U.S. navy's new missile could shift balance in South China sea
Washington [US], August 15: The U.S. Navy's deployment of new extremely long-range air-to-air missiles in the Indo-Pacific could erase China's advantage in aerial reach, experts...
Sudan peace talks begin without key parties
Khartoum [Sudan], August 15: Fresh peace talks aimed at ending Sudan's 16-month war have started although neither warring side has entered the negotiating room.
WHO Director-General declares Mpox outbreak public health emergency of international concern
Geneva [Switzerland], August 15: World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the upsurge of Mpox (monkeypox) in a growing...
Rulers of Emirates condole with King of Jordan over passing of former...
Emirates [UAE], August 15: Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent messages of condolences to His Majesty King Abdullah...
UAE, United States, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, African Union, UN issue joint...
Dubai [UAE], August 15: The United Arab Emirates, United States, Switzerland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the African Union, and the United Nations have...
UAE condemns storming of Al-Aqsa mosque courtyard by Israeli minister, settlers
Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 15: The UAE has strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa mosque courtyard by an Israeli minister and settlers under the protection...
Biden calls Ukraine incursion 'a real dilemma for Putin'
New York [US], August 14: Ukraine's military incursion into Russia has "created a real dilemma" for Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Joe Biden said, adding...
More than 1,000 arrested following UK riots
London [UK], August 14: British authorities have now arrested more than 1,000 people following days of rioting involving violence, arson and looting as well as...
Canadian immigration minister says temporary worker program needs reform
Ottawa [Canada], August 14: Canada's temporary foreign worker program is not fatally flawed but is "in need of reform," the country's immigration minister told Reuters,...
Japan PM Kishida to resign in September
Tokyo [Japan], August 14: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will step down as ruling party leader in September, media reported on Wednesday, ending a three-year...
UN chief calls for Security Council reforms, push for permanent seat for...
New York [US], August 14: The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has called for a permanent seat for Africa at the UN Security Council, adding...
Maldivian President Muizzu reaffirms commitment to strengthening historical connections between two countries
Male [Maldives], August 14: Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed his administration's full commitment to strengthening the historic and close connections between the Maldives and India.
French minister calls on 'republican parties' to unite on action plan
Paris [France], August 14: French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne on Tuesday called on the country's "republican parties" to overcome their differences to unite on a...
Ukraine 'controls 74 communities' in Kursk as evacuations continue
Kiev [Ukraine], August 14: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said his country's forces have seized dozens of Russian localities in the southern region of...
Palestinian leader Abbas welcomes Russian 'support' on Moscow visit
Moscow [Russia], August 14: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to Moscow, saying that Russia is closely observing the situation...
Greece to assist displaced residents as EU sends fire aid
Athens [Greece], August 14: Greek authorities on Tuesday announced measures to assist displaced people driven from their homes by catastrophic fires near Athens in recent...
Norwegian sneaks onto planes without ticket
Munich[Germany], August 14: A 39-year-old Norwegian man managed to board planes at Munich Airport twice without a valid ticket, police said on Tuesday.
Israeli crowds storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, West Bank villages
Gaza [Palestine], August 14: Israeli crowds have stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, as well as villages in the occupied West Bank, as...
Yemen flooding leaves 57 dead: UN
Sanaa [Yemen], August 14: Flooding in Yemen has left at least 57 people dead and thousands displaced, the UN has said.
Pakistan, Afghanistan border crossing closed after deadly fire exchange
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 14: One of two major border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan was closed on Tuesday after a deadly fire exchange between troops...
Trump criticises EU, Harris in X interview
London [UK], August 14: Donald Trump has criticised the European Union and his Democratic opponents during a delayed, two-hour conversation with Elon Musk on X.
WHO convenes emergency committee amid international mpox outbreak
Geneva [Switzerland], August 14: Cases of the infectious viral disease mpox are continuing to occur around the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reported...
Cyprus ready for potential evacuees from Lebanon and Israel, says minister
Athens [Greece], August 14: Cyprus has completed preparations for a potential evacuation of foreigners from Lebanon and Israel, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos told Cypriot news...
1,260 people detained in Venezuela's post-election turmoil, says UN
Geneva [Switzerland], August 14: At least 1,260 people, including more than 100 minors, have been detained in Venezuela's post-election turmoil, while 23 deaths have been...
Deposed Bangladeshi PM accused in murder case
Dhaka [Bangladesh], August 14: Deposed Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina and six of her loyalists were accused in a murder case more than a week...
Iran rejects European mediation, claims right to hit back
Tehran [Iran], August 14: Iran on Tuesday rejected European attempts at mediation amid rising tensions in the Middle East, as Tehran insisted on its right...
US government sued over alleged discrimination against Palestinian Americans
Washington DC [US], August 13: A Muslim advocacy group filed a lawsuit on Monday against the FBI and leaders of other U.S. government agencies over...