Beirut, Dec 5 (IANS) A UN policy brief released Thursday reveals an “alarming” widening wealth gap across the Arab region. In the policy brief, the United Nations Economic and Social… Continue reading UN policy brief reveals ‘alarming’ wealth gap in Arab region
Gaza, Dec 5 (IANS) Hamas announced on Thursday its approval of the Egyptian proposal on forming a joint committee with Fatah to run the post-war Gaza Strip. In a press… Continue reading Hamas says approved proposal over post-war Gaza committee
Jakarta, Dec 5 (IANS) Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency, through its Denpasar office in Bali province, issued on Thursday an early warning for high waves that could reach up… Continue reading Bali issues warning on high waves
Paris, Dec 5 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday approved the resignation of the government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, previously ousted in a parliamentary vote of no… Continue reading Macron approves resignation of Barnier government
Seoul, Dec 3 (IANS) Martial law troops entered the National Assembly compound and were attempting to enter the main parliamentary building Wednesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial… Continue reading South Korea: Martial law troops enter National Assembly compound
Moscow, Dec 3 (IANS) The potential decision to grant Ukraine full NATO membership will be “unacceptable” for Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. Commenting on media reports about… Continue reading Kremlin says Ukraine’s full NATO membership to be ‘unacceptable’
Tokyo, Dec 3 (IANS) Electric kick scooter traffic violations remain a persistent issue in Japan, despite the relaxation of regulations following revisions to the road traffic law in July last… Continue reading E-scooter traffic violations remain high in Japan: media
Damascus, Dec 3 (IANS) Syrian government forces on Tuesday repelled an attempted advance by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the eastern province of Deir al-Zour, pro-government media reported.… Continue reading Syrian army repels Kurdish militia attack in Deir al-Zour: report
Nairobi, Dec 3 (IANS) About 4,000 households have been displaced by floods in Kenya, a government official said Tuesday. Raymond Omollo, principal secretary in the Ministry of Interior and National… Continue reading Nearly 4,000 families displaced by floods in Kenya
Tehran, Dec 2 (IANS) The Iranian security and intelligence forces have killed four and arrested three members of a “separatist terrorist team” in an operation in the southeastern province of… Continue reading Four terrorists killed, three arrested in Iran
Johannesburg, Dec 2 (IANS) South Africa is expected to see more travellers through its ports of entry during the upcoming December-January festive season, a government official said Monday. Border Management… Continue reading South Africa expects more arrivals through ports of entry for upcoming festive season
Ankara, Dec 2 (IANS) Turkey’s high cost of living is pushing an increasing number of seniors back into the workforce to make ends meet, according to a leading pensioners’ association.… Continue reading In Turkey, high living costs push seniors back to work
