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UAE, Russian presidents discuss regional, international issues 07 Aug 2025 - 11:26 pm

Moscow: President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed with Russian President HE Vladimir Putin a...

Nearly 100,000 struck with cholera in Sudan: WHO 07 Aug 2025 - 11:17 pm

Geneva: The World Health Organization on Thursday said nearly 100,000 cholera cases had been reported in Sudan since July last year, as it...

Influx of Afghan returnees fuels Kabul housing crisis 07 Aug 2025 - 10:48 pm

Kabul: Weeks after he was forced to return from Iran, Mohammad Mohsen Zaryab was still searching for somewhere to live in Kabul, where...

World’s top rice buyer Philippines halts imports for 60 days 07 Aug 2025 - 10:09 pm

The Philippines will suspend rice imports for 60 days from September 1 to support local farmers, a move that could further pressure global...

Four new deaths in 24 hrs due to famine, malnutrition in Gaza 07 Aug 2025 - 09:31 pm

Gaza: Four Palestinians have died in Gaza in the past 24 hours as a result of the famine and malnutrition the Strip has...

ASEAN affirms keenness to enhance political, economic cooperation with Qatar 07 Aug 2025 - 09:21 pm

Doha: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) affirmed its keenness to continue strengthening close political cooperation with the State of Qatar, noting...

Trump calls for Intel CEO to immediately resign 07 Aug 2025 - 08:45 pm

President Donald Trump called for Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to resign Thursday, citing controversy over his investments in China. "The CEO of Intel...

Medical plane crashes near Nairobi, killing six: official 07 Aug 2025 - 08:41 pm

Nairobi: A medical light aircraft crashed into a small residential block near theKenyan capital Nairobi, killing at least six people and injuring two...

Camel-led protest in Hungary aim to raise alarm over drought 07 Aug 2025 - 08:19 pm

Budapest: A camel-led caravan of farmers, scientists and environmentalists marched through central Budapest on Thursday to raise awareness of desertification and demand that...

Foreign pharma giants announce major Mexico investments 07 Aug 2025 - 06:47 pm

Mexico City: Pharma giants AstraZeneca, Bayer and Boehringer Ingelheim on Thursday announced investments in Mexico worth hundreds of millions of dollars, despite trade...

Israeli authorities reveal plan to rebuild West Bank settlement evacuated two decades ago 07 Aug 2025 - 06:44 pm

Occupied Jerusalem: Israeli occupation authorities revealed on Thursday a controversial plan to rebuild the "Sanur" settlement in the occupied West Bank, nearly twenty...

South China's Guangdong sees decline in new chikungunya cases 07 Aug 2025 - 06:25 pm

Guangzhou: The number of new locally transmitted cases ofchikungunyafever, a mosquito-borne viral disease, has declined in south China's Guangdong Province over the past...

Thailand and Cambodia agree to extend peace pact 07 Aug 2025 - 05:29 pm

Kuala Lumpur: Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Thursday to extend a shaky ceasefire deal that followed five days of deadly hostilities along their...

Rwanda to name 40 baby gorillas in September 07 Aug 2025 - 05:17 pm

Kigali: Rwanda's gorilla naming ceremony, locally known as Kwita Izina, is set to take place on Sep. 5, with 40 baby gorillas to...

China launches Level-IV emergency response to flooding in Inner Mongolia 07 Aug 2025 - 05:16 pm

BEIJING: China's national commission for disaster prevention, reduction and relief on Thursday initiated a Level-IV emergency response to address severe flooding in the...

Indonesia tightens screening of foreign investors to ensure long-term commitment 07 Aug 2025 - 05:12 pm

Jakarta: The Indonesian government has implemented a new policy to screen and select foreign investors planning to invest in the country to ensure...

Deadly Indian Himalayan flood likely caused by glacier collapse, experts say 07 Aug 2025 - 04:52 pm

New Delhi: A deadly wall of muddy water that swept away an Indian Himalayan town this week was likely caused by a rapidly...

China the world's biggest plastic producer 07 Aug 2025 - 04:42 pm

Geneva: Seven countries produced two-thirds of the four most common types of plastic in 2024, according to the British environmental consultancy Eunomia and...