Almost 80 die in Ramadan crush at Sanaa school
Sanaa [Yemen], April 21: At least 78 people have been killed in a crush at a school in Yemen's rebel-held capital, Sanaa, during a charity...
Russia expands war recruitment drive
Moscow [Russia], April 21: The Russian military has launched a video campaign to lure more professional soldiers to fight in Ukraine.
Parts of China trip
Berlin [Germany], April 21: German Foreign Minister AnnalenaBaerbock on Wednesday described parts of her recent trip to China as "more than shocking."
Taliban recognition not a focus of Afghanistan meeting, says UN
Kabul [Afghanistan], April 21: A U.N.-convened meeting on Afghanistan next month will not focus on the possible international recognition of the Taliban administration, a U.N....
Two more suspects arrested in Alabama 'Sweet 16' shooting
Alabama [US], April 21: Authorities in Alabama on Thursday said they had made two more arrests in connection with last week's shooting at a "Sweet...
Türkiye, Saudi Arabia announce first day of Eid-Al-Fitr
Muscat [Oman], April 21: Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and a number of other Arab countries declare Friday to be the first day of Eid -Al-Fitr.
UAE announces first day of Eid-Al-Fitr
Muscat [Oman], April 21: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has declared Friday, April 21, 2023, as the first day of Eid-Al-Fitr.
Theyab bin Zayed congratulates UAE Leaders Eid greetings
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 21: H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the...
UAE President receives letter from Prime Minister of Italy
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 21: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a written letter from GiorgiaMeloni, Prime Minister of Italy,...
Canberra becomes 1st jurisdiction in Australia to offer free abortions
Canberra [Australia], April 20: The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has become the first jurisdiction in the country to offer free abortions.
US 'adapts to Russia's adaptation'
Washington [US], April 20: In order to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia, the US and its allies are conducting a parallel campaign: to...
Ukraine restores grain exports
Kyiv [Ukraine], April 20: On the same day, the Joint Coordination Center (JCC) said that the inspection of ships in the Bosphorus Strait had resumed...
Signs of cracks because of the leak of secret Pentagon documents
London [UK], April 20: At a hearing before the US House of Representatives Armed Services Committee on April 18 (US time), Jedidiah Royal, Permanent Deputy...
The US seeks to close the hole in the secret information system...
Washington [US], April 20: Senators from both parties in the United States attended a closed-door session on April 19 and heard reports from Director of...
The grandson of the late President Kennedy joins the race for the...
Washington [US], April 20: Robert Francis Kennedy Jr., a member of the Kennedy family , on April 19 officially launched his 2024 presidential campaign, according...
German Foreign Minister: China's 'rival aspect' is increasing
Berlin [Germany], April 20: According to Reuters, German Foreign Minister AnnalenaBaerbock said on April 19 that the details of her recent trip to China were...
Chinese tourists are back, but numbers still far from pre-COVID levels
Beijing [China], April 20: Bookings in China for trips abroad during the upcoming May Day holiday point to a continued recovery in travel to Asian...
China orders probe after fire kills 21 in Beijing hospital
Beijing [China], April 20: China has ordered an investigation into a fire that killed 21 people at a Beijing hospital, one of the deadliest in...
Angry crowd heckles France's Macron over pensions legislation
Paris [France], April 20: Protesters greeted French President Emmanuel Macron with boos and calls for him to resign in his first public appearance since he...
Protester breaks silence on China's crackdown on COVID demonstrators
Beijing [China], April 20: Dazed and terrified, Yicheng Huang narrowly managed to escape being detained by police in Shanghai while attending historic protests calling for...
Two Alabama teens charged with murder in 'Sweet 16' party shooting
Alabama [US] , April 20: Two Alabama teenagers have been taken into custody and charged with murder in last week's shooting at a "Sweet 16"...
Judge allows congressional subpoena of ex-prosecutor in Trump probe
Washington [US], April 20: A U.S. judge said on Wednesday she would allow Congress to subpoena a former prosecutor who once led the Manhattan district...
UAE's innovative coding school organises hackathon for students
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 20: 42 Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital's innovative and disruptive coding school, and BEACON RED, an advanced cyber solutions provider, have...
Cross-cultural interpretations of traditional Emirati crafts at Milan Design Week 2023
Sharjah [UAE], April 20: Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council (ICCC) has unveiled an inspiring showcase of modern, cross-cultural interpretations of traditional Emirati crafts as well as...
AED100,000 fine, one year's jail for unlicensed dealing in fireworks: Public Prosecution
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 20: A penalty of imprisonment for no less than one year and a fine of no less than AED100,000 or either...
Shift in global governance is needed to tackle climate crisis: UN
New York [US], April 20: There needs to be a major shift in global governance to better tackle such current and looming challenges as the...
UK sanctions Lebanese man for 'financing Hezbollah'
London [UK], April 19: The UK government on Tuesday said it had imposed a full asset freeze on a Lebanese businessman suspected of financing Hezbollah.