Protester scales Big Ben tower in London, prompting road closures
London [UK], March 9: The area around London's iconic Big Ben remains closed to traffic on Saturday after a protester scaled a building within the...
3 killed in traffic accident in south Germany
Berlin [Germany], March 9: A fatal traffic accident caused by a failed overtaking attempt occurred in the southern German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg on Saturday, leaving...
U.S., Chinese business communities call for closer cooperation
Los Angeles [US], March 9: U.S. and Chinese business communities expressed hopes for closer bilateral trade relations at the annual gala of the China General...
More than 200 fighters killed in Syria's clashes, reports monitoring group
Damascus [Syria], March 9: Fighting in Syria between government forces and insurgents loyal to deposed president Bashar al-Assad has left more than 200 people dead...
Muslim nations, European leaders back Arab proposal for Gaza
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], March 9: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and several European nations have backed the recently unveiled Arab plan for Gaza following...
Yemen's Houthis warn Israel of naval attacks over Gaza blockade
Sanaa [Yemen], March 9: Yemen's Houthi fighters have given Israel a four-day deadline to lift its blockade on food, medicine and aid into Gaza, threatening...
London emergency services called as man climbs up Big Ben tower
London [UK], March 9: Emergency services have been called to the Palace of Westminster, the seat of Britain's parliament, where a man has scaled one...
Officials of Turkey, Jordan, Syria, Iraq to meet for security talks in...
Amman [Jordan], March 9: Senior officials from Turkey, Jordan, Syria, and Iraq will meet in Amman on Sunday for high-level regional security talks, Turkish diplomatic...
German parties end exploratory talks; coalition talks to begin
Berlin [Germany], March 9: German parties negotiating the country's next government following the February 23 election took the first step by concluding their exploratory discussions...
Israel, Hamas signal readiness for next ceasefire talks
Jerusalem [Israel], March 9: Israel and Hamas signaled on Saturday they were preparing for the next phase of ceasefire negotiations, as mediators pushed ahead with...
Despite Trudeau promises, more Indigenous people being jailed in Canada
Ottawa [Canada], March 9: Like a growing number of formerly incarcerated Indigenous people, Marvin Starblanket's life is still governed by Correctional Service Canada rules.
Russian strikes kill at least 25
Kyiv [Ukraine], March 9: At least 25 people have died in Ukraine in the latest wave of Russian strikes, Ukrainian officials say, as the conflict...
Following directives of UAE President, UAE inaugurates Madhol Field Hospital in South...
Juba [UAE], March 9: Following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates has inaugurated the Madhol...
UAE condemns attack on UN Force, South Sudan Troops
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 9: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attack on a helicopter affiliated with the United Nations...
Hamad Al Sharqi receives RAK Crown Prince, Ramadan well-wishers
Fujairah [UAE], March 9: H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, received H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin...
UAQ Ruler receives Ramadan well-wishers
Umm AL Qauwain [UAE], March 9: H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, received well-wishers on...
Noura Al Kaabi delivers keynote at 2025 Forbes 30/50 Summit in Abu...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 9: Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, delivered a keynote address at the fourth annual Forbes 30/50 Summit, which united 400...
Asia's situation amid Trump's policy turmoil
New York [US], March 8: US President Donald Trump's policy changes in less than two months have not only affected the situation in Europe or...
Poland Moves Towards Nuclear Weapons, Building Half a Million-Man Army
Warsaw [Poland], March 8: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the country is looking to gain access to nuclear and other non-conventional weapons, including joining...
Houthi leader issues ultimatum to Israel
Gaza [Palestine], March 8: Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi announced on March 7 that the force will continue naval operations against Israel if Israel does...
CIA fires an unspecified number of new officers
New York [US], March 8: The Central Intelligence Agency fired a slew of recent hires this week.
Mexico won't have to pay tariffs on USMCA goods
New York [US], March 8: U.S. President Donald Trump said Mexico won't be required to pay tariffs on any goods that fall under the United...
Over 1,000 protest NOAA scientist layoffs in Colorado
Colorado [US], March 8: Over 1,000 protesters gathered outside a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration building in Boulder, Colorado, on Monday, decrying Trump administration layoffs...
Trump pulls $400m from Columbia University
Washington DC [US], March 8: U.S. President Donald Trump's administration says it has canceled grants and contracts totaling $400 million to Columbia University because of...
French shipping giant to invest $20 billion in US; create 10,000 new...
Washington DC [US], March 8: President Donald Trump said the French-based CMA CGM, one of the largest shipping companies in the world, will invest $20...
Trudeau using tariff problem to run again for Canada PM: Trump
Washington DC [US], March 8: President Donald Trump has accused Justin Trudeau of "using the tariff problem" with the US to run again for Prime...
SpaceX's Starship explodes in space
Texas [US], March 8: SpaceX's Starship spacecraft tumbled and exploded in space on Thursday minutes after lifting off from Texas.