France, 14 nations call for Palestinian state recognition
New York: France and 14 other Western nations called on countries worldwide to move to recognise a Palestinian state, France’s top diplomat said Wednesday. “In...
Tsunami waves reach Hawaii after huge quake rattles Russia’s Far East
.A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami waves of up to 5 metres (16 feet) and sparked evacuation orders...
Tragic Sea Disaster: 18 migrants dead, 50 missing as boat sinks off Libya’s coast
TOBRUK: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that, as a result of the incident, 18 migrants lost their lives, while 50 others remain unaccounted...
Saudi Arabia to not normalise ties with Israel unless Palestinian state established: Saudi FM
New York: Saudi Arabia will not normalise relations with Israel unless a Palestinian state is established and the war in Gaza ends, the kingdom’s foreign...
Five dead including gunman in New York office shooting spree
Gunman kills four, including police officer, in New York skyscraper New York: A gunman opened fire on Monday inside a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper housing NFL...
Former Sri Lankan Navy Chief arrested in kidnapping, disappearance case
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan authorities have detained former Navy Chief Admiral Nishantha Ulgama in connection with a 15-year-old kidnapping and disappearance case. According to police, Ulgama...
Aid be allowed to reach starving people of Gaza: Barack Obama
Chicago: Former US president Barack Obama has urged allowing aid to the people of Gaza who are facing starvation. The former U.S. president took to...
Hunger must never be ‘weapon of war’: UN chief
Hunger must never be ‘weapon of war’: UN chief New York: United Nations chief Antonio Guterres urged the international community on Monday to reject hunger...
Marco Rubio says Israel, Hamas are really close to truce deal, Israel pauses fighting
Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that a lot of progress had been made with regards to Gaza ceasefire deal and it...
Iran, European nations engage in “candid” nuclear negotiations as UN sanctions threaten
TEHRAN: Iran’s deputy foreign minister reaffirms the country’s core principles and notes that ongoing discussions will continue. Iran announced it will persist with nuclear negotiations...
Former Chief Justice of Bangladesh arrested in murder case
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s Ex Chief Justice, ABM Khairul Hague has been taken into custody in connection with a murder case Police arrested the former Chief Justice...
SCO Media, Think Tank Summit begins in Zhengzhou, China
Beijing: Shanghai Cooperation Organization Media and Think Tank Summit is taking place on Friday in Zhengzhou (capital of Henan Province of China). The summit underlines...
France will recognise Palestinian state: President Emmanuel Macron
PARIS: France will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday. “True to its historic commitment...
Legendary WWE superstar Hulk Hogan passes away at 71
WEB DESK: The legendary wrestler, whose real name is Terry Gene Bollea, was transported via ambulance but has since been confirmed dead at age 71....
Russian passenger plane crashes in country’s far east, all 50 on board dies
Moscow: A Russian passenger plane with 50 people on board has crashed in the country’s far east, leaving no survivors, according to preliminary information, local...
Ceasefire talks continue as Hamas sends formal response
Gaza: Hamas confirmed on Thursday that it has responded to an Israeli proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, after more than two weeks of...
UN says Israel kill 1000 aid seekers,
GENEVA: The United Nations (UN) said Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 Palestinians trying to get food aid in Gaza since the US- and Israel-backed...
World Whale and Dolphin Day being observed today
Web Desk: World Whale and Dolphin Day is being observed today. The day raises awareness about the issues facing these marine mammals. Whales are crucial...
India’s vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns from his position
NEW DELHI: India’s Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned from his office. According to media reports, Dhankhar cited health issues as the reason for his...
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to SDGs, calls for global financial reform
NEW YORK: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar emphasized Pakistan’s steadfast dedication to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting ongoing efforts...