The West tightens the bracelet of the Russian embargo
Moscow [Russia], May 18: Europe is moving towards cutting off imports of Russian energy products while the US has just moved to ban the import...
Bankruptcy wave threatens US economy
Washington [US], May 18: Large corporations continuously filed for bankruptcy in the US, while analysts said that it was just a "prelude".
World's oldest near-complete Hebrew Bible sells for $38.1 million
Washington [US], May 18: The world's oldest and most complete Hebrew Bible sold for $38.1 million, Sotheby's said, one of the highest prices ever for...
Ukraine denies Russia destroyed Patriot missile defence system
Kyiv [Ukraine], May 18: Ukraine denied on Wednesday that a Russian hypersonic missile had destroyed a U.S.-made Patriot missile defence system during an air strike...
At least 8 dead in north Italy floods, Formula One race called...
Rome [Italy], May 18: At least eight people died and thousands were evacuated from their homes as torrential rain battered Italy's northern Emilia-Romagna region, triggering...
Russia and Iran sign rail deal for corridor intended to rival Suez...
Moscow [Russia], May 18: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi oversaw, via video-link, the signing of a deal.
Montana to become first US state to ban TikTok
Washington [US], May 18: Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed legislation to ban the Chinese-owned TikTok from operating in the state, making it the first U.S....
US appeals judges express support for opponents of abortion pill
Washington [US], May 18: Federal appeals court judges appeared to express support for opponents of the abortion pill mifepristone to pursue their challenge to its...
Canada's Alberta blanketed by smoke as wildfire battle continues
Ottawa [Canada], May 18: Smoke blanketed the skies over much of Alberta as firefighters from Canada and the U.S. battled raging wildfires that have prompted...
Harry, Meghan in 'near catastrophic' NY paparazzi car chase
London [UK], May 18: Britain's Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and her mother were involved in a "near catastrophic car chase".
President of UAE holds phone call with Turkish President
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 18: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed in a phone call with the President of Türkiye,...
Biden, McCarthy hopeful on debt ceiling deal, US president cuts Asia trip...
Washington [US], May 17: Democratic President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy edged closer to a deal to avoid a looming U.S. debt...
Ukraine and Russia face off in June at World Court over flight...
The Hague [Netherlands], May 17: Ukraine and Russia will face off before the United Nations' top court on June 6, when judges will hear Ukraine's...
UK jobless rate rises, potentially easing BoE inflation worries
London [UK], May 17: Britain's unemployment rate rose and there were other signs of less inflationary heat in the labour market in data published.
WHO warns against bias, misinformation in using AI in healthcare
Geneva [Switzerland], May 17: The World Health Organization called for caution on Tuesday in using artificial intelligence for public healthcare, saying data used by AI...
The Netherlands expects further Progress from Bulgaria on the conditions for Schengen...
The Hague [Netherlands], May 17: The Netherlands is not against Bulgaria's entry into Schengen, but expects more progress from the country on the terms of...
Chinese Fishing Vessel capsized in the Indian Ocean: 39 People are Missing
Beijing [China], May 17: A Chinese fishing vessel capsized in the central part of the Indian Ocean on Tuesday and all 39 people on board...
UAE President sends written letter to President of Mozambique which included an...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 17: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a written letter to Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of...
UAE highlights its humanitarian role and health response to COVID-19 pandemic in...
Geneva [Switzerland], May 17:The Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations and international organisations in Geneva, in coordination with the Permanent...
Dubai Police organises 'Empowering Youth and Preparing Leaders' retreat
Dubai [UAE], May 17: The Young Leaders Council of the Dubai Police organised a youth retreat titled "Empowering Youth and Preparing Leaders" to discuss the...
UAE leaders congratulate King of Norway on Constitution Day
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 17: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Harald V...
UN chief appoints new force commander of peacekeeping mission in CAR
United Nations, May 16: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday appointed Maj. Gen. Humphrey Nyone of Zambia as the new force commander of the world...
Argentina's central bank hikes benchmark interest rate to 97 pct
Buenos Aires [Argentina], May 16: The Argentine central bank on Monday again raised the benchmark interest rate, this time by 600 basis points, pushing the...
Palestinians remember loss of homeland 75 years ago
Ramallah [Palestine], May 16: Thousands of Palestinians commemorated the loss of their homeland on Monday by taking part in demonstrations and marches in the occupied...
Ogan welcomes kingmaker role
Ankara [Turkey], May 16:Sinan Ogan, Turkey's secular nationalist presidential contender who finished third in the election held at the weekend, told DPA he wants firm...
Tunisia's Ghannouchi sentenced to a year in prison: Lawyer
Tunis [Tunisia], May 16: The Tunisian opposition leader RachedGhannouchi has been sentenced in absentia to a year in prison, his lawyer told the Reuters news...
Kuwait Taekwondo Spectacle ends in style, participants honoured
Kuwait City [Kuwait], May 16: Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kuwait Chung Byung-ha honored officials and participants at the Kuwait Taekwondo Spectacle 2023....