US top diplomat in Havana promises more sanctions
New York [US], May 24: The United States' top diplomat in Havana said the U.S. had more sanctions in store for Cuba just days after...
Judge temporarily blocks Trump admin
New York [US], May 24: A U.S. judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University's ability to enroll foreign students.
Shaken Jewish community looks to bolster security
New York [US], May 24: When Adam Zimmerman chaperoned his son's fourth-grade class field trip to the natural history museum in Washington, he didn't give...
US issues orders easing Syria sanctions
New York [US], May 24: The Trump administration on Friday issued orders that it said would effectively lift sanctions on Syria.
Russia to present peace accord draft after prisoner exchange
Moscow [Russia], May 24: Russia will be ready to hand Ukraine a draft document outlining conditions for a long-term peace accord once a prisoner exchange...
Plane crash kills 2 in San Diego neighborhood
New York [US], May 24: At least two people were killed and eight others injured on Thursday when a small plane crashed in a San...
Brazil updates trade ban list after bird flu outbreak
BrasÃlia [Brail], May 24: The Brazilian Agriculture Ministry on Thursday updated the list of countries that have placed restrictions on chicken trade with the world's...
EU brands four countries as 'high risk' under deforestation law
Brussels [Belgium], May 24: Commodities from just four countries will face the strictest checks under the European Union's anti-deforestation law, with major forest nations including...
US farm agency cancels food aid for children in poor countries
New York [US], May 24: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has terminated 17 projects under a foreign aid program that funds school meals for children...
Death toll in Australia floods rises to four, tens of thousands stranded
Sydney [Australia], May 24: The body of a man was found in a car trapped in floodwaters in Australia's southeast today, raising the death toll...
Trump administration blocks Harvard's international enrollments
New York [US], May 24: U.S. President Donald Trump's administration revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students on Thursday, and is forcing existing students...
US indicts Russian accused of ransomware attacks
New York [US], May 24: The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday unsealed charges against a Russian national accused of leading the development and deployment...
Middle East: Iran, US hold crucial round of nuclear talks
Tehran [Iran], May 24: The fifth round of nuclear negotiations between Iranian and US delegations in Rome has ended with limited progress, according to Omani...
Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 jolts Myanmar
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], May 24: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 struck Myanmar on Saturday, as reported by the National Centre of Seismology (NCS).
ILO to hold International Labour Conference in Geneva on June 2
Geneva [Switzerland], May 24: The International Labour Organisation (ILO) will hold its annual International Labour Conference (ILC) at the Palais des Nations in Geneva from...
ICAO Aviation Climate Week to explore insights, solutions on latest developments on...
Montreal [Canada], May 24: ICAO Aviation Climate Week, a highly anticipated event for aviation professionals who are interested and work in sustainable development,will take place...
UNRWA: Aid going into Gaza now needle in haystack
Gaza [Palestine], May 24: Philippe Lazzarini, the UNRWA Commissioner-General, stated that the people of Gaza have been starved and deprived of the basics including water...
UN Chief decries 'teaspoon' of aid for Gaza; announces new distribution plan
New York [US], May 24: UN chief Antonio Guterres today decried the "teaspoon of aid" Israel has authorised for Gaza, emphasising that a "flood of...
EU, US trade talks require respect not threats, says EU trade chief
Brussels [Belgium], May 24: US president Donald Trump has said he will recommend a "straight 50pc tariff on the European Union" from June 1.
Waves of Ukrainian drones disrupt air traffic in Moscow
Moscow [Russia], May 23: Ukraine has bombarded Moscow airspace with hundreds of combat drones since Tuesday evening, though Russian authorities said on Thursday that 485...
Ireland examining report that US deportees flight stopped in Shannon
Dublin [Ireland], May 23: Ireland is examining a report that a flight carrying deportees from the US to Africa, against a judge's order, stopped at...
German military missions for Lebanon and Bosnia set to be extended
Berlin [Germany], May 23: The extension of two international missions by the German military received broad support during a debate in the German parliament on...
Israeli strikes kill 51 in Gaza
Gaza [Palestine], May 23: Israeli attacks on Gaza have killed dozens of Palestinians on Thursday.
Iran says will hold US responsible for any Israeli attack on nuclear...
New York [US], May 23: The United States would be held responsible in the event of an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear sites, Iran's foreign...
Philippines accuses China of 'aggressive' sea tactics
Manila [Philippines], May 23: The Philippines fisheries bureau has accused China's coastguard of firing water cannon and sideswiping a Filipino government vessel during a research...
North Korean warship damaged during inauguration due to 'carelessness'
Seoul [North Korea], May 23: A new North Korean warship was severely damaged during its inauguration ceremony, state media reported on Thursday.
29 'starvation-related' deaths reported in Gaza
Gaza [Palestine], May 23: At least 29 children and elderly people have died from "starvation-related" deaths in the Gaza Strip in recent days, the Palestinian...