Russia slams U.S. restrictions on AI chip exports as "protectionist"
Moscow [Russia], January 17: Washington's decision to impose restrictions on the export of AI chips is a harmful protectionist measure, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria...
Poland, Vietnam vow to strengthen cooperation
Warsaw [Poland], January 17: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and visiting Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held discussions on Thursday, pledging to deepen cooperation...
EBRD aims to maintain record investment levels in Lithuania
Vilnius [Lithuania], January 17: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invested a record 233 million euros (239.99 million U.S. dollars) in Lithuania last...
Roundup: Germany reports new case of foot-and-mouth disease, exports restricted
Berlin [Germany], January 17: Germany's eastern state of Brandenburg Brandenburg near the border with Poland has reported another case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), officials confirmed...
Malta airport handles 8.96 mln passengers in 2024, marking 14.8 pct annual...
Valletta [Malta], January 17: Malta International Airport (MIA) handled 8.96 million inbound and outbound passengers in 2024, marking a 14.8 percent increase over the previous...
French PM Francois Bayrou survives no-confidence vote
Paris [France], January 17: The French lawmakers on Thursday voted against a no-confidence vote against French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou.
German fashion brand Tom Tailor to debute at 8th China import expo
Hamburg [Germany], January 17: German fashion brand Tom Tailor is preparing to attend this year's China International Import Expo (CIIE) in a bid to explore...
US says Gaza ceasefire to start as planned despite 'loose end'
Gaza City [Gaza], January 17: The Gaza Strip ceasefire should begin on Sunday as planned, despite the need for negotiators to tie up a "loose...
Giuliani keeps property but agrees to stop defaming Georgia election workers
Albany [New York], January 17: Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor who served as Donald Trump's personal lawyer, agreed to stop defaming two...
A mother's anguish: One son to be freed from Gaza, another left...
Gaza City [Gaza], January 17: News that Israel and Hamas have reached a hostage release deal after 15 months of war in Gaza is bittersweet...
Ukraine War Day 1,058: The Field is Still Hot, Ukraine - UK...
Moscow [Russia], January 17: The Russian military announced on January 16 that it had attacked infrastructure used by Kyiv for airstrikes, a day after launching...
Trump's side sets conditions to save TikTok in the US
Washington [US], January 17: US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming national security adviser said on January 16 that the new administration would keep TikTok operating in...
Trump issues ultimatum on Gaza deal
Washington [US], January 17: US President-elect Donald Trump wants a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip completed before he takes office, while an Israeli minister threatens...
Thai Prime Minister Receives Scam Voice Message Impersonating Another Country's Leader
Bangkok [Thailand], January 17: Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra revealed that she received a voice message asking for a money transfer in an AI-impersonated voice...
UAE leads solar energy growth with strategic projects
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 17: A new report highlighted the UAE's leadership in the regional solar energy sector, driven by initiatives like the Dubai Clean...
EU allocates €1.8 billion for humanitarian aid in 2025
Brussels [Belgium], January 17: The European Union has announced an initial humanitarian budget of €1.87 billion for 2025.
FIFA announces new phase for ticket sales for Club World Cup
Zurich [Switzerland], January 17: FIFA has announced the commencement of a new phase for the sale of tickets for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup,...
UAE plays pivotal role in Taekwondo development, hosting global tournaments
Dubai [UAE], January 17: Driss El Hilali, President of the Arab Taekwondo Federation and the Mediterranean Union of Taekwondo, member of the International Taekwondo Federation,...
Belgium receives record number of asylum applications last year
Brussels [Belgium], January 17: Belgium saw a record number of asylum applications in 2024, reaching the highest level since 2015. Nearly 40,000 individuals sought protection...
Iraq welcomes Gaza ceasefire agreement
Baghdad [Iraq], January 17: Iraq has welcomed the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, reiterating its steadfast position in support of the Palestinian cause.
Mozambique's president sworn in despite opposition boycott
Maputo [Mozambique], January 16: Mozambique's new President Daniel Chapo has been sworn in at a low-key ceremony in the capital, Maputo, that was marred by...
Biden says 'soul of America' at stake
Washington [USA], January 16: Outgoing United States President Joe Biden has said he believes the "soul of America" remains at stake, less than a week...
Ukraine and Russia swap 50 prisoners
Moscow [Russia], January 16: Russia and Ukraine have released 50 prisoners in a swap deal between the warring nations.
UN Secretary-General welcomes ceasefire deal in Gaza
New York [USA], January 16: The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the announcement of a deal to secure a ceasefire and hostage release...
World Future Energy Summit: Global companies attest to UAE's leading role in...
Dubai [UAE], January 16: Global companies participating in the World Future Energy Summit have attested that the UAE is playing a leading role in the...
Dubai records 437 successful bids for global business events in 2024
Dubai [UAE], January 16: Dubai consolidated its standing as a top choice for prominent international conferences, congresses, corporate meetings and incentives in 2024, with the...
Technological advancements enhancing threat detection at large-scale events, says security expert at...
Dubai [UAE], January 16: The future of global event security and the critical balance between opportunities and risks were spotlighted during today's Intersec 2025 Security...