Zelensky criticizes Hungary on blocking Ukraine's EU entry
Brussels [Belgium], March 21: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday indirectly criticized Hungary's blockade of his country's accession to the European Union, saying it is...
Turkey opposition calls for more protests, defying Istanbul ban
Istanbul [Turkey], March 21: Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) on Thursday called for fresh protests in at least 14 cities and provinces, a...
China executes four Canadians
New York [US], March 21: Ottawa on Wednesday condemned the execution of four Canadian nationals in China in relation to drug charges.
M23 rebels capture key town of Walikale in eastern DR Congo
Kinshasa [Democratic Republic of the Congo], March 21: Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have pushed deeper into the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), capturing the...
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill at least 110 people
Jerusalem [Israel], March 21: Israel's has continued its bombardment of Gaza for a third consecutive day, killing dozens of people including a newborn baby.
Ethiopia does not want war with Eritrea, says PM
Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], March 21: Landlocked Ethiopia has no intention of starting a war with neighbouring Eritrea in order to gain access to the sea,...
Houthis claim missile launch at Israel amid renewed fighting in Gaza
Gaza [Palestine], March 21: The Houthis have launched a hypersonic missile at Israel's Ben Gurion airport, days after the Israeli army broke a ceasefire in...
German embassy in Syria reopens after 13-year hiatus due to civil war
Damascus [Syria], March 21: Germany on Thursday reopened its embassy in Damascus, more than three months after the ouster of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad.
Malaysia greenlights new search for missing flight MH370
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], March 21: The Malaysian government has given final approval for a marine robotics company to renew the search for Malaysia Airlines flight...
South African energy minister reassures public amid Eskom's blackout setbacks
Johannesburg [South Africa], March 15: South African Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on Friday reassured the public that technical teams are working to...
Roundup: Nigerians lament electricity tariff hike amid poor power supply
Abuja [Nigeria], March 15: Amid an erratic power supply, electricity consumers across Nigeria have continued to lament the tariff hike, describing it as both "exploitative...
Zimbabwe says to increase health funding as external support declines
Harare [Zimbabwe], March 15: The Zimbabwean government said Friday that it will boost health funding to cover a gap left by the reduction of U.S....
U.S. tariffs to pose "moderate impact" on Polish economy: minister
Warsaw [Poland], March 15: The newly imposed tariffs on goods imported into the United States are expected to have a "moderate impact" on Poland's economy,...
Belarus foreign debt down 1.6 bln USD in 2024
Minsk [Belarus], March 15: Belarusian foreign debt decreased by 1.6 billion U.S. dollars in 2024, local media reported on Friday.
German inflation remains at 2.3 pct in February
Berlin [Germany], March 15: Germany's inflation rate stood at 2.3 percent in February, marking no change from the previous month, as confirmed by the Federal...
Ukraine denies troops encirclement in Russia's Kursk region
Kyiv [Ukraine], March 15: The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Friday denied the reports that Ukrainian troops had been encircled in Russia's...
Putin guarantees life to Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk region upon surrender
Moscow [Russia], March 15: Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that Ukrainian soldiers that are currently in the Kursk region will be guaranteed life if...
New UN counter-terrorism principles launched in Malta
Valletta [Malta], March 15: Representatives from more than 60 countries were in Malta this week and agreed on a revised set of United Nations (UN)...
Macron calls on Russia to accept 30-day ceasefire proposal
Paris [France], March 15: French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday called on Russia to accept a 30-day ceasefire proposal formulated during the U.S.-Ukraine meeting in...
UN chief welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan agreement on peace deal
Washington DC [US], March 15: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes the announcements by Armenia and Azerbaijan on the conclusion of negotiations on the draft peace...
Captain of cargo ship charged over deadly North Sea collision
London [England], March 15: The captain of the cargo ship involved in the fatal collision in the North Sea has been charged with gross negligence...
Spain's automotive expertise attracts foreign automakers: Spanish expert
Barcelona [Spain], March 15: Spain's extensive experience in automobile manufacturing and its integration into international markets make it an attractive destination for foreign automakers, a...
ECB chief warns of severe economic damage from U.S.-led trade wars
Frankfurt [Germany], March 15: A trade war initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump would harm the global economy, including that of the country imposing the...
Trump tells NATO chief the US needs Greenland
Washington DC [US], March 15: President Donald Trump told NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Thursday that U.S. control of Greenland is necessary to enhance international...
Passengers evacuate onto wing of burning American Airlines jet
Washington DC [US], March 15: Passengers on an American Airlines flight were evacuated onto the tarmac of a Colorado airport as a fire broke out...
Duda: US nuclear weapons in Poland would be 'deterrent' for Russia
Warsaw [Poland], March 15: The president of Poland, Andrzej Duda, has repeated his call for the US to base nuclear weapons on Polish soil.
Ahead of Yoon impeachment ruling, South Korea's acting president calls for calm
Seoul [South Korea], March 15: South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok called on Friday for the nation to respect and accept any decision, ahead of...