King of Malaysia receives Grand Imam of Al-Azhar
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], July 5: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Iskandar, King of Malaysia, received His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and...
Led by Mohamed bin Zayed, UAE is committed to strengthening partnerships, cooperation...
Astana [Kazakhstan], July 5: On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council...
CureVac sells COVID-19, flu vaccines to GSK amid restructuring
Berlin [Germany], July 4: German biotech firm CureVac said on Wednesday that it is selling the rights to its mRNA influenza and COVID-19 vaccines to...
European Commission approves Lufthansa-ITA Airways merger
Rome [Italy], July 4: The European Commission on Wednesday gave its approval to the proposed merger between Italian flagship carrier ITA Airways and Germany's...
Thousands evacuate as wildfires spread amid heatwaves in Northern California
San Francisco [US], July 4: Wildfires spread in U.S. Northern California amid heatwaves, causing thousands to evacuate, officials said Wednesday.
Canadian PM names first woman to hold armed forces' top job
Ottawa [Canada], July 4: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced the appointment of Lt. Gen. Jennie Carignan as the first woman to lead...
Egypt names defence, foreign ministers
Cairo [Egypt], July 4: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi on Wednesday swore in a new government that comprises new defence and foreign ministers amid regional turmoil...
UN human rights chief sounds alarm on populists after French election
Geneva [Switzerland], July 4: The rise of populist politicians in Europe and other regions of the world is a major concern for the United Nations...
Bulgaria's political crisis continues as proposed government rejected
Sofia [Bulgaria], July 4: Bulgaria's long stretch of political instability is set to continue after parliament voted down on Wednesday a proposed pro-Western government led...
Labour predicted to eject Tories in UK polls as leaders make final...
London [UK], July 4: Britain's political leaders made a final push for votes Wednesday on the last day of an election campaign expected to return...
Taleban discussed prisoner exchange with US: Afghan govt
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 4: Two American prisoners were being held in custody in Afghanistan, a Taleban government spokesman said Wednesday, and an "exchange" for Afghans...
Israel strikes Gaza, warns Hezbollah in Lebanon
Gaza [Palestine], July 4: Many Palestinians were seeking shelter after fleeing their homes in southern Gaza and complained of water shortages as Israel pressed on...
Kamala Harris top choice to replace Joe Biden if he steps aside,...
Washington [US], July 4: Vice President Kamala Harris is the top alternative to replace U.S. President Joe Biden if he decides not to continue his...
US prosecutors say not opposed to delaying Trump sentencing
Manhattan [US], July 4: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has indicated that he is not opposed to delaying the sentencing date in the criminal hush-money...
New WHO guidelines to help over 750 million adults quit tobacco
Geneva [Switzerland], July 4: The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday released the first-ever guidelines for those seeking to quit tobacco use, recommending a...
China supports Kazakhstan's accession to BRICS
Astana [Kazakhstan], July 4: China supports Kazakhstan's accession to BRICS, President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping said after wrapping up high-level talks...
UAE announces plans to redevelop Sheikh Zayed Children's Complex in Istanbul, deepen...
Ankara [Turkey], July 4: The Ministry of Community Development of the UAE and the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, along with the Ministry of Family...
Abdullah bin Zayed congratulates new Egyptian Foreign Minister
Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 4: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, congratulated Dr. Badr Abdel Ati on his appointment...
No safe place in Gaza due to Israeli war: ICRC
Gaza [Palestine], July 3: Residents in the Gaza Strip have no safe place due to the Israeli war, the International Committee of the Red...
Egypt announces new tourist project in North Coast
Cairo [Egypt], July 3: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Tuesday the launch of a new tourist project in the country's North Coast on...
Poland, Germany to cooperate in defense: PM
Warsaw [Poland], July 3: Poland and Germany will cooperate to enhance the protection of the European Union's external borders and to promote European air defense,...
Canada's second-largest airline to restore operations following over 1,000 flight cancellations
Vancouver [Canada], July 3: Canada's second-largest airline, the WestJet Group, said Tuesday the company began to ramp up its operations after the end of strike...
New Alzheimer's treatment approved by U.S. FDA
Los Angeles [US], July 3: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new Alzheimer's treatment from American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, the...
Laos continues to expand school meals program
Vientiane [Laos], July 3: The Lao government and development partners agreed to expand the school meals program to improve health and nutrition awareness for students...
Dutch PM sworn in with mission to curb asylum
The Hague [Netherlands], July 3: Dutch King Willem-Alexander swore in former spy chief Dick Schoof as new prime minister Tuesday, at the head of a...
Orban calls for quick ceasefire to speed up Ukraine peace talks
Kyiv [Ukraine], July 3: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged Kyiv on Tuesday to work towards a "quick ceasefire" in Ukraine that could pave the...
China's Xi arrives in Kazakhstan for state visit, summit
Beijing [China], July 3: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Kazakhstan on Tuesday for a state visit, during which he will attend a meeting of...