Armenia's parliament votes in favour of EU accession process
Berlin [Germany], February 13: The parliament in Armenia has adopted a bill to start the process leading to EU accession in the first reading on...
Greece elects conservative Tassoulas as president despite protests
Athens [Greece], February 13: Greece's parliament has elected the conservative government's nominee, Constantine Tassoulas, as the country's president, despite protester anger as justice is sought...
Gaza tensions rise again
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 13: The Arab bloc has rejected a proposal to relocate Palestinians to allow the US to take over Gaza, while Israel...
Russia, US have new moves on Ukraine
Washington [US], February 13: The White House announced yesterday (December 12) that Russia had released American citizen Marc Fogel in an exchange that was "a...
NASA speeds up the return of stranded astronauts to Earth
Washington [US], February 13: The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and SpaceX said on February 11 that they are urgently adjusting the schedule...
The race to 'militarize' artificial intelligence
Washington [US], February 13: The US's desire to "unleash" the field of artificial intelligence (AI) development in the race with China signals the risk of...
Nomination for US Director of National Intelligence approved, another victory for Mr....
Washington [US], February 13: The US Senate on February 12 approved Ms. Tulsi Gabbard for the position of leader of the US's leading intelligence agency.
Driver who brought 10 Vietnamese people into the US in a truck...
Ho Chi Minh City [Vietnam], February 13: The driver who took 10 Vietnamese people from Canada to the US in August 2024 was sentenced to...
Another fishing boat with Vietnamese crew capsizes in Korea
Ho Chi Minh City [Vietnam], February 13: A fishing boat carrying 10 people capsized off Jeju Island in South Korea, with the Korean captain, three...
IS suicide bomber targets Taliban in Afghanistan
Kabul [Afghanistan], February 13: The self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) organization on February 12 claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a bank in northern Afghanistan...
Rumors that Israel plans to attack Iran's nuclear facilities this year
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 13: US intelligence analysis suggests Israel could attack Iran's nuclear facilities this year.
What did Mr. Trump say to Mr. Zelensky after his phone call...
Washington [US], February 13: The phone call between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took place right after the White House owner...
Crackdown on Bangladesh protesters may be crime against humanity
Dhaka [Bangladesh], February 13: Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her government tried to cling on to power using systematic, deadly violence against protesters...
Hegseth sets out hard line on European defence and Nato
Washington [US], February 13: Pete Hegseth, the new US defence secretary, says it is "unrealistic" to expect Ukraine to return to its pre-2014 borders, when...
Hegseth says Ukraine cannot expect return to old borders
Washington [US], February 13: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said a return to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders was unrealistic and the Trump administration does not see...
MBRSG, UNDP sign MoU to advance digital transformation, AI governance
Dubai [UAE], February 13: The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Development...
Artemis Agreement signatories commit to continued openness and transparency in space endeavours
New York [US], February 13: The signatories of the Artemis Agreements have reiterated their commitment to maintaining openness and transparency regarding their space-related activities and...
Japan, East Asian countries discuss Gaza reconstruction
Tokyo [Japan], February 13: Japan, in collaboration with Palestine, hosted an online briefing session with participants from the East Asia Conference on Palestinian Development (CEAPAD)...
Al-Azhar calls for support of Egyptian, Arab position on Gaza reconstruction
Cairo [Egypt], February 13: Al-Azhar has called for support of the Egyptian and Arab stance on the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, provided that the...
N Korea warns of retaliation after US nuclear sub docks in Busan
Pyongyang [North Korea], February 12: North Korea has said its military forces are ready to take any action necessary after a US Navy fast-attack nuclear...
At least $53bn needed to rebuild Gaza, estimates UN
New York [US], February 12: More than $53bn will be required to rebuild Gaza and end the "humanitarian catastrophe" that has gripped the war-ravaged territory,...
Southeast Asia tackles Chinese scams
Beijing [China], February 12: Online fraud gangs, often led by Chinese nationals, continue to operate in Southeast Asia, forcing many countries to step up efforts...
Risk of Gaza fire flare up again
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 12: Hamas' announcement to delay hostage release raises the possibility that the Gaza ceasefire agreement will collapse before completing phase 1.
Cambodia discusses measures to address impacts from the Phu Nam-Techo canal project
Phnom Penh [Cambodia], February 12: Senior Cambodian officials attended a forum to discuss the implementation of measures to address impacts in phase 1 of the...
FBI finds thousands of new files on President Kennedy's assassination
Washington [US], February 12: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has just discovered thousands of previously unidentified files related to the assassination of President...
Netanyahu threatens to resume fighting in Gaza
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 12: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday threatened to withdraw from the ceasefire in Gaza and directed troops to prepare...
US aid freeze sets back fight against human trafficking in Cambodia
Washington [US], February 12: President Donald Trump's freeze on foreign assistance has dealt a blow to organizations fighting human trafficking and forced labor in Cambodia,...