Biden stresses need for Israel to minimize civilian casualties
Washington [US], October 5: U.S. President Joe Biden reiterated Friday that while Israel has the right to fight and defend itself against militant groups like...
Biden seemingly opposes Israel attacking Iran's oil facilities
Washington [US], October 5: In what seemed to be an expression of opposition to Israel conducting strikes on Iran's oil production facilities, U.S. President Joe...
U.S. stocks soar after strong jobs data
New York [US], October 5: U.S. stocks ended higher on Friday, as new data eased concerns about a weakening jobs market.
U.S. strikes 15 Houthi targets in Yemen
Washington [US], October 5: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces on Friday conducted strikes on 15 targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, the command said.
IMF pledges continued support for Sri Lanka's economic reforms
Colombo [Sri Lanka], October 5: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday that it will continue its close engagement with Sri Lanka's economic team...
3 killed, 2 injured in unexploded ordnance blast in N. Afghanistan
Sari Pul [Afghanistan], October 5: Three children have been confirmed dead and two others were injured as an unexploded device went off in north Afghanistan's...
Japan to search 3 more airports for unexploded bombs
Tokyo [Japan], October 5: Japan's transport ministry has instructed checks for unexploded shells at three domestic airports on top of Miyazaki Airport, where a World...
Hundreds of thousands of immigrants on 'temporary parole' in the US are...
Washington [US] October 5: The US Department of Homeland Security said on October 4 that President Joe Biden's administration will not renew a temporary humanitarian...
Ukraine criticizes West for delaying delivery of long-range weapons
Kyiv [Ukraine], October 5: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Western countries for delaying long-range weapons aid to his country during a meeting with new NATO...
Trump says Israel should attack Iran's nuclear facilities
Washington [US], October 5: AFP on October 5 quoted former US President Donald Trump as saying that Israel should attack Iran's nuclear facilities in response...
Russian bomber launches missile in haste, hits grain ship?
Moscow [Russia], October 5: The British Ministry of Defense speculates that the Russian pilot of a Tu-22M3 bomber mistakenly attacked a grain ship in the...
Launching a tool to help businesses access sustainable finance
London [UK], October 5: The British Embassy in Hanoi announced on October 4 that the first handbook on implementing and disclosing Environmental, Social and Governance...
Business cannot 'sit on hands' as Gaza aid needs remain
Gaza [Palestine], October 5: Aid for Gaza cannot stop just because a new frontline has opened in Lebanon, and one of Australia's mining magnates is...
Flooding and landslides kill 18 in Bosnia
Sarajevo [Bosnia], October 5: At least 18 people have died in flooding and landslides in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a police spokesman in Mostar says according...
UAE takes part in 122nd Meeting of Financial & Economic Cooperation Committee...
Doha [Qatar], October 5: Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, has led the UAE delegation to the 122nd meeting of...
UAE Ministry of Investment drives Emirati investment in Egypt's Ras El Hekma...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 5: The UAE Ministry of Investment (MoI) announced today its support and key role in the advancement of the Ras El...
UAE confirms targeted attack by Sudanese Army on ambassador's residence in Khartoum
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 5: Salem Al Jaberi, Assistant Minister for Security and Military Affairs, has confirmed that the attack by the Sudanese army, which...
Dubai Health adopts comprehensive framework to enhance patient safety
Dubai [UAE], October 5: Dubai Health has adopted the Patient Safety Friendly Hospital Initiative (PSFHI), reaffirming a comprehensive patient safety roadmap aligned with World Health...
Future Food Forum lays roadmap for food cluster strategy, Emiratisation in F&B...
Dubai [UAE], October 5: The sixth Future Food Forum concluded with a strong call for further collaboration between the public and private sectors to drive...
Brazil suffers historic drought
Brasilia [Brazil], October 4:Brazil's disaster monitoring center Cemaden said the country is suffering its worst drought since 1950.
Former British Prime Minister discovers listening device in toilet after Israeli Prime...
London [UK], October 4: Security forces discovered a listening device in the toilet of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson after it was used by...
Israel continues airstrikes on Lebanese capital
Beirut [Lebanon], October 4: Israel has carried out air strikes on central Beirut after suffering its deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year...
New challenge for Mr. Trump
Washington [US], October 4: As the United States enters the climax of the presidential election month, prosecutors have decided to launch a crackdown on former...
North Korean leader warns he could use nuclear weapons if attacked
Pyongyang [North Korea], October 4: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said his country will resolutely respond, including the use of nuclear weapons, if South...
2 Lebanese soldiers killed in first army deaths since offensive began
Beirut [Lebanon], October 4: A Lebanese soldier was killed in the southern town of Taybeh in an Israeli attack on Thursday, with another soldier killed...
Hamas claims responsibility for Tel Aviv attack; Israel hits Gaza
Gaza [Palestine], October 4: Hamas on Wednesday claimed responsibility for an attack in Tel Aviv a day ago which left seven dead and 17 injured.
Ship with more than 450 passengers sinks in Congo, rescue ongoing
Kinshasa [DR Congo], October 4: Rescue operations are ongoing after a ship carrying more than 450 passengers sank in Lake Kivu in Congo shortly before...