UN extends Afghan diplomatic mission for another year
New York [US], March 17: The United Nations diplomatic mission in Afghanistan has been extended for another year, the Security Council announced late Friday.
Palestinian factions, Yemen's Houthis hold coordination talks: Reports
Cairo [Egypt], March 17: Officials from Palestinian factions, including the Islamist Hamas movement, met a few days ago with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis to coordinate their...
Iran warns of doctor shortage due to emigration
Tehran [Iran], March 17: The Iranian Medical Council has warned of an acute shortage in the country's health-care system and called on politicians not to...
Gaza aid reaches shore in first sea delivery
Gaza border [Palestine], March 17: The first ship towing a barge of humanitarian aid to Gaza has unloaded supplies onto the shore.
Egypt demands Israel to remove restrictions on entry of aid into Gaza
Cairo [Egypt], March 17: Ahmed Abu Zeid, the spokesperson of the Egyptian foreign ministry, has said in a statement on Facebook that his country "appreciates...
Nuseirat camp residents search for relatives
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 17: Residents of the area carry out search and rescue operations in a building heavily damaged after an Israeli attack in...
US probes Boeing 737 flight found with lost external panel
Washington [US], March 17: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating how a United Airlines Boeing 737-800 lost an external panel before landing safely in...
UAE President exchanges Ramadan greetings with Grand Imam of Al-Azhar
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 17: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today exchanged Ramadan greetings during a phone call with His Eminence...
UAE President, World Central Kitchen CEO discuss boosting humanitarian aid to Gaza
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 17: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with Erin Gore, Chief Executive Officer of World Central...
Tensions rise in Haiti as leadership remains in balance
Port-au-Prince [Haiti], March 16: Residents braced for another tense night in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince on Friday, as attacks continued across parts of the city in...
Ukrainian authorities launch mass evacuation in northern region
Kyiv [Ukraine], March 16: Ukrainian authorities have begun mass evacuations of communities in the country's northern Sumy region close to the Russian border after extended...
16 killed, dozens injured in Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Odesa: official
Moscow [Russia], March 16: At least 16 people were killed and 55 injured in Russia's missile attack on Ukraine's southern city of Odesa Friday, Odesa...
EU allocates 500 mln euros for ammunition production
Brussels [Belgium], March 16: The European Commission on Friday announced the allocation of 500 million euros (about 544 million U.S. dollars) to boost ammunition production...
5 injured in Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Belgorod
Moscow [Russia], March 16: A Ukrainian drone targeted a vehicle in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, injuring five people inside the car, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on...
Canada announces 15 participants in NATO defence innovation hub
Ottawa [Canada], March 16: The Canadian federal government on Friday announced 15 participants in NATO's new defence innovation hub in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Boeing 737 plane found to have missing panel after landing in southern...
San Francisco [US], march 16: A Boeing 737-800 plane flying from San Francisco was found to have a missing panel after landing safely at...
Sri Lanka records 2.3 pct negative GDP growth in 2023
Colombo [Sri Lanka], March 16: The GDP growth rate of Sri Lanka for the year 2023 was estimated as a 2.3 percent negative growth rate,...
Trump hush money trial delayed until at least April, judge rules
Washington [US], March 16: Donald Trump's criminal trial stemming from hush money paid to a porn star before the 2016 U.S. election will start no...
Russia election: Arrests for vandalism as ballot boxes targeted in Putin vote
Moscow [Russia], March 16: Several people have been detained for vandalism at polling stations on the first day of voting in presidential elections, Russian officials...
Brazil military leaders told police Bolsonaro mulled a coup
BrasÃlia [Brazil], March 16: Two former Brazilian military commanders said former President Jair Bolsonaro discussed a possible coup d'etat to remain in power after losing...
EU Commission unveils concessions for farmers after protests
Brussels [Belgium], March 16: The European Commission on Friday proposed further concessions on climate and environmental measures in response to ongoing farmer's protests in several...
Hungary: Orban calls for voter support to 'occupy Brussels'
Budapest [Hungary], March 16: Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban lobbied for public support for his under-fire Fidesz party in European Parliament elections this summer during...
Germany on course to meet 2030 climate goal, minister says
Berlin [Germany], March 16: German Climate Protection Minister Robert Habeck on Friday said he believed that the country could meet its climate protection target for...
Abu Dhabi Federal Appeals Court adjourns case of terrorist 'Justice and Dignity...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 16: The State Security Chamber of the Abu Dhabi Federal Appeals Court has adjourned the hearing in Case No. 87...
UAE announces arrival of first aid ship to Gaza through maritime corridor...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 16: The UAE has announced the arrival of the first ship carrying 200 tonnes of food and relief supplies to...
G7 consensus reached on advancing AI for sustainable development
Verona [Italy], March 16: The ministers of the G7 countries reached a landmark consensus in Verona, Italy on the critical global debate of Artificial Intelligence...
UN General Assembly adopts resolution on combating Islamophobia
New York [US], March 16: The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on combating Islamophobia on the International Day for Combating Islamophobia.