27 dead after boat capsizes in Niger River in central Nigeria
Abuja [Nigeria], December 2: At least 27 people died when a boat capsized on the Niger River in central Nigeria, say authorities.
Malaysia flooding forces over 120,000 people from homes
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], December 2: Huge flooding caused by heavy rain in Malaysia has forced more than 122,000 people out of their homes across the...
Taiwan leader embarks on first overseas trip including US stopovers
Taipei [Taiwan], December 2: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te departed Taipei on Saturday for what is his first overseas trip to the allies of the self-governing...
Over 100 arrested during protests
Tbilisi [Georgia], December 2: Police in the South Caucasus republic of Georgia reported on Saturday that 107 people were arrested during protests the previous night...
Arab Parliament calls on international community to take concrete steps to end...
Cairo [Egypt], December 1: Mohammed Ahmed Al Yamahi, President of the Arab
Israel and Hezbollah trade accusations of ceasefire violations
Jerusalem [Israel], December 1: The Israeli military said its air force struck a facility
Sweden formally asks China to cooperate in investigation over disruption of Baltic...
Stockholm [Sweden], December 1: Sweden has formally requested China to cooperate
Trudeau meets Trump to talk trade amid tariFF threat
New York [US], December 1: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with US
Kosovo claims 'terrorist act' after power plant canal blast
Pristina [Kosovo], December 1: An explosion damaged a canal supplying water to
WHO Chief congratulates Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on reappointment as WTO Director-General
Geneva [Switzerland], December 1: The Director-General of the World Health
Pakistan: PPP opposes resolution in Punjab Assembly seeking ban on Imran Khan's...
Islamabad [Pakistan], December 1: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has opposed the
Crypto entrepreneur eats million dollar duct-taped banana
Hong Kong, December 1: A banana that had been duct-taped to a wall as an art
Ireland election: Exit poll suggests little change
Dublin [Ireland], December 1: Polls closed on Friday in Ireland's general election amid a
Mexico President hails Trump call, seeks tariFF relief
Mexico, December 1: Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday she and
Iceland's pro-EU parties lead in polls ahead of snap election
Reykjavík [Iceland], December 1: Iceland's voters will head to polls on Saturday in a
Ukraine imposes first wartime tax hikes to fight Russian invasion
Kiev [Ukraine], December 1: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed into law Ukraine's
Israel steps up bombing of central Gaza, kills 26 people
Gaza [Palestine], December 1: Israeli military strikes killed at least 26 Palestinians
Chinese ships gather near island disputed with Philippines
Manila [Philippines], December 1: Satellite images obtained by Reuters show a build-up
Iran plans new uranium-enrichment expansion
Tehran [Iran], December 1: Iran has informed the U.N. nuclear watchdog that it plans to
US approves $385 mln arms sale to Taiwan
New York [US], December 1: The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale
Peru Congress extends permit scheme for informal miners
Lima [Peru], December 1: Peru's Congress passed late passed an extension to a
Gaza faces "most intense" civilian bombardment since WWII: UNRWA
Gaza [Israel], November 30: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said on Friday that Gaza endured...
Canadian gov't to sign first modern treaty with Metis
Ottawa [Canada], November 30: The Canadian federal government will sign its first-ever modern treaty with a Metis government, CBC News reported Friday.
Trump's tariff threat should be taken seriously: Trudeau
Toronto [Canada], November 30: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday incoming U.S. President Donald Trump's threats on tariffs should be taken seriously.
Middle East Fire Still Burning After Ceasefire
Washington [US], November 30: The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement has not been able to immediately cool down the Middle East, as many hot spots of conflict...
Harsh climate 'sweeps' East Asia
Seoul [South Korea], November 30: South Korea has just experienced the heaviest November snowfall in its history, while floods have killed dozens of people in...
Major economies seek to reassure Mr Trump
Washington [US], November 30: Worried about the adverse impacts of US President-elect Donald Trump's tough policies, many economies are taking actions that are believed to...