, DC, on September 15, 2023. (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY / AFP)…
Ottawa to begin easing unwinding sanctions, as it names its ambassador to Lebanon to serve in a parallel role in Syria.The Canadian government has announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria as the…
President Donald Trump said US officials were heading to Russia on Wednesday to discuss a US-Ukraine agreement on a proposed 30-day pause in fighting and a pathway to peace talks. Trump said it was…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 13. Iran has not been the party to violate the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) concerning its nuclear program, said Amir Saeed Iravani, Iran’s Ambassador to the…
As a behavioral ecologist at UCLA, I sometimes give a lecture about surfing and sharks. While most of my students don’t surf, the example illustrates a pertinent point about human survival and risk.…
President Donald Trump campaigned on ending the "weaponization" of the Justice Department. The early going suggests that the Trump White House may instead use federal prosecutors to reward friends…
NASA and SpaceX postponed the launch of a replacement crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, delaying the long-awaited return of US astronauts Butch Wilmore and…
Ajman University organised the Global Day 2025 under the theme "Unity in Diversity," reaffirming its role as a leading non-profit educational institution committed to cultural exchange and…
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President Trump said he was unaware some Northern Ireland parties had boycotted his St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Washington as he met the Taoiseach yesterday.
TOKYO — Japan wants to boost its rice exports almost eightfold by 2030, a ministry official said Thursday, despite currently suffering a domestic shortage of the grain.The country's rice consumption…
BRINDISI — On a Saturday morning in May, 2020, Italian police officers caught two men pouring chemical waste into the sewers in the southern port city of Brindisi, near a small plane components…
Moscow has given a list of demands before it agrees to a deal to end the war, according to two sources. On the battlefield, the Kremlin has said its forces are close to removing Ukrainian forces from…
Brussels is preparing for the possibility that Hungary may block the renewal of European Union sanctions against Russia, a move that could unfreeze tens of billions of euros in assets and undermine…
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'Today we will make a historic decision on border issues between our countries,' President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon said during the bilateral meeting of the Presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan…
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With Baloch separatists hijacking a train in Pakistan and held hundreds of passengers hostages for three days, the weakness of Pakistani military infrastructure has been exposed. The Pakistani army…
The former Philippines president will now mark his 80th birthday this month in the ICC's detention facility, located in the dunes of The Hague.The facility, once a Nazi prison complex, provides each…
Elon Musk backed off his reported plot to cut off phone service for the public to the Social Security Administration following a hot cascade of criticism from Americans and their lawmakers.
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Hong Kong, March 13 (ANI): A social worker and rights activist, Jackie Chen, was found guilty of participating in a riot during Hong Kong's 2019 pro-democracy protests, as reported by Radio Free…
Russia downed 77 Ukrainian drones overnight, its defence ministry said Thursday, two days after Kyiv carried out its largest direct strike on Moscow during the three-year war. Thirty drones were…
As graduation day approaches, North Korean students are busily preparing gifts for their homeroom teachers.
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The letter was handed over during a meeting with Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic advisor to the president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Araghchi stated, “This evening, I hosted Dr. Anwar Gargash,…
He added that 86% of the territory has been liberated, and that the systematic destruction of enemy forces is underway, RT reported.Gerasimov reported on the situation in Kursk Region during a meeting…
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SINGAPORE - An additional MP in Tampines for the new Tampines Changkat SMC would help the People’s Action Party better serve residents, said Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli.In…
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has denied resurfaced allegations linking him romantically to the late actor Kim Sae-ron, following a string of controversial claims circulated by far-right YouTube…
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, seemingly out of danger after a month in hospital but with his health casting a shadow over his future.The 88…
TAIPEI — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday (March 13) China has deepened its influence campaign and infiltration against the democratic island, adding his government will propose various…
Two days before U.S. agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University student and Palestinian activist asked his wife if she knew what to do if immigration agents came to their door.Noor…
According to the investigation, Nashaf filmed security forces en route to Tulkarm and shared the footage via Telegram to help terrorists prepare for their arrival. An indictment against him is set to…
SACRAMENTO (The United States), March 13 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Scientists are sounding the alarm about a concerning genetic mutation of the H5N1 bird flu virus, recently identified in four dairy cow…
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres is set to arrive on a four-day official visit to Bangladesh today to witness the Rohingya refugee camps situation. This visit is expected to…
For much of the 46 days since his January 20 inauguration, Donald Trump has made headlines around the world for flip-flopping on policies linked to his long-threatened trade tariffs, US military…
Japarov and Rahmon sign treaty on border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan AKIPRESS.COM - The bilateral meeting of President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and President of Tajikistan was held in Bishkek…
The Democratic Republic of Congo government and the M23 rebel group are to hold direct peace talks on 18 March, Angola said Wednesday. A statement from Angolan President João Lourenço’s office said…
TEHRAN, March 13 (Bernama-IRNA) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has confirmed receipt of a letter penned by United States (US) President Donald Trump and delivered by Anwar Gargash, a…
New Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Intel Lip-Bu Tan / Courtesy of IntelIntel on Wednesday named former board member and chip industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as its CEO and signaled the struggling but…
Farmers dry grains in Yongfeng Village, Meishan City of Sichuan Province, China, Aug. 31, 2023. Xinhua-YonhapChinese agricultural scientists are developing new strains of protein-rich corn that can…
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Britain's Financial Conduct Authority said in 2023 that it would ban Staley and fine him 1.8 million pounds ($2.3 million) for allegedly misleading the watchdog over his relationship with Epstein. He…
A conservative Russian activist has called on the government to ban sex toys nationwide, arguing that their availability undermines traditional family structures and exacerbates the country’s…
The Pakistan Army has announced the completion of rescue operations for the Jaffar Express, which was hijacked in Balochistan. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt.…
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 13. Iran views the closed meeting of the United Nations (UN) Security Council regarding the country's increased uranium enrichment as unjustified interference in its…
KARACHI, PakistanFormer Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his "war on drugs" as he braces for a legal battle at the International Criminal Court (ICC) over…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited Russia’s Kursk region for the first time since Ukrainian forces launched operations in the area. According to Russian media, Putin held a meeting at an…
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Nigel Farage said there is “no way back” into Reform UK for Rupert Lowe as the civil war dominating the party deepens.
Scientists in China have built the world’s most powerful spy camera, capable of recognising people’s faces from low-Earth orbit.
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Armed gangs attacked the Carrefour Feuilles neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital, on Tuesday. According to VOA Creole's reporter on the ground, the attack lasted four hours, during which…
The hijacking of the Jaffar Express train in Pakistan’s Balochistan ended on Wednesday after the militants were killed and the remaining hostages were rescued, Dawn reported on Thursday quoting a…
The agreement between the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces, Mazloum Abdi, and the interim president of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, was welcomed by the Kurds and their political parties, including…
Iranian security forces have arrested four female Kurdish activists in Kurdistan province following International Women’s Day celebrations on March 8. The Kurdistan Human Rights Network confirmed the…
VOA has learned that a prisoner with cancer who was denied medical care by the authorities of Ghezel Hesar Prison on the pretext of "lack of funds" has died after being transferred to the hospital…
Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi has left the country, her brother announced, expressing his sentiments with the message: “I wish Iran was a better place for you. ... Earth is your home. Go and shine!” he…
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BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck the sea areas off Taiwan's Taitung County at 1:09 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center…
Putin may bring the Ukraine war to a close with nuclear power plant ‘accident’ While the world holds its breath that peace may break out over Ukraine from next week, no one is counting on it. The ball…
Amir Saeid Iravani made the remarks on Thursday during a Security Council meeting called by the US and its allies, including the UK and France, to address, what the allied states have called, Iran’s…
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President Rahmon visits Ata Beit Memorial Complex AKIPRESS.COM - President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon visited Ata Beit Memorial Complex on March 13, the Cabinet's press service reported. In company…
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Arab foreign ministers said on Wednesday they would continue consultations with US President Donald Trump's special envoy over Egypt's plan for rebuilding the Gaza Strip, an alternative to Trump's…
SINGAPORE - Bail has been offered to three men allegedly linked to computer servers exported to Malaysia that might contain Nvidia chips. Chinese national Li Ming, 51, was offered bail of $1million,…
Prime Minister James Marape hailed the decision as crucial towards political and administrative stability. Photo: Nathan McKinnon The Papua New Guinea Parliament has passed a significant…
OTTAWA (Canada), March 13 (Bernama-TASS) -- Mark Carney is slated to take the oath as Canada's prime minister on March 14, Russian News Agency (TASS) reported, citing CTV television on Wednesday.…
YEREVAN— The trial of Ruben Vardanyan, former State Minister of the Republic of Artsakh and philanthropist, continued on March 11 in Baku. Vardanyan expressed his dissatisfaction with the panel of…
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KARACHI, Pakistan Australia’s prime minister urged citizens Thursday to "buy local" after the US imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.Anthony Albanese said Australians will be…
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The Wombat Protection Society said it was shocked to see the "mishandling of a wombat joey in an apparent snatch for 'social media likes'"."[She] then placed the vulnerable baby back onto a country…
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stated a call by US President Donald Trump for talks with Tehran is nothing but an attempt to "deceive the world public opinion" and…
– Koalitionsverhandlungen und Sondersitzungen: Die Tage der politischen Gleichzeitigkeit haben begonnen. Was wo wie läuft, welche Regeln gelten, ob die Zeitpläne passen, eine Analyse mit Gordon…
Blog - It begins with a cut. A seemingly small incision; often celebrated as a rite of passage and a symbol of purity and tradition. However, for millions of Nigerian women and girls, that single cut…
An American social media influencer is facing massive backlash in Australia and may be barred from visiting the country after she bragged about taking a screaming baby wombat away from its mother in a…
SINGAPORE - A man who is allegedly linked toa series of recent fires in Woodlands was charged in court on March 12.Seah Kian Li, 56, was charged with one count of committing mischief by fire.Court…
SINGAPORE - Collectors can now add souvenirs marking the nation’s 60th birthday, which include commemorative medallions, silver ingots and gold-plated bookmarks, to their trove.The SG60 collection…
ANKARA - Turkey has emerged as a key potential partner in restructuring European security, diplomats and analysts say, as Europe scrambles to bolster its defence and find guarantees for Ukraine under…
Direct peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels will begin in the Angolan capital on March 18, Angola's presidency said in a statement on Wednesday.The Southern African…
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LA MALBAIE, Canada - Foreign ministers of leading Western democracies meet in Canada on Thursday after seven weeks of rising tensions between U.S. allies and President Donald Trump over his upending…
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Barely three months into 2025, the geopolitical and economic landscape of the world order as we knew it, is hardly recognisable, thanks largely to the new Trump administration whose policies range…
NEW YORK – Right on the U.S.-Canadian border, Corey Fram's tourism marketing job has gotten a lot harder of late.Fram is director of the 1000 Islands International Tourism Council, which promotes a…
'Field sources and religious leaders from various Syrian communities have confirmed that no organized campaigns of sectarian violence were conducted by the government,' organization says - Anadolu…
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported 20 sorties of People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels and one official ship until 6 am (local…
Japanese State Minister Miyaji who shakes hands with Board of Chair Kikwete State Minister Miyaji who exchanges opinions with Board of Chair Kikwete On March 13, commencing at 11 a.m. for…
The mother of OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji has shared a photo of her son getting dinner on the day he died. Sharing the CCTV grab on X, Poornima Ramarao said it was from the liaison office of…
Luanda — The last Chief of the General Staff (EMG) of the People's Armed Forces for the Liberation of Angola (FAPLA, extinct), retired general Alberto Correia Neto, died on Wednesday in Madrid, Spain,…
Angola will host negotiations in Luanda between the Kinshasa government and the M23 with the aim of resolving the crisis affecting the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).…
Luanda — A total of 113 new cases of cholera were registered in the last 24 hours in the provinces of Luanda, Bengo, Malanje, Icolo & Bengo, Benguela, Cabinda, Huambo and Zaire. According to the…
As Angola continues to act as a mediator in the crisis in eastern DRC, President Lourenço is working on bringing about direct negotiations between Kinshasa and the M23. The conflict in eastern DRC was…
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Calls are mounting for the Philippines to rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC), following the arrest and extradition of former President Rodrigo Duterte earlier this week.The 79-year-old…
However, testimonies from civilians indicated its widespread use across multiple areas: northern Gaza, Khan Younis, Gaza City and Rafah. "They would ask us to do things like, 'move this carpet,'…
NEW YORK – A U.S. judge on Wednesday extended his order blocking federal authorities from deporting a detained Columbia University student, in a case that has become a flash point following a pledge…
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Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump’s economic management amid stock market turmoil, polls show.United States President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy is facing growing pushback from…
Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, seemingly out of danger after a month in hospital but with his health casting a shadow over his future.The 88-year-old was for a…
More than 200 health facilities in the North Darfur capital El Fasher are not functioning, and that there is an acute shortage of medical staff, essential medicines and life-saving supplies, the…
Kampala, Uganda — Rife with understaffed hospitals, corrupt licensing and people who claim to be doctors, the health system struggles to protect patients from deadly medical fraud. Days after an…
DAMASCUS/ISTANBULSyrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree Wednesday establishing the National Security Council to coordinate and manage the country’s security and political policies.According…
Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the…
DAMASCUS – The United States encouraged its Syrian Kurdish allies to reach Monday's landmark deal with the Islamist-led government in Damascus, six sources said, an agreement that could stave off…
President Donald Trump. (Photo by Doug Mills/The New York Times)1 For months now, President Donald Trump has been threatening to deport foreign students who took part in last year’s campus protests…
A security helicopter flies by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket on its launch pad after launch of Crew-10 astronauts to the International Space Station was delayed at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral,…
Scientists have unearthed in Spain fossilised facial bones roughly 1.1 million to 1.4 million years old that may represent a previously unknown species in the human evolutionary lineage — a discovery…
BEIJING – Should Beijing crack down harder on fentanyl – a synthetic opioid whose abuse results in thousands of American deaths a year – in exchange for Washington easing the trade war?US President…
To address the ongoing crisis of hijacked and abandoned buildings in Johannesburg, public works deputy minister Sihle Zikalala has called for the buildings to be expropriated without compensation.…
GENEVA France on Wednesday reaffirmed its rejection of "any plan to demilitarize" Ukraine after an E5 format defense ministers' meeting on Ukraine with Germany, the UK, Italy and Poland.At a joint…
As Pakistan claims it has successfully ended the hijack of the Quetta-Peshawar Jaffar Express wiping out 33 armed rebels, a minister took time to lash out at Indian media, alleging it was spreading a…
The Papua New Guinea Parliament has passed a significant constitutional amendment, introducing an 18-month grace period following any unsuccessful Vote of No Confidence (VONC) against a sitting Prime…
GAZA, March 13 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Each dawn during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Emad al-Hadad would station himself at the cracked sidewalks of Gaza City, his gaze fixed on the horizon. The 43…
Pope Francis remains stable in hospital and a recent chest scan confirmed improvements in his condition, the Vatican said on Wednesday. The update marks a further sign of progress as the 88-year-old…
ISTANBULThe UK rescinded a Russian diplomat's accreditation Wednesday in retaliation for Russia's expulsion of a British diplomat and diplomatic spouse, accusing Moscow of attempting to force the…
The US justice department on Wednesday opened an investigation into the operation of New York City hotels as migrant shelters, according to media reports.The Guardian newspaper and the New York Times,…
Official delegation members accompanying President Rahmon on his state visit to Kyrgyzstan AKIPRESS.COM - President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon is on a state visit to Kyrgyzstan on March 12-13.…
While official reports suggest that the number of people arriving in Europe via the Balkan Route has dropped by almost 80%, data collected by the International Rescue Committee and Diaconia Valdese in…
Reprinted from Yves Engler’s website. As Donald Trump seeks to cripple Canada economically to pursue annexation, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is assisting the US bid to stoke war with China. With far…
Supporters of the U.S.-NATO proxy war in Ukraine employ a range of dubious justifications. One is a refurbished version of the old domino theory used during the Cold War – if the United States and its…
Mahmoud Khalil, the face of pro-Palestinian protests at New York’s Columbia University, was arrested last week by the agents of the Trump administration. Donald Trump, who based his presidential…
Singapore has never been known for loud proclamations on the world stage. Its leaders typically favor steady, measured language, guided by a foreign policy steeped in principled and pragmatic…
However, he commented on the trade imbalances between the two countries, saying Ireland took advantage of the US by lowering its corporate tax rates in the early 2000s. That has reportedly driven over…
Every day, the New York Times offers readers a host of activities and entertainment. Connections is the NYT's newest word game, developed by their associate puzzle editor, Wynna Liu. A buzz has been…
WASHINGTON President Donald Trump heaped praise Wednesday on the "long and unique friendship" shared by the US and Ireland and hailed the contributions of Irish Americans to the country.Speaking at a…
Indonesian student Reynhard Sinaga was branded “Britain’s most prolific rapist” when he was sentenced to a minimum term of 40 years in prison back in 2020, with the presiding judge saying that he…
A federal judge ordered Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to hand over documents and answer questions about their plans to trim federal agencies.US District Judge Tanya…
Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley admitted, during a court case, that he had sex with a member of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein's staff, reported news agency Reuters. Former Barclays CEO Jes…
Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister on Friday morning. The announcement of the swearing-in ceremony was made by Governor General Mary Simon’s office on Wednesday. Carney was…
Google is stepping up its security game, reinforcing the Play Store’s defences as the risks of sideloading apps continue to grow. “Chrome users are protected against the identified malicious URLs by…
As expected, Vietnam and Singapore yesterday upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), pledging an expansion and deepening of cooperation along a broad front.The…
However, he commented on the trade imbalances between the two countries, saying Ireland took advantage of the US by lowering its corporate tax rates in the early 2000s. That has reportedly driven over…
SINGAPORE - A man was charged in court on March 13 with murdering his younger brother at a Housing Board flat in Boon Lay. Abdul Rani Md Ariffin, 58, is accused of murdering Abdul Rahman Mohamad…
BEIJING - China's embassy in New Zealand on Thursday accused Wellington's top spy of \"spreading false information\" after the intelligence chief warned of security risks posed by Beijing's growing…
At the “risk” of his job, a veteran CNBC journalist has blasted President Donald Trump’s tariff threats as “absolutely insane” — and popular financial news host Jim Cramer wondered if Trump is…
On behalf of the people of the United States of America, and during this Jubilee Holy Year, I extend my best wishes to His Holiness Pope Francis on the twelfth anniversary of his election. The United…
Russia has presented the US with a list of demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine and reset relations with Washington, according to two people familiar with the matter.It is not clear what…
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Thirty-six hours following a bold militant attack in Pakistan, the military announced that the deadly siege on a passenger train has ended in the volatile southwestern region.Military authorities…
While a majority of households in South Africa are single-race households, there has been substantial and consistent upward trend in multiracial households, from 1.3% in 2001 to 11.4% in 2022. This is…
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian private general practitioners (GPs) are calling for a substantial increase in consultation fees, citing operational challenges and rising medical inflation.This takes place…
The European Commission’s proposal for a new "Returns Regulation" for undocumented migrants, announced March 11, is both cruel and unrealistic.It would mean longer detention, harsher treatment, and…
A former pastor of a Texas megachurch who resigned after a woman accused him of sexually abusing her in the 1980s has been indicted on child sexual abuse charges.Robert Preston Morris, 63, has been…
Retired people in Argentina and fans of several soccer teams clashed with police in Buenos Aires on Wednesday during a protest in front of Congress.The demonstration was against the economic policies…
President Vladimir Putin visited troops in Russia's western Kursk region shortly after Washington asked him to consider a 30-day ceasefire proposal backed by Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday found his attention derailing during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Michel Martin for St. Patrick's Day breakfast at the White House, courtesy Vice…
Donald Trump turned the White House lawn into a Tesla showroom on Tuesday as he attempted to buoy his ally's brand.But a comment made by the president has some confused — can he even drive the car he…
NASA and SpaceX on Wednesday delayed the launch of a replacement crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station that would have set in motion the long-awaited homecoming of U.S. astronauts…
As Beijing and Washington lock horns in a bitter trade war, a close aide to US President Donald Trump has gained surprising popularity among internet users in China.Karoline Leavitt, the youngest…
In December 2024, the Global Plastic Treaty delegates kicked the plastic bottle down the road, delaying a final agreement to rein in the plastic pollution plaguing the planet. Recycling has failed t
The Bunker appears originally at the Project on Government Oversight and is republished here with permission.The Pentagon merry-go-round is forever spinning, and eventually — if you’re paying…
Cuts to humanitarian relief could mean less help for people in Gaza, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine and more countries, UN aid chief said.Tom Fletcher, the head of the United Nations office for humanitarian…
The United States-Ukraine plan for a temporary ceasefire has turned up the heat on Russian President Vladimir Putin. What are Donald Trump’s next moves if Putin either refuses to accept the deal or…
New Zealand’s prime minister pitched his country as a safe haven in an unstable world as he opened an Investor Summit aimed at attracting foreign capital."New Zealand has been and will continue to be…
"British media reported on a massive rally in London, where British protesters demonstrated against their government and expressed support for President Trump, the leader of the United States, in his…
Little is known about 47-year-old Petro Zhytsky, however the speed of the FSB arrest and the claims of 'irrefutable evidence' based on his 'confession' while held incommunicado are disturbingly…
Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday 1 MIN READ Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on March 13, 2025. AFP file Pope Francis's condition is…
Representational image Twenty-one passengers and four paramilitary soldiers were killed by militants who seized a train in Pakistan’s Balochistan, a general said on Wednesday, declaring that the army…
Pakistan's under-developed southwestern province of Balochistan has experienced prolonged insurgency, with increased attacks in recent years. On Tuesday, the outlawed Baluch Liberation Army (BLA)…
Baloch Human Rights Council Information Secretary Khurshid Ahmed (Photo/ANI) London [UK], March 13 (ANI): Baloch Human Rights Council Information Secretary Khurshid Ahmed on Thursday said that the…
Duterte is still hugely popular among many who supported his quick-fix solutions to crime
The iceberg A23a did not exactly smack into the remote wildlife-rich island of South Georgia.It was bearing down on the small British overseas territory at a glacial 1km per hour. But given this…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritius counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam have agreed to facilitate trade settlements in local currencies, viz Indian Rupee and Mauritian Rupee. The two leaders…
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Oleksiy Kliuiev has had to get used to working under fire. He leads a group of volunteers helping civilians caught in the fighting on Ukraine’s frontline. Last September, he and his team were nearly…
The top steel exporters to the US are Canada, Mexico, Brazil, South Korea and Japan, with exports from Taiwan and Vietnam growing at a fast pace, according to the International Trade Administration.…
Less than a year ago, Wordle, Connections, and Mini Crossword added a new game to their list of fun word games – NYT Strands. Players of the game get to choose from a range of "spangrams," or daily…
Donald Trump on Wednesday warned that Russia could face significant financial consequences if it fails to uphold a 30-day ceasefire agreement brokered during negotiations between Kyiv and Washington…
The Donald Trump administration moved to dismiss a civil lawsuit on Wednesday against Southwest Key Programs, the largest provider of migrant child housing, over allegations of sexual abuse and…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- New Mexico has paired up with the Alzheimer's Association in a pilot U.S. initiative aimed at raising awareness about a disease that affects several million people across the…
Baloch Liberation Army militants, who attacked a passenger train carrying 440 passengers in restive southwestern Pakistan, killed 21 hostages before security forces killed all 33 of the assailants,…
Wordle has emerged as word enthusiasts’ favourite game over the years. The game asks its players one question: can you guess the right five-letter word within six guesses? Now that it’s a fresh new…
An American Airlines plane going from Savannah to Miami was forced to turn around after a passenger allegedly swallowed rosary beads and created a ruckus on board, including kicking a flight…
A survey has found that while Indian-Americans remain optimistic about India's future, many are concerned about the impact of a potential second Donald Trump presidency on US-India relations.
SEOUL, March 13 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- Two Air Force fighter jet pilots were booked Thursday over last week's accidental bombing of a village after pilot error was found to be the cause of the accident,…
Environmentalists warn seabed mining risks destroying habitats and species that are little understood - Copyright AFP/File Kenzo TRIBOUILLARDRules on deep-sea mining in international waters must be…
SINGAPORE – An Indonesian businessman, who was allegedly involved in a corruption case in Indonesia and is in remand in Singapore, has applied for bail while facing extradition proceedings.At a…
What actually was the biggest dinosaur? – Zavier, 14, Tauranga, New Zealand. Great question Zavier, and one that palaeontologists (scientists who study fossil animals and plants) are interested in all…
Irish premier Micheal Martin continues his US engagements on Thursday after a mixed day with Donald Trump which saw the president address a “massive” trade imbalance with Ireland.
In this photo reviewed by military censors, security forces lead a man in gray sweatsuit away from a military cargo plane that transported deportees from El Paso, Texas, to Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, on…
Scientists in Spain unearthed a fossil from a potential new prehistoric member of the human family. Photo: AAP Scientists have unearthed in Spain fossilised facial bones roughly 1.1 million to 1.4…
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Kursk, the western Russian region, on Wednesday for the first time since Ukrainian forces partially occupied it. His visit comes as Russia is on the verge of…
Trump discusses next steps for Putin after Ukraine accept 30 day ceasefire Support Now From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is…
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The guidance instructs staff to halt new financial commitments and suspend activities funded by the U.S. government. As a result, FAO field offices have already begun cutting contracts, freezing…
His visit will follow his former boss, Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, who met with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday as part of a tradition where the Irish leader hands over a bowl of…
For Macron, relations with Germany have been a perennial frustration. While France has called for the EU to chart its own course militarily and industrially with a policy of "strategic autonomy,"…
The international community must urgently step up and deliver the necessary support to avoid the devastating impact on the lives of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh following the announcement of severe…
THE HAGUE — Philippine ex-President Duterte, who faces murder charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) over his war on drugs, will be taken to a coastal detention unit near The Hague where…
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SINGAPORE - Be careful if you get a call from someone who claims to work for a foreign law enforcement agency and needs your assistance in their investigations.This is likely to be an impersonation…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Mauritius, on Wednesday offered prayers at the revered Ganga Talao — considered the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage site in the Indian Ocean archipelago,…
US Congressional briefing on religious persecution in Pakistan (Photo/ANI) Washington DC [US], March 13 (ANI), A landmark congressional briefing was held on Wednesday at the Rayburn House Office…
THE HAGUE--Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was turned over Wednesday to the custody of the International Criminal Court, following his arrest on a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity over deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he oversaw while in office.
TEHRAN--China, Iran and Russia conducted joint naval drills Tuesday in the Middle East, offering a show of force in a region still uneasy over Tehran’s rapidly expanding nuclear program and as Yemen’s Houthi rebels threaten new attacks on ships.
Two days before US agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University student and Palestinian activist asked his wife if she knew what to do if immigration agents came to their door.Noor Abdalla,…
A South Korean soldier gestures near a bomb accident site outside a military live-fi
Japan is scrambling to arrange another round of talks with the United States after trade minister Yoji Muto emerged from discussions in Washington on Monday without a promise that Japanese companies…
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Post Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister Matsumoto poses for a commemorative photo with the heads of delegations Parliamentary Vice-Minister Matsumoto meeting with the heads of delegations On 12…
Mexico will decide by April 2 whether to impose reciprocal tariffs, after the United States raised duties on all steel and aluminum imports to 25 percent, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said…
The Czech Republic, Hungary, the Netherlands, Romania and Slovakia have also backed the latest chemicals proposal. Germany, the EU’s biggest chemical producer, has not signed up. The latest proposal,…
But Johnson’s battle with bureaucracy started long before then. When he entered Downing Street in 2019, he brought in maverick Vote Leave campaigner Dominic Cummings as chief adviser. Cummings, an ex…
Having listened carefully to working-class youth for more than a year, it suddenly hit me that our assumptions about doing homework are all wrong
The Kremlin says it's carefully studying the results of Ukraine talks held in Saudi Arabia. Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a surprise visit to troops while the Kremlin considers a proposed…
US president says ‘nobody is expelling Palestinians from Gaza’, reversing earlier comments on emptying the war-torn territory of Palestinians.Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem has welcomed United States…
US correspondents Mark Stone and Martha Kelner speak to Ireland correspondent Stephen Murphy about how the Irish PM handled Trump. Plus, Martha reports on how Canadians are feeling after the break-up…
Power comes courtesy of Ford's proven 2.0l four-cylinder turbodiesel engine making 100kW and 360Nm of torque. This is sent to the front wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Four drive modes…
However, the commission last week brought forward a 2026 review of the policy to this year, and yielded to pressure from carmakers by giving them three years, rather than one, to comply with 2025…
Israeli hostages recently released from Gaza are speaking about the difficult conditions they were forced to endure during 16 months of captivity by U.S.- designated terror group Hamas. They say they…
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Group photo, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Fujii, Ms. Satonaka, chairperson of the selection committee and the Gold Award winner, Mr. Hiro Kawahara Group photo, State Minister Fujii, award…
DUBAI — Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday (March 12) rejected holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, as a letter was delivered from US President…
Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., speaks with reporters after meeting with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in…
Tariffs placed by Donald Trump on China, Mexico and Canada have become the cause for concern about whether a recession is coming to the country. Now, many Americans are wondering just how likely a…
MANILA - Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration's \"war on drugs\", in a video message posted on his Facebook account, as he braces for a…
Caribbean leaders this week rejected US accusations of Cuban labour exploitation after the United States announced it will restrict the visas of officials tied to a Cuban government programme that…
NEW YORK, March 13 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The US dollar climbed in late trading on Wednesday, reported Xinhua. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, increased by 0.31…
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement following a meeting between Ukraine and the United States that took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 13. President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron held a state reception in honor of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Elysee Palace,…
Trump praised the Irish Prime Minister but spoke about the European Union as an opponent of the US that had been treating his country "unfairly" for decades. US president Donald Trump added Ireland to…
The United Nations building is seen at sunrise during the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN Headquarters in New York City, US, Sept 21, 2022. PHOTO: Reuters file PUBLISHED…
Israeli hostages recently released from Gaza are speaking about the difficult conditions they were forced to endure during 16 months of captivity by U.S.- designated terror group Hamas. They say they…
Russian President Vladimir Putin will probably agree to eventual truce terms with Ukraine but wants his own conditions met beforehand, likely dragging out the negotiations. Russian President Vladimir…
On March 11, 2025, Consul General of China in Johannesburg, Mr. Pan Qingjiang, met with the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Mr. Dada Morero. Mr. Pan briefed the Executive Mayor on the “Two Sessions”…
On March 11, H.E. Chu Maoming, Chinese Ambassador to Dominica, met with Samuel Jonathan, CEO of the Dominica International Airport Development Company. They held in-depth discussions on enhancing…
Ulaanbaatar – As she watched her 5-month-old son lying in intensive care, wires and tubes crisscrossing his tiny body, Uyanga cursed her hometown Ulaanbaatar and its chronic pollution.The toxic smog…
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Sarah Abo, Host: For more on that escalating trade war, we're joined now by the Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong in Melbourne. Senator, good morning to you. Good to see you. So is this a failure…
NUUK, Greenland — Greenland's pro-business Demokraatit Party surged to victory in a shake-up that could boost US President Donald Trump's attempts to tap the island's mineral wealth, with the victors…
Sadyr Japarov and Emomali Rahmon visit cultural events in Ala-Archa Nature Park AKIPRESS.COM - President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon attended the cultural…
AKIPRESS.COM - President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon arrived on a state visit to Kyrgyzstan. Sadyr Japarov and Emomali Rahmon visited the cultural events organized at the Ala-Archa nature park on…
President， I welcome the presence of EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, and thank her for her briefing. Every year, the Security Council holds a dialogue on…
Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, started hosting a new podcast series this week. AP quoted a press release as saying that “IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson” will address…
Concerns about Donald Trump's health have resurfaced once again following a recent incident where he appeared to struggle while reading from a script.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- An Emirati diplomat earlier identified by Tehran as carrying a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump seeking to jump-start talks over Iran's rapidly advancing nuclear…
SINGAPORE - No injuries were reported when a fire - likely of electrical origin - broke out in a condominium unit in Balestier on March 12.The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted…
LONDON — Former Barclays boss Jes Staley had sex with a member of serial paedophile Jeffrey Epstein's staff, the banker told a court on the third day of his evidence as he appeals against a proposed…
(Xinhua) 10:01, March 13, 2025 ADDIS ABABA, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Ethiopian officials have called for deepening China-Africa cooperation to energize Global South growth and bolster…
The son of imprisoned pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai this week brought the campaign to secure his father’s release to the Trump administration in Washington. Nearly two months into President Donald…
"A Hindu went to iftar party of Muslims to spread message of brotherhood," reads a March 7, 2025 X post, referring to the meal that marks the end of the fasting day during Ramadan. "He was badly…
Authorities intensified their search for Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student originally from India who went missing earlier this month while on a spring break trip to the…
Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria on Thursday said his career was destroyed due to discrimination and that he was denied equal respect in Pakistan. Former Pakistan cricketer Danish…
Two pit bulls were captured on video attacking four police officers as they carried out a raid on their owners’ suspected drug den. Chocolate Chip and Salami Mami were inside Mr. Exotix’s snack retail…
TOKYO - The man who allegedly killed a woman while she was livestreaming on the streets of Tokyo has reportedly said he came to Tokyo to search for her whereabouts. The Metropolitan Police Department…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore on board the ISS. (Photo credit/@Space_Station) Florida [US], March 13 (ANI): NASA and SpaceX on Wednesday scrubbed the launch attempt of the agency's…
SINGAPORE - A Singaporean man, 34, was arrested in Japan on suspicion of theft using a cashless card belonging to someone else, following an earlier arrest over a fraud case.The man, who was not…
SEOUL - South Korean military investigators charged two Air Force pilots on Thursday with criminal negligence over an accidental bombing of a village last week during a training exercise, which…
LA PAZ — At least 13 people were killed and 20 more injured when a bus crashed into a rock and veered off the road in Bolivia's western Potosi region, local police said on Wednesday (March 12),…
A paramilitary soldier takes position at a railway station near the attack site of a passenger train by insurgents, in Mushkaf in Bolan district of Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province,…
After a massive search, a missing two-year-old in the north-western US has been found by a volunteer diver.Dane Paulsen was found dead by a volunteer diver on Tuesday (Wednesday AEDT) in the Siletz…
Recent US elections have illustrated the role that the way many Americans feel about race plays i
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis remains stable in hospital and a recent chest scan confirmed improvements in his condition, the Vatican said on Wednesday (March 12), in a further sign of progress as the…
Alex de Minaur has fallen to a straight sets defeat to Argentine 25th seed Francisco Cerúndolo 7-5, 6-3 at Indian Wells.The world number 10, ranked ninth in California, has still never made it to the…
ROTTERDAM — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was taken into custody by the International Criminal Court on Wednesday (March 12) following his arrest in Manila on murder charges linked to…
On 4th March, Ambassador Xiao Jianguo met with Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Education Yang Mulia Dr. Haji Azman bin Ahmad, and had friendly exchanges on strengthening cooperation between the two…
On 7 March, Ambassador Fan Yong and his wife Counselor Cui Yin attended the International Women’s Day Reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy. More than 150 people, including Honorable Ms. Manyeneng,…
On March 7, Chinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing attended the reception for International Women’s Day, and unveiled the Logo Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of China-Samoa Diplomatic Relations…
Thomas URBAINChina-based DeepSeek shook up the world of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) early this year with a low-cost but high-performance model that challenges the hegemony of OpenAI and…
Release of prisoners comes amid push by Trump administration to bring home US citizens jailed overseas.Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors…
Iraq is finalising studies for “substantial tourism projects” to offer to local and international investors as part of efforts to attract 1mn tourists to archaeological sites across the country,…
A plane carrying former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrives at Rotterdam The Hague Airport in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on March 12, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]A plane carrying former Philippine…
People are seen at a railway station in Quetta, Balochistan province, Pakistan, on March 12, 2025. [Photo/Str/Xinhua]Twenty-one passengers, four soldiers and 33 terrorists were killed after heavily…
By Kim Soo-yeon SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- A North Korean cargo ship suspected of smuggling out North Korean coal collided with a Chinese ship and sank in the Yellow Sea last month, according to a…
WASHINGTON - Indian authorities arrested at Washington's request a cryptocurrency exchange administrator accused of money laundering conspiracy and violating sanctions, India's top crime fighting…
US President Donald Trump and Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. Art by Global Voices over images under fair use license.This article, written by Natalia Viana, was originally…
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during an annual press conference and question-and-answer session in Moscow, Russia, on Dec. 14, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]Russian President Vladimir Putin on…
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, gives a press statement on EU countermeasures to U.S. tariffs in Strasbourg, France, March 12, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]The European Commission…
Russia's President Vladimir Putin visits a command centre of the Russian armed forces in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict in the Kursk region, Russia, March 12, 2025. PHOTO: Russian Pool via…
A High Court judge in Zimbabwe on Wednesday adjourned the case of a journalist arrested over his interviews with a war veteran-turned-politician who criticized the country's president.Blessed Mhlanga,…
SpaceX has abandoned the launch of a replacement crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station that would have set in motion the homecoming of two astronauts who have been stranded there…
Ceasefire talks are ramping up between Ukraine and Russia via the United States, but those who have fled the war in Ukraine over the past three years say they’ll believe it when they see it — and even…
On Feb. 24, the Moroccan counterterror agency broke up a terrorist cell calling itself "the Lions of the Caliphate in the Maghreb Al Aqsa." Authorities said the group was making remote-controlled…
QUETTA — Pakistani security forces stormed a train on Wednesday (March 12) that had been hijacked by separatist militants, killing all 33 attackers and ending a day-long standoff involving hundreds of…
A long convoy of armoured personnel tanks rolling through a Harare neighbourhood sparked concerns - for a brief moment - that a military coup was afoot in Zimbabwe."What's going on in Zimbabwe?" one…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the White House last month does not seem to have brought India the hoped for concessions and support from Donald Trump. The US president has been as hard on…
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development announced measures in support of Canada’s concrete commitment to…
March 12, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development issued the following…
Washington, DC [US], March 13 (ANI): Republican lawmakers of the House have been making efforts to push legislation, imposing a ban on Chinese nationals from getting student visas in the US, Fox News…
Admitting that the company did not do enough to help its four employees when they alleged stalking and abuse, the BBC has issued a “full and unreserved” apology. Alex Belfield, a former presenter at…
President Donald Trump has shared an update on potential TikTok buyers nearly two months after signing an executive order to extend a ban deadline on the social media platform. He told reporters…
A few weeks ago, on February 13-16 2025, the Chair of the ISDP Board Dr. Anna Wieslander, once again participated in the Munich Security Conference (MSC). Here are her reflections from those turbulent…
SpaceX has delayed a mission for the return of two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) over a last-minute technical issue with the rocket's launch pad.NASA launch commentator…
The U.K. and France are scrambling to bolster Ukraine’s negotiating position as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to force through a settlement in its war with Russia.Europe’s only two nuclear powers…
On March 10, a member of civil defense canine unit searches for Sudiksha Konanki, a university student from the U.S. who disappeared on a beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the prior week.…
Reuters A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands on Launch Complex 39A where it is scheduled to carry a crew of four to the International Space Station from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida,…
Father Claudio, who was visiting St Peter's Square from Angola, said: "The situation that we find the Holy Father in, that he is so ill, truly it is a very great worry at this moment."He added: "We're…
At least 1,383 civilians have been killed in the recent wave of violence in Syria's coastal region, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported Wednesday.The violence erupted on March 6,…
Photo : YONHAP News U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. can exercise “flexibility” regarding tariffs until the implementation of reciprocal tariffs on April 2, hinting at a possible delay. Trump…
The Arctic has long filled humans with awe, but there are now profoundly worrying signals coming from the frozen landscape at the top of our planet, and scientists are deeply concerned about its…
A US police department said they have solved the 1975 homicide case of Ann Sturtz.The breakthrough wasn't because of new DNA technology, armchair detectives or a podcast, though. It was solved by old…
In the heart of Miami-Dade County, home to the largest Venezuelan-American community in the U.S., the city of Doral made a statement Wednesday by approving a resolution in support of the Venezuelan…
The tense silence inside the Jaffar Express ended in a barrage of gunfire as Pakistani security forces stormed the hijacked train on Wednesday, killing all 33 separatist militants and rescuing…
China will take all necessary measures to defend its lawful rights and interests, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stressed on Wednesday."China believes that protectionism leads nowhere,…
Photo : YONHAP News A North Korean cargo ship suspected of smuggling coal out of the country reportedly sank in the Yellow Sea last month after colliding with a Chinese vessel.Citing a source familiar…
As China, Russia and Iran prepare to hold talks on the Iranian nuclear issue in Beijing on Friday, observers said the meeting will once again highlight China's unique role in advocating the political…
Ottawa: Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's next prime minister on Friday morning, marking the final day of Justin Trudeau's more than nine years in power. Governor General Mary Simon will…
Soames – the son of Churchill’s youngest daughter, Mary – was a Conservative member of the House of Commons from 1983 before retiring in 2019.He has had a colourful career, having been criticised for…
Over 800 marine species were newly discovered after two years of collaborative efforts by scientists, governments, museums and others participating in the Ocean Census, a global alliance founded to…
Let’s take Tuesday of this week in Washington. Donald Trump trashed the 20-year-old free trade agreement with Australia and launched punitive tariffs against an ally who runs a huge trade deficit with…
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova met with Regional Director for Europe of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Birgitte…
By Riley Stuart, ABC Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Photo: AFP Over to you, Russia. Confirmation Ukraine had agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal that…
Trader Fred DeMarco works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York, March 12. AP-YonhapU.S. stock indexes rose Wednesday after Wall Street got some relief from an encouraging inflation…
People shop for groceries at a market in Los Angeles, Calif., U.S., Feb. 12. EPA-YonhapU.S. consumer prices increased moderately in February as higher shelter costs were partially offset by cheaper…
This undated photo, captured from a report released by the UN Panel of Experts that monitors the implementation of North Korean sanctions by UN member states, shows the locations of North Korea's…
For more than a decade, Syria’s crisis has caused unimaginable suffering inside the country and a constant stream of strategically significant negative spillover effects across the Middle East and…
Nuuk, Greenland – The day after winning Greenland's elections, the center-right Democrats hunkered down Wednesday to strategize about building a coalition government that could set out a path to…
It was a pleasure to join Fox News Channel’s Will Cain for another productive discussion, albeit not one typified by mutual agreement. This time, the subject was the merits of the Trump…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Ukraine's partners to make sure Russia doesn't "deceive" them over a ceasefire.After breakthrough talks between Ukrainian and US officials in Saudi Arabia, Kyiv said…
Twenty-one passengers, four soldiers and 33 terrorists were killed after heavily armed terrorists attacked a passenger train and held scores hostage in the country's southwestern Balochistan province,…
Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin walks ahead of Chief of the General Staff of Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov as he visits the army command center in the course of Russia-Ukraine…
Reuters Law enforcement officers walk to an aircraft carrying former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte after its arrival at Rotterdam The Hague Airport following Duterte's arrest at the request of…
SpaceX delayed the planned launch of Crew-10 on Wednesday due to a last-minute technical issue with the rocket's launchpad. The mission was set to send four replacement astronauts to the International…
A handful of countries opposed to abortion are blamed for a major omission from key CSW69 political declaration. Suva, Fiji and Brisbane, Australia Sharon Bagwan Rolls of Pacific Women Mediators…
As Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advance, intense fighting has displaced hundreds of thousands of people in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, sparking fears that the ripple…
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“The government is looking to the private enterprises to come back and boost the economy,” he said.A week after the meeting, Alibaba announced its plans to “aggressively invest” in AI, committing…
A woman who crashed her car miraculously survived for nearly a week while trapped by drinking water from her sweatshirt. Brieonna Cassell, 41, was found inside her vehicle partly submerged in a ditch…
Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the…
As the United States moves closer to Russia, European powers are scrambling to reassess their defense strategy Defence ministers from Europe’s five largest military nations—France, Germany, Britain,…
IPOH - The Perak state government was not consulted or informed prior to AirAsia’s announcement on the termination of the Ipoh-Singapore route, according to Perak state assemblyman Loh Sze Yee.The…
A Kim Il Sung University graduate surprised his friends by prioritizing career prospects over his long-term love.
Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's next prime minister on Friday morning, marking the final day of Justin Trudeau's more than nine years in power.Governor General Mary Simon will preside over…
Britain would revoke the accreditation of a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse in response to a similar action taken by Russia earlier this week against British diplomats, the Foreign,…
Iran has confirmed the existence of high-purity lithium reserves in the country, the semi-official Fars news agency reported Wednesday.The confirmation was made in a report by Iran's Ministry of…
The British government has committed 1.5 million pounds (1.94 million U.S. dollars) to expand its LawtechUK program, aiming to accelerate AI adoption in legal services, the Ministry of Justice…
A trade war won't help anyone, and there's no winner in such a war, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini said in Slovakia's capital Bratislava on Wednesday in response to the worsening trade relations…
Defense ministers from Europe's top five military powers, France, Germany, Britain, Italy and Poland, met on Wednesday in Paris and voiced support for the Ukrainian army.In a joint declaration…
It had been a privilege to represent New Zealand in the UK, Goff wrote.“Our two countries have had a long, close and enduring friendship. Over history we have fought for common values alongside each…
The two leaders are exploring the strengthening of relations, with an emphasis on trade and economy. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Paris on a state visit to France for his…
Young children may be better off avoiding sugar-free slushees, according to new research.British and Irish scientists reviewed the medical notes of 21 children who became acutely unwell shortly after…
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will be trading his cozy countryside home for the sterile walls of the International Criminal Court’s detention center, following his high-profile arrest as…
Pakistani security forces killed all 33 insurgents who have been holding a train and its passengers captive since Tuesday, putting an end to an embarrassing security failure for Prime Minister Shehbaz…
The Vanuatu flag flying above the buildings of the public broadcaster VBTC Photo: RNZ/Sally Round Vanuatu authorities have deported a group of Vietnamese nationals found selling tarpaulins while on…
Photo: RNZ / Ziming Li An Auckland-based associate professor says there is value in programmes that honour cultural diversity. New Zealand's Auckland University of Technology (AUT) has celebrated 206…
A good day for Ukrainian diplomacy – and three imperatives for Europe
Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to escalate a global trade war with further tariffs on European Union goods, as major US trading partners said they would retaliate for trade barriers already…
With Donald Trump's tit-for-tat tariffs on India looming next month, millions of Americans may have to brace for steeper medical bills.Last week, Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal made an…
A fire on an oil tanker involved in a crash in the North Sea has gone out, several days after the collision.
Ireland PM Micheal Martin, US President Donald Trump (Photo credit: Reuters) Washington, DC [US], March 13 (ANI): Amid row over his 'Gaza Plan', US President Donald Trump asserted that no one would be…
Brussels, 12 March 2025, dtt-net.com – It’s nearly two years now that the European Commission (EC) has halted disbursement of 112 million Euros allocated to Albania’s agriculture sector, following a…
Train management reported that the main drive chain of the motor-powered stairs was damaged and vowed to cover the medical expenses of those injured.MRT-3 general manager Oscar Bongon said: “We…
Syria's new authorities announced on Wednesday they are forming a National Security Council, to be chaired by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.The body -- which did not exist under ousted leader…
A launch pad issue forced SpaceX to delay its mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, postponing the arrival of a replacement crew for NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni…
Support Now From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump…
Pictures have appeared on social media showing work in Ukraine to turn a tethered aerostat – what is more colloquially called a balloon – into an elevated platform for launching kamikaze drones at…
By Joey Roulette US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for nine months after a trip on Boeing's faulty Starliner. Photo: NASA/AP via CNN Newsource Stranded Wilmore and…
In January 2025, the European Commission unveiled the Competitiveness Compass, the Clean Industrial Deal, and launched the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry. These…
North Korea’s construction of a nuclear-powered submarine could significantly escalate security concerns on the peninsula and in the Taiwan Strait, experts have warned, as speculation mounts over…
A video of a beach turning blood red amid heavy rainfall has evoked mixed feelings of horror and amazement among people. Some social media users floated theories of extreme weather or unexplained…
Israel strictly controls all inflows of international aid vital for the 2.4 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip hit by a humanitarian crisis. Photo / AFPThe International Court of Justice will hold…
They were young, innocent members of charities like Greenpeace. What they didn’t know was that their long-term boyfriends were undercover police officers - some of whom were married with children. In…
Ten commuters were injured when an escalator went haywire at a train station in the Philippines. Video / Video Elephant
Key directives include prohibition of raising flags that are faded or in poor condition 1 MIN READ The ministry clarified that the flag should never be used for commercial purposes or as part of a
A woman trapped in her car for almost a week after a crash survived by dipping her hoodie in water from a ditch so she could drink.Brieonna Cassell, 41, from Wheatfield, Indiana, was reported missing…
Footage shows attacker rushing toward the horse’s owner and attempting to stab him 1 MIN READ The animal was stabbed several times during the attack that happened at a horse track while the assailant…
Two people died a little over an hour apart in Victoria on Monday, Victoria police and the B.C. Coroners Service have confirmed. An outreach worker says the city's enforcement of anti-sheltering…
By signaling its openness to a ceasefire, Ukraine has handed the Kremlin a difficult challenge at a time when the Russian military has the upper hand in the war: Should Moscow accept a truce and…
“As you know, I’ve always said Ukraine might have been the more difficult party.”Trump has previously threatened Russia with massive economic sanctions for its long-range bombardment of Ukrainian…
Dane Paulsen, a two-year-old boy, was found dead in a river after he went missing fr
Former Bank of Canada chief Mark Carney will be sworn in as the 24th prime minister of Canada on Friday morning along with his cabinet, the governor general's office confirmed on Wednesday. Liberal…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that American negotiators were headed to Moscow this week to achieve a ceasefire in the Ukraine war, with officials saying that the US wants Russia to agree…
The SpaceX Crew-10 mission, which includes two active-duty U.S. military officers, is scheduled to launch from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, today on a quest to bring back a pair of NASA astronauts…
As the U.S. seeks to strengthen ties with resource-rich Central Asia, the European Union is also reaching out to the region. Having adopted a new strategy for Central Asia in 2019, the bloc appears to…
US Muslim and Jewish advocacy groups criticized US President Donald Trump on Wednesday for referring to the top Senate Democrat, Senator Chuck Schumer, as a Palestinian, with the organizations saying…
A launch pad problem has prompted SpaceX to delay a flight to the International Space Station to replace Nasa’s two stranded astronauts.The new crew needs to get to the ISS before Butch Wilmore and…
The US President's plans for tariffs have upended industries from cars to energy and unnerved businesses and investors.
When Vietnam’s deputy prime minister, Le Thanh Long, met with senior Chinese officials at the China-hosted World Internet Conference in the city of Wuzhen in 2024, he said, according to state media…
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Image credit: X/@MohamedBinZayed) Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 13 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Salman bin Hamad Al…
Sarajevo, 12 March 2025, dtt-net.com – Czech Republic soldiers today started arriving in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), following those from Romania and Italy, as part of additional troops the EU is…
While they are more than 1,600 kilometers apart and vastly different in size, Kosovo and Ukraine share a common struggle over sovereignty -- one still reeling from war 26 years ago, the other fighting…
Today Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered a department-wide review of existing standards set by U.S. military branches pertaining to physical fitness, body composition, and grooming, which…
U.S. President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum—the first global tariffs under his administration—took effect on March 12 (local time). As of 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time (1:01 p.m. Korea…
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Security analysts are praising ECOWAS, the Economic Community of West African States, for activating its regional standby force but remain doubtful about its effectiveness following…
Two days before US agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University student and Palestinian activist asked his wife if she knew what to do if immigration agents came to their door.Noor Abdalla,…
China’s Commerce Ministry reportedly held talks with Walmart on Tuesday after the U.S. retail giant had requested a 10% price cut from its Chinese suppliers to offset U.S. tariff costs, state media…
Narek Mkrtchyan, Armenia's minister for labor and social affairs, told Newsmax on Wednesday that the strategic partnership pact signed between his country and the U.S. in January is a "win-win" deal.…
By Joey Roulette US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for nine months after a trip on Boeing's faulty Starliner. Photo: NASA/AP via CNN Newsource Stranded Wilmore and…
Seoul has been named the world’s best solo travel destination by Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel platform, highlighted Seoul as a city where traditional palaces and modern…
2025-03-12T22:58:12+00:00 Shafaq News/ A pivotal moment for Syria’s Kurdish minority emerged with a surprise agreement between transitional President Ahmed Al‑Sharaa and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)…
Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria (Photo/ANI) Washington, DC [US], March 13 (ANI): Former Pakistani cricketer Danish Kaneria has alleged that he faced huge discrimination in Pakistan and his…
A landfill under construction in Dumas, Morne Casse, meant to serve Fort-Liberté, Ouanaminthe, and Ferrier, has hit major infrastructure issues, requiring an additional $300,000 to complete. While the…
As she runs across the road holding the terrified animal, whose feet are dangling in the air, the man is heard saying, “Look at the mother, it’s chasing after her!”
SINGAPORE - A fire broke out in a storage shed on the ground floor of an HDB block in Tampines on March 12.In a video circulating on WhatsApp, black smoke can be seen billowing all the way to the…
SINGAPORE - The number of fires at general waste disposal facilities has dropped sharply in recent years, after the authorities stepped up fire safety awareness efforts in 2022.Since then, the average…
As a court in London found three members of a Russian spy ring guilty, VOA Russian spoke to Roman Dobrokhotov, the editor-in-chief of the Russian investigative outlet The Insider, who was a target of…
But the Ukrainians have struggled to hold onto it amid a Russian counterattack that has seen villages and settlements slowly come back under the control of Moscow. Russia this week claimed to have…
Trump administration imposes sanctions on Sweden’s Foxtrot Network and its leader, alleging Iranian intelligence collaboration in attacks on Israeli embassies and Jewish targets amid escalating Gaza…
Supporters of Mahmoud Khalil gathered outside the federal courthouse in Manhattan on 12 March, as lawyers argued for the Columbia University student’s release from custody. The Trump administration is…
Entrepreneur Jonny Goldstone knows about the highs and lows of running a business. His environmentally friendly taxi company, Green Tomato Cars, was on the brink of collapse. But with just hours to go…
For the first time in U.S. history, immigration was the sole factor behind the country's population growth in a single year, according to a study released Wednesday by the Migration Policy Institute…
Some 200,000 Afghans left behind during the 2021 U.S. withdrawal are now left in further limbo by the Trump administration’s refugee program suspension. Many fought alongside the U.S. and received…
YEREVAN — Armenia is fully prepared to normalize relations with Turkey, and its stance on the issue has remained unchanged since the beginning of the process, according to Ruben Rubinyan, Vice…
Security forces eliminated 30 attackers and freed 190 passengers after a Baloch separatist group stormed the Jaffar Express Pakistani security forces have completed a military operation to free…
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The Trump administration has begun dismantling the U.S. Department of Education by laying off about half of the agency’s employees, casting uncertainty over how — or if — billions of federal dollars…
The gold ring was uncovered in 2019. It sounds like a dream scenario for your average metal detectorist. Picture yourself in a field, searching for hidden treasures, when suddenly you spot something…
TAIPEI, TAIWAN — About 12.2 million college graduates are expected to enter China’s shrinking labor market this summer, Wang Xiaoping, minister of the Human Resources and Social Security Ministry told…
After Ukraine staged its biggest-ever drone attack on Moscow, which coincided with the U.S.-Ukrainian talks in Saudi Arabia, VOA Russian spoke to regional experts who saw it as Kyiv's signal to…
Wes Streeting insisted that JLGB “matters now more than ever” amid rising antisemitism as Lord Levy urged the community not to take friends in government “for granted”. The youth movement marked its…
The arrested captain of the Solong container ship is a Russian nationalWhite House official says foul play ‘not ruled out’ Port state control (PSC) inspection documents from July last year show Irish…
North Korea is pushing to build a distance education network as part of a drive to provide all workers with technical training.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has labelled Australia as a "dumper" of under-priced aluminium as domestic politicians scramble to push for an exemption on steel and aluminium tariffs."You've got…
Dad said they were 'living the dream' before a brutal murder plunged him into a nightmare.
He estimated the owner’s breeding operation must have been going on for years, in what he described as the “worst case of neglect” he had seen in nearly two decades.
(RNS) — In a status report sought by a federal judge, the Trump administration’s lawyers argued the State Department is not required by law to provide reception and placement benefits to refugees when…
A black and white photo posted to Instagram shows the pair holding onto the hand of the newborn, who is wearing white knitted clothing.Speculation over the choice of her unusual name came immediately,…
For more than two decades, nine different Thai prime ministers have failed to bring those responsible for the enforced disappearance of prominent human rights lawyer Somchai Neelapaijit to justice.
By Talaia Mika, Cook Islands News Solar panels like these on the tiny island of Nassau are proving to have major health and lifestyle benefits for outer islanders. Photo: Cook Islands News New Zealand…
Papua New Guinea legislators overwhelming voted in favor of the constitutional amendment to recognise the Melanesian nation as a Christian state. Photo: Supplied Papua New Guinea's Parliament has…
Russia boasts military gains while Kremlin says it awaits details from D.C. on proposed 30-day truce in war with Ukraine; Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson says her country will make its own…
From selection to retirement, elite multipurpose canines are the silent Green Berets who don't always bask in the spotlight but are equally deserving of it. These four-legged warriors of the Army…
On March 11, the U.S. Department of Education announced mass layoffs to its workforce that shrunk the department’s capacity to half of its size. These layoffs included what are, effectively,…
The Panama Canal is owned and operated by the Central American nation, but US President-elect Donald Trump has made waves about excessive shipping fees and has threatened to demand control of the…
WASHINGTON The Trump administration has resumed the flow of military equipment and intelligence assistance for Ukraine after Kyiv lent its support to a 30-day ceasefire proposal, the White House…
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., the minority leader, called the measure “a power grab that further unleashes and entrenches Elon Musk’s efforts” and applauded his caucus for sticking together Tuesday in…
Regardless of the transatlantic alliance, all countries pledged to deepen European industrial cooperation on areas including munitions, air defense and early warning systems. All defense ministers…
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump met Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin on Wednesday for wide-ranging talks that reflected differences over trade and the conflict in Gaza, although both…
DAMASCUS, SYRIA — The United States encouraged its Syrian Kurdish allies to reach Monday's landmark deal with the Islamist-led government in Damascus, six sources said, an agreement that could stave…
BOGOTA, Colombia Security forces clashed with demonstrators Wednesday in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires at a protest organized by retirees that was joined by soccer fans, unions and progressive…
Six Americans who were imprisoned in Kuwait have been released in an agreement with the United States, a representative for their families confirmed to ABC News.The Americans, many of whom are…
President Donald Trump claimed the European Union and Ireland are taking advantage of the US while sitting right next to the Taoiseach, and blamed America’s ‘stupid’ former leaders. Trump complained…
Authorities have ramped up their efforts by air, sea and land to track down the 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student who went missing six days ago while vacationing in the Dominican Republic…
Ansar, Allah, leader, Abdul-Malik, al-Houthi, speech. Ansar Allah leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi announces the resumption of his group's attacks on Israel in response to its blocking aid to the Gaza…
Lulutai Airline aircraft Photo: Facebook.com/Lulutai Airline Ltd A former Tongan prime minister says that the country's troubled government-owned airline, Lulutai, has enough assets to cover its…
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s South Asia Brief. The highlights this week: U.S.-Pakistan security cooperation isn’t likely to scale up despite a mention in U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent address,…
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the latest slew of U.S. tariffs, Greenland’s election results, a no-confidence vote in Portugal, and resumed U.S. military aid to Ukraine. The…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again approach to tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico has rattled markets while placing historic strains on relations between the United States and…
A spokesperson for DRC’s President Felix Tshisekedi told the Reuters news agency that they had received an invitation from Angola for the talks.The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
Protesters in New York and rights groups have expressed outrage after Khalil, a leader of pro-Palestinian demonstrations at the city's Columbia University, was arrested over the weekend [GETTY]The…
Seeking an advantage over Washington, the Chinese Communist Party keeps cyber criminals on retainer. The United States last week announced punitive action against several suspected Chinese hackers…
Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire with Russia at talks in Saudi Arabia on March 11 — assuming Washington can get Moscow to play ball. That will be no easy task. Russia may attempt to attach unacceptable…
The EU announced plans to send peacekeepers to Bosnia after the nation's top court suspended laws adopted by its ethnic Serb regional entity. Reserve peacekeepers arrived in Bosnia on Wednesday amid…
Search and rescue vessels patrol off Port Beach in North Fremantle, Western Australia, Saturday, Nov. 6. 2021. A surfer in waters off the coast of Western Australia was killed by a shark Monday, and…
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Trump administration has put hundreds of civil rights employees on leave, leaving Department of Education less able to field complaints from students
During the event, held as part of the Commission on the Status of Women, the world’s biggest gender equality conference, delegates from the region outlined the many forms of digital violence, warned…
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Kremlin “was not aware of such recommendations,” calling them “extremely contradictory,” and adding, “we are working with more considered options.”The document was…
YEREVAN — Armenia’s national futsal team hosted Kazakhstan today and secured a 4-2 victory, finishing first in its group. For the first time in history, Armenia has qualified for the UEFA Futsal…
British Prime Minister Arthur Neville Chamberlain signing the Munich Treaty as Adolf Hitler's Secretary Martin Bormann (R) looked on, Sept. 29, 1938 - Munich, Germany The Munich Treaty authorized…
WASHINGTON Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday slammed the "illegal" US detention of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil."No, Mr. President, you cannot illegally arrest and detain legal US residents…
Rogelio "Roger" Nores, a close friend of Liam Payne who was one of the last people to see the former One Direction singer alive, believes that Payne's death was the result of an "extremely…
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QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) -- Pakistani security forces stormed a train on Wednesday that had been hijacked by separatist militants, killing all 33 attackers and ending a day-long standoff involving…
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Loosening listing requirements for high-tech firms - Following a Tuesday meeting in which the CSRC said it would “support high-quality unprofitable technology enterprises to issue and list”, Caixin…
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Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the courthouse in lower Manhattan, holding signs reading 'Release Mahmoud Khalil' and chanting 'Down, down with deportation, up, up with liberation' [GETTY]A US…
Steven Payne. Photo: ABC/Supplied The family of a surfer killed on Western Australia's remote south coast says he would not have supported a shark cull and understood the ocean's risks. New Zealand…
Pennsylvania man was flagged at Newark Liberty International Airport on Friday after a body scanner alarm went off ‘in the area of [his] groin’
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The two leaders also agreed to hold the second session of the High Power Joint Trade Committee under the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) to further strengthen…
The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory trade action with a series of duties on US industrial and agricultural products that will go into effect from 1 April, responding to the Trump…
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Ten years ago, the country agreed a historic deal with six world powers - China, France, Germany, Russia, the UK and the US - to limit its nuclear activities and allow monitoring by inspectors from…
Thousands of Bulgarians rallied on March 12 in the capital Sofia, angered by the attempt by the prosecution, the Central Election Commission (CIK) and state IT company Informatsionno Obsluzhvane to…
I wish you health, fellow Ukrainians! Today I held a Staff meeting – Technology Staff. The focus was primarily on our drones and the long-range strikes conducted by Ukrainian drones. We analyzed their…
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the "UN80 Initiative" on Wednesday as a project in honor of the international body’s 80th anniversary. On paper, the initiative aims to…
The UK government on Wednesday expelled a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse in what it dubbed as a tit-for-tat move to the expulsion of two British embassy staff in Moscow early this week.…
While some activists claim that certain reports of massacres lack proper documentation, The Media Line visited Al-Sanobar, a village in the Jableh countryside of Latakia, and witnessed evidence of a…
Citing reports from humanitarians in the Strip, he said it was becoming more difficult to access “decent and sufficient food, water, medical services and other vital items”. Briefing reporters in New…
Amid reported mass killings of ethno-religious minorities in Syria, senators are reluctant to recommend intervention in a region that has been a focal point of American foreign policy in years past.…
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(RNS) — On the Jewish holiday of Purim, which falls on March 14 this year, gifts of food are exchanged, charity is generously distributed and the Book of Esther is read in synagogues. It is a…
GENEVA (AP) — Sign stealing in baseball. Match fixing in soccer. Doping allegations in swimming. Now ski jumping has its own scandal that escalated Wednesday.Cheating by Norway team officials…
A 22-year-old social media influencer was killed Tuesday after being stabbed dozens of times while livestreaming in Tokyo. The Tokyo police arrested 42-year-old Kenichi Takano on charges related to…
Pope Francis' recovery from double pneumonia continued Wednesday, with a chest X-ray confirming improvement, just two days after doctors ruled out any imminent threat to his life. The latest medical…
UNITED NATIONS - Britain warned on Wednesday that it would trigger a return of U.N. sanctions on Iran, if needed, to prevent it from getting a nuclear weapon as the Security Council met to discuss…
Conservative Jonah Goldberg set CNN's Scott Jennings straight Wednesday for claiming President Donald Trump was promoting American workers with his Tesla stunt on the White House lawn. On Tuesday,…
Maldera is reported to have been a key figure in the so-called "Italo-Grenoblois" mafia group during the 1980s and 1990s, along with his brother Robert.In 2004, the pair were found guilty of a series…
The Prosecutor’s Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina ordered the Judicial Police to summon Milorad Dodik, the president of the Serb-dominated Republika Srpska (RS) semi-autonomous region, and two aides…
Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to try to drag out the timeline for agreeing to any such cessation of hostilities to make sure the most favorable terms possible are secured for Moscow,…
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) on Wednesday called for the immediate release of officials allied with South Sudan’s First Vice President Riek Machar, warning that their…
The system America took 80 years to assemble proved surprisingly fragile in the face of Trump’s assault, a revolution in how the country exercises power across the globe.In a span of only 50 days,…
SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Defence’s (Mindef) announcement last week that it would buy two more submarines, new infantry fighting vehicles and other hardware in the coming years would, on the face of…
SINGAPORE – For two hours one day, students from Tampines Meridian Junior College (TMJC) wandered through Jalan Kukoh – an estate near Chinatown and one of Singapore’s poorest neighbourhoods – in…
We welcome the joint statement by Ukraine and the United States on a proposed 30-day interim ceasefire and the decision to resume US security assistance and intelligence sharing to Ukraine. We commend…
Following is UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s message on the occasion of the sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women: From Beijing+30 to the Second World Social Summit…
19fortyfive.com March 12, 2025 Once again, Freedom House awarded Finland, Norway, and Sweden its top rankings in its annual Freedom in the World dataset. Finland received a perfect score of 100,…
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The two met privately and then held an expanded bilateral meeting. Their meeting focused on promoting relations between the countries in all aspects. Minister Saar announced that he will soon hold a…
US President Donald Trump appears to have backtracked on his plan to buy Gaza and resettle Palestinians from the strip into neighbouring countries, declaring on Wednesday that no Palestinians would be…
Pakistan's military says it has killed all 33 militants involved in the hijacking of a train. Pakistani security forces stormed a train that had been hijacked by separatist militants, killing all 33…
Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s message on the occasion of the sixty-ninth Session of the Commission on the Status of Women corporate side event “For ALL Women…
Rotterdam, Netherlands: Former Philippines President RodrigoDutertesaid he was responsible as he arrived in the Netherlands on Wednesday to face Int...
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IDF and police forces uncover a massive weapons cache in a village near Ramallah, including rifles and explosives; suspects are arrested amid heightened fears of terror attacks during Ramadan
Gaza-based blogger Salah al-Ja'frawi, who initially rejoiced at the rocket fire from Gaza into Israel on the first day of the war but was later seen weeping in a hospital after Israel’s response, has…
March 12, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada congratulates Albert Ramdin on his…
Al-Monitor’s Sam Wendel joins host Adam Lucente to discuss his new FutureVerse newsletter, his interview with Saudi tech diplomat Deemah Al-Yahya, how US economic trouble is influencing artificial…
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Mr Khalil's role in Columbia's 2024 protests placed him in the public eye. On the front lines of negotiations, he played a role in mediating between university officials and the activists and students…
This transcript is from a CSIS event hosted on March 11, 2025. Watch the full video here.Ms. Hall: Good morning and good afternoon to those on the other side of the pond. Welcome to our launch event…
A Georgian court has extended former President Mikheil Saakashvili prison sentence by nine years after finding him guilty of embezzling public funds, the Georgian prosecutor said Wednesday.The Tbilisi…
Amnesty International stated Wednesday that Lebanon’s recent Shura Council ruling in actor Ziad Itani’s case signifies a pivotal moment in the battle against torture and impunity. Amnesty said the…
Angola steps in to mediate conflict between DRC and M23 rebels, offering hope for peace. Can Tshisekedi's plan to leverage critical minerals for US support bring an end to the violence in the mineral…
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Previous rounds of peace talks mediated by Angola have failed to halt the fighting between the Congolese army and the M23, in a volatile region of the DRC riven by infighting between various armed…
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March 12, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development today issued the following statement…
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Britain could trigger a so-called snapback mechanism to restore United Nations sanctions on Iran if Tehran does not curb its uranium enrichment, a UK ambassador to the UN said on Wednesday."We will…
Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, told reporters at a briefing in New York that the current crisis was the most severe challenge to international humanitarian work since…
The Committee to Protect Journalists and eight other international organizations call for the immediate and unconditional release of Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora and urgent guarantees of…
Administrator Lee Zeldin says the Environmental Protection Agency will eliminate 31 protections against air and water pollution.The head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United…
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Mahmoud Khalil has become the face of President Trump’s crackdown on US student protests against the war in Gaza. He hasn’t been accused of a crime and has permanent residency, but the New York…
Pakistan’s army says the hijacking of a train in the southwest has ended, with 33 attackers killed, and 21 of their hostages. More than 400 people were on board the train when it was attacked in…
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His family released a statement on Wednesday, saying the devoted surfer knew the risks of being in the ocean and would not have supported a shark cull.
The ICC website lists procedures covering trials, appeals and enforcement of guilty sentences. 2025.03.12 Washington A three-judge panel will hear the case against former Philippine President Rodrigo…
Emma Little-Pengelly has said she had a “great engagement” with US President Donald Trump during a visit to Washington DC.
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2025-03-12T19:57:59+00:00 Shafaq News/ US Vice President JD Vance announced that Washington and Moscow are set to hold discussions in the coming days as part of ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire…
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Ukraine is on board. Now all eyes are on Moscow, but will Vladimir Putin will also sign up to the 30-day ceasefire? President Trump says his representatives are on their way to Russia to find out. But…
Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-GazaYemen's Houthis have said they will resume attacks on Israeli ships travelling in the Red Sea, after Israel failed to resume aid deliveries to Gaza.
Arab foreign ministers said on Wednesday they would continue consultations with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy over Egypt's plan for rebuilding the Gaza Strip, an alternative to Trump's…
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This handout photograph taken and released by Turkish Presidency Press Office on March 12, 2025, shows Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (left) welcoming Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk…
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Moscow [Russia], March 13 (ANI): Kazakhstan and Russia's trade turnover has doubled over the last ten years and aims to reach the USD 30 billion mark in the coming years, TV BRICS reported. This was…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa Chairman Chris Smith delivered opening remarks at subcommittee hearing titled, “Conflict and Persecution in Nigeria: The Case for…
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By Jack Adamović Davies and Jane Tang for RFA Investigative 2025.03.12 The Prince Group headquarters in Phnom Penh are seen in this undated photo. The governments of Taiwan and Palau have both been…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s bigger and more expansive tariffs on steel and aluminum imports went into effect Wednesday, adding to the woes of U.S. businesses and consumers already struggling with…
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, approved a series of policies and…
Disturbing Ring camera video from a central Pennsylvania home in the US shows a mysterious stranger with a paper plate face appearing on the front verandah and leaving something behind."I am the box…
12 March 2025 - The EU has joined the UN Secretary General’s initiative for a Common Pledge for Women’s Full, Equal and Meaningful Participation in Peace Processes (UN Common Pledge) upon invitation…
Dear Generals, dear colleagues, soldiers of EUFOR, As of today, additional troops from Czech Republic, Italy and Romania will reinforce EUFOR Althea in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is the second time…
It was a routine morning for bank teller Loo Swee Hong at DBS Plaza Singapura branch – until two men approached her counter. “Please deposit these into my corporate account,” one of them said, sliding…
Israel conducted two sets of airstrikes in south Lebanon on March 11 that targeted Hezbollah operatives. The first targeted a senior Hezbollah aerial defense operative, whose fate remains unknown. The…
In early 2025, a Russian think-tank recognized Georgia’s official communication strategy as “relatively friendly” to Russia. But the reality of the bilateral relationship is rather different: The two…
JERUSALEMIsrael’s military chief acknowledged Wednesday that Israel has suffered significant human losses in Gaza without securing the release of all Israeli hostages held there, ostensibly one of the…
NEW YORK Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil will remain in a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in the state of Louisiana following a hearing in New York, according to…
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The death toll in the bus accident that occurred on the R21 on Tuesday has been revised downward from 16 to 13.This emerged in a briefing on Wednesday by Ekurhuleni mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza,…
Following the meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky said it was now up to the US to convince Russia to agree to the "positive" proposal.Speaking alongside Ireland's…
“WE WOULD BE safer if we had our own nuclear arsenal,” Donald Tusk, Poland’s prime minister, told his country’s parliament on March 7th. The reason he gave was the “profound change of American…
Canada and Europe have taken swift action against the United States in retaliation to tariffs on steel and aluminium that came into effect on Thursday (AEDT). President Donald Trump slapped 25 per…
Ukrainian soldiers in the Donetsk region hold posters thanking the US for its military support. Photo: AAP US arms deliveries to Ukraine have resumed, a day after the Trump administration lifted its…
Corey Toole runs with the ball during round one Super Rugby Pacific match between Fijian Drua and ACT Brumbies at HFC Stadium. Photo: Pita Simpson/Getty Images Two tough matches are in store for the…
Donald Trump delivered such a dressing-down to Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office at the end of last month that some thought the relationship would never recover. A potential ceasefire agreement…
A previously unreported internal memo issued by Israel’s most prominent sponsor of progressive causes is urging groups it funds to stop cooperating with the International Criminal Court — owing to…
Following the recent attacks carried out against civilians in the Alawite-majority region in Syria’s coastal region, many Kurds are expressing fears that Syria is heading into yet a new wave of…
President Vladimir Putin made an appearance in Russia’s Kursk region on Wednesday, marking his first visit since the Ukrainian army began an incursion into the western region in August 2024. The visit…
The number of migrants crossing into the US has dropped to a record low - largely due to a crackdown by Mexican authorities, who are going to great lengths to stave off Donald Trump’s threats to…
Ireland shares President Donald Trump’s “unrelenting focus on peace”, Irish premier Micheal Martin has said.
MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin has visited the western Russian region of Kursk for the first time since Ukrainian forces seized some territory in the region.Appearing on Russian state television…
The African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC) has rejected Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) declaration of a parallel government, warning it threatens Sudan’s unity. Following its March 11…
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WASHINGTONUS President Donald Trump's special envoy for the Middle East will travel to Moscow "later this week" for talks with Russian officials on a ceasefire proposal that would halt the war in…
2.8: Prices in the US rose 2.8% on an annual basis in February, slightly lower than economists had expected. That was good news for people and businesses uneasy about the potential inflationary impact…
Bangkok skyline. Reuters file photo. Bangkok: Thailand's industrial confidence continued to improve in February, supported by the central bank's policy rate cut and debt relief measures, data showed…
WASHINGTON — A couple from Venezuela was arrested by federal immigration agents this week and charged with misdemeanor illegal entry, more than two years after their arrival at the southern U.S.…
Doha: The State of Qatar hosted today, March 12, a meeting bringing together Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani; Deputy Prime…
The global economic moves by President Donald Trump’s second administration dominated the headlines and overshadowed everything else on America’s foreign policy agenda this past week, including issues…
Researchers in Spain have unearthed a fossil from a potential new prehistoric member of the human family tree, and they say it's the earliest known remnants of a face discovered in Western Europe.The…
HAMILTON, CanadaThe humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is far more dire than expected, with widespread destruction and severe shortages, the UN relief chief said Wednesday.Commenting on his…
He said: “When the pharmaceutical companies started to go to Ireland, I would have said that’s okay if you want to go to Ireland I think that’s great, but if you want to sell anything into the United…
US President Donald Trump called the minority leader of the US Senate, Chuck Schumer, "a Palestinian" during his meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin on Wednesday at the White…
JOHANNESBURG -- Lawmakers in South Africa laid out plans to shore up the budgets for health and defense but also put up value added tax by 0.5%, a move that will raise the cost of living as consumers…
AS DONALD TRUMP ramps up tariffs, he is causing turmoil in financial markets. But for a motley group of American manufacturers, the worry is that he may not be going far enough. Specifically, they…
CAIRO - Arab foreign ministers said on Wednesday they would continue consultations with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy over Egypt's plan for rebuilding the Gaza Strip, an alternative to…
American hunter takes baby wombat from mother. A stock photo of a wombat foraging for food at sunset in North Eastern Tasmania, Australia mlharing/Getty A video of an American hunter picking up a baby…
News Broadcast Reports North Korean Missile Test. A man watches a television screen showing a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test, at a train station in Seoul on March 10.…
Chair, let me speak honestly about Ireland, and recognise that while we have improved in empowering women, this has come from a background of quite some repression by our own State and religious…
IDF launches a manhunt after a suspected terrorist following a shooting attack on an agricultural farm near the Ariel industrial zone; a man suffering moderate wounds reaches soldiers to report the…
Five years after the coronavirus outbreak, many Americans say public behavior in the United States has changed for the worse, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey.
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Insurgents who attacked a passenger train carrying 440 passengers in restive southwestern Pakistan killed 21 hostages before security forces killed all 33 of the assailants,…
WASHINGTON — In what he called the “most consequential day of deregulation in American history,” the head of the Environmental Protection Agency announced a series of actions Wednesday to roll back…
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WASHINGTON — The United States on Wednesday announced sanctions against the Foxtrot Network, a Sweden-based gang accused of carrying out attacks against Israeli interests in Europe on behalf of…
Tripoli: Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced on Wednesday the resumption of production at Al Mabrouk oil field after a 10-year hiatus.The NOC stated that production at Al Mabrouk field…
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President William McKinley’s foreign policy was more complex than his reputation for high tariffs and imperial acquisitions would suggest.
PARIS — After days of bloodshed, a tense calm hangs over Jableh, a coastal city in Syria’s Latakia province that was an epicenter of major confrontations that broke out last week between government…
(Johannesburg) – Mozambique police fired on a peaceful opposition parade on March 5, 2025, injuring at least 16 people, including 2 children, Human Rights Watch said today. Hundreds of people sang,…
Kendy Auguste (center left) and his cousin and collaborator Kerlin André (center right), pose with comedian and actor Bassam Hamadi, who brought them to France in 2023 for a real-life performance of…
A senior Democratic lawmaker on Wednesday said it was ‘a problem’ that many in his party have been trying to out-hawk Republicans on foreign policy and that Democrats need to be more aggressive in…
Liam Lawson at the Formula One season launch. Photo / Getty ImagesAustralian Formula One fans have been urged to get behind Kiwi driver Liam Lawson at this Sunday’s Melbourne Grand Prix and “learn to…
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U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that no Palestinians will be expelled from the besieged Gaza Strip even as he continues to pursue his plan to take over the coastal enclave. "Nobody is…
Disabled citizens protest outside the Presidential Palace in Tehran over neglected rights – March 12, 2025 Iran is witnessing an escalating wave of protests and strikes across multiple cities as…
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PM Modi was the Chief Guest at Mauritius' National Day for the second time, an honour he first received in 2015. During his visit, he held a meeting with the leaders and interacted with the Indian…
As search for Sudiksha Konanki, the missing Indian-origin student, has entered its sixth day, she can be seen wobbling while strolling arm in arm with an Iowa man who has been named as a “person of…
Canadian prime minister-elect Mark Carney on Wednesday expressed readiness to meet with US president Donald Trump if the latter respects Canadian sovereignty. Mark Carney, who recently won the Liberal…
The relentless drama of Philippine politics has taken another dramatic turn with the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte at Manila’s international airport, following a request from the…
Last month, Agus Andrianto, the Minister of Immigration and Corrections, warned that prisons nationwide were at 87% over-capacity.After Monday’s incident, Andrianto told Antara news agency the…
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte was turned over to the custody of the International Criminal Court, following his arrest on a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity over deadly…
The widely circulated video of their kidnapping, which took place after they arrived at the Nova music festival near Re’im, remains among the most haunting images of that day. The footage shows…
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ISTANBUL The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held talks Wednesday in Qatar on Arab support for the Palestinian people.The meeting, also…
'It's becoming more difficult for people to have a decent and sufficient food, water, medical services and other vital items,' says spokesperson - Anadolu Ajansı
WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the fate of a ceasefire deal that would bring the war in Ukraine to a halt for 30 days is now in Russia's hands after Kyiv backed the…
Supreme leader criticises the US for abandoning the nuclear deal and imposing sanctions, questioning the value of talks.Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says the United States’ offer to hold talks on its…
After the cuts, the Office for Civil Rights will only have workers in Washington and five regional offices, which traditionally take the lead on investigating complaints and mediating resolutions with…
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WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump sensationally criticized Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Wednesday, denying that the top-ranking Democrat is Jewish following his criticism of the Trump…
MEXICO CITY The trial against seven healthcare professionals accused of contributing to the death of football legend Diego Armando Maradona has begun in Buenos Aires, Argentina.Prosecutors are seeking…
The Trump administration has so far played its cards in the Ukraine peace process with great skill. Pressure on Kyiv has led the Ukrainian government to abandon its impossible demands and join the…
"This is the war that is going on in the shadows," EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas told Belgian broadcaster VRT in response. Recent incidents across Europe…
A day after Ukraine agreed to a 30-day cease-fire deal, Ukrainians in Kyiv shared their doubts about whether Russia will sign on to -- and adhere to -- the proposed agreement. Moscow has not yet…
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In his interview with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Aal Thani, published March 8, 2025, Tucker Carlson allows a total whitewash of the worst enemy of America in this century, Qatar.…
The footage comprises two videos. The first was captured by day cameras, and shows the dense fog that would probably have prevented the crew of Solong from seeing the Stena Immaculate through the…
NEW YORK — Long-threatened tariffs from President Trump have plunged the country into a trade war abroad — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty.The uncertainty has…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, met with His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister,…
DAMASCUS/ISTANBUL The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) announced Wednesday that Syria has regained its full membership after years of being suspended.The…
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Amid the rising tensions over negotiating a nuclear deal, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday said that the US' threats of possible military action if Tehran refused talks were…
Many of Trump’s efforts to reshape the federal government have been challenged in court, often by employee unions or Democrat-led states that argue such decisions fall to Congress.Some have faced…
Podgorica, 12 March 2025, dtt-net.com – Albanian parties in Montenegro today warned of ending support to the governing coalition of the Prime Minister Milojko Spajic if his cabinet does not annul a…
In a new report, Dr. Najat Maalla M'jid, who’s the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on violence against children, said that traffickers are quick to exploit technological…
In preparation for an international climate summit this fall, Brazilian state officials are clearing tens of thousands of acres of the Amazon rainforest to complete a new four-lane highway, the BBC…
Russia has been confiscating dual-use goods from China that are transiting through the country, leading to companies seeking alternative routes bypassing Russia altogether. The confiscation applied to…
Frederick William Herschel noticed a disc-shaped object through his telescope on March 13, 1781.After a series of observations, the object was determined not to be a comet or stellar disc, but a new…
This transcriptis from a CSIS podcast published on December 12, 2024. Listen to the podcast here.Mvemba Phezo Dizolele: Welcome to Into Africa. My name is Mvemba Phezo Dizolele. I'm a senior fellow…
PAKTIA, Afghanistan — Armed robbers stormed a money exchange market in Paktia on Tuesday night, killing two security guards and stealing an estimated $100,000 from three shops, sources told Amu.…
Opium prices in Afghanistan have soared to near historic highs, primarily benefiting large-scale traffickers and organized crime networks, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported…
While there is no agreement on Witkoff’s proposal to secure the release of all hostages in two stages, mediators have suggested a compromise: small, possibly very limited, initial releases to create…
The incident is the latest of attacks by Balochistan separatist groups in Pakistan [Getty/file photo]More than 340 train passengers taken hostage by a militant group were freed on Wednesday by…
The former chief minister and President of the Balochistan National Party, Akhtar Mengal, has made serious allegations regarding worsening conditions in his province. He claimed that the Pakistani…
2025-03-12T18:11:28+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed US President Donald Trump’s call for negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program, calling it…
“We are honored with the results of such a poll. It shows the attractiveness of the European Union, and it shows the appreciation of a very large share of Canadian citizens for the EU and its values,”…
DAMASCUS / ANKARA Syrians, who celebrated the fall of the Baath regime, are observing their first Ramadan without it under the shadow of economic crisis and poverty.Markets have been decorated for the…
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A familiar scene has played out over and over in the U.S. House: Republicans, unable to approve federal funding legislation on their own, edge toward a risky government shutdown, until Democrats swoop…
But, authorities also raided the ranch in 2019 that is around 10-hectares, or 25 acres large.The ranch is located about 3 miles from Teuchitlán, a town just over an hour from Guadalajara. Between a…
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In recent weeks, a flurry of questions has emerged across Europe regarding the acquisition of F-35 fighter jets, particularly in the Czech Republic and Germany. The Czech Ministry of Defense recently…
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The Solong cargo ship that crashed into the Stena Immaculate carrying US jet fuel on Monday off the British coast was captained by a 59-year-old Russian national. The collision, which happened before…
At the talks in the Saudi city of Jeddah, negotiators from Washington and Kyiv have agreed on a joint proposal for an immediate 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine war. They also agreed that the suspended…
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NEW YORK — A government lawyer asked a federal judge in Manhattan on Wednesday to move the legal fight over the detention of Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil to New Jersey or…
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said U.S. officials were heading to Russia on Wednesday to discuss a U.S.-Ukraine agreement on a proposed 30-day pause in fighting and a pathway to peace talks.…
Since November 2023, Yemen’s Houthis have held international shipping routes in and around the Red Sea hostage by launching hundreds of attacks against commercial vessels. The Houthis have framed the…
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. can pursue its own interest while simultaneously looking out for the larger, global common interest, without foreign policy having to be zero-sum, former national security…
December marked the 15th AWID Forum, in Bangkok Thailand. The AWID (Association for Women's Rights in Development) International Forum is both a global community event and a space of radical personal…
The Trump administration has relentlessly attacked transgender people’s basic freedoms. Now authorities are proposing changes to official rules that will deny accurate passports to trans, intersex,…
In response to the Trump administration’s unlawful arrest and detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident and recent graduate of Columbia University, Paul O’Brien, Amnesty International…
ISTANBUL The Bank of Canada slashed its benchmark overnight rate Wednesday by 25 basis points as US tariffs raised uncertainties and fears in global trade.The key overnight lending rate now stands at…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 12. Following the talks held in Paris, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron adopted a Joint…
Wendy Williams is not trapped in an assisted living “prison,” her guardian's lawyer told TMZ. Amid the recent media reports about the former talk show host being confined at Manhattan's Lenox Hill…
Scientists are sounding alarms about a genetic mutation that was recently identified in four dairy cow herds, nearly one year after H5N1 bird flu was first reported in Texas dairy cattle.The change is…
The new investigation into the 2007 murder of 26-year-old Chiara Poggi is shocking, her mother Rita Poggi told State broadcaster Rai1's program 'La vita in diretta' on Wednesday. News that a friend of…
He told PA news agency: “Where military assets are damaged it is vital that motives are fully investigated to exclude foul play. The nationality of the captain of the Solong raises further questions…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a federal worker who requested anonymity to speak freely. Her identity and employment were verified by Business Insider. This story has been…
Sen. Mark Kelly might become the latest big name to get rid of his Tesla over Elon Musk's politics.The Arizona Democrat told reporters on Tuesday that he's "looking into" selling his Tesla, though he…
DENVER — When President Trump gave his joint address to Congress last week, he boasted that in his first few weeks back in the White House he had “brought free speech back to America.”But 1st…
The church’s Supreme Spiritual Council strongly condemned this and a separate trial of seven other former Karabakh leaders that also began on January 17.“It is evident that the trials, conducted in…
Pakistani security forces strategically deployed expert snipers to take out Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) suicide bombers who were stationed in the middle of the Jaffar Express passengers, senior…
Trees bloom in warmer months, but their process to becoming green happens far earlier. Image: Shutterstock By Victoria Heath In the northern hemisphere, the first signs of spring are upon us. Blooming…
Climate change, says Marco Magrini, is making the insurance industry fear the Earth is on the verge of insolvency Actuaries are, so to speak, the quiet prophets of the modern world. With spreadsheets…
Seven healthcare workers who treated Diego Maradona are accused of "condemning him to oblivion" by negligence, prosecutors have said.The 1986 World Cup winner, one of the sport's greatest-ever…
Watch: MOD will not provide old Typhoons to Ukraine The US Bomber Task Force in Europe is hugely vital to Nato, according to a senior commander.Air Marshal Johnny Stringer, the Deputy Commander of…
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NEW YORKProtesters gathered outside the US District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) on Wednesday to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian Columbia University graduate…
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In 2022, Yun Sun wrote “China’s Strategic Assessment of Russia: More Complicated Than You Think,” where she argued that the geopolitical alignment of Russia and China was more nuanced than the…
Turbulence was again on display in the US stock market on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 Index swinging wildly between gains and losses as investors assessed a deepening trade war and a cooler-than…
Personal data protection in Armenia In recent years, the personal data of Armenian citizens has often fallen into the hands of cybercriminals due to leaks from various electronic platforms. However,…
Stanley Chidubem Anigbogu from Nigeria has clinched the overall title of 2025 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year at the annual Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work, held in…
HARARE – A huge cannabis stash paraded by police during a raid on business premises in Msasa, Harare, on March 9 is owned by a company licenced to grow it, according to documents seen by ZimLive.…
HARARE – Prominent environmentalist Nadia Vongai Mabvirakare, reported missing on March 5, 2025, was found on March 10, 2025 in a state of shock and trauma by passersby in Dangamvura, Mutare, rights…
Israel's state prosecution filed three charges against Palestinian sports journalist Saeed Hasanein on Wednesday, following a weeks-long detention over a television interview he had given.Hassanein, a…
Sean Baker’s Anora, a film that features not only two Armenian actors but also plenty of dialogue in the Armenian language, took home several awards at the Oscars this year. Karren Karagulian and…
CAIRO Egypt and Qatar held talks on Wednesday to discuss efforts to stabilize a Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement between Hamas and Israel.Discussions between Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh…
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after members approved the nomination of the Honorable Christopher…
Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, the largest minority group in Bangladesh, on Wednesday claimed that violence against religious-ethnic minorities and indigenous peoples continues as…
Michelle Obama jokingly chastised her husband, Barack Obama, on her new podcast with her elder brother, Craig Robinson. Michelle Obama, 61, complained that Barack Obama, 63, had a terrible habit of…
ISTANBULA train hijacking in southwest Pakistan sparked global backlash Wednesday, with the US, China, the UN and Iran condemning the attack that saw hundreds of passengers taken hostage.The attack…
Skopje, 12 March 2025, dtt-net.com – The governing coalition of North Macedonia is pushing five of thirteen members of country’s Judicial Council to resign or be dismissed, after yesterday’s approval…
Faith Hill at The AtlanticA "whole lot of American adults are withdrawing from romance," but the "trend seems to be especially pronounced for Gen Z," says Faith Hill. You "can grow into a perfectly…
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The Dubai International Aquatics Championships (DIAC) will bring together 3,000 elite athletes from 40 countries, creating a culturally diverse and vibrant event. The annual competition in five water…
Amid Russia’s rapid advance in its western Kursk region, Ukrainian troops have fully withdrawn from Sudzha — the only city they held there. Analysts say Ukraine is conducting an organized retreat and…
The Spanish researchers used 3D imaging techniques to flesh out Pink's full face 3 MIN READ The fossilised upper jawbone and partial cheekbone of Pink were discovered at the Atapuerca archaeological…
PRESIDENT DONALD Trump’s bullying of America’s allies and neighbours may appeal to the maga base. Unfortunately, investors feel otherwise. Confidence in the prospects for the American economy has been…
THE BALL, so America’s secretary of state said on March 11th, is back in Vladimir Putin’s court. Ukraine had just agreed at talks in Jeddah to an American plan for a month-long ceasefire, and in…
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Insurgents who attacked a passenger train in Pakistan killed 21 hostages, the military said Wednesday, while security forces rescued over 300 others and killed all 50 of the…
In September 2023, the Egyptian media personality Yasmine Ezz was scheduled to participate in a panel discussion with the Lebanese media personality Nischan, but she did not attend. Nischan commented…
Russia has proven itself more than capable of repurposing older, Soviet-era systems for modern warfare. And in modern warfare, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR)—as well as…
There’s a classic episode of The Simpsons in which Homer gets a gun. He thinks his awesome gun is great for everything: home defense, opening beer bottles, whatever. When Marge says she doesn’t want a…
I was a tenured full professor at the University of Colorado Boulder for almost 24 years. At the end of 2024, I left. Officially, it was a voluntary departure. But I sure felt like I’d been pushed…
US President Donald Trump vowed to respond to the European Union's (EU) retaliatory tariffs on select American goods as he defended his decision to impose 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminium…
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President Donald Trump greets Ireland’s Prime Minister Michael Martin as he arrives at the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) President Trump…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei responded Wednesday to remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Iran, including a threat Trump issued last week against Tehran.Trump said he…
On toughening drug policy in Georgia According to lawyer Guram Imnadze, toughening drug policy in Georgia will not only fail to solve the problem of drug addiction but may even exacerbate it. The…
Former Italian prime minister and ex European Commission president Romano Prodi on Wednesday said a proposed ReArm plan launched by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to boost Europe's…
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is starting another round of job cuts — this one more than 1,000 — at the nation’s weather, ocean and fisheries agency, four people familiar with the matter tell…
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Municipality to enrich Dubai’s visual identity and enhance artistic experiences in public…
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In a statement on Wednesday, Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned the Foxtrot Network, a transnational criminal organization (TCO) primarily based in Sweden that for carrying…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 12. Trade turnover between Uzbekistan and France exceeded 1 billion euros for the first time last year, while the number of joint ventures quadrupled, Trend reports. This…
Amidst Donald Trump's promise to seize control of Greenland, the centre-right opposition party of the semi-autonomous state has emerged victorious in the nation's general election.
Chinese leaders have unveiled their plans to revive the economy during the National People’s Congress.Confidence in the economy and projecting China as a stable global player, despite serious economic…
Georgia’s broadcasting law amendments According to the Social Justice Center (SJC), three draft amendments to the “Broadcasting Law” introduced in Georgia at the end of February by the Georgian Dream…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that he hoped Moscow would “respond constructively” to a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, which Kyiv has accepted.…
Portuguese PM Luis Montenegro lost a vote of confidence yesterday amid a scandal over potential conflicts of interest related to a consultancy owned by his family. The collapse of Montenegro’s…
The update came after Pakistan's security forces reported on Wednesday morning that they had freed roughly 190 hostages. By evening, officials said that roughly 30 insurgents had been killed as…
WASHINGTON — U.S. inflation slowed last month for the first time since September and a measure of underlying inflation fell to a four-year low, even as widespread tariffs threaten to send prices…
Over the past week, Panama's government has released dozens of migrants from around the world who were deported from the U.S. The migrants fled conflict, religious persecution, poverty and government…
A fossil of a partial face from a human ancestor is the oldest in western Europe, archaeologists reported Wednesday.The incomplete skull — a section of the left cheek bone and upper jaw – was found in…
The Lagos State Assembly under the leadership of the embattled speaker Mudashiru Obasa has sought the deployment of armed security personnel to fortify the Assembly complex.This comes in the wake of a…
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TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that if the Americans and their allies launch military attack on Iran, retaliation is definite and…
CARIBBEAN leaders have condemned a new US policy that aims to restrict the activities of Cuban medical missions. They insist that hundreds of Cuban medical staff do essential work across the…
MSF called Israel's move as 'outrageous' and a form of 'collective punishment' [Getty/file photo]The Doctors Without Borders (MSF) medical charity claimed on Wednesday that Israel had…
Donald Trump has said that his administration has heard "positive messages" from Russia about a ceasefire deal with Ukraine.
Piyas Majumder, 22, was shot in broad daylight during a robbery in Kotalipara, Gopalganj. Concerns grow following the violent death, sparking protests among minorities who want greater law…
Trump has also threatened to impose reciprocal tariffs on all the United States' trading partners, including the UK, from next month.These are taxes on imports to the US which are set at a similar…
NEW YORK -- Dr. David Weldon had been out of the national spotlight for more than 15 years when he was nominated to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But many anti-vaccine advocates…
The Russian president's highest value negotiating card is the attritional warfare along the 600-mile front line in Ukraine The 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia proposed by the US is the…
GAZA CITY: Hamas praised Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels Wednesday after they announced they would resume attacks on Israeli-linked shipping, calling it a demonstration of “true commitment” to the…
Kabul – Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams in Afghanistan have reported a surge in measles patients at three MSF-supported hospitals since January. While measles is endemic in Afghanistan, such a…
On March 11, Ukraine carried out the largest drone attack on Russian territory since the start of the war. The strikes, which mainly targeted Moscow and the surrounding region, killed at least three…
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts have confirmed that the tritium concentration in the 11th batch of diluted ALPS treated water, which the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) began…
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak before the announcement, AP reported. The European Union on Wednesday also announced retaliatory trade action with…
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) fired at the Jaffar Express Train as it travelled from Quetta to Peshawar.The separatist group said it had bombed the track before storming the train in the remote…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Voters in a Minnesota House district at the center of post-election drama over chamber control decisively chose Democrat David Gottfried on Tuesday, tying the House and ending a…
Ukraine Securing Ukraine's Future As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, the international context is changing rapidly, including the prospects for a negotiated settlement. Much is at stake,…
12 March 2025, 16:07 | Updated: 12 March 2025, 16:15 Soldiers secure Mach railway station after Pakistani security forces freed some passengers.
During the phone call, the top Iranian and Azeri diplomats discussed bilateral ties, regional developments, and issues of mutual interest.Araghchi and Bayramov also exchanged their views on the…
DaysofPal- The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for the continuation of the current ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing that it is crucial to prevent the spread of polio, which remains a…
THE right-wing Democrats have scored an unexpected victory in Greenland’s parliamentary elections, winning the largest share of the votes cast. Both the Democrats and Point of Orientation, which came…
PAKISTANI authorities said today that an insurgent attack on a train carrying hundreds of passengers has ended, with all attackers killed following a standoff in which some of the hostages taken lost…
This month, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to mediate a new nuclear agreement between the United States and Iran after reportedly being asked to by U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call…
Shafaq News/ A senior Emirati official has arrived in Tehran carrying a message from US President Donald Trump to the Iranian government, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei confirmed
Hong Kong District Court on Tuesday convicted Jackie Chen of ‘rioting’. Chen is a social worker who mediated between the protesters and the police during the 2019 anti-government protests in Hong Kong…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gestures during a press conference in Sydney, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (Dean Lewins/AAP Image via AP) MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian Prime Minister…
Frame grab from video shoot Wednesday, March 12, 2025, showing the aftermath of a car bomb exploded Tuesday at a hotel in the central Somali city of Beledweyne, kicking off an hourslong militant…
Americans are souring on President Donald Trump's handling of the economy.In a CNN/SSRS poll released on Wednesday, a majority of respondents (56%) disapproved of the president's handling of the…
Africa has emerged as a significant player in world affairs, exerting increasing influence on economic, political, and strategic realignments. With vast reserves of critical minerals, rapidly…
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To Trump and his administration, Khalil's arrest is an opening move in a campaign to rid the country of foreign students accused of helping to make American campuses intimidating territory for Jewish…
Sky's defence analyst Michael Clarke answers viewers' questions on the war in Ukraine Security and defence analyst Michael Clarke answers your questions on the war in Ukraine after Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
The US retail giant has reportedly asked Chinese companies to cut prices to compensate for the Trump tariffs. Chinese suppliers complain that they are already working with very narrow profit margins…
Kurdish commentators view the agreement between the SDF and the Syrian interim government positively, expecting it to lead to future constitutional steps for Kurdish rights. Click here for the full…
Security officials said that they have rescued over 300 hostages, though some were killed. | Photo: AP Pakistani authorities confirmed the end of a train hijacking on Wednesday, with all insurgent
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Iran’s Supreme Leader on Wednesday proudly declared Iran the sole holdout in resisting the demands of the world's bullies, days after US President Trump said Tehran must rule out nuclear weapons or…
Speaking to reporters at UN Headquarters, in New York, Mr. Guterres emphasised that the reforms are not just about internal processes but aimed at delivering tangible improvements in peace,…
From embarking on a digital revolution to fill the gaping gender divide to ensuring a seat at decision making tables, the new plan builds on the landmark 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for…
The CCTV Headquarters building (L) is seen as pedestrians walk along the Central Business District (CBD) in Beijing on March 11, 2025. (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP) Beijing: All primary and secondary…
A party that favors a gradual path to Greenland’s independence from Denmark won a surprise victory in parliamentary elections, held in the shadow of U.S. President Donald Trump’s stated goal of taking…
Armed men stormed the home of a former diplomat in southern Syria on Wednesday, shooting him and his brother dead, according to reports.Noureddine al-Labbad had returned to Syria from France two weeks…
Opposition lawmakers are accusing the government of neglect, arguing that its priorities lie elsewhere. [Getty]In Morocco's Atlas Mountains, heavy rains have turned earthquake survivors' camps into…
A pro-independence political party won parliamentary elections in Greenland on Tuesday, suggesting that residents there are eager to break free from Denmark but sidestep recent proposals by President…
On Wednesday, Bosnian state prosecutors ordered the arrest of Serb separatist leader Milorad Dodik and two of his aides for what it has called an attack on the constitutional order. The decision came…
SARAJEVO, Bosnia and HerzegovinaThe Bosnian Prosecutor's Office on Wednesday ordered the detention of Serb leader Milorad Dodik on charges of "threatening the constitutional order."Dodik is the…
Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) fighters were trained by camps organised by India and RAW agents have been deployed across the province to weaken Pakistan, ISI have been claiming for decades amidst…
On March 11, the final session and closing ceremony of the Model UN Conference, jointly organized with the UNCT in Armenia, took place at the Foreign Ministry of Armenia. The conference was dedicated…
Russia carried out an attack in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, that left one woman dead and multiple injured, according to Reuters, which cited Dnipropetrovsk regional governor Serhiy Lysak. The attack comes…
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The EU must act “to protect consumers and business” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Russia must decide whether to sign onto a proposed 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, a move that could mark a turning point in the war."We're going to bring it to them directly. We're going to say that…
A war of words has erupted between Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister MK Stalin and the federal government over the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which recommends a three-language formula in schools,…
BEIJING - Chinese hotpot giant Haidilao said it would compensate over 4,000 diners who had visited one of its outlets in Shanghai after two diners urinated into their hotpot broth.A video showing two…
The US will “have contact” with Russia on Wednesday after holding talks with Ukraine over a possible peace, the country’s secretary of state has said.Marco Rubio said Washington will put the proposals…
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Pakistani officials said that the insurgent attack on the Jaffar Express train has ended as all militants were killed after an all-day long “full-scale” rescue operation which left a “few” hostages…
Girl Scouts of America is facing a class-action lawsuit that alleges its iconic cookies contain “dangerous” heavy metals and pesticides. On Monday, a New York woman sued the organisation, seeking $5…
Much of what the department does, like investigating civil rights complaints and helping families apply for financial aid, is labor intensive, said Garza, who is now director of higher education…
Trump also has pledged to exclude transgender students from Title IX protections, which affect school policies on students' use of pronouns, bathrooms and locker rooms. Originally passed in 1972,…
The Trump administration launched a new trade war against China and its traditional allies in Asia, Japan and South Korea in the first few weeks after his nomination. The objective was to correct what…
The Iraqi prime minister's foreign affairs adviser, Farhad Alaaeldin, told a local Iraqi TV channel on Wednesday that the waiver guaranteed by the United States on importing Iranian gas has not been…
In parliament Wednesday, Starmer said the U.K. is “negotiating an economic deal which covers and will include tariffs if we succeed.” But the U.K. — which has so far avoided retaliation on Trump's…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed from Mauritius after successfully concluding his visit to the island nation, marking a significant step in strengthening the longstanding ties between the two…
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called on Israel to resume supplying electricity to Gaza on Wednesday after it was announced on Sunday that Israel's supply to the Strip had been shut…
Pakistani authorities have said an insurgent attack on a train carrying hundreds of people has ended, with all attackers killed following a day-long standoff.Some of the hostages taken were killed,…
The war between Ukraine and Russia is closer to coming to an end than it has been at any point since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Kurt Volker, a former U.S. ambassador to…
Trump says Canada tariffs would go if it became 51st state Donald Trump has suggested that Canada’s “tariff problem” would vanish if the country became the 51st US state as he spoke outside the White…
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More than 100 hostages freed after militant attack on train in Pakistan A survivor of a train hijacking in Pakistan has spoken out after the attack in southwestern Balochistan province on Wednesday,…
The Western Reserve sank in 1892 after being caught in a storm during a summer cruise for the family of its owner. Explorers in Michigan have discovered the wreck of a cargo ship that sank over 130…
Since the start of this month, Israel has blocked all aid deliveries - including food and fuel - to Gaza, saying it aims to put pressure on Hamas.Electricity has also been cut to the only desalination…
Albanian authorities have ordered all internet providers to block access to TikTok by tomorrow, following a directive from Prime Minister Edi Rama. This move follows the tragic death of a 14-year-old…
2025-03-12T14:57:43+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, the Israeli army killed two Palestinians in Gaza, including a football player. Hamdan Qishta, a player for Shabab Rafah Club, succumbed to severe…
Security forces say 155 people were rescued, while the Balochistan Liberation Army says it still has more than 200. The separatists want a prisoner swap within 48 hours. Over the past year, the armed…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 12. An armored medical vehicle, produced at a factory in Kazakhstan, has been named in honor of the National Hero of Azerbaijan, Hokuma Aliyeva, the flight attendant who…
Senior Labour MP Emily Thornberry has demanded UK government intervention after Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel secretly recorded their private meeting at the Israeli parliament, the…
Israel’s High Rabbinical Court has ruled that a woman who died by suicide cannot be cremated, despite a request in her will, and that her body must be buried in Israel.The court rejected an appeal by…
The Slovak Ministry of Defense has purchased two luxury jets from a company that was not authorized to trade with Slovakia’s public sector and, at the time of purchase, had a person linked to a drug…
Two women from Mexico and Ecuador who spent years fighting to be recognized as victims of online sexual violence have inspired an artificial intelligence chatbot that helps others facing abuse.…
In the face of mounting attacks from the Trump administration, ALU-IBT Local 1, the Amazon Union at JFK8 on Staten Island, published a statement in solidarity with immigrant workers. This statement is…
Satellite images revealed a significant deployment of Russian military aircraft at the Olenya airbase, located on the Kola Peninsula in northwestern Russia. Photo credit: The National Interest The…
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AP Canada Liberal Leader Mark Carney talks to reporters in Ottawa on Monday. Canada on Wednesday announced additional tariffs on CAN$29.8 billion ($20.7 billion) of US goods, retaliating against…
For Moscow, more American aid spells potentially more difficulty in achieving its war aims and likely will be a tough sell in Moscow for Washington’s peace efforts.
A human rights watchdog from the Philippines declared its “full support” for the passage of a proposed internet safety education bill protecting children from online sexual abuse and exploitation on…
In a live broadcast, Joly said that the initial tariffs were sparked by "exaggerated claims about our border" and the latest excuse is national security. She added there are threats of further tariffs…
In this week's op-ed, Kit Conklin discusses how U.S. governors can protect their states from Chinese threats.
As transatlantic relations have grown increasingly strained, concerns over European military sovereignty have been mounting. The European Union has remained deeply reliant on US defence equipment,…
FRANKFURT - Germany's foreign intelligence service in 2020 put at 80%-90% the likelihood that the coronavirus behind the COVID-19 pandemic was accidentally released from China's Wuhan Institute of…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 12. Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister, Jeyhun Bayramov, engaged in a telephone conversation today with his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Trend reports. According to…
Next week at Narratively Academy, longtime National Geographic fact-checker Brad Scriber joins us for a special seminar, The Expert’s Guide to Fact-Checking Your Nonfiction Book. Today, Brad’s helping…
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is attempting to weaken a federal court ruling that ordered the resumption of refugee admissions, including for Afghan allies of the United States, according to…
TORKHAM, Pakistan — A second round of talks between Afghan and Pakistani tribal leaders over the reopening of the Torkham border crossing was canceled Wednesday afternoon after Taliban representatives…
KABUL — Italy has contributed €3.5 million through its Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) to support humanitarian assistance for returnees in Afghanistan, the International Organization…
TEHRAN — An Iranian official has alleged that undocumented migrants in the country are illegally using the identity documents of others, warning that the practice could create future complications.…
A paramilitary soldier takes position at a railway station near the attack site of a passenger train by insurgents, in Mushkaf in Bolan district of Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province,…
Taipei, March 12 (CNA) Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed Wednesday a local media report detailing the alleged leaking of classified documents to Chinese intelligence personnel by a…
President of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (L) is welcomed by the President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi (R) with an official ceremony at Al Ittihadiyah Palace in…
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The nation's seventh largest metropolitan area is bearing the greatest impact of Trump's moves, and residents of Washington DC don't have many options for help, as they are not allowed any…
Volodymyr Zelensky has warned against the power of Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, after the billionaire used the platform to share false claims against the Ukrainian…
French publishers and authors said Wednesday they're taking Meta to court, accusing the social media company of using their works without permission to train its artificial intelligence model. Three…
A non-governmental organisation has opened Poland’s first ever abortion clinic despite Polish legislation that severely restricts abortion rights and protests from pro-life campaigners. Polish law…
Now that Yamandú Orsi, who won Uruguay's presidency takes office, he has an opportunity to make history by focusing on strengthening the country's policies to support people with disabilities and…
Press release From Department of Foreign Affairs Last updated on 12 March 2025 The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris TD, is inviting the public to share their personal…
The UK must spend more on defence. Previous governments paid lip service to the need to increase defence spending but delivered underfunding and po...
The Kremlin is currently examining proposals from the recent U.S.-Ukraine negotiations held in Jeddah, as Moscow anticipates Washington to provide details about the meetings. This was disclosed on…
Russian attacks struck multiple Ukrainian cities on March 11-12, causing destruction and casualties. In Sumy, a drone strike sparked a warehouse fire, but firefighters contained it with no reported…
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Rowan Williams has condemned the “resurgence of antisemitic rhetoric’. Speaking at the Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Annual Memorial Lecture at King’s College London,…
A paramilitary soldier takes position at a railway station near the attack site of a passenger train by insurgents, in Mushkaf in Bolan district of Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province,…
Until very recently, Canadian politics were shifting in U.S. President Donald Trump’s favor. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has had a difficult relationship with Trump in the past, announced in…
Ethnic Baloch separatists, who orchestrated a daring train hijack in restive Balochistan this week, have been a major source of security headache for Pakistan ever since its birth. Their activities…
In February this year, the European Commission proposed delaying recently adopted corporate reporting directives by two years, as part of a so-called “Omnibus” proposal. A package of amendments aimed…
Benghazi, March 12, 2025 (LANA) - The National Security Council warned of the growing dangers of illegal immigration and its negative impact on Libyan national security and its threat to the social…
LONDONBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday said the UK does not rule out retaliatory measures against the US in response to President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum…
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Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in an interview with the Indian portal Wion stated the country's desire to become an observer of the group.In response to a question about BRICS, Mirzoyan…
On March 11, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot hosted his Emirati counterpart, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Paris. The two ministers praised the…
Russian forces have carried out more than 2,100 aerial strikes on Ukraine over the past week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on March 9, as Russia has stepped up attacks on its neighbor…
Soldiers secure Mach railway station after Pakistani security forces freed some passengers following a security operation against armed militants who ambushed the train in the remote mountainous area,…
CAMBRIDGE – The United Nations was established in 1945, succeeding the failed League of Nations, to pull humanity back from the brink of self-destruction. It was a bold experiment in collective…
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has been greeted by JD Vance at the US vice-president’s residence to kick off a day of engagements to mark St Patrick’s Day.
On February 25, House Republicans narrowly passed their budget resolution, which provides a blueprint for the Republican-controlled Congress to cut at least $1.5 trillion from health, education, and…
Justice For All, a non- governmental organization, has published a statement demanding government action following the recent spike of murders in Sri Lanka. The statement brings into question the…
SINGAPORE - Aljunied GRC MPs Sylvia Lim and Gerald Giam said they were sad to see three polling districts in their ward move to neighbouring Tampines GRC, part of a slew of changes to the electoral…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has reiterated Moscow’s support for the revival of the landmark deal originally signed by Iran and six other world powers back in 2015."We discussed the…
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he was going to Turkey on Wednesday to discuss the latest developments on Ukraine and how Warsaw and Ankara and help ensure lasting peace in the region, Reuters…
In the background of a brutal genocide, Palestine’s national team has achieved historic success. Last January, the team advanced to the knockout stages of the Asian Cup before narrowly losing to…
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The Constitutional Court of Romania unanimously decided on Tuesday to deny the candidacy of independent leader Călin Georgescu in the upcoming election. This decision irrevocably rejects Georgescu’s…
BRUSSELS – Over the past few weeks, US President Donald Trump’s administration has delivered a series of devastating blows to Europe’s remaining illusions about America’s enduring support. Vice…
The Batticaloa Justice Walkreached its 1,030th day last week, as activists from the Movement for the People’s Council denounced the continued disregard of the Tamil people's demands in the North-East,…
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SINGAPORE - Four Dutch crew members on a Netherlands-flagged dredger Vox Maxima, which hit another vessel at Pasir Panjang Terminal in June 2024, have admitted to failing to discharge their duties…
SHANNON, Ireland - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said the issue of how the United States is going to "take over Canada" will not be discussed at a gathering of G7 foreign ministers…
The global race for artificial intelligence (AI) supremacy is intensifying, and India is well-positioned to assert its influence by nationalizing its AI and tech talent. This move is especially…
US President Donald Trump plans to buy a new Tesla to show support for his ally Elon Musk, who owns the carmaker, amid protests and a decline in the shares price of the electric vehicle firm.Tesla…
Former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili has been sentenced to nine years in prison for alleged embezzlement of GEL9mn of Georgian state funds. Judge Badri Kochlamazashvili of the Tbilisi City…
Former India Test cricketer Syed Abid Ali, who played 29 Tests between 1967 and 1974, has passed away at the age of 83 in California. Known for his all-round skills, Abid Ali left a lasting legacy in…
The Italian Environmental Fund (FAI) will celebrate its 50th anniversary with events planned for the 33th edition of the Spring Days at unique locations including Rome's Palazzo Farnese, seat of the…
Saudi Arabia and Ukraine issued a joint statement Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency said. Riyadh said that it hopes the efforts it is aiding will help end the crisis in Ukraine “in line with…
Sri Lanka’s former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, once the most powerful law enforcement official in the country, is on the run from the very police force he once commanded,…
Somali security forces have ended a 24-hour siege at a hotel in the central city of Beledwyne, leaving an unknown number of people dead, including all the al-Shabab militants who launched the attack,…
The 54 member federations of the Confederation of African Football — 12 of whom currently cannot host national-team games in international competitions — elected Motsepe by acclaim unopposed to have a…
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has condemned antisemitism in the NHS after a shocking case emerged of a Jewish healthcare worker being called a “baby killer” by a colleague. Speaking at Prime Minister’s…
A group of US probationary government employees who lost their jobs as part of President Donald Trump’s purge of the federal workforce filed a lawsuit Tuesday, claiming the mass firings were illegal…
President Donald Trump’s tariff threats target “discrimination against American innovation,” and US legislators point to the EU’s Digital Markets Act as evidence – even as the US pursues its own tech…
CHICAGO/ISTANBULDemonstrators gathered in the American city of Chicago to demand the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who was arrested by federal police for leading protests at…
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was being flown to the Netherlands on Wednesday to face an International Criminal Court charge of crimes against humanity linked…
VIENNA -- The new Austrian government said Wednesday that family reunion procedures for migrants will be immediately halted because the country is no longer able to absorb newcomers adequately. The…
LISBON, Portugal -- Portugal slid back into more political uncertainty Wednesday after the country's third government fell in as many years when Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a confidence vote…
The Jaffna Magistrate’s Court has ordered the arrest of the son of a senior police officer, who has been accused of accepting bribes in exchange for helping criminals evade legal action. The suspect…
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Teaching a lesson: The Tory leader was having none of it, telling Starmer he needs to “get out more.” Badenoch focused on how nurseries are being hit by increased employers’ national insurance…
One of the first public comments that U.S. President Donald Trump made after he took office on Jan. 20 was during the World Economic Forum, when he publicly rebuked the CEOs of top banks in the United…
Everett explained the sequence of events, claiming the incident was an accident.“I received a baton, when I was merging I was like OK, I'm doing good, I only see one person in front of me, then on the…
The war in Ukraine appears to be drawing to a close and Central and Eastern Europe's infrastructure capabilities – or lack thereof – will soon be thrust into the global spotlight, ready or not. The…
Russian pro-war channels have published drone footage from the center of Sudzha showing Russian soldiers raising flags on Sovetskaya Square near the city administration. The town is located in…
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When I arrived to study in the United States, the terrifying spectre of deportation was the last thing on my mind.As a Brit – a citizen of “the First World” – I was supposedly the beneficiary of the…
That strategy fell apart when Zelenskyy couldn’t restrain himself when goaded by Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office. Now the strategy is back on track and Moscow will have to decide quickly…
“Just because you're a journalist you are not exempted from assassination, if you're a son of a bitch.” Rodrigo Duterte’s inauguration speech on 30 June 2016 set the tone for the rest of his mandate:…
Tendai Ruben Mbofana The recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Buy Zimbabwe and the Content Creators Association of Zimbabwe signals yet another attempt to promote local products and…
Governments must view healthcare as a national security issue and strengthen economic security systems, moving toward universal health coverage. However, in the current geopolitical climate,…
SINGAPORE – Vietnam is keen to tap Singapore’s expertise in science, technology and innovation to achieve two major centenary goals set by its ruling Communist Party, General Secretary To Lam said on…
SINGAPORE – The rapid population growth in Hong Kah North SMC triggered major electoral boundary changes in western Singapore, with PAP stronghold Jurong GRC carved up into neighbouring…
Breaking News. Breaking News U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed there had been "conversations" with Ukraine about territorial concessions during their meeting in Saudi Arabia. Rubio also…
A Pakistani father killed himself after a tribal council ordered that his 1-year-old daughter be forcibly married to settle a dispute, police said. The incident emerged after an audio recording of the…
In a shocking incident, a man allegedly served milk laced with poison to his four children before drinking it himself in Bihar’s Bhojpur district. The father served the milk at dinner on Tuesday…
ISTANBUL Measles cases are expected to increase in the coming months in Europe, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) warned on Tuesday.“In line with the seasonal pattern of…
The Houthis have launched hundreds of attacks against shipping in the Red Sea [Mohammed Hamoud/Getty Images]Yemen's Houthis have announced the resumption of a blockade on Israeli ships navigating the…
In Ukraine, efforts to launch the production of NATO-standard ammunition are facing significant delays due to bureaucratic hurdles within the country’s Ministry of Defense. Vladyslav Belbas, the…
BEIJING, March 12 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson said Wednesday that the training exercises of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in the Taiwan Strait and surrounding areas are legitimate…
open image in galleryBrieonna Cassell was found with severe injuries six days after she crashed her vehicle into a ditch in Brook, Indiana (Facebook)
Iraq’s authorities continue to stall on finding and releasing Elizabeth Tsurkov, a researcher who holds Israeli and Russian citizenship.She was kidnapped by the Iranian-backed Shi’ite militia Kataib…
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has outlined an ambitious infrastructure investment allocation to jolt the economy into higher levels of activity in line with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s…
Head of the Information Security and Cybersecurity Service of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Secretary of the National Cybersecurity Coordination Center, Natalia Tkachuk,…
In South Africa and Kenya, HIV clinics have shuttered, depriving people of life-saving medication. In Uganda, where treatment has also halted, aid workers estimate that forty newborns contract the…
The MOSE anti-flooding system has protected Venice from damages estimated to be worth more than 2.6 billion euros over the past five years, the transport ministry said on Wednesday. The system of 78…
President Donald Trump knows better than to treat the “honeymoon” a president gets in his first months of office as a time to relax. He’s fighting as hard now as he did at the height of last year’s…
Thai Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on February 13 raised the idea of building a wall along parts of its border with Cambodia as part of an effort to stop human trafficking. On March 3, the…
This week, Vietnam upgraded its relations with Indonesia and Singapore to Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships (CSPs) during Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) chief To Lam’s visits to the two…
Kyle Orton reflects on his recent visit to a Syria still adjusting to life after the fall of Assad.There was something inescapably surreal about visiting Syria at the end of February. This was not…
Royal purificationThe entire coronation ceremony extends over three days from May 4-6, but Saturday is the one to watch. At the time of 10:09am the royal purification ceremony begins. Wearing a white…
Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society and member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences (AUASS), confirmed that the Shawwal Crescent would be born on Saturday,…
"Information suggests that some militants have fled, taking an unknown number of hostages into the local mountainous areas," a security official told AFP.The militants bombed a section of the railway…
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Kazakhstan Deputy Prime Minister-Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu to emphasize the U.S. commitment…
The UK reaffirmed its commitment to US trade talks as British exports were swept up in President Donald Trump’s global steel and aluminium tariffs, breaking with the European Union and its decision to…
China announces meeting with Russia and Iran on latter’s nuclear programme, with UNSC set to discuss, and Trump letter headed to Tehran.China has said it will convene talks with Russia and Iran as the…
The United States has agreed to restore military aid and intelligence-sharing with Ukraine after Kyiv signalled support for Washington's proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, both countries…
Business and Made in Italy Minister Adolfo Urso on Wednesday called for a new industrial policy to promote competitiveness, saying the European Union needed to take action to protect businesses…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that an expected minerals deal would give the United States a "vested interest" in Ukraine's security, although he stopped short again of promising formal…
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12 March 2025, 12:24 Thomas Cooper, 5, died on the scene. Picture: GoFundMe A five-year-old boy has been "incinerated" after being plac
The March 2025 violence is yet another painful chapter in the country's prolonged tragedy, highlighting the essential role of accountability in the pursuit of peace, writes Fadel Abdulghany [photo…
Editor’s Note: Fuad Shahbazov is an Azerbaijan-based policy analyst and specializes in regional security issues in South Caucasus and the wider Middle East. He has previously contributed to Stimson’s…
An Australian man with heart failure has become the first person in the world to walk out of a hospital with a total artificial heart implant.The Australian researchers and doctors behind the…
The European Commission has once again urged Bulgaria to fully comply with the EU Directive on the right to information in criminal proceedings. The Commission issued a further reasoned opinion,…
Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 7 -- Neither Putin nor Trump is a fascist in the classical sense, and neither in fact are neo-fascists, Vladimir Pastukhov says. Moreover, the regimes that Putin has…
The families of the three women say the circumstances around their deaths are “unclear and suspicious”
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday shopped for a new Tesla at a White House lawn, picking a gleaming red sedan. The purchase comes in a bid to demonstrate his support for Tesla CEO Elon Musk's…
Quetta, Pakistan — Pakistani security forces were battling hundreds of separatist militants holding roughly 300 hostages Wednesday on a train they hijacked in the country's remote southwest, officials…
On March 10, 2025, Assistant Foreign Minister Miao Deyu met with outgoing Ambassador of Peru to China Marco Balarezo. Miao Deyu thanked Marco Balarezo for his contributions to the development of China…
Prisoners have succeeded in getting drugs delivered to their cell windows by drones after supplying outside operators with their exact geographical co-ordinates.
The Co-Presidency of the KCK (Kurdistan Communities Union) Executive Council released a statement on the occasion of the anniversary of the massacres in Gazi in 1995 and in Qamishlo in 2004, which…
The recent televised address by the French president prioritized form over content, reflecting Paris’s current interest in artificially inflating its own importance, writes Alexey Chikhachev. The…
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On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has accepted a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after critical peace talks with the United States in Saudi Arabia.Washington has, in…
Earlier on Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, in response to a question about the alleged letter from US President Donald Trump to Iran, said that this letter has been written,…
BEIJING, March 12 (Xinhua) -- China will take all necessary measures to defend its lawful rights and interests, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stressed on Wednesday. "China believes…
“The question is if the issuer these digital currencies are only private and not public, are not European rather than European,” Villeroy said. Such questions, he said, “are now much more relevant…
Angola said on Tuesday it will attempt to broker direct talks between Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in the coming days.It was not immediately clear if the DRC…
Saudi Arabia is in the middle of a diplomatic blitz. From hosting yesterday’s talks between Washington and Kyiv over the war in Ukraine to positioning the kingdom as central to the “day after” plans…
A workshop organized by South Sudan’s Ministry of Federal Affairs to discuss the role of local government in a federal system has been postponed due to “technical issues,” a senior official has…
Mehdi Alinejad, Secretary General of the Islamic Republic’s Olympic Committee, claimed that the federation supported Elnaz Rekabi after she left Iran for Spain Mehdi Alinejad, Secretary General of the…
Observers outside Ukraine on Wednesday said Kyiv’s forces holding a salient in Russia’s Kursk region had been defeated and were retreating out of the country. The founder of the Conflict Intelligence…
With the official signing of the agreement for the “Development of an Open-Air Theater” pilot project, we are celebrating much more than an architectural breakthrough: it is the result of an inclusive…
According to the latest data from the Central Bank of Chile, the country’s external debt decreased to $246.9 billion in December 2024 from $248.3 billion in November. This figure still represents a…
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Following a week-long visit to the country, the United Nations designated expert on human rights in Haiti, William O'Neil, told reporters Tuesday that the situation in the country is dire. Haitians…
The office of Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar (pictured) announced on Tuesday the launch of a new initiative dubbed the “media war room,” aimed at targeting and countering pro-Palestine content…
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Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 7 -- Since the start of Putin's expanded war in Ukraine, Russian government media have routinely referred to Kyiv's primary backers as "the Anglo-Saxons," a term meant to…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 12. Kazakhstan's low-cost airline FlyArystan continues to actively expand its fleet with the introduction of a new aircraft in anticipation of the spring holiday Nauryz in…
The African country officially abolished the death penalty in 2024, but had not executed anyone since 2005. Zimbabwe’s move to abolish the death penalty is a step towards improving the condition of…
Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita has concluded a successful visit to the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region, reinforcing India's commitment to deepening bilateral ties…
Januworry might be over but many people might not be free from the taxing cost of living under President Cyril Ramaphosa's economy. With many looking for methods to save up for long-term goals or grow…
The damaged Unit 1 reactor, back, and the exhaust stack shared by the Unit 1 and 2 reactors are seen at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, operated by Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings…
On 26 February, US President Donald Trump announced that he would be terminating the “Chevron Licence,” which authorised the oil giant to continue operating in Venezuela despite sanctions. General…
WARSAW Poland’s anti-communist leader and former President Lech Walesa weighed into an ongoing spat between Polish and US leaders on Wednesday, calling billionaire Elon Musk "a man who means…
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Pope Francis will on Thursday mark the 12th anniversary of his election as leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, but he will do so from Rome's Gemelli hospital where he has been treated for…
It is dubbed the “Lobster Capital of Europe”, with around 3,000 tonnes of the crustaceans landing there every year.
The Kremlin said on Wednesday it was awaiting details from Washington about a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine while senior Moscow sources said a deal would have to take account of Russia's…
Europe must seize this historic moment, stepping up as America abdicates global leadership. Donald Trump and J.D. Vance’s verbal assault on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office…
A court hearing will take place in Manhattan federal court Wednesday morning challenging the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, one of the ringleaders of anti-Israel protests at Columbia University last…
The representatives of the two countries agreed yesterday to start talks on the land border. The mediation of the United States was decisive, with the Israeli government then releasing five Lebanese…
Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 6 -- Ramzan Kadyrov's effort to fully control the information space in his republic has failed because nearly 100 percent of Chechens now have Internet access and…
Russia is waiting for Washington to deliver details on U.S.-Ukrainian ceasefire talks that took place in Saudi Arabia before commenting on the proposal, the Kremlin said Wednesday.Kremlin spokesperson…
Elon Musk has become one of US President Trump's closest allies ever since the Republican returned to office [Getty/file photo]Violence against Tesla dealerships will be labeled domestic terrorism and…
Environmental issues are increasing day by day due to high population density, rising temperatures, and global warming. These factors have significant effects on rainfall patterns, which vary from…
A federal judge in Boston granted a temporary restraining order on Tuesday, requiring President Donald Trump’s administration to reinstate the hundreds of millions of dollars of canceled funding…
Parliament Vice Speaker outlines national mechanisms for gender equality created in Kyrgyzstan AKIPRESS.COM - Parliament Vice Speaker Jamila Isaeva took part in the round table on National Mechanisms…
The Kremlin said Wednesday it was waiting for the US to inform it about the details of a proposed ceasefire in Ukraine that Kyiv agreed to after talks in Saudi Arabia.
The death toll from tanker truck transporting compressed natural gas (CNG) explosion in Lagos state in southwestern Nigeria has increased to four on Wednesday morning.Meanwhile, officials said the…
Greenland's centre-right opposition has won the most votes in an election overshadowed by Donald Trump's threat to take control of the island.With more than 90% of yesterday's ballots counted, the…
KARACHI, Pakistan South Korea has said that it will go into a "full emergency response mode" as 25% US tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday.Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun…
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has threatened to execute ten Pakistani hostages in retaliation for drone strikes and artillery shelling by Pakistani forces. It has also issued a 48-hour ultimatum,…
"I try to taste freedom," one release Palestinian prisoner said, "But everything around me is destroyed. Khan Yunis is no longer the city I left. The people I knew were gone. All I see is destruction,…
The command overseeing U.S. special operations forces in the Middle East wants to buy an unspecified number of first-person view (FPV) drones and associated training to help Green Berets clear caves.…
(Recorded March 5th, 2025) As the world continued its increasingly chaotic series of events this week – with disruptive events in everything from politics to artificial intelligence, a spring blizzard…
ISTANBULDoctors Without Borders (MSF) on Wednesday urged Israel to stop using aid as a tool of war in Gaza.“Israeli authorities have instrumentalized humanitarian needs by using it as a bargaining…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 12. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Mahri Byashimova, held a meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Turkmenistan, Stanislav…
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Israeli regime stepped up attacks on Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least eight people, including a child, Al Jazeera reported. The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip announced the latest…
Governments and global health groups are working to try to fill the most urgent gaps in the fight against diseases such as malaria and HIV, including sharing tests and treatments internationally,…
"It's through pressure that we'll have to get Russia to accept a peace treaty providing for all the conditions necessary for a definitive end to the hostilities", says Foreign Minister Jean-Noël…
While the Federal Bureau of Investigation has joined the search for 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki, an Indian student from the University of Pittsburgh who went missing while vacationing in the…
Further details have been revealed about the Solong cargo ship involved in the North Sea collision, including the nationality of the captain The under-arrest captain of a container ship that crashed…
Russian troops have reportedly launched an assault on the Ukrainian-held town of Sudzha in Russia's Kursk Oblast, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. DeepState, the Institute for the…
On Wednesday, 521 MEPs supported the agreement, while 90 opposed it, and 45 abstained.PNR data includes passengers’ travel dates and itineraries, contact details, seat numbers, and luggage…
Next year, Parliament is scheduled to hold 15 plenary sessions, of which 12 are four-day sessions in Strasbourg, two are two-day sessions in Brussels, and a single one-day session commemorating…
The family of Ntombifuthi Hadebe, 75, who was allegedly fatally stabbed by her youngest son in Umlazi, south of Durban, does not want the son to be released on bail.Sibusiso Hadebe, 36 appeared…
RIYADH: The first ten days of Ramadan have finally come to an end and anticipation is growing for Eid ul-Fitr as Muslims wait all year to celebrate Eid, one of the two major Islamic festivals. Ahead…
The prospect of deep cuts to Medicaid, the United States government programme to provide healthcare to low-income people, has become a flashpoint in Congress as leaders of both parties accuse their…
Indonesia’s government appears to have backed down in its attempt to legalize the appointment of serving military personnel to civilian government positions, after an outcry that the administration…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday attended the National Day celebrations of Mauritius as the Chief Guest for the second time, an honor he first received in 2015. “Honored to attend the…
The Doctors Without Borders (MSF) medical charity claimed Wednesday that Israel had "instrumentalized humanitarian needs" in Gaza, with its decision to halt aid and cut electricity into the…
The EU’s fragmented defence system, inefficiencies, and reliance on the US leave it dangerously unprepared. Most mainstream discussions about European Union (EU) defence focus on whether NATO should…
Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to accept the proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, according to sources familiar with the Kremlin’s position. Russia has significant concerns over the…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 12. A chess tournament dedicated to March 8—International Women’s Day—was held at the "House of Azerbaijan" in Georgia, organized by the Center for Integration of Azerbaijanis…
The Virginia track runner accused of hitting her opponent with a baton during a 4x200 metre relay race yelled at the younger athlete, according to a lip reader. Alaila Everett, a senior at I.C. Norcom…
A video showing how the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants attacked the Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express train in Pakistan's Bolan and hijacked more than 450 passengers has surfaced online.
European elites are furiously angry about President Donald Trump’s rapid shift away from the traditional transatlantic relationship. Rebuilding their countries’ militaries will be one way to prove…
Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-GazaHamas said that a new round of Gaza ceasefire talks began on Tuesday in the Qatari capital Doha, as the Palestinian militant group pushes for…
. C orruption remains a major problem for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Just look at the results of Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index, released in February. The…
South African police arrested a 48-year-old foreign national at the Beitbridge Port of Entry on 11 March 2025, for the alleged unlawful possession of explosives valued at over R600,000. The arrest was…
International relations – not just the wars, but the study of discipline – are at a critical juncture, demanding urgent action. The modern nation-state emerged from the Peace of Westphalia (1648),…
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on February 2, 2025 [JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images] The critics are utterly beside themselves in trying…
2025.03.12 Myanmar's Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing with China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs envoy Deng Xijun, in Naypyidaw on March 11, 2025. Read RFA c
This week marks the first 100 days of the von der Leyen II Commission. At a time when a week or a day can change the course of history, political instinct, courage and well-timed action are essential.…
Large swathes of protected Amazon rainforest has been cut down to build a road for the COP30 climate summit in the Brazilian city of Belém.
