Deadly tornadoes ravage US South, leaving 14 dead
Washington [US], March 16: At least 14 people lost their lives in Arkansas and Missouri as a series of tornadoes tore through the US Midwest...
Dubai's Most Noble Number charity auction held in support of Fathers' Endowment...
Dubai [UAE], March 16: The Most Noble Number charity auction, hosted this evening in Dubai, has raised AED83,677,000, all of which will be invested to...
U.S. tariffs to pose "moderate impact" on Polish economy: minister
Warsaw [Poland], March 15: The newly imposed tariffs on goods imported into the United States are expected to have a "moderate impact" on Poland's economy,...
Belarus foreign debt down 1.6 bln USD in 2024
Minsk [Belarus], March 15: Belarusian foreign debt decreased by 1.6 billion U.S. dollars in 2024, local media reported on Friday.
German inflation remains at 2.3 pct in February
Berlin [Germany], March 15: Germany's inflation rate stood at 2.3 percent in February, marking no change from the previous month, as confirmed by the Federal...
Ukraine denies troops encirclement in Russia's Kursk region
Kyiv [Ukraine], March 15: The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Friday denied the reports that Ukrainian troops had been encircled in Russia's...
Putin guarantees life to Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk region upon surrender
Moscow [Russia], March 15: Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that Ukrainian soldiers that are currently in the Kursk region will be guaranteed life if...
New UN counter-terrorism principles launched in Malta
Valletta [Malta], March 15: Representatives from more than 60 countries were in Malta this week and agreed on a revised set of United Nations (UN)...
Macron calls on Russia to accept 30-day ceasefire proposal
Paris [France], March 15: French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday called on Russia to accept a 30-day ceasefire proposal formulated during the U.S.-Ukraine meeting in...
UN chief welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan agreement on peace deal
Washington DC [US], March 15: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes the announcements by Armenia and Azerbaijan on the conclusion of negotiations on the draft peace...
Captain of cargo ship charged over deadly North Sea collision
London [England], March 15: The captain of the cargo ship involved in the fatal collision in the North Sea has been charged with gross negligence...
Spain's automotive expertise attracts foreign automakers: Spanish expert
Barcelona [Spain], March 15: Spain's extensive experience in automobile manufacturing and its integration into international markets make it an attractive destination for foreign automakers, a...
ECB chief warns of severe economic damage from U.S.-led trade wars
Frankfurt [Germany], March 15: A trade war initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump would harm the global economy, including that of the country imposing the...
Trump tells NATO chief the US needs Greenland
Washington DC [US], March 15: President Donald Trump told NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Thursday that U.S. control of Greenland is necessary to enhance international...
Passengers evacuate onto wing of burning American Airlines jet
Washington DC [US], March 15: Passengers on an American Airlines flight were evacuated onto the tarmac of a Colorado airport as a fire broke out...
Duda: US nuclear weapons in Poland would be 'deterrent' for Russia
Warsaw [Poland], March 15: The president of Poland, Andrzej Duda, has repeated his call for the US to base nuclear weapons on Polish soil.
Ahead of Yoon impeachment ruling, South Korea's acting president calls for calm
Seoul [South Korea], March 15: South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok called on Friday for the nation to respect and accept any decision, ahead of...
China hosts Iran and Russia for nuclear talks
Beijing [China], March 15: Almost a decade since world powers sealed a historic deal to limit the Iranian nuclear programme, this is a crunch moment...
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says there is now a good chance to end war
Ukraine [Kyiv], March 15: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that he saw a good chance to end the war with Russia after Ukraine...
UN chief visits Bangladesh to address Rohingya crisis
Dhaka [Bangladesh], March 14: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres arrived in Dhaka on Thursday for a four-day visit aimed at discussing solutions to the Rohingya...
Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war
Manila [Philippines], March 14: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has taken full responsibility for his deadly so-called "war on drugs", in a video message posted...
Syria's leader Al-Sharaa signs constitutional declaration
Damascus [Syria], March 14: Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa signed a constitutional declaration on Thursday that establishes a political transition period of five years.
Angela Merkel rejects claims Germany covered up COVID-19 lab leak report
Berlin [Germany], March 14: Former German chancellor Angela Merkel dismissed accusations of a cover-up regarding her handling of intelligence reports on the origins of the...
UN judge convicted of forcing woman to work as slave
New York [US], March 14: A United Nations (UN) judge was convicted on Thursday of forcing a young woman to work as a slave.
Migrants held at Guantanamo Bay transferred to US: Reports
Washington [US], March 14: Immigration officials have reportedly removed all migrants being held at Guantanamo Bay and returned them to the US, just weeks after...
Canadian foreign minister at G7 urges 'just and lasting peace' for Ukraine
Charlevoix [Canada], March 14: Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly on Thursday called on the world's leading industrialized democracies to aim for a "just and lasting...
Passengers evacuate onto wing of burning American Airlines jet
Washington [US], March 14: Passengers on an American Airlines flight were evacuated onto the tarmac of a Colorado airport as a fire broke out on...