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South Korea probe team issues Christmas Day summons for Yoon 20 Dec 2024 - 01:04 pm

Seoul: Investigators probing suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his foiled martial law bid on Friday ordered him to appear before...

Sydney New Year's fireworks threatened with cancellation 20 Dec 2024 - 12:48 pm

Sydney: Sydney New Year's fireworks, one of the world's most spectacular celebrations of the calendar change, face being scrapped because of industrial action...

One killed as Russian missile strikes hit Ukraine capital 20 Dec 2024 - 12:47 pm

Kyiv, Ukraine: One person was reported killed on Friday in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, where AFP staff saw...

China lifts rock lobster ban, bringing end to Australian trade barriers 20 Dec 2024 - 12:34 pm

Sydney: China has lifted a ban on imports of Australian live rock lobsters, Canberra said Friday, demolishing the final barrier in a broader,...

Japan inspects US air base over chemical spill 20 Dec 2024 - 11:15 am

Tokyo: Japanese authorities on Friday carried out an inspection of a US military base in Tokyo, a government spokesman said, after being informed...

Malaysia to resume search for missing MH370 plane: transport minister 20 Dec 2024 - 11:07 am

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia announced on Friday it has agreed to launch a new search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared 10 years...

Bangladesh, Pakistan leaders agree to boost ties 19 Dec 2024 - 10:14 pm

Cairo: Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus said Thursday he had "agreed to strengthen relations" with Pakistan, a move likely to further test his...

New Delhi celebrates Qatar National Day at historic Qutub Minar 19 Dec 2024 - 09:09 pm

Doha, Qatar: The colours of Qatar’s flag illuminated New Delhi’s UNESCO World Heritage Site Qutub Minar in celebration of Qatar National Day on...

Casualties from ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza: 45,129 martyrs, 107,338 injured 19 Dec 2024 - 08:46 pm

Gaza: Casualties from the ongoing Israeli occupation aggression on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, reached 45,129 martyrs and 107,338 wounded, most...

Frito-Lay recalls potato chips over undisclosed allergen 19 Dec 2024 - 08:19 pm

A previously undisclosed allergen has triggered a recall on a limited number of the yellow-bag Lay’s potato chips in two US states in...

Türkiye's Pegasus Airlines says to buy 200 Boeing 737 aircraft 19 Dec 2024 - 07:56 pm

Istanbul: Türkiye's Pegasus Airlines said Thursday it would buy 200 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft in its largest-ever order worth some $36 billion....

Spain seeks curbs on sugary drinks in schools 19 Dec 2024 - 07:43 pm

Madrid: Spain's leftist government on Thursday said it wanted school canteens to only serve water to drink and ban sugary alternatives as part...

Putin ready to meet Trump to talk Ukraine deal 19 Dec 2024 - 06:35 pm

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready for talks at "any time" with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted...

Suspect in US health CEO slaying in court for transfer hearing 19 Dec 2024 - 06:22 pm

Hollidaysburg, United States: The man accused of gunning down a top US health insurance executive was in court on Thursday for a hearing...

No French please: Train conductor's 'bonjour' causes stir in Belgium 19 Dec 2024 - 06:13 pm

Brussels, Belgium: The bilingual greeting of a train ticket inspector to a Flemish passenger has sparked a political war of words -- and...

Human Rights Monitor calls for international investigations to ensure accountability for Occupation crimes against civilians in Gaza 19 Dec 2024 - 05:17 pm

Gaza: The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor called today for independent international investigations to ensure accountability for crimes committed against Palestinian civilians in the...