UN emergency aid fund releases $110 million for neglected humanitarian crises
New York [US], March 8: Amid deep cuts to global humanitarian funding, the UN's Central Emergency Response Fund, CERF, allocated $110 million to neglected crises...
'When women, girls can rise, we all thrive', says UN chief
New York [US], March 8: The UN called for the international community to stand firm in making rights, equality and empowerment a reality for all...
Global battery market advancing rapidly as demand rises sharply, prices continue to...
Paris [France], March 8: The global battery market is advancing rapidly as demand rises sharply and prices continue to decline, according to International Energy Agency...
Australia tells thousands to evacuate as tropical cyclone Alfred nears
Sydney [Australia], March 8: Australia ordered thousands of people in its eastern regions to evacuate before Tropical Cyclone Alfred hit land on Saturday, as the...
Rice production forecast to hit record high of 543 million tonnes in...
Rome [Italy], March 8: Rice production is forecast to hit a record high of 543 million tonnes (in milled equivalent) in 2024/25, driven by positive...
Use of starvation as weapon war crime in Gaza: UN
Gaza [Palestine], March 8: UN Human Rights Office in Palestine said Friday that Israel has a legal obligation to ensure the provision of the necessities...
'Scary' tropical Cyclone Alfred nears Australia's Queensland
Brisbane [Australia], March 7: The wind has been kicking up along the Gold Coast and so too has the swell. But while authorities have been...
New Zealand sacks diplomat who questioned Trump's understanding of WWII
Wellington [New Zealand], March 7: New Zealand has sacked its ambassador to the United Kingdom after the diplomat publicly questioned United States President Donald Trump's...
Three Palestinians killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza city
Gaza [Palestine], March 7: Three Palestinians were martyred Thursday as a result of Israeli shelling that targeted a group of citizens east of Shujaiya neighbourhood...
At least 16 soldiers killed in massive attacks, ambushes in Syria: Monitor
Damascus [Syria], March 7: At least 16 members of the security forces were killed on Thursday in a string of attacks and ambushes mounted by...
UK signs 'road map' with France as Channel crossings continue
London [UK], March 7: The UK has signed a "road map" agreement with France aimed at bolstering co-operation to tackle people smuggling as small boat...
4 dead after Russian attack on hotel where UK volunteers were staying
London [UK], March 7: British humanitarian volunteers survived a Russian missile strike on a hotel building in Ukraine which left four dead, the country's president...
US administration discusses elections with Ukrainian opposition
New York [US], March 7: After US President Donald Trump's criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, representatives of the US government have consulted with leading...
UN-backed meeting on protection of Palestinian civilians called off
Geneva [Switzerland], March 7: A conference in Geneva on the protection of civilians in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories has been cancelled because too few of...
Fifteen hurt after South Korea fighter jets drop eight bombs by accident
Seoul [South Korea], March 7: Fifteen people in South Korea were injured, two of them seriously, after a pair of fighter jets accidentally dropped eight...
Romania arrests 6 over alleged coup plot linked to Russia
Budapest [Romania], March 7: Six people with alleged links to Russia have been detained in Romania on suspicion of planning a coup, the organized crime...
Nigerian troops kill 92 suspected terrorists in 1 week
Abuja [Nigeria], March 7: At least 92 suspected terrorists were killed and 111 others arrested in various operations by Nigerian troops in the past week,...
UK finalizes deal to supply attack drones to Ukraine
London [England], March 7: The United Kingdom (UK) has finalized a 30 million pounds (38.70 million U.S. dollars) deal with defense tech company Anduril to...
Britain, Ireland to strengthen relationship in new era
London [England], March 7: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening UK-Ireland relations in the post-Brexit era,...
Romanian PM offers to resign if opposition backs coalition's presidential candidate
Bucharest [Romania], March 7: Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has offered to resign if the opposition Save Romania Union (USR) backs the ruling coalition's candidate,...
Lukashenko supports idea to produce Russia's drones in Belarus
Minsk [Belarus], March 7: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko supported the idea of building a plant to produce Russian drones in Belarus, the press service of...
Europe's Ariane 6 lifts 1st commercial flight
Paris [France], March 7: Europe's latest heavy-lift rocket, Ariane 6, has successfully completed its first commercial launch, placing a satellite in orbit, Arianespace announced on...
EU leaders give nod to plans to strengthen bloc's defense capabilities
Brussels [Belgium], March 7: European Union (EU) leaders on Thursday greenlighted plans to enhance the bloc's defense capabilities, aiming to bolster Europe's security amid shifting...
2025 Mobile World Congress concludes as Chinese firms win big
Barcelona [Spain], March 7: The 2025 Mobile World Congress (MWC) wrapped up on Friday, with Chinese telecommunications companies winning multiple industry awards, underscoring their growing...
EU leaders greenlights defense plans, reaffirm support for Ukraine
Brussels [Belgium], March 7: European Union (EU) leaders on Thursday greenlighted plans to enhance the bloc's defense capabilities and reaffirmed their support for Ukraine.
Norway to increase support for Ukraine by 50 bln NOK in 2025
Oslo [Norway], March 7: The Norwegian parliament on Thursday agreed to increase the country's support for Ukraine in 2025, with an additional allocation of 50...
11 killed, 22 injured after terrorists target cantonment with explosives-laden vehicles in...
Islamabad [Pakistan], March 6: At least 11 people, including five women and four children, were killed, and 22 others were injured after terrorists rammed two...