Ukraine denies Russian claim it killed 600 soldiers

Kiev [Ukraine], January 9: Ukraine has labelled as "propaganda" a Russian claim that it killed hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers in an attack.

Polls close in Benin parliamentary election

Benin [West Africa], January 9: Polling stations have closed in Benin as voters went to the polls for a parliamentary election seen as a test...

Dozens killed after buses collide in central Senegal

Dakar [Senegal], January 9: At least 40 people have been killed and 87 injured after two buses collided near Kaffrine in central Senegal.

Biden inspects US-Mexico border in face of GOP criticism

Washington [US], January 9: President Joe Biden walked a muddy stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border and inspected a busy port of entry Sunday on his...

Pro-Bolsonaro rioters storm Brazil's top government offices

Brasilia [Brazil], January 9: Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro who refuse to accept his election defeat stormed Congress, the Supreme Court and presidential...

Brazilian Federal Government allocates $4.5 million to the Ministry of Education

Brasilia [Brazil], January 9: Jair Bolsonaro has enacted a law 14.490/2022, which allocates $4.5 million to the Ministry of Education. The executive order was published...

Unknown species of ancient frogs found in Brazil

Brasilia [Brazil], January 9: Paleontologists have described a new species of ancient frogs that lived at the time of the dinosaurs. Their fossils have been...

Nepal makes COVID-19 negative report mandatory for all international arrivals

Kathmandu [Nepal], January 9: Nepal again has made the COVID-19 negative reports mandatory for all international passengers, the country's national flag carrier announced on Sunday.

UAE a trading capital of the world: Thani Al Zeyoudi

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 9: Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade said that the UAE continues to leverage its...

Sharjah Ruler visits Jebel Al Sheikh Tower in Khorfakkan

Sharjah [UAE], January 9: H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah paid a visit to the Jebel...

PM Guest OfHonor At Official MahaShivaratree Celebrations On February 15 In Grand-Bassin

Port Louis [Mauritius], January 8: Mauritius Sanatan Dharma Temples Federation (MSDTF) president BhojrajGhoorbin commented on the Mauritian participation in the 17th PravasiBharatiya Divas convention in...

Mayor defends Berlin against Bavarian 'city of chaos' taunts

Berlin [Germany], January 8: Berlin Mayor FranziskaGiffey has rejected criticism from Bavarian Premier Markus Soder that Berlin is becoming a city of chaos after violence...

Kevin McCarthy wins US House speakership on 15th vote

Washington D. C. [US], January 8: Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., was elected speaker of the House early Saturday morning after four days and 15 ballots, resuscitating...

Sunak calls crisis meeting as health system struggles

London [UK], January 8: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gathered government ministers, medics and health service managers in 10 Downing St. on Saturday for talks...

Family supervision key in protecting Kuwait from drugs

Kuwait city [Kuwait], January 8: An unexplained money squandering spree might usually be a sign that something is wrong, and most of the time it...

Architecture students present concepts for Kuwait pavilion at Osaka Expo 2025

Kuwait city [Kuwait], January 8: Kuwait University College of Architecture organized an exhibition for its third-year students, who were asked to prepare a design for...

Iraq eyes comeback with Gulf Cup

Basra [Iraq], January 8: Iraq on Friday welcomed football teams from across the region for the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup (Khaleeji Zain 25), ending nearly...

Iran replaces police chief amid bloody protests

Tehran [Iran], January 8: Iran 's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei today appointed a new police chief, as the country has endured nearly four months...

Kyiv accuses Russia of planting 'world's largest minefield' in Ukraine

Kyiv [Ukraine], January 8: Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that Russia created the largest minefield in the world , causing a heavy impact...

Journalists held over film of president appearing to wet himself

Juba [South Sudan], January 8: Six journalists in South Sudan have been arrested over the circulation of footage appearing to show President SalvaKiir wetting himself,...

Prince Harry says he was bigoted before he met Meghan

Washington [US], January 8: Prince Harry has said he was "bigoted" before meeting Meghan Markle, in an interview with US broadcaster CBS.

Subway train collision in Mexico City kills 1, injures 57

Mexico City [Mexico], January 8: Two subway trains collided between two stations Saturday in Mexico City, killing at least one person and injuring 41, authorities...

Iran hangs two more protesters

Tehran [Iran], January 8: Two men have been hanged in Iran for allegedly killing a member of the military during nationwide protests.

Kevin McCarthy elected US House Speaker after 15 rounds of voting

Washington [US], January 8: Kevin McCarthy has been elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives after heated exchanges which almost saw fellow Republicans come...

California faces more rain, storms, and potential floods

California [US], January 8: California braced for more stormy weather with rain expected to sweep across the northern part the state on Saturday, raising the...

UAE Ambassador presents copy of credentials to Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs

Tunis [Tunisia], January 8: Dr Iman Ahmed Al Salami has presented a copy of her credentials to Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Othman...

Heavy rains on Ras Al Khaimah

Ras al-Khaimah [UAE], January 8: Since early morning, the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and its surrounding areas have had rains that ranged in intensity...