When the US 'slaps' China in the face with all its might
Washington [US], June 1: During the "truce" on tariffs, the US suddenly strongly criticized China in terms of economy, security and military.
Jailed for bribing border customs
Singapore, June 1: The Straits Times reported on May 30 that a Chinese student named Sun Tung, 29, was sentenced to four weeks in prison...
Billionaire Elon Musk upset by news of his drug use
Washington [US], June 1: The news that billionaire Elon Musk used drugs published in The New York Times attracted much attention after he appeared with...
Overpass collapses on train in Russia, many casualties
Moscow [Russia], June 1: At least seven people have been killed and dozens injured after a bridge collapsed on a train in Russia's Bryansk region,...
UK spends $1.9 billion to build 6 weapons factories
London [UK], June 1: Britain will spend £1.5 billion ($1.9 billion) to build six weapons factories to "better deter our opponents", as part of its...
Beware of 'healing tips' on TikTok
Washington [US], June 1: A British media investigation found that much of the content on TikTok made questionable claims about ways to treat and protect...
US approves Moderna's new Covid-19 vaccine
Washington [US], June 1: Pharmaceutical company Moderna has just announced that its new Covid-19 vaccine called mNEXSPIKE has been licensed for use by the US...
China 'counterattacks' US Secretary of State's speech at Shangri-La Dialogue
Beijing [China], June 1: China has responded to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue.
China bristles at Macron linking Ukraine defence to Taiwan threats
Beijing [China], June 1: China has strongly criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for linking the defence of Ukraine with the need to protect Taiwan, calling...
Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over talks
Kiev [Ukraine], June 1: Ukraine has declined to commit to another round of peace talks with Russia without first receiving clear proposals from Moscow. President...
Syrian Kurdish commander in touch with Turkey, open to meeting Erdogan
Istanbul [Turkey], June 1: Kurdish commander Mazloum Abdi, who leads the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northeast Syria, said his group is in direct contact...
Gaza aid trucks rushed by desperate and hungry crowds
Gaza border [Israel], June 1: The World Food Programme says crowds of civilians have rushed aid trucks in Gaza, as hunger and desperation create chaotic...
6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Japan's Hokkaido
Tokyo [Japan], June 1: An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hit Hokkaido in Japan on the afternoon of May 31, the country's Meteorological Agency said, adding...
Al Hamriyah Port fire contained with no injuries reported
Sharjah [UAE], June 1: In an instant and coordinated emergency response, the Sharjah Police General Command, in collaboration with the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority and...
National Agriculture Centre, Sheraa forge strategic partnership to advance AgriTech entrepreneurship in...
Al Ain [UAE], June 1: In a step towards fostering innovation in agriculture and strengthening sustainable food security, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment...
Ministry of Climate Change & Environment launches first National Agricultural Guidance Forum...
Al Ain [UAE], June 1: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) launched the first National Agricultural Guidance Forum to support sustainable agricultural transformation,...
Speaker of Arab Parliament congratulates Shaikha Al Nowais on her election as...
Cairo [Egypt], June 1: Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, has congratulated Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais on her election as Secretary-General...
South Africa establishes commission to probe delay in apartheid-era crime prosecutions
Cape Town [South Africa], May 31: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a proclamation for the establishment of a judicial commission of inquiry to...
Africa CDC urges aggressive action to curb mpox outbreak in southern Ethiopia
Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], May 31: The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called for aggressive efforts to control mpox in southern...
Tanzania trains 800 tourist vehicle drivers ahead of peak season
Dar es Salaam [Tanzania], May 31: Tanzanian traffic police in the northern tourism hub of Arusha have provided specialized training to more than 800 tourist...
Egypt condemns Israel's decision to build new settlements in West Bank
Cairo [Egypt], May 31: Egypt on Friday condemned Israel's decision to establish 22 new settlements in the West Bank.
At least 6 killed, 15 injured in drone strike on hospital in...
Khartoum [Sudan], May 31: At least six people were killed and 15 others injured on Friday in a drone strike targeting a hospital in El-Obeid,...
At least 26 civilians killed in paramilitary forces attacks on three towns...
Khartoum [Sudan], May 31: At least 26 civilians were killed in attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on three towns in Sudan's western...
At UN, US says Russia's Putin should take Ukraine ceasefire deal
Moscow [Russia], May 31: The United States told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday that its proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine was "Russia's...
Exclusive: Trump aims to exceed first term's weapons sales to Taiwan, officials...
Taipei [Taiwan], May 31: The United States plans to ramp up weapons sales to Taipei to a level exceeding President Donald Trump's first term as...
Possible new dwarf planet spotted near the edge of the solar system
Washington DC [US], May 31: Scientists have identified an object about 435 miles (700 km) wide inhabiting the frigid outer reaches of our solar system...
Australia's emissions rose in 2024
Canberra [Australia], May 31: The latest stocktake of Australia's efforts to cut carbon emissions have shown the country has struggled in recent years to make...