Russia says troops enter border town near Kharkiv
Kharkiv [Ukraine], May 14: Russia has said its forces have entered the north-eastern border town of Vovchansk, near Ukraine's second largest city Kharkiv.
Why has Putin removed ally Sergei Shoigu as Russia's defence minister?
Moscow [Russia], May 14: A few thoughts about Russian reshuffles.
Canadian firefighters battle wildfire sweeping towards B.C. town
Ottawa [Canada], May 14: Firefighters in western Canada battled a large wildfire just outside the largely-evacuated remote town of Fort Nelson in British Columbia, a...
M42 unveils Advisory Board of world-renowned health, technology experts
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 14: M42, a first-of-its-kind tech-enabled global health powerhouse, has unveiled a new Advisory Board, to impactfully disrupt and transform the global...
Egypt warns against 'dire humanitarian repercussions' of closing Rafah Crossing
Cairo [Egypt], May 14: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry stressed on Monday the importance of resuming deliveries of aid to the Gaza Strip...
Japan raps US officials' remarks about atomic bombings
Tokyo [Japan], May 14: Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa has criticised recent remarks by U.S. officials, including Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, that justified the August...
UN Secretary General condemns all attacks on staff, calls for probe
New York [USA], May 14: UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on Monday condemned all attacks on United Nations personnel and called for a full investigation into...
33rd Al Gaffal 60ft Traditional Dhow Sailing Race postponed to reserve days
Dubai [UAE], May 14: Due to sea conditions and wind patterns, the Higher Organising Committee of the 33rd Al Gaffal 60ft Traditional Dhow Sailing Race,...
Abu Dhabi Department of Health partners with MBZUAI, Core42 to launch Global...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 14: The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mohamed bin Zayed University of...
Switzerland's Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest
Geneva [Switzerland], May 13: Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with "The Code," an operatic pop-rap ode to the singer's...
UN chief urges 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza as 35,000 Palestinians killed
New York [USA], May 13: The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has renewed his call for "an immediate humanitarian ceasefire" in the Gaza Strip as...
gypt to back genocide case against Israel at world court
Cairo [Egypt], May 13: Egypt announced on Sunday it would back South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in...
Nepal's 'Everest Man' Rita climbs summit for 29th time
Kathmandu [Nepal], May 13: One of the world's most skilled climbing guides on Mount Everest has reached the Earth's highest peak for the 29th time,...
Donors pledge more than $2bn for Gaza
New York [USA], May 13: A conference of international donors in Kuwait has pledged more than $2bn in aid to Gaza. The conference, organised by...
The US targets China's shipbuilding industry
Washington [USA], May 13: This is the first industry-specific investigation by US President Joe Biden 's administration under section 301 of the US Trade Act...
Signs of rift within Israel over Gaza
Jerusalem, Israel], May 13: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued an order to evacuate civilians from the Jabalia refugee area in the northern Gaza Strip...
Still leading the tablet market but Apple is in decline
Washington [USA], May 13: According to the above report, total shipments of the global tablet market increased slightly from 30.6 million units in the first...
AstraZeneca's troubles with its Covid-19 vaccine are not over yet
Washington [USA], may 13: The European Commission recently announced the termination of circulation of AstraZeneca 's Covid-19 Vaxzevria vaccine from May 7. Previously, according to...
Earth 'struggles' with solar storms
Washington [USA], May 13: AFP quoted an announcement from the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that...
Changing times, changing circumstances in the Maldives
Male [Maldives], May 13: The party that benefits the most is China, so this new development cannot help but be somewhat bitter for India.
North Korea condemns the West, Mr. Kim Jong-un visits weapons factories
Pyongyang [North Korea], May 13: Pyongyang called on Britain, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, France and Australia to immediately stop using North Korea sanctions as a...
The US commander hinted at Britain sending special forces to Ukraine
Washington [USA], May 13: Business Insider reported on May 12 that in an interview with the press, Mr. Fenton said that a 12-person task force...
Egypt announced its intervention in the ICJ case amid rising tensions with...
Cairo [Egypt], May 13: The move highlights growing tensions between the two neighbors, as Israeli military operations in Rafah , a municipality in the southern...
The US says Israel lacks a 'credible plan' to protect Rafah civilians
Washington [USA], May 13: In an interview on NBC News' Meet the Press program on May 12, Mr. Blinken warned that Israel's plan to attack...
Western Canada blazes cause evacuation orders, air quality concerns
Ottawa [Canada], may 13: The season's first major wildfires have spread to roughly 8,000 hectares across Western Canada as authorities issued an evacuation order for...
UAE President receives condolences from King of Jordan by phone over passing...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 13: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from his brother, His Majesty King...
Emir of Kuwait signs decree of new government
Kuwait City [Kuwait], May 13: His Highness Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber AlSabah signed a decree Sunday approving the new cabinet, headed by...