Iran open to talks but deeply mistrusts US: Pezeshkian
Tehran [Iran], May 24: Iran's president has shown openness to a diplomatic solution in the current conflict, but at the same time called for "utmost...
Zelensky says 'time is right' for Ukraine to start process of joining...
Kiev [Ukraine], May 24: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has told European Union leaders that now is the time to begin the process of Ukraine's accession...
At least 90 killed in coal mine explosion in northern China
Beijing [China], May 24: At least 90 people have been killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China, state media reported...
France bans far-right Israeli minister over treatment of activists
Paris [France], May 24: France on Saturday imposed an entry ban on Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir following controversial actions against Gaza flotilla...
Trump '50/50' on Iran peace deal or restarting war
Tehran [Iran], May 24: US President Donald Trump is split "50/50" between reaching a deal with Iran and restarting military strikes, Axios reports, raising the...
Hamas and Israel trade accusations over Gaza ceasefire breaches
Gaza City [Gaza], May 24: The Hamas group in the Gaza Strip has accused Israel of violating the terms of their ceasefire agreement through recent...
Three Red Cross volunteers were among the first Ebola deaths in Congo
Geneva [Switzerland], May 24: Three volunteer aid workers from the Red Cross were among the first people to die in the Ebola outbreak in the...
Another drone crashes in Latvia as tensions rise
Riga [Latvia], May 24: Another drone has crashed in Latvia amid soaring tensions over similar incidents in the Baltic region, with fears rising that the...
Mansour bin Zayed: ADIA marks 50 years of long-term value creation
Dubai [UAE], May 22: His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has commented...
Etihad launches flights to Salalah
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 22: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today celebrated the inaugural flight of its new service to...
United States sanctions nine individuals enabling Hezbollah to undermine Lebanon's sovereignty
New York [US], May 22: The United States today sanctioned nine individuals who enable Hezbollah to undermine Lebanon's sovereignty, according to a statement issued by...
UAE sets leading example in biodiversity protection
Dubai [UAE], May 22: The United Arab Emirates is marking the International Day for Biological Diversity this year under the theme "Acting Locally for Global...
SpaceX cancels launch of "Starship V3" rocket due to technical issues
Texas [US], May 22: SpaceX on Thursday cancelled the launch of its "Starship" rocket from the US state of Texas seconds before the scheduled liftoff...
139 Ebola deaths, 600 infections recorded in DRC: WHO
Geneva [Switzerland], May 21: The World Health Organisation announced on Wednesday that 600 cases of Ebola and 139 associated deaths have been recorded in the...
AO warns of agrifood shock from Strait of Hormuz closure
Rome [Italy], May 21: The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations warned on Wednesday that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz...
UNCTAD forecasts slowdown in global economic growth
New York [US], May 21: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has projected global economic growth to slow from 2.9 percent in...
SpaceX targets 10,000 annual launches within five years, FAA says
Washington [US], May 21: SpaceX aims to execute 10,000 launches annually within five years, the head of the US Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday.
South Korea extends fuel tax cut through July
Seoul [South Korea], May 21: South Korea plans to extend the fuel tax cut scheme by two months through the end of July amid growing...
UAE, Serbia discuss enhancing cooperation in women's empowerment
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 20: Tatjana Macura, Serbia's Minister without Portfolio responsible for Gender Equality, Prevention of Violence against Women, and the Economic and Political...
Over 17,000 ordered to evacuate due to Southern California wildfire
California [UE], May 20: More than 17,000 people were ordered to evacuate in Southern California on Tuesday as a wildfire threatened suburban homes.
Sharjah Police showcase AI-driven security innovations at ISNR 2026
Sharjah [UAE], May 20: Sharjah Police highlighted their advanced security and artificial intelligence capabilities during their participation in the Abu Dhabi Global Sustainable Security Summit...
MBRSC: UAE strengthens its presence in 'Artemis' to build sustainable human presence...
Dubai [UAE], May 20: Officials at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) affirmed that the UAE continues to strengthen its presence in the global...
EU plans to secure fertiliser supply
Brussels [Belgium], May 20: The European Commission adopted the Fertiliser Action Plan: an initiative to support farmers facing rising fertiliser costs and scarcity, reinforce domestic...
'Dubai Future Solutions - Prototypes for Humanity' programme advances first cohort of...
Dubai [UAE], May 19: The 'Dubai Future Solutions - Prototypes for Humanity' initiative, one of the world's largest programmes for university innovation and entrepreneurship, is...
Bahrain's Council of Representatives, Shura Council condemn targeting of Barakah Plant, affirm...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 19: Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), received two cables of solidarity from Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam,...
IAEA monitoring developments at Barakah Plant, expresses readiness to assist if needed
New York [US], May 19: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), affiliated with the United Nations, is closely monitoring the situation at the Barakah Nuclear...
Five dead, including two suspects, after shooting incident at San Diego mosque,...
Washington [US], May 19: Two teenage gunmen opened fire on Monday at the Islamic Centre of San Diego in California, killing three men outside the...