US preparing to partially evacuate Iraq embassy over regional security risks, sources...
Washington [US], June 12: The United States is preparing a partial evacuation of its Iraqi embassy and will allow military dependents to leave locations around...
Death toll in flood-hit South African province rises to 49
Cape Town [South Africa], June 12: The death toll from floods in South Africa's Eastern Cape province has risen to 49, the head of the...
Ukraine brings home bodies of 1,212 soldiers killed in war with Russia
Kiev [Ukraine], June 12: Ukraine has brought home the bodies of 1,212 soldiers killed in the war with Russia, the Kyiv officials responsible for exchanging...
Journalists among the injured in LA as ICE protests grow violent
Los Angeles [US], June 12: Journalists have been among those injured during protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles in recent days, as police clashed...
Troops in LA can detain individuals, military official says, as protests spread...
Los Angeles [US], June 12: U.S. troops deployed in Los Angeles are authorized to detain people until police can arrest them, their commanding officer said...
Israeli gunfire, airstrikes kill 60 in Gaza, many near aid site, medics...
Tel Aviv [Israel], June 12: Israeli gunfire and airstrikes killed at least 60 Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday, most of them near an aid site...
Fulbright board resigns citing interference by Trump administration
Washington [US], June 12: All members of the board that oversees the U.S. State Department's Fulbright Program, which facilitates international educational exchanges, have voted to...
Trump administration launches review of Biden-era defense pact with Australia
Washington [US], June 12: President Donald Trump's administration has launched a formal review of a defense pact that former President Joe Biden made with Australia...
China Internet Civilisation Conference calls for enhanced AI safety, regulation
Anhui [China], June 12: The 2025 China Internet Civilisation Conference, held in Hefei City in east China's Anhui Province, highlighted AI safety and regulation at...
Trump announces finalised trade deal with China
Washington [US], June 12: President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the United States will get magnets and rare earth minerals from China under a new...
Jordan, Australia discuss regional developments
Amman [Jordan], Jun 12: Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs Ayman Safadi and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Wednesday...
Egypt condemns repeated Israeli violations of Syrian sovereignty
Cairo [Egypt], June 12: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, reaffirmed Egypt's rejection of foreign interference in Syria and condemned repeated Israeli violations of...
UAE President receives invitation to participate in G7 Summit
Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 12: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received an invitation from Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, to...
Iran reveals secret documents on Israeli nuclear weapons programme
Tehran [Iran], June 11: Iran has published what it claims is secret information about Israel's nuclear weapons programme.
Four crew members missing as Singapore-flagged cargo ship burns off India coast
Singapore, June 11: Four crew members missing as Singapore-flagged cargo ship burns off India coastIndia's Coast Guard was continuing efforts to douse a fire on...
Zelensky calls Orban's support for Russia a 'historic mistake'
Budapest [Hungary], June 11: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has described the anti-Ukraine policies and messaging of right-wing populist Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban as an...
Compulsory military service could be reconsidered: Merz
Berlin [Germany], June 11: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday said his coalition's plans for a voluntary military service could be reconsidered.
Ukraine, Russia exchange second group of POWs
Kyiv [Ukraine], June 11: Ukraine and Russia exchanged a second group of prisoners of war on Tuesday under an agreement reached in Istanbul earlier this...
10 killed in Austria school shooting
Graz [Austria], June 11: Ten people have been killed in a school shooting in the Austrian city of Graz, in what is the deadliest gun...
Trump mulling invoking 1807 Insurrection Act for deployment in LA
Washington [US], June 11: US President Donald Trump has said he is considering whether to invoke a 200-year-old law to deploy additional military forces in...
Global economic growth outlook plunges to 2.3%, says World Bank
Washington [US], June 11: The World Bank on Tuesday lowered its 2025 global growth forecast to 2.3 percent, down from 2.7 percent previously expected.
AFC Asian Qualifiers: UAE 1-1 Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], June 11: Kyrgyz Republic's never-say-die attitude saw them grab a last-gasp goal to hold United Arab Emirates to a 1-1 draw in...
Al Ain defeat Auckland City ahead of FIFA Club World Cup
Washington [US], June 11: Al Ain FC defeated New Zealand's Auckland City by a single goal in a friendly match played as part of Al...
Major General (Ret.) Mubarak Al Neyadi honoured with Australian Military Medal
Dubai [UAE], June 11: The Government of Australia has honoured Staff Major General (Ret.) Mubarak Ali Al Neyadi with the Australian Military Medal, making him...
Abdulla Al Hamed visits London Design Biennale 2025
London [UK], June 11: Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (NMO) and Chairman of the Board of Directors...
UN mission in Iraq continues to pursue structured transition
New York [US], June 11: The top UN official in Iraq reiterated his confidence in the resilience of the country's people, and the determination of...
971 Fighting Championship back into Dubai on June 14
Dubai [UAE], June 11: The 971 Fighting Championship storms back into Dubai on June 14 for its biggest event yet, live at Coca-Cola Arena.