EU Commission president under fire for using private jet too often

Brussels [Belgium], March 1: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen flew by private jet 23 times last year.

Israel accused of killing 104 in aid queue as Gaza toll tops...

Gaza [Israel], March 1: The Hamas-controlled Health Ministry in Gaza accused Israeli soldiers of shooting dead 104 people and injuring 760 on Thursday as aid...

World Unity on agenda as Hamas, Fatah leaders to meet in Moscow

Moscow [Russia], March 1: Representatives from Palestinian political factions, including Hamas and Fatah, are expected to meet in the Russian capital, Moscow, to discuss the...

'Russian prez responsible for Navalny's death'

Moscow [Russia], March 1: Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russian state bear "criminal and political responsibility" for the death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny,...

Nearly 300 candidates nominated for 2024 Nobel Peace Prize: Nobel Institute

Washington [US], March 1: As many as 285 candidates have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024, the Norwegian Nobel Institute said.

Navalny team calls on people to attend his funeral in Moscow

Moscow [Russia], March 1: The team of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, who died in custody, has called on people to attend the funeral service and...

Norway's king may soon return home from Malaysia

Moss [Norway], March 1: Norway's King Harald may return home from Malaysia in a few days following his hospitalization, the Norwegian royal household said.

Masked men in Gaza enforce prices in street markets

Gaza [Israel], March 1: Armed, masked men in Gaza have started patrols to stop traders profiteering in Rafah.

Biden says reported firing on Gaza food line will complicate truce talks

Washington [US], March 1: President Joe Biden said on Thursday the United States was checking reports of Israeli troops firing on people waiting for food...

Gaza health authorities say Israeli fire kills 104 waiting for aid

Gaza border [Israel], March 1: Health authorities in Gaza said on Thursday Israeli fire on people waiting for aid near Gaza City had killed 104...

Five countries pledge personnel for Haiti security mission

New York [US], March 1: The Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin and Chad have formally notified the United Nations of their intent to contribute personnel to...

Dozens killed seeking aid in Gaza, overall death toll passes 30,000

Gaza Border [Israel], March 1: Gaza health authorities said Israeli forces on Thursday shot dead more than 100 Palestinians as they waited for aid delivery,...

Putin warns West of risk of nuclear war

Moscow [Russia], March 1: President Vladimir Putin told Western countries they risked provoking a nuclear war if they sent troops to fight in Ukraine, warning...

Thailand to ban recreational cannabis use by year-end

Bangkok [Thailand], March 1: Thailand will ban recreational use of marijuana by the end of this year but continue to allow its use for medical...

DWE's Dubai Women's Talks kicks off at Sikka Arts and Design Festival

Dubai [UAE], March 1: Within the framework of the directives of H.H. Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender...

Israeli strikes hit southern Damascus

Tel Aviv [Israel], February 29: Israeli aerial attack hit areas south of the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Wednesday night, according to the Syrian Defense Ministry.

Troops to Ukraine: Latvia agrees, Spain doesn't

Kiev [Ukraine], February 29: Latvia is not opposed to the deployment of Western troops in Ukraine, after French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said sending...

Navalny to be buried in Moscow on Friday

Moscow [Russia], February 29: Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who died in a Russian prison camp on February 16, is to be buried in Moscow on...

Gaza facing imminent famine: UN officials

New York [US], February 29: High ranking officials for United Nations agencies have warned the UN Security Council that thousands of civilians in the Gaza...

White House warns of Ukraine's fate amid aid deadlock

Washington [US], February 29: Negotiations at the White House on aid to Ukraine recently did not lead to any agreement, despite US President Joe Biden...

America forced to change language because of a move by Israel?

Washington [US], February 29: According to sources familiar with the matter, Israel's plan to build thousands of additional homes in West Bank settlements announced...

Doctor says President Biden 'healthy enough to work'

Washington [US], February 29: US President Joe Biden exercises at least 5 days a week and is "healthy enough to work", even though the 82-year-old...

The US CDC recommends that elderly people get an additional dose of...

Washington [US], February 29: The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on February 28 approved the use of updated Covid-19...

Mysterious UFOs suddenly appeared on the battlefield in Ukraine

Kiev [Ukraine], February 29: An unidentified flying object (UFO) fell into the field of view of a drone in Ukraine, surprising soldiers.

More than 400 flights were canceled, Argentinian aviation was paralyzed by a...

Buenos Aires [Argentina], February 29: Hundreds of flights were canceled and tens of thousands of passengers were affected amid a large-scale strike by airline staff...

US Supreme Court to decide Trump criminal immunity claim in 2020 election...

Washington [US], February 29: The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to decide Donald Trump's claim of immunity from prosecution for trying to overturn his...

Pope Francis had CT scan during hospital check-up

Vatican City [Italy], February 29: Pope Francis, who has been suffering from influenza, made a brief trip to a Roman hospital for medical checks but...