The EU’s General Court has annulled the findings of harassment and the penalty imposed on former Luxembourg MEP Monica Semedo, citing procedural irregularities that violated her rights of defence, in…
BEIJING – China said it has forcefully cracked down on the fentanyl trade and condemned US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, as the world’s two largest economies remain at odds over the conditions for…
Steel products are seen in a warehouse at North York Iron, a steel supplier in Toronto, on Feb. 11, 2025. (Cole Burston/AFP/Getty Images) BRUSSELS — The European Union hit back Wednesday at President…
Bolivia closed 2024 with an $845 million trade deficit, according to the Bolivian Institute of Foreign Trade (IBCE). This figure represents growing economic challenges in a country battling currency…
Peru’s Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation announced that Peru solidified its position as the world’s leading blueberry exporter in 2024.The country exported 329 million kilograms of…
Negotiations regarding the establishment of a 30-day ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war will take place next week, between Mar. 17 and 23. Andriy Yermak, the head of the Office of the President of…
Humanitarian Assistance and Infrastructure DevelopmentIndia’s assistance in emergency situations was acknowledged, particularly its rapid response in providing humanitarian aid following Cyclone Chido…
Many social media users criticise the practice of leaving loose camels on the roads 2 MIN READ The first accident occurred on Monday in the Duqm province of Al Wusta Governorate, in central Oman, whe
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The centre-right opposition has won a surprise victory in legislative elections in Greenland, the Danish territory coveted by US President Donald Trump, as support also surged for the nationalist…
In this MERICS China Industries Brief, we cover the following topics:Data policy push: China is set on scaling up its data industryChina wants to make its pharmaceutical sector more competitive, but…
Gabbard's visit is likely to focus on intelligence sharing, defense collaboration, and regional security between India and the US. The two countries have been steadily deepening their ties, especially…
TAIPEI - Taiwan’s premier said on March 12 raising defence spending to 10 per cent of the island’s gross domestic product (GDP) is “impossible”, despite US calls for such a hike.Taiwan is a potential…
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is being flown to the Netherlands to face an International Criminal Court charge of crimes against humanity linked to the deadly crackdown on drugs he…
LONDON The UK's trade and business secretary on Wednesday expressed disappointment over the US decision to impose 25% global tariffs on steel and aluminum.The tariffs apply with no exceptions or…
Israel achieved a milestone in space and science education on March 12 as nine small research satellites built by high school students were launched into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in…
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Trump's steel, aluminium tariffs take effect as global trade war intensifies The countries most affected by the tariffs are Canada, the…
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Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal, or court, (TK) cannot be considered impartial and independent, according to the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice (ECJ). The pronouncement has been…
Ukrainian troops sprang one of the biggest surprises of the war by invading Russia's Kursk region last August, and Russia has taken more than seven months to eject them. Here is a timeline of the…
Ukrainian forces are under intense pressure in Russia's Kursk region, where they grabbed a chunk of land last August and have held on to it through more than seven months of fierce fighting. Read more…
DAMASCUS - Syria's foreign minister Asaad al-Shibani is set to attend a donor summit for his country in Brussels on March 17, a European official told Reuters on Wednesday, the first time Syria will…
Financial data from El Dolar Info reports the Mexican Peso traded at 20.3264 against the US Dollar on March 12, 2025, marking a 0.5% decline from previous day’s trading. The Peso weakened slightly…
Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies approved crucial constitutional amendments with 327 votes supporting, 116 opposing, and zero abstentions. The reforms strengthen national sovereignty and target illegal…
LONDON The UK will adopt a "pragmatic" stance in response to global tariffs imposed by the US, the Treasury minister said on Wednesday.Speaking on Sky News, James Murray emphasized that while the UK…
Having just switched again to Daylight Savings Time (DST) in the U.S., it’s a good opportunity for me to express my misgivings on the matter. I’m not going to delve into the history or motivations:…
Subjects: US tariffs; proposed Russia-Ukraine ceasefire. Sarah Ferguson, host: Foreign Minister Penny Wong joins me now. Penny Wong, welcome to 7.30. Penny Wong, Foreign Minister: Good to be with you,…
SEOUL, March 12 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- Nearly one out of 10 older adults in South Korea suffer from Alzheimer's disease, with the number of dementia patients expected to surpass 1 million next year, data…
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The Executive Council of the Kurdistan National Congress (KNK) has issued a statement regarding the framework agreement signed between the General Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF),…
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*As the world celebrates International Women's Day 2025 under the theme “Accelerate Action”, Fatoumata Maiga’s story stands as a testament to the power of women in shaping peace and security in…
Synopsis: Every second Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests.In this special edition of In Your Opinion - filmed in front of a live…
Singer Vusi Nova is set to host his inaugural one-man show, a black-tie event that promises to showcase the best of local music and culture. The highly anticipated show at Emperors Palace Centre Court…
Just outside the White House, on Tuesday afternoon, Donald Trump was seen sitting in a Red Tesla Model S, retailed for $94,990, with Elon Musk. “Oh, it’s beautiful. Wow. That’s, that’s beautiful,”…
He further emphasised the need to adopt multiple technologies and maximise the contributions of all diagnostic professionals The Nigerian government has called for better integration of diagnostics…
Exclusive: Extensive droughts in Zambia have forced women into sexual exploitation – and USAID cuts have stopped programs which sought to protect them, writes Alicja Hagopian
The first shot has been fired in a transatlantic trade war that opens up yet another front between the European Union and the United States after their increasingly diverging views on Russia's war in…
As the Trump administration cracks down on illegal immigration, California farm groups are working behind the scenes to influence legislative measures that would ensure a stable supply of laborers for…
In an interview on MSNBC, Faiz Shakir, a senior advisor to Sen. Bernie Sanders, described “thousands and thousands” of people showing up to recent rallies held by the Vermont senator in Republican…
Gavin Newsom — eyes on the White House, vision firmly fixed on his future — is leaning once more into the self-promotion business.One might imagine his hands are quite full these days being California…
SEOUL, March 12 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- The South Korean government will go into a full emergency response mode as the United States (US) tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports went into effect…
MASAOUDIYEH, Lebanon — Hassan Suleiman huffed in the morning sun, sweating despite the ice-cold water running up to his shins under the weight of the child sitting on his shoulders, a backpack and a…
A self-employed father who won R8.4m in the Lotto Plus 1 jackpot in last Wednesday's draw plans to buy a car and grow his business.Ithuba confirmed the winner, who bought his ticket on a banking app…
India and Mauritius reaffirmed their long-standing and deep-rooted relationship during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State Visit to Mauritius from March 11 to 12, 2025. In a comprehensive bilateral…
Russian forces have carried out more than 2,100 aerial strikes on Ukraine over the past week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on March 9, as Russia has stepped up attacks on its neighbor…
The UK government said Wednesday that global US tariffs on steel and aluminium were "disappointing", but stopped short of retaliating as it seeks a wider economic agreement with Washington. "I will…
Italy's health agencies have registered an 5.5% increase in attacks on doctors, nurses and other health professionals over the last 12 months, continuing the trend of recent years that has seen…
After the hijacking, Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif condemned the act, saying it "is a clear reflection that these terrorists have no connection with the religion of Islam, Pakistan (or) Balochistan." As…
A workshop entitled "Materials Reimagined" will take place on Friday 14 March at Tách Spaces (Hanoi). This event is part of a series of activities leading up to the official launch of the EU-Vietnam…
United Nations Human Rights Council 58th Session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy 12 March 2025 EU Statement Mr./Madam Vice/President, The European Union thanks…
2024 was a big year for Chinese automaker BYDiBYDBYD Auto is a Chinese carmaker that became the world’s leading EV manufacturer in 2023, competing with Tesla for market share and global attention.READ…
In 2024, the global semiconductor sales reached US $630.5 billion (Semiconductor Industry Association, 7 Feb 2025). The US-China trade and tech rivalry has caused disruptions in the supply of…
A hand-painted Channapatna doll displayed for sale at artisan Venkatesh's toy store in Channapatna in the Ramanagara district of India's Karnataka state. (Photo by Idrees Mohammed / AFP) Channapatna,…
The European Union will impose counter-tariffs on €26 billion worth of US goods from next month, the European Commission said on March 13, ramping up a global trade war in response to blanket US…
A high-level parliamentary delegation from Madagascar, led by Justin Tokely, President of the National Assembly of Madagascar, met with Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, on Wednesday to further…
Police officers are seen in front of the International Convention Center as the UN climate summit COP27 is being held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt on November 12, 2022 [Mohamed Abdel Hamid – Anadolu…
The arrested captain of a cargo ship which hit a tanker in the North Sea causing a huge blaze is a Russian national, the ship's owner told AFP on Wednesday. UK police arrested a 59-year-old man on…
SINGAPORE - Singapore and Vietnam are taking ties to a “new era”, committing on March 12 to establishing a wide-ranging pact that will deepen cooperation in security and defence as well as emerging…
The US Department of Education said on Tuesday it would lay off nearly half its staff, a possible precursor to closing altogether, as government agencies scrambled to meet President Donald Trump's…
President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would not negotiate with the US while being threatened, telling President Donald Trump to "do whatever the hell you want", Iranian state media reported on…
Pakistan on Wednesday denounced Indian authorities’ decision to declare two organisations of Indian-occupied Kashmir as “unlawful associations”, according to a Foreign Office statement.A day earlier,…
HRANA News Agency – Ali Jahanian and his wife, Fereshteh Souri, have each been sentenced to one year in prison by Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Nahavand. According to HRANA, the news agency…
A worker feeds a steel rod into machinery at a metal fabrication plant in Seoul on Feb. 12. (Anthony Wallace/AFP/Getty Images) SEOUL — Washington’s closest security allies in the Asia-Pacific region…
ISLAMABAD -- Pakistani separatists have hijacked a passenger train in the first such attack in a country that has been locked in a cycle of militant violence. Attackers wearing suicide vests were…
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, on 4 September 2024. [Getty]Chloe Daikh fought tears as she began her speech on the sprawling campus of Georgetown…
'It's a little bit crazy, because we live in a democratic country with our democratic values ... It's not acceptable that he (Trump) wants to own our country,' says former Health Minister Doris…
HANOI, VIETNAM — Singapore and Vietnam on Wednesday agreed to enhance cooperation in subsea cables, finance, and energy, marking an upgrade in their relations to Vietnam's highest level, during a…
The number of Indians studying abroad fell by nearly 15% in 2024 compared to the previous year, with a sharp decline in students opting for Canada, according to government data presented in Parliament…
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Foreign ministers from the G7 group of leading industrial nations are set to gather for several days of talks in Quebec, Canada, including meetings focused on support for…
HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, authorities in Malayer Prison, Hamadan Province, carried out the execution of a prisoner previously sentenced to death on murder charges.…
Greenland's opposition center-right Demokraatit party won parliamentary elections on Tuesday, amid heightened attention on the Danish region as U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to annex the…
North Korea condemned an ongoing U.S.-South Korea joint military exercise Wednesday, saying another incident like Seoul's recent accidental bombing of its own village near the DMZ could lead to "a new…
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 12. Magdalena Grono, the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, has wrapped up her visit to Türkiye, where she engaged in discussions with…
Its demise leaves Europe without a home-grown champion to compete with Chinese battery-makers that dominate the sector and the critical raw material supply chain. At its peak, Northvolt counted…
C.C. Wei, the CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), is shown at left and accompanied by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and David Sacks, U.S. President Trump's AI and crypto…
Mozambique’s main opposition leader, Venancio Mondlane, said he was questioned for 10 hours by prosecutors on Tuesday. He said that while he answered a slew of questions about the demonstrations that…
The Philippines on Tuesday arrested its former President Rodrigo Duterte in Manila at the request of the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague for crimes against humanity. The arrest warrant…
After at least 155 passengers aboard the Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express were rescued from Baloch separatists in Balochistan, the freed survivors have recounted the horrific ordeal.Muhammad Bilal who…
Upon visiting Karabakh in 1994, there were two possible routes for my return to Yerevan. The first was the same way I arrived by military helicopter, and the second was by road. With no highway in…
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U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine through the Jasionka logistics hub in Poland have returned to previous levels, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said at a press conference with Ukrainian…
The war in the Black Sea is often characterised as the surface drone's arena. Ukraine has gained the upper hand, against the odds, and now denies Russia sea control. It is an aspect of the war where…
fraudulent call center in Georgia Georgian investigative journalists, in collaboration with colleagues from international media, uncovered a fraudulent call center in Georgia that deceitfully tricked…
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Achieving sustainable energy access in fragile and conflict-affected settings (FCS) requires a customer-centric approach focusing on understanding and stimulating energy demand. Obtaining relatively…
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PM Narendra Modi receives Highest National Award of Mauritius (Photo/ANI) Port Louis [Mauritius], March 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Highest National Award of Mauritius, the…
open image in galleryU.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk sit in a Tesla vehicle at the White House (AFP via Getty Images)
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are expected to return to Earth by March 16 following their lengthy stay on the International Space Station (ISS). Due to technical problems with…
The ongoing conflict in Nasir highlights a broader concern that similar tensions could erupt in any state across South Sudan if the government does not take urgent and serious action. The situation in…
Galina Starovoitova played a key role in promoting democracy in Russia until her murder in 1998. Dina Gusejnova asks how Russian politics might have developed if she had survived. Galina Starovoitova…
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Following a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Araghchi told reporters, “The letter (from the US president) has been written but has not yet reached us.” “It has been decided that an envoy from one of the…
Saakashvili jailed for 9 years The third president of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili, has been sentenced to 9 years in prison on charges of embezzling state funds (the so-called “jacket case”). He has…
Para Pelanggan Yang Dihormati, Dimaklumkan bahawa soal selidik ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan maklum balas pelanggan berhubung tahap pengamalan nilai-nilai murni di jabatan/agensi Kerajaan yang…
Al-Qamishli, celebrates, deal, between, SDF, and, government. Residents of Al-Qamishli wave the flags of Kurdish militias such as the PKK and YPG and the new Syrian government to celebrate the signing…
In Greenland’s election, the traditionally biggest parties that until recently constituted the government have suffered a major voter backlash. The result on March 11 came after US President Donald…
The European Union is retaliating against US President Donald Trump with "countermeasures" on $45 billion of US goods after his administration increased tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports to…
DayofPal– Israeli Minister Idit Silman has publicly endorsed the mass expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza, calling it the “only solution” and a “realistic” policy approach. Speaking to Reshet Bet…
On March 11, 2025, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila, following an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). This arrest stems from charges of…
The Committee to Protect Journalists is calling on the Kurdistan Regional Government to immediately release Bashdar Baziani, a journalist with Media21, who remains in detention more than 10 days after…
The recent agreement between Syria’s interim government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has received strong support from Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) officials. KRG leaders view…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 12. Iran doesn't recognize any restrictions outside the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), said Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of today's…
Michelle Obama is stepping into the podcasting world, teaming up with her older brother, Craig Robinson, for a new series, ‘IMO With Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson.’
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video President Donald Trump bought a new Tesla on the White House drive on Tuesday, selecting…
ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) Tuesday decided to fast-track privatisation of PIA-owned Roosevelt Hotel in New York.The CCoP has reviewed the privatisation progress, urging…
A shipyard at the port in Taicang, in China's eastern Jiangsu province, last month. (AFP/Getty Images) A single Chinese state-owned shipbuilder produced more commercial vessels by tonnage in 2024 than…
Many of the camp’s detainees had opted to stay home that dusty day, but Asma decided to brave the elements and take advantage of a less crowded marketplace.With her four children close by her side,…
In Balochistan's Bolan district, Pakistan's security forces are battling militants who hijacked a passenger train and took almost 500 hostages. The Balochistan Liberation Army, demanding an end to…
HEBRON, Palestine The Israeli army on Wednesday blew up the house of a Palestinian accused of carrying out a shooting attack last year amid military escalation in the occupied West Bank.According to…
The Baloch insurgents who hijacked a Peshawar-bound passenger train in Pakistan's Balochistan province have released a video showing how they blew up the track to derail it before taking the…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 12. Iran is surprised by the UN Security Council's calling non-plenary meeting on the country's nuclear program, said Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on the…
Written by Max Dixon. Image credit: screenshot. Chinese-based AI model DeepSeek, released to much fanfare in Europe and the United States in January 2025 on account of reports claiming it to be…
WASHINGTON--The son of prominent Hong Kong former publisher Jimmy Lai, who is facing possible life imprisonment in the Chinese city, called Tuesday for his father’s release in a high-profile national security case.
At Least Four Prisoners Dead in Just Two Months CHRI Speaks to Cellmate of Political Prisoner Who Died Due to Medical Neglect March 12, 2025 — At least four prisoners have died in Iranian prisons in…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 12. European countries have followed incorrect policies regarding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) related to Iran’s nuclear program, said Iran’s Foreign Minister…
According to Pamir Times, one of the major concerns raised by the committee was the mismanagement of the Yasin sub-division, where key posts remain unfilled. A member of the committee stated that the…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore, who have been stranded in space for more than nine months, are scheduled to return to Earth in mid-March.
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3302091/south-korean-opposition-leader-lee-jae-myung-faces-assassination-threat-sparking-police-probe This Week in AsiaPolitics The threat prompted Lee…
UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric on Monday said the situation in Sudan is tragic and that their humanitarian partners in North Darfur are reporting an extremely dire health situation, particularly in…
The Unity State Legislative Assembly has summoned the State Minister for Finance and Planning, John Gatluak Doar, to provide an account of oil revenues and local taxes. Lawmakers are demanding a…
Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe attends U.S. President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. The heads of…
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen addresses European Parliament members on new plans to ramp up defense spending agreed at last week's summit, Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the European…
When Covid-19 was declared a global pandemic in March 2020, the international community had dire predictions for Africa: the region's underfunded and poorly equipped health facilities would crumble…
The Iraqi government has withdrawn the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) Retirement Law from Parliament, pending amendments to reduce the number of PMF members and leaders set for retirement. Reports…
United States President Donald Trump and President of France Emmanuel Macron hold a joint press conference in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., United States on February 24, 2025…
Illustration (AFCL) A video emerged in Chinese-language social media posts alongside a claim that it shows Taiwan training female military personnel. But the claim is false. The video shows a…
Nuuk, Greenland — The center-right Demokraatit Party won the most votes in Greenland's parliamentary elections, a surprise result as the territory went to the polls in the shadow of President Trump's…
It’s no secret that Donald Trump is obsessed with winning the Nobel Peace Prize, which is one reason why he’s pushing Ukraine and Russia so hard toward cease-fire negotiations. The way the US…
JERUSALEM Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday of seeking to avoid paying a “political price” to end the war on the Gaza Strip."There is a…
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Mauritius on Tuesday for a two-day visit during which he will be guest of honour at the island nation's 57th National Day celebrations on Wednesday. He…
The naval drills will involve striking maritime targets, damage control, and joint search and rescue operations Photo: AP The naval drills will involve striking maritime targets, damage control, and…
2025-03-12T08:44:59+00:00 Shafaq News/ Pakistani security forces successfully rescued 155 hostages and eliminated 27 attackers in a high-risk operation following a brutal assault on a passenger train…
China will host Russia and Iran for trilateral talks on Tehran's nuclear programme on Friday, Beijing's foreign ministry said. "The three parties will exchange views on the Iranian nuclear issue and…
BEIJING, March 12 (Xinhua) -- China hopes all parties involved in the Ukraine crisis will engage in dialogue and negotiation, and find a sustainable and lasting peace plan that accommodates their…
Source：Getty Images China’s economy is under pressure, but Beijing was still projecting 5 percent growth this year at the opening of its National People’s Congress while expecting a record fiscal…
As the Office of Personnel Management oversaw the layoffs of thousands of federal workers and pressed others to justify their positions, the agency's chief spokesperson repeatedly used her office for…
Russian forces have carried out more than 2,100 aerial strikes on Ukraine over the past week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on March 9, as Russia has stepped up attacks on its neighbor…
Infra czar needed as Asian country looks to fix neglect, corruption, sub-par engineering
Yemeni rebels warn Israeli ships ‘violating’ Red Sea ‘ban’ will be targeted as four-day deadline for resumption of aid to Palestinian enclave passes.Yemen’s Houthis have announced that they will…
NEW DELHI -- Elon Musk’s Starlink signed an agreement with India’s top telecom operator on Wednesday to bring the U.S. satellite internet giant’s services to the world's most populous country, a day…
Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy have their guide to the day ahead in British politics. Tariffs are back on the agenda for this morning’s episode – the US has…
Representatives from various political parties and civil society organizations issued a joint declaration ahead of the Newroz celebrations to be held in Istanbul on 23 March. Participants included…
The plane carrying Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court in The Hague was delayed, tracking service Flightradar 24 showed on Wednesday, after the former Philippines leader was arrested…
BANGKOK – Thailand has sacked one of its most high-profile police officers over his alleged involvement in illegal gambling and financial fraud. Surachate Hakparn, who served as the kingdom’s deputy…
BEIJING - China will hold a meeting on Friday in Beijing with Russia and Iran on the Iranian "nuclear issue", its foreign ministry said, with both nations sending their deputy foreign ministers.Ties…
(Files) A general view shows the Signature Bridge over the Yamuna River on a smoggy winter morning in New Delhi on December 20, 2024. (Photo by Arun Sankar / AFP) Paris: Despite an improvement in…
Technology workers in Kenya have held a vigil for a colleague who died in unclear circumstances after she was unable to travel to her home in Nigeria for two years.Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi, a content…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 12. U.S. President Donald Trump's letter to Iran is expected to arrive soon, said Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of today’s Cabinet meeting in…
PAKISTAN security forces launched a "full-scale" operation on Wednesday to rescue train passengers taken hostage by militants in the southwest, security sources said. Over the past 24 hours, 155…
"The prime minister said he hoped there would be a positive outcome to the talks that would enable U.S. aid and intelligence sharing to be restarted," a spokesperson told reporters. After the talks,…
RIO DE JANEIRO — Rio de Janeiro police demolished on Tuesday (March 11) a facility they dubbed a "drug trafficking resort," which they said was used as a meeting point for drug traffickers in the…
As epic frat-boy parties go, this one was awesome, you guys, like, literally. All the tech titans made it there, yo. Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Sergei Brin, Sam Altman, Jeff Bezos, Jeff Bezos’…
The son of prominent Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai has called for his father’s release in a high-profile national security case.Sebastien Lai told reporters in Washington that the prison conditions…
Portugal‘s centre-right minority government collapsed on Tuesday after losing a vote of confidence, with the country now likely to head into its third early general election in as many years.…
India is the world's second largest internet market but more than 670 million of its 1.4 billion people have no access to the internet, according to a 2024 report by GSMA, a trade body representing…
President Donald Trump’s second term launched on January 20 with a sweeping agenda focused on radically shrinking the federal government, reducing regulation, and centralizing presidential power. Six…
SEOUL - Yeongyang county in North Gyeongsang province is seeking to attract about 40 Myanmar refugees to live in the community as its population continues to decline, officials said on March 12.The…
The Chilean peso traded at 935.45 against the US dollar on March 12, 2025, showing slight weakness compared to recent sessions. Market analysts attribute this movement to persistent global uncertainty…
The large-scale cyberattack that brought down Elon Musk’s X platform was carried out by Dark Storm, a Russian-linked hacker group whose “targets are high-profile pieces of Western infrastructure”,…
Brussels has adopted a new stance on migration – reforming the system of repatriation to make it more in line with Italy’s policies under the country’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Under the…
Two European Conservative think-tanks, Polish Ordo Iuris and the Hungarian Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) have published proposals on institutional reform of the European Union. Under the plans…
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova responded to the ongoing talks between Ukraine and the US in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing that Moscow's position will be defined from within Russia…
In contrast, Beijing maintained that the process of selecting his successor must adhere to Chinese law, asserting its control over Tibetan Buddhism and rejecting any succession beyond its authority,…
Few things could illustrate more clearly the total failure of the Euro-federalists to understand the legitimate political and strategic interests of the United States than the very widely disseminated…
Russian forces launched a missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa, Ukraine, on the evening of March 11, damaging a foreign cargo ship, according to Serhiy Bratchuk, head of the Public Council…
MOSCOW/VIENNA, 12 March 2025 — OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu concluded his official visit to Moscow today. In his discussions with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and other high-level…
Fierce battles between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have continued in southern Khartoum, as the army sought to reclaim the strategic Jebel Aulia Dam Bridge,…
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ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 12. Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio,…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 12. An earthquake struck the Jalal-Abad region of Kyrgyzstan, Trend reports. According to the country's Institute of Seismology, the earthquake had a magnitude of 5 in the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritus Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam (Image: YouTube@Narendra Modi) Port Louis [Mauritius], March 12 (ANI): Mauritus Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam…
Children in the world’s largest refugee camp are experiencing the worst levels of malnutrition since the massive displacement that occurred in 2017, said UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh, Rana…
Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, are set to host a new weekly podcast series from this month. AP quoted a press release as saying that “IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson” will…
The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory tariffs on imports from the US after Donald Trump’s proposed 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports went into effect. European…
OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue who went viral for claimining to have slept with over 1,000 men in one day has sparked buzz yet again with her newest stunt. The controversial adult star has flown to Cancun,…
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Despite South Africa's status as home to the world's largest population living with HIV, the country has made no progress in addressing anal cancer screening and prevention. The absence of anal pap…
Ghana's finance minister Cassiel Ato Forson said on Tuesday the gold-producing West African nation will increase a levy on gross production of mining companies to 3% from 1%, while easing a levy on…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Mauritius witnessed the signing of multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing strategic cooperation and economic collaboration between the…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 12. China will hold the Beijing meeting between China, Russia, and Iran on the Iranian nuclear issue on March 14, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, Trend reports. "Vice…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 12. Iran is always open to discussions regarding its nuclear program on an equal basis, said Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of today's Cabinet…
At least 19 children sustained minor injuries on Wednesday when a 65-seater bus crashed into the back of a truck trailer at the intersection of Dekema and Blackreef roads in Wadeville, Ekurhuleni.…
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has stepped up efforts to improve vaccination coverage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by providing vital logistical support, including boats and…
Dear Hon. Minister, Prof. Kuyok Abol Kuyok First and foremost, congratulations on the trust President Salva Kiir Mayardit bestowed upon you in appointing you as the new Minister for General Education…
The Press Secretary of First Vice-President Riek Machar, Puok Both Baluang, has confirmed the release of several individuals who were arrested alongside Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol following…
The day after Pope Francis' gasping, exhausting voice made its way around the world in a short 27-second audio clip, Fr. Nunzio Currao knew he wanted to share it in the St. John Paul II Chapel at…
Pope Francis may be hospitalized and U.S. President Donald Trump may be wreaking havoc on foreign aid, but one of the Catholic Church's leading crusaders for debt cancellation believes those factors…
Operations by Türkiye's armed forces against Kurdish armed groups in northern Syria are continuing, including on Tuesday, a Turkish Defense Ministry official said on Wednesday, following a deal…
Most Noble Number charity auctions help support the objectives of the Fathers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and…
Tokyo, 12 March 2025 – The Government of Japan has allocated USD 55 million to support a wide range of operations to be implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in 2025, in…
Representational image The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory trade action after the Trump administration officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%, with…
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A court in Tbilisi has sentenced former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili to nine years in prison after finding him guilty of large-scale embezzlement of public funds. The case, known as the…
US duties on steel and aluminium draw swift retaliation from major trading partners.
The heads of U.S. and Russian spy agencies have have spoken by phone and agreed to keep up regular contacts to lower the temperature in U.S.-Russia relations, news reports said Wednesday. In the first…
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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani ordered the formation of a security team to pursue those responsible for "committing disgraceful acts of violence" against a number of Syrians working in…
The European Commission said Wednesday it would impose "countermeasures" from April 1 in response to US tariffs of 25 percent on steel and aluminium imports."We deeply regret this measure," European…
The National Media Office (NMO) has unveiled the BRIDGE Summit, a global initiative set to launch in Abu Dhabi from Dec.8 to 10, 2025. Announced during a special ceremony held in Washington, DC, the…
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HARARE residents have strongly condemned the government's push to privatise water services, arguing that this move will primarily benefit politically connected elites at the expense of ordinary…
The Western Bahr el-Ghazal State Legislative Assembly has suspended Raja County Commissioner Arakangelo Addison Musa for allegedly failing to respond to multiple summons related to illegal gold mining…
The rescued passengers - including 58 men, 31 women, and 15 children - were taken to Mach, a nearby town where a makeshift hospital has been set up. It is not clear how many hostages remained on…
TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Amid rising regional tensions, Qatar has reinforced its efforts to counter regional conflicts. From challenging Israel’s nuclear ambitions to supporting Palestinian resistance…
BEIJING, March 12 (Xinhua) -- China will hold the Beijing meeting between China, Russia and Iran on the Iranian nuclear issue on March 14, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on…
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The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned its fourth Awaji-class mine countermeasures vessel (MCMV) in a ceremony held on March 12 in Yokohama City of Kanagawa Prefecture, south of…
In a concerted effort to enhance the nation’s environmental resilience, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and the University of Sharjah (UoS) have signed a landmark Memorandum of…
Various areas across the country experienced light rainfall on Tuesday, for the third consecutive day, as a result of the country being affected by an extension of a low-pressure system from the west,…
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France. During the meeting, which took…
Elon Musk has allegedly used sex-selective in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) to ensure male heirs. The accusation was levelled by none other than the billionaire's transgender daughter Vivian Jenna…
In Miche cafe and bar in British Columbia's capital, Victoria, owner Allan Sinclair is turning around specific alcohol bottles on the top shelf to hide the labels from public view.He picks up a bottle…
Greenland's pro-business opposition Demokraatit party has won the country's closely watched parliamentary election, beating the incumbent left-wing coalition in a vote dominated by US President Donald…
Could the Chinese Communist Party “page” U.S. servicemembers, the way the Mossad did to Hizballah on Sept. 17, 2024, in one of the most daring deception operations in living memory? It is possible.…
Indian student Sudiksha Konanki, who has gone missing from the Dominican Republic while on vacation with her friends, was last seen cuddling up to a man while walking with her other friends before she…
Pakistan security forces are planning to launch a “full-scale operation” on Wednesday to free train passengers taken hostage by Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants, including suicide bombers. The…
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has posthumously promoted two military officers killed in recent clashes between government forces and armed youth in Upper Nile State, amid escalating tensions…
This year, Newroz will be celebrated in at least 89 locations under the slogans "Rêbertiya Azad Civaka Demokratîk" and "Newroz for a Democratic Society and Freedom." The declaration was presented in…
The minister called for heightened caution and vigilance by motorists and road users to ensure they stay safe on the roads.In January it was reported that at least 1,502 people died in 1,234 fatal…
These are the key developments on day 1,112 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Mozambique’s opposition leader Venancio Mondlane (C) speaks during a press conference on the eve of an hearing at the attorney general office in Maputo on March 10, 2025. (Photo by Amilton Neves /…
SEOUL/SYDNEY--Two major South Korean steelmakers are considering their investment options in new facilities as major producers worldwide brace for increased tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum imports that came into force on Wednesday.
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Mavinga — The Minister of Tourism, Márcio Daniel, on Friday defended the need to reduce bureaucracy in the business environment in Cuando province in order to speed up private investment in the…
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) shot dead three Palestinian civilians today in Jenin, the West Bank.The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported the General Authority of Civil...
The Saudi Cabinet reiterated its complete rejection of suggestions to transfer Palestinians, affirming its continued efforts with brotherly and friendly countries to advance the...
Ukraine’s minerals have become central to global geopolitics, with the US president, Donald Trump, seeking a deal with Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky to access them. But what are these…
The United States says Ukraine has agreed to its proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia following three years of war. The announcement followed peace talks in Saudi Arabia, where Ukrainian…
SINGAPORE – Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said the new Sembawang West SMC will remain an integral part of the Sembawang family. The Sembawang GRC MP said in a Facebook post on March 12 that the SMC’s…
WASHINGTON/OTTAWA — President Donald Trump reversed course on Tuesday (March 11) afternoon on a pledge to double tariffs on steel and aluminium from Canada to 50 per cent, just hours after announcing…
A Malaysian driver found herself in an unexpected predicament when she returned to her car, only to find it stuck in the middle of a busy dining crowd. A video of the incident, shared on the woman's…
KYIV - A Russian missile attack on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih killed a 47-year-old woman and wounded at least five other people, Dnipopetrovsk regional governor, Serhiy Lysak, said on…
TBILISI - Former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili was sentenced on Wednesday to nine more years in prison after being found guilty of embezzlement, the Interpress news agency reported. Read more…
Central District police officers from the Ben Gurion Airport precinct arrested an illegal resident on Wednesday morning following an operational search. The suspect is accused of stealing a vehicle…
The European Union will impose counter-tariffs on €26bn ($28bn) worth of US goods from next month, the European Commission said on Wednesday, ramping up a global trade war in response to blanket US…
The European Union and United States rekindled a years-old trade war on Wednesday, when Brussels retaliated strongly against President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminium with sweeping…
A logo of Taiwanse chip giant TSMC can be seen in Tainan, Taiwan, Dec. 29, 2022. Reuters-YonhapTSMC has pitched U.S. chip designers Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices and Broadcom about taking stakes in a…
A potential Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities is back on the agenda after the weakening of several key Iranian proxies — Hezbollah, Hamas, and the fallen Syrian regime, writes military…
The centre-right opposition Democrats have won a surprise victory in legislative elections in Greenland, the Danish territory coveted by U.S. President Donald Trump, more than tripling their support…
India and Kazakhstan are strengthening trade ties through the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), as experts at a Maqsut Narikbayev University seminar highlighted its potential to…
President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on all U.S. steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday, stepping up a campaign to reorder global trade norms in favor of the U.S. that drew swift…
Yemen's Houthi militias warned shippers early Wednesday that “any Israeli vessel” traveling through nearby Mideast waters is now a target as Israel continues to block aid to the Gaza Strip. The…
SINGAPORE – Veteran lawyer Sushil Sukumaran Nair has been appointed as judicial commissioner to the Supreme Court Bench, the Prime Minister’s Office said on March 12. Mr Nair, who has been in practice…
SINGAPORE – Standing when others are standing, dressing neatly before work, and asking for permission before taking a break – these may seem like basic workplace expectations. But for some, these…
The International Criminal Court has had former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on a warrant containing charges of murder as a crime against humanity over deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he…
Pakistan Denounces the Ban on Two Kashmiri Organizations
Good Wednesday morning. This is Andrew McDonald. DRIVING THE DAY NOT THE LAST TANGO IN PARIS: Defence Secretary John Healey meets his major European counterparts in Paris today as Britain drives…
After the Trump administration imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, the European Union was expected to be the next in line. Washington did, in fact, impose 25 percent tariffs on steel and…
Pakistani security forces have killed 27 terrorists and rescued 155 passengers during an ongoing operation to rescue hostages following a train attack in the country's southwest Balochistan province,…
The European Commission “must act to protect consumers," its president said. Trump's dismisses Wall Street alarm over his trade warPresident Trump says he’s not concerned about volatility in the…
Cairo, 12 March 2025 – I am deeply alarmed by the recent violence in Syria’s coastal areas, where civilians were killed and injured, including a UN staff member. I condemn the targeting of healthcare…
Mike Tyson A woman who accused Mike Tyson of raping her in a limousine in 1991 is dropping her lawsuit against the former heavyweight boxing champion, according to a letter filed in U.S. District…
Passengers who were rescued from a train after it was attacked by separatist militants, walk with their belongings at the Railway Station in Quetta. (Reuters)1 There was a huge explosion and firing, a…
ISLAMABAD — Security sources said Wednesday a Pakistani military operation rescued 155 passengers and killed 27 terrorists, a day after an attack on a train in Pakistan’s restive southwestern…
ISTANBUL European leaders have welcomed the progress made during the US-Ukraine discussions held in Saudi Arabia, particularly the proposal for a 30-day Moscow-Kyiv ceasefire and the resumption of US…
NUUK, Greenland (Reuters) -- Greenland's pro-business opposition Demokraatit party, which favors a slow approach to independence from Denmark, won Tuesday's parliamentary election that was dominated…
Poland’s ministers should choose their words carefully when engaging with foreign figures online, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on 10 March, following a heated social media spat between Foreign…
Oil deliveries to Hungary via the Druzhba pipeline have had to be suspended temporarily on March 11 due to a Ukrainian drone strike on one of the pipeline’s measuring stations. Foreign Minister Peter…
EaglePicher Technologies, a company based in Joplin, Missouri, has secured a $19,982,445 contract from the U.S. Air Force to produce batteries for the guidance systems of the Minuteman III…
Greenland's pro-business opposition Demokraatit party, which favours a slow approach to independence from Denmark, won Tuesday's parliamentary election that was dominated by US President Donald…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 12. National Bank of Uzbekistan and France’s Natixis bank signed a 200 million credit line agreement, Trend reports. The document was signed during the Uzbek-French…
AUSTIN, Texas, March 12 (Bernama-dpa) - Irish premier Micheal Martin is adamant that US multinationals who have invested in Ireland are committed to working in the country for the “long haul.” The…
GAZA CITY (Palestine), March 12 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- At least 137 Palestinians have been killed since a ceasefire agreement took effect in Gaza in January, local authorities said on Tuesday, Anadolu…
Some claim that speaking Spanish in the US will earn you a fine or even a prison sentence, as part of a measure known as 'La Ley del Silencio Hispanico', or 'The Law of Hispanic Silence'. #EuroVerify
Tesla, under CEO Elon Musk, has faced protests and vandalism over the last few weeks. The incidents have taken place as Musk has become the face of the Trump administration's efforts to downsize the…
SINGAPORE - Two men, aged 30 and 31, were arrested after an alleged slashing incident in Woodlands on March 10.In response to The Straits Times’ queries, the police said that they received a call for…
Saudi Arabia is redefining its role in global diplomacy, positioning itself as a trusted mediator and a neutral platform for sensitive negotiations between regional and international powers. Committed…
NEW DELHI - Mr Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio signed a deal with Mr Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink satellite internet services to India, a surprise move from the billionaires after being at odds…
👉Listen to The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim on your podcast app👈 This week Richard and Yalda interview international best-selling author Elif Shafak. Elif - who was once put on trial for…
British authorities have arrested the captain of a cargo ship as they investigate the cause of a fatal crash between the vessel and an oil tanker shipping jet fuel for the U.S. military in the North…
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to arrive in the Netherlands on the afternoon of March 12 to face charges of crimes against humanity related to his controversial war on drugs.…
Spain's public prosecutor has launched an investigation into the far-right Vox party over allegations of illegal political financing after reports emerged that the party had received millions of euros…
As Ukrainian forces battle Russian air attacks, they're seeing a growing number of fiber optic drones -- weapons controlled by thin cables that unwind as they fly toward their target. These drones are…
In choosing Jeddah in Saudi Arabia as the location for Tuesday’s high-octane US-Ukraine talks for a possible ceasefire with Russia, President Donald Trump may have signalled the same line of thinking…
Some at home and abroad underestimate China's annual growth rate of gross domestic product (GDP), and booming tech innovation and consumption will ramp up the country's sustainable growth, according…
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Peter Welch (D-VT), Susan Collins (R-ME), Chris Coons (D…
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Indian racing driver Kush Maini has joined the BWT Alpine F1 Team as a test and reserve driver. Kush Maini steps up as BWT Alpine F1 Team's test and reserve driver for 2025(X/Kush Maini) “I am…
Freed hostages from a train hijack in southwestern Pakistan on Tuesday recounted walking for hours through tough mountain terrain to escape, leaving behind separated relatives. Passengers who were…
Soldiers secure Mach railway station after Pakistani security forces freed some passengers following a security operation against armed militants who ambushed the train in the remote mountainous area,…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sharply rebuked the administration of President Donald Trump over "Maximum Pressure" campaign, declaring that Iran is not Ukraine and it will not negotiate with…
WASHINGTON, March 12 (Bernama-dpa) -- The US Department of Education on Tuesday said it is laying off around half of its employees as part of a major restructuring, reported German news agency dpa In…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on Wednesday to discuss ways to further enhance cooperation between India and Mauritius across various sectors. The…
Luanda — The Ministry of Health (MINSA) registered 83 new cases of cholera in the last 24 hours in the provinces of Luanda, Bengo, Benguela, Icolo and Bengo and Malanje. The cases were reported to the…
Health ministry executive director Ben Nangombe says Namibia has not recorded any cholera cases in the past 10 years. Nangombe, who was speaking during a cholera elimination validation workshop…
Luanda — The President of the Sudan Transitional Military Council, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan Abdel Rahman, sent a message on Monday in a letter addressed to the Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço,…
DHAKA, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Around 90 percent of Bangladeshi respondents have favorable stance on China and their satisfaction is increasing over the past three years, according to a leading local…
The comedian Robin Williams used to say that Canadians were the kindest people in the world but had the misfortune to be living in a lovely apartment above the unruly inhabitants of a meth lab. Never…
Russia has struck Kyiv with a large-scale air attack overnight - just hours after Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to an immediate 30-day ceasefire.
NUUK, Greenland — The center-right Demokraatit Party won the most votes in Greenland’s parliamentary elections, a surprise result as the territory went to the polls in the shadow of President Donald…
At a press briefing, Leavitt pointed out Canada's high tariff rates along with India's. She said American cheese and butter attract nearly 300% tariffs in Canada, while India charges 150% on American…
Repressions against independent media in Azerbaijan The blog by JAMnews editor Sofo Bukia was originally published on the media watchdog platform Mediachecker. A three-year-old girl in a pink…
Pyongyang, March 12 (KCNA) -- Shortly ago, there occurred an accident showing why the U.S.-led bilateral and multilateral joint military drills, staged frantically in the Korean peninsula, are so…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 12. Uzbekistan and France signed a comprehensive package of over 20 agreements and contracts, Trend reports. The documents were signed following the French-Uzbek business…
“Sitting in a prison cell waiting for daybreak”: this is how Chinese legal activist Xu Zhiyong described the prospect of enduring a 14-year prison sentence, handed down by a Shandong court in 2023.…
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he hopes Russia will sign on to a 30-day ceasefire that Ukraine lent its support to following a closely-watched summit with the US.Trump hailed Ukraine's…
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday that U.S. tariffs on Australian steel and aluminum were unjustified, but his government would not retaliate with its…
NUUK, Greenland -- The center-right Demokraatit Party won the most votes in Greenland’s parliamentary elections, a surprise result as the territory went to the polls in the shadow of President Donald…
Saudi Arabia is participating in the London Book Fair through the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission. The fair is taking place from March 11 to 13 in the British capital. CEO of the…
The vice president has described former President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest over his deadly drug war as ‘oppression’.Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of former Philippine President…
Portugal’s parliament toppled Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s center-right minority government in a confidence vote Tuesday, likely leading the country to its third early election in just over three…
US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance are scheduled to visit India later in March. This comes amid looming tariff row between the two countries as the Donald Trump administration…
Ukraine has agreed to a proposal by the United States for an immediate 30-day ceasefire with Russia on land, sea, and sky, following talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia. US Secretary of State,…
“Canada has been ripping off the United States of America and hard-working Americans for decades. If you look at the rates of tariffs across the board that Canadians have been imposing on the American…
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani forces have rescued 155 passengers from a train that was hijacked by separatist fighters in the south-west of the country, security sources said on March 12, while the government…
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, is officially here after two leading telcos, Mukesh Ambani’s Jio and Sunil Bharti Mittal’s Airtel, officially tied up with SpaceX to bring its Starlink high-speed…
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani security forces exchanged gunfire on Wednesday with hundreds of separatist militants as they sought to free about 300 hostages aboard a train in the country’s rugged…
GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING and welcome to Brussels Playbook. Suzanne Lynch here in the hot seat today and Thursday, bringing you up to speed on what’s driving the day. Happening overnight: Voters in…
Balochistan, the biggest of Pakistan's four provinces and the most sparsely populated, has rarely seen peace or development. On March 11, militants of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), fighting…
The European Union will impose counter tariffs on 26 billion euros (US$28.33 billion) worth of US goods from next month in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminium, the European Commission said…
A Palestinian boy picks flowers close to the rubble of destroyed buildings in the Bureij camp for Palestinian refugees in the central Gaza Strip on March 11, 2025. A senior Hamas official said that a…
The European Union will impose counter tariffs on 26 billion euros ($28.33 billion) worth of U.S. goods from next month in response to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium, the European Commission said…
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Professor Chris Hayward, a cardiologist at St Vincent's who led the observation of the patient after surgery, said this artificial heart can change the course of how heart failure is treated. In 10…
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has met with Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler. During the meeting in Jeddah, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways…
SYDNEY — Australia will not impose reciprocal tariffs on the United States, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday (March 12), after President Donald Trump ruled out exemptions or…
The right leaning Demokraatit Party won the most votes in Greenland’s parliamentary elections, a surprise result as the territory went to the polls in the shadow of US President Donald Trump’s stated…
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He added that the state government had released N30 million to purchase drugs and other consumables for the responsive activity to cushion the effect Suspected outbreak of Cerebrospinal Meningitis in…
Mr Abayomi noted that 12 of the infected students are responding well to antibiotics and diphtheria antitoxin therapy. The Lagos State Government has confirmed 14 cases of Diphtheria at King's College…
Mr Ojeifo said as of today, Edo State has recorded over 1,000 suspected cases of Lassa Fever, out of which 103 tested positive The Edo State Government has confirmed 15 deaths from Lassa Fever since…
From metrosexuals to trend chasers, there are many reasons why more men are embracing the beauty industry. For some, it’s an extension of self-expression, while for others, turning to different makeup…
This handout photograph taken and released by Ukrainian Presidential Press Service on March 11, 2025, shows US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (3rd L), Ukrainian Head of Presidential Office Andriy…
Shamshad Aga responds to article about him Shamshad Aga, the editor-in-chief of the website Arqument.az, who is currently under arrest, has responded to an article published by APA on February 11…
MANILA – Three years ago, the most powerful political families in the Philippines joined hands to secure the nation’s biggest election victory in four decades.Now, they are locked in a feud that…
An American flag and a tattered U.S. Department of Education flag fly outside the federal office building, amid reports that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration will take steps to defund the…
Donald Trump has finally added a Tesla to his fleet of luxury cars. The United States President now owns a glitzy Tesla Model S along with his boisterous collection of four-wheelers. Trump stepped…
(Reuters) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has suspended funding for research and programs at the University of Maine, the school said on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump clashed with Gov.…
About 44,000 Greenlanders out of a population of 57,000 were eligible to cast their votes to elect 31 MPs, as well as the local government. Six parties were on the ballot.The Siumut party - Egede's…
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He was arrested on return to the Philippines on Tuesday. Why then? That is when the warrant came through, we are told. Most likely it was timed to get him in Manila. In Davao, his stronghold, attempts…
The convoy of 12 trucks covered about 300 to 400 miles a day before arriving in the city of Brody, close to the Polish border.Mr Earnshaw said he did not see any damage at the location, but noticed…
The United Nations Security Council convened at UN Headquarters to discuss the situation in Afghanistan and explore solutions to the challenges facing the country, the press service of the Kazakh MFA…
WASHINGTON--In only two decades, China has grown to be the dominant player in shipbuilding, claiming more than half of the world’s commercial shipbuilding market, while the U.S. share has fallen to just 0.1%, posing serious economic and national security challenges for the U.S. and its allies, according to a report released Tuesday by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
BANGKOK--Activist groups are calling for the United Nations to investigate its special envoy to Myanmar over possible conflicts of interest, after a report detailed her consulting company’s alleged ties to Chinese mining and construction companies with interests in the country.
A businessman and philanthropist these days, Newmark also wants to help the Ukrainian war effort by working with those in the tech sector making military drones, which he says has "transformed the way…
Tesla shares closed nearly 4 per cent higher on Tuesday, rebounding from the biggest one-day fall in four-and-a half years the previous day, after the President appeared with Elon Musk at the White…
CAIRO/DUBAI: Yemen’s Houthis said on Tuesday they would resume attacks on Israeli ships passing through the Red and Arabian seas, the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Gulf of Aden, ending a period of…
European Commission President Ursula von der LeyenEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed her support Tuesday for talks between the US and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia which include a…
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Ahead of the Senior Officials Meeting on Sudan taking place in Brussels on March 13, the IRC is urging international donors from around the world to step up to meet the moment and urgently release…
India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation is expected to have fallen to 2% in February 2025, down from 2.3% in January, driven by a drop in oil prices and a seasonal decline in food prices,…
NASA’s newest space telescope rocketed into orbit Tuesday to map the entire sky like never before — a sweeping look at hundreds of millions of galaxies and their shared cosmic glow since the beginning…
The basic education department has replaced 93% of identified pit toilets at public schools, says minister Siviwe Gwarube.She said the milestone under the sanitation appropriate for education (Safe)…
Uber Technologies has ended its acquisition of Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda in Taiwan, the Germany-based tech firm said on Tuesday. The announcement comes roughly three months after Taiwan’s antitrust…
A clash along the North Korean border in Jagang province left both smugglers and soldiers injured, Daily NK has learned.
While Czech security agencies warn of Russian influence operations, the bigger challenge may come from within – domestic political actors who amplify conspiracy theories, attack public media and shift…
Usha Vance's parents migrated to the US from India JD Vance, US Vice President, is preparing for his second-ever international trip during the second innings of the Trump administration. He will be…
French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Colonel General Ruslan Khomchak, First Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, as French Defense Minister Sebastien…
India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation is expected to have fallen to 2% in February 2025, down from 2.3% in January, driven by a drop in oil prices and a seasonal decline in food prices,…
WASHINGTON The US Department of Education announced Tuesday that it will cut nearly half of its workforce after President Donald Trump proposed to eliminate the agency entirely.“As part of the…
SANAA, Yemen Yemen’s Houthi group said Tuesday that they are resuming a ban on the passage of all Israeli ships in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait after a four-day deadline they gave…
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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that Tehran would not be bullied into negotiations, a day after Trump said he had sent a letter urging Iran to engage in talks on a new…
One question I am frequently asked since the COVID-19 pandemic is, "Are we more ready for the next pandemic than we were for the last one?" My answer is "yes" and "no". WHO and countries have worked…
NASA's chief scientist Katherine Calvin is among the 23 people laid off from the US space agency as part of President Donald Trump's administrative actions. NASA's chief scientist Katherine Calvin is…
The 25% tariff on Australian exports of steel and aluminium to the United States commenced as of 3pm this afternoon. Australia is not alone in facing this tariff hike, and while under Trump’s first…
KARACHI (Pakistan), March 12 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The Philippines’ ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, who was arrested on Tuesday for alleged crimes against humanity during his "war on drugs," was flown to…
MOSCOW, March 12 (Bernama-TASS) -- Russian and United States (US) officials could communicate with each other in the next few days, the Russian News Agency reported, citing Foreign Ministry…
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, also said on Saturday that Tehran will not be coerced into discussions, a day after Trump said he had sent him a letter seeking a new nuclear deal with…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi stressed on Tuesday that the only resolution to the Palestinian cause depends on upholding justice, establishing an independent state, and rejecting the…
A teacher quit after he admitted to “unintentionally” watching X-rated videos inside the classroom with his laptop connected to a projector. According to Dailymail, the 14 and 13 years olds attending…
A NASA telescope was launched into space from California on Tuesday for a mission to explore the origins of the universe and to scour the Milky Way galaxy for hidden reservoirs of water, a key…
The pro-business opposition Demokraatit party, which favors a slow approach to independence from Denmark, got 30.4% of the votes in the election with more than 90% of ballots counted. The former…
President Donald Trump, who said on Tuesday he was buying a Tesla to show loyalty to company CEO Elon Musk, has had plenty to say about electric vehicles over the years. Most of it is not good. Of…
LISBON — Portugal's centre-right minority government collapsed on Tuesday (March 11) after losing a vote of confidence, with the country now likely to head into its third early general election in as…
The proposal would allow the EU to borrow €150bn to lend to member states for military spending. The funds would be restricted to purchases from EU-based arms manufacturers and select European…
– Neuauszählung vor Gericht verlangt: Beim BSW hofft man noch Stimmen zu finden – gleichzeitig knirscht es in der Partei. Dort liegt der Fokus besonders auf Thüringen. Rasmus Buchsteiner über einen…
LONDON -- The European Union's image remains strong among its member states, with residents across the bloc rating its leadership higher than those of Germany, the United States and even their own…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen's Houthi rebels warned shippers early Wednesday that “any Israeli vessel” traveling through nearby Mideast waters is now a…
TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, strongly condemned the recent hostage-taking incident on a passenger train in Pakistan, emphasizing the need for global…
ISLAMABAD - Pakistani forces have rescued 155 passengers from a train that was hijacked by separatist fighters in the southwest of the country, security sources said on Wednesday, while the government…
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: South Sudan faces instability, Sudan’s army accuses UAE of complicity in genocide at the ICJ, and a parliamentary sexual harassment…
Duterte's arrest is the most dramatic escalation yet in his feud with his ex-ally Marcos tag 4 MIN READ Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and deported to face the International Criminal Court in The Hague.…
US law firm Perkins Coie has sued President Donald Trump’s administration in federal court, claiming Trump illegally retaliated against the firm over its work for his former opponent, Democrat Hillary…
British police arrested the captain of a cargo ship on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter on Tuesday, a day after the vessel crashed into a tanker carrying US military jet fuel off the east…
The US department of agriculture (USDA) will comply with the Wednesday deadline issued by a federal board to temporarily reinstate its fired probationary employees, according to an agency…
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KUALA LUMPUR - The operator of Malaysia radio station Era FM, Maestra Broadcast Sdn Bhd, has been fined RM250,000 (S$75,400) after three of its DJs were recorded mocking the Hindu religion in a viral…
A peace settlement to end a major war can be an opportunity to reorder the world. After the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte in France, European leaders negotiated new territorial boundaries at the…
New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): The Second round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC), co-chaired by Sevala Naik Mude, Additional Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, and Alan CE Logan,…
When we think of climate change, we may consider extreme weather events - record-breaking heatwaves, heavy downpours and devastating floods. But have you considered that these changes could also…
The African Epidemic Fund is now operational, providing the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with flexible funding to support countries across the continent in outbreak…
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Greenland's centre-right opposition party which told US president Donald Trump that the country was “not for sale” has emerged victorious in the country’s parliamentary elections.
Prosecutor Senior Constable Kerrie Moroney told the court each participant consumed the mushroom tea consensually and with full knowledge of the effects.
Medan, Indonesia - An Indonesian court sentenced a transgender woman to more than two years in prison on March 10 for a remark online about Jesus’ hair, a local official said, in a case condemned by…
JD Vance US Vice President J D Vance is likely to travel to India later this month, according to a media report. "Vance will travel to India later this month alongside Second Lady Usha Vance,” a…
March 12 (UPI) -- Syria's interim government said it has reached a landmark agreement to integrate Kurdish-led forces into state institutions as it continues to try to unify the country following…
“Where others see positive-sum games generating gains for all, [Donald Trump] seems to see only zero-sum winners and losers. And now, in his second term, that worldview appears to be a primary driver…
Saudi Arabia’s presidency of this year’s United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) – taking place between 10 and 21 March – has sparked intense criticism, including from the…
Donald Trump has handed every ally of the U.S. the wrong end of a burning torch. His embrace of Russia goes so far beyond mere encouragement for Putin to enter peace negotiations that it verges on the…
As images of an email sent by USAID to employees asking them to destroy classified documents and records went viral, the White House said the documents were old and dubbed the reports "fake news…
The Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesman Yahya Saree issued the announcement on Wednesday, saying the strikes would resume as per a relevant decree issued by Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, leader of the country’s…
The US on Tuesday said that Ukraine has agreed to its proposal for an immediate and interim ceasefire for 30 days and now it’s up to Russia to reciprocate. The US has also lifted the pause on sharing…
The United States officially rolled out its expanded tariffs on steel and aluminum imports on Wednesday, enforcing the 25 percent duties with “no exceptions,” as promised by the White House. President…
President Donald Trump imposed a sweeping 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminium imported into the United States on Wednesday, a move that threatens to drive up prices on a broad range of…
Donald Trump's Department of Education said Tuesday it was slashing its staff numbers by almost half, the opening gambit in a plan to dismantle a department that right-wing Republicans have long…
NRI investors could consider a ‘rupee cost averaging’ monthly investment plan
SINGAPORE - A man has been charged with exposing himself to a Singapore Airlines cabin crew member during a flight to Singapore on Jan 23.Brilliant Angjaya, 23, who appeared in a district court on…
Nasa’s newest space telescope rocketed towards orbit to map the entire sky like never before — a sweeping look at hundreds of millions of galaxies and their shared cosmic glow since the beginning of…
ANKARA The European Union has finalized its strategic defense roadmap which aims to bolster Europe's preparedness against potential military threats.Andrius Kubilius, the EU commissioner for Defense…
With less than a month to go for US President Donald Trump's April 2 deadline to impose reciprocal tariffs on India, the White House has criticised New Delhi for imposing tariffs on American alcohol…
Donald Trump has bought a Tesla in support of the car company he calls "Elon's baby".The White House driveway briefly became a pop-up showroom, with various models on display. "Will I get in?" he…
A legal battle over a detained Columbia University student that has become a flashpoint of the Trump administration's immigration policy will play out in federal court, with the US government…
The United States officially rolled out its expanded tariffs on steel and aluminum imports on Wednesday, enforcing the 25 percent duties with “no exceptions,” as promised by the White House. President…
Top US diplomat endorses agreement to integrate Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into state institutions.The United States has welcomed Syria’s agreement to integrate the Kurdish-led Syrian…
Reprinted from CommonDreams. There should be little doubt about how a lasting peace can be established in Ukraine. In April 2022, Russia and Ukraine were on the verge of signing a peace agreement in…
An Australian man in his 40s from New South Wales has made history as the first person to walk out of a hospital with a total artificial heart implant, after living with the device for more than 100…
The Trump administration has decided there will be no exemption for Australia from its 25% steel and aluminium tariffs. Though somewhat expected, this has still come as a shock to the political system…
A former British soldier who used a crossbow and a knife to murder his ex-girlfriend, her sister and their mother at their family home north of London was sentenced on Tuesday to a whole-life order,…
SINGAPORE - A partner of a firm that developed computer games hatched a plan to cheat Workforce Singapore (WSG) of more than $70,000 in total by making fraudulent claims for funds supporting workers’…
SINGAPORE - National carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) will not allow passengers aboard its flights to charge portable power banks via onboard USB ports from April 1.In a Facebook post on March 12, SIA…
TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, March 12.
On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to offer my warm congratulations to the people and government of Mauritius on the 57th anniversary of your independence. Mauritius sets a strong…
MANILA – Vice-President Sara Duterte travelled to the Netherlands on March 12 following the arrest of her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, at the request of the International Criminal Court…
Jio Platforms, the subsidiary of India’s conglomerate Reliance Industries and the country’s largest telecom operator, Wednesday announced a partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to offer Starlink’s…
The United States is at an economic inflection point. After an extraordinary recovery from the costly disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country is better positioned to succeed than most…
Despite the initial chaos in the markets, President Trump later played it down during a White House event. "I don't see it at all. I think this country's going to boom," he said, brushing aside…
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3302017/chinas-two-sessions-2025-everything-you-need-know ChinaPolitics From plans to spend more to boost growth to a missing top official, here are…
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump's increased tariffs on steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday as prior exemptions, duty free quotas and product exclusions expired, as his…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said US tariffs on the country’s steel and aluminium were unjustified, but his government would not retaliate with its own tariffs.US President Donald Trump…
Bougainvilleans overwhelming voted for independence in a 2019 referendum. Photo: BenarNews / Stefan Armbruster The Bougainville Independence Leaders Consultation Forum has passed key resolutions and…
MADRID/ ISTANBUL A minority right-wing government established in Portugal around 11 months ago collapsed on Tuesday, following failure to gain enough votes in a confidence motion in Parliament due to…
The exercises are aimed at strengthening cooperation between the three countries, and get under way as Iran accuses the US of ‘bullying’.Iran, Russia and China have begun joint naval drills in the…
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), a group representing US steelmakers, welcomed the tariffs saying they will create jobs and boost domestic steel manufacturing.The group's president Kevin…
After the Ukrainian and the US delegations met in Saudi Arabia to discuss peace, Kyiv announced on Tuesday that it was ready to implement a 30-day ceasefire, provided that Russia agreed to the same…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 12. Turkmenistan plays a vital role in regional connectivity, said Secretary General of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Asad Majeed Khan in an exclusive interview with…
Updated: 12:00pm, 12 Mar 2025 European Council President Antonio Costa, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (centre) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Photo: AP With the…
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Trump emphasized the need for a ceasefire, saying, "People are being killed in the cities as things explode throughout the cities. We want to get that war…
MANILA - Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, travelled to the Netherlands on Wednesday following his arrest at the request of the International…
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The United States Department of Education has revealed its plans to lay off nearly half of its staff, as President Donald Trump continues his mission to slash federal spending.The department said the…
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas avoided naming the US in her UN speech but indirectly criticised Trump's stance on Europe, aid cuts, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine [Getty]The European Union has…
The hometown sheriff’s department of Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing while on a spring break holiday in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, has named a person of…
JERUSALEM US Presidential Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff began talks Tuesday in Qatar to push for progress on releasing Israeli hostages amid a proposal by Tel Aviv to extend a…
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama presides over a function marking his 88th birthday at the Tsuglakhang temple in Dharamshala, India, Thursday, July 6, 2023. (Ashwini Bhatia/AP) TAIPEI, Taiwan –…
Ukraine had initially proposed a more limited ceasefire covering air and naval operations. However, the US pushed for a full ceasefire along the front lines, which Ukraine accepted on the condition…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam (Image: X@narendramodi) Port Louis [Mauritius], March 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wished the people of…
"The students who were paid to plan the burning of photos of Prabowo and Gibran were arrested. Surely your parents are proud," reads the Indonesian-language text overlay on a video shared on X on…
Subjects: United States tariffs; proposed Russia-Ukraine ceasefire. Holly Stearnes, Host: Joining me now is the Foreign Affairs Minister, Penny Wong. Minister, thank you for your time today. I…
South Korean preacher Jun Kwang-hoon has positioned himself as the suspended president's chief apologist - Copyright AFP Jung Yeon-jeSHIM Kyu-SeokIf South Korea formally impeaches its suspended…
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he will "probably" pause doubling tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and electricity on Canada after Ontario suspended 25% surcharge on power exports to…
Last year, a woman named Jada Bell claiming to be the cousin of former NFL running back Le’Veon Bell accused him of having nonconsensual incestual relations with her from a young age. According to the…
SINGAPORE - Repairs in a Housing Board block’s lift lobby in the Yew Tee area are underway after some tiles popped on the evening of March 11. In a video posted on TikTok, the floor tiles can be seen…
Pre-trial judges will set a date on which it will hold a confirmation of charges hearing
Former top CIA officials are wary of a charge by a former KGB official saying Trump was officially recruited in 1987, but Trump's pro-Moscow tilt makes it irrelevant now anyway, they say.
Forces launched a high-risk operation, successfully rescuing 104 hostages—58 men, 31 women, and 15 children. A security source was quoted saying, "In the gun battle, which is still ongoing, 16…
SINGAPORE - Ms Nicole Lim was at home on the afternoon of March 10, going through her son’s homework with him when she received an alarming text message from a neighbour: A large snake had been…
“Black Lives Matter Plaza will no longer stain the streets of Washington DC,” he said. “America’s capital city must serve as a beacon of freedom, patriotism and safety – not wokeness, divisiveness and…
SINGAPORE - Central Provident Fund (CPF) members, both under and above 55, will continue to earn extra interest in the second quarter of 2025, announced the CPF Board and Housing Board on March 12.…
A collision between an oil tanker and cargo ship in the North Sea has raised fears of coastal pollution and damage to marine protected areas.The incident took place off the coast of England on…
(Global Times) 11:11, March 12, 2025 NPC deputies from the delegation of South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region have put forward a motion to establish a China-ASEAN AI Innovation Cooperation…
SEOUL - South Korean police on March 12 revealed the identity of a teacher accused of stabbing an 8-year-old student to death, at an elementary school in Daejeon on Feb 10. The Daejeon Metropolitan…
Bougainvilleans overwhelming voted for independence in a 2019 referendum. Photo: BenarNews / Stefan Armbruster The Bougainville Independence Leaders Consultation Forum has passed key resolutions and…
QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) -- Separatist militants blew up a railway track and opened fire on a passenger train in southwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, taking dozens of hostages and battling security…
Australia will not impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States, despite its failure to secure an exemption from Trump administration's import taxes on Australian steel and aluminium, said Prime…
On Sunday, Mark Carney was chosen as the new leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister. Mr. Carney has worked in important banking jobs, but has never…
SYDNEY — Australia will not impose reciprocal tariffs on the United States, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump ruled out exemptions or exceptions for all…
Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad, was targeted in an alleged assassination plot [Getty]A self-professed member of a Russian organized crime group said on Tuesday he once tried to kill an…
US Vice President-elect JD Vance, left, takes oath | Photo: Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP US Vice President-elect JD Vance, left, takes oath
Nigeria’s electricity supply is plagued by many issues, including inadequate power generation capacity, poor maintenance, and outdated infrastructure, which causes frequent blackouts across the…
ISTANBUL, March 12 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday said that Ukraine considered Washington’s proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia as “positive.”, Anadolu…
Tiger Woods underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon.Woods said on social media that he sustained the injury while training at home in Jupiter, Fla.“As I began to ramp up my…
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed on Tuesday a 30-day ceasefire proposal that Ukraine has agreed to and said it was now up to Russia to end the fighting.“The ball is now clearly in Russia's…
The US department of education is firing 1,315 employees, leaving it with just over half the total number of workers before President Donald Trump's took office. US President Donald Trump sits in the…
A new surveillance camera shot showed missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki cuddling up to a man before she disappeared. Konanki, 20, an Indian-origin woman, vanished while on a…
A US influencer is facing backlash on social media after she picked up a baby wombat in the wild and temporarily separated it from its mother. In a now-deleted video, Sam Jones runs away with the…
“We can’t rely on the U.S. anymore — it’s a new reality. So we have to be tough hitting back, that’s the only medicine,” one EU diplomat said. Šefčovič visited Washington last month in an attempt to…
Around 540 Indian citizens who were forced to work at cyber-scam call centres on the Myanmar-Thailand border were repatriated on Monday and Tuesday on board Indian Air Force aircraft.The first flight…
While he acknowledged the act is an “important step forward,” he added that the “proposed funding is insufficient, and there is no common strategy for stockpiling essential medicines.” Belgium has…
SINGAPORE - Boundary charges to the Yuhua single-member constituency in Jurong were expected, as it is a mature estate with a declining number of voters, said Ms Grace Fu, who is the MP for the area,…
A committee formed by Syria’s new authorities to investigate a wave of deadly violence said on Tuesday the country was determined to “prevent unlawful revenge”. A wave of violence broke out last…
A Ukrainian presidential official said on Tuesday the US has resumed military assistance to Ukraine following talks in Saudi Arabia.“I have confirmation that US military assistance has been resumed.…
An official at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has ordered employees to shred a large volume of records, according to a court filing on Tuesday (March 11) by government employee…
Less than two weeks after Donald Trump lambasted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an Oval Office confrontation, the U.S. president put the pressure on Russia to accept a ceasefire agreement…
Search for missing surfer now a recovery operation after evidence of bite marks found on surf board.Australian police have confirmed that a surfer who went missing was “taken by a shark” after search…
As militants continue to hold hundreds of hostages following the hijacking of a passenger train in Pakistan's Balochistan province, security forces are currently conducting a rescue operation to save…
UN confirms Syria civilian deaths in coastal mass killings, calls for accountability UN Human Rights spokesperson on Syria confirmed the deaths of 111 Syrian civilians in recent mass killings, in a…
Passengers rescued by security forces from a passenger train attacked by insurgents arrive at a railway station in Quetta, | Photo: AP Passengers rescued by security forces from a passenger train…
The Pakistan security forces have rescued over 104 passengers and killed 16 militants in Quetta where a train was by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) on Tuesday. Security sources claimed a gun…
As militants continue to hold hundreds of hostages following the hijacking of a passenger train in Pakistan's Balochistan province, security forces are currently conducting a rescue operation to save…
Three first responders were lost when a medical helicopter crashed in Madison County, Mississippi, on Monday, March 10.
Passengers get on and off the No. 6064 train at the Yangpingguan Station in Hanzhong, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Feb. 17, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]As dawn breaks over the mountains in northwest…
"Bangladesh Army meant a well-famed force in Bangladesh. Army has lost its honor under the patronage of illegal government of Yunus gang," reads the Bengali caption of a Facebook post shared January…
Ukraine endorsed an American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire and agreed to immediate negotiations with Russia in crunch talks in Jeddah on Tuesday after three years of grinding war.The positive…
After more than three years of war, Ukraine has agreed to a U.S. proposal for an immediate ceasefire. The 30-day truce will come into effect if Russia signs up to the same terms, according to a joint…
Ministers are yet to publish the specifics of their plans. But they have not denied reports that proposals to impose more stringent terms for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) — designed to help…
WASHINGTON, March 12 (Bernama-dpa) -- US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada, he posted on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday,…
Although Montenegro denied any conflict of interest, the opposition accused the prime minister of indirectly enriching himself while serving atop the country’s executive branch. The far-right Chega…
The impact of MSF’s intervention in Mbare and Epworth has been transformative. Zira recalls an adolescent girl who had been raped and was unknowingly living with HIV: “She didn’t know she was…
Islamabad: Pakistani security forces killed around 16 terrorists during an operation to rescue hostages following the attack on the Jaffar Express in Kacchi, Balochistan province, IANS reported,…
Fox News host Sean Hannity on Tuesday bought a Tesla to show support for Elon Musk amid an attempted "cancellation" of the car company's billionaire CEO. Sharing a screenshot of his purchase order,…
By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The Dutch Ambassador to Malaysia, Jacques Werner, has reaffirmed the Netherlands' commitment to deepening its bilateral…
US President Donald Trump will host Irish premier Micheal Martin in the White House on Wednesday, in a highly anticipated meeting which is expected to touch on Ireland’s trading relationship with…
Ukraine on Tuesday signaled its readiness to accept a U.S. proposal for an "immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire," following talks with a U.S. delegation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to a joint…
12 March 2025 - 04:41 By Phosane Mngqibisa As the nation braces for the minister of finance’s budget speech on March 12, South Africa stands at a pivotal juncture. The newly established government of…
12 March 2025 - 04:41 By SIBANI MNGADI Even in presenting the grimmest budget statements, successive ministers of finance have all found a moment of lightheartedness when they announced the increases…
KwaZulu-Natal is fast becoming a bona fide natural disaster zone, with ongoing violent and extreme weather patterns raising serious concerns. From the devastating floods of 2022 to last year’s…
12 March 2025 - 04:43 By MFUNDO MKHIZE The image of his father's body lying bloody and lifeless on a dusty road will forever be etched in the memory of a grade 8 Amaoti boy. ..
12 March 2025 - 04:43 By TANIA BROUGHTON The Durban Indian Consulate's claim of “diplomatic immunity” in a matter before the Commission for Conciliation, Meditation and Arbitration, lodged by a former…
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders warned late Monday that billionaire Elon Musk's new call for up to $700 billion in cuts to mandatory federal spending is an alarming step in the direction of Social Security…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk looks on next to U.S. President Donald Trump talking to the media, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 11. Reuters-YonhapElon Musk kicked off his appeal to try to…
The Education Department plans to lay off over 1,300 of its more than 4,000 employees as part of a reorganization that’s seen as a prelude to President Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the agency.…
Greenland residents voted yesterday in an election brought into the international spotlight by US president Donald Trump’s pledge to take control of the mineral-rich island, firing up a debate over…
There were tears of sadness in the winners’ enclosure in Prestbury Park yesterday, as the partner and family of Michael O’Sullivan paid tribute to the late jockey.
US president Donald Trump’s threat yesterday to double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminium from 25pc to 50pc for Canada led the provincial government of Ontario to suspend its planned…
Polls in Ukraine shows that most people now want the war to end with a peace deal, rather than fighting on to retrieve the land seized by Russia.
A father and daughter whose family were murdered by “psychopath” Kyle Clifford have emotionally told a court the killer had “callously and coldly taken not one, not two, but the three most important…
Ukraine’s agreement to accept a 30-day ceasefire in its war with Russia, which will now be taken as an offer to the Kremlin, is likely to be seized with glee by Vladimir Putin.
The United States agreed yesterday to resume military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine after talks where Kyiv said it would accept a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in its conflict with…
BUSAN, South Korea -- "In use in the war in Ukraine," read the sign on Skyeton's ACS-3, a gray, birdlike drone on display at the recent Drone Show Korea in Busan, where companies were keen to talk up…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Education said Tuesday it would lay off nearly half its staff, a possible precursor to closing altogether, as government agencies scrambled to meet President Donald…
The United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights sent out a letter to 60 college and universities, including University of California Davis and Yale University, regarding an…
1889 — Slow left-arm bowler Albert Rose-Innes takes 5/43 South Africa bowl out England for 148 at St George’s Park in their first ever cricket Test. The first South African bowler to take a Test…
CAIRO/DUBAI - Yemen's Houthis said on Tuesday they would resume attacks on Israeli ships passing through the Red and Arabian seas, the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Gulf of Aden, ending a period of…
Pictured in this photo illustration are US dollar banknotes. TASS-YonhapIndia has "absolutely no interest" in undermining the U.S. dollar, and its fellow members of the BRICS grouping of emerging…
March 11 (UPI) -- Four Dominican nationals have been sentenced for attempting to smuggle tropical birds from San Juan, Puerto Rico, into the Dominican Republic, and then drowning them to "cover up…
Pakistan News: In Pakistan's Balochistan province, armed militants hijacked a passenger train, killing three people and taking over 450 hostages. Security forces res
Trump said he would double the planned 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium to 50 percent for imports of the metals from Canada [Getty]US President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Canadian steel…
The agreement between the US and Ukraine, which was announced in a joint statement came two weeks after the public spat between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at…
In 2024, the United States issued an unprecedented number of financial sanctions and entity-based export controls. Washington’s economic statecraft has expanded in recent years, largely in response to…
Russian forces have carried out more than 2,100 aerial strikes on Ukraine over the past week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on March 9, as Russia has stepped up attacks on its neighbor…
US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon says administration will work with the US Congress to abolish department.The United States Department of Education has announced it will lay off almost half of…
Yunus Masharipov was almost certainly targeted and tortured back in 2018 by Russia’s FSB for his human rights monitoring in occupied Yalta. His unwavering demand for justice has resulted in indefinite…
CAIRO — An Israeli air strike killed four Palestinians in Gaza on Tuesday (March 11), the territory's civil emergency service said, as Arab mediators and the United States tried to hammer out…
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday welcomed Ukraine agreeing to reach a ceasefire with Russia, and expressed hope that Moscow will respond positively to it too. Trump's statement came after Kyiv…
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Richland School District 1 will terminate its contracts to build a $31 million early learning center slated for the Lower Richland community after a 4-3 vote of the school board Tuesday. More than a…
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UN expert calls for stronger international responses to Haiti dire humanitarian crisis UN expert on the human rights situation in Haiti, William O’Neill, said that the country is at risk of falling…
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who led the U.S. delegation in Jeddah, said the ceasefire proposal will be delivered to Russia "directly through multiple channels."
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Photo : YONHAP News Ukraine has agreed to accept the Trump administration’s proposal for a 30-day interim ceasefire with Russia following talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. The United States and…
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Ukraine endorsed an American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire and agreed to immediate negotiations with Russia in crunch talks in Jeddah on Tuesday after three years of grinding war.The positive…
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Ukraine targeted Moscow in a "massive" overnight drone attack, authorities said Tuesday, with Russia's defense ministry claiming it shot down 337 UAVs across the country. "The Defense Ministry's air…
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Sky News correspondents explain what happened at today's peace talks in Saudi Arabia between US and Ukrainian representatives. ‘They did come up with something that looks promising,' says Sky's Alex…
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Former Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte has left Manila on a jet bound for The Hague, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says. It came hours after Duterte was arrested at the request of the International…
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The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed two bills involving China. One will restrict the Department of Homeland Security from purchasing batteries made by Chinese companies. The other…
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday afternoon that he would suspend 25 percent tariffs on electricity to parts of the northern United States. The message came after a phone call between Ford and…
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Sir Keir Starmer hailed a "remarkable breakthrough" in talks between the US and Ukraine after the countries agreed a plan for a 30-day ceasefire.
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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – Ukraine endorsed an American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire and agreed to immediate negotiations with Russia in crunch talks in Jeddah on Tuesday after three years of grinding…
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Hundreds reported killed in violence in Syria’s coastal region, which is heavily populated by Alawites.Entire families including women and children have been killed in Syria’s coastal region as part…
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The Trump administration lifted its suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing for Ukraine, and Kyiv signaled that it was open to a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Russia, pending Moscow’s…
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Under American pressure, Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day cease-fire that could possibly lead to negotiations for ending the war that started with Russia’s invasion of the former Soviet state in 2022.…
A senior Hamas official said that a fresh round of Gaza ceasefire talks began Tuesday in the Qatari capital Doha, with the Palestinian resistance movement approaching the...
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Ukraine on Tuesday accepted a deal put forward by the Trump administration during a meeting in Saudi Arabia, a significant step forward in securing a ceasefire agreement and bringing an end to the war…
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Ukraine has agreed to accept a US proposal for an immediate 30-day ceasefire and to take steps toward restoring a durable peace after Russia's invasion, according to a joint US-Ukraine statement on…
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The Trump administration said Tuesday that it would immediately lift its suspension of military aid to Ukraine and its intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
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Israel said on Tuesday it had agreed to hold talks to demarcate its border with Lebanon, adding it would release five Lebanese held by the Israeli military in what it called a "gesture to the Lebanese…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed an agreement between the Kurdish-led and US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces and Syria's new government, saying all Syrians stood to gain from the deal.…
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Justice and constitutional development minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has revealed that the national sex offenders register (NSOR) has 32,557 convicted sex offenders, with an additional 10,456 potential…
Israel’s siege that started on 9 October 2023 left hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza without power, food, or fuel, causing a humanitarian catastrophe. After 15 months of bombings, displacement,…
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Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is on a plane to The Hague, the country's leader has said, after being arrested over a "war on drugs" that killed thousands.The former president was…
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The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Argentine Republic, which was impacted by heavy rainfall that resulted in several deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage in…
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“Member states can explore whether it’s going to be possible or not, whether we find third countries,” he said. “That’s a question of negotiation, agreements and arrangements.” Borrowing heavily from…
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Key Takeaways from a Discussion on Arctic GeopoliticsIt's been a head-spinning few weeks in US Arctic policy. Just one year ago Esther McClure, then the US Department of Defense Director of Arctic and…
Incoming Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said his government will keep tariffs in place until Americans show respect and commit to free trade after US President Donald Trump threatened…
China has wrapped up its biggest political event of the year leaving one question unanswered: How far will it go to try to revive economic growth in 2025?
Iranian ride-hailing giant Snapp! achieved a record-breaking 5,896,797 daily trips across its transport services, including passenger rides and goods delivery, in February 2025, Snapp! announced in a…
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“It must be said, we are entering a new era,” French president Emmanuel Macron proclaimed in a speech to his nation on March 5. He added, “The United States of America, our ally, has changed its…
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas condemned Russia’s full-scale invasion and continuing war against Ukraine, underscored the need for humanitarian aid to reach civilians in Gaza,…
Militants in Pakistan have taken 35 passengers hostage after attacking a train in the south-western province of Balochistan. About 350 other passengers are believed to be safe, police said on…
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested and flown to The Hague, where he will face charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his brutal…
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Democracy depends on dissent and transparency, not silence and secrecy. But after more than a decade in power, Hasina’s reign crumbled under the weight of her arrogance: she rigged elections, crushed…
New Delhi [India], March 11 (ANI): West Asia Strategist Waiel Awwad expressed his views on the Pakistani media reports of Jaffar Express train attack in Balochistan. He said, "Balochistan Liberation…
Georgescu had won the first round of last year's presidential vote, but it was annulled after intelligence revealed Russia had been involved in setting up almost 800 TikTok accounts backing him.On…
"The decision to return journalist José Rubén Zamora to prison is a blatant act of judicial persecution. This case represents a dangerous escalation in the repression of independent journalism." This…
An ADHRB report reveals Bahrain's ongoing persecution of minors for political dissent, detailing coerced confessions, prolonged detentions, and inhumane prison conditions. This statement was…
A Maharat Foundation report examines the rise in targeted online attacks against women field reporters, how they navigate these threats, and the urgent need for legal and policy reforms. This…
Iran’s Navy successfully conducted day and night aerial target shooting operations as part of the 2025 Maritime Security Belt joint drills with China and Russia in the northern Indian Ocean, a senior…
The Constitutional Court was also the one that annulled Georgescu’s victory last year, flagging undeclared campaign financing and fraudulent use of digital technologies, with an alleged Russian…
With Elon Musk facing escalating political blowback and financial troubles, President Donald Trump said he would buy a Tesla vehicle from his company, an unusual show of support from the president to…
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TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Iran Minister of Defense Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh arrived in Belarus late Tuesday to discuss bilateral ties and issues of the mutual interest.
Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade signed the agreement with the Nano and Micro Technology Development Headquarters, a division of the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and the…
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Trump said on social media that the increase of the tariffs set to take effect on Wednesday is a response to the price increases that the provincial government of Ontario put on electricity sold to…
The European Council also called on the Commission in October 2024 to draft new legislation to manage migration more comprehensively. The EU's current return rate stands at just 20%, with different…
Duterte has bragged about a violent past and once said he would be ‘happy’ to kill three million drug addicts
Pam Golding Properties says there was a security compromise in its system that may have resulted in unauthorised access to some of its customers' personal information. The company said that on March 7…
TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – The European Union foreign policy chief has said there is no sustainable alternative to a diplomatic solution to the Iran issue and the 2015 nuclear deal known as the Joint…
Carolyn Kissane, academic director and clinical professor at the Center for Global Affairs at New York University, leads the conversation on the geopolitics of oil. FASKIANOS: Thank you. Welcome to…
BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) -- The European Commission aims to reduce the European Union's heavy reliance on countries such as China and India for antibiotics and other widely used drugs under plans…
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US President Donald Trump says he will double planned steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada, escalating the trade war with the United States' northern neighbour.Mr Trump also told followers on his…
A booming $500 billion industry is thriving in the shadows. Online scams have become as pervasive and lucrative as the global drugs trade. But fraudsters first honed their tactics in China on local…
Donald Trump has repeatedly called for the US to take Greenland. Most locals don't want this - but one man is campaigning for it to happen. Sky's Dominic Waghorn reports from Nuuk, Greenland
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Last year, in a speech at the Quincy Institute, JD Vance argued that Washington tends to link the Israeli and Ukrainian causes but that we should consider them separately. That has seemed to be the…
Protests spread across Iran on Tuesday, March 11, as workers, stock traders, and students demonstrated against worsening economic conditions, government corruption, and security crackdowns. In Tehran,…
WHEN RODRIGO DUTERTE was arrested on the morning of March 11th, as he stepped off a plane in Manila, hundreds of supporters thronged outside the airbase to protest. Their hero, a former president of…
A state-backed Buddhist pilgrimage that saw 52 monks from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos marching from the Tissamaharama Rajamaha Viharaya to the Nagadeepa Rajamaha Vihara in Jaffna has been…
Distinguished Chair, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and its Member States. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Montenegro,…
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In his first trip to the once-volatile Western Balkans, Nato’s secretary-general underscored the alliance’s “steadfast commitment” to its security and urged Kosovo and Serbia to be flexible in their…
U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up his trade war with Canada on Tuesday, doubling the 25% U.S. tariff on its northern neighbor’s steel and aluminum exports to 50% after Canada’s Ontario provincial…
On March 7, the Financial Times reported that four satellite operators from different European countries are in talks with governments and EU authorities to provide Ukraine with an alternative to Elon…
The International Criminal Court has finally got its man — almost. A former Philippine president, Rodrigo Duterte, wanted for the slaughter of thousands of people in a “war on drugs” that he waged as…
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The Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing the Critical Design Review (CDR) between February 24 and 26, 2025.This achievement was…
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Lydia Polgreen at The New York TimesWestern leaders "assume that the best and brightest people from poorer countries will always want to build their lives in the West," says Lydia Polgreen. But Dubai…
France on Tuesday said it did not rule out the EU seizing frozen Russian funds to help Ukraine but warned that such a move could risk Europe’s financial stability. “Using the assets themselves can…
Upon the directives of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Saudi Arabia hosted on Tuesday talks between the United States and Ukraine in Jeddah as part…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has slammed Afrikaner-interest lobby groups Afriforum and Solidarity as “unpatriotic” for instigating the damaging diplomatic rift between Pretoria and Washington through…
French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu stated that France will firmly oppose any move to demilitarize Ukraine, emphasizing that the Ukrainian military continues to be the primary safeguard for the…
The court has alleged Duterte committed crimes against humanity between 2011 – when he was still the mayor of the southern city of Davao – and 2019, when the then President withdrew his country from…
Aides for Vice President JD Vance, who was tapped to oversee a potential deal, have reached out to some parties, such as the artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI, to get additional details…
The European Policy Centre is keen to stimulate debate on how to attract private and institutional investment into European defence. We included recommendations on how to tap pension and insurance…
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Dubbed the “world’s first openly gay Imam”, South African religious leader Muhsin Hendricks was gunned down on February 15 in an attack that many believe was targeted. Tributes have poured in across…
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York fired more than 2,000 prison guards Monday for failing to return to work after a weeks-long wildcat strike that crippled the state’s correctional system, but said enough…
LONDON — A former British soldier who used a crossbow and a knife to murder his ex-girlfriend, her sister and their mother at their family home north of London was sentenced Tuesday to a whole-life…
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The forum was organized by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) with technical support from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Somalia, WMO office for…
European Union leaders want to double down on cutting back red tape, lowering energy prices and unlocking private savings to jumpstart the bloc’s economy, according to a draft joint statement dated…
Birth rates are steadily decreasing worldwide for the first time since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. Russia and China have been struggling with its effects for decades; Europe, India and…
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The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with 25 cases confirmed over the last five days, bringing the total to 223 cases, according to new data published Tuesday.Almost all of the…
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The upcoming tariffs, which currently allow for no exceptions, threaten to affect everything from electronics to vehicles and construction equipment – and have manufacturers scrambling to find cost…
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Canada will have a new leader for the first time in a decade: Mark Carney will become the 24th Canadian prime minister after being elected leader of the country's Liberal Party on March 9. Carney will…
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A U.S. official tells ABC News that terrorists have taken at least 400 people hostage on a train in Pakistan. ABC News' Patrick Reevel reports.
The Learjet carrying former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, takes off from Villamor Air Base in Pasay, Metro Manila on March 11, 2025. (Photo by Jam Sta Rosa / AFP) Manila: A flight carrying…
Over the next several months, Greenberg refused enlistment and received five additional sentences of varying lengths. [Getty Images]An 18-year-old Israeli was released from prison this week after…
President Donald Trump is hitting back after Ontario Premier Doug Ford imposed a 25% surcharge on electricity the province supplies to three border states. "Why would our Country allow another Country…
Ontario, Canada, Premier Doug Ford upped the ante in the tariff war with President Donald Trump on Tuesday, saying he would “not hesitate” to cut off electricity entirely to three U.S. states. Ford…
Japanese trade minister Yoji Muto met with American officials Monday in hopes that exemptions from new tariffs that President Donald Trump plans to levy against some of his nation's imports but has…
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For years, Turkmenistan has played its own quiet game — a diplomatic tightrope walk between major powers, skillfully dodging pressure from heavyweights like Russia, China, and Türkiye. Ashgabat turned…
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850 cease-fire (850 cease-fire) Israel has released five Lebanese prisoners as part of ongoing negotiations with Lebanon over the land border between the two countries, Israeli officials said Tuesday.…
A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter over the collision between a cargo ship and an oil tanker in the North Sea, Humberside Police said.The tanker was…
The trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in the death of football great Diego Maradona has begun in Argentina.Maradona, 60, was under the care of those professionals when he…
In the past few weeks, Syria’s interim government has suffered a number of setbacks that raise questions about its generally well-regarded initial performance after the December 8, 2024 fall of the…
Iran has struck new deposits of “unconventional” oil estimated to hold up to 5bn barrels altogether, the head of the exploration department of the National Iranian Oil Co. (NIOC) said in remarks…
Chloé Farand Tuesday 11 March 2025 Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump has gone further and faster in gutting US climate action than in his last term.On his first day in office,…
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An escalating competition of mid-air interceptions has been ongoing for the last several months over the Baltic Sea between the French and Russian air forces. Most recently, a French Rafale fighter…
Western media reports on the ongoing Ukraine War have typically lionized the capabilities of the Ukrainian side, while downplaying the strengths of the Russians. Hence it has come as a surprise to…
“Russia has become, at the moment when I am talking to you and for the years to come, a threat to France and to Europe,” French President Emmanuel Macron said in a televised statement on Wednesday.…
In an important instance of counterterrorism cooperation, Pakistan and the United States last month conducted a military operation to arrest a commander of the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP)…
The aftermath of one of the most undiplomatic – and notorious – White House meetings in recent history reveals a changed world. Having berated Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for supposedly…
At least six military personnel have been killed and 450 people have been taken hostage after the Balochistan Liberation Army, a militant group, attacked a train in Pakistan, according to a U.S.…
Earlier in February The Educational Bookstore was raided by the Israeli police, prompting protests and backlash against the action [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu via Getty Images]Israeli police have…
While inflation has been easing for months, experts say the sharp drop from 23.2 percent in January, according to the state statistics agency, is largely due to a base effect [GETTY]Egypt's annual…
In recent weeks, there have been reports of gunmen firing at an opposition official’s house, the fatal shooting of two opposition members in a car and of police allegedly firing on a peaceful protest…
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Turkey is “cautiously optimistic” about an agreement between the Kurdish-led and US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Syria’s new government, a Turkish official said on Tuesday, adding that it…
President Donald Trump appointed Amer Ghalib, a Michigan mayor, who denied reports of Hamas-led sexual violence on Oct. 7 and initiated a vote calling for an economic boycott of companies working with…
Uzbekistan has announced a $2.6bn initiative to develop the country’s substantial mineral resources, setting the Central Asian nation up to potentially become an important source of rare earths for US…
WASHINGTON, DC – The United States has long had a powerful private sector. And rich individuals have long used their wealth to seek political influence and leverage it to promote their views and…
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BOSTON – During the first weeks of Donald Trump’s second administration, the United States is being turned into a (take your pick) broligarchy, kakistocracy (government by the least qualified), crony…
QUETTA, Pakistan - Militants have taken 35 passengers hostage after attacking a train in southwestern Pakistan, and nearly 350 other passengers are believed to be safe, local police said on Tuesday.…
SINGAPORE – Vietnamese low-cost airline Vietjet Air will launch non-stop flights from Singapore to Phu Quoc island in Southern Vietnam from May 30, becoming the second airline to do so from Changi…
Jeddah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed its hope that efforts to achieve comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine will culminate in success. In a joint statement issued at the end of…
Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam announced on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be conferred with The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean,…
Budget announcements are rarely dramatic events in South Africa. But the statement on March 12th by Enoch Godongwana, the finance minister, could be the most consequential since the end of white rule…
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A 17th century Purim scroll is the crowning jewel in a new exhibition opening this week at the National Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah (MEIS) in Ferrara, Italy. ‘Beautiful Esther. Purim, A…
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte arrived at the Villamor Air Base in the Philippine capital on Tuesday night but failed to see her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who has been aboard a…
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High-stakes talks between senior delegations from Ukraine and the United States on how to end Kyiv’s three-year war with Moscow opened in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. The talks reflect a new diplomatic…
Speaking at a ceremony marking the handover of leadership at the Iranology Foundation, Aref addressed the issue of “Iranophobia” propagated by Western countries. He stressed the need for serious…
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports will be increased by an additional 25%, bringing the total duties to 50%. The new tariffs will take…
Fatih Yurtsever* Recent US-Russia negotiations in Saudi Arabia, conducted without Ukrainian or European Union representatives, have intensified European security anxieties following Donald Trump’s…
Israeli occupation soldiers walk behind a tank in the Jenin camp for Palestinian refugees, in the occupied West Bank during a military operation on February 24, 2025 [JOHN WESSELS/AFP via Getty…
WASHINGTON — Republicans will face a critical test of their unity when a spending bill that would avoid a partial government shutdown and keep federal agencies funded through September comes up for a…
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A bus lost control and flipped on a highway near Johannesburg’s international airport early on Tuesday, killing 16 people as some were thrown from the vehicle, South Africa’s transport ministry…
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ISTANBUL Türkiye’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines aims to integrate Africa with the world by expanding its already large flight network on the continent.Since its first flight to Africa in 1956,…
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Szijjártó called on Ukraine "not to attack the energy infrastructure directed to Hungary" as Kyiv works to weaken Russia's war machine. Kyiv's armed forces said Tuesday that they had "struck a number…
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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Senior officials from Ukraine and the United States opened talks Tuesday on how to end Moscow’s three-year war against Kyiv, hours after Russian air defenses shot down 343…
The Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, begins a six-day visit to France today, Tuesday 11 March. The Minister will visit Paris and Lyon for a programme of engagements…
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ANKARA - Turkey is \"cautiously optimistic\" about an agreement between the Kurdish-led and U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Syria's new government, a Turkish official said on Tuesday,…
TOKYO - Five prefectures may consider hosting the final disposal sites for soil removed during decontamination work following the accident at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc’s Fukushima…
Sumatran elephants are on the brink of extinction, with only about 2,400-2,800 left in the world. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Distinguished Chair, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and its Member States. Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland,…
Madam President, Excellencies, It is an honour to address the United Nations Security Council. I would like to thank also the Danish Presidency for scheduling this meeting. And I wish you the best for…
Tripoli, March 11, 2025 (LANA) - Minister of Planning in the Government of National Unity, "Mohammed Youssef Al-Zaidani", discussed today, Tuesday, with the Deputy Special Representative of the…
ANKARAIsrael provided the Gaza Strip with only five megawatts of electricity since last November before its recent decision to cut off power to the enclave, a Palestinian spokesman said on…
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HAMILTON, Canada US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a sharp increase in tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum and warned of a "National Emergency" over electricity imports. "Based on…
The recent revelations by a former Revolutionary Guards minister about assassination of several dissidents on European soil in the 1980s and 1990s may have serious consequences for the Islamic…
The news sources referred to the Israeli regime's drone attack on the outskirts of the town of Froun in southern Lebanon.The Lebanese media outlet El-Nashra also reported hearing an explosion between…
THE Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the United States have entered into talks over access to the rich mineral resources in the African country in return for security support, it was reported…
France hails the agreement signed by Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and Syria’s interim government at their second meeting in Damascus on March 10. This political…
France congratulates Albert Ramdin, Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, on his election as Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) at the General Assembly held in Washington…
HONG KONG, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong Customs announced on Tuesday that it has recently seized about 64 kg of suspected gold bars with an estimated market value of about 46 million Hong Kong…
Permanent inhabitants of Baku streets JAMnews introduces permanent inhabitants of Baku’s streets: street vendors, parking attendants, street performers, and street cleaners… Street vendors usually…
Ukraine carried out one of its largest attacks since Russia's invasion in 2022, firing around 300 drones, with at least 70 of them targeting the Moscow region, according to Ukrainian officials.The…
As Europe navigates a period of significant global geopolitical transformation and rising illiberalism, the foundational principles of our democratic societies face unprecedented challenges. Civil…
Girl Scouts, short for Girl Scouts of the United States of America, addressed the study in a February 6 blog post. It said heavy metals occur naturally in soil, with trace amounts not a safety issue,…
Editor's note: Ankit Prasad is a biz commentator and an editor with CGTN. The article reflects the author's views and not necessarily those of CGTN.China's annual national "two sessions" concluded on…
Long-range drones An-196 Liutyi of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine stand in line before takeoff in undisclosed location, Ukraine, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka) **FILE** Ukraine…
Lately it’s been bad news for the world’s richest man. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, Space X, and X, as well as the unelected head of US President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency…
Russian President Vladimir Putin Speaking to Governor. Russian president Vladimir Putin speaking to the governor of Perm territory Dmitry Makhonin during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia…
Tech billionaire and confidant of U.S. President Donald Trump, Elon Musk's, claim that a "massive cyberattack" on his X social media platform came from Ukraine is "very bad timing," the head of…
KYIV - Ukraine said on Tuesday it had struck an oil refinery near Moscow and a facility in Russia's Oryol region that is part of the Druzhba pipeline system exporting oil to Europe.Hungarian Foreign…
SINGAPORE - Five opposition parties have staked their claims on various constituencies ahead of Singapore’s next general election on the same day that the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC)…
Trump’s administration hesitates to mediate between Japan and South Korea, but sustained diplomacy is crucial to maintaining trilateral unity.
On February 28, a new political force emerged in Bangladesh, signaling a potential shift in the country’s political landscape. The National Citizen Party (NCP), formed by the students who led the July…
ISLAMABAD — Militants attacked a cross-country passenger train Tuesday in Pakistan’s restive southwestern Balochistan province, taking many hostages.Authorities say the Jaffar Express was traveling…
Through the Chinese government's Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese companies acquired or built major port facilities in 129 strategic locations, including the Panama Canal. While Beijing claims…
China has rapidly established itself as the world’s dominant shipbuilding power, marginalizing the United States and its allies in a strategically important industry. In addition to building massive…
Woolworths says it expects to resolve its recent supply issues and have fully stocked shelves soon, after disruptions that left some stores short of fresh produce and meat.The retailer's supply chain…
ROME: Italy’s Synapsia has signed a $2.5-billion contract with UAE’s Bold Technologies to provide AI-powered city management services for Abu Dhabi, Synapsia CEO Daniele Marinelli told Reuters.The…
ISTANBUL The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), one of the largest Muslim civil rights groups in the US, reported a 7.4% increase in incidents of discrimination and attacks against Muslims…
Armed militants belonging to the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) stormed a train in Pakistan's restive mountainous region on Tuesday, taking scores of passengers hostage. The BLA, which seeks…
The process was initiated by pro-Western politicians, and the authorities supported their initiative despite opposition protests. According to surveys, the majority of the population also seeks to…
Donald Trump and Elon Musk clearly form the world’s most inflammatory mutual admiration society. The current U.S. president feels a particular emotional bond. In his recent speech before Congress, he…
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He said regulation 28 and announcements in Godongwana’s budget speech on Wednesday will further incentivise institutional investors.“I do believe that details of these mechanisms will be published and…
The eagle-eyed among you might have noticed an acronym doing the rounds over the last few years: CANZUK. This is the name given to the idea of forming a close partnership between Canada (C), Australia…
The final hearing of the criminal case involving Tofig Yagublu, a member of the Musavat Party and the National Council's Coordination Center, and Elnur Mammadov, who faced charges alongside him, was…
WASHINGTON DC – Has Donald Trump lost the plot? For a man whose very election to the US presidency was occasioned by his promise to be a safe hand at the tiller of the nation’s wealth, he suddenly…
Bitcoin’s drop on Monday, after President Trump signed an executive order to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve for the US, has been widely misinterpreted according to the CEO of financial advisory…
US hostage affairs envoy Adam Boehler has made contact with Iraqi officials in recent days regarding Elizabeth Tsurkov [Getty]The US has formally asked Iraq to secure the release of kidnapped Israeli…
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The pope rested peacefully overnight after his prognosis was "lifted" on Monday as he begins his 26th straight day in the hospital, the Vatican said. ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge reports.
Yulia Indrawati Sari is a lecturer in international relations at Parahyangan Catholic University, in Bandung, Indonesia, specialising in environmental issues. Frans Siahaan is an independent…
The Belgian author wrote that when he saw the image of a Palestinian boy screaming for his mother beneath rubble of a building, he imagined his son and wife in the same situation and “became so…
DaysofPal- Today marks the ninth day in a row that Israel has blocked access to Gaza, closing all crossings and preventing the entry of humanitarian aid. On Sunday, Israel escalated the crisis further…
Havana, March 10 (ACN) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez denounced Israel’s actions to block the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.On his X account, the Cuban government official also blasted…
Ukraine on Tuesday launched its biggest ever drone attack on Moscow and the surrounding region, killing at least three employees of a meat warehouse, injuring 17 others and causing a short shutdown at…
Greenlanders show no sign of wanting to become Americans. Even some of Trump's biggest fans cling to the principle that they should control their destiny. Polling underway in Greenland Photo: Getty…
China is rapidly growing an expeditionary naval force
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A man whose body was pulled from a river after his wife was shot dead outside a pub in Kent on Valentine’s Day has been formally identified.
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, March 11 (Bernama) -- Indonesian police have successfully dismantled a firearms and ammunition supply network for Armed Criminal Group (KKB) operating across…
Dubai Court of Appeal upheld a verdict issued by Dubai Court of First Instance fining an Arab Dhs1,000 for swindling the same amount of the fine from an employee in collaboration with another man. The…
From left, U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi National Security Advisor Mos
An organization that tracks threats to civic freedoms announced Monday that it has added the United States to its watchlist, citing the Trump administration's "unprecedented" executive orders that the…
March 11 (UPI) -- Five years ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a global pandemic. The novel coronavirus, dubbed SARS-CoV-2, began as a "cluster of…
Perhaps the Bundeswehr’s greatest problem is its inability to grow despite a concerted recruitment push meant to grow the force to 203,000 troops by 2031. Instead, the Bundeswehr is falling further…
Donald Trump. Donald Trump in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on March 3, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images President Donald Trump likes to boast about the value of crowd sizes…
Protestors gather in Foley Square and march through the streets of Lower Manhattan in protest of the detention of Palestinian student activist and Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil (not seen)…
The global sprint to develop artificial intelligence technologies is intensifying, fuelled by substantial investments from both public and private sectors keen to maintain a competitive edge in the AI…
A rescued two-month-old male wild Sumatran elephant, separated from its mother in a palm oil plantation, is cared for by an officer at the Minas Elephant Training Centre in Riau on March 11, 2025.…
Representative Image Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 11 (ANI/WAM): Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has witnessed the signing…
The armed group claims to have killed more than 10 people in Beledweyne as officials met with elders.Al-Shabab gunmen have stormed and laid siege to a hotel in central Somalia as government officials…
ROME -- ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has written and spoken at length about sickness, aging and death, and personally directed that his doctors provide the fairly detailed daily updates that have…
HONG KONG -- A social worker who tried to mediate during the height of the 2019 anti-government protests in Hong Kong was convicted of rioting Tuesday in the latest case that signaled the tough stance…
BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Hungary's government will limit the profit margin for grocers on a number of basic food items, the prime minister said on Tuesday, a response to growing inflation hitting…
SINGAPORE – A 58-year-old man was arrested after his younger brother was found dead in a Housing Board flat in Boon Lay on March 11. The 56-year-old man was found lying motionless in an 11th-floor…
DAMASCUS - A Syrian fact-finding committee investigating sectarian killings during clashes between the army and loyalists of Bashar al-Assad said on Tuesday that no one was above the law and it would…
Quetta, Pakistan — Pakistani insurgents opened fire on Tuesday at a passenger train in the country's restive southwestern Balochistan province, wounding the driver and prompting security guards aboard…
The AlBidayah zone (The Beginning) at the Islamic Arts Biennale, themed "And all that is in Between," is held until May 25 at the Western Hajj Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport in…
Russian forces have carried out more than 2,100 aerial strikes on Ukraine over the past week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on March 9, as Russia has stepped up attacks on its neighbor…
China’s Shenyang J-35A fifth-generation stealth warplane has made the People’s Republic of China only the second nation, after the United States, of course, to field two distinct fifth-generation…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 11. INTRON PLUS, a Russian manufacturer of control and technical diagnostic instruments, plans to enter into agreements with two major companies in Kazakhstan this year, Andrey…
US and Ukrainian officials have begun talks in Saudi Arabia to find a way to end the war with Russia.
Elon Musk. Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer, Tesla, SpaceX and X (previously known as Twitter) departs a meeting with Senate Republicans outside the Senate Chamber of the Capitol Building in…
March 11 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that Ukraine must surrender some of the territory seized by Russia 11 years ago if it hopes to ever end the ongoing war between the…
News UNRWA demands humanitarian access to Gaza as Israel blocks aid UNRWA released a report on Sunday on the human rights situation in Palestine from February 26 to March 4, in which the agency…
New Delhi: Tibetan Buddhist leader Dalai Lama, in his new book, said that his successor will be born outside China, raising the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of the Himalayan region he…
Esteghlal FC was eliminated from the AFC Champions League Elite round of 16 after losing 3-0 to Al-Nassr, leaving Iran with no teams in the quarter-finals Esteghlal FC was eliminated from the AFC…
The CEO of Payam Special Economic Zone and International Airport announced Monday that Iran’s first air taxi service has begun operations, with rates starting at 6.8 million tomans ($75) per flight…
Import tax on economy cars with small engines will increase by over 500 per cent this year, while tax on luxury vehicles will decrease by nearly 35 per cent, according to new budget proposals Import…
Armed militants have taken more than 450 train passengers hostage and wounded the train driver in an attack in Pakistan's volatile south-western Balochistan province, officials said.In a statement…
Manila, Philippines – Almost three years after leaving the presidency, former President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested by Philippine authorities in Manila, upon the request of the International…
ISTANBUL French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday denounced Russia’s "attempts" at “destabilization” in Moldova, a former Soviet republic.“Moldova, whose airspace is regularly violated by Russian…
An Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle in southern Lebanon on Monday afternoon, according to reports from the country. The strike occurred between Deir al-Zahrani and Roumine, with local reports…
De Telegraaf, the Netherlands’ largest newspaper, has announced it would appeal a controversial ruling from a judge who ordered it to clarify a comment piece about Hamas to prevent readers from…
Officials from the party of Democratic Republic of Congo's former president Joseph Kabila appeared before a military prosecutor on Monday in a sign of political tensions over advances by Rwanda-backed…
A historian and a chef discover a 1,000 year-old Arab cookbook from Baghdad and how its recipes reached southern Spain.A historian and a chef go on a culinary journey through history to discover the…
"We know there are more students at Columbia and other Universities across the Country who have engaged in pro-terrorist, anti-Semitic, anti-American activities. We will find, apprehend, and deport…
March 5, 2025 PES Environment, Climate, and Energy network focuses on progressive ways for the transition Today, representatives of PES member parties, the S&D Group in the European Parliament, PES…
TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Babak Mahmoud, the head of Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), says that Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has sent 500 tons of humanitarian aid to Lebanon. Mahmoudi said on…
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza Strip issued a statement on Tuesday, announcing the latest statistics on the number of martyrs and wounded in the Israeli army's attacks on the Gaza Strip…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is “grateful” to a fast-food chain that switched from seed oils to 100% beef tallow in its french fries recipe. In an interview with Fox News, the Health and Human Services (HHS)…
Karachi [Pakistan], March 11(ANI): Karachi has reported its first death from Naegleria fowleri in 2025, as a 36-year-old woman succumbed to the infection last month, according to health officials, as…
The European Union delegation in South Sudan has issued a stark warning about the country’s deteriorating security situation, particularly in the wake of recent clashes in Nasir County, Upper Nile.…
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High-stakes talks between senior delegations from Ukraine and the United States on how to end Kyiv’s three-year war with Moscow opened in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, hours after Russian air defences shot…
A federal judge on Monday ordered the government-downsizing team created by U.S. President Donald Trump and spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk to make public records concerning its operations, which…
United States stock markets plummeted on Monday amid fears that President Donald Trump’s tariff policies might drive the world’s largest economy into recession. After years of impressive growth,…
In a move that underscores the commitment of the Dubai Police to uphold public order and ensure adherence to legal frameworks, a total of ten street vendors were arrested for selling food products in…
Albert Ramdin, Suriname’s Foreign Minister, made history on March 10, 2025, when the Organization of American States elected him as its first Caribbean Secretary-General.The 67-year-old diplomat…
Argentina’s economy shows strong signs of recovery as experts project a 23.3% inflation rate and 4.8% GDP growth for 2025. The latest Market Expectations Survey released by Argentina’s Central Bank…
According to HRANA, quoting Kurdpa, Mataei was detained without a court order. Reports suggest that her arrest was linked to her role in organizing an International Women’s Day event in Sanandaj. As…
The attack was immediately claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army, which is fighting for independence and accuses outsiders of profiting from the region's wealth [GETTY]Armed militants held hundreds of…
LONDON Greenland is heading to the polls Tuesday with independence a key campaign theme amid US President Donald Trump’s push to take control of the mineral-rich island, a territory of Denmark.Voters…
A US judge on Monday ordered that Palestinian Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil not be deported for now as part of US President Donald Trump's crackdown on some anti-Israel protesters, and set a court…
Kumar is alleged to have received Rs1m a month over several months from Ananthu Krishnan
A handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa (R) and SDF commander-in-chief Mazloum Abdi signing an agreement, to integrate…
According to HRANA, quoting Kurdpa, Mataei was detained without a court order. Reports suggest that her arrest was linked to her role in organizing an International Women’s Day event in Sanandaj. As…
MOGADISHU, Somalia -- A car bomb exploded Tuesday at a hotel in the central Somali city of Beledweyne in a militant attack that killed at least six people, including two prominent traditional elders,…
UN Special Rapporteurs and Independent Experts on human rights expressed concerns Monday about the constant erosion of fundamental freedoms in the Slovak Republic, including the rights to peaceful…
ISTANBUL Ukraine's government has taken a step forward in securing a "roaming visa-free" agreement with the EU, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced Tuesday.While the EU began allowing Ukrainians to…
Polls have opened in Greenland for early parliamentary elections as US President Donald Trump seeks control of the strategic Arctic island.The self-governing region of Denmark is home to 56,000…
The Jaffar Express, with around 400 passengers on board in nine bogies, was on its way from Quetta in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province to Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa when it was fired…
Gunmen stormed a hotel in the town of Baladweyne in central Somalia on Tuesday where local elders and government officials were meeting and a siege is ongoing, witnesses and relatives told…
London [UK], March 11 (ANI): A collision occurred off the northeast coast of England on Monday when a Portuguese container ship, the Solong, smashed into a US military-chartered oil tanker, the Stena…
Dozens of defendants, including some of Europe’s most notorious drug traffickers, have gone on trial for importing at least 25 tonnes of South American cocaine into Belgium.
BEIJING, March 11 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday that the International Criminal Court (ICC) should exercise its functions and powers prudently in accordance with…
Industry colleagues, friends and fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to Orchard on 25 founder and head Jay Badza. Orchard on 25 confirmed the news but the cause of death has not yet been…
Women were kidnapped, children massacred, and thousands from the Alawite minority escaped to the mountains for asylum from other atrocities reportedly carried out by Al-Sharaa’s forces. The Jerusalem…
The Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Dušan Kozarev, met today with the Ambassador of Greece to Belgrade, Maria Levanti. During the meeting, both sides…
The State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Nikola Stojanović, co-chaired a meeting today dedicated to discussing the strategic priorities for cooperation between…
View of the facade of the central building of the Nicaraguan Institute of Social Security (INSS) in Managua // Photo: Facebook INSS Since August 2024, dictator Daniel Ortega has donated some 93…
Mar 11, 2025 // Diplomatic Courier editor Melissa Metos brings you three under–the–radar stories from the Hinterlands: the rise of seabed diplomacy, genAI’s influence on our interstellar future, and…
Philipp Türmer, chair of the youth branch (Jusos) of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD), has threatened to reject the coalition government agreement with the Christian Democratic Union and…
Uganda's military chief said on Tuesday his country had deployed special forces in South Sudan's capital Juba to "secure it" as tensions between President Salva Kiir and his First Vice-President Riek…
The chief executive of Japanese car giant Nissan, Makoto Uchida, is stepping down after the company reported dismal financial results.Nissan Motor Corp said in a statement on Tuesday that Ivan…
The country’s accommodating stance so far hasn’t stopped the U.S. president from demanding the return of the canal.
ISTANBULPope Francis had a restful night while his condition continues to improve, the Vatican said Tuesday.“Pope Francis had a restful night and woke up about 8 a.m. this morning,” a Vatican…
On Tuesday, Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow. As per reports, at least two workers have been killed, and 18 others have been injured. Kremlin Accuses Kyiv Of Targeting Residential…
The directive applies to both Card holders and those without documents. From 1st April they will be forcibly expelled, but the advice is to ‘leave voluntarily’ before the deadline. Human rights groups…
The International Criminal Court's arrest warrant has been executed against the former president, accused of crimes against humanity for his controversial war on drugs, in which up to 30,000 people…
The Balochistan militants hijacked a train carrying hundreds of passengers in Mushqaf area of the Bolan district in southwestern Pakistan on Tuesday.According to reports, the Jaffar Express with…
Today’s post is by my friend, Dr. James Kraska, one of the world’s foremost experts in maritime law. At my invitation James wrote the essay below as an overview of his longer piece just published by…
Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL's newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe's…
As of Feb. 23, state-licensed anglers caught and kept a whopping 43,000 pounds of perch, grossly exceeding the annual perch allotment set by the DNR and eight Ojibwe tribes that retain fishing rights…
The Israeli military said its forces shot dead three Palestinians during an operation in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, while Palestinian sources reported a woman killed. During a raid in the…
Russia wants to see a united and friendly Syria because instability there could affect the whole of the Middle East, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. Moscow was a major backer of Assad, who fled to Russia…
LONDON’s air quality has improved following the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across all 33 boroughs in August 2023.The ULEZ requires vehicles that do not meet specific emission…
I fear only demons-Sami MichaelThe Iraqi-born Israeli author Sami Michael, who died in April 2024 aged 97, first caught the attention of Israel’s Hebrew-reading public with his 1974 debut novel, “All…
A Texas lawmaker filed a bill that would amend the Texas Penal Code to include a new criminal offense: "Gender Identity Fraud." In House Bill 3817, Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-Houston), details that a…
Tulsi Gabbard has followed through with a Trump executive order that ordered the revocation of security clearances for some key intelligence officials under ex-president Joe Biden.
Russian authorities said at least two people in Moscow were killed and 18 injured, including three children, after Ukraine attacked western Russia with hundreds of drones hours before U.S.-Ukraine…
As Sir Keir Starmer visited Washington last week to meet with President Trump to discuss Ukraine, the fate of the special relationship between the US and the UK has begun to feel like a relic of…
NUUK, Greenland — Greenland residents vote on Tuesday in a closely watched election brought into the international spotlight by a pledge from U.S. President Donald Trump to take control of the mineral…
On March 10, the military court of Kasai Central sentenced the two men prosecuted for the murder of a traditional chief in May 2017 to 20 years in prison on appeal. Chief Mbangu had been murdered and…
A few years ago, I was contacted by an administrator at work who wanted to arrange a phone call. I had been in some meetings with him before, but I couldn’t imagine what he wanted to talk about. It…
The CAIR report also details police and university crackdowns on pro-Palestinian protests and encampments on college campuses [GETTY]Discrimination and attacks against American Muslims and Arabs rose…
AFP: Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, was arrested in Manila today. What’s China’s response?Mao Ning: This is an important sudden incident. China has noted the news and is…
Talks between the United States and Ukraine kicked off in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on Tuesday as part of what has been described as “decisive” efforts to mend relations between the two…
WARSAW - Polish border guards detained a Ukrainian woman who was sentenced in Kazakhstan to 12 years in prison for participating in an organised criminal group trading in human organs and selling 56…
THE HAGUE - Following a request from the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Philippines arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte due to an investigation into thousands of killings in a violent…
An official White House news release has gained attention for the choice of language used in it. In a government website article titled ‘Yes, Biden Spent Millions on Transgender Animal Experiments’,…
Activist groups demand UN investigation over alleged ties to Chinese firms, citing conflicts of interest.The United Nations is facing calls to investigate its special envoy on Myanmar, Julie Bishop,…
United Nations Human Rights Council 58th session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to food 11 March 2025 EU Statement Mr President, The European Union thanks the Special…
LILONGWE, Malawi – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and with support from the Government of Iceland, has expanded the…
The use of drones by several African countries in their fight against armed groups is causing significant harm to civilians, according to a new report.More than 943 civilians have been killed in at…
SINGAPORE - Parts of an external structure from a building in the Bartley area came crashing down onto the street below on March 11, narrowly missing an employee from a store on the ground floor.…
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HONG KONG - A Hong Kong court on March 11 convicted prominent social worker Jackie Chen of rioting, following a retrial after the government appealed against her initial acquittal.Chen pleaded not…
Ukraine and the United States began talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday with a partial ceasefire with Russia on the table, just hours after Kyiv conducted a major drone attack targeting the Moscow area.…
GoviEx Uranium Inc, a Canadian explorer, has filed a feasibility study for its Muntanga Uranium Project (Muntanga) in Zambia. The document, the Toronto-listed company said on March 10, shows "solid"…
About two weeks after Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara announced the opening of a criminal investigation into the "Qatar-Gate" affair—centering on ties between associates of Prime Minister Benjamin…
The health clinic where Alice Okwirry collects her HIV medication in Kenya's capital Nairobi has been rationing supplies of antiretrovirals to one-month refills since the US government froze foreign…
Volkswagen’s net profit plummeted by more than 30 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year. On March 11, the carmaker said profits from operating business in 2024 fell by 15.6 per cent, to €19…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 11. European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela will visit Central Asian countries on March 12-18 to strengthen EU-Central Asia cooperation ahead of…
ISTANBUL A special representative of UN secretary-general held talks with President Felix Tshisekedi of Democratic Republic of Congo to discuss peace, security and stability in Africa’s Great Lakes…
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hopes that the talks, which come days after his disastrous meeting with US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office, will see "practical outcomes" and that…
As an unpredictable second Trump administration continues, Jill Rutter examines what Keir Starmer must do to plan for it. In 2021, Sunday Times political editor Tim Shipman tweeted “Boris Johnson now…
A boat has capsized in southwestern Congo and killed 25 people, many of them soccer players, authorities said Monday. The players were returning from a match in Mushie city in Maï-Ndombe province on…
A bus has overturned on a South African highway, killing 12 (AP)
Georgia tightens drug policy As reported by Interpressnews, Georgia plans to tighten the responsibility for the sale and consumption of all types of drugs, including marijuana. In this way, the…
The Panama Canal Authority plans to invest $8 billion over the next decade to secure its future amid emerging competitors. This massive investment aims to develop critical infrastructure projects and…
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Blistering, peeling skin: 9 develop severe reactions from taking unregistered medicines Nine people suffered severe skin reactions and were…
- Despite being a symbol of Kashmir's cultural and ecological identity, Chinar numbers have declined dramatically over the past few decades due to factors ranging from climate change to urbanization…
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed efforts to achieve "sustainable fair, and comprehensive" peace in Ukraine, according to a joint statement…
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QUETTA, Pakistan - Separatist militants fired at a passenger train carrying hundreds of passengers in southwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, injuring a train driver, police and railway officials said. Read…
Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Yemen by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator6 March 2025 Thank you, Madam…
Long before Elon Musk took over Twitter for an unbeatable handout of $44 billion only to rename it to X, hate speech had cast an ominous shadow on the Persian-language social media space. With the…
The trial of Ruben Vardanyan, a prominent Armenian businessman and former Minister of State for Nagorno-Karabakh, has sparked protests and deepened anti-government sentiment in Armenia as details of…
On Monday, a Ukrainian delegation is expected to meet the top diplomats representing the Trump administration in Saudi Arabia about ending the 3-year war with Russia will propose a ceasefire covering…
Hong Kong Watch is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Patrons in the UK, Tom Tugendhat MP and Blair McDougall MP . Tom Tugendhat has served as the Conservative MP for Tonbridge since 2015.…
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The foreign policy advisor to Macedonian President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, Zhidas Daskalovski, has suggested that North Macedonia should consider terminating its agreements with Bulgaria and…
Chile’s copper production declined by 2.1% year-on-year to 426,900 tonnes in January 2025, according to the Chilean National Bureau of Statistics. This downturn marks the first decrease since June…
The Russian Defence Ministry on Tuesday said that 337 drones were shot down overnight in what is believed to be the largest Ukrainian drone attack on Russia this year. The ministry said 91 drones were…
Kawaliss, the Moroccan incubator of Cultural and Creative Industries is a program that aims to strengthen the capacities of cultural actors, financiers and support them to realize their projects.…
Amid a noticeable warming in relations between Moscow and Washington and discussions about a possible deal to end military actions in Ukraine, speculation has emerged about the imminent return of…
JAKARTA - Indonesia's government on Tuesday introduced in a parliamentary committee a watered-down version of contentious legislation that would enable President Prabowo Subianto to appoint military…
In the spring of 2024, Chuck Thelen came to an unpleasant conclusion: He would have to eat part of a battery. It was, he figured, maybe the only way to solve his problem. Thelen, 59 at the time, has…
A group of women demonstrating the Female Genital Mutilation process.
The Tibetan Diaspora Organisation (TGO) held a large-scale protest in front of the Chinese Embassy in Vienna to mark the 66th anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day. Approximately 200 members of…
Couturier and novice actor Hassan Sheheryar Yasin, popularly known as HSY, is making his mark in Hollywood.With Disney+’s newly released series Deli Boys, the fashion mogul has not only designed…
In a key development on the banking front, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has approved the amalgamation of Silk Bank Limited (SILK) with and into United Bank Limited (UBL).UBL, one of the country’s…
Portugal’s minority government is in danger of collapse as parliament prepares to vote on a confidence motion, with an overwhelming majority of opposition politicians saying they will choose to oust…
Balochistan [Pakistan], March 11 (ANI): Three Baloch individuals, including a retired teacher, a retired doctor, and a local resident, were forcibly abducted by Pakistani security forces in Barkhan, a…
Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it recovered nearly $500 million in proceeds of crime last year. The recovery effort is part of the agency’s anti-graft campaign launched by…
South Korea's acting president Choi Sang-mok said on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump's “America First” policies had started targeting his country.Choi said discussions with the US over tariff…
The shock video was released overnight “I was so in disbelief, I didn’t even know. I didn’t know what had happened,” Kaelen Tucker of Brookville High told WSET, describing how the usual “bumping arms”…
Sri Lanka has deported 15 Indian nationals who had been staying in the country in violation of their visa conditions, Newswire reported on Monday.The group was deported to Chennai on Saturday. They…
China supports all efforts conducive to a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine crisis and hopes all parties can reach a just, lasting and acceptable solution, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao…
President Donald Trump's family business empire has sued Capital One over what it described in court papers as the bank's "reckless" decision to terminate hundreds of its accounts after the January 6,…
Three projects will be delivered as a result of the latest PEACEPLUS funding awards:· The MOSAIC Project (€8,069,141.48). Led by Loughs Agency, MOSAIC (The Multi-disciplinary Ocean Sensing for…
Linda Bernardi spent four years building her Malibu dream home, putting the finishing touches on the coastal Sunset Mesa estate late last year.On Jan. 7, she watched it burn to the ground.“I…
Introduction: The fall of the Assad regime marked a seismic geopolitical shift in Syria, dismantling decades of entrenched political and military structures that had eroded regional stability. This…
EUPOL COPPS co-hosted with EUBAM Rafah an EU delegation of strategic planners who conducted consultations on the renewal of the mandates of EUPOL COPPS and EUBAM Rafah Missions that will expire in…
Crown Prince Mohammed and Zelensky said in their meeting they will boost investment relations between the two countries in sectors including energy, food industries and infrastructure [GETTY]Saudi…
British officials were bracing for environmental damage and seeking answers Tuesday after a cargo ship carrying a toxic chemical hit a tanker transporting jet fuel for the US military off eastern…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, plans to visit Moscow in the coming days to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Bloomberg reported, citing…
The U.S. Stena Immaculate chemical tanker was carrying around 35 million liters of aviation fuel for the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command. The fuel has a high boiling point, meaning it evaporates…
The Department of Government Efficiency has recommended firing hundreds of government employees — but the team itself is staffing up.Elon Musk, who helms DOGE's push for head count cuts across the…
When the news broke that the former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte had been arrested and detained upon arrival at Manila’s airport from an overseas trip, by Philippine police executing an…
JAKARTA, March 11 (Bernama) -- Over 1.3 million pieces of harmful content, including pornography and online gambling, have been removed from the internet in Indonesia between October 2024 and March…
By V.Sankara KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The United Kingdom’s (UK) Minister for Indo-Pacific, Catherine West, has reaffirmed the strong ties between Malaysia and the UK, emphasising the…
The recent Oval Office showdown between Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky and the President and Vice-President of the United States, Donald Trump and JD Vance, has sent diplomatic shockwaves…
The European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) continues to support projects that aim to empower women and girls as key actors for addressing key challenges from security to…
Fires aboard a cargo ship and a tanker which collided in the North Sea off the East Yorkshire coast have continued to burn overnight. Coastguard aircraft were monitoring the situation with the vessels…
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EKURHULENI: A bus overturned in an area of Johannesburg near South Africa’s main airport early Tuesday, killing at least 12 people, city officials said, with dozens more injured.The bus was carrying…
Responding to news that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested by Philippine authorities on the basis of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC)…
American transactionalism under Trump potentially generates global anxiety, including among African states with a long history of exposure to American and Western influences. Much has been written…
At the end of February, the Indonesian Attorney General’s Office arrested and announced charges against five executives who work at subsidiaries of the state-owned oil and gas giant Pertamina. A…
SINGAPORE – The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) are investigating three cases of fires that occurred in four days in Woodlands.The fires took place at the void deck of Block 155…
Paris, March 10 (CNA) A French national television network aired a documentary on Sunday highlighting China's expansionist ambitions in the South China Sea and how Taiwan and the Philippines are…
DUBAI - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy discussed efforts to achieve \"sustainable fair, and comprehensive\" peace in Ukraine, according to a joint…
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau – The government of Guinea-Bissau has officially launched the pre-census cartography phase of its 4th General Population and Housing Census (RGPH 4) with UNFPA support, marking a…
Iranian missile on display. Iranian women walk next to a replica of the Etemad missile during a gathering to mark the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in front of the Azadi Tower in Tehran…
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. This combination of pictures created on May 14, 2020, shows recent portraits of China's President Xi Jinping, right, and U.S. President Donald Trump. Jim Watson, Peter…
Director of the American Institute in Taiwan. Director of the American Institute in Taiwan Raymond Greene attends a press conference in Taipei on September 4, 2024. WALID BERRAZEG/AFP via Getty Images…
The Big Picture / March 11, 2025 Eviscerating the public sector? Javier Milei showed Trump and Musk how it’s done.
Algeria temporarily opened its borders with Morocco on two occasions to repatriate 74 Moroccan migrants who had been detained for attempting to cross into Europe illegally. The move, despite ongoing…
The Saudi flag has been present at various events for over three centuries, with historical sources noting that the banner and standard used at the time were green, crafted from luxurious silk and…
Armenia * On Monday, the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and India, Ararat Mirzoyan and Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, met in New Delhi and signed two agreements. They signed cooperation agreements between the…
The changes aim to cut costs and eliminate duplication with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). (Representational image: Getty) NHS ENGLAND will reduce its workforce from 13,000 to about…
"The drone attack affected 20 people in the Moscow Region, including three kids. Two adults were killed, unfortunately," he said.According to Kuznetsov, six people, among them a child, remain…
The Russian military says the country’s air defenses have shot down hundreds of drones in what appears to be the biggest Ukrainian cross-border attack since Russia launched its special military…
The Alliance for Land Rights in South Sudan called for greater inclusion of women in decision-making processes during an event marking International Women’s Day in Wau, Western Bahr el-Ghazal State,…
Today's news: Agreement reached between Syria's al-Sharaa and SDF Kurds; overnight Israeli raids on military positions; In North Korea publicly executes three men for attempting to escape by sea;…
Exterior wall of Khorramabad Prison in Iran A group of women prisoners in Sepidar Prison, Ahvaz, have joined the “No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign in protest against the growing wave of executions…
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant linked to his decades-long campaign against drugs that killed thousands of people in the…
Seven members of the medical team that treated Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona before his death will go on trial for homicide starting Tuesday in Buenos Aires. The case revolves around…
“It was an opportunity to show Muslim women and girls globally what we could achieve in sport.”Ibtihaj Muhammad made history as the first American-Muslim woman to compete in the Olympics while wearing…
Witkoff, who is officially Trump's Middle East envoy, has played a growing role in efforts to bring about an end to the three-year-old Ukraine war [GETTY]US President Donald Trump's special envoy,…
The Commission is “aiming to make it possible” for member states to explore innovative ideas, including “return hubs,” in new legislation set to be unveiled today. The EU’s new return rules – the so…
Saudi Arabia is celebrating its third consecutive Flag Day on Monday, following a royal decree issued by King Salman bin Abdulaziz on March 1, 2023. The decree designated March 11 as an annual…
ISTANBULMark Carney, Canada’s prime minister-designate, met with outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday as he prepares to take office following a landslide victory in the Liberal leadership…
NAIROBI: The health clinic where Alice Okwirry collects her HIV medication in Kenya’s capital Nairobi has been rationing supplies of antiretrovirals to one-month refills since the U.S. government…
During Ramadan, the forces of order are deployed in force around Islamic places of worship, where the ‘official’ imams do not tolerate any form of dissent towards President Berdymukhamedov. But the…
US President Donald Trump meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington DC (File Image/Reuters) Washington DC [US], March 11 (ANI): US President Donald Trump's special…
Victims of Boko Haram insurgency walk past makeshift home at Malkohi internally displaced person (IDP) Camp in Yola, Adamawa State in northern Nigeria, on August 31, 2022.(Photo by PIUS UTOMI EKPEI /…
The drone attack started at 4:00am local time and caused damage to seven apartments in a residential building in the Ramenskoye district of the Moscow region. Russia's Ministry of Defence said their…
This article is based on the research paper “Interlinked Instability: Central and Eastern Europe and the Indo-Pacific in a Changing Geopolitical Landscape” by Pavel Havlíček, Ivana Karásková, and…
Five years after Reporters Without Borders (RSF) launched the Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI), the international standard has reached a crucial milestone as over 2,000 media outlets in 119 countries…
Nearly one week after Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received a phone call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the PM spoke on Monday with US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.…
SINGAPORE - A 71-year-old taxi driver was arrested for drink driving after his vehicle ended up on a walkway below an HDB block in Teck Whye on March 10.The police said that they were alerted to an…
Disgruntled community members in crime-ridden Amaoti in Inanda, northwest of Durban, have called on authorities to deploy the army to protect them.On Monday angry community members blocked off a road…
Reuters Debris lies on the ground next to a multi-storey residential building damaged in a recent Ukrainian drone attack, according to local authorities, in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in…
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The violent clashes in Nasir on March 3rd and 4th, where the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) were attacked and dislodged by the White Army, serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of…
China has seen improved figures in domestic tourism and inbound arrivals in 2024, with Chinese travel agencies showing a 10 percent revenue increase, China's Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli…
Weather forecast for the coming two weeks promises enough snow and cold to keep trails sustainable to pull sleds across the Finnmark plateau from Alta to Kirkenes and return. Photo: Thomas Nilsen The…
China's foreign ministry has criticised the Dalai Lama after he claimed in his new book 'Voice for the Voiceless' that the next spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism would be born outside China,…
Champ de Mars (Mauritius), March 11 (ANI): Braving heavy rainfall, contingents from Mauritius and the Indian Navy conducted a full dress rehearsal at Champ de Mars ahead of the 57th Mauritius National…
Written by Chieh-Ting Yeh. Image credit: Володимир Зеленський/ Facebook. The debacle between Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, his American counterpart Donald Trump, and Vice President J.D.…
Faced with the lack of explanation from the German judiciary, the European stepIn 2020, RSF and GFF won a much-noticed case before the German Federal Constitutional Court, which declared large parts…
Former central banker Mark Carney has helped run two Group of Seven economies in crisis and is set to become Canada's next prime minister after the governing Liberal Party elected him its leader in a…
Syria's Islamist-led government on Monday said it had completed a military operation against a nascent insurgency by Bashar al-Assad loyalists, as it faced Western demands for accountability over the…
MOSCOW, March 11 (Bernama-TASS) -- The Telegram platform has become the leading source of information in Russia, Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said at the Modern Media conference at the Higher…
👉Listen to Politics At Jack And Sam’s on your podcast app👈 Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy have their guide to the day ahead in British politics. Bats,…
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan on Tuesday condemned Israel's decision to cut electricity supply to the war-battered Gaza Strip, calling in separate statements for the international community to take…
SINGAPORE - Upset at being left out of his late father’s purported inheritance, an elderly man used a metal pole to assault his younger brother after the latter refused to give him any money. Hoe San…
LONDON and ROME -- The pope rested peacefully overnight after his prognosis was "lifted" on Monday as he begins his 26th straight day in the hospital, the Vatican said.Vatican sources told ABC News…
Russia said its air defenses downed 337 Ukrainian drones overnight, including dozens targeting Moscow, in what seems to be the largest attack on its territory of the three-year-long war.Russia’s…
U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the arrest of a Columbia University graduate and a leader of pro-Palestinian protests on campus, promising that "there is much more to come.""Shalom, Mahmoud,"…
President Nicolás Maduro ordered the suspension of deportation flights from the United States to Venezuela, Venezuelan officials confirmed Monday. This decision directly responds to the Trump…
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CAIR reports record 8,658 discrimination complaints in 2024 as war in Gaza stirred up Islamophobia.Discrimination and attacks against Muslims and Arabs in the United States hit a new record in 2024…
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Pekon, Myanmar – Scraping opium resin off a seedpod in Myanmar's remote poppy fields, displaced farmer Aung Hla describes the narcotic crop as his only prospect in a country made barren by…
A TANKER carrying jet fuel for the US military caught fire after colliding with a container ship off the northeast coast of England on Monday. The impact caused multiple explosions, forcing both crews…
Russia’s war against Ukraine, China’s growing assertiveness, and a United States that is currently repositioning itself toward foes and allies demonstrate that the world has entered an era of…
France will lend Morocco €781m (R15.54bn) to finance the purchase of 18 high-speed trains made by Alstom, the French embassy in Rabat said on Friday last week.The trains are part of a plan to extend…
MOSCOW - The Kremlin warned Russians on Tuesday against viewing recent actions towards Ukraine by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump through \"rose-tinted spectacles\". Read more at…
On Monday afternoon, as I was walking back to my office after giving an interview to Bloomberg News, US President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. I was, he claimed, a weak and…
LONDON -- American and Ukrainian officials will meet in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for major talks on Tuesday with the goal of charting a course toward ending Russia's three-year-old war -- and after weeks…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 11. Ambassador of Turkmenistan Orazmukhammet Charyev to Saudi Arabia met with Secretary General of the OIC Hissein Brahim Taha in Jeddah, Trend reports, citing the…
ISTANBULUS President Donald Trump said Washington is "just about" ready to lift its freeze on intelligence sharing with Ukraine, as American and Ukrainian negotiators prepare for bilateral talks in…
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A sell-off across US markets has continued as investor sentiment soured amid growing fears that the world’s largest economy is facing a recession.The mood spilled over into London’s FTSE 100 on Monday…
A cholera outbreak hit Jonglei State’s Nyirol County last week with at least 1,000 cases registered and 82 deaths reported. James Bol Makey, the county commissioner, told Radio Tamazuj that those…
Prior to this, he had undertaken a similar initiative during his visit to Guyana as well. Due to the incessant efforts of PM Modi, the initiative has resulted in planting of more than 1 billion trees…
Flames light up Moscow’s sky after the Russian capital was hit by the largest Ukraine drone attack in years. The Russian military said air defences overnight on Monday (10 March) shot down 337…
"<Celebration> Influential US publication Forbes ranked President Yoon No. 6 in its greatest world leaders list," reads a Korean-language Facebook post shared on February 11, 2025. "His impeachment…
The EU Commission has just unveiled its long-term political vision to maintain its commitment to gender equality, but some argue it lacks detailed solutions to long-standing challenges. Amid a global…
According to a report published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the US has accounted for more than 60 per cent of European NATO states’ arms purchases over the past…
In the fight against HIV, one of the most vulnerable populations is often overlooked - newborn babies It is estimated that 120,000 new HIV infections occur in children aged 14 years and younger every…
The United States denied entry to Pakistan's ambassador to Turkmenistan and deported him from Los Angeles, according to a report in the Pak media outlet The News. Ambassador KK Wagan was reportedly…
India has not yet made any commitments to the United States about tariffs and has sought time until September to address the matter, the Union government told a parliamentary panel on Monday, reported…
Tibet, March 11 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 jolted Tibet on Tuesday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km,…
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defense systems shot down 337 Ukrainian drones overnight in the largest drone attack on Russian territory since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine.
Dozens of opposition parties in Ivory Coast have formed an alliance ahead of the country’s president poll due to take place in October. The Coalition for a Peaceful Alternation is hoping to push…
By Kenny Teng BANGKOK, March 11 (Bernama) -- The second batch of 25 Malaysians rescued from job scam syndicates in Myanmar has been repatriated via Mae Sot, Tak Province, in northern Thailand. Chargé…
South Korea's acting president Tuesday said “zero tolerance” would be shown for any violent act in the country as the Constitutional Court is expected to rule on the permanent impeachment or…
Rodrigo Duterte, the ex-President of the Philippines, was arrested at Manila International Airport on Tuesday on the order of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in a crime against humanity case.
