Turkey to 'keep promise' on Sweden if US clears F-16 sales
Istanbul [Turkey], September 27: The Turkish parliament will "keep its promise" to back Sweden's NATO membership bid if the United States clears the path for...
Macron bows to inevitable in Niger with worst Africa setback
Paris [France], September 27: France is finally facing up to reality by withdrawing both its ambassador and military from Niger two months after a coup...
Biden backs 40% UAW pay raise in Michigan strike visit
Washington [US], September 27: President Joe Biden on Tuesday joined a picket line with striking autoworkers in Michigan, backing their call for a 40% pay...
Trump is found liable for fraud in New York civil case
New York [US], September 27: Donald Trump and his family business were found liable for fraud on Tuesday by a New York judge in state...
Almost 30,000 refugees have fled to Armenia
Yerevan [Armenia], September 27: Nearly 30,000 ethnic Armenians have fled Nagorno-Karabakh - a quarter of the population of the enclave which Azerbaijan seized last week.
Cough syrup deaths overseas prompt US crackdown on toxic testing
Washington [US], September 27: The U.S. FDA is cracking down on lax testing practices by dozens of makers of healthcare products following hundreds of deaths...
Shakira owes $11.6mn in new tax fraud claims, Spain says
Miami [US], September 27: Colombian pop star Shakira might be facing a new trial for tax evasion, according to a criminal complaint filed by prosecutors...
EU says Elon Musk's X is biggest source of disinformation
Brussels [Belgium], September 27: The social media network X, formerly known as Twitter, is the biggest source of fake news, a top European official said...
US sues Amazon for running 'illegal monopoly'
New York [US], September 27: The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday announced it had filed suit against online retail giant Amazon for running...
Turkish actor EnginAltanDüzyatan: TV drama is a powerful source of soft power...
Dubai [UAE], September 27: The television drama industry is a powerful source of soft power that bridges communities and connects diverse cultures on a global...
Mohammed bin Rashid's vision inspired the world: Mona Al Marri
Dubai [UAE], September 27: In the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman...
AMF panelists explore profound changes set to unfold in media industry in...
Dubai [UAE], September 27:Panelists participating in discussions at the 21st Arab Media Forum (AMF) deliberated on the profound wave of change set to sweep across...
Sharjah Ruler visits Royal Opera House in Muscat
Muscat [Oman], September 27: H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjahaccompanied by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed...
UNHCR sends flood relief supplies to Libya
Tripoli [Libya], September 26: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said on Monday it had sent relief supplies to Libya to aid its...
Russia places ICC president on Wanted list
Moscow [Russia], ASeptember 26: The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has placed President of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Piotr Hofmanski on the country's wanted...
UN commission: Russian army tortures Ukrainian informants to death
Geneva [Switzerland], September 26: A United Nations commission said on Monday it is gathering more and more evidence in Ukraine that the Russian army is...
German defence minister assures support on Baltic States trip
Riga [Latvia], September 26: German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius assured the Baltic States on Monday of Germany's solidarity and support against the backdrop of Russia's...
Austrian Airlines ordered to stop misleading climate adverts
Vienna [Austria], September 26: Austrian Airlines has been legally prohibited from issuing misleading advertising about sustainable fuels.
North Korean media slam South Korea's president over arms deal warning
Seoul [South Korea], September 26: North Korea's state media have harshly criticized South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his warning about Pyongyang's arms deals...
Trump accuses NBC of 'treason' in demand for an investigation
New York [US], September 26: Former US president Donald Trump is calling for US broadcaster NBC to be investigated for "Country Threatening Treason" on account...
US Abrams battle tanks arrive in Ukraine: Zelensky
Kiev [Ukraine], September 26: Ukraine has received US Abrams battle tanks, President VolodymyrZelensky announced Monday, boosting Kyiv's forces as they seek to break through heavily-fortified...
Egypt to hold presidential vote on Dec 10-12
Cairo [Egypt], September 26: Egypt will hold a presidential vote on Dec 10-12, election officials said Monday, at a time the Arab world's most populous...
US House to press forward with spending cuts despite shutdown risk
Washington [US], September 26: The Republican-controlled House of Representatives is due to try to advance steep spending cuts this week that stand no chance of...
US hits Chinese, Russian firms over Moscow military aid
Washington [US], September 26: U.S. President Joe Biden's administration on Monday imposed new trade restrictions on 11 Chinese and five Russian companies, accusing some of...
Ethnic Armenians flee Karabakh after breakaway region's defeat
Yeravan [Armenia], September 26: Thousands of ethnic Armenians fled the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh on Monday.
Russia 'closely monitoring' tense situation in Kosovo
Moscow [Russia], September 26: The Kremlin said it was closely monitoring what it called a "potentially dangerous" situation in Kosovo.
Taliban weighs using US mass surveillance plan
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 26: The Taliban are creating a large-scale camera surveillance network for Afghan cities.