Russia increases arms production
Moscow [Russia], July 25: Russia said Monday it had dramatically increased production of ammunition and military equipment, as its offensive in Ukraine enters its eighteenth...
Philippines' Marcos says drug war has 'a new face'
Manila [Philippines], July 25: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Monday the nation's anti-narcotics campaign has "taken on a new face" with a focus on rehabilitation...
Elon Musk posts new Twitter logo X to replace blue bird
Los Angeles [US], July 25: After 17 years with an iconic blue bird logo that came to symbolize the broadcasting of ideas to the world,...
Two people dead after Canada Atlantic floods, two missing
Nova Scotia[Canada], July 25: Two of the four people missing after floods ripped through the Canadian Atlantic province of Nova Scotia over the weekend are...
Heatwave in US Southwest region to expand east
Washington [US], July 25: A heatwave baking the US Southwest for weeks is set to expand into central and eastern regions.
Key bill becomes law amid mass protests
Tel Aviv [Israel], July 25: Israeli MPs have passed into law a highly controversial bill despite mass protests which aimed to thwart it.
Tributes paid to 'fearless' and 'kind' BBC journalist who has died
London [UK], July 25: Tributes have been paid to BBC journalist and author George Alagiah, who died of cancer aged 67.
US sends second nuclear-powered submarine to South Korea
Seoul [South Korea], July 25: A second US submarine arrived in South Korea on Monday, following the recent deployment of the first US nuclear-armed submarine...
COP28 calls on governments to ensure food systems and agriculture are central...
Dubai [UAE], July 25: The COP28 UAE Presidency today launched its Food Systems and Agriculture Agenda. This forms part of its continued work to...
Eligible UAE citizens aged 18 to 60 will be hired: Sharjah Ruler
Sharjah [UAE], July 25: H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Sharjah Directorate...
I2LEC Steering Committee reviews its current and future plans and projects during...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 25: The Steering Committee of the International Law Enforcement Initiative for Climate (I2LEC) held a virtual press conference, with the...
Lionel Messi confirmed as new Inter Miami captain, says coach Martino
New York [US], July 25: Soccer star Lionel Messi is officially the new captain of Inter Miami, head coach Tata Martino confirmed during a press...
Australia failing to reduce road deaths: report
Canberra [Australia], July 24: Australian road deaths continue to rise, marking a failure to improve road safety, a report has found.
Ecuadorian mayor assassinated in armed attack
Quito [Ecuador], July 24: The mayor of the Ecuadorian port city of Manta, Agustin Intriago, was assassinated Sunday in an armed attack, authorities confirmed.
Protests continue as Israeli parliament votes on reform bill
Tel Aviv [Israel], July 24: Israel's right-wing government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing ahead with the highly controversial reform bill aimed at...
Mali junta brings in new constitution amid protests
Bamako [Mali], July 24: The head of the junta in Mali brought in a new constitution for the West African nation on Saturday, prompting protests...
Pope Francis calls for more climate action
Rome [Italy], July 24: As heatwaves, floods and wildfires ravage parts of the globe, Pope Francis called on political leaders from all countries to do...
Putin welcomes Belarusian leader to Russia
Moscow [Russia], July 24: Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko for a visit to Russia on Sunday.
Russia strikes Odesa cathedral
Kyiv[Ukraine], July 24: Russia's latest strike on Odesa on Sunday killed two people and severely damaged a historic Orthodox cathedral, drawing a vow of retaliation...
Musk hints Twitter bird branding could be replaced
San Francisco [US], July 24: Twitter owner Elon Musk hinted late Saturday night that he may ditch the social media network's blue cartoon bird branding...
Rhodes wildfire forces thousands of evacuations
Rhodes [Greece], July 24: Thousands of tourists and residents fleeing wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes took refuge in schools and shelters, with many...
Syrian and Jordanian army and intelligence chiefs meet over drug war along...
Damascus [Syria], July 24: Army and security chiefs from Jordan and Syria met on Sunday to curb a growing drug trade along their mutual border...
Ukraine recaptured 50% of territory that Russia seized: Blinken
Washington [US], July 24: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that while Ukraine has recaptured half the territory that Russia initially seized in its...
Sudan war enters 100th day as mediation attempts fail
Khartoum [Sudan], July 24:Clashes flared in parts of Sudan on the 100th day of the war on Sunday as mediation attempts by regional and international...
Thai protesters show support for Pita after PM bid blocked
Bangkok [Thailand], July 24: Hundreds of pro-democracy protesters in Thailand gathered on Sunday in a show of support for Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the...
US deeply concerned by India sexual assault case in viral videos
Washington [US], July 24: The United States said on Sunday it was deeply concerned by reports of viral videos showing two women paraded naked in...
Cambodia's ruling party claims victory in one-sided election
Phnom Penh [Cambodia], July 24: Prime Minister Hun Sen's Cambodian People's Party (CCP) declared victory in a general election on Sunday, in which it ran...