EU allocates 500 mln euros for ammunition production
Brussels [Belgium], March 16: The European Commission on Friday announced the allocation of 500 million euros (about 544 million U.S. dollars) to boost ammunition production...
5 injured in Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Belgorod
Moscow [Russia], March 16: A Ukrainian drone targeted a vehicle in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, injuring five people inside the car, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on...
Canada announces 15 participants in NATO defence innovation hub
Ottawa [Canada], March 16: The Canadian federal government on Friday announced 15 participants in NATO's new defence innovation hub in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Boeing 737 plane found to have missing panel after landing in southern...
San Francisco [US], march 16: A Boeing 737-800 plane flying from San Francisco was found to have a missing panel after landing safely at...
Sri Lanka records 2.3 pct negative GDP growth in 2023
Colombo [Sri Lanka], March 16: The GDP growth rate of Sri Lanka for the year 2023 was estimated as a 2.3 percent negative growth rate,...
Trump hush money trial delayed until at least April, judge rules
Washington [US], March 16: Donald Trump's criminal trial stemming from hush money paid to a porn star before the 2016 U.S. election will start no...
Russia election: Arrests for vandalism as ballot boxes targeted in Putin vote
Moscow [Russia], March 16: Several people have been detained for vandalism at polling stations on the first day of voting in presidential elections, Russian officials...
Brazil military leaders told police Bolsonaro mulled a coup
BrasÃlia [Brazil], March 16: Two former Brazilian military commanders said former President Jair Bolsonaro discussed a possible coup d'etat to remain in power after losing...
EU Commission unveils concessions for farmers after protests
Brussels [Belgium], March 16: The European Commission on Friday proposed further concessions on climate and environmental measures in response to ongoing farmer's protests in several...
Hungary: Orban calls for voter support to 'occupy Brussels'
Budapest [Hungary], March 16: Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban lobbied for public support for his under-fire Fidesz party in European Parliament elections this summer during...
Germany on course to meet 2030 climate goal, minister says
Berlin [Germany], March 16: German Climate Protection Minister Robert Habeck on Friday said he believed that the country could meet its climate protection target for...
Abu Dhabi Federal Appeals Court adjourns case of terrorist 'Justice and Dignity...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 16: The State Security Chamber of the Abu Dhabi Federal Appeals Court has adjourned the hearing in Case No. 87...
UAE announces arrival of first aid ship to Gaza through maritime corridor...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 16: The UAE has announced the arrival of the first ship carrying 200 tonnes of food and relief supplies to...
G7 consensus reached on advancing AI for sustainable development
Verona [Italy], March 16: The ministers of the G7 countries reached a landmark consensus in Verona, Italy on the critical global debate of Artificial Intelligence...
UN General Assembly adopts resolution on combating Islamophobia
New York [US], March 16: The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on combating Islamophobia on the International Day for Combating Islamophobia.
Ukraine starts rotation of troops on frontline
Kyiv [Ukraine], March 15: Ukraine has launched the rotation of troops on the frontline of the conflict with Russia, Oleksandr Syrsky, the commander-in-chief of the...
Southgate names England squad for friendlies
London [UK], March 15: England coach Gareth Southgate has handed a debut call-up to two players for his squad for forthcoming friendly games against Brazil...
Flood hits Semarang, Indonesia
Jakarta [Indonesia], March 15: Children play in flood water after a heavy rain in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, March 14, 2024. A man shows the...
Van plows into house in Philippines, killing 1, injuring 4
Manila [Philippines], March 15: A delivery van plowed into a house along a highway in Quezon province of the Philippines, southeast of Manila, on Friday...
Jordan condemns Israeli restrictions at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 15: Jordan's Foreign Ministry slammed Israel on Thursday for setting up iron barriers at three of the entrances to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa...
Israeli forces kill six in new attack on Gaza aid seekers
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 15: Israeli forces have shot dead at least six Palestinians and wounded 83 in Gaza City as they were waiting for...
Survivors of rescued Mediterranean ship say dozens died during voyage
Washington [US], March 15: Survivors from a deflating rubber dinghy rescued in the central Mediterranean Sea reported that at least 60 people who departed Libya...
Over 350,000 Russian soldiers killed or injured in Ukraine: NATO
Brussels [Belgium], March 15: Western intelligence services estimate that the number of Russian soldiers killed or wounded in Ukraine has now exceeded 350,000, NATO Secretary...
Korea should be safe
Seoul [South Korea], March 5: The US and South Korea are currently racing against time to conclude negotiations and sign an agreement on South Korea's...
Mr. Putin urged voters to vote for president
Moscow [Russia], March 15: Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday called on voters to vote in the presidential election from March 15 to 17.
Israel says it plans 'humanitarian islands' for Gaza displaced
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 15: Israel's military has said it plans to move displaced Palestinians in Gaza to what it called "humanitarian islands" in the...
Trump launched CIA covert influence operation against China
Washington [US], March 15: Two years into office, President Donald Trump authorized the Central Intelligence Agency to launch a clandestine campaign on Chinese social media.