Supporters of the Iranian Resistance in the United States held a rally in Washington D.C., on March 8, 2025 THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS UPDATE: 9:00 AM CET Iran’s Escalating Drug…
BEIJING, March 11 (Xinhua) -- China supports all efforts conducive to a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine crisis and hopes all parties can reach a just, lasting and acceptable solution, Chinese…
Support Now From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump…
"BREAKING NEWS: Pope Francis has been discharged from hospital, glory to God Almighty," reads the caption of a Facebook video posted on February 28, 2025. The 35-second video shows a crowd cheering as…
Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani says that Iran has sheltered millions of Afghans, carrying a heavy burden, one that became even greater after the U.S.'s…
"The Kingdom reaffirms its absolute rejection of Israel's violations of international humanitarian law," the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement.Israel cut off the electricity supply to Gaza on…
US President Donald Trump expressed his support for Elon Musk by announcing plans to purchase a new Tesla, showing his backing for the tech entrepreneur. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump…
Ukraine has confirmed that the North Korean military is playing an active role in Russia’s advance in the Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces are said to have been under pressure in recent…
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte greets with supporters as he leaves during a campaign rally at Southorn Stadium on March 9, 2025 in Hong Kong, China.…
Russia's defense ministry said in a Telegram post that it intercepted 337 Ukrainian drones overnight, including dozens over Moscow. It is a record number since the war began in February 2022, The…
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In October 2024, the Committees on the Rights of the Child (CCRC) and Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) published their Views in three communications against Finland. Both Committees…
Tripoli, 11 March 2025 (Lana) Deputy of the Presidential Council, Musa Al-Koni, met yesterday with the Deputy of the Audit Bureau, Atiya Allah Abdul Karim, and a number of the Bureau's advisors.The…
Health, education and a range of other sectors in Zimbabwe and the rest of Africa that were benefiting from USAID might just be in for a long, grueling run following announcements that 83% of the…
Monday’s ministerial reshuffle by President H.E. General Salva Kiir Mayardit, which led to the removal of Madam Awut Deng Achuil as Minister of General Education and Instruction, has sparked…
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting a crucial meeting in Paris on Tuesday with military chiefs from 30 European and NATO countries – including the United Kingdom and Turkey – to discuss…
The Helen Mary super trawler fishes within the Central Fladen Marine Protected Area (MPA), east of Scotland. Image: Suzanne Plunkett/Greenpeace By Victoria Heath A new investigation by Greenpeace UK…
A spokesperson for the University of Mississippi Medical Center confirmed the deaths of everyone on board the flight. The AirCare copter was not carrying any patients when it crashed in Madison…
A tanker carrying jet fuel for the US military was hit by a container ship off northeast England on Monday, with the collision igniting a blaze on both vessels, causing multiple explosions and forcing…
Culture Weekly: NCR staff talk music, television, books, movies and more EarthBeat Weekly: Environment editor Stephanie Clary dives into the week's climate change news Michael Sean Winters: The nexus…
The year 2025 represents a critical turning point in Europe’s security landscape as the region confronts the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and the shifting dynamics of international relations,…
BEIJING - The third-ranked leader of China's ruling Communist Party was absent on March 11 from a key parliamentary session he had been due to open, with his stand-in attributing the absence to a…
LONDON -- Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces shot down 337 Ukrainian drones overnight, in what appeared to be Kyiv's largest cross-border aerial attack on Russia since Moscow launched its full…
Pakistan has reached out to the State Department for clarity after reports of possible travel curbs being imposed on entry to the US, said a Washington-dateline report. “We are in contact with the…
KYIV — Ukraine launched its biggest drone attack on Moscow since the start of the war with Russia last night, hours before a delegation from Kyiv was due to meet with U.S. officials for peace talks in…
Tesla has been facing some serious backlash lately; protesters have vandalized the company's showrooms, charging stations, and vehicles. The demonstrations are against Musk's Department of Government…
He has offered no apologies for his brutal crackdown, and instead publicly questioned the legality of his arrest, asking, "What is the law and what is the crime that I committed?" He also demanded an…
HRANA News Agency – The prison sentence of Raheleh Rahemipour, a 72-year-old civil activist currently imprisoned in Evin Prison, has been reduced to four years and two months following the acceptance…
A significant portion of Georgia’s population experienced food insecurity in 2024, according to data from CRRC Georgia’s 2024 Caucasus Barometer, with over half respondents indicating they could not…
Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Dr. Rashad al-Alimi hoped for a broader partnership with the United States to address the challenges facing his country. He called for a collective…
SINGAPORE - The boundaries of Marine Parade GRC will change significantly at the next general election, with the five-member constituency absorbing all of MacPherson SMC. It will also take in an…
HONG KONG - A Hong Kong court convicted on Tuesday prominent social worker Jackie Chen of rioting, following a retrial after the government appealed against her initial acquittal.Chen pleaded not…
On Jan. 27, Japan's Foreign Ministry said it informed the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights not to allocate any of Japan's voluntary funds to the U.N. Committee on the…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 11. As of 2024, the volume of bilateral trade between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan has reached $500 million, said Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov during a…
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This file photo, provided by the Chinese Embassy in North Korea, shows a German foreign ministry official visiting North Korea at the invitation of the country's foreign ministry on Feb. 26. [YONHAP]…
US and Ukrainian officials were to meet in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for talks aimed at mending ties and gauging if Ukraine is willing to make concessions under President Donald Trump's push to end…
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Global human rights body, the Amnesty International, has called for an immediate and impartial investigation into the killing of a young footballer, Sani, by a policeman in the New Market area of…
Elon Musk’s partner, Shivon Zilis, recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to share an amusing anecdote about her son’s growing reliance on Grok, Musk’s AI chatbot. Elon Musk's son now relies on AI…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 11. Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov held a comprehensive meeting with Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Murat…
Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Yoji Muto has met with US officials in Washington to seek exemptions from President Donald Trump's planned tariffs on steel, automobiles, and other…
ISTANBULFrance on Monday condemned recent legislative actions taken by Republika Srpska, which it says undermine Bosnia-Herzegovina’s constitutional order and threaten public freedoms."France strongly…
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with the media on his military airplane as he flies to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, March 10. AP-YonhapU.S. and Ukrainian officials were to meet in Saudi Arabia on…
As the search for University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki enters its fourth day, conflicting accounts from friends and growing family concerns add to the mystery of her disappearance from a…
As the new American president shook allied capitals all over the world, a Virginia-class submarine — the USS Minnesota — arrived at a port in western Australia for the first of many routine Australian…
Support Now From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump…
After reports surfaced that an Air India flight, heading to Delhi from Chicago, circled back after most of the lavatories on the flight became clogged and inoperable, the airline said on Monday their…
2025.03.11 Soldiers are assembled in front of the Taiwan national flag in Taoyuan, Northern Taiwan, Thursday, May 23, 2024. TAIPEI, Taiwan – The size of Taiwan’s military has been at the center of a…
At the Two Sessions, CGTN's Li Zhao caught up with entrepreneur Yu Ruifen, who is also a member of the 14th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Yu shared her confidence in the…
Bangladesh’s armed forces denied on Monday that United Nations pressure played a role in the decision by top brass last year not to quash protests that ousted ex-premier Sheikh Hasina. A student-led…
One person is in hospital after 36 mariners were rescued following a crash between an oil tanker and a cargo ship in the North Sea, a local MP has said. Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness,…
Many applicants experienced challenges, including delays in securing appointments and processing applications. The US Department of State has said Nigerians who struggled with their VIsa applications…
STOCKHOLM - The security situation in Sweden is serious and there are clear risks that it can get worse, Sweden's security police (SAPO) said on Tuesday in an annual report into threats facing the…
Authors Oscar Almén and Hanna Carlsson examined, among other things, Chinese laws, party directives, and policy documents, reviewed existing research, and conducted interviews with Swedish corporate…
On March 6, H.E. Ambassador Liu Jin visited Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute, and had a meeting with Director General Mr. Momodou Singhateh. H.E Ambassador Liu praised the school as the cradle…
On March 7, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong’s wife Tan Yuxiu and representatives of the embassy visited the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi.Madame Tan said that Today’s visit was a…
Israel’s suspension of goods entering Gaza has begun to take a toll on the Palestinian enclave, with some bakeries closing and officials warning of growing risks to the environment including possible…
As armed forces across Europe remain stretched and defence budgets constrained, could European nations reinstate compulsory military service? NATO allies are considering conscription. After the Cold…
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will tell President Donald Trump that there is a “two-way street” of investment between the US and Ireland, as a trade imbalance between the two countries looms over their…
How will the electoral landscape change? There will be 15 SMCs, up from the current 14, and 18 GRCs, up from the current 17. An estimated 2,753,226 Singaporeans wi
Lebanon’s Public Prosecutor Jamal al-Hajjar annulled on Monday a ruling by his predecessor Ghassan Oueidat two years ago that ordered a stop to any cooperation with Tarek Bitar, the judge presiding…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 11. Azerbaijan expresses its gratitude to Kazakhstan for the efficient organization of the rescue operation following the crash of an AZAL passenger plane, Azerbaijan's…
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Glaucoma is an eye condition in which the optic nerve is progressively and irreversibly damaged, resulting in loss of peripheral vision in the beginning and blindness at advanced stages The Nigerian…
Eden Commercial Bank on Monday officially opened a branch in the Western Equatoria State capital, Yambio, to expand banking services, improve financial access, and support economic growth for traders,…
The Taliban has granted permission for a private television channel to resume operations after nearly three months of suspension, the Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) said earlier this month. The…
Plane toilets store human waste in special tanks and use a vacuum system for flushing. These are normally disposed of once the plane has landed. While clogged toilets are not uncommon, it is "next to…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Saudi Arabia for talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ahead of a key meeting with US officials on peace efforts and economic cooperation. His…
An Ukrainian soldier covers his ears as he fires a D-30 howitzer towards Russian troops at the front line in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine. Ukrainian forces have stalled the Russian offensive in…
MANILA -- Philippine ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila on Tuesday, as police acted on a warrant requested by the International Criminal Court despite the nation's departure from the…
WASHINGTON US and Ukrainian officials will meet Tuesday in Saudi Arabia to discuss ways to end the Russia-Ukraine war.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio along with National Security Adviser Mike Waltz…
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The local authorities in Central Equatoria State’s Morobo County said at least 150 people have been displaced in Lujule Payam in the last three days by an armed group suspected of being the National…
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No fewer than 11 people have been killed, and six villages destroyed in a violent attack by Lakurawa militants in the Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The assault, which occurred on Sunday,…
Washington [US], March 11 (ANI): As US President Donald Trump pushes for the United States to become a global leader in the production and processing of non-fuel minerals, the mineral-rich Democratic…
China is systematically building a legal framework for a potential invasion of Taiwan. How can Taiwan’s friends, partners, and allies push back? We come together as a unique writing team: military…
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One of the more recent things in short supply in Ukraine right now – alongside US leadership, support and intel – are adjectives.Just over two weeks ago, I wrote here about how Donald Trump’s apparent…
On March 11, 2025, the U.S. State Department approved a potential $200 million foreign military sale to Japan, focusing on support for Japan’s Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles [HVGP] program,…
The United Nations Security Council will meet behind closed doors on Wednesday over Iran's expansion of its stock of uranium close to weapons grade, diplomats said on Monday.The meeting was requested…
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InfoWars reporter Jamie White was killed near his Austin, Texas home on Sunday night, March 9, the outlet announced. InfoWars founder Alex Jones shared the news in a statement shared by the outlet.
Toronto [Canada], March 11 (ANI): Canada's Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney said that Canada looked forward to strengthen India-Canada ties. Carney said that Canada looked forward to strengthen…
The Australian Army declared an initial operating capability (IOC) for its new UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters last month, as the type replaces the MRH90 Taipan. The declaration came 15 months after the…
The South Hwanghae provincial party committee has made weekly "song dissemination" sessions mandatory at all workplaces.
Biometric information of foreign citizens entering Russia through international airports in Moscow and Moscow region, Mashtakovo border crossing point in Orenburg region is collected from December 1…
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A Ukrainian delegation has arrived in Saudi Arabia for talks with U.S. representatives, Andriy Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian president’s office, announced on Telegram. “The team is on-site. We are…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the closing meeting of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature, in Beijing on Tuesday.
Singapore has redrawn its electoral boundaries, expanding the number of parliamentary seats and realigning wards that were previously hotly contested, as the country inches closer to a critical…
Authorities in the Dominican Republic, along with US federal law enforcement agencies, are intensifying their search for 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who went…
Elon Musk has broken his silence on a series of attacks that have damaged Tesla showrooms, charging stations and EVs across the United States and beyond. The incidents of arson and vandalism come at a…
Nigeria’s complex history of colonial borders, ethnic diversity and federal tensions fuels ongoing instability, corruption and secessionist aspirations.
DPP legislator Puma Shen accused opposition parties, including the KMT and TPP, of working with pro-China groups to obstruct US arms deals and undermine Taiwan's civil defence efforts. He also…
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow early Tuesday, killing at least one person and injuring several others, Russian officials reported. The attack, which targeted residential areas…
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Singer Amanda Black has taken to social media to vehemently deny allegations that fellow singer Sjava raped her.The allegations surfaced after a video circulated online showing Amanda breaking down on…
In its continuous commitment to advancing healthcare services across all facilities, Emirates Health Services (EHS) has announced the integration of cutting-edge AI solutions in the Medical…
A federal judge has ordered Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to release some of its records publicly, citing its "unprecedented" authority and the "unusual secrecy" with which it…
US stocks plummeted, Bitcoin took a hit, and market fear spiked following US President Donald Trump's remarks about the economy, fueling concerns about a potential recession. The selloff began early…
A large-scale drone attack struck Moscow and the Moscow region on March 11, causing damage to residential buildings and infrastructure. According to Andrei Vorobyov, the governor of the Moscow region,…
By Jessie Yeung and Edward Szekeres, CNN A damaged apartment building in a residential complex following a drone attack in the village of Sapronovo in the Moscow region on 11 March 2025. Photo: AFP…
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It is rare to hear of a regime in our time that has triumphed and treated its followers and affiliates with nobility and tolerance, as we have seen with Ahmad al-Sharaa in Syria. In Iraq, the…
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Russian officials said Tuesday that Ukrainian attacks involving more than 90 drones killed at least one person and injured three others in the Moscow region. The assault was part of an overall attack…
(AP) -- The Russian military said Tuesday that air defenses overnight shot down 337 Ukrainian drones over 10 Russian regions in what appears to be the biggest Ukrainian drone attack on Russia in three…
A group of three armed youth attacked the Joint Forces under the SSPDF in Mayom County’s Wangkiey area in Unity State on Monday morning and made off with two guns, a local government official…
During the Cold war, America needed friends. During the Cuban missile crisis, America needed friends. And when President Bush declared the “War on terror,” he famously said, you are either with us or…
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A view shows a damaged apartment building in a residential complex following a drone attack in the village of Sapronovo in the Moscow region on March 11, 2025 Ukraine targeted Moscow in a "massive"…
The U.K. coastguard ended the search for a missing crew member after a cargo ship ran into a U.S.-military charted tanker carrying jet fuel in the North Sea on Monday. HM Coastguard rescued 36 crew…
SYDNEY — A surfer is feared dead after being attacked by a shark in shallow water on a remote beach in Western Australia, police said on Tuesday (March 11). A 30-year-old man from Melbourne was…
Taipei – The United States’ U-turn on support for Ukraine has raised eyebrows in Taiwan, where the move has left some wondering if a similar fate might await them in any conflict with China.But senior…
MANILA - Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and taken into custody on Tuesday in Manila on an International Criminal Court warrant for the "war on drugs" that defined his term in…
MOSCOW, March 11 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) - One person has died and three others have been injured in Moscow Region’s Leninsky District and Domodedovo as a result of a drone attack, Governor…
The court ruling came after multiple Christian groups filed police complaints against Ms Thalisa for blasphemy. The sentence has been condemned by human rights groups, including Amnesty International,…
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila's international airport Tuesday on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity…
"Seventy percent of our critical minerals are still underground," explains Ihor Semko as he gives a tour of the Zavallya quarry - the largest graphite quarry in Europe - of which he is in charge.In…
When she realized her blunder, Orjuela rushed to stop the video and apologized for her mistake. "Your Honor, my apologies. We wanted to show everything that [Diego Cadena] had sent, but we didn't…
Ukraine targeted Moscow in a “massive” overnight drone attack in the early hours of Tuesday, March 11, with Russia’s Defense Ministry claiming it shot down 337 UAVs across the country, marking the…
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Russia has claimed sixty-nine Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow have been shot down, as Zelenskyy departed Saudi Arabia ahead of talks with top US diplomats.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was taken into police custody after he returned to Manila from abroad on Tuesday, local media said.According to the Presidential Communications Office,…
DUBAI — The Israeli army said on Tuesday (March 11) it had struck overnight military headquarters and sites housing weapons and equipment in southern Syria. In its latest series of attacks on Syria's…
A banner is left outside a Tesla showroom during a demonstration, in Lisbon, March 9. AP-YonhapShares of Tesla slid again Monday as confidence in Elon Musk's electric car company continues to…
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Displaced Palestinian children queue to get a portion of cooked food from a charity kitchen in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, ahead of the iftar fast-breaking meal during the Muslim holy month…
As Greenlanders go to the polls today, the island’s independence movement is now in the spotlight In other times, Greenland’s parliamentary elections would not spark much interest outside Denmark, the…
A file photo of Kerala BJP leader PC George. Kottayam: Kerala BJP leader PC George on Tuesday claimed that 400 girls in the Meenachil taluk of Kottayam district are victims of inter-religious…
The matter has been escalated to Pakistan's top diplomatic leadership. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Foreign Secretary Aamna Baloch have been briefed on the situation, and Pakistan's Foreign Ministry…
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received in Jeddah on Monday US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for talks on regional and international developments and efforts…
UNICEF has been one of the important international bodies working in Mongolia. As an agency that works to protect and the improve the livelihood of children around the world, UNICEF has made efforts…
The Jena/La Salle ICE detention facility where Palestinian Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil, who was arrested by U.S. Department of Homeland Security agents, was transferred is seen in Jena, Louisiana,…
WASHINGTON US Congressional Democrats introduced a short-term continuing resolution (CR) to prevent a government shutdown on Saturday.Senator Patty Murray and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro released their…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) and first son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba in the wee hours of Tuesday revealed on his X (formerly Twitter) handle that Ugandan troops are…
It is not a secret anymore that Lopit and Pari ethnic communities which inhabit the areas east and north of Torit County have been trapped in a very serious misunderstanding over the name their county…
The Awerial Anglican Church of South Sudan’s Lakes State on Sunday installed its long-serving counselor, Justice Ayak Der Kom Awan as Lay Canon alongside Durukah Nyaror Chuei and Tabisa Nyarong Ring…
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The Russian Defence Ministry said air defences shot down 337 Ukrainian drones over 10 Russian regions in what appears to be the biggest Ukrainian drone attack on Russia in three years.The attack came…
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Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said Tuesday that their deadline for allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza had expired and warned they could resume attacks…
Even before the United States had been formed, article 11 of the precursor to the Constitution, the Articles of Confederation, stated that: “Canada … shall be admitted into, and entitled to all the…
Union Minister Annpurna Devi at the 69th UNCSW session at the UN Headquarters in New York. (Photo: X/ @Annapurna4BJP) New York [US], March 11 (ANI): India has reiterated its strong commitment to the…
The attack came on the eve of key talks between Ukrainian and US officials about ending the three-year war Russia has been hit by what appears to be the biggest drone attack in its three-year conflict…
SINGAPORE — Only seven countries met World Health Organization air quality standards last year, data showed on Tuesday, as researchers warned that the war on smog would only get harder after the…
WASHINGTON The US may resume military aid to Ukraine if talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday go well, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio."I think all the notion of the pause in aid broadly is something I…
Electric-vehicle (EV) use in Indonesia during Eid al-Fitr celebrations is expected to increase by 500 per cent to 21,570 vehicles, up from 4,314 last year, according to projections by state-run…
Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow, causing significant disruptions and casualties. This escalation occurs as peace talks are set to resume, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the…
"This injustice is being done to the students of Jamia Hafsa, Lal Masjid," reads the Urdu-language caption to a Facebook video shared on February 27, 2025. Viewed over 146,000 times, the video shows…
President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the arrest and possible deportation of a Palestinian activist who helped lead protests at Columbia University will be the first "of many to come” as his…
Sheep are for sale in a northern district of Algiers on June 8, 2024, ahead of the Eid al-Adha, or "Feast of Sacrifice," when Muslims around the world slaughter sheep and cattle in remembrance of…
The American University of Sharjah’s (AUS) Engineering Al Nukhba Programme has welcomed Group AMANA, a regional leader in design-build construction, as its newest industry partner. The Memorandum of…
Protestors march to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil on March 10, 2025 in New York City. Protesters in New York and rights groups expressed outrage Monday over the arrest of a leader of pro…
SINGAPORE - Two people were trapped in a lorry after a four-vehicle accident along the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) on March 10.They were later rescued by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and…
Mass deportations, a plan for ‘ethnic cleansing’ and tariffs on allies – this is what ‘making America great again’ looks like if Donald Trump’s first 50 days in the White House are anything to go by.…
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — krainian officials are expected to present a partial ceasefire plan with Russia during talks Tuesday with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia. The Ukrainian plan includes halting…
JAKARTA - The United Nations' migration agency has reinstated humanitarian assistance to Rohingya refugees in Indonesia, its chief of mission in Jakarta told Reuters on Tuesday.The reinstatement…
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, stressed on Monday his country’s keenness on supporting all international efforts aimed at resolving the crisis in…
On March 9th 2025, Consul General Mr. Liu Jun paid a courtesycall to H.E. Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government. They conducted a comprehensive review of the fruitful…
MANILA – Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte earned international infamy for the deadly narcotics crackdown that led to his arrest on March 11 on charges of crimes against humanity, despite…
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed an agreement to integrate all civilian and military institutions in northeastern Syria into Syrian state institutions. The Syrian Democratic Forces…
US President Donald Trump said he’ll buy a “brand new” Tesla to support Elon Musk, after shares of the electric car maker had their worst day in four years amid a growing backlash over Musk’s…
A Russian diplomat recalled from Brussels amid a spy purge by Belgian authorities has been nominated to head the Belgrade mission of Europe's largest security body, a joint investigation by RFE/RL and…
On 7 March 2025, the day before International Women's Day, the Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas, Her Excellency Ms. Yan Jiarong, published an article in The Tribune on Beijing Declaration and China’s…
On March 6, 2025, Chinese Ambassador to Sweden Cui Aimin met with Mayor of Lidingö Daniel Källenfors and they exchanged views on China-Sweden practical cooperation. Ambassador Cui introduced China’s…
WASHINGTON US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that President Donald Trump's envoy Adam Boehler's meeting with the Palestinian group Hamas was a "one-off situation.""Well, that was a one-off…
Donald Trump has announced that he will be buying a new Tesla car on Wednesday morning, February 12, as a show of support for Elon Musk. He slammed people trying to “illegally and collusively boycott…
Ukraine launched a massive drone attack targeting Russia's capital Moscow, leaving one person dead and three injured, reported news agency Reuters. The attack marks Ukraine's first large-scale…
Lori Chavez-DeRemer was confirmed as the United States’s secretary of labour by the Senate on Monday with a 67-32 vote. There were three Republicans who voted against her, while 17 Democrats were in…
NASA has stated that SpaceX's Crew-10 mission has been cleared for take-off this week. This development also came after US President Donald Trump stated he ordered close advisor and tech mogul Elon…
HOWDY. Sarah Wheaton with you for this Tuesday edition of Brussels Playbook, where we’re celebrating at least one happy resolution of the Brussels region’s protracted governing negotiations. The…
They declared victory and handed out sweets, as if the war had ended. But for the people of Gaza, the suffering never stopped. The ceasefire lasted nearly 50 days before collapsing, yet in that time,…
A man was fatally wounded and five other suspects were arrested in a shoot-out with members of the police anti-kidnapping task team in Johannesburg on Monday.A businessman allegedly kidnapped outside…
ISTANBUL Ukraine will not agree to a ceasefire on land that would allow Russian forces to regroup and resume hostilities later, an adviser to the head of the Ukrainian President's Office said…
BENGALURU, India -- Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of cities globally meeting air pollution guidelines, a report Tuesday found. Switzerland-based air quality monitoring database IQAir…
His goal: to challenge China’s dominance over the world’s supply of a critical mineral used in everything from electric vehicles to submarine hulls.Backed by more than a hundred million dollars of…
Washington touts tariff wins based on reports of global firms considering bolstering production in US US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on his return to Washington,…
Recent reports indicate that the Workers' Party continues its harsh discrimination against citizens who hold views different from the regime.
North Korean farmers are growing increasingly resentful as the ruling party's interference in their autonomy reaches new extremes.
Dalai Lama is 89 years old In his new book, Voice for the Voiceless, Tibetan Buddhism's spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, has said his successor would be born outside China. This new Dalai Lama would…
New on the site this time:Gan Ye, a young journalist working with Singapore-based Initium to produce a poignant piece on how ordinary Chinese people deal with the grief and anger produced by the many,…
SYDNEY - A surfer is feared dead after being attacked by a shark in shallow water on a remote beach in Western Australia, police said on Tuesday. A 30-year-old man from Melbourne was reported missing…
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been detained by police in Manila after an international warrant was issued for his arrest.
NUUK, Greenland -- The single polling station in Greenland ’s capital city is ready.This big Arctic island with a tiny population holds early parliamentary elections Tuesday that are being closely…
Ukraine will present the United States on Tuesday with a plan for a partial ceasefire with Russia, hoping to restore support from its key benefactor, which under President Donald Trump has demanded…
The Philippines’ firebrand former leader Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on Tuesday at the request of the International Criminal Court, a major step in its investigation into thousands of alleged…
SINGAPORE – In need of cash, an operations staff member at a warehouse stole nearly $212,000 worth of goods, including 457 GoPro cameras, from his then workplace and sold them to another person in…
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NEW DELHI – A canopy of thousands of fairy lights twinkled above, each one a pretend star in the late afternoon sun as hundreds of Muslims, seated in neat rows, waited to begin their iftar break.A…
TOKYO - An emergency call was made to the police at around 9.50am on March 11 reporting that a woman had been stabbed by a man with a knife on a street in Takadanobaba, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo. When…
Athol Fugard, the apartheid-defying dramatist widely acclaimed as one of South Africa’s greatest playwrights, has died aged 92, BBC News reported.The son of an Afrikaner mother, he was best known for…
Seventy-three Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow have been shot down in a massive attack on Tuesday morning, the Russian capital’s Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said.At least 11 of the drones were shot down in…
With Israel’s complete blockade on Gaza approaching 10 days, Philippe Lazzarini says aid is being ‘weaponised’.Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner-general of the United Nations agency for Palestinian…
MANILA -- After years of investigation by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday in connection with a campaign against…
The Philippines said Tuesday it had arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte on a warrant from the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity during his bloody “war on drugs.”…
President Donald Trump in Washington, Feb. 11, and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Feb. 6. The true nature and the full price of President Trump’s Russia and Ukraine policies has become…
Five years ago, at the start of 2020, I was looking forward to the publication of my book, Terraformed: Young Black Lives in the Inner City and eagerly anticipating a long-awaited holiday to Jamaica.…
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Geneva) Ending AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis (TB) is within reach. But the gains we have made against these diseases over the last two decades,…
Nairobi — The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has warned on the rising misuse of private rental spaces, particularly Airbnb properties, as drug dens.…
The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) failed to provide satisfactory answers to critical questions regarding the ongoing anti-venom crisis in a meeting of the Health Portfolio Committee last…
Mogadishu, Somalia — The House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia approved two significant pieces of legislation on Monday, including the Youth Justice Bill and the Income Tax Bill.…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has emphasised its commitment to due process in the importation of antileprosy medicine (Rifampicin) into Nigeria. In a…
On March 11, 2020, as COVID continued to spread rapidly around the globe, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared a pandemic. More than 7 million people have since died from COVID. The…
The 79-year-old Duterte faces a charge of "the crime against humanity of murder," the ICC said, citing the deaths of tens of thousands of people killed by police and vigilantes without proof they were…
The United Nations Security Council will meet behind closed doors on Wednesday over Iran's alleged expansion of its stock of uranium close to weapons grade, diplomats said on Monday.The meeting was…
Arrest is key step for families' fight for answers This arrest is a huge blow for Duterte. Human rights groups estimate tens of thousands of Filipinos were summarily executed during his brutal "War on…
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard (Image: X@DNIGabbard) Washington DC [US], March 11 (ANI): US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Tuesday embarked upon a multi-nation…
Over the years Wheesung established himself as a mentor and vocal coach to K-pop stars, even writing songs for some of them. He collaborated with many artists and also performed in K-pop concerts…
Ukraine targeted Moscow early on Tuesday in what seemed its biggest drone attack of the war on the Russian capital, killing at least one person, sparking fires and suspending air and train transport…
MONTREAL/JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia – The U.S. opposes language that could harm its efforts to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday, as Washington…
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was detained on Tuesday under an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, which accused him of crimes against humanity in connection with the brutal…
A damaged apartment building in a residential complex following the Moscow drone attack - Copyright AFP TATYANA MAKEYEVAUkraine targeted Moscow with dozens of drones in a “massive” overnight attack,…
Check out a selection of Rodrigo Duterte's comments made on deaths and the drug war 3 MIN READ
JAKARTA – In a workshop overlooking paddy fields on the eastern edge of Java, Mr Dimas Firmansyah is tinkering away on a large truck engine. A lanky 18-year-old in a hard hat and work shirt, he hopes…
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Tesla experienced its worst trading day in over four years as its stock plummeted 15% on Monday, extending its steep decline in 2025. The sharp drop comes amid rising concerns on Wall Street about…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that he would buy a new Tesla car on Wednesday morning, calling it a gesture of confidence and support for billionaire and Department of Government…
Most of the world has dirty air with just 17% of cities globally meeting World Health Organisation air pollution guidelines, according to a report.Switzerland-based air quality monitoring database…
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) speaks at the U.S. Capitol last September. (Al Drago/For The Washington Post) U.S. DOGE Service leader Elon Musk on Monday called Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) — a decorated…
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was taken into police custody after returning to Manila from abroad on Tuesday, local media reported.According to the Presidential Communications Office,…
Philippine ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, who left a savage legacy over his deadly anti-drugs crackdown, was arrested on an international warrant as he returned to Manila
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A song by singer Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza - who was once affectionately known as Malaysia’s pop princess - has been revealed to be among King Charles III’s favourite tunes, earning a spot on his…
Philippine police today arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte in connection with the International Criminal Court (ICC)’s ongoing investigation into his violent anti-drug campaign.In a statement,…
KABUL(BNA): The Chinese ambassador to the United Nations has called for the Security Council to lift sanctions imposed on the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. During a recent address, Ambassador Fu…
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Duterte's anti-crime campaign resulted in the deaths of thousands of alleged dealers 3 MIN READ File photo taken on July 24, 2017 shows former presiden
The ABC journeyed into Syria's coastal city of Tartous, where deadly clashes between militias loyal to the fallen regime of Bashar al-Assad and government forces have spiralled into some of the worst…
A Singaporean man, 75, was sentenced to 11 years in jail by a Hong Kong court on March 11 for separate charges of robbery and attempted robbery, local media reported.Leong How Seng had pleaded guilty…
Asian stocks fell sharply on Tuesday as a market selloff extended on mounting worries that a wide-ranging trade war could dent U.S. economic growth and lead to a recession, sending skittish investors…
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in Manila at the request of the International Criminal Court for his role in the country’s “war on drugs” which human rights groups say…
Tibetan spiritual leader says in a new book that his people’s aspiration for freedom cannot be indefinitely delayed.The Dalai Lama has said that his successor will be born in the “free world” outside…
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From the time when humans took a sturdy log and turned it into a cudgel, up to artificial intelligence, every technological advance has been used for weapons, such as gunpowder, originally intended…
AFP A view shows a damaged apartment building in a residential complex following a drone attack in the village of Sapronovo in the Moscow region on March 11, 2025. Russian air defense forces shot down…
WASHINGTON Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv's position in Tuesday's talks with the US in Saudi Arabia will be "fully constructive.""I acknowledged the Crown Prince’s efforts in…
Foxconn's logo is displayed during the Hon Hai Tech Day at the Nangang Exhibition Center in Taipei, Taiwan, Oct. 8, 2024. AP-YonhapFoxconn Technology Group, the world's largest electronics contract…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security skipped a fully competitive bidding process to give two Republican-linked firms the first part of a $200 million television ad campaign that lauds President…
Washington's diplomatic stance towards Moscow has shifted substantially since US authorities seized the Amadea in 2022.The seizure came as former Democratic president Joe Biden's administration ramped…
The UN Security Council will meet behind closed doors on Wednesday over Iran's expansion of its stock of uranium close to weapons grade, diplomats said on Monday.The meeting was requested by six of…
US secretary of health and human services Robert F Kennedy Jnr on Monday directed the Food and Drug Administration to revise safety rules to help eliminate a provision that allows companies to self…
The Republic of Abkhazia is back in the news following the conclusion of its presidential runoff elections. Former President Aslan Bzhania resigned in late 2024 amid civil unrest sparked by a proposed…
When European Union leaders met in Brussels on February 6th to discuss the war in Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron called this time “a turning point in history.” Western leaders agree that…
The US and China came closer to a full-fledged trade war last week when China imposed tariffs of up to 15 percent on key US agricultural exports. This was retaliation for President Trump’s increasing…
Most of the 540 stranded people were lured into accepting fake job offers and have been stranded at the Thai-Myanmar border for weeks. K. Madhukar Reddy, a resident of Rangapeta village in Karimnagar,…
In reaction to Trump’s comments suggesting that the United States is not concerned about the joint naval exercises involving Iran, China, and Russia—asserting that the US is stronger than all of these…
This hardly needs to be pointed out to Trump. The lifelong businessman is an avid market watcher; indeed, he made a booming sharemarket a marker of presidential success, claiming credit when it rose…
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(AP) -- At least 60 Ukrainian drones targeting the Russian capital were shot down in a massive attack on Tuesday morning, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said.Up to 11 of the drones were shot down in the…
A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk’s government efficiency project must comply with records demands from a public interest group, rejecting the administration’s position that the office created by…
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte speaks at the Southorn Stadium during a thanksgiving gathering organized by Hong Kong-based Filipino workers for the former populist leader in Hong Kong on…
WASHINGTON Dozens of demonstrators marched through the US capital Monday, demanding that authorities release a pro-Palestinian student activist whom President Donald Trump has pledged to deport amid…
The US stock markets have plummeted to the lowest level this year following Trump's flip-flop policy on tariffs. Martha is in Canada as new prime minister, Mark Carney, is in town. US correspondents…
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Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, met with the H.E. Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman, in Muscat. During meeting,…
Seven medical professionals who were responsible for treating Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona in his final days are set to stand trial for culpable homicide. The trial, beginning Tuesday in…
By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Syrian Army forces fire a missile while battling fighters linked to Syria's ousted president Bashar al-Assad in Latakia, Syria, on March 7. Photo: Supplied/CNN A Syrian military…
The disgraced former knight has been charged with more child sex offences, three years after being released from prison.
In a major embarrassment for the country, Pakistan’s ambassador to Turkmenistan was denied entry into the US at Los Angeles airport. Ambassador K K Ahsan Wagan was also deported to his last port of…
Less than two months into his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump has made good—with startling intensity—on his campaign promise to impose tariffs. On inauguration day, he issued the America…
A federal judge on Monday ordered the government-downsizing team created by US President Donald Trump and spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk to make public records concerning its operations, which…
As The National Interest reported back on February 21, 2025, the United Kingdom has begun supplying the Gravehawk air defense system to Ukraine, and the Ukrainians were quite enthusiastic about this…
The Scandinavian nation of Finland has a long, unpleasant history with its eastern neighbor Russia, as was most morbidly manifested in the Winter War of 1939-1940 (a pyrrhic victory for the Soviet…
The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was arguably the most celebrated heavy bomber of World War II. Renowned for long ranges, heavy payloads, and high cruise speeds, the B-24 gave Allied air forces a…
Elon Musk's daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson on Monday accused her estranged father of using sex-selective in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) when she was conceived. Elon Musk's daughter has claimed that the…
Pakistan's ambassador to Turkmenistan was denied entry to the United States and deported from Los Angeles despite holding a valid visa and all legal travel documents in a rare diplomatic incident. KK…
US secretary of state suggests Kyiv will have to cede land for conflict to end ahead of crucial talks in Saudi Arabia US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says US officials want to hear what kind of…
"It is extremely deplorable that the US administration has decided to target the innocent people of Iraq by attempting to deprive them of access to basic services such as electricity, especially ahead…
X suffered widespread outages, with Downdetector reporting a peak of 39,021 affected users in the US by 10:00am ET. By 5:00pm, the number of reported disruptions had fallen to around 1,500. A source…
Dozens of derelict boats, mostly from China, pose environmental and navigation hazards in Suva harbor. 2025.03.11 Suva, Fiji Fijian fishermen in Suva harbor with some of the abandoned fishing boats in…
Former President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte was detained for “crimes against humanity” upon his arrival at Manila airport after an arrest warrant was issued by the International Criminal…
A shocking video shows the moment a tornado wreaked havoc while a television meteorologist broadcast live on air. The storm hit his station's studio in Lake Mary, Florida, near Orlando. WOFL-TV…
Bowser pointed to the change on the social platform X last week, writing: "The mural inspired millions of people and helped our city through a painful period, but now we can't afford to be distracted…
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday in Manila by police acting on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant citing crimes against humanity tied to his deadly war on…
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ROME, March 11 (Bernama-dpa) -- Pope Francis is no longer in immediate danger but will remain in hospital, the 88-year-old pontiff's doctors said on Monday, reported German Press Agency (dpa). The…
CAIRO, March 11 (Bernama-dpa) -- Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy age, scoring his 927th career goal in Al-Nassr's 3-0 win in the Asian Champions League on Monday. Since his 30th birthday, Ronaldo,…
Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of Denmark, is holding a parliamentary election Tuesday with independence a key campaign theme after U.S. President Donald Trump said he wants control over the…
SINGAPORE - Close to 500,000 taxpayers will be getting their tax bills directly from the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras) this tax season, with some self-employed individuals to benefit…
The slogan “Make America Great Again” evokes many positive feelings in Ukrainians. No one in Ukraine has forgotten that thanks to the policies of the Republican administrations of Ronald Reagan and…
Former President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte speaks inside the Southorn Stadium during a thanksgiving gathering organized by Hong Kong-based Filipino workers for the former populist president…
Hard-liners in Israel have welcomed President Donald Trump’s plan for the future of Gaza, which calls for many of Gaza’s 2.3 million Palestinians to leave the enclave. They say encouraging emigration…
MANILA, March 11 (Bernama-PNA) -- Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is now under police custody after arriving in Manila on Tuesday, following an arrest warrant issued by the International…
Duterte's former presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo has slammed the arrest, saying it was "unlawful" as the Philippines had withdrawn from the ICC.But the ICC earlier said that it has…
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in Manila. The former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested at Manila’s international airport on order of the…
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center left, meets with Prince Saud bin Mishaal, deputy governor of Saudi Arabia’s Mecca…
He had previously visited Mauritius in 1998 as BJP National General Secretary to address the International Ramayana Conference in Moka. He returned to the country in 2015, after becoming Prime…
The United Nations Security Council will meet behind closed doors on Wednesday over Iran’s expansion of its stock of uranium close to weapons grade, diplomats said on Monday. The meeting was requested…
NEW DELHI – The Dalai Lama’s successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says in a new book, raising the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of the…
ABC News' James Longman reports on violent clashes between Sunni and Shia Muslims that left hundreds dead in Syria last week just months after dictator Bashar al-Assad was forced to flee the country.
Former Senator Robert Menendez, the New Jersey Democrat, received an 11-year prison sentence in January for accepting bribes to benefit Qatar and Egypt. His sentencing caps off one of the highest…
Israeli Envoys Depart for Qatar, U.S. Says Hostages Held in ‘Unacceptable’ Conditions: Israel sent negotiators to Doha on March 10 for a possible resumption of Qatari- and Egyptian-mediated talks with…
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, who was arrested on an Internatiuonal Criminal Court warrant on Tuesday - Copyright AFP/File JAM STA ROSAFormer Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte was…
In a reiteration of the continuation of the growing strategic relationship between China, Russia and Iran against an increasingly aggressive US, the navies of the three countries began a five-day…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by police at Manila’s international airport Tuesday on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a…
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested at Manila's International Airport on order of the International Criminal Court, the Philippine government has said.Mr Duterte was arrested…
But for many of Greenland’s 56,000 residents geopolitics is not a priority. At the recent town hall debate and in interviews with voters, residents expressed much more prosaic worries, often about…
Secretary of the State Marco Rubio has said the Trump administration could resume aid and intelligence support to Ukraine if the war-torn country’s leaders commit to a peace process at a crucial…
MANILA — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was served an Interpol arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court on his arrival at Manila's main airport on Tuesday (March 11), the…
Among other things, the seemingly interminable war between Russia and Ukraine has significantly upped the ante in the technology battle between drones/unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)/unmanned aerial…
Countries in Europe and NATO are scrambling to back Ukraine as America, under Donald Trump, steps back - Copyright AFP/File JOHN THYSMilitary chiefs from 30 European and NATO countries willing to…
March 10 (UPI) -- Former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines was arrested Tuesday morning in Manila on an International Criminal Court warrant for crimes against humanity over his bloody war…
Saudi Arabia is set to host high-level talks on Tuesday, bringing together the United States and Ukraine to discuss the ongoing conflict with Russia. The talks, scheduled to take place in Jeddah, come…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Mauritius to a grand and warm welcome at 6 a.m. (local time) on Tuesday. At this early hour, he was received by the top leadership of Mauritius, with Prime…
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by police at Manila’s international airport on Tuesday.He was arrested on the order of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in connection…
Military chiefs from 30 European and NATO countries willing to contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine after any negotiated truce with Russia are to meet in Paris on Tuesday.More than three…
The House and Senate Armed Services Committees, with sweeping responsibility for the US “common defense”, are among the most influential government bodies shaping American defence policy. Empowered by…
The US stock market saw a huge sell-off on Monday, losing trillions of dollars in value, as Wall Street questioned how much pain President Donald Trump will let the economy endure through tariffs and…
No. 10 has previously said it is aiming for “moonshot missions” in AI, quantum and space. The document remains vague on these missions, talking about collaboration on R&D, talent and procurement as an…
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police on Tuesday arrested former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in connection with an investigation by the International Criminal Court (ICC) into a campaign…
Elon Musk, the owner of X, on Monday, blamed Ukrainian forces for the global outage of the social media platform after a hacking team, Darkstorm, had previously taken credit. Elon Musk has blamed…
LA PAZ, March 11 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Downpours and the resulting flooding in Bolivia have left 40 people dead and seven others missing since the annual rainy season began in November, authorities said…
FILE - Former President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte speaks inside the Southorn Stadium during a thanksgiving gathering organized by Hong Kong-based Filipino workers for the former populist…
“There might be more like-minded countries for the EU to work with than you would have thought,” added the source, who was granted anonymity to speak freely. The EU has racked up accords in recent…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritius PM Naveen Ramgoolam (Image/ANI) Port Louis [Mauritius], March 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Mauritius to a grand and warm welcome at 6am…
RIYADH, March 11 (Bernama-SPA) -- Al-Nassr qualified for the AFC Elite Champions League quarter-finals after defeating Iran's Esteghlal 3-0 on Monday in the second leg match played at King Saud…
GENEVA, March 11 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The UNRWA chief on Monday warned that the Israeli aid blockade into Gaza could bring back "the deepening hunger" to the besieged strip, calling the resumption of…
All European countries are massively ramping up defense spending, and all are facing similar issues on where to find the cash to do so. In January, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on European…
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte takes an oath as he attends a senate probe on the drug war d
Healy-Rae thinks the strongest counter for Martin will be to point, politely, to the past praise of Republican think tanks for Ireland’s commitment to low corporate taxes and a simple tax code. With…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived at Port Louis in Mauritius where he was accorded a ceremonial welcome. Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam came to the Airport to receive PM Modi.…
MANILA – Former president Rodrigo Duterte, once the Philippines’ firebrand leader, is now under custody after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for crimes against…
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by police at Manila’s international airport Tuesday on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with…
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Greenland is remote, much of it untouched and beautiful. It has until recently managed to stay out of the limelight.But it is now being interfered with by the world's most powerful man, right on the…
US President Donald Trump wants to take Greenland, saying it is important for 'international security'. There is one problem though - it is not for sale, and people there don't seem keen to be part of…
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It was only a matter of time until the Haya’t Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) gunmen of Syria’s post-Assad interim government resorted to violence against non-Sunni Muslims.Reports emerged early on 9 March about…
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Bareiß and other opponents of the 2035 legislation are latching on to technological neutrality to further weaken the law, which some automakers and political groups say should allow hybrids and other…
Berlin est favorable à une exception pour les e-carburants — une alternative synthétique à l’essence, mais elle est beaucoup plus chère que les combustibles fossiles et n’est pas produite en grandes…
If Merz and the SPD "think that, because of the security threat posed by [Vladimir] Putin in the Kremlin — and, honestly, also Donald Trump in the White House — we will simply have to go along with…
MANILA - Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte landed at Manila's airport on Tuesday, local media reported, amid reports the International Criminal Court will issue an arrest warrant for him…
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Reuters The tanker Stena Immaculate, which was involved in collision on March 10, 2025, off the northeastern coast of England, is seen in Rotterdam port, Netherlands, on February 21, 2021, in this…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is imposing a 25% surcharge on electricity the province supplies to three U.S. states. Ford announced the higher costs to be paid by Americans in Michigan, Minnesota, and New…
Knowing that the alliance’s military leader would always be an American avoided the political competition that historically afflicted Europe. If that were to change, would, say, the Élysée accept a…
Elon Musk Claims 'Massive Cyberattack' on X As Service Experiences Outage Photo: Pinterest Hours after a series of outages Monday that left X unavailable to thousands of users, Elon Musk claimed that…
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Niger has been grappling since the start of the month with an unprecedented shortage of the most widely used petrol in the west African country. The reason is principally down to the drying up of the…
Elon Musk has claimed Monday’s X outage, which left the site unavailable to thousands of users, had Ukrainian links.Mr Musk said the social media platform was being targeted in a “massive…
Ron Brierley, pictured outside a Sydney court in February 2020, appealed his prison sentence for possessing child abuse material. Photo / Getty ImagesNew Zealand businessman Ron Brierley is facing…
CAIRO – The Kurdish-led and U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces, which controls much of Syria's oil-rich northeast, signed a deal with the Damascus government on Monday to join Syria's new state…
Last week, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in North Korea issued an appeal to the international community. She expressed concern about the future of civil society work on North…
It’s not only local embarrassment that the EPP brass is hoping to avoid. Politically it would be a non-starter for European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Germany’s Chancellor-elect…
If you're already feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of news to ingest on Donald Trump's tariffs plans in recent weeks, well, you're not alone.One measure of "policy uncertainty", which measures…
Hours after microblogging platform X faced a global outage, entrepreneur Elon Musk revealed on Monday that the social media site was disrupted by a "massive cyberattack." The billionaire said the…
NEW DELHI - The Dalai Lama's successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says in a new book, raising the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of the…
MANILA - The Philippines is on edge over reports that the International Criminal Court will issue an arrest warrant for former President Rodrigo Duterte over his "war on drugs", a controversial policy…
The survivor, 25-year-old Calton Panashe Munyimi, lost his pregnant wife in the accident. They had just boarded the vehicle at the Musasa Bus Stop near the Zvishavane-Shurugwi and Mandamabwe-Shurugwi…
A track star and senior at I.C. Norcom High School has broken her silence after a shocking video showed her hit an opponent in the head with her baton during a relay race, allegedly injuring her.…
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, who embarked on a journey to space last year, which was originally supposed to last eight days, has been there for nine months now. During her nine-month long…
In France, a type-4 alcohol licence is required by law to open a bar selling alcoholic drinks, including hard spirits with more than 18% alcohol.Currently, no new such permits can be granted, and…
JEDDAH, March 11 (Bernama-SPA) -- The Saudi Arabian Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, hosted a formal reception for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
Hours after microblogging platform X faced a global outage, entrepreneur Elon Musk revealed on Monday that the social media site was disrupted by a "massive cyberattack." The billionaire said the…
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- UK Minister for Indo-Pacific, Catherine West, expressed her admiration for Malaysia and its strength as a Commonwealth member as she joined the Royal Commonwealth…
SEOUL--South Korea’s Constitutional Court could soon rule on whether to dismiss or reinstate impeached conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol. That doesn’t mean the political crisis caused by Yoon’s short-lived imposition of martial law is over.
“Brics can fill a space that needs to be filled at this moment in the multilateral negotiations,” Brazil's chief negotiator at COP16, Maria Angelica Ikeda, said.Colombia's Susana Muhamad, president of…
BERLIN — More than half a million people are facing travel disruption at German airports on Monday (March 10) where a 24-hour strike has led to thousands of flight cancellations in a dispute about…
Militaries, which are among the biggest consumers of fuel, account for 5.5 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. If the world’s militaries were a country, they would have the fourth-highest…
WASHINGTON--China retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs with an additional 15% tax on key American farm products, including chicken, pork, soybeans and beef. The escalating trade…
BEIJING--Every year in early March, China’s rubber-stamp legislature and its advisory body gather to hear speeches and hold discussions in the capital, Beijing. In contrast to the long and monotonous…
Fikile Mbalula says he wants to “Make Johannesburg Great Again”, perhaps right after he has told Chef to Make Eggs Benny Great Again and recommitted himself trying to Make Spelling Your Boss’s Name…
My book illustrates that dispossession did not end when colonialism and apartheid ended. It continues today.I collected oral accounts from people living in these communities. My book analyses what it…
11 March 2025 - 04:30 By TIMESLIVE PREMIUM EDITORIAL The temptation to deflect when faced with an insurmountable situation should be called out every time it rears its ugly head and redirected to the…
His mental health got so bad that his dad asked me to speak to him because I was living with HIV openly and taking medications. By then he was dying of Aids-related pneumonia and refused treatment…
HARARE – At least 13,000 Zimbabwean students are currently studying in Poland universities with 3,000 graduating last year, a minister has told parliament. Sheila Chikomo, the deputy Minister of…
Kusangaya revealed this information during the launch of a new effort to collect overdue payments in Harare on Monday morning.He pointed out that, unlike in the past when businesses owed most of the…
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he’s ready to go to jail should the International Criminal Court order his arrest over a crackdown on illegal drugs during his term that killed…
The US stock market has shed more than $1.7 trillion in value after United States President Donald Trump declined to rule out the possibility the economy could enter a recession this year.The…
WASHINGTON — A Democratic US senator who just visited Ukraine said on Monday (March 10) the Trump administration's suspension of intelligence-sharing had lessened Kyiv's defences against Russia, and…
March 10 (UPI) -- A gondola cabin loaded with passengers at a ski resort in British Columbia crashed to the ground Monday, shortly after heading up the hill. The gondola at the Kicking Horse Mountain…
JOHOR BAHRU - Drug syndicates in Johor are repackaging substances like methamphetamine and ketamine into convenient drink sachets, and selling them for RM200 (S$60) to RM300 each, according to state…
March 10, 2025 by Joseph Fitsanakis THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION HAS revoked the accreditation of two British diplomats over espionage allegations, while also accusing the United Kingdom of sabotaging the…
On March 6, the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe held a commemorative reception and medal-awarding ceremony to mark the 40th anniversary of China medical teams’ presence in Zimbabwe. Chargé d’Affaires a.i.…
On March 7, Ambassador Zhao Xiyuan met with MEP Barry Cowen and held friendly discussions on China-Ireland cooperation and China-EU relations.Mr. Cowen stated that amid the current complex and…
On 7 March 2025, H.E.Ambassador LIU Jin, Minister of Health of The Gambia, Hon. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, and Country Representative of the UNPFA, Ms. Ndeye Rose Sarr, attended the ceremony of handing…
H.E. Chu Maoming, Chinese Ambassador to Dominica attended the Exceptional Women Award on March 7 and delivered a speech. The event was joined by over 200 people, including Her Excellency Sylvanie…
Flags of Saudi Arabia and Ukraine line a road in Jeddah before a visit by Ukainian President Volodymyr Zelensky - Copyright AFP Amer HILABIShaun Tandon with Stanislav Doshchitsyn in KyivUkraine will…
President Donald Trump vowed to continue his crackdown on protests against Israel in college campuses across the country after a Palestinian activist was detained on Saturday at Columbia University.…
Photo : YONHAP News The White House has cited major South Korean firms as evidence that U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policy is stimulating foreign investment.In a press release Monday, the…
Presidents of Mongolia and Czech Republic hold official talks AKIPRESS.COM - President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa is paying a state visit to the Czech Republic on March 9-12 at the invitation of…
Recently introduced amendments to the Broadcasting Law strengthen the regulator's censorship powers and restrict so-called "foreign powers" from funding broadcasters. This statement was originally…
Algeria’s president has announced plans to import a staggering one million sheep ahead of this year’s Eid al-Adha, the Muslim holiday during which families worldwide purchase livestock for sacrifice.…
On March 6th, H.E. Amb. Guo Haiyan paid a courtesy call on Rt. Hon. Moses Wetang'ula，Speaker of the National Assembly.Amb. Guo conveyed to the Rt.Hon.Wetang'ula cordial greetings from H.E. Zhao Leji,…
On March 6, the Chinese Embassy in Singapore held the International Women's Day Reception and Opening Ceremony of the Shanghai-Style Qipao (Cheongsam) Singapore Special Exhibition. Chinese Ambassador…
The Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, has published a book he hopes could be a framework for the future of Tibet - Copyright AFP Paul ELLISThe Dalai Lama published a book Tuesday he says is…
Mark Carney laid the groundwork to take over as Canada’s prime minister as soon as this week, appointing a chief of staff and promising a speedy transition to a new Cabinet that he says will be…
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories – For Gazan teacher Abdullah Mortaja, Israel's decision to cut off electricity to the war-battered territory was "a joke," having already lived with little power…
Kingdom enhances Ramadan experience with mass meals, crowd tech and cultural exhibits 1 MIN READ After undertaking the Umrah rites in the Grand Mosque, I
COPENHAGEN — US President Donald Trump has not treated Greenlanders with respect since expressing his renewed interest in acquiring the vast, mineral-rich Arctic island, Greenland's prime minister was…
On March 5, 2025, Chinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing invited about 40 teachers and students of Vaitele Primary School to the Embassy. They toured the Embassy compound with great interest,…
On March 4th, Ambassador Zhang Lizhong was invited to visit Masulita Children's Home by Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO) and delivered a speech. Ugandan Vice President Alupo and Dr.…
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that Ukraine's position in Tuesday's talks (March 11) in Saudi Arabia with US officials will be "fully constructive" and that he hopes for practical outcomes from…
President Volodymyr Zelensky touched down in Saudi Arabia on Monday for a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived the same day for talks with…
This photo taken on Jan. 20, 2023 shows the U.S. Department of the Treasury in Washington, D.C., the United States. [Photo/Xinhua]To call the China-U.S. economic ties a "rip-off" and pursue absolute…
A drone carrying a Palestinian flag flew over the Allianz Stadium Twickenham in West London during a rugby game, the Telegraph reported on Sunday.According to the report, the drone flew over the…
Photo taken on March 10, 2025 shows power lines leading from Sir Adam Beck Generating Stations of Canada in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. [Photo/Xinhua]Canada's Ontario government on Monday…
Three-time Olympic snowboarder Belle Brockhoff has been rushed to hospital after fracturing her back in a high-speed crash while competing in Georgia, the Australian Olympic Committee said Tuesday.The…
SYDNEY - Australian utilities raced on March 11 to reconnect more than 120,000 homes and businesses still blacked out by gales and floods that bashed the east coast.Cyclone Alfred, which hovered just…
Thirty-five years ago, the American diplomat and author Joseph Nye coined the term “soft power” to describe non-military methods of influencing nations. He wrote that "when one country gets other…
Troops from Ukraine's 144th Special Operations Center have captured nine Russian soldiers in the Pokrovsk area, according to the press center for Ukraine's Special Operations Forces. The operatives of…
Reviews surfacing on social media ranged from sensational to lacklustre.“Got access and it’s true... Manus is the most impressive AI tool I’ve ever tried,” Hugging Face’s head of product design Victor…
A L’Oreal acne treatment cream and cleanser has been recalled over potential contamination with a cancer-causing chemical. L’Oreal issued the recall of all lots of its Effaclar Duo, which is sold…
SEOUL - South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok said on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's "America First" policies had started targeting his country. Choi said discussions with the…
On 26 January 2025, Belarusian dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka announced his ‘overwhelming’ victory in his seventh presidential election, claiming a record-high 86.8 per cent of the vote. This way,…
Syrian and Israeli media report air attacks on southern Deraa province targeting military sites of former Bashar al-Assad regime.Israeli military aircraft have carried out attacks in Syria’s southern…
Mayor Muriel Bowser, a Democrat, has sought to establish a good working relationship with Trump, seeking to head off Republican calls for fully overturning the city’s right to govern itself.WOW.…
A 24-year-old tourist from Iowa, who was the last person to see University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki alive, gave three versions to the police of what happened. Joshua Stevem Ribe, a…
Photo : YONHAP News South Korea and Germany held their first Indo-Pacific dialogue in Seoul on Monday.According to Seoul’s foreign ministry on Monday, Chung Eui-hae, special representative for the…
His Excellency To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, will make an Official Visit to Singapore from 11 to 13 March 2025, at the invitation of…
A significant majority of Russians feel that the sanctions have neither hurt them nor their country, according to a survey by Levada Center. An astounding 86% of respondents shared this view, with…
The family of missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki reportedly believes she may have become a victim of a crime. The 20-year-old Indian-origin woman mysteriously disappeared while…
An influencer whose video of receiving a note from a pilot went viral on social media has apologised. She became the centre of attention after she said in a TikTok video that a pilot handed her a note…
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, last week introduced the Mobilizing and Enhancing…
Russia nay well be creating bank accounts to catch patriotic Ukrainians on occupied territory and then fabricate surreal charges Photo from the puppet ’court’ posted by the occupation ’Investigative…
MONTREAL/JEDDAH — The US opposes language that could harm its efforts to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday (March 10), as Washington…
BUENOS AIRES — Argentina will begin a trial this week into the medical team of late football icon Diego Maradona over homicide by negligence, a case that has charged up emotions in the country where…
It has been clearly stated in official legal opinions of the Office of Legal Affairs of the U.N. Secretariat that "the United Nations considers 'Taiwan' as a province of China with no separate…
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(Xinhua) 09:31, March 11, 2025 DHAKA, March 10 (Xinhua) -- The first group of Bangladeshi patients, doctors, and travel agencies departed Monday from Dhaka to Kunming, Yunnan Province, for medical…
Authorities in the Czech city of Brno initiated an evacuation on Monday after an unexploded aerial bomb was discovered at a construction site, police reported.The bomb was found near the intersection…
More than 30 casualties have been brought ashore following the collision between an oil tanker and a cargo vessel in the North Sea, British media reported on Monday.Martyn Boyers, chief executive of…
The SDF, which has tens of thousands of well-armed and well-trained fighters, was not aligned with either Assad's regime or the opposition during the country's 13-year civil war.It currently controls…
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, right, and Commander of Syrian Kurdish-led forces Mazloum Abdi shake hands, after Syria reached a deal to integrate the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces…
University students during a protest in Dhaka on Sunday against sexual violence and rape. A women’s rights organisation in Bangladesh has reported 189 instances of violence against women in the…
By Michael Suau* Students at June Valley Primary School and a facilitator during an Equal Playing Field For Schools (EPF4S) shed talk session. Photo: Jacob Sauni/EPF My first ever volunteer…
A year after the sudden passing of Auckland politician Fa'anānā Efeso Collins, his widow Vasa Fia Collins has opened up about the heartbreak of losing him, the struggles of grief, and the powerful…
Summary executions and other atrocities have taken place in Syria’s coastal region following insurgent attacks on Syrian security forces and during subsequent government security operations, with the…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 11. The electricity consumption in Kyrgyzstan is expected to average 50.9 billion kWh by 2050, Trend reports via the draft of Kyrgyzstan's National Development Program for…
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 11 (ANI/TPS): In what it described as a "groundbreaking step to promote renewable energy in Israel's sovereign and economic waters." Israel's Ministry of Energy and…
GENEVA — There is a risk that Gaza experiences another hunger crisis if Israel continues to block aid, the head of the UN Palestinian relief agency (UNRWA) in Gaza said on Monday (March 10), warning…
An AI (Artificial Intelligence) sign is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China July 6, 2023. Reuters-YonhapBy Global TimesThe salary of artificial intelligence…
Washington, DC [US], March 11 (ANI): US stocks tumbled, bitcoin plunged, and the Wall Street fear gauge reached its highest level as concerns regarding US President Donald Trump's economic policy…
A US judge halted the deportation of Palestinian Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil amid Trump's crackdown on anti-Israel protesters. Khalil, denounced by Trump, is detained in a Louisiana migrant jail…
Trump was reportedly aggrieved that the King showered Zelenskyy with praise, and a British newspaper reports that it also may irk Trump that King Charles is said to be “concerned”
By Shi Ruipeng, Zou Shuo (Chinadaily.com.cn) 08:54, March 11, 2025 As a frontier window between China and member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous…
As Beijing looks to marking the 80th anniversary of victory in World War II this year, Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao has called on people in Japan and around the globe to jointly safeguard…
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is no longer in immediate danger of death and is responding well to treatment in hospital, the Vatican said on Monday (March 10), in a sign of progress as the 88-year-old…
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration rolled out a new app on Monday (March 10) that will allow immigrants in the US illegally to "self deport" rather than face possible arrest and detention, building…
MAJALENGKA, Indonesia - Waiting to break their fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, clerics in the Indonesian town of Majalengka gathered for an unusual briefing on the subject of inflation,…
US President Donald Trump, who wants to take over Greenland, is very erratic, the island's premier said on Monday, the eve of the self-governing Danish territory's legislative elections."There is a…
A White House official reiterated the United States' commitment to the "complete" denuclearization of North Korea on Monday, after Pyongyang fired multiple ballistic missiles in its first known launch…
“Many are not students, they are paid agitators. We will find, apprehend and deport these terrorist sympathisers from our country – never to return again.”The National Immigration Law Centre, a…
Free speech groups point out that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accused Khalil of leading "activities aligned with Hamas, a designated terrorist organization".But analysts note that the…
Social media platform X went down intermittently on Monday, with owner Elon Musk blaming an unusually powerful cyberattack. "We get attacked every day, but this was done with a lot of resources.…
Taipei, Taiwan – As United States President Donald Trump kicks off a new trade war with China, analysts say he will face a much stronger and more prepared adversary in Beijing compared with his first…
Two Chinese nationals were detained in the Philippines last week, accused of espionage-related activities close to sensitive areas. Three Filipino accomplices had assisted, driving the pair in the…
North Korea's state media on Tuesday ramped up criticism against joint military drills by South Korea and the United States, calling them a "nuclear war exercise," but made no mention of the North's…
WASHINGTON - Japan's trade minister on Monday said he asked the United States not to impose trade tariffs on his country, but did not win any assurance that Japan would be exempt, including from a 25%…
Papua New Guinea Sevens team in action in 2020. (file image) Photo: Mike Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugby Papua New Guinea Rugby Union's (PNGRU) suspension from all regional and international events…
A new art exhibition in Christchurch is using humour to show the hoops Pacific people must jump through in order to get hold of a New Zealand passport. Ini Mini Mani Mou by Christchurch-based Tongan…
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with details; RECASTS headline, lead para)By Lee Minji and Chae Yun-hwan SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the Yellow Sea on…
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with NSC statement in 2nd para)By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, March 10 (Yonhap) -- A White House official reiterated the United States' commitment to the "complete"…
By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, March 10 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. military command condemned North Korea's ballistic missile launches Monday, calling on the recalcitrant regime to refrain from further…
SEOUL, March 11 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's state media on Tuesday ramped up criticism against joint military drills by South Korea and the United States, calling them a "nuclear war exercise," but made…
Photo : YONHAP News The North Korean media remains silent on the country’s latest ballistic missile launch, while it continues to criticize the joint military exercise between South Korea and the…
Reuters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meets Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, during his visit to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 10, 2025. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met…
Reuters Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the Royal Palace grounds in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 10, 2025. Saudi Crown…
Hundreds of civilians have been killed in violent incidents in Syria’s Latakia and Tartus provinces since March 6, with alleged massacres linked to Turkish-backed jihadist groups and their…
Due to an expired security certificate, devices are unable to cast on Google's second-generation Chromecast and Chromecast Audio, causing a significant and ongoing outage. The tech giant has…
[embedded content] King Charles has unveiled his personal playlist for Commonwealth Day, featuring an eclectic mix of artists including Grace Jones, Bob Marley, Beyoncé, and New Zealand opera great…
It's also led to questions about the winding ideological journey he's made during his years in the conservative movement - and what he truly believes now."He's much more of a pragmatist than an…
By Paolo S Tamase and Athena Charanne Presto On 5 February 2025, the Philippine House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte. Several allegations prompted the impeachment, including…
At the Riyadh talks between Russia and the United States on February 18, U.S. representatives reportedly raised the possibility of expanding U.S.-Russian cooperation in the Arctic (see EDM, March 3;…
By Terry Milewski Ominous threats against two Chief Ministers. A close-up simulating one being shot in the face. A “bounty” offered for an Indian Army general facing assassination. And applause for a…
A man who was shot and suffered a non-serious injury claimed that his dog caused it, reported WREG. He said to the police that his one-year-old pitbull shot him while he was lying in bed with his…
The actor may not have known his wife was dead inside the home he was living in because of the disease.
"She's a phony, but I guess the public likes that…" This is the line that actress Joan Crawford is said to have declared about film star Bette Davis.The back-and-forth sniping between the pair played…
LONDON – A tanker carrying jet fuel for the U.S. military was hit by a container ship off northeastern England on Monday, with the collision igniting a blaze on both vessels, causing multiple…
By Reid Standish (RFE/RL) -- During their fiery blow up at the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump told his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, that “you don’t have the cards right now.”…
HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 9 (ACN) In a post on X, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez offered his condolences for the death of Cuban journalist Max Lesnik last Saturday in Miami.Díaz-Canel stressed in…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly ended up apologizing to US President Donald Trump for the fiery Oval Office meeting that resulted in his departure without a deal. Trump’s special…
Clash comes as the Trump administration steps up plans to deport ‘millions’ of people and potentially revoke DREAMers’ immigration status
Photo : YONHAP News South Korea and the European Union(EU) held a meeting to discuss bilateral cooperation on space security. According to Seoul’s foreign ministry on Tuesday, Youn Jong-kwon, director…
In a significant policy shift, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced it will begin withholding 100% of Social Security payments starting on March 27, 2025, to recover overpayments made to…
The Israel Tax Authority explained the low imports in February 2025 were due to the massive advance of vehicle imports in December 2024, on the eve of an increase in the purchase tax on electric…
More chatter about a Trump Xi meeting - The South China Morning Post reports in an "exclusive" that Trump and Xi may meet in April. I am a bit skeptical of the article, and I doubt Xi would agree to…
Booked-out diaries, assassination fears and an assault in a hotel lift: Donald Trump impersonators have had quite a ride since the Maga original returned to the White House.With "appearances at…
News Canada K’ómoks First Nation votes for constitution and treaty ratification The K’ómoks First Nation of Vancouver Island overwhelmingly voted for a treaty and constitution granting self-governance…
International civil rights organization CIVICUS on Monday added the US to its Monitor Watchlist of countries experiencing a decline in civic freedoms due to executive overreach.CIVICUS said in a press…
Children who regularly eat fish could be more sociable and kind than their peers, a new study suggests.Academics said that encouraging children to eat fish is “likely to have a positive effect on…
WASHINGTON— Last week, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Jim Risch (R-ID), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations…
In an effort to gain international recognition for their cases as genocide, the relatives of the Anfal victims, Kakais, Halabja chemical attack survivors, and Yezidis are joining forces. The…
One of the oldest traditions of Ramadan is waking people up with the sound of drums before the pre-dawn meal. Although this custom has faded over the years, in Mosul, a young man is working to revive…
The principal owner of the X social media platform, Elon Musk, has blamed actors in Ukraine for a devastating cyber attack that left thousands of users tweet-less on Monday. Tens of thousands of…
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a stronger-than-usual forecast for Tuesday night, predicting that the northern lights will be visible across much of the northern…
Cracks are forming in the economy's foundation: Layoffs are mounting, hiring is slowing, consumer confidence is eroding and inflation is picking up speed.Although all of those things would almost…
As the Iranian Rial continues to depreciate, livelihood protests erupted across Iran on Monday. Telecommunication retirees, nurses, oil industry workers, and a number of recruitment applicants in…
When Yoon Suk-yeol, South Korea’s suspended president, strode out of the Seoul Detention Centre on Saturday after 52 days behind bars, his supporters erupted in cheers.The ruling People Power Party…
Canadians have a new prime minister. After a leadership election in the ruling Liberal Party, it’s out with the woke globalist, Justin Trudeau, and in with the woke globalist, Mark Carney.…
by Oscar Jarzmik Legislative restrictions controlling public access to information have always existed in Israel. Like other nation states, Israel has a vested interest in managing the narration of…
U.S. President Donald Trump, in a speech last week, vowed to take “historic action” to “dramatically expand production of critical minerals and rare earths.” The latest announcement came as the…
An indiscriminate shooting by security forces in Tehran resulted in the death of a young man, according to a human rights group. The Human Rights Activists in Iran said the man, who was allegedly…
HRW: Iraq personal status law amendment fails to protect women’s equal rights Amendments to Iraq’s Personal Status Law that came into effect on February 17, 2025, fail to adequately protect women’s…
Russian documentary filmmaker Vitaly Mansky produces Artdocfest, an annual film festival that showcases documentary features from independent film directors. He says most documentary films reflect the…
BEIJING – For months, many leading artificial intelligence developers in the US have been racing to develop sophisticated AI agents that can carry out more complex tasks on a user’s behalf.Now, a…
The Central Asia Program at George Washington University recently had a special exhibition for Central Asian women and art during the International Women's Day celebrations. Carpets and other items…
On April 1, 2024, Niagara police had found 29-year-old Randy Fader dead from a single gunshot. According to an eyewitness, Fader a dual U.S. and Canadian citizen, had been approached by a gunman…
(Bangkok) – Separatist insurgents in Thailand’s deep south carried out a deadly attack on a government office in Su Ngai Kolok district in Narathiwat province, Human Rights Watch said today. The…
Three-time Winter Olympian snowboard cross rider Belle Brockhoff has broken her back in a crash at the FIS World Cup event in Georgia.Brockhoff was airlifted off the mountain after crashing heavily in…
U.S. President Donald Trump aims to build metals refining facilities on Pentagon military bases as part of his plan to boost domestic production of critical minerals and offset China's control of the…
The horror cruise ship death of Faster Pussycat frontman Taime Downe's fiancee has taken a chilling turn after officials revealed the tragic incident was caught on camera.
JAKARTA -- "Honestly, I did not want to run at all," admits Pramono Anung, Jakarta's new governor. Even on the campaign trail Pramono cheerily admitted that until his surprise nomination to contest…
During China's Two Sessions, Beijing has ramped up pressure on Taiwan. On Sunday, a People’s Liberation Army delegate warned that “Taiwan independence is a dead end,” and Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s…
An undocumented migrant in NYC who was repeatedly raped by her boss fainted in court during the reading of her harrowing victim impact statement, reported the New York Post. Reportedly, besides raping…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement in support of the Trump administration’s arrest of Mahmoud Khalil. “If Mahmoud Khalil told…
San Francisco – Elon Musk said X was hit Monday by a major cyberattack, raising questions as to whether the politically divisive billionaire is being targeted or his decision to gut staff at what was…
Elon Musk's X was inaccessible on Monday morning for thousands of users, including many in the United States.After about eight hours of outage, Musk posted that the platform faced a "massive…
Now is the time for the world to accelerate progress in gender equality and deliver on the promise of the landmark Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action as countries mark its 30th anniversary,…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday arrived in Saudi Arabia's western port city of Jeddah, the official Saudi Press Agency reported.Meanwhile, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency also…
Senator Mark Kelly - a former US navy pilot - visited Kyiv earlier in March and met with wounded service members and Ukrainian officials. Posting on X, Elon Musk called the Democrat a "traitor" for…
Belgrade, 10 March 2025, dtt-net.com – Thousands of Serbia students on late Monday launched a 22-hour blockade (video) of the building of public broadcaster RTS accusing its editorial staff of being…
Donald Trump’s second term as U.S. president has evoked concern in Pakistan for several reasons. Analysts have pointed out that with China and the Indo-Pacific likely to be the focus of Trump’s…
Security forces with Syria's new government inspect police vehicles in the town of Jableh on March 10. (Omar Haj Kadour/AFP/Getty Images) BEIRUT — Syria’s interim government on Monday reached a…
A jury on Monday quickly and completely rejected a man’s claim that Disney’s Moana was stolen from his story of a young surfer in Hawaii.The Los Angeles federal jury deliberated for around two and a…
Washington, DC [US], March 11 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has welcomed the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student who led the pro-Palestinian protests on the campus, and strongly…
During his official visit to Saudi Arabia, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud in Jeddah. The…
AKIPRESS.COM - President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a state visit to France from March 11 to March 13, UzA reported. The visit program in Paris includes high-level negotiations and…
Photo : YONHAP News The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has condemned North Korea’s ballistic missile launches. In a statement on Monday, the command said that it was aware of the North’s multiple ballistic…
Sandu warmly thanked the French President, adding Moldova was open for business, which will not just profit France but all EU member states. French President Emmanuel Macron met his Moldovan…
By Len Garae Marc Neil-Jones Photo: David Robie The publisher of Vanuatu's only daily newspaper Marc Neil-Jones has passed away on Monday following a long illness. Jones, 67, a British national, was a…
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz met this evening with Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman Al Saud in…
STOCKHOLM – The Sweden-Armenia Parliamentary Friendship Group has called for immediate international action to secure the release of Armenians unlawfully detained in Baku under fabricated charges. The…
Student leader accused immigration officials of conducting ‘open repression of student activism and political speech’
Russia launched air strikes overnight on Kyiv, with Ukraine's air defense systems engaged in fighting back the attack, Ukrainian authorities said late on Monday. Russia launched ballistic missiles,…
Remarks to the Press Marco Rubio, Secretary of State En Route to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia March 10, 2025 QUESTION: On the record or on background? QUESTION: Are we off the record, on – SECRETARY RUBIO:…
With U.S.-Ukraine ties strained after a tense Oval Office meeting, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is emerging as a key power broker. As Ukrainian officials meet U.S.counterparts in Jeddah for…
Authorities in the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean are searching on land, by air and in the water for a holidaying American student who disappeared last week.Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old US…
The maritime relationship between Australia and India has developed considerably over recent years, but it has yet to reach its full potential. As both countries face mounting challenges in the Indo…
LOS ANGELES — A jury on Monday quickly rejected a man’s claim that Disney’s “Moana” was stolen from his story of a young surfer in Hawaii.The Los Angeles federal jury deliberated for only about 2 ½…
Individuals facing criminal charges in Russia have begun making donations to the state-backed “Defenders of the Fatherland” foundation in order to receive reduced sentences, according to a report by…
Donald Trump says a Palestinian student activist detained by federal immigration agents is "anti-American".Mahmoud Khalil, a postgraduate student at Columbia University's school of international and…
Members of the RMI Sea Patrol vessel RMIS Lomor 03, a Pacific Forum-class patrol boat, scan for a missing 37-foot sea ambulance during an ongoing search on March 9, 2025. Photo: MIPD Sea Patrol…
According to recent data from Altrata, the global billionaire population has shifted with the rise of “superbillionaires” — individuals whose net worth exceeds $50 billion. The top of the list is…
Arrests have been made during a pro-Palestine march in New York protesting the ICE arrest of Mahmoud Khalil. Khalil, a former student at Columbia University, was detained by Immigration and Customs…
NEW DELHI — At the start of his official visit to New Delhi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Ararat Mirzoyan, delivered a speech at the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA). In his…
VIENNA — At the 68th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs, which commenced on March 10, 2025, H.E. Mr. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Ambassador and the Permanent Representative of the Republic of…
Washington, DC [US], March 11 (ANI): US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard, announced on Monday (local time) that she has embarked on a multi-nation trip to the Indo-Pacific region,…
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Hundreds of civilians have been killed since the violence erupted according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Syria's government announced the end of a security operation after days of…
GLENDALE — Armenia Fund, Inc. USA hosted an informational and networking event at its new office located at 400 N Brand Blvd. in Glendale. The meeting served as a platform for Armenia Fund to present…
A luxurious superyacht that belonged to Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov may be headed to the auction block after a US judge on Monday dismissed a competing claim to ownership of the $300 million…
Supporters of Calin Georgescu gathered in Bucharest to oppose a ruling barring him from running for president in May elections. Georgescu won the first round of voting in November, but that election…
Elon Musk's X was hit by waves of outages earlier on Monday, which the billionaire claims was due to a cyberattack with IP addresses originating in Ukraine."We're not sure exactly what happened," Musk…
UNITED NATIONS — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed alarm Monday at the sudden escalation of violence in Syria's coastal region, where security forces have clashed since Thursday with…
"China is Mark Zuckerberg's white whale," meaning a goal that he obsessively pursued, says Ms Wynn-Williams.The country is the world's biggest social media market, but access to Facebook remains…
The members of BLACKPINK, who have recently embarked on solo activities, are displaying their distinct individual charms. Rosé, the first to go solo last year, sparked a sensation with "APT." Last…
One of the secrets to China's engineering success is its young people. In 2020, more than 3.5 million of the country's students graduated with degrees in science, technology, engineering and maths,…
On March 6, the Telegram channel Faridaily reported that the Kremlin plans to add roughly 100 Ukraine War veterans to the 450-member State Duma when Russia holds its next parliamentary elections in…
Syria's new government has signed a deal to integrate Kurdish forces in a breakaway region that played a key role in the fight against the Islamic State terrorist group.Interim Syrian President Ahmad…
A grandmother was found burned to death inside a clothing donation bin. The body of Michelle McFarren, 43, was discovered by firefighters who responded to the blaze around 2.30am on Thursday in Glens…
Yang Hyun-jun (23, Celtic), one of the most in-form South Korean players in Europe, has been called up to Hong Myung-bo’s national team as they aim to secure early qualification for the 2026 FIFA…
Canada, which has come under intense trade attacks from U.S. President Donald Trump, will have a non-politician and an economic and financial expert as its new prime minister.On March 9 (local time),…
Syria's interim government has signed a deal with the Kurdish-led authority that controls the country's oil-rich northeast.The agreement - which includes a ceasefire and the merging of Syrian…
LONDON -- Ukrainian forces are struggling to prevent what could be a significant military setback, as their hold on the area of Russian territory they seized last year is becoming increasingly…
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham held the attention of Columbia Rotarians and their guests for more than an hour Monday as he spoke and answered questions about more than two dozen complex political, cultural…
Commonwealth Day was celebrated on 10 March and reaffirmed our shared commitment to the principles of unity, peace and equality. This year’s theme, ‘Together We Thrive’, was celebrated across 56…
Wedding is a Canadian citizen, and may be hiding out in Mexico still. Investigators have not ruled out his presence in the United States, Canada, Colombia, Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, or…
As hundreds of protesters wearing Ukraine’s colors and holding signs condemning US Vice President JD Vance gathered in Cincinnati, Ohio, group of about a dozen of them happened to run into the “veep”…
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The Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigates will be fitted with Ultra Maritime’s world-leading 2150 hull mounted sonar under a contract with BAE Systems Maritime Australia. Ultra Maritime press…
House Republicans have to get their spending bill passed by Friday to avoid a government shutdown. They can likely afford to lose just one vote. And that's the easy part. Then they'll have to get…
The former ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, James Gilmore, told Newsmax on Monday that peace negotiations were a danger to Ukraine. "My take on the negotiations…
Tens of thousands users in the US and UK reported technical issues affecting the platform on Monday Elon Musk has suggested a “massive cyber attack” on his social media site X originated from…
US shares plunged again on Monday after President Donald Trump refused to rule out the possibility of a recession or higher inflation this year as his volatile trade policies continue to send…
Lawyers are arguing that the work of a US writer was stolen by the Walt Disney Co for its hit animated movie Moana.
PARIS - Moldova and the French Development Agency signed a 30 million-euro ($32.5 million) deal on Monday to improve the post-Soviet state's energy efficiency, President Maia Sandu said after meeting…
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump warned Monday that the arrest and possible deportation of a Palestinian activist who helped lead protests at Columbia University will be the first “of many to…
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Canada’s next prime minister, Israel cutting off electricity to Gaza, and a maritime collision in the North Sea. Canada’s Liberal Party elected…
Denial does not equate to dominance. In Brandon Weichert’s recent article in this publication, he argues that the United States has potentially “already lost the First Island Chain” due to China’s…
Alotenango, Guatemala — Guatemalan authorities evacuated around a thousand people on Monday after Central America's most active volcano erupted, spewing lava, ash and rocks. Residents with traumatic…
Tesla Inc. shares are on track for their steepest drop since 2020 as Wall Street analysts begin to slash their estimates for vehicle deliveries.
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday the United States hopes to resolve the pause in aid to Ukraine during talks Tuesday with Ukrainian officials in Jeddah, Saudi…
Health insurance firms process some 5 billion claims each year for reimbursement or for pre-authorization of treatment, of which about 850 million are denied. While data from the National Association…
Syrian interim government ends a military operation against loyalists of deposed president Bashar al-Assad, following clashes that killed over 1,000 civilians
Hudson's Bay has entered creditor protection, struggling with debt. Canada's oldest retailer, Hudson's Bay department store, cannot pay its debts. The high-end chain, dating back to the 17th-century…
Greek police detained a member of parliament on Monday after he allegedly attacked art works which are part of an exhibition in the country’s National Gallery in Athens.Nikolaos Papadopoulos, who is a…
US Representative and Republican Andrew Clyde, introduced legislation that called for the area in downtown DC to be re-named from Black Lives Matter Plaza to Liberty Plaza.
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir dismissed three national ministers on Monday in a mini cabinet reshuffle amid ongoing political tensions with his First Vice President, Riek Machar. The surprise…
SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah will become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations.Republican Gov. Spencer Cox…
Sarajevo, 10 March 2025, dtt-net.com – NATO’s Secretary General Mark Rutte today called Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (BiH) politicians to solve their rising disputes and tensions through talks,…
Cuts to U.S. foreign aid have “slammed humanitarian projects worldwide,” said Gerald Imray in the Associated Press, and will inflict suffering on untold millions. Having ordered a 90-day freeze and…
Schools have closed after a volcano in Guatemala started erupting during the night. Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire is erupting, with authorities relocating nearly 300 families while warning that another…
Every day, the New York Times offers its readers a wide range of entertainment and activities. Their assistant puzzle editor, Wyna Liu, created Connections, the newest word game from NYT. Word game…
The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) is just months away from its official release, and while Rockstar Games has been tight-lipped about many specifics, eager fans continue to speculate…
“Today, the illicit drug market is becoming more unpredictable, driven by the impact of synthetic drugs,” Ghada Waly, Director-General of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), said, addressing the…
Briefing ambassadors in the Security Council, Roza Otunbayeva, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, warned that political engagement with the Taliban has yielded little progress, while…
By Max Saltman, CNN US President Donald Trump signs an Executive Order on reciprocal tariffs in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on 13 February 202
By John Towfighi and Lucy Bayly, CNN A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo: AFP / Charly Triballeau US stocks plunged, bitcoin stumbled and Wall Street's fear gauge hit its…
A boat has capsized in southwestern Congo and killed 25 people, many of them soccer players, authorities said Monday.The players were returning from a match in Mushie city in Maï-Ndombe province on…
Britain is seeking to finalize a deal on handing sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after U.S. President Donald Trump said last month that he was “inclined” to support the deal. However,…
French President Emmanuel Macron denounced Monday what he called "increasingly uninhibited Russian attempts at destabilization" in Moldova as his Moldovan counterpart Maia Sandu visited Paris. Sandu…
rubio saudi. Farid Al-Shehri, director-general of the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jeddah branch, greets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio upon his arrival arrival at King Abdulaziz International…
In January, U.S President Donald Trump tasked his advisors to develop by July 2025 an AI Action Plan, a roadmap intended to “sustain and enhance America’s AI dominance.” This call to action mirrors…
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Pope Francis, hospitalised for weeks with double pneumonia, continues to improve and the 88-year-old's prognosis is no longer considered uncertain, the Vatican said Monday. "The clinical conditions of…
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Brussels/Tirana, 10 March 2025, dtt-net.com – The European Parliament (EP) announced today that it will open an office in Albania’s capital Tirana which will serve as a key contact point between the…
Former Bank of England boss, Mark Carney, has certainly never lacked ambition, though the new task he’s set himself is quite the feat: leading Canada to victory in a trade war against Trump’s America.
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Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger from double pneumonia his doctors announced for the first time on March 10. "The improvements recorded in the previous days have further consolidated, as…
Wearing symbolic white helmets and waving "Stop the Steal" flags, the young men of the "white skull squad" are back on the streets of South Korea and wanting the US to intervene in their country's…
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In the Senate, two Black women are serving concurrently for the first time. And in the House, two states and one U.S. territory elected their first Black, Hispanic or Pacific Islander woman lawmaker.
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A tanker carrying jet fuel for the US military was hit by a container ship off northeast England on Monday, with the collision igniting a blaze on both vessels, causing multiple explosions and forcing…
In the coming days, former central banker Mark Carney is set to be sworn in as Canada’s Prime Minister, after winning the race to replace Justin Trudeau as the leader of the country’s Liberal Party.…
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HAMILTON, Canada The UN chief on Monday expressed deep concern over Israel's decision to cut electricity supply to Gaza, warning that the move would severely impact access to clean water for tens of…
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Syria’s central government has reached a deal with the Kurdish-led authority that controls the country’s north east, including a ceasefire and the merging of the main US-backed force there into the…
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The disqualification of the far-right frontrunner from Romania's upcoming presidential election rerun will deepen anti-establishment sentiment in the country, heightening the risk of violent protests,…
After the Nordic World Ski Jumping Championships were rocked by an alleged cheating scandal involving manipulated suits this past weekend, two competitors have been disqualified, and two staffers…
Kurdish media as well as Reuters reported a signing of an agreement between self-proclaimed Syria's president Jolani (Ahmad Sharaa) and SDF (QSD) Mazlum Abdi (Kobani) in Damascus on Monday. There were…
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The Connecticut Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of a man found guilty of killing his wife in 2015, in a case that drew widespread attention because of evidence from the victim's Fitbit…
Pope Francis has been hospitalized for three weeks due to double pneumonia and he is currently receiving respiratory therapy but showing limited signs of improvementThe Vatican revealed that the 88…
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President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon to pay visit to Kyrgyzstan on Mar 12-13 AKIPRESS.COM - President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon will pay an official visit to Kyrgyzstan. The information was…
A US tech company has announced plans for 50 new jobs at its Irish base as Ireland’s premier visited its Texas headquarters.
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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — A Ukrainian delegation set to meet with America’s top diplomat in Saudi Arabia about ending the 3-year war with Russia will propose a cease-fire covering the Black Sea and long…
SEOUL — The guns are silent on the first major American-Korean military exercises since President Trump’s inauguration. Planes are not dropping bombs, and cannons aren’t booming on warships offshore.…
President Donald Trump's hostage envoy Adam Boehler's direct meetings with Palestinian militant group Hamas on the release of hostages in Gaza was a "one-off situation" and as of now "hasn't borne…
March 10 (UPI) -- X, the social media app with more than 600 million users, suffered periodic malfunctions worldwide Monday. Service had restored to most users after 1 p.m. EDT, according to…
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The second-semester exams for the current academic year (2024-2025) encountered an unexpected 'technical failure' on the first day of the examination on Monday, for students of public and private…
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International Women’s DayPreviewing the European Parliament’s marking of International Women’s Day, President Metsola said that Parliament will “welcome the national leader of Belarus Sviatlana…
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NEW YORK – Donald Trump’s return to the White House has ushered in a new era of American trade policy, one that represents a fundamental break from the past – including from his first term. Trump is…
On March 2, the United States charged Mohammad Sharifullah, a member of the terrorist organization the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham-Khorasan Province, or ISIS-K, with providing and conspiring to…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Saudi Arabia to visit the oil-rich kingdom’s crown prince ahead of his team's meeting with America’s top diplomat on Tuesday.
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French lawmakers Monday will discuss a bill to make it easier to open a bar in villages without one, with backers saying it would revive rural socialising but critics warning of the health…
Adidas announced Wednesday that it had sold the last of its Yeezy sneakers, the lucrative footwear line created with rapper and designer Ye. The German sportswear giant framed the milestone as the…
Ontario, Canada's most populous province, announced a 25% hike in electricity export tariffs for nearly 1.5 million American consumers living in Minnesota, New York, and Michigan. The move is a…
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 10 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met Met in Jerusalem with Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon. Sa'ar said that in their…
Cox’s Bazar, located in southeastern Bangladesh along the Bay of Bengal, is home to the longest unbroken sea beach in the world and has become the site of the largest refugee settlement due to the…
Not long after the formation of a grand political alliance between the Duterte and Marcos clans for the 2022 Philippine national elections, the united front has collapsed and a war of words has become…
“The United Kingdom is one of Latvia’s most important allies in the areas of security and defence, and we are close allies both in NATO and in relations with the EU, regionally and bilaterally alike.…
Johannesburg — President Trump doubled down Friday on his offer to grant U.S. citizenship to White Afrikaner farmers in South Africa, accusing their government of treating them "terribly." Mr. Trump…
A one-day strike by workers at 13 German airports, including the Frankfurt and Munich hubs and all the country’s other main destinations, has caused the cancelation of most flights.
A new European Union carbon market for transportation and gas-fired heating is set to send household costs soaring by the end of the decade, according to researcher BloombergNEF.The price of carbon…
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Japan will provide locally sourced school meals to close to 18,000 children across 80 schools in the Ouest department in 2025…
The United National Party (UNP) has issued an official statement praising former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe following his disastrous interview on Al Jazeera’s Head to Head, while…
Pope Francis, in hospital with pneumonia, is showing slight signs of improvement but it is too early to discuss his return home, a Vatican source said Monday. The 88-year-old leader of the world's…
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United Nations Human Rights Council 58th session Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on the…
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Prishtina, 10 March 2025, dtt-net.com – It’s 30 days already since parliamentary elections in Kosovo took place, but final results and certification by country’s election body are still to be delayed,…
The U.S. is close to lifting the pause on intelligence sharing with Ukraine, President Donald Trump said. Trump last week ordered allied nations to stop sharing military intelligence information with…
ISLAMIC State-linked militia attacked a village in conflict-battered eastern DR Congo killing at least nine villagers, a local official and residents said Sunday. The attack on Saturday in the village…
The entry of humanitarian assistance into Gaza has been halted for nine consecutive days. Humanitarian aid in Gaza is a lifeline for over two million Palestinians who have endured unimaginable…
A series of fake advertisements that appeared on the UK capital's metro system, known as the London Underground, has marked the latest form of British public expression condemning Israel's actions in…
The Trump administration has targeted USAID as part of his efforts to trim government spending and reduce ‘waste’.The United States has cancelled 83 percent of all the programmes at the US Agency for…
TORONTO — Ontario’s premier, the leader of Canada’s most populous province, announced that effective Monday it is charging 25% more for electricity to 1.5 million Americans in response to U.S.…
WASHINGTON — A nonprofit that was awarded nearly $7 billion by the Biden administration to finance clean energy and climate-friendly projects has sued President Trump’s Environmental Protection…
Syria's interim President Ahmed Sharaa said mass killings of members of ousted President Bashar al-Assad's minority sect were a threat to his mission to unite the country, and promised to punish those…
Syria's interim President Ahmed Sharaa said mass killings of members of ousted President Bashar al-Assad's minority sect were a threat to his mission to unite the country, and promised to punish those…
Cyclone Alfred moved west across Queensland, Australia, on March 9, bringing strong winds and up to 15 inches of rain to some communities. (Video: The Washington Post) Cyclone Alfred struck the east…
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The US did not stop sharing defensive intelligence with Ukraine after US President Donald Trump paused all military aid to Ukraine, special envoy Steve Witkoff told FOX News reporters on Monday."My…
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Paris, 8 March 2025 France expresses its deep concern about the serious violence that has occurred in Syria over the past few days in the Tartus, Latakia and Homs provinces. It utterly condemns the…
TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami has said that IRGC’s logic of resistance is the only way to save the Muslims from…
As South Korea awaits the Constitutional Court's decision on impeaching the president, the leaders of the country's main religious groups call for unity and respect for the court’s decision. Tensions…
Syria witnesses its deadliest violence since Assad’s ouster, with over 1,000 killed. The conflict between Sunni-led government forces and Alawite fighters escalates amid sectarian reprisals and…
KYIV, March 11 (Bernama-dpa) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Saudi Arabia for discussions on a potential peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia, German news agency (dpa)…
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JEDDAH: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy landed in Saudi Arabia on Monday to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a day before talks between Ukrainian and U.S. officials that Washington expects to…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived Monday in Saudi Arabia for a visit ahead of his team's meeting with America's top diplomat. While Zelenskyy himself won't be there, his team will try to…
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Crossing Norway’s Besseggen ridge in winter. Image: Shutterstock On the surface of it, the rocky outcrop, 3,040 metres above sea level overlooking the Adamello Glacier in Italy, felt like an odd place…
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More than 20 US states have banned conversion therapy for minors. Kaley Chiles, a licensed counsellor and practicing Christian in Colorado Springs, Colorado, claims the ban in her state interferes…
LONDON - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday he hoped talks in Saudi Arabia this week would have a positive outcome and enable Washington to end its pause of…
LONDON - King Charles hailed the work of the Commonwealth in bringing countries together as he and Britain's senior royals gathered at London's Westminster Abbey on Monday for annual celebrations for…
JAKARTA -- Indonesia and Vietnam have agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, their leaders agreed on Monday.To Lam, the general secretary of Vietnam's…
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Iran said Sunday it would consider negotiations with the United States if the talks were confined to concerns about the militarisation of its nuclear programme. In a statement…
GAZA CITY: Hamas on Monday condemned Israel for keeping troops in an area of southern Gaza along the Egyptian border, saying that they should have already withdrawn under a truce deal.The Philadelphi…
The non-governmental, non-profit organization made the announcement in a statement addressing the special rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities attending the 58th session of the United…
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According to Edouard Beigbeder, UNICEF’s Regional Director for the Middle East, a six-month-old baby was among at least 13 children reported to have been killed.Clashes erupted on Friday between…
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Syria is a beautiful country, destroyed by decades of exploitation by the Assad regime, and its allies, Russia, Iran, and Iranian-backed Hezbollah. Since the late 2010 uprising against the Assad…
Police try to detain protesting Tibetan exiles during a protest outside Chinese embassy to mark the 1959 uprising in Tibet against the Chinese rule on this day, in New Delhi,India, Monday, March, 10,…
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FILE - Ukrainians hold Ukrainian and European flag as the Eiffel Tower is illuminated with the colors of Ukraine to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of the country, in Paris, Monday,…
If the Greens follow through on their rejection of the plan, the decision would put Merz in a bind. His plans to effectively exempt defense spending from the country’s constitutional debt brake and…
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On Commonwealth Day, staff members from the UK Parliament, their faces beaming with pride, paraded flags representing the 56 member countries. They were at the ceremonial raising of the Commonwealth…
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As a new report highlights the hundreds of civilian casualties from armed dronestrikes across Africa, in the latest news reaching Radio Dabanga, the 6th Infantry Division of the Sudanese Armed Forces…
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The spokesperson added the Coastguard was carrying out an assessment of the likely counter-pollution response required.Images on UK television channels showed a huge plume of thick, black smoke and…
Resistance to the new central government could become fiercer after mass killings by forces led by Hayat Tahrir Al Sham
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Russian military intelligence is being held responsible for attempting to destabilize the situation in Romania by orchestrating mass protests in support of the pro-Russian presidential candidate Călin…
Alan Sked, the founder of UKIP, had some choice words for Farage in 2015. He lamented what the party had become under Farage, branding him a “silly bugger” for focusing on immigration and praying he…
In just a few weeks, video clips of “Balkan Boys,” the new single of the Bosnian rock band Dubioza kolektiv, reached over four million views on social network, gaining a status of regional hit in the…
The Irish Government will not be able to bridge the funding gap at Irish aid agency Concern following USAID cuts, Micheal Martin has said.
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ISTANBULTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday said that Ankara “strongly” condemns all kinds of attacks targeting Syria’s integrity and social peace, as well as acts of terrorism and…
In an exclusive interview with Kyiv Post’s Jason Smart, Professor Darin Gerdes of “Professor Gerdes Explains” provided a comprehensive analysis of Ukraine’s future, Europe’s evolving security…
NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market’s sell-off is worsening Monday as Wall Street questions how much pain President Donald Trump is willing for the economy to endure in order to get what he wants.The S&P…
GUATEMALA CITY — Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire is erupting, and authorities have evacuated nearly 300 families while warning that another 30,000 people in the area could be at risk.The eruption started…
The Philippines has released a video of the Chinese coast guard continuing to operate in the waters off the Southeast Asian country's main island of Luzon after more than two months. Newsweek reached…
SINGAPORE – A Singaporean man who confessed to using a toy pistol to rob a bank in Hong Kong in 2022 will be sentenced on March 11.Leong How Seng, 75, pleaded guilty to one count of robbery and one…
High levels of inflation, falling living standards and war weariness have seen Russians turn against the conflict, which was supposed to be completed in a few days but has dominated their lives for…
When U.S. President Donald Trump first suggested buying Greenland in 2019, people thought it was just a joke. No one is laughing now.
Armenia’s Foreign Ministry declined to comment on Monday on renewed concerns about the security of Syria’s Armenian community raised by last week’s reported killings of hundreds of civilians blamed on…
The recent appeal by Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang (PSC), spokesperson of the Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), for military officers affiliated with First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar to return to…
Mark Carney, the leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, is the country's Prime Minister-designate to succeed Justin Trudeau in the role. While vowing to fight Trump’s tariffs, Canada’s Jewish community is…
Donald Trump's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a new app, where migrants can share their intention to “self-deport.”
Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers seized roughly 1,300 square kilometers of Russia's western Kursk region in August. Kyiv later characterized the move as an attempt to gain a bargaining chip for future…
The US has officially cancelled 83 per cent of US Agency for International Development (USAID) programmes following a six-week review, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday.In a tweet, Rubio…
Mr Khalil was initially taken to an immigration holding facility in New Jersey, according to ICE's online locator. But when his wife tried to visit on Sunday, she was told he was not there, according…
UN rights chief warns of escalating violence in Syria The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, warned of escalating violence in Syria in a statement on Sunday, urging an immediate end…
Pope Francis "had a quiet night, and is resting" as he continues to receive treatment for bilateral pneumonia, according to an update from the Holy See Press Office.The Vatican said Francis, 88,…
Romanian far-right populist Calin Georgescu, who was barred from running in the country’s presidential election redo, will appeal against the electoral body’s decision to a top court on Monday.He won…
Mark Carney has won the leadership of Canada's ruling Liberal Party and will succeed Justin Trudeau as prime ministerCarney, a former central banker, secured 86% of the votes, defeating former Finance…
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The prospects and perils of the UK taking the lead on clean power in the wake of the United States’s withdrawal from the Paris Accords remain to be seen. Having undergone its own transition away from…
Noting that Mauritius has a special bond with India and a very long historical relationship, country's Foreign Affairs Minister Dhananjay Ramful has said that preparations are "unique and special" for…
It’s been often warned that democracy dies in darkness, yet Romanian democracy is dying not just in broad daylight but with support from broad swathes of the transatlantic establishment. The Sunday…
It is another Holy month of Ramadan, dedicated to fasting, prayer, and reflection, cherished by families around the world. This period is not only about individual devotion but also about…
Amirov, 45, and Omarov, 40, have pleaded not guilty to murder for hire and attempted murder in aid of racketeering [GETTY]Two men accused of being members of a Russian organised crime group will face…
Irish premier Micheal Martin has insisted his priority in this week’s meeting with Donald Trump at the White House is to “copper fasten” Ireland’s economic relationship with the US.
LOS ANGELES — On March 1, the Los Angeles community gathered at the California Club in Downtown Los Angeles to celebrate Elizabeth Agbabian, the first lady of the American University of Armenia (AUA).…
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Recruitment of Italian civilians at American bases in Italy has been suspended, trade unions said on Monday. "We have learned from the national secretariat that there has been a freeze on hiring…
Today's administration policies are dark, strongly resembling how Americans felt during a pivotal decade 100 years ago, when dissatisfaction with the country led to discriminatory, hateful government…
"Even in his last moments, his humor and boundless compassion compelled him to leave us with one last laugh...to cheer us all up," Prince Robert said. He also revealed that Frederik, realizing his…
Egypt’s plan to rebuild Gaza has been endorsed by the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and several European states, but a lack of funding along with opposition from the US and…
Global climate diplomacy must shift focus from highly “politicised” negotiations to advancing real collective action on the ground to remain credible, Brazil’s COP30 presidency has warned. In a long…
While President Donald Trump said on March 7 that he was “strongly considering” large-scale “banking sanctions, sanctions, and tariffs” on Russia, the threat was wholly hollow. Too much of the…
A delegation of Israeli negotiators departed for Doha on Monday afternoon and is expected to begin indirect talks with Hamas later in the day through mediators, based on a framework proposed by U.S.…
A four-year-old boy called the cops on his mother for a shocking crime - eating his ice cream! Last week, the young boy from Wisconsin dialled 911 in hopes of getting his mother behind bars. While…
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Tripoli, March 10, 2025 (LANA) - The Steering Committee of the Benghazi Municipality, which is one of the components of the displaced people of Benghazi in the western region, announced in an official…
Tripoli, March 10, 2025 (LANA) - The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, "Abdul Hamid Al-Dabaiba", issued today, Monday, Circular No. (2) of 2025, which includes a set of controls and…
ISTANBUL, March 10 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Monday reaffirmed the alliance’s support for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sovereignty and territorial integrity during a…
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Prime Minster of the Kingdom of Eswatini Russell Dlamini by phone today. The Secretary noted the long…
Patrick Kielty’s mother has been remembered as a resilient woman whose life changed following the death of her husband during the Troubles.
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(Based on information provided by the Protocol and Liaison Service)The new Permanent Representative of Haiti to the United Nations, Ericq Pierre, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General…
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at the EU headquarters in Brussels on March 6, 2025. NICOLAS TUCAT/Getty Images Ukraine hopes that talks with U.S.…
March 10 (UPI) -- More than 30 people are reported injured in a shipping crash off the coast of England Monday. The collision occurred in the North Sea about 10 miles off the coast of East Yorkshire…
FILE - In this file photo dated July 2007, an Inuit seal hunter touches a dead seal atop a melting iceberg near Ammassalik Island, Greenland. (AP Photo/John McConnico, file) NUUK, Greenland — When…
Servicemen carry the coffin of Ukrainian soldier Vasyl Ratushnyy, 28 during the funeral ceremony in St. Michael Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)…
Washington Examiner March 09, 2025 Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency continues to rip through the federal bureaucracy. Certainly, the backlash is growing, but given the size of the U.S.…
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday swore in Dr. Riek Gai Kok as the new governor of Jonglei State, a region long plagued by instability and intercommunal violence. The swearing-in…
The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners and SafeJournalists Network (SJN) strongly condemn the adoption of legislation in the Republika Srpska entity in Bosnia and Herzegovina that will…
(Beirut) – Bulgarian authorities should suspend any plans to deport Saudi human rights defender Abdulrahman al-Khalidi to Saudi Arabia, and should allow his resettlement to a third country, twenty…
GAZA STRIP, Occupied Palestinian Territory – Two weeks into her ninth month of pregnancy, Roozan Abu Jbarah hoped she would manage to give birth safely. “I’ve been having pain and my water broke,” she…
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CHENGDU, China, March 10 (Xinhua) -- A delegation of the Nepali Congress party recently visited the Sanxingdui Museum in southwest China's Sichuan Province, where its members were deeply impressed by…
BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) -- To call the China-U.S. economic ties a "rip-off" and pursue absolute reciprocity in trade goes against the most basic economic common sense, a Chinese foreign ministry…
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Beninese Foreign Minister Olushegun Adjadi Bakari today. The Secretary underscored the importance of…
The United States was added Sunday to the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist, a research tool that publicizes the status of freedoms and threats to civil liberties worldwide. The move comes amid President…
On 2 March, Israel sealed off the Kerem Shalom crossing in conjunction with the start of Ramadan, which led to a drastic shortage of fuel needed to run desalination plants. [Getty]As the sun sets on…
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Trump administration’s cuts to USAID have frozen hundreds of millions of dollars in contractual payments to aid groups, leaving them paying out of pocket to preserve a fragile…
French households, businesses and local authorities will face soaring costs for insurance if the country fails to adapt to a changing climate, the government said on Monday.The cost of climate…
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SINGAPORE – Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X saw outages in different parts of the world, including Singapore, on March 10.There were more than 1,000 outage reports filed by users…
Pope Francis followed the Vatican’s weeklong spiritual retreat via videoconference on Monday as he continued his recovery from double pneumonia and looked ahead to the 12th anniversary of his election…
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), an eight-member regional bloc, will convene an extraordinary summit on Wednesday to address escalating tensions in South Sudan, the group said in…
The untapped potential of women in industrial development represents a significant opportunity for economic growth and innovation. Despite making up nearly half of the global workforce, women remain…
DHAKA, BangladesBangladesh’s primary anti-corruption agency approved charge sheets on Monday against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members for allegedly misusing power to allocate…
Scores of Christians – priests, mothers, children – were caught up in the violence triggered by a revolt that broke out in Assad's former stronghold. In a message, Syrian patriarchs bemoan the…
Residents of Greenland head to the polls on Tuesday in a vote that in previous years has drawn little outside attention - but which may prove pivotal for the Arctic territory's future.US President…
Armenia Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan (Photo/ANI) New Delhi [India], March 10 (ANI): Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan on Monday emphasized the strong bond between Armenia and India despite…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted Mauritius as a “close maritime neighbour” and a “key partner in the Indian Ocean,” emphasizing the significance of strengthening bilateral ties…
BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) -- It has been clearly stated in official legal opinions of the Office of Legal Affairs of the U.N. Secretariat that "the United Nations considers 'Taiwan' as a province of…
A Portuguese institution is reshaping medical education, preparing future healthcare professionals for a rapidly evolving landscape. Healthcare is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rapid…
Syrians have denounced the recent violence and called for the end of sectarian killings [Izettin Kasim/Anadolu via Getty]Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has sent his condolences to a…
During his stay, Darmanin is scheduled to meet with Morocco's Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, and the king's public prosecutor, El-Hassan Daki. [Getty]France's Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin…
The latest wave of refugees many from Alawite-majority areas in Latakia, Tartous, and Baniyas has overwhelmed communities in Lebanon [Getty]Lebanese border villages are struggling to cope with a…
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It’s that time of year. Colleges and universities will announce their tuition increases for the coming academic year soon, if they haven’t already done so. Some of them are approaching $100,000, and…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a free-speech challenge to laws in Colorado, California and 20 other states that forbid licensed counselors from seeking to change the sexual…
Turkey, as one of the geopolitically significant countries, serves as a bridge between the Western and Eastern worlds. In this context, Turkey seeks to maintain normal relations with both the West and…
A collision between an oil tanker and a cargo ship off the northeastern coast of England on Monday has sparked a massive emergency response. Firefighters, helicopters, and lifeboats were deployed…
The Israeli army detained 762 Palestinians in military raids across the occupied West Bank in February, prisoners' affairs groups said on Monday.“The detainees included 19 women and 90 children,” the…
(Based on information provided by the Protocol and Liaison Service)The new Permanent Representative of Slovenia to the United Nations, Samuel Žbogar, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General…
President Yoon Suk-yeol, while campaigning for the presidency in 2021, appeared on televised debates with the Chinese character for “king” written on his palm. Yet as his very first move as president,…
Ahead of U.S.-Ukraine talks on the war with Russia, the United States expressed confidence Monday that Ukraine was on board with President Donald Trump's demand it move forward toward a peace deal…
Each month, ACLED’s Asia Pacific Team collects information on the dates, actors, locations, fatalities, and types of all reported political violence and protest events in the region.Details below on…
In late February, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth instructed the U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) to halt offensive cyber operations against Russia. Although the Department of Homeland Security’s…
Saudi Arabia is to host talks on Tuesday between the United States and Ukraine in a new diplomatic push after an argument erupted during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Feb. 28 visit to the White…
March 10, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs; and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today issued…
The US is the most popular destination for international trips among Canadians tag 1 MIN READ Trump Likely To Defer Tariffs On Goods, Services Under USMCA Bloomberg Canadians appeared to be abandoning…
Donald Trump's administration officially requested Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani to secure the release of Israeli-Russian hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov "as soon as possible," a report by…
Canada’s ruling Liberal Party has elected a political novice to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that is promising to challenge President Trump’s tariff regime tit-for-tat. Former Bank of Canada…
The U.S. Embassy in Bucharest is organizing an online auction of U.S. Government property (including furniture, household appliances, IT equipment, household and kitchen items, and office supplies).…
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missile firings, North Korea’s fifth missile launch event this year, were detected from the North’s southwestern Hwanghae province. It called the weapons…
Former central banker Mark Carney will become prime minister after the governing Liberal Party elected him its leader Sunday in a landside vote with 85.9 percent support.
SINGAPORE - Global disruptions in trade, technology and security will impact Singapore, but the Republic is “far from powerless” despite its small size, said Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng on…
By Merve BerkerANKARA (AA) – Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa condemned on Sunday his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, for refusing to accept deported Venezuelan migrants, calling the move a…
FARA law interpretation in Georgia According to the Social Justice Center (SJC), a reasonable interpretation of the U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA)—which Georgia plans to adopt—would…
Voting opens Monday in an election that gives American Jews a rare chance to directly shape Israel’s future.The U.S. election for seats in the 39th World Zionist Congress will help determine the…
Malaria season kicks off this month across much of Africa. This disease remains the deadliest on the continent, particularly affecting children. The decision by the Trump administration to cut 90% of…
This article was originally published in Rest of World, which covers technology’s impact outside the West.After US President Donald Trump issued an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico as Gulf…
The World Zionist Congress election, which runs from March 10 to May 4, determines how $5 billion will be spent in Israel — and is seen as a referendum on the future of the country.Jews in the United…
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Berlin faces mounting challenges in its dealings with China. It’s time for a change in approach, says Mikko Huotari. The policy toward Beijing must become more European.When a new German government…
Since the abolition of the monarchy, Nepal has seen 13 different governments, making many believe the current system has failed them. Protesters voiced support for a political system change to save…
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia wants its 2.5 million foreign workers to contribute 2 per cent of their monthly salaries to the country’s pension scheme, known as the Employees Provident Fund (EPF). Employers…
More than 30 injured people were brought ashore on Monday following a collision between an oil taker and a cargo vessel in the North Sea according to UK media. The same media reported that both…
ISTANBUL Over 270,000 people have signed a lighthearted counter-petition urging Denmark to purchase California in response to US President Donald Trump's growing interest in territorial expansion…
A recent post on the Hungarian government's official Facebook page stirred up controversy after declaring that keeping Ukraine alive "should not happen". However, it was soon taken down, reports…
From Washington’s goals to what Kyiv may be willing to concede, here’s what the watch as US and Ukrainian officials meet in Jeddah for a series of high-stakes talks that could help decide the fate of…
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -- Singapore is processing its first ever extradition request from neighbouring Indonesia for a businessman accused of corruption in a government project, the city-state's law…
The Erada Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation in Dubai has become the first institution in the UAE and the Gulf region to receive accreditation from the Arab Board of Health Specialisations for…
2025-03-10T13:45:16+00:00 Shafaq News/ The military operation in Syria’s coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus has concluded, the Ministry of Defense in the Syrian transitional administration…
Tesla produced the must-have electric cars for many Americans with progressive views, but several protesters said they regretted their purchase after Musk involved himself with Trump and US…
Rear Admiral Mostafa Tajeddini elaborated on the exercise’s goals during a press conference on Monday with the commanders of Russian and Chinese units participating in the 2025 Maritime Security Belt…
Greta speaks with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu During an “extremely tense” meeting last week, Shin Bet director Ronen Bar refused a demand by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he resign his…
The Department of Defense (DoD) released the Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies (MSAs), Academic Program Year (APY) 2023-2024 (23-24) today. According to…
March 10 (UPI) -- A strike at Germany's Hamburg Airport left all outgoing flights canceled Monday, with more airports likely to soon be affected. The airport announced that the German trade union…
Members of the National Police Special Purpose Battalion of Zaporizhzhia region fire a howitzer toward Russian troops on a front line on Friday. (Reuters) KYIV — Ukraine is preparing for high-stakes…
Latvian Romans Vainsteins, the 2000 road cycling world champion, was arrested at Bergamo's Orio al Serio airport on Monday after arriving on a flight from Riga. The 52-year-old must serve a four-month…
Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone. Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities. Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed. Having withdrawal…
Europe is largely dependent on manufacturers in Asia for its supplies of everyday medicines. The Commission has promised to address the region’s vulnerability with new legislation within 100 days of…
DaysofPal- In the heart of the besieged Gaza Strip, the story of four orphaned siblings unfolds, a poignant testament to the human cost of conflict. As Ramadan approaches, their Iftar table remains…
European lawmakers have voiced fresh doubt about the European Central Bank’s digital-euro project after an outage in the ECB’s existing payment system caused delays for thousands of households and…
BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) -- China hopes that the incoming government in Canada will adopt a positive and pragmatic approach toward China, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday. Spokesperson…
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An organised network operating from Georgia has scammed thousands of savers from the UK, Europe and Canada out of $35m after they fell for fake celebrity adverts on Facebook and Google. According to a…
HRANA News Agency – On Saturday, March 8, security forces arrested three citizens, Alam Azizi, Saeed Azizi, and Javid Kadkhodaei, in Qasreqand County. Among them, Saeed Azizi and Javid Kadkhodaei were…
According to Vatican sources, Pope Francis rested well last night and continues his scheduled physiotherapy exercises today, including treatments aimed at improving his breathing. The Pontiff was also…
US President Donald Trump recently made an announcement about a new investment-based Gold Card visa, which raises questions about the program's sustainability. His plan to replace the EB-5 investor…
JERUSALEMIsraeli army chief Eyal Zamir approved new military plans for resuming the war on the Gaza Strip if ceasefire negotiations collapsed, Israeli media said on Monday. The plans were ratified by…
ANKARAThe Palestinian resistance group Hamas said Monday that Israeli threats to resume the war on Gaza “will not work.”"We affirm our full commitment to the ceasefire agreement, and to implementing…
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DaysofPal- Recently-released Palestinian prisoners have spoken to Middle East Eye (MEE) about the harrowing experiences they endured while detained by Israeli occupation forces. Their testimonies…
Israel’s Energy Minister Eli Cohen has ordered an immediate halt to electricity supply to Gaza, further worsening the humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave as it grapples with severe aid…
In Tehran, volunteer teachers protested on March 10, 2025 March 10, 2025 – Protests erupted across multiple Iranian cities as citizens voiced their grievances over economic hardship, government…
The coastguard says it has deployed a helicopter and a plane - while nearby vessels with firefighting capability have also been sent. Large columns of black smoke were seen at the scene in the North…
India and North Macedonia share a steadily growing partnership built on historical ties, shared democratic values, and respect for pluralism. A significant connection between the two nations is Mother…
2025-03-10T13:25:12+00:00 Shafaq News/ A new wave of displacement from Syria’s coastal villages and towns, predominantly inhabited by the Alawite community, has placed growing pressure on Lebanese…
Abdulrahman Bin Mohamed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, has paid tribute to Emirati doctors, lauding their remarkable contributions and nonstop efforts to serve the community and protect…
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of March 16-22 include rapper-actor Queen Latifah, actor William Shatner and guitarist Lincoln Parish of Cage the Elephant
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, “If I were an Iranian, I would get all my money out of the rial now,” citing the Trump administration’s policies to cripple Iran’s economy U.S. Treasury…
A few days ago, the chair of a regional media outlet called me with the following message: ‘Aytan, our employees in Azerbaijan refuse to work with us for fear of being arrested. For their own safety,…
BEIRUT — Syria’s Defense Ministry announced Monday the completion of a military operation against remnants of the former Assad regime on the Syrian coast, where fighting between pro-Assad militias and…
The Belizean reporter of PlusTV, Louis “Ljay” Wade, filed a complaint against police for physical assault after he was confronted while filming for his work. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on…
The EURJPY currency pair fell sharply to near 159.00 in European trading hours on Monday, facing sharp selling pressure as the Japanese Yen outperforms across the board amid dismal market sentiment.…
(Leonard Stokes). Submit a correction Send a letter to the editor Reprints & permissions Donald Trump’s cruel and chaotic second term is just getting started. In his first month back in office, Trump…
As the Tatmadaw/military junta in Myanmar loses more territory to Ethnic Armed Groups, some are becoming increasingly important in the geopolitics of the region. Tin Shine Aung looks at how the Arakan…
Five years ago on Tuesday, the World Health Organisation announced COVID-19 had become a pandemic -- a moment when the world finally woke up to the unfolding disaster. The WHO had already sounded its…
Fort-Liberté’s K-Navaval set a new standard for regional Carnival celebrations, drawing millions into the streets with dazzling costumes, pulsating rhythms, and an electrifying atmosphere. From March…
An oil tanker and a cargo ship collided off the coast of eastern England Monday, setting both vessels on fire and triggering a major rescue operation, emergency services said.
GENEVA Spain's anti-corruption prosecutor has launched an investigation into the far-right Vox party following allegations of illegal financing practices, local media reported Monday.Spain’s Socialist…
Sinhala nationalist lawmaher and leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU), Udaya Gammanpila, has accused the Dissanayake-led government of weakening Sri Lanka’s intelligence sector, warning that…
“Sleepmaxxing” is among the latest wellness trends to take social media by storm. Thought to improve one's sleep quality, it has become popular among TikTok users, millions of whom have shared their…
JERUSALEM Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claimed Monday that Tel Aviv informed the US presidential envoy for hostages held in Gaza, Adam Boehler, not to engage in talks with Hamas…
GENEVA Israel’s decision to completely halt all aid into Gaza is "unacceptable and goes against its international law obligations,” the UN Human Rights Office said Monday."It is already having…
Watch: How uncrewed surface vessels are reshaping naval combat Naval innovation is accelerating, driven by operational demands in Ukraine.The Black Sea has become a proving ground for new…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced on 7 March that it would extend an unfunded portfolio risk-sharing facility to Ukraine’s OTP Leasing to unlock €160 million of new…
Speaking to reporters on Monday, Heidari said the Iranian Armed Forces relentlessly pursue the guidelines of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.“The finger of the Armed…
A South Korean man has been shot and killed by robbers in the Philippines' capital of Manila, according to a local media outlet and the Korean embassy in the country Monday.According to GMA News of…
A crane is used to unload coal from a cargo ship at the Deendayal Port in Kandla, in the western state of Gujarat, India, Sept. 25, 2024. Reuters-YonhapAn oil tanker and a cargo ship collided off the…
Hopes for a U.S. nuclear energy revival may be jeopardized by the tariffs that President Donald Trump continues to threaten to impose on Canada, as well as his plans to similarly target the European…
In Latin American elections, big debates about the left-right ideological divide and the geopolitics of U.S. and Chinese influence often take a back seat to simple concerns about day-to-day living,…
Mujahid underlined the cultural and religious commonalities between Iran and Afghanistan, Afghan media Tolo News reported.Kabul attaches importance to development of bilateral relations with Tehran,…
BELGRADE, March 10 (Xinhua) -- China's "two sessions" serve not only as a window to understand the country's various achievements, but as an important platform for learning about its solutions to…
BREMEN, Germany, March 10 (Xinhua) -- The resilience of the Chinese economic system enables China to set an impressive economic growth target of around 5 percent for 2025, a German economist has said.…
In its 2025 budget, the Sri Lankan government has allocated its Ministry of Defense (MoD) 442 billion Sri Lankan rupees (around $1.5 billion), a 3 percent increase from $1.45 billion in 2024, and up…
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday the Trump administration had finished its six-week purge of programs of the six-decade-old U.S. Agency for International Development, and said…
The probe follows earlier revelations by Haaretz, which first exposed the Israeli army's use of human shields in August 2024 [Getty]Israel’s military police have launched an investigation into…
Taipei, March 10 (CNA) Former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) defended on Monday the reference to Taiwan as "China Taipei" by a student from the People's Republic of China (PRC) on a group visit to the…
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On February 9, China’s National Development and Reform Commission and National Energy Agency jointly published a “Notice on Deepening Market-Based Reform of Renewable Energy On-Grid Tariffs to Promote…
EXCLUSIVE: Growing up under Soviet rule, Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė was not allowed to celebrate Christmas. Her mother was born in a Siberian prison camp. The crime?Her teenage…
A key ally of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Sunday that all "affiliated groups" of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) must disarm, as part of a historic ceasefire deal with…
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A Thai soldier at a border crossing in Sungai Kolok in Thailand's Narathiwat province: Over 7,000 people have died since insurgency restarted early this century in the Muslim-dominated provinces of…
Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza, Ladki Bahin gets Rs 36,000 crore and more. Photo: Reuters Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza, Ladki Bahin gets Rs 36,000 crore and more. Photo:…
Once the capital of the Hindu Vijayanagara kingdom, Hampi is described as an open-air museum, filled with magnificent stone ruins on the banks of Tungabhadra river. It was declared a World Heritage…
Russia on Monday announced the expulsion of two British diplomats for allegedly "providing false information and conducting intelligence and disruptive activities."
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Sunday denounced the large-scale joint military exercises conducted by the United States and South Korea, the official Korean Central News Agency…
The 1962 Sino-Indian War remains a deep-seated national trauma for India, leaving a lasting imprint on the nation’s post-independence national psyche. The battle, often referred to as a “national…
Flags of Saudi Arabia and Ukraine line the King Abdulaziz Road in the Saudi Red Sea port city of Jeddah ahead of a visit by the Ukrainian President [GETTY]President Volodymyr Zelenskiy travels to…
At least six people were killed and 22 injured in eastern Ukraine as Russian forces continued an intense campaign targeting civilian population centers with drones, missiles and artillery for a fourth…
At a West Village showroom in Manhattan on Saturday, one protester shouted, "Nobody voted for Elon Musk." Another sign, referencing Musk's other company, SpaceX, read, "Send Musk to Mars Now!!" Some…
COPENHAGEN - Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, will hold a parliamentary election on March 11 with independence a key campaign theme after U.S. President Donald Trump said he wants…
ISTANBUL Elon Musk has accused a handful of Democratic billionaire backers, including George Soros and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, of funding the protests against his electric car company Tesla,…
Egypt’s plan to rebuild Gaza has been endorsed by the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and several European states, but a lack of funding along with opposition from the US and…
Fasal launched in India in 2018 to provide horticulture farmers with precision farming and financial management tools that boost resource optimization and productivity. The startup’s remote sensors…
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, March 10. The memorandum on implementation of the project “Initiative on strengthening stability in border areas between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan” has been signed, Trend reports…
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KARACHI, Pakistan Philippine authorities are making preparations to arrest former President Rodrigo Duterte after the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) issued a red notice, local…
TshisaLIVE Entertainment Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Subscribe now Ebenhaezer Dibakwane died on March 7. Image: Sowetan via…
The Ukrainian Air Force reported detecting a Russian A-50 airborne early warning and control aircraft operating in the airspace over Orlovska Oblast, a region in western Russia near the Ukrainian…
SINGAPORE – A man paid nearly $19 for counterfeit Singapore dollar bills in mixed denominations that he bought online.Muhammad Fairuz Surian then used a combination of genuine Singapore dollar notes…
China Aerospace Studies Institute This report draws on open-source reporting, Chinese-language primary sources, satellite imagery, and multiple business databases to examine China’s air defense radar…
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Ever since Trump’s election, Europeans have anxiously waited for the new US administration’s “plan” to end the war in Ukraine. The last few weeks, since the Munich security conference and the…
Lebanon’s economy has been on a turbulent journey in recent years, with a triple crisis affecting its banking sector, economy, and currency.Israel’s recent war on the country only intensified the…
Iran has summoned the British ambassador to Tehran in response to the United Kingdom’s recent decision to raise security alert levels against Iranian threats Iran has summoned the British ambassador…
TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – A one-day strike by workers at 13 German airports, including the Frankfurt and Munich hubs and all the country’s other main destinations, caused the cancelation of most flights…
Hamas expressed a willingness to discuss scaling back its offensive weapons, particularly its missile arsenal [Getty]Hamas has proposed a comprehensive ceasefire deal that would include discussions…
Ann and Billie Dumaliang say they’re “done with being friendly” with Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga. The renowned conservationists and sisters, in an exclusive new interview with TIME, accuse the…
Three men accused of gang-raping an Israeli woman and local homestay owner and drowning a male tourist in river in southern India
DOHA, Qatar — At an International Women’s Day gathering, Amanda McGregor, Australia’s Special Representative on Afghanistan, highlighted the escalating restrictions on women under Taliban rule, urging…
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan is home to more than 2.1 million Afghan refugees, with a majority residing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees…
Most of the dead are apparently from the Alawite community, who live largely in the country’s coastal province, including in the cities of Latakia and Tartous. Alawites, an ethnoreligious sect of…
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The latest human mobility statistics demand attention. In 2024, the UN Population Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs estimated that there were 304 million international migrants…
Mar 10, 2025 // EU policymakers’ decision to improve the bloc’s position in the critical minerals race illustrates their increasing importance—and how competition to secure these minerals will impact…
Boehler defended his talks, arguing that diplomacy with Hamas was essential to securing the release of American captives still held in Gaza [Getty]US Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler has…
US immigration agents on Saturday detained a Palestinian recent Columbia University graduate, according to a statement from Student Workers of Columbia. Mahmoud Khalil was inside a residence owned by…
Student negotiator Mahmoud Khalil is on the Columbia University campus in New York at a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on April 29, 2024. Immigration officers have arrested a leader of the…
Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini on Monday said a meeting between Elon Musk and Italian President Sergio Mattarella would be stimulating, speaking on the sidelines of an event at…
DERAWAN – In the turquoise waters of Indonesia’s Derawan Archipelago, a deafening dynamite blast shatters the morning calm, trumpeting the ongoing destruction of one of the world’s most biodiverse…
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said nearly 1,500 people have died in the violence since Thursday, the majority civilians of them killed by security forces and allied groups in the…
Three former top executives from French video game giant Ubisoft, the maker of "Assassin's Creed" and "Far Cry", went on trial on Monday accused of psychologically and sexually harassing employees for…
Israel is now in full violation of their signature on the Ceasefire Agreement they signed by refusing to move, as they had committed to do, to the 2nd Phase – the withdraw of the IDF from Gaza – and…
BEIJING (Kyodo) -- China, Russia and Iran have begun joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman to strengthen mutual trust between their forces and foster cooperation, the Chinese Defense Ministry said…
BUCHAREST — Romanian far-right pro-Russian presidential contender Calin Georgescu will challenge a decision to bar him from taking part in a rerun of the election in May, one of his advisers told…
Rwanda has taken important steps to tackle preventable cancers nation-wide, a recent international assessment has found. This includes measures to improve cancer services, develop key governance…
Yet, global supply still increased from 238,000 tonnes in 2023 to 290,000 tonnes in 2024, according to the US Geological SurveyThe problem is 98% of the world's cobalt comes as a by-product to either…
Godongwana cancelled the tabling of the budget in February just minutes before he was meant to appear in parliament. The cabinet had rejected his proposal of a 2-percentage point increase on VAT.The…
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- An explosives-filled trailer that Australian politicians earlier described as an antisemitic terrorism plot and a foiled mass casualty event was staged by criminals in a…
A gang of Chinese diners has been causing trouble for restaurant owners in eastern Thailand, with their latest target a pork barbecue restaurant where they fled without paying their bill.Mr Yuthanan…
NEW DELHI - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Mauritius on Tuesday for talks on upgrading strategic ties, days after U.S. President Donald Trump signalled support for a deal between…
Fugard's celebrated plays included Boesman and Lena, which looked at the difficult circumstances of a mixed-race couple. Having premiered in 1969, it was made into a film in 2000 starring Danny Glover…
Home / Newsroom / 2025 / NATO Allies multi-domain exercise is key to assurance RAMSTEIN, Germany - On 6 March 2025, NATO Allied aircraft from NATO nations, the U.S., and The Netherlands, supported by…
Greenland is set to hold general elections amid US President Donald Trump’s push to take control of the mineral-rich island, a territory of DenmarkSix major parties are competing in the race on the…
A sprawling Russian disinformation network is manipulating Western AI chatbots to spew pro-Kremlin propaganda, researchers say, at a time when the United States is reported to have paused its cyber…
According to Nili, this reduction was first applied to Amirhossein Moradi and has now been extended to Ali Younesi as well.On June 25, 2022, more than two years after their arrest, Younesi and Moradi…
Donald Trump has lashed out at former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull after he suggested the U.S. president's second term would benefit China. In a Sunday post on Truth Social, Trump…
This year’s International Women’s Day was commemorated on Saturday in the Eastern Equatoria State capital, Torit, with pleas for increased representation of women at all levels of government and in…
The employment of donkeys on the frontlines has had some drawbacks, as the Telegram channel Military Informant reported that the animals "create[d] several new problems, including the need for regular…
LONDON - Britain is concerned by China's "dangerous and destabilising" activity in the South China Sea, British foreign minister David Lammy said on Monday."We are concerned by dangerous and…
SINGAPORE – Misinformation on cannabis is pervasive, along with all kinds of claims about the drug, amid a bleak global drug situation. This likely contributed to a more permissive attitude towards…
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DR Congo, which covers an area larger than western Europe, is one of the world’s most resource-rich nations, home to copper and lithium reserves in the south, and cobalt and coltan in the east,…
Many Europeans currently feel very frustrated and indeed discouraged by what they rightly perceive as a fundamental betrayal by Donald Trump. But there is one man in Paris who definitely sees things…
Internet users reported trouble with their Google Chromecast on Sunday evening. DownDetector also subsequently reported the outage, noting netizens' problems.
Demonstrating its commitment to maritime safety in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy's INS Tarkash provided urgent technical and medical assistance to an Iranian dhow off the Somali coast. The…
Authorities warn of rising waters, health risks and power outages as recovery efforts begin
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — An explosives-filled trailer that Australian politicians earlier described as an antisemitic terrorism plot and a foiled mass casualty event was staged by criminals in a…
The NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence, in cooperation with the War Studies Research Centre of the Netherlands Defence Academy and the Amsterdam Centre for International Law (ACIL),…
Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress Tiwa Savage has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry. Last week she received the prestigious Media Icon Award at the…
BANGKOK - Malaysia has warned its citizens against travelling to southern Thailand after bombings and shootings by suspected insurgents killed five people and injured 13 others at the weekend. Read…
BANGKOK – Thailand’s government plans to inject as much as US$4.4 billion (S$5.86 billion) more cash to push growth beyond 3 per cent in 2025, as the export-reliant economy faces headwinds from global…
Reading Time: 5 minutes He’s been called the “Gabriel Boric of the right”—maybe because, like Chile’s young president, he wears a beard and made a name for himself criticizing the country’s political…
MARK CARNEY, Canada's incoming prime minister, has pledged to take on the United States in an escalating trade dispute, vowing to defend the country’s interests against US president Donald Trump’s…
You are here: Form This Initiative is to encourage co-operation across the Irish sea region. Read details on this page First published: 22 February 2023 Documents Initiative to encourage economic co…
France expresses its deep concern about the serious violence that has occurred in Syria over the past few days in the Tartus, Latakia and Homs provinces. It utterly condemns the atrocities perpetrated…
Chaos broke out in Romania’s capital Sunday evening as incensed supporters of the far-right populist Calin Georgescu protested the electoral body’s decision to reject his candidacy in a presidential…
The decision not to renew the waiver was made to 'ensure we do not allow Iran any degree of economic or financial relief,' the US Department of State said [GETTY]Iran's foreign ministry said on Monday…
Trump’s elite backers—economic nationalists, Wall Street, and the techno-right—may soon fracture over conflicting agendas. Although Donald Trump came to office riding a tsunami of public hostility…
Syria's Defense Ministry on Monday announced the end of a major security operation in coastal provinces, after days of clashes, violence and reported killings. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights…
Four women fighting for freedom, peace and justice in their home countries – from Belarus, leader of the country's democratic forces Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, and Palina Sharenda Panasiuk; and Lenie…
The US dollar suffered large losses against its major rivals to begin the month of March as the disappointing macroeconomic data releases, combined with the Trump administration’s tariffs, revived…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio greets crew members as he boards a military airplane Sunday at Homestead Air Reserve Base en route to Saudi Arabia. (Saul Loeb/via REUTERS) The Trump administration is…
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As Putin launched the biggest European invasion since the end of World War Two, he gave a fiery speech on TV declaring his goal was to "demilitarise and denazify" Ukraine.Russia has repeatedly painted…
"Treatments for the most common types of chronic pain (Examples: fibromyalgia, chronic low back pain) have limited impact on pain intensity, meaning many people will live with their pain long-term,"…
Railway station in Murmansk. Photo: Thomas Nilsen The population in the Murmansk region continues to decline, the Arctic Observer reports on Telegram, with reference to the latest statistics from…
“Rishi and I are now in the next phase of our journey,” said Akshata, who is setting up a private office with her husband to promote education initiatives. “We’re passionate about education and we’re…
America’s foreign policy is usually categorized under the following two dualities: Idealism versus realism and internationalism versus isolationism. Does Trump’s foreign policy fall under any of those…
HRANA News Agency – Azerbaijani-Turk activist Alireza Farshi has been sentenced to eight months in prison by the Tehran Revolutionary Court. Branch 23 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced this…
Gabon’s interim President Brice Oligui Nguema is to face three challengers in presidential polls due to take place on 12 April. The official list was published by the interior minister on Sunday, one…
Trump’s policy towards Ukraine, Europe, and NATO has become one of the main topics of public debate in Poland. The ongoing reset in relations with Russia, the suspension of aid to Ukraine, and…
In a different WhatsApp conversation with the same buyer, reviewed by Reuters, a different trader said that trucks carrying gum arabic had crossed the Sudanese border into South Sudan and Egypt.In all…
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An initiative dubbed "Beat Breast Cancer" aimed at tackling breast cancer in Ghana was on Wednesday launched in Accra. The "Beat Breast Cancer" initiative seeks to improve early detection, diagnosis,…
A Syrian military operation against loyalists of ousted former President Bashar al-Assad has been completed, the defence ministry said on Monday.Clashes between Assad loyalists and the country's new…
Three years on, the war in Ukraine has reshaped economies, lives, and global politics. Can Europe afford the price? Three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, what has been the cost of war? What…
Israeli army starts to demolish their homes in the Nur al-Shams refugee camp east of Tulkarm city, occupied West Bank on 6 March 2025. [Getty]Ihab Shaabin cannot believe that he lost his home without…
North Korea fired "multiple unidentified ballistic missiles" on Monday, South Korea's military said, the same day Seoul and Washington began a major annual joint military drill known as Freedom…
U.S. President Donald Trump, who has said he wants to take over Greenland, is very unpredictable, the island's premier said on Monday, the eve of the self-governing Danish territory's legislative…
When: Monday 10 March at 16.30Where: Daphne Caruana Galizia Press room and via Interactio Key topics this week include: Debate with Presidents Costa and von der Leyen on the 6 March Special European…
When Trump Administration envoys meet tomorrow with Ukrainian negotiators in Saudi Arabia, the Americans will face a fast changing geopolitical kaleidoscope. Given the cold shoulder by Mr. Trump, the…
A supporter of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol holds a sign near the presidential residence in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, March 7, 2025. The letters read, “President was right.” (AP…
Spanish police have arrested 11 Pakistani nationals on suspicion of belonging to the banned terrorist organization, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).According to Spanish media, a joint operation by…
Saudi Arabia is to host talks between delegates from Ukraine and the US on Tuesday. Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy | Photo: AP Days after the US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President…
Elon Musk-led social media platform X (formerly Twitter) suffered a massive outage for several users across the world. Elon Musk bought social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in…
According to the Cuban Electric Union (UNE), Cuba continues to struggle with a worsening electricity crisis that leaves 40% of the island in darkness. The deficit reached a staggering 1749 megawatts…
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Trump addresses rift between Musk and cabinet Donald Trump has addressed rumours of a rift between Elon Musk and his cabinet. The US president described Musk as a “very special person” as he was asked…
The final moments of an aircraft carrying five passengers over Pennsylvania before it crashed into a parking lot has been captured on air traffic control audio. The crash happened at around 3pm on…
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Donald Trump has suggested Ukraine “may not survive” the war against Russia, even if American support continues. The US president was asked about his decision to pause support for Ukraine following…
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More than a month into his second term, President Donald Trump has already made good on many of his dreadful campaign promises. He has ordered mass deportation of migrants and asylum seekers;…
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A New York-bound Air India flight from Mumbai returned four hours after take-off following a mid-air bomb threat on Monday morning, multiple local media reports said. The Boeing 777 aircraft with 322…
SINGAPORE - A coffee product known as “Kopi Penumbuk” has been found to contain a potent prescription medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), as it warned…
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The move by Iran's foreign ministry underscored Tehran's strong protest against Sweden over interference in internal legal processes and dual standards on human rights issues.Iran’s move comes in…
Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede said on Monday that US President Donald Trump has not treated Greenlanders with respect since his renewed push to assimilate the vast, mineral-rich Arctic island…
President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on Mexican and Canadian products could increase after the current pause expires on April 2. The statement came during a Fox News interview aired Sunday,…
By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock BANGKOK, March 10 (Bernama) -- The second batch of 26 Malaysians rescued from job scam syndicates in Myanmar is expected to be repatriated tomorrow, according to the Malaysian…
The US has ordered its non-emergency government personnel in South Sudan to leave the country because of security concerns, the state department said on Sunday."Armed conflict is ongoing and includes…
Keeta, the international arm of China’s biggest food delivery app, Meituan, has become the third-largest food delivery platform in Saudi Arabia just four months after its overseas debut. Its…
Balanced calmly on top of what was once a refrigerator door, fisherman Khaled Habib uses a makeshift paddle to propel himself through the waters of Gaza City’s fishing port.More than 15 months of…
Speaking to reporters at a weekly press conference on Monday, Esmaeil Baqaei expressed concern about the reports of violence and insecurity that unfolded in Syria in recent days.He noted that Iran has…
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In the same interview in which he conceded there could be a recession after all, the president reiterated his claim that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has not been sufficiently “grateful” for…
TOKYO, March 10 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Japan reaffirmed on Monday its commitment to working closely with Canada to uphold peace in the Indo-Pacific and maintain unity within the Group of Seven (G7) as…
Welcome back to the China In Eurasia briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter tracking China's resurgent influence from Eastern Europe to Central Asia.I'm RFE/RL's China Global Affairs Correspondent Reid…
The coastal territory and its infrastructure have been largely devastated by the war, and generators and solar panels are used for some of the power supply. The electricity cut also could affect water…
Inal Khashig designated foreign agent Russia’s Justice Ministry has designated Inal Khashig, a well-known Abkhaz journalist and editor-in-chief of the newspaper Chegemskaya Pravda, as a foreign agent.…
Photo : YONHAP News Anchor: North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles towards the Yellow Sea on Monday, assessed to be part of Pyongyang's move to raise the degree of its provocation against…
The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) said that insured Emiratis who wish to receive a lucrative pension rate and retire early may revert to purchasing inactive service years in…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 10. An expert-level meeting between Iran and the members of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (UK, France, Russia, China, and Germany) may be held in the near future,…
The political leaders of the US, UK and Russia are 78, 62 and 72 years old respectively, but these men are bucking the global trend of younger politicians taking office."Across continents," said Times…
Taipei, March 10 (CNA) Active duty military personnel in Taiwan could face up to seven years in prison for pledging allegiance to China, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Monday.Under the…
It added: “The Federal Security Service’s counter-intelligence operations exposed the unreported intelligence presence of the United Kingdom under the cover of the country’s embassy in Moscow.” The…
Oil and gas prices fell after the easing of production control by OPEC countries. A hurdle to be overcome for Algeria, in search of foreign currency and growth. OPEC has just decided to relax the…
Ukraine imported weapons from 35 countries between 2020 and 2024. Ukraine has imported 8.8 per cent of the total world imports between 2020-24. The US accounted for 45 per cent of all deliveries,…
KABUL, Afghanistan — As the world observes International Day of Women Judges on March 10, Afghanistan’s female judges—once symbols of justice and progress—find themselves in hiding, in exile, or…
In a major healthcare intervention, Senator Solomon Adeola (APC, Ogun West) has launched the second edition of his 4-Day Free Health Outreach Programme. The programme aims to provide essential medical…
Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), inaugurated the second edition of the "Chapters of Islamic Art" exhibition, themed…
Israel halted its already limited supply of electricity to the Gaza Strip, a move the government called a response to the Hamas hostage crisis and which a liaison officer said would suspend production…
Regional * On Saturday, Azerbaijani presidential aide Hikmet Hajiyev stated that the ongoing trial of Armenians in Azerbaijan ‘reveal[s] significant facts’ regarding Armenia’s state ‘responsibility…
Baghdad said on Saturday it had not officially received the United States’ decision to rescind a waiver that had allowed Iraq to pay Iran for electricity. The Trump administration rescinded the waiver…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has decried the shabby treatment meted out to Nigerian passengers despite paying highest air fares in Africa more than any other country. The Director of Public…
Progressive Employment and Social Affairs Ministers convened this morning to coordinate views ahead of the EPSCO Council meeting. They welcomed the recent proposal by Executive Vice-President Roxana…
Nuuk, Greenland – Greenland’s most popular social media influencer announced her political bid just weeks ahead of Tuesday’s elections as she felt the winds of change blowing across the vast Arctic…
A young driver has been killed in a three-car crash in Co Galway.
