Russian forces kill Islamic State-linked hostage takers
Moscow [Russia], June 17: Russian special forces freed two prison guards and shot dead six inmates linked to the Islamic State militant group who had...
14 Jordanians die during haj in Saudi Arabia, some succumb to heat
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], June 17: Fourteen Jordanians have been reported dead during the annual Muslim haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, some of them due to...
Flooding hits China's south, temperatures sizzle elsewhere
Beijing [China], June 17: China's National Meteorological Centre issued an alert for high temperatures as multiple regions across the country experience sweltering heat, while many...
Hajj pilgrims perform Tawaf Al-Ifadah
Mina [Saudi Arabia], June 17: The pilgrims performed Tawaf Al-Ifadah (circumambulation) today amid a system of services inside the Grand Mosque.
South Africa ready for presidential inauguration, says minister
Johannesburg [South Africa], June 16: The South African Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said on Saturday that the country is ready for the presidential...
UN mission stresses commitment to help end Libyan crisis
Tripoli [Libya], June 16: A UN official on Saturday stressed the urgency for Libyans to prioritize unity and end the ongoing crisis.
Knifeman shot dead after killing 1 and wounding 3 in Germany
Berlin [Germany], June 16: The German police shot to death a man after he fatally attacked a young man and wounded three others in the...
Sri Lankan navy confiscates 150 kg of drugs in multi-day fishing trawler
Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 16: The Sri Lankan navy arrested six suspects and confiscated a multi-day fishing trawler with over 150 kg of narcotics, the...
9 injured in shooting at Michigan water park
Chicago [US], June 16: At least 9 people were injured in a shooting at a water park in Rochester Hills in the northern suburbs of...
Petr Pellegrini sworn in as Slovak president
Bratislava [Slovakia], June 16: Petr Pellegrini, Slovakia's former speaker of the National Council, is sworn in as Slovak President on Saturday.
Merchant ship may sink after Houthi attack in Red Sea
Cairo [Egypt], June 16: Following an attack by Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen, a merchant ship is in danger of sinking in the Red Sea.
Iran and Sweden complete prisoner exchange in Oman-mediated deal
Tehran [Iran], June 16: Iran and Sweden have completed a prisoner swap, according to the government of Oman, which mediated the process.
Germany's Scholz believes he will be candidate for chancellor in 2025
Bari [Italy], June 16: German leader Olaf Scholz is convinced that he will once again be his centre-left party's candidate for chancellor in next year's...
Russia fires volley of missiles at Ukraine, including feared Kinzhal
Moscow [Russia], June 16: The Ukrainian Air Force reported on Friday that Russia launched several attacks on Ukraine using various missiles, including Kinzhal hypersonic missiles.
World leaders join Ukraine summit in test of Kyiv's peace push
Kyiv [Ukraine], June 16: World leaders gathered at a Swiss Alpine resort to seek broader consensus for Ukraine's peace proposals at a summit shunned by...
Trump visits Detroit church in bid to court Black voters
Detroit [US], June 16: Donald Trump ventured where few Republican presidential candidates tread - the city of Detroit, attending a community forum as part of...
Princess of Wales, waves to crowds in first public appearance since cancer...
London [UK], June 16: Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, waved to crowds and smiled broadly from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after watching a military...
Eight Israeli soldiers killed as fighting continues in Rafah
Tel Aviv [Israel], June 16: Eight Israeli soldiers were killed in the southern Gaza Strip, the military said.
Brazil women march against bill tightening abortion ban
Brasilia [Brazil], June 16: Thousands of women protested against a bill advancing in Brazil's conservative Congress that would equate abortions after 22 weeks of pregnancy...
Thousands march in France in pre-election protest against far right
Paris [France], June 16: Thousands marched in Paris and cities across France to protest against the far-right National Rally (RN) ahead of upcoming elections to...
Dutch tourist missing in Greece found dead
Athens [Greece], June 16: A 74-year-old Dutch tourist who had been missing for a week was found dead on the Greek island of Samos, a...
UAE Team Emirates' Yates, Almeida take victory again in Suisse
Vaud [Switzerland], June 16: Adam Yates and Joao Almeida of UAE Team Emirates once again showed their strength at the Tour de Suisse with the...
Abdullah bin Zayed, Iran's Acting Foreign Minister discuss bilateral relations over phone
Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 16: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed with Iran's Acting Foreign Minister, Ali Bagheri Kani,...
UAE President exchanges Eid Al-Adha greetings with leaders of sisterly countries
Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 16: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha with a number...
Tunisia announces visa-free policy for Iranian, Iraqi tourists
Tunis [Tunisia], June 15: Tunisia on Friday allowed visa-free entry of Iranian and Iraqi tourists, effective from June 15.
Ramaphosa reelected as South African president
Cape Town [South Africa], June 15: Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC), was reelected by the National Assembly on Friday...
After Russian and American warships, Canadian patrol ships appeared in Cuba
Ottawa [Canada], June 15: A patrol ship of the Royal Canadian Navy on June 14 docked in Cuba, where nuclear-powered submarines from Russia and the...