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Brazil extends visa exemptions for US, Canada and Australia until 2025 10 Apr 2024 - 07:02 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil’s government extended exemptions to tourist visa requirements for citizens of the U.S., Australia and Canada until April 2025, extending...

Germany plans measures to help companies rebuild Ukraine 10 Apr 2024 - 06:05 pm

Berlin: The German cabinet on Wednesday signed off on a package of measures to support businesses involved in the reconstruction of Ukraine, including...

Bosnian Formula One fan brings speed dreams to the mountains 10 Apr 2024 - 04:35 pm

KLJUC, Bosnia and Herzegovina: Far from the glitzy racetracks where legendary drivers made their mark in the world of Formula One, Himzo Beganovic...

Swiss govt rejects constitutional plan to ban foie gras, fur imports 10 Apr 2024 - 04:33 pm

Geneva: The Swiss government said on Thursday that it opposed proposals to constitutionally ban imports of foie gras and fur from mistreated animals,...

Russia cancels rocket launch for second day running 10 Apr 2024 - 02:09 pm

Moscow:Russia on Wednesday canceled a high-profile rocket launched at the last minute for the second day running, in a fresh setback for the...

Rescuers search for missing after Italy plant blast kills 3 10 Apr 2024 - 11:55 am

Rome: Rescuers on Wednesday searched for four workers still missing after an explosion at a hydroelectric plant in Italy, the fire service said,...

Too busy for politics? South Korea's young voters on what motivates them 10 Apr 2024 - 10:36 am

Seoul: High youth unemployment, feuding politicians and a cost of living crisis: young South Korean voters told AFP what was on their minds...

Hong Kong building fire kills 5, injures dozens 10 Apr 2024 - 10:31 am

Hong Kong: At least five people were killed and dozens more were injured in Hong Kong on Wednesday after a fire broke out...

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr with family reunions, new clothes, treats and prayers 10 Apr 2024 - 09:42 am

Jakarta, Indonesia: The Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan was celebrated by Muslims on Wednesday with...

Landmark EU asylum reform goes to vote 10 Apr 2024 - 09:09 am

Brussels, Belgium: EU lawmakers will vote Wednesday on a vast overhaul of the bloc's asylum policies that would harden border procedures for irregular...

Appeals court rejects Donald Trump's latest attempt to delay April 15 hush money criminal trial 10 Apr 2024 - 12:55 am

NEW YORK: A New York appeals court judge on Tuesday rejected Donald Trump’s latest attempt to delay his hush money criminal trial, taking...

UK's Cameron pleads for Ukraine aid as he meets Trump 09 Apr 2024 - 11:46 pm

Washington: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron pleaded on Tuesday for US Republicans to approve billions of dollars in military support for Ukraine as...

Palestinians martyred, wounded due to Israeli aggression on south, center of Gaza Strip 09 Apr 2024 - 10:57 pm

Gaza: Two Palestinians were martyred and others were wounded on Tuesday due to the persistent Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip. Palestinian news...

Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest prime minister 09 Apr 2024 - 07:39 pm

Dublin, Ireland: Simon Harris became Ireland's youngest ever prime minister Tuesday, pledging to bring "new energy" to the role but conceding that time...

Several injured, missing in blast at Italy hydroelectric plant 09 Apr 2024 - 07:17 pm

Rome: An explosion at a hydroelectric power station near Bologna in central Italy on Tuesday left several people injured and others missing, firefighters...

EU probes Chinese wind turbine suppliers over subsidies 09 Apr 2024 - 07:08 pm

Brussels, Belgium: The European Union on Tuesday announced a probe into Chinese wind turbine suppliers, the latest move by Brussels targeting Beijing over...

Kazakhstan and Russia battle huge floods 09 Apr 2024 - 06:19 pm

Astana, Kazakhstan: Water levels in overflowing rivers were still rising on Tuesday in swathes of Russia and Kazakhstan that have been hit by...

South Africa's ex-president Zuma wins court bid to run in May election 09 Apr 2024 - 06:04 pm

Johannesburg: A South African court on Tuesday allowed former president Jacob Zuma to run in May's general elections, overturning a decision by electoral...