A Taiwanese soldier taking part in smoke screen exercise in a photo released on Feb. 16, 2025. Taiwan’s defense ministry is proposing a law that could bring a lengthy prison term for anyone deemed…
A group of young women in Senegal have successfully launched an agribusiness by combining their new skills in filmmaking and farming, using social media to market their produce online. YouTube is not…
Early parliamentary elections have concluded in Germany. As expected, though not overwhelmingly, the conservative CDU/CSU bloc, led by Friedrich Merz, emerged victorious. The new Bundestag of the 21st…
Responding to Sikorski, Musk said, "To be extremely clear, no matter how much I disagree with the Ukraine policy, Starlink will never turn off its terminals." He further added that without Starlink,…
In a letter sent through their lawyers, the prisoners affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and the Kurdistan Free Women’s Party (PAJK) in Antalya S-Type High-Security Prison stated: "We…
The value of art sold at auctions globally fell by a third last year compared to 2023, with the Chinese market crashing by 63 percent, auction data published on Monday showed. Artprice, a France-based…
Russia said Monday it was expelling two British diplomats on suspicion of carrying out espionage activities. Announcing the expulsion of the embassy's second secretary and husband of the first…
"Due to the risks in the country, on March 08, 2025, the Department of State ordered the departure of non-emergency US government employees," it said.The UN human rights commission for South Sudan on…
Hamas has proposed releasing 10 hostages in exchange for a two-month ceasefire, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the offer, according to a Palestinian source who spoke to Sky News…
Representative Image (Image/Reuters) Astore [PoGB], March 10 (ANI): Thousands of people in the upper regions of Astore district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) remained stranded on Sunday…
Ukrainian media have started dropping serious hints at Russia's push to take back Kursk nearing success. Kyiv has agreed that Russian soldiers have managed to take back two-thirds of Kursk which its…
On 8 March, as part of the International Women’s Day campaign, EuroClub Gyumri members met with Narine Poladyan, a khachkar (cross-stone) maker from Gyumri. Narine Poladyan is Armenia’s first female…
According to an official security source speaking anonymously, pro-Assad fighters launched a series of coordinated attacks on security checkpoints and outposts in the region, resulting in the deaths…
The Irish biking community is in mourning today after the death of a motorcyclist on the M50 yesterday.
A new Newsweek map shows how the Chinese navy completed a circumnavigation of Australia, a key United States ally in the South Pacific Ocean, in about a month. The Chinese military did not immediately…
Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sent 63,000 refugees fleeing to neighbouring Burundi in its largest such influx in decades, with conditions dire at a crammed stadium camp and many…
Italian industrial producer prices increased by 1.6% in January on a monthly basis and by 4.4% on an annual basis, compared to +.1.1% in December, Istat said on Monday. The national statistics agency…
SINGAPORE - Singapore has received a request from Indonesia to extradite a fugitive businessman over corruption charges, the first such request since a treaty between both countries came into…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 10. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has issued a decree establishing an Interdepartmental Commission to enhance Turkmenistan's foreign economic activities, Trend reports.…
The Jewish community of Hamburg is committed to strengthening its presence and identity through the rebuilding of its synagogue, expanding educational institutions, and fighting antisemitism, ensuring…
Sydney: A supposed plot to use explosives stashed in a caravan in a "terrorism event" targeting Jewish residents in Australia has been revealed to be a hoax, police said on Monday. The caravan was…
China’s military vowed on Sunday to tighten its “noose” around Taiwan if separatism on the island escalated, warning independence proponents to step back from the “precipice.” Beijing considers the…
Addressing his weekly press conference on Monday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei spoke about recent developments in Iran and the region.Answering a question raised by reporters…
The shooting occurred near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, where agents responded to an alert and encountered Dawson. According to the New York Times, the Secret Service spokesperson Anthony…
The brutality of last fall’s bombings wiped out much of the group’s political and military leadership, killing its leader of the past 32 years, Hassan Nasrallah, and his intended successor in the same…
The peak of this outbreak was between 20 and 24 February, as patients and their families rushed to the Kosti hospital in a state of panic. The influx of cases, most of them severely dehydrated, led to…
By law, the maximum time between federal elections in Canada is five years. The next vote is officially scheduled for 20 October 2025. However, there are a couple of scenarios in which an early…
At least 11 people were killed in attacks over the past day in the rebel-held Democratic Republic of Congo city of Bukavu as vigilante violence rises following the army's withdrawal, witnesses and a…
Carabinieri police in Ercolano, in the province of Naples, have arrested a couple on charges of abduction and domestic abuse after they allegedly kidnapped their daughter who had come out as gay,…
Trump said this process will begin immediately.Asked for comment about Trump's remarks, Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson for President Cyril Ramaphosa, said South Africa was “not going to partake in a…
South Africa has rejected a claim by multibillionaire Elon Musk that his Starlink satellite company could not operate in the country because he is not black and its telecom regulator said Starlink had…
The fake caravan plot involved several people with different levels of involvement, according to police. Between them, they had planned to purchase a caravan, load it with explosives and antisemitic…
SAPPORO – A private zoo in Sapporo that is often introduced as “the most dangerous zoo in Japan” will close at the end of September, the zoo’s operator, Success-Kanko Corp, announced on its website on…
Passengers travelling to Heathrow Airport in London faced severe delays following a vehicle fire on the M4 this morning. A car was completely engulfed in flames inside a tunnel, prompting an emergency…
KABUL— Tariq Ali Bakheet, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) special envoy for Afghanistan, met with Cihad Erginay, Turkey’s former ambassador to Kabul and current director general for…
KABUL — A temporary ceasefire between Taliban and Pakistani border guards at the Torkham crossing took effect Monday, March 10, as negotiations continue between representatives from both sides,…
US President Donald Trump (File Image: X@WhiteHouse) Washington DC [US], March 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump jested that tariffs against neighboring countries Mexico and Canada could go higher…
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KARACHI – A Pakistani-flagged vessel pulled into Chittagong Port on March 5 from where it will go on to Mongla Port, both in Bangladesh, at which it is set to discharge its cargo of 26,250 tonnes of…
NEW DELHI - The Indian government has sought parliament's approval to spend an additional 514.63 billion rupees ($5.90 billion) on a net basis for the current financial year ending March 31, according…
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The 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in millions of Ukrainian exiles, mostly women, forced to start new lives in other countries. A new study however reveals that Ukrainian women living…
ANKARA Local authorities in Gaza confirmed Monday a power cut in the Palestinian enclave by Israel.“The Israeli occupation’s cutoff of electricity threatens a health and environmental disaster in…
Today's news: South Korean prosecutors continue to pursue Yoon for insurrection; North Korea launches ballistic missiles after joint exercises between Washington and Seoul; In India marks hottest…
BEIJING/HONG KONG--Leo Liu, manager of the sprawling Wankelai store in the Chinese capital of Beijing, spoke into a microphone, announcing progressively steeper discounts in a flash sale, until he finally sold a cotton jacket and a woman’s undershirt.
‘Tyranny!’ ‘Dictatorship!’ Cǎlin Georgescu has just been banned from presidential elections in Romania and his response was to call out a ‘direct blow to the heart of democracy’. In reality, it is his…
Before he was elected to succeed Justin Trudeau as the next Prime Minister of Canada, former banker Mark Carney had hinted of "rebuilding relationships with India" if he assumed the top post after…
The Tibetan government-in-exile marked the 66th Tibetan National Uprising Day in Dharamshala, with leaders, activists, and supporters reflecting on Tibet's decades-long freedom struggle and calling…
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Irakli Kobakhidze's visit to the Uzbek capital was an opportunity to strengthen cooperation projects between the two countries. The objective: to rapidly increase the volume of trade to one billion…
On 7 March, EU Ministers of Justice discussed the fight against impunity for crimes committed in connection with the war in Ukraine. The Polish Presidency at the Council presented an overview of the…
China’s political season in 2025 is entering an important phase, with the “Two Sessions,” the most prominent political event, attracting attention both domestically and internationally. The Two…
Anyone in Beirut observing the developments unfolding in Syria will be gripped by fear. It is very dangerous to try to turn back the hands of time. The collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime was a major…
TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Ukraine will try to convince the US to resume intelligence and military support and will also seek to prove that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is committed to a swift end to…
Mark Carney won the race to become Canada’s next prime minister, putting the former central banker in charge of the country just as US President Donald Trump’s administration threatens its economic…
India-Canada ties have been strained since September 18, 2023. On that date, Trudeau alleged in the House of Commons that there were "credible allegations" of a potential link between Indian agents…
Ukraine faces another bruising week as Trump demands more and more from Volodymyr Zelensky - but makes little mention of conditions on Russia WASHINGTON DC – As US and Ukrainian negotiators prepare…
The riddles continue in an attempt to hoodwink the people of Zimbabwe. The ruling ZANU-PF National Political Com
Officials from Donald Trump’s administration will meet this week in Saudi Arabia not only with a Ukrainian delegation but also with Russian representatives, CNN reported, citing a source familiar with…
LONDON -- The U.S. has "just about" lifted its freeze on intelligence sharing with Ukraine, President Donald Trump said Sunday, as American and Ukrainian negotiators prepare for bilateral talks in…
Atalanta crushed Juventus in a 4-0 away victory in Serie A on Sunday evening. Gian Piero Gasperini's side are now third in the Serie A standings on 58 points, three behind leaders Inter Milan.…
Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy have their guide to the day ahead in British politics. With Volodymyr Zelenskyy heading to Saudi Arabia to join US-sponsored…
SYDNEY - A fake plan to attack a Sydney synagogue using a caravan of explosives was fabricated by an organised crime network to divert police resources, Australian police said on March 10. The…
BEIJING - China will continue to grow bilateral relations with Canada on the basis of mutual respect and equality, the foreign ministry said after Mark Carney won the race to lead Canada's ruling…
SINGAPORE – The Singapore Sport Institute (SSI), National Youth Sports Institute and Singapore Sports School (SSP) will be consolidated under a single entity to enable a more integrated and effective…
SINGAPORE – The former site of the Singapore Art Museum (SAM), the old St Joseph’s Institution building in Bras Basah, could soon house a new Singapore Design Museum. Minister of Culture, Community…
Leading Chinese media outlets have re-established their presence in North Korea for the first time since the outbreak of COVID-19, though it remains unclear when Pyongyang will allow other news…
Pekon, Myanmar — Scraping opium resin off a seedpod in Myanmar's remote poppy fields, displaced farmer Aung Hla describes the narcotic crop as his only prospect in a country made barren by conflict.…
In advance of International Women’s Day, Europe House organised on 7 March a discussion “EU Cafe Connect: Conversations that Matter”. The conversation focused on women’s leadership,…
Michel Comte with Ben Simon in Toronto Canada's Liberal Party overwhelmingly elected Mark Carney as the country's next prime minister Sunday, as the former central banker warned of "dark days" brought…
DaysofPal- The United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, has strongly condemned Israeli crimes in the West Bank, describing them as…
BEIRUT Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem vowed to “confront” Israel if its occupation of southern Lebanon continues."We adhered to the (ceasefire) agreement while the enemy violated it… and…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has proposed tax reforms which appear fair and inclusive. But, as Uche Igwe writes, there are historical reasons why members of the public and the political elite don’t…
Ms. ERI Arfiya, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, will visit the U.S. from March 10 to 14. Through this visit, Ms. Eri intends to attend the sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the…
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In its statement, the department named the two as the 34-year-old Alkesh Odedra and the 32-year-old Michael Skinner. They have been revoked of their diplomatic permissions and ordered to leave Russia…
The renewed and large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine that started on February 24, 2022, necessitates a fundamental rethinking of Germany’s defense policy. Therefore, this chapter analyzes to what…
2025-03-10T08:25:09+00:00 Shafaq News/ Canada would never become the 51st US state, Mark Carney, Canada’s incoming Prime Minister, confirmed on Monday, rejecting comments made by US President Donald…
The peak of this outbreak was between February 20 and 24, as patients and their families rushed to the Kosti hospital in a state of panic. The influx of cases, most of them severely dehydrated, led to…
“If these statements come again from Vance and Musk or whoever, people will feel that their grievances are further confirmed by the Trump administration,” said Oana Popescu-Zamfir, director of…
Barrick Gold remains “fully engaged and committed to reaching a mutually beneficial resolution” with Mali to end a dispute over its assets in the country, its executive for Africa and the Middle East…
According to Binance’s latest Latin America Cryptocurrency Survey, 95% of cryptocurrency users in the region plan to increase their holdings by 2025.The survey reveals an accelerating trend of…
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 10. Iran hasn't received any letter from the US, said the country's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei at a joint press conference in Tehran on March 10, Trend…
Ukrainian representatives plan to propose a partial ceasefire with Russia during talks with a U.S. delegation scheduled for March 11 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, The Financial Times reported on March 9,…
A meeting organized by the Swiss Martyrs' Families Institution (KOMAV) was held in Zurich. The meeting began with a one-minute silence in memory of the martyrs of the Kurdistan revolution. Then,…
On March 7, 2025, Russia’s ruling party United Russia, alongside the Center for Unmanned Systems and Technologies [CBST] and the Nasha Pravda foundation, delivered a set of advanced unmanned systems…
SINGAPORE – Grab has signed agreements with four autonomous technology companies to study the potential use of self-driving buses, cars, shuttles and bots in South-east Asia, including in Singapore.…
North Korean troops have played a pivotal role in Russia’s recent advances against Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, Kyiv has assessed, a move aimed at cutting off logistical supplies and…
Kosovar premier Albin Kurti - © Alexandros Michailidis/Shutterstock Kosovars do not know yet who will manage to form their new government, despite the fact that the general elections took place on…
A one-day strike by workers at 13 German airports, including the Frankfurt and Munich hubs and all the country’s other main destinations, has led to the cancellation of most flights.The 24-hour…
Mark Carney, the former central banker who oversaw the response to financial crises in North America and Britain, will become the next prime minister of Canada after winning the race to lead the…
"By allowing ICE on campus, Columbia is surrendering to the Trump administration’s assault on universities across the country," Student Workers of Columbia wrote in a public statement issued on…
"New regulations from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services: On the certificate of citizenship issued by the United States, for individuals born in Taiwan, the country will only be…
The suspect was arrested after fleeing to Tamil Nadu. Two other suspects, Mallesh and Chetan Sai Sillekyatar, were arrested the previous day and their photos were published by the local police.The…
Canada’s incoming prime minister Mark Carney struck a defiant note Sunday against the United States, as the former central banker vowed to win US President Donald Trump’s trade war. Carney lost no…
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It’s interesting, because I was teaching two weeks ago, and 95 percent of my class were girls. I mean, this is certainly a change from when I was a student. I think the notion of mentorship and role…
As Pakistan backs away from its anti-corruption transparency pledge, the consequences could ripple beyond its $7 billion IMF loan programme, threatening regional stability in South Asia and causing…
Protesters at the site (Image: X@TBPEnglish) Balochistan [Pakistan], March 10 (ANI): Protests against enforced disappearances persist across Balochistan, with ongoing sit-ins in Mastung's Kardgap area…
After phone conversations with his counterparts in Mexico and Canada, Trump decided last Thursday to pause until April 2 the general tariffs for products that are under a trilateral trade agreement.…
BEIJING - China will exert utmost efforts to realise “peaceful reunification” with Taiwan, but will take all necessary steps to safeguard China’s territorial integrity, its foreign ministry said on…
Actress Emily Osment has filed for divorce from her husband of less than five months, the musician Jack Anthony Farina.The 32-year-old Osment filed the petition to end her marriage to the 42-year-old…
AHMEDABAD, India — Hundreds of roofs in the informal settlements of India's western Gujarat state have been painted in a reflective, white coating over the last two months to try to keep their…
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, March 10. Tajikistan has proposed a resolution on artificial intelligence (AI) at the United Nations, aimed at fostering collaboration and regulation in Central Asia’s emerging…
More than 40,000 people have been hit by a surprise strike that shut Hamburg Airport - and more than 500,000 could be disrupted today as the walkout spreads across Germany.The strike reportedly began…
Benghazi, 10 March 2025 (Lana): Prime Minister of the Government assigned by the House of Representatives (HoR), Osama Hamad, signed, with the Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister, Viktor Karankevich,…
The passengers travelling from London’s Heathrow airport on Monday morning faced massive delays after an electric car burst into flames inside a tunnel at the airport, reported Mirror. The car was…
Reconstruction of aging wind power plants will soon have the wind at its back, as the Environment Ministry plans to simplify part of the environmental impact assessment procedures to speed the process.
The week of March 10-14, 2025, features a packed economic calendar for Latin America, with key inflation data releases in Brazil and Argentina, a monetary policy decision in Peru, and important…
BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) -- Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR Thongsavanh Phomvihane will pay an official visit to China from March 12 to 15, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson…
2025-03-10T08:03:31+00:00 Shafaq News/ Syrian factions, Suleiman Shah Brigade (Amshat) and Hamza Division (Hamzat), stand accused of committing large-scale massacres and ethnic cleansing in Syria’s…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 10. The Kazakh delegation headed by the Minister of Defense of Kazakhstan, Colonel General Ruslan Zhaksylykov, visited the Ministry of Defense and military facilities of…
Trump declares tariffs are going to be 'greatest thing' US has ever done Donald Trump declared tariffs will be the “best thing” the US has ever done, despite refusing to rule out a recession. Speaking…
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KABUL— The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has reiterated that no child should go to school hungry, marking International School Meals Day with a call for action. In a statement on X, WFP…
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg passed away on March 1 in Paris. However, his family didn’t officially announce the news of his passing until recently. The 22-year-old member of the royal family battled…
Violence erupted in Syria on Thursday between government security forces and gunmen loyal to ousted President Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria's coastal region, raising the death toll from two days…
Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations announced that Tehran might consider holding negotiations only if the objective is to ease concerns about the “potential militarization” of its nuclear…
“Iran’s nuclear energy program has always been -and will always remain- entirely peaceful. There is fundamentally therefore no such things as its ‘potential militarization’”, the Iranian foreign…
The National Electoral Council (CNE) of Honduras released preliminary results from the March 9 primary elections, revealing clear frontrunners across three major political parties.Voting operations…
Twenty soldiers were arrested for violating security protocols have been sent to labor camps, with one soldier's parents disappearing.
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Servicemen of the 44th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine fire a Leopard 1A5 tank during a training, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, Feb. 5.…
Para Pelanggan Yang Dihormati, Dimaklumkan bahawa soal selidik ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan maklum balas pelanggan berhubung tahap pengamalan nilai-nilai murni di jabatan/agensi Kerajaan yang…
10 March 2025 Premium Times (Abuja) The agency reported that as of 2 March, Nigeria had recorded 535 confirmed cases and 98 deaths across 14 states in 2025. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and…
According to market data from XE Currency and Yahoo Finance, the Mexican peso trades at 20.29 per US dollar as trading begins Monday, March 10, 2025. The currency shows resilience after recovering…
Addressing his weekly press conference on Monday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei spoke about recent developments in Iran and the region.Answering a question raised by reporters…
It is no coincidence that Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland openly raised the possibility that his country may need to arm itself with nuclear weapons. Both major parties in South Korea are doing…
Baghdad said on Saturday it had not officially received the United States’ decision to rescind a waiver that had allowed Iraq to pay Iran for electricity. The Trump administration rescinded the waiver…
A 22-year-old male football player was killed by a colleague in Mayendit County’s Rukuach Payam in Unity State on Friday evening after a soccer game, the police said. Major Panlino Bangoang Keah, the…
Australia’s prime minister cautioned that the fallout from a vicious tropical storm over the weekend was “far from over” as parts of two states remained inundated with perilous floodwaters on Monday,…
North Korean IT workers are expanding their global operations beyond securing jobs at U.S. companies, with particular focus on infiltrating European governments and stealing data from security…
SINGAPORE – More help is on the way for persons with disabilities (PWDs) to live independently in the community, with two pilot programmes by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF). The…
Canada's incoming prime minister Mark Carney struck a defiant note late Sunday against the United States, as the former central banker vowed to win US President Donald Trump's trade war. Carney lost…
TAIPEI – The US is trying to speed up arms shipments to Taiwan, according to the de facto ambassador to Taipei, comments likely to reassure officials in Taipei worried about the Trump administration…
US immigration agents arrested a Palestinian graduate student who has played a prominent role in pro-Palestinian protests at New York's Columbia University, the student workers' labour union said on…
As the Arctic island heads to the polls on March 11, one conversation has resurfaced— Donald Trump’s persistent interest in acquiring Greenland. Crosses at the cemetery are pictured ahead of a March…
Călin Georgescu, frontrunner in the Romanian presidential elections to be re-run in May, has had his candidacy rejected by the Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) for reasons related to the source of his…
In a post on X, Tsering stated, "This dark chapter in Tibet's history saw over a million Tibetans lose their lives and compelled the legitimate government led by His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama…
As another wartime anniversary approached, Setsuko Kawai’s patience grew thinner. “Soon, none of the victims will be left,” Kawai, 85, said. “It is frustrating that no investigation has been…
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Written by Gabija Leclerc. Greenland is a self-governing Arctic island within the Kingdom of Denmark, which strives for economic self-sufficiency and future independence. This representative democracy…
She urged the public to disregard the misinformation and avoid unnecessary panic, adding that NACA'S priority is to sustain the progress made in controlling HIV/AIDS in Nigeria The National Agency for…
Financial data providers report the Colombian peso traded at 4,140.79 per USD Monday morning, showing a notable 0.58% depreciation from Sunday’s closing rate of 4,116.80.The peso faces mounting…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia is set to host talks Tuesday between the United States and Ukraine after an argument erupted during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Feb. 28 visit to the White…
Palestinians in Gaza are facing more misery as prices soar following Israel’s decision to cut off food and other supplies to the enclave. Aid workers say it is endangering progress made during the six…
Sir Collin Tukuitonga says setting the bowel screening age for Māori and Pacific people at 50 was based on need. Photo: supplied by University of Auckland The government is being accused of…
"President Park Geun-hye is reading chairman Han Dong-hoon's book. She has selected him as the next president," reads the Korean-language caption to the image shared on Facebook on March 6. It…
A 15-year-old boy and three women were wounded on Saturday in Jur River County’s Bahrabik Market in Western Bahr el Ghazal State, the police said. Major General Abednego Akol Ayuong, the state police…
Greek Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis held a telephone conversation with Patriarch John of Antioch and All the East, focusing on the latest developments in Syria. During the discussion,…
ISTANBUL Argentina declared three days of national mourning after flash floods devastated the port city of Bahia Blanca, killing at least 16 people, officials announced late Sunday."There are 16…
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ANKARA/BOGOTA, Colombia Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has called for mutual respect and dialogue with the US during a rally attended by thousands.Following US President Donald Trump’s decision…
U.S. and South Korea kicked off their annual large-scale springtime exercise, Freedom Shield, on Monday, as North Korea ramped up criticism of the drills as a “war rehearsal.” This year’s Freedom…
In recent years, many Caribbean countries have experienced a staggering influx of sargassum, a type of nuisance seaweed emanating from the Sargasso Sea in the Atlantic Ocean. Beyond just its potent…
The comedy scene is mourning the loss of one of its brightest stars, Ebenhaezer Dibakwane, who died on March 7 at the age of 31.The celebrated comedian, actor, and writer leaves behind a legacy of…
While the country is grappling with the scourge of gender-based-violence, a Pretoria man has launched a foundation aimed at mentoring young men and believes the skills provided will eventually help…
By Matata Benzamin On February 17, 2017, amidst the jubilant enthronement of Rt. Rev. Charles Collins Andaku as Bishop of Madi West Nile Diocese, a vision was planted both literally and figuratively.…
Tens of thousands of people packed into Mexico's City main plaza on Sunday to celebrate with President Claudia Sheinbaum a decision by the U.S. to postpone tariffs on many of the country's goods. The…
US aircraft carrier Carl Vinson makes port call in Busan (Photo/Reuters) Seoul [South Korea], March 10 (ANI): North Korea has fired unidentified ballistic missiles, the South Korean military said on…
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev issued a decree on February 17, 2025, renaming Sofia Airport after national hero Vasil Levski. The airport is now called “Vassil Levski Airport—Sofia.”Bulgaria…
A shocking video of children using a snake as a skipping rope has gone viral on social media, sparking outrage and concern. According to a report by 7NEWS, the incident took place in Woorabinda, a…
WASHINGTON, March 10 (Bernama-dpa) -- The US Department of Homeland Security is using lie detectors on its own employees in an effort to find internal information leaks, Homeland Security Secretary…
A Greek charity has been treating dozens of orphaned, sick and injured Mediterranean monk seals, rare marine mammals whose population had dwindled so dramatically that the species at one point faced…
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Australia's prime minister cautioned that the fallout from a vicious tropical storm over the weekend was “far from over” as parts of two states remained inundated with…
ISTANBUL US President Donald Trump’s hostage envoy Adam Boehler defended his direct negotiations with officials of the Palestinian group Hamas, emphasizing that the Trump administration is acting in…
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SINGAPORE – Hawker centre stallholders have to operate their stalls personally as a measure to prevent subletting, as this keeps barriers to entry low for small businesses and preserves the…
SINGAPORE - By the end of June, all Facebook advertisers will need to verify their identities by uploading their Government-issued ID.Mandatory verification for all advertisers comes on the heels of a…
SINGAPORE - Two people involved in a traffic accident in Geylang on March 10 were taken to hospital.In response to queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the accident…
Mark Carney, soon to become Canada's new prime minister, is a two-time central banker and crisis fighter about to face his biggest challenge of all: steering Canada through Donald Trump's tariffs.
Families of Inbar Haiman, Judy Weinstein-Haggai, and Ofra Keidar — murdered on October 7 and still held by Hamas — demand justice and closure as Israel grapples with the ethical and emotional toll of…
Good Monday morning. This is Sam Blewett. DRIVING THE DAY KEIR STARMER GOES ELECTRIC: The prospect of peace on the continent will again dominate the political discourse this week, with fraught…
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SINGAPORE - Nine people suffered from serious skin reactions - such as blistering and skin peeling - after taking medicines meant to improve alertness and boost energy levels. In a statement on March…
SINGAPORE - A high-level advisory panel will be convened to guide the development of Singapore’s first Islamic college, while a programme to help families in rental flats own their own homes will be…
On March 10, 2025, France confirmed that Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets operated by the Ukrainian Air Force will be equipped with AASM extended-range guided bombs, enhancing Ukraine’s ability to conduct…
Alan Titchmarsh has urged people to choose Cornflakes or Weetabix over eating avocados to help save the planet.
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Ukraine's European allies argued Ukraine can only ink a deal with Russia from a position of strength and Kyiv should not be rushed to the negotiating table with an aggressor.Zelensky has said Russian…
A key ally of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Sunday that all “affiliated groups” of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) must disarm as well, as part of a historic ceasefire deal…
On 25-27 February, the European Parliament Delegation for Relations with Central Asia, led by Ms. Giuseppina Princi, visited Turkmenistan to hold the 8th Interparliamentary Dialogue “Turkmenistan…
HONG KONG -- The deadline for China's retaliatory tariffs on a slew of American farm goods passed Monday, while an announcement of fresh targeted levies on Canadian goods over the weekend underscored…
Syria’s Druze minority has a long history of cutting their own path to survive among the country’s powerhouses. They are now trying again to navigate a new, uncertain Syria since the fall of longtime…
With talks looming in Saudi Arabia, the US president has said once again that he thinks Ukraine needs to demonstrate it wants to see peace reached and disregards suggestions that Russia is…
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In a previous post, written before Donald Trump’s inauguration as President of the United States, I wrote about the various measures – particularly those targeting America’s allies – that he…
In a further escalation of his tirade against Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump accused the Ukrainian leader of taking money from his predecessor Joe Biden like "candy from a baby". Weeks…
In a telephone conversation on Sunday, Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere and the Iranian president discussed bilateral and multilateral issues. Pezeshkian said Iran has never sought to produce…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to Saudi Arabia for peace talks between his team and US officials this week. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has suggested Ukraine "may not survive" the war against Russia even…
KARACHI, PakistanFormer Tropical Cyclone Alfred continued to dump heavy rain across large parts of southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales (NSW) while moving inland, inundating roads and…
ANKARA TRT World on Sunday released Surviving Assad, a six-part documentary series that uncovers the Assad regime’s systematic human rights violations in Syria, including mass executions, torture, and…
These warships will conduct drills alongside Iranian naval forces, including units from the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy. The Iran-China-Russia joint…
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to meet with his European partners to discuss the possibility of extending the French nuclear umbrella to other countries. France has been the EU’s…
Thailand's justice ministry has launched an investigation into his death after his family expressed doubts that he killed himself. Further tests were needed to confirm that he had indeed died in a…
NUUK, Greenland -- Greenland is having a moment in the international spotlight as U.S. President Donald Trump maneuvers to gain control of the mineral-rich Arctic territory that most people know only…
Canada’s new prime minister has momentum. Will that be enough to win him a general election?
March 10 (UPI) -- Authorities in the United States and the Dominican Republic are searching for a University of Pittsburgh student who has gone missing in the Caribbean country. Sudiksha Konanki, a 20…
There is international concern over the growing tension in South Sudan as cracks emerge in the country’s ruling coalition. Recent clashes in the northeastern Upper Nile State between forces allied to…
Syria has witnessed some of the worst violence since the end of the civil war last year At his lunch break on Friday, Nabeel Zahlout, a Syrian man working as a doctor for the NHS in England, turned on…
The Civicus Monitor tracks developments in civic freedoms across 198 countries. Zimbabwe, Argentina, El Salvador, and the United Arab Emirates have appeared on this watchlist in recent years. Mandeep…
Saudi Arabia's Cinema Association said that the 11th edition of the Saudi Film Festival will take place from April 17 to 23, featuring Qatari films.Held in partnership with...
Australia’s prime minister cautioned that the fallout from a vicious tropical storm over the weekend was “far from over” as parts of two states remained inundated with perilous floodwaters on Monday,…
Syria has formed an independent committee to investigate the clashes that occurred in the coastal region, the Syrian presidency said on Sunday. The clashes, which a war monitoring group said had…
Japan’s worst wildfire in more than half a century, which killed at least one person, has been brought under control, the mayor of the northern city of Ofunato said on Sunday. The fire had raged in…
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Argentina declared three days of national mourning after flash floods killed at least sixteen people. Video / AFP
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday, South Korea’s military said.It comes hours after South Korean and US troops kicked off their large annual combined drills, which…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 10. Commissioner for International Partnerships in the European Commission, Jozef Síkela, is set to visit Central Asia to advance the development of the Trans-Caspian…
Russian forces on Sunday recaptured three more settlements in Russia’s western Kursk region, the Defence Ministry said, part of an operation to evict Ukrainian troops holding chunks of territory seven…
Pope Francis issued a message on Sunday thanking volunteers for the “miracle of tenderness” they offer the sick, as he continued his recovery from double pneumonia and doctors reported positive news.…
Rohingya refugees in crammed Bangladeshi camps say they are worried about a US decision to cut food rations by half beginning next month, while a refugee official says the reduction will impact the…
HANOI, March 10 (Bernama-VNA) -- The Hanoi Department of Tourism has requested travel agencies not to organise tours to train street in Cua Nam, Hang Bong and Cua Dong wards, Vietnam News Agency (VNA)…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the recent killings in western Syria, blaming radical Islamist terrorists. As violence escalates in Latakia and Tartous, Syria's interim President Ahmed al…
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan that children of migrants make the “choice” to illegally cross the border. Noem made the comment when Brennan…
Under the patronage of Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and in the presence…
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the sea Monday, South Korea’s military said, hours after South Korean and U.S. troops kicked off their large annual combined…
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A fake plan to attack a Sydney synagogue using a caravan of explosives was fabricated by an organized crime network in order to divert police resources,…
KARACHI, Pakistan The US and South Korea kicked off annual joint military drills Monday, a move denounced by their arch-rival North Korea.The allies began the Freedom Shield exercise, which runs…
Sharjah Press Club (SPC), affiliated with the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), is gearing up to launch the 14th edition of its annual Ramadan Majlis today, Monday, at Aljada in Sharjah. Held…
Following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has inaugurated the Madhol Field Hospital in the Northern Bahr el Ghazal state of the Republic of South…
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Elon Musk has warned that Ukraine's entire frontline defense would collapse if he were to shut down his Starlink system, which has been crucial for maintaining military communications. Describing…
Over one thousand people opposed Georgescu being permitted to run and submitted their protests to the country’s Central Electoral Bureau (BEC), citing Georgescu’s antidemocratic and extremist views.…
US president says economy is in a “period of transition” amid uncertainty over his trade policies.United States President Donald Trump has declined to rule out the possibility that the world’s largest…
The Romanian Central Election Bureau has officially barred far-right and pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu from participating in the country’s presidential election scheduled for May. The decision…
Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Sunday that the country has been the victim of “several attempts to undermine its stability and plunge it in chaos.” In a speech on the latest…
SEOUL – North Korea fired multiple unidentified ballistic missiles off its west coast on March 10, as the United States and South Korea kicked off annual joint military drills. The missiles were fired…
Jakarta - Indonesian private tutor Patricia has been learning German for two years, armed with a dream of leaving for Europe and driven by a lack of opportunities, economic stagnation and little hope…
Canada has a new wizard at its helm but he graduated from Harvard and not Hogwarts. Mark Carney, who is set to replace Justin Trudeau as Canadian PM, faces one big challenge: To fight against tariff…
Ten young Cambodian politicians and activist (two from the ruling party, seven from the opposition parties, one from civil society) will visit Japan from March 12 to March 19 as part of JENESYS 2024,…
Photo : YONHAP News The Ministry of Unification said Monday that, following North Korea's disclosure of its nuclear-powered submarine construction site, the government is looking into the possibility…
GREETINGS, this is Nick Vinocur, here to walk you through another fast-paced week. We’ll get to Ursula von der Leyen’s 100-day report card shortly, but first, an update from Romania, where Russia…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 10. There is no basis for the potential militarization of Iran's nuclear program, the country's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi wrote on X, Trend reports. According to…
A former Australian prime minster said the Trump administration’s treatment of longtime allies was providing an opportunity for China, in remarks that came shortly before the US president delivered a…
Israel has released the video for “New Day Will Rise,” its entry to the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest that focuses on the theme of emerging from darkness. In the video, Yuval Raphael, selected as the…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday that there is no reason to “de-risk” the bloc’s relationship with the U.S., according to a Bloomberg report. Von der Leyen has…
Alan Titchmarsh has urged Britons to choose Cornflakes or Weetabix over avocados as a breakfast in a bid to help save the planet.
MUMBAI, India — India allowed the export of 100% broken rice, the government said in a notification late on Friday, after inventories reached a record high at the start of February, nearly nine times…
From Elon Musk's Doge chaos to cutting Medicaid, voters across the political spectrum are unhappy.
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Mark Carney, the next prime minister of Canada Photo: AP After Justin Trudeau, former central banker Mark Carney is set to become Canada's next prime minister. The decision was finalized after…
ISTANBUL Hamas emphasized Sunday that the Palestinian people have the right to govern their own land, and as long as the Israeli occupation continues, they will not lay down their arms.Khaled Meshaal,…
The plane went down at around 3:18 p.m. Eastern Time (2018 GMT) in the parking lot of Brethren Village in Manheim Township, just south of Lancaster Airport, shortly after taking off en route to…
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy travels to Saudi Arabia to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday, ahead of talks between Ukrainian and U.S. officials on ending the war with Russia at an…
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday, South Korea’s military said, hours after South Korean and U.S. troops kicked off their large annual…
Syrian businessman Rami Makhlouf, the cousin of deposed leader Bashar Assad, on Sunday issued a scathing attack on former Brig. Gen. Ghiyath Dalla, an officer in the Fourth Division, accusing him of…
Syria's top diplomat and his counterparts from neighboring countries Sunday called for the lifting of Western-led sanctions on Syria and post-war reconciliation. The foreign ministers of Türkiye,…
HONG KONG/MANILA - Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said in Hong Kong that he was ready for possible arrest amid reports the International Criminal Court (ICC) was poised to issue a…
PETALING JAYA - Government allocations will be received soon after five negotiation sessions with Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof, said Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.He said he has no…
ANKARA/ISTANBUL Romania’s Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) on Sunday rejected the candidacy of independent politician Calin Georgescu, a staunch critic of the West and NATO, for the coming presidential…
A future German coalition government could take a “more rational” approach to China policy, a former Chinese envoy to Germany says, pointing to likely chancellor Friedrich Merz’s focus on the economy…
SYDNEY - A fake plan to attack on a Sydney synagogue using a caravan of explosives was fabricated by an organised crime network in order to divert police resources, Australian police said on Monday.…
North Korea launched “multiple unidentified ballistic missiles” toward the Yellow Sea on Monday afternoon, according to the South Korean military, hours after the U.S. and ROK kicked off annual large…
The family of a man who died during a police confrontation at Ōrere Point are working to bring his body back to Brisbane for burial. Relatives of Fa'asala Sam Matue are currently waiting for final…
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Mark Carney, soon to become Canada’s new prime minister, is a two-time central banker and crisis fighter about to face his biggest challenge of all: steering Canada through Donald Trump’s tariffs. The…
Access to quality maternal healthcare is influenced by how a society values women's health and rights, impacting the care they receive during pregnancy and childbirth Maternal health has long been…
Mark Carney, a former central banker who is set to replace Justin Trudeau as Canadian Prime Minister, has vowed to “rebuild” the trading relationship with India. Mark Carney, Leader of the Libera
A “young man” is reportedly being questioned days after University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki went missing while on a spring break holiday in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The Indian…
Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa forms committees to investigate the recent waves of violence between security forces and Alawite loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad. An ambush on a…
TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed that Iran’s nuclear energy program has always been and will remain entirely peaceful, stressing that negotiation cannot take…
The 6th edition of the India-Japan joint military exercise, Dharma Guardian, concluded successfully at the East Fuji Training Area in Japan on March 9. Held from February 24 to March 9, the exercise…
Foreign Minister Iwaya shaking hands with Secretary General of the PIF, Mr. Baron Devavesi Waqa Foreign Minister Iwaya holding a meeting with Secretary General Waqa On March 10, commencing at 11:20…
Mark Carney, the former governor of Canada's and England's central banks, is expected to replace Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau just as the country faces a chapter of uncertainty over tariffs…
MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum told supporters in a massive rally on Sunday (March 9) that dialogue and respect had prevailed in achieving a pause on US tariffs and that the…
A Palestinian child is seated on sacs of food aid in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, ahead of the iftar fast-breaking meal during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on March 9, 2025. Israel is…
The Lebanese group Hezbollah's Secretary General, Naim Qassem, said the group was "shocked" by the killing of Hashem Safiuddin, the head of its executive council, following the assassination of former…
Konanki went missing on March 6 Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old student of Indian origin who went missing on her spring break vacation to the Dominican Republic, is believed to have died by drowning,…
On March 1 the first phase of the hostage and ceasefire deal ended between Hamas and Israel. Usually when a ceasefire deal ends, the two sides should return to fighting. This is especially true if one…
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Iraq has no immediate alternatives to compensate for the energy imported from Iran, which will cause a significant problem in providing enough electricity to meet domestic consumption, especially in…
ISTANBULUS National Security Advisor Michael Waltz informed Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani in a phone call Sunday that Washington has decided to end a crucial sanctions waiver allowing…
South Sudan: Travel Advisory Updated The Department of State updated its Travel Advisory for South Sudan on March 8, 2025, to reflect the Ordered Departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel…
Mark Carney, who won the election on Sunday to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's next prime minister, said US President Donald Trump is "attacking Canadian workers, families and businesses." In his…
Jan Mayen Vent Fields on the Arctic Mid-Oceanic Ridge (Image/Reuters) Jan Mayen Island, March 10 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the Richter Scale jolted the Jan Mayen Island Region on…
Talks to extend the shaky truce, the first phase of which ended on March 1, are due to begin in Qatar on Monday. Israel wants Hamas to agree to an extension of the first phase. However, Hamas wants to…
US President Donald TrumpPresident Donald Trump refused to dismiss the possibility of a US recession this year, acknowledging economic uncertainty as his administration navigates shifting trade…
Australian Police say the caravan laden with explosives that sparked fears of an anti-Semitic attack was a “fabricated plot” by known criminals.“Almost immediately, experienced investigators within…
BUENOS AIRES, March 10 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The death toll from the intense storm that struck the southern Argentine port city of Bahia Blanca on Friday has risen to 15, local authorities said Sunday,…
TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed that Iran’s nuclear energy program has always been and will remain entirely peaceful, stressing that negotiation cannot take…
A B-29 dropping conventional bombs over Japan More than 100,000 people were killed in a single night 80 years ago Monday in the U.S. firebombing of Tokyo, the Japanese capital. The attack, made with…
Para Pelanggan Yang Dihormati, Dimaklumkan bahawa soal selidik ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan maklum balas pelanggan berhubung tahap pengamalan nilai-nilai murni di jabatan/agensi Kerajaan yang…
The Federal Government has converted the Gombe State government-owned General Hospital, Kumo, into a Federal Medical Centre. The Kumo Federal Medical Centre is the second federal medical institution…
For many women in Cameroon, childbirth remains a significant health risk. Despite medical advancements, the country continues to have one of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the…
Kagera, a critical border region in Tanzania, serves as a gateway connecting multiple countries, including Uganda, Burundi, and Rwanda. Its strategic position makes it highly vulnerable to emerging…
Press Release - Rain lashes the ground in northern Zambia, but the mission presses on. It's a Wednesday in January, and the showers that drench this region--bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo…
In rural Tanzania, traditional healers are often the first point of care for people experiencing illness. From treating fevers and infections to addressing perceived spiritual afflictions, healers…
"However, some of the students who manifested symptoms have been isolated, taken to LUTH for diagnosis and results awaited." Parents of students in King's College, Lagos (KCL), are worried over…
The Democratic Alliance (DA) urges the public to submit their comments and oppositions on the proposed block exemption regulations that will allow for stakeholders to collectively determine tariffs…
Nairobi — The Ministry of Health has announced plans to administer a second round of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) in Turkana County starting in June 2025. This follows the success of the…
Pot en Ciel Kreol is an artisanal cannery based on France's Réunion Island. Combining local agriculture with the ancient technique of lacto-fermentation, the company aims to preserve the island's rich…
Israel is due to send a delegation to Doha on Monday for a fresh round of talks on extending a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, after cutting off the electricity supply to ramp up pressure on Hamas. The…
Lalit Modi (File Photo) Port Vila: Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat directed the country's Citizenship Commission to cancel the Vanuatu passport issued to former Indian Premier League (IPL)…
SINGAPORE - Pre-school fees will be further reduced from 2026, and families in need will receive more financial assistance, along with increased subsidies for long-term care services for those with…
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SYDNEY - The Australian government said on Monday it would activate financial support for workers who lost income due to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which has caused widespread flooding, power outages…
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Taipei, Taiwan – When Taiwan seized a Chinese-crewed cargo ship suspected of deliberately severing one of its undersea telecom cables last month, authorities pledged to “make every effort to clarify…
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Russian forces on Sunday recaptured three more settlements in Russia’s western Kursk region, the Defence Ministry said, part of an operation to evict Ukrainian troops holding chunks of territory seven…
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SINGAPORE - Close to 1,600 families have signed up for support packages under the ComLink+ scheme, where low-income households get financial incentives and other support if they take steps to improve…
SINGAPORE - More help is on the way for persons with disabilities (PWDs) to live independently in the community, with two pilot programmes by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF). The…
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SYDNEY – The second Trump administration’s poor treatment of America’s allies and global institutions is providing “an opportunity” for China’s president, Australia’s former prime minister Malcolm…
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Mark Carney, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, embraces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after being announced the winner at the Liberal leadership Event in Ottawa, Ontario, Sunday, March 9, 2025.…
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New Delhi [India], March 10 (ANI): At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, will pay an official visit to India from March 16-20, a…
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SINGAPORE - British health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has closed all 12 of its outlets in Singapore, marking an exit for the brand after almost two decades.The closure was officially…
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South Korean prosecutors will pursue President Yoon Suk Yeol's conviction for insurrection despite a court decision ordering the release of the impeached leader from prison, the head of the…
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MANILA - China should recognise that the Philippines is an independent and sovereign state whose actions and decisions are driven entirely by national interest and not at the direction of other…
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SEOUL - A fire station in South Korea awarded a certificate of appreciation on March 9 to a third-grader who helped resuscitated his mother in January.The mother of nine-year-old Jeong Tae-un…
KYIV – Russian and North Korean forces have made significant battlefield advances in recent days in the Kursk region of Russia, threatening Ukraine’s supply lines and its hold on a patch of land it…
Representative image of an earthquake in Afghanistan (Image/Reuters) Kabul [Afghanistan], March 10 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 jolted Afghanistan on Monday, a statement by the National…
Almost all German airports, including the country’s major hubs in Frankfurt, Munich and Berlin, face disruptions on Monday after labor union Ver.di called on ground personnel, baggage handlers and…
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Elon Musk has claimed that if he turned off his Starlink satellite internet services, the “entire front line” in Ukraine would collapse.
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Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security is reportedly performing polygraph tests on agency employees to determine whether staff are leaking information to the media about immigration…
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Pope Francis has thanked church volunteers for the “miracle of tenderness” they offer the sick, as he continued his recovery from double pneumonia and doctors reported positive news.
Donald Trump said Ukraine “may not survive” as the White House put pressure on Volodymyr Zelensky to give up territory to Russia.
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Jerusalem – Israel ordered an immediate halt to the electricity supply in the Gaza Strip on Sunday in an effort to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages, even as it prepared for fresh talks on the…
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SEOUL - South Korean prosecutors will pursue President Yoon Suk Yeol's conviction for insurrection despite a court decision ordering the release of the impeached leader from prison, the head of the…
Representative Image (Image: X@MoNDefense) Taipei [Taiwan], March 10 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported 11 sorties of People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and nine People's…
Mark Carney, the 59-year-old Harvard graduate and two-time central banker who has never held public office, was named as Justin Trudeau's successor as the next Prime Minister of Canada and leader of…
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Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney will become Canada's next prime minister after the Liberal Party elected him as its leader.
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Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney will become Canada’s next prime minister after the Liberal Party elected him as its leader.Mr Carney, 59, replaces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who…
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Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) has sent a thank you message to medical doctors and healthcare workers taking good care of himThe Head of the Catholic Church said he has experienced the…
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Prince Frederik of Luxembourg has died at the age of 22 from POLG mitochondrial disease, a rare genetic disorder that he was born with, his family announced.Frederik de Nassau died in Paris on March…
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Israel has ordered an immediate halt to Gaza's electricity supply in an effort to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages.
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Tel Aviv [Israel], March 10 (ANI/TPS): On Sunday, the reform in the field of real estate brokerage led by the Ministry of Justice went into effect, which for the first time establishes binding ethical…
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Islamabad [Pakistan], March 10 (ANI): The N-40 National Highway, which is the main route between Pakistan and Iran, remained shut for the ninth consecutive day as the families of 10 missing youth from…
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem acknowledged security "flaws" and "breaches" within the militant group but denied it had been defeated in recent conflicts, saying, "We reached an agreement, we…
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Iran said on Sunday that it might consider a request from President Donald Trump to restart talks with the US if negotiations were focused on the militarisation of its nuclear programme."If the…
Hamas on Sunday condemned Israel's decision to cut off electricity supply to the strife-torn Gaza, accusing it of "cheap and unacceptable blackmail" over its move which, the militant group said was…
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi
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March 9 (UPI) -- Iran, China and Russia will launch a joint military operation Monday called "Security Belt 2025," designed to promote security and trilateral cooperation in the Indian Ocean. "The aim…
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Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has issued a plea for peace as the country is gripped by some of the worst violence in more than a decade and serious allegations are levelled at some of his…
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A second Sinn Fein representative has been questioned by gardai over a complaint of alleged business fraud.
2025-03-09T20:41:59+00:00 Shafaq News/ Iran’s mission to the United Nations announced on Sunday that Tehran refuse to negotiate the dismantling of its peaceful nuclear program. In a X, the Iranian…
In DepthDonald Tump is bludgeoning the Ukrainian government into accepting an imperialist carve-up of the country. Tomáš Tengely-Evans answers key questions about Ukraine, the roots of the war—and how…
I wish you health, fellow Ukrainians! A few points from today. Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi’s report – the frontline, the main directions in the Donetsk region, and the Kursk operation. I want to thank…
While Gillars had a soothing voice on the radio, she taunted US troops fighting in Europe about the fidelity of their wives and girlfriends back at home.She became a hate figure among American GIs,…
Iran’s top leader says he refuses to negotiate under pressure.United States President Donald Trump wants a deal with Iran over its nuclear programme. He has reached out for talks while also tightening…
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Westlake Village near Malibu in California on Sunday afternoon. Tremors were felt in Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, Simi Valley and Long Beach. The quake…
Republican Senator Rick Scott of Florida recently gave Elon Musk a reality check over the fact that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cannot override Cabinet officials’ authority or…
A school run by the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees houses displaced Palestinians west of Gaza City. (Jehad Alshrafi/AP) JERUSALEM — Israel will open an office under its Defense Ministry to…
Displaced Palestinians lives in a school run by UNRWA, the U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees, west of Gaza City, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi) TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel cut…
In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks under a portrait of the late revolutionary founder Ayatollah…
Agents from US President Donald Trump's administration arrested a Palestinian graduate student who played a prominent role in last year's pro-Palestinian protests at New...
President Claudia Sheinbaum waves to supporters at a rally she convened to welcome U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to postpone tariffs on Mexican goods for one month at the Zocalo, Mexico…
Gazans depend mainly on solar panels and fuel generators for their electricity.The connection to the desalination plant was cut off after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack before being reconnected in…
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Air Force fighter jets intercepted a civilian aircraft flying in the temporarily restricted airspace near President Trump’s Florida home Sunday, bringing the number of…
By Liam Walsh, ABC News A man walks through the Central Business District (CBD) area of Brisbane on 8 March, 2025, as cyclone Alfred crossed the southeast Queensland coast. Photo: PATRICK HAMILTON /…
Israel’s Education Ministry said it was treating the incident with "the utmost severity" and that the student would face disciplinary measures upon returning home. "This behavior is entirely…
The documentary film Porcelain War highlights the struggle of Ukrainian artists and ordinary citizens fighting to save their country and culture in the face of Russian aggression. The movie won the…
The White House could face legal repercussions after it reportedly ordered the Department of Homeland Security to detain Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil.Amy Greer, Khalil's…
Jordan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman al-Safadi, stated that the meeting for Syria's neighbouring countries, which was convened in Amman yesterday, deliberated on...
Published on Mar. 9, 2025, 8:07 PMCyclone Alfred, though downgraded, knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of Australians on Sunday(Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of people in Australia's…
Vivian Toh is the chief editor of TechTechChina, a Chinese tech news startup.Apple is scrambling to reclaim its footing in China, a market where AI-powered smartphones have already redefined user…
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A small plane has crashed in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, near the intersection of Fairview Drive and Meadowview Court in Manheim Township, according to WGAL. A small plane has crashed in Lancaster…
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Gazans depend mainly on solar panels and fuel generators for their electricity.The connection to the desalination plant was cut off after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack before being reconnected in…
EUROPEAN DEFENCE 1. Recalling the Versailles Declaration of March 2022 and the Strategic Compass for Security and Defence, the European Council stresses that Europe must become more sovereign, more…
Chair, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the EU. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Republic of Moldova, San Marino,…
From 10 to 14 March, High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas will travel to the US and Canada where she will address the United Nations Security Council in New York and the G7 Foreign…
1.The EU is unequivocally committed to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EU perspective asa single, united and sovereign country. The EU urges all political actors in Bosnia and Herzegovina to refrain from and…
On International Women’s Day, we acknowledge the progress made over the years for the advancement of women rights, while also reflecting on what still needs to be done. All over the world, barriers to…
The European Union strongly condemns the recent attacks, reportedly by pro-Assad elements, on interim government forces in the coastal areas of Syria and all violence against civilians. Civilians have…
The European Union welcomes the Arab Recovery and Reconstruction Plan presented at the Cairo Summit on 4 March that was also adopted by the OIC. This plan represents a serious basis for discussions on…
Tripoli, March 09, 2025 (LANA) - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya announced the launch of the "Libyan Women's Platform", a special group for women on Facebook managed by a team from the…
Cigarette in hand, and with the toothiest of grins, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un posed for photographs at a shipyard next to the makings of a “nuclear-powered strategic guided missile submarine.”…
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania’s electoral body on Sunday rejected Calin Georgescu’s candidacy in a presidential election redo, after the far-right populist won the first round of last year’s race…
In this photo released by an official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks in a ceremony meeting a group of officials, in Tehran, Iran,…
The Syrian presidency announced on Telegram that an “independent committee” had been formed to “investigate the violations against civilians and identify those responsible for them”, who would face…
Benghazi, March 09, 2025 (LANA) - The Prime Minister assigned by Parliament, "Osama Hammad", received this evening the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus, "Victor Karankevich", and the…
Benghazi, March 9, 2025 (LANA) - The Advisory Committee began its fourth meeting today at the headquarters of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya in Benghazi.The mission said on its website…
The government said it has not ruled out cutting off water supplies.In his statement, Cohen said: "I have just signed the order to stop supplying electricity immediately to the Gaza Strip."Israel cut…
FOR TEN DAYS, since the shouting-match in the Oval Office, Ukraine has been scorched by Donald Trump’s wrath. Now comes a moment of catharsis—or another round of brutal punishment. On February 11th…
By Claire Simmonds, ABC The tiny community of Megan, north east of Dorrigo on the New South Wales Mid North Coast, has been hit hard by the loss of one of their own to floodwaters from ex-Tropical…
A brush fire is spreading and threatening a car dealership on Capitol Drive & Barker Road in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Crews are at the scene trying to contain the blaze. A brush fire is spreading and…
This week's violence in Syria's north-west has killed more than 1,300 people, including hundreds of Alawite civilians, according to the latest tally [Getty]Syria's leader on Sunday vowed…
The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has called on military officers allied with First Vice President Riek Machar to return to work after reports that some had gone into hiding following…
BUCHAREST — Romania's central election authority on Sunday barred far-right pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu from running in May's presidential election re-run. The rejection of his candidacy,…
The owner of social media network X and the richest man in the world, Elon Musk, was blasted on his own app on Sunday after he was seen insulting a Polish leader. Musk, who has made waves as Donald…
Abdul Malik al-Houthi said in an interview with Al-Masirah TV on Sunday that "What is happening in Syria reveals the insistence of Takfiri groups on continuing their criminal and brutal behavior in…
Tripoli, March 9, 2025 (LANA) - The "Tebyan" platform affiliated with the Government of National Unity denied today, Sunday, the statements attributed to the Minister of Local Government "Badr al-Din…
An armed man has been shot outside the White House, the US Secret Service says. The US Secret Service has shot an armed man outside the White House after an “armed confrontation”, and the man is now…
Al-Sharaa's government faces mounting chaos as clashes with Assad loyalists leave over 1,000 dead, including hundreds of Alawite civilians massacred in retaliatory attacks, sparking humanitarian and…
Al-Sadr also called on Syrian authorities to "refrain from violence and sectarianism". [Getty]Iraq's foreign ministry has voiced concern over escalating violence in Syria's coastal areas, warning of…
TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem has said that resistance is deeply rooted in the hearts and minds of the people, thanking Iran and Iraq for taking part in recent…
Fighting between M23 rebels and pro-Congo militias was underway Sunday in Nyabiondo, about 100 km north of Goma in eastern Congo, residents said, days after a nearby attack left a heavy civilian death…
Displaced Palestinian children push into a queue to get a portion of cooked food from a charity kitchen in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, on Sunday. AFP Israel ordered an immediate halt to…
"We wake up the King of Jordan in the middle of the night to make him carry out our orders," Bismuth said in a video footage that appeared on X."Syria must be completely subordinate to us, as must…
Israeli politicians, settler leaders, and Christian advocates are calling for full sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, while critics warn of long-term political and economic consequences US President…
Amid mounting global scrutiny over its nuclear ambitions, an Iranian parliament member has made a startling claim about the country’s ability to develop nuclear weapons “as easily as drinking water.”…
Indian High Commissioner to Mauritius Anurag Srivastava (Photo/ANI) Port Louis [Mauritius], March 10 (ANI): As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a two-day visit to Mauritius, Indian High…
The mass killings of Christians in Syria after the overthrow of former President Bashar Assad are not warfare but are "murderous barbarism" that must be brought to a halt, Father Gerald Murray, the…
Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old student of Indian origin at the University of Pittsburgh, has been reported missing in the Dominican Republic. According to the Dominican Civil Defense, Konanki was…
In a stark escalation in the Trump administration’s campaign against Palestine activism, on Saturday night, ICE agents raided the home of Mahmoud Khalil and detained the activist who had been among…
Calin Georgescu, the winner of the first round of presidential elections, later annulled by the Constitutional Court, speaks to media after registering his new bid for the country's presidency…
The annual UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) meets to address the widespread inequalities, violence and discrimination women continue to face around the world.This year, the commission will…
Israel and Hamas may be weeks away from a deal that nobody wants but everyone can live with, the Special Presidential Envoy on Hostage Affairs said Sunday, as Israel ramped up the pressure on Hamas to…
US billionaire Elon Musk told Radoslaw Sikorski to 'be quiet' after he claimed Warsaw would seek an alternative to Ukraine’s Starlink internet services if Musk’s firm proves 'unreliable' - Anadolu…
Georgescu came out of nowhere to win the first round of the presidential vote last November, partly on the back of a wildly successfully TikTok campaign. But the Constitutional Court annulled his…
Trump replied “it may not survive anyway”, in an apparent reference to Russia’s continuing gains on the battlefield.On Sunday, Russia’s Defence Ministry said its forces had recaptured three more…
FILE - In this March 9, 2009 file photo, The Harry S. Truman Building, headquarters for the State Department, is seen in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) Aubrey Lay - a Fulbright…
On March 9, 2025, the Russian news portal Topwar cited Ukrainian media reports claiming that the United States has recently ceased providing intelligence to Kyiv, including satellite data, and has…
In a statement on Sunday, Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem reacted to the Zionist regime of Israel’s earlier decision today to immediately halt the supply of electricity to Gaza.He said that Israeli…
Luamanuvao Winnie Laban and her husband Dr Peter Swain Photo: Trudy Logologo International Women's Day, 8 March, is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women around the world. Closer to…
Marshall Islands Journal owner and publisher Giff Johnson Photo: RNZ Pacific Marshall Islands defence provisions could "fairly easily" be considered to run against the nuclear-free treaty that they…
Some believe in miracles, while others witness them unfold before their eyes. An Orthodox Jewish family in Brooklyn experienced what they described as a “clear miracle” last Saturday when a massive…
ISTANBULIn a joint statement, Türkiye, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria on Sunday condemned all attempts to undermine Syria's security and also expressed support for its government.A meeting between…
Nader Yarahmad told ISNA that the first group includes individuals where one spouse holds a temporaey passport while the other has a census registration document. The second category consists of…
A motorcyclist has been killed in a collision on the M50 west of Dublin.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) has stated that it recognises university, open education, e-learning and correspondence education degrees issued outside the country…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that the tense Oval Office meeting with US President Donald Trump last week was "regrettable," and that he is willing to work with Trump's "strong…
The United Nations has called on Syria’s government to take “swift action” to protect the lives of civilians – after hundreds of people were killed over the last few days. Human rights activists claim…
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New Ambassador of Australia to Mongolia appointed AKIPRESS.COM - Leo Zeng was appointed new Ambassador of Australia to Mongolia, the Foreign Minister's press service reported. Australia and Mongolia…
Syria’s government on Sunday announced a probe after the killing of Alawite civilians triggered an international backlash against the worst violence since Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow.In its latest…
The man was barefoot and flying a Palestinian flag Emergency services were called at 07:24 GMT on Saturday to reports of a protester who had climbed up the tower holding a Palestinian flag.The…
KABUL— Taliban leader Haibatullah Akhundzada has appointed five new provincial police chiefs in recent weeks, bypassing Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, who has been absent from public view for…
BERLIN— Germany will halt its voluntary admission programs for Afghan refugees and implement strict new migration policies, Friedrich Merz, the country’s likely next chancellor, announced on Saturday.…
TEHRAN— Iran’s Ministry of Interior has announced that six categories of Afghan migrants holding census registration documents will be permitted to stay legally in the country under a new directive…
Agents from US President Donald Trump's administration arrested a Palestinian graduate student who played a prominent role in last year's pro-Palestinian protests at New York's Columbia University,…
With President Donald Trump back in the White House, don’t be fooled by his penchant for fast food. During his first term, while he rarely ate out, when he did he dined at high ticket steak houses…
Whether or not the United States now qualifies as Europe’s adversary, it’s clear that its postwar role as guarantor of Europe’s security is over. Friedrich Merz has already called for European…
US Secret Service shot an unidentified adult male and critically injured him in Washington DC near the White House Sunday after an “armed confrontation.”
AMMAN, Jordan — Syria’s top diplomat and his counterparts from neighboring countries Sunday called for the lifting of Western-led sanctions on Syria and post-war reconciliation. The foreign ministers…
March 9 (UPI) -- Israel will immediately cut off the flow of electricity to Gaza, Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen ordered Sunday. "I have now signed an order to cut off electricity to the Gaza Strip…
Caribbean nations are rallying together in response to the Trump administration's recent announcement of visa sanctions against governments utilizing Cuba's overseas medical missions—a program that…
Ashraf Padanna, Correspondent The Kerala High Court has expressed concern about the mental state of the country's youth, describing it as "astonishing and disturbing," with some even posing a threat…
ISTANBULThe Syrian presidency announced on Sunday the formation of an independent national commission to probe the recent violent incidents in the port cities of Latakia and Tartus.Last week the…
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated on Sunday that President Donald Trump will not back down from his demands for tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico over their handling of fentanyl.
Israel announced on Sunday it was cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza. The full effects were not immediately clear, but the arid territory's desalination plants receive power from Israel to…
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, urged the U.S. to reevaluate its funding and continued participation in the North American Treaty Organization (NATO) this weekend, and the bold statement got the attention of…
The United States withdrew from the board of the UN’s climate damage fund, according to a letter from the US Treasury Department made public on Friday.The letter stated that the US would no longer be…
In October 2022, Mr. Umueke Oruaro Miracle, the leader of Dynamic Flame of Fire and Miracle Ministries in Woji, Port Harcourt, assaulted Mr. Glorious Abel, the Production Director of Rivers State…
The UK Government said it was 'not considering conscription' but that future decisions would respond to a 'new reality' The UK Government has said that it does not plan to reintroduce conscription, as…
The quest to free thousands of enslaved scammers from facilities in Myanmar has turned into a growing humanitarian crisis. Last month, a highly publicised operation by Thai, Chinese and Myanmar…
White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said on Sunday he was hopeful a dispute with Canada over accusations of the deadly fentanyl opioid entering the US across its northern border could be…
Talks on the truce and hostage deal are under way to end fighting between Hamas and Israel that erupted after the militant group carried out a cross-border raid in October 2023 that killed 1,200…
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Pope Francis spent his 24th consecutive day in the hospital receiving therapy and getting an update on world and church affairs, the Vatican's press office said Sunday.
SINGAPORE -- With a general election slated for later this year, Singaporeans find themselves increasingly inundated with government-issued vouchers, rebates and cash handouts."CDC Voucher Accepted…
Syria’s foreign minister and his counterparts from neighbouring countries have called for the lifting of Western-led sanctions and post-war reconciliation.The foreign ministers of Turkey, Iraq, Jordan…
Thousands of supporters attend pro-monarchy rally at the airport as former king returns to the capital from the country’s west.Large crowds have greeted Nepal’s former king in the capital, Kathmandu,…
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received a written message from President of Eritrea Isaias Afwerki on bilateral relations between the two countries. The message was…
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Sunday a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Elmden Konakovi. During the phone…
Israel’s Energy Minister Eli Cohen has ordered an immediate halt to electricity supply to Gaza, threatening the functioning of the enclave’s desalination plants amid an ongoing aid shortage in the…
Rebel fighters eye strategic town of Walikale as government forces suffer defection amid ongoing fighting.The M23 armed group has pushed deeper into the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mineral-rich…
China's average life expectancy has reached 79 years in 2024 as several strategic measures have come into play in the populous country, a health official said at a press conference on people's…
2025-03-09T18:03:52+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Sunday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced an "unprecedented" aid plan for Druze in Syria, including allowing them to work in Israel. "We will…
ISTANBULSomalia “stands in full solidarity” with the people of South Sudan amid political tensions following the arrest of opposition party leaders, said Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on…
Israel ordered an immediate halt to Gaza's electricity supply Sunday in an effort to pressure Hamas into releasing the remaining hostages, even as it prepared for fresh talks on the future of its…
"We wake up the King of Jordan in the middle of the night to make him carry out our orders," Bismuth said in a video footage that appeared on X."Syria must be completely subordinate to us, as must…
Syria's new government has formed a committee to investigate reported mass revenge killings of a minority group - after the United Nations human rights chief called for "swift actions".Violent…
M23 rebels launched an all out offensive on mineral-rich eastern Congo earlier this year [Junior D. Kannah/AFP via Getty Images]Fighting between M23 rebels and pro-Congo militias was underway on…
If an organiser wishes to distribute brochures to attendees or put up banners, the artwork must first be submitted for inspection.Speakers must refrain from causing “feelings of enmity, hatred, ill…
It has now been more than three months since Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States last November with a resounding victory over the sitting vice president, Kamala Harris.A…
In early February he had said he was seeking talks with his counterpart, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, “as soon as is humanly possible”.Farrell and Lutnick have not been able to arrange a…
Shortly before the last election, Scott Bessent, now President Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary, assured the Financial Times that Trump had no interest in reducing international trade and that his…
Following the recent decoration of the six newly appointed Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) and one Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode…
A fresh investigation has revealed that Orji Uzor Kalu, a former governor of Abia State and now a senator in Nigeria’s National Assembly, owes $118,282 (N179 million) in unpaid property taxes in the…
Israeli forces opened fire on a funeral procession in the southern Lebanese border village of Kfarkela on Sunday, injuring at least one woman, according to reports. Mourners in Kfarkela, much of which…
By Alan Charlish, Reuters New US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during his swearing in as the 72nd person to hold the title, on 21 January, 2025, in the Vice President's office at the White House.…
By Guy Faulconbridge and Felix Light, Reuters Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin. Photo: AFP Russian special forces crept for miles through a gas pipeline near the town of Sudzha in an…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the next-generation 360 Services Policy, aimed at enhancing customer experience by providing integrated, seamless, and proactive digital…
13: The port city of Bahia Blanca, Argentina, was devastated by a massive rainstorm this weekend that dumped a year’s worth of rain in just a few hours, killing 13 people and displacing hundreds. A…
With so much of the world in geopolitical flux these days, it’s hard to pick clear winners or losers. But one leader who could be pretty happy about how things are going at the moment is Recep Tayyip…
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Iran would consider negotiations with the U.S. if the aim of the talks was to address concerns regarding any potential militarization of its nuclear program, Iran's U.N.…
Palestinians decorated their war-devastated neighbourhood to welcome Ramadan. Photo by AFP Occupied Jerusalem: Israeli authorities announced on Sunday evening the complete power cut to Gaza Strip.…
Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin is a veteran tank commander who was severely wounded in 2006 Lebanon War; most recently, he served as head of military’s international cooperation unit
Representative Image (Photo/TPS) Tel Aviv [Israel], March 9 (ANI/TPS): Israeli Police are investigating two separate overnight shootings as a wave of Israeli-Arab homicides continued, authorities said…
According to Ben-Gvir, the proposed legislation would cancel all agreements with the Palestinians that resulted in Israeli withdrawals from parts of the occupied territories [Getty]Far-right Israeli…
The Israeli parliament is set to debate a proposal to withdraw from the United Nations' World Health Organization (WHO), a move seen as retaliation for the agency's criticism of Israel's actions in…
Iran and the US had an agreement aimed at stopping the militarisation of Iran's nuclear programme, but that ended when Trump withdrew from the agreement in 2018 [Getty]Iran said Sunday it would…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday after fires erupted on the east end of Long Island. The high speed winds with the speed of 30 to 35 miles per hour ignited the…
Shafaq News/ Civilian death toll in Syria’s coastal region has risen to 830, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on Sunday. The total number of fatalities, including both civilian
AMMAN, Jordan -- Syria's top diplomat and his counterparts from neighboring countries Sunday called for the lifting of Western-led sanctions on Syria and post-war reconciliation. The foreign ministers…
Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen said Sunday that Israel will cut electricity to Gaza "immediately."
March 9 (UPI) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from detention, 27 hours after the court ruled his arrest warrant should be canceled. This comes 52 days since he voluntarily complied with the…
Israel carried out an air strike in northern Gaza on Sunday, rattling an already fragile ceasefire as fresh talks in Doha are set to take place on Monday.Israel's military said the air strike targeted…
TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that Iran has never sought to build nuclear weapons, saying that the country considers any tension, unrest, and conflict to…
Gulf Today Report In an astonishing scam that has left Iraq stunned, a young man successfully deceived eight women into marrying him one after another, only to divorce them shortly after and steal…
A former British Conservative minister and current MP renewed his push in Parliament last week for legislation that bans first-cousin marriage, prompting opposition from the ruling Labour party, Prime…
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 9 (ANI/TPS): IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir on Sunday appointed Brigadier General Efi Defrin as the new IDF Spokesperson. The appointment was…
NEW YORK — A prominent Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University’s student encampment movement was arrested Saturday night by federal immigration authorities who said they were acting…
Ahmad al-Sharaa has launched an independent committee to investigate the mass killings [Getty]Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa announced on Sunday the formation of an independent committee to…
Workers fix electricity wires in the suburb of Elanora on the Gold Coast. Photo: AFP/DAVID GRAY About 240,000 homes and businesses are without power in Queensland in the wake of Ex-Tropical Cyclone…
A UN report published on Thursday highlights a widespread pattern of arbitrary detention, torture, and ill-treatment of detainees by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)…
Donald Trump’s cuts to US development funds in climate-struck Guatemala make aid from the island of Ireland more vital, an Irish charity has said.
U.S. President Donald Trump is keeping new tariffs in place on Mexico, Canada and China to pressure them to block the flow of the deadly opioid fentanyl into the United States, top White House…
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WASHINGTONAgents of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) detained Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia University graduate who helped lead a pro-Palestinian encampment in April, at his university…
A leading Palestinian activist and negotiator at the Gaza solidarity encampment at Columbia University has been "abducted and detained" by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to a US…
The US envoy who held unprecedented direct talks with Hamas said Sunday the meeting had been "very helpful" and he was confident a hostage release deal could be reached "within weeks".Speaking to CNN,…
A date with an online partner turned tragic for a 16-year-old girl from Florida as she was allegedly kidnapped, tortured and murdered by the man. Miranda Corsette was reportedly lured by Gress through…
SELMA, Ala. — Charles Mauldin was near the front of a line of voting rights marchers walking in pairs across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., on March 7, 1965.The marchers were protesting…
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Trump is dismissing business concerns over the uncertainty caused by his planned tariffs on a range of American trading partners and the prospect of higher prices,…
AFTER weeks of lawsuits and human rights criticism, Panama released dozens of people on Saturday held for weeks in a remote camp after being deported from the US, telling them they have 30 days to…
ISRAEL said today that it will send a delegation to Qatar on Monday “in an effort to advance” phase two of the ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. The statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
KARACHI, PakistanPakistan and Afghanistan border forces on Sunday agreed to a two-day ceasefire at a key border crossing after weeks of hostilities, an official said.The Torkham border crossing, which…
A prominent Palestinian journalist has revealed that two of his Instagram accounts, which had a combined following of 9.5 million people, were suspended, prompting concerns over censorship against…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was set to head Sunday to Saudi Arabia for talks with Ukraine as President Donald Trump decides whether to relent on an aid freeze to the wartime partner.The State…
A prominent Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University’s student encampment movement was arrested Saturday night by federal immigration authorities who claimed they were acting on a…
After the publication of the interview, a response came from Russia: "You will still have to answer for your actions and return what was stolen," Russian parliament speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said.…
Scotsman Calum Hill climbed a mountain to win the Joburg Open on the second playoff hole on Sunday, lifting a trophy that had seemed within the grasp of a handful of players during a nail-biting,…
A 28-year-old Peruvian man, Juan Carlos Tello, miraculously survived after being struck by a cargo train while asleep on the tracks in LimaThe dramatic incident, captured on CCTV, showed Tello being…
US AUTHORITIES detained a prominent pro-Palestinian student activist at his home in New York City at the weekend, claiming without evidence that his permanent residency had been revoked. Mahmoud…
JERUSALEM Israel announced Sunday that it had decided to cut off electricity to the Gaza Strip “immediately,” even though power has already been cut off for over 16 months, since the start of Israel’s…
ISTANBULSyrian businessman Rami Makhlouf, the cousin of deposed leader Bashar Assad, on Sunday issued a scathing attack on former Brig. Gen. Ghiyath Dalla, an officer in the Fourth Division, accusing…
'It's not just Ukrainians - American employers are concerned,' one US lawyer said A Ukrainian woman in the US is living in fear that her family will be sent back into the path of Russian bombing by…
Saturday Night Live poked fun at President Donald Trump's this week's cabinet meeting, where he purportedly told secretaries that they were in command of their departments, not Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
2025-03-09T16:46:17+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Sunday, Syria’s transitional President Ahmad Al-Sharaa announced the formation of an independent national committee to investigate the March 6 events in the…
Indian media released additional details Sunday about the gang rape of an Israeli tourist and the deadly assault near the village of Sanapur in Karnataka state. Among the victims were the Israeli…
The US’s recent sudden abandonment of Ukraine could be scary news not just for Ukrainians, but also in a number of geopolitical arenas, from Europe to Taiwan to anywhere else where a smaller country…
WASHINGTONContinuing his criticism from a heated Oval Office meeting last month, President Donald Trump accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of taking aid funds from the US "like candy from…
DUBAI - Iran would consider negotiations with the U.S. if the aim of the talks was to address concerns regarding any potential militarization of its nuclear program, Iran's U.N. mission said on Sunday…
ISLAMABAD: The United States Department of State has issued a Level 3 Travel Advisory, urging its citizens to reconsider travel to Pakistan due to the risks of “terrorism and the potential for armed…
The explosions occurred on the southbound lanes of the Ayalon Highway near the La Guardia interchange, according to Israeli police, as reported by Times of Israel. The police said that they were…
TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has censured the anti-Iran rhetoric being propagated by US politicians and news outlets for laying the groundwork for Washington to launch a…
The fighters who raided the streets of Hai Al Kusour recognised him, so he was spared death but not the looting. They took his cars and continued to raid other houses."They were strangers, I can't…
When it became fairly certain that former Syrian president Bashar Al Assad's regime was doomed in the first week of December, cars carrying hundreds of people clogged the main motorway from the centre…
Israel on Sunday said it was cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza, Associated Press reported. The effects of the move are not immediately clear. However, the conflict-hit territory's…
With US President Donald Trump’s administration pushing to quickly end the war in Ukraine, negotiations will remain a top priority for Washington. After talks between Trump and Ukrainian leader…
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ISTANBULOn recent clashes in Syria between the government forces and Assad loyalists, the Turkish foreign minister said Sunday there has been an "effort to derail the Syrian government's weeks-long…
Turkey has blocked Israel from taking part in NATO’s annual exercise on “resilience and emergency preparedness,” according to reports received by Israel’s Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem on Sunday.The…
On March 9, 2025, ZeroHedge published an analysis highlighting concerns over Ukraine’s arsenal, claiming it includes a significant amount of outdated and defective weapons supplied by European…
Dhangadhi [Nepal], March 9 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has challenged former King Gyanendra Shah to enter mainstream politics, alleging him of making attempts to disrupt harmony. "He…
Prishtina, 09 March 2025, dtt-net.com – A Kosovan Serb minister, today accused Serbia authorities led by President Aleksandar Vucic of manipulating and misusing Kosovan Serbs aiming to prevent their…
Good Sunday afternoon, Crunchers. This is Mason Boycott-Owen, here with your weekend dose of politics news ahead of another big week of meetings that could lead to a Ukraine cease-fire. THINGS TO KNOW…
“With 21 civilians reported killed, 7 March was one of the deadliest days for civilians in Ukraine so far this year,” UN mission chief Danielle Bell saidRussian’s full-scale invasion in February 2022…
“We are receiving extremely disturbing reports of entire families, including women, children and hors de combat fighters, being killed,” said Volker Türk in a statement.“There are reports of summary…
NAIROBI — The U.S. State Department on Sunday ordered nonemergency government personnel to leave South Sudan’s capital as tension escalates because of fighting in the north.The travel advisory issued…
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Germany’s Friedrich Merz on Sunday reiterated that he was open to France extending its nuclear deterrent in Europe, as the continent seeks to respond to US President Donald Trump’s upending of the…
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By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, March 9 (Bernama) -- Vietnam and Indonesia commemorated 70 years of diplomatic relations with a special orchestral performance in Jakarta on Sunday evening. The…
A gunman fires shots in the air to disperse clashing protesters in Syria's capital Damascus, after reported mass killings of the minority Alawite community - Copyright AFP -Syrian security forces on…
VOTERS in Honduras went to the polls today to select candidates from the three main parties to compete in November’s presidential election. The election comes at a time when President Xiomara Castro,…
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Six church members have died in a bus accident on the N2 between Mandeni and Stanger.KwaZulu-Natal MEC for transport Siboniso Duma said the bus transporting church members was travelling from Richards…
Donald Trump leaned into his personal feud with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday.
Boulos, who is of Lebanese origin, made the remarks in Washington during a meeting with Yossi Dagan, the chairman of the extremist Samaria Regional Council [Screengrab/X]US President Donald Trump's…
In response to Musk's post, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski emphasized that the Polish Digitization Ministry is one of the largest providers of Starlink to Ukraine, with Warsaw funding half…
Sources say Trump was irritated that Zelensky did not wear a suit at the meeting 2 MIN READ US P
LONDON — Russian special forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian units from the rear in the Kursk region, Ukraine’s military and Russian war bloggers reported, as Moscow moves to…
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The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a U.K.-based war monitor that tracks casualties, reported that 1,018 people have been killed as of Saturday.
A priest holds a photograph of Pope Francis during the nightly rosary prayer service in St Peter's Square on Thursday, March 6 in Vatican City. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Europe Pope Francis,…
Elon Musk Elon Musk has reignited debate over the influence of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), calling for their removal in a post on X on Sunday. The SpaceX chief, who also owns a 12 per cent…
WOMEN took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa, South America and elsewhere to mark International Women’s Day with demands for ending inequality and gender-based violence. On the Asian side…
"Zelensky is a hero, a modern day Winston Churchill, and he deserves to be supported, as do the Ukrainian people," he said."I've been proud of the way our Prime Minister has conducted himself since…
Israel's Defense Ministry said on Sunday it would let Syrian Druze workers enter the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from Syrian territory, without saying when the government would start issuing…
Pope Francis continued his recovery from double pneumonia Sunday after doctors reported some positive news: after more than three weeks in the hospital, the 88-year-old pope is responding well to…
A US bipartisan bill calling for the banning and dismantling of Hezbollah and its operations in Latin America was introduced by Republican Senator John Curtis and Democrat Senator Jacky Rosen on…
"If the objective of negotiations is to address concerns vis-à-vis any potential militarization of Iran’s nuclear program, such discussions may be subject to consideration. However, should the aim be…
OTTAWA – Mark Carney has never held elected office, but for years has been touted as a future leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, and if the polling goes as expected, he is the favorite to win his…
The US Secret Service shot a man near Washington, DC on Sunday after an "armed confrontation" with law enforcement. President Donald Trump was not at the White House when the altercation took place.…
President Donald Trump's hostage envoy Adam Boehler said on Sunday that US meetings with Hamas on the release of hostages held in Gaza were very helpful and he did not rule out additional encounters…
Deputy chairperson of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial House of Traditional and Khoi-San has called on traditional leaders and members of the royal family to give King Misuzulu kaZwelithini space to rule…
Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza. The full effects of that are not immediately clear, but the territory's desalination plants receive power for producing drinking water.…
Energy Minister and Cabinet member Eli Cohen has signed an order to immediately halt the supply of electricity to the Gaza Strip. "In accordance with my authority, I am instructing the Israel Electric…
Israel has said it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza.The full effects of the move are not clear but the territory’s desalination plants receive power for producing drinking water.Sunday’s…
Sunday’s announcement comes a week after Israel cut off all supplies of goods to the territory to over 2 million people. It has sought to press Hamas to accept an extension of the first phase of their…
She is also accused of bullying junior officers and orchestrating the transfers of high-ranking officials based on her influence and gossip. On October 4, 2024, the local business community submitted…
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India and the European Union are scheduled to begin the next round of talks for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) from Monday in Brussels with the aim of concluding the talks by the end of this…
A woman holds placards as people protest against the killing of civilians and security forces linked to Syria's new rulers (Reuters)1 A woman reacts as people protest against the killing of civilians…
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha welcomed the resumption of the Syrian Arab Republic's membership in the OIC, emphasizing that the historic decision of…
FILE - President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with China’s President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)…
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Emergency workers talk to a man after he climbed up Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben, at the Palace of Westminster in London, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Jeff Moore/PA via AP) Emergency workers…
Former President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte speaks inside the Southorn Stadium during a thanksgiving gathering organized by Hong Kong-based Filipino workers for the former populist president…
Palestinians walk past the rubble of destroyed houses, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, on Thursday. REUTERS Hamas says held meetings with US envoy…
Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich says preparations are underway for Trump’s Gaza plan [Getty] Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Sunday that US President Donald…
Lebanon and Israel remain at war. An Israeli offensive on its northern neighbour last year killed thousands and resulted in widespread destruction [Getty]US President Donald Trump's adviser, Massad…
WASHINGTON — An armed man believed to be traveling from Indiana was shot by U.S. Secret Service agents near the White House after a confrontation early Sunday, according to authorities. No one else…
A notorious serial killer, known as "Hannibal the Cannibal", has allegedly gone on a hunger strike in prison after staff confiscated his Playstation and TV. 74-year-old Paul Maudsley told the Mirror…
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Poland, which pays for Ukraine's Starlink internet services, may seek an alternative if Elon Musk's company proves to be "unreliable", the foreign minister said on Sunday after the billionaire…
Images by AFP, Adobe Stock (Amanda Weisbrod/RFA) Why is Phnom Penh now willing to give the United States what it has been demanding for years? At a meeting on Feb. 24 with Ronald Clark, commanding…
NEW YORK, March 9 (Bernama-WAFA) -- The Palestinian Women Affairs Ministry has released a comprehensive report marking International Women’s Day, shedding light on the severe and widespread effects of…
The New York Times published a list of about 200 terms that the Trump administration reportedly prohibits or avoids. The list includes words such as activists, anti-racism, belonging, breastfeeding,…
People look at the skyline next to the Jialing river in Yuzhong District in Chongqing in southwestern China on March 6, 2025. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP) BEIJING: Sleep and mental health clinics…
Agentic AI, a form of artificial intelligence capable of acting autonomously in decision-making and task execution without continuous human instruction, has begun transforming the socio-economic…
Footage circulating on Telegram claims to show Russian soldiers creeping through a disused gas pipeline for several miles to launch a surprise attack on Ukraine. Footage from inside the pipeline shows…
NASA's Sunita Williams formally transferred command of the ISS to the Russian cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin, days before her departure for Earth. The historic event highlighted mutual cooperation between…
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A Reuters report suggesting that US President Donald Trump’s administration will revoke the legal status of some 240,000 Ukrainian refugees has been denied. White House Press Secretary Karoline…
Chinese national lawmakers submitted 269 proposals to the country's annual legislative session as of noon on Saturday, the deadline for proposal submission at the ongoing third session of the 14th…
The United Nations on Sunday said reports of entire families being killed in northwestern Syria was "extremely disturbing" and it called for an immediate halt to the violence. UN rights chief Volker…
2025-03-09T15:06:26+00:00 Shafaq News/ US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday condemned the killings of minority groups in Syria, urging the country’s interim administration to bring those…
Revenge attacks have already killed over 1,000 people, including hundreds of Alawites 3 MIN READ Members of security forces loyal to the interim Sy
The death toll from two days of clashes between Syrian security forces and loyalists of ousted President Bashar Assad and revenge killings that followed has risen to more than 1,000, a war monitoring…
BULAWAYO- A police detective who died in a confrontation with armed robbers in Bulawayo’s Pumula South suburb on Thursday night was killed by a police bullet, her grieving family said on Sunday. Mum…
"My position is clear: The United States are an ally in the transatlantic alliance," von der Leyen told a press conference marking the first 100 days of her second term in office. The German…
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Sabratha, March 9, 2025 (LANA) - The Ministry of Interior said today, Sunday, that members of the Investigation and Arrest Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Sabratha Security…
Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Sunday that US President Donald Trump’s plan to remove Palestinians from war-battered Gaza was “taking shape”, despite widespread rejection…
People block the entrance to Israel’s defense ministry headquarters during a protest in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, March 8, 2025, demanding the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza…
FILE - President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One as he travels to New Orleans, Feb. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File) WASHINGTON — Donald Trump, the real estate developer…
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out the fire following a Russian rocket attack in Dobropillya, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Ukrainian…
HARARE – Kuvimba Mining House (KMH) has launched its annual sustainability campaign aimed at improving the environment in areas where its various mining projects are taking place. The unveiling of the…
HARARE – Expecting mothers in Zimbabwe’s rural areas are often forced to sleep on the floor due to lack of beds and water in the waiting shelters at public referral hospitals, legislators have said.…
Tripoli, March 9, 2025 (LANA) - The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, "Naji Muhammad Issa", stressed during his meeting today, Sunday, with the directors of commercial banks, in the presence of a…
DENVER — For decades, conservatives in Congress have talked about the need to cut government deeply, but they have always pulled back from mandating specific reductions, fearful of voter backlash.Now,…
Washington — U..S Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday condemned the "radical Islamist terrorists" behind "massacres" of minorities in Syria and demanded that the interim administration hold those…
ISTANBULUkraine’s commander-in-chief said Sunday that his country’s European partners have reaffirmed their continued support for the war-torn country.On Facebook, Oleksandr Syrskyi said he held…
U.S. President Donald Trump's hostage envoy Adam Boehler said on Sunday that American meetings with Hamas on the release of hostages held in Gaza were "very helpful" and he did not rule out additional…
On March 9, 2025, a video surfaced online depicting a Russian airstrike utilizing a FAB-3000 UMPK guided bomb to strike a road bridge in Knyazhyi-2, a Ukrainian-controlled settlement in Russia’s Kursk…
KATHMANDU - Nepal’s former king Gyanendra Shah was welcomed back to Kathmandu on March 9 by thousands of supporters who have been staging pro-monarchy demonstrations in the Himalayan republic. The…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 9. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Trend reports. Tokayev noted that the meeting with the Italian president is an excellent…
In The Phoenix of Gaza, filmmaker and journalist Yousef Alhelou presents an intimate, deeply personal documentary that captures the vibrant, everyday life of Gaza before its near-total annihilation.…
Sydney’s Downing Centre District Court has sentenced Balesh Dhankhar, a founding member of the ‘Overseas Friends of the Bharatiya Janata Party’ (OFBJP) in Australia, to 40 years in prison for the…
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received a written message from President of Eritrea Isaias Afwerki on bilateral relations between the two countries. The message was…
ISTANBULA mass grave containing the remains of security and police personnel was discovered near the city of Qardaha in northwestern Syria, the state news agency SANA reported on Sunday.“A horrific…
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Billionaire Elon Musk, who has been in the spotlight since Donald Trump's return to the White House, apparently confirmed that he will be gifting a Tesla Cybertruck to 13-year-old cancer survivor DJ…
WASHINGTON — Most of the 80,000 federal workers responsible for researching diseases, inspecting food and administering Medicare and Medicaid under the auspices of the Health and Human Services…
The US Secret Service shot a man outside the White House early on Sunday after an "armed confrontation", the service said in a statement.It had earlier received a tip-off from local police about a…
Indiscriminate violence in Syria that led to the death of 745 civilians over the last three days has observers wondering if Syria’s newly installed president, the former leader of a designated…
The International Criminal Court has been investigating Rodrigo Duterte over allegations tied to widespread killings in his past drug war. 2025.03.09 Manila Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte…
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Bryan Szeliga owner of Fishtown Seafood poses for a photograph at his location in Haddonfield, N.J., Thursday, March 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) NEW YORK — At Fishtown Seafood, owner Bryan Szeliga…
The explosions occurred on the southbound lanes of the Ayalon Highway near the La Guardia interchange, according to Israeli police, as reported by Times of Israel. The police said that they were…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday condemned the “massacres” of minorities in Syria and demanded that the interim administration hold those responsible to account.“Syria’s interim authorities…
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BEIJING – China continues to face difficulties in stabilising its employment situation in an uncertain external environment, but will promote entrepreneurship to create jobs, a top Chinese official…
Donald Trump The Trump administration’s abrupt withdrawal of $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University, in New York City, cast a pall over at least nine other campuses worried they…
SOUTH KOREA'S impeached conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from prison on Saturday, a day after a Seoul court cancelled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without…
‘They gathered all the men on the roof and opened fire on them’ 3 MIN READ Syrian forces deploying in the town of Qadmus in Syria. AFP BEIRUT: For two days, Rihab Kamel and her family hid terrified in…
"Ukraine has been seeking peace from the very first second of this war. Realistic proposals are on the table. The key is to move quickly and effectively," Zelenskyy wrote on X. The delegation…
Tourist taxes in the Balearic Islands will rise to a maximum of €6 (£5) a night MADRID – Spain’s Balearic Islands are to increase their tourism tax and put a new levy on hire cars as the archipelago…
BEIJING – A Chinese company is gunning to become the world’s first mass producer of flying cars in 2026, as the country ramps up a drive to develop its “low-altitude economy”. The futuristic vehicle…
PETALING JAYA - Several areas in Selangor were hit by hail at around 4pm on March 9.Facebook user Zaem Nordin recorded the phenomenon while he was waiting at a traffic light intersection in Section 9…
Few who see Picasso's "The Actor "at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art know its complicated history. Paul Leffmann, a German Jewish businessman, sold it in 1938. "It used to hang in the home of my…
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Such everyday idyllic scenes are what Ukraine and its soldiers are fighting for.
Russian special forces crept through a disused gas pipeline for several miles to launch a surprise attack on Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk region, Ukraine's military and pro-Moscow war bloggers have…
Pope Francis issued a message Sunday thanking volunteers for the "miracle of tenderness" they offer the sick, as the Vatican celebrated the Holy Year Mass for volunteers around the world in his…
A Ohio real estate agent who was fired from her job for leaving a racist note on her bill at a Mexicon restaurant has started a GoFundMe page seeking money to rebuild her life. Stephanie Lovins wrote…
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Sunday that recent advances by Russian forces against Ukraine in the Kursk region suggest that Kyiv's soldiers were almost surrounded, reported…
The Al Maqta Iftar Cannon, operated by Abu Dhabi Police’s Police Legacy Department, upholds timeless Ramadan traditions. Initially used for defence, it became a custom that the cannons at Al Maqta…
UAE Fatwa Council has determined the amounts for Zakat Al Fitr and various expiations (kaffarah) for the year 2025. The Council has set the amount for Zakat Al Fitr at 2.5 kilogrammes of rice per…
Across all countries, younger adults have diminished mind health relative to older generations who benefit from stronger community and family ties, later exposure to smartphones, and more face-to-face…
The Trump administration is laying out a new Iran doctrine. It blends some elements of his first administration’s maximum pressure with more carrots for Iran in the form of a hint at a possible new…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that the tense Oval Office meeting with US President Donald Trump last week was "regrettable," and that he is willing to work with Trump's "strong…
Retirees in Shush, southern Iran, protested on March 9, 2025 Protests continued to escalate across Iran as various sectors of society took to the streets to denounce government corruption, economic…
Pope Francis on Sunday thanked the healthcare volunteers and doctors for the “miracle of tenderness” they offered the sick as he continued his recovery from double pneumonia. According to doctors, the…
Five people were killed and more than a dozen wounded in two attacks in Thailand's troubled south, police said on Sunday.A low-level conflict has simmered in Thailand's southernmost provinces since…
The United States condemns the radical Islamist terrorists, including foreign jihadis, that murdered people in western Syria in recent days. The United States stands with Syria’s religious and ethnic…
Hamas has confirmed it has held unprecedented direct talks with the Trump administration about the release of an American-Israeli hostage, ahead of the next round of Gaza ceasefire talks beginning in…
The UN human rights chief called on Syria's interim leadership on Sunday to intervene to prevent reported mass killings in coastal areas and bring the perpetrators to account. "The caretaker…
Defense Minister Israel Katz on Sunday publicly confirmed recent reports that Israel will undertake the radical move of allowing Syrian Druze and Circassians to cross into the Israeli side of the…
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran will not wait to receive any letter from the US, Speaker of the Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said, slamming the US president’s push for talks as a calculated deceit for the…
ISLAMABAD: The sales tax (domestic) collection at local stage from electricity stood at Rs283.177 billion during July-December (2024-25) against Rs184.468 billion during corresponding period of 2023…
This upcoming Tuesday marks five years since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. That day, the Trump administration banned most travel from Europe. As borders…
Vessels from the Iranian Navy and the Naval Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) will also participate in the drills that mark the seventh edition of "Security Belt" exercises by Iran,…
More than 310 million people in China are aged 60 and over 1 MIN READ President Xi Jinping pointed to official support for the sector telli
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that even as “decades-old certainties are crumbling” in Europe’s relations with other countries, there’s no reason to de-risk the bloc’s…
SINGAPORE – The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) will give out nearly $3.1 million of zakat funds to 8,200 beneficiaries as part of its annual Ramadan disbursement in 2025. Among the…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has announced a $5 million reward for the capture of three M23 rebel leaders, including former electoral chief Corneille Nangaa, military commander Sultani…
Flight cancellations at Hamburg Airport after a surprise strike by workers affected more than 40,000 passengers on Sunday, a day before a planned wider protest across Germany amid new contract…
Rubio will also have a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the statement from spokesperson Tammy Bruce said, according to Reuters. Rubio will then travel to Canada for the March 12-14…
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump will not let up his pressure on tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China related to their handling of fentanyl, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on…
Geneva: The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing, Balakrishnan Rajagopal said that the idea of mass deportation of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip is "pure fantasy." In…
Swedish media outlet Expressen reported on Friday that the decision does not apply to the planning of exercises that have already been agreed upon and will be held in 2025.However, NATO countries will…
Russia on Sunday announced a cross-border offensive had captured territory in Ukraine's Sumy region for the first time since 2022 as Kyiv struggles to hold onto territory in Russia's neighbouring…
PANAMA CITY— After weeks of legal battles and human rights criticism, Panama released dozens of migrants on Saturday, including Afghan deportees, who had been detained in a remote camp following their…
KABUL— Taliban representatives and Pakistani officials have agreed to a ceasefire and the reopening of the Torkham border crossing following discussions aimed at easing recent border tensions, local…
The United States has ordered its non-emergency government personnel in South Sudan to leave the country because of security concerns, the State Department said on Sunday."Armed conflict is ongoing…
Washington has declined to renew a sanctions waiver that allowed Iraq to buy electricity from neighboringIran, a spokesperson for the American embassy in Baghdad said on March 9. Despite having…
PARIS, March 9 (Bernama-dpa) -- France is accelerating the delivery of military equipment and ammunition to Ukraine as US aid remains suspended, Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu said in an interview…
MOSCOW, March 9 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- US billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk said on Sunday that the Starlink satellite internet system is the backbone of the Ukrainian military, warning…
WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Saudi Arabia over March 10-12 for talks with Ukrainian counterparts, a statement from the U.S. Department of State said.Rubio will also have…
The unexploded bomb was found "in the middle of the tracks" about 2.5 kilometres (1.5 miles) from the station overnight during maintenance work carried out in the northern Paris suburb of Saint Denis,…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 9. Italian President Sergio Mattarella has arrived in Kazakhstan, Trend reports. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met Sergio Mattarella, then the heads of state…
Tokyo: Japan's worst wildfire in more than half a century, which killed at least one person, has been brought under control, the mayor of the northern city of Ofunato said on Sunday. The fire had…
A pro-Kremlin blogger says special forces spent several days in the pipe before striking Ukrainian units from the rear near the town of Sudzha
KATHMANDU, Nepal -- Thousands of supporters greeted Nepal's former king in capital Kathmandu on Sunday and demanded his abolished monarchy be reinstated and Hinduism brought back as a state religion.…
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Reuters Members of the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division (USSS UD) stand guard outside the White House in Washington, US, July 13, 2024. The US Secret Service shot an armed man outside…
ADDIS ABABA, March 9 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has called for an immediate end to hostilities in South Sudan, reported Xinhua. In a…
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Tourists and art lovers flocked into Paris's landmark Pompidou Centre museum on Sunday to get a last glimpse of the major paintings and artworks displayed before the building undergoes a major…
Secret Service officers discovered a gunman with a weapon near the White House on Saturday. The agents shot the suspect as he was brandishing a gun and entered in an armed confrontation with them.
Iran China Russia drills. In this photo provided Tuesday, March 12, 2024, by the Iranian Army, an Iranian military boat patrols as a warship enters the Iranian waters prior to start of a joint naval…
The Iran-backed Houthis have been putting out increasing statements in recent days, saying they could return to attacks on Israel. This could include shipping or long-range missile and drone attacks.…
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Carmine Gallo, a former top police officer who was under house arrest in relation to a probe into an alleged snooping ring, died of a heart attack at the age of 66 at his home in the province of Milan…
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The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced $272.1 million in new funding for 14 projects in Bangladesh and the Indo-Pacific region.Integrated Climate Adaptation…
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QAMISHLI, Syria - The commander of a Kurdish-led force in Syria said on Sunday the country's interim president must hold the perpetrators of communal violence in Syria's coastal areas to account,…
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia March 10-12 for talks with Ukrainian counterparts to advance the…
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State Department — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will arrive in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Monday for U.S.-Ukraine talks as President Donald Trump pushes to broker a swift end to the Russia…
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- An armed man believed to be traveling from Indiana was shot by U.S. Secret Service agents near the White House after a confrontation early Sunday, according to authorities.No one…
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Qatar has been increasingly vocal in its critique of Israel. The foreign minister of the Persian Gulf country also gave an interview to the Tucker Carlson Show in the US. During the interview, he…
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Russian special forces infiltrated deep into a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian units from the rear in the Kursk region, Ukraine's military and Russian war bloggers reported. Ukrainian troops amid…
WASHINGTON (AP) -- An armed man believed to be traveling from Indiana was shot by U.S. Secret Service agents near the White House after a confrontation early Sunday, according to authorities.No one…
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An armed man believed to be travelling from Indiana was shot by US Secret Service agents near the White House after a confrontation early on Sunday, authorities have said.No-one else was injured in…
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TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi met and held talks with the ambassadors of South Africa, Norway and Denmark in Tehran on…
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The fourth industrial revolution has started in an era of rapid technological transformation, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) leading the way. AI, despite its origins in the 1950s, has seen…
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Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa called for peace on Sunday after hundreds were killed in coastal areas in the worst communal violence since the fall of Bashar al-Assad."We have to preserve national…
TEHRAN, IRAN — The navies of Iran, Russia and China will hold military drills off the coast of Iran this week in a bid to boost cooperation, Iranian media reported Sunday. The three countries, which…
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Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent high noon show down in the Oval Office appears to have been a light bulb moment for Ukraine but also for Europe. For Ukraine I think the penny finally dropped that the US…
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, March 9 (Bernama) -- Indonesian police have arrested three suspects and seized a large cache of firearms and ammunition in an effort to disrupt the smuggling of…
Gusts and torrential rain have blacked out more than 300,000 properties and swamped parts of Australia's east coast, officials said on Sunday, with one driver confirmed dead and a dozen troops injured…
France has urged the country's research institutions to consider how to welcome scientists abandoning the United States in response to President Donald Trump's policies, AFP learned on Sunday. Since…
In response to the massacres against Alawites in Syria, the Democratic Alevi Federation (FEDA) and the Democratic Alawite Women's Union (DAKB) released a joint statement urging immediate action and…
Awwad bin Dais' collection revisits the milieu of the eighties. Cairo: Saudi media figure Awwad bin Dais has sought to recreate life in the 1980s by collecting items from that decade and displaying…
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Thousands of women took to the streets of Buenos Aires on International Women’s Day to protest against femicide.
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Most education systems still reward specialisation over adaptability, certainty over curiosity, and memorisation over creativity. By the time current students graduate, entire industries may have…
ISTANBULTelecommunications and internet services in Syria’s southern provinces of Daraa and Suwayda were disrupted on Sunday due to a break in the fiber optic cable linking them to the capital…
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President Donald Trump is known for his love for golf, but a new report revealed that his Florida golf weekends are costing taxpayers $18 million. Trump has already played golf on 13 of the 48 days he…
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TOKYO - Japan’s worst wildfire in more than half a century, which killed at least one person, has been brought under control, the mayor of the northern city of Ofunato said on March 9.The fire had…
A Hindu temple run by the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha in the United States’ California was allegedly desecrated by unknown miscreants on Saturday.In a social media post, the…
ATHENSThe EU condemned attacks by remnants of the former Bashar Assad regime on Syrian government forces."The European Union strongly condemns the recent attacks, reportedly by pro-Assad elements, on…
LONDON— Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has expressed solidarity with Afghan women, condemning the systematic oppression they face under the Taliban and emphasizing that no country can thrive…
KABUL— Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting foreign minister, traveled to Oman on Sunday, according to the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as part of a broader diplomatic effort that has…
KABUL— A UN-backed fund, Education Cannot Wait, has said that 300,000 Afghan girls are barred from education annually due to Taliban restrictions, adding that the number of girls deprived of schooling…
Gilgit [PoGB], March 9 (ANI): On the occasion of International Women's Day, students from Karakoram International University (KIU) in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) voiced their concerns…
Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould has been arrested and a councillor from the same party questioned by gardaí investigating a reported €150,000 fraud against a company.
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Hamas reiterated on Sunday its insistence on moving directly into negotiating a second phase of the Gaza truce, as Israel announced it would dispatch a delegation to Doha for further…
Two American diplomats have revealed that the US administration is preparing to impose “comprehensive, phased sanctions” on Iraqi individuals and entities linked to government institutions, political…
TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Hundreds of thousands of people in Australia were without power on Sunday after ex-tropical cyclone Alfred brought damaging winds and heavy rains, sparking flood warnings with…
A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire caused extensive damage to the Khal Chasidi synagogue and Jewish community center in Casa Grande, Arizona. No injuries were reported.…
BERLIN, March 9 (Xinhua) -- China's GDP growth target of around 5 percent for 2025 sheds light on its confidence in economic stability and its commitment to high-quality development, a global…
LONDON -- Russia launched a fresh wave of drone strikes into Ukraine overnight into Sunday morning as the country reeled from a bloody weekend of aerial attacks that Kyiv said killed at least 24…
Over the past week, Houthis have shifted gears when it comes to threats against Israel, both by renewing missile fire toward Israeli territory and by resuming naval actions against both Israel and the…
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A man has been arrested after spending more than 16 hours barefoot and holding a Palestine flag while perched on the clock tower of Big Ben.The man scaled the Elizabeth Tower on Saturday morning and…
Russia said Saturday its troops had retaken three villages seized by Ukraine in its Kursk border region, in a fresh setback for Kiev ahead of talks to try to end the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
BEIJING - China said on March 9 it will accelerate the use of artificial intelligence and big data in elderly and social care as it bets on new technologies to drive economic growth despite an ageing…
China will resolutely restore stability in the real estate market, with efforts to provide strong financing support for eligible housing projects and ensure timely delivery of homes to buyers,…
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Gaza in Fragments follows three people in Gaza who talk about what life was like before the October 7, 2023Gaza in Fragments is a documentary short by Al Jazeera Digital that follows three people in…
EU leaders endorsed a landmark €150 billion defence spending plan at their highly-anticipated emergency summit on Thursday, while Hungary’s Viktor Orbán refused to back a statement of support for…
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A Dutch charity faces huge challenges in the occupied territories, as it fundraises to care for dogs, cats and donkeys. The first emergency clinic for injured animals is due to open in the Palestinian…
A source in the Syrian Security Directorate also announced that theft and looting of Syrian citizens' homes in these areas, especially Jabla, Tartus, and Latakia, has increased sharply in the wake of…
A man has been arrested after spending more than 16 hours barefoot and holding a Palestine flag while perched on the clock tower of Big Ben.The man scaled the Elizabeth Tower on Saturday morning and…
The Trump administration rescinded a waiver on Saturday that had allowed Iraq to pay Iran for electricity, as part of President Donald Trump's "maximum pressure" campaign against Tehran, a State…
South Sudan’s Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has called for an urgent investigation into a deadly attack on a United Nations helicopter during an evacuation mission…
The death toll from two days of clashes between Syrian security forces and loyalists of ousted President Bashar Assad and revenge killings that followed has passed 1,000, including 750 civilians, a…
One person has been confirmed dead and several injured as rain lashed the Australian east coast, even though it avoided the destructive winds of its first tropical cyclone in 51 years.
COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh (AP) -- Rohingya refugees in crammed Bangladeshi camps say they are worried about a U.S. decision to cut food rations by half beginning next month, while a refugee official…
In continuation of its efforts to promote an inclusive and sustainable peace process for Yemen, the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen (OSESGY) conducted a series of…
SINGAPORE - Researchers from Singapore will be working to update sea level rise projections for Singapore and the region by taking into account what is known as “black swan” events. These refer to…
Along with his criticism of the ongoing war, Musk has also suggested sanctions on the top 10 Ukrainian oligarchs. He specifically targeted those who have mansions in Monaco after a massive Ukrainian…
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Efforts to resume teaching in Gaza face significant challenges after more than a year of disruption following the October 7, 2023, attack. Schools had just reopened when the conflict broke out,…
ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis spent another quiet night in the hospital on Saturday, the Vatican's press office said in a brief statement."The night was quiet, the pope is resting," the Holy See…
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Traffic around the Palace of Westminster in London came to a standstill for much of Saturday as emergency crews tried to reach a man who climbed the Big Ben tower holding a Palestinian flag.…
In the seventh joint exercise of the Maritime Security Belt 2025, naval groups from Russia and China, along with observers from Azerbaijan Republic, South Africa, Oman, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Qatar,…
BEIJING — China's military vowed Sunday to tighten its "noose" around Taiwan if separatism on the island escalated, warning independence proponents to step back from the "precipice." Beijing considers…
An Ohio mother-of-two made a crucial health discovery after spotting black lines on her thumb during a routine nail appointment, as reported by Daily Mail. Ohio woman noticed black lines on her thumb,…
KAMPALA, Uganda Türkiye’s ambassador to Uganda marked International Women's Day on Saturday with stress on women and girls’ essential hygiene in the East African countryFatih Ak spoke at an event…
The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has by Proclamation declared Wednesday, March 12, 2025 as the “109th Decoration Day” and it is to be observed…
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Tripoli, 9 March 2025 (Lana)—The European Union Mission reiterated its commitment to support broader opportunities for all women in Libyan society on the occasion of International Women's Day.The…
ISLAMABAD— Pakistan has given Afghan migrants a 24-day deadline to leave the country voluntarily, warning that those who remain after March 31 will face forced deportation, according to a statement…
Israel announced it will send a delegation to Doha on Monday to resume ceasefire and prisoner exchange talks with Hamas to enter the next phase of the truce.Hamas claimed it saw "positive indicators"…
Schools in China’s capital will offer at least eight hours of AI classes per academic year. Schools in Beijing will introduce artificial intelligence courses to primary and secondary students to…
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One person has been confirmed dead and several injured as rain lashed the Australian east coast, even though it avoided the destructive winds of its first tropical cyclone in 51 years.
Representational image. Helicopter operating companies now require registration before flying to the Annapurna Base Camp area, authorities said. Annapurna Rural Municipality in the Kaski district of…
PARIS— The Eiffel Tower displayed a message of solidarity with Afghan women on Saturday, March 8, as thousands marched through the streets of Paris to mark International Women’s Day. The illuminated…
WASHINGTON— The US State Department is “undertaking a full review of all visa programs”, CNN reported on Saturday, quoting a department spokesperson, amid reports of an impending new travel ban that…
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“If the US wants to continue to dominate, it’s going to need some kind of overflow option,” Cohen told a recent summit on US-Australia investment hosted by the Australian Consulate-General in New…
Captagon – a deadly, addictive amphetamine – has turned Syria into the heart of a $2 billion drug empire few know about, with the Assad regime at the center of it all. From secret labs to smuggling…
Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa called for peace on Sunday after hundreds were killed in coastal areas in the worst communal violence since the fall of Bashar al-Assad."We have to preserve national…
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The challenge of the Estonia Sauna Marathon is simple - how long can you stand the heat while dressed in a funny costume. The weekend long event is a great leveller for visitors but Maris Hellrand…
China will step up resources and funding to support employment in 2025, and strive to build an employment-friendly development model, Minister of Human Resources and Social Security Wang Xiaoping said…
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The eight Nordic and Baltic countries have agreed to increase military aid to Ukraine after the U.S. pulled its support earlier this week, Denmark’s defense minister said on Saturday. The White House…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has been shocked to discover that the streets in Johannesburg have potholes, that litter lies for months uncleared and that his 2025 presidency of the G20 risks exposing…
Greenlanders will head to the polls on March 11 amid a looming geopolitical showdown over calls from US President Donald Trump for the Danish territory to become an American island."One way or…
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The National Ministry of Health, in partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Friday inaugurated the Madhol Field Hospital in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr el-Ghazal State, approximately…
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According to Al Jazeera, 2.3 million people face an acute shortage of food, medications, and essentials because Israeli authorities block all the humanitarian deliveries to the region.Fuel required…
Pope Francis passed a quiet night in hospital, the Vatican said Sunday, after revealing that the 88-year-old was responding well to treatment for pneumonia. "The night was calm, the pope is resting",…
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was in an advanced state of Alzheimer's and died of heart disease and other factors likely days after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, died of a rare virus spread by mice,…
SEOUL - With only four months left until 2026 admissions kick off, uncertainty on medical school enrollment fuels confusion among students.South Korea’s recent proposal to conditionally roll back its…
Juba [South Sudan], March 9 (ANI/WAM): Following the directives of President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates has inaugurated the Madhol Field Hospital in the Northern Bahr el…
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Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council presents an Emirati model with regional and global perspectives on empowering women in the heritage and advanced crafts sector as vital industries for achieving…
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The Qatari ambassador to Austria, Jassim Yacoub al-Hammadi, delivered a statement on the matter during a meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna earlier this week.Israel has never…
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US President Donald Trump’s prized Turnberry golf resort in Scotland has been vandalised by protesters who sprayed “GAZA IS NOT 4 SALE” in huge white letters on the lawn. The activists also damaged…
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Russia on Saturday said its troops had retaken three villages seized by Ukraine in its Kursk border region in a fresh setback for Kyiv as the prospect of peace talks draws closer. Ukrainian President…
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KABUL— Roza Otunbayeva, head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), is set to brief the UN Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan on Monday, March 10, according to…
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Syria's interim president, Ahmed Sharaa, said current developments are within "expected challenges,” as clashes continue between forces linked to the new rulers and fighters who support ousted leader…
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Mali will partially lift its suspension on the issuance of mining permits on March 15, the country's mines ministry announced in a statement on Friday. The West African nation, a leading gold…
SINGAPORE – New citizens bring with them something extra that is vital to Singapore, enriching its society and invigorating its economy, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong on March 9. “New arrivals…
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TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras -- Voters in Honduras will select candidates from the three main parties Sunday to compete in November’s general election for the presidency in a country that remains deeply…
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The UK’s capital city has unveiled an ambitious new ‘Growth Plan’ to provide an estimated GBP 27 billion extra tax revenue to fund vital public services in London and across the country, with India…
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Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has slammed what he described as bullying tactics a day after US President Donald Trump threatened military action. "Some bully governments -- I really…
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UNITED NATIONS — Female activists raised their voices at the United Nations on Friday as they marked International Women's Day amid a global trend of backsliding on hard-won rights. "International…
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Islamic Grand Muftis, scholars, and intellectuals from across the Muslim world have adopted the Encyclopedia of Islamic Intellectual Consensus and approved the strategic and executive plan for the…
The Syrian Defense Ministry and General Security Administration on Saturday regained control over most areas that had been destabilized in recent days by forces loyal to deposed former leader Bashar…
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Frenchman Marcus Detrez once became a social media sensation in China after donating what he claimed to be his family's treasured photographs of Japan’s invasion of China, earning widespread praise.…
Saudi Arabia welcomed on Friday plans to host a scheduled meeting between the US and Ukraine in Jeddah next week. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the kingdom’s commitment to efforts…
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A Missouri court ruled against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on Friday, awarding a $24 billion judgment after a federal judge found China liable for hoarding personal protective equipment (PPE)…
Thick plumes of smoke from several wildfires have engulfed New York's Long Island, prompting the closure of a major highway and evacuation of a military base in the area. As more structures, including…
Indian authorities confirm new details in the gang rape of an Israeli woman and a guesthouse owner in Karnataka region; Two suspects confessed, saying they were drunk during the attack, while a third…
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, in his pre-session speech at Sunday's public session of the Iranian Parliament, referred to the strategies outlined in the remarks of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution…
Pyongyang, March 9 (KCNA) -- Organizations of Koreans in Russia issued statements denouncing the U.S. for escalating the tension on the Korean peninsula. The Central Association of Korean Nationals in…
A Florida teenager was abducted by a man she met through a social media application last month, who possibly dismembered her, St. Petersburg Police Department said, according to NBC News, 16-year-old…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Commission have signed a €2 billion ($2.2 billion) guarantee agreement, allowing the bank to finance urgent recovery projects in Ukraine under the EU’s…
In early 2025, Slovakia faced mass protests as citizens voiced their discontent over Prime Minister Robert Fico’s growing ties with Russia. Once a leader who actively supported Slovakia’s accession to…
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Sunday his country would consider taking part in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine but stressed it was too early for any deployment. The Australian…
Iran's senior religious leaders and their families lead a lavish lifestyle while the living conditions of a significant part of the population are those of relative poverty, young Iranians revealed in…
A year after Iran launched an unprecedented barrage of ballistic missiles and drones at Israel, Israel's defense industry is seizing the moment to pitch its battle-tested technologies to the Trump…
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, in his pre-session speech at Sunday's public session of the Iranian Parliament, referred to the strategies outlined in the remarks of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution…
CAIRO: Syria’s interim president, Ahmed Sharaa, said current developments are within “expected challenges”, Arab media said on Sunday, as clashes continue between forces linked to the new rulers and…
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At least 13 people have died in floods in the Argentine port city of Bahía Blanca.Torrential rain forced more than 1,200 residents to leave their homes and large parts of the city have been left…
US President Donald Trump denied reports of an explosive clash between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Elon Musk over sweeping federal workforce cuts during a recent Cabinet meeting, The New York…
Gusts and torrential rain have blacked out more than a quarter of a million properties and swamped parts of Australia's east coast, officials said Sunday, with one driver confirmed dead and a dozen…
BEIJING – Schools in Beijing will introduce artificial intelligence courses to primary and secondary students to strengthen China’s goal to dominate the sector.From the coming fall semester, which…
Massive brush fires that broke out in Long Island, New York has sparked a bizarre Epstein theory. After videos of the fire surfaced on social media, an X user suggested that the “wildfire” may have…
👉 Follow Trump 100 on your podcast app 👈 On this episode, our US correspondents James Matthews and David Blevins read through questions from listeners. They are asked if the war in Ukraine could…
Today I announce the appointment of Mr Mark Foxe as Australia’s next High Commissioner to the Republic of Kiribati. Australia and the Republic of Kiribati share an important partnership. Australia is…
Today I announce the appointment of Ms Gillian Bird PSM as Australia’s next Ambassador to Vietnam. The Australia-Vietnam relationship has never been stronger. The elevation of Australia-Vietnam…
Today I announce the appointment of Ms Chantelle Taylor as Australia’s next Ambassador to Ireland. Australia and Ireland established diplomatic relations in 1946 and today enjoy a close relationship…
Today I announce the appointments of four career diplomats to lead Australia’s posts in Dublin, Tarawa, Ulaanbaatar and Hanoi. I am pleased to confirm the following appointments: These diplomatic…
Today I announce the appointment of Mr Leo Zeng as Australia’s next Ambassador to Mongolia. Australia and Mongolia have a strong and expanding bilateral relationship, built on shared democratic…
SINGAPORE – At 35, Ms Andrea Lim learnt that she was pregnant. But two days later, her world turned upside down – she was diagnosed with breast cancer.Ms Lim first noticed an itch on her right nipple…
"We have seen reports regarding the vandalism at a Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California. We condemn such despicable acts in the strongest terms. We call upon the local law enforcement authorities…
By Janelle Miles, ABC Erosion has left metres-high escarpments at Surfers Paradise. Photo: ABC/Mark Davies Waves as high as "three or four-storey buildings", whipped up by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred,…
Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Valdrack Jaentschke, Foreign Minister of Nicaragua (Image: X@PmargheritaBJP) Managua [Nicaragua], March 9 (ANI): Union Minister of…
Representational image. Mufti Shah Mir, a prominent Pakistani scholar, was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Balochistan province, according to a media report. Mufti was accused of helping Pakistan's ISI…
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ISTANBUL Nine protesters were arrested Saturday inside a Tesla showroom in New York City, according to police.Video circulating online showed police dragging a demonstrator out of the facility in…
The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and Britain said on Saturday they supported an Arab-backed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza that would cost $53 billion and avoid displacing…
What is happening in the United States following Donald Trump’s re-election is not something we can afford to normalise However bad you think it is, I can tell you that it is worse. It might even be…
SINGAPORE - Singapore approaches women’s development through “quiet advocacy”, with policies that resonate with both men and women, said Senior Minister of State for Finance Sim Ann on Mar 5.This is…
ISTANBULA protester who scaled the iconic Elizabeth Tower, home to Big Ben, while holding a Palestinian flag, descended after a tense 16-hour standoff ended Sunday with emergency services in central…
The DeepSeek app is seen on a screen, Jan. 29. Reuters-YonhapChina's highest court will step up protections for AI and intellectual property this year as the country seeks to foster new industries.The…
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ISTANBULIran dismissed claims Saturday by US President Donald Trump that he sent a letter proposing nuclear talks with Iran, according to media reports."We have also heard of it (the letter) but we…
One rocket’s chief passenger was SPHEREx, a space telescope that will take images of the entire sky in more than a 100 colors that are invisible to the human eye.
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A handful of supporters assembled behind police barricades near the tower, shouting "Free Palestine" and "You Are A Hero." He had been live-updating his climb on Instagram. In an online video, he…
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News sources have reported that the death toll of Syrians in attacks by the Julani regime in northwestern Syria has exceeded one thousand.According to the Mehr News Agency, citing Al Mayadeen, the…
The US refused to renew a 120-day sanctions waiver for Iraq’s energy imports from Iran, raising the prospect of severe electricity shortages in coming months as demand increases with the rising…
JOHOR BAHRU - Shoppers at a popular mall here were left in shock when a section of the ceiling collapsed at approximately 7pm on March 8.No casualties were reported in the incident, which involved…
ISTANBUL Yotam Cohen, the brother of captive Israeli soldier Nimrod Cohen, accused his government on Saturday of violating a ceasefire and hostage release agreement with Hamas, according to The Times…
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JERUSALEM/ISTANBULIsrael said Saturday it would send a delegation to Qatar for negotiations on a ceasefire and prisoner swap deal in the Gaza Strip, where the second phase of negotiations has not yet…
He climbed barefoot carrying a Palestinian flag and refused to come down, even after rescuers went up with a crane and tried to convince him; He filmed himself and posted a video on Instagram: 'stop…
KUALA LUMPUR - A raid by the Bukit Aman’s Integrity and Standards Compliance Department led to the arrest of a policeman and a police woman after an operation at an entertainment outlet here.Dang…
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (Image/Reuters) Tehran [Iran], March 9 (ANI): Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that the US did not seek negotiations with Iran, but was…
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BEIJING - China’s military said on March 9 it would tighten its “noose” around Taiwan if separatism over the island escalated, warning proponents to step back from the “precipice” or face a “dead…
ISTANBUL/DAMASCUSGayyas Delle has been identified as the planner behind fighting that escalated in Syria's Latakia province following attacks by former regime elements.Clashes escalated March 6 after…
Videos circulating on social media show that a ceiling at KSL City Mall had collapsed. Multiple videos circulating online show scenes of chaos in Johor Bahru's KSL City Mall after a ceiling in the…
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DAMASCUS The Syrian Defense Ministry established an emergency committee on Saturday to investigate potential violations that occurred during military operations March 6 - 7 and to prosecute those…
The BAPS Public Affairs in a post on X, wrote, "In the face of another Mandir desecration, this time in Chino Hills, CA, the Hindu community stands steadfast against hate. Together with the community…
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More than 1,000 people have been killed in two days of clashes between gunmen and security forces linked to Syria's new Islamist rulers and fighters from Bashar al-Assad's Alawite sect in the…
PANAMA CITY -- After weeks of lawsuits and human rights criticism, Panama on Saturday released dozens of migrants who were held for weeks in a remote camp after being deported from the United States,…
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COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh -- Rohingya refugees in crammed Bangladeshi camps say they are worried about a U.S. decision to cut food rations by half beginning next month, while a refugee official says the…
In a statement issued on International Women’s Day, Salama Maarouf said that the killings violated international humanitarian law, adding that they occurred before the “free world, which claims to…
The Pasifika Festival concluded its second and final day today at Western Springs Park in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, attracting large crowds to celebrate the vibrant culture of the Pacific Islands. The…
By Timour Azhari, Reuters The new Syrian government's army fights the remaining elements of the Assad’s regime on the Syrian coast near Latakia. Photo: AFP/ASAD AL ASAD More than 1000 pe
Hamas reiterated on Sunday its insistence on moving directly into negotiating a second phase of the Gaza truce, as Israel announced it would dispatch a delegation to Doha for further talks.…
The death toll from two days of clashes between Syrian security forces and loyalists of ousted President Bashar Assad and revenge killings that followed has risen to more than 1,000, a war monitoring…
TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Qatar’s prime minister says his country and the Persian Gulf Arab states will run out of water within three days if Iran’s nuclear facilities are targeted by the United States…
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, March 9. Tajikistan's foreign trade turnover hit $8.95 billion in 2024, marking a nice increase of 7.5 percent, or $626.1 million, from 2023, Trend reports via the country's…
Soft power has become an essential force in shaping global influence, with nations leveraging diplomacy, culture, and reputation to assert their standing on the world stage. The Global Soft Power…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been conducting polygraph tests on its personnel to identify those leaking information about ongoing immigration raids to the media, CBS News reported,…
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The incident comes after the defacement of another temple in September The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, one of the largest Hindu temples in Southern California, was defaced with anti-India graffiti…
CAIRO/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel and Hamas signaled on Saturday they were preparing for the next phase of ceasefire negotiations, as mediators pushed ahead with talks to extend the fragile 42-day…
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has stated that global trade despite progress continued to undervalue women’s contributions, and their share of domestic value added to…
By Timour Azhari, Reuters The new Syrian government's army fights the remaining elements of the Assad’s regime on the Syrian coast near Latakia. Photo: AFP/ASAD AL ASAD More than 1,000 p
A Pakistani Islamic scholar who allegedly helped spy agency ISI abduct former Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav from Iran was assassinated by unidentified gunmen in Balochistan, according to…
DayofPal– The Israeli army is building an artificial intelligence (AI) language model, similar to ChatGPT, designed to significantly increase its surveillance of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank…
The White House again warned Tehran that it can be dealt with either militarily or by reaching a deal over its nuclear program -- the remarks coming hours after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali…
A Chinese military spokesperson said on Sunday that several pieces of U.S. weapons will not alter the inevitable demise of "Taiwan independence.""The more rampant 'Taiwan independence' separatists…
The Chinese, Iranian and Russian navies will conduct a joint exercise in March, China's Ministry of National Defense announced on Sunday.The exercise, codenamed "Security Belt-2025," is set to take…
BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhua) -- A recent seminar on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Beijing proved to be an uplifting experience for a delegation of the Nepali Congress party, whose members…
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The United Arab Emirates commemorated International Women’s Day with a wave of tributes from its highest leadership, recognizing the pivotal role women play in shaping both national and global…
QUEENSLAND - Wild weather has blacked out more than 300,000 homes and businesses on Australia’s east coast, officials said on March 9, with one driver confirmed dead and a dozen troops…
DOBROPILLIA: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday called for more sanctions against Russia as overnight strikes killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens more, days ahead of talks…
An undated handout picture shows King Charles in his office where “The King’s Music Room” recording took place in Buckingham Palace. (Apple Music via Reuters) Bob Marley shaped reggae and revolution.…
A Pakistani Islamic scholar who allegedly helped spy agency ISI abduct former Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav from Iran was assassinated by unidentified gunmen in Balochistan, according to…
PETALING JAYA - A crocodile has been sighted in Klang River, near the Malayan Mansion building in Malaysia.It is believed this is the third time the same crocodile was spotted. Kuala Lumpur Civil…
Speaking last week in the National Assembly, Mhona was addressing concerns raised by Hwange East legislator Joseph Bonda regarding the government’s sluggish efforts to rehabilitate the deteriorating…
Journalist Blessed Mhlanga (left) in the capital’s Harare Magistrates Court with his lawyer Chris Mhike (right) on February 25. If found guilty of incitement, Mhlanga could be jailed for five years.…
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's approval rating has risen by 10 percentage points since his White House spat with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a poll by a leading Ukrainian pollster…
Ruele Okeyo posts videos of himself on TikTok taking his HIV medication. He says it is to reduce the stigma around it. But after USAID was cut, people with HIV in Kenya are worried about future access…
By Ndumiso Tshuma During a feedback meeting held at the City Council Chambers on Wednesday, residents expressed frustration over the decision-making process, accusing the council of sidelining their…
The US government has expanded its travel alerts, and the India-Pakistan boder has now joined a growing list of countries and regions including the Turks and Caicos Islands, Mexico, the Federated…
DayofPal– Dozens of released Israeli captives have sent a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, calling on him to carry out the Gaza prisoners swap and ceasefire deal ASAP, Jerusalem…
BUENOS AIRES — Heavy rains in the Argentine port city of Bahia Blanca, southwest of the capital Buenos Aires, left at least 10 dead and caused substantial flooding on Friday (March 7). More than 260…
Washington — The Trump administration rescinded a waiver on Saturday that had allowed Iraq to pay Iran for electricity, as part of President Donald Trump's “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran,…
BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhua) -- Students and faculty members from Soka University in Japan have been impressed by China's rich history and remarkable development following a weeklong visit to China. At…
According to the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks), a team from the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust was monitoring a collared lion when they came across a distressing scene.…
BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese military spokesperson said on Sunday that several pieces of U.S. weapons will not alter the inevitable demise of "Taiwan independence." "The more rampant 'Taiwan…
Photo : YONHAP News The top diplomats of South Korea and France held a strategic dialogue to discuss bilateral ties and security issues.According to Seoul's Foreign Ministry on Saturday, Cho met with…
"We have also heard of it (the letter) but we haven't received anything," Araghchi told reporters on Saturday.He added that Iran has never and will never agree to negotiations that imply coercion. The…
INDIAN WELLS (United States), March 9 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Novak Djokovic was eliminated from the ATP 1000 Indian Wells Masters on Saturday, suffering a shock 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 loss to Dutchman Botic van…
Around 11am on March 8, a severe storm with heavy rainfall and strong gusts of wind struck the Thai villages of Nong Pho and Nong Kang in Cha-am district, Phetchaburi province. A massive waterspout…
Israel and Hamas signaled on Saturday that they were preparing for the next phase of ceasefire negotiations, as mediators pushed ahead with efforts to extend the fragile 42-day truce that began in…
The parties negotiating Germany's next coalition government have reached an agreement in their exploratory talks, according to conservative bloc leader Friedrich Merz on Saturday.Merz's center-right…
The man, who carried the Palestinian flag up Big Ben, was visibly bleeding from his feet [Getty/file photo]A man who scaled London's Big Ben, and spent the day perched on the historic clock tower with…
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in California, which is among the largest Hindu temples in the US, was defaced with anti-India graffiti on Sunday. This comes amid a slew of such hate crimes against…
King Charles III called for unity in ‘uncertain times’ amid the UK’s diplomatic efforts over Ukraine.Charles hosted Volodymyr Zelenskyy and invited Donald Trump for a second state visit.He emphasised…
Concerns increase as it could complicate peace efforts and worsen humanitarian situation
GAZA CITY (Palestine), March 9 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The Palestinian resistance group, Hamas, confirmed Saturday that mediation efforts led by Egypt and Qatar are continuing to finalise the…
BAMAKO, March 9 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday affirmed his commitment to restoring trust between the Alliance of Sahel States and the Economic Community of…
A corruption case related to students' meal fees caused a huge shock in early January when China Media Group (CMG) aired the special anti-corruption documentary "Anti-Corruption for the People."The…
The Gaza ceasefire's second phase has yet to begin, while negotiations remain ongoing [Getty/file photo]Hamas said on Saturday that there were "positive" signs regarding the start of negotiations for…
DayofPal– Hamas confirmed on Saturday that diplomatic mediation efforts, spearheaded by Egypt and Qatar, are actively progressing toward the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement with Israel…
Elon Musk's Tesla has come under fire from waves of protests and vandalism since its CEO has taken up a role in the US federal government under President Donald Trump. NEW YORK, NEW YO
Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Saturday he will not negotiate a nuclear deal with the U.S., citing demands about the country's missile range and influence.In a series of posts on X,…
Trevor Phillips asks Latvia's president what his country's plans are for conscription while the war in Ukraine continues. Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics said there was a debate ongoing in the…
The violence was one of the deadliest since the conflict began 14 years ago More than 1,000 people have been killed in Syria in a wave of clashes followed by revenge killings. The violence was one of…
A former flight attendant for American Airlines pleaded guilty on Thursday for using a hidden iPhone to record underage girls on airplanes, the Boston Globe reported on Friday.The former flight…
TOKYO, March 9 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Japanese firms are feeling the most acute shortage of full-time workers since the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than half of firms understaffed, according to a private…
PETALING JAYA - There has been a steady increase in the number of green turtles nesting on Malaysian beaches, says the Fisheries Department.This is a positive result for conservation efforts…
PETALING JAYA - The west coast of Peninsular Malaysia is expected to be hit by thunderstorms and flash floods, especially urban areas such as Kuala Lumpur, with the arrival of the inter-monsoon season…
Canada’s Liberal Party will elect a new leader on Sunday to succeed Justin Trudeau as prime minister and take on the challenges posed by US President Donald Trump. Liberal Party of Canada leadership…
By tradition, Irish politicians, north and south, are given privileged access to the White House for St Patrick's Day celebrations.There are a lot of Irish American voters so, in spite of DOGE and…
Nigeria is looking to become a bigger player in the cocoa bean market - Copyright AFP PIUS UTOMI EKPEINicholas ROLLBooming cocoa prices are stirring interest in turning Nigeria into a bigger player in…
BUENOS AIRES, March 9 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The death toll from the devastating storm that struck the southern Argentine port city of Bahia Blanca on Friday has risen to 13, Xinhua reported, quoting…
TOKYO - These days, I often hear the term hitori shuppansha, which means that one person edits and launches a book that they feel only they can present to the world, even if only with a small number…
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a press conference on Friday where he called the U.S. “double-faced” and its Indo-Pacific strategy “a failure.” Analysts, however, said that thus far, China has…
Representative Image (Image: X@MoNDefense) Taipei [Taiwan], March 9 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported nine sorties of People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, seven People's…
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, a firefighter works to extinguish the fire following a Russian rocket attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Friday, March 7, 2025. Photo: | Image-…
‘Hannibal the Cannibal’ serial killer Robert Maudsley’s brother has claimed that the prisoner, who is normally “polite,” is furious after his Playstation and TV were confiscated behind bars. Paul…
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, one of the largest Hindu temples in Southern California, was vandalized with anti-India messages on Sunday, marking another disturbing instance of hate crimes…
ROME — The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and UK said on Saturday (March 8) they supported an Arab-backed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza that would cost US$53 billion (S$70 billion)…
Statement March 8, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay,…
Turkey and Iran have recalled their ambassadors amid growing diplomatic friction, marking a new phase in regional power struggles since late 2024. This latest dispute follows Iranian criticism of…
Para Pelanggan Yang Dihormati, Dimaklumkan bahawa soal selidik ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan maklum balas pelanggan berhubung tahap pengamalan nilai-nilai murni di jabatan/agensi Kerajaan yang…
By Nadia Alfaour For the first time since its creation in 1982, Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah militia has seen its political and military clout diminished after a devastating war with Israel gutted…
By Luke Coffey Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Hamas, trade wars between America’s friends and foes — there has been no shortage of crises around the world. At times, it feels like several months’…
When Anwar Ibrahim became prime minister in November 2022, he promised that fighting corruption would be his first priority. The Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)…
By Zhou Chao Since the United States' hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban quickly overthrew the pro-Western government that had been supported by the U.S. and other Western nations,…
China has laid out an ambitious economic roadmap for 2025, signaling its intent to solidify its position as a global powerhouse through strategic fiscal expansion, technological innovation, and…
Sri Lanka could adopt Thailand's Bajrasudha Gajamurak model, which effectively balances the needs of both elephants and humans through a unique blend of traditional and modern techniques. The human…
By Rikard Jozwiak (RFE/RL) -- Normally the elections for the 31-member Inatsisartut, the parliament of Greenland, would get scant attention. The world's biggest island, with a population of just…
JOHOR BAHRU - Major raids in Penang, Perak and Johor to combat illegal electronic waste (e-waste) recycling operations have led to multiple arrests and the seizure of e-waste, machinery, and even…
TOKYO - As the cost of ramen ingredients has risen, ramen shops in Japan have found themselves beset by tough business conditions. Many of them are reluctant to raise prices, lest they run afoul of…
Thai Airways and AirAsia have introduced new restrictions on the use of power banks onboard flights. As of March 15, Thai Airways will prohibit the use of power banks during flights, as reported by…
Pope Francis has apparently shown "slight improvement" and is responding well to ongoing oxygen therapy, according to a statement from the Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff has been in the hospital…
In January visa changes which prevented Ukrainians from bringing their children to join them in the UK were reversed, giving hundreds of families hope they could finally be reunited.Ivan Vitsyn and…
Representational Image (Photo/Reuters) Tibet, March 9 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on Richter Scale jolted Tibet on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology said. As per the…
By AFP Britain's King Charles III. Photo: AFP Britain's King Charles III made an appeal on Saturday for unity in "uncertain times", as the 76-year-old monarch emerges as a key figure in
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA — Argentina's port city of Bahia Blanca has been "destroyed" after being pummeled by a year's worth of rain in a matter of hours, killing 13 and driving hundreds from their…
LONDON — A man who scaled the lower sections of Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower at London's Palace of Westminster early on Saturday (March 8) has come down after 16 hours and was subsequently arrested, the…
A driver crashed into a CarMax in Inglewood, California, on Saturday afternoon, leaving at least eight people injured. The incident occurred at the CarMax located on the 8600 block of South La Cienega…
LONDON — Nations' differences should be a source of strength rather than problems, UK's King Charles says in a message to mark annual celebrations for the Commonwealth. As British Prime Minister Keir…
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is showing a "good response" to his treatment in hospital for double pneumonia and his overall condition is gradually improving, the Vatican said on Saturday (March 8).…
A drone view shows houses destroyed during the Israeli offensive, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza Strip, March 5, 2025. PHOTO: Reuters PUBLISHED ON Israel will…
A man with a Palestinian flag who climbed London's Big Ben clock tower early on Saturday was still perched on the famous landmark after nightfall, even as emergency crews urged him to come down.Police…
By Maddy Morwood, ABC Daniel Spindler and his family had a lucky escape. Photo: ABC/Mackenzie Colahan Daniel Spindler can't quite believe his luck - both good, and bad. A series of decisions made by…
The US Department of State has issued a travel advisory, warning citizens travelling to Pakistan amid "terrorism and the potential for armed conflict." The advisory cautioned citizens against visiting…
DayofPal– Ten-year-old Ahmed Abu Al-Sheikh sat atop the rubble of his destroyed home in Gaza’s Shuja’iyya neighborhood, his eyes fixed on the empty street. He clutched an empty plastic container,…
Representational image The Russian defence ministry said on Saturday its troops retook the villages of Viktorovka, Nikolaevka and Staraya Sorochina in Russia’s western Kursk region from Ukrainian…
LONDON — US President Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort in Scotland has been daubed with pro-Palestinian graffiti, with a protest group claiming responsibility. Local media on Saturday (March 8)…
A reporter who witnessed the first American execution by firing squad in 15 years said the experience will forever remain "etched" in his memory, describing in stark detail the moment convicted double…
No doubt it had much to do with Trump’s nativist appeal, his superior campaigning skills, his gangsterish charisma. But there was, I believe, something deeper going on: a rejection of the intolerance…
The train was on a regular run toward the Peruvian Andes when it struck 28-year-old Juan Carlos Tello. Photo / AFPAn apparently drunken man somehow survived after being struck on Saturday by a cargo…
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses the US Congress as US Vice President Kamala Harris and US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hold a Ukrainian national flag he gave them on December 21, 2022 -…
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that Iran will not be bullied into negotiations, a day after US President Donald Trump said he had sent a letter to the country's top authority…
An Irish whiskey firm is hoping a new bulk distribution centre in America will help it mitigate against the potential hit of US tariffs on the EU as global trade tensions continue to swirl.
