Israel sends delegation to negotiate hostage release deal with Hamas

Gaza [Palestine], July 5: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. President Joe Biden he has decided to send a delegation to resume stalled negotiations...

California wildfires force thousands to evacuate

California [US], July 5: More than 25,000 people in northern California were ordered to evacuate on Wednesday after wildfires burned out of control.

Mali: Armed group kills dozens at wedding celebration

Bandiagara [Mali], July 5: An armed group attacked a wedding ceremony in central Mali on Monday, killing at least 21 people, residents and local officials...

Dubai Culture's cultural, heritage assets win TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Award 2024

Dubai [UAE], July 5: TripAdvisor has awarded several cultural and heritage sites managed by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Travellers' Choice Award...

UAE Embassy in Paris hosts 10th edition of Majlon

Paris [France], July 5: Hend Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the French Republic, hosted the 10th edition of the Majlon at the Library of the...

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...

Clashes between army, paramilitary forces escalate across Sudan

Khartoum [Sudan], July 4: The clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have recently escalated on multiple fronts...

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...

Lithuania to use cluster munitions to improve defence, fearing Russia

Riga [Latvia], July 4: Lithuania plans to withdraw from the international convention banning the use of cluster munitions due to Russia's ongoing war on Ukraine,...

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...

Biden rejects growing pressure to abandon his campaign, vows to stay 'to...

Washington [US], July 4: U.S. President Joe Biden vowed to stay in the 2024 presidential race during a call with campaign staff on Wednesday and...

Hurricane Beryl strikes Jamaica as death toll creeps up, destruction widespread

Kingston [Jamaica], July 4: Hurricane Beryl churned menacingly over Jamaica on Wednesday afternoon, after uprooting trees, ripping off roofs and destroying farms as it forged...

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...