Argentina striving "to avoid hyperinflation," says Milei
Buenos Aires [Argentina], December 16: Argentine President Javier Milei on Friday said his administration is striving "to avoid hyperinflation" through "hyper-orthodox belt-tightening with the loosening...
Russia plans 7 launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles in 2024
Moscow [Russia], December 16: Russia plans to conduct seven launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in 2024, the commander of the Russian Strategic Missile...
Canada's legislation to reduce gun violence receives royal assent
Ottawa [Canada], December 16: Canada's Firearms Act received royal assent on Friday, immediately bringing into force a series of measures to combat gun crime.
Zimbabwe launches national strategy to address gender-based violence
Harare [Zimbabwe], December 16: Zimbabwe on Friday launched a seven-year national strategy to prevent and address gender-based violence (GBV).
Russia says shot down numerous drones in border regions
Moscow [Russia], December 16: Russia said Friday that it had thwarted a series of Ukrainian drone attacks in two border regions.
Israeli armed forces killed 3 hostages by mistake
Gaza [Palestine], December 16: The Israeli military mistakenly killed three hostages being held in Gaza by Hamas during an incident which is "under review", a...
EU vows Ukraine to get aid despite veto by Hungary's Orban
Budapest [Hungary], December 16: European Union leaders expressed confidence that they would clear a large package of aid for Ukraine early in 2024, despite a...
Rise in Mexican cartel violence drives record migration to the US
Chicomuselo[Mexico], December 16: Her daughter's school shut down, Yomara said, after a shootout between rival gangs competing for control of drug and migrant trafficking routes...
Inside Myanmar's anti-junta offensive
Yangon [Myanmar], December 16: Generals from Myanmar's junta held peace talks in June near the border with China with representatives of three powerful ethnic armies.
Nigeria Supreme Court blocks release of separatist leader Kanu
Lagos [Nigeria], December 16: Nigeria's Supreme Court overturned a judgment by a lower court that dropped terrorism charges against separatist leader NnamdiKanu, ruling that trial...
Missing boy found in France to return to Britain in next two...
London [UK], December 16: A teenager from Britain who resurfaced in southern France after disappearing six years ago is expected to return to England over...
Iran: Gunmen kill several officers in police station attack
Rask [Iran], December 16: Militants from a separatist group attacked a police station in southeastern Iran, killing 11 officers and injuring several others on Friday,...
UK: Prince Harry partially wins phone-hacking lawsuit
London [UK], December 16: Britain's Prince Harry on Friday gained a partial victory in his lawsuit against a newspaper publisher over allegations of phone hacking...
Yemen: Maersk halts Red Sea shipping after another attack
Sanaa [Yemen], December 16: Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk said on Friday that it was pausing container shipments through the Red Sea off the coast...
UAE signs MoU with Kazakhstan to strengthen cooperation in combatting of financial...
Almaty [Kazakhstan], December 16: The Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing (EO AML/CTF) and the Financial Monitoring Agency of the Republic...
UAE and Azerbaijan sign a MoU set to facilitate digital infrastructure investments
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 16: The Ministry of Investment of the UAE and the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan...
Dubai Police Commander-in-Chief receives UNDRR Secretary-General
Dubai [UAE], December 16: Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, the Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, warmly welcomed Ms MamiMizutori, the Special Representative of the United...
Tahnoun bin Zayed meets with US National Security Advisor
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 16: H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, met today with US...
Global Refugee Forum ends with bold pledges, solutions for displaced
Geneva [Switzerland], December 16: While some of the world's poorest countries are welcoming refugees "with great hospitality", the international community must match that generosity with...
Finland closes border crossing points with Russia again
Helsinki [Finland], December 15: The Finnish government on Thursday said it is closing crossing points at its land border with Russia once again, from Friday...
China urges U.S. caution on Taiwan question, South China Sea issue
Beijing [China], December 15: A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday urged the U.S. side to exercise caution on the Taiwan question and the South China...
Firearms leading injury method for U.S. children, adolescents: CDC
Los Angeles [US],December 15: Firearms are a leading injury method for U.S. children and adolescents, and about one half of unintentional firearm injury deaths among...
Indonesian police arrest 9 terrorist suspects in Central Java
Jakarta [Indonesia], December 15: The Indonesian police have arrested nine people on suspicion of terrorist activities in the province of Central Java, the police said...
Chinese FM says agreement to upgrade China-Vietnam ties highlight moment of Xi's...
Beijing [China], December 15: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that the upgrade of China-Vietnam ties is the "highlight moment" of the state...
Lao health ministry advocates greater use of traditional medicine
Vientiane [Laos], December 15: The Lao Ministry of Health is in need of medical innovations and more personnel who are able to use traditional medicine...
Sunak says UK committed to two-state solution in Mideast
London [UK], December 15: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has stressed the UK remains committed to a two-state solution in the Middle East after the...
Putin confirms willingness to keep negotiating over US prisoners
Moscow [Russia], December 15: Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at his major annual press conference on Thursday, confirmed his willingness to continue negotiations with Washington...