The next theme is "my best photo" and the deadline for entries is 18 March.The pictures will be published later that week and you will be able to find them, along with other galleries, on the In…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 9. Kyrgyzstan's major power station operator, Electric Stations, imported 34.7 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity from Russia's Inter RAO in January 2025,…
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No doubt it had much to do with Trump’s nativist appeal, his superior campaigning skills, his tough-guy charisma. But there was, I believe, something deeper going on: a rejection of the intolerance…
A female Israeli tourist and an Indian woman have been gang-raped by three men near a popular UNESCO World Heritage site in southern India, according to local police.A companion of the women, an…
DUBAI — Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday (March 8) that Iran will not be bullied into negotiations, a day after US President Donald Trump said he had sent a letter to the…
For years, actor Gene Hackman's doting wife Betsy Arakawa would do whatever she could to help keep him healthy, whether it meant wearing a mask everywhere she went or encouraging him to stay fit by…
Pro-Palestinian activists said Saturday they have vandalised one of US President Donald Trump's golf resorts in Scotland in response to his proposal to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian…
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul after his release from detention on Saturday Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached South Korean President who is standing trial on insurrection charges…
In one of the deadliest acts of violence in Syria, over a 1,000 people have been killed in clashes between security forces and loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, reported the Associated…
Toronto Police investigate a shooting at the Piper Arms Pub near the Scarborough Town Centre in Toronto on Saturday, March 8, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Toronto Police investigate a shooting at the…
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WASHINGTON — As the world commemorates International Women's Day, the stories of courageous women like Zahra Mohamed Ahmad highlight their resilience amid ongoing conflict and struggles for equality.…
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SEOUL — South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol walked out of a detention centre on Saturday (March 8) after prosecutors decided not to appeal a court decision to cancel the impeached leader's arrest…
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that in addition to 745 civilians, 125 members of the government security forces and 148 militants with armed groups affiliated with deposed…
Conservative influencer Ben Shapiro is a strong ally to Donald Trump, yet on Saturday Shapiro had some tough words for the President. Trump has recently threatened Canada with massive tariffs,…
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California [US], March 9 (ANI): A BAPS Hindu Temple located in Chino Hills, California was vandalised with discretionary messages, days ahead of a so-called 'Khalistani referendum' in Los Angeles. The…
EL PLATEADO, COLOMBIA — Twenty-eight police officers and one soldier held hostage in southwest Colombia were released Saturday, according to an Agence France-Presse team on the ground. At around noon…
China announced tariffs on over $2.6 billion worth of Canadian agricultural and food products on Saturday, retaliating against levies Ottawa introduced in October and opening a new front in a trade…
The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attack on a helicopter affiliated with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and on South Sudan People's Defence Forces…
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Abdullah Bozkurt/StockholmA Turkish cabinet minister has revealed that the government has contingency plans to take control of a Russian-built and operated nuclear power plant in Turkey if deemed…
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The death toll from two days of clashes between security forces and loyalists of ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad has risen to more than 600, a war monitoring group said yesterday, making it…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked Ukraine's allies for condemning Russian strikes after one of the deadliest days for civilians in his country so far this year.Ukraine's president described the attacks…
A Pakistani man has been charged for allegedly murdering the administrator of a WhatsApp group he was a part of, for removing him from the group chat, police told news agency AFP on Saturday. A…
The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria rolled out the drums on Friday to celebrate International Women's Day, which falls on March 8. The event, held at the China Cultural Center in the Nigerian capital of…
Hamas said on Saturday that there were positive signs regarding negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.Hamas spokesman Abdul Latif Al-Qanou said in a press statement that…
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Anthony Albanese has issued a warning to residents as Alfred continues to threaten homes.
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The death toll from ongoing clashes in Syria's coastal region has surged to 1,018, including 745 civilians, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights announced Saturday, revising upwards previous…
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More than 1,000 people, including 745 mostly Alawite civilians, were killed in clashes between Syrian security forces and remnants linked to ousted President Bashar al-Assad, and a wave of sectarian…
US lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation proposing the reclassification of Turkey at the State Department due to growing ties between Ankara and countries opposed to Western interests, Fox…
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday suspending security clearances and terminating federal contracts with the law firm Perkins Coie.The executive order stated that all…
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March 8 (UPI) -- More than 1,000 have died since Thursday amid fighting between Syrian government forces and supporters of former President Bashar al-Assad, a monitoring organization announced. Most…
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Hundreds of thousands of people in Australia's Queensland state were without power on Sunday after ex-tropical cyclone Alfred brought damaging winds and heavy rains, sparking flood warnings. Read more…
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North Korea will be building its first nuclear-powered submarine to enhance its nuclear weapons abilities, North Korean news agency KCNA announced on Saturday.The news posted a photo showing the…
A state of emergency has been issued in New York as brush fires sweep through swathes of Long Island and near Brooklyn.Firefighters are battling the flames with National Guard helicopters providing…
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The man allegedly climbed the Big Ben tower barefoot since early on Saturday [Getty/file photo]A man with a Palestinian flag who climbed London's Big Ben clock tower early on Saturday was still…
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency as brush fires continued to burn along Sunrise Highway toward East End, Long Island, on Saturday, News 12 reported. The blaze broke out in…
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After US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping cuts on foreign aid programmes, more than 80 Afghan women who fled Taliban for higher studies in Oman stand to return to Afghanistan. Afghan women,…
The death toll from two days of clashes between Syrian security forces and loyalists of ousted President Bashar Assad and revenge killings that followed has passed 1,000, including 750 civilians, a…
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Massive Fighting on Syrian Coast: At least 400 people including 300 civilians have reportedly been killed in three days of intense fighting between Syria’s transitional government forces and Alawite…
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei yesterday slammed what he described as bullying tactics a day after US President Donald Trump threatened military action.“Some...
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A ‘perfectly healthy’ 33-year-old said it was a ‘miracle’ she is still alive after she had a medical emergency on a long-haul flight and ‘almost died’.
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Canada's oldest brewery is leaning into the country's ongoing trade war levied by President Donald Trump.Moosehead Breweries, located in the province of New Brunswick that's northeast of Maine, said…
“Some bully governments—I really don’t know of any more appropriate term for some foreign figures and leaders than the word bullying—insist on negotiations,” Khamenei told officials after Trump…
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Israel has said it will send a delegation to Qatar on Monday “in an effort to advance the negotiations” around the ceasefire in Gaza.It came after Hamas reported “positive signals” in talks with…
Azerbaijan's ambassador to the U.S., Khazar Ibrahim, described to Newsmax on Saturday his country's long-standing partnership with the United States. Speaking with "Saturday Report," Ibrahim, whose…
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance over the weekend vented on social media about a purported incident involving Ukraine protesters and his daughter. Vance on Saturday took to X to complain about a…
Health care directly affects mission readiness, said Darin Selnick, the official performing the duties of undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness. Selnick spoke to medical professionals…
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The Cleveland Browns are gearing up to make a major decision in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, and according to a notorious X-leaker, the choice may already be locked in.
EAM Jaishankar in Ireland (Photo/X@DrSJaishankar) Dublin [Ireland], March 9 (ANI): External Affairs paid an official visit to Ireland, during which he held engagements with Irish President, Michael D…
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says security forces have killed hundreds of Alawites. Photo: AAP Residents of Syria’s coastal region say thousands of Alawites and Christians have fled their…
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March 8 (UPI) -- People marked International Women's Day on Saturday, including in several U.S. cities where demonstrators protested against President Donald Trump and his administration. The group…
SINGAPORE – When news broke in 1979 that the medium of instruction in mainstream schools in Singapore would no longer be Mandarin, Madam Ang Kim Hui felt a sense of loss.The retired teacher, who had…
SINGAPORE – Complaints about matchmaking agencies here have crept up in the last few years, with clients saying that the companies became slow to respond after they paid for packages, leaving them to…
SINGAPORE – A structural investigation has been completed on People’s Park Complex as part of the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s (URA) study on the potential conservation of the modernist icon in…
SINGAPORE - A woman was distraught after she lost not just her life savings, but also her father’s to a malware scam.This was one of the scam victims Jurong GRC MP Tan Wu Meng saw among the rising…
WELLINGTON – They arrive in private jets accompanied by personal staff, including chefs and nannies. Their visits are short – typically lasting two to three weeks – during which they tour multiple…
NEW DELHI – Mr Amar Singh is hoping his wife will qualify for a monthly cash handout of 2,500 rupees (S$38) promised to women by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during the latest Delhi elections in…
Ayatollah Khamenei said the Trump administration were 'bullying' Tehran after military action was threatened if a nuclear deal wasn't reached [Getty/file photo]Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has held a phone call with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed a commitment from Australia to “consider contributing to a…
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Smoke was reported in and around Denver, Colorado, on Saturday, prompting residents to speculate about the source of the fire. People in Commerce City and Aurora also reported seeing smoke. According…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has held a phone call with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed a commitment from Australia to “consider contributing to a…
A federal US judge on Thursday blocked an attempt by President Donald Trump’s administration to freeze billions of dollars in congressionally approved funding destined for 22 states and the District…
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Belgrade, 08 March 2025, dtt-net.com – Serbia police said the Minister of Culture Nikola Selaković was assaulted physically last night in capital Belgrade and a suspect was arrested today.…
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Syria is teetering on the brink of all-out civil war, once again, as fighting rages between the new regime in Damascus and fighters loyal to the deposed President Bashar al-Assad. The last few days…
South Sudan has seen an “alarming regression” as clashes in recent weeks in the country’s northeast threaten to undo years of progress towards peace, the United Nations commission on human rights for…
The surge in violence in Upper Nile State, escalating political tensions in Juba, and other political intrigues are threatening to derail South Sudan’s Revitalized Peace Agreement and inflict further…
March 7 (UPI) -- The United Nations on Thursday marked the upcoming International Women's Day with a call for feminine equality under a banner of rights and empowerment. The event is observed…
Oko Hora ✙ News and Analytics released an infographic showing the number of guided bombs used by the Russian Aerospace Forces in February. The total number of bombings over the 28 days of February…
ISTANBULAzerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov on Saturday called for a resolution to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the Middle East based on international law.“During this holy month of…
DayofPal– A New York Times investigation has uncovered military maps confirming that Israeli forces operated in a restricted zone in Gaza, where they knowingly killed six Israeli prisoners. The…
The Federal Court of Canada dismissed a challenge to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s prorogation of Parliament on Thursday, concluding that the applicants failed to demonstrate that the prime minister…
People wade through flood water after heavy rain and overflow of Siak River in Pekanbaru, Riau province, Indonesia, March 6, 2025. (Photo by Hadly Vavaldi/Xinhua) Jakarta: The death toll from flash…
Doha: Qatar National Bank (QNB) ruled out the possibility of growth forecasts for ASEAN-6 economies being impacted by a global trade downturn scenario. This resilience stems from strong growth…
Prishtina, 08 March 2025, dtt-net.com – An USA military patrolling unit which is part of the NATO-led peacekeeping force in Kosovo (KFOR) found Friday hand grenades, uniforms, ammunition and other…
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Tripoli, March 8, 2025 (LANA) - The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Libya announced facilitating procedures for obtaining a visa for Libyan citizens by submitting their applications…
Tripoli, March 08, 2025 (LANA) The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) renewed its support for promoting the rights of Libyan women and endorsing their effective and safe participation at…
Al-Jufra, March 08, 2025 (LANA) - The teams tasked with follow-up, monitoring and control operations set off today, Saturday, to the areas of "Tamsa - Umm Al-Araneb - Magwa - and Ubari", which…
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he rejects a U.S. push for talks between the two countries because they would be aimed at imposing restrictions on Iranian missile…
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Tarhona March 8, 2025 (LANA) The city of Tarhona witnessed heavy rains during the past hours, which led to a rise in water levels in several areas due to the accumulation of dirt swept away by the…
Tripoli, March 8, 2025 (LANA) - The Minister of Local Government in the Government of National Unity, "Badr Eddine Al-Tumi", discussed today, Saturday, with the Head of the International Organization…
Dhaka [Bangladesh], March 9 (ANI): As many as 36 members of the outlawed Hizb-ut Tahrir group have been arrested in Bangladesh since Friday, Chief Adviser's office said on Saturday in a statement.…
The man, who scaled the tower at around 7.20am on Saturday and is holding a Palestine flag from a ledge, has been spoken to by emergency crews and negotiators several times but at 6.45pm had not yet…
BULAWAYO – A 34-year-old female police detective died from gunshot wounds in a confrontation with armed robbery suspects in Bulawayo’s Pumula South suburb on Thursday night. Cassandra Hove was shot…
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DayofPal– On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Commission for Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club released a joint report highlighting the grave…
South Korea court orders release of impeached President Yoon The Seoul Central District Court ordered the release of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol from detention on Friday, citing procedural…
Syrian security forces deployed heavily on the Mediterranean coast on Saturday, after clashes erupted between the new authorities and remnants of the ousted regime. The official SANA news agency…
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has again insisted that Ukraine is “fully committed” to work with the US to end Russia’s war, ahead of peace talks to be held in Saudi Arabia next week. Overnight, at…
Guesthouse owner recounts night out with an Israeli tourist and three men near a canal: 'As we played guitar, three men arrived, demanded money, and pushed the men into the water. Then one dragged me,…
Supporters of the Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan (JI) party hold placards during a rally in support of women in Gaza, to mark International Women's Day in Lahore Saturday. Palestinian resistance movement…
From early 2017, China Heritage has noted, and frequently commented on, the trans-Pacific echoes of authoritarianism both in the People’s Republic of China and in the United States of America. When…
Concerns have been raised in South Sudan that instability and violence will once again plague the tiny country [Getty/file photo]South Sudan is in "alarming regression" as clashes in recent weeks in…
GWANDA – A Chinese mining supervisor has been remanded in custody for murder following the fatal shooting of an artisanal miner at Long Fortune Mine in Collen Bawn. Yang Zhian, 36, allegedly shot and…
Japan’s Nagoya High Court ruled on Friday that the country’s lack of legal recognition for same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. This ruling marks the fourth consecutive high court decision to…
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk (Photo Credit: Reuters) Dhaka [Bangladesh], March 9 (ANI): Several Bangladeshi firms have partnered with Elon Musk's Starlink to…
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he rejects a U.S. push for talks between the two countries because they would be aimed at imposing restrictions on Iranian missile…
2025-03-08T19:46:58+00:00 Shafaq News/ on Saturday called for an end to escalating violence in the country's coastal region, urging swift action toward national reconciliation. In a joint statement,…
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Brad Sigmon became the first person to be executed by firing squad in South Carolina and the first in the United States to die by this method since 2003. Witnesses reported the execution was
Donald Trump at his Turnberry golf club which has been vandalised by Pro-Palestinian activists. Photo: AAP Activists targeted the Trump-owned Turnberry, a British Open course, in southwest Scotland…
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Two men have been arrested in India over an alleged gang rape of an Israeli female tourist and a local woman.The victims were stargazing with three male travellers - an American and two Indians - when…
Pope Francis is responding well to treatment and has shown a "gradual, slight improvement" in recent days, the Vatican said Saturday, as he remains in the hospital with double pneumonia.The 88-year…
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DayofPal– Israeli forces continue their relentless aggression against Palestinians in the Nur Shams and Tulkarm refugee camps in the northern West Bank, carrying out widespread destruction, forced…
Pope Francis health update: In the recent update on Pope Francis' health, the Vatican on Saturday said that the 88-year-old pontiff is responding well to the treatment for double pneumonia and has…
Pro-Palestinian activists said Saturday they have vandalized one of U.S. President Donald Trump's golf resorts in Scotland in response to his proposal to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian…
ISTANBULUS House Republicans have unveiled a $1.5 trillion-plus spending bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown by maintaining current funding levels for federal agencies through the end of…
Magali Yael Levi, 28, was killed during a robbery in her home in the Recoleta neighborhood; Police suspect that the recently hired housekeeper was involved, and another person was recorded fleeing the…
The 88-year-old pope, who has chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, has remained stable, with no fever and good oxygen levels in his blood for several days, doctors…
Pope Francis attends a Mass in St .Peter’s Square for the first World Children’s Day on May 26, 2024. Pope Francis is responding 'well' to therapy for double pneum
President Donald Trump’s highly acclaimed Turnberry golf resort in Scotland was vandalized with graffiti overnight Friday by pro-Palestine activists who also dug holes into one of the course's…
The UK Supreme Court on Thursday rejected an appeal regarding offenders’ obligation in Northern Ireland to disclose convictions to third parties such as employers and insurance companies under the…
Syrian Security Forces Mobilize Against Iran-Backed Insurgents – March 7, 2025 As Syria’s new government moves to crush the last remnants of Bashar al-Assad’s dictatorship, the Iranian regime—the…
ROME — Pope Francis is responding well to treatment for double pneumonia and has shown a “gradual, slight improvement” in recent days, the Vatican said Saturday. But his doctors have decided to keep…
2025-03-08T19:16:14+00:00 Shafaq News/ Syria’s civil war ended abruptly in December as Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) ousted President Bashar Al-Assad, bringing his family's six-decade rule to a swift…
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When asked Friday if Russian President Vladimir Putin was taking advantage of the U.S. pause on intelligence-sharing to attack Ukraine, Trump responded: “I think he’s doing what anybody else would.”
WASHINGTON — Four years ago, Yalda never imagined that she would not be able to continue her education or achieve her dream of graduating from school. “My parents would often talk about the Taliban’s…
Pope Francis, who has been battling pneumonia and bronchitis for more than three weeks, has shown a "good response" to treatment, the Vatican has said."The clinical condition of the Holy Father in…
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday that a provision of an Ontario election finance law violated the constitutional right to vote, finding the provision to be invalid and of no effect.Writing for…
Politico reports that President Donald Trump is nominating his close allies to serve on the board of visitors for the U.S. Naval Academy, one month after dismissing the previous board. Included on the…
Dear Ukrainians! Today, throughout the day, rescue efforts continued in the city of Dobropillya in the Donetsk region after the Russian strike. It was one of the most brutal strikes, a combined one.…
WASHINGTON — House Republicans unveiled a spending bill Saturday that would keep federal agencies funded through Sept. 30, pushing ahead with a go-it-alone strategy that seems certain to spark a major…
Jiang Hui (R), a relative of a passenger on board the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, stands with others with missing loved ones as he speaks to the media after a meeting in Beijing on March…
March 8 (UPI) -- The Russian military killed at least 25 and injured at least 40 during airstrikes launched against the Donetsk area of Ukraine late Friday and early Saturday. Two ballistic missiles…
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., joined at right by Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., makes a point as House Republican leaders hold a news conference ahead of President Donald Trump's address to…
"As Trump repeatedly undermines our democracy and ignores the Constitution, we will continue to call on Congress to fulfill its duty by investigating and, if necessary, removing this corrupt executive…
US President Donald Trump's prized Turnberry golf resort in Scotland has been vandalised by protesters who sprayed "GAZA IS NOT 4 SALE" in huge white letters on the lawn.The activists also damaged…
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, March 8. Tajikistan's Minister of Industry and New Technologies, Sherali Kabir, met with Lily Burns, Vice President of Global Engagement at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of…
Switzerland's Federal Council announced on Friday that it had decided to impose an additional freeze on the assets of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his close associates. [Getty]Switzerland said…
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday extended his condolences to Dr Nasser Hamid Al Nuaimi, Secretary-General of the Tawazun Council, on the passing of his…
Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, has wondered who would be fool enough to “turn down” a baby with the billionaire amid the recent controversy surrounding MAGA influencer Ashley St Clair’s claims that…
"Five people - two women and three men - were attacked near Sanapur," Arasiddi said. "Two of them are foreigners, an American [man], and another a woman from Israel." Police have arrested two of the…
This photo taken on April 23, 2023 shows a view of Hanoi, capital of Vietnam. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali) Hanoi: Vietnam welcomed over 3.9 million international arrivals in the first two months of 2025, an…
Gaza Strip Ramadan Rebuilding PLan. A Palestinian child rides a bicycle near a fallen minaret of a destroyed mosque during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the…
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he rejects a U.S. push for talks between the two countries because they would be aimed at imposing restrictions on Iranian missile range and its…
The UAW’s support for Trump’s reactionary tariffs are a betrayal of the working class. March 8, 2025 UAW president Shawn Fain, who has voiced support for Trump's tariff policies. On March 4, the…
This handout picture released by the office of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei shows him speaking during a meeting with Iranian goverment officials in Tehran on March 8, 2025. (Photo by…
This photo provided on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un s
Emmanuel Macron beamed into living rooms across France this week, warning his nation that Europe must be ready for the United States to not “remain by our side” in the Ukraine-Russia war.It was…
UN envoy expresses alarm and urges restraint on all sides amid clashes between security forces,Civilians have reportedly been among the hundreds killed in violence in Syria, as government forces surge…
WASHINGTON — President Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper” activities.An…
Germany's conservative election winner Friedrich Merz came a step closer on Saturday towards forming a government which he has pledged will revive Europe's top economy and its armed forces with…
Riding pillion through narrow medieval streets on a grimy Tata motorbike, we crested a low hill to suddenly encounter the world’s largest-ever gathering of humans: the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela, a festival…
Ramallah: Numerous Israeli military vehicles rammed into Dura city, southwest of Hebron, on Saturday, with Israeli military forces detaining two Palestinian youths whose identities were not yet known.…
ISTANBUL Signaling it might reject new talks with its longtime rival the US, Iran’s supreme leader said Saturday that calls for negotiations by “coercive” governments are not aimed at resolving issues…
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, made an explosive tweet, claiming that five groups associated with ActBlue, a significant Democratic fundraising platform, are planning a coordinated effort…
A man waving a Palestinian flag has climbed part way up the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, which forms part of the British Parliament complex in central London. Newsweek has contacted…
The win was fitting for Chiefs who enjoyed the majority of supporters in the Eastern Cape that Stellies from the winelands of Cape Town were forced to use due to the unavailability of all the Western…
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Today, the Canadian government announced the contract award to local shipbuilder Irving Shipbuilding Inc. for the construction of the River-class destroyers (previously known as Canadian Surface…
Pope Francis is responding well to therapy for double pneumonia and his doctors note a "gradual, slight improvement," the Vatican said on March 8. A statement released at 7 p.m. local time this…
Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al-Muraikhi (L) attends the extraordinary OIC session in Jeddah on Friday. Announces resumption of Syria's membershipOI
Fighting between pro-Assad rebels and security forces escalates in Syria’s Latakia province, raising fears of further sectarian conflict and regional destabilization Syria, a nation exhausted by more…
Roni Sagi has always known her border collie, Rhythm, was special. From the moment they started training together, it was clear Rhythm wasn’t just a talented dog—he was a real performer. Now after…
Aliakbar Salehi told told Entekhab news outlet such a war will have unknown dangerous consequences. The former Iranian foreign minister however said chances of a conflict between Iran and the US are…
Pope Francis is responding “well” to therapy for double pneumonia and has shown a “gradual, slight improvement” in recent days, the Vatican has said.He has remained stable, with no fever and good…
Arab League condemned violence targeting government forces, civilians in Syria (Photo/WAM) Cairo [Egypt], March 8 (ANI/WAM): The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States expressed its concern…
People hold up signs during the ‘America, wake up!’ protest near the US embassy Kyiv (Photo credit: Global Images Ukraine via Getty) Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed he will not be participating in…
Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas lost more than one-quarter of its staff, including ‘’the Dean of Students, instructors, property management specialists, coaches, tutors, residential…
More than 600 people have died in clashes in Syria after violence erupted between government supporters and people thought to be loyal to the ousted President Bashar al Assad.The death toll, reported…
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has declared that intelligence from allies indicates Russia will be prepared for an even larger conflict within the next 3-4 years. In light of this, Tusk argues that…
ISTANBULRussian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday congratulated Russian women on International Women’s Day, praising their dedication, resilience, and contributions to society."Today, words of…
According to Friedrich Merz, his conservative CDU/CSU bloc and the Social Democratic Party leaders agreed on common principles on migration and the economy. Friedrich Merz's conservative party (CDU)…
The handover follows a declaration by Senegal’s President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, late last year ordering all foreign troops to leave the country, Euronews reported.“The French side handed over to the…
Cairo: The Arab league expressed deep concern over the recent security developments and confrontations in Al-Sahel area in Syria. In a statement, the Arab League condemned the acts of violence that…
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, said in a tweet on the X platform, “On International Women's Day, we celebrate the contributions of all women in fostering…
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They were taken to Lismore Base Hospital, Byron Central Hospital, Ballina District Hospital and Tweed Hospital.It’s understood some people were trapped following the incident, but not for a prolonged…
Most of the foreign policy themes of Trump’s second term are familiar from his first. He remains sceptical of alliances, though, of course, Moscow or Beijing would dearly love to have alliance…
As recently as 2018, the German government considered a rise to investing 1.5 per cent of GDP in defence by 2024 to be generous. Then-German defence minister Ursula von der Leyen, who is president of…
The United States is not seeking negotiations with Iran but rather imposing demands on it, the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said, after US President Donald Trump said earlier…
TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza Strip announced on Saturday that the death toll of the war of genocide committed by Israeli regime has risen to 48,453 martyrs since…
Women hold a banner reads: “Women in the front rows” during a march in support to the women on International Women’s Day in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)…
Sudan filed genocide charges against the UAE at the World Court this week [Getty]Sudan this week filed a case against the UAE at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing the Gulf state of…
A man tears photo of Syrian President Bashar Assad in front of the Syrian embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic A man tears photo of Syrian President Bashar Assad…
The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, held a meeting with the National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland,…
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he may impose sanctions on Russia unless a ceasefire in Ukraine is reached—a threat that his former national security adviser has dismissed as empty rhetoric.…
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has indicated that he is unlikely to engage with the U.S. in negotiations, accusing the nation of being a "bullying" power and questioning if it upheld…
Hantavirus refers to a strain of viruses carried by rodents, primarily transmitted to humans through inhalation of airborne particles from dried rodent droppings.Infections typically occur when the…
Three masked men ‘opened fire indiscriminately’ at pub in the Canadian city, authorities say.Police in Toronto say they are searching for three men suspected of taking part in a shooting that wounded…
The death toll from two days of clashes between security forces and loyalists of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad and revenge killings that followed has risen to more than 600, a war monitoring…
Saudi Arabia launched 'Manara Robot' to help pilgrims with religious questions [Getty]Saudi Arabia unveiled the "Manara Robot," an AI-powered machine designed to answer Umrah pilgrims’ religious…
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the…
Representative Image (Photo/Reuters) Bangkok [Thailand], March 8 (ANI): The Supreme Administrative Court has abolished a controversial Education Ministry regulation that restricted students'…
Mark Carney, the front-runner to succeed Justin Trudeau as leader of Canada's Liberal Party, was the 8th governor of the Bank of Canada from 2008 to 2013. He has once likened President Donald Trump to…
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter The Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah has announced 380 Iftar sites dedicated to fasting people in various areas and cities of the Emirate of Sharjah, during the Holy…
Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., says he has never voted for a continuing resolution, what lawmakers often call a CR, but he is on board with Johnson’s effort. He says he has confidence in Trump and the…
In Naqoura, the destruction left behind by the Israeli army stands in stark contrast to the turquoise Mediterranean backdrop. (Photo: Picture Alliance / Anadolu | R. Dallah.) The Israeli army is…
The Iranian national team will play Brazil one more time in the final of the Intercontinental Futsal Cup hosted by Brazil after beating Afghanistan on Saturday 4-3 on Saturday.The Iranian national…
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The Daily Mail reported Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled a willingness to end the war in Ukraine if a long-term peace can be reached. But throughout The Mail's report, no…
A pro-Palestinian group spray-painted graffiti on one of Trump's golf courses in Scotland, including on the putting green, and the clubhouse walls were covered in slogans against the US president; The…
Police attend the scene of a shooting at a pub in Toronto, Canada, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Arlyn McAdorey/The Canadian Press via AP) TORONTO — A dozen people were injured in a shooting at an eastern…
As the long-standing alliance between the United States and Europe shows signs of strain in the turbulent Trump era, uncertainty grips the global order. Smaller nations, caught in the confusion,…
Switzerland's Federal Council announced on Friday that it had decided to impose an additional freeze on the assets of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his close associates. [Getty]Switzerland said…
KARACHI - China rolled over a $2 billion loan to Pakistan, the adviser to the finance minister of Pakistan, Khurram Schehzad, told Reuters in a text message on Saturday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
India has supported Mauritius in its stance on its sovereignty over Chagos archipelago and this is in keeping with country's long-standing position with regard to decolonization and support for the…
Vortices are visible on its wings as a U.S. Air Force F-35A demonstration team fifth generation jet performs over Don Mueang air base in Bangkok, March 7, 2025. Pimuk Rakkanam/RFA Air force aerobatic…
Shafaq News/ The Syrian Defense Ministry announced, on Saturday, that government forces are continuing operations against former regime loyalists, asserting that the situation remains fully under cont
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Moana Pasifika Miracle Faillagi scores his third try during the Super Rugby Pacific match, Moana Pasifika v Hurricanes, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland. Photo: Michael Thomas/ActionPress Miracle…
The Taliban issued a message on International Women’s Day, saying Afghan women live in security with their rights protected, even as the UN condemned ongoing employment and education bans. Since the…
ISTANBULThe Syrian Defense Ministry and General Security Administration on Saturday regained control over most areas that had been destabilized in recent days by forces loyal to deposed former leader…
Late in August, Khamenei in a speech opened the door to possible talks with the U.S., saying there is ‘’no harm'' in engaging with the ‘’enemy.‘’ However, more recently the supreme leader tempered…
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks during the COP27 climate summit in Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, November 8, 2022. (REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani) Islamabad: Pakistani…
Betsy Arakawa appeared to go about her normal routine in early February. She ran errands around Santa Fe while wearing a face mask. She visited a Sprouts grocery store, CVS pharmacy and a pet store…
As an advocate of a democratic, decentralised constitution, Siamend Hajo has been involved in the UN's Syria peace process for many years. Since Assad's fall, he has criticised the UN for kowtowing to…
US estimates Iran would now need mere weeks to build a nuclear bomb if it chooses to 3 MIN READ US President Donald Trump AFP WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Friday that he has w
Manchester [UK], March 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday inaugurated a new Indian Consulate in Manchester, Northern England. After the inauguration, Jaishankar expressed…
'It's going to be very hard,' says Serhii, a Ukrainian soldier in a frontline combat regiment directly affected by Donald Trump’s decision to pause US military support to Ukraine. Sky's Deborah Haynes…
It "cuts my heart" and is a "betrayal".This was the response of a Ukrainian soldier in a frontline combat regiment directly affected by Donald Trump's decision to pause US military support to Ukraine.…
A man poses for a selfie during the premiere of the Chinese animated film "Ne Zha 2" in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 8, 2025. Chinese animated film "Ne Zha 2" premiered on Saturday in Malaysia.…
No water, no fish, nothing... no life, the PM said during an interview with Tucker Carlson 2 MIN READ Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani<
In an interview with Welt am Sonntag, Rutte stated that NATO members need to spend more on ensuring their own security."But we also need to quickly ramp up our defence production on both sides of the…
Screengrab from a video posted by Palestine Action on social media. London: US President Donald Trump's prized Turnberry golf resort in Scotland has been vandalised by protesters who sprayed "GAZA IS…
A police officer speaks on his mobile phone at the scene as they search for the male travelers who were pushed into the canal by three men accused of gang-raping two women, in Koppal district of…
Columbia University's interim president said the school is working to address the "legitimate concerns" of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration after $400 million of federal government grants…
Rubio held a separate call to discuss the war earlier in the day with his French counterpart [Getty]US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on…
Anti-Islamophobia charity Tell Mama faces closure after government pulls out funds [Getty]The UK government has announced that it will withdraw all funding for the anti-Islamophobia charity Tell Mama,…
My regular update on global conflict and confrontation. This week: America cuts aid and intelligence to Ukraine; Putin holds firm on concessions; America’s friends and allies plan for a new world.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri (Photo/ANI) New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): Several memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) will be exchanged, including on trade and promoting SMEs, during the two-visit…
But Norris retaliated immediately with two straight birdies and then notched off five pars in a row before nailing three birdies in the space of four holes to press his advantage.When Norris used his…
Institute for the Study of war map. This map from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) shows the state of play in Russia's Kursk region. Institute for the Study of War Ukrainian troops risk being…
President Donald Trump's latest executive order took on a major student-loan forgiveness program in the administration's latest attack on workers in government and nonprofits.On Friday, Trump signed…
MOSCOW Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Saturday accused France of lying and violating international agreements.Peskov told Russia's Rossiya 1 TV that France has repeatedly lied, including about the…
A general view of the Trump Turnberry in Scotland, on June 14, 2020. (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) Pro-Palestine activists vandalized President Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland in…
Two men have been arrested in connection with the alleged gang rape of an Israeli and a local woman in southern India.The Israeli and her homestay operator were stargazing with three male travellers,…
The swap deal has seen hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees released by Israel, including women and children [Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty]Twenty Palestinian women and a…
Support Now From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump…
South Korea’s impeached conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from prison on Saturday, a day after a Seoul court canceled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without being…
When nine-year-old Adele Shestovskaya was asked where in the world she wanted to visit the most, she had just one answer: Dubai.The Finnish child, who is battling kidney cancer, had long admired the…
Sarajevo, 08 March 2025, dtt-net.com – Representatives of Serb entity today called today for an international conference for the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) which they say is an opportunity…
Pope Francis has entered his fourth week in the hospital with double pneumonia as questions swirl about the near and long-term future of his papacy
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Iran has said that it prefers a one-state solution to the conflict in Gaza rather than the recent plan that Arab states have proposed. The Arab initiative came out of a meeting in Cairo last week.…
GAZA CITY: Hamas accused Israel Saturday of “committing the war crime of collective punishment” by halting aid to Gaza for a seventh day, saying it also impacted Israeli hostages still held there.On…
Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has said repeated calls for talks with Iran from some bullying governments is not for resolving issues, but rather for domination and…
Women chant slogans during a protest marking International Women’s Day in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel) ISTANBUL (AP) — Thousands of women took to the streets of…
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out the fire following a Russian rocket attack in Dobropillya, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Ukrainian…
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The Iranian-backed Houthis have increased threats to return to attacks on Israel and return to attacks on ships. The threats come as a ceasefire continues to hold in Gaza.The Houthis, however, claim…
We, the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom welcome the Arab initiative of a Recovery and Reconstruction Plan for Gaza. The plan shows a realistic path to the reconstruction of…
The Arab states are assuming responsibility for the Palestine question not just because their plans for the region’s future are at stake, but because the very stability of Arab regimes is on the line.…
France, Britain, Germany and Italy have said the Arab-backed plan to reconstruct Gaza and avoid displacing Palestinians from the terrritory is a "realistic path". Issued on: 08/03/2025 - 17:30 2 min…
The Men in Blue will look to win back-to-back ICC titles when they face the Black Caps in Dubai on Sunday.India’s hunger for a global title remains undiminished, but there will be no desperation when…
Well-known comedian Ebenhaezer Dibakwane has died at the age of 31.“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of celebrated comedian, actor and writer Ebenhaezer Dibakwane. A friend to so many,…
NUUK, Greenland -- The Danish territory of Greenland is gearing up for parliamentary elections on Tuesday, a contest marked by growing calls for independence amid recent comments by U.S. President…
2025-03-08T16:32:27+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Saturday, the Arab League rejected any “foreign interventions” aimed at escalating internal tensions in Syria, stressing the need to prevent any plans that…
Hezbollah Resistance Movement in a statement on Saturday clearly and categorically denied claims it has any role in events taking place in Syria, Al Manar reported. Hezbollah called on media outlets…
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March 8 (UPI) -- Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from jail Saturday, one day after a court ruled that his confinement was illegal and he would stand trial without physical detention…
Today, on behalf of the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, Anita Vandenbeld, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development, announced the following…
March 8, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada Canada is committed to protecting and advancing gender equality, human rights, and democracy. Creating communities that treat women and girls as…
Damen Shipyards Group has announced the introduction of a new range of naval support vessels. The Logistics Support Ship (LSS) series will play an important role in extending the operational reach of…
U.S. President Donald Trump initially rejected the plan, along with Israel, and has instead suggested that the Gaza Strip be turned into a “Middle East Riviera.” The Trump idea was quickly rebuked for…
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday slammed what he described as bullying tactics a day after US President Donald Trump threatened military action against Iran.
Deputy Prime Minister /Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar had a meeting with the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty on the sidelines…
Two men in southern India were arrested in connection to the gang rape of two women and the drowning death of a man, officials said Saturday.An Israeli tourist and her homestay host were stargazing…
South Korea and the United States will pay a “horrible” price for the drills, said a commentary on the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).“The enemy states will have to pay dearly for their foolish and…
At least nine emergency service vehicles lined Bridge Street in central London and crowds looked on from beyond a police cordon.A Met police spokesperson said: “At 7.24am on Saturday 8 March officers…
Ryan Peake was once a highly-rated junior golfer who represented Australia internationally as a teen.He joined the outlawed Rebels motorbike gang and was later jailed for five years for a violent…
The British sent a Frigate out to enforce the closure and then the Civil war with Renamo did the rest. When we decided to give it a go, I travelled down to Beira Port to see what was involved. The war…
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It's been a bruising, emotional, and relentless week for the embattled Ukrainian president, as he fought to keep Western military support intact while reiterating his commitment to peace.The fallout…
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have not withdrawn from Russia’s Kursk region, despite the looming threat of encirclement by Russian troops. According to a report by RBC-Ukraine, plans are in motion for a…
HAL Management Academy (HMA), the nodal training agency of HAL and the Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad (IIIT Dharwad) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen…
Cyient DLM, an integrated partner for design-led manufacturing, has been awarded a strategic avionics manufacturing programme by Thales. Under this collaboration, Cyient DLM will manufacture high…
Bodour bint Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi is part of inspirational women leading technology innovations in the Arab world [Handout]In recent decades, Arab women have increasingly taken on pivotal…
Musa Abdraim, a former professional boxer, acted without hesitation to assist airport security in eliminating a knife-wielding attacker who was intimidating a young woman and alleging that he was…
Critics have described the announcement as a sham designed to maintain the junta's power through proxy political parties.Human Rights Watch, an NGO, told the BBC: "The junta is delusional if they…
Sarajevo, 08 March 2025, dtt-net.com – The USA State Secretary, Marco Rubio, today criticized the pro-Russia and pro-Serbia leader of Serbs in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Milorad Dodik, over his…
2025.03.08 An exhausted Rohingya refugee woman touches the shore after crossing the Bangladesh-Myanmar border by boat through the Bay of Bengal, in Shah Porir Dwip, Bangladesh, Sept. 11, 2017.
A group of Israeli tourists have been accused of attempting to rape a pair of Finnish women at a hotel in Phuket, Thailand, Thai and Russian media reported on Saturday. The women were reportedly…
Israel Aerospace Industries recently delivered its new C-catcher Multi-Mode, Multi-Role Airborne Surveillance Radar to a strategic customer. With over one thousand units delivered and in service in…
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NEW DELHI — India said Friday it is working to lower trade barriers with the United States as it tries to reach a bilateral trade deal with Washington this year. The two countries said after a…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the NATO Alliance can provide military defense for non-member nations. She offered that assessment of NATO rights at a meeting of European Union leaders in…
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Foreign ministers from Muslim nations on Saturday rejected calls by U.S. President Donald Trump to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population and backed a plan for an administrative committee…
Donald Trump. Donald Trump plays a round of golf at his Turnberry course on May 2, 2023 in Turnberry, Scotland. Robert Perry//Getty Images Pro-Palestinian protesters have vandalized parts of U.S.…
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has led to a series of dramatic shifts in U.S. foreign policy, disorienting its allies, particularly the European Union (EU). Recent key developments, such as…
International support grew on Saturday for an Arab counterproposal to US President Donald Trump's plan to take over Gaza and displace its residents, with Islamic nations endorsing it and European…
Demonstrators rally during an International Women’s Day protest in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) Women
HENSOLDT has been awarded a contract extension for the Eurofighter Mk1 radar worth approximately euros 350 million. Following approval by the German and Spanish ministries of defence, further…
DaysofPal- As the world marks International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8, the plight of 21 Palestinian women detained in Israeli prisons remains a stark reminder of ongoing human rights…
DaysofPal- With a bittersweet smile etched on his face, Palestinian journalist Khader Abdel Aal gazes at his family members, his eyes filled with longing and disbelief. “I was born again,” he says…
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Kremlin propagandists have dismissed President Donald Trump's threats to tighten sanctions against Russia as "just words." Trump’s recent statements about potential increased sanctions and tariffs on…
By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, March 8 (Bernama) -- Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa held talks with the foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan and Turkiye to coordinate efforts to bring an end…
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CEO of HENSOLDT AG, Oliver Dörre and president and CEO of Saab, Micael Johansson signed a memorandum of understanding on intended cooperation in the field of aircraft protection technologies at the…
Thales and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) signed an initial supply of Laser Beam Riding Man Portable Air Defence systems (LBRM) in response to a requirement made by the Indian government to support…
DUBAI - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that Tehran will not be bullied into negotiations, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had sent a letter to the…
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DaysofPal- For nearly a week, Israel has imposed a total blockade on humanitarian aid entering Gaza, deepening an already dire crisis for its 2.3 million residents. Food and fuel supplies are…
DaysofPal- The United Nations Human Rights Office in the Occupied Palestinian Territories has expressed deep concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, highlighting a growing disregard…
Italy has been grappling with its long history of femicide — the killing of women — particularly after the murder of 22-year-old university student Giulia Cecchettin. She was killed by her ex…
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Saturday announced the resumption of Syria's membership and the adoption of the Arab plan presented by Egypt, in full coordination with Palestine and…
The ministry of defence (MoD) has signed contracts with ACE Limited and JCB India Limited in the presence of defence secretary R K Singh for procurement of 1868 Rough Terrain Fork Lift Truck (RTFLT)…
The 2025 edition of the Vice Admiral KK Nayyar Memorial Lecture was held on 14 February 2025, coinciding with the 20th Foundation Day of the National Maritime Foundation (NMF). This prestigious event…
INS Tushil, the first of the two additional P1135.6 follow-on ships, proudly sailed into her home port, Karwar, on 14 February 2025. This marked the culmination of a historic journey that was spread…
Palestinian officials denounced the partial burning of a historic mosque in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus on Friday, which they said had been carried out during a raid by Israeli armed…
US president Donald Trump has said he wants to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran and sent a letter to its leadership this week suggesting talks with the Islamic Republic, which the West fears is…
US president Donald Trump raised the prospect of imposing large-scale sanctions on Russia yesterday, days after pausing aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine, and called on both countries to get on…
Seven doctors and nurses will go on trial on Monday accused of playing a role in the death of Argentine footballing legend Diego Maradona.
A $53 billion Arab-backed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza has garnered support from France, Germany, Italy and the U.K., after receiving pushback from the U.S. and Israel. "The plan shows a…
Nurses and hospital staff at Beheshti Hospital in Bandar Anzali, northern Iran, walked out in protest on March 8, 2025 A new wave of protests, strikes, and violent crackdowns has swept across Iran in…
The skyline of Qatar's capital Doha, which like other Gulf Arab states is in an arid desert region - Copyright AFP/File KARIM JAAFARQatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al…
The Australian prime minister has warned there is "worse to come" after a low tropical weather system brought heavy rain, strong winds and flooding to the country's east coast.Anthony Albanese said…
Two men were arrested in connection with the theft and ransom of two dogs in Switzerland, police said Saturday. The dogs' owner, a 59-year-old Swiss man, returned to his apartment in Zurich's…
Local officials from Russia’s ruling party have caused controversy by presenting mothers of soldiers killed in Ukraine with gifts of meat grinders, an appliance widely used to describe Russia’s brutal…
Headquarters Southern Air Command, in collaboration with the Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS), hosted a seminar on ‘Synergising Air and Naval Forces: Enhancing Combat Power in the Indian Ocean…
The 13th meeting of Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee (MIDCOM) took place in Kuala Lumpur on 19 February 2025. The meeting was co-chaired by defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and…
The all-Ireland Fleadh will take place in Belfast for the first time next year.
David Schwimmer has publicly criticised his Hollywood peers for remaining silent on antisemitism. He addressed the issue during his speech at the Anti-Defamation League’s Never is Now conference in…
Guest Column - In the west of Kenya, near the shores of Lake Victoria, where I come from, a tuberculosis outbreak is no different from one that takes place anywhere else in the world. A few dozen…
In a statement to parliament on Friday, Prime Minister Donald Tusk shared his plan as part of a wider effort to create a 500,000-strong army to deter Russian aggression. Prime Minister Donald Tusk has…
“This was an irresponsible spending spree,” House Speaker Lisa Demuth, R-Cold Spring, said Thursday. “We actually had the money in the bank to handle any potential shortages in any area, any uptick in…
BEIRUT (AP) — The death toll from two days of clashes between security forces and loyalists of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad and revenge killings that followed has risen to more than 600, a war…
America needs more rules to protect workers, say some from both parties. Sen. Josh Hawley wants more rules empowering unions. Barack Obama’s labor secretary says there’s “no fairness, no equity, no…
Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least 20 people, officials said Saturday, as heavy aerial attacks continued after the U.S. stopped sharing satellite images with Ukraine.The decision to withhold…
“No, no no!" girls shout as they strike a cushion. They are practicing fighting techniques. And no, they are not part of a martial arts club. They are Maasai girls living at a boarding school in…
Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Butusov reports that Russian forces in the Kursk region have established tight flanking control over Ukrainian Forces' communication routes, complicating the defense of this…
The Italian government approved a draft law that for the first time introduces the legal definition of femicide in the country's criminal law and punishes it with life imprisonment. The move,…
Palestinians inspect damage at Nasser Mosque raided and set on fire by Israeli forces in Nablus, West Bank on March 07, 2025. [Nedal Eshtayah – Anadolu Agency] Israeli occupation forces stormed…
A view of the damaged roads by bulldozers and construction equipment during the Israeli forces’ raid in Jenin, West Bank on February 13, 2025 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu via Getty Images] The United Nations…
Children, displaced due to the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria’s northwestern Idlib province, try to get warm with a campfire under the harsh winter conditions in makeshift tent camp in Idlib, Syria…
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Vessels are sailing off Yemen coast on December 21, 2023 [Mati Milstein/NurPhoto via Getty Images] The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) confirmed that more than 180 migrants were missing…
People listen to Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi as he speaks via video conference, in Sana’a, Yemen on March 17, 2023 [Mohammed Hamoud – Anadolu Agency] Leader of the Yemeni Houthi rebel group…
A view from the area after Israel carried out a massive explosion, in Nabatieh Governorate, southern Lebanon on February 16, 2025 [Ramiz Dallah – Anadolu Agency] Despite an ongoing ceasefire, an…
The Indian Ministry of Defense has finalized a $248 million agreement with Russia’s state-owned Rosoboronexport to procure advanced engines for its fleet of T-72 tanks, marking a significant step in…
South Korea’s “baekbanjip”, or restaurants serving home-styled meals that include a bowl of rice, soup and a variety of freshly prepared side dishes, are on their way out as consumers gravitate…
Operation Althea, as the Bosnia mission is called, ensures the implementation of the peace agreement signed following the 1992-1995 war in the country. Dodik, the head of the Serb-majority region, was…
SEOUL — To the chagrin of leftists who want to see South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk-yeol, go down in disgrace and be imprisoned for life, he has at last won a critical court victory. The…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) shake hands as they hold joint press conference following their bilateral and inter-delegation meetings at…
March 8 (UPI) -- Pope Francis' condition "remained stable " as he spent a restful night and he began his 23rd consecutive day in the hospital for treatment of double pneumonia, the Vatican said…
"We call for an end to the fighting and we call on the relevant authorities and all domestic and international bodies and the United Nations to immediately fulfill their duty to stop the fighting, end…
"Trump may be the best thing to happen to Starmer," says a diplomat, suggesting the brash property tycoon busy upending the world order might be just what the strait-laced prime minister - who's been…
Light shines from a total lunar eclipse over Santa Monica Beach in Santa Monica, Calif., Wednesday, May 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File) NEW YORK — A total lunar eclipse will flush the moon…
In this photo released by Belarus’ Presidential Press Service, Myanmar’s Military leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, left, and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pose for a photo prior to…
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New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Trump have agreed to push forward negotiations on a multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), according to sources.…
March 8, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic…
The Sharks might have been out of sight by the 50-minute had the Lions not thwarted them with their defensive breakdowns.The Lions may have been without JC Pretorius, the tournament's highest turnover…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's approval rating has risen amid growing tensions with the U.S. administration, according to a poll, whose results were released on Friday.The survey, conducted…
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The US military has launched an effort to eradicate content that pertains to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), including images of “Enola Gay,” the B-29 bomber that dropped an atomic bomb on…
“On reaching the identified location, officers found the suspect in possession of an Eskom transformer and other electrical equipment, leading to his immediate arrest,” she said.She added that further…
Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from jail Saturday, a day after a court's ruling that allowed him to stand trial without physical detention over his failed bid to impose martial law in…
Scientists have dated the skeleton of an ancient child that caused a stir when it was first discovered to between 27,700 and 28,600 years ago
AI machine serves the faithful in several languages via integrated database 2 MIN READ A worshipper approaches the Manara robot introduced in the Grand Mosque. Supplied Cairo: A sophist
Ukraine is "fully committed" to constructive dialogue with US representatives in Saudi Arabia next week and hopes to agree on the necessary decisions and steps, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
Journalists gathered in front of the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, Gaza, just hours before a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel was set to take effect, celebrating by taking photos and embracing one…
French authorities have reported that a Kuwaiti migrant has died while attempting to cross the English Channel to reach the UK. [Getty]A Kuwaiti migrant in his 60s died on Saturday while seeking to…
US President Donald Trump has nominated Lebanese-American businessman and reported golfing partner Michel Issa to serve as the next US ambassador to Lebanon.Trump announced the pick via his Truth…
CareSync pivoted in 2015, taking advantage of a new federal rule that allowed Medicare providers to bill for chronic care management services delivered remotely. The company raised millions of dollars…
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The threat and use of tariffs by the United States as a tool to achieve a broad range of goals, both related to trade and not, will garner various responses from targeted countries. Both Trump…
The South Asian University (SAU) in India’s national capital of New Delhi is in the news for the wrong reasons once again.This time, on February 26, students affiliated with the Akhil Bharatiya…
The U.S. administration of Donald Trump has openly admitted that one of the reasons for its attempts to re-engage and then rebuild good relations with Russia is to gain leverage over China (the so…
“Civilizations die by suicide, not by murder.”—Arnold ToynbeeThis observation by historian Arnold Toynbee encapsulates the strategic risk now facing U.S. power in the Indo-Pacific. While U.S. naval…
On January 4, 1254, a French monk named William of Rubruck had his first audience with the Great Khan Mongke at the khan’s encampment in Mongolia. Rubruck later wrote to King Louis IX of France (also…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 8. Iran informed Russia it will never negotiate on the terms of US President Donald Trump, a senior Iranian official told reporters, Trend reports. The official noted that…
Al-Mayadeen news channel quoted a “high-ranking Iranian diplomatic source” as saying that Iran has informed Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that Tehran will not hold talks with Washington under…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has condemned a recent US plan for the forced relocation of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, expressing opposition to any measure aimed at altering the…
In a late-night operation, Ukrainian Armed Forces targeted one of Russia's largest fuel production facilities, the Kirishi Refinery in the Leningrad region. Local authorities report that debris from…
The plan calls for Gaza to be governed temporarily by a committee of independent experts and for international peacekeepers to be deployed to the territory.The committee would be responsible for…
The Ukraine War is rife with speculation and disinformation, spread by both Moscow and Kyiv in support of their war aims. Yet if one takes a bird’s-eye view of the conflict, an undeniable trend…
Emergency services at the Palace of Westminster in London after man with a Palestine flag climbed up Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben,Saturday, March 8, 2025. (James Manning/PA via AP) LONDON —…
Yemen’s Houthi movement has issued a four-day ultimatum to Israel, demanding the immediate lifting of restrictions on humanitarian aid entering Gaza. The group warned of intensified military action if…
Authorities in two Russian regions have blocked the Telegram messenger because of concerns that the app could be used by enemies, a regional digital development minister was quoted as saying by the…
MUMBAI - A man was killed and an Israeli female tourist and Indian woman were gang-raped by three men in an attack late on Thursday near a popular UNESCO World Heritage site in southern India, local…
TEHRAN— Armed rebels from neighboring countries are entering Iran under the pretext of migration, raising security concerns, an Iranian official said. Fattah Mohammadi, deputy for security and…
Johannesburg's electricity entity, City Power, has declared war on metal scrapyards in the city that are breaking the law. This follows a major joint operation conducted this week by City Power,…
Foreign ministers from Muslim nations have rejected calls by US President Donald Trump to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population, and instead backed a plan for an administrative committee…
Pope Francis continued his recovery from double pneumonia on Saturday as the Vatican machinery and Holy Year celebrations marched on without him. #EuropeNews
Karnataka Police have arrested two suspects after two women, including an Israeli tourist, were allegedly gang-raped and three male tourists were assaulted and pushed into a canal, resulting in the…
People walk by a damaged residential building following a strike in Dobropillia, Donetsk region, March 8, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. AFP-YonhapAt least 14 people were killed and 37 wounded,…
Marches and rallies were held across Georgia on March 7, marking 100 days of anti-government protests. The protests, which have grown in size over the past three months, show no sign of ebbing as…
The Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) rejected and unequivocally confronted the plans aimed at displacing the Palestinian people…
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol walked out of a detention centre on Saturday after prosecutors decided not to appeal a court decision to cancel the impeached leader's arrest warrant on…
SANYA, China — Rio Takeda of Japan shot a 3-under 69 on Saturday to hold a two-shot lead after three rounds of the LPGA’s Blue Bay tournament on China’s southern island of Hainan. Takeda was on 9…
Afghan women wait to receive food rations distributed by a humanitarian aid group, in Kabul, Afghanistan, May 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi, File) The Taliban issued a message on International…
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TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has held a meeting with a group of Iranian government and military officials at Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah in…
The ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is perilously close to collapsing as both Israel and Hamas have both balked at entering negotiations over terms of an intended second phase of the deal. Meanwhile, food…
WARSAW, Poland -- Polish abortion rights activists opened a center across from the parliament building in Warsaw on Saturday where women can go to have abortions with pills, either alone or with other…
Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group that has repeatedly made headlines for committing property damage in protest of Israel’s existence, claimed on Saturday to have wrecked the Scottish golf…
Representational Image Activists in Nepal have highlighted the ongoing struggle for gender equality, emphasising the need to amend discriminatory citizenship laws that disadvantage Nepali women. The…
Iraqi Government Spokesman Bassem Al-Awadi said in a statement that, "The Popular Mobilization Units are an official and legal institution and Iraq will never allow any regional or international party…
Supporters of Myanmar's National League for Democracy led by Aung San Suu Kyi celebrate in Yangon after the 2020 general election, Nov. 9, 2020. BANGKOK – Myanmar will hold parliamentary elections by…
A supporter of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol holds a sign near the presidential residence in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, March 7, 2025. The letters read, “President was right.” (AP…
Hezbollah and Amal have been in a long-running alliance and control the Shia quota in the Lebanese government [Ibrahim Amro/AFP via Getty]A new bill presented to Congress is seeking to end funding for…
LABRADOR - Australian troops were seriously injured on March 8 in a major road crash while responding to ex-Cyclone Alfred, which has battered a swathe of the eastern coast and cut power to more than…
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The US foreign aid freeze announced by President Donald Trump has forced many aid agencies including the United Nations to fire its staff and suspend operations in several countries. UN Secretary…
The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has become one of the world’s most active with lava fountains reaching heights of 600ft in its latest eruption. The latest episode marked the volcano’s 12th eruption…
Throughout history, great powers have often traded away smaller nations in pursuit of strategic realignments. Today, we may be witnessing another such moment. Donald Trump’s rush to end the war in…
Arab leaders have supported Egypt's Gaza reconstruction plan, said Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi. The support came during an extraordinary Arab League summit on Tuesday, which saw several…
If you listen to some self-proclaimed exercise experts on social media, they swear that working out on an empty stomach burns more fat. But it’s a common misconception that exercising in a fasted…
UK police closed the area around Big Ben in London on Saturday after a man holding a Palestinian flag climbed up the tower housing the famous clock and bell. The man had ascended several metres (feet)…
High-level delegations from Turkey, Jordan, Syria and Iraq will meet in Amman on Sunday to discuss security cooperation and regional developments, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing a Turkish…
A tense situation unfolded in London when a man climbed the iconic Palace of Westminster, the UK parliament building while holding a Palestinian flag. Local media reported that he shouted, “Free…
This undated picture released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) via KNS on March 8, 2025 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) inspecting a development project at the…
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ANKARAA US federal judge has found the Chinese government liable for its actions during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, ruling that China is responsible for concealing the virus' spread and…
İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, considered the strongest opposition contender against President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, kicked off his campaign Saturday to secure the presidential nomination of Turkey’s…
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was released Saturday as the prosecution decided not to appeal against a court's release approval.Yoon got off a black vehicle and walked out of the…
In addition, a February agreement between the Office of Personnel Management and the IRS states that a DOGE employee, Gavin Kliger, would be allowed to have access to IRS systems, but not the personal…
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed at least 20 people, officials said Saturday, as heavy aerial attacks continued into the second night following a U.S. decision to stop sharing…
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that Israel is attempting to provoke a war in the region and involve its primary ally, the United States, in military conflict with the Islamic…
People cannot afford these high prices. We are talking about a whole population that has relied on assistance for the past 15 months.Palestinians have lost their homes, their income, everything they…
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un inspects a nuclear submarine during a visit to a shipyard, in this photo released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency on March 8, 2025. (KCNA/via Re
SINGAPORE - An industrial building in Tuas caught fire on March 8, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). In a Facebook post at around 8.20pm, SCDF said it was carrying out a firefighting…
Pakistan's interior ministry asked all "illegal foreigners" and Afghan Citizen Card holders to leave the country before March 31, warning they would otherwise be deported from April 1. Islamabad has…
Britain, France, Germany and Italy on Saturday backed a proposal by Muslim-majority nations to rebuild Gaza as a "realistic path". The counter-proposal to US President Donald Trump's plan to take over…
Catholic worshippers pray during a prayer of the Rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at The Vatican, Friday, March 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) ROME — Pope Francis continued his…
South Sudan’s president Salva Kiir, left, and vice-president Riek Machar, right, shake hands after meetings in Juba, South Sudan, on Oct. 20, 2019, to discuss outstanding issues to the peace deal. (AP…
Fighting broke out around several hospitals in Latakia city on Saturday, according to Syrian state media [Getty]Syria's interim president Ahmed Al-Sharaa has vowed to defeat insurgents in the…
Police say a man in Florida pretended to represent a professional athlete to gain access to expensive jewellery which he then stole. A body scan taken after his arrest showed objects in his system. He…
CAIROQatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani stressed the critical need for an agreement between the US and Iran.“There is no way that Qatar would support any kind of military…
The US-UK “special relationship” was already hanging by a thread before Donald Trump even took office. Despite the enormous gulf between the UK and the US when it comes to support for Ukraine, Keir…
Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 5 -- "The current global conflict does not lie along national borders," Anatoly Nesmiyan who logs under the screen name El Murid says. "In fact, it is a clash of two…
Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte said that increased defence budgets by European governments were the first step in securing the continent and that contractors need to play their part by increasing…
A Senate bill that would have turned The Evergreen State College in Olympia into a branch campus of the University of Washington is dead, an official said Thursday. Evergreen’s Director of Government…
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Rights advocates have expressed significant concerns following reports that the US government is considering using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to revoke student visas. [Getty]Rights…
A Reform UK MP has been accused of 'physical violence threats' against the party chairman [Getty]UK's right-wing party Reform UK has been thrown into disarray following serious allegations against one…
France, UK, Italy and Germany say $53b plan shows ‘realistic’ path to reconstruction of Gaza devastated after 15 months of war.The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and several European…
Israeli drone strikes in Rafah kill three Palestinians amid escalating violence and fragile ceasefire talks in Cairo.Israeli attacks on Gaza have killed three Palestinians and wounded several in the…
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip -- Foreign ministers from Muslim nations on Saturday rejected calls by U.S. President Donald Trump to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population and backed a plan for…
The Italian government approved a draft law that for the first time introduces the legal definition of femicide in the country’s criminal law and punishes it with life imprisonment.The move, announced…
The counter-proposal to US President Donald Trump's plan to take over Gaza and displace its residents "shows a realistic path to the reconstruction of Gaza and promises – if implemented – swift and…
"After emergency services arrived at the scene, they launched another strike, deliberately targeting rescuers," he said. "It is a vile and inhumane intimidation tactic to which the Russians often…
The former tropical cyclone has now downgraded to a tropical depression 3 MIN READ A damaged home is pictured after a tree uprooted by strong winds crashed into the structure in the suburb of Elanora…
LABRADOR, AUSTRALIA — Cyclone Alfred weakened into a tropical low Saturday as it neared the rain- and wind-lashed eastern coast of Australia where hundreds of thousands of properties were without…
Iran will maintain talks with other negotiators but will not engage with the US under Trump's approach of ramping up sanctions, Araqchi said in an interview with AFP in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah on…
Opposition parties have urged Turkey’s government to intervene diplomatically as Damascus faces accusations of killing hundreds of Alawite civilians amid escalating violence in Syria, Turkish media…
US President Donald Trump addressed the predicament of Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, two NASA astronauts who have been staying on board the ISS since June 2024. Ahead of the astronauts scheduled…
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Indian media reported Saturday that an Israeli tourist and the owner of a local guesthouse were victims of a gang rape by three attackers near the village of…
Ukrainian forces are suffering setbacks in the battlefields of Russia’s western Kursk region which they had invaded and conquered in August 2024. A critical Ukrainian supply line is on the verge of…
The U.K. farming industry was devastated by an outbreak of the disease in 2001, with more than 2,000 farms affected and more than 6 million animals slaughtered. The reports from Hungary follow claims…
According to Al Jazeera, citing a Syrian security source, three members of the Syrian interim government’s security forces were killed in an attack by those loyal to the former Syrian government.…
Legislation to modify rules around the deployment of Irish peacekeeping troops is to be scrutinised robustly, Ireland’s Minister for Defence has said.
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Today, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a bilateral meeting with the Advisor for Foreign Affairs, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Md.…
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An incident involving two Australian Defense Force vehicles on Saturday caused a number of ADF personnel to be injured, Australia's defense department said in a statement. According to the statement,…
NEW YORK — In a packed hall overlooking the United Nations Headquarters, Kazakh nuclear justice advocate Aigerim Seitenova premiered her documentary “JARA — Radioactive Patriarchy: Women of…
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Thirty people, including at least five children, were also reported injured in the strikes on Ukraine’s embattled Donetsk region on Friday
RAMALLAH, PalestineAmid ongoing Israeli military offensives in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian women are enduring harsh conditions after being forced to flee their homes under the threat of…
The United States has ceased providing Ukraine with intelligence data critical for targeting coordinates, forcing Ukrainian armed forces to pivot toward alternative sources to guide their precision…
Woman with a megaphone. Woman with a megaphone shouting slogans during act by reducing public transport fares organized by social organizations of the city FernandoPodolski/Getty Images International…
The Palestinian Hamas group welcomed Houthis' deadline for Israel to allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.In a statement, Hamas also called on the international community and the UN to take…
Turkey, with NATO’s second-largest army and a Black Sea coastline, is looking to play a key role in Europe’s security after Washington’s pivot away from the region. After two rounds of crisis talks on…
The fighters stormed several villages near the country's coast, killing dozens of men believed to be linked to the regime of former President Bashar Assad. The ongoing clashes between the two sides…
Donald Trump's golf resort vandalised by Palestine Action over Gaza plan policy [Screengrab/X]Palestine Action activists defaced US President Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort in Scotland, spray…
ISTANBULA Palestinian NGO said on Saturday that Israel continues to detain 21 Palestinian women, including a 12-year-old girl, under harsh conditions and systematic crimes inside Israeli prisons.In a…
The Internal Security Bureau of South Sudan’s National Security Service (NSS) has announced that it will continue its crackdown on individuals suspected of involvement in recent clashes in Nasir and…
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An adviser for Ofcom, a broadcasting watchdog in the United Kingdom, allegedly accused Israel of committing genocide in Israel and espoused “conspiratorial fantasies” about Jews, campaigners told the…
Beijing has updated the Law on the Protection of Cultural Artefacts, in force since March 1st. It imposes archaeological evaluations before construction and has removed the statute of limitations for…
GAZA CITY, PalestineIsraeli forces have killed 24 female Palestinian journalists during its genocidal war on Gaza, the head of the Government Media Office in Gaza said on Saturday.In a statement…
Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 3 --Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of the Russian Duma and one of the country's most politically aware leaders, has recently become more supportive of the federal subjects…
Pope Francis was doing physiotherapy Saturday after passing a quiet night, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old head of the global Catholic Church battles pneumonia.Francis "is going on with treatment…
GAZA CITY, PalestinePalestinian resistance group Hamas on Saturday called on the international community and its institutions to safeguard Palestinian women from ongoing “Israeli atrocities.”“The…
Last Updated 06 Mar 01:03 Live News Feed 06 Mar 11:03 Faith in power of the dead comforts living in DRC's war-torn east Faith healer Julie Kaviavu threw a handful of grains into the fire and lit a…
Kim visited shipyards focused on building warships, the Korean Central News Agency reported, without giving details of the exact date or location of the inspection.Kim "learned about the building of a…
TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – As the world marks International Women’s Day, Palestinian resistance movement Hamas condemns Israel’s killing of more than 12,000 Palestinian women in Gaza as a “stain on…
Billionaire Elon Musk's impressive net worth has witnessed a decline of $102 billion in 2025 following a sharp tumble in Tesla stock. That amount roughly corresponds to the total market value of…
Justin Trudeau. Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau speaks at a press conference in the Old Port of Montreal in Montreal, Canada, on February 19, 2025. ANDREJ IVANOV/AFP/GETTY China has announced…
Police cordons are displayed to stop traffic after power lines fell across a road in Coorparoo in Brisbane on March 8, 2025, as cyclone Alfred crossed the southeast Queensland coast. (Photo by Patrick…
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The nearly seven hundred photographs in Carmen Winant’s book The Last Safe Abortion, and the more than 2,700 4×6-inch prints that were displayed in her wall-sized installation of the same name in the…
The declaration last week by imprisoned PKK (Kurdish Workers Party) leader Abdullah Ocalan of a ceasefire in his movement’s long insurgency against Turkey is a significant moment, deriving from major…
The ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict has led to massive casualties and destruction. Gazan hospitals continue to struggle amid shortages of essential supplies, including food, water, fuel, and medicine.…
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said it conducted an air strike on Saturday in the Gaza Strip targeting several people attempting to retrieve a drone that had crossed into the Palestinian…
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus President Ersin Tatar Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus President Ersin Tatar said Friday that the current position of the UK deepens the inequality between…
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After 40 years as a mahout, Parbati dedicated herself to animal conservation 2 MIN READ Parbati Barua IANS Guwahati: Known as “Elephant Girl” (Hasti Kanya) in Assam, 67-year-old Parbati Barua is…
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol gestures outside the Seoul detention center in Uiwang, South Korea, after his release on Saturday. (Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters) SEOUL — South Korea’s impeached…
A high-ranking diplomatic source said in an interview with Lebanesae Al-Mayadeen news network on Saturday that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced his readiness to advance Iran's nuclear…
Government has failed to incorporate the UN Convention of the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women into Welsh lawMarking International Women’s Day with the theme 'accelerating…
Thousands of women in Nigeria marked International Women's Day in Lagos on Friday with a joyful celebration. Many women gathered wearing purple clothing as they danced and carried banners…
The Taliban have issued a message on International Women’s Day, saying Afghan women live in security with their rights protected, even as the UN condemns ongoing employment and education bans.Since…
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho has reassigned the case of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to another judge.The reassigning was confirmed in…
European ministers' endorsment follows emergency meeting of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah, where 57-member body formally endorsed proposal and urged international donors to…
As many as 14 people were killed and over 35 left injured in Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine's Donetsk and Kharkiv. Reportedly, eight residential buildings were also reportedly damaged…
A tropical cyclone weakened into a tropical low weather system on Saturday as it approached Brisbane, Australia’s third-most populous city. It brought flooding and rain that was expected to lash the…
Radiological tests confirm the presence of two packets of the drugs in his stomach 2 MIN READ Shanid IANS Kozhikode: A youth with a history of drug trafficking died on Saturday morning while…
Representational image The Taliban issued a message on International Women's Day, saying Afghan women live in security with their rights protected, even as the UN condemned ongoing employment and…
At least 1,828 women loco pilots now work with Indian Railways, up from 371 a decade ago 2 MIN READ Women have entered domains such as loco pilots, station masters, trackmen, signal maintenance,…
In a statement on Friday, Baqaei described the hostile statements of the US treasury secretary regarding the continuation of the maximum pressure policy against the Iranian people as a clear sign of…
The Trump administration has withdrawn the United States from the United Nations climate damage fund that was established in 2023 at COP28 to help developing countries most vulnerable to climate…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will study whether vaccines cause autism, despite numerous existing studies already showing there is no link.HHS spokesman Andrew Nixon confirmed…
Four years after seizing power from the elected administration, the head of the military government has declared Myanmar will hold a general election within 10 months, state-run media reported.Senior…
An Irish soldier has been awarded the distinguished service medal posthumously.
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The United States-Mexico-Canada agreement (USMCA) is scheduled for a joint review in 2026. LeBlanc also announced Canada's readiness to work with the White House on further actions against China's…
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CAIRO — The leader of Yemen's Houthi rebels said on Friday the group would resume its naval operations against Israel if Israel did not lift a blockage of aid into Gaza within four days, signaling a…
The funding freeze announced by US President Donald Trump's government have led multiple UN agencies to fire staff, suspend operations and services in countries like Afghanistan, Sundan and Ukraine.…
The actress, a self-proclaimed Gulf-based realtor, admits to smuggling 17 gold bars 2 MIN READ Kannada actress Ranya Rao IANS Bengaluru: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched an…
The Community of Bweengwa in southern Zambia has been celebrating the appointment of the Commonwealth Secretary-General as their Chief Headwoman. The honour was bestowed on the Rt Hon Patricia…
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SASKATOON - Like a growing number of formerly incarcerated Indigenous people, Marvin Starblanket's life is still governed by Correctional Service Canada rules.They determine where he sleeps (a halfway…
SEOUL - Once a niche market catering primarily to the country’s binge-drinking culture, Korean hangover remedies are now gaining global traction, amid rising demand for functional wellness…
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights speaks of over 500 victims in the last two days. The testimony of the Franciscan parish priest of Aleppo: ‘Despite the countless voices calling for a government…
UAE’s humanitarian vision elevates healthcare for women, children (Photo/ODA) Jalalabad [Afghanistan], March 8 (ANI/ODA): In a landmark humanitarian initiative, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has…
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has confirmed that in the event of a domestic worker's wish to travel to his/her home country for the purpose of annual leave, the employer…
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted seven persons, including women and children, from Anchuna village, Ikulu chiefdom in the Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attack,…
CHERNIHIV, Ukraine -- The 43-year-old Ukrainian actor took to the stage wearing a black leather jacket and with a moustache painted on her face.Ruslana Ostapko was performing in multiple traditionally…
This morning a small part of the heart of the priest and religious was exposed to the faithful. This was followed by a solemn mass presided over by the bishop of Cubao. An occasion to celebrate the…
A man has been arrested in Co Leitrim by gardai investigating the discharge of a firearm.
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KABUL— At least 14 Afghan migrants have been released from prisons in Iraq and Pakistan and have returned home, Taliban officials said. The Taliban’s Ministry for Refugees and Repatriation said in a…
Rachel Maddow reacted after President Donald Trump stated this week that the Biden administration provided $8 million to scientists in an effort to transgenderize mice.
Seven weeks into the Gaza ceasefire deal, Israel openly resumes its war crimes in Gaza – blocking humanitarian aid – with the tacit support of the international mainstream media.Lead…
North Korea has produced a nuclear-powered submarine that may be able to carry up to 10 missiles, according to reports. On Saturday, state media in the secretive country released images of leader Kim…
In a meeting with Director of the Aviation Department of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Belarus Igor Golub in Minsk, capital of Belarus on Friday, Head of Iranian Civil Aviation…
Reacting to reports of violence and insecurity in different parts of Syria, Baqaei said on Friday that Iran is closely monitoring the internal developments in Syria with great concern. He underscored…
High-level delegations from Turkey, Jordan, Syria and Iraq will meet in Amman on Sunday to discuss security cooperation and regional developments, a Turkish diplomatic source said on Saturday.Last…
FRANKFURT - Higher European defence budgets and a ramp-up of production by military equipment industries are necessary to secure Europe, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said in a German newspaper…
ISTANBULIsrael’s genocidal war on Gaza has left more than 2,000 women and girls with permanent disabilities, the head of the Gaza government's media office said on International Women’s Day.In a…
The enforced disappearance of Saeed Ahmed, a security guard at Turbat Law College, has ignited protests in the Kech district, with demonstrators blocking the M-8 highway at the Tejaban area of…
South Sudanese are wondering, “What is happening in Western Equatoria?” The media, as in Upper Nile, is awash with contrasting stories from the state. One recurring narrative is the chronic issue of…
NEW YORK — Scrambling to replace their health insurance and find new work, some laid-off federal workers are running into another unexpected unpleasantry: relatives cheering their firing.The country’s…
NEW YORK — As their party struggles to navigate the early days of Donald Trump’s second presidency, some Democrats are convinced that their road to recovery lies in the price of eggs.Instead of…
Reuters Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office officials and New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator officials hold a press conference on the death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa,…
Peshawar, Pakistan: A Pakistani man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting the administrator of a community WhatsApp group who removed him from the chat, police said Saturday. Mushtaq…
When the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) lifted a four-year ban on Pakistan International Airlines operating in Europe in November last year, Nepal’s aviation industry thought that the 11…
Syrian security forces and affiliated gunmen killed more than 340 civilians, the vast majority of them from the Alawite minority, over the last two days, Rami Abdulrahman of the Syrian Observatory for…
Pakistan News: A man in Pakistan has been charged with murder for allegedly shooting an administrator of a WhatsApp group after being removed from the chat. The inci
In an interview from India’s capital on Tuesday, Reynolds hinted at making “compromises” on both sides to secure an FTA which is “genuinely beneficial” for India and Britain.“We start from that really…
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has introduced the “Takamul Permit” service, a new initiative that aims to achieve integration between the commercial…
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2025-03-08T10:58:29+00:00 Shafaq News/ Israeli officials are considering a new strategy to facilitate the departure of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, Israeli media reported on Saturday. The Israeli…
At least 12 people have been injured in a shooting at a pub in Toronto on Friday night, police said.The victims all ranged in age from their 20s to mid-50s, according to the Toronto Police Service.…
High-level delegations from Turkey, Jordan, Syria and Iraq will meet in Amman on Sunday to discuss security cooperation and regional developments, a Turkish diplomatic source said on Saturday.Last…
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Canada has imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting several individuals and entities over their alleged links to networks involved in production of weapons which Ottawa claims have been sent to Russia…
Two-time Oscar winner Hackman, 95, was likely at home alone with the body of his wife for a week before he passed away himself, the sheriff of Santa Fe in New Mexico, US, told a press conference on…
High-level delegations from Türkiye, Jordan, Syria and Iraq will meet in Amman on Sunday to discuss security cooperation and regional developments, a Turkish diplomatic source said on Saturday. Last…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 8. The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who has taken a trip to the Saudi city of Jeddah to take part in the extraordinary meeting of the…
Every March 8, the world is flooded with glossy campaigns urging us to “accelerate action” and “inspire inclusion”. International Women’s Day has become a polished, PR-friendly spectacle where…
The family of an Indian man who was shot dead while illegally crossing into Israel, claimed he was a victim of a job scam. Thomas Gabriel Perera, a native of Kerala, was killed by Jordanian security…
SINGAPORE - Celebrations for Singapore’s 60th year of independence are a time for the nation to reflect on how it defied expectations and plan for its future, said Prime Minister Lawrence…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 8. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan held a series of meetings with the foreign ministers of OIC member countries to discuss expanding cooperation in political…
Heavy rain will continue to lash a region of the Australian east coast for days, even though it avoided the destructive winds of its first tropical cyclone in 51 years, officials have said.One person…
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A Pakistani man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting the administrator of a community WhatsApp group who removed him from the chat, police said Saturday. Mushtaq Ahmed was shot dead…
All allegations against BE Club co-founders Moyn and Monir Islam related to the OneCoin fraud have been fully withdrawn by claimants in the UK High Court (Case: CL-2024-000213), without financial…
In 2023, 3.67 million babies were born in the EU, a 5.4% decrease from the 3.88 million in 2022. This is the largest annual decline recorded since 1961. Eurostat, the statistical office of the…
Police could be one step closer to discovering why a family-of-five mysteriously disappeared in 1958. Ken and Barbara Martin and their three daughters – Barbara, 14; Virginia, 13; and Sue, 11 –…
On International Women’s Day, Al Jazeera’s journalists Teresa Bo, Fahmida Miller, and Maram Humaid reflect on what it’s like to report from some of the world’s most challenging regions. From their…
In this undated photo provided on March 8, 2025, by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, visits a shipyard to construct warships at an undisclosed place in North Korea…
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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 8. Uzbekistan and Türkiye discussed updating the preferential trade agreement, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Bakhtiyor Saidov wrote on his Telegram channel,…
In the heart of Paris, on the iconic Avenue Saint-Honoré, a private mansion opened its doors to the Women of Valour event. For the first time in France, this gathering celebrated the inspiring…
The national Iranian Kabaddi team finished in second place after being defeated in the final match of the 6th Asian Women’s Kabaddi Championship on Saturday.Iran's women's kabaddi team had advanced to…
Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) has been awarded on March 7 the construction contract to build one of the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) new heavy polar icebreakers. The polar icebreaker will be built…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Tunisian counterpart on the sidelines of the extraordinary session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Foreign Ministers in Jeddah on…
Jose Lopez, a hitman in the Ripudaman Singh Malik assassination, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Supreme Court of British Columbia (BC) in Canada. The 26-year-old, who pleaded guilty to…
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ROME -- ROME (AP) — Pope Francis continued his recovery from double pneumonia on Saturday as the Vatican’s Holy Year proceeded without him on a weekend dedicated to the Catholic Church’s…
BRISBANE, Australia -- Flooding rains will continue for days to lash a region of the Australian east coast even though it avoided the destructive winds of its first tropical cyclone in 51 years,…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 8. Iran's nuclear program cannot be destroyed through military action, said the country’s Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Trend reports. Speaking on the sidelines of…
The report detailed a more proactive fiscal policy, with a deficit-to-GDP ratio set at 4%, the highest on record. Tian Yun, a Beijing-based economist, said this reflects policymakers’ commitment to…
If you're following DOGE, you may have begun to hear an unfamiliar word: Rescission.That's the name for the type of bill that a growing number of GOP lawmakers, eager to assert control over Elon…
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Kfarkela is one of the border villages in south Lebanon left in ruins by Israel during the war [Ramiz Dallah/Anadolu via Getty]Israel launched on Friday night the biggest series of airstrikes on…
Emergency services have been called to the Palace of Westminster in London where a man has scaled one of the buildings.Video on social media shows a barefoot man stood on a ledge holding a Palestine…
Abdulrahman Mohammed Hafedh Alqaysi, a 28-year-old Iraqi national who gained legal permanent residence in Texas after receiving refugee status, entered a guilty plea to conspiracy to provide material…
The treatment can last between six and 12 months.But because of the lack of drugs in Nigeria, patients have been sent home from hospitals. As the drugs suppress transmission this increases the risk of…
The civilian deaths mean that the overall toll has now reached 524, including 93 members of the new government's security forces and 120 pro-Assad fighters. State news agency SANA reported that…
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BEIJING – China has deepened its crackdown on telecommunications fraud, as cases surged 26.7 per cent in 2024, compared with the year before. Some 40,000 cases of telco fraud, involving 8,200…
At least 11 people were killed and 30 wounded, including five children, in an overnight attack on the town of Dobropillia, about 15 miles from the frontline in the Donestsk region of eastern Ukraine.
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At least 12 people were injured when masked gunmen indiscriminately opened fire at a pub in Toronto, Canadian police said on Saturday, adding they were looking for three male suspects. Police did not…
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Judge Cooper asked Bernie to provide the court with any assurances that no DOGE staff is currently using Signal or otherwise deleting potentially relevant communications. Bernie replied he couldn't…
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Controversial Athletics Free State (AFS) president Steven Swarts has been suspended pending a disciplinary inquiry, Athletics SA (ASA) said on Saturday.Swarts, the stepfather and coach of world 400m…
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Jerusalem leaders oppose Gazan ‘displacement’THE Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem released a statement last Friday in which they described the “grave threat of a mass displacement” in…
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un inspected a project to build a nuclear-powered submarine, state media reported on Saturday. “Radically” boosting the country's navy was a key part of its…
US President Donald Trump threatened to impose additional sanctions on Russia over its continuing assault on Ukraine, suggesting the measures would be meant to push the Kremlin toward a cease-fire and…
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At least 12 people have been injured in a mass shooting at a pub in Toronto and three suspects remain at large, police have said. The shooting took place at 10:39 p.m. on Friday near Scarborough city…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Omani counterpart on the sidelines of the extraordinary session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Foreign Ministers in Jeddah on…
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump said India has agreed to reduce its tariffs "way down," reiterating his claim that the country imposes high tariffs on American products, making trade difficult.Speaking from…
The Russian Defence Ministry said on Saturday its troops retook the villages of Viktorovka, Nikolaevka and Staraya Sorochina in Russia's western Kursk region from Ukrainian forces.Reuters could not…
Saudi Arabia welcomed on Friday plans to host a scheduled meeting between the US and Ukraine in Jeddah next week. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the kingdom’s commitment to efforts…
At least 11 people were killed and 30 wounded, including five children, in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's eastern city of Dobropillia overnight, the Ukrainian Interior Ministry said on…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 8. A delegation from Turkmenistan visited London to participate in the 8th meeting of the Turkmen-British Trade and Industry Council (TUKTIC), Trend reports. This visit…
HELSINKI/VIENNA/WARSAW, 8 March 2025 – Increased efforts and resources to ensure gender equality and equal opportunities for women and girls everywhere regardless of their background or circumstances…
The Australian prime minister has warned there is "worse to come" after a low tropical weather system brought heavy rain, strong winds and flooding to the country's east coast.Anthony Albanese said…
At an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday, March 6, the EU member states decided to boost their defense spending and fund a massive rearmament push. Debt rules are to be relaxed for military…
More than 250 people reportedly killed in Syria’s west as Alawite loyalists clash with security forces.Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has urged the Alawite minority to surrender after…
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In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Global Economy Analyst Markus Jaeger explores the implications of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on emerging markets. RANE is a global risk…
SEOUL – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol walked out of a detention center in Seoul on Saturday after prosecutors decided not to appeal a court decision to cancel the impeached leader's arrest…
Today, on International Women's Day, we come together to celebrate the remarkable resilience, contributions and achievements of women and girls around the world. This year's theme, "For ALL women and…
The year 1403 (March 2024 – March 2025) was one of the most turbulent and decisive years in Iran’s contemporary foreign policy history. A year that began with the martyrdom of the country's President…
Ireland’s national police force, the Garda Síochána, is reluctant to give up on the Israel-made technology Cellebrite despite demands by the Opposition to boycott the Jewish state, The Irish Times…
Foreign journalists share their quick-fire views with CGTN multimedia reporter Yang Xinmeng on China’s global role, discussing topics such as diplomacy, economic influence and technological…
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The Organization of Islamic Cooperation formally adopted early Saturday an Arab League counter-proposal to US President Donald Trump's plan to take over Gaza and displace its residents, calling on the…
Islamabad [Pakistan], March 8 (ANI): The Pakistan government has asked Afghan nationals living in Pakistan to leave the country by March 31, ARY News reported. According to ARY News, Pakistan's…
The recent political upheaval in Bangladesh, marked by Sheikh Hasina's fall from power and her reported refuge in India, has further complicated bilateral relations. This development has intensified…
Palestinian officials denounced the partial burning of a historic mosque in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus on Friday, which they said had been carried out during a raid by Israeli armed…
Today's news: Dhaka police disperse participants in an Islamist march; Four ships with Ethiopian migrants capsize off the coast of Yemen; Four men imprisoned in raid on a house church in Huainan,…
ISTANBULSyria on Saturday welcomed the decision by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to restore the country’s membership after the fall of the Bashar Assad regime.“This decision represents…
ISTANBULIntense clashes erupted on Saturday morning between Syrian government forces and remnants of the ousted Bashar Assad regime after their fighters targeted hospitals in the northwestern city of…
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Dear readers, “It’s usually the case that if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu,” said Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, as European leaders met in Brussels on Thursday. Europe certainly…
UK Parliament On March 6, 2025, the UK House of Lords held a debate on the growing threats posed by the Iranian regime, with multiple members urging the government to designate the Islamic…
A Syria war monitor reported on Saturday that more than 300 Alawite civilians have been killed in recent days by the security forces and their allies, as authorities clash with militants loyal to the…
LONDON: A British-Pakistani man has been jailed for eight years who tried to smuggle firearms parts in a car shipped from Pakistan to the United Kingdom (UK). Yasir Khan, 40, was charged with the bid…
LONDON -- At least 11 people have died, and 30 others injured as the casualties continue to rise this morning following Friday night’s blitz by Russia near Donetsk in Ukraine, officials said.“Last…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that the tense Oval Office meeting with US President Donald Trump last week was "regrettable," and that he is willing to work with Trump's "strong…
KARACHI: In a significant development for rice exports, Kenya has revised the Customs valuation of Pakistani rice downward by 25 percent, a move expected to enhance the export of Pakistani rice to the…
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced major changes in the Export Finance Scheme (EFS) to check misuse of the facility.The FBR has issued an SRO301(I)/2025 here on Friday to…
KARACHI: Most analysts predict a seventh consecutive rate cut by Pakistan’s central bank on Monday, amid the country’s first International Monetary Fund (IMF) review for its $7 billion bailout and…
As measles infections tick up and up across multiple provinces, local public health alerts of new cases come with detailed descriptions of the person's whereabouts before they were diagnosed. Here's…
As happens every five or six years, the Easter holidays of 2025 coincide with the dates between Catholics and Orthodox, and during these days everyone begins the rites of Holy Lent, with the mutual…
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ISTANBULSouth Korea’s ruling party and main opposition party on Saturday faced off over a court decision to release impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is still being detained.The ruling People…
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 8, 2025 (ANI/WAM): The UAE has strongly condemned the attacks by armed groups targeting security forces in the Syrian Arab Republic. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign…
India on Friday said it was concerned about Bangladesh releasing certain “violent extremists” and emphasised that the country’s interim government must protect Hindus and other minorities, as well as…
By Nabilah Saleh KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) -- The recent decision by United States (US) President Donald Trump to halt military aid to Ukraine has drawn international attention, with analysts…
Pakistan News: Six members of the Ahmadi community in Karachi were arrested by police on Saturday after Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan activists gathered outside their p
SEOUL - President Yoon Suk Yeol has been released after 52 days in detention, as the prosecution waived its right to appeal a court’s decision to revoke his detention on March 8.Mr Yoon was detained…
Across Siberia and Russia's far eastern regions, more than 120 memorials to participants in the invasion of Ukraine have been installed at a cost of at least 500 million rubles ($5.6 million) over the…
Gilgit [PoGB], March 8 (ANI): Imran Mir, President of the Muslim League N Youth Wing for Gilgit Division, has raised serious concerns over the ongoing electricity crisis in the town of Jaglot in…
Vladimir Putin's forces, with the help of North Korean troops, have made huge inroads in the Kursk region of Russia, which had been occupied by Ukraine since last summer. The North Koreans are…
Disabled people in Tehran, Iran’s capital, protested on March 8, 2025 THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS UPDATE: 9:30 AM CET PMOI Resistance Units Organize Anti-Regime Activities as…
Estes Carter Thompson III, a former American Airlines flight attendant, pleaded guilty to two felony charges on Thursday, March 6, 2025, according to a Massachusetts District Attorney Leah Belaire…
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will be released as the prosecution decided not to appeal against a Seoul court's release approval, multiple media outlets said Saturday.
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Israeli violations persist in southern Lebanon where several breaches of the ceasefire agreement between the two countries occurred on Friday resulting in the injury of several Lebanese citizens and a…
The Ukrainian interior ministry says Russian forces have attacked the eastern cities of Dobropillia and Bohodukhiv with ballistic missiles, multiple rockets and drones, damaging high-rise buildings…
Junta chief General Min Aung Hlaing says Myanmar will hold elections by January 2026, the first since the 2021 coup - Copyright AFP/File STRMyanmar’s junta chief said the country would hold an…
China's Two Sessions are ongoing, and CGTN reporter Li Zhao caught up with some of the country’s female political advisors, including an entrepreneur, a traditional artist and a Macao legislator. See…
Representational image. On Saturday morning, Nepal's earthquake measuring centre reported twin tremors of mild intensity in two separate areas. However, there were no immediate reports of any damage…
Firefighters work at the site of a residential area hit by a Russian military strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the town of Dobropillia, Donetsk region, Ukraine March 8, 2025. At least 11…
Israeli violations persist in southern Lebanon where several breaches of the ceasefire agreement between the two countries occurred on Friday resulting in the injury of several Lebanese citizens and a…
The murders of two Indigenous women by a serial killer led to a pressure campaign to search the landfill near Winnipeg after authorities initially refused. 10 minutes ago A poster of Morgan Harris…
The lawsuit claimed China aggravated the COVID-19 pandemic by hindering the manufacture, procurement, import, and export of PPE. It alleged that China had nationalized American factories producing PPE…
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Photo/X@ZelenskyyUa) Kyiv [Ukraine], March 8 (ANI): Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the country is "continuously" working with its partners,…
What is the outlook for China’s Belt and Road Initiative, given that it has faced a barrage of politically motivated attacks from the West since it was first proposed in 2013? The odds of its success…
Eggs, not fentanyl have become the most prized illegal import from Canada to the United States as prices rise due to the onset of bird flu, reported The Logic. More eggs and poultry products are being…
LONDON and ROME -- As Pope Francis begins his 23rd consecutive day in hospital, the Vatican says that his "overall condition remains stable within his complex medical situation and the prognosis…
CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves said on Friday that the UK’s welfare system is "costing too much" and must be reformed as the government faces financial pressures from high inflation and borrowing.Reeves is…
JERUSALEM: More than 50 freed Israeli hostages urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fully implement the Gaza ceasefire deal and secure the release of those still held in the Palestinian…
At least 311 Alawite civilians have been killed in Syria over the past two days in what appears to be a series of retaliatory attacks by the country’s new government and allied forces, according to…
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Mohammad Hamdan Daglo, announced on Friday the completion of arrangements to form its parallel "government of peace and unity" in areas under its control. It…
KYIV, UKRAINE — At least 11 people were killed and 30 wounded, including five children, in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's eastern city of Dobropillia overnight, Ukrainian Interior…
With a sweep of her arm, the receptionist pointed out the hotel’s amenities: breakfast room, gym, lobby bar — and a basement shelter for use during air raids, with hot and cold running water,…
An Israeli mother whose son was murdered and kidnapped by a United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) employee on October 7 confronted the United Nations Human Rights Council on Friday, accusing…
The CDC has so far provided 2,000 vaccines to Texas. The state has also brought on an extra 36 contractors to assist with vaccinations and collection of specimens. In Gaines County, Texas's worst-hit…
The town of Kabare, located in South Kivu province, is currently grappling with a severe outbreak of Mpox, a disease primarily transmitted through close skin-to-skin contact. As the situation unfolds,…
Foreign companies in Russia have lost $167 billion since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The losses were caused by asset write-offs, unfair court decisions, and business seizures,…
At least 11 people were injured Friday night in a shooting at a pub near Scarborough Town Center in Toronto, local media reported. Emergency crews acted upon reports of the incident. Toronto…
Syria's interim President Ahmad Al Shara called for militias linked to the ousted Assad regime to surrender immediately after two days of fierce fighting in the western coastal region in which more…
I first met Um Adnan in 2006 in the south Lebanese village of Chehabiyeh, which lies not far from the border with Israel and regularly suffers accordingly. I was travelling in Lebanon shortly after…
He was asked whether he trusted the statements of the Russian leadership about its readiness for a settlement with Ukraine."I believe them. I think we're doing very well with Russia," Trump pointed…
The Movement of the 78s issued a written statement regarding Mr. Öcalan’s 'Call of the Century,' made on February 27. In the statement, they reflected on the unresolved issues of Turkey’s history and…
JOHOR BAHRU - A 63-year-old man with a criminal record has died in a shoot-out with police in Taman Molek, says the Johor police chief, Commissioner M. Kumar.He confirmed that a report has been lodged…
(Files) This file photo taken on April 18, 2024 shows an aerial view of a tourist spot in Puerto Princesa in Palawan. (Photo by Jam Sta Rosa / AFP) Manila: The Philippines' gross international…
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“We have not received such a letter yet,” the mission said on Friday. In an interview with Fox Business’ Maria Bartiromo on Friday, the US president claimed that he has sent a letter to Ayatollah…
Indian community leader Balesh Dhankhar would post fake job advertisements to lure South Korean women before drugging them in or near his home in Sydney. The former IT consultant would then grope and…
Flights to Kuwait were disrupted on Saturday under unclear circumstances. Local media in Kuwait reported the disruption, blaming "technical issues.”The state-run KUNA news agency and state television…
The Data Challenge in Combating Trafficking in Persons Trafficking in persons remains one of the most pressing human rights challenges worldwide. Every year, millions of people fall victim to…
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North Korea has unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the U.S. North Korean State media…
At least 12 people were injured in a shooting at a pub in Toronto.At least 12 people were injured in a shooting at a pub in Toronto late Friday local time, police said, without providing a motive and…
Nearly 100 people died of cholera in two weeks since the waterborne disease outbreak began in Sudan’s White Nile State, an international aid group said. Doctors Without Borders — also known as…
The Israeli Air Force conducted on Friday landing operations of its forces in the Syrian side of Mount Hermon, as part of exercises simulating military attacks on Iran, sources in Tel Aviv said. This…
Taipei, March 8 (CNA) Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Saturday urged Taiwanese nationals to be aware of their safety when traveling abroad, especially in countries that are friendly to…
SINGAPORE - A 23-year-old Indonesian man will be charged on March 12 for allegedly exposing his private parts to a female member of the cabin crew on board an aircraft en route to Singapore.The police…
SINGAPORE – The home owners of the last Build-To-Order (BTO) projects delayed by the pandemic will collect their keys by end-March, turning the page on the Housing Board’s multi-year effort to…
A Pakistani national illegally residing in the US has been deported after his removal was ordered earlier, immigration authorities in Dallas, Texas said.The development comes amid a crackdown on…
Mexico’s inflation rate rose to 3.77% in February 2025 from January’s four-year low of 3.59%, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) reported Friday. The figure aligned with market…
Just over a month into his second term, President Donald Trump has unsurprisingly revived his “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran, while leaving Washington’s relationship with Iraq on uncertain…
Rushan Abbas, Executive Director of Campaign for Uyghurs (Photo/X X@RushanAbbas) London[UK], March 8 (ANI): Rushan Abbas, Executive Director of Campaign for Uyghurs, attended the UK Parliament's Iftar…
Palawan’s pristine beaches offer a serene escape, with boat fishermen gliding across calm waters beneath skies of soft, cloudy blue. This hidden par
The Islamic regime ordered that Iranian musician Mehdi Yarrahi be flogged 74 times as punishment for a song encouraging women to remove their state-mandated hijabs, the 42-year-old singer’s lawyer…
Jeff Bezos seemed the "perfect white knight" when he bought the struggling Washington Post in 2013, said Jill Abramson in The Boston Globe. The billionaire didn't even bother to negotiate over the…
Photo : YONHAP News North Korean leader Kim Jong-un warned that the regime's maritime defense capabilities will be fully displayed in "any necessary waters without limitation."According to the North's…
women in colorful headscarves sit in a forest clearing, India Read Women’s Stories, From India to Iran Tomorrow is International Women’s Day. In celebration, we are surfacing compelling gender…
Clashes broke out in Greece’s two largest cities as protesters hurled petrol bombs and flares outside parliament during a censure motion debate against the government over its handling of a deadly…
MANILA - British foreign minister David Lammy said on Saturday that Britain and the Philippines were committed to a rules-based international order. Lammy, who is in the Philippines for an official…
By Peter de Kruijff, ABC The crater is in the Pilbara in Western Australia, where some of the oldest rocks on Earth are found. Photo: ABC / Chris Kirkland What could be the world's oldest-known impact…
Home World Book Festivals: The Hot Place to Be Seen for Young Indians Shopping in the bookstore at the Kerala festival. Photograph by Gabriela Bhaskar Mizoram, a state in India’s remote northeast that…
Chinese authorities conducted a raid on a Protestant "house church" in Anhui province during a nationwide security crackdown coinciding with the annual National People's Congress in Beijing, as…
Although plane crashes seem to be more frequent, data show that commercial aviation is safer than ever. Experts explain to VOA how technology, strict protocols and media coverage influence this…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 8. Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aidarbek Saparov visited the National Space Center, and got reviewed with modern solutions in the field of space…
Semiconductors are at the heart of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones and AI to military systems and industrial machines. Their manufacture and delivery are essential to global…
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2025-03-08T07:46:53+00:00 Shafaq News/ Iran has voiced deep concern over the rising violence and instability in Syria, emphasizing that Tehran is closely monitoring developments across the country,…
The Turkmen Front is experiencing internal divisions, with one faction promoting participation in the Kirkuk local government. Earlier, Sunni Arab groups also split, with some choosing to join the…
Mr. Mustafa Hijri, Secretary-General of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan, has issued a message for the occasion of 8 March, International Women’s Day, as well as the anniversary of the…
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The decision by the 57-member grouping came at an emergency meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, three days after the Arab League ratified the plan at a summit in Cairo. The Egyptian-crafted alternative…
The US government is reportedly exploring ways to ease sanctions on Russia’s energy sector. “The White House has asked the Treasury Department to explore options for easing energy sanctions ahead of…
Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Georgia discuss development of relations AKIPRESS.COM - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs…
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An Israeli government session scheduled for next Sunday will discuss a “soft displacement plan” to encourage the migration of Gaza residents to a third country, according to Israeli ministerial…
An Israeli government session scheduled for next Sunday will discuss a “soft displacement plan” to encourage the migration of Gaza residents to a third country, according to Israeli ministerial…
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At least two people have died and 186 others are missing after four boats carrying migrants from Africa capsized overnight in waters off Yemen and Djibouti, the UN’s migration agency said on Friday.…
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the status of the bilateral relations, reaffirming their commitment to advancing the shared vision of their leaders for expanding cooperation across all…
Despite the presence of various religions in Halabja and the historical religious violence in the area, different religious groups have lived together in harmony, respecting each other's beliefs. This…
The Khasfa Well Pit, located south of Mosul, was a mass grave where thousands of victims were dumped during the ISIS era. For more than six years, the site remained covered with sand. Now, the…
HELSINKI -- A tale of good versus evil played out on the large screen in the sanctuary of St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Finland. Jesus was shown in robes with long hair and a beard, while Satan was…
LONDON — "One and one, please, love," a regular said, leaning on the counter at a pie and mash shop in London's East End. In seconds, one piping-hot beef pie appeared with a single scoop of mashed…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's speech at the National Forum on Combatting Antisemitism has stirred debate, drawing both support and backlash. Declaring his stance, he said, "No one in Canada…
At least a dozen people have been injured in a shooting at a Toronto pub and the suspect is still at large, police in the Canadian city say.The shooting took place at 22:39 on Friday local time (03:39…
The town of Siculiana's latest tourism initiative takes a cue from the €1 home promotions in Sicily Siculiana, a picturesque village in south Sicily, is offering a three-day holiday at the symbolic…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 8. Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov held a phone conversation with Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas, Trend reports, citing…
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Shirzad, who is from Afghanistan, made a request to travel from Pakistan to the United States that was approved and then later denied after Donald Trump became president. (Saiyna Bashir/For The…
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“Decades of conflict, natural disasters, climate-inducted shocks and an economic crisis are combining to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and its impact on neighbouring states. Food…
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, donated on Friday SAR70 million to Saudi…
Reem BinKaram, Director General of the Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, affirms that International Women's Day is a powerful platform to celebrate the creativity and excellence that have defined…
US President Donald Trump laid out his administration’s America First policies as he addressed a joint session of the US Congress on March 4, 2025. “Plants are opening up all over the place. Deals are…
8 March 2025, 07:11 | Updated: 8 March 2025, 07:13A manhunt is underway in Canada after a shooting a bar in Toronto. Police say at least 12 people were injured last night, with their injuries ranging…
NEWSLETTER (£) European leaders are still not thinking seriously enough about how peace should be made Sir Keir Starmer pointed to the 642 British soldiers who died fighting beside American forces in…
EU chiefs briefed several NATO partners, including Britain, Canada and Turkey, on Friday about the outcome of a meeting on defense of the bloc’s leaders in Brussels a day earlier. Shaken by the…
HOUSTON, United StatesCommercial satellite imaging company, Maxar, confirmed Friday that it is blocking all satellite images shared by the US government with Ukraine as part of President Donald…
Like most European democracies, the U.S. Constitution, laws and judicial rulings constrain executive power. No Kaiser, Czar or King. That was the seminal principle guiding the nation’s Founders.…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 8. Kazakhstan views Malaysia as a "strategic bridge" to Southeast Asia and is keen on strengthening cooperation both at the federal and regional levels, said Kazakhstan's…
Occupied Jerusalem: A total of 85,000 worshippers performed the Isha and Taraweeh prayers on Friday at Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem, marking the seventh day of Ramadan. The Islamic Waqf…
By Liam Walsh, ABC Tropical Cyclone Alfred dropped from a category two cyclone to a category one before being downgraded to a tropical low. Photo: ABC/Syan Vallance Authorities are wary of potential…
A boy walks past an uprooted tree in front of the Miami Beach Surf Lifesaving Club in the aftermath of Cyclone Alfred on the Gold Coast on March 8, 2025. Photo: DAVID GRAY / AFP A New Zealander l
ISTANBULTropical Cyclone Alfred weakened into a tropical low Saturday as it neared Brisbane, Australia, bringing heavy rain and flooding risks to the region, according to officials.Initially expected…
Officials warn residents to stay vigilant as ex-cyclone Alfred leaves more than 330,000 homes and businesses without power.Tropical Cyclone Alfred has weakened into a tropical low weather system but…
The Ministry of Culture has launched the “National Policy for the Preservation of Modern Architectural Heritage of the UAE’’ during a ceremony held at the National Theater in Abu Dhabi, with the…
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, honoured the winners of the first edition of the “Tamayuz” Excellence Award on Thursday evening. The award, held at the level of…
Aremu Adeola presenting a paper at the AfricaNLP workshop co-located at the International Conference on Learning Repres
TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – China's government work report, unveiled Wednesday at this year's annual session of the national legislature for deliberation, has garnered widespread attention from home and…
DHAKA, BangladeshThe UN World Food Programme (WFP) appealed Friday for urgent funding to prevent food ration cuts for more than 1 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.The WFP warned about the…
Zulfiqar Ali Marri, abducted resident of Kohlu district in Balochistan (Image Source: @TBPEnglish Balochistan[Pakistan], March 8(ANI): The family of Zulfiqar Ali Marri, a resident of Kohlu district in…
SEJONG, March 8 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- A northern village accidentally bombed by South Korean fighter jets will be designated a special disaster area, Yonhap News Agency reported. Acting President and…
On Wednesday, Macron said Russia had used Iranian equipment in its war against Ukraine. “Russia has already turned the Ukrainian conflict into a global conflict. It has mobilised on our continent…
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An overnight Russian attacked killed at least 12 people in eastern Ukraine as of Saturday morning, the country’s emergency service said, days ahead of peace talks in Saudi Arabia between US and…
Vietnam's northern China-bordering Lao Cai province is committed to fully leveraging its border advantages to advance mutually beneficial collaboration with China, said provincial leader Trinh Xuan…
(FILES) Myanmar's Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, commander-in-chief of the Myanmar armed forces, looks on during the 71th anniversary of Martyrs' Day in Yangon on July 19, 2018. (Photo by AFP)…
“Sanctions aren’t working,” Grossi told Bloomberg in an interview published on Friday.“Quite obviously, the country has learned to circumvent them. The program has grown enormously, especially since…
In a statement released on Friday, the ministry said the British envoy was summoned to protest against senior British officials’ “baseless claims” about Iran and their accusations that Tehran “seeks…
According to TASS, most of those killed were members of the Alawite community.The Syrian Defense Ministry said on Friday that control had been restored over coastal areas; fighting continues in some…
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Russian strikes overnight had killed at least 12 people in eastern Ukraine as of Saturday morning, the country's emergency service said, days ahead of talks in Saudi Arabia between U.S. and Ukrainian…
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he has written to Iran's supreme leader pressing for new talks on its nuclear program, warning of possible military action if not. Iran's foreign minister…
JEDDAH/ISTANBULThe Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held an extraordinary foreign ministers meeting Friday in Saudi Arabia to address the situation in Palestine and rejected the forced…
ISTANBULClashes between Syrian government forces and loyalists of ousted President Bashar Assad have left nearly 200 dead, marking the bloodiest outbreak of violence since Assad was toppled in…
Palestinian officials denounced the partial burning of a historic mosque in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus on Friday, which they said had been carried out during a raid by Israeli armed forces.…
Tensions remained high along the Syrian coast after clashes between the country’s new security authorities and remnants of the ousted regime of Bashar al-Assad. Defense Ministry spokesman Hassan…
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Putin has repeatedly brushed aside Trump's bid for a quick halt to the war. During his annual news conference in December, he said: "We don't need a truce — we need peace: long-term, durable, with…
ANKARA/ISTANBULThe Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina announced Friday the suspension of separatist decisions taken in the Republika Srpska (RS), one of the country's two entities.The…
China's Ministry of Commerce on Saturday announced tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food products, a move it said was a response to levies Ottawa imposed on Chinese products that reflect the type…
China's Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) delivered its annual work report during the third session of the 14th National People's Congress on Saturday in Beijing.The report outlines the…
New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): On the occasion of International Women's Day, the World Health Organisation on Saturday called for actions to unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all…
The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has organised the longest Iftar table in the city of Mukalla in Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen. The event brought together 4,000 people of diverse age groups, doubling…
The National Ministry of Health, in partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Friday inaugurated the Madhol Field Hospital in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr el-Ghazal State, approximately…
A team of South Sudanese fighters left Juba for Thailand on Friday afternoon to represent the country in the World Muay Thai Championship. The tournament, which began on March 4, will run until March…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 8. The Kazakhstani delegation, headed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Murat Nurtleu, participated in the emergency…
SINGAPORE - Widow Madam Noor Farahin Ahmad, 54, has to care for her bedridden 81-year-old father, who has severe dementia, and her nine-year-old son. She is living on her savings as she had to quit…
ANKARAJordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Friday condemned attempts to drive chaos and insecurity in Syria, reaffirming the kingdom's support for Syria and its stability."We condemn all…
BEIRUTThe Lebanese army on Friday condemned Israel's violation of Lebanon's sovereignty by bringing Jewish settlers to a purported religious site in southern Lebanon, considering it a breach of…
Photo: At least 12 people were injured in a shooting at a pub in Toronto and the suspect remained at large, police said early on Saturday. Four victims had non-life-threatening injuries and the extent…
It Happened at the UN: Week Ending March 7 - PassBlue
The embassies of Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union have strongly condemned the attack on a UN helicopter in Nasir County,…
Workers fix electricity wires next to a tree uprooted by strong winds from Cyclone Alfred in the suburb of Elanora on the Gold Coast on March 8, 2025. Cyclone Alfred weakened into a tropical low on…
In an interview with the ZBC TV channel, he pointed out that Zimbabwe was looking towards engaging with groups such as BRICS in a bid to find ways to grow its economy."According to our constitution,…
Although it’s rare, people can get HPS through a bite or scratch from a rodent such as a mouse or rat.More often, the disease can be contracted from contact with rodents, especially when exposed to…
Fijian Drua's Selesitino Ravataumada and Frank Lomani prepare for the Rebels clash in Nadi on Thursday. Photo: Fijian Drua Fiji Drua captain Frank Lomani said their aim the whole week was to win the…
Picture courtesy Joseph Daher.Universities across Europe and North America have increasingly come under scrutiny for their treatment of academics who speak out against Israeli policies and express…
ISTANBULUS President Donald Trump on Friday rejected media reports that suggested there is a fight between Elon Musk and US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio.“No clash, I was there,…
DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka -- After leaving school, Jeewanthi Adikari was determined to pursue her studies in accounting. But her life took a different path when she began a three-month training program in…
ISTANBULThe World Bank estimated that Lebanon will need $11 billion for economic recovery and reconstruction from the conflict with Israel, according to a report Friday by the Lebanon Rapid Damage and…
President Donald Trump sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, seeking a new deal with Tehran to restrain its rapidly advancing nuclear program and replace the agreement he withdrew…
New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned all violence in Syria, calling for a halt to hostilities and the escalation by militants in the country's coastal region. UN…
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Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Albudaiwi, reiterated the Council's unwavering support for the Syrian Arab Republic in its ongoing efforts to preserve its stability and…
President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Friday, March 7, 2025. US President Donald Trump has asserted that India has agreed to significantly reduce…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 8. An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 has struck Armenia, Trend reports via the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). According to the EMSC, the epicenter of…
The UK needs its nuclear deterrent to help protect itself and its fellow Nato countries from being attacked by Vladimir Putin’s forces Nuclear weapons are an abomination, capable of killing millions…
With Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping creating a world in which might is right, any hard-headed and sober analysis of the UK’s best path forward would conclude that it should rejoin the…
DOGE chief Elon Musk accused Marco Rubio of not firing enough people from his department following which the US Secretary of State sarcastically asked the billionaire if he should rehire people again…
👉 Follow Trump 100 on your podcast app 👈 US President Donald Trump says Russia "holds all the cards", a statement rattling Ukraine and fuelling concerns that he's handing Moscow the advantage. Our…
I remember a bright morning in Kabul, standing on a dusty roadside and frantically waving at a yellow Toyota Corolla taxi, hoping to negotiate a fare to the city where my office was based. The sky was…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday threatened sweeping sanctions against Russia until a ceasefire and a final settlement are reached with Ukraine. “Based on the fact that Russia is absolutely…
LONDONUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised EU progress Friday at the European Council as a historic step forward in Europe’s efforts to address the crisis in Ukraine.Starmer spoke with the president…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 8. The relations between Iran and Türkiye are founded on the mutual interests of both countries, the Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said, Trend reports.…
ISTANBULThree Bulgarian nationals have been convicted by a London jury for espionage on behalf of Russia, marking one of the UK's largest foreign intelligence operations in recent years, according to…
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ISTANBULThe US Federal Reserve is in no hurry to adjust its policy stance as the Trump administration's trade, immigration, fiscal and regulation policies take shape," Fed Chair Jerome Powell said…
By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, March 8 (Bernama) -- India has agreed to reduce "massive" tariffs on American products, United States President Donald Trump said. He called the Indian market…
Shafaq News/ Armed clashes have intensified in Syria’s coastal region as loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad confront security forces of the transitional government, forcing thousands to fle
MANILA, March 8 (Xinhua) -- Haier Philippines has hosted its dealer convention here under the theme "New Era of Smart Living," showing the Chinese home appliance giant's commitment to strengthening…
Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa declared on Friday that the security forces will continue to pursue the remnants of the ousted regime so that they are brought to justice. In a pre-recorded…
At least 11 people were killed and 30 injured in a Russian strike on Dobropillya, a town in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, Ukrainian authorities say. Eight residential buildings and an…
Democrats in Congress are opposing proposed cuts and demanding safeguards against President Trump and DOGE head Elon Musk reducing congressionally approved spending. Given Republicans's slender 218…
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TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has emphasized the urgent need for an agreement between the United States and Iran, citing growing concerns among…
Columbia University Protest in 2024 The Trump administration said Friday that it's pulling $400 million from Columbia University, cancelling grants and contracts because of what the government…
SINGAPORE - A 23-year-old Indonesian man will be charged on March 12 for allegedly exposing his genitals to a female member of the cabin crew onboard an aircraft en route to Singapore.The police said…
"If in four days the Israeli enemy continues hampering humanitarian deliveries to the Gaza Strip, keeps the checkpoints closed impeding food and medicine supplies to the Gaza Strip, we will resume our…
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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, met in Jeddah on Friday with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the extraordinary meeting of the OIC…
Despite progress, women in the EU still earn 12% less than men. Euronews Business analyses the gender pay gap across Europe to mark International Women’s Day. Multiple indicators highlight persistent…
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman died of natural causes about a week after his wife's death, a medical examiner said Friday, ending more than a week of mystery surrounding the death of one of…
“The two governments are in the process of advancing discussions on a multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement. Through the BTA, our objective is to strengthen and deepen India-US two-way trade in the…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 8. JSC "KTZ Express" has dispatched container trains carrying newsprint, with one shipment heading to the port of Jebel Ali (UAE) and two others bound for Nava Sheva (India),…
SINGAPORE - A 23-year-old Indonesian man will be charged on March 12 for allegedly exposing his genitals to a female member of the cabin crew onboard an aircraft en route to Singapore.The police said…
At least six people have died after heavy rains caused flooding in an Argentinian port city.More than 260mm of rain fell within a few hours in Bahia Blanca, southwest of the capital Buenos Aires, on…
Iran denies receiving letter from US President Donald Trump, but dismissed prospects of nuclear negotiations so long as Washington sanctions on Tehran remain in place.
Brad Sigmon, 67, was executed by a three-person firing squad
As the second Trump administration rapidly dismantles crucial elements of the postwar international order, it seems not to have considered some obvious possible consequences of its actions—such as the…
MDMA might have helped festival-goers cope with trauma According to a new study, some illegal drugs, including MDMA and LSD, might have unintentionally given a psychological shield to attendees of the…
In a report citing police, Canada's CTV News said the shooting took place on Friday night at the pub near Toronto's Scarborough Town Centre. Paramedics at the scene termed the incident a "dynamic…
BEIJING -- China on Saturday announced retaliatory tariffs on some Canadian farm and food imports, after Canada imposed duties in October on Chinese-made electric vehicles and steel and aluminum…
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The commission urged the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to base his statements on the agency's regulations and to focus solely on technical matters, avoiding…
At least 12 people have been injured in a shooting in Toronto, police have said.Four of the victims have non-life-threatening injuries - but the extent of the injuries for the others was unknown at…
TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) –Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson called on French officials to stop the blame game, accept their responsibilities and mistakes towards regional and international peace and…
A second person accused in the killing of Ripudaman Singh Malik has also received a life sentence. Jose Lopez, 26, was handed a life sentence without the possibility of parole for 20…
At the 12th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD), policymakers, researchers, and practitioners gathered in Bangkok for a critical conversation on preventing violence against women.…
The art of grand strategy is often treated as an exercise in power projection, deterrence, and securing national interests in an anarchic international order. Yet, the great thinkers of the Western…
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], March 8 (ANI): Congress MP Manish Tewari on Saturday said that if India has decided to reduce tariff under the pressure of US then it is "unfortunate" and "does not make…
A delegation of Kazakhstan led by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu participated in the extraordinary session of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the…
S-Quire and Pitch Perfect are the rapper-director duo behind the “Doin That” music video, which featured NYPD detective-turned-viral sensation, Melissa Mercado. Earlier this week, the $144,000-a-year…
The UN relief agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) reports that Israeli authorities have started demolishing more than 16 buildings in Nur Shams refugee camp, after destroying more than two dozen…
(Reuters) -- Myanmar's military government will hold a general election in December 2025 or January 2026, state media said on Saturday, citing the junta chief, who provided the first specific time…
As a foreign visitor scanned the photos adorning the walls of the community legislative service center in Shanghai's Hongqiao subdistrict, one image struck him with surprise: "So China's national…
The relationship between high-quality development and high-level protection is one of mutual integration, mutual support and mutual achievement, Chinese Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang…
Toronto police are investigating a mass shooting in Scarborough that left at least 11 people injured late Friday night. Authorities say the incident occurred near Progress Avenue and Corporate Drive…
US President Donald Trump once again questioned the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, casting doubt on whether other members of the military alliance would defend America if it were…
S Jaishankar External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday inaugurated a new Consulate General of India in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to cater to the needs of a growing Indian diaspora in the…
Willie Soon, a Malaysian astrophysicist at Harvard University, argues that God is “real” citing certain mathematical derivations and scientific discoveries that lack complete explanations. He believes…
PARIS/ISTANBUL, March 8 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Palestinian women are placed at the centre of life, according to Imane Maarifi, a French nurse of Moroccan descent, who spoke to Anadolu Ajansi (AA) about…
A patient is attended to at the Alima health center in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo on Nov. 16, 2024. Organizations funded by the United States helped keep dangerous pathogens in check…
Reaffirming Iran’s principled stance on the necessity of preserving Syria’s security, stability, and territorial integrity, Baghaei stressed the importance of fostering peaceful coexistence among all…
Support Now From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump…
Myanmar's military government will hold a general election in December 2025 or January 2026, state media said on Saturday, citing the junta chief, who provided the first specific time frame for the…
A rally by the Hizb-ut Tahrir, a banned outfit, in Dhaka on Friday as part of its March for Khilafat programme. Many wondered whether such a big rally by an outlawed outfit could be organised in the…
Representational image. Amid multiple efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict and achieve lasting peace, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov on Friday said Moscow was "prepared to sit in a…
Chinese tariffs on Canadian products come into effect on March 20 China has declared a round of tariffs on Canadian agriculture and food products after Canada imposed import levies on Chinese electric…
The Pakistani government has ordered all "illegal foreigners" and Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders to leave the country by March 31, warning that deportations will begin on April 1 for those who fail…
4/15Hooded protesters throw flares against riot police during clashes, on the third and final day of a censure motion debate against the conservative government in parliament over a deadly rail…
SINGAPORE - A commuter’s power bank caught fire in the cabin of an eastbound train at Raffles Place station on the evening of March 7.In response to queries from The Straits Times, train operator SMRT…
By Deidre McPhillips and Neha Mukherjee, CNN Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa in 1986. Photo: Getty Images / Donaldson Collection / Michael Ochs Archives Officials said Friday that Betsy Arakawa, the…
New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): India and Japan held the 7th Army-to-Army Staff Talks in New Delhi, focusing on the defense cooperation plan, exercise Dharma Guardian, military education and other…
The European Union said it will send additional peacekeeping forces to Bosnia-Herzegovina as tensions continue to rise between the central government and leaders of the Balkan nation’s ethnic-Serb…
"It's a slow poisoning of people living here. The poison enters their bodies through the air weakening their immunity and medicines are not as effective as they should be," Dr Arshad Khan says. He has…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Tehran’s rejection of the two-state solution as a means to securing Palestinian rights, emphasizing that Iran’s unwavering support for the…
A China-built airport in Nepal’s second-largest town is set for its first scheduled international flight, two years after its inauguration raised hopes of attracting more carriers to fly directly to…
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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
(Reuters) -- Myanmar's military government will hold a general election in December 2025 or January 2026, state media said on Saturday, citing the junta chief giving the first specific time frame for…
France hands control of two military bases to Senegal as it begins its withdrawal process from the West African country. France has begun its formal withdrawal procedure from Senegal. On Friday, Paris…
In fact, it appears Trump used profane language multiple times while berating Trudeau in what was described by the Wall Street Journal as a “heated” exchange.Trump has spent months mocking the…
Classical pianist Betsy Arakawa died from a rare infection a full week before her husband, actor Gene Hackman, according to officials.Arakawa, 65, and Hackman, 95, were both found dead inside their…
Roy L. Prosterman in the ancient city of Bagan in Myanmar in 2017. (Landesa) Roy L. Prosterman, a lawyer who abandoned a lucrative corporate practice in the 1960s and dedicated the rest of his life to…
Yemen’s Houthi fighters have given Israel a four-day deadline to lift its blockade on food, medicine and aid into Gaza, threatening to resume “naval operations” against the country otherwise.The…
China announced tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food products on Saturday in retaliation for October’s decision to impose duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles, steel and aluminium.The Chinese…
Updated: 12:00pm, 8 Mar 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky departs the White House after a breakdown in talks with US President Donald Trump and a cancellation of the planned joint press…
ISLAMABAD: Released ahead of International Women’s Day, two UN reports warn that women and girls’ rights are facing growing, unprecedented threats worldwide — from higher levels of discrimination to…
SINGAPORE - In his 35 years as an obstetrician, Professor Arijit Biswas delivered over 14,000 babies, but the 69-year-old doctor is not ready to hang up his scrubs or even slow down.In fact, when he…
Washington DC (US), March 8 (ANI): Following the decision to create a 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve', United States President Donald Trump said that he's working to end the government's "war on crypto"…
VATICAN CITY - Three weeks to the day after being admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis is still struggling to shake off the double pneumonia that has battered his already fragile health.…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina man who killed his ex-girlfriend’s parents with a baseball bat was executed by firing squad Friday, the first U.S. prisoner in 15 years to die by that method, which…
The Netflix lifestyle docuseries 'With Love, Meghan,' hosted by Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has been renewed for a second season. The first season was marred by controversies, including the…
Photo : YONHAP News U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned South Korea and Taiwan while claiming that the United States has lost its semiconductor business to foreign countries.Speaking to reporters at…
In his joint address to Congress on Tuesday, Trump called these tariffs "very unfair." "Other countries have used tariffs against us for decades, and now it's our turn to start using them against…
MANCHESTER, England - Emma Raducanu described being unable to see the ball through her tears after spotting a stalker at a match last month, and the image of the British tennis player taking refuge…
After listening to the back and forth, the Republican president reportedly intervened to make clear he still supported Doge, but from now on cabinet secretaries would be in charge and the Musk team…
The CDC says vaccination remains the best protection against measles. Photo: AFP / Science Photo Library A measles outbreak in the southwestern United States has killed two people and infected more…
People doing unhygienic things in restaurants is sadly common — we've seen kids licking communal tongs and men putting their saliva onto sushi meant for others. But this video may take the cake in…
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Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported two sorties of People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, and six People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels were detected until 6 am (local time)…
Billionaire entrepreneur and head of the DOGE, Elon Musk and US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, got into a dispute over staff cuts during a cabinet meeting presided by President Donald Trump on…
The remains of an indigenous women who was murdered by a serial killer have been found after a search of a landfill in the Canadian province of Manitoba, police say. Morgan Harris's remains were…
An Indian-origin man who was found guilty of raping two teenage girls he met online has been sentenced to nine years behind bars and added to the sex offender register for life by a London…
France on Friday began handing over military bases in Senegal, as part of a withdrawal of troops from the west African nation where it has had a presence since 1960.The withdrawal follows the…
China said it will impose retaliatory tariffs on imports of rapeseed oil, pork and seafood from Canada as the trade war escalates.
BERLIN - More than half a million passengers will be affected and thousands of flights cancelled due to a 24-hour strike at major German airports on Monday (March 10), after trade union Verdi called…
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian High Commission in Namibia hosted an iftar for more than 40 invited guests to foster unity and solidarity to mark the holy month of Ramadan. Speaking…
Vicky Bowman, former British ambassador to Myanmar and a human rights and business advocate, speaks at a briefing in Taipei on Feb. 28. (Photo by Michael Saul Garber/Taiwan Foreign Correspondents'…
“Don’t Die is the next great framework. It’s how we transition into the era of AI and solving death,” this is what US millionaire Bryan Johnson wrote in his detailed X thread documenting his plans to…
He accused Musk, the government efficiency tsar, of firing personnel who should not have been laid off, which Musk denied.
Ukraine has received the first tranche of funds from the United Kingdom under the G7 initiative, backed by revenues from frozen Russian assets, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced.…
SINGAPORE - In 2024, household water consumption crept up slightly, with each resident using 142 litres of water a day, up from 141 litres in 2023. While domestic water usage remains lower than the…
If the world has felt more dangerous lately, you're not mistaken. The number of conflicts has been rising. And from Ukraine and Russia, to Israel and Gaza, and Sudan - a common thread running through…
ISLAMABAD: As part of the government’s plan to repatriate all illegal foreigners, March 31 has been officially set as the deadline for Afghan Citizen Card (ACCs) holders to leave Pakistan voluntarily,…
JOHOR BAHRU – Malaysian computer science graduate Alagesh Leroy’s peers are all chasing high-paying jobs with tech companies in the Klang Valley, but this Port Dickson resident opted to head south to…
By Jessie Yeung, CNN King Charles. Photo: AFP / TOBY MELVILLE When King Charles gets up in the morning, what tunes does he select to start his day? It's a mix of genres across decades, according to a…
DEFENSE OFFICIAL 1: I'd just like to say that yesterday, my renowned media colleague, Tony Capaccio, asked me if I could put this memo into plain English. So, to humor Tony here and maybe help kick…
YALOVA, Turkey - Hakan Kilic and his family celebrate his mother-in-law's birthday every year in Turkey's Yalova province next to a portrait of her made from her cremated ashes. Serap Lokmaci, who…
Jean-Claude Trichet, the former head of the European Central Bank, told POLITICO that having a foreigner helm a major central bank was “in no way an obvious decision,” but that Carney’s “remarkable”…
He went on to suggest that Poland would be safer if it had its own nuclear arsenal, but said the prospect of acquiring one remained far away.Loading“Today, it is clear that we would be safer if we had…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday strongly condemned all violence and called for an end to hostilities after the latest escalation killed at least 237 people in Syria.Guterres is…
US President Donald Trump's administration said it had cancelled grants and contracts totalling $400 million to Columbia University because of what it described as antisemitic harassment on and near…
KILGORIS, Kenya -- KILGORIS, Kenya (AP) — “I am worth defending!” a group of girls chant as they each take up a fighting stance.They are about to practice combat techniques. And no, they are not part…
By Seth Hays The release of China’s DeepSeek R1 generative AI model, purportedly built on significantly less computing power and money than comparable models, made headlines across the world. While…
By Michael DeAngelo (FPRI) — As the global epicenter of Salafi-jihadi activity, the Sahel in 2023 accounted for 26 percent of global terrorist attacks, which caused 47 percent of terrorist-related…
By Can Kasapoğlu Last week both sides won modest tactical gains. But no strategic changes altered the map significantly. In eastern Ukraine, areas adjacent to Pokrovsk saw continued intensive combat,…
By Arie Firdaus What began as a small fabric shop in Central Java nearly 60 years ago grew into one of Southeast Asia’s biggest textile manufacturers, outfitting military forces and supplying clothing…
By Wei Hongxu Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump has once again brought up the issue of tariffs. He announced that starting in March, he would impose a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico.…
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend vitamin A for all patients with measles -- not just severe cases -- but experts warn that this shouldn't be seen as a replacement for vaccination.In a…
Syria's membership in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), frozen since 2012, was re-activated during a meeting of the 57-member group in Jeddah on Friday, a Turkish diplomatic source…
By Ray Furlong (RFE/RL) -- Ukraine is a recalcitrant mule that’s been smashed on the nose with a plank of wood. This colorful image is a paraphrase of a telling remark this week by US special envoy…
• Urges Trump to meet and ‘respect’ freed Palestinian prisoners• China calls for ‘comprehensive, lasting ceasefire’ in GazaCAIRO: A high-level delegation from the Palestinian group Hamas arrived in…
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has cast doubt on his willingness to defend Washington’s Nato allies, saying he would not do so if they are not paying enough for their own defence.“It’s common…
JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN — South Sudan's president appealed for calm and pledged his country would "not go back to war," after a United Nations helicopter was attacked and a crew member killed during a…
SANTA FE, N.M. -- SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease a full week after his wife died from hantavirus in their New Mexico hillside home, likely unaware that she was dead…
Traffic congestion remains one of Phuket’s top challenges affecting tourism. In late February, Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat revealed two key strategies to address the issue. The governor revealed…
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing March 8,…
With the trade war between the US and China showing no signs of abating, Beijing has urged New Delhi to join hands to counter the “power politics”.Addressing his annual press conference in Beijing on…
NEW YORK - US President Donald Trump's administration has cancelled grants and contracts totalling US$400 million (S$532 million) to Columbia University in New York City due to "inaction in the face…
There was once a time when Irish-Americans were prominent at the top of US politics, with figures such as Senator Teddy Kennedy and House of Representatives Speaker Tip O'Neill promoting Irish…
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has expressed his willingness to discuss a temporary truce with Ukraine during a meeting between Russian and US officials in Saudi Arabia, reported Bloomberg, citing…
There will be a 100% tariff on rapeseed oil and pea products, and a 25% levy on pork and some seafood imports, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement on Saturday. The changes will be effective…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and billionaire White House adviser Elon Musk clashed on Thursday (March 6) during a Cabinet meeting, as President Donald Trump watched, over the level of staff cuts…
Subscribers to Joshuanette Francis's YouTube channel – set up to document her journey after being diagnosed with osteoarthritis at just 24 – did not see the tears.Neither were they privy to the days…
Hours of travel delays and chaos ensues after an unexploded WWII bomb was discovered in France’s busiest train and railway station in the capital, Paris. The disposal of what Parisian police called an…
China announced Saturday that it will impose additional tariffs on some products imported from Canada based on the ruling of an anti-discrimination probe.Effective from March 20, an additional 100…
Colour and culture on display at Auckland's Pasifika Festival. Photo: Coco Lance/RNZ Auckland's Pasifika Festival is under way at Western Springs with a raft of sound and colour. Events on offer on…
Syrian security forces battled for a second day yesterday to crush a nascent insurgency by fighters from Bashar al-Assad’s Alawite sect, with scores reported killed as the Islamist-led government…
An Israeli drone strike killed two people in Gaza yesterday, local Palestinian medical authorities said, underscoring the uncertainty surrounding a fragile ceasefire deal that has halted fighting in…
Paris’s Gare du Nord, Europe’s busiest train station, ground to a halt yesterday while an unexploded World War II bomb was defused, causing the cancellation of all Eurostar trains for the day and huge…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship rocket exploded 10 minutes into the latest flight test of the biggest rocket ever built.
