24 al-Qaida members killed in anti-terror operations in southern Yemen

Aden [Yemen], September 25: Yemen's pro-government forces on Saturday continued anti-terror military operations in the southern province of Abyan, a security official told Xinhua.

Iraqi soldier, 2 IS militants killed in clashes near Baghdad

Baghdad [Iraq], September 25: A soldier and two Islamic State (IS) militants were killed on Saturday in clashes north of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, the...

UN envoy puts forward proposal to prolong truce in Yemen

Aden [Yemen], September 25: UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg said on Saturday that he has submitted a proposal to the Yemeni warring factions...

Russia adds 51,269 COVID-19 cases

Moscow [Russia], September 25: Russia has registered 51,269 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 20,746,163, the official monitoring...

Iran regrets Ukraine's decision to downgrade diplomatic ties, vows reaction

Tehran [Iran], September 25: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani on Saturday expressed regret for the decision of the Ukrainian government to downgrade diplomatic relations...

Confucius Day marked in Budapest with cultural programs

Budapest [Hungary], September 25: The Confucius Institute at the EotvosLorand University (ELTE) of the Hungarian capital celebrated the birthday of Confucius with rich cultural programs...

Western Cuba under alert as tropical storm Ian nears

Havana [Cuba], September 25: Cuba remains on alert Saturday as tropical storm Ian threatens to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the western part...

Singapore reports 2,342 new COVID-19 cases

Singapore, September 25: Singapore reported 2,342 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total tally to 1,889,544.

Myanmar reports 380 new COVID-19 cases

Yangon [Myanmar], September 25: Myanmar confirmed 380 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the tally to 621,124, according to the Ministry...

S.Korea says DPRK fires short-range ballistic missile

Seoul [South Korea], September 25: The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired a short-range ballistic missile into its eastern waters, South Korea's Joint Chiefs...

Lebanese president calls for election of new head of state

Beirut [Lebanon], September 24: Lebanese President Michel Aoun emphasized on Friday the urgent need to elect a new president in Lebanon and form a new...

At least one migrant dead, 46 others rescued off Turkish coast

Istanbul [Turkey], September 24: At least one illegal migrant died and 46 others were rescued on the Agean Sea on Friday after their life raft...

Turkish president calls for shipping Russian grains, fertilizers via grain corridor

Istanbul [Turkey], September 24:Turkish President RecepTayyip Erdogan on Friday emphasized the need to start shipping Russian grains and fertilizers through the recently-established grain corridor.

Iraqi PM confirms interests in developing ties with GCC countries at all...

Baghdad [Iraq], September 24: Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said on Friday that his government is interested in developing relations with the Gulf Cooperation Council...

Türkiye's foreign visitor arrivals rises 58 pct in August

Ankara [Turkey], September 24:The number of foreign visitors arriving in Türkiye saw a 58.3-percent increase year-on-year in August to 6.3 million, the data from the...

Sweden records deadliest gun violence year: police

Stockholm [Sweden], September 24: Forty-eight people have been shot dead so far in Sweden this year, making 2022 the deadliest year the country has seen...

Italy revises upwards GDP growth in 2021 to 6.7 pct

Rome [Italy], September 24: Italy revised upwards its gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2021 to 6.7 percent, according to the revised data issued by...

Ukraine attracts 11 bln USD from partners via World Bank since start...

Kiev [Ukraine], September 24: Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Friday that his country has attracted 11 billion U.S. dollars from its partners via...

Richarlison brace helps Brazil ease past Ghana

Paris [France], September 24:Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison scored two first-half goals as Brazil eased to a 3-0 victory over Ghana in their pre-World Cup friendly...

Number of active U.S. drilling rigs up