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North Korea bans hot dogs due to ‘Western ties’ 08 Jan 2025 - 06:04 pm

Pyongyang, North Korea: World media reported on Wednesday that North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un announced a ban on the sale and serving of...

Egypt reveals new archaeological findings in Luxor 08 Jan 2025 - 05:35 pm

Cairo: Egypton Wednesday announced new archaeological findings, including4,000-year-old tombs belonging tohigh-ranking officials and artwork from the era of Queen Hatshepsut, at an ancient...

Hundreds rally for South Korea's Yoon as new arrest bid beckons 08 Jan 2025 - 04:46 pm

Seoul: Hundreds of supporters of South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol rallied outside his residence Wednesday as investigators prepared a fresh attempt...

Philippines arrests 400 foreigners in scam centre raid 08 Jan 2025 - 04:46 pm

Manila: Around 400 foreign nationals were arrested on Wednesday in a "large-scale" raid on a suspected online scam farm in Manila, the national...

Nobel winner Ressa tells AFP 'dangerous times' ahead after Meta ends US fact-checking 08 Jan 2025 - 03:39 pm

Manila: Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa warned Wednesday of "extremely dangerous times ahead" in an interview with AFP after social media giant Meta...

Singapore anti-scam law gives police power over bank accounts 08 Jan 2025 - 02:08 pm

Singapore: Singapore has passed legislation giving police unprecedented powers to take control of a person's bank account if there is proof the individual...

UK extends travel entry scheme to US, Canada, Australia 08 Jan 2025 - 01:21 pm

London: The UK's new visa-waiver entry system took effect on Wednesday for passengers from dozens more countries, including millions of annual visitors from...

Video: Around 30,000 evacuated in Los Angeles as wildfire sparks panic 08 Jan 2025 - 08:06 am

Los Angeles, United States: A ferocious wildfire in a Los Angeles suburb devoured buildings and sparked panicked evacuations Tuesday, as hurricane-force winds tore...

Another icy storm to hit more than 20 US states this week 08 Jan 2025 - 12:25 am

A new, wide-reaching storm is forecast to develop over the central United States on Wednesday night and Thursday, which may bring wintry weather...

Canada will 'never back down' as Trump threatens economic force 08 Jan 2025 - 12:02 am

Palm Beach, US: Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to use economic force against Canada as he pursues his unlikely plan for the country...

Macron irks allies, left with Africa 'forgot to say thank you' jibe 07 Jan 2025 - 11:48 pm

N'Djamena: President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday faced accusations from France's remaining allies in West Africa of showing contempt towards Africans and from the...

Ghana's John Mahama sworn in after presidential comeback 07 Jan 2025 - 11:14 pm

Accra: Ghana on Tuesday swore in president-elect John Mahama in the capital Accra before some 20 regional leaders as he promises to lift...

Don't eat your Christmas tree, warns Belgium food agency 07 Jan 2025 - 10:04 pm

Brussels: Some things may go without saying, but just in case... Belgium's food agency issued a public health warning as the festive season...

Gaza genodice: Death toll surges to 45,885; injured at 109,196 07 Jan 2025 - 09:11 pm

Gaza: The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) murdered at least 45,885 Palestinian civilians and injured at least 109,196 others since the beginning of the...

South Sudan to resume oil production from Jan 8 07 Jan 2025 - 08:54 pm

Juba: South Sudan could resume oil production "as early as tomorrow" almost a year after fighting in neighbouring Sudan ruptured a key pipeline,...

Gaza on brink of humanitarian crisis as Israel blocks fuel entry 07 Jan 2025 - 08:53 pm

Gaza:The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza warned today of an impending humanitarian disaster due to the ongoing Israeli blockade that is preventing...