Bulgarians Katrin Ivanova (33), Vanya Gaberova (30) and Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev (39) were found guilty at the Old Bailey in London of spying on an “industrial scale”, putting lives and national…
Thousands of residents in eastern Australia were ordered to evacuate or stay indoors as Cyclone Alfred lashes the region with torrential rain, fierce winds and towering waves, causing widespread power…
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau teared up as he made a pledge to support the Canadian people, amid an ongoing trade war with Donald Trump.
A tropical cyclone weakened to a tropical low weather system on Saturday as it approached Brisbane, Australia’s third-most populous city, bringing flooding rain that was expected to lash the coastal…
(Xinhua) 10:15, March 08, 2025 MOSCOW, March 7 (Xinhua) -- The Russia-China relationship is a significant stabilizing factor in global affairs, with both sides making major contributions to the…
(Xinhua) 10:17, March 08, 2025 A National Day parade is staged to celebrate the 41st anniversary of Brunei's independence in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, Feb. 23, 2025. (Photo by Wong Chee Peng/…
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United States President Donald Trump said on Friday that India has agreed to “cut their tariffs way down”.“India charges us massive tariffs, massive…you can’t even sell anything in India,” Trump told…
Netflix announced on Friday that the second series would go ahead, although the first attracted highly critical reviews in both the UK and the US.The Duchess is not thought to have been shown any…
US President Donald Trump said it was "easier" to deal with Russia than Ukraine, just hours after he flagged the possibility of large-scale sanctions and tariffs against Russia in a push to get both…
JERUSALEM — In the first Friday prayers of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, about 90,000 Palestinians prayed at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Old City under tight security by Israeli…
In a final statement read out by his attorney, Gerald “Bo” King, Sigmon said he wanted to send a message of “love and a calling to my fellow Christians to help us end the death penalty”.A hood was…
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris, who has largely remained out of the public eye since losing the November presidential election to Donald Trump, is likely to run for California Governor and has…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the 2025 U.S. Monetary Policy Forum on March 7, in New York City. AFP-YonhapThe Federal Reserve is likely to keep its key interest rate unchanged in the…
News ‘Alarming rollback’ on gender equality and human rights worldwide: report Women’s rights NGO Equality Now reported on Friday that despite some progress towards legal equality, there has been an…
BANGKOK/TOKYO -- The traditional cuisine of Myanmar is largely unknown on the global culinary scene, despite its diverse flavors and rich culinary heritage. But that is changing fast thanks to chefs…
BEIJING (Reuters) -- China announced tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food products on Saturday, retaliating against levies Ottawa introduced in October on Chinese-made electric vehicles and steel…
LONDON/KYIV - Thousands of Ukrainian troops who stormed into Russia's Kursk region last summer in a shock incursion are nearly surrounded by Russian forces there, in a major blow to Kyiv which hoped…
The report by the World Bank's Lebanon Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment covered damage and losses in 10 sectors nationwide between October 8, 2023, and Dec. 20, 2024. It estimates that of the $11…
A man tears photo of Syrian President Bashar Assad in front of the Syrian embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic A man tears photo of Syrian President Bashar Assad…
Sudan: Nearly 100 People Died Of Cholera In Less Than A Month In White Nile State Photo: AP Nearly 100 people died of cholera in two weeks since the waterborne disease outbreak began in Sudan's White…
Israeli warplanes on Friday evening carried out more than 20 airstrikes targeting several areas in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese media and security sources. The Lebanese National News Agency…
Donald Trump has not taken too kindly to Canada since he returned to the White House almost two months ago. From threats to impose sweeping tariffs to floating the idea of making the neighbouring…
This combination of pictures created on Nov. 7, 2024 shows Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, left, speaks after casting his ballot during the runoff presidential election in Tehran on July…
Saudi Arabia on Friday welcomed a meeting between the United States and Ukraine due next week in Jeddah, describing it as part of the kingdom's efforts "to end the Ukrainian crisis".Ukrainian…
SYDNEY - Voters across the state of Western Australia headed to the polls on Saturday, setting the stage for a final political contest before Prime Minister Albanese calls a national election that is…
By Kate Abnett, Reuters Photo: 123rf The European Commission has proposed making it easier to hunt wolves in Europe, citing their growing number and the threat they pose to livestock as reasons for…
A video of a Salwar Kameez-clad woman scaling a statue at a Thai Temple has enraged social media. She and her accomplice were spotted picking mangoes from a temple tree, and she climbed the statue to…
The Maldives government is in discussions with China to install devices on fish aggregating devices (FADs) in the Indian Ocean, raising concerns over the strategic implications of such research.…
Taipei, March. 8 (CNA) Two Taiwanese Unification Church followers have been arrested in China and are unable to return to Taiwan as of Friday, the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) said.Following the…
Kieran Doyle is the North America Research Manager and has been with the organization since October 2020. He previously worked in local politics in the US, for human rights NGOs in Brussels, and later…
UN human rights expert Margaret Satterthwaite condemned on Friday the purges of US Department of Justice officials including individuals who worked on or assisted with criminal investigations of…
WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on March 7 and told him President Donald Trump was determined to end the Russia-Ukraine war as…
By David Shepardson, Reuters The US Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday (local time) that the previous day's explosion of a SpaceX Starship spacecraft disrupted about 240 flights, with…
The OIC endorsed an Arab League counter-proposal to US President Donald Trump's controversial plan to take over Gaza and displace its residents - Copyright AFP Amer HILABIHaitham EL-TABEIThe…
Beiyi SEOWUS President Donald Trump imposed vast tariffs this week on key partners Canada and Mexico, roiling cross-border ties before offering temporary relief to manufacturers — but with more levies…
Representational image Beijing on Friday renewed its call for a dragon-elephant tango, saying a China-India partnership was the “only right choice” for both countries, at a time US President Donald…
Washington DC [US], March 8 (ANI): US President Donald Trump said that he has authorised Elon Musk to bring back American astronauts- Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore who have been stranded at the…
The Russian counteroffensive has nearly cut the Ukrainian force in two and separated the main group from its principal supply lines..Us on ukraine-russia war, Russia and Ukraine war, zelensky to quit…
A double-murderer quoted the Bible and called on Christians in his last words before becoming the first US death row inmate to be executed by firing squad since 2010. Brad Sigmon, 67, turned to…
BEIJING - China has announced tariffs on some Canadian agricultural and food products on March 8, in response to Canada placing import levies on Chinese electric vehicles and steel and aluminium…
While the exact time of both deaths was not definitive, Jarrell estimated that Arakawa died on February 11.Evidence from the actor’s heart pacemaker, which was interrogated by investigators, indicated…
The third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) held its second plenary meeting on Saturday.Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders attended the meeting.
The Trump administration canceled $400 million in grants to Columbia University on Friday, citing the school's failure to protect Jewish students from antisemitism on campus, according to a statement…
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Hackman was in an advanced state of Alzheimer's and died of heart disease probably days after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, autopsy results show.
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Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was in an advanced state of Alzheimer's and died of heart disease and other factors likely days after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, died of a rare syndrome spread by mice,…
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US Federal Judge Beryl Howell ordered on Thursday the reinstatement of National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Chair Gwynne Wilcox accompanied by harsh words for President Donald Trump.Wilcox filed a…
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Last month, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing that Fort Liberty, North Carolina, be renamed as Fort Bragg. Today, that order was implemented. The new name for the largest…
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DAEGU, South Korea -- As campaigners around the world mark International Women's Day on Saturday with marches and celebrations, Shin Gyeong-ja will be doing what she does nearly every weekend --…
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Both sides expressed satisfaction with the work completed by the respective field survey teams and other stakeholders on boundary-related field matters. They also finalised the work plan for the next…
Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune said the planned execution of Brad Sigmon is a violation of human dignity. If carried out, will be the first execution by firing squad in the United States in nearly 15…
Famed NBA Journalist Stephen A. Smith revealed that the pregame squabble with LeBron James originated from a previous comment the ESPN hoops analyst made about Bronny James. Stephen A. Smith disclosed…
"Char" for Borderland Beat This information was posted by RIODOCE Author | EditorDate | March 7, 2025Time | 11:47 amRubén Oseguera González, alias el Menchito, son of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, el…
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Manuel Maria Villapecellín’s house in Torrent, a suburb of Valencia, Spain, was hit by the deadly flash floods that killed hundreds of people and destroyed coastal villages in October. ”I had my hi-fi…
A few days after the calendar flips into the new year, the Tokyo Dome comes back to life. At the traditional home of the Yomiuri Giants (Japan’s version of the New York Yankees), the ballpark welcomes…
Israel has blocked the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, citing Hamas’ rejection of a new proposal to extend the ceasefire. Hamas has expressed reservations about the plan because it does not…
Trump's overture comes as both Israel and the United States have warned they will never let Iran acquire a nuclear weapon, leading to fears of a military confrontation as Tehran enriches uranium at…
Iran on Friday declined to resume negotiations on its nuclear programme with the United States if President Donald Trump continues to implement his “maximum pressure” campaign against it. Iran's…
Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers March 1 to March 7.
March 7 (UPI) -- Working with Germany and Finland, U.S. officials disrupted and took down the online infrastructure used to operate Garantex, a cryptocurrency exchange that allegedly facilitated money…
Bulgarians Katrin Ivanova, 33, Vanya Gaberova, 30, and Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev, 39, were found guilty at the Old Bailey of spying on an “industrial scale”, putting lives and national security at risk.
Authorities are about to reveal more details about their investigation into the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, in a news conference.The couple were found dead in their New Mexico…
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2025-03-07T20:31:50+00:00 Shafaq News/ Israeli warplanes launched over twenty five airstrikes on various areas in southern Lebanon on Friday evening, according to media sources told Shafaq News…
Four United States Air Force Boeing B-52 Stratofortress long-range strategic bombers were deployed to Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford in the UK last month as part of the Bomber Task Force (BTF) Europe…
March 7, 2025 - Washington, D.C. - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, are…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi China supports the plan for restoring peace in Gaza initiated by Egypt and other Arab countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday.Gaza belongs to the…
Russian troops have reportedly breached Ukrainian defense lines south of Sudzha in the Kursk region, reports Ukrayinska Pravda, citing sources from a Ukrainian unit stationed in the area. “A…
With prayers at home and a muted breaking of the fast, the holy month of Ramadan is different this year for Muslims in Goma. The city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was captured in…
"We do think that we can use this consulate as a way of pursuing our twin engagements with the UK and Europe as a whole and of course, very much in support of this region's aspirations and most of all…
Nine women journalists in Azerbaijan are marking International Women’s Day behind bars or under house arrest amid the government’s relentless crackdown on critics.Women journalists and civic activists…
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Friday he is “strongly considering” levying new sanctions and tariffs on Russia for its war against Ukraine, floating the possibility of new pressure on Moscow just…
Researchers have found that women and girls in the conflict-torn nation of South Sudan are facing greater health risks and worsened inequality due to the negative impacts of climate change as the…
The US government announced they are offering a $10m reward for information leading to the arrested of a former Olympic athlete-turned-narco trafficker.
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7 March 2025, New York - Statement on behalf of the European Union and its Member States by H.E. Ambassador Stavros Lambrinidis, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, at…
Newly established task force on antisemitism says Columbia’s $5 billion in federal funding is under review, calling this action just the beginning of the process
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, met with co-founders of the Common Man for Ukraine, a non-profit that delivers…
In his youth, Yevgeny Prigozhin spent nine years in prison for robbery and fraud. After his release, he claimed he sold hot dogs until he had enough money and connections to enter the restaurant…
The other states that have joined the lawsuit are Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York,…
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security said Friday that it is ending the collective bargaining agreement with the tens of thousands of frontline employees at the Transportation Security…
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Washington today with the President of Botswana, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko. The Secretary congratulated…
Acting Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Laura Lochman will travel to Houston, Texas, March 10-13 for CERAWeek 2025, a key annual gathering of energy sector industry leadership and government…
Today, the world appears ready for a new round of strategic diplomacy that could lead to realignments among major powers seeking to protect their interests amidst heightened international tensions. A…
Today, the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) held a panel discussion on the challenges to realizing the rights to work and social security in the informal economy. One critical issue raised…
Mikhail Ulyanov. Russian Permanent Representative to the IAEA Mikhail Ulyanov attends an IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna, Austria, Monday, February 6, 2023. AP Photo/Heinz-Peter Bader…
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The IDF Sky Rider drone unit, known as "Rochev Shamayim," has evolved into one of the military’s most lethal forces, responsible for eliminating more than…
President Donald Trump is making a big bet on bitcoin, with all the might of the U.S. government. Trump signed an executive order late Thursday establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve for the United…
A drone view shows houses destroyed during the Israeli offensive in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza Strip A group of UN human rights experts said on Thursday that Israel is again "weaponising starvation"…
Thousands of Palestinians performed the first Friday prayer of the holy month of Ramadan on Friday at Al-Aqsa Mosque, amid stringent military measures imposed by the Israeli...
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Police in Florida were sent on a 'wild swan chase' trying to catch a bird that had wandered onto a busy highway and held up traffic. An initial examination of the swan suggests it isn't native to the…
Cost savings of more than $30 million in first year through discontinuation of 91 studies The Office of the Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) is scrapping its social…
Thursday’s meeting, which was abruptly scheduled Wednesday evening, was a sign that Trump is mindful of the growing complaints. He tried to offer each side something by praising both Musk and his…
(click to enlarge) Last year, several countries across Latin America and the Caribbean saw substantial swings in export numbers. Argentina experienced an
Nicolás Maduro Jesus Vargas TNS Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro is accusing Guyanese President Irfaan Ali of seeking to provoke an armed conflict, likening him to Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened new sanctions and tariffs on Russia over its bombardments of Ukraine, after previously suspending US aid to Kyiv in a stated bid to encourage diplomacy.…
The latter half of the 20th century was the “economist’s hour,” according to journalist Binyamin Appelbaum. Equipped with new population-level data and mathematical models, economists shaped policies…
President Donald Trump is following through on his promise to punish universities over what he believes is their failure to combat anti-semitism on campus. And Columbia University is taking a big…
On Wednesday, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced that the country would be investing in major renewable energy projects—developing new offshore wind farms and large…
The Trump administration is immediately pulling $400m (£310m) worth of federal funding from Columbia University, saying the university failed to take action against antisemitism on campus. The US…
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Delegates attend the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 4, 2025. China’s parliamentary advisory body, the…
As Ukrainian forces continue to engage in strategic maneuvers, military expert Oleksandr Kovalenko has emphasized the critical role they play in binding a 60,000-strong enemy grouping in the Kursk…
Every dollar you donate to the International Rescue Committee (IRC) creates a powerful ripple effect, changing lives in the face of some of the world’s most daunting challenges. Your generosity…
The article was originally published by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Last week, I joined friends from Ohio’s Ukrainian community in Washington, DC, to commemorate the three-year anniversary of Russia’s…
Felicity grew up in a township under apartheid, where laws dictated her future before she could dream of one. Now, as Namibia’s chief legislative drafter, she is rewriting those laws with the…
At the recent AI Action Summit in Paris, Vice President JD Vance declared that artificial intelligence must remain “free from ideological bias and … not be co-opted into a tool for authoritarian…
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ISTANBUL Russia voiced deep concern over the recent escalation of violence in Syria, where clashes between Syrian security forces and armed groups loyal to deposed Bashar Assad regime, have erupted in…
A South Korean court on Friday ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail, a move that could allow Yoon to stand trial for his rebellion charge without being physically…
It makes sense for a country facing existential threats to spend more on defense. What doesn’t make sense is Taiwan’s decision to focus its attention on climate change in the face of mounting Chinese…
Donald Trump has announced that his administration could impose reciprocal tariffs on Canadian dairy and lumber products as early as Friday if Canada does not drop it. In a press conference at the…
The crisis is being exacerbated by the expected early arrival of the lean season – the period between harvests when hunger peaks. Chronic hunger is being driven by conflict, displacement, economic…
The group were involved in gathering information about prominent individuals but also plotted to kidnap journalists who were critical of the Kremlin, and spied on who they believed were Ukrainian…
2025-03-07T19:50:06+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Friday, US President Donald Trump warned Russia of wide-ranging sanctions unless it agrees to a peace deal with Ukraine. "Based on the fact that Russia is…
“President Trump is adamant that we need to get everybody to the table, and we could do that with carrots, and we can do that with sticks,” Kevin Hassett, director of the President’s National Economic…
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The dismantling of the decades-old apparatus behind the oppressive machine of the Assads, such as the country's army and the ruling Baath party, meant the sacking of hundreds of thousands of…
HAMILTON, CanadaUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday raised concern over the recent incidents that took place in Syria's coastal province of Latakia, calling all sides to cease…
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An official statement by the MEA said that, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, PM Modi will pay a State Visit to Mauritius from March 11-12 and attend the…
Authorities in South Carolina have arrested a woman accused of starting the Covington Drive wildfire that burned more than 2,000 acres in the Myrtle Beach area.
The clerk’s office discovered another 125 uncounted absentee ballots in a sealed courier bag in a supply tote on Dec. 2. Witzel-Behl said she didn’t inform county canvassers because the canvass was…
This week, the Trump administration announced the suspension of U.S. military aid and intelligence to Ukraine. Reports have emerged that Trump administration officials have held secret discussions…
WASHINGTON The Trump administration on Friday canceled approximately $400 million in federal grants and contracts to Columbia University, citing the school’s alleged failure to address anti-Semitism…
Elon Musk South Africa Starlink. Elon Musk speaks in the Oval Office of the White House on February 11, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Elon Musk said his company Starlink is not…
Schneewittchen, a film by Stanley Schtinter based on a text by Robert Walser, opens with a shot of a man in black lying in a field of snow, supine, one arm thrown out. The scene emulates photographs…
Israel's military advances into Syrian territory are expansionist and destabilising, Turkey’s envoy to the UN said on Friday as he called on the Security Council to address the issue.Israel this week…
Condensed versions of the popular crossword puzzles from The New York Times are available in The NYT Mini. Although it usually takes the shape of a 5x5 grid with clues going in three to five…
President Donald Trump raged on Truth Social against “sleazebag journalists” for their portrayal of a moment with Chief Justice John Roberts. The situation was the result of a hot mic recording of…
The United States government has issued a travel advisory for a popular tourist destination. Earlier this week, the Department of State issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Turks and Caicos Islands.…
TRENTON, CanadaA family of four trying to cross into the Canadian province of Quebec from the US was found nearly "frozen" in the early morning hours Friday.The parents and children were huddling…
LONDON — Friday marks three weeks since Pope Francis was hospitalized for bronchitis, which then led to double pneumonia. He was also treated for a complex lung infection and has suffered several…
File photo for representational purposes. Kuala Lumpur: Investors or groups of expatriates will be eligible for special passes starting April 1 to enable them to stay longer in the country for…
Yemen’s Houthis have said they will resume naval operations against Israel if it does not lift its blockade of aid.
Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban has blocked the conclusions of the European Council summit regarding support for Ukraine and the establishment of a fair peace agreement, which includes reliable…
The prominent artists and community leaders were found dead Tuesday in their home in Buffalo's Allentown neighbourhood.
Donald Trump made contradictory comments on whether Vladimir Putin wants peace in Ukraine. Speaking from the Oval Office on Friday, 7 March, the US president first declared that the Russian president…
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This month, we’re reading about dystopias real and imagined, from a crime drama set in the Israeli-occupied West Bank to a novel about a convent in a climate-ravaged world. The Human Scale Lawrence…
Fighters siding with Syria’s new government stormed three villages near the country’s coast, killing dozens of men in response to recent attacks on government security forces by loyalists of ousted…
Five-year old Daisy has a rare metabolic disorder called Nonketotic hyperglycinemia (NKH). She uses a wheelchair, is non-verbal and has severe epilepsy.Ms Mannion travelled from Birmingham to London…
Donald Trump will reportedly meet President Zelenskyy in Saudi Arabia for peace talks next week, marking their first meeting since their explosive White House clash.
NEW YORK — The Trump administration said Friday that it’s pulling $400 million from Columbia University, canceling grants and contracts because of what the government describes as the Ivy League…
Social media users pointed out Friday how disconnected President Donald Trump's Oval Office message was on ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, essentially saying that Russian "might makes…
Saai, a network for family farmers, says it has formed an agreement with several organisations, including Solidarity and AfriForum, to co-ordinate efforts to assist individuals and families wishing to…
Poland is nearing a crossroads. It has been there before and it didn’t end well. All of Europe confronts the very real possibility of a US retreat from its traditional security role — a scenario…
Four of Dubai’s iconic mosques will glow with breathtaking light projections throughout Ramadan, creating a stunning visual experience for residents and visitors. The initiative is part of a new…
WASHINGTON/KYIV (Reuters) -- U.S. President Donald Trump raised the prospect of imposing large-scale U.S. sanctions on Russia on Friday, days after pausing military aid and intelligence support to…
Aquila, a rescued golden eagle, was grounded after captors in Tunisia clipped his wings, but after months of rehabilitation he was set free -- a rare success story in a country where wildlife is…
In a statement Thursday, SBA administrator Kelly Loeffler said offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, New York City and Seattle will be relocated to ‘’less costly, more accessible locations that…
The Trump administration said Friday that it's pulling $400 million from Columbia University, canceling grants and contracts because of what the government describes as the Ivy League school's failure…
Jay ShahChair, International Cricket CouncilStreet 69, Dubai Sports City, Sh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road,Dubai, PO Box 500 070, United Arab EmiratesVia emailRe: Suspending the Afghanistan Cricket Board…
(New York) – The International Cricket Council should immediately suspend Taliban-run Afghanistan’s membership until women and girls can participate in the sport of cricket, Human Rights Watch said in…
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The following are links to reports from MEMRI's Special Dispatch Series and Inquiry and Analysis Series, as well as to transcripts from the MEMRI TV Project, released during the past week. MEMRI…
Three Mirage 2000 Jets Flying Over Paris. Three Mirage 2000 jets fly over Paris on July 14, 2015. Xavier Francolon/Associated Press Ukraine deployed French Mirage 2000 jets to repel Russian missiles…
Pope Francis remains in a "stable" but complex condition as he marks three weeks in hospital, the Vatican has said.
More than 70 people have been killed in clashes that began yesterday in Syria's Latakia province between forces of the government group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and supporters of the ousted regime…
The unearthing of a 500-kilogramme World War II bomb near tracks outside Paris on Friday halted traffic and stranded thousands of passengers in one of the biggest rail disruptions in the French…
The sanctions threat came as Trump faces criticism for increasing pressure on Ukraine to reach a deal while playing down or even denying Russia’s responsibility for starting the war with its invasion…
CAIRO - The leader of Yemen's Houthis, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, said on Friday the group would resume its naval operations against Israel if Israel did not lift a blockage of aid into Gaza within four…
The Umm Al Quwain Civil Defense Department successfully extinguished a fire on Friday that broke out in a factory located in Umm Al Thaub Industrial Area. There were no reported injuries or…
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has appointed a member of his ruling party, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), as the new governor of Jonglei State, in a move that appears to violate a…
BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 7 (UPI) -- The World Bank issued a new estimate Friday for Lebanon's reconstruction and recovery needs following 14 months of Israel-Hezbollah destructive war, putting it at $11…
The Department of Homeland Security said Friday that it is ending the collective bargaining agreement with the tens of thousands of frontline employees at the Transportation Security Administration,…
But Trump, who during the presidential campaign vowed to make no changes to the program, has consistently said there would be no changes to benefits. Since his election in November, the Republican has…
The Trump administration has stalled at least $60 million in funding intended largely for affordable housing developments nationwide, throwing hundreds of projects into a precarious limbo, according…
Wealthy foreigners — including Russian oligarchs — will be able to pay $US5 million ($7.89m) to buy a "Trump Gold Card" for access to permanent residency and a path to US citizenship, President Donald…
After being on the job for just a few days, President Donald Trump's new education secretary is already thinking about major changes to the Department of Education.Linda McMahon told NewsNation during…
Among them was a beautician, a martial arts instructor and a financial service adviser, and together they managed to conduct one of the most complex spying operations of our time. Mark Hollingsworth…
The Arab Peace Initiative has been floated for the past two decades and it offers to resolve conflict in accordance with international law, guarantee Israel's security and normalise relations with all…
While Europeans’ attention was absorbed by US negotiations with Russia, the White House took a little-noticed but consequential action in the fight against corruption. On February 10, President Trump…
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated that Russia is yet to determine its negotiator for discussions with Ukraine, as the Istanbul Agreements are set to form the cornerstone of potential…
A waste management site with 12,000 to 15,000 cubic meters capacity was inaugurated in Limonade on Feb. 26. This is a pilot project and part of a larger initiative aimed at utilizing the trash…
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The FBI has added a former Olympic snowboarder to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List. Officials are offering $10 million for information that will lead to the arrest of alleged drug lord Ryan James…
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Mr Akari Loveday, the Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has been kidnapped. SaharaReporters gathered that he was kidnapped…
HAMILTON, Canada UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Friday highlighted the ongoing struggles faced by women and girls worldwide, warning that "eradicating extreme poverty for women and girls…
Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who served in the first Donald Trump administration, said that if China launches a military offensive against Taiwan, the United States will support Taiwan in…
A Chinese flag flies below a cross on a Christian church in Pingtan, in China’s southeast Fujian province, Jan. 15, 2024. Chinese authorities raided a Protestant “house church” in the eastern province…
Acting Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights Albert Gombis makes remarks at the State Department's annual Tibetan New Year or 'Losar' reception, March 4, 2025
In reaction to repeated baseless claims by senior British officials against the Islamic Republic of Iran and accusing Iran of attempting to interfere in the UK's internal affairs, the British…
Sediqa Khalili was a captain in the Afghan military until the Taliban’s takeover in 2021. She was evacuated to the United States, and she says she is grateful for the opportunities but heartbroken by…
Reuters reports that Guyana asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday to block Venezuela from holding elections in the disputed Essequibo region. The Guyanese government claims these…
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Thursday the country will review tariffs on Chinese imports. Her declaration follows Trump’s exemption of Mexican products from his 25% tariffs on goods…
US President Trump says he is considering imposing large-scale banking sanctions and tariffs on Russia to pressure the country into a ceasefire and settlement deal with Ukraine. In a post made on…
The Middle East has battled water insecurity for centuries, but today, the region is on a razor’s edge. Climate change and overuse have threatened water supplies like never before. In a region beset…
He might not be as brash as Elon Musk. He might not wield his sword of reform with as much gleeful abandon as Donald Trump does his. Yet Jay Bhattacharya, Trump’s pick to run the National Institutes…
Visit of Cabinet Chairman to Vietnam ends AKIPRESS.COM - The official visit of Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev to Vietnam has ended.…
In 2024, Cameroon experienced a severe crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights. Human rights organizations reported that at least 50 individuals were arrested and detained on charges of homosexuality between July…
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity. John Milewski: Welcome to the Need to Know podcast from the Wilson Center, a podcast for policymakers available to everyone. Always informative,…
DUBAI — President Trump sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, seeking a new deal with Tehran to restrain its rapidly advancing nuclear program and replace the agreement he withdrew…
The Berggruen Institute is launching a new publishing endeavor to create noteworthy books on frontier ideas that capture the zeitgeist of the present epoch-shifting moment.The Berggruen Press will…
For many of us, virtual reality experiences are few and far between. And the ones we encounter typically involve gaming. But for two Palestinian artists, virtual reality means more than entertainment…
Mike Pompeo stressed that Russia did not take an inch of Ukrainian land during Trump’s first administration, calling it the "best evidence" that the US President was never soft on Putin, even during…
For nearly 70 years, the U.S. has used humanitarian parole to provide safety to people facing dire humanitarian crises. These parole pathways have previously supported Ukrainians fleeing war, people…
The Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina issued today interim measures, suspending the application of all legal acts adopted by the Republika Srpska National Assembly on 27 February. The…
President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Win McNamee/Pool Photo via AP) **FILE** President Trump suggested that a nuclear…
Briefing ambassadors, Izumi Nakamitsu, UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, welcomed steps taken by the country’s new authorities to engage with the Organisation for the Prohibition of…
I wish you health, fellow Ukrainians! I held a Staff meeting. There was a detailed analysis of today's Russian strike and the operation of our air defenses. We usually do such analyses of combat…
Officials say Russia targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure in a large-scale missile and drone bombardment during the night.
MercadoLibre announced a 38% increase in investments for Mexico during 2025, totaling $3.4 billion. David Geisen, MercadoLibre’s Director General in Mexico, revealed this decision during President…
India and Singapore held the 18th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Singapore, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation. The Indian delegation was led…
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The Polish government is working on a plan to prepare large-scale military training for every adult male in response to the changing security situation in Europe.Prime Minister Donald Tusk said there…
How many aircraft are needed to secure Ukraine’s airspace during a ceasefire? As history shows, deterrence requires strength. This analysis examines the force posture necessary to uphold stability and…
240,000 Ukrainians who fled Russian invasion and entered the US under a Biden-era humanitarian program will have their legal status revoked as soon as April.
An unvaccinated New Mexico adult has become the second U.S. measles-related fatality this year, as the outbreak along the Texas-New Mexico border grows.
Two US soldiers stationed in Washington were arrested for allegedly leaking classified information including weapons documents to China, reports said. Along with the two active-duty personnel, a…
Seven prisoners have been executed in prisons across Iran, human rights sources reported Seven prisoners have been executed in prisons across Iran, human rights sources reported. Jalal Ashkani was…
Taylor Greene’s atypical wokeness was simply due to electoral math. At the time, polls in Georgia had the presidential race as a toss-up, which meant the swing-state’s sizable share of Indian American…
As the US froze foreign aid, and Britain cut it back drastically to increase defence spending, we were on the receiving end of our own warning. Elbridge Colby, Trump’s choice for head of policy at the…
Last month, The National Interest published a two-part series on IDEX 2025, the latest and greatest edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, an expo that has taken place…
According to Russia Today, the terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham was able to make its way to the center of Latakia province after a bloody night of fighting.The report indicates that Tahrir al-Sham…
A close ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a contentious phone call with President Donald Trump's hostage envoy over the administration's secret negotiations with the Hamas…
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LONDON — Friday marks three weeks since Pope Francis was hospitalized for bronchitis, which then led to double pneumonia. He was also treated for a complex lung infection and has suffered several…
10 Democrats joined Republicans in censuring Texas Rep. Al Green for heckling Donald Trump during his address to Congress this week
A Texas pastor is facing backlash after celebrating a local school for having the lowest measles vaccination rate in the state, with social media users warning that it's "not the flex y'all think it…
HELSINKI/VIENNA, 7 March 2025 – OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen and OSCE Secretary General Feridun H.
Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations has denied receiving any letter from Donald Trump Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations has denied receiving any letter from Donald Trump. “We…
Mehregan Namavar, a poet and literary critic from Dehdasht, was arrested by Iran’s Intelligence Department on March 2. Five days later, her whereabouts remain unknown Mehregan Namavar, a poet and…
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Trump declared he would cut aid to South Africa over “rights violations”, relating to new laws giving the South African Government the power to expropriate land
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Hamas released on Friday a video showing proof of life of hostage Matan Angrest, who has been held captive in Gaza for 518 days. The family has yet to confirm the video's publication or the statements…
Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against the following individuals and entities for undermining the peace, security and stability of the country and contributing to gross human…
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Officials from USAID say the the Trump administration's cuts to the U.S. humanitarian agency have frozen hundreds of millions of dollars in contractual payments to aid groups.
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Russia has drawn a firm red line when it comes to Ukraine’s Nato aspirations, stating that any discussions regarding Ukraine’s membership in the alliance are non-negotiable, Russian Ambassador to…
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Belgium’s recently closed Audi Brussels factory could soon be transformed into a military defence production site, the country’s Minister of Defence Theo Francken has said. Speaking on Belgian public…
A popular folk festival in the Berlin borough of Friedrichshagen, the Bölschefest, has been cancelled because the organiser said he felt he could not guarantee visitors’ safety “against attacks by…
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A man and a woman have been sentenced to life imprisonment by an Irish court for the murder of a man in Co Donegal.
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The presidents of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva; South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa; and Spain, Pedro Sánchez, assert that the international meetings scheduled for 2025 cannot be “just more of the…
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In Burkina Faso, teenagers listen to the Russian national anthem and artists paint a portrait of Putin in a graffiti festival. In Niger, citizens salute the Russian flag, chanting “Long live Russia,…
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Pope Francis thanked his supporters for their prayers on Thursday in a breathless audio message that nonetheless lifted spirits among his faithful as concerns grow for the 88-year-old pontiff's…
Prosecutors in İstanbul filed criminal charges against two executives from the country’s leading business group after they criticized government policies in the wake of growing pressure on the…
On March 6, 2025, Russia unveiled a proposal to construct a drone manufacturing facility in Belarus, a move that could significantly expand its production capacity for unmanned aerial vehicles amid…
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In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out the fire following a Russian rocket attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Friday, March 7, 2025. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via…
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, March 7 (Bernama) -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto received eight prominent business figures at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Thursday evening for…
A Seoul court on Friday ordered the release of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from the detention center where he has been held over his failed Dec. 3 imposition of martial law decree.Yoon filed a…
Les besoins humanitaires demeurent importants en République centrafricaine (RCA), malgré la récente amélioration de la situation sécuritaire dans certaines localités, avec des proportions encore…
U.S. President Trump might be a dealmaker, but he seems most eager to spend. Specifically, he seems determined to spend all the global goodwill earned by the United States over the past 80 years.…
For there to be any possible chance of a successful peace deal, Trump must put Putin on the spot.
US President Donald Trump declared Thursday the start of the "Golden Age of America," claiming significant accomplishments in the first six weeks of his administration."The Golden Age of America has…
Paul Goble Staunton, Mar. 3 -- In Vilnius to collect materials for her new book, Waiting for the Barbarians, a title that echoes C.P. Cavafy's classic poem, Belrusian Nobelist Svetlana Alexiyevich…
European Union leaders demonstrated at a special summit on defence on March 6 that they are finally waking up to the urgency of providing more support to Ukraine and launching a surge in their own…
A man’s elaborate scheme to win back his ex-wife by pretending to fall in love with a nanny backfired when the deceived woman sought revenge and murdered him, according to a report by the South China…
Donald Trump signing. President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. AP Photo Donald Trump has said he sent a letter to…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 7. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus Konstantinos Kombos and…
A convicted double murderer is due to be executed by firing squad in the first use of the method in the US in 15 years.Brad Sigmon, 67, made the choice to be killed by bullets, saying he feared the…
Last month, Burundi and Tanzania signed an agreement with two Chinese state-owned companies to construct a new railway to ports on the Tanzanian coast. This will be landlocked Burundi’s first railway,…
Taiwan is considering warning citizens about the risks of traveling to countries with strong ties to China, such as Laos and Cambodia, as they could be caught up in Beijing's campaign against Taiwan…
The Ukrainian President said his delegation would remain in the kingdom for talks with US officials to discuss ending war with Russia
Türkiye’s rapid progress in UAV development, achieved through a more agile and innovation-driven approach as part of a fast-growing defense industry, represents a valuable source of inspiration for…
Women have always been forces of change—leading movements, breaking barriers, and redefining what’s possible. From Audre Lorde’s fearless advocacy to Malala Yousafzai’s fight for education, from…
Sri Lanka’s Navy and Air Force seized 1,200 acres after the civil war in 2009, removing residents who were left without rights and livelihoods. “Former governments played with us for such a long…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 7. Turkmenistan and Georgia signed a cooperation and mutual administrative assistance agreement in customs matters today in Ashgabat, Trend reports via the State Customs…
At least four people, including one woman, were killed in Uror County, Jonglei State, following an attack by suspected men from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), an official has confirmed.…
The ex-president has been equally withering in private, according to sources that either spoke to Kabila directly or had knowledge of his recent exchanges with opposition politicians and civil society…
Occupied Jerusalem: Thousands of Palestinians performed the first Friday prayer of the holy month of Ramadan today at Al Aqsa Mosque, amid stringent military measures imposed by the Israeli occupation…
A high-level Hamas delegation was in Cairo Friday to advance efforts to prolong a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, which has largely paused hostilities with Israel, two senior Hamas officials said. "The…
Presented by the European Commission last week, the omnibus bill proposes to amend several key laws from the European Green Deal including the corporate sustainability reporting directive (CSRD) and…
At just 33 years old, Ameer Fakher Eldin's debut film, The Stranger, has already won the Edipo Re award at the Venice Film Festival and the Arab Competition at the Cair
It was pure coincidence that got Najah Abu Younis and her daughter-in-law, Huda, to leave Gaza only a month before Israel's war broke out on 7 October 2023. Huda, who had long struggled with…
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Photo/ANI) New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): India is working closely with the United States to complete the necessary formalities for the…
A TV screen shows footage of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s address at the final hearing of his trial during a news program at a bus terminal in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 25,…
Karolin SchapsThursday 6 March 2025 More than 2,000 companies globally have been involved in greenwashing incidents over the past four years, as scrutiny of unsubstantiated sustainability claims…
President Trump has removed the US from the Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP), established back in 2021. Image: Shutterstock By Victoria Heath In the latest
Written by Clare Ferguson with Olga Dunderberg. Members attending plenary from 10 to 13 March can expect an agenda featuring debates on some very hot topics. On Tuesday, the Presidents of the European…
Financial Times US Editor Ed Luce argues that President Donald Trump is declaring a ‘global power vacuum’.United States President Donald Trump sees many European countries as extensions of the…
The director of a cultural association in Alsace, northeastern France, has been convicted of diverting €110,500 in European taxpayer’s money to purchase an apartment for himself. On March 6, the…
The Electoral Commission (IEC) is to engage in a public conversation on the prospect of electronic voting (e-voting) for elections. It will host a three-day e-voting conference in Cape Town on Monday…
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) Director of Information and Public Relations, Puok Both Baluang, has confirmed the release from detention of the Minister for Peace…
At least three suspected armed criminals were gunned down and another apprehended at Green Horizon Farm along the Torit-Bur Road in Torit County in Eastern Equatoria State on Tuesday The incident…
A death row inmate is set to be the first person to die by firing squad in the US since 2010. Unless he is given a last-minute reprieve, Brad Sigmon will be executed at 6pm local time today. The 67…
A Paris court on Friday sentenced the former head of France's domestic intelligence agency to four years in prison, two of them suspended, on charges of using his security contacts for private gain…
NEW DELHI - The U.N. World Food Programme (WFP) called on Friday for urgent funding for its Bangladesh operations, warning that a funding deficit would curb rations for the Rohingya in the world's…
There is a 10 million dollar reward for information leading to the arrest of a former Olympic snowboarder for Canada who is wanted for running a multi-national drug trafficking network and…
Travelers wait as Eurostar trains to London and all trains heading to northern France have been brought to a halt following the discovery of an unexploded bomb dating back to World War II near the…
Government sources have denied media reports claiming the executive is in talks with the French satellite operator Eutelsat to provide systems for secure satellite communications "Recent reports that…
Members of the bureau of the Committee of the Directors general of the National Statistics offices together with the representatives from the African Union Institute for Statistics (AU STATFRIC)…
Austria’s new foreign minister has confirmed that the country will adhere to its constitutional neutrality following the newly announced European Union defence plans. “For us the neutrality demanded…
Thursday's clashes were among the most violent since the ouster of the Assad regime in December [Getty]Syrian government forces reinforced troubled Latakia and Tartous with more soldiers on Friday…
Iranian activists warned the cut in US aid threatens to choke off information from inside country [Getty]Iranian human rights groups and activists have raised the alarm over the risks posed by US…
France's President Emmanuel Macron and Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune (L) gesture towards each other as they attend the G7 Summit hosted by Italy in Savelletri on 13 June, 2024.…
Trump said he wants to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran and sent a letter to its leadership on Thursday saying he hoped they would agree to talk."I said I hope you're going to negotiate, because…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 7. The capital of the Republic of Korea hosted the 2025 World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) opening, gathering over 50 diplomats, international…
Paris, 5 March 2025 (Check against delivery) Men and women of France, my fellow citizens, I am speaking to you this evening because of the international situation and its consequences for France and…
Eskom implemented stage 3 load-shedding from 2pm on Friday and expects this will be effective until Monday morning.According to the power utility, 2,700MW of capacity were lost in the past 14 hours.…
South Africa recorded a significant decline in rhino poaching in 2024, with 420 animals killed for their horns compared to 499 the previous year—a roughly 16% decrease, according to the country’s…
Local resident Park Sung-sook reacts at her damaged house near a bomb accident site in Pocheon, South Korea, Thursday, March 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea was in…
The 10th edition of the African Day of School Feeding (ADSF) was commemorated with a special field visit to Bouboui School, 45 kilometers from Bangui, Central African Republic. H.E. Professor Mohammed…
Israeli Hostages Handed Over by Hamas. Israeli hostages, from left to right, Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem and Omer Wenkert, are told to show Hamas issued certificates by Hamas fighters before being handed…
The Vatican said Pope Francis had another restful night in hospital and woke up shortly after 8 a.m. on Friday as he hits the three-week mark in his hospitalization. The 88-year-old pontiff is being…
Fans of Donald Trump have turned against one of the justices he placed on the US Supreme Court, suggesting she has not been loyal enough to the president.Staunch conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett…
With billions of pounds frozen by the UK left in limbo, a softening stance from the White House could allow sanctioned oligarchs to discreetly sell off their British assets A week after Russia’s…
POLITICO reached out to Maxar for confirmation of the report but had no immediate response outside of U.S. business hours. Maxar is one of the leading providers of commercial satellite imagery to…
Supporters of arrested and impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol hold a placard showing a picture of Yoon and reading "Cancel the illegal detention immediately!" as they gather outside the…
A man disappeared in floodwater, people were ordered to evacuate their flood-prone homes and tens of thousands of premises lost power Friday as part of the Australian east coast was lashed by wind and…
Military weighs unprecedented restrictions on filming soldiers at national ceremonies amid fears of international arrest warrants tied to Gaza war allegations
The friends were Russian, but have been in the UK for decades - and Dr Pantas said they supported Ukraine."It's so moving how people open doors to their own homes. They have been so welcoming to…
Saying that Donald Trump has got "nothing to do with Gaza," American University of Beirut professor Dr Zeina Jallad came down heavily on the US President's plan to re-build the strip of land and…
The world, especially Europe, has been stunned by recent developments, particularly the intense debate within the White House between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Donald Trump…
Floods and landslides on Indonesia's main island of Java killed three people and left five more missing after heavy rains inundated two dozen towns, an official said on March 7. Torrential rains this…
U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at RAF Fairford, England, participated in FORTRESS HAIL, a Bomber Task Force 25-2 mission that included a dynamic…
March 7 (UPI) -- China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the United States is taking a "two-faced" approach to relations between the nations but seeks a "peaceful coexistience." The declaration was made…
United States President Donald Trump, on Thursday, paused tariffs on several imports from Mexico and Canada for a month. Earlier, he had imposed 25 percent tariffs on almost all imports from both…
Global efforts to tackle the HIV/AIDS epidemic continue to remain insufficient, with deadly consequences, the UN Human Rights Council heard on Thursday. In a stark assessment of the current situation…
Despite being reduced to nine men, Gustav Isaksen scored a 98th-minute winner that allowed Lazio to beat Viktoria Plzen 2-1 in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League last 16 tie on Thursday night.…
Bangui, Central African Republic – The Central African Republic (CAR) officially launched the #AfricaEducatesHer Campaign during the opening session of the 10th African Day of School Feeding (ADSF)…
The African Union (AU) and the United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO) formalized their strategic collaboration through the signing of the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme…
“Once the images are disseminated, it becomes nearly impossible for these victims to get those images removed,” Johnson said, “and so going to the source, going to these people who are specifically…
SARAJEVO, 07 March 2025 - Today, we honor the strength, resilience, and leadership of the women of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Across generations, they have been the backbone of their communities,…
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The commission deemed Grossi’s concerns about the increase in uranium reserves enriched to 60% in Iran as unwarranted, emphasizing that according to Article 4 of the NPT, all member countries have an…
The clashes started when government forces were ambushed during a security operation in the city of Latakia. More than 70 people have been killed in clashes between forces from Syria's new rulers and…
Paul Maust sorts eggs after they are washed at Maust's California Poultry in Chino, Calif., U.S., March 6. EPA-YonhapAs their party struggles to navigate the early days of Donald Trump's second…
Gender equality is at a crossroads. While some legal and policy advancements signal progress, new challenges cast a shadow over past achievements. From Europe to the United States, recent setbacks…
Shafaq News/ Bitcoin fell more than 5% following reports that US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to establish a strategic reserve of the cryptocurrency. According to Davi
ATHENSIt is too early to discuss the possible deployment of Italian troops to Ukraine, Italy's president said Friday."We are not there yet. The peace negotiations have not even started," Sergio…
Taipei, March 7 (CNA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Friday criticized Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (王毅) for using United Nations Resolution 2758 to assert Beijing's territorial claims…
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) is joined by International Republican Institute President Dan Twining, right, at the Heritage Foundation in Washington on Feb. 11, 2019. (Carolyn Kaster/AP) In 2019, GOP…
JERUSALEM: A limited number of older Palestinians were allowed into Jerusalem on the first Friday of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, in a wary climate stirred by a standoff over the Gaza ceasefire and…
Saudi Arabia will be Trump's first international visit since returning to office, just like in his previous term [Getty/file photo]US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he planned to visit Saudi…
Back in the days of COVID-19, when manufacturers and retailers suddenly paid attention to supply-chain risks they had previously ignored, the notion that they could reduce risk by “reshoring”…
A majority of 29 out of 55 Copenhagen City Council members voted to name a location "Palestine Square", it was announced on Thursday. The new name is set to take effect on April 1.The discussion to…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 7. Kazakhstan is quite serious about fulfilling its commitments within OPEC+, said Kazakhstan’s Minister of Energy, Almassadam Satkaliyev, at today’s press conference, Trend…
Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the…
According to an IDF statement, the two "agreed on Hagari’s departure." Zamir expressed "great appreciation for Hagari’s years of significant combat service for Israel." The statement added that Hagari…
For the past 20 years, the Europe Union has been first and foremost led by women. At the same time, the EU has emerged in the past 20 years as a global leader, growing in members and simultaneously…
BERLIN Germany's air travel sector faces severe disruption Monday as the ver.di union announced a coordinated 24-hour strike affecting 11 major airports across the country.The industrial action, which…
Leipzig, Hamburg, Dusseldorf in Germany; Bordeaux and Strasbourg in France; and Florence are some of the consulates being considered for closure, US officials said. However, the decision is not set in…
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The State Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Damjan Jović, delivered a lecture today at the Ministry to members of the European Law Students’ Association in…
The Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Dušan Kozarev, delivered a lecture today to representatives of the European Law Students’ Association and young…
The State Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Nikola Stojanovic, met today with the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Belgrade, H.E. Fayez Mejbel Almutairi.…
Nearly 50 people were killed on Thursday in the deadliest clashes Syria has seen since the overthrow of Bashar Assad. Pro-Assad militants attacked security checkpoints around the western coastal town…
This interview, conducted in October 2024, is part of a series looking at the impact of the war in Lebanon. Lebanon was already suffering from an economic collapse unprecedented in global financial…
In just two years' time, the SpaceX Starship is due to land people on the surface of the moon – and if you believe Elon Musk, embark on a mission to Mars.So it's a significant setback for the rocket…
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Rival factions of drug trafficking gang fight over territory in port city of Guayaquil before a presidential election.At least 22 people have been killed in Ecuador’s port city of Guayaquil after…
Zhao, a Supply Sergeant stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, was charged with conspiring to obtain and transmit national defense information to individuals in China, as well as bribery and theft of…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday threw his support behind a call by Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelensky for an aerial and sea truce in the Ukraine war, Agence France-Presse reported.…
Premier Giorgia Meloni on Friday said the supreme Cassation Court's ruling in favour of an appeal filed by a group of migrants who were not allowed to disembark from the Italian coast guard's Diciotti…
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An aerial picture shows a flooded residential area after some rivers overflowed following heavy rain in Bekasi, a suburb of Jakarta, on March 5, 2025. (Photo by Aditya Irawan / AFP) Jakarta: Floods…
Even though many believed a second Trump presidency was unlikely or even impossible, his re-election last November demonstrated how many people prefer to favour dreams over reality, transforming fears…
GR8 Tech has launched a major upgrade to its Tournament engine, featuring a new tournament lobby, enhanced multi-currency support, and manual prize distribution. These new additions allow operators to…
In almost every election campaign we hear phrases like ‘this election is the most important election’ or ‘this election matters’. Rarely has this been truer than in the most recent Bundestag…
In his address on Thursday, Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine is "most interested in peace." He also hinted that relations between the US and Ukraine were improving following his catastrophic White…
The Pentagon’s new Deputy Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson has been criticised over inflammatory social media posts, including one allegedly promoting an antisemitic conspiracy theory. Wilson, the…
What’s the future of Jewish life anywhere around the globe? How do we develop and enhance it? How do we deal with the explosion of antisemitism? Questions of this size and complexity are often handled…
A Dutch judge has ruled that De Telegraaf, the Netherlands’ largest newspaper, must add a clarification to a comment piece about Hamas to prevent readers from misinterpreting it. On February 27, the…
The Public Servants Association (PSA) blamed the government’s fiscal negligence and misplaced priorities for the crisis.“This is a direct consequence of inept fiscal planning, wasteful expenditure and…
Joshlin Smith's mother and her co-accused did not take part in the initial extensive search for the missing child in Saldanha Bay, a police officer testified on Friday. Investigating officer Sgt Meyer…
When resources dwindle, it’s women and girls who bear the heaviest burden, their health and dignity compromised. The progress made to advance women and girls' rights is undeniable; yet, we face an…
DAMASCUS - Security forces battled for a second day on Friday to crush a nascent insurgency by fighters from Bashar al-Assad's Alawite sect in western Syria, with scores reported killed as the…
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan toured the historic Victoria Barracks in Melbourne, Australia, as part of his four-day visit aimed at strengthening defence ties between the two…
International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the progress achieved on women’s rights and gender equality, while also drawing attention to the work that still needs to be done. More than 100 years…
By Pio Smith, UNFPA Regional Director for Asia and the PacificOn International Women’s Day, Asia-Pacific Regional Director for UNFPA, Mr. Pio Smith calls for urgent action to protect hard-won gains in…
Amnesty International on Thursday called on the international community to resist mounting attacks on gender justice. The group reiterated its call on states to recognize gender apartheid as a crime…
Italy proposed on Thursday that Ukraine be offered protection under NATO's collective defense without full membership.Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, speaking at a meeting of EU leaders in…
The holy month of Ramadan is once again being marked by the distinctive boom of ceremonial cannons echoing across Dubai at sunset. This tradition, known locally as “midfa al iftar,” signals to Muslims…
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The Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal held its 54th session on Rojava vs. Turkey in Brussels on 5 and 6 February. The final verdict will be shared on 26 March in a special event in the European Parliament…
Last November, Nguyen Thi Que’s mobile phone suddenly stopped working as telecom companies in Vietnam permanently shut down the 2G network. “I thought of buying a new phone, but I don’t have money,”…
European Union leaders agreed to significantly boost defense spending to ensure Europe’s security and voiced near-unanimous support for Ukraine at an extraordinary meeting on Thursday, after the…
This 2024 Torino Process monitoring update was prepared by the European Training Foundation (ETF) using the most recent internationally comparable data from the ETF database of key indicators on…
This 2024 Torino Process monitoring update was prepared by the European Training Foundation (ETF) using the most recent internationally comparable data from the ETF database of key indicators on…
Tropical Cyclone Alfred was forecast to cross the coast of Queensland state north of downtown Brisbane, Australia's third-most populous city, early Saturday, Bureau of Meteorology manager Matt Collopy…
Since Assad's fall, there have been some sectarian attacks against members of his minority Alawite sect. These incidents have occurred despite the fact that officially the new authorities have said…
The Middle East is rapidly becoming a focal point in the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape. With ambitious national strategies, significant investments, and a growing tech-savvy…
Home / Newsroom / 2025 / Ramstein Dust 2025 Another step forward for NATO's Integrated Air and Missile Defense POGGIO RENATICO, Italy - NATO's Deployable Air Command and Control Center (DACCC) in…
KYIV, Ukraine -- Russia targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in a large-scale missile and drone bombardment during the night, officials said Friday, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
The PN on Friday morning accused Abela of making a U-turn on European defence when he voted in favour of increasing defence spending. The EU's 27 leaders on Thursday greenlit a plan drawn up by the…
Kemi Badenoch has claimed an apology from a Tory peer who said the Jewish community should pay for a Holocaust memorial because they have “an awful lot of money” should be “the end of the matter.”…
The 2024 election felt like more than just a victory for President Trump. It felt like a victory for a traditional view of gender roles.Trump certainly shares that view. During the campaign, he…
French police officers block the access to the SNCF's freight area in Saint-Denis, northern suburb of Paris. Photo: AFP/GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT Thousands of passengers in Paris and London were…
RAMALLAH, PalestineIsrael has imposed severe restrictions on Palestinians from the occupied West Bank seeking to enter Jerusalem for Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque.According to an Anadolu…
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DHAKA - Police in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka used tear gas and sound grenades on Friday to disperse hundreds of members of the banned militant group Hizb-ut-Tahrir seeking to march to demand the…
Japan’s Trade Minister Yoji Muto will visit the US from Sunday as Tokyo steps up efforts to seek a reprieve from President Donald Trump’s tariff campaign. The visit is set to take place from March 9…
Today, we honor the strength, resilience, and leadership of the women of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Across generations, they have been the backbone of their communities, rebuilding in time of crisis,…
By Noor Bakthtiar Ahmad KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- The longstanding transatlantic alliance between the United States and the European Union (EU) faces a critical test, as recent policy shifts…
SINGAPORE – A Singaporean influencer has admitted to a string of offences including breaking into a bungalow on Treasure Island in Sentosa, cheating and forgery. He also admitted to submitting forged…
In a brief audio message in Spanish, Pope Francis expressed his gratitude to the faithful for their prayers for his recovery. The message was broadcast this evening in St. Peter’s Square during the…
BEIJING -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expounded on relations with friends and adversaries in a news conference on Thursday peppered with historical allusions, on the sidelines of the annual top…
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A South Korean court approved the release of arrested President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday, opening a possibility for the impeached leader to be tried without detention.The Seoul Central District Court…
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 'I hope we don't view marriage negatively': Mamamoo's Hwasa wants to change 'conservative' views on K-celebs in relationships It's often an…
SINGAPORE – Eighteen motorcyclists were caught riding without valid driving licences during a multi-agency enforcement operation near Woodlands Checkpoint on Feb 25. In a statement on March 7, the…
SINGAPORE – Greater support for certain fertility treatments, more eldercare options and enhanced subsidies for more drugs under Healthier SG are some of the Government initiatives for which the…
China Prepares to Launch Chang'e-6 Lunar Probe. This picture shows a Long March 5 rocket, carrying the Chang'e-6 mission lunar probe, at the Wenchang Space Launch Centre in southern China's Hainan…
Satellite Shows Myanmar Scam Hub Shwe Kokko. This Google Earth photograph captured by Airbus optical satellite imagery on December 17, 2024, shows the scam hub of Shwe Kokko in Myawaddy in…
Premier Giorgia Meloni has called for guarantees regarding a proposed European defence plan and reiterated the government's opposition to the deployment of European troops in Ukraine at an…
The scheme will also see more than 320 eligible players get access to grants for fertility treatment - while those who become parents via partner pregnancy, surrogacy or adoption will be offered two…
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan on Friday expressed its "full confidence" that the U.S. will fulfill its obligations under a bilateral security treaty to defend the Asian nation, after President Donald Trump…
LONDON Thousands of Eurostar passengers are facing significant disruptions on Friday after an unexploded World War II bomb was discovered near train tracks in Paris, halting all services between…
South Carolina spent $54,000 (£41,841) constructing its firing squad area in 2022 as suppliers refused to provide prison officials with the lethal chemicals required for death by injection.The 2023…
Every year a festival is dedicated to the kalpak, the typical white double-pointed headdress of the Kyrgyz people. Its shape is reminiscent of the snow-capped peaks of the country's mountain ranges. A…
The official nominated for the post of secretary general of the Nepalese Ministry of Health has denounced discrimination after being bypassed by a male colleague in the appointment decided by the…
Overall, Uganda has recorded 14 cases and two deaths since the start of the outbreak, according to Africa CDC."Ebola in Uganda is a very important challenge, especially the resurgence of these cases.…
A 26-YEAR-OLD man who murdered three women in a crossbow and stabbing attack has been found guilty of raping one of them, his ex-girlfriend, a British court ruled on Thursday.Kyle Clifford had…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 8. Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam have signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in the energy sector, which will further strengthen bilateral cooperation between the…
Al-Nasr Mosque is one of Nablus’s most significant historical landmarks, originally built as Roman-era church before being converted into mosque in 1187'Israeli forces raided several mosques in the…
WASHINGTON, March 7 (Bernama-dpa) -- The US government is planning a meeting with representatives from Ukraine in Saudi Arabia, the White House's special envoy Steve Witkoff told reporters on…
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reaffirmed its support for the outcomes of the extraordinary Arab “Palestine Summit” held in Egypt, which endorsed a plan for early recovery, reconstruction, and…
MSc International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies student, Eriko Aoyagi, reflects on Kawaii culture as a form of Japanese women’s non-violent resistance. In the autumn term, I attended the…
Officials say Russia targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in a large-scale missile and drone bombardment during the night
COLUMBIA, S.C. As South Carolina bars and restaurants say rising costs of liability insurance makes it difficult to stay in business, the state House on Thursday took aim to reduce those expenses…
Today's news: Pyongyang closes its borders to recently resumed tourist travel; South Korea's government ends dispute with doctors, while a court cancels the arrest warrant for Yoon; Funds for Rohingya…
A former employee of Afghanistan's Defense Ministry walks in his neighborhood with his youngest daughter on Jan. 21, in Islamabad, Pakistan. Betsy Joles for NPR ISLAMABAD — Around midday one recent…
A damaged yacht that was swept away by the waves rests at Point Danger on the southern end of the Gold Coast on March 7, 2025. Photo: DAVID GRAY / AFP Tropical Cyclone Alfred's centre is expected to…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 7. Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdymukhamedov welcomed Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze in Ashgabat for a meeting to discuss bilateral cooperation and the…
BEIJING, March 7 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- China supports the plan for restoring peace in Gaza initiated by Egypt and other Arab countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday. Gaza belongs to…
Clashes between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to former president Bashar Assad in the country’s coastal region have left more than 70 people dead and an area outside government control, a…
SINGAPORE – In a move to strengthen mental health services, Singapore will be working towards registering psychologists, amid concerns raised by practitioners over client safety if the sector remains…
New Zealand’s top spy is deeply concerned at recent moves from Beijing
2025-03-07T09:58:57+00:00 Shafaq News/ US President Donald Trump has suspended a 25% tariff on most goods imported from Canada and Mexico, reversing a decision made earlier.The tariff exemptions for…
The EURUSD currency pair tried to stretch for a fourth straight day of gains, but markets are drawing into the middle ahead of Friday’s key US nonfarm payrolls (NFP) print. The Euro saw a sharp…
Top New York Times editor Joe Kahn says his paper has seen big growth outside the coasts and has room for more, despite the stark political divide in the US.Americans vary widely in the news sources…
TAIPEI, TAIWAN — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday criticized the United States for imposing tariffs on Chinese imports and vowed to "resolutely retaliate" if Washington continues to increase…
Nigeria launched comprehensive standards and guidelines for organ and tissue transplants on Thursday, aiming to regulate a sector plagued by ethical concerns and exploitation, says its health…
MANILA – The Philippine authorities have uncovered a network of hundreds of alleged Chinese spies, a senior official said, a much more extensive operation than previously disclosed that adds to…
SINGAPORE, March 7 (Bernama) -- Continuous heavy traffic is expected at Singapore’s Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints from March 14 to 24, and from March 28 to April 1, due to the upcoming Singapore…
Ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the enforced disappearance of Zimbabwean journalist and pro-democracy activist Itai Peace Dzamara, Amnesty International calls on authorities to urgently establish…
EAM S Jaishankar spoke at length at the Indian Embassy in Dublin on varied subjects ranging from the Chinese aggression just after COVID to technological advancements in India and the crisis after the…
On 6 March 2025, an event marking the centenary of the women’s movement in Kyrgyzstan and highlighting the role of women in societal development took place with the support of the OSCE Programme…
Tensions between Venezuela and Guyana continue to rise with the Venezuelan Coast Guard recently making incursions into Guyana’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). By Frederik Van Lokeren With ongoing…
Tens of thousands of residents in Australia's states of Queensland and New South Wales are suffering from power outages as tropical cyclone Alfred approaches the eastern coast of the country and…
Italy's supreme Cassation Court on Friday ruled in favour of an appeal filed by a group of migrants who were not allowed to disembark from the Italian coast guard's Diciotti vessel that had rescued…
Trump wants the Ukraine “problem” out of the way so that he can focus on China.
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It's the second consecutive failure for the billionaire’s company Elon Musk’s SpaceX confirmed the ship was not manned and had suffered “a rapid unscheduled disassembly” during its ascent into space,…
(People's Daily Online) 14:55, March 07, 2025 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attended a press conference on…
"High fences and small yards" cannot suppress the spirit of innovation, and decoupling and supply chain disruption will only lead to self-isolation, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, responding…
European Union leaders have backed new defence spending plans aimed at freeing up billions of euros for the continent’s security after the Trump administration signalled that Europe would have to fend…
Israel’s newly appointed armed forces chief, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir visits the Western Wall in the old city of Jerusalem on March 5, 2025. [Menahem KAHANA / AFP / Getty Images] General Eyal…
MOSCOW - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov discussed international efforts to resolve the situation around Iran's nuclear programme with Iranian ambassador Kazem Jalali, the Russian…
The Trump administration’s cuts to USAID have frozen hundreds of millions of dollars in contractual payments to aid groups, leaving them paying out of pocket to preserve a fragile ceasefire, according…
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in a large-scale missile and drone bombardment during the night, officials said Friday, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
LATAKIA, Syria (AP) — Clashes between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to former President Bashar Assad in the country’s coastal region have left more than 70 people dead and an area outside…
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The UK and the EU face daunting common security challenges. However, EU-UK defence co-operation remains limited and the UK’s relationship to EU defence instruments is shallower than that of many other…
Hamas leadership reiterated its willingness to relinquish control of Gaza, a move that aligns with the outcomes of the Arab summit. The summit clearly outlined the formation of a committee to manage…
University campuses are meant to be places where people can express themselves freely. Officially, most Western universities have policies defending academic freedom. Some countries have even…
Economists and analysts have written plenty of commentary about what Trump's tariffs could mean for the US. Here are some of the most insightful.
It's not just Donald Trump: Politicians in both parties are increasingly coming around on crypto.After being staunchly anti-bitcoin, Trump rebranded himself as the crypto candidate last year, and…
France hails the proposed Gaza reconstruction plan formulated by the Arab League countries at the Cairo summit on March 4. This plan offers a serious, credible basis for immediately meeting…
France thanks the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for its 10-plus years of tireless effort to shed light on the Bashar al-Assad regime’s chemical program and the chemical…
The confirmed talks were the first engagements with Hamas in decades [Getty/file photo]The Trump administration on Wednesday said it held talks with Hamas over the return of US captives still held in…
Morocco's Noussair Mazraoui breaks his fast during Manchester United's fixture over the weekend [TNA/Getty]As the Muslim world welcomes Ramadan, top footballers and leagues wished Muslim fans well…
Two South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during a joint live-fire exercise with the U.S. military on Thursday, injuring 29 people, officials said. The MK-82…
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun affirmed that decision-making in the country rests exclusively with the government, not political parties or sects. He stressed that reforms are essential for Lebanon’s…
LONDON -- Eurostar trains to London, including all trains heading to northern France, stopped abruptly on Friday morning after an unexploded bomb dating back to World War II was discovered near the…
An unknown foreign aircraft appeared at North Korea’s main airport on Thursday, NK News analysis of satellite imagery shows, possibly pointing to an unannounced Russian flight carrying high-level…
South Korea’s national security adviser and his new U.S. counterpart met for the first time on Thursday, reaffirming their commitment to the “complete denuclearization of North Korea” even as Donald…
President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday that a senior US official held direct talks with Hamas recently about gaining the release of hostages held in Gaza, after it was revealed earlier this week…
The Saudi Ministry of Culture has announced the launch of the Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year 2025 in China, highlighting the strong, decades-long friendship and cooperation between the two nations. This…
If Donald Trump wants to successfully resolve the Russia-Ukraine war, he will have to take Brussels and London into account, write George Scutaru and Peter Watkins. The whirlwind of events the past…
The ebola outbreak poses a challenge for health workers in Uganda to contain. Uganda’s Ebola caseload increased to 14 in the last week, Africa’s top public health agency said on Thursday, with a new…
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2025-03-07T09:06:14+00:00 Shafaq News/ Bloody clashes in the coastal Syrian city of Latakia have left more than 70 people dead, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on Friday. In…
Elon Musk's SpaceX on Thursday once again lost the upper stage of its massive Starship rocket in a fiery explosion, even as the booster was successfully caught...
Eurostar trains to and from London and other trains heading northward from Paris were brought to a halt on Friday following the discovery of an unexploded bomb dating back to World War II near tracks…
The Seoul Central District Court said its ruling was based on the timing of the indictment that came after the initial detention period had expired, and noted "questions about the legality" of the…
By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Every day, without fame or fanfare, women inspire, support, and strengthen their families, communities, and our country. Women’s History…
(Xinhua) 17:07, March 07, 2025 BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- China is ready to work with ASEAN countries to step up communication, stay clear of disturbances, and build consensus for an early…
Sharjah: Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) concluded its participation at ITB Berlin 2025, one of the world’s leading travel trade shows, held from March 4 to 6 under the umbrella of the Sharjah…
Eurasian Resources Group has declared force majeure on deliveries of battery material cobalt from its Metalkol operation due to the Democratic Republic of Congo's temporary export ban, two sources…
MELBOURNE, Australia -- A 17-year-old boy with a loaded shotgun boarded a plane at an Australian airport before being restrained by a pilot and two passengers, police said Friday.The boy was disarmed…
In the first three months of 1973, there were 160 strikes in Durban, South Africa that engulfed 146 establishments and united around 61,410 workers of all backgrounds. The sheer size of the strikes…
Health experts on Friday called for measures to address noise pollution caused by unregulated traffic.Civil Hospital Karachi held a seminar today marking the World Hearing Day, which was observed on…
The Federal Government has called on Nigerians migrating abroad not to forget their roots, urging them to contribute positively to the development of their home country, Nigeria. Hon. Abike Dabiri…
Despite the UK government’s efforts, some migration experts question the impact of such campaigns. [Getty]The UK Home Office has introduced a digital campaign in Iraq's Kurdistan Region to dispel…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 7. Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze held a meeting with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdymukhamedov in Ashgabat to discuss the strengthening of bilateral…
LONDON, March 7 (Bernama-PA Media/dpa) -- Chelsea’s squad at the end of the 2024 financial year was the costliest ever assembled, according to PA Media/dpa, citing a new UEFA report. The big-spending…
Trump’s return creates uncertainty for Beijing, with potential economic risks from renewed tariffs and trade restrictions. While there are some prospects for relations to get better, the unpredictable…
The warnings illustrate the harms of smoking itself as well as the harms resulting from exposure to smoke. The regulations will apply to a variety of smoking products, including cigarettes, electronic…
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni suggested NATO's Article 5 protection could be extended to cover Ukraine even if it does not join as a full member state. "Extending the same coverage that NATO…
President Donald Trump questioned why the U.S. protects its ally Japan and said the East Asian country "make a fortune out of us". "With Japan, we have a deal, which is a very interesting one," Trump…
China is expanding military exercises in a way that they are difficult to distinguish from a potential operation against the self-ruled Taiwan, the United States Space Force warned. Newsweek has…
(Xinhua) 16:48, March 07, 2025 BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- There is only mutual support, no geopolitical calculations, in China's cooperation with Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries,…
(Xinhua) 16:50, March 07, 2025 BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- China and India should be partners that contribute to each other's success, which is the only right choice for both sides, Chinese Foreign…
The discovery of an unexploded bomb dating back to World War 2 has disrupted morning traffic to and from the bustling Gare du Nord train station in Paris, the French national railway company said on…
Lady Chatterley, Brutus, and Delilah’s fabled betrayals were just put to shame. Yes, Connie Chatterley slept with the gardener behind her paralyzed husband’s back, and Caesar’s best friend joined his…
L-39 Skyfox aircraft with Vietnamese air force markings at an unidentified military airport in Vietnam, March 2025. Czech manufacturers Aero Vodochody and Omnipol have completed the delivery of six L…
Rescued Lithuanian rower Aurimas Mockus and wife Sonata Mockuviene kissed after arriving at Garden Island. Photo: ABC News/Sally-Anne Young Lithuanian rower Aurimas Mockus was brought to his knees, as…
The popular image of female spies as glamorous femmes fatales obscures a far more interesting history, writes Helen Fry. The histories of intelligence, spies and espionage have traditionally contained…
The European Parliament making moves to condemn China over human rights abuses may play well in modern day, but exposes the fault lines in a changing global order - the West today should no longer…
Challenges presented by Donald Trump, including tariffs and withdrawal from global leadership, give BRICS countries a chance to build a cooperation platform for the Global South and a to create a new…
Travelers wait as Eurostar trains to London and all trains heading to northern France have been brought to a halt following the discovery of an unexploded bomb dating back to World War II near the…
Support Now From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump…
SEOUL -- A Seoul district court cancelled the arrest of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, citing a technicality in the process of filing a criminal charge.The Seoul Central District…
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- China will host the Global Leaders' Meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Beijing in the latter half of this year, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on…
ISTANBULItaly proposed on Thursday that Ukraine be offered protection under NATO's collective defense without full membership.Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, speaking at a meeting of EU leaders…
Egyptian media reported on Thursday that security forces, in coordination with Sudanese authorities, successfully freed a group of Egyptians who had been “kidnapped” by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)…
Mr.Chair,China would like to exercise the right to reply in response to the statement made by the United States delegation at this 10th session of the UN Open-ended Working Group on Security of and in…
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has donated five locomotives, including two shunting and three mainline, to the Kyrgyz Republic, the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development (KazAID) reported on March 7.…
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Mutual respect is a basic norm governing state-to-state relations and also an important prerequisite for China-U.S. relations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said…
BRIGHAM CITY, Utah—Eighty years later, Norio Uyematsu returned to the land of his youth here to thank a local farm owner who gave his family a home and life after their incarceration during World War…
Starbucks has shut down four of its branches in Jordan due to the ongoing boycotts in the area, Arab media reported on Wednesday.The boycotts against Starbucks in Jordan sparked over the company's…
Russian forces launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s energy and gas infrastructure on Friday morning, Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko reported.“Russia continues its…
Two suspects will appear in the Blue Downs magistrate's court on Friday charged with the kidnapping, extortion and robbery with aggravating circumstances of UDM deputy president Nqabayomzi Kwankwa in…
Nigeria's competition commission is suing the local unit of MultiChoice Nigeria, Africa's biggest pay television company, and its chief executive, John Ugbe, for violating regulatory directives, the…
The imagery of climate change matters. How we perceive the world affects how we perceive climate change, and how it will affect us – or whether it will affect us at all. Imagery has long been…
LATAKIA / ISTANBUL Following an attack on security forces in Syria's Latakia province, the Syrian army has stepped up search operations against forces loyal to the deposed Bashar Assad regime.The…
MANILA - The Philippines and Canada are set to sign a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) after negotiations aimed at enhancing defence and security cooperation between the two nations,…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 7. Kyrgyzstan's passport has improved its position by 14 spots in the interactive Passport Index ranking compared to 2023-2024, now ranking 67th, Trend reports via the…
Was Pakistan’s military gambit across the Durand Line a clever maneuver or a spectacular miscalculation? The question hangs heavy over the volatile and still-contested Afghan-Pakistani border as a…
LONDON and ROME -- Pope Francis “had a tranquil night and woke shortly after 8 a.m.” on Friday morning, the Vatican said, coming a day after he made his first public comments since being hospitalized…
Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed support for an African ‘voice in international affairs’ adding it is ‘crucial to the shared destiny of humanity’.
The court will now convey its decision to the detention center, which stated that it expects to release Yoon by the end of Friday. On December 3, Yoon had unexpectedly declared martial law, accusing…
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday highlighted India’s growing convergence with Europe and the expansion of the Indian economy in his speech at University College Dublin, Ireland. He…
Pope Francis hit the three-week mark Friday in his hospitalization for double pneumonia, after giving the world a tangible indication of just how frail he is.
Mali is suspending the granting of new artisanal mining permits to foreigners, after a couple of accidents in recent weeks left dozens dead.The collapse on February 15 of an artisanal gold mine killed…
Violations occurred in various areas, including 39 in Hebron, 18 in Bethlehem, 7 in Nablus, 21 in Jericho and Jordan Valley, 33 in Tubas, 21 in Ramallah, 21 in Salfit, 21 in Qalqilya, 6 in Jerusalem -…
THE NUMBER of people referred as potential victims of modern slavery in the UK reached a record high last year, according to official figures released on Thursday. Experts have called for urgent…
Good evening. The annual session of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's parliament, kicked off this week. However, judging by the coverage from major news publications, much of the media…
BANGKOK — The United States and other countries made repeated offers to Thailand to resettle more than three dozen Uyghur men before they were deported back to China, where rights groups fear they may…
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday stressed the importance of remaining committed to the vision of a common home in neighborhood diplomacy and sticking to the goal…
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese miracle of unprecedented high-speed growth will be followed by even more remarkable high-quality development, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday.…
In 2021, it was reported that ‘mass graves’ had been discovered in Canada. The remains of 215 indigenous children were said to have been found at the former site of the Kamloops Indian Residential…
ROME -- A weak and breathless Pope Francis thanked people for their prayers for his recovery in a remarkable audio message broadcast Thursday, the first public sign of life from the 88-year-old pope…
NAPLES, Italy – The Spanish Navy Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) JUAN CARLOS I paid a visit to Naples, March 6, 2025. The Spanish Expeditionary Task Group led by its flagship, the helicopter landing…
Argentina’s tax revenue increased by 86.5% year-on-year in February, reaching $12.701 billion, according to the Customs Collection and Control Agency (ARCA). This follows a 95.2% year-on-year rise in…
Foreign exchange market data reveals the Mexican peso strengthened to 20.28 against the US dollar this morning. The currency appreciated 0.45% in the past 24 hours, building on gains from yesterday’s…
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Tan France is vowing Deli Boys will be your next binge-watch.Taking to his Instagram, France, who plays Zubair in his first-ever scripted television role on the show, shared his thoughts on the Hulu…
A photo published by state-run Borna News on the night of March 6 claiming that social media users had reported an explosion at an eastern Tehran military base An explosion at an Islamic Revolutionary…
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reaffirmed its support for the outcomes of the extraordinary Arab “Palestine Summit” held in Egypt, which endorsed a plan for early recovery, reconstruction, and…
By Belen Sanz Luque and Florence Bauer Imagine a world where women are denied the fundamental rights to education, voting, property and autonomy. A world where safety, dignity, and independence are…
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President Donald Trump convened his Cabinet on Thursday, March 6, to clarify that federal departments answer to their secretaries—not Elon Musk. According to Politico, citing two administration…
Gare du Nord is the world's third-busiest train station, serving trains to and from northern France, London, Belgium, and the Netherlands, according to the Paris tourist office. According to Eurostar,…
U.S. President Donald Trump wants to link his proposed minerals deal with Kyiv to a demand that Ukraine commit to swiftly reaching a ceasefire with Russia, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing…
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has rejected Călin Georgescu’s bid to overturn the annulment of Romania’s November 2024 presidential election, declaring his case “inadmissible” in a final…
Jarosław Kaczyński, the leader of the Polish opposition Conservatives (PiS), has accused the European Commission of planning to intervene in the country’s presidential election due in May. He was…
Lithuania has officially withdrawn from the Convention on Cluster Munitions, an international treaty prohibiting the production and distribution of the controversial weapons. The Seimas, or…
(Xinhua) 15:49, March 07, 2025 BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- The world should listen to Africa, heed its concerns, and support it in exploring a new development path of self-reliance and self…
Financial analysts from major banks reported today that the Colombian peso maintained stability at 4,113.53 against the US dollar. The currency showed remarkable resilience despite ongoing pressures…
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said that the Israeli security forces left Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur Shams refugee camps uninhabitable. The...
BANGKOK -- The United States and other countries made repeated offers to Thailand to resettle more than three dozen Uyghur men before they were deported back to China, where rights groups fear they…
WASHINGTON -- America's butterflies are disappearing because of insecticides, climate change and habitat loss, with the number of the winged beauties down 22% since 2000, a new study finds.The first…
Canada’s decision to stick with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, despite the looming shadow of Donald Trump’s combative rhetoric and trade threats, has sparked a fair bit of chatter among…
Around 375,000 children in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s war-ravaged North Kivu province are missing out on education and are vulnerable to violence and recruitment by armed groups, Save the…
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NASARAWA, Nigeria - The World Health Organization says it will send leprosy drugs to Nigeria this weekend after resolving testing hold-ups that contributed to a year-long delay in thousands of…
(Luxembourg, 07/03/2025) – Two suspects were arrested yesterday, at the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Turin, for their alleged involvement in a VAT carrousel scheme…
On March 5, Ambassador Zhao Xiyuan met with James Browne T.D., Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage.Ambassador Zhao said that the current China-Irish relations maintain a positive…
H.E. Ambassador Cao Xiaolin published a signed article on Al Jazeera Arabic website titled The U.S. 'Gaza Prescription' Is Not Conducive to Peace" on March 5. The article points out that the U.S. plan…
On March 3, Consul General Li Nan and his wife Qi Yunhui were invited to attend the 30th anniversary celebration of Oi Kwan Women's Group of Northern Ireland, UK and delivered a speech. More than 100…
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- The one-China principle is the political foundation for China-Japan relations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday. Eighty years have passed since Taiwan returned…
Russia views comments by President Emmanuel Macron about extending France's nuclear deterrent to other European countries as a "threat", Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday. Macron…
More than 70 people were killed, and several others injured after forces loyal to ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad clashed with government personnel in country's coastal region. According to a…
The Trump administration’s cuts to USAID have frozen hundreds of millions of dollars in contractual payments to aid groups, leaving them paying out of pocket to preserve the fragile Gaza ceasefire,…
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Tens of thousands of homes and businesses lost power and people were ordered to evacuate their flood-prone homes Friday as part of the Australian east coast was lashed by wind…
As the USA withdraws from European security, Keir Starmer faces a defining moment: realign with Europe or cling to a fading alliance. Keir Starmer faces a seemingly impossible task. The entire raison…
European leaders pledged to dramatically boost defence spending and build a stronger, more sovereign military bloc at a crisis summit Thursday. This comes as Washington said talks with Kyiv were back…
TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – The destruction of refugee camps launched by Israel in the West Bank has turned into the largest displacement of Palestinians since the 1967 war, the UNRWA Commissioner-General…
Russia launched a "massive missile and drone" attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Friday, a Ukrainian minister said, after Washington said talks with Kiev were back on track to secure a truce…
Russia will not offer any concessions in future peace talks with Kyiv, including deploying peacekeepers in Ukraine, according to a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Not only that,…
SINGAPORE – A man accused of robbing the Tampines branch of a licensed moneylending firm escaped caning after he pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of committing theft at the outlet.On March 7, Jose…
SINGAPORE – Make family time all the more special with these ideas and activities.The S.E.A. Aquarium, which launched in November 2012, will close its doors in May to undergo an extensive renovation.…
SINGAPORE – Local-born Singapore citizens made up the bulk, or 63 per cent, of the growth in the number of residents with professional, managerial, executive or technical (PMET) jobs from 2014 to…
SINGAPORE – The Progress Singapore Party’s (PSP) proposed “affordable homes scheme”, where Build-To-Order (BTO) flats are priced primarily on construction costs, will take Singapore backwards to a…
Eurostar trains to London and all trains heading to northern France were suspended on Friday due to the overnight discovery of an unexploded bomb dating back to World War II.France’s national train…
JERUSALEM Archbishop Atallah Hanna, head of the Sebastia of the Greek Orthodox Church in Jerusalem, criticized US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday after he appeared publicly having marked…
Your Excellency Under-Secretary-General Vladimir Voronkov, Ambassador Jay Dharmadhikari,Let me begin by thanking UNOCT and the French Mission for holding today’s meeting. We commend the tremendous…
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All Eurostar trains to London have been cancelled after an unexploded Second World War bomb was found near train tracks. Trains from Gare du Nord station in Paris will be postponed until at least mid…
Dr. Doyin Okupe, a Nigerian physician, politician, and former presidential aide, has died. He passed away at the age of 72. According to sources close to the family, Dr. Okupe had been critically ill…
“The US has reversed its alliances to side with Russia against Europe!” This is the idea that many commentators in Britain, France and Germany have been hammering in for the past few days. The…
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Written by Ionel Zamfir. 8 March, International Women’s Day, is a good opportunity to take stock of progress and challenges for women’s rights and gender equality. This year marks the 30th anniversary…
COPENHAGENThe EU's top court on Thursday fined Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, and Estonia for failing to implement whistleblower protections on time.In a news release, the European…
Egypt announced that the Arab plan for early recovery, reconstruction and development of Gaza, adopted by Tuesday's extraordinary Arab summit in Cairo, includes building...
Three Palestinians were martyred Thursday as a result of Israeli shelling that targeted a group of citizens east of Shujaiya neighborhood east of Gaza City.Medical sources said...
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ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 7. The National Bank of Kazakhstan has raised its key interest rate to 16.5 percent, Trend reports via Kazakhstan's National Bank. The Monetary Policy Committee of the…
Footage from the cancelled live-action series starring the popular characters of cartoon show ‘Powerpuff Girls’ as adults leaked and was made into a trailer, sparking reactions from social media users…
The Eastern Partnership European School in Georgia project and the New School in Tbilisi, Georgia, with the support of the European Union and the International Baccalaureate, announce a call for…
According to Russia Today, the terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham was able to make its way to the center of Latakia province after a bloody night of fighting.The report indicates that Tahrir al-Sham…
BOGOTA / ISTANBUL Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday accused neighboring Guyana of engaging in illegal activities in the disputed Esequibo region, a territory at the heart of a long…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a temporary delay in tariffs on Mexico and Canada for certain products, with the full measures set to take effect on April 2. He stated that the decision came…
Good Friday morning. This is Sam Blewett. DRIVING THE DAY ALL FOR ONE, BUT ONE WANTS ALL: Keir Starmer dials back into the European conversation today as — on the one hand — there are a couple of…
SEOUL — A South Korean court cancelled impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol's arrest warrant on Friday (March 7), paving the way for his release from jail following his arrest in mid-January on…
But, as heartwarming as the hug Daniel gave to Trump in the oval office, and his appointment as an agent is, it also comes around the same time troubling news that Trump and his health advisor Robert…
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A reporter claimed to have located Israeli 'spy cameras' in southern Lebanon according to Hezbollah-owned Al-Manar TV on Wednesday.The reporter, Ali Shoeib, claimed that the cameras were "initially…
As they watched Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy evicted from the White House last week after an unprecedented live televised quarrel with President Donald Trump and his Vice President JD…
On resolving the Ukraine war, China wants to achieve a “fair, lasting and binding peace agreement” acceptable to all parties, Wang Yi said.“China is willing to continue to play a constructive role in…
TOKYO – A 108-year-old Japanese woman has been certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest barber – and she has pledged to keep working until at least 110. Ms Shitsui Hakoishi, born in…
(Beirut) – An Emirati court upheld an abusive 15-year sentence on March 4, 2025, against the prominent Emirati human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor, who was convicted following a fundamentally unfair…
Happiness, it has long been believed, follows a curve: It’s high when one is young, dips in midlife, and then rises again as one gets older.Scratch that – it may no longer be true. A new research…
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SEOUL — A South Korean court on Friday ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail, more than a month after he was arrested and indicted over his short-lived imposition of…
Special Representative of the UN Secretary General and head of the UN Support Mission in Libya, Hanna Tetteh, held talks on Thursday with General Mohammed Al-Haddad, Chief of General Staff of the…
Tropical Cyclone Alfred's centre is expected to hit Australia on Saturday morning, with impacts already being felt across south-east Queensland and northern NSW. The cyclone continues to track slowly…
An NHS trust is investigating claims that healthcare staff illegally accessed medical records belonging to the Nottingham attack victims.
MOSCOW, March 7 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- Canada will delay the introduction of new tariffs on US goods until April 2 in response to the US commitment to suspend tariffs on Canadian exports…
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Zimbabwe has officially submitted its application to join BRICS, the country’s Foreign Minister Amon Murwira announced during a visit to Moscow on Thursday. Speaking alongside Russian Foreign Minister…
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China's foreign minister Wang Yi has spoken out against US tariffs and accused it of "meeting good with evil".Speaking during a rare press conference in Beijing as part of the week long National…
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Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir marked his first day in office with a visit to the Gaza Strip, signaling a shift in approach following his predecessor…
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WASHINGTON: Mohammad Sharifullah, an Afghan citizen accused of planning the 2021 Kabul airport bombing, appeared before a federal court in Virginia, following his extradition.The attack at the Abbey…
Washington DC [US], March 7 (ANI): Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party have sent a letter to US Attorney General Pam…
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ISTANBUL The European Union on Thursday urged Milorad Dodik, president of Republika Srpska (RS), one of two entities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, to “refrain from provocative, divisive rhetoric and…
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BRUSSELS — One man died and two people were injured when a highway bridge under demolition collapsed near the town of La Louviere, southern Belgium, authorities said on Thursday (March 6). Mayor…
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PARIS – Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan and French Minister of Economy, Finance, Industry, and Digital Sovereignty Eric Lombard met in Paris on Thursday to explore new avenues for…
Having fled Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Larysa Smirnova arrived in the UK in May 2022 with her nine-year-old son and just one suitcase.She told the BBC she was warmly welcomed by a…
HONG KONG -- China's export engine slowed sharply in the first two months of the year, as the world's No. 2 economy battles an escalating trade war with the U.S.Total overseas shipments rose 2.3% on…
Friedrich Merz, who is poised to become Germany’s next chancellor, said Berlin should start talks about expanding the French and British nuclear deterrents to cover Europe, according to an interview…
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The U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, which visited Malaysia. last December. Activity by Western and Japanese navies in the South China Sea has increased noticeably in the last…
'By resuming its siege and bombardment of Gaza, Israel has unilaterally changed the conditions of the ceasefire agreement and next steps,' they sayGENEVAUN experts expressed alarm Thursday over…
North Korea and Russia have denounced plans for upcoming large-scale U.S.-ROK military exercises, accusing the allies of escalating tensions with the drills that Pyongyang calls a “war rehearsal”…
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SpaceX’s massive Starship spacecraft exploded in space on Thursday minutes after lifting off from Texas, prompting the FAA to halt air traffic in parts of Florida, in the second straight failure this…
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ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 7. The OSCE organized a three-day seminar in Turkmenistan to strengthen cooperation at border checkpoints in Central Asia, Trend reports. The regional seminar on managing…
This originally appeared at The Grayzone. MASAYA, NICARAGUA – Reynaldo Urbina rides his motorbike around the streets of Masaya, Nicaragua, with agility, despite having only one arm. Nearly seven years…
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The head of Myanmar’s military junta arrived in Belarus yesterday for a two-day state visit aimed at shoring up support for his sanctioned and besieged military administration.Arriving from St.…
America is no longer a member of the free world. That is the almost unbearable truth that has been revealed over the past two months. For Europe, this turn of events has been and will continue to be a…
TOKYO – A woman in Japan was arrested for allegedly locking her naked partner on their balcony for the night, leading to his death from hypothermia, police said on March 7. The 54-year-old was…
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Steady inflow improvements into two of the SADC region's major reservoirs for hydroelectricity generation along the Zambezi River have brightened prospects for power generation until the last quarter…
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Twenty-six European Union leaders ignored Hungary to back a declaration of support for Ukraine at an emergency meeting, underscoring the difficult road ahead as the bloc tries to to mobilise new…
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Pyongyang, March 7 (KCNA) -- In every March, a bleak war wind blows for sure from the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. This year is no exception. Warmongers of the U.S. and the puppet ROK will…
LONDON European Union leaders announced an historic increase in defense spending following an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday, signaling a shift toward a more sovereign and robust European…
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BEIJING – China’s retaliatory tariffs against US farm produce, from corn to chicken, are designed to hurt President Donald Trump’s voter base, but remain restrained enough to allow room for the two…
Cryptocurrency falls as much as 6 percent as lack of plans for government purchases disappoints investors.United States President Donald Trump’s executive order to establish a Bitcoin strategic…
TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – The government of Hungary will hold a referendum on whether Ukraine should be allowed to join the European Union, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told reporters after the European…
Ukraine's energy and gas infrastructure came "under massive missile and drone shelling" by Russia on Friday, a Ukrainian minister said. "The energy and gas infrastructure in various regions of Ukraine…
SEOUL - South Korea's education ministry said on March 7 it had agreed to freeze the number of new medical students at about 3,000 per year in a bid to end a 13-month dispute involving a walkout by…
Obesity is on the rise not just in humans but in dogs, whose history of selective breeding makes them an ideal species for studying the balance between genetics, diet, and lifestyle in weight gain. In…
The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Turkmenistan organised an Iftar dinner in honour of the holy month of Ramadan at the "Yıldız" hotel in Ashgabat. During the event, Ambassador Gismet…
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (Image Credit: YouTube/MinistryofExternalAffairs) Dublin [Ireland], March 7 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India today finds increasing…
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US President Donald Trump told stranded NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore that they would soon be brought back to Earth after nine months at the International Space Station (ISS). US…
On his 33rd birthday, former ‘crypto king’ Sam Bankman-Fried dished what it was like to share a jail unit with the disgraced rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Almost a year after the FTX co-founder was…
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A South Korean court has ordered the release of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from jail, according to news reports.The Yonhap News Agency reported that the Seoul Central District Court made the…
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Amid major disruptions caused by aid cuts from the United States government, the health department aims to enrol a record number - an additional 1.1 million - of people living with HIV on life-saving…
The incidence of active pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and silicosis among gold miners remains high, but recent years have seen a slow decline in the rates of both diseases, according to a recent study.…
President Tinubu praises the bold initiative and the rigorous selection process, highlighting its significance. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows,…
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in two separate statements on Thursday that they plan to visit Saudi Arabia. Bloomberg reported that Trump said he is likely…
SINGAPORE - Students take three to four years to graduate from polytechnic or university and the Ministry of Education (MOE) has to look beyond short-term cyclical trends in the labour market, said…
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In his first few weeks back in the Oval Office, U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a split-screen approach to his dealings with China, leaving U.S. financial markets, multinational firms, and…
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Japanese On March 7, in Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands H.E. Mr. HIGUCHI Keiichi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Solomon Islands, and the Honourable Peter Shanel…
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Addis Ababa, — Ethiopia's President Taye Atske Selassie has received a message today sent from the President of Angola and the current African Union chairperson, João Lourenço. After receiving the…
South Korea's court on Friday approved the release of the arrested President Yoon Suk-yeol, according to multiple media outlets.The Seoul Central District Court accepted Yoon's request to cancel his…
Nairobi — The Social Health Authority (SHA) has launched a 24-hour call center to enhance Kenyans' access to healthcare services, streamline registration processes, and facilitate claims tracking.…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun Area I Command, has intercepted a total of 3,365 parcels of marijuana and 75 sacks weighing 3,103.3kg and 88 cartons of codeine syrup in Ogun State. The command…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has emphasised the need for New Delhi and Beijing to work together as partners, advocating for mutual success rather than rivalry. Speaking on India-China bilateral…
SEOUL - A South Korean court cancelled on March 7 impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol’s arrest warrant, paving the way for his release from jail after he was arrested in mid-January on insurrection…
Post Japanese The Government of Japan and the Government of the Kingdom of Norway will commence intergovernmental negotiations for the conclusion of a Social Security Agreement between Japan and…
LONDON European Union leaders have agreed to new defense spending plans following emergency talks held in Brussels on Thursday.The 27 leaders endorsed a set of conclusions aimed at enhancing the EU's…
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A senior Thai official has admitted that the government deported 40 Uyghur asylum seekers to China last week out of concern about possible retaliation from Beijing if it let the group settle…
A South Korean court cancelled on Friday impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest warrant, paving the way for his release from jail after he was arrested in mid January on insurrection charges over…
Sikh community stages protest in London during visit of Indian External Affairs Minister Sikh community staged a protest in London during the visit of Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to…
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) launched an investigation on Wednesday into the University of California (UC) to determine whether the public university system engaged in a pattern or practice of…
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SEOUL - A South Korean court cancelled on March 7 impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol’s arrest warrant, paving the way for his release from jail after he was arrested in mid-January on insurrection…
EU leaders shaken by the prospect of U.S. disengagement agreed to boost the bloc's defenses at a crisis summit Thursday, as Washington said talks with Kiev were back on track to secure a ceasefire…
New Zealand's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Phil Goff New Zealand's most senior envoy to the United Kingdom has lost his job over remarks he made about US President Donald Trump at an event…
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China will continue to retaliate to the United States’ “arbitrary tariffs” and accused Washington of “meeting good with evil” in a press conference Friday on the…
Post Japanese On March 7, in Vientiane, the capital of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Mr. KOIZUMI Tsutomu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Lao People's Democratic…
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The US Department of State issued a Level 2 travel alert for the Turks and Caicos Islands, advising Americans to exercise increased caution when traveling to the islands. The warning is primarily due…
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China is using the geopolitical instability triggered by US President Donald Trump to cast itself as the world’s reliable partner, as America retreats from the international system and embarks on a…
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UN Women’s latest report Women's Rights in Review 30 Years After Beijing, published ahead of the UN 50th International Women’s Day on 8 March, shows that in 2024, nearly a quarter of governments…
The northwestern port city of Tartus and the entire Homs province were put under curfew on Thursday night.A curfew has also been announced in Latakia until 10:00 a.m. local time on Friday. The curfews…
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A three-year congressional effort to make daylight saving time permanent in the United States appears to have halted, with President Donald Trump saying on Thursday that Americans are evenly divided…
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ISTANBUL Sixteen members of the General Security Administration were killed or wounded Thursday in rural Latakia, northwestern Syria, following attacks by armed groups described as remnants of former…
On Capitol Hill, Republican senator Thom Tillis was wavering in his support for Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for defence secretary, until the president threatened him with a primary and Tillis did a…
People from Afghanistan and Pakistan might not be able to enter the United States from as early as next week as US President Donald Trump mulls a new new travel ban proposed, sources familiar with the…
Seventeen-year-old boy charged with eight offences following incident on Jetstar Airways plane.A teenager has been arrested in Australia after boarding a commercial aircraft with a loaded shotgun,…
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TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Iran has been elected the vice president of the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) despite a bid by the United States to block…
Germany’s €500bn fiscal overhaul is redefining its economy, bypassing debt limits to boost infrastructure and defence. Markets are rallying, with defence stocks surging. Analysts call it a ‘game…
On Capitol Hill, Republican senator Thom Tillis was wavering in his support for Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for defence secretary, until the president threatened him with a primary and Tillis did a…
Donald Trump India is a very high tariff nation, US President Donald Trump has said as he reiterated that reciprocal tariffs on countries that impose levies on American goods will kick in on April 2.…
WASHINGTONUS President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will visit Saudi Arabia "probably" over the next month and a half."I'm going to Saudi Arabia...Normally you’d go to the UK first, and last…
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"This is said to be a tip to get rid of coughing in children. Slice the onion thinly, (then) attach it to a fan so that we can breathe in the fragrant air of the onion," reads a Malay-language…
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said on Friday that China remains confident in Europe and believes that it can be a trustworthy partner, adding that the two sides can…
ISTANBUL French President Emmanuel Macron issued a warning about the dangers posed by Russia late Thursday, declaring that it represents "an existential threat" to Europe.Speaking at a news conference…
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New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed gratitude to the Government and people of Barbados for conferring him with the 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados…
SINGAPORE - More Singapore companies are still offering flexible work arrangements, even though the Covid-19 pandemic has long passed.The proportion of firms offering flexible work arrangements…
WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated his desire to bring the schools back to the states."We're trying to get the schools back into the states, let the states run the schools,"…
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' moves to create frictions in the South China Sea are just "shadow play" to smear China, with the screenplay written by external forces and the show…
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- China is firmly opposed to U.S. deployment of mid-range missile system in Asia, and the deployment is not welcomed by regional countries either, Chinese Foreign Minister…
March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day. Besides being a convenient excuse for Irish-Americans (and honorary “Irish For A Day”) to go drinking, it’s a serious national religious holiday in the Republic of…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China will continue to retaliate to the United States’ “arbitrary tariffs” and accused Washington of “meeting good with evil” in a press conference Friday on the…
U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on Thursday on his willingness to defend Washington’s NATO allies, saying he would not do so if they are not paying enough for their own defense. “It’s common…
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- China will host a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit this autumn in the northern city of Tianjin, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday. He made the…
The creator of the viral 'Trump Gaza' AI-generated video that showed the US President's so-called vision of the Gaza Strip, with him chilling with a shirtless Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
China’s exports lost momentum over the January-February period and imports unexpectedly shrank, amid escalating trade tensions with the United States, dealing a blow to an economic recovery that has…
The Indian Embassy in Israel has requested Israeli authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of the rescued workers. Some 16,000 laborers arrived in Israel from India in the previous year as…
The US Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, seeking a stay on his extradition to India. Justice Elena Kagan dismissed Rana’s…
KHARTOUM The Sudanese government welcomed a UN Security Council statement Thursday that rejected the signing of a charter to establish a parallel governing authority in Sudan.The Security…
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Within the book's 384 pages, Han also discusses the need for constitutional reform and suggests that if he were to become president, he would change South Korea's five-year presidential term to four…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that online gambling and telecom fraud are matters of grave concern to the people, hence an issue that China must keep a firm hand on.China's mission is…
In a memo to employees, Kiera Fernandez, Target’s chief community impact and equity officer, wrote: “As a retailer that serves millions of consumers every day, we understand the importance of staying…
THE recent Modi-Trump meeting ended with many predictable outcomes and a few surprise announcements. The predictable outcomes include the India-US willingness to cooperate on strategic affairs and…
Orbán’s government has launched over a dozen so-called national consultations since 2010 on a variety of matters, from migration to LGBTQ+ rights. They are mail-in campaigns in which all voting-age…
As of 2024, Beijing possesses the largest maritime fighting force across the globe. The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) operates more warships at sea than the United States and is expected to…
• FO warns of threat from US weapons abandoned in Afghanistan• Rejects Indian minister’s remarks on Kashmir as ‘provocative’ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday endorsed a United States plan to recover…
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said China will continue to retaliate against the United States’ “arbitrary tariffs” and accused Washington of “meeting good with evil”.In a press conference on…
SINGAPORE - An auxiliary police officer who kept a passenger’s lost AirPods earphones at Changi Airport was charged with criminal breach of trust on March 7.Indian national Sundar Aravinth, 29,…
WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump continued to raise doubts Thursday about the transatlantic NATO alliance, casting doubt about whether allies would come to the defense of the US if needed, despite…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends a press conference on China's foreign policy and external relations…
Photo : YONHAP News The government plans to spend 27-point-one billion won, or about 18-million-700-thousand U.S. dollars, this year to further install anti-drone equipment and systems at 17 critical…
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that there is "a lot of interest" in a potential TikTok deal and that he is open to extending the sale deadline if needed."We have a lot of interest in TikTok,"…
The one-China principle is the political foundation of China-Japan relations, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a press conference on Friday.To provoke trouble in the name of Taiwan region is…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday that China's diplomacy will continue to provide strong strategic support for the country's modernization efforts by creating a favorable external…
Infringement and provocation in the South China Sea will backfire and those acting as others' chess pieces are bound to be discarded, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a press conference on the…
China and India should be partners that contribute to each other's success, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday.A cooperative "pas de deux" of the dragon and the elephant is the only right…
March 6 (UPI) -- Support for Israel among Americans has fallen to its lowest level in a quarter century, according to the latest Gallup poll released Thursday. The poll shows that 46% of respondents…
WASHINGTON, March 7 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to build a strategic bitcoin reserve, reported Xinhua. The reserve will draw from cryptocurrency…
SINGAPORE - More Singapore companies are still offering flexible work arrangements, even though the Covid-19 pandemic has long passed.The proportion of firms offering flexible work arrangements…
Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana tried to stay his extradition to India by alleging that he would be tortured in India as he was "a Muslim of Pakistani origin". But, his last-ditch attempt…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on social media that the US "has zero tolerance for foreign visitors who support terrorists". He added that "violators of US law, including international students,…
Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday sought to present China as a source of stability to the world amid what he called turbulent times where “certainty is scarce”, saying Beijing would fight for peace…
After 13 years of living abroad, Pakistani activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai returns to her home village in northeastern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. VOA’s Fayaz Zafar files…
EU leaders shaken by the prospect of US disengagement agreed to boost the bloc's defences at a crisis summit Thursday, as Washington said talks with Kyiv were back on track to secure a ceasefire with…
SEOUL, March 7 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- The South Korean Defence Ministry said on Friday a total of 29 people, including 15 civilians, have been injured from an accidental fighter jet bombing of a northern…
US President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Thursday to grant a one-month exemption from tariffs on Mexico and Canada under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). "No tariffs on…
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Violent winds toppled power lines today as a tropical cyclone inched towards Australia’s eastern coast, sparking evacuation orders and leaving more than 70,000 homes without electricity.Air New…
New Zealand’s top spy has warned of the security risks posed by China’s growing influence in the Pacific and said his agency would ramp up scrutiny of the Cook Islands after the nation deepened ties…
SEOUL - The number of people injured after South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs on a civilian area on Thursday increased to 15 civilians and 14 soldiers, the country's defence ministry…
Pakistani origin Canadian 26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana (Photo Credit/ NIA) Washington, DC [US], March 7 (ANI): The US Supreme Court has rejected the plea of the 26/11 Mumbai attack accused,…
Damaged buildings in Pocheon, South Korea, after the air force said that Mk82 bombs fell from a KF-16 jet outside the shooting range during live-fire exercises near the demilitarised zone separating…
SINGAPORE - The salaries of lower-wage workers here have risen at a quicker pace compared with the workforce as a whole, signaling that recent measures to uplift this segment could have brought about…
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Speaking of the Ukraine crisis, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China is ready to work with the international community, in light of the wills of the parties to the…
Russia views comments by President Emmanuel Macron about extending France’s nuclear deterrent to other European countries as a “threat”, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday. Lavrov also…
The appeal cited the Human Rights Watch 2023 World Report, which details discrimination against religious minorities in India. It also mentioned a recent UK court ruling that blocked another person's…
"RSF has identified six online videos posted in just over six months that have stolen its identity and graphic charter — and almost all of these videos are about the war in Ukraine." This statement…
On 30 January, journalist Aisha Kutubaeva was physically attacked during a trial by the wife of the former Head of the Department of Culture, Bolat Mazhagulov. Mazhagulov is standing trial for…
New research by SEENPM and partners documents a rise in attacks on journalists, and a decline in public trust in the media due to political influence over editorial policies. This statement was…
By Cao Desheng, Hu Meidong (China Daily) 11:10, March 07, 2025 Visitors check out sportswear at an innovation exhibition facility of Anta in Jinjiang, Fujian province. (Wei Peiquan/Xinhua) Ding…
One cold December evening in New Hampshire, I received an unexpected video call from Hari Adhikari, 73, a Bhutanese refugee like myself.From his home in Colorado where he has lived for nearly six…
China's diplomacy brought much-needed stability to a changing and turbulent world in 2024, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday.With its diplomatic efforts, the country fostered a good…
pentagon — On a windy Thursday outside Washington at the Pentagon, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed his British counterpart to discuss how best to quickly end Russia's war in Ukraine.…
The only reference to the Taiwan region in the UN is "Taiwan, Province of China." Taiwan is never a country, not in the past, and never in the future, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday…
In the half-century-long China-EU relations, the most valuable asset is mutual respect, the most powerful impetus is mutual benefit, the greatest unifying consensus is multilateralism and the most…
HONG KONG – Hong Kong's edge as a financial hub will erode further as the city becomes embroiled in China-U.S. tensions, with the flash sale of a Hong Kong-owned global ports business highlighting…
FRANKFURT, March 7 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The European Central Bank announced on Thursday that it would slash key interest rates by 25 basis points in a bid to wind down the restrictive monetary policy,…
While Silicon Valley had its PayPal Mafia, Estonia came to pride itself on a Skype Mafia—an influential circle of ex-Skypers whose successes have defined the modern Estonian tech landscape. In a world…
US Supreme Court Clears 2008 Mumbai Terror Attack Convict Tahawwur Rana's Extradition To India | Photo- File US Supreme Court Clears 2008 Mumbai Terror Attack Convict Tahawwur Rana's Extradition To…
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- China will definitely take countermeasures in response to arbitrary pressure, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday. "China-U.S. business relations are based on two…
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- "High fences and small yards" cannot suppress the spirit of innovation, and decoupling and supply chains disruption will only lead to self-isolation, Chinese Foreign…
The list includes agreements signed between 2019 and 2024 and totaling €58.2 million, according to data retrieved by POLITICO. The letter is the latest step in a fight brewing in the budget committee…
The US Supreme Court has rejected Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana’s application seeking a stay on his extradition to India, weeks after President Donald Trump approved the move during Prime…
The decision to block the app was taken in consultation with 65,000 parents and teachers and after its technical feasibility was studied, he said. Opposition figures have said that the ban is an…
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association, a lobby representing the private jet industry, also criticized the trade war, saying: “Tariffs would affect the intricate and very complex global supply…
07 March 2025 - 04:30 By TIMESLIVE PREMIUM EDITORIAL The human rights violations that allegedly took place at the Zanzou club in Pretoria are not only atrocious but also a symptom of a prevailing…
The letter, dated March 6, is the fullest defense so far from the European Commission to U.S. criticisms, responding to Jordan's demand for an EU explanation of its laws. "The objective of DMA…
“I think my first thought was just like — ‘Okay, well, that's a big job. Better get on with it. Can't mess this up,’” Fahnbulleh said, recalling the moment Chief Whip Alan Campbell called with a job…
BEIJING - China warned on Friday it will "resolutely counter" pressure from the United States on the fentanyl issue, after Washington levied an additional 10% tariffs on Chinese imports this week."The…
Huang Kuo-chang, the new leader of the Taiwan People's Party, speaks with Nikkei Asia. He agreed that Taiwan needs to strengthen its defense, but stressed that "taxpayers' money should not be spent…
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- The United States should not return good with evil, or even impose arbitrary tariffs, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday when commenting on the U.S. move to…
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- China will provide certainty to this uncertain world, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday. "We are living in a changing and turbulent world, where certainty is…
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- A mature, resilient and stable China-Russia relationship will not be swayed by any turn of events, let alone be subject to interference by any third party, Chinese Foreign…
by Martina Fuchs UNITED NATIONS, March 6 (Xinhua) -- As International Women's Day takes place on Saturday, UN Women has urged strong action for the rights and empowerment of women and girls around the…
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- No maximum pressure, threat or blackmail can undermine the unity of the 1.4 billion Chinese people or stop the national rejuvenation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said…
The Greek parliament set up a committee on Tuesday to investigate allegations against a former deputy minister of obstructing a previous investigation into the country’s 2023 disastrous train crash.…
President Donald Trump on Thursday doubled down on his threat that Hamas must free the remaining Israeli hostages immediately. The U.S.-designated terror group said it will do so only in exchange for…
Africa is a fertile land of hope in the 21st century and there will be no global modernization without African modernization, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a press conference on the…
China will continue to strive resolutely for justice, peace and development for people in the Middle East, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday at a press conference on the sidelines of the…
Beijing - Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on March 7 said ties with Russia were a “constant in a turbulent world” as he addressed a press conference in Beijing.“A mature, resilient, and stable China…
BEIJING - China’s top diplomat Wang Yi on March 7 questioned what the United States has achieved in imposing tariffs, while stressing that it is “fully possible” for the two superpowers to help each…
A new pan-Arab plan for the reconstruction of Gaza has failed to persuade President Donald Trump to drop his controversial proposal for the US to occupy the strip and redevelop it into a luxury…
Event builds on EU-RoK Security and Defence partnership signed in November 2024 and provides a platform to discuss ways to strengthen women's leadership in security & defence. Experts from Republic of…
POCHEON (South Korea), March 7 (Bernama-Yonhap) – South Korea’s local and military officials launched a joint task force Friday to inspect property damage and safety conditions in the aftermath of…
ISTANBUL, March 7 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The United States (US) is in discussions with Ukraine to hold a meeting in Saudi Arabia to advance peace efforts with Russia, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported,…
US President Donald Trump walked back on the 5 per cent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico on Thursday, postponing them for a month. This comes amid reports that the controversial policy began…
SpaceX's massive Starship spacecraft exploded in space on Thursday (March 6) minutes after lifting off from Texas, causing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to halt air traffic in parts of…
After talks with the “Big Three” US carmakers – Stellantis, Ford and General Motors – the Administration initially announced a one-month exemption on cars coming through the United States-Mexico…
European Union leaders have committed to working together to bolster the continent’s defences and to free up hundreds of billions of euros for security.The agreement comes after US President Donald…
Japanese Mr. AKIYAMA Ichiro, Visiting Researcher of the Research Institute for Peace and Security attending the meeting Photo session Photo of the meeting On 6 March (local time), on the occasion of…
The Royal Family are reportedly planning to strip Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their Sussex titles if they do not stop making damaging claims against the monarchy.
Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa, spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Midlands Province, confirmed the incident to The Mirror.He said that Charles Muzamani (34), of Musengi Village, Chief…
7.3.2025 2:44 by Pindula News Have your say: Four people lost their lives in a tragic accident involving a haulage truck that collided with four vehicles and struck four pedestrians before overturning…
Israel’s Shin Bet security service recently concluded that Qatari funds helped subsidize Hamas’s force buildup ahead of the October 7 massacre. Qatar is pleading not guilty. Doha accused the Shin Bet…
LONDON--The United States is planning to charge fees for docking at U.S. ports on any ship that is part of a fleet that includes Chinese-built or Chinese-flagged vessels and will push allies to do similar or face retaliation, according to a draft executive order dated February 27 and seen by Reuters on Thursday.
President Donald Trump responded Thursday to growing criticism over unprecedented cuts to the US government overseen by his billionaire advisor Elon Musk, saying they should be carefully targeted."We…
SpaceX launches eighth test of its Starship rocket (Image Credit: SpaceX) Washington, DC [US], March 7 (ANI): SpaceX launched the eighth test of its Starship rocket on Thursday, successfully…
SINGAPORE - Travellers heading north can expect heavy traffic at the Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints, ahead of the upcoming March school holidays and Hari Raya Puasa. The Immigration and Checkpoints…
The Politburo endorsed the recommendation from the National Disciplinary Committee that Blessed Geza should be expelled from ZANU PF with immediate effect. As you are aware, he was a member of the…
TAIPEI--Taiwan’s president and top chipmaker TSMC held a joint news conference Thursday to defend the company’s decision to invest $100 billion in the U.S., saying it stemmed from customer demand and not pressure from the Trump administration.
China will not yield to bullying and its economy can weather higher tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump and other challenges, the Chinese commerce minister said Thursday, though he added that there are “no winners in a trade war.”
US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said on Thursday he is in discussions with Ukraine for a peace agreement framework to end hostilities with Russia and that a meeting is…
ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks to Taiba Sulaimani about using her voice after the Taliban have taken numerous actions to marginalize women - including banning them from speaking in public.
Before European colonialism, divorce did not need the intervention of a court. Marriage could be nullified only on the grounds of witchcraft, adultery or insanity.So, as unions between families rather…
07 March 2025 - 04:30 By GILL GIFFORD Government’s approach to addressing the high costs of private healthcare in South Africa should be seen as an act of desperation that should be withdrawn and…
LONDON — The number of potential modern slavery victims in Britain rose to a record last year, official statistics showed on Thursday (March 6), highlighting a growing crime that experts say requires…
Francis' feeble voice, discernible through his laboured breaths and in his native Spanish, was recorded Thursday from the hospital and broadcast to the faithful in St. Peter's Square who had gathered…
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday called for building a community with a shared future for humanity at a press conference. An increasing number of countries have…
US President Donald Trump cast doubt on Thursday on his willingness to defend Washington's NATO allies, saying he would not do so if they are not paying enough for their own defense."It's common…
8/8Prince William listens to people speaking during a visit to the Mental Health Innovations (MHI), a charity established in 2017 by The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, in…
A 108-year-old Japanese woman has been named the world’s oldest female barber.
South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian district yesterday, injuring 15 people and damaging houses and a church during military exercises.
US president Donald Trump is set to sign an order that would initiate the dismantling of the Department of Education, sources familiar with the effort told CNN.
Romania detained six people on charges of trying to overthrow the state with Russia’s help, prosecutors said yesterday, and a 101-year-old former army major general said his home had been raided as…
The creator of a bizarre AI-generated video showing Donald Trump’s vision Gaza Strip has spoken out, saying the clip was intended as satire.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky says talks between his country and the US on ending the war will take place in Saudi Arabia next week.
Columbia University senior Maryam Alwan was visiting family in Jordan over the winter break when she received an email from the university accusing her of harassment. Her supposed top offence: writing…
A former British soldier watched videos of Andrew Tate before he murdered his ex-partner along with her sister and her mother, it can now be reported.
WASHINGTON — North Korea continues to shun international humanitarian workers despite ongoing humanitarian needs in the country, U.N. officials say. Elizabeth Salmon, U.N. special rapporteur on human…
ISTANBUL, March 7 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Pope Francis remains in a "stable" condition, with no signs of a respiratory crisis, the Holy See Press Office said on Thursday, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.…
Israel stopped aid deliveries into Gaza claiming they were being diverted by Hamas [Getty]A group of UN human rights experts said Thursday that Israel is again "weaponising starvation" in Gaza by…
"You challenged Europe to step up. You challenged us to step up on Ukraine, on defense spending, on European security,” he said. “And I say to you that we have, we are and we will further." British…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met journalists from home and abroad on China's foreign policy and external relations on Friday on the sidelines of the third session of the 14th National People's…
Chinese President Xi Jinping personally planned and conducted head-of-state diplomacy in the past year, and many fruitful results were achieved, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a press…
No matter how the international landscape evolves, the historical logic of the friendship between China and Russia will not change and its internal driving force will not diminish, Chinese Foreign…
From left, European Council President Antonio Costa, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrive for an EU Summit at the European Council…
SINGAPORE - Local supermarket chain FairPrice Group on March 7 announced it has rolled out limited-time deals on its house-brand products to commemorate Singapore’s SG60 celebrations.As part of the…
POPE FRANCIS has set up a special commission to boost the Vatican’s income, amid fears that its worldwide outreach could face cutbacks because of dwindling resources. In a decree, the Pope said that…
How would you feel if the government controlled your television purchases and decided what you could watch? While this might seem unusual or even unthinkable in most parts of the world, in North…
OTTAWA — Canada will be in a trade war with the US for the foreseeable future, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday (March 6), speaking shortly before US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…
Starship, the world’s biggest and most powerful launch vehicle, successfully blasted off from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas shortly after 5.30pm (11.30 GMT).Just saw Starship 8 blow…
President Erdogan said he expects the number of Syrians leaving Turkey to rise as the country stabilises [Getty]More than 133,000 Syrians living in Turkey have returned home in the three months since…
SEOUL, March 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Friday promoted women's loyalty and devotion to the ruling party and the regime ahead of the upcoming International Women's Day. The state-run Korean Central…
By Yi Wonju SEOUL, March 7 (Yonhap) -- A North Korean soldier captured by Ukraine has said he used jamming guns to neutralize Ukrainian drones, a South Korean lawmaker who recently met the soldier…
(ATTN: UPDATES with Seoul's reaction in last 2 paras) SEOUL, March 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea threatened Friday that South Korea and the United States will pay a "horrible" price for their joint…
Luis Rubiales with members of the media as he leaves the court. MADRID — A Spanish prosecutor has asked for a retrial after the High Court sentence convicting the former head of the country's football…
A woman on a Southwest Airlines plane forced the flight to return to the gate after she started undressing and yelling in front of other passengers, including children, reported NBC affiliate KPNX.…
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with employees and wards of the Defenders of the Fatherland state fund supporting Russian service members involved in Russia-Ukraine conflict and their families,…
Canada will be in a trade war with the United States for the foreseeable future, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday, speaking shortly before US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called him…
At an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday, assembled in response to the US’ pulling back from commitments to Ukraine and questioning Europe’s resolve in its own security, European Union leaders…
SpaceX launched the eighth test flight of its giant Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact with its spacecraft shortly after launch.Starship took off from the company's Starbase facility near…
Members of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, and an Israeli hostage are seen during the handover of three Israeli hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross in the al…
Based on Volkswagen's new modular MEB electric drive platform, the ID. Every1 is powered by a single 70kW electric motor mounted on the front axle. The concept vehicle offers a top speed of 130km/h…
Microsoft plans to spend R5.4bn by the end of 2027 to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure in South Africa. This investment is in addition to the R20.4bn that the company spent over the past three…
The UN has warned it will have to cut monthly food rations to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh from $12.50 (R230) to $6 (R110) next month, unless it can raise funds to avert a measure that would worsen…
Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi says the government cannot fill the funding gap left by US President Donald Trump's decision to terminate USAID-funded programmes.The move by the Trump administration…
Racquel Chantel Smith burst into tears, struggling to walk in leg shackles, as angry former neighbours hurled abuse at her on Thursday, demanding she tell the truth about her missing daughter Joshlin.…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) shakes hands with visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in front of 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, March 1, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]The United…
People try to receive food relief during Ramadan in Gaza City, on March 4, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]The Israeli army on Thursday killed three Palestinians in the east of Gaza City, according to Palestinian…
(Xinhua) 09:29, March 07, 2025 BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- China firmly opposes the groundless accusations made by the United States, and urges the U.S. to immediately stop its wrongdoing of abusing…
(Global Times) 09:30, March 07, 2025 This photo taken on March 5, 2025, shows the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China. The third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC)…
By Li Xuanmin, Chu Daye, Zhang Yiyi (Global Times) 09:42, March 07, 2025 China will strive for solid progress in pursuing high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and will advance both major signature…
A number of Democrats quickly denounced the governor's comments. "We woke up profoundly sickened and frustrated by these remarks," a statement from California's LGBT legislative caucus read. On the…
A street is seen blocked in Dong Tam during a land dispute protest on the outskirts of Hanoi, Vietnam April 20, 2017. The banner reads "The pe
Doha – Unprecedented direct talks between the U.S. and Hamas are a sign of dysfunction in fraught negotiations to prolong a truce in Gaza, analysts said Thursday.Washington revealed it held talks with…
The latest SpaceX Starship malfunction, resulting in “space launch debris,” caused delays in the departures of two major airports in Florida – Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Miami…
WASHINGTON — The second moon landing by Intuitive Machines appears to have suffered the same fate as its first try last year, with data indicating the Athena lander ended on its side on the lunar…
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Thursday (March 6) sent his first audio message since being hospitalised for double pneumonia nearly three weeks ago, expressing thanks "from the bottom of my heart" to…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump cast doubt on Thursday (March 6) on his willingness to defend Washington's Nato allies, saying he would not do so if they are not paying enough for their own…
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United States President Donald Trump has signalled he intends to move forward with plans to dismantle the Department of Education, despite mixed signals from his administration.“Well, I want to just…
There are concerns that North Korean soldiers' fighting strength and discipline are weakening as they spend more time farming than training.
MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum thanked her US counterpart Donald Trump for an "excellent and respectful" call on Thursday (March 6), promising that her government would work on…
WASHINGTON — The US State Department will use artificial intelligence to revoke visas of foreign students who it perceives as supporters of Palestinian Hamas militants, Axios reported on Thursday…
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and her US counterpart Donald Trump have agreed on another month-long pause to a 25-percent tariff on Mexican goods that comply with the rules of origin of the…
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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
Physical imitation of Bitcoins are pictured at a cryptocurrency exchange branch near the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Oct. 20, 2021, a day after Bitcoin took another step closer to mainstream investing…
A British man has been found guilty of raping his former girlfriend during an attack in which he wielded a crossbow and knife to murder her, her sister and their mother.Louise Hunt, 25, Hannah Hunt,…
A YouTube stream allegedly caught the starship exploding over the Bahamas. [embedded content] SpaceX's Starship spacecraft tumbled and exploded in space on Thursday minutes after lifting off from…
Ambassador of Tajikistan meets with Minister of Investment of Indonesia AKIPRESS.COM - Ambassador of Tajikistan to Indonesia Ardasher Qodiri met with Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry of…
A federal judge gave the Trump administration until Monday to pay nearly two billion dollars (£1.5 billion) owed to partners of the US Agency for International Development (USAid) and the US State…
President Donald Trump has indicated limits on Elon Musk’s power in the US government for the first time. Trump’s move comes after his Cabinet members were reportedly frustrated with staff firing…
Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test…
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The low-altitude economy will become a new engine of economic growth and activate new forms of consumption in China, said Yang Yi, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference…
white house — President Donald Trump on Thursday confirmed that his administration was negotiating with Hamas, a U.S.-designated terror group, to free the remaining hostages, and he doubled down on…
56-year-old Natalia Shulha has been held incommunicado for eight months, with the only 'videoed evidence' obviously faked and probably obtained under duress, if not physical tortureNatalia Shulha From…
The US state department plans to use artificial intelligence to identify foreign students seen as supporters of Hamas and revoke their visas, reported Axios citing senior officials in the Trump…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine is "most interested in peace" and confirmed officials will hold talks with US partners in Saudi Arabia next week about ending the war with Russia.It comes as Sir…
Is this the moment for a spring break in Mexico or Canada?The idea might seem iffy as the Trump administration confounds its neighbors by toggling tariffs on and off and throwing countless jobs into…
North Korea threatened Friday that South Korea and the United States will pay a "horrible price" for their joint military exercise slated for next week, saying the drills will soon bring a "storm"…
However, he said, there is still a battle to be won to convince EU countries further from Russia's borders to get on board with that idea. Seven members of the bloc do not meet the spending target of…
Union of Jewish Students chief executive Arieh Miller is stepping down from the key position after more than six years. In a statement today, the charity representing 9,000 Jewish students across 75…
A “lost” novel by one of the last great Yiddish language writers, Chaim Grade, has been discovered in his papers in the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research in New York. And now, in what has been…
IPOH - Besides the wide range of food found at the Meru Raya Ramadan Bazaar near Bulatan Sultan Azlan Shah here, “masked guards” from the popular Korean drama series Squid Game are also present.More…
Canada will delay imposing counter-tariffs on $125 billion worth of US goods after US President Donald Trump agreed to suspend levies on Canadian exports under a North American trade deal, Canadian…
Photo : YONHAP News Polish President Andrzej Duda has expressed hope for swift progress in finalizing a contract to import South Korea’s K2 battle tanks.According to Seoul’s foreign ministry,…
Photo : YONHAP News South Korea’s national security adviser Shin Won-sik said that South Korea and the United States have agreed to closely consult before pursuing policies or engaging with North…
Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test…
U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff speaks to members of the media at the White House on Thursday. (Allison Robbert for The Washington Post) A U.S. proposal floated at a recent meeting…
“My parents had them, so I grew up with them,” Sneath says. “I think that they’re the ultimate canine aristocrat. They know that they’re gorgeous. They just have that air about them.”More than 24,000…
File photo. Pope Francis arriving a general audience at St Peter's Square in The Vatican in November 2024. Photo: AFP / Alberto Pizzoli England's top cricketing body has apologised for a joke about
President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Saul Loebjohn Thysevgenia Novozhenina/AFP/Getty Images) President Donald Trump’s sledgehammer…
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European leaders have backed plans to spend more on defence and continue to stand by Ukraine in a world up-ended by President Donald Trump's reversal of US policies.The European Union's defence summit…
Senior Chinese leaders Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi attended deliberations at the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and group discussions…
MOSCOW - The Russian Defence Ministry said on Thursday its forces had captured another village in eastern Ukraine as it advances westward through the region of Donetsk more than three years into its…
BRUSSELS – European leaders on Thursday backed plans to spend more on defense and continue to stand by Ukraine in a world upended by Donald Trump's reversal of U.S. policies.The European Union's…
European Union leaders on Thursday greenlighted plans to enhance the bloc's defense capabilities and reaffirmed their support for Ukraine.At a one-day special summit in Brussels, the leaders endorsed…
Three teenage children of North Korean army security officers were sentenced to unpaid labor for "nonsocialist behavior" earlier this month.
North Korean recruits to the military are worried about being assigned to front-line units or those requiring rigorous training.
File photo. Pope Francis arriving a general audience at St Peter's Square in The Vatican in November 2024. Photo: AFP / Alberto Pizzoli England's top cricketing body has apologised for a joke about
Elon Musk’s SpaceX lost contact with its Starship rocket in space on Friday (AEDT), dooming a satellite deployment demonstration in the company’s second consecutive Starship failure this year.Several…
JOHOR BAHRU - Faced with a cooking oil shortage, some Ramadan bazaar traders in Johor are forced to visit multiple supermarkets to secure enough supply.Fatimah Sarudin, 36, said she first noticed the…
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at an emergency EU summit on Ukraine and European security, U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threat against Hamas, and an accidental bombing in…
Photo : YONHAP News U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the U.S. will exert economic pressure not only on its adversaries but also on allies that fail to align with President Donald…
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir approved new attack plans on his first day in office; As Hamas continues to regroup, Israeli assessments indicate that once military operations resume, they will…
7 March 2025, 00:14 | Updated: 7 March 2025, 00:19 Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet US officials in Saudi Arabia. Picture: Alamy/Getty
Elon Musk’s SpaceX lost contact with its Starship rocket in space on Friday (AEDT), dooming a satellite deployment demonstration in the company’s second consecutive Starship failure this year.Several…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. President Donald Trump suspended on Thursday the 25% tariffs he imposed this week on most goods from Canada and Mexico, the latest twist in a fluctuating trade policy that…
Levent Kenez/StockholmAli Erbaş, head of the Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet), Turkey’s top religious authority, suggested that Muslims who continue using Israeli products or products from…
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AKIPRESS.COM - The delegation from Uzbekistan visited Vienna on a business trip, UzA reported. A meeting took place between Director of the Atomic Energy Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of…
Representative Image (Photo/ X@ BalochYakjehtiC) Balochistan [Pakistan], March 7 (ANI): Leading Baloch human rights organisation, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) shared on Friday the details of two…
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir approved new attack plans on his first day in office; As Hamas continues to regroup, Israeli assessments indicate that once military operations resume, they will…
An Ontario court has approved a historic $32.5 billion settlement that will see three major tobacco companies compensate provinces, territories and ex-smokers in Canada.In a ruling released today,…
For many scholars of international relations, the orthodoxy of the realist approach – much like “market–based” approaches in economics – has created a mistaken belief that the play-off of interests,…
Syrian security forces carried out operations against regime remnants in Latakia [Getty]Gunmen loyal to Syria's Bashar al-Assad killed 16 security personnel on Thursday, a war monitor said, in attacks…
"We respect Hungary's position, but it's one of out 27. And 26 are more than one," António Costa said after an EU summit focused on Ukraine's future. "Hungary is isolated," António Costa declared on…
The Trump administration once again put Europe on notice Thursday, as European leaders met to try and unite around a new defense plan. President Trump said he would selectively abide by Article 5,…
Summary of today’s top items:1. Xi on strengthening education's supporting role for science and technology and talent - On March 6, Xi Jinping visited members of the China Democratic League, the China…
The lift off of Starship rocket on a test flight to release mock satellites into space comes nearly two months after a launch attempt ended in explosion.
Japan has commissioned one of the most advanced conventional submarines in the world, with the Raigei the latest in a class of hunter-killer vessels designed to operate in the relatively shallow seas…
The richest person in the world, Musk is known as a driven, demanding executive who is willing to take bold risks, often with great rewards. His enterprises include the rocket company SpaceX, electric…
U.S. President Donald Trump has again postponed for one month his announced 25 percent tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some from Canada, as fears grow over the potential economic damages of a…
Satellite companies could plug the gap left by Trump's abandonment of Ukraine.
(RNS) — Lent is a time of reflection for many Christians, and each year a host of devotionals are published to bring insight and inspiration to the 40 days of contemplation leading to Easter. For the…
U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media Thursday that tariffs on Mexico will be paused until April 2, applying to anything covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement…
WARNING: This story contains details of sexual abuse.The daughter of convicted French rapist Dominique Pelicot has filed a complaint against her father accusing him of sexual abuse. Pelicot was…
SYDNEY - Thousands of residents in Australia's east were ordered to evacuate ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred's landfall on Saturday as the storm brought heavy rains, huge waves and strong winds that…
Good morning, distinguished members of Parliament.My name is Yalkun Uluyol. Thank you for inviting me to this important session of the cross-party parliamentary league for human rights diplomacy. I am…
But the end of U.S. military support leaves a gaping hole in allies' ability to support Ukraine in all aspects of its war, most notably when it comes to intelligence and targeting information for…
President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Saudi Arabian royalty next Monday, a day before planned peace talks in Riyadh between senior Ukrainian and US officials. Similarly, US President Donald Trump…
The Lithuanian government is investing in its people because "we don't believe Russia will change," said Dovilė Šakalienė, Lithuania's minister of national defense. "I come from the country where 20%…
By Terence Malapa, Vanuatu Daily Post Vanuatu elections 2025. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Koroi Hawkins Only indigenous Ni-Vanuatu will be able to contest provincial and national elections in a key reform at…
But the reality is that for all the EU’s efforts — and the steps taken in recent days are certainly not meaningless — the real conversations about Ukraine and the future of European security are…
European Union (EU) leaders on Thursday greenlighted plans to enhance the bloc's defense capabilities and reaffirmed their support for Ukraine.At a one-day special summit here, the leaders endorsed…
Russia would view the potential deployment of European troops to Ukraine as direct NATO involvement in the conflict, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday.Lavrov called the move a…
Clashes continue in coastal areas that form the heartland of the Alawite community and are a stronghold of the Assad family. Alawite activists said their community had been subjected to violence and…
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-DE), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Cory Booker (D-NJ),…
“I took a deep breath. Even the air is different outside prison,” said Tequila, sitting in her soldier’s uniform on a metal-framed bed in a military barrack.She is one of more than 100 female convicts…
Hamas’ treatment of the hostages it has been holding in captivity in the Gaza Strip is "intolerable," U.S. envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said Thursday, warning that "it's not going to be…
Thank you all for being here. I would also like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands we meet on today, the Kaurna people, and to thank Jakirah for welcoming us to country. I pay my…
Now that European capitals are reaching a consensus that the US may not be a reliable partner, many are also conceding – with varying degrees of reluctance – that “Macron was right”, in the words of…
The BDS movement and Israel’s right-wing culture minister agree on one thing: “No Other Land,” the Israeli-Palestinian documentary that just won the Oscar for best documentary, is anathema.One says…
Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Trump’s Mexico tariff saga coincides with a leadership election at the Organization of American States, Uruguay…
Latin American countries have faced yet another week of challenges from U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies toward the region. In response to Trump’s vocal concerns about cartels, Mexico…
Photo by Getty Images on Unsplash A push for innovation in Alberta’s agriculture industry is getting a boost. The federal government is investing more than $1.8 million to help small- and medium-sized…
Photo : YONHAP News U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that his plan to impose tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum starting next week remains unchanged. Trump issued the position on…
NEW YORK — Wall Street’s sell-off kicked back into gear on Thursday, and a U.S. stock market rattled by the whiplash created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs and uncertainty about the economy fell…
Arno Michaelis is a former white nationalist skinhead, lead singer of the neo-Nazi metal band Centurion, and member of Hammerskin Nation, one of the most violent white supremacist gangs in the US.From…
Media Contact 202-226-8467 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa will hold a public hearing titled, “Conflict and Persecution in Nigeria: The Case for a CPC Designation”…
The film opens with a sequence where Savita is interviewing a prospective groom.Along with her female relatives and friends, she watches as the young man serves them drinks from a tray. They laugh…
This morning at an International Women’s Day breakfast in Adelaide, Penny Wong was asked a simple, yet terrific question.“Is your job as Foreign Minister more difficult today than it was a week…
Kyrgyzstan and Turkey discuss cooperation and scheduled visits AKIPRESS.COM - Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Turkey Ruslan Kazakbaev met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey Ayse Berris…
The US owners of Boots have agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners as the struggling retailer looks to turn itself around after years of losing money.Walgreens Boots Alliance…
MEXICO CITY -- The number of monarch butterflies wintering in the mountains west of Mexico City rebounded this year, doubling the area they covered in 2024 despite the stresses of climate change and…
A sign marking the international border between the United States and Canada is pictured at Peace Arch Historical State Park in Blaine, Washington. JASON REDMOND/AFP via Getty Images Like a lot of…
Leaders of the European Union have voted to approve a plan to dramatically increase defense spending. The move is a reaction to the U.S. reducing its support for Ukraine in the war against Russia's…
"We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time but we kindly request privacy as we grieve and navigate through this challenging time."Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Bach…
The difference in tone between the US neighbour to the north and the one to the south could hardly be more striking.Some, particularly in Claudia Sheinbaum's camp, see it as evidence of her deft…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks prior to signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., March 6. EPA-YonhapU.S. President Donald Trump signed executive…
Kyrgyzstan and South Korea consider easing visa regime for Kyrgyz citizens AKIPRESS.COM - Director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Seitek Jumakadyr uulu and Ambassador of…
Students walk through the University of Pennsylvania campus on Sept. 4, 2024. Uncertainty about how much money colleges and universities stand to lose has led some schools to reduce the number of…
Donald Trump President Donald Trump suspended on Thursday the 25% tariffs he imposed this week on most goods from Canada and Mexico, the latest twist in a fluctuating trade policy that has whipsawed…
Passengers and crew tackled a teenage boy who allegedly attempted to board a plane armed with a gun in Australia.Detectives from Victoria Police have charged a 17-year-old after the incident at Avalon…
Zelensky announced the US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia in a series of posts on social media, after attending Thursday's crisis summit in Brussels where European Union leaders endorsed plans for a…
The United States has recently conveyed to the South Korean government its desire to entrust South Korean shipbuilders with the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of five to six U.S. Navy…
Samsung Electronics is set to replace the head of its North American external relations team, which oversees U.S. lobbying efforts.According to industry sources on Thursday, Samsung Electronics' North…
Subjects: Adelaide International Women’s Day Breakfast; Death of former Senator Dr Rosemary Crowley; President Trump’s administration; Chinese naval vessels off the coast of Australia. Sonya Feldhoff,…
The ruling arose from an altercation at a light-rail platform near U.S. Bank Stadium. Earley Romero Blevins, of Minneapolis, argued with a man and woman, and the man pulled out a knife and told…
A meeting between Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, a Twin Cities Democrat, and farmers in Trump country included applause, laughs and tough questions. Rural Minnesotans don't get many chances…
Fijian Drua waiting to get a lift to their hotel in Auckland late at night. Photo: Facebook Fijian rugby fans have rallied behind the Fijian Drua after reports about their "totally unacceptable"…
"Europe faces a clear and present danger," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a post to X as Zelenskyy arrived.
