US sanctions Chinese network suspected of helping Iran build UAVs
The US added a series of Chinese entities to the sanctions list for allegedly supplying UAV components and helping Iran evade sanctions.
Dozens of Filipinos fell ill after the oil spill
Manila [Philippines], March 10: Dozens of Filipinos have experienced health problems after the recent oil spill on the island of Mindoro.
Kim Jong-un inspects drills and directs the army to prepare for war
Pyongyang [North Korea], March 10: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw an offensive firing drill on March 9 and directed his army to train for...
Vietnam stands out in America's supply chain transformation
PhuQuoc [Vietnam], March 10: A recent analysis shows that Vietnam is accounting for a large proportion of US imports as it shifts its supply chain.
Georgian ruling party withdraws 'foreign agents' bill but faces more protests
Georgia [US], March 10: Georgia's ruling party said on Thursday it was dropping a bill on "foreign agents" after two nights of violent protests against...
Malaysia's ex-PM Muhyiddin to face multiple graft charges
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], March 10: Malaysia's anti-corruption agency said it would charge former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin with multiple counts of corruption, a move that...
Hamas gunman wounds three in Tel Aviv attack before police kill him
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 10: A Palestinian gunman opened fire in Tel Aviv, wounding three people before being killed by police in what Israeli Prime...
Russia kills civilians in first huge missile wave for weeks
Moscow [Russia], March 10: Russia fired a huge wave of missiles across Ukraineas people slept, killing at least nine civilians and knocking out power in...
Police: More dead in an armed attack in a church in Hamburg
Hamburg [Germany], March 10: Hamburg police announced before midnight on Thursday that "several" people were killed and others were seriously wounded when "shots were fired"...
Sporting Lisbon 2-2 Arsenal in Europa League round of 16
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 10: In an exciting first leg of the Europa League round of 16 match against Sporting Lisbon, Arsenal won a hard-earned...
Sultan Al Qasimi: Our goal is to plant 10 million trees annually
Sharjah [UAE], March 10: H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, said he chose the name "Saba'...
Japan's GDP growth downgraded to annualized real 0.1 pct in Q4 2022
Tokyo [Japan], March 9: Japan's economic growth in the October to December quarter was downgraded, owing to private consumption increasing less than previously thought, the...
TikTok announces new measures to protect user data in Europe
Dublin [Ireland], March 9: The Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok announced on Wednesday a number of new measures it will take to strengthen the protection...
Sri Lanka to seek $5 bn from World Bank, other support after...
Colombo [Sri Lanka], March 9: Sri Lanka will seek more than $5 billion from the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank, among other agencies,...
Trump demands release of Jan 6 attackers after Capitol footage aired
New York [US], March 9: Former US president Donald Trump on Tuesday demanded the release of imprisoned violent January 6 attackers after Fox News host...
Scientists hunt for first new endometriosis drug in 40 years
London [UK], March 9: Scientists have launched a clinical trial to assess a potential new treatment for endometriosis - the first in four decades.
Muted response as Thailand hunger strikers hit 50 days
Bangkok [Thailand], March 9: Two young protesters held under Thailand's strict royal insult law entered their 50th day of hunger striking on Wednesday, but in...
In jihadi-ruined Iraqi city, restored church bells signal hope, unity
Mosul [Iraq], March 9: Where brutal jihadists once ruled in Iraq, church bells rang out on Tuesday, a symbol of hope, reconstruction, and unity....
Kuwaiti women play crucial role in state building
New York [US], March 9: Minister of State for Women and Childhood Affairs Mai Al-Baghli hailed has Kuwaiti women's role in state building and development...
New intelligence points to pro-Ukraine group in Nord Stream attack -NYT
Washington [US], March 9: New intelligence reviewed by U.S. officials suggests that a pro-Ukraine group - likely comprised of Ukrainians or Russians - attacked the...
Israeli women form human chains to protest planned judicial overhaul
Jerusalem [Israel], March 9: To mark International Women's Day, thousands of Israeli women formed human chains on Wednesday.
Businessman accused by Trafigura living in Dubai's Palm Jumeirah-court document
Dubai [UAE], March 9: Indian businessman Prateek Gupta, whom commodity trader Trafigura has accused of "systematic fraud" regarding nickel shipments, is living in the sought-after...
Georgian police use water, tear gas in move to break up second...
Tbilisi [Georgia], March 9: Police in the Georgian capital Tbilisi used tear gas, water cannon and stun grenades late on Wednesday.
Biden budget aims to cut deficit by nearly $3 trillion
Washington [US], March 9: President Joe Biden's budget proposal on Thursday will aim to cut U.S. deficits by nearly $3 trillion over 10 years, far...
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet: royal titles for Prince Harry's kids
London [UK], March 9: The children of Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will be known as prince and princess, with the couple publicly...
Abu Dhabi Cycling Club launches initiative to attract sports tourists
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 9: The Abu Dhabi Cycling Club recently announced the launch of an initiative to attract sports tourists, particularly cyclists and their...
Khorfakkan named Best Arab City for 2023
Sharjah [UAE], March 9: The Arab Union for Tourist Media announced that the city of Khorfakkan of the emirate of Sharjah has won the award...