Canada's employment increases in January
Ottawa [Canada], February 8: Canada's employment increased by 76,000, or 0.4 percent, in January for the third consecutive month, Statistics Canada said Friday.
U.S. stocks slump amid Trump's reciprocal tariff plans
Albany [New York], February 8: U.S. stocks tanked on Friday, as traders were unsettled by a mix of tariff and inflation news that added to...
Trudeau says Trump's threat to annex Canada "real"
Ottawa [Canada], February 8: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to annex Canada "is a real thing," local...
Countries vow 'unwavering' support for ICC, as Trump hits it with sanctions
Washington DC [US], February 8: Dozens of countries have expressed "unwavering support" for the International Criminal Court (ICC) after US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions...
Six million people could die from HIV and AIDS if US funding...
Washington DC [US], February 8: More than six million people could die from HIV and AIDS in the next four years if U.S. President Donald...
Russia sees no chance to resume peace talks with Japan: official
Moscow [Russia], February 7: Russia currently sees no opportunity of resuming peace treaty negotiations with Japan due to Tokyo's confrontational stance, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister...
7 killed in floods, landslides in northeast Brazil
Sao Paulo [Brazil], February 7: Seven people were killed in floods and landslides caused by heavy rains in the Brazilian northeastern state of Pernambuco, the...
Chad announces new cabinet
Yaounde [Chad], February 7: Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno issued a decree on Thursday evening to form a new cabinet led by Prime Minister...
Mali's president urges stronger army against "persistent threats"
Bamako [Mali], February 7: The Malian army must adapt its defense strategies to security threats affecting both the country and the West African sub-region to...
Israel strikes southern, eastern Lebanon amid ceasefire
Beirut [Lebanon], February 7: Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on Thursday, targeting several areas in southern and eastern Lebanon, state-run National News Agency...
Macron invites Syrian interim president to visit France in the coming weeks
Paris [France], February 7: French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken on the phone with new Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and invited him to visit...
UN chief Guterres calls for full Gaza ceasefire, rejects 'ethnic cleansing'
New York [US], February 7: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the international community to continue pushing for a full ceasefire and the release of all...
Trump's top diplomat pulls out of G20 foreign ministers' meeting in South...
Washington [US], February 7: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused South Africa of "anti-Americanism" and said he would not be attending a meeting of...
Record January warmth puzzles climate scientists
London [UK], February 7: Last month was the world's warmest January on record raising further questions about the pace of climate change, scientists say.
Mandatory jail for hate symbols, Nazi salutes under new Australia laws
Canberra [Australia], February 7: Hate symbols and terror offences will be punishable with mandatory jail terms ranging from one to six years in Australia, after...
Judge halts Trump's buyout plan
Washington [US], February 7: A US judge has temporarily halted President Donald Trump's plan offering incentives to federal workers to voluntarily resign before a Thursday...
Russia wants "concrete" plan from US on Ukraine war
Moscow [Russia], February 7: The Russian Foreign Ministry says the United States needs to formulate its policy on ending the conflict in Ukraine and that...
Halt in U.S. aid cripples global efforts to relieve hunger
Washington [US], February 7: The Trump administration's effort to slash and reshape American foreign aid is crippling the intricate global system that aims to prevent...
Trump says Israel would hand over Gaza after fighting, no US troops...
Washington [US], February 7: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday Israel would hand over Gaza to the United States after fighting was over and...
State of emergency declared for Santorini after quakes
Santorini, February 7: A state of emergency has been declared on the Greek island of Santorini after days of consecutive earthquakes.
Sharjah Museums Authority celebrates centennial of Sharjah Public Library
Sharjah [UAE], February 7: In celebration of the centennial of Sharjah Public Library, established in 1925, Sharjah Museums Authority organised a panel discussion titled "Sharjah...
UAE, French Presidents discuss bilateral ties in Paris, witness signing of UAE-France...
Paris [France], February 7: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency President Emmanuel Macron of France explored various aspects of...
UAE President arrives in France on working visit
Paris [France], February 7: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Paris today on a working visit to the French Republic.
SIH explores future of heritage amid contemporary transformations
Cairo [Egypt], February 7: Recognising the need to preserve cultural heritage for future generations and address challenges in the digital age, the Sharjah Institute for...
France's 2026 public deficit to be higher than expected but below 5%
Paris [France], February 7: The French Ministry of Economy announced today that the projected public deficit for 2026, initially estimated at 4.6 percent of the...
Philippines' Vice President Sara Duterte impeached; faces trial at Senate
Manila [Philippines], February 6: The Philippines' House of Representatives on Wednesday impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on allegations of corruption and breach of public trust.
Brussels metro service resumes
Brussels [Belgium], February 6: All of Brussels' metro lines were back in operation on Wednesday afternoon after a manhunt for armed suspects in the tunnels...