Zelensky announces new attacks on Russian refineries, defying Trump
Kiev [Ukraine], October 17: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country is resuming strikes on Russian oil refineries, defying US President Donald Trump's demand for...
Yemeni govt says premier safe after attack on home
Sana'a [Yemen], October 17: Yemen's Information Ministry said on Thursday that Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani and members of the government were safe following a missile...
Trump calls off livestream of execution by firing squad
Washington [US], October 17: The execution by firing squad of a former US Army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 at a military base in Texas...
Saudi Arabia reports 20 Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport in two weeks
Cairo [Egypt], October 17: Yemen's Houthi militia has attacked Riyadh's international airport 20 times in the past two weeks, according to Turki al-Maliki, spokesman for...
School roof collapse in Pakistan kills 34 children and a teacher
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 17: The roof of a school collapsed in north-western Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 34 children and a teacher and wounding...
Syria hands down death sentences over violence that killed hundreds
Damascus [Syria], October 17: A Syrian court on Thursday sentenced two suspected supporters of former president Bashar al-Assad to death over their alleged involvement in...
Violent student protests spread in Albania as unrest enters 3rd day
Pristina [Kosovo] / Belgrade [Serbia], October 17: Violent student protests against poor university conditions and the government spread across Albania on Thursday, marking a third...
Two ships attacked in Hormuz
Tehran [Iran], October 16: A container ship has sunk after being struck by an unidentified projectile while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Singapore's port...
Tehran sees US attack before midterm elections as 'realistic possibility'
Tehran [Iran], October 16: US attacks on Iran before congressional elections on November 3 remain a "realistic possibility" despite disavowals by President Donald Trump, a...
Fire breaks out at Saudi Aramco HQ after attack
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], October 16: An attack by Yemen's Houthi militia is suspected of causing a fire at the headquarters of state-owned Saudi oil giant...
Kenya confirms second Ebola case after first death
Nairobi [Kenya], October 16: The Kenyan Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed a second case of the Ebola virus in the current outbreak raging in the...
Iraqi territory will not be used for attacks against Saudi Arabia: PM
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], October 16: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi has assured Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) that he will not allow...
UK's support for Ukraine will not change, Burnham tells Zelensky
London [UK], October 16: Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged that Britain's support for Ukraine "will not change" as he welcomed President Volodymyr Zelensky to Downing...
Five Ukrainian soldiers shot dead in residential building near Kharkiv
Kiev [Ukraine], October 16: Five Ukrainian soldiers were shot dead behind the front lines near Kharkiv by an unknown gunman, Ukrainian authorities said on Wednesday.
Pope recovery on track after lung surgery, say doctors
Rome [Italy], October 16: Pope Leo XIV has walked around his hospital room for the first time since undergoing lung surgery and has resumed eating...
Family of UK man killed by tiger in park criticise Trump's video...
London [UK], October 16: The family of William Chapman, who was killed by a tiger at a wildlife park, have said "deeply offensive media content...
Rooney's books withdrawn from UK over her support for Palestine Action
London [UK], October 16: Sally Rooney has said she can no longer sell her books in the UK because of her support for the banned...
It is 'painful' when Trump chooses a different side
UK, October 15: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview on Wednesday that it was "painful" when Donald took another side in Ukraine's ongoing...
Two ships sink near Hormuz after being hit by projectiles amid surge...
UAE, October 15: A container ship and a dry bulk carrier have both sunk near the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours after...
UAE infrastructure, economic integration boost investment appeal: RISE Summit participants
UAE, October 15: The UAE's advanced infrastructure, flexible regulatory environment and economic integration across its emirates are strengthening its appeal to international investors, with growing...
Moscow accuses Ukraine of attacking two refineries
Moscow [Russia], October 15: Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has accused the Ukrainian army of attacking two refineries, the Russian state news agency TASS...
Greenland rejects Trump's claim of 'massive' oil exploration
Washington [US], October 15: Greenland on Wednesday contradicted a statement by US President Donald Trump about imminent extensive exploration of oil, gas and mineral deposits...
Qatar will emerge from crisis stronger, more resilient: Amir
Doha [Qatar], October 14; His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani patronised the inauguration of the second...
Türkiye envoy praises Qatar's resilience, leadership and diplomatic role
Doha [Qatar], October 14: Ambassador of Türkiye to Qatar HE Yakup Caymazoğlu has praised Qatar's resilience, strategic vision and responsible leadership, saying the address delivered...
'Amir's address to guide institutional work, boost parliamentary efficiency'
Doha [Qatar], October 14: Secretary-General of the Shura Council HE Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud said the address delivered by the Amir His Highness Sheikh...
Shura Council's global presence reflects Qatar's stature and role: Deputy speaker
Doha [Qatar], October 14: Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council HE Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti has affirmed that the speech delivered by the...
PM discusses regional de-escalation with Saudi, Kuwaiti FMs
Doha [Qatar], October 14: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani discussed the latest regional developments...