The American Enterprise March 05, 2025 Just over a century ago, the United Kingdom fundamentally reoriented its defense strategy in just a matter of years. Today, the United States is considering…
By Christopher J. Scalia Washington Examiner March 06, 2025 The recent news of Gene Hackman’s death was an occasion to celebrate the Oscar-winning actor’s long and remarkable career. Hackman is in…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Saudi Arabia next Monday, a day before planned talks there between senior Ukrainian and US officials on ending the war with Russia.Zelensky said his…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang told the National People’s Congress on Wednesday that the Chinese government will provide child care subsidies and expand free preschool day care available to young couples to…
FILE - Iranian women recite verses of the Quran in a mosque at a shrine during Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan in Shahr-e-Ray, south of Tehran, on June 12, 2016. The Iranian judicial authorities…
Many professional women work in different fields when they move to the United States. An Uzbek psychologist who has a green card now enjoys American life. "No matter what, females have to find a job…
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he wants his Cabinet to lead the overhaul of the federal government, not DOGE's de facto leader, Elon Musk."I had a meeting, I said I want the Cabinet…
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By Fiona Blackwood and Luke Bowden Vet Danielle Huston will attempt to keep the clinic open during Cyclone Alfred Photo: ABC News: Luke Bowden An emergency vet on the Sunshine Coast is determined to…
JAKARTA - The United Nations’ migration agency has slashed aid to hundreds of Rohingya refugees in Indonesia, according to a letter seen by Reuters and two people briefed on the matter, because of…
In 2015, when then Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced an additional week of paid leave for fathers during a National Day Rally speech, he jested, “Do not go and play golf, please use…
A possible second measles death has been recorded in the U.S. this year after a New Mexico resident tested positive for the virus following their death.The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) said…
SEOUL - North Korea criticised on Friday annual joint military drills planned by the United States and South Korea, saying it will worsen the situation on the Korean Peninsula, state media KCNA said.…
A weak and breathless Pope Francis thanked people for their prayers for his recovery in a remarkable audio message broadcast Thursday, the first public sign of life from the 88-year-old pope since he…
European financial market infrastructure firm Euroclear, which holds €183 billion in frozen Russian assets, has enlisted the services of bodyguards to protect its top executives against potential…
March 6 (UPI) -- Pope Francis is recovering from pneumonia, and on Thursday made an audio recording that was broadcast to visitors in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City. "I thank you from the bottom…
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The Biden administration no doubt messed with the George W. Bush–initiated AIDS in Africa program — that W should have gotten the Nobel Peace Prize for — in more ways than we know. But it is some of…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific will hold a public hearing on reauthorizing the U.S. Development Finance Corporation on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that the tense Oval Office meeting with US President Donald Trump last week was "regrettable," and that he is willing to work with Trump's "strong…
US president Donald Trump has said he will soon decide whether to revoke temporary legal status for about 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia, following a Reuters report that his…
Texas Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX), who sits on the DOGE oversight subcommittee, was thrown for a loop Thursday when CNN's Boris Sanchez challenged him on his Social Security claims. Sanchez asked, "I do…
Occupied Jerusalem: More than 85,000 worshipers performed Isha and Tarawih prayers Thursday at Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem. The Islamic Endowments Department in occupied Jerusalem said that…
A deadly missile strike hit a hotel in the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy overnight, killing four people and injuring dozens.Ukraine reports more than 100 drone strikes and two…
Amid these changes, a critical question has emerged: beyond the two leaders, who are the key decision-makers guiding the superpowers at what appears to be a crossroads for the world order?Adblock test…
BALTIMORE (AP) — Adnan Syed, whose case amassed a worldwide following of “Serial” podcast listeners, will remain free even though his murder conviction still stands, a Baltimore judge ruled on…
Thailand's Vice Foreign Minister Russ Jalichandra attends the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, near Lucerne, on June 16, 2024. Thailand’s vice foreign minister acknowledged on Thursday that Bangkok had…
2025.03.06 Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, left, talks with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, center, after a meeting at Merdeka palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 25, 2025
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By Ella Ide, AFP Pope Francis. Photo: Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP Pope Francis recorded and released an audio message on Thursday thanking those who have been praying for his recovery, his voice…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that he would travel to Saudi Arabia on Monday for a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman ahead of diplomatic-level talks later in the…
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE PETE HEGSETH: Well, Mr. Secretary, your entire delegation, welcome to the Pentagon. It's great to see you. It was wonderful to meet you the first time in Brussels, and have some…
A fight is brewing in England over new sentencing guidelines that require judges to consider a criminal’s ethnicity and faith before deciding whether to sentence them to jail. The guidelines, critics…
Nigeria has launched comprehensive standards and guidelines for organ and tissue transplants. The country’s health minister said the new rules, set out on Thursday, aim to regulate a sector that has…
The UN’s top aid official, Tom Fletcher, said that more than 300 million people urgently need assistance.But funding has been falling annually, and this year’s levels are projected to drop to a record…
The State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Turks and Caicos, warning Americans to "exercise increased caution" due to crime, the Daily Mail reported. The advisory comes as Spring…
It took the Trump administration just four weeks to break Moscow’s international isolation and bring Russian officials to Riyadh for negotiations on Ukraine’s future—without the involvement of the…
If Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to comply with Donald Trump’s demands regarding “security on the northern border,” it is reasonable to assume that no major shake-up in U.S.-Canada relations…
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A teacher was found shot to death inside a classroom and the school has been shuttered for the day. Samuel Colin Day was found dead at Munford High School in Tennessee around 6am on Thursday before…
The Emirate of Sharjah, represented by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), along with a delegation of 19 entities from both the public and private sectors, is participating…
US President Donald Trump has unveiled a temporary rollback to steep tariffs targeting Canada and Mexico, providing some reprieve to companies and consumers after sustained blowback on global markets.…
President Donald Trump told reporters Thursday that he is in favor of denuclearization among global powers. "It would be great if everybody would get rid of their nuclear weapons. I know Russia and us…
Pope Francis has been heard speaking for the first time since being admitted to hospital as he thanked well-wishers in an audio message.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to reporters in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 13, 2024, after meeting privately with congressional Democrats to plan out a response to President-elect Donald Trump’s…
ANKARA — Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has once again asserted that Zangezur is “Azerbaijani land that was deliberately handed over to Armenia to complicate the lives of Azerbaijanis.” He made…
VIENNA, March 6 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese envoy voiced support on nuclear cooperation in benefiting the Global South, and on jointly dealing with major nuclear issues during the ongoing meeting of the…
Republican senators just got their hands on Elon Musk's cell phone number, giving them a direct line to the man who's been reshaping the federal bureaucracy at President Donald Trump's behest.Many of…
WASHINGTON — A top Trump administration official said Thursday he would travel to Saudi Arabia to meet with Ukrainian representatives for talks about a ceasefire to pause Russia’s invasion. “We’re now…
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2025-03-06T21:18:43+00:00 Shafaq News/ The United States has held direct talks with Hamas for the first time, marking a "landmark" shift from its longstanding policy of not negotiating with groups it…
Israel's expansionist policy in Syria's Golan Heights and its support for the Druze and Kurdish minorities are justified by Israeli officials on the grounds that they are protecting natural allies and…
Finding good vocalists has always been one of the biggest challenges for heavy metal bands in Papua New Guinea. Photo: Tritones Music In the last four weeks, Doomsvein, a heavy metal band from the…
A US Coast Guard HC-130J Hercules aircraft parked on the flightline at Air Station Barbers Point, Oahu, HI, Aug. 15, 2024. This aircraft is used for search and rescue missions, maritime patrol, and…
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IFEX joins human rights organisations calling for the immediate release of the detained Bahraini human rights defender and former political prisoner. This statement was originally published on…
Tunisian authorities are prosecuting 40 political opponents and activists on unfounded conspiracy charges, with key defendants denied fair trial rights and held in abusive pretrial detention. This…
GCHR denounces the ruling as a tactic to imprison critics indefinitely, calling for the immediate release of those arbitrarily detained and urgent reforms to ensure fair trial standards. This…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his country will hold talks with the US next week about ending the war against Russia.In his nightly address, Mr Zelensky said he would travel to Saudi…
No Hamas Member Safe: President Donald Trump issued a “final warning” to the Iran-backed Hamas terrorist group and allied organizations holding Israeli hostages in Gaza. “‘Shalom Hamas’ means Hello…
Belgrade, 06 March 2025, dtt-net.com – The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, said he will have a phone discussion tomorrow (Wednesday 7) with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, over Russian gas…
A Syrian security source told Al Jazeera that 15 security personnel were killed in ‘various armed ambushes’.
Pope Francis says heartfelt thanks to worldwide supporters for their prayers as he nears three weeks in hospital: "May God bless you and the Virgin protect you."
The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest or…
In just over a month, President Donald Trump has overturned old certainties about U.S. reliability as a security partner, as he embraces Russia and withdraws American support for Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday delayed his new 25% tariffs on most Mexican exports to the United States for four weeks after hearing directly from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on how…
Sarajevo, 06 March 2025, dtt-net.com – The President of Serb entity Milorad Dodik said he and all other leaders of entity’s institutions and several ministers are have been asked to show at…
President Donald Trump on Thursday postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada for a month amid widespread fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war.The…
Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he would revoke the licenses that allowed companies such as Chevron to sell Venezuelan oil in the United States and international markets, which…
A US trade war has begun with China, Mexico and Canada.Tariffs are central to US economic and foreign policy in the new administration of President Donald Trump. So, what’s in store for the United…
A crucial meeting between US and Ukraine officials over a peace agreement with Russia has been set for next week, a top Trump administration official says.US President Donald Trump's special envoy,…
The leading UN aid agency for Palestinian refugees faces severe funding cuts and suspended services, with huge consequences for millions of Palestinians. It remains enmeshed in controversy over accus…
On March 5, Iraqi National Security Advisor Qassem al Araji said that Baghdad is trying to locate kidnapped researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli and Russian citizen who was abducted in March 2023.…
BEIJING – China is not intimidated by US threats, said Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, vowing to “fight it to the finish”, days after Washington imposed a second tranche of tariffs on Chinese imports…
WASHINGTON The US State Department on Thursday defended its engagement with Hamas, emphasizing that talks did not constitute “negotiations” and were aimed at reaffirming the US' stance that the…
DayofPal– A 13-year-old Palestinian boy, Abdullah Al-Yazuri, has accused the BBC of failing to protect him after the broadcaster pulled a documentary he narrated about children suffering in war-torn…
TL;DR: Young people reveal expensive purchases that they regret making and what they did with them.Many young Singaporeans make spur-of-the-moment purchases. But what happens once the novelty of the…
Rescue members work at a bomb accident site where a South Korean fighter jet accidentally dropped bombs on a civilian area during training, in Pocheon, South Korea, Thursday. Yonhap/AP SEOUL, South…
By Katharine Jackson, Reuters President Donald Trump has decided on a nearly one-month tariff delay on all products from Mexico and Canada Photo: AFP/CHIP SOMODEVILLA President Donald Trump on…
The foreign minister of Lesotho says it was “disappointing” to hear President Donald Trump say nobody has ever heard of the small African country during his congressional address on Tuesday. “It is…
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigeria and China said this week they will cooperate in efforts to crack down on the increasing number of Chinese nationals taking part in financial crimes in the African country. The…
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels. The Head of State thanked NATO member states for their military assistance to Ukraine. The discussion…
NEW YORK -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized the current international trade system on Thursday as "not sustainable" for the U.S., saying President Donald Trump's tariff policies have…
Last week, a meeting with President Zelensky of Ukraine at the White House exploded into acrimony in front of the cameras. Since then, an era-defining drama has been unfolding across the West as…
This divide has led to “growing insensitivity,” and hardened people’s sense of ethnic and religious identity. 2025.03.06 Kuala Lumpur A Hindu devotee carries a kavadi, a symbolic offering during the…
In February 2020, French President Emmanuel Macron said it was time to reflect on the European dimension of French nuclear deterrence. He proposed a strategic dialogue as well as joint nuclear…
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BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says talks between Ukraine and the US on ending the war will take place in Saudi Arabia next week. In his nightly address on Thursday, Zelenskyy…
Kyle Clifford murdered his former partner Louise Hunt and her family in July 2022.
The group were associated with Citizens of the Reich whose followers believe the German Empire, which collapsed in 1918, continues to exist. Investigators say it was led by Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss,…
2025-03-06T20:36:28+00:00 Shafaq News/ The United States is weighing a proposal to halt and search Iranian oil tankers at sea as part of an international framework. The US president, Donald Trump, has…
Washington Examiner March 06, 2025 In 1941, first lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Wendell Willkie, President Franklin Roosevelt‘s Republican challenger the previous year, founded Freedom House “to rally…
The UAE is seeking the "immediate dismissal" of a case brought against it at the International Court of Justice by Sudan, an official said on Thursday.Sudan filed a case against the UAE on Wednesday,…
The Israeli Embassy and Jewish community in Italy successfully blocked the launch of assassinated October 7 massacre mastermind Yahya Sinwar’s book at La Sapienza University; Pro-Palestinian…
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump announced a one-month tariff reprieve on all Mexican and Canadian goods governed by the USMCA, as well as potash, until reciprocal tariffs are imposed worldwide…
Pope Francis on Thursday made his first public comments since being hospitalized on Feb. 14, thanking the public for their prayers in a recorded statement made in Spanish.
The United States is reviewing all existing sanctions waivers that provide Iran any degree of economic relief, and urging the Iraqi government to eliminate its dependence on Iranian sources of energy…
A landmine explosion in Yemen’s western Al Hudaydah Governorate killed four people, including a child, on Wednesday evening, local medics reported.The blast occurred in the Ad Durayhimi district as…
A hushed audience in Luce Hall listened as Kyaw Moe Tun, Permanent Representative of Myanmar to the United Nations, delivered the MacMillan Center’s 2024-25 George Herbert Walker, Jr. Lecture,…
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Pope Francis has recorded a pained and laboured audio message to thank people for their prayers for his recovery.The message was the first public sign of life from the 88-year-old pope since he was…
As European leaders consider military deployment options in Ukraine to prevent a settlement that destabilizes both the country and Europe's broader security architecture, the Franco-British proposal…
The “current trajectory is deeply concerning,” he told ambassadors, updating them on the latest political developments in the country, where Houthi rebels – formally known as Ansar Allah – have been…
During his working visit to Belgium, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had an audience with His Majesty King Philippe of the Belgians. The Head of State expressed his gratitude for Belgium’s…
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Amid growing jumpiness over Donald Trump’s re-alignment with Russia, a vulnerability that has long troubled many in UK military circles is taking centre stage: Britain’s ultimate wartime deterrent -…
Canada is seeing a noticeable increase in measles cases this year, with more reported in the first two months of 2025 than all of last year, the country's health agency said on Thursday and urged…
Further escalating the diplomatic crisis following the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, the US government has reportedly ordered…
The European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday lowered its three key interest rates by 25 basis points, meeting market forecasts.This marked the fifth consecutive rate cut since the ECB initiated its…
Iran’s reformist government has suffered a significant setback with the forced resignation of Mohammad Javad Zarif, its most prominent reformist figure. Zarif, who served as vice president for…
Hélène Landemore believes in participatory democracy — possibly with some positive role for artificial intelligence. So, as government leaders, academics, and representatives from industry and civil…
Iranian regime President Masoud Pezeshkian presents the 2025-2026 budget plan in a parliamentary session Three-minute read The Iranian regime’s 1404 budget (March 2025 – March 2026) is a clear…
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AKP Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan made statements at an iftar dinner he attended in Beştepe, Istanbul. Speaking about Abdullah Öcalan’s Call for Peace and Democratic Society, Turkish President…
European Union leaders have backed new defence spending plans aimed at freeing up billions of euros for the continent’s security after the Trump administration signalled that Europe would have to fend…
DayofPal– For the fifth consecutive day, Israel has blocked the entry of fuel and humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza enclave, pushing over 2.4 million people toward an unprecedented crisis.…
US President Donald Trump has suspended tariffs on Mexican goods that fall under the USMCA trade agreement.
Dublin [UK], March 7 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar who is on an official visit to the UK and Ireland, called upon Ireland President Michael D Higgins. Jaishankar on Thursday conveyed…
Women’s rights regressed in a quarter of the world’s countries in 2024, according to a report released by UN Women, just two days before International Women’s Day. The decline was attributed to…
The meeting, held under the Assembly’s veto initiative, followed Russia’s use of its Security Council veto on 24 February to block amendments to a United States-led draft resolution on the conflict in…
Senior U.S. and Ukrainian officials are set to meet in Saudi Arabia next week to discuss efforts toward a ceasefire in the war with Russia, two sources familiar with the meeting told Axios' Barak…
ISTANBUL France reiterated its support on Thursday for Syria's "positive" cooperation with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), as efforts continue to eliminate the…
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Just a few weeks before the 2024 presidential election in the United States, the Economist explained why the country’s economy was the “envy of the world,” with low unemployment, inflation under…
Pope Francis "remained stable compared to previous days" and did not have "episodes of respiratory insufficiency" on Thursday, according to the Vatican.
File pic Photo: AFP A 17-year-old male has been arrested after breaching a security fence at Avalon Airport and entering a Jetstar plane with a loaded shotgun. Police say they responded to reports a…
DayofPal– The hum of dialysis machines, a lifeline for hundreds of kidney patients, in the heart of Gaza’s largest Al-Shifa hospital, fell down on Wednesday as water supplies to the unit ran dry. Dr.…
Cairo: Egypt announced that the Arab plan for early recovery, reconstruction and development of Gaza, adopted by Tuesday's extraordinary Arab summit in Cairo, includes building 460,000 permanent…
A former army colonel and intelligence official is casting doubt over President Donald Trump's claim that Russia is ready for peace with Ukraine, claiming that his recent decisions have been "based…
La Unión Europea contribuye a generar empleos verdes en Honduras. Comayagua, Honduras, 6 de marzo de 2025 – En un evento de presentación de buenas prácticas y experiencias de asistencia técnica, la…
US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff speaks to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC on March 6, 2025. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) Washington: A US envoy on Thursday…
JERUSALEM — There are conflicting signals Thursday on the future of the ceasefire between Israel and the U.S.-designated terrorist group Hamas. A Hamas spokesperson in Gaza said U.S. President Donald…
Sir Lockwood Smith said Goff overstepped diplomatic boundaries when he made the comments.
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis remained in stable condition Thursday with no new respiratory crises or fever and worked from the hospital as he recovered from double pneumonia, the Vatican said. Given the…
FIFA is considering whether to expand the men's World Cup to include 64 teams in 2030, a spokesperson has confirmed. The football tournament has already expanded ahead of next year's edition, with 48…
March 6 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump agreed Thursday not to impose new tariffs on Mexico until at least April 2. That's when the trade pact signed with Mexico in Trump's first term expires. It's a…
End of The Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance. As U.S. President Donald Trump pivots to Russia, the spying alliance with the Five Eyes has been upended. Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty Picking up…
The European Parliament has lifted restrictions on lawmakers meeting some Chinese officials, in a fresh indication of a potential thaw in EU-China ties.The recommendations were introduced in April…
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, battling pneumonia in hospital for nearly three weeks, remained stable on Thursday and did not have any new episodes of respiratory crisis, the Vatican said. In a sign of…
The founder of the Hind Rajab Foundation claims the first Google result for his name leads to an Israeli government page exposing his ties to Hezbollah; Claims his NGO is 'dedicated to breaking the…
Nine stand-out Israeli companies were in London this week as part of a pioneering medical tech delegation, organised by by the UK-Israel Tech-Hub based in British Embassy Tel Aviv. The pioneering…
Improved ties between the United States and its great-power rivals, Russia and China, appear to be imminent. The Trump administration is negotiating directly with the Kremlin in an attempt to end the…
“These foreign objects are suspected to be the Tiffany & Co earrings taken in the robbery but will need to be collected by [the Washington County Sheriff’s Office] after they are passed through…
Denmark's postal service has announced it will stop delivering letters.PostNord, which serves Denmark and Sweden, said it would deliver its last letter on 30 December this year, as it announced a raft…
There is no mistaking the sense of crisis and urgency here. ‘Spend spend spend’, the Danish prime minister told fellow leaders here today – aiming for an astonishing 800 billion Euros: to be spent on…
The World Health Organization warned this week that massive cuts in funding, especially from the United States, could harm the fight against tuberculosis around the world.The U.S. has annually…
In a 5-4 split decision, the US Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to disburse nearly $2 billion in foreign aid funds for work completed by contractors and grant recipients…
The text, which would need the support of all 27 member states to be issued on behalf of the European Council, also vows to step up pressure on Russia by imposing further sanctions and better…
In the same week the case was ruled in Dickerson's favour, she was purportedly kidnapped by her ex-husband.During the purported abduction, she shot her ex-husband in the chest.He survived the…
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic, discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand…
Tripoli, March 06, 2025 (LANA) - The Minister of Transport in the Government of National Unity, "Mohammed Al-Shahoubi", discussed with a delegation from the Italian General Civil Aviation Authority…
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Roy Ayers, US funk, soul and jazz composer and vibraphone player, during a live performance at the Kool Jazz Festival in Cincinatti, Ohio in 1976. Photo: David Redfern By Dan Condon, ABC Influential…
The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 ushered in a period of optimism among Ukrainians. It also created a blank canvas of unprecedented political creativity for its citizens. A blank canvas is…
6 March 2025 As delivered Thank you, Madam President, and thank you, Special Envoy Grundberg, for your tireless efforts. Madam President, When I last briefed the Council on Yemen, I shared detail on…
Kadir Osman Gyasi: Women working in agriculture are poorly resourced. Even in cultures where they do have access to land, it is often not enough. In Northern Ghana, there were instances where husbands…
2025-03-06T18:58:57+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Thursday, at least 13 police officers were killed in northern Syria’s coastal region as clashes escalated between security forces and supporters of the former…
Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has assigned positions to the newly appointed Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) following the forced retirement of their predecessors by police…
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Hamas is threatening to kill the remaining hostages if there is "any escalation" of attacks from Israel against Gaza, a Hamas military spokesman said in a statement Thursday.This comes after President…
Displaced Palestinians struggle with the harsh winter conditions in tents they set up in demolished houses in Bani Suheila, Khan Yunis, Gaza on February 24, 2025. [Ashraf Amra – Anadolu Agency]…
STATE DEPARTMENT — The U.S. State Department held a flag-raising ceremony on Thursday for hostages and wrongful detainees, reaffirming the U.S. government's commitment to securing the return of…
Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration will seek to complete building a wall across the entire southern border by the end of the term in 2029.Touring the border in Texas along with…
A Democratic representative stated that her viral sign reading "This is not normal" in protest ahead of President Donald Trump's congressional address represented an "SOS to the world."New Mexico Rep.…
The discovery of gold in the U.S. state of California in the mid-19th century led to a gold rush that was accompanied by mass migration. While the gold deposits were primarily located on “public…
Gunmen loyal to ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad killed 16 security personnel on Thursday in the coastal province of Latakia. A war monitor termed the clashes as the “most violent” since…
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he's granting a one-month tariff pause to a greater range of Mexican goods, just a day after handing automakers an even more sweeping reprieve."After speaking…
At the same time, many Americans are thrilled. Those who wanted change (that is, most voters) are getting it in spades. Trump is doing largely what he said he would do: shaking up Washington, purging…
It was before dawn in southern Gaza when Ahmad Shahada and his mother arrived at the European Hospital in Khan Younis.The avid football player was not there to seek treatment. He was there to wave…
The U.S. said Wednesday it had paused its intelligence sharing with Ukraine, cutting off the flow of vital information that has helped the war-torn nation target Russian invaders.
DayofPal– The Israeli war on Gaza may have paused, but Gaza remains a land of wreckage and resilience. Satellite imagery shows immense destruction, yet within the rubble, signs of life are reemerging.…
Ukraine's former commander-in-chief is warning that the United States' approach to the Russia-Ukraine war is allowing Moscow to start forming "an axis of evil" set to "revise the world order."Speaking…
By EUvsDisinfo Pro-Kremlin disinformation operators have tried to smear, delegitimise and humiliate Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy since his election in 2019. We have documented hundreds of…
On March 1, the start of the holy month of Ramadan — observed by most of Turkey’s Sunni population — the imprisoned leader of the banned Kurdistan Workers’ Party, Abdullah Öcalan, made a historic call…
Since taking office, US president Donald Trump has implemented policies that have been notably hostile towards China. They include trade restrictions. Most recently, a 20% tariff was added to all…
The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has secured unprecedented access to at least seven sensitive federal databases, including those of the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security…
After publicly belittling Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in a White House meeting, Donald Trump has suspended US military aid to Ukraine and paused intelligence sharing. It is now clear that…
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia has sparked discussions on Lebanon’s shifting political landscape, economic recovery, and the evolving balance of power in the region.…
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Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs is announcing a reward offer under the Narcotics Rewards Program (NRP) of up to $10 million for…
California Governor Gavin Newsom has agreed that the Democratic Party ousted its “best people” while sitting for a one-on-one podcast with MAGA youth leader Charlie Kirk. In a podcast with Charlie…
A call between President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on tariffs has opened some breathing room. Sheinbaum posted on X Thursday, "Many thanks to President Donald Trump. We had…
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Mt Bagana eruption emitting significant amount of ash lava flow to nearby villages. Photo: Facebook.com / Rø Gå Tõ A volcano monitoring system has been established at Mt Bagana in the Torokina…
HARARE– Former Zanu PF political commissar and Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) board member Lieutenant General (retired) Engelbert Rugeje has accused the Minister of Agriculture of…
HARARE – A project supported by some in Zanu PF to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s second and final term by two years to 2030, or amend the constitution and allow him to seek a third term is…
In the meantime, the City Council is accepting applications from Ward 4 residents to serve as interim council member until the special election, and an interim Ward 4 member will be appointed this…
2025-03-06T18:34:17+00:00 Shafaq News/ The British government removed 24 Syrian entities from its sanctions list, unfreezing their assets, the UK Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday.The entities,…
Chris, Zack, and Melanie have a rather somber discussion about the Trump administration’s efforts to get a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Why is Trump so insistent on getting an immediate deal?…
Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinian is facing another corruption scandal after it emerged that an Armenian government agency previously headed by him invested in 2023 over 1.5 billion drams ($3.8 million) in…
Intuitive Machines, a private firm from the United States, said on Thursday that its robotic Athena lander landed on the moon's surface, but its status and health remained unclear.
With global humanitarian funding being scaled back precipitously, OCHA announced today that US$110 million has been allocated from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to boost life-saving…
Perhaps the most surprising aspect of U.S. President Donald Trump’s rapid alignment with Russia is that pundits have acted so shocked. In recent weeks, Trump has gone from labeling Ukrainian President…
WASHINGTON — A recent crackdown on online scam operations, launched earlier this year, has left more than 7,000 people from various countries stranded in a Myanmar border town awaiting repatriation.…
President of the Malvatumauri Council of Chief Paul Robert Ravun Merhimba DangDang at the reopening of the rebuilt nakamal. Pictured on Mar. 5, 2025. Photo: VBTC By Leah Lowonbu, BenarNews Vanuatu has…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he has postponed 25% tariffs on most goods from Mexico for a month amid widespread fears of the impact of a broader trade war.Trump's…
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof promised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that an additional aid package of € 3.5 billion would come from The Netherlands next year to support Ukraine in its…
Russia should consider mobilizing several million men for a war against Europe, Apti Alaudinov, commander of the “Akhmat” special forces unit, said in his Telegram channel on Thursday. The volunteer…
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have sounded alarms over the growing dominance of drug cartels in Mexico, warning that the country risks becoming a full-fledged narco-state.In his…
Sociedad Química y Minera (SQM), Chile’s leading non-metallic mining company and the world’s second-largest lithium producer, reported a $404 million net loss for 2024.This sharp downturn contrasts…
Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's former armed forces chief and current ambassador to Britain, said on Thursday that the United States was "destroying" the current world order.The popular general, who led…
Phil Goff talks to the media in Auckland, New Zealand, on June 16, 2021. (Ricky Wilson/AP) New Zealand dismissed its most senior diplomat to the United Kingdom after he questioned President Donald…
Cabinet Chairman of Kyrgyzstan meets with President of Vietnam AKIPRESS.COM - Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev met with President of Vietnam Luong Cuong as part of his official…
Brussels [Belgium], March 6 (ANI): Belgium's Prime Minister, Bart De Wever on Thursday assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Belgium will "continue to support Ukraine." De Wever…
Trump’s announcement comes after his Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, said earlier that tariffs on both Canada and Mexico would “likely” be delayed. No change was announced regarding the new…
NATO chief Mark Rutte declared himself “cautiously optimistic” Thursday that Ukraine and the United States can overcome the breakdown triggered by last week’s White House clash between Volodymyr…
Syrians welcomed Apple's adoption of the new flag (Photo by Jalaa MAREY / AFP) (Photo by JALAA MAREY/AFP via Getty Images)Apple has replaced the flag used by the ousted regime of Syrian President…
Earlier attempts to carry out the test were called off on Monday and Wednesday
Argentina’s tax revenue increased by 86.5% year-on-year in February, reaching $12.701 billion, according to the Customs Collection and Control Agency (ARCA). This follows a 95.2% year-on-year rise in…
Nine students were arrested Wednesday afternoon after Barnard College called police onto campus to break up a sit-in staged by pro-Palestine demonstrators. The NYPD said it was responding to an…
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a military base in northwest of Pakistan, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries of innocent people.In a…
Donald Trump and Nigel Farage are symptoms of our failures to face up to anti-democratic forces and make an economy that works for everyone “In bygone days, the commanders were taught that, when in…
David Green of Christian Aid spells out what the cut to the UK’s overseas aid budget will mean for some of the world’s poorest people and calls for the cancellation of Third World debt The UK aid…
A 108-year-old Japanese woman has been named the world’s oldest female barber.
Donald Trump pulled back from his trade war with Mexico on Thursday, temporarily delaying tariffs on many goods from the country once again, but continued to attack Canada.Two days after imposing…
Clashes between forces aligned with the new Damascus administration and gunmen loyal to Assad erupted in Syria's Jableh region, part of the coastal area which forms the heartland of the Alawite…
A controversial new trend on TikTok has sparked outrage as Israeli content creators mock the ongoing conflict in Gaza. In the viral videos, young creators pose as members of a fictional humanitarian…
Senior Ukrainian and US officials are reportedly meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. The US delegation reportedly comprises Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff, and…
During a contentious CNN interview with Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) on a variety of issues, including his run for Florida's governor, news broke that President Donald Trump would be reversing course…
A day after Donald Trump praised Pakistan for its cooperation in a counterterrorism operation, US officials said the administration is set to announce a new travel ban that could restrict entry for…
Washington is tired of being NATO’s security blanket. U.S. President Donald Trump is urging the alliance’s 32 members to increase their minimum defense spending pledge from 2 percent to 5 percent of…
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11 hurt in attacks and ambushes in Jableh and nearby areas of Latakia province 2 MIN READ A member of Syria's security forces fires his weapo
More than a month into US President Donald Trump’s second term, his brutal crackdown on immigration and asylum seekers has already harmed countless people. Law enforcement has carried out mass raids…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled “Advancing American…
Two Israeli tourists were injured on Wednesday during a brawl with transgender individuals on the Thai island of Phuket. Footage shared on social media shows at least one of the tourists fleeing from…
ISLAMABAD — Afghanistan’s Taliban Thursday called on neighbors Pakistan and Iran to be patient with Afghan refugees and follow an organized process for their return, considering Afghanistan’s economic…
A lush oasis of biodiversity, Morocco's Exotic Gardens in the town of Bouknadel bring together tropical and subtropical species from Asia, South America, and Africa. Created in 1951 by horticultural…
A former defence minister has said he is not confident that a 'coalition of the willing' can deliver sufficient military protection for Ukraine due...
Pro-Palestine activists spray-paint Cambridge University's Old Schools building, calling for divestment from companies linked to Israel’s military amid ongoing Gaza conflict. [Getty]Anti-war students…
Palestinians have for years called for Israel to be held to account under the Fourth Geneva Convention for its illegal occupation of Palestinian territories [Getty]Switzerland has cancelled a…
Speaking at international think tank Chatham House on Tuesday, Phil Goff made a comparison between Trump's efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, and the 1938 agreement signed by British…
Delegations from Ukraine and the U.S. will meet for talks next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Thursday.“Ukrainian and American teams have resumed work, and we hope that next…
The Air and Space Forces conducted a successful launch of a Soyuz-2.1b rocket from the launch pad No. 3 of the launch complex No. 43 of the Plesetsk space launch site. The launch took place at…
Sudan alleges UAE enabled 'genocide, murder, theft of property, rape, forcible displacement, trespassing, vandalism of public properties, and violation of human rights’ by supporting Rapid Support…
March 8 marks International Women's Day, a day to recognize the challenges women around the world face and the opportunities that are still out of reach for so many. One of the most pressing issues?…
Arab League representatives gathered in Cairo to discuss an Egyptian-led reconstruction plan for Gaza, but regional divisions and a lack of security provisions complicate the plan’s prospects…
Syria’s interim leader joins Arab heads of state in Cairo to discuss Gaza’s reconstruction, regional stability, and the future of Palestinian statehood In a pivotal moment for regional diplomacy,…
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By Kevin Liptak and Tami Luhby, CNN Photo: WIN MCNAMEE US President Donald Trump could decide this week to take the first steps to eliminate the Department of Education, people familiar with the…
The daughter of the convicted French rapist Dominique Pelicot has filed a legal complaint against her father accusing him of drugging and sexually abusing her, months after he was jailed for drugging…
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 6 (ANI/TPS): Released hostages suffered extreme malnutrition, with some losing up to 40 per cent of their body weight, severe muscle loss and vitamin deficiencies, the Israeli…
MEXICO CITY — In a dizzying turn, President Trump said Thursday that the U.S. would temporarily reverse the sweeping tariffs it imposed just days ago on most Mexican products.In a post on Truth…
The exercise required the aircraft to neutralise mobile surface-to-air missile systems and anti-aircraft guns with bombs before carrying out evasive manoeuvres to avoid heat-seeking missiles.Officials…
A 12.4m wave was recorded on the Gold Coast south of Brisbane - the largest ever picked up at that station.Tropical #CycloneAlfred, a category 2 system, is slowly moving towards the #SEQld coast. The…
The contours of President Donald Trump’s “unpeace” agreement with Vladimir Putin are becoming clear. US troops in Ukraine to monitor a ceasefire and Ukraine’s NATO membership are off the table;…
For too long, Europeans have neglected their defence infrastructure. With the threat of Russia looming, policymakers should consider four ways to present a strong, unified front In a time long before…
2025-03-06T17:21:29+00:00 Shafaq News/ The US State Department announced a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the disruption of the financial networks of Yemen’s Houthi movement,…
nnews Volodymyr Zelenskyy Took Part in the European Council Meeting and Presented the First Steps for Achieving a Just and Lasting Peace 6 March 2025 - 18:52 According to the President, first of all,…
Passengers in Australia overpowered a 17-year-old boy armed with a shotgun and ammunition on Thursday as he tried to board a plane near Melbourne after sneaking into the airport. The teenager entered…
BANGKOK -- Thai investigators will begin a probe into allegations of money laundering linked to the June 2024 Senate election, a Justice Ministry unit said Thursday, as tensions grow between the…
Mariana Lucreteanu, former Member of Parliament and Secretary of State in the Moldovan Ministry of the Interior until February 2025, comments on the consequences of last year's incidents with a view…
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At the end of February, the highly anticipated National Dialogue Conference took place in Damascus. Did the meeting meet expectations? Karim El-Gawhary talked to women's rights activists on the ground…
Two days after Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs against the country’s major trading partner Mexico went into effect, the President on Thursday said that the US's southern neighbour won't have to…
The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday rejected a bid by President Donald Trump's administration to continue withholding nearly $2 billion in payments for foreign humanitarian work already completed under…
On the first morning of the Munich Security Conference, February 14, I arrived at the press office to request an escort to enter the Bayerischer Hof, the opulent hotel that hosts this annual convening…
While the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. continue to argue about and expound on their readiness for negotiations, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are trying to seize the initiative from the…
LAGOS, Nigeria More than 1,000 Nigerian women closed down economic and social activities Thursday in Enugu State as they protest incessant attacks on farmers by armed herdsmen.The women from seven…
Nine Israeli health-tech startup firms have visited the UK to share AI-driven innovations with NHS and UK private healthcare providers. The firms, specialising in AI-driven healthcare solutions, from…
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas arrives for an EU summit at the European Council building in Brussels, March 6, 2025. “The free world needs a new leader.” This extraordinary lament…
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Organized crime is a persistent and evolving challenge in Latin America. At the moment crime syndicates are seeing unprecedented financial gains, fueled not only by a surge in…
As Kyiv attempts to mend its relations with the United States after President Zelenskyy’s blowout in Washington, former military chief and Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK Valerii Zaluzhnyi attacked the…
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President Costa! President von der Leyen! Dear colleagues, glad to see you all. I’ve already spoken to many of you these days and weeks, and I am grateful for your support. Ukrainians really…
WASHINGTON A UN official on Thursday warned of the effect of the situation in Yemen on women and girls."The crisis has a disproportionate and devastating impact on women and girls. They have suffered…
ANKARA Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said Thursday that he met with International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan in The Hague to discuss transitional justice for the Syrian…
The ban on intelligence sharing that the administration of US President Donald Trump has put on the Ukrainian Armed Forces may weaken the country’s defensive capabilities to protect against Russian…
Reactions to Azerbaijan’s shutdown of international organisations Azerbaijani opposition figures and media representatives have commented on the closure of international organizationsand the…
COPENHAGEN, Denmark Thousands of emails flooded the inboxes of Copenhagen city officials before a crucial vote on establishing a Palestine Square in the district of Norrebro, the state news media…
Extremists target a facility built by a Catholic priest in Arcamanik claiming that it should be exclusively for social purposes, not religion. In fact, it has been used for some time for weekly…
Canada has announced new sanctions on seven individuals and three entities associated with the ongoing conflict in Sudan. In a statement today, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly,…
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The Ukrainian government appeared to distance itself from Zaluzhny's remarks Thursday afternoon. When approached by POLITICO, its foreign ministry responded that the opinion voiced by the Ukrainian…
Ireland will participate in a peacekeeping operation in Ukraine if there is a deal to end the war, the Irish premier said, but the country will not form part of a “deterrent force”.
According to HRANA, quoting Iran Human Rights, four prisoners were executed in Tabriz and Ardabil prisons.The identities of these prisoners have been reported as:. Ali Vatan-Khah, 27, from Parsabad.…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Brussels for an emergency summit on defense. Russia said any respite in fighting was "unacceptable" as EU leaders were meeting Ukrainian President…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The fired head of a federal watchdog agency said Thursday that he's dropping his legal battle over his removal by President Donald Trump. Hampton Dellinger announced his decision to…
The Ecumenical Patriarchate is organising a Scientific Conference entitled “Consubstantial with the Father”: A two-day Scientific Conference at the Patriarchal Marasleios Urban School in…
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A bill that proposes to ban first-cousin marriage in the UK will receive its second reading in the House of Commons on March 7.The bill, proposed by Conservative former minister Richard Holden,…
As unmanned weapons systems reshape warfare in Ukraine, Kateryna Bondar explores advancements in AI-enabled autonomy. This report offers a comprehensive analysis of AI applications in the war and…
Ukraine’s armed forces will receive more advanced attack drones for its fight against Russia after the UK and an Anglo-US manufacturer sealed a £30 million ($38.7 million) deal, London said Thursday.…
March 6, 2025 - Toronto, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada As African countries and institutions rapidly evolve, so too must Canada’s engagement. In a time of global economic and geopolitical…
German police have registered a record number of politically motivated criminal acts that occurred in the run-up to the country’s general election on February 23, 2025. According to an internal report…
BONJOUR. If you were to look up at the sky last week, you’d have seen a unique alignment of planets — a cosmic dance in our solar system that can be seen with the naked eye as an arc of bright dots in…
The Turkish Ministry of Defense has denied reports that it is building new military bases in Syria and that Turkish F-16s recently intercepted Israeli fighter jets over Damascus, TRT World, the…
Armenia to double gambling duty Armenia’s state duty on gambling will double after parliament approved the bill in its second and final reading. The law will take effect on April 1. According to the…
Global temperature records are being shattered with unsettling frequency. Last year, 2024, was the hottest year on record, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, reaching 1.6°C above pre…
Private search engine DuckDuckGo is leaning further into the generative AI opportunity. The non-tracking search engine has been dabbling with expanding the role of AI assistance in its product for the…
Tripoli, March 6, 2025 (LANA) - Minister of State for Women's Affairs, Houria Al-Tarmal, discussed with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations to Libya, Hanna…
Tripoli, March 6, 2025 (LANA) - The Law Enforcement Department of the General Directorate of Security Operations continues its efforts to secure the Ras Ajdir land port, as part of plans to enhance…
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Tang Ngok-kwan, one of core members of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, leaves the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong, Thursday, March 6, 2025. (AP…
Russia Retreats Amid Ukraine's Advances In Donetsk. This map based on analysis by the Institute for the Study of War shows Ukrainian advances on Russian positions in Chasiv Yar, Toretsk and near…
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Romania has detained six people — including a 101-year-old, Holocaust-denying, retired general — on charges of treason for allegedly plotting a Russian-backed coup against the government in Bucharest,…
SIX PEOPLE suspected of colluding with Russia to plot a coup against the Romanian government have been detained, according to police in the country. Romania’s anti-organised crime agency detained all…
BERLIN — A German court on Thursday convicted five people of plotting to overthrow the government in a far-right coup and kidnap the former health minister. The Koblenz Higher Regional Court sentenced…
NEW YORK -- It took five years for Crystal Burke to put a name to the symptoms that haunted her. Heart palpitations. Insomnia so severe she slept only two to four hours a night. A newfound struggle to…
In response to the U.S. Department of Justice’s plans to drop United States v. Idaho, its lawsuit which would uphold EMTALA, a federal law ensuring that patients can access to emergency services,…
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the grinding war in Europe have reinforced the importance of strengthening the nexus between defense and industry to meet the demands of evolving threats…
On March 6, two South Korean KF-16 fighter jets mistakenly dropped live bombs on a village in South Korea, injuring 15 and damaging eight buildings, including a church. The jets had been conducting…
Last month, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Pakistan to strengthen bilateral cooperation. During the 7th session of the Pakistan-Turkiye High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, both…
I am a product of ancestors who thought beyond themselves. They dreamed of the places we would journey to and thrive. My family spread out from Tonga to various parts of the world, and my parents…
Italian environment and energy minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin has claimed nuclear energy could lead to a big reduction in electricity bills for Italians: up to 40 per cent. Speaking on Italian…
Three “Nazis” who believed a race war was imminent were planning terrorist attacks on mosques and synagogues, a jury has been told. A jury at Sheffield Crown Court was told that Christopher Ringrose,…
An Emmy-award-winning Israeli-American actor, Yuval David, has invited Kieran Culkin to tour the US Holocaust Museum with him in response to Culkin’s failure to mention antisemitism when accepting his…
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UNITED NATIONS, New York – The right to go to school. To join the workforce. The right to vote. To have a bank account. The right to choose whether to have children. The right to use contraception –…
Many Syrians would like to see the U.S.-backed Kurdish forces in the east lay down their weapons or join what they hope will become a national army. But Kurdish leaders say they are still fighting on…
When Israel signed a ceasefire deal with Hamas in Gaza on January 15, the agreement was structured in three phases. Phase one, a six-week period in which Hamas would release hostages in return for…
During a wide-ranging 90-minute speech to the US congress of March 4, Donald Trump revisited his determination to “get” Greenland “one way or the other”. Trump said his country needed Greenland “for…
New Zealand dismissed its High Commissioner to Britain on Thursday after he likened a U.S.-led initiative to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict appeasement and questioned President Trump's understanding…
March 6 (UPI) -- Sending and receiving letters in Denmark will take a big hit by 2026 as its national postal service will stop letter deliveries when 2025 comes to a close. The Nordic nation has had a…
The AI Summit held in Paris this month was expected to be a pivotal moment in shaping the future of artificial intelligence. However, it quickly became a sobering reminder of how national rivalries…
Shafaq News/ The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and all of its branches must immediately cease "terrorist” activities, dissolve itself, and surrender its weapons unconditionally, Turkish National Defe
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The Party of European Socialists welcomed European Council President António Costa, our PES prime ministers, and other high-level figures this morning, for a strategic discussion ahead of today’s…
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"It's quite significant to see King Charles III wearing these decorations in a British context right after meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau," a royal expert told the Star.
President Trump is hoping the southern border wall's construction will be completed by the end of his term, and it won't be just any wall, but one with AI-enabled capabilities, Vice President JD Vance…
Saudi Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call today from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr. Constantinos Kombos. During the…
The Secretary General of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement – North (SPLM-N), Yassir Arman, was detained by authorities on arrival in Kenya yesterday, on the pretext of an Interpol Red Notice*…
March 6 (UPI) -- French Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Thursday France is sharing intelligence with Ukraine following the Trump administration cut-off of U.S. intelligence sharing with…
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European Union leaders were gathered for emergency talks in Brussels on Thursday as French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal to extend France's nuclear umbrella to European allies gained momentum…
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Chinese EU Envoy Lu Shaye described the US policy on Europe as “appalling” in a comment on Wednesday. Lu’s remark came as Washington raises tariffs on China and potentially the EU, which in turns…
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Two construction workers have died after a scaffolding collapse at a building in the Majidieh district of Tehran Two construction workers have died after a scaffolding collapse at a building in the…
Nine cases of measles have been confirmed in Hastings County, and the local health unit is warning of community exposure.The South East Health Unit advised of a measles exposure that occurred at the…
The air was thick, almost unbreathable. It smelled of burning fields – acrid and suffocating. On the morning of 16 November 2016, Bhavreen Kandhari stood at her window, watching as the city she called…
The SPLM-IO led by First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar on Thursday afternoon said that National Peacebuilding Minister Stephen Par Kuol has been arrested by operatives from the National Security…
Georgian vs. US ‘foreign agent’ law On 4 March 2025, the one-party parliament of Georgian Dream passed a bill with an overwhelming majority (84 votes in favour, 0 against), introducing legislation…
There is a saying that in the blink of an eye, everything can change. Certainly, if someone had blinked during the first week of President Trump’s return to the White House, they would have…
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An alleged fraternity ritual, involving Omega Psi Phi, is being investigated by law enforcement following the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson
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ISTANBUL Four key members of US President Donald Trump’s inner circle have reportedly engaged in secret talks with leading political opponents of Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv as Washington is aligning…
A seller talks to a customer in a street market in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sept. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File) ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s central bank lowered its key interest rate by a further…
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At IDEX 25 in Abu Dhabi, Lockheed Martin showcased for the first time a scale model of Japan’s future AEGIS System Equipped Vessel (ASEV) — an advanced, large, stealth guided-missile destroyer. The…
Gen Valeriy Zaluzhny tells London conference that Nato could cease to exist if US withdraws support
After External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's convoy came under attack during his visit to London, United Kingdom on Thursday condemned the breach of security. A pro-Khalistani protester broke past…
A total of 24 masterworks by Caravaggio will be showcased at Rome's Palazzo Barberini from Friday until July 6. With a total of 60,000 tickets sold prior to its opening, the exhibit 'Caravaggio 2025'…
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ISTANBULEuropean leaders urged lasting peace in Ukraine and reinforcing defense as they gathered Thursday in Brussels before a EU Council's special summit on European defense and Ukraine.Danish…
British officials have held talks with around 20 countries interested in being part of a “coalition of the willing” to support Ukraine during a ceasefire, a UK official said Thursday. The meeting…
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US President Trump’s suspension of military and intelligence aid to Ukraine comes as the definitive confirmation that the US is not trying for a just peace in Ukraine but has sided instead with the…
Egyptian authorities must stop reprisals against prisoners held in 10th of Ramadan Prison for a recently hunger strike to protest against their arbitrary detention, Amnesty International said in a…
“The European Council calls on the Commission, Slovakia and Ukraine to intensify efforts towards finding workable solutions to the gas transit issue, including through its resumption,” the document…
The entirety of Italy was declared a red zone just 48 hours after the harsh restrictions were imposed on the capital of Lombardy. Countries like Spain, Belgium and France would follow suit just days…
BOSTON – While much of the media’s focus has understandably been directed at US President Donald Trump’s brusque treatment of Ukraine, Latin America has also been significantly affected by the new…
After the United States declared its independence from Great Britain in 1776, this nation sent diplomats to France—seeking an alliance with a country then led by King Louis XVI. One of these diplomats…
The world is watching Brazil after the country won its first Oscar for “I’m Still Here”, a film set in Rio de Janeiro during the dictatorship in the 1970s. The film’s smooth soundtrack feeds into…
GAZA CITY, Palestine Gaza ceasefire mediators continue their efforts to oblige Israel to enter talks for a second phase of the deal, the Palestinian resistance group Hamas said on Thursday."The…
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Relations between Malaysia and China have reached an all-time high, driven by deepening diplomatic, economic, and people-to-people ties, said Datuk Seri Wong Chun…
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The Trump administration is considering a plan to inspect Iranian oil tankers under an international accord designed to curb the spread of weapons of mass destruction, six sources familiar with the…
South Sudanese authorities have arrested several key allies of First Vice President Riek Machar, including Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol and Deputy Army Chief General Gabriel Duop Lam, amid rising…
Law enforcement in Virginia released a mugshot of the terror suspect who the Justice Department says confessed to scouting the attack route in 2021’s Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan, which left 13…
“NEW CHOPPERS, boots on the ground, more co-ordination, and increased resources.” These were some of the steps Canada has taken to halt the flow of fentanyl across the border to America, said the…
The UK government on Thursday removed 24 Syrian entities from its sanctions list and unfrozen their assets, including the Central Bank of Syria, other banks, petroleum companies and flag carrier…
Phone conversation of the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Georgia 06 March, 2025 On March 6, Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a phone conversation with Foreign Minister of Georgia Maka…
by Kelly MACNAMARAGlobal sea ice cover fell to a historic low in February when the world continued to experience exceptional heat and temperatures reached 11 degrees Celsius above average near the…
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, joined the Summit today. Hilary and I were clear in Dublin last week that we make the greatest progress when our two Governments work…
Tensions over the long-promised building of a Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre near to the Houses of Parliament were aired during a impassioned debate in the Lords. A succession of Conservative…
The Council of the South Sudan Bar Association on Thursday announced that 83 lawyers have lost their practicing licenses in an ongoing registration aimed at reorganizing the lawyers’ body. Addressing…
Turkey’s military has killed 26 militants of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in Iraq and Syria since jailed PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan called for his militant group to lay down arms and…
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BANGKOK - Thailand’s criminal court has denied former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s request to leave the country to attend the Asean meeting in Indonesia on March 7, following an invitation from…
LONDON - Some lifesaving health projects that had their U.S. funding contracts abruptly terminated last week have received letters reversing that decision, two sources familiar with the projects and…
Residents look on in Nur Shams as Israeli bulldozers destroy over a dozen homes in the camp [Getty/file photo]Israeli forces have begun a large-scale demolition process of at least 17 residential…
In Amsterdam, X BANK, a concept store under the Sircle Collection hospitality group, placed pilot orders with Rabeha entrepreneurs. “We chose to work with the Rabeha because craftsmanship and…
The news of singer Mehdi Yarrahi’s flogging has sparked widespread reaction, but he is not the first musician to face such punishment in Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution The news of singer Mehdi…
Iranian singer Mehdi Yarrahi has been flogged 74 times as part of a legal agreement to conclude a criminal case against him, his lawyer confirmed on Wednesday Iranian singer Mehdi Yarrahi has been…
In early February, I had the pleasure (and mild liver abuse) of attending Sommelier 2025 – Israel’s premier wine and alcohol exhibition, held at the grand Heichal HaTarbut in Tel Aviv. This annual…
Turkey’s defense minister and senior military commanders have filed lawsuits against the main opposition leader, accusing him of making defamatory remarks about the military leadership. The lawsuits,…
Shitsui Hakoishi said the formal recognition by the Guinness World Records this week brought her much joy but added that she has no plans to retire.She was presented with an official certificate from…
The European Central Bank has cut interest rates by another quarter of a percentage point, lowering credit costs for consumers and businesses to support an economy that is struggling to show solid…
On 6 March 2025 in Riga, the Ambassador at Large, Director of the UN Security Council Task Force, Andrejs Pildegovičs,
The official, Yeghishe Kirakosian, said on Thursday that he wants to “focus more on academic/scientific and professional activities.” In a statement posted on Facebook, he did not say whether his…
Less than a year ago, Wordle, Connections, and Mini Crossword expanded their selection of fun games to include a brand-new NYT word game. The Strands section of the New York Times now offers players a…
UN report released on Wednesday found armed groups operating in the Haut Oubangui region of the Central African Republic (CAR) have been carrying out attacks against Muslim communities and Sudanese…
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita co-chaired the 14th session of the…
The United States is "finally destroying" the international rules-based order by trying to meet Russia "halfway", Ukraine's ambassador to the UK has warned.Valerii Zaluzhnyi said Washington's recent…
March 6 (UPI) -- A missile attack by Russian forces in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region killed four people and injured more than 30. The assault stuck a hotel in the city of Kryvyi Rih Wednesday at…
ISTANBUL Global debt surged by about 50% over the last decade, outpacing a 46% increase in global gross domestic product (GDP).From the end of 2015 to the end of 2024, global debt rose by 49.2%, from…
Despite public denials, there is growing concern among U.S. allies about how much secretive intelligence can be shared with Donald Trump's administration as the president increases his embrace of…
Pakistan has been ranked as the second-most affected country in the Global Terrorism Index 2025, following Burkina Faso, with Syria in third place. The report, released by the Institute for Economics…
The comments come after defense analysts told the Times of London that Trump’s sharp pivot away from Europe, as he tries to end the Ukraine war, called into question the future of the U.K.’s £3…
A grand coalition between the CDU/CSU and SPD is widely expected in Germany. Yet as John Ryan argues, there are serious questions about whether the new coalition will be able to respond to the…
German Chancellor Olaf ScholzUkraine should have strong armed forces with European support to secure its independence, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Thursday.“We must ensure that Ukraine does…
DaysofPal- In a landmark legal move, the Hind Rajab Foundation has filed a criminal complaint in Germany against the Israeli war criminal Shai Friedman for his alleged role in committing war crimes in…
China will not yield to bullying and its economy can weather higher tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, the Chinese commerce minister said on Thursday.Wang Wentao added that there are “no…
French President Emmanuel Macron's virtual address (Image: X@EmmanuelMacron) Paris [France], March 6 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said Russian aggression "knows no borders" and…
The Hamas terror group on Thursday dismissed President Donald Trump’s latest threat and refused to release more Israeli hostages without a permanent ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip.Hamas spokesman…
ARTICLE 19 Brazil and South America thank the Special Rapporteur for the report on her visit to Brazil. We had the pleasure to accompany the Special Rapporteur’s visit alongside other civil society…
SINGAPORE – No injuries were reported after a bus caught fire on the BKE on the evening of March 6. Images circulating on social media showed the bus engulfed in flames, with thick smoke billowing…
OVIEDO, SpainThe wars in Ukraine and Gaza demonstrate the erosion of the international rules-based order, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Thursday.“We are in a moment when it seems like…
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Global humanitarian funding projected to hit 'record low' in 2025, warns Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - Anadolu Ajansı
Economic and social activities have been completely shut down in Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzu local government area of Enugu State, as thousands of women staged a massive protest against Fulani herdsmen's…
Reto Mitteregger examines the voting choices amongst young and old Germans in the recent election and the reasons surrounding this. Germany’s election on February 23 exposed a strong age divide in…
TOKYO -- A U.S. Navy sailor was indicted on Thursday in Japan on negligent driving charges related to a deadly car crash, the a Navy spokesperson said.The sailor is affiliated with the U.S. Fleet…
An Emirati businessman has contributed Dhs20 million to support the "Fathers' Endowment" campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of…
TAIPEI - Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC’s plan to invest US$100 billion (S$133 billion) in the United States was a “historic moment” for Taiwan-US ties, the island’s President Lai Ching-te said on…
LONDON - British officials held talks on Wednesday with around 20 countries, mostly European and Commonwealth parties, interested in contributing to a so-called 'coalition of the willing' to support…
Trump administration weighing plan to inspect Iranian oil tankers at sea under global anti-proliferation initiative, sources say; move, part of Trump's 'maximum pressure' campaign, aims to delay…
Without any of the rapture seen when the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and a number of political and civil society groups signed the “Sudan Founding Charter” in Nairobi last month, it was announced that…
GENEVA/ISTANBUL The UN special rapporteur has proposed establishing a "hybrid court" to launch an accountability process against Syria's ousted regime leader Bashar al-Assad for human rights…
Trump first suggested the US' purchase of Greenland in 2019. Taking to Truth Social recently, Trump revived his desire and stated that the island will "benefit tremendously if, and when, it becomes…
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Israeli police will deploy 3,000 personnel in the occupied East Jerusalem ahead of the first weekly Friday prayer at the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.In a…
Another Palestinian detainee from Gaza died in Israeli detention, bringing the death toll of prisoners in Israeli jails to four in almost a week, prisoners' affairs groups said on Thursday.Ali Ashour…
President Donald Trump’s vision for Gaza remains unwavering, despite ongoing regional discussions. In a statement provided to Fox News Digital, National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to step up efforts to secure Abdel Fattah's release [Getty]Nobel prize winners and leading activists called on Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to…
On 5 March, the Minister for Migration and Citizenship Shabana Mahmood MP confirmed in Ministerial correspondence to Lord Alton of Liverpool, Patron of Hong Kong Watch, that British National…
Canadians are scrapping plans to visit the U.S. to protest Donald Trump's economic and geopolitical attacks on their nation.The president has slapped 25-percent tariffs on many Canadian goods and has…
DHL unveiled plans on March 6 to cut about 8,000 jobs in Germany this year as part of a strategy to save more than €1 billion by 2027, after the logistics group reported a 7 per cent fall in annual…
Current US President Donald Trump, who often blamed Biden and Former Vice-President Kamala Harris for the service members' deaths, announced Sharifullah's arrest in his address to Congress on…
In a significant breakthrough in de-extinction science, Texas-based bioengineering company Colossal Biosciences has successfully created genetically modified mice with thick, woolly coats—dubbed…
BUCHAREST, Romania -- Six people suspected of colluding with Russia to plot a coup against the Romanian government have been detained, according to police in the European Union and NATO-member…
Lars Klingbeil, the co-chairman of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) and negotiator for the likely new government coalition, has criticised plans from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) to be…
Paris, 5 March 2025 We, the foreign ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom, recall our continued support for the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. It is vital that the ceasefire is…
PRETORIA - The world must carry on pursuing the greenhouse gas emissions reductions outlined in the Paris Agreement, despite the United States' withdrawal, Britain's climate envoy said on Thursday,…
JAKARTA - The United Nations' migration agency has slashed aid to hundreds of Rohingya refugees in Indonesia, according to a letter seen by Reuters and two people briefed on the matter, because of…
A triple killer on trial accused of raping his former partner during an attack in which he murdered her and her sister with a crossbow, and their mother with a butcher’s knife, will not give evidence…
Between 12 and 18 March, European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela will visit the five Central Asian countries to strengthen the EU-Central Asia partnership ahead of the EU…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 6. A delegation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), led by Managing Director of the Financial Institutions Department Francis Malige,…
Many Catholics recall similar vigils held in St. Peter’s Square when Pope John Paul II was hospitalized in the final days of his papacy in 2005. Today, as Pope Francis battles health concerns, the…
Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita recieves award (Image: X@PmargheritaBJP) Bridgetown [Barbados], March 6 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra…
BANGKOK - Thailand's deportation of 40 Uyghurs to China last week was in the Southeast Asian country's best interest due to the possibility of retaliation from Beijing if the group was sent elsewhere,…
LONDON - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration announced this week it was suspending intelligence sharing with Ukraine as part of efforts to step up pressure on President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to…
DaysofPal- Hamas has called on the United States to pressure Israel into fully adhering to the terms of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. The Palestinian group asserted that it has fulfilled its…
A CHINESE student has been found guilty by a London court of drugging and raping 10 women in the UK and China. British police suspect he may have attacked more than 50 other women.Zhenhao Zou, 28,…
Deportation flights have remained on pace with those of the Biden administration despite the Trump administration's stated goal of significantly increasing immigration enforcement, according to a CNN…
Michael Grimes has reportedly been recruited to lead the sovereign wealth fund being pushed by U.S. President Donald Trump – he is known as a key dealmaker in the investment realm and also for his…
The UN Security Council resolution 2774 is the first legally binding UN document since the beginning of the conflict, unlike non-binding resolutions by the General Assembly. Accordingly, the course…
Cheryl Hines has issued a “strict ultimatum” to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after his alleged sexting scandal with journalist Olivia Nuzzi, according to Daily Mail. In the wake of the controversy that…
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European leaders are expected to agree to ramp up defence spending and reaffirm support for Ukraine at a summit on Thursday, after Donald Trump’s suspension of military aid to Kyiv fuelled concerns…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 6. President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will visit Uzbekistan, marking a new era in bilateral relations, Trend reports. The news follows a meeting between President of…
Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, officially introduced Dr. Mohammad Naeem as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for…
At least 15 people have been injured after South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area, according to the air force fire agency.Two KF-16 fighter jets were taking part…
The creators of the controversial AI-generated video shared by President Donald Trump on social media insist they never intended to serve as a "propaganda machine."(Photo by Lab Ky Mo/SOPA…
The Defence Secretary has used his visit to Washington DC to help bolster another type of special relationship – between the Royal Marines and the United States Marine Corps.John Healey attended an…
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As Trump issued an ultimatum to Hamas, his envoy met with the group's leaders and mediators from Egypt and Qatar to discuss Gaza's post-war future; sources call talks 'positive'; Israeli official says…
BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- With the West's wavering commitment casting a gloom over global climate governance, China's closely watched government work report has sent a reassuring message that the…
The ruling against DACA has only added to the confusion and fear of Indian youth on the green card waiting list. Many are contemplating moving to countries like Canada or UK, which have more inclusive…
Pakistan's economy is reeling under high inflation, falling foreign reserves, and a depreciating currency. The discovery of these gold reserves could give the country much-needed financial support. If…
Global Witness have revealed that the BP CEO's 2024 pay packet is 143 times higher than the average UK worker. They've labelled his £5.4 million pay 'obscene' in a context of rising energy bills and…
Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş spoke about the ‘Call for Peace and Democratic Society’ made by Abdullah Öcalan on 27 February through the DEM Party İmralı Delegation. The Kurdish leader…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 6. The Director of the European and North Atlantic (EUR/NAT) Office of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Nicolas Rallo, has praised Kazakhstan's report on…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 6. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the credentials of newly appointed ambassadors to the country, Trend reports. The credentials were presented by the…
SINGAPORE – A police officer was at work when he misappropriated nearly $1,800 in cash from a handbag that a security officer had found unattended and entrusted to him.Muhammad Amzath Khan Abuayubul…
Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron in the East Room at the White House on February 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images…
Rare earth elements have become a cornerstone of much modern technology, granting nations with abundant reserves and advanced processing capabilities considerable financial, political and military…
The Kremlin called French President Emmanuel Macron's Wednesday evening speech "extremely confrontational," and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the comments about nuclear weapons were a…
Ukrainian supervises a M142 HIMARS rocket launch. Ukrainian militaries supervise as a M142 HIMARS launching a rocket on the Bakhmut direction on May 18, 2023 in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. Serhii…
Two daughters of a legendary Argentine mountaineer who died on an icy peak 40 years ago, have retrieved his backpack from the spot -- finding camera film inside that allowed them a glimpse of some of…
Two more people have been confirmed dead in the collapsed two-story building at Oriwu Estate, along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos State. The development was confirmed by the Lagos Territorial…
Destroyed buildings by Israeli bombardments in the northern Gaza Strip as seen from southern Israel, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. | Photo: AP/Ariel Schalit Destroyed buildings by Israeli bombardments in…
Sydney: Passengers overpowered a 17-year-old boy armed with a shotgun and ammunition on Thursday as he tried to board a plane near the Australian city of Melbourne, police said. "No doubt this would…
Syria's interim government has pledged to work with Jordan to crack down on cross-border smuggling [Getty]Jordanian border forces clashed on Thursday with armed smuggling groups attempting to cross…
Ecuador’s floriculture industry achieved a historic milestone in 2024, surpassing $1 billion in exports for the first time, according to Primicias. This achievement highlights the country’s growing…
WHO WILL be next? As America abandons Ukraine and ignores European allies, its closest friends in Asia ask whether they too will be shaken down or cast aside. The worries grow deeper as China flexes…
Previously, the US had allocated $8 million for LGBTQI+ initiatives in Lesotho, a move Trump had criticized as wasteful spending. However, much of the funding goes toward HIV prevention efforts. The…
The 72-year-old woman was admitted to the Semmelweis University’s surgery ward in July 2023 because of a wound on her thigh that did not heal. Her family was not worried. “Thank God she got there,”…
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WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is planning to revoke temporary legal status for some 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia, a senior Trump official and three…
SINGAPORE: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has conducted its first trades using S&P Global Platts’ pricing process for Middle East benchmark Dubai crude oil, traders said on Thursday.ADNOC bought two…
Lesotho's foreign minister, Lejone Mpotjoane, conveyed his shock and embarrassment after President Trump’s Congress address, in which he remarked that "nobody has ever heard of" Lesotho. Mpotjoane…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 6. Kazakhstan will continue to cooperate with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to fully complete the investigation into the AZAL plane crash in Aktau, the…
The newly appointed European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Central Asia, Ambassador Eduards Stiprais, paid working visit to Turkmenistan on 4-6 March. Mr Stiprais arrived in Ashgabat just…
Nestled near the iconic Giza pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is preparing for a lavish opening, featuring a towering statue of Ramses II and more than 100,000 artifacts, including…
Besides the hotel, located in a highly populated civilian neighborhood, the Russian airstrike Wednesday night also damaged 14 residential buildings, two schools, two kindergartens, a post office and…
Candles and flowers displayed on a fence to mark the third-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in front of the Ukraine Embassy in Vilnius, Lithuania, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025…
Romanian prosecutors said on Thursday they had detained six people on charges of trying to overthrow the state with the help of Russia, marking a dramatic escalation of tensions between Bucharest and…
Germany's nuclear engineering lobby on Wednesday said up to half a dozen nuclear power stations could in theory be reopened despite closing in 2023 as a result of Berlin's decision to exit nuclear…
Palestinians sit at a large table surrounded by the rubble of destroyed homes and buildings as they gather for iftar, the fast-breaking meal, on the first day of Ramadan in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip,…
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar during a conversation with Director and CEO of Bronwen Maddox at Chatham House, in England. Pakistan on Thursday rejected as “baseless” the remarks by India's…
Panamanian leader says sale of a Chinese company’s port operation to a US firm does not amount to retaking the waterway.Panama President Jose Raul Mulino has accused his American counterpart, Donald…
Amnesty International on Thursday called on Egyptian authorities to cease their retaliatory actions against prisoners at the 10th of Ramadan Prison who have embarked on a hunger strike. The detainees…
French President Emmanuel Macron has been left facing criticism from both the Left and Right following his 13-minute speech on Russian threats and new geopolitical order. “Russia has become, as I…
DHAKA, BangladeshSenior Bangladeshi officials have expressed concern that the UN World Food Programme's (WFP) plan to reduce food rations for Rohingya refugees in the country by more than 50%, from…
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THE Royal Navy monitored a Russian warship sailing near British waters, releasing images of the operation.The corvette Boikiy was tracked for three days by HMS Somerset as it passed through the…
Ireland will do anything it can to help Keir Starmer’s plan to "reset" Britain’s relationship with the European Union (EU), Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said.Ireland and Britain are opening the "next…
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ISTANBULUS President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order as soon as Thursday instructing his education secretary to abolish the US Department of Education, according to the Wall Street…
News US Supreme Court orders government to disburse $2B foreign aid The US Supreme Court, by a 5-4 majority, upheld the temporary restraining order against Trump’s administration on Wednesday. The…
On 28 February 2025, the International Round Table “Improving the Effectiveness of the Justice System in Kazakhstan: Achievements and Initiatives” took place in Astana.
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 6. Should Russia and the US engage in discussions regarding Iran's nuclear program, Russia will prioritize Iran's interests, Abbas Moqtadaei, a member of the National Security…
South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs on a civilian area during a live-fire training exercise with the U.S. on Thursday, injuring multiple people and damaging multiple buildings,…
President Donald Trump posted a message that began “Shalom Hamas,” and proceeded to threaten the terror group with destruction if it did not release the nearly 60 hostages it still holds. “Shalom,”…
EU leaders gather with Volodymyr Zelensky Thursday in Brussels in search of unity on bolstering Ukraine and Europe's defences after Donald Trump upended traditional US alliances and retracted wartime…
HONG KONG - Hong Kong's edge as a financial hub will erode further as the city becomes embroiled in China-U.S. tensions, with the flash sale of a Hong Kong-owned global ports business highlighting…
MOSCOW - The Kremlin on Thursday condemned what it called a highly confrontational speech by French President Emmanuel Macron in which he called Russia a threat to Europe and said Paris would consider…
BEIRUT - Syria received a new shipment of its local currency printed in Russia on Wednesday and more shipments were expected in the future, a Syrian government official said, in a new sign of…
The U.S. State Department abruptly canceled foreign aid programs supporting opposition activists, political prisoners and religious groups in Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, raising concerns about a…
Düsseldorf Fasching carnival featured bold float criticizing Germany’s far-right AfD and social media for spreading extremism; depicting hate as candy for children, it sparked debate on online…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 6. Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired the Economic Policy Council, which discussed strengthening and measures to ensure economic balance and strengthen the…
(New York/Geneva, 6 March 2025) With global humanitarian funding being scaled back precipitously, the United Nations today allocated US$110 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to…
ISTANBUL Under fire over having to withdraw claims of government savings along with charges of reckless firings, billionaire Elon Musk doubled down, pushing to privatize both passenger railways and…
A rare tropical cyclone is heading towards Australia’s eastern coast, potentially bringing destructive winds and dangerous storm surges.Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall near…
When America’s first convicted felon to serve in the White House announced a funding freeze of US humanitarian aid and ‘development assistance’ for 90 days, little did he know that he might have…
Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Thursday said security could not be guaranteed in Ukraine and Europe without a solid transatlantic relationship and NATO and that it was…
The Jordanian army said it killed four drug smugglers who tried to infiltrate the kingdom from Syria on Thursday, in the first such deaths on the border since the Assad regime was toppled in December…
Effigies of French President Emmanuel Macron, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen set on fire in Donetsk, a Russia-controlled region of…
Cognetti was unsettled by the Oval Office argument between Trump, Zelensky, and US Vice-President JD Vance last Friday."To see US policy shift and potentially to have the US really turn its back on…
A 17-year-old male identified as Ran Gatloth Puok was arrested on suspicion of stealing goats in Unity State’s Leer County on Tuesday after being found in possession of a stolen goat. A woman who said…
BANGKOK - Hundreds of Chinese nationals freed from Myanmar online scam centres flew home through Thailand on March 6, as the kingdom said it aimed to repatriate 1,500 such workers a week.Thailand,…
The Greek parliament’s decision to investigate a possible coverup for a fatal train crash two years ago is an opportunity to address wider rule of law failings exposed by the disastrous state response…
New international legal foundations are being laid for the meridional and latitudinal integration of South and Central Asia, and ultimately for the strengthening of ties in the new macro-region of…
The agreement further supports urgent recovery and reconstruction projects in Ukraine. The financing will target critical infrastructure, including energy, transport, housing, water and heating, to…
The European Union (EU) and the Government of Tanzania have celebrated the achievements of the AGRI-CONNECT programme, a flagship initiative that has supported sustainable agriculture through improved…
As Catholics around the world celebrated the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday, congregants in Nigeria took a moment to pray for the well-being of Pope Francis, who has been undergoing treatment due to…
SINGAPORE - A study will be conducted on a site in Tanah Merah Coast Road that has been identified as a potential location for the development of a new funeral services and columbarium complex (FSCC).…
KABUL, Afghanistan—At least five people, including a Pakistani commander, three soldiers, and a local resident, were wounded in the past 24 hours during clashes between the Taliban and Pakistani…
KABUL, Afghanistan—The Green Trend Movement, led by former Vice President Amrullah Saleh, has claimed that Sharifullah, a senior ISIS commander suspected of orchestrating the deadly 2021 Kabul airport…
KABUL, Afghanistan—Abdul Kabir, the Taliban’s minister for refugees, has urged Iran and Pakistan to implement a “structured system” for managing Afghan migrants rather than resorting to forced…
Jennie from K-pop girl group BLACKPINK teased a snippet of her new song ‘Like Jennie’ on Monday, leading to immediate comparisons with the ‘Rani’ theme from Bollywood star Alia Bhatt’s Rocky Aur Rani…
Japanese On March 6, 2025, in Vientiane, the capital of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Mr. KOIZUMI Tsutomu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Lao People’s Democratic…
Brisbane airport was closed as the centre of Alfred is expected to cross the coast very early Saturday morning, most likely between Noosa and Coolangatta of Queensland accordinng to Australia's Bureau…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi wrote an op-ed in the Ettela’at newspaper, published on Wednesday, discussing the recent turn of events. Following is the full text of his article:Chaos in…
Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Yusuf described the visit of a British diplomatic delegation to the administrative capital, Port Sudan, as “highly significant,” stating that it aimed to consult with the…
Three members of the Syrian Internal Security Forces and a member of local armed groups were killed in clashes between the country’s new authorities and former military security forces affiliated with…
In his speech to Congress on March 4th President Donald Trump painted a fantastical picture. The American Dream, he declared, was surging bigger and better than ever before. His tariffs would preserve…
A massive power outage struck Buenos Aires on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, leaving 1.2 million residents without electricity.According to local media, the Argentine government attributed the blackout to…
IT is a “criminal organisation”, says Elon Musk. It is “run by a bunch of radical lunatics”, says President Donald Trump. As a prelude to shutting down USAID, America’s main aid agency, the Trump…
On March 4, 2025, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Latin American Affairs Qiu Xiaoqi met with Ambassador of Venezuela to China Remigio Ceballos.Qiu Xiaoqi said that under the…
ISTANBUL An independent federal board has ordered the United States Department of Agriculture to temporarily reinstate nearly 6,000 probationary employees fired during President Donald Trump’s…
This year’s International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8, will center on the theme “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” with a focus on building an inclusive future,…
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday reacted to the security breach during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to the UK. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemned the…
On 29 January 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana (the Office) presented the Concept Paper for the “Development of a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Training Center for the Border Service of the…
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Bus captains may see shorter run times to stay alert on roads The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is committed to ensure that new bus routes will…
The incoming German government faces no shortage of challenges. They will be tasked with reviving Europe’s largest economy after two consecutive years of economic contraction, driven by high energy…
On the occasion of the presentation of its 2024 report, the European Investment Bank (EIB) confirms its role as a key partner in Morocco’s development thanks to historic levels of commitment. With…
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The trials of former Armenian separatist leaders in Baku mark a long-overdue moment of accountability for decades of aggression, occupation, and destruction in the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan. The…
However, during her confirmation hearing on Monday, McMahon assured dismantling the department wouldn't affect key funding streams like Title I and IDEA. She suggested IDEA funding could be managed by…
French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Thursday that France is sharing intelligence with Ukraine, a move that followed the United States saying it was cutting off intelligence-sharing with…
The biggest surprise in Germany’s recent federal elections was the relative success of the Left Party (Die Linke). Despite polling at merely three per cent as recently in January, it secured nearly…
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was briefed on a non-binding "referendum" on Khalistan ahead of the gathering in early November. Photo: RNZ / Blessen Tom Heavily redacted documents released under the…
HONG KONG - Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai finished testifying in court on Thursday in a landmark national security trial where he stands accused of colluding with foreign…
An explosion believed to have been caused by a spark during fumigation at a house in Glenwood, Durban, has left three fumigators hospitalised. Garrith Jamieson of ALS Paramedics said emergency teams…
THE Pope’s clinical condition, while stable, remains “complex” and the prognosis “guarded”, the Vatican reports on Thursday morning. He was on a ventilator overnight.Twice-daily statements on his…
BEIJING--Their words came just an hour apart this week — two major speeches by two of the world’s most powerful leaders, delivered on opposite sides of the planet. Together, they illustrate the very different approaches the world’s 21st-century powers are taking to achieve their respective national ambitions.
YouTube star Andrew Cross has died at the age of 36 after being taken off life support following a “severe” car accident at the end of January.
Search operations continued throughout the night after a woman was reported missing when a five-storey building collapsed in the Puglia city of Bari late on Wednesday afternoon, rescue services said…
(Luxembourg, 06/03/2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Vilnius (Lithuania), in close cooperation with Lithuania’s Financial Crime Investigation Service (Finansinių nusikaltimų…
Chris, Zack, and Melanie have a rather somber discussion about the Trump administration’s efforts to get a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Why is Trump so insistent on getting an immediate deal?…
By Zhao Jia (Chinadaily.com.cn) 16:49, March 06, 2025 As the world grapples with geopolitical turbulence and economic uncertainty, China's commitment to innovative, open and sustainable development…
A decorated Armored Corps officer and former deputy chief of staff, the 24th IDF chief is known for his strategic vision and commitment to ground forces; he takes on the role amid an ongoing war and…
Trade tensions between the United States and Canada have spilled into the alcohol aisle, as Canadian provinces have begun removing American liquor from stores shelves in response to the 25 percent…
Culture Weekly: NCR staff talk music, television, books, movies and more EarthBeat Weekly: Environment editor Stephanie Clary dives into the week's climate change news Michael Sean Winters: The nexus…
While Pope Francis remained in Rome's Gemelli Hospital, Italian Cardinal Angelo De Donatis celebrated the Ash Wednesday Mass in his place in a poignant ceremony at the Basilica of Santa Sabina on…
In a small auditorium at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, about a half-dozen cancer patients sit, getting tips on how to deal with hair loss during chemotherapy. It's not an unusual…
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar during a conversation with Director and CEO of Bronwen Maddox at Chatham House, in England. A man from a small group of protesters chanting pro-Khalistan…
Butch Wilmore, one of the NASA astronauts trapped on the International Space Station, said he believes Elon Musk’s claim that the Biden administration rejected the SpaceX CEO’s offer to bring him and…
Two South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during a joint live-fire exercise with the US military on Thursday, injuring eight people, officials said.The MK-82…
The European Union is prepared to take further action against the Georgian government, including sanctions, to hold those responsible for violence against protesters accountable, according to a…
Washington’s pause on sharing military intelligence with Ukraine has affected information that was used to warn of Russian drone and missile strikes on military and civilian targets, The New York…
Hours before Trump's address on Tuesday, members of the Congressional Black Caucus held a packed news conference in a tiny room on Capitol Hill to discuss how to oppose the White House. Another Texas…
Amid tensions in the West over cuts to development funding and souring US relationships with its allies, Brazil’s COP30 president, André Aranha Corrêa do Lago, defended multilateralism and the legacy…
From 24 to 28 February, the 62nd Session of the the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) (hereinafter referred to as the Session) is held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. On February…
The mean temperature of the month was 18.1°C which is 0.3°C below the long-term normal for February.The mean maximum temperature of the month was 20.7°C which is 1.3°C below the long-term normal. The…
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is pumping over RM5 billion (S$1.5 billion) into building three reservoirs and three water treatment plants in Johor, as the state aims to be self-sufficient in treated water…
NEW DELHI - India on Thursday condemned a security breach during its foreign minister's visit to London when a protester broke through a police cordon, stood in front of the minister's car and tore…
On March 4, 2025, Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force completed an initial flight test integrating the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, known as LRASM, onto the F-35B Lightning…
Russian observers say change of guard in Washington has meant China is no longer able to benefit from the conflict in Ukraine, but has been reduced to the role of onlooker. The antagonisMoscow…
BEIJING — China's finance minister on Thursday left the door open to more stimulus measures on top of those announced at the annual parliament meeting this week, in the event the tariff-hit economy…
Pope Francis was resting on Thursday after a peaceful night during his third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia, the Vatican said.The pope has been sleeping with a non-invasive mechanical…
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SINGAPORE – Discounts and deals at Singapore’s various tourist attractions have been rolled out as part of SG60 celebrations.The deals are for both Singaporeans and permanent residents.“We must always…
© Svetlozar Apostolov/Unsplash (Originally published by Voxeurop )The signs of Bulgaria's exodus are still visible. Since 1989, the country has struggled to curb rampant emigration. Bulgarians have…
The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal unanimously quashed on Thursday the convictions of opposition activists Chow Hang-tung, Tang Ngok-kwan and Tsui Hon-kwong of failing to comply with notice to…
The 63rd round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) took place on 4 and 5 March 2025 in Palais des Nations in accordance with the six-point agreement of 12 August 2008 and implementing…
Pope Francis is still resting after spending a quiet night, the Vatican Press Office said early on Thursday. The medical bulletin released on Wednesday night said the pontiff was in stable condition…
Spanish authorities arrested a street vendor in Cádiz for allegedly importing 10,000 high-quality counterfeit two-euro coins from China and falsely declaring them as "ornamental" to evade customs…
ISTANBUL Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a decree appointing Alexander Darchiev, the Foreign Ministry’s North Atlantic Department chief, as Moscow’s ambassador to Washington.The…
Several key allies of U.S. President Donald Trump have held confidential talks with Ukrainian opposition leaders, including former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and members of the party of former…
Seoul, South Korea — Two South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during training Thursday, injuring at least eight people, officials said. One report put the…
Singapore/Bali: The estranged Balinese wife of Essendon premiership player Ricky Olarenshaw has been sentenced to jail after a judge found her guilty of allowing lewd acts to be performed inside a…
Facing the possibility of a fundamental disengagement under US President Donald Trump, European Union leaders opened a day of emergency summit talks on Thursday to beef up their own military defences…
ISTANBUL The Russia-Ukraine war and Iran’s missile attacks on Israel underscore the need for new US military capabilities, according to US generals who urged the military to adapt to emerging threats…
As tensions escalate over the future of Ukraine's defence, Russian officials have slammed French President Emmanuel Macron’s stark warnings about Moscow’s threat to Europe. Issued on: 06/03/2025 -…
TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – A Russian missile strike on a hotel in Kryvyi Rih, hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, resulted in two fatalities and 29 injuries, as the conflict continues to…
(Luxembourg, 06/03/2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Rome (Italy) is leading an investigation –code-named ‘Dragone’- into a large-scale customs and VAT fraud scheme involving…
Hamas said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump's repeated threats against Palestinians constituted support for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to back out of the Gaza ceasefire and…
Salman Rafi Sheikh is assistant professor of politics at the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Lahore University of Management Sciences.The newly elected government in…
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commissioned the fourth of its Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarines (SSK), which feature better detection and anti-detection capabilities…
SINGAPORE - Students applying for admission to junior colleges (JC) from 2028 will only need five subjects instead of six at the O-level examinations, as the Ministry of Education (MOE) takes a…
On a busy Saturday in 2005, I placed 13 young men on a backboard throughout my ski patrol shift. Some of these men knew their name and where they were, but couldn’t recall much else, including why…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) rose from its second meeting in three days yesterday with the approval of N10.299 billion for the procurement of diagnostic kits for diabetes, anti retroviral drugs…
The imperative of judicial accountability is inviolable, both as a matter of constitutional compliance and as a matter of good practice and as an antidote against judicial impunity and the anarchy of…
The Central Asian state of Turkmenistan is shipping natural gas to Turkey through Iran, a report in Iranian state media said on March 6.Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced the “start” of the…
How will we feed people living in the megacities of the 21st century, especially while confronting climate chaos and the depletion of fossil fuels and fossil water? According to the mainstream media:…
The planned airlifting of South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) troops from Nasir County in Upper Nile State did not take place on Wednesday due to a lack of coordination between local…
Scientists have discovered a new part of the immune system which provides researchers with a new place to look for antibiotics, according to a new study.Research published in the journal Nature says…
President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued what he called a "last warning” to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza, directing a sharply worded message after the White House confirmed…
Hamas said on Thursday that US President Trump's repeated threats against Palestinians constituted support for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to back out of the Gaza ceasefire agreement…
Palestinian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Mustafa welcomed the outcomes of the emergency Arab summit in Cairo, which adopted a unified Arab plan for the reconstruction of Gaza without…
The Egyptian government has said that the Arab summit which was held in Cairo was a confirmation to consensus among Arab and African countries, as well as the European Union and the UN, on the…
Recent events in the Baltic Sea and other places have highlighted the importance of undersea cables and pipelines for the global economy, and indeed our daily life. Fibre optic cables are the arteries…
The Mexican peso opened today at 20.44 against the US dollar, reflecting stability after a volatile trading session influenced by global and domestic factors.Yesterday, the peso gained slightly,…
A Russian missile attack on a hotel in Kryvy Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has left four people dead and 31 others injured. Dnipropetrovsk region governor Sergiy Lysak…
Four senior aides to U.S. President Donald Trump have held secret talks with key political opponents of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Politico reports, citing three Ukrainian lawmakers and…
A recent article by Carl Deconinck in Brussels Signal found French President Emmanuel Macron ordering the surveillance of libertarians, those of us sometimes called classical liberals. In the…
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HONG KONG - Hong Kong's top court on Thursday dismissed a bid to overturn the 2022 conviction and sentence of jailed pro-democracy activist Tam Tak-chi under a colonial-era sedition law. Tam, a former…
Several North Korean sanatoriums originally meant for soldiers needing rest or medical treatment are now being used for different purposes.
China has expressed confidence in achieving its 5-percent GDP growth target for 2025, citing the country's institutional advantages, vast market potential, and dynamic economic entities. The statement…
Some of the key topics during this year's Two Sessions include new quality productive forces, high-quality development and people's well-being. Check out these AI-generated animation posters presented…
WARSAW--South Korea and Poland signed a cooperation agreement on Wednesday as the democratic allies increasingly find themselves united by concerns about the global security situation despite the vast geographical distance between them.
A historic global trade war, a proposed $1.2 trillion European fiscal bazooka and the emergence of China as tech race leader are upending global flows of money, marking a potential turning point for…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 6. Uzbekistan will gradually resume the operation of methane refueling stations starting from 09:00 (GMT+5) today, Trend reports. The Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan…
open image in galleryDemonstrators protest the CDC layoffs in front of the headquarters in February
The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, welcomed the recommendations of the emergency Arab summit, the Summit for…
European Union leaders plan to hold emergency talks on Thursday to agree ways to quickly increase their military budgets after the Trump administration signaled that Europe must take care of its own…
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has stated that he will not enforce the country’s controversial hijab law that imposes penalties on women who fail to observe Islamic attire, despite pressure from…
The American military has signed a deal with Scale AI to give artificial intelligence, as far as we can tell, its most prominent role in the Western defense sector to date – with AI agents to now be…
Canada's Foreign Minister Melanie Joly has strongly rebuked US President Donald Trump's latest comments about making Canada the 51st state, calling his remarks "very serious" and not a joke. Joly, in…
Social media erupted after rumours of Luigi Mangione sex tapes surfaced online. The rumours floated after Radar reported that UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s alleged killer kept a “stash” of…
On February 28, Consul General Zhao Xiuzhen visited Maylong Enterprise, a leading durian export company in Davao. Joining her were Ms. Marie Ann M. Constantino, the Regional Technical Director for…
On March 4, H.E. Amb. Guo Haiyan paid a courtesy call on Mr. Julius Migos Ogamba, Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Education.Amb. Guo said that educational cooperation is the key to sustainable…
In the remarks, Ren expressed warm congratulations to the school board members, faculty, students and alumni. He praised Nan Chong School for its excellent education of thousands of students over the…
Israel’s cutoff of food, fuel, medicine and other supplies to Gaza’s 2 million people has sent prices soaring and humanitarian groups into overdrive trying to distribute dwindling stocks to the most…
A Daesh operative who allegedly planned the 2021 suicide bombing outside Kabul airport during the chaotic US military withdrawal has been arrested, President Donald Trump has said. The bomber…
SEOUL, March 6 (UPI) -- A pair of South Korean KF-16 fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a residential area outside of Seoul during a live-fire exercise, Seoul's air force said Thursday,…
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s official visit to Saudi Arabia and participation at the emergency Arab summit in Cairo this week kicked off a new positive phase in relations between Lebanon and the…
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s official visit to Saudi Arabia and participation at the emergency Arab summit in Cairo this week kicked off a new positive phase in relations between Lebanon and the…
Written by Elana Lazarou, Ionel Zamfir and Rosamund Shreeves. In a context of international turbulence, rising armed conflict and other evolving threats, the debate on the participation and role of…
On March 4, 2025, Chinese Ambassador to Sweden Cui Aimin attended the webinar with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China (SwedCham China) and delivered a keynote speech. Chairman of SwedCham China…
On 4 March, Chinese Ambassador to Sweden Cui Aimin attended the Webinar with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce China and delivered remarks. The excerpts is as follows:It gives me great pleasure to…
On 26 February, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding attended the Launch and Donation Ceremony of China-Aid “Bright Journey” Programme of Cataract Surgery in Zimbabwe, together with Douglas T.…
On 19 February, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding accompanied Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the launch ceremony of the Digital Truck Project supported by Huawei and delivered their…
On 18 February, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding met with Mthuli Ncube, Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion of Zimbabwe. The two sides held in-depth discussions…
French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have separately held multiple calls with former US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. These…
US President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Thursday to dismantle the Department of Education. The draft of the order directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to abolish the…
Good morning and welcome back to our live coverage of the war in Ukraine. It was another whirlwind day yesterday.In Ukraine, Russian strikes on Odesa and Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hometown of Kryvyi Rih…
"What he National Security Council told me in regards to that was that they paused, or they are reconsidering the funding for Ukraine," she said. "As for intelligence matters, I would refer you to…
A group of Indian colleagues collectively won $1 million (Dhs3.67 million) in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held on Wednesday at Concourse A of Dubai…
As part of its commitment to shaping the future of education, Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation participated in a panel discussion organised by the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) titled…
Good Thursday morning. This is Sam Blewett. DRIVING THE DAY THE SEARCH FOR INTELLIGENCE: Keir Starmer is off to see defense industry workers in Britain, while European leaders and Ukraine’s Volodymyr…
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In the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Russian BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle has emerged as a critical asset for assault operations, supporting infantry and armored units in high-intensity combat zones.…
TOKYO, March 6 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- If the United States (US) expands its cars, aluminum, and steel tariffs on Japan, the country's investments in the American economy would become more…
Some of the key topics during this year's Two Sessions include new quality productive forces, high-quality development and people's well-being. Check out these AI-generated animation posters presented…
The most-voted candidate in Romania’s annulled election now faces accusations of extremism and sedition. Călin Georgescu’s case is more than a legal battle – it’s a test of whether Romania’s…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 6. Members of the Senate of Kazakhstan approved the draft law “On ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the State of Qatar on mutual legal…
One of the key programmes in Lesotho, Karabo ea Bophelo, received $7.7m (R141.65m) as part of a five-year USAID initiative aimed at preventing new HIV infections and supporting vulnerable children and…
The major backer of the lenacapavir roll-out is assuring nervous researchers that they will keep their part of funding promises. It's a good economic investment, says the Fund's Peter Sands, into a…
Elliston Berry, who attended President Donald Trump's speech to Congress, recollected her ordeals about being a victim of Deepfake pornography in a recent video. Allegedly, one of her classmates…
Fire crews have extinguished a blaze in a derelict church in Angus. Firefighters were called to the blaze in the former Maison Dieu Church of Scotland building on Witchden Road in Brechin shortly…
South Africa on Wednesday denounced Israel’s restriction of aid into war-ravaged Gaza since the weekend, saying it amounted to using starvation as a weapon of war. A fragile ceasefire since January…
US President Donald Trump gave tariff exemption for a month to three automaker giants who comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), according to The White House. Ford, General…
Photographs from the scene showed shattered windows and a church building strewn with debris.
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 6. The fleet of Air Astana Group of Companies has increased to 60 aircraft after the arrival of a new Airbus A320neo in Kazakhstan’s Almaty today, Trend reports via Air…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 6. Kazakhstan's Caspy Commodity Exchange (Caspy Commodity Exchange) and the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange signed a memorandum of mutual cooperation to implement an…
The principle of free speech is enshrined in law across Europe thanks to the European Convention on Human Rights. The UK and other European countries have recently been attacked by high-profile…
March 6 (UPI) -- Iranian musician Mehdi Yarrahi received 74 lashes as part of his sentence a song supporing women's rights and opposes the Middle Eastern country's draconian hijab laws, his lawyer…
Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Russia Kubanychbek Bokontaev met with Russian President's Special Representative for Relations with International Organizations for Achievement of Sustainable Development…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 6. Kyrgyzstan has introduced a temporary ban on the export of mineral fertilizers outside the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), for a period of six months, Trend reports.…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 6. Visa has named Sanjar Suleimanov as Vice President and Regional Manager for Central Asia, Trend reports. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s operations in the…
ISTANBUL A powerful winter storm sweeping across the US has resulted in the deaths of three people in the Southern state of Mississippi and left tens of thousands without power, according to officials…
POCHEON, South Korea – Fifteen people were injured in South Korea on Thursday after bombs dropped by fighter jets landed in a civilian district, damaging houses and a church during military exercises…
Hong Kong’s top court overturned the convictions of three former members of a pro-democracy group, marking a rare victory in challenging the enforcement of the national security law imposed by…
Novo Nordisk announced launching a direct-to-patient online pharmacy NovoCare, offering a more than half-price cut for its weight-loss treatment Wegovy. Europe’s largest pharmaceutical firm, Novo…
Early wind and rain from a rare tropical cyclone began lashing parts of eastern Australia on Thursday.
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 6. The Chairman of the Cabinet of the Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev proposed the establishment of a Kyrgyz-Vietnam Intergovernmental Commission for Economic…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Wednesday said they agreed to strengthen dialogue and enhance collaboration in a meeting Wednesday focused on the…
A South Korean fighter jet accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during training on Thursday, injuring eight people according to officials.The MK-82 bombs “abnormally” released by the KF…
Amnesty International (AI) said on Wednesday that Israel’s attacks on ambulances, paramedics and health facilities during its recent war with Hezbollah should be investigated as war crimes. Following…
At least 15 people were injured after a fighter jet from South Korea’s Air Force dropped eight bombs in the wrong place during a training exercise. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, damaged…
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Hamas, demanding the immediate release of all hostages and the return of the bodies of those killed. In a post on social media platform X, Trump…
A South Korean military aircraft accidentally dropped eight bombs outside a designated firing range during a training exercise on Thursday. The incident occurred in Pocheon, about 25km south of the…
Supporters of the Iranian Resistance in Leipzig, Germany, held a bookstand on March 1, 2025 THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS UPDATE: 7:00 AM CET PMOI Resistance Units Commemorate Dr.…
Tokyo - Rain appears to have halted the spread of Japan’s worst wildfire in more than half a century, officials said on March 6, as residents expressed relief the smoke was gone.The blaze had raged…
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Chinese Human Rights Defenders (CHRD), a non-governmental organization consisting of domestic and international rights activists, stated that the extent of unlawful detention by Chinese authorities…
NEW DELHI: The contentious history of July 13, 1931, which is observed as “Martyrs’ Day” in India-occupied Kashmir, triggered a political battleline in the legislative assembly’s budget session on…
Barnard College Barnard College's library was evacuated Wednesday as police responded to a fake bomb threat during a sit-in staged by pro-Palestinian protesters. The New York Police Department said on…
Taipei, March 6 (CNA) A Taiwanese scholar said Thursday that Taiwan is a key asset in the United States' ongoing "strategic competition" with China, and one that it cannot afford to lose.Despite U.S.…
The Western strategy of exerting pressure on Tehran to force its unilateral compliance with nuclear obligations is “not only ineffective but also counterproductive”, Iran’s envoy to the International…
SINGAPORE - Intensifying trade frictions and competition for strategic investments among major economies will weigh on the pace of Singapore’s economic growth this year, Deputy Prime Minister and…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced the continuation of mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS), following recommendations from…
GENEVAThe European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, outlined the European Union’s strategy Wednesday to reinforce security on its external borders and address the…
2025-03-06T05:57:40+00:00 Shafaq News/ Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers will convene in Mecca on Thursday, joined by their counterparts from Egypt, Syria, Morocco, and Jordan, to…
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esma'eel Baghaei while referring to Iran's efforts to hold a meeting of the Organization of Islamic States has said that the plan to forcibly relocate the people of Gaza…
TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Seven people in South Korea were injured, four of them seriously, after a fighter jet accidentally dropped eight bombs in a civilian district during a live-fire military…
As Heathrow’s controversial third runway gets the green light and Gatwick looks on track for a second one, an Israeli tech innovation could reduce the need for such costly expansions. IntellAct is a…
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order as soon as Thursday instructing his newly confirmed Education Secretary Linda McMahon to dismantle the department she now leads, US media…
SINGAPORE – A woman abused her domestic helper on eight separate occasions in 2023 and even threatened to make the Indonesian woman pay her $2,000 if the victim reported the matter to the Ministry of…
SINGAPORE - Developers who undertake large-scale complex projects, including larger en bloc redevelopments, will likely have more wiggle room after a critical sales deadline was extended by six months…
SINGAPORE - The Republic could be buying its first set of carbon credits to offset its greenhouse gas emissions in 2025, with the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) set to launch a request for…
A daughter’s video of a man celebrating with his family and friends “while he is alive” has tugged at the people's heartstrings. The man, a terminal cancer patient, decided to spend meaningful time…
A South Korean KF-16 fighter jet accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during a training exercise on Thursday. South Korea army soldiers stand guard near a bomb accident site where a…
Raising concerns over security threats posed by Russia in Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron said he will discuss extending his country’s nuclear deterrent to European allies in order to protect…
The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday its full support for the decisions taken at the extraordinary Arab “Summit for Palestine” that was held in Cairo earlier this week. Prince Mohammed bin Salman…
President Emmanuel Macron said he’ll enter into talks on using France’s nuclear capabilities to defend European allies.“Our nuclear deterrent protects us,” Macron said in a televised address on…
South Korea is on edge as the country awaits the outcome of an impeachment trial for suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol, expected as soon as next week, according to local media.Eight judges at the…
Can the UK get to net-zero? How could they get there? And how much will it cost?It’s the UK Climate Change Committee’s task to answer these questions and advise the government on how to move forward.…
The Consulate General of India in Chicago expressed condolences over Gampa’s death, stating, "We are saddened by the untimely death of Praveen Kumar Gampa, a postgraduate student at the University of…
Washington, DC [US], March 6 (ANI): The Trump administration has rejected a plan for the reconstruction of Gaza proposed by Arab leaders. The Trump administration has said that US President Donald…
ISTANBUL US President Donald Trump urged Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday to take action against homelessness in the city, particularly near government landmarks."We have notified the…
American porn star Whitney Wright recently made headlines with her visit to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, a country where women and girls have faced severe restrictions since the militant group…
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar who is on a visit to London was heckled by a pro-Khalistani extremist who breached the security and ran towards his car. This occurred as the police seemed to…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued what he called a “last warning” to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza, directing a sharply worded message after the White House…
HONG KONG (Reuters) -- Hong Kong's top court unanimously overturned on Thursday the convictions of three former members of a pro-democracy group that organized an annual candlelight vigil to mark…
Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas is earning praise online after delivering perhaps the most dramatic moment of U.S. President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday…
Since the policy's implementation, around 42 deportation flights have been conducted on C-17 and C-130 military aircraft. These flights have flown to countries like India, Guatemala, Ecuador, Peru,…
SEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean fighter jet accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during training Thursday, reportedly injuring seven people.The MK-82 bombs “abnormally” released by…
An Australian couple has been found guilty by a Balinese court under Indonesia's anti-pornography law and sentenced to seven months in jail.Michael and Lynley Le Grand were arrested in October after…
WEST JAVA - Newly inaugurated Bekasi Mayor Tri Adhianto confirmed on March 5 that he had left his residence for a four-star hotel in the city amid severe flooding that forced thousands of other…
NEW YORK — Barnard College’s library was evacuated Wednesday as police responded to a fake bomb threat during a sit-in by pro-Palestinian protesters.The New York Police Department said on the social…
SINGAPORE – Sixty cultural pioneers from the Chinese community in the Republic are honoured in a new exhibition commemorating the nation’s diamond jubilee.Among those celebrated are artist Georgette…
SINGAPORE - Three men were arrested on March 1 for evading almost $390,000 in cigarette duties and taxes following a Singapore Customs operation.In a statement on March 6, the authorities said they…
The DA will question the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) in the Portfolio Committee on Health tomorrow about the ongoing anti-venom crisis that has reportedly led to deaths. We will demand…
Nairobi — President William Ruto has announced that the government will fully settle all health facilities' claims of KSh10 million and below, previously contracted under the now-defunct National…
The government has prioritized the settlement of outstanding National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) claims of Sh10 million and below as part of efforts to prevent service disruptions in hospitals…
A 27-year-old student from India has reportedly been found dead with bullet wounds in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Praveen Kumar Gampa was shot dead in a suspected robbery at the local store where he worked…
Introduction Battery technology is a crucial component of the global energy transition. Batteries are needed for electric vehicles (EVs) and for stationary storage for electricity grids. The market…
PodcastPodcast, The TakeEgypt’s plan to rebuild and govern Gaza has been approved by Arab countries. Arab countries have agreed on a plan to rebuild and govern Gaza without displacing its Palestinian…
HONG KONG - Hong Kong's top court unanimously overturned on March 6 the convictions of three former members of a pro-democracy group that organised an annual candlelight vigil to mark China's 1989…
ISTANBULIsrael’s occupation of Palestinian territories has always been the problem, not Hamas, the head of the Government Information Office in Gaza said Thursday in response to a call by US President…
The US is withdrawing from the Just Energy Transition Partnership, a collaboration between richer nations to help developing countries transition from coal to cleaner energy, several sources in key…
NEW YORK/ANKARA/ISTANBUL Police intervened as dozens of demonstrators calling to “Free Palestine” occupied the lobby of the library building at Barnard College in New York City on Wednesday, with…
ISTANBUL The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s criminal defense attorney, as the new deputy attorney general Wednesday, who will be responsible for overseeing critical federal…
SINGAPORE - Singapore will continue to highlight the “mutually beneficial nature of Asean interactions and engagement with the United States” so that the region continues to prosper, said Foreign…
Russia is reportedly interested in assisting U.S. efforts to negotiate a new and broader nuclear deal with Iran. The potential for Washington-Moscow cooperation on Iran’s nuclear program comes as the…
On Sunday, U.S. Central Command announced that it had recently killed two people linked to Al-Qaeda in Idlib, Syria. One of the men, Wasim Tahsin Bayraqdar, was reportedly the brother of a current…
The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. is seen in this June 29, 2024 photo. Reuters-YonhapA sharply divided Supreme Court in the United States on Wednesday rejected the Trump administration's bid…
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This International Women’s Day, Gallup surveys reveal a significant gender disparity in perceptions of respect and dignity for women across 144 countries, including the United…
Barto, 76, and Sutton, 67, began their research in the late 1970s, laying the foundation for many of the significant AI advancements in the past decade. Central to their work was the development of so…
BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese medical assistance team left Beijing on Wednesday evening heading for the Republic of Guinea, where they will introduce advanced technologies and assist local…
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm wishes to President Mahama and the people of Ghana as they celebrate their National Day. The U.S. partnership with Ghana – rooted in our shared…
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is expected to issue an executive order aimed at his long-held goal of abolishing the U.S. Department of Education, The Wall Street Journal reported on…
U.S. Justice Department prosecutors have charged 10 Chinese citizens and two government agents for computer hacks that targeted dissidents, religious groups, news outlets and American government…
TOKYO - The Tohoku Shinkansen line stopped to conduct a train inspection between Ueno and Omiya Stations on March 6 morning after the train cars decoupled and came to a halt, according to JR East. As…
ISTANBUL The US Air Force’s ability to dominate the skies is more critical than ever as adversaries, particularly China, introduce advanced stealth platforms, Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, commander of Air…
It's not just Ukraine. Kosovo should expect to face many new, daunting challenges during the next four years. A strong and visionary leader will be needed to tackle the shifting political landscape in…
Turkey has once again positioned itself at the center of diplomatic efforts regarding the Ukraine conflict. Following high-profile visits to Ankara by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and…
Praveen's cousin, Arun, said some friends said that Praveen was shot dead by unknown assailants at a store in a suspected robbery attempt. However, this information hasn't been confirmed by…
TRIPOLI, Libya Libyan Interior Minister Emad Trabelsi urged the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Wednesday to assist in the implementation of a voluntary return program aimed at…
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In December 2024, China banned exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States. Prices for these critical minerals soon reached all-time highs. The ban emphasized China’s [...]
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — A South Korean fighter jet accidentally dropped eight 500-pound bombs outside of a designated firing range north of Seoul on Thursday, injuring at least seven people, South Korean…
Cyclone Alfred bears down on the Queensland coast. Photo: Earth Nullschool After stalling off the coast overnight, Cyclone Alfred is now expected to make landfall later than expected, into early…
'The Kyrgyz Republic highly values the traditional ties of friendship and mutual understanding that have linked the peoples of the two countries for many years,' Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev…
[embedded content] A new US-based campaign aims to hold lawmakers accountable for making federal taxpayers complicit in the genocide in Gaza. Taxpayers Against Genocide (TAG) began in northern…
NEW DELHI: The contentious history of July 13, 1931, which is observed as “Martyrs’ Day” in India-occupied Kashmir, triggered a political battleline in the legislative assembly’s budget session on…
Will Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s olive branch to Donald Trump be enough to secure Ukraine’s future — and his own? After his bruising encounter with the U.S. president in the Oval Office,…
PUTRAJAYA, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will voice firm opposition to any proposal for the annexation of Gaza, as well as efforts aimed at forcibly displacing the Palestinian people to Egypt and…
Eight people were injured in South Korea on Thursday after bombs dropped by an Air Force jet landed in a civilian district, damaging houses and a church during military exercises in Pocheon, the air…
AFP A South Korean soldier gestures near a bomb accident site outside a military live-fire training range in Pocheon on March 6, 2025. Seven people were injured Thursday after a fighter jet dropped…
SINGAPORE - An auxiliary airport police officer who allegedly kept a pair of AirPods that an airline passenger had lost was arrested and will face criminal breach of trust charges on March 7. The…
Prime Minister of Lesotho Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle) Officials in the southern African…
South Korean and US troops will begin their large annual joint military drills next week to enhance their readiness against North Korean threats, the South Korean military said on Thursday.The…
Three former organisers of Hong Kong’s annual vigil in remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown have won their bid to overturn their conviction over their refusal to provide information to…
SEOUL, March 6 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports of food, led by instant noodles, grew an average of 8 percent annually over the past 10 years on the growing global popularity of K-culture, a…
Millions of people in Queensland and New South Wales are bracing for wild weather as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches. The tropical cyclone's western edge is already is already having an effect on…
French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he will discuss with European allies the possibility of using France's nuclear deterrent to protect the continent from Russian threats, amid concerns…
SINGAPORE - The officers and senior management involved in missteps that led to the disclosure of full NRIC numbers on a government business portal could face a range of “appropriate measures”, from…
SINGAPORE - Investigations into the Kranji warehouse that caught fire on Feb 19 are being conducted to ensure it followed the relevant licensing and fire safety equipment. This as the firm is not…
SEOUL, March 6 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- At least one South Korean Air Force fighter jet on Thursday misdropped eight bombs outside a training range during live-fire drills, injuring civilians in the area,…
Russia and Ukraine are not members of the convention and have both used cluster bombs in their three-year-long war - Copyright AFP YASUYOSHI CHIBASaulius JAKUCIONISLithuania on Thursday quit an…
SEOUL -- The South Korean and U.S. militaries announced major joint exercises on Thursday, at a time of high geopolitical tensions and leadership transitions in both countries.Troops from the two…
On Day 46 of Trump100 Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss the implications of the move and whether a John Healey and Pete Hegseth meeting will help matters. Just as things were looking up between…
US President announces one-month tariff delay on auto imports from Mexico and Canada 2 MIN READ Trump tariffs would crimp cross-Border auto trade. Bloomberg Asian markets climbed on Thursday after US…
QUESTION: Here with the very latest, our Secretary of State Marco Rubio is with us. Mr. Secretary, good to have you. Thank you for being with us. SECRETARY RUBIO: Thank you. Thank you. QUESTION: You…
A 12.4m wave was recorded on the Gold Coast south of Brisbane, Scully said, the largest swell ever picked up by that monitoring station.
Representational Image The Sri Lankan government has requested India to prevent its fishermen from illegally entering the country's waters for fishing. Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil…
WASHINGTON Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday reiterated his call for an end to the conflict in Ukraine, saying it is a proxy war between the US and Russia.Speaking in an interview with Fox…
France is open to discussing extending the protection offered by its nuclear arsenal to its European partners, President Emmanuel Macron said in a grave address to the nation on Wednesday, in which he…
If Elon Musk fired every single federal worker his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) would only save a quarter of the money he promised to save and would amount to a piddling 4 percent of…
"Philippines President Rodrigo Roa Duterte was recognized by the US Department of State as one of its 12 International Anti-Corruption Champions for demonstrating leadership, courage, and impact in…
Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger’s attorney has argued that her client’s autism diagnosis should prevent a death penalty sentence if he is found guilty. Kohberger, who reportedly has autism…
The official confirmed Trudeau's stance on the condition of anonymity because the person was not authorised to speak publicly on the matter. The official said Trump and Trudeau spoke by phone around…
The ongoing negotiations represent a major shift from the US's usual policy of not engaging in direct talks with terrorist organizations. However, exceptions have been made in the past, including…
HONG KONG - Hong Kong's top court unanimously overturned on Thursday the convictions of three former members of a pro-democracy group that organised an annual candlelight vigil to mark China's 1989…
NEW YORK--A Cheeto shaped like the beloved Pokémon Charizard has sold at auction for a total cost of $87,840. The Goldin auction house listed the snack as sold on Sunday. “Presented is a 3-inch long…
BEIJING--China on Wednesday kicked off its annual parliamentary session, the National People’s Congress, which outlines the government’s priorities for the year. Stabilizing the sluggish economy and pushing for broader applications of artificial intelligence were among the focus areas in a work report read by Premier Li Qiang.
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SINGAPORE - Prosecutors on March 6 tabled new charges for two of the three men allegedly linked to computer servers exported to Malaysia that might contain Nvidia chips.Singaporeans Aaron Woon Guo…
Ambassador to the UK recalled after comparing Trump’s bid to end the war in Ukraine to the appeasement of Nazi Germany.New Zealand has sacked its ambassador to the United Kingdom after the diplomat…
North Korean troops sent to Russia are learning modern drone warfare tactics, Seoul’s spy agency assessed on Wednesday, suggesting deepening cooperation in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In a notice…
WASHINGTON, March 6 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The White House confirmed on Wednesday that the Trump administration is in direct dialogue with the Palestinian group, Hamas, maintaining that discussions are…
Representative Al Green heckles Donald Trump during the joint session of Congress at the US Capitol on Tuesday. President Donald Trump got barely two minutes into his speech to a joint session of…
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s U.S. visit in February 2025, both sides launched the U.S.-India COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology), to…
Goff asked a question from the audience of the guest speaker, Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, in which he said he had been re-reading a famous speech by former British wartime leader…
NEW DELHI, March 6 (Bernama) -- India said it has no interest in undermining the American dollar's international dominance following President Donald Trump's repeated warnings to the BRICS grouping…
MANILA--The Philippines and its security allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to impose an air defense zone or restrict freedom of flights over the South China Sea, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Wednesday, following confrontations between Chinese aircraft and those of his country, Australia and the United States.
Official ceremony of meeting between Cabinet Chairman Kasymaliev and Prime Minister of Vietnam held AKIPRESS.COM - An official meeting ceremony between Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek…
Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh is a sprawling mass of humanity. It's a sea of makeshift bamboo shelters, home to more than one million Rohingya refugees - a mainly Muslim minority from Rakhine state in…
The first phase of a ceasefire ended over the weekend after six weeks of relative calm
SEOUL – Upcoming joint drills by US and South Korean forces will factor in North Korea’s deepening military ties with Russia, according to a statement from Seoul, underscoring growing concerns about…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is unwilling to lift Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump leaves any U.S. tariffs on Canada , a senior government official…
Egyptian authorities must end their reprisals against prisoners in 10th of Ramadan Prison for their hunger strike to protest their arbitrary detention and demand an end to their cruel and inhuman…
States and companies are manufacturing, promoting and selling electric shock equipment that is being used for torture and other ill-treatment, said Amnesty International, in a new report calling for a…
Ahead of International Women’s Day, Amnesty International’s Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, said:“The significance of International Women’s Day 2025 cannot be overstated. It is no longer a case of…
The plan prioritizes high-quality development over traditional growth-centric targets, reflecting the evolving priorities of the world's second-largest economy.As an important institution that…
Pope Francis, who has been struggling to overcome double pneumonia for almost three weeks, remained in stable condition throughout the day on Wednesday and has not had any new breathing crises, the…
A rescuer assists displaced people at a temporary shelter following an earthquake that struck southwestern China's Tibet region on Jan. 8, 2025. Chinese authorities are now reporting that more than…
Ta'ang National Liberation Army fighters patrol in northern Shan state, March 9, 2023. Read RFA coverage of this topic in Burmese. Myanmar’
The confusion around the reliability of the U.S. worsened this week, with reports that it temporarily cut off intelligence sharing with Ukraine to put pressure on Kyiv to come to the negotiating table…
An indicative college agenda prepared by the European Commission similarly confirms that the plan is not due to be presented later this month, as had originally been communicated. Energy Commissioner…
SINGAPORE - The officers and senior management involved in the missteps that led to the mass disclosure of NRIC numbers on a government business portal are being counselled, retrained and could have…
Turkey shares a 200-kilometre (120 miles) frontier with Greece and the border is separated along the Evros river [GETTY]Turkey plans to build an 8.5-kilometre (5.2-mile) wall on its western border…
The exchanges are taking place alongside ongoing trade talks between senior EU officials and the Trump administration, which has threatened to impose high tariffs if Europe doesn't relent on numerous…
Foreign aid is set to be slashed in the United States, jeopardising lives, and throwing global programs into turmoil. With the United Kingdom now following suit and an Australian federal election on…
Trump’s move also offsets a Monday win for carmakers when European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced leniency on this year's EU emission targets, which the industry said would have…
The CIA says the US has stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine, less than a week after a bust-up between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.The announcement came just two days…
NEW YORK, March 6 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- US stocks bounced back on Wednesday after two consecutive days of losses, as investors viewed US President Donald Trump's temporary tariff exemption for…
TOKYO - An endangered rat that is also a natural monument of Japan will be on public display at Inokashira Park Zoo in Musashino, Tokyo, from March 18.The Amami spiny rat, or Amami togenezumi in…
SINGAPORE - A car caught was seen ablaze on the road in Tampines early on the morning of March 6, in what was the third reported vehicle fire in five days.The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said…
Image via Mahesh Paudyal. Used with permission.Mahesh Paudyal (43) is an Assistant Professor at the Central Department of English, Tribhuvan University, the
SEOUL — At least eight people were hurt on Thursday (March 6) after a shell was dropped on a civilian district, damaging houses and a church during live-fire military exercises in Pocheon, South…
“I believe Trump doesn’t care about whether Ukraine has elections or not. It’s Putin’s narrative, Putin’s goal. Trump is being used by Putin to impose elections on Ukraine with only one purpose, to…
Voir tous les articles 2025 will be a pivotal year for multilateralism. The challenges before us — rising inequalities, climate change, and the financing gap for sustainable development — are urgent…
ISTANBUL, March 6 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Pope Francis’s condition remains stable and he had ‘another restful night’ in a Rome hospital where he has been fighting off health woes, Anadolu Ajansi (AA)…
Within a week of starting his second term, Donald Trump made good on his promise to launch an immigration enforcement blitz. Drafting in multiple federal agencies and arresting nearly 1,000 people on…
On Tuesday, US president Donald Trump delivered the first big speech to Congress of his second term this week, amid a series of major subplots.
French president Emmanuel Macron has said he will enter talks on using France’s nuclear capabilities to defend European allies.
A sharply divided US Supreme Court yesterday reinstated a lower-court order for the Trump administration to release frozen foreign aid, but it was not clear how quickly money would start flowing.
China has warned the US it is ready to fight “any type” of war as it retaliates against Donald Trump’s mounting trade tariffs – while raising spending on its military.
SEOUL - South Korean authorities are investigating reports that an artillery shell landed on a civilian village in the northern city of Pocheon on March 6.According to local media reports, an…
Another key feature of the ES90 is its Safe Space Technology. Designed to keep you safe on the road by detecting obstacles (even in darkness) and activating proactive safety measures such as collision…
Lewis Hamilton's first race for Ferrari in Australia next week is reminding him of how he felt ahead of his Formula One debut for McLaren in Melbourne in 2007.The seven-times world champion, the…
European nationals can apply for a digital travel permit to enter the UK starting from Wednesday, in the latest step taken by Britain to digitise its borders.The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)…
On March 5, State Minister for Foreign Affairs FUJII Hisayuki hosted a reception for former international students who are visiting Japan to attend the 5th Japan Alumni Conference. The overview of the…
Post Japanese Hon. Mr. Baron Devavesi WAQA, Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, will visit Japan upon the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan from March 9 to 15, 2025.…
By Shahadat Swadhin India’s democratic traditions and secular constitution stand in growing contradiction to its treatment of minorities. While the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticises the…
By Rajoli Siddharth Jayaprakash The United States President Donald J Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin's 90-minute phone call confirmed the shift in the US policy on Ukraine. It eased…
By Hajnalka Vincze (FPRI) -- Tensions are rising across the Atlantic, and the rhetoric is heating up. For months, Europe has been bracing for the worst, which is how most European leaders and opinion…
For decades, Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) maintained a steady, albeit under-the-radar, presence in India’s naval shipbuilding ecosystem. However, the past few years have marked a decisive shift in…
SEOUL - Imagine throwing away 26 million won (S$24,000) by accident — money you had saved for your son’s surgery. Just as you’re about to lose hope, government workers from the sanitation department…
By Ray Furlong and Rikard Jozwiak (RFE/RL) -- After crisis meetings in Paris and London, European leaders are now gathering in Brussels for a "special summit" where the focus will include plans for a…
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HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has expressed grave concern over the increasing cases of child sexual abuse and rape across the country, urging parents, guardians, and the community at…
On Wednesday, the local authority confirmed that thieves had stolen straps securing major pipes between Morton Jaffray Waterworks and the Marimba reservoirs, causing treated water to leak out.As a…
Chiyangwa, who attended the event, boasted about his company, Pinnacle Property Holdings, securing a deal with the government to offer civil servants the opportunity to live in his development before…
Undisclosed location, Ukraine – Oleksandr, a Ukrainian soldier, dreams of being a father to a girl and a boy. But as fighting against Russian invaders rages on, he is putting off having…
On the 34th anniversary of the Kurdistan Regional Government's uprising against the Ba'ath regime. Opinions in the Kurdistan Region remain divided on the uprising’s outcome. Some view it as the…
White House Press Secretary Karoline Levitt (Image: YouTube@The White House) Washington DC [US], March 6 (ANI): The White House said that the US has detained Mohammad Sharifullah and that he will face…
Richard Sutton and Andrew Barto. In 1977, Andrew Barto, as a researcher at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, began exploring a new theory that neurons behaved like hedonists. The basic idea…
Senator Elissa Slotkin, a first-term Democrat from Michigan, delivered a simple message as her party’s official response to President Donald Trump’s combative and lengthy address to a joint session of…
A group of senior U.S. officials, led by Vice President JD Vance, arrived at the country's southern border on Wednesday to observe surveillance operations. Meanwhile, in Washington, Democratic mayors…
Languages Search Americas Americas FILE - Chevron Global Technology Services Company logos are seen at an administrative office in Caracas, Venezuela, on Nov. 29, 2022. Venezuela could begin to feel…
(Xinhua) 09:51, March 06, 2025 BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) -- China supports the post-war governance plan for Gaza that is endorsed by the Palestinian people and agreed upon by Arab countries, foreign…
SEOUL - The Seoul Metropolitan Government will encourage senior drivers to surrender their driver’s licenses, as part of efforts to reduce car accidents.According to the city government, drivers aged…
US President Donald Trump said today that Democrats who heckled him during a speech to Congress behaved so badly they deserve to lose the next congressional election. On Tuesday evening local time in…
WASHINGTON/OTTAWA--U.S. President Donald Trump will exempt automakers from his punishing 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for one month as long as they comply with existing free trade rules, the White House said on Wednesday, a development that halted at least for now Wall Street’s steepest skid in nearly three months.
He has extensive experience in corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, finance and supply chain leadership roles across a range of listed corporate groups with Australian and offshore…
DOHA: Qatar on Wednesday rebuffed what it said were “false accusations” by Israel’s domestic security agency attributing funds from the Gulf state to an increase in Hamas’s military strength before…
News Human rights group issues report on Russia’s “war crimes” and “crimes against humanity” against Ukrainians Amnesty International published a report on Tuesday exposing Russia’s mistreatment of…
SINGAPORE - The US is encouraged to continue growing its economic engagement with South-east Asia, while also strengthening cooperation with the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean).The…
JOHANNESBURG — Lesotho's foreign minister said on Wednesday (March 5) he was shocked and insulted by US President Donald Trump saying nobody has heard of the African country, and invited him to come…
COPENHAGEN — Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede said on Wednesday (March 5) that the Greenlandic people will determine their own future and do not want to be Danes nor Americans. Egede made his…
UK Security Minister Dan Jarvis said Tehran had grown 'increasingly emboldened, asserting itself more aggressively to advance their objectives and undermine ours' [GETTY]Tehran on Wednesday denounced…
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Flags of European Union (EU) and Ukraine are seen at the EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, Feb. 24, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday that he has decided…
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The Donald Trump administration has suspended the use of costly military aircraft to fly migrants who entered the US illegally, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.The report said that the…
GEORGETOWN - This March and April, a special event in Georgetown, Penang will honour a forgotten yet remarkable sisterhood, the majie.These women were more than just domestic workers during the…
New Zealand’s most senior envoy to the United Kingdom has lost his job over remarks he made about US President Donald Trump at an event in London, New Zealand’s foreign minister said on Thursday.Phil…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 6. According to an article by Israeli political analyst and former Minister of Communications, Satellite, and Cybersecurity, Ayoob Kara, published in the Canadian outlet…
U.S. President Donald Trump attends a joint session of Congress as Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) holds a sign reading "This is not normal", in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington,…
Donald Trump leaves after addressing a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol on Tuesday President Donald Trump vowed not to lift tariffs on America’s biggest trading partners in his first…
SYDNEY - New Zealand's foreign minister Winston Peters said on March 6 he had sacked the country's ambassador to the United Kingdom, after he made comments seen as critical of United States President…
TOKYO - An explosion at Chuo Spring's plant in Aichi Prefecture in central Japan killed one person and injured two, a fire department official said on Thursday.The official said the blast involved a…
A sign marks the headquarters of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C., Feb. 20. Reuters-YonhapThe Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to cut more than 80,000 workers from the…
The United States broke a longstanding diplomatic taboo by holding secret talks with Hamas on securing the release of U.S. hostages held in Gaza, sources told Reuters on Wednesday, while President…
Photo : YONHAP News South Korean and U.S. troops have held a combined live-fire drill at a firing range near the inter-Korean border ahead of their joint military exercise. South Korea’s Army and Air…
Reuters Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum holds a press conference to announce response to US tariffs, at National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, on March 4, 2025 Mexico will not yield to tariff…
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK — The US has paused intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, CIA Director John Ratcliffe said on Wednesday (March 5), piling pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to co…
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, who has been struggling to overcome double pneumonia for almost three weeks, remained in stable condition throughout the day on Wednesday (March 5) and has not had any new…
Photo : YONHAP News South Korean national security adviser Shin Won-sik is in the United States to meet with senior officials in the new Trump administration. Arriving at Dulles International Airport…
Photo : YONHAP News The top diplomats of South Korea and Poland held talks to discuss bilateral relations, Korean Peninsula issues and the war in Ukraine. According to Seoul’s foreign ministry on…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday directed Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser to address the issue of homelessness in the nation’s capital. He stressed the presence of homeless encampments near…
A day after US President Donald Trump announced in his address to Congress that he had frozen all foreign aid, the Supreme Court voted that the president must comply with a district court and…
SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's spy agency said Wednesday that there is a sign that North Korean troops deployed to Russia for the war with Ukraine have been learning drone operations and…
SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has abruptly suspended the entry of foreign tourists after reopening foreign tourism for the first time in about five years due to COVID-19, according to tour…
If Israel can "prevent attacks against us and stop the killing of our people, we welcome that and appreciate it," the Commander-in-chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), General Mazloum Abdi,…
washington — U.S. engagement in Southeast Asia, especially Myanmar, can advance America's national security, economic interests and broader strategic goals in countering China’s expanding influence,…
Trump's 'message' for Greenland Source: Fox News Greenland’s prime minister has declared “Greenland is ours” and cannot be taken or bought, in defiance of US President Donald Trump. Mute Bourup…
U.S. President Donald Trump, right, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., Feb. 28. AFP-YonhapUkraine said on Wednesday it planned…
French President Emmanuel Macron gestures ahead of receiving Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, March 5. AP-YonhapFrench President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he…
BARDALA, West Bank – Just meters from the last houses in Bardala, a Palestinian village at the northern end of the occupied West Bank, Israel's army has been bulldozing a dirt road and ditch between…
I am a citizen of a country where a pen is considered to be more dangerous than a gun, a book more hazardous than a bomb. I am not saying this just for the sake of argument. In a speech in 2011, the…
President Donald J. Trump stood before a joint session of Congress and turned a high school senior's lifelong dream into reality, March 4, 2025. Among the many Americans he honored during his address,…
This is the third chapter in Contra Trump that features a song parody by Randy Rainbow. The others are: In this chapter, Randy starts by interviewing the ‘dime-store dictators’ Donald (Jessica) Trump…
Canada is imposing sanctions on 7 individuals and 3 entities associated with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and linked to the continued violence against civilians in…
Palestinian group Hamas must have no role in the Gaza Strip, a group of European nations said Wednesday after a UN Security Council meeting on the territory's future. The meeting discussed a plan…
North Korea has abruptly suspended the entry of foreign tourists after reopening foreign tourism for the first time in about five years due to Covid-19, according to tour agencies Thursday.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday touted his administration’s work on a proposed Alaska pipeline, underscoring his push to invigorate a long-stalled $44 billion project to transport natural gas…
He noted that over the past 40 years, the assumption has been that peace and tranquillity in the border areas are essential for the relationship to grow. "If the border is unstable, not peaceful, or…
We all know that a large asteroid is heading towards Earth, but that asteroid has the speed of a building (16 stories essentially) hurtling down the road at 62,650 km/h. This 160-foot wide space rock…
More than 200 wildfires were reported across North and South Carolina on Monday. The largest fire, near Myrtle Beach, consumed over 2,000 acres of land in Horry County, South Carolina. The blaze…
Fijian Drua during a training session ahead of the games against Chiefs this weekend. 6 March 2025 Photo: Fijian Drua The messages around the Fiji Drua camp have been simple this week. Play…
Photo: Samoa Government Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has defeated a no-confidence motion against her minority government for a second time in as many weeks. Fiame defeated the no…
He has mocked Senator Elizabeth Warren as “Pocahontas” at political rallies, and he mocked her as “Pocahontas” again to her face in his formal address to Congress. He sprayed the air with…
CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- Women planning pill abortions in Wyoming will need to get an ultrasound after lawmakers overrode the governor's veto of the law.Wednesday's 22-9 vote by the state Senate followed a…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that the tense Oval Office meeting with US President Donald Trump last week was "regrettable," and that he is willing to work with Trump's "strong…
JOHOR BAHRU - It has been difficult for consumers to find 1kg and 2kg bottles of local cooking oil in various parts of Johor.Checks by The Star at sundry shops and supermarkets in Larkin, Tampoi,…
YEREVAN — On March 5, the birthday of Vazken Sargsyan, the biographical film Vazken: The Last Sparapet premiered on the big screen. Initiated and produced by his family, the film presents a deeply…
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly today to discuss how the United States and Canada can…
The British government announced on Wednesday that European visitors will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) starting April 2, as part of the final phase of a global rollout…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that his country plans to take the first steps towards peace in the near future."The first steps on the path to a just and lasting peace are…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, discussing trade and fentanyl, local media reported.It's the first time the two have spoken since…
The White House said on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption to three major automakers from the newly imposed 25-percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada."We spoke…
The White House confirmed Wednesday that the Trump administration is having direct talks with Hamas aimed at releasing hostages.The talks, first reported by Axios, were held in Doha, Qatar, in recent…
The complaint, filed Feb. 3, alleges Koski improperly used her council campaign money for her mayoral run. Koski reported nearly $31,555 in funds received on her 2024 campaign finance report for her…
Few Christian communities can claim a direct connection to biblical history like the Armenians. From Mt. Ararat—believed to be the final resting place of Noah’s Ark—to the work of the Apostles…
But then came the phone call on February 12 between Trump and Russia President Vladimir Putin, the talks between the White House and the Kremlin in Saudi Arabia, the vote at the United Nations in…
Australia’s vulnerability to maritime trade disruption is well recognised. International shipping moves some 99 per cent of the nation’s traded goods by volume worth A$755 billion in 2021, and…
United States President Donald Trump has escalated his war of words with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, hinting at rocky negotiations as Canada seeks to deescalate a growing trade war.On…
SYDNEY - Google has informed Australian authorities it received more than 250 complaints globally over nearly a year that its artificial intelligence software was used to make deepfake terrorism…
40 countries including the UK where cases involving torture and other ill-treatment using electric shock equipment have been documented197 companies manufactured or promoted direct contact electric…
The storm impacts have been felt from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes and Atlantic Coast as whiteout conditions forced people off the roads in the High Plains, and wildfires broke out amid bone-dry…
A Missing Georgia boy who appeared on Netflix’s Unsolved Mysteries has reportedly been found in Colorado. Abdul Aziz Khan, now 14, disappeared seven years ago. His mother and her new husband have now…
President Donald Trump has aired a ‘last warning’ to Hamas to free hostages or see the US send Israel all it needs to ‘finish the job’. Trump posted his chilling threat on Truth Social shortly after…
The Republic of Nauru Photo: AFP Nauru's president has used the Trump administration's pause in aid to highlight his hopes for deep sea mining. Pacific leaders have met in Fiji to discuss deep-sea…
Fijian Drua during a training session ahead of the games against Chiefs this weekend. 6 March 2025 Photo: Fijian Drua The messages around the Fiji Drua camp have been simple this week. Play…
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan had an introductory telephone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on 5 March 2025. Minister Balakrishnan congratulated Secretary Rubio on…
Representational Image A Chinese PhD student has been found guilty by a court in London of drugging and raping 10 women in England and China. Zhenhao Zou, 28, was convicted of the attacks between 2019…
“I look forward to agreeing an ambitious programme of practical cooperation with the British government. In my role as Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Minister of Defence, my…
Europe is at a crossroads. The German federal election may have provided some semblance of political stability with the mainstream conservatives’ victory, but the far-right’s 21 percent share of the…
“I’m staying clear of it. It is pretty cool. I haven’t been through a cyclone before, I can check this off my bucket list for sure,” he said.“You know, I’m right here on the beach. The beach looks…
WASHINGTON (AP) — An appeals court in Washington on Wednesday removed the head of a federal watchdog agency in the latest twist in a legal fight over Republican President Donald Trump's authority to…
5 March 2025, 23:32 | Updated: 5 March 2025, 23:35 Trump has issued a final warning to Hamas. Picture: Getty Donald Trump has issued a final
BANGKOK -- Thailand has formally asked Germany to reconsider its opposition to supplying the engine for a $369 million submarine the kingdom has agreed to buy from China, in a bid to resolve a…
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia has called for greater intra-ASEAN trade and economic integration within the bloc, which is bracing for potential ripple effects from new U.S. tariffs."We must ensure ASEAN's…
It comes as the formal talks with Israel appeared stuck in stalemate over the issue of the Israel Defence Forces' (IDF) withdrawal from Gaza and the political future of the enclave. Axios later…
The Ukraine-Russia conflict and Iran's missile attacks on Israel last year show a need for new U.S. military capabilities, said Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe…
Trump and Bibi. US President Donald Trump (R) meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 4, 2025. AFP/Getty Images…
The White House has confirmed that "ongoing talks and discussions" are being held between US and Hamas officials, as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire remains in the balance.It is the first known direct…
OnlyFans star Amouranth opened fire on three armed robbers who attempted to steal USD 20 million in cryptocurrency from her at her home, which she boasted about it online. Amouranth, whose real name…
Since the 1990s, several Republican politicians have argued for the US to withdraw entirely from the UN. Photo: AFP / Jim Watson Analysis - When Donald Trump's benefactor and cost-cutter-in-chief Elon…
Kyrgyzstan and Burkina Faso consider establishing cooperation AKIPRESS.COM - Ambassador Ulukbek Maripov met with Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Saudi Arabia Boukary Savadogo on March 4 as part of his…
"It's quite significant to see King Charles III wearing these decorations in a British context right after meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau," a royal expert told the Star.
The White House said that President Donald Trump's envoy on captive affairs, Adam Boehler, held the talks, which focused on Americans among the remaining captives in Gaza [GETTY]The United States on…
Over the past several decades, the U.S. opioid epidemic has spanned four phases: Oversupply of prescription opioids in the 1990s. A significant increase in heroin supply and use in the 2000s. A supply…
Signatories urge the government of Nepal and Parliament to refrain from developing and implementing legislation that empowers government with overreaching powers, including through overbroad and vague…
Press freedom groups condemn Republika Srpska's adoption of the legislation, which they say will be used to target government critics. This statement was originally published on…
Phil Goff's position is now "untenable", according to Winston Peters' office. Photo / Michael CraigPhil Goff’s position as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom is now “untenable” Foreign Affairs…
A high-level meeting between U.S. and Ukrainian officials is scheduled for the near future to advance peace discussions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's top aide said Wednesday, The Hill…
Yes, analysts say. Exports have been the "saving grace" of China's economy and if the taxes linger, exports to the US could drop by a quarter to a third, Harry Murphy Cruise, an economist at Moody's…
Israelis and international leaders shared their reactions to US President Donald Trump issuing an ultimatum to Hamas in Truth Social and X/Twitter posts late Wednesday night.Following Trump’s White…
Baltic leaders and residents are worried about what the stop of American supplies to Kyiv could mean for them in a region that borders Russia on NATO’s eastern flank and has long grappled with Russian…
People living in Baltic countries have expressed concern that they'll be more exposed to pressure from Russia after the US froze military aid to Ukraine.
Three people died on New Year's Eve due to a Honolulu fireworks explosion. Photo: Hawaii Governor Josh Green Facebook Three bills are going through Hawai'i's legislature system in a bid to control…
Theonila Matbob Photo: Supplied A Bougainville politician has urged the Papua New Guinea government to pay attention to the root causes of dissatisfaction within Porgera, saying that if left…
2025-03-05T23:00:26+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Thursday, US President Donald Trump threatened to eliminate Hamas unless the group releases hostages held in Gaza, demanding that its leaders leave the region…
Apple has maintained its position as the most admired company in the world for the 18th year running, according to Fortune’s annual ranking. Based on a survey of over 3,000 executives, directors and…
Gangs once more launched fresh attacks in Haiti on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. The attacks in the Delmas 30 neighborhood of Port-au-Prince sent residents running into the streets carrying bed frames…
A State Department agency is reviewing its foreign assistance projects to determine if any funding went to initiatives involving climate change, gender ideology, or diversity, equity, and inclusion.…
Photo : YONHAP News U.S. President Donald Trump has granted a one-month exemption for U.S. automakers on the U.S. new 25 tariffs for imports from Mexico and Canada, which took effect on Tuesday. White…
A Nigerian government official on Sunday addressed the Supreme Court’s annulment of local elections, after months of silence, with the view that while he disagreed with the decision, he would respect…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for under secretary of defense for policy, Elbridge Colby, faced a slew of tough questions on March 4 during his hearing before the Senate Armed Services…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe Chairman Keith Self delivered opening remarks at subcommittee hearing titled, “Bridging the Gap: Turkey Between East and West.”…
China has warned the US it is prepared to fight "any type" of war after it retaliated against Donald Trump's escalating trade war.The trade dispute between the world's two biggest economies escalated…
After Paris and London, now it’s Brussels and a “special” EU summit where the focus will include plans for a huge military boost. Draft conclusions mention beefing up air defense, artillery, and “deep…
US President Donald Trump claimed that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wanted to use the escalating trade war to stay in power, a day after Washington imposed 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian…
US president warns Hamas that there would be ‘hell to pay’ if Israeli captives in Gaza are not released immediately.Washington, DC – United States President Donald Trump has issued a threat to Hamas…
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A permanent cutoff of all aid likely would not cause a Ukrainian collapse, but it would result in more Ukrainian lives and land lost and more infrastructure destroyed. Challenges would build over time…
We, the undersigned human rights organisations, call for the immediate release of human rights defender Ali AlHajee, who was detained by Bahraini authorities following a police summons on Friday, 28…
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett did not hold back in her criticism of President Donald Trump, calling out what she sees as his submission to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
WASHINGTON—A group assisting Afghan refugees in resettlement efforts has warned that the United States may impose a travel ban on Afghan nationals and others in the coming weeks. The organization,…
Customs officials at the Port of Haina in the Dominican Republic seized a weapons cache hidden in a container bound for Haiti. Items seized included Glock pistols, automatic rifles and bullets.…
On Sunday, a company called Firefly Aerospace became the first private company to make a perfect landing on the moon. Firefly is working with NASA, and its spacecraft, Blue Ghost, is carrying out…
The New Mexico Gas Company confirmed "no significant findings" in its extensive investigation for gas leaks and carbon monoxide at the couple's home, the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office said in a…
President Donald Trump delivered a major speech Tuesday night to a joint session of Congress. He said, "America is back" and listed the measures and achievements he had made in the first six weeks of…
The Prime Minister and the Irish Taoiseach are set to announce closer collaboration on energy production at a joint summit on Thursday.
