Iran faces a difficult problem with the US
Tehran [Iran], April 25: Iran on April 23 criticized the United States for its "lack of seriousness and goodwill" as it continues to impose new...
President Trump 'dissatisfied', calls on Russia to stop attacking Kyiv
New York [US], April 25: President Donald Trump criticized Russia's airstrike on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, which the Ukrainian side announced killed at least 12...
US Trade Representative said the phone call with Minister Nguyen Hong Dien...
New York [US], April 25: On the official website, the office of US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced on April 24 that Mr. Greer had...
Trump rejects China's statement on bilateral trade dialogue
New York [US], April 25: "They had a meeting this morning. It doesn't matter who they are. We can reveal later, but they had meetings...
Lebanon's Prime Minister commends UAE's role in enhancing regional stability, continued support...
Beirut [Lebanon], April 25: Nawaf Salam, Prime Minister of Lebanon, commended the UAE for its pivotal role in enhancing stability across the region and for...
EP pushes for more ambitious European defence industry programme
Brussels [Belgium], April 25: On Thursday, members of the European Parliament (MEPs) backed a draft law designed to strengthen Europe's defence industry and ramp up...
MEPs advocate gas storage refill flexibility to bring down prices
Brussels [Belgium], April 25: Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) adopted on Thursday a draft law that seeks to address speculation on the gas market...
Do not exploit earthquakes for political ends: Erdogan
Istanbul [Turkiye], April 25: Following Wednesday's 6.2-magnitude earthquake in Istanbul and hundreds of smaller aftershocks, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned people not to...
NATO's Rutte travels to Washington for talks on peace in Ukraine
Washington [US], April 25: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte was travelling to Washington on Thursday for talks with senior members of the US administration, the...
Pope's funeral creates major security challenge for authorities
Rome [Italy], April 25: Extensive security measures will be in place in Rome for Saturday's funeral service for Pope Francis - to safeguard not just...
Germany takes in 141 refugees from Sudan and other crisis regions
Berlin [Germany], April 25: A plane carrying 141 refugees, mostly from war-torn Sudan, landed in Germany on Thursday, according to officials.
Student killed, three hurt in knife attack at French school
Paris [France], April 25: A teenager killed a fellow student and injured three others in a knife attack at a secondary school in the western...
UN warns of looming global social crisis driven by inequality and mistrust
New York [US], April 25: The United Nations is warning of a looming global social crisis fuelled by economic uncertainty, rising inequality and widespread mistrust...
'STOP!' 'Vladimir, STOP!' Trump tells Putin after Russia attacks Kiev
Kiev [Ukraine], April 25: A combined Russian missile and drone attack on Kiev killed at least nine people and injured at least 70, Ukrainian authorities...
China sends 3 taikonauts into space
Beijing [China], April 25: Three Chinese astronauts, known as taikonauts, launched into space on Thursday aboard the Shenzhou 20 spacecraft.
Lebanon summons Iranian envoy
Beirut [Lebanon], April 25: The Lebanese Foreign Ministry on Thursday summoned the Iranian ambassador following remarks that were widely seen as interference in the country's...
Israel keeps blocking aid amid systematic destruction of Gaza
Gaza [Palestine], April 25: Israel has maintained an eight-week blockade on food, medicine and aid entering Gaza, while continuing aerial attacks on homes and tent...
Israel army admits to deadly strike on UN facility in Gaza
Gaza [Palestine], April 25: The Israeli military on Thursday acknowledged that it mistakenly fired on a United Nations facility in Gaza in March, killing a...
Finland cuts taxes to boost growth
Helsinki [Finland], April 24: The Finnish government announced sweeping tax reforms on Wednesday, aimed at boosting growth and strengthening the country's global competitiveness.
World Economic Forum launches probe into allegations against founder Klaus Schwab
Geneva [Switzerland], April 24: The World Economic Forum (WEF) has confirmed the launch of an independent investigation into allegations of misconduct against its former chairman,...
12 injured in Russia's airstrike on Kiev
Kyiv [Ukraine], April 24: At least 12 people were injured in Russia's airstrike on the Ukrainian capital of Kiev early Thursday morning, Mayor Vitali Klitschko...
Syria seeks to redefine presence of foreign militaries in the country
Damascus [Syria], April 24: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said that his government is holding negotiations with Russia and Turkey on the future of their military...
Iranian minister in Beijing canvassing support
Tehran [Iran], April 24: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was in Beijing on Wednesday canvassing China's support for an agreement in the nuclear negotiations with...
150 hurt as Istanbul jolted by strong quake and dozens of aftershocks
Istanbul [Turkey], April 24: A strong magnitude-6.2 earthquake and more than 120 aftershocks have rocked Istanbul, injuring some 150 people and sowing fear across the...
EU Parliament committee votes to lift far-right German MEP's immunity
Berlin [Germany], April 24: The European Parliament's justice committee has voted to recommend lifting the immunity of a leading lawmaker from the far-right Alternative for...
Trump says Zelensky comments on Crimea harm peace negotiations with Russia
Washington DC [US], April 24: US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for his refusal to accept the Russian occupation of...
Russian strikes kill at least 10 in eastern Ukraine
Kyiv [Ukraine], April 24: At least 10 people have been killed and dozens more injured in two separate Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine, regional officials...