Wagner troops 'turning back' as Putin vows to defeat rebels

Moscow [Russia], June 25: The chief of mercenary group Wagner said in a surprise announcement on Saturday that his troops were turning back to avoid...

Israeli security chiefs vow crackdown on settler 'terrorism'

Jerusalem [Israel], June 25: Israeli security chiefs on Saturday designated settler attacks on Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank as "nationalist terrorism" that merits...

Brazil's Lula calls for 'common sense' negotiations on EU-Mercosur trade pact

Brasilia [Brazil], June 25: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday urged the European Union and the Mercosur to set aside arrogance and...

Rebel Russian mercenaries halt the advance on Moscow, Kremlin says fighters to...

Moscow [Russia], June 25: Heavily armed Russian mercenaries who advanced most of the way to Moscow halted their approach, de-escalating a major challenge to President...

Trump says 'vital' federal role remains for regulating abortion

Washington [US], June 25: Former President Donald Trump said the federal government has a role in regulating late-term abortions, but declined to provide specifics on...

European Union and the GCC have a dynamic relationship

Muscat [Oman], June 25: The European Union and the GCC have a dynamic relationship, and both regions are working together in many fields such as...

UAE to participate in International Paralympic Committee Athletes' Forum

Dubai [UAE], June 25: The UAE will participate in the third edition of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes' Forum will be hosted by the...

UAE President awards Albanian Ambassador Medal of Independence of First Order

Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 25: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan awarded ErmalDredha, Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to the UAE,...

Over 900,000 passengers expected to pass through Abu Dhabi International Airport during...

Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 25: Abu Dhabi Airports issued today its projected passenger figures in anticipation of an increase in traffic at Abu Dhabi International...

UAE calls for de-escalation in Russia

Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 25: The UAE affirmed that it is following with great concern the recent tensions in Russia, resulting from a rebellion in...

MBRSC announces winners of UAE Zero Robotic Programming Challenge

Dubai [UAE], June 25: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) today announced the winners of the UAE Zero Robotics Programming Challenge (UAE ZRPC), a...

Palestinian official rejects claims of PA losing control over West Bank

Ramallah [Palestine], June 24: A senior Palestinian official on Friday denied the Israeli claims that the Palestinian Authority (PA) cannot control the West Bank and...

Residential property prices in Germany see biggest decline in 23 years

Berlin [Germany], June 24: Prices for residential real estate in Germany fell by an average of 6.8 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2023,...

Fauci expresses concern about U.S. future due to disinformation

Los Angeles [US],June 24: White House former chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci said he is worried about the future of the United States due to...

Paris 2024 torch relay route unveiled

Paris [France], June 24: The Paris 2024 Olympic flame will arrive in France on May 8, 2024, kicking off a torch relay across the French...

Australia's koalas vigilant by researchers' drones: study

Canberra [Australia], June 24: Koalas become increasingly vigilant when drones are flying nearby, recent Australian research has found.

ABS launches Trade Finance Registry to counter trade finance fraud

Singapore, June 24: The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) on Friday launched an industry utility that will securely maintain a centralized record of trade...

Cambodian PM urges vigilance over rise in new HIV infections

Phnom Penh [Cambodia], June 24: Cambodian Prime Minister SamdechTecho Hun Sen on Saturday called for people to be vigilant over a significant rise in new...

Mexico City holds mass celebrations for same-sex weddings, gender ID changes

Mexico City [Mexico], June 24: Hundreds of same-sex couples and transgender people in Mexico City celebrated weddings and the completion of administrative processes to change...

Russia accuses mercenary boss of mutiny after he says Moscow killed 2,000...

Moscow [Russia], June 24: Russia accused mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin of calling for an armed mutiny on Friday after he alleged, without providing evidence, that...

Indian PM Modi wraps up Washington trip with appeal to tech CEOs

Washington [US], June 24: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with U.S. and Indian technology executives in Washington on the final day of a state...

MoHAP organises workshop to coordinate early childhood development programmes

Dubai [UAE], June 24: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has organised a three-day national workshop to enhance and coordinate early childhood development programmes...

FIFA postpones Beach Soccer World Cup in UAE to February 2024

Dubai [UAE], June 24: The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) decided to organise the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, which is hosted by the...

Emirati Genome Programme launches new visual identity

Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 24: The Emirati Genome Programme (EGP), one of the largest population genomic initiatives in the world, announced that it is enhancing...

Al Sayegh meets Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to discuss bilateral cooperation

Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 24: Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, has met with Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, British Minister of State for...

Urgent reform needed to shield women, children from violence during custody battles,...

Geneva [Switzerland], June 24: Family court systems worldwide are being impacted by "deeply embedded gender bias" which is leaving women and children vulnerable to violence...

Russian cosmonauts complete spacewalk, return to ISS

Vladivostok [Russia], June 23: Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin have successfully returned to the International Space Station (ISS) after completing a spacewalk of...