President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday (local time) in his first joint address to Congress during his second term that “South Korea’s average tariff rate is four times higher than that of the…
An attorney for Iranian musician and singer Mehdi Yarrahi said that the dissident artist's sentence of 74 lashes was carried out at the Tehran Morality Security Prosecutor's Office, officially closing…
Amnesty International called on Wednesday for an investigation into Israeli military attacks on health facilities during the Lebanon war and labeled them as war crimes.Amnesty International’s…
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at China’s pledge to grow its military budget, U.S. President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress, and a threat to South Sudan’s…
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Water scarcity is a global crisis, with billions of people lacking access to safe drinking water, Abdulla Balalaa, UAE Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, said on…
On March 1, a Venezuelan warship entered Guyana’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), approached the Liza Destiny, an ExxonMobil oil facility, and demanded information from its crew. This provoked another…
President Donald Trump told a delegation of freed Israeli hostages in the Oval Office on Wednesday that he was confident that the remaining hostages in Gaza would be released.“We’ll get them out,”…
MEXICO CITY — As President Trump amps-up his “war” rhetoric against the Mexican drug cartels, new questions are arising as to what such an effort might look like. “The cartels are waging war on…
Tegucigalpa, M.D.C., 5 de Marzo de 2025. En este día se lleva a cabo el evento de clausura de la Certificación en Competencias Empresariales con Enfoque Agroforestal impartida por docentes…
YEREVAN — Education in Armenia is transforming, and a bold initiative is leading the way. Since its launch in 2021, the Master’s Program in Teacher Leadership, developed in partnership between Teach…
Serbia’s opposition lawmakers on Tuesday threw smoke grenades and tear gas inside the National Assembly to support demonstrating students. One legislator suffered a stroke during the chaos and three…
I was speaking to a non-US non-climate beat reporter yesterday about undeniable issues of scientific integrity in climate science and he asked a question about the climate science community that got…
The economic and military ties between the United States and Europe are historically and geographically unparalleled. Preserving and strengthening these bonds remains a core national interest for both…
The global competition for mineral wealth is escalating, with China, Russia, and the U.S. strategically leveraging mining to expand their geopolitical influence, economic dominance, and resource…
Seoul: South Korea confirmed Wednesday that the average rate of tariffs on US imports is less than 1 percent under the bilateral free trade agreement between the two countries, with expectations of a…
Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa. 4 March 2024 Photo: Parliament of Samoa Samoa's parliament is debating a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa. This is the second…
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will discuss with European allies the possibility of using France’s nuclear deterrent to protect the continent from Russian threats, amid concerns over…
Dozens of demonstrators calling to 'Free Palestine' occupy lobby of Barnard College's library building in protest of suspension of 'anti-Zionist' students; In 2nd such trespass in a week, they wore…
CNN anchor Brianna Keilar took issue Wednesday with Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) for touting tax cuts and "minimizing" the financial effects tariffs will have on average Americans."Would voters…
Washington, D.C., March 5, 2025 – Today the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) filed a lawsuit in United States District Court against Executive Branch agencies and officials for unlawfully…
Since March 2, 2025, the Israeli government has again blocked all aid entering Gaza, including fuel, in flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.Officials working with Gaza’s Coastal…
But Trump has shrugged off these figures.On social media, Trump accused Trudeau of using the dispute to “stay in power,” but said their discussion ended in a “somewhat” friendly manner.Trump’s sharp…
France’s President Emmanuel Macron at the European leaders’ summit to discuss Ukraine, hosted by Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer, at Lancaster House, London, Sunday March 2, 2025. (Justin…
Before his Oval Office meeting with President Zelenskyy on February 28, President Donald Trump declared, “I hope I’m going to be remembered as a peacemaker.” After the meeting, the US President made…
Germany has extradited a high-ranking tax official back to Ukraine, wanted for his alleged involvement in corruption schemes. The official fled Ukraine at least two years ago. As announced by the…
Russian military experts visited Iran on two occasions in 2024 as Tehran looked to expand its cooperation with Moscow while its network of resistance suffered devastating blows amid war with…
Just outside of Ohio’s capital, a wall of earth rises five feet from the smooth ground in a perfect circle, 1,000 feet wide. Standing inside that ring of mounded terra firma today, you can see the…
Earthworks have been largely completed and construction will start later this month.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron may accompany Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on his next trip to Washington, D.C., a spokeswoman for the French government…
Kazakhstan is cooperating with the United States on ensuring nuclear and biological security. As part of this cooperation, a laboratory for studying extremely dangerous infections has been built in…
The former head of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Strategic Research Center warns that while most Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) fighters are likely to disarm if a peace agreement with Turkey…
Nasa is switching off two science instruments on its long-running twin Voyager spacecraft to save power.The space agency said an instrument on Voyager 2 that measures charged particles and cosmic rays…
Chairs stand empty in the White House after a fiery Oval Office meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington, Feb. 28, 2025. President Donald…
For decades, the US has taken the security of global sea lanes for granted, assuming that commercial and military shipping would always function smoothly. But while America remained complacent, China…
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has warned that Russian aggression “knows no borders”, will not stop at Ukraine and is a direct threat to France and Europe which must prepare in case the US…
After more than 16 months of war, Gaza’s population is entirely dependent on trucked-in food and other aid. Most are displaced from their homes, and many need shelter. Fuel is needed to keep…
WASHINGTON A group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators have occupied a university library in protest of the decision by Columbia University's Barnard College to expel a third student demonstrator for…
ISTANBULFrench President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday that his country will host the chiefs of staff of countries ready to guarantee future peace in Ukraine next week.In a televised address,…
Talks come as Israel continues to block supplies of humanitarian aid into Gaza after first phase of ceasefire expired.The United States is engaging in direct talks with Hamas as negotiations on a…
Summit follows US President Donald Trump’s beach resort plan.Arab leaders have approved Egypt’s plan for Gaza’s future – including major reconstruction and elections. This follows US President Donald…
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In geopolitics, there are moments that define decades. Europe is facing one of those inflection points right now. How it responds will determine not just Ukraine’s fate but the continent’s future.For…
Brussels/Belgrade, 05 March 2025, dtt-net.co – The European Commissioner, Marta Kos, expressed concern over yesterday chaos in the parliament of Serbia and called all sides to solve their difference…
“The Arctic is a region of extremes - extreme conditions, extreme logistics, and extreme opportunity.” Daniel Guhl, President, Solvest, Yukon Territory, Canada This January, I had the incredible…
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that US officials have engaged in “ongoing talks and discussions” with Hamas officials, stepping away from a long-held US policy of not…
Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traore (L) sit next to Niger’s General Abdourahamane Tiani (R) upon his arrival in Niamey on July 5, 2024. – A divided West Africa hosts two presidential summits this…
Jan Lipavský, the Czech Republic's Foreign Minister, emphasized the necessity for Europe to involve the United States in security discussions and to help pave the way for closer ties with Ukraine…
Donald Trump tried and failed to find a chink in the EU’s armor through a trade war in his first term. But now he’s found a more vulnerable spot: the massive security crisis he’s engineered by…
The arrest of an Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) militant who is suspected of helping plan an attack against the U.S. forces in Afghanistan in 2021 marks an upturn in strained ties between Washington…
Azerbaijan on Pashinyan’s article about transit routes Azerbaijani officials have reacted to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s policy article on how transit routes through the South Caucasus…
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced he would discuss extending France's nuclear deterrent to European partners and raised the possibility of sending European troops to Ukraine to enforce…
On Tuesday, several Democrat congresswomen wore pink for Donald Trump's first address to Congress during his second term.The Democratic Women's Caucus used the color as an act of defiance against the…
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning a reorganization that includes cutting over 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that provides health care for retired military members,…
‘‘Today, the United States launched a trade war against Canada, their closest partner and ally, their closest friend. At the same time, they are talking about working positively with Russia, appeasing…
A suspected thief swallowed two pairs of diamond earrings during his arrest on the side of a Florida road, detectives say, leaving them with the unenviable task of waiting to “collect” the Tiffany &…
The 40-day season of Lent began as Christian faithful around the world celebrated Ash Wednesday in preparation for Easter in a period for penance, reflection and fasting among those of the Catholic…
A deep sense of powerlessness and outright panic has beset Europe. Leaders seem shell-shocked by the speed of Washington’s pivot to Russia, the relentless steps toward a trans-Atlantic divorce, and…
The suspects in the murder of North Texas rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and his 5-year-old daughter have been identified as Adonis Robinson and Jakobe Russell. Ronnie and his daughter, R’mani Sibley, were…
The high price of health care and private health insurance exacerbates health disparities—buttates have options to tackle these challenges head on. On Tuesday, March 18 at 2:00 PM ET, join The Century…
In 2013, rockets containing the nerve agent sarin were fired at several rebel-held suburbs in Eastern and Western Ghouta, killing hundreds of people. UN experts confirmed the use of the nerve agent…
My fellow pro-growth Up Wingers, Signs and wonders. That I can now engage substantively with topics previously relegated to speculative fiction — and as recently as 24 months ago! — suggests we could…
In his first speech to a joint session of Congress in his second term, President Donald Trump announced several initiatives to shore up U.S. national defense at home and abroad.“To boost our defense…
Iran has begun transferring natural gas from Turkmenistan to Turkey through its territory, Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced on Wednesday. The initiative is part of a broader effort to…
Did you know that the very first gender clinic—established to pump people full of experimental drugs to make their bodies resemble those of the opposite sex—in India opened thanks to your tax dollars?…
The Trump administration is play hardball with Ukraine by cutting off intelliegence. The US has cut off intelligence-sharing with Kyiv, said CIA Director John Ratcliffe, in a move that could seriously…
JERUSALEM Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin on Wednesday initiated proceedings to remove Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, following prolonged disputes with her since the formation of Prime…
A Russian military court has sentenced British citizen James Scott Rhys Anderson to 19 years in prison after he was captured in the Kursk Region, according to a report by the independent Russian…
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Donald Trump has given car manufacturers a one-month exemption on tariffs imposed on imports from Mexico, Canada - amid concerns the trade barriers could hurt the US economy.
European military forces could be sent to Ukraine if a peace deal is signed to ensure that Russia does not invade its neighbour again, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an address to the nation…
Catholic faithful in Argentina prayed for Pope Francis’ health during an Ash Wednesday Mass in the Buenos Aires neighbourhood where Jorge Bergoglio grew up. Francis, 88, has been hospitalised for 20…
We spoke to Robert Wilkie who ran Donald Trump's military transition team this year and was the US Secretary of Veterans Affairs during the President's first term.
Health groups and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) expressed surprise and outrage Thursday and said many humanitarian programs would collapse after the Trump administration's s decision to cut…
After speaking by phone with the heads of GM, Ford, and Stellantis Wednesday, President Donald Trump decided to give automakers a 30-day reprieve from his imposed 25 percent blanket tariffs on Canada…
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ISTANBUL The US Justice Department announced Wednesday it opened a civil rights investigation into the University of California (UC) to determine if it permitted an antisemitic “hostile work…
Vice President JD Vance took a family trip to Vermont last weekend, heading to the Sugarbush Resort in Waitsfield for some time on the slopes following the heated Trump-Zelensky meeting. However, the…
Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel, the 13-year-old brain cancer survivor from Houston, was named an honorary federal law enforcement officer by President Donald Trump during his address to a joint session of…
WASHINGTON — Democratic mayors of four major cities said Wednesday that Congress and the Trump administration are exaggerating crime committed by immigrants and attacking so-called sanctuary cities…
Lawmakers of the New Democracy ruling party applaud Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during his speech in parliament ahead of the submission of a no-confidence motion by opposition parties…
Op-Ed The Hill March 05, 2025 The Department of Defense is about to undergo a fundamental shift in its organization and how it buys weapons, provides operational support to warfighters and employs its…
Carmen Lau, U.K. based former Hong Kong democratic district councilor, undated photo. Calls are growing for the British government to take action to protect Hong Kongers in the country from the…
WASHINGTON - Hundreds of diplomats at the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development have formally written to Secretary of State Marco Rubio protesting the dismantling of USAID,…
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s rare and meticulously choreographed meeting with the country’s top private entrepreneurs underscores a pivotal shift in Beijing’s economic strategy. Every detail, from…
Bushehr, March 5, 2025 – Baghan Dam workers strike over four months of unpaid wages, facing hardship ahead of Nowruz Widespread protests erupted across Iran as various social groups, including…
In an evening address French President Emmanuel Macron said "Russia has become today, and for a long time, a threat to France and to Europe." #EuropeNews
American lawmakers have failed to agree on how AI companies should compensate content creators for the massive amounts of data — often scraped, licensed, or inputted from the web. In the legislative…
The causes of the deaths of Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa remain a mystery.
In Pakistan's Bannu cantonment area, militants attacked with explosives-laden vehicles, killing 13 civilians and five soldiers. The Jaish al-Fursan mi
The world’s biggest iceberg, named A23a, has come to a standstill as it appears to have run aground in shallow waters off the remote island of South Georgia after drifting around the Southern Ocean…
On March 4, 2025, a dramatic scene unfolded along the Yevpatoria highway near the city of Saky in Russian-occupied Crimea, where a high-value Russian air defense radar, identified as the 96L6E, was…
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Most children would leap at the chance to grab a sweet treat. Not 12-year-old Qadeeja.Armed with a $50 budget, she carefully scanned the shelves at a Sheng Siong supermarket in Clementi, filling her…
Senior Fellow & Former Deputy National Intelligence Officer for Russia Andrea Kendall-Taylor and NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell join Katy Tur on MSNBC to discuss the…
Swedish authorities began an investigation on Sunday into suspected sabotage of a water pump on the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea. According to EuroNews, the system had been tampered with over…
Leslie Scanlon (BJ Hons, Carleton University, 1986) worked in corporate communications in Japan after graduating from university. She joined External Affairs and International Trade Canada in 1990. In…
The UK and France are set to finalise a peace plan for Ukraine in the next few days, according to a European diplomat.
President Donald Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress was the longest presidential address in recent history. However, a starkly divided Congress cut short Trump's remarks at times, with…
It’s been six weeks since Donald Trump returned to the White House, and from the start, his comeback was widely seen as good news for the Russian financial market. For Russian investors, the new U.S.…
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The embassies of Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union have condemned the recent hostilities in Upper Nile State, which have…
Confirmation of the talks in the Qatari capital of Doha come as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire remains in the balance.
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The White House confirmed on March 5 that a U.S. envoy had spoken directly with Hamas after reports, citing two sources familiar with the discussion, emerged on a U.S.-based news website. The talks…
WASHINGTON Hundreds of US diplomats have written to Secretary of State Marco Rubio to protest the dismantling of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), warning that it threatens national…
European nationals can now apply for the UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), which becomes mandatory from April 2, 2025, for short visitsThe ETA costs £10 (set to increase to £16), is valid…
The Law Commission of Ontario (LSO) and the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released a background report on the Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) on the development of AI on Monday.The…
President Donald Trump is exempting automakers from newly imposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada for one month, the White House said Wednesday, as a temporary reprieve following pleas from industry…
NUUK, Greenland — Greenland’s prime minister has a message for President Trump: “Greenland is ours.”Múte Bourup Egede made the statement on Facebook on Wednesday, just hours after Trump declared in…
FILE - Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum holds a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City a day before the imposition of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, March 3, 2025. The…
Despite his wishes to be sent to the front line when war broke out again the following year, the army considered him too badly wounded to serve.In less than 100 days, Hayha was credited with 219…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday he would conduct a "relentless fight" to protect his country's economy from President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs.Trump's sweeping import taxes on…
Taha Hader and his son Ghaith stand in the center of the damaged house they are eager to rebuild – U.S. sanctions permitting – in Darayya, Syria, Feb. 18, 2025. As he does most days, Taha Hader tours…
Program Associate Faria Nasruddin introduces the publications for this year’s International Women’s Day and reflects on this year’s theme, “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” She…
In a significant economic blow, U.S. sanctions have driven a massive hole in Russia's critical oil revenue streams. Moscow had forecasted its budget with oil prices at $70 per barrel, yet prices have…
MASERU, Lesotho -- MASERU, Lesotho (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump says no one has ever heard of Lesotho. The foreign minister of the small African kingdom tells The Associated Press that Trump…
PARIS -- PARIS (AP) — Stella McCartney ’s star-studded fall show was a bold statement on power, sensuality, and self-possession. Set inside the ‘Stella Corp’ offices in northern Paris, the runway…
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- An airport in southwestern Haiti is ready to receive international flights for the first time, officials said Wednesday, adding a safer option for commercial airlines that…
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration on Wednesday moved to drop an emergency abortion case in Idaho in one of its first moves on the issue since President Donald Trump began his second term. The…
Pope Francis has reportedly increased his physical therapy, despite his outlook remaining "guarded," according to the Vatican. He apparently underwent high-flow oxygen therapy during the day and non…
Justice Minister Yariv Levin has initiated proceedings to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, citing "improper conduct" and fundamental disagreements with the government, while urging an…
The man now all but certain to become Germany’s next chancellor may not be anybody’s first choice to share a krug of Oktoberfest lager with. Forget the back-slapping pol ready to banter about the…
A twin suicide bombing attack at a military base in Pakistan has killed at least 18 people, including children and five soldiers.A militant group linked with the Pakistani Taliban claimed…
ISTANBUL The administration of Donald Trump has halted the use of costly military aircraft to deport migrants who entered the US illegally, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.Pentagon…
India on Monday strongly rebuked UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk for his remarks on Kashmir and Manipur, calling them “unfounded and baseless”. The sharp response came after Turk, in…
Amid the civil war, the foreign ministry associated with the Sudanese army has proposed a strategy for conducting elections. The initiative includes establishing a transitional government, appointing…
US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his commitment to retrieving US military equipment left behind at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of US troops four years ago.During…
A secular Jewish LGBTQ+ activist from a Reform background tried to join the liberal camp on a US campus—only to be rejected for supporting Israel; now, Blake Flayton is fighting back with a guidebook…
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HAMILTON, CanadaThe UN on Wednesday raised alarms about the worsening humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and warned the continued closure of all cargo crossings is severely disrupting aid…
Pope Francis has increased his physical activity, called the Catholic parish priest in Gaza and celebrated the start of Lent by receiving ashes on his forehead, the Vatican said on Wednesday.Francis…
Sven Koopmans, until recently the EU’s special representative for the Middle East peace process. (College of Europe) For almost four years, Sven Koopmans has been known as the European Union’s special…
‘‘Today, the United States launched a trade war against Canada, their closest partner and ally, their closest friend. At the same time, they are talking about working positively with Russia, appeasing…
The director of the CIA has confirmed the US has cut off intelligence and military aid to Ukraine but believes the pause "will go away soon". Ukraine and US agree to meet again, Volodymyr Zelenskyy's…
Sarajevo, 05 March 2025, dtt-net.com – The President of Serb entity in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Milorad Dodik, today promulgated laws banning country’s all judicial bodies and special police in…
In his Lenten message for Ash Wednesday, Pope Francis urged the faithful not to reject or ignore death, but rather to acknowledge it with realism. His message, read by Cardinal Angelo De Donatis,…
With justice for the victims of the Tempi train disaster as their primary demand, thousands of protesters gathered today (Wednesday) in front of the Greek Parliament in Syntagma Square and throughout…
Social media dwellers are quipping that Elon Musk read to make the 15th child with the mysterious woman sitting next to him as Donald Trump addresses the congress.
“This will include the role of the various security actors in the region and their relationship with project owner Total.” According to the POLITICO report, the Mozambican military unit herded between…
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social Wednesday afternoon to post about his much-anticipated phone call with outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. "Justin Trudeau, of Canada, called…
The report includes labour mobility and human development (LHD) indicators with a particular focus on the migrants’ highest level of education achieved and main subject areas, their labour status in…
Pope Francis' medical team has increased the pontiff's respiratory physiotherapy and active motor therapy as his doctors seek to ramp up his recovery from double pneumonia, the Vatican said on March…
French Senator Claude Malhuret this week delivered a blistering rebuke of President Donald Trump and X owner Elon Musk, and he compared their reign to that of an infamously debauched Roman…
Analysts say Ukraine's forces could start buckling without U.S. weapons in as little as four months, reports The New York Times. The U.S. has sent $67 billion in military aid to Ukraine but has…
Program Associate Faria Nasruddin introduces the publications for this year’s International Women’s Day and reflects on this year’s theme, “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” She…
Card De Donatis led the imposition of ashes, reading the Pope’s homily sent from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. In it the pontiff warns against conflicts, identity politics, exploitation of the land and…
WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are fueling global trade tensions, as Canada, Mexico, and China’s statements on retaliating against Washington’s decisions give rise to concerns over…
As U.S. President Donald Trump doubles down on plans to ink a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine, the risk of a U.S. U-turn on Russia sanctions appears high. Such a scenario would…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, announced that he held a phone conversation with U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz to discuss "the next steps toward a…
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Canterbury in New Zealand shortly before 7am local time on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey reported. Tremors were felt in Christchurch, Rangiora and…
The Trump administration has been conducting secret talks with the Palestinian group Hamas on the possibility of releasing US hostages being held in Gaza, two sources briefed on the conversations told…
Lava from a volcano in Hawaii has shot into the sky in tall fountains that were expected to grow even bigger as part of an off-and-on eruption.The eruption began on December 23 in a crater at the…
News UN experts urge Poland to acquit abortion rights activist awaiting retrial UN experts on Tuesday urged Poland to acquit Justyna Wydrzyńska, a human rights defender and abortion rights activist…
Ramallah: The Palestinian Cabinet praised Wednesday the Arab Summit's adoption of the Gaza Strip reconstruction plan along with moves supporting Palestinians' rights against transfer schemes. The…
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Bezalel Smotrich is expected to push for Washington's support for West Bank annexation [Getty]Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich arrived in the United States on Wednesday on a short visit to…
Arsen Karoyan, the head of the municipality’s department on public utilities, was arrested and charged by the Anti-Corruption Committee (ACC) with abuse of power on Tuesday. A Yerevan court refused…
Vegetables and melons represented the largest category of crop production in farms in the CNMI. Photo: 123rf/MNY-JHEE With sales of $1.3 million, vegetables and melons represented the largest category…
Pope Francis celebrates the mass for the Jubilee of the Armed Forces at St. Peter's square in the Vatican on 9 February 2025. Photo: AFP / Alberto Pizzoli Diocese of Chalan Kanoa bishop-elect Romeo…
Cook Islands Christian Movement interim secretary William Framhein believes that the country should be declared a Christian nation. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Eleisha Foon Churches in the Cook Islands are…
This handout picture taken and released by the Malala Fund on March 5, 2025, shows Nobel Peace Prize laureate and education activist Malala Yousafzai posing during a visit to her home village in…
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held phone conversations with the heads of government of Germany – Olaf Scholz, Portugal – Luís Montenegro, Slovenia – Robert Golob, and the Netherlands – Dick…
An apparent thaw in relations between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky drew rare smiles in Whitehall on Wednesday morning as UK officials considered what the latest pronouncement from Washington…
A government shutdown crisis can seem like the "boy who cried wolf" story of American politics. Democrats and Republicans in Congress have come to the cusp of a shutdown repeatedly in recent years,…
5 March 2025, New York - Statement on behalf of the European Union and its Member States by H.E. Ambassador Hedda Samson, Deputy Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, at…
The East Africa Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising of eight Partner States - Republic of Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Kenya, Republic of…
2025-03-05T17:56:43+00:00 Shafaq News/ Intense clashes broke out on Wednesday in Al-Sanamayn, a city in northern Daraa province, as Syrian security forces launched a crackdown on a local armed group…
LONDON — A Chinese doctoral student was found guilty Wednesday by a court in London of drugging and raping 10 women in England and China.Zhenhao Zou, 28, was convicted of the attacks between 2019 and…
The charity was accused of fundraising for Israeli soldiers in the occupied Palestinian Territories [Getty]The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) has issued a complaint to the…
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (centre L) and British chip giant ARM Holdings CEO Rene Haas (centre R) gesture during a ceremony for the launch of a collaboration between Malaysia and ARM…
HAMILTON, CanadaThe Muslim Advisory Council of Canada (MACC) released an annual report, highlighting persistent systemic Islamophobia affecting Muslim patients and health care professionals.The report…
The US Supreme Court sided with the city and county of San Francisco on Tuesday in a dispute with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), finding the EPA cannot penalize the city if water quality…
"Pleased to meet the Japanese business delegation led by Mr. Tatsuo Yasunaga today. Encouraged by their expansion plans in India and steadfast commitment to 'Make in India, Make for the World'.…
MOSCOW The Russian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday handed a diplomatic note to Moldovan Ambassador to Moscow Lilian Darius, requesting an official explanation as to why Moldovan President Maia Sandu has…
Europe moved swiftly after the summit’s collapse. Within 12 hours, Ukrainian President Zelensky arrived in London to meet with Prime Minister Keir Starmer. By March 2, 18 leaders from Europe and…
The Bosnian-Serb leader Milorad Dodik is facing a year in prison for defying Bosnia-Herzegovina’s highest court. The separatist leader called last week’s verdict “nonsense.” Deutsche Welle’s…
Tensions between Israel and Turkey have risen following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria [Getty]The Israeli military has launched new Turkish language accounts on the X and Telegram social media…
Beijing: The General Office of the State Council has issued guidelines to accelerate efforts to build China into a country with a strong financial sector and promote development in five major areas,…
Support Now From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump…
President Donald Trump threatened to pull funding from campuses that permit “illegal protests,” said he would deport foreigners involved in those protests and appeared to endorse a ban on masks at…
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Israeli forces have launched regular ground incursions into Syria since the fall of the Assad regime [Getty]Israeli forces launched a new incursion in southwestern Syria, reportedly reaching their…
The party leaders of Germany’s prospective governing coalition said yesterday they had agreed to loosen the country’s limits on federal borrowing in order to further raise defense spending. They also…
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Today, the Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs is announcing two reward offers under the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (TOCRP) of up to…
The pattern was all too familiar—much like in many Islamic states, the ousting of a strong secular leader often signals not democratic renewal but the rise of Islamist factions, followed by a descent…
The Dubai Police Iftar Cannon, organised annually throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan, will this year celebrate contributors towards the Fathers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh…
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has commended the initiatives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai,…
A delegation from the United Arab Emirates visited young Emirati patients undergoing care at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London, on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Leading the…
The leader of Turkey’s main opposition party has called on European lawmakers to show solidarity with Turkish democracy, in a speech in Brussels on Wednesday, the Velev news website reported. Speaking…
A total of 100 suspects in Greece are facing charges of defrauding the European Union of nearly three million euros ($3.23 million) in agricultural funds, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office…
Danny Townsend, the Warriors in Vegas, Dame Lydia Ko and Nathan Cleary. Photo / Getty Images, Photosport It’s only a matter of time before Saudi Arabia’s disruption of world sport impacts New Zealand;…
Sarajevo, 05 March 2025, dtt-net.com – The President of Serb entity in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH),Milorad Dodik, today once more addressed public threats of break-up the country saying that the…
March 5 (UPI) -- The U.S. Treasury Department Wednesday sanctioned Houthi leaders and one company for alleged weapons smuggling and procurement. Sanctioned were Mohammad Abdulsalam, Eshaq Abdulmalek…
Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko insists he was not informed beforehand of the Kremlin's invasion plans, according to an interview with blogger Mario Nawfal, as reported by "Zerkalo". Despite…
Today, representatives of PES member parties, the S&D Group in the European Parliament, PES Group in the European Committee of the Regions, think tanks, political foundations, trade unions, and civil…
US President Donald Trump, who addressed Congress yesterday, has launched a campaign to downsize or dismantle swathes of the US government. Photo / AFPThe US Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump’s bid…
During his record-setting joint address to Congress, President Donald Trump continued calling Elon Musk the leader of the White House DOGE office."I have created the brand-new Department of Government…
A Ukrainian assault unit has claimed it deployed beehives against Russian troops in the Donetsk region, in what appears to be an unusual case of battlefield improvisation.According to the 225th…
“We can't ignore it, frankly, at this point, because of the risks to the U.K. situation, to U.K. growth ... the impact on inflation could be ambiguous, but the risks to the U.K. economy, and to indeed…
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As part of an investigation launched by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, Kurdish writers Mevlüt Aykoç, Sami Tan and Ronayi Önen were detained on Wednesday on the grounds of a Kurdish…
Israel’s incoming military chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, second right, stands with outgoing chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, second left and eyal krim ,right, Shmuel Rabinovitch, left in the…
MEXICO CITY — One day after President Trump’s sweeping tariffs took effect, ending decades of free trade across North America, Mexicans reacted with a mix of fear and defiance. “There will not be…
Speaking at a meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors, Mohsen Naziri Asl addressed Western-sponsored censure resolutions against Tehran and the continued imposition of sanctions over unsubstantiated…
The United States imposed sanctions on Wednesday on seven senior members of Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militias, the Treasury Department said. The individuals smuggled military-grade items and weapon…
The World Food Program says it only has enough food supplies in the Gaza Strip to keep public kitchens and bakeries open for less than two weeks. Israel halted the entry of food, fuel, medicine and…
Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede rejected President Trump's claim in his sweeping address Tuesday night that the U.S. was "going to get" control of Greenland."We need Greenland for…
Arab nations, led by Egypt, that have strongly rejected President Trump's proposal for the U.S. to "take over" the Gaza Strip and displace its more than 2 million Palestinian residents so the enclave…
A Chinese PhD student convicted of drugging and raping 10 women in London and China is feared to have targeted more than 50 more potential victims.Zhenhao Zou, 28, was convicted of the harrowing…
WASHINGTON The US Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that the Trump administration must comply with a district court order and release nearly $2 billion in foreign assistance funds to US Agency for…
Las partes llegaron a acuerdos sobre todos los temas pendientes, demostrando el compromiso de la comunidad global para detener y revertir la pérdida de biodiversidad. El nuevo encuentro de las partes…
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump’s first address in his second term to the joint session of the US Congress on Tuesday confirmed he is making five big bets straddling politics, foreign policy and the economy.…
WASHINGTON — A suspected senior planner in the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed 13 American service members during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan has been taken into custody…
Shaibani took part in the international chemical weapons watchdog meeting -a first in Syrian history [Getty/file photo]Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said he would take part in a meeting on…
On Sunday, the Treasury Department announced that it would not enforce part of a groundbreaking transparency law aimed at curbing money laundering and tax fraud, a move critics say will weaken…
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), has revealed that its jet-powered MQ-20 Avenger drone, equipped with U.S. government-provided autonomy software, took part in a recent Orange Flag…
Journal of Political Risk, Vol. 13, No. 3, March 2025 By Vaibhav Panwar
ISTANBUL Egypt’s foreign minister hinted Wednesday that Israel is trying to evade its obligations under a Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement."The sincere joint efforts made by Egypt and…
LONDON France, Germany, and the UK on Wednesday expressed “deep concern” over the Israeli suspension of humanitarian aid to Gaza, urging parties to engage in negotiating the subsequent phases of the…
As if Donald Trump’s first-term threats or the brutal performances by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance on their recent trips to Brussels and Munich weren’t enough, last…
In 2019, a California man made a small typo in a tax document, sending his refund check to a complete stranger. According to the ABC affiliate reporting the story, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)…
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in Texas has increased to 159 -- an increase of 13 cases in the past five days, authorities said on Tuesday.
The defense argues that there is no legal justification for the journalist’s detention. Today, during a hearing at the Khatai District Court, a motion was considered regarding the release of Aysel…
Three British right-wing extremists planned to collect an arsenal of weapons, including a 3D-printed gun, and carry out an attack as part of a "race war", prosecutors said at the start of their trial…
It remains unclear if the intelligence sharing pause is partial or complete, and how long it will remain in effect. The move was first reported by the Financial Times.CIA Director John Ratcliffe also…
A Khmer Rouge soldier waves his pistol and orders store owners to abandon their shops in Phnom Penh, Cambodia as the capital fell to the communist forces, April 17, 1975. King Norodom Sihamoni
A truck transporting four elephants from Addo Elephant National Park to Samara Karoo Reserve in the Eastern Cape overturned on Wednesday afternoon.The accident happened along the Olifantskop Pass…
The Johannesburg high court on Wednesday sentenced Nonhlelelwa Matsebula to 30 years in prison for the kidnapping and murder of a four-year-old girl in Protea last year.The court ordered Matsebula,…
LONDON - Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey urged the United States on Wednesday to settle its concerns about the global economy through dialogue rather than the kind of import tariffs that U.S.…
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The Azerbaijani government has ordered the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to close its representation in the country. The closure of the ICRC’s representation in Azerbaijan has been…
We, the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom recall our continued support for the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. It is vital that the ceasefire is sustained, all the…
On February 23, German voters came out in record numbers for federal elections – the turnout of 82.5 percent was the highest since German reunification in 1990. The increased turnout, up from 76.6…
On February 27, authorities in Thailand forcibly returned 40 Uyghurs to China. The United States didn’t want to see them sent back. Congressional offices had issued statements of concern in the weeks…
Reza Najafi has been appointed as the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to international organizations based in Vienna.He replaces Mohsen Naziri Asl, who was…
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WASHINGTON - The United States imposed sanctions on Wednesday on seven senior members of Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement, the Treasury Department said.The individuals smuggled military-grade…
A Ukrainian decree from 2022 ruling out negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin raises the question of who could sit at the table in potential peace talks aimed at ending the two countries’…
MEXICO CITY Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that it is a definitive moment for Mexico and promised that her country would not submit to US interests ahead of a possible trade war…
Patricio Ernesto Aguilar Vásquez, 55, was an experienced journalist with a career that spanned over 30 years. According to preliminary reports from the National Police, gunmen ambushed him inside a…
A South Carolina man has selected the firing squad as his preferred method of death in what will become the country's first such execution in 15 years.Brad Sigmon, 67, could have selected lethal…
Exchanges will include the discussion of new trends in medical uses of radiation, such as using artificial intelligence in medical imaging and therapy, which can accelerate research to reduce patient…
BERLIN The German government on Wednesday distanced itself from controversial comments made by its antisemitism envoy, who had expressed support for US President Donald Trump's Gaza plan.At a press…
In this photo provided by the U.S. Navy, The USS Cole (DDG 67) returns to Naval Station Norfolk, Va., after a deployment on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. (Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan T.…
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP…
The White House has come to recognize the futility of its efforts to persuade Russia to sign a peace treaty with Ukraine and is now attempting to force Kyiv into negotiations with Moscow on terms that…
Israel’s war on Lebanon has dealt a devastating blow to the country’s already fragile prospects for economic recovery. The destruction of critical infrastructure, the displacement of hundreds of…
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The majority of Americans reject the idea that Ukraine is “more to blame” for Russian aggression, with 70% disagreeing and only 7% supporting this view, while US President Donald Trump has halted…
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On March 4, 2025, the Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP), issued Class Deviation 2025-O0003, Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity in Federal Contracts,…
A Palestinian flag flutters amid the ruins of buildings in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on March 4, 2025. (Photo by Bashar Taleb / AFP) Gaza: The death toll from Israeli occupation genocide…
As stiff new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China took effect on Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that Trump’s moves are aimed at “a total collapse of the Canadian economy, because that’ll…
President Trump has signed a number of anti-trans executive orders in the first month of his second term. He has attempted to ban trans women from sports, declared that there are only two sexes, and…
Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress discussed the Middle East without any mention of Palestinians. This comes as Trump has called for ethnic cleansing of Gaza and posted an AI-generated…
The risk of significant unrest in China persists following the 2022 White Paper protests driven by continuing poor economic prospects. New protests could drive the government to abandon economic…
Saudi Arabia remains steadfast in supporting the Palestinian cause, advocating for Palestinian rights in international forums. The Kingdom upholds its historic role in backing the Palestinian people,…
Police authorities in 2024 issued 2,746 stalking and revenge porn protection orders, up 44% compared to the previous year, Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said on Wednesday during a Question Time…
Iraq’s population now stands at 46 million people following a nationwide census that was held in November of 2024. The census, the first in 40 years, has been billed as a success by Iraq’s government.…
Italy has become a primary target of Russia’s hybrid warfare due to its steadfast support for Ukraine and its alignment with NATO and the transatlantic relationship. This has placed Italy in Moscow’s…
The Armenian Genocide, perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire during World War I, not only led to the physical annihilation of approximately 1.5 million Armenians but also inflicted profound psychological…
South Africa on Wednesday denounced Israel's restriction of aid into war-ravaged Gaza since the weekend, saying it amounted to using starvation as a weapon of war.A fragile ceasefire since January saw…
A truck crosses the Ambassador Bridge, border crossing between Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and Detroit, Michigan, above the Canadian Vietnam Veterans Memorial on March 1, 2025 (AFP / Geoff Robins)…
The United States is today sanctioning seven senior members of Ansarallah, commonly known as the Houthis, for their role in smuggling weapons to Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and negotiating…
On March 5, the Chinese Foreign Ministry (MFA) defiantly responded to the tariff hikes announced the previous day by US President Donald Trump. In a tweet, the ministry called the reasons for raising…
Every year since 2010, the Danish government has published a list of "parallel societies" which identifies certain areas and neighbourhoods as "at risk". Hørgården, the housing complex made up of…
Former Chancellor George Osborne has dismissed the US President’s plan to transform Gaza as “fanciful”. Addressing more than 1,000 guests at Jewish Care’s annual Topland fundraiser, Osborne said the…
KIGALI, Rwanda The EU’s special representative for Africa’s Great Lakes region on Wednesday accused Rwanda of violating Congolese territory and urged a political solution to the conflict in eastern…
Tripoli, March 5, 2025 (LANA) - The Minister of Justice in the Government of National Unity, "Halima Ibrahim", discussed yesterday, Tuesday, with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of…
Mizdah, March 5, 2025 (LANA) - The patrols of the Joint Security Room continue their security operations inside the city of Mizdah and its suburbs, as part of their ongoing efforts to enhance security…
Tripoli, March 05, 2025 (LANA) - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya said that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, "Hanna Serwaa Tetteh", confirmed the mission's readiness to…
The German Nuclear Energy Association (KernD) has urged likely chancellor-to-be and leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Friedrich Merz to get to work quickly on reactivating some of the…
The deal could have 'unintended consequences' for Hong Kong's role as a super-connector between China and the world. Read more at straitstimes.com.
There is a famous meme derived from the hit 1990s NBC sitcom, Seinfeld. The meme is posted in response usually to when a fight erupts online: it shows the titular character, Jerry Seinfeld, sitting…
A city in north-western Pakistan has observed a day of mourning, a day after a twin suicide bombing targeted a military base and killed 18 people, including five soldiers.A militant group linked with…
The 2021 Kabul Airport attack killed 170 Afghans and 13 US troop as American soldiers withdrew from the country [Getty/file photo]An Islamic State operative who allegedly planned the 2021 suicide…
LONDON -- U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday praised the hundreds of British troops who died fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq “alongside our allies,” in an oblique rebuke of U.S. Vice…
The pontiff had needed medical intervention amid two episodes of "acute respiratory failure" on Monday, Vatican sources said. ABC News' Terry Moran reports.
EU leaders are set to discuss the possibility of deploying European troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees following the end of the war. This will take place during an unscheduled European…
Since the Third Plenum made private economy promotion a top legislative priority in July, the Chinese government has repeatedly signaled its support for the private sector. In September, the Politburo…
Both Poland’s right-wing parties of the right, the Conservatives (PiS) and the Confederation party, have supported the US President Donald Trump’s attempts to kick-start peace negotiations with…
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The Minister for Health said she “wasn’t pleased” after she saw a recent roster for hospital consultants, as she pledged to have more of them working on site over weekends.
On Thursday, European Union (EU) leaders will convene in Brussels for an extraordinary summit focused on defense and Ukraine, amid growing concerns over Europe’s security architecture and its…
ANKARA Former US Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford argued Wednesday that the US should withdraw military forces from Syria to better help the region."Partnering with the new transitional government in…
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A woman walks with her dogs on a beach in Nuuk, Greenland, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka) NUUK, Greenland (AP) — Greenland’s prime minister declared Wednesday that “Greenland is…
The UN has launched an emergency appeal to raise $11.2m (R206.1m) to help fund Uganda's response to an Ebola outbreak that has killed two people, after the country's health budget was strained by US…
Since taking office in January, the second Trump administration has rapidly set about dismantling the climate policies implemented under the Biden administration, cutting climate finance commitments,…
On February 28, what should have been a routine diplomatic event in the Oval Office of the White House turned into a debacle. As media cameras broadcast the event live, U.S. President Donald Trump and…
Just meters from the last houses in Bardala, a Palestinian village at the northern end of the occupied West Bank, Israel's army has been bulldozing a dirt road and ditch between the community and open…
Published on Mar. 5, 2025, 2:21 PMAlberta is ramping up its efforts for the 2025 season with a historic $160 million investmentAfter two years of unprecedented wildfire challenges, Alberta is ramping…
Comment| Print| A A Eyal Zamir was sworn in as the 24th Chief of Staff of the IDF at the Defense Headquarters in Tel Aviv, after receiving the rank of lieutenant general in the command changeover…
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BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 5. The Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund (RKDF) and the Tourism Development Support Fund of Kyrgyzstan have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at creating favorable…
The European Parliament Standing Rapporteur on Turkey, Nacho Sánchez Amor, spoke to journalist Erem Kansoy about the ‘Call for Peace and Democratic Society’ made by Abdullah Öcalan on 27 February. In…
Tuesday's attack on Abu Shouk took place at the busiest time of day. The camp's population are mostly Muslims, who are observing the holy month of Ramadan, and many were out shopping at the market,…
NEW YORK – The end of Pax Americana is clearly in sight. While this has long been the goal of many leftists battling “American imperialism,” it is not really all that strange that a US government of…
CAMBRIDGE – Billionaire and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) czar Elon Musk and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer could not be more different. But they share a stated common goal: cutting red…
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At least five army troops and 13 civilians were killed after heavily-armed terrorists stormed a cantonment in northwest Pakistan, the military said on Wednesday.A group of 16 militants attempted to…
EMBARGO: No electronic distribution, Web posting or street sales before WEDNESDAY 12:01 A.M. ET, MARCH 5, 2024. No exceptions for any reasons. EMBARGO set by source.** President Donald Trump, right,…
Chile Interior Minister Carolina Tohá stepped down from her post and said she will run for president in this year’s election, marking the entry of an experienced centre-left politician in the contest…
Indian industrialist Gautam Adani’s Green Energy Limited, or AGEL, has withdrawn from the second phase of a proposed wind power project in northern Sri Lanka. The project, which was planned to…
Western democracies' greatest vulnerability lies not in their arsenals but in their antiquated ability to speak to their own citizens.
Xavier is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Naval News. He is based in Paris, France. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems and a Master of Business Administration from…
THE UK government has pledged additional funding to increase the number of sitting days for judges in an effort to address the growing backlog of criminal cases in Crown Courts across England and…
"This action violates the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan and cripples the Joint Defence Board, a vital institution of the Agreement responsible for the command…
A man has been convicted of raping 10 women in London and China between 2019 and 2023.Chinese PHD student Zhenhao Zou, 28, was accused in court of drugging and raping three women in London and seven…
In a quiet flat not far from the noisy marchers, Elena Calistru, president of Funky Citizens, a liberal-minded, non-governmental organisation, admits that the protesters' anguish about a corrupt,…
Speaker of the Arab Parliament Mohammed Al Yamahi has praised the outcomes of the Extraordinary Arab Summit hosted by Egypt. He stressed the parliament's full support for them and reiterated that the…
Tariq Butt, Correspondent / Reuters Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump for appreciating Pakistan’s support and contributions to counter-terrorism efforts in…
PHNOM PENH, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia, China and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday launched a partnership to improve quality inclusive education, health, nutrition and…
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) is conducting its Offshore Training Cruise (Internal) to equip junior officers with essential practical training and…
The European Troika is not in a legal or moral position to activate the dispute mechanism against Iran due to its violation of Resolution 2231 and Iran’s nuclear deal, aka known as Joint Comprehensive…
It is Ash Wednesday. In the Christian calendar, this day inaugurates the fasts of Lent. This is holy time, a period of 46 days of cleansing and purging the body and soul before the celebration of…
A leaked email from acting Social Security Administration Commissioner Leland Dudek on Tuesday sparked a fresh wave of warnings about U.S. President Donald Trump and government-gutting billionaire…
Irish premier Micheal Martin has committed to raising Ireland’s views on Ukraine and Gaza when he meets US president Donald Trump next week.
LONDONTesla's sales in the UK rose by over 20% in February, dampening the possibility of consumer backlash due to CEO Elon Musk’s controversial behavior, which has been increasingly scrutinized…
A health official in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State on Wednesday said they carrying out a polio vaccination exercise that is targeting 293,108 children under five years of age, including foreigners and…
Turkey plans to build an 8.5-kilometer (5.2-mile) wall on its western border where neighbors Greece and Bulgaria have already erected their own fences, Agence France-Presse reported on Wednesday,…
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Islamabad: Death toll from the suicide attack that targeted a security facility in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, northwest Pakistan, has surged to 13, including six children and five soldiers.…
Vice President J.D. Vance arrives before President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP)…
Behind the scenes: The PM said the U.K. will “do everything we can” to ensure a lasting peace and stressed that he is “in regular contact” with all the key players including Zelenskyy and Trump. While…
The chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council, commander-in-chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and de facto leader of the ruling junta, Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, told the Arab…
Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-GazaIsrael's new army chief Lt Gen Eyal Zamir said that the mission to defeat Hamas in Gaza “is not yet complete”, as he was sworn in on Wednesday.
ISTANBUL A French bill banning headscarves in sports is an attempt to erase Muslim women from public spaces, an organization for Muslim women's rights told Anadolu.“In sports but more generally … in…
“The current proposal does not address the reality that Gaza is currently uninhabitable and residents cannot humanely live in a territory covered in debris and unexploded ordnance,” National Security…
Jordan provides medical aid to emergency cases who cannot get help in Gaza because there are no facilities. Sky's Alistair Bunkall meets a convoy of ambulances carrying children to Jordan for…
Earlier this week, two French nationals trapped inside their caravan with their dogs needed to be rescued from a beach in Almeria. They were showing signs of hypothermia and disorientation, and were…
Iranian Intelligence Services are responsible for”a long-standing pattern of targeting Jewish and Israeli people internationally”, the UK’s Security Minister has warned. Dan Jarvis made his…
The Sharjah Department of Islamic Affairs (SDIA) has inaugurated two new mosques: Al Sahabi Abdullah Bin Amr Bin Haram Mosque in Al Hamriyah and Al Harith Bin Anas Mosque in Sharjah. These mosques can…
Colonel Hamad Bin Qasmoul, Director of Comprehensive Police Stations Department at Sharjah Police, honoured Lama Mohammed Zuhair Shalish, an Arab woman, in appreciation of her honesty after she found…
State Rep. Jim Walsh is paging President Donald Trump. Earlier this week, Walsh — who also chairs the state’s Republican Party — announced that he filed House Joint Memorial 4007, which asks for a…
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The Assistant Secretary General of the Arab League, Hossam Zaki, told the BBC on Wednesday that Trump's approach was unacceptable."It is based on the forced displacement of Palestinians out of their…
Oil minister and deputy army chief arrested as soldiers surround Vice President Riek Machar’s home in the capital in latest threat to 2018 peace deal.South Sudanese forces have arrested the petroleum…
Radebe believes the election results mean the ANC faces an existential threat in the province.The emergence of the Jacob Zuma-led MK Party has dented ANC support in the province which could translate…
Keir Starmer paid tribute to the 'bravery and sacrifice' of British troops at Prime Minister's Questions after comments made by the vice president ...
SEOUL, March 5 (UPI) -- Every year on March 1, South Koreans commemorate the anniversary of the 1919 March 1 Movement, a nationwide uprising against Japanese imperial rule that galvanized the Korean…
Mexican artist Roberto Marquez installs a portrait of Pope Francis in front of the statue of John Paul II outside the Gemelli University Hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalized with pneumonia, in…
Arab leaders wrapped up a high-stakes summit in Cairo on Tuesday, endorsing Egypt’s $53 billion ‘Gaza 2030’ reconstruction plan, a comprehensive initiative to rebuild the war-torn enclave without…
China’s growing foreign policy budget signals a proactive approach to deepening ties with the Global South and expanding its Belt and Road Initiative, at a time when the US is taking an isolationist…
NATO armed forces are not ready for a modern drone war, the military commander in charge of Ukraine‘s unmanned systems warned three years into a conflict with Russia in which both sides are pushing…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 5. Kazakhstan's Qazaq Air is introducing extra flights in honor of the spring holiday Nauryz to meet high passenger demand. The data obtained by Trend from Qazaq Air shows…
Europe’s citizens have spoken. Seventy-two per cent of them believe that public procurement – the vast sums of taxpayer money used to award contracts to private companies – should be used to…
Qatar issued a rare statement Wednesday denouncing a report by Shin Bet security agency that alleged Qatari funds contributed to the strengthening of Hamas. The statement came nearly a day after the…
The 17th International Conference on Cyber Conflict, CyCon 2025, will take place in Tallinn, Estonia from 28 to 30 May, and will be preceded by a Workshop Day on 27 May. Registration is now open on…
Visit is expected to add momentum to the people-centric partnership between the countries 2 MIN READ File photo: Narendra Modi and Anura Kumara Dissanayake IANS Colombo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Donald Trump’s slashing of military aid to Kyiv is the beginning of America’s assault on a European ally. His decision will kill people as surely as if American B52s were dropping their munitions on…
Interior Minister Kolokoltsev said that 3.5m passports had been handed out in total. 1 MIN READ A woman walks
nder The Radar is a special series and newsletter offering from Diplomatic Courier bringing you compelling, under–the–radar stories from around the world over the past month. This month across Asia:…
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, March 5. Tajikistan's Minister of Industry and New Technologies, Sherali Kabir, met with the ambassadors of India, Rajesh Uike; Iran, Alireza Haghighian; and Pakistan, Mohammad…
Researchers from the University of Portsmouth have traced the origins of water to supernova explosions that occurred 100 to 200 million years after the Big BangTheir findings suggest that the…
President Donald Trump delivered a defiant speech before a joint session of Congress last night, defending his first month and a half in office and outlining his vision for his second presidential…
The East African country faced famine in 2022, but a scale-up in humanitarian assistance helped to avert catastrophe.Today, food insecurity on the increase once again, with 3.4 million people already…
TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – An Iranian court has ruled US must pay for damages inflicted on thalassemia patients after it deprived them of access to vital medicine as a result of sanctions following its…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 5. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, met with newly appointed EU Special Representative for Central Asia, Eduards Stiprais to discuss joint…
MUNICH – As US President Donald Trump’s administration prepares to impose “reciprocal tariffs” on America’s trading partners, it is clear that firms can no longer assume that their business models…
PARIS – In an age when freedom of expression is increasingly under threat, exemplary voices such as Boualem Sansal are needed more than ever. The 75-year-old Algerian novelist and essayist, who…
SINGAPORE – A woman and her boyfriend created fictitious female online personas to target men, whom they later extorted money from by threatening to report their interactions with purported minors to…
Milan finance police have arrested architect Giovanni Oggioni, the former director of the construction department and member of the landscape committee of the Italian financial capital's municipal…
"Speaking to US Congress, [US President Donald] Trump noted with satisfaction that he had already received a letter of repentance from the 'punished' head of the Kiev regime on his readiness for peace…
Israel frequently demolishes homes in East Jerusalem, but not usually in Ramadan [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu via Getty Images]Israeli forces have demolished homes in occupied East Jerusalem for the…
(Luxembourg, 5 March 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Cologne (Germany) has filed another indictment against one defendant with the Regional Court in Düsseldorf. This is the…
David Frank has been a professor at the University of Oregon since 1981. He is a resident faculty member in the Clark Honors College and is an affiliated faculty member in the department of English's…
-Kim Jong Un’s World of Devoted Service for People (1) Important Decisions It was in January last year that the term Regional Development 20×10 Policy began to appear in the DPRK’s media. The policy…
On February 18, Union home minister Amit Shah chaired a review meeting on the implementation of three new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir in the presence of Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and chief…
IntroductionOn the 16th of December 2024, the government-backed UK media regulation body, OFCOM, published the Illegal Harms Codes, a collection of codes of practice combatting illegal harms within…
Slotkin's campaign emphasized Democratic priorities such as abortion access and gun control. However, she has also demonstrated bipartisan tendencies, such as when she sided with Republicans to pass…
Left-wing German Green MEP Daniel Freund has submitted a written question to the European Commission demanding a full breakdown of European Union funds allocated to Elon Musk-linked companies and…
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New armed forces chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir said during his inauguration yesterday that Israel's mission to defeat Hamas was "not accomplished.” "I accept command of the [Israeli military]…
Malaysia has become a hotspot for chip manufacturing due to increasing tensions between the U.S. and China, especially around the development of semiconductors used for AI applications. Predictably,…
U.S. foreign policy is at a crossroads as the world grapples with President Donald Trump’s “Donroe Doctrine” – a reinterpretation of President James Monroe’s 1823 Monroe Doctrine. This twist in U.S.…
SINGAPORE - A former pre-school teacher employed by Kinderland has admitted to ill-treating the children under her charge, with acts that included squeezing open the mouths of two children to force…
In his first speech to Congress since returning to the White House, US President Donald Trump claimed that his administration had achieved more in 43 days than others had in four or even eight years.
JAMAICA IS set to make Portmore its first new parish in over 100 years. According to The Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica’s Government is now another step closer to making Portmore Jamaica’s fifteenth parish.…
Muhammad Yunus. Bangladesh interim government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has said that Dhaka had sent "formal letters" to India seeking deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's extradition but…
Rome prosecutors have asked a preliminary investigations judge (GIP) to shelve the latest investigation into the the 1980 Ustica plane crash, Rome daily La Repubblica reported on Wednesday. The…
TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – A pair of suicide bombers drove two vehicles filled with explosives into a security installation in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 12 civilians, among them…
Bangkok: One of Thailand's main airlines is suspending flights between Bangkok and a northern province for more than a month because of poor visibility caused by air pollution, the carrier confirmed…
President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress in the Capitol building's House chamber in Washington, DC, on 4 March 2025. [Getty]An emboldened second-term US President Donald Trump gave…
Die USA haben die Unterstützung der Ukraine und die transatlantische Wertegemeinschaft aufgekündigt und sind bereit, sich in imperialer Manier mit dem Aggressor Putin zu einigen. Von Reparationen, von…
Twenty-nine sick children from Gaza have arrived in Jordan for emergency specialist medical care.They are the first of 2,000 children that the Jordanian government has agreed to take from the war-torn…
The Mukuba Express had been motionless for eight hours, stopped in a small village about 50 miles west of the Tanzania-Zambia border. “We will be going soon,” a mechanic had told me, but the…
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Labour peer Lord Katz has joined calls for a “proper independent review” of the BBC’s Middle East coverage and questions of impartiality following the exposure of serious flaws in a Gaza documentary.…
United States President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to target US universities that are hubs of student protests, from even before his election in November.Since he was sworn in on January…
'Some 3,500 North Korean soldiers undergoing field adaptation training in 5 locations in Russia's Far East,' with a possibility of a 3rd deployment, says Yu Yong-weon, citing Ukrainian intelligence -…
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The bodies of nine students who went missing last month in Mexico have been found dismembered next to a side of the road, along with a bag containing their severed hands.
By Nontarat Phaicharoen and Kunnawut Boonreak for BenarNews China has dismissed concerns from the US, UN and others that the deported Uyghurs face torture. BANGKOK – Thailand had received offers from…
DHAKA - The United Nations will cut food rations to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh from US$12.50 (S$16.71) to US$6 (S$8) per month from April after failing to find funds, an official said, raising…
NEW DELHI - India’s most industrialised state in the south is pushing back against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attempts to reshape parliamentary constituencies based on population size, the latest…
“Discussed taking forward our bilateral, economic cooperation and enhancing people to people exchanges. Starmer also shared the UK's perspective on the Ukraine conflict,” Jaishankar posted on social…
Starbucks has unveiled its 2025 Spring menu, featuring a brand new beverage. The company announced its seasonal offerings, including the latest Iced Cherry Chai and some returning Lavender drinks, in…
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Japanese Minister Iwaya poses for a commemorative photo with related parties Minister Iwaya talking with the Japanese American Leadership Delegation On March 5, commencing at 5:30 p.m. for…
Just last week, Israeli troops tore down a Palestinian family’s shed in Masafer Yatta, a remote, hilly corner at the southern edge of the Israeli-occupied West Bank.It was the latest instance of…
A third of America's biggest philanthropists are Jewish, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy's report for 2024. Leading the list of America's most philanthropic is former New York City mayor…
TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has threatened to halt federal funding for any college or university that allows “illegal protests” to take place, saying he would punish students who…
Attributed to Ms. Laila Baker, UNFPA Arab states Regional Director On this International Women’s Day, we reaffirm that the health, dignity, and reproductive rights of women and girls are crucial to…
The Taliban has for years presented a united front to the outside world and kept a tight lid on dissent within its ranks.But unprecedented displays of discord have laid bare the rifts in the secretive…
African finance leaders are forging closer economic ties with Caribbean countries to bolster trade between the two regions that is projected to be worth nearly $2 billion annually in the coming…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 5. The need to strengthen cooperation between Iran and Iraq in the energy sector—spanning oil, gas, petrochemicals, and electricity—was underscored as crucial, Trend reports…
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday during his official visit to the United Kingdom, discussing ways to enhance economic cooperation and deepen people…
NEW DELHI In Ramadan, as the grand Jama Masjid glows against the night sky, the historic streets of Old Delhi come alive for a celebration of food, culture, and community.People from all corners of…
The shock being experienced in Washington D.C. since January 20 is exposing gaping holes in the fantasies we told ourselves were rock-solid truths—lasting for whole (gasp) generations!. It is also…
Gardaí have identified at least 60 burglaries carried out by a 39-year-old career criminal who was arrested last week, but the actual figure could be double that.
More than half of accommodation centres for asylum seekers which were inspected last year did not have effective governance systems in place, according to a report.
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that future talks between Russia and the United States will include discussions on Iran’s nuclear program, a topic that was “touched upon” in an initial round of US…
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan trumpeted the arrest of Mohammad Sharifullah, whom it blames for a 2021 attack on U.S. troops, in a military operation along the border with neighbouring Afghanistan, as the…
ISTANBULThe Kremlin on Wednesday said that Russia is ready to help resolve the issue of Iran’s nuclear program, indicating the subject was addressed briefly during talks between Moscow and Washington…
ARTICLE 19 makes this joint statement on behalf of 17 organisations. We thank the High Commissioner for his global update. We encourage the High Commissioner to continue to lend his voice to the calls…
MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace blasted for bringing up a topic of “suicide” with regards to a 13-year-old boy with brain cancer after he was honored by US President Donald Trump during his speech to joint…
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Post Japanese On March 5, in Manila, the capital of the Republic of the Philippines, Mr. ENDO Kazuya, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of the Philippines, and Mr.…
Palestinians hold a mass iftar program for themselves in a tent camp as they gather to break their fast together amid the destruction and rubble caused by Israeli attacks in Khan Younis, located in…
Italy's metalworking trade unions FIM CISL, FIOM CGIL and UILM UIL on Wednesday announced an eight-hour national strike on March 28 and protests across Italian regions after unsatisfactory talks with…
Last month, in Seoul, both supporters and critics of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol adopted American political symbols, such as U.S. flags, "Stop the Steal" banners, and the Virginia…
Doctors Without Borders (MSF)'s spokeswoman Caroline Seguin said in a statement the "news has created uncertainty and fear, causing food prices to spike"."Israel is once again blocking an entire…
Germany has decided to stop new development aid to Rwanda because of the African nation’s role in the conflict in the neighbouring country, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). “Germany will…
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US President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of US Congress highlighted several of the initiatives he has started in his first six weeks in office.However, many of his comments included…
Dmitry Medvedev delivers speech. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev delivers a speech to delegates during the plenary session of the 22th Congress of United Russia Party, December 14, 2024, in…
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Lava from a Hawaii volcano shot into the sky Tuesday in tall fountains that were expected to grow even bigger as part of an off-and-on eruption. The eruption began Dec. 23 in a crater at the summit of…
Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy has opened up about the singer's death, saying she is "still working on accepting the fact that he's not here anymore".The singer, 31, died in October last year…
Several Lagos State residents have accused officers of the Nigeria Police Force of extortion, harassment, and illegal detention along the road leading to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport…
Ecopetrol, Colombia’s largest oil company, reported a 21.7% drop in net income for 2024, falling to COP 14.9 trillion ($2.5 billion) from COP 19 trillion ($3.2 billion) in 2023.The company attributed…
SEOUL, March 5 (UPI) -- North Korea recently sent some 3,500 additional soldiers to Russia's Far East for field training, a South Korean lawmaker said Wednesday, with the possibility of a third wave…
With the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), affiliated with the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has launched an electric bus service for public…
Just weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, officials from both sides met in Belarus and Turkey for peace talks. The negotiations fell through. Three years later, after losing territory…
President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on Wednesday to outline France's position amid growing tensions over Ukraine – just hours before an EU summit on the conflict begins in Brussels. The…
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HRANA News Agency – On Saturday, March 1, Azerbaijani-Turk activist Amin Taghizadeh was arrested after appearing at Branch 10 of the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office in Tabriz. The reasons…
Pope Francis rested well during his 19th night in hospital with pneumonia, the Vatican said Wednesday, as celebrations for the Lent religious season started without him. The 88-year-old head of the…
SEOUL - The Constitutional Court of Korea, which concluded the hearings of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial on Feb 25, is likely to release its verdict as early as next…
BANGKOK – One of Thailand’s main airlines is suspending flights between Bangkok and a northern province for more than a month because of poor visibility caused by air pollution, the carrier confirmed…
Linda and Muhammad Jarour. Hamza SalhaFor the people of Jabaliya, the war was never over. Even as Israel threatens to restart its genoci
The European Union is fully committed to contributing to peace in the Middle East. Committed to the two-state solution, where Palestine and Israel can live side by side in peace and security and free…
SINGAPORE - A 44-year-old man suspected of involvement in the importation of 154 replica guns into Singapore without a permit will face charges in court, the police said. The police, in a statement on…
“As someone who has spent a lot of time with Volodymyr, been in Kyiv with him, has seen what he has had to go through for his country … to see him be called a dictator, told he started this war, for…
The European Union will propose an extension of gas storage targets despite widespread concern among member states that the rules are contributing to market speculation and inflating prices.The…
BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) -- On June 10 this year, the international community will celebrate the first International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said…
Farchana/ Geneva, 5 March 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the International Humanitarian Partnership (IHP) completed this week the expansion of the humanitarian hub in…
As part of its ongoing Academic Degree project, the Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Centre is commemorating the honorary doctorate awarded to His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme…
The world economy could be on the brink of “its most severe disruption since the 2007-2008 financial crisis, besides the pandemic,” the CEO of a leading financial advisory giant has warned, after US…
Armenia * Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told the state-controlled Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting that Armenia ‘will not be involved in any action against’ Iran. * Citing the Personal…
Florida’s attorney general has said his office has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, days after they returned to the US…
Officials from the Trump administration held backchannel talks with Volodymyr Zelensky and his team to stress “the importance of stabilizing relations with the White House” following the American and…
The international sanctions against Russia and Iran have allowed Azerbaijan to exploit its central position, and not only in geographical terms. The bet is on a large north-south transport corridor…
The island of Java is the most affected, where there has been a significant impact on the production sector. Among the companies in crisis is the clothing giant PT Sritex, with about 11 thousand…
ANKARAIsraeli authorities will approve on Wednesday the construction of over 1,000 additional settlement units in occupied East Jerusalem, according to Israeli media.The public broadcaster KAN said…
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The EU could remain a global leader on climate action. But for this to happen, Ursula von der Leyen needs to commit to transparency in green policymaking World leaders are watching closely as the…
Hamas has welcomed the Arab proposal to rebuild the Gaza Strip under a future Palestinian Authority administration, calling for it to be implemented in practice on the ground, and adding that…
Milan finance police have arrested architect Giovanni Oggioni, the former director of the construction department and member of the landscape committee of the Italian financial capital's municipal…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday morning fired teargas to prevent protesters, suspected to be supporters of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from accessing the National Assembly…
LONDON -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko -- a close ally of President Vladimir Putin -- warned that the Kremlin "will never" accept a European troop deployment to Ukraine, as Moscow and…
Beijing pledges to make domestic demand its main economic driver as escalating trade war with the US hits exports.China has set an annual growth target of “about 5 percent”, promising to make domestic…
The US State Department on Tuesday reinstated the “foreign terrorist organization” designation for Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group fulfilling an order announced by President Donald Trump shortly…
Grain prices across North Korean markets have begun climbing since mid-February, reversing the downward trend observed since December. With the arrival of the annual spring food shortage period,…
lee.junhyuk@joongang.co.kr A Ilyushin IL-76 aircraft operated by North Korean state carrier Air Koryo approaches Vladivostok on April 23, 2019. Satellite images taken on March 3 show a similar…
"We haven't seen anything quite like this for a good 50 years," Darrell Strauss from Griffith University said. "There are areas where storm surge is the biggest problem, and then there's areas where…
The annual Pritzker Architecture Prize has been awarded to Liu Jiakun of China, who earned the field’s highest honour for “affirming architecture that celebrates the lives of ordinary citizens”,…
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 5 (ANI/TPS): Israeli security forces demolished the Hebron homes of two terrorists who killed seven people in an October shooting and stabbing spree, the Israel Defense Forces…
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have been at the International Space Station since June because of their faulty Boeing spacecraft. NASA’s two stuck astronauts are just a few weeks away…
The Interreg NEXT MED Programme has officially approved 60 new projects that will further drive Mediterranean cooperation and address key regional challenges. Selected from the first call for…
Proceedings at the Tunis Primary Court began with nine detained defendants absent, as the judges opted for remote sessions. It's a move defense lawyers and activists decried as a breach of fair trial…
Pope Francis. Pope Francis holds his homily during the weekly General Audience at the Paul VI Hall on February 12, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images Pope…
The United States recently sent its supersonic bombers to Japan, an American treaty ally in the Western Pacific Ocean, for a pit stop refueling to support "high demand operations." Newsweek has…
The patient's attack is said to be racially motivated, with his confessing he had hatred for people of Indian origin. Indian-Origin Nurse was violently attacked by a psychiatric patient in Florida…
"In light of Hamas’ refusal to accept the (US envoy Steve) Witkoff framework for continuing the talks — which Israel had agreed to — Prime Minister Netanyahu has decided that as of this morning, all…
The Italian Navy has recently completed the qualification of the MBDA Italia SAAM-ESD PPA (Surface Anti-Air Missile – Extended Self Defence PPA) air defence missile system with the successful…
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 5. Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with the Deputy Director-General and Regional Representative of FAO for Europe and Central…
Emma Raducanu has said she "couldn't see the ball through tears" after she spotted a stalker in the crowd at the Dubai Open last month.The 22-year-old said she could "barely breathe" after receiving…
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SYDNEY — Australia braced for a rare east coast tropical cyclone that is swirling towards Brisbane, its third-most populous city, with authorities urging residents in flood-prone suburbs to evacuate…
MOSCOW — Russia's main task remains to inflict "maximum defeat" on Ukraine, former president Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday (March 5). "Russia is advancing. The enemy is resisting and has not yet…
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open image in galleryA girl injured in a suicide bombing in Pakistan’s Bannu is treated in hospital (AP)
Sunita 'Suni' Williams, a retired US Navy officer & NASA astronaut. NASA's two stuck astronauts are just a few weeks away from finally returning to Earth after nine months in space. Butch Wilmore and…
Hungary has repeatedly threatened to block EU aid for Ukraine during the Russia-Ukraine war. Patrick Müller and Peter Slominski explain that this approach is indicative of a “hostage-taking”…
Bruno Pizzul, an icon of Italian sports journalism, died on Wednesday morning at Gorizia's hospital aged 86. He was born in Udine on March 8 1938. A former soccer player whose career ended prematurely…
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites inaugurated the Holy Quran Museum on Tuesday, a key attraction within the Hira Cultural District, designed to enrich the religious and cultural…
After more than two years in office and in the shadow of the October 7 attack, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi officially stepped down Wednesday as Israel Defense Forces chief of staff. His successor, Lt. Gen.…
Australian authorities are urging Queenslanders on the state's south-east coast to make their evacuation plans now, as the state's premier warns Tropical Cyclone Alfred could hit in the "middle of the…
Georgia to remove ‘gender’ from legislation The one-party parliament of Georgian Dream has approved the removal of the term “gender” from Georgian legislation in the first reading. Once the…
As time went on and more prisoners were released from Israeli custody, the testimonies only increased in terms of how horrific and shocking the crimes being committed wereThe author is the president…
Measles is a respiratory disease caused by a highly contagious virus that's more infectious than influenza, chickenpox or COVID-19.Measles illnesses tend to be mild, but the severity can range from…
SINGAPORE – A task force scrutinising the safety of public buses here has released a raft of recommendations to better support drivers.Among these are equipping buses with a collision warning system,…
SINGAPORE – A bus driver who narrowly avoided hitting a jaywalking pedestrian last September hopes pedestrians will pay more attention to their surroundings when crossing roads and keep their earpiece…
SINGAPORE – From the first quarter of 2026, only people who are certified to have medical needs can use mobility scooters.The speed limit for mobility scooters and other types of motorised personal…
SINGAPORE - A woman has admitted in court that she did not know the sources of hundreds of millions of dollars transferred into her firm’s three corporate bank accounts.On March 5, Zin Nwe Nyunt, 58,…
Last week, a new EU-funded project, Unity4Community, was presented at the Civil Society Home in Kyiv, Ukraine. The initiative will last three years, from 2025 to 2027, and will be implemented by the…
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The Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s Representative Office in Almaty and the UN Permanent Mission in Kazakhstan held a scientific-practical conference on the occasion of 80th anniversary of the UN…
👉 Follow Trump 100 on your podcast app 👈 On Day 45 of Trump 100 US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews break down Trump's marathon address to Congress. They discuss why division in American…
WASHINGTON, March 5 (Bernama-dpa) -- US President Donald Trump defended the introduction of far-reaching tariffs against long-standing economic partners such as Canada and Mexico in his first address…
The cooperation between Italy and Japan is based on respect and reciprocal trust, which are principles that should be fostered and developed by the international community and include open markets and…
The Australian Government has released its AUKUS Submarine Industry Strategy, providing greater clarity to industry to grow and enter AUKUS supply chains. Australia’s AUKUS Submarine Industry Strategy…
President Donald Trump said Tuesday night that a suspect in the 2021 attack on the Kabul airport that killed 13 U.S. service members and dozens of Afghans has been captured and was being extradited to…
Major munition factories in South Pyongan province have received an order to quickly achieve five key tasks.
Last month, the Trump administration informed schools and colleges that they had until February 28 to root out diversity, equity, and inclusion on their campuses. But over the weekend, the Department…
Canada’s prime minister Justin Trudeau summed up the moment best. “The United States launched a trade war against Canada, their closest partner and ally,” Trudeau said.
FM Kulubaev receives State Secretary of Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs AKIPRESS.COM - Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev received State Secretary at the Slovenian Ministry of…
Paris/London (Reuters) – US Vice President JD Vance has denied disrespecting Britain and France by describing a planned peacekeeping force in Ukraine as 20,000 troops from some "random country that…
Iran’s military security is fundamentally different from nations that depend on foreign powers, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote in Ettela’at daily on Wednesday, pointing to the Trump-Zelensky…
Photo : YONHAP News U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to abolish a bipartisan law passed in 2022 that allocates over 52 billion U.S. dollars in subsidies to semiconductor production…
Darwinbox, an Indian startup building a SaaS platform for hiring, onboarding and employee administration, has raised $140 million to take on the likes of Rippling and Deel as it seeks to expand…
SINGAPORE - Taxi companies will be allowed to sell taxis that are more than three years old - capped at 5 per cent of their fleet per year - and convert used vehicles under five years old into taxis,…
A bizarre South Atlantic fish wearing what appeared to be a big floppy hat was actually being fed on by two large parasites, marine researchers say. The grisly discovery was made Sunday, March 2, as a…
On November 12, 2024, China pulled back the curtain on a sleek, futuristic aircraft at the Zhuhai Air Show, an event that has become a stage for Beijing to flex its aerospace ambitions. Dubbed the…
On 1-2 March the ‘EU4Youth: Youth Engagement and Empowerment’ project organised a strategic session for the recently established Youth Council under the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine. The…
Pope Francis rested well during the night, the Vatican Press Office said early on Wednesday morning. He woke up shortly after 8 am, it said. According to the latest bulletin issued the previous night,…
LONDON and ROME -- The pope "rested well during the night" and woke shortly after 8 a.m. this morning, his 20th day in hospital, as his condition remains stable and his prognosis remains reserved,…
FRANKFURT, March 5 (Xinhua) -- China's innovation and growth are very "admirable," and its strategy for high-quality development will unleash even greater potential, the CEO of a leading German…
On Feb. 20, 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced, per guidance from the Department of Government Efficiency, an 8 percent reduction to programs not related to 17 priority items he has…
From Moscow to Washington, the rise of the nationalist ‘’strongman’’ leader has defined global geopolitics, spanning autocracies and democracies alike. Russia’s curated image of Putin as a macho…
Foreign Ministries of Kyrgyzstan and Slovenia hold political consultations in Bishkek AKIPRESS.COM - Deputy Foreign Minister Meder Abakirov and State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of…
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Revellers from Mocidade samba school perform at the Sambadrome during Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Reuters)1 Drum queen Paolla Oliviera of Grande Rio samba school performs at the Sambadrome…
WASHINGTON — In his address to the Congress, President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces have captured the individual responsible for the deadly 2021 bombing at Kabul’s international airport,…
LONDON, March 5 (Bernama-dpa) -- Travellers to the United Kingdom can apply for the new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) beginning Wednesday, a requirement set to become mandatory from April 2,…
Donald Trump Reaffirms 'Two Genders' Policy In First Congress Address | Photo: AP US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his policy of "only two genders." In his first address to the US Congress on…
The Supreme Court of Justice of Madrid (TSJM) has upheld the legality of the seizure of a yacht owned by Vladislav Reznik, one of the wealthiest MPs in Russia’s lower legislative chamber — the State…
Jens Gieseke might be the auto sector’s biggest champion in the European Parliament. The German member of the centre-right European People's Party (EPP) group pushed back hard in the Transport…
“In a world characterized by unpredictability and increasingly frequent surprise, there are heavy penalties for ponderous decision making and slow execution.”–Richard Danzig The U.S. Air Force is…
Sławomir Mentzen, the Polish presidential candidate of the right-wing Confederation party, has claimed that if war broke out Poland would only have enough ammunition for three days of fighting. His…
A Pentagon official confirmed that the US military lost contact with an MQ-9 drone over the Red Sea on Monday.He added that the US Department of Defense is investigating the cause of the incident. The…
The Sudanese army seized the eastern side of a strategic bridge in the capital Khartoum on Tuesday from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).A military statement said army forces regained…
Actress Gal Gadot was honored by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) with its International Leadership Award for her efforts in combating antisemitism. In a powerful speech at the event late Tuesday…
Shawna Pandya, Canada's first woman commercial astronaut and the fourth Indian-origin astronaut, is set to launch into space next year. Carrying memorabilia and a relentless "Pandya" work ethic shaped…
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NEW DELHI - India’s capital New Delhi has vowed to clear one of its largest trash piles by 2026 as part of a plan to eradicate unsightly landfills dotting the megacity’s skyline.Around 32 million…
It's the first night of the Rodeo in Houston, Texas - usually an unmissable event in the city.But gathered at an Irish pub in the suburbs of the city are a group of young Republicans who don't want to…
Austria’s incoming government has announced a stop to all family reunification procedures for asylum seekers effective immediately. The country’s new chancellor Christian Stocker, who took office on…
Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy have their guide to the day ahead in British politics. The domestic agenda is key today with some hints starting to emerge…
Trump says Zelenskyy also willing to sign a critical minerals deal, days after their blow-up at the Oval Office.United States President Donald Trump has revealed he received a letter from Ukrainian…
KARACHI, Pakistan Australian police arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with an inquiry into a violent online threat targeting a newly opened mosque in Sydney, the police said, adding that it…
The minerals agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine has not been finalized, CBS News reports, citing multiple sources.One person familiar with the negotiations told the network that the terms of the…
On Jan. 1, Quishi, the official ideological journal of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), published a speech by President Xi Jinping. In it, China’s strongest leader since Mao Zedong called for a…
The Pope is resting after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he undergoes hospital treatment for double pneumonia.In its latest update, the Vatican said that the Pope rested well…
Half of the world’s climate-heating carbon emissions come from the fossil fuels produced by just 36 companies, analysis has revealed.The researchers said the 2023 data strengthened the case for…
The world has once again turned its eyes to Beijing as China Wednesday announced its economic growth target rate of around 5 percent in 2025 at the opening meeting of third session of the 14th…
Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, on Wednesday took part in a deliberation with…
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BANGKOK — Canada and the US offered to resettle 48 ethnic Uyghurs held in detention in Thailand over the past decade, sources told Reuters, but Bangkok took no action for fear of upsetting China,…
The entrance of Balboa Port, a gateway to the Panama Canal run by a unit of Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Holdings. The conglomerate has agreed to unload not only its Panama facilities but dozens of ports…
A North Korean prisoner of war (POW) in Ukraine has explicitly expressed his desire to defect to South Korea, according to an ROK lawmaker, who called for Seoul to use “all” available resources to…
The Panama Canal's impact on the geopolitical stage far outreaches its roughly 51-mile stretch of land and water. This week, we're trying to understand the canal's murky future - from climate change…
TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – Ambassador Ulyanov says the European trio, having violated their obligations under UNSCR 2231, its Annex B, and the JCPOA, now intend to punish Iran for their own inability to…
JAKARTA, March 5 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The Balinese administration is preparing a regulation to prohibit investors from privatising beaches on the holiday island, the governor of Bali announced on…
A ginormous gold deposit was discovered in the bed of the Indus River in Pakistan's Punjab during a government commissioned survey in Attock district. The development has come as a huge relief for the…
The image was shared on TikTok on February 26. It apparently shows the former leader lying in a hospital bed, with Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Azam Baki and two other officers…
Brendan Kelly is a nonresident fellow on Chinese economy and technology at the Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis. Shay Wester is the director of Asian economic affairs at the…
US Vice President JD Vance has denied disrespecting France and the UK by describing a planned peacekeeping force in Ukraine as 20,000 troops from some “random country that has not fought a war in 30…
Modern processes in the global geopolitical and geoeconomic space indicate that multipolarity is becoming a reality and, in this context, the entire system of international relations is being…
ISLAMABAD - Pakistani security forces arrested Mohammad Sharifullah, accused of responsibility for a 2021 attack on U.S. troops, in a counter-terrorism operation along the border with neighbouring…
The Colombian peso (COP) opened today at 4,145 per USD, showing slight recovery from yesterday’s close of 4,158. This movement reflects the ongoing tug-of-war between global dollar strength and mixed…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday said that he was ready to work under the “strong leadership” of United States President Donald Trump to end the war with Russia. He added that Kyiv…
Donald Trump has given a 100-minute address to Congress - but many of his comments included false or misleading information.Fact-checkers have been combing through his remarks to see whether his…
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For those fighting for their country's survival, the president’s defiance is prized above his diplomacy.
Trump lauded DJ's determination and revealed that he has been made an honorary member of several law enforcement agencies across the country. "Police departments love him," Trump said, before…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called American tariffs “very dumb” and said that US President Donald Trump is appeasing Russia while launching a trade war against Canada.
A 42-year-old woman is due in court charged with the murder of her two-year-old daughter, who died after being found in a pond.
Foreign Ministers of Uzbekistan and Georgia discuss prospects for cooperation AKIPRESS.COM - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Maka…
A Russian Su-35 fighter jet flew dangerously close to a French Reaper drone conducting a surveillance mission over the eastern Mediterranean on Sunday, French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu has…
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In the Zambian city of Kabwe, children suffer severe health effects due to lead poisoning because of extreme pollution from the toxic lead waste of a former mine.Zambia’s government is facilitating…
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: The president of Guinea-Bissau clings to power, Congo accuses Rwanda-backed M23 rebels of faking the capture of FDLR fighters, and…
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Following the publication of the Shin Bet's October 7 internal report, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear on Tuesday he wants director Ronen Bar to resign. However, comments made by…
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MANILA — Two Philippine air force pilots were killed after their aircraft crashed during an anti-insurgency mission in a southern province, military officials said on Wednesday (March 5). It was not…
As global tensions rise, Europe faces a stark choice—build a defence force and reshape global finance or risk irrelevance. The international system established at Yalta in 1945, which led to a world…
In the aftermath of the rather acrimonious meeting in the White House on Friday between President Zelensky of Ukraine and the president and vice president of the United States, it is easy to lose…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his tariff strategy but acknowledged that such policies will cause "a little disturbance." "Starting on April 2, reciprocal tariffs kick in. And whatever…
Dedicated fund will be established to facilitate recovery effortsISTANBUL Egypt unveiled a detailed plan Tuesday for rebuilding Gaza, emphasizing a structured reconstruction process, Palestinian self…
French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on Wednesday at around 8pm local time, he said in a post on social media platform X."In this moment of uncertainty, where the world is…
TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – Hamas spokesperson says that any arrangement for the future of Gaza after the end of the war must be made through a national agreement and that this movement will not allow any…
The Trump administration’s decision to revoke Chevron’s license to operate in Venezuela by April 3, 2025, has triggered significant economic and geopolitical consequences.Chevron, which accounted for…
China intends to boost defense spending by 7.2% in 2025, the same level for the third year in a row, it said Wednesday as the country continues to modernize its military amid its growing rivalry with…
“We’re just making sure that everything is tied down,” said Kim Hollow from the Horizons Motel an hour’s drive south of Brisbane’s business district.“The supermarket shelves have been pretty much…
A pair of suicide bombers drove two vehicles filled with explosives into a security installation in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 12 civilians, among them six children, police and…
These gatherings set national priorities and policies for the coming year. The NPC reviews and approves major laws and regulations, while the CPPCC serves as an advisory body where members provide…
Traders in Yambio have raised serious concerns over high taxes, inflation, harassment, and intimidation and urged the state leadership to help them. The merchants voiced their grievances during a…
AKIPRESS.COM - Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand Winston Peters has been gifted a horse named Stamina during a diplomatic trip to Mongolia. "In Mongolian culture, horses symbolise freedom, strength…
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Yahalomi was abducted wounded from his home in Nir Oz on October 7, held captive for 510 days before body was returned; Wife and daughters escaped captors near Gaza’s border, while son Eitan was freed…
Japan, South Korea and other countries want to partner with the United States in a 'gigantic' natural gas pipeline in Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, claiming they would invest…
Good Wednesday morning. This is Stefan Boscia. DRIVING THE DAY GETTING WARMER: Keir Starmer will continue his efforts to bring Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy together today, after positive mood…
The UK’s diplomatic push on securing peace in Ukraine will continue as the Defence Secretary heads to Washington on Wednesday, after Volodymyr Zelensky said he was “ready” to work with US President…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled a five-part plan to mobilise some €800 billion for Europe's defence and help provide "immediate" military support for Ukraine after the…
BANGKOK - Thailand's police on Wednesday detained 100 people for their alleged involvement in a scam centre in Cambodia, its first arrest of Thai nationals in a regional crackdown on massive fraud…
US President Donald Trump says he has received signals that Russia is looking for peace in Ukraine. Mr Trump told Congress: "We've had serious discussions with Russia and have received strong signals…
Ten people died and many were injured when a bus carrying 35 passengers was involved in a collision on the N6 between Reddersburg and Smithfield in the Free State on Wednesday morning.Police have…
Wordle, Connections, and Mini Crossword added a brand-new NYT word game to their lineup of entertaining games less than a year ago. Players can now explore a multitude of "spangrams," or daily themes,…
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On March 5, 2025, two significant developments emerged that could reshape the trajectory of U.S. involvement in the Ukraine conflict. President Donald J. Trump announced that he received a letter from…
When Israel signed a ceasefire deal with Hamas in Gaza on January 15, the agreement was structured in three phases. Phase one, a six-week period in which Hamas would release hostages in return for…
SINGAPORE, March 5 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Singapore will allocate up to S$10 million (about US$7.5 million) in grants to support renovation and deep cleaning of coffeeshop toilets, Xinhua reported,…
In this first of two guides on visualising climate, conflict, and displacement data, we’ll show you how to turn raw climate data into visualisations using NASA’s Giovanni tool. In part two, we’ll…
Despite the reputation for underfunding their militaries, Finbold research found that EU countries increased their cumulative defense budgets by nearly 122% in the last ten years. Specifically, the…
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BRUSSELS – The European Union is considering allocating an additional €10 million ($10.5 million) in “non-lethal” military aid to Armenia through its European Peace Facility (EPF), a special fund…
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian has joined billionaire Frank McCourt’s bid to acquire TikTok as a strategic adviser.McCourt’s internet advocacy organization, Project Liberty, announced this week that…
Representative Image (Photo Credit: X/@committeeonccp) Washington, DC [US], March 5 (ANI): A recent inquiry by the House Select Committee focused on the Strategic Competition between the United States…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 5. The popular Turkmen portal, Ashgabattimes.com, recently featured an article on the Azerbaijan.Travel platform, showcasing the diverse tourism opportunities in Azerbaijan,…
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has said that insecurity and horrific sexual violence have left tens of thousands fleeing across borders with no sign of the exodus stopping in the eastern Democratic…
Russian anti-terrorism units killed four militants affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) insurgent group in the mainly Muslim region of Dagestan, Russian news agencies reported on Wednesday, citing…
President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress in a televised speech on Tuesday, six weeks into a tumultuous term during which he has upended decades of U.S. foreign and domestic policy…
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Front view of 10 Downing Street, UK government headquarters | Photo courtesy of Wikipedia The UK Government has announced new measures to counter the escalating threats posed by the clerical regime in…
SINGAPORE – The Traffic Police (TP) will review the legal alcohol limit for driving in Singapore due to the rising number of drivers caught behind the wheel while under the influence. Currently, the…
A SCOTTISH Sikh man detained in India for seven years on terror charges has been cleared in one of nine cases against him, according to a BBC News report.Jagtar Singh Johal from Dumbarton was arrested…
In an op-ed titled "Chaos in the White House; Dizziness in Global Politics," published in the Tehran-based Ettelaat Newspaper, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi analyzed the implications…
For the first time in more than three months since its truce with Israel took effect, a Hezbollah official acknowledged on Tuesday “shortcomings and security breaches.” According to Nawaf al-Moussawi,…
Representational image How much is your voice worth? It could be as little as roughly AUSD 100. That was how much ABC News Verify recently spent to clone federal senator Jacqui Lambie’s voice – with…
Newly appointed FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed Sharifullah's extradition on the social media platform X. Patel noted the joint efforts of the FBI, DOJ, and CIA in successfully extraditing one of…
But that’s arrests, not people. Under asylum restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people crossed more than once until they succeeded because there were no legal consequences for getting…
"It hurts so much.It's like seeing the corpse of a loved one...And for someone, it's just a pile of bricks..."Natalia Vyshnevetska, latest Facebook post about a fresh video from Bakhmut.Dreams do come…
MANILA - Two Philippine air force pilots were killed after their aircraft crashed during an anti-insurgency mission in a southern province, military officials said on Wednesday. It was not immediately…
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 5. The delegation from Uzbekistan, including Uzatom, is holding meetings in Vienna to develop and discuss a roadmap for cooperation and interaction with the International…
But that’s arrests, not people. Under asylum restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people crossed more than once until they succeeded because there were no legal consequences for getting…
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On March 5, 2025, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., headquartered in Stratford, Connecticut, secured a substantial $99,964,084 modification to an existing U.S. Navy contract. Announced by the Naval Air Systems…
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that radio station Era FM will be investigated immediately after its employees were seen seemingly mocking the Hindu religion in a…
China sets its GDP growth target at 5% for 2025, unchanged from last year, despite rising risks of trade tariffs.
The future for European countries hinges on maintaining competitiveness and growth while safeguarding the quality of life of their citizens. The shock delivered by Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin…
Lebanese President Jospeh Aoun held talks on Tuesday with Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the emergency Arab summit in Cairo. They discussed several pending issues…
Israeli soldiers next to a military vehicle during a raid in Jenin,Israeli-occupied West Bank, on Tuesday. Hamas mourned the death of Aysar al-Saadi, a senior commander in its al-Qassam Brigades, who…
NEW YORK, March 5 (Bernama-BNA) -- The United Nations General Assembly has officially proclaimed 28 January as the International Day of Peaceful Coexistence, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported. This…
Saudi Arabia remains steadfast in supporting the Palestinian cause, advocating for Palestinian rights in international forums. The Kingdom upholds its historic role in backing the Palestinian people,…
Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Urban Planning, chaired the Committee’s 33rd meeting, where key strategies and projects aligned with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan were…
White House National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes says the plan does not address reality in the Strip, which is currently 'uninhabitable'
Taipei, Taiwan — China set the economic growth target for 2025 at 5% on Wednesday, vowing to “rise to the challenge and strive for success” amid a lack of domestic demand and a challenging external…
President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress in a televised speech on Tuesday, six weeks into a tumultuous term during which he has upended decades of U.S. foreign and domestic policy…
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As part of its Ramadan initiative to support and empower affected Lebanese families through a partnership with Dubai Cares, food brand Puck has launched “Recipe for Change” in UAE and Saudi Arabia.…
Coinciding with the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a series of awareness and educational initiatives targeting various segments of the…
SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- North Korea appears to be close to completing its first airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft in a "significant" upgrade for the country's air force, a U.S. website…
In North Korea, tutoring is now available in traditional subjects like foreign languages, music, and art, along with digital skills.
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after President Donald Trump’s Joint Address to Congress:…
Andrew, 38, and his brother Tristan, 36, face separate charges in the UK of rape and human trafficking. They deny those allegations too.Uthmeier, a Republican, said in Tuesday's statement: "Last week,…
In a lengthy speech before both houses of the United States Congress, President Donald Trump claimed that his return to office marked the “most successful era in the history of our country”.Addressing…
BEIJING -- China's military spending in 2025 is set to expand by 7.2% on the year, matching last year's targeted pace and again surpassing the country's overall economic growth target of "around…
China’s ministry of foreign affairs spokesman put out a strong statement hours after US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on that country kicked in. The statement, posted on X, minced no words. “The…
BEIJING--China suspended on Tuesday the soybean import licenses of three U.S. firms and halted imports of U.S. logs, stepping up retaliatory action after the United States imposed additional tariffs on Chinese goods.
The history of Irish involvement in the British Army will be told in a new museum planned across two sites in Belfast and Enniskillen.
She warned "horrendous things" could happen to people when they cannot prove their right to be in the UK, such as being denied access to employment, housing, benefits, or medical care. Ms Sydorenko…
Saudi Arabia's Cabinet on Tuesday affirmed full support for the decisions of the Extraordinary Arab Summit in Cairo that rejected the displacement of Palestinians from their...
WASHINGTON/KYIV (Reuters) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he received a letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in which the Ukrainian leader expressed willingness to come…
In his address to Congress, Trump said he received an "important letter" from Zelensky earlier on Thursday, before reading what he said were excerpts from it. Parts of what he read used precisely the…
WASHINGTON US Sen. Elissa Slotkin on Tuesday evening accused President Donald Trump of ignoring the rules, and putting democracy at risk."For generations, America has offered something better. Our…
Supporters of the Iranian Resistance in Austria held a rally on March 3, 2025 THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS UPDATE: 7:30 AM CET Iran’s Youth Respond with Fire as Regime Seeks to Crush…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday doubled down on his plan to impose reciprocal tariffs against trading partners, including India, launching a global trade war. In his speech to the Congressional…
Less than eight months after a Pakistani Taliban group attacked the Bannu Cantonment base in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, another outfit of the militant group stormed the compound following two suicide…
Jordan began Monday evacuating the first batch of sick children and their families from the Gaza Strip.This process includes transporting 2,000 sick children from Gaza to Jordan to...
Muslim World League welcomed the decisions made during the Extraordinary Arab Summit, on the Developments of Palestinian Cause, which was held in Cairo on Tuesday.In a statement,...
The president said the reciprocal tariffs will take effect on April 2. "If you don't make your product in America, however, under the Trump administration, you will pay a tariff, and in some cases, a…
A west Belfast man who survived a gun attack is under armed guard against his will in a Dublin hospital, it has been claimed.
Elected representatives should avoid politicising the Omagh Bombing Inquiry amid calls for the Irish government to hold a parallel probe into the atrocity, a QUB academic has said.
Photo : YONHAP News Acting President Choi Sang-mok has instructed related agencies to hold extensive discussions via South Korea-U.S. working groups before the U.S. plan to impose reciprocal tariffs…
“We’ve never seen this kind of breadth of tariffs, and this, of course, impacts the whole industry,” Barry said on the call with analysts. “So it’s not just a Best Buy question, it is a broader…
Islamabad [Pakistan], March 5 (ANI): At least 11 people, including five women and four children, were killed, and 22 others were injured after terrorists rammed two explosives-laden vehicles into the…
The Chinese Embassy in the US reacted to President Donald Trump's tariffs over the fentanyl issue, saying if Washington wanted war, Beijing was ‘ready to fight till the end’. FILE PHOTO: U.S. Presid
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In a fiery speech filled with heckling and recriminations, Donald Trump defended his second term agenda and urged Americans bear with "a little disturbance" from his economic policies. These were the…
[embedded content] US President Donald Trump's new 25 percent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect on Tuesday, along with fresh duties on Chinese goods, sparking trade wars that could…
During his first address to a joint session of Congress, March 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump said that the changes he's made since his inauguration in January have enhanced recruiting within the…
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky has told him Kyiv was ready for talks with Russia and finalization of a U.S. minerals deal, days after a White House…
An emergency Arab summit in Cairo on Tuesday adopted Egypt’s reconstruction plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip. The summit’s final statement stipulated “the adoption of the plan submitted by the Arab…
President Donald Trump said he would introduce reciprocal tariffs on goods from most of the US’s trading partners.He made the announcement during a speech to Congress on Tuesday, hours after the…
TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Wednesday that other nations do not decide its defence budget after U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for a top Pentagon policy role called…
The speech – which was technically not a State of the Union as it came during Trump’s first months – broke the record for longest presidential address to Congress, clocking in at about an hour and 40…
WASHINGTON — Iran is wrapping up two months of its most intense military exercises in decades as it tries to deter potential attacks from its archrivals Israel and the United States, security…
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A trio of masked robbers attacked OnlyFans star Amouranth, whose real name is Kaitlyn Siragusa, at her Houston residence, according to her live account of the incident shared online this week. The 31…
Kigali, Rwanda — "If she did it, then why not me?" - Dr. Victoire Mukamitari. These words, spoken with quiet determination, encapsulate the spirit of Dr. Victoire Mukamitari, a Resident in Plastic and…
Arab leaders on Tuesday endorsed Egypt's postwar plan for the Gaza Strip that would allow its roughly 2 million Palestinians to remain, in a counterproposal to US President Donald Trump’s plan to…
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Media sources reported that several explosions were heard from inside the military airport early on Monday.Minutes later, eyewitnesses reported continuous flights of Israeli fighter jets and drones…
Apple’s iPhone is expected to introduce the next-generation text messaging service (RCS) in the second half of this year, allowing for text messaging in chat format and large file transfers with…
👉Listen to The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim on your podcast app👈This week Richard and Yalda sit down with Matt Pottinger, former deputy national security adviser to Donald Trump and one…
Image by Syed Wasiq Shah from Pixabay. Used under a Pixabay License. Free to use.Pakistan’s legal system faces major challenges, including a lack of transparency, judicial interference, and widespread…
Yesterday, Reuters reported that a number of European leaders are planning trips to Vietnam to push forward diplomatic and economic ties, as a possible hedge against the uncertain state of diplomatic…
President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his speech to Congress on Tuesday night and—despite a shouting match in the Oval Office just days…
SINGAPORE – Seniors who right-size from a private residential property with an annual value of between $21,000 and $31,000 to a three-room or smaller Housing Board flat will be eligible for the Silver…
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection that can lead to various cancers, including cervical cancer, which primarily affects women. However, it is important to note that…
Nairobi Kenya — The Ministry of Health says the 'mysterious' disease outbreak in Kisii where over 200 people were hospitalized was due to contaminated water. Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni stated…
Health authorities in Rubirizi District have swiftly responded to an Mpox outbreak after six cases were confirmed, five of them among students at St. Michael Secondary School. The prompt intervention…
Rwanda is set to launch its inaugural cardiothoracic surgery fellowship in April in a bid to increase the number of surgeons in the country. Surgeons trained in this field can operate complex heart,…
2025-03-05T05:42:29+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump declared that “the American dream cannot be stopped” during a congressional address, emphasizing that the nation regained…
The U.S. Embassy in Somalia issued a security alert for American citizens, reminding them of ongoing risks in the country despite the lifting of restrictions for official U.S. Embassy travelers at…
For the avid news watcher, President Donald Trump’s approximately 1 hour and 40 minute speech to Congress Tuesday night held very few real surprises, though as suspected, he launched through a…
CAIRO, March 5 (Bernama-WAFA/Anadolu) -- President Mahmoud Abbas has commended the Egyptian-Palestinian-Arab plan for the reconstruction of Gaza, emphasising that it must take place with Palestinians…
Trump's speech broke the record for longest annual presidential address to Congress in modern history. It was also one of the most partisan.
SINGAPORE - Parents have been advised by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to watch over their children who may attempt trendy online challenges that could be harmful.One of the challenges mentioned in…
– Milliardenkredite für Verteidigung und Investition: Bei den Sondierungen einigen sich CDU und SPD zuerst über das Geld. Auch die Reform der Schuldenbremse soll in Angriff genommen werden. Ob Merz,…
The prospective partners in Germany’s next government said Tuesday they will seek to loosen the nation’s rules on running up debt to allow for higher defense spending, an issue of growing urgency as…
The spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, Brigadier-General Yahya Saree, announced the downing of an American MQ-9 drone over the al-Hodeidah district, Al Mayadeen reported.Since November 2023,…
LIMA, March 5 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Peru's ex-president Pedro Castillo (2021-2022) went on trial on Tuesday, accused of attempting a coup d'etat by trying to dissolve Congress in December 2022, reported…
The clinical condition of the Pope today has remained stable. He has not experienced episodes of respiratory failure or bronchospasm. He has remained without a fever, always alert, cooperative with…
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Trump said he "appreciated" the letter and is also receiving signs from Russia that they are ready for peace. The proposed mineral agreement would give the US access to Ukraine's natural resources and…
Vice President JD Vance accused Zelensky of being ungrateful for US assistance 2 MIN READ Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky. AFP US President Donald Trump said Tues
Read a version of this story in Vietnamese VietnamNet has been removing articles about Vietnam’s new minister of ethnic and religious affairs, Dao Ngoc Dung, after the news site was put under control…
President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to keep up his campaign of ''swift and unrelenting action'' in reorienting the nation's economy, immigration and foreign policy in an unyielding address before…
Militant activities, robberies and banditry are endangering commuters and depriving locals of their livelihoods. “Is the road safe?” Muhammad Ahmed, who was travelling from Quetta to Dera Ismail Khan…
TAIPEI - Taiwan is learning from companies in Ukraine which continue to operate during the country's fight against Russia, a senior Taiwan official told Reuters on Wednesday, as the island speeds up…
Just over a month after US President Donald Trump implemented a 90-day freeze of all foreign assistance, the future looks very uncertain for tuberculosis research. Among others, a large TB research…
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he received a letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in which the Ukrainian leader expressed willingness to come to the negotiating table over…
President Donald Trump acknowledged there may be an "adjustment period” as his tariffs take effect, but defended his push to remake the U.S. economy and declared "momentum is back” in a primetime…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday China would “firmly advance” the push for “reunification” with Taiwan while opposing external interference, and strive to work with regular Taiwanese to…
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In his first joint address to Congress after assuming office on January 20, US President Donald Trump praised First Lady Melania Trump for her role in advocating a bill that criminalises the online…
China will fully, faithfully and resolutely implement the "One Country, Two Systems," under which the people of Hong Kong administer Hong Kong and the people of Macao administer Macao, both with a…
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Rwanda is asking Britain for a £50m payment over a cancelled asylum deal, a source close to the government in Kigali said on Tuesday, after London paused some bilateral aid to the African country over…
Analysis - The US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief has been a cornerstone of global HIV/Aids prevention, care and treatment for over two decades. Pepfar has enjoyed broad bipartisan support…
Gunmen in northwestern Pakistan launched 2 suicide bombings to breach a wall at a military base while others stormed the compound and were repelled in violence that killed at least nine people and…
Representational image. China will "actively" respond to population aging with policies for its rapidly growing elderly and its young people, including providing childcare subsidies and making…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Powerful storms killed two people in Mississippi, tore the roofs off an apartment building and a nursing home in a small town in Oklahoma and threatened more communities across the…
Chinese internet users flooded the social media account of the U.S. embassy in Beijing on Tuesday to mock President Donald Trump and the U.S. government, after it posted about Trump's fiery meeting…
President Donald Trump has made clear that achieving a negotiated settlement to the Russia-Ukraine war is one of his administration’s top priorities. To endure, a deal will need to address the…
During his speech to Congress, Donald Trump mentions Ukraine towards the end, revealing he has a letter from Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The US president says he has 'received a letter' from Mr Zelenskyy…
The spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, Brigadier-General Yahya Saree, announced the downing of an American MQ-9 drone over the al-Hodeidah district, Al Mayadeen reported.Since November 2023,…
WASHINGTON — President Trump laid out an aggressive approach to “renewing the American dream” in his address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, heavily emphasizing his crackdown on…
He made us wait for a punchline but he got there.For an address that was trailed as "fireworks" by Team Trump, finding a fresh news line was more hard work than firework. From Donald Trump, we'd heard…
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- A placid fishing trip turned “berserk” for three New Zealand men when a dolphin weighing more than 400 kilograms (900 pounds) appeared to fall out of the sky before crash…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and Ukraine plan to sign a minerals deal that fell through after a disastrous Oval Office meeting Friday in which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy…
The 96-member Democratic Women's Caucus gathered outside the US Capitol ahead of the address to protest. "Women cannot afford Trump," Leger Fernandez said, citing financial, health, and safety…
US President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that South Korea's average tariff is four times higher than the United States' although America has helped the Asian ally militarily and in "so many other…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 5. The UN General Assembly unanimously approved the establishment of the Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty, Trend…
Rwanda is asking Britain for a 50 million-pound ($63.62 million) payment over a cancelled asylum deal, a source close to the government in Kigali said on Tuesday, after London paused some bilateral…
Photo of African Union media fellows, used with permission.In an interview with Global Voices, African journalists shared their views on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism on this…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to keep up his campaign of “swift and unrelenting action” in reorienting the nation’s economy, immigration and foreign policy in an unyielding…
US president says he 'appreciates' letter from Ukraine's leader in which he says Kyiv will sign minerals deal 'any time that is convenient' Donald Trump has said Ukraine is ready to come to the…
Cyclone Alfred is set to bring severe flooding to Australia's east coast with landfall expected Thursday night or early Friday. On average four cyclones hit Australia each year but what makes Alfred…
The fourth India-Vietnam Policy Planning Dialogue took place in Delhi on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The meeting was co-chaired by Raghuram S, Joint…
The United States economy is set to see some "disturbance" from tariffs, President Donald Trump says, but he touts levies as a tool that would help domestic industries boom.
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But he added: “We need Greenland for national security and even international security. And we're working with everybody involved to try and get it … And I think we're going to get it one way or the…
On February 25, Donald Trump unveiled plans to offer a “gold card” visa with a path to citizenship for $5 million, replacing a 35-year-old visa for investors. As per the President, the new visas would…
Donald Trump, during his address in a joint session of the Congress, launched repeated attacks on ‘wokeism’. He reiterated that the United States will no longer will be a “woke” country as he said…
US President Donald Trump called Senator Elizabeth Warren 'Pocahontas' during his first Congress joint address of his second term on Tuesday (Washington time), while speaking about the global…
A new wildfire has erupted in Pittman Center near Gatlinburg, prompting evacuations in the Cobbly Nob area of Tennessee and around Webb Mountain, meteorologist Kyle Grainger reported on X. A new…
Elon Musk has said he considers himself to be an American citizen despite being born in South Africa and holding dual citizenship of Canada and the United States. In a post shared on X this morning,…
NEW DELHI: There’s no legal basis for beating up people for praising Pakistani cricketers, but it happens. A young man was thrashed mercilessly last week in Maharashtra by supporters of the Hindu…
On 1 March 2025, Chinese Consul-General in Brisbane Dr Ruan Zongze was invited to attend the launch of Chinese Museum of Queensland (CMoQ) new website and delivered a speech. President of CMoQ Dr Kee…
On 21 February, at the invitation of the Hololo Development Foundation (HDF) of Lesotho, Ambassador Yang Xiaokun attended the 2025 HDF BACK TO SCHOOL at Bokoro High School in the Hololo constituency…
On February 28, an article entitled Building a Road to Prosperity Together: Tangible Examples of China-Dominica Cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative authored by H.E. Chu Maoming, Chinese…
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China has set an ambitious target of "around five per cent" growth for 2025, maintaining last year's goal even as it braces for the fallout from escalating American tariffs on its export-driven…
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North Korea has closed the border city of Rason to tours, less than three weeks after opening it to non-Russian visitors for the first time in five years, according to travel industry insiders. “Rason…
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Arab leaders adopted an Egyptian reconstruction plan for Gaza on Tuesday that would cost $53 billion and avoid displacing Palestinians from the enclave, in contrast to U.S. President Donald…
"Taiwanese soldiers stationed on Kinmen Island are practising how to attack the Chinese mainland," reads a November 3, 2024 post on X, referring to the Taipei-administered islands just a few…
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US President Donald Trump, during his first address to the Congress, revealed his plans to take back the Panama Canal and Greenland. Trump had mentioned several time that he intends to “take back” the…
Ukraine is ready to return to the negotiating table and sign the minerals deal, Donald Trump has told Congress as he welcomed a letter from Zelenskyy,
By Sarah Ferris, Manu Raju and Annie Grayer, CNN President Donald Trump made it about four minutes into his first speech to Congress before a Democratic lawmaker, Rep. Al Green, began shouting that he…
One of the first decisions for Friedrich Merz, the new Chancellor of Germany, is whether to go hard or soft on China. Germany is the biggest European investor in China, especially in autos and…
TOKYO, March 5 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Tokyo police saw a record 4.49 billion yen (US$30 million) worth of cash turned in as lost property in 2024, up 1.8 percent from the previous year, amid a surge in…
KIEV, March 5 (Bernama-dpa) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said peace with Russia is possible if Moscow agrees to certain conditions, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. He also made…
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea appears close to completing its first airborne early warning aircraft, satellite imagery showed, an asset that experts say will sharply bolster the country’s air…
U.S. President Donald Trump took a victory lap in an address to Congress on Tuesday, drawing catcalls and interruptions from some Democratic lawmakers who held up signs and walked out mid-speech in…
The address came amid heightened tensions after Trump recently escalated a trade war with Mexico, Canada, and China. The US slapped 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada and raised tariffs on…
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China will continue to defuse risks step by step in the course of pursuing development and work for positive interactions between high-quality development and greater security, according to a…
By CNN Staff, CNN Photo: AFP / ROBERTO SCHMIDT President Donald Trump made numerous false claims in his Tuesday speech to a joint session of Congress. The falsehoods spanned a variety of topics,…
SINGAPORE – About 1,500 flats under the first Housing Board Build-To-Order (BTO) project in the new Mount Pleasant housing estate will be launched in October.The project will have two-room flexi,…
US President Donald Trump (Image Credit/US Network Pool Via Reuters) Washington, DC [US], March 5 (ANI): US President Donald Trump targeted India's import duties in speech to a joint session of…
The UK accounted for $60 million, Canada $41m, and the Netherlands saw a 9% increase to $33m.“The US is a strategically important market for our beef exports and a growing high-value market for our…
Arab leaders have endorsed Egypt's postwar plan for the Gaza Strip that would allow its roughly 2 million Palestinians to remain, in a counterproposal to US President Donald Trump's plan to redevelop…
BEIJING - China pledged to give city governments more say in how they buy unsold homes, as part of efforts to stem the unprecedented property decline.The central government will allow local officials…
During the first address of his second term in a joint session of the Congress, United States President Donald Trump defended his harsh tariff policy, reiterating that the US has been facing high…
Donald Trump on Tuesday, delivering his first address to the Congress in his second term, asserted that his administration had taken unprecedented steps to protect the US southern border while…
Devarjay "DJ" Daniel waves as FBI director Kash Patel and Jeff Denard of Decatur, Ala., left, applaud as President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S.…
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China will continue to advance new urbanization and promote coordinated regional development this year, according to a government work report submitted on Wednesday to the national legislature for…
The president vowed to press on with his polarizing bid to reshape the US government
President Donald Trump took credit for “swift and unrelenting action” in reorienting the nation’s economy, immigration and foreign policy as he updated Congress and the American people on his…
BEIJING — China will boost its defense spending by 7.2% this year, maintaining a steady growth rate as Beijing faces headwinds from three years of sluggish economic expansion amid mounting…
IT was a feat that impressed all and sundry. Mohsin Naqvi rebuilt two big cricket stadiums in three months — in time to hold one of the most prestigious international cricketing events. A big…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday said that Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada would hurt “first and foremost” America and Americans. “Mr. Trudeau…
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United States President President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that millions of deceased Americans are getting social security pay, adding that even a 300-year-old man is getting the payment.…
For the first time in recent memory, a lawmaker was thrown out of the House chamber during a president's address to a joint session of Congress.It began mere minutes into President Donald Trump's…
Florida’s attorney general has launched a criminal investigation into British-American influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan after the pair arrived in the US state last week. James Uthmeier…
AS the country continues to face a multifaceted terrorism threat, the state has yet to come up with a matching response, even as we continue to lose a high number of security men and civilians to…
The Israeli military’s repeated unlawful attacks during the war in Lebanon on health facilities, ambulances and health workers, which are protected under international law, must be investigated as war…
Al Hilal were outdone by hosts Pakhtakor in freezing conditions in Tashkent [Getty]Saudi giants Al Hilal suffered their first defeat in this season's Asian Champions League Elite, losing 1-0 at…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Powerful storms killed two people in Mississippi, tore the roofs off an apartment building and a nursing home in a small town in Oklahoma and threatened more communities across the…
MOSCOW — Russia and Myanmar signed an agreement on Tuesday (March 4) on construction of a small-scale nuclear plant in Myanmar after talks in Moscow between Russian President Vladimir Putin and…
Trump launched a trade war against Canada, Mexico and China, the US's three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation and sending financial markets into a frenzy. Photo: File photo Trump…
Egypt has drawn up a plan for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip that would require “transitional governance arrangements.”The state-affiliated Al-Qahera News channel, citing the plan, said…
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Tuesday that he will create a vice president position and issue a general amnesty for all dismissed members of his Fatah movement.“We have decided to create…
If the U.S. ends the delivery of Patriot missiles, Ukraine could potentially be supplied by other countries that have acquired the U.S. system. “Russian plans include increasing the number of launch…
US President Donald Trump has promised to impose reciprocal tariffs from April 2 on most of America's trading partners, including India, for "having trade policies that are unfair to Americans"."Other…
The US defense secretary has issued new guidance requiring Pentagon civilians to respond to a follow-up email from the unofficial Department of Government Efficiency, a controversial cost-cutting team…
“This voluntary demand for SAF basically has not materialized,” said Malinen. When the Finnish company started investing in SAF, “We made estimates of what the demand could be, both mandated and…
President Donald Trump on Tuesday lauded billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk for his efforts in spearheading the newly established Department of Government Efficiency, an initiative aimed at…
French ministers have also publicly rejected the possibility for legal reasons, as those assets are the property of Russia's central bank. Economy Minister Eric Lombard told Franceinfo that as France…
“We see an unprecedented interest driven by the stark reality of the security landscape,” said Line Tresselt, partner and group director of defense and security at Rud Pedersen, a public affairs…
05/03/2025 11:05 AM BEIJING, March 5 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- China targets an economic growth rate of around 5 per cent in 2025, according to a government work report submitted Wednesday to the national…
Egypt has proposed a $53 billion plan to rebuild Gaza over five years, focusing on emergency relief, infrastructure restoration and long-term economic development, according to a draft document seen…
Republicans were boisterous as Trump stepped to the lectern in the House, chanting “USA! USA!” as the president basked in the cheers. The GOP lawmakers were jubilant, having won a trifecta of the…
North Korea’s highest court has tightened its grip on execution procedures as part of a broader campaign to assert central control over the legal system, Daily NK has learned. “On Feb. 15, the Supreme…
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas welcomed a reconstruction plan for the Gaza Strip that was adopted Tuesday at an emergency Arab summit in Cairo.It also backed the summit's call for a political…
An emergency Arab summit in Cairo on Tuesday adopted Egypt's reconstruction plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip.The summit's final statement stipulated “the adoption of the plan submitted by the Arab…
Europe needs to modernize its aging electricity grid and double distribution network investments to €67 billion (approximately $70.5 billion) this year, the secretary general of Eurelectric told…
Democrats held up placards as United States President Donald Trump addressed his first address to Congress since he returned to power for a second term.Some Democrats are holding black signs that say…
BEIJING - China kept its economic growth target for 2025 unchanged at roughly 5 per cent, committing more fiscal resources than 2024 to mitigate the impact of rising US trade tariffs and global shifts…
Al Green, who represents Texas’ 9th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives was asked to leave the chamber after he heckled US President Donald Trump’s address during a joint session…
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Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu received ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman Muhammad Al-Bahrani, Kazinform News Agency cites the press…
HONG KONG - China will “actively” respond to population ageing with policies for its rapidly growing elderly and its young people, including providing childcare subsidies and making preschool…
Democratic lawmaker Al Green was removed from the House chamber on Tuesday after he heckled President Donald Trump during his state of the union address. Speaker Mike Johnson gave the order after Al…
At least 12 civilians were killed, including three children, and dozens injured on Tuesday evening after two explosive-laden vehicles were detonated at an army compound in northwest Pakistan,…
BERLIN — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) must take a leadership role on the participation of transgender athletes to protect women's sport, IOC presidential candidate Juan Antonio Samaranch…
President Donald Trump in his first address since returning to the White House declared ‘America is back’ – but was quickly interrupted in a chaotic scene at the US Capitol. Trump told a joint session…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday (March 5) China would "firmly advance" the push for "reunification" with Taiwan while opposing external interference, and strive to work with regular…
Myanmar's Military Government Head Visits Russia For Cooperation Talks With Putin Photo: AP Russian President Vladimir Putin was holding talks on Tuesday with the head of Myanmar's military…
He does anticipate a new political crisis in the early fall, and the months of September and October will probably be the most dangerous. But if Bayrou can survive until the end of the year, it looks…
The launch of Waterworth, Meta’s sprawling 50,000-kilometre submarine cable system, longer than the Earth’s circumference, arrives cloaked in the language of progress. The use of 24 fibre pairs, far…
First lady Melania Trump attended President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress in a gray skirt suit by Dior.The wool tweed blazer, which features a removable scarf detail, retails…
Beijing: China will ramp up spending to kick-start its sluggish economy and counter the pressure applied by US President Donald Trump’s tariff war, in the process creating its highest budget deficit…
As if the snow and the cold and the dark weren’t bad enough, a coyote sneaked into the cooking tent and chewed through the camp’s electrics. It blew the fuse on the fridge-freezer and ruined months’…
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Our country will be woke no longer, said US President Donald Trump in his first address to Congress after returning to power, adding that the hirings will be based on skill and competence. Trump spoke…
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(Xinhua) 10:37, March 05, 2025 CANBERRA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian has called on Australia to strengthen artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation with China.…
A man who admitted stealing a £4.75m (€5.7m) gold toilet from Blenheim Palace said he was “stressed to death” while trying to sell his loot, a jury has heard.
China will vigorously stimulate consumption and expand domestic demand this year, positioning it as a key driver and stabilizing force for economic growth, according to a government work report…
The basic trend of the long-term sound development of the Chinese economy remains unchanged, according to a government work report submitted on Wednesday to the national legislature for…
China has taken more robust and innovative measures in conducting macro regulations in light of evolving conditions and promoted economic recovery and growth in 2024, according to a government work…
Belgium Defence Minister, Theo Francken (Image/ANI) New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): Belgium Defence Minister, Theo Francken has said that today, the world needs more collaboration than ever.…
A month into his second term, President Donald Trump’s disruptive approach to U.S. foreign policy is causing anxiety among U.S. allies. Europe is worried about Washington’s retreat from NATO; Ukraine…
HONG KONG - China will "actively" respond to population aging with policies for its rapidly growing elderly and its young people, including providing childcare subsidies and making preschool education…
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BEIJING -- China set its 2025 gross domestic product growth target at "around 5%" as the annual National People's Congress kicked off on Wednesday, as the world's second-largest economy battles an…
MOSCOW — Russia's President Vladimir Putin hailed expanding ties with ally Myanmar at talks with its military junta chief on Tuesday (March 4) and thanked him for gifting Moscow six elephants.Military…
The ongoing Russian-Ukraine war has forced NATO allies in Europe to bolster their defense budgets. In fact, the invasion prompted an unprecedented 18 percent increase in defense-related spending last…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that the tense Oval Office meeting with US President Donald Trump last week was "regrettable," and that he is willing to work with Trump's "strong…
Twenty-two of the 30 officers charged were arraigned on Monday, meaning they formally faced their charges in court. The other eight officers are scheduled to be arraigned in April. "Officers at Los…
(Xinhua) 10:23, March 05, 2025 BEIJING, March 4 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Tuesday said a white paper on China's contribution to controlling fentanyl-related substances…
United States President Donald Trump has been true to his threats.On Tuesday, the Trump administration unleashed 25 percent blanket tariffs on Canadian imports, excluding energy, which was hit with 10…
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -- European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen hosted steel sector executives on Tuesday for a debate on how to ensure the industry's future health as it faces high energy costs,…
4th India-Vietnam Policy Planning Dialogue (Image: X@AmbHanoi) New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): The fourth India-Vietnam Policy Planning Dialogue was held on Tuesday in Delhi, a statement by the…
President Donald Trump on Tuesday took credit for ''swift and unrelenting action'' in reorienting the nation's economy, immigration and foreign policy as he updated Congress and the American people on…
Photo : YONHAP News A South Korean lawmaker says approximately 15-hundred additional troops dispatched by North Korea for Russia’s war against Ukraine appear to have already been deployed to the…
SHANGHAI - China will refine its centralised drug procurement policy, an official report said on March 5, after a recent probe into quality concerns of off-patent medicines approved for distribution…
SEOUL - South Korea will establish a 50 trillion won (S$46 billion) policy fund to provide financial support to domestic companies involved in strategic technologies such as chips and autos amid…
KUALA LUMPUR - Amid the hustle and bustle of Parliament, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman shared a light-hearted moment in the Parliament lobby.Mr Syed Saddiq,…
VinFast shares have fluctuated wildly since debuting on the Nasdaq in August 2023, at one point soaring to a market value bigger than Ford and General Motors before lurching downward [Getty]Doha-based…
Rare Public Report: Israel’s Shin Bet security service published an eight-page redacted summary on March 4 of an internal investigation into its contributions to the failure to anticipate or prevent…
After more than 22 months of brutal civil war, Sudan appears to be heading toward a stalemate. Recent gains by the government’s Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have yet to secure a decisive victory, while…
The Arab peace plan for Gaza sidelines the strip’s rulers, Hamas, as well as the internationally recognized, inept and corrupt Palestinian Authority (PA), but only for six months, “in preparation for…
Russia Program Deputy Director CCTI Senior Director and Senior Fellow President Donald Trump has suspended military aid for Kyiv following his contentious Oval Office meeting with his Ukrainian…
Plan Calls for Palestinian State on 1967 Borders: Representatives from Arab League nations endorsed Egypt’s five-year plan to rebuild Gaza without resettling its residents during an emergency summit…
Trump imposed tariffs against Washington's three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada, and China and sending financial markets into a tailspin. Just after…
(Xinhua) 10:02, March 05, 2025 HANGZHOU, March 4 (Xinhua) -- China's participation in the global climate governance system is indispensable, said Jim Skea, chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on…
SEOUL - As South Korean police collaborate with Telegram to investigate deepfake pornography chatrooms, concerns are growing over users migrating to other encrypted messaging services, raising doubts…
Meghan Markle. Britain's Meghan (L), Duchess of Sussex, and Britain's Prince Harry (C), Duke of Sussex, speak with students at the Lightway Academy in Abuja on May 10, 2024 as they visit Nigeria as…
Palestinian, flag, in, ruins, of, Gaza. A Palestinian flag flutters amid the ruins of buildings in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on March 4, amid the ongoing truce between Israel and Hamas.…
WASHINGTON — The US State Department on Tuesday (March 4) said it was implementing the designation of Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement as a "foreign terrorist organisation" after President Donald…
If you head to the shops to buy bread, you’ll face a variety of different options. But it can be hard to work out the difference between all the types on sale. For instance, you might have a vague…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told US President Donald Trump on Tuesday that his tariffs on Canadian imports were "a very dumb thing to do" and said Ottawa was striking back immediately at its closest…
The interim leader of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, has told Sky News that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina will stand trial for crimes against humanity.Ms Hasina is accused of overseeing a system of…
JERUSALEM — Israel's top security agency ignored signs Hamas would attack in October 2023 and was fooled into believing the militant group did not want all-out war, the agency reported in its own…
Women feeding child Ready-to-use Supplementary Food (RUSF), a food supplement for the dietary management of children 6. Photo by Abel Gichuru for Action Against Hunger, used with permission.By Dr.…
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday urged Mexicans, including those in the United States, to unite against the Trump administration's 25-percent tariffs on the country's exports."I call on…
US Vice President JD Vance has denied that his recent remarks about a European peacekeeping force in Ukraine were aimed at Britain or France, after his comments triggered a strong backlash from…
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China has set an economic growth target of around 5 percent for 2025, according to a government work report submitted Wednesday to the national legislature for deliberation.
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Trudeau also called out Trump for appeasing Russian President Vladimir Putin while launching a trade war against Canada.
Trump's new 25 per cent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect on Tuesday, along with a doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20 per.Us Mexico Canada trade war, tariffs, Donal Trump,…
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TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called American tariffs “very dumb” and said that President Trump is appeasing Russia while launching a trade war against Canada.In a blunt news…
Jerusalem: Israel’s top domestic security agency ignored signs Hamas would attack in October 2023 and was fooled into believing the militant group did not want all-out war, the agency reported in its…
UK-based investigators are looking at how they can assist with probes into alleged grand corruption in Bangladesh, Sky News understands.The development comes after the interim leader of Bangladesh…
A criminal investigation against self-described misogynist influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate has been launched, according to Florida's Attorney-General James Uthmeier.The brothers,…
LONDON/PARIS – U.S. Vice President JD Vance denied on Tuesday disrespecting Britain and France by describing a planned peacekeeping force in Ukraine as 20,000 troops from some "random country that has…
MOSCOW (Reuters) -- Russia's President Vladimir Putin hailed expanding ties with ally Myanmar at talks with its military junta chief on Tuesday and thanked him for gifting Moscow six…
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Photo : YONHAP News The nominee for a senior U.S. defense post has raised questions about the durability of the trilateral partnership among South Korea, the U.S. and Japan, citing the political…
Photo : YONHAP News The nominee for U.S. deputy secretary of state has stressed the need to work with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region to counter the rise of China.Christopher Landau…
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Representative Image (Image/Reuters) Washington DC [US], March 5 (ANI): The US redesignated Yemen's Houthi rebels as 'foreign terrorist organisation', Al Jazeera reported. The move came after Trump…
BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) -- China opposes unilateralism and protectionism in all forms, and will uphold international fairness and justice, according to a government work report submitted Wednesday…
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, batting double pneumonia in hospital, remained stable throughout the day on Tuesday (March 4) and did not have any new respiratory crises, the Vatican said. Francis, 88,…
Photo: 123RF An American Samoa epidemiologist has extended the closure of daycare centres in the territory due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). In an update on Monday local time, 234 RSV cases…
DOHA/CAIRO – Arab leaders adopted an Egyptian reconstruction plan for Gaza on Tuesday that would cost $53 billion and avoid displacing Palestinians from the enclave, in contrast to U.S. President…
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As Europe searches for an effective mechanism, major European nations are contemplating seizing over €200 billion in frozen Russian assets, linking this issue to a potential ceasefire agreement in…
Poland remains committed to aiding Ukraine in its defensive struggle against Russia. Shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a halt to military aid to Kyiv, said Polish Ministry of Foreign…
In a sensational report, Bild has revealed that former President Donald Trump and Russia are allegedly engaged in secret negotiations to reboot the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. According to the media…
BEIJING - Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on March 5 China would “firmly advance” the push for reunification with Taiwan while opposing external interference, and strive to work with regular Taiwanese…
BEIJING - China plans to reduce the amount of energy it uses to grow its gross domestic product by around 3 per cent in 2025.That target is slightly higher than the goal of -2.5 per cent it set in…
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NEW YORK — US President Donald Trump's administration and Ukraine plan to sign a minerals deal that fell through after a disastrous Oval Office meeting Friday (Feb 28) in which Ukrainian President…
In today’s rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, Armenia and Iran are seeking to strengthen their connections regarding economic, political, and security matters. And despite the United States…
By Saima Nawaz Pakistan’s 2024 witnessed economic uncertainties, political instability, social unrest and the resurgence of terrorism, marking a grim period. These challenges were not isolated…
Chevron produces and exports almost a quarter of the million barrels of crude each day from Venezuela, providing vital revenue for Nicolas Maduro's government Photo: AFP or licensors The United States…
In the harrowing documentary "Vika's Last Assignment", it's revealed that Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna was allegedly subjected to brutal torture during her captivity in Russia in the summer…
(Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images) Across China, courageous activists, journalists, and lawyers risk everything to defend fundamental freedoms. With decades of support from NED, they are pushing back…
BEIJING - China said on March 5 it would stabilise grain production at around 700 million tonnes, a similar level to last year and spend roughly $24.2 billion stockpiling various agricultural…
Photo : YONHAP News South Korea’s humanitarian aid for North Korea was completely cut off last year due to the North’s policy of refusing South Korean aid. According to the unification ministry on…
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China kept its economic growth target for this year unchanged at roughly 5 percent, committing more fiscal resources than last year to fend off deflationary pressures and mitigate the impact of rising…
After a showdown last week between Ukrainian President Zelensky and United States President Donald Trump at the White House’s Oval Office, the former has decided to mend the strained ties between the…
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A seven-member committee appointed by Syria’s interim government is drafting a constitutional declaration, but leaked provisions, including a requirement that the president be Muslim, have fueled…
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That morning Paris was slowly waking up: shops still shuttered; some of the metal slats coloured with graffiti, which always seem to my eye to have superior artistic qualities to that seen in other…
One cannot overstate last weekend’s events, but as the UK is the birthplace of understatement, a blunt German take may help. Here it is: the post-Brexit era is over, thanks to Putin’s aggression,…
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There are, contrary to what Paul Mason claims, taxes – equalising rates on pension contributions, new ones for land, wealth, housing – which could fund rearmament. But it was the UK’s high spending on…
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The historic signing of the Treaty, also known as the Treaty of Rarotonga, took place in Majuro during the observance of the Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day on the same day. 3 March 2025 Photo:…
Russia agreed to assist U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration in communicating with Iran on issues including the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program and its support for regional anti-U.S.…
Chinese customs authorities on Tuesday announced the suspension of US log imports and the suspension of soybean export qualifications to China for three US companies, effective the same day. The…
The Canadian federal government on Tuesday announced a detailed tariff package after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vowed that Canada will not back down from a fight against the trade war initiated by…
BANGKOK - Three people were seriously injured when two tuk-tuks crashed while allegedly racing on a Bangkok road. One vehicle flipped over, leaving its driver with a severe head injury. Police are…
CANBERRA – TikTok has lashed out at Australia’s government for excluding YouTube from a nationwide digital crackdown, setting the stage for a public battle over one of the toughest social media laws…
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By Zhong Nan (Chinadaily.com.cn) 08:19, March 05, 2025 China will impose additional tariffs on certain imports from the United States, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced on…
By Sarah Gerathy Ahmad Rashad Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh were filmed speaking to an Israeli content creator. (Supplied) Photo: Supplied NSW Police have charged a second Bankstown Hospital nurse over a…
The Israeli military repeatedly attacked healthcare facilities, ambulances, medics and civil defence workers in Lebanon, which are afforded specific protection under international law. Amnesty…
Arab leaders approved on Tuesday an Egyptian reconstruction plan for Gaza, which is estimated to cost US$53 billion and aims to avoid displacing Palestinians from the enclave. The plan was accepted at…
President Trump has halted military aid to Ukraine, effective immediately, aimed at prompting peace talks. While European leaders stress the importance of ongoing weapon deliveries to Kyiv, concerns…
Christopher Landau testifies at a U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on his nomination to be deputy secretary of state in Washington D.C., March 4. AFP-YonhapU.S. President Donald Trump's…
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Tuesday is expected to lay out for Congress and the American people his plans for the weeks and months ahead after a turbulent first few weeks in office, which have…
Families whose loved ones were either killed or taken hostage during Hamas’ 2023 attack arrived at Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, on Monday to demand Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu establish a…
Last week, the world witnessed a contentious, on-camera Oval Office confrontation between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump, and U.S. Vice President JD Vance. What…
Modelling shows 20,000 homes in Brisbane are at risk from storm surges and flooding.The category 2 cyclone made an abrupt westerly turn on Tuesday and began tracking towards the Australian mainland.…
BEIJING -- China is expected to set its 2025 gross domestic product growth target at "around 5%," according to documents seen by Nikkei Asia, as the annual National People's Congress kicks off on…
Cabinet Chairman to pay official visit to Vietnam AKIPRESS.COM - Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev will pay an official visit to Vietnam on March 6-7, the Cabinet of Ministers…
President of European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen (Photo/Reuters) Brussels [Belgium], March 5 (ANI): European Union (EU) leaders will gather in Brussels on Thursday for a summit which could see…
BEIJING - China suspended on March 4 the soybean import licenses of three US firms and halted imports of US logs, stepping up retaliatory action after the United States imposed additional tariffs on…
SEOUL - As South Korean schools kicked off the new semester on March 4, the government’s ambitious plan to introduce digital textbooks using artificial intelligence has yet to gain full traction. The…
BEIJING - China announced a 7.2 per cent hike in defence spending for 2025, in keeping with annual single-digit increases in the past decade even as the economy is experiencing a slowdown.China’s 2025…
Summary of today’s top items:1. PRC response to the latest US tariffs - The PRC responded in multiple ways to the latest round of US tariffs, adding 10-15% tariffs to some US agricultural products,…
Protesters set up tent encampments on college campuses across the US and around the world last year as conflict raged in Gaza [Getty]US President Donald Trump vowed in a social media post on Tuesday…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his contentious meeting with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance was "regrettable," in a series of posts on X/Twitter on Tuesday.…
Peter Hefele The attack on the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was undoubtedly one of the most spectacular moves made right after Donald Trump assumed the US presidency. It…
Helen Maguire, the Liberal Democrat defence spokeswoman, said Vance was erasing from history the hundreds of British troops who gave their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.“I saw first-hand how American…
Robert F Kennedy jnr has cheered on unconventional treatments for measles amidst as outbreak in Texas. Photo / Adriana Zehbrauskas, The New York TimesIn an interview, the health and human services…
Over the last two weeks, at least 20 people have been swept away as they attempted to swim the 300m (984ft) across the river, which at certain points is 10m deep. It is thought many other drownings…
Donald Trump's address comes after a whirlwind first six weeks in office, in which the US has been roiled by a radical bid led by billionaire Elon Musk to overhaul the federal government and upend US…
News UN World Food Program closes southern Africa office amid US aid cuts The UN World Food Program (WFP) will close its southern Africa office following the Trump administration’s recent foreign aid…
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian (Photo/Reuters) Beijing [China], March 5 (ANI): China said that the US is using fentanyl as a "flimsy excuse" to raise tariffs on Chinese imports and "if…
Vance, in an interview with Fox News Channel’s Sean Hannity aired Monday evening, said the economic pact with Kyiv sought by President Donald Trump “is a way better security guarantee than 20,000…
BEIJING – China aims to expand its economy by about 5 per cent in 2025, and is unlocking more fiscal firepower to boost growth as a new round of its trade war with the United States escalates.The…
Lori Vallow Daybell was sentenced in 2023 to life in prison for the murders of her two children, Tylee Ryan and Joshua ‘JJ’ Vallow, and conspiring to kill her husband Chad Daybell’s former wife, Tammy…
In January, Trump redesignated the Houthi movement as a foreign terrorist organisation in a change that will impose harsher economic penalties [Getty]The US State Department on Tuesday said it was…
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Lawyers for President Trump took the unusual step this week of asking a federal appellate court in Manhattan to take control of the state appeal of his New York hush-money conviction.The hush-money…
U.S. officials told the News Hour the U.S. and Ukraine are working toward an agreement over future revenues from Ukraine's critical mineral resources. That deal was derailed when Friday’s Oval Office…
NEW YORK - At 17, Liu Jiakun was sent to labour in the countryside as part of China’s “re-education” efforts during the Cultural Revolution.“I didn’t see a clear future for me; a lot of things were…
North Korea is attempting to exploit US President Donald Trump’s hostility towards his predecessor Joe Biden by framing his administration’s approach as a continuation of Biden-era “provocations” in…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that the tense Oval Office meeting with US President Donald Trump last week was "regrettable," and that he is willing to work with Trump's "strong…
Fair Party MP Kannavee Suebsaeng uploaded photos of detention trucks with blackened windows leaving the Suan Phlu Immigration Detention Center. Source: Prachatai, content partner of Global Voices.…
Four attacks on healthcare facilities and vehicles which killed 19 healthcare workers investigated Israeli military has not provided sufficient justifications or specific evidence of military targets…
The government of Rwanda is seeking damages of £50 million from the UK following the cancellation of a migrant transfer deal between Rwanda and the UK on Monday. The controversy comes amidst growing…
UAS footage of RNZN Divers surveying the area around HMNZS Manawanui on the Southern Coast of Upulo as part of Op Resolution. 25 October 2024 Photo: New Zealand Defence Force Polluting fuel remains on…
Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, Russian deputy defense minister and President Vladimir Putin's special envoy to Africa, visited C.A.R. on March 2 to give assurance of continued military and economic support for…
Kyiv, Ukraine: At the Trump Pizza Station in Kyiv, where the internet password is “TrumpLovesYou,” one woman burst into tears when she learned that the United States was suspending military aid to…
TSMC’s $100 billion will significantly boost America’s semiconductor manufacturing industry but how it will shape US-Taiwan relations is an open question.