U.S. stocks close higher to end the week
New York [US], April 26: U.S. stocks ended higher on Friday, extending strong weekly gains as investors continued to assess a shifting global trade environment.
5.1-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea region: GFZ
New York [US], April 26: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted Papua New Guinea region at 22:15:37 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German...
UN agency runs out of food aid in Gaza: Israeli blockade
Jerusalem [Israel], April 26: The UN World Food Programme says it has depleted all its food stocks in Gaza, where Israel has blocked deliveries of...
US charges Milwaukee judge with obstructing immigration arrest in Trump crackdown
Washington DC [US], April 26: U.S. officials arrested a Wisconsin judge on Friday and charged her with helping a man in her court briefly evade...
More than 100,000 pay respects to Pope Francis
Washington DC [US], April 26: More than 100,000 mourners filed into St. Peter's Basilica on Friday to pay their respects to Pope Francis, viewing his...
At least 11 Sudanese killed in drone strike on displacement camp
Khartoum [Sudan], April 26: At least 11 people were killed after a drone strike by the Rapid Support Forces hit a displacement camp in Sudan's...
Iran faces a difficult problem with the US
Tehran [Iran], April 25: Iran on April 23 criticized the United States for its "lack of seriousness and goodwill" as it continues to impose new...
President Trump 'dissatisfied', calls on Russia to stop attacking Kyiv
New York [US], April 25: President Donald Trump criticized Russia's airstrike on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, which the Ukrainian side announced killed at least 12...
US Trade Representative said the phone call with Minister Nguyen Hong Dien...
New York [US], April 25: On the official website, the office of US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced on April 24 that Mr. Greer had...
Trump rejects China's statement on bilateral trade dialogue
New York [US], April 25: "They had a meeting this morning. It doesn't matter who they are. We can reveal later, but they had meetings...
Lebanon's Prime Minister commends UAE's role in enhancing regional stability, continued support...
Beirut [Lebanon], April 25: Nawaf Salam, Prime Minister of Lebanon, commended the UAE for its pivotal role in enhancing stability across the region and for...
EP pushes for more ambitious European defence industry programme
Brussels [Belgium], April 25: On Thursday, members of the European Parliament (MEPs) backed a draft law designed to strengthen Europe's defence industry and ramp up...
MEPs advocate gas storage refill flexibility to bring down prices
Brussels [Belgium], April 25: Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) adopted on Thursday a draft law that seeks to address speculation on the gas market...
Disgraced politician to serve community as punishment
Canberra [Australia], April 25: A political leader's fall from grace has been writ large with his conviction for supplying cocaine and an order that he...
Do not exploit earthquakes for political ends: Erdogan
Istanbul [Turkiye], April 25: Following Wednesday's 6.2-magnitude earthquake in Istanbul and hundreds of smaller aftershocks, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned people not to...
NATO's Rutte travels to Washington for talks on peace in Ukraine
Washington [US], April 25: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte was travelling to Washington on Thursday for talks with senior members of the US administration, the...
Pope's funeral creates major security challenge for authorities
Rome [Italy], April 25: Extensive security measures will be in place in Rome for Saturday's funeral service for Pope Francis - to safeguard not just...
Germany takes in 141 refugees from Sudan and other crisis regions
Berlin [Germany], April 25: A plane carrying 141 refugees, mostly from war-torn Sudan, landed in Germany on Thursday, according to officials.
Student killed, three hurt in knife attack at French school
Paris [France], April 25: A teenager killed a fellow student and injured three others in a knife attack at a secondary school in the western...
UN warns of looming global social crisis driven by inequality and mistrust
New York [US], April 25: The United Nations is warning of a looming global social crisis fuelled by economic uncertainty, rising inequality and widespread mistrust...
'STOP!' 'Vladimir, STOP!' Trump tells Putin after Russia attacks Kiev
Kiev [Ukraine], April 25: A combined Russian missile and drone attack on Kiev killed at least nine people and injured at least 70, Ukrainian authorities...
DR Congo and M23 rebels announce ceasefire
Kinshasa [Democratic Republic of Congo], April 25: The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have agreed to pause...
China sends 3 taikonauts into space
Beijing [China], April 25: Three Chinese astronauts, known as taikonauts, launched into space on Thursday aboard the Shenzhou 20 spacecraft.
Lebanon summons Iranian envoy
Beirut [Lebanon], April 25: The Lebanese Foreign Ministry on Thursday summoned the Iranian ambassador following remarks that were widely seen as interference in the country's...
Israel keeps blocking aid amid systematic destruction of Gaza
Gaza [Palestine], April 25: Israel has maintained an eight-week blockade on food, medicine and aid entering Gaza, while continuing aerial attacks on homes and tent...
Israel army admits to deadly strike on UN facility in Gaza
Gaza [Palestine], April 25: The Israeli military on Thursday acknowledged that it mistakenly fired on a United Nations facility in Gaza in March, killing a...
Finland cuts taxes to boost growth
Helsinki [Finland], April 24: The Finnish government announced sweeping tax reforms on Wednesday, aimed at boosting growth and strengthening the country's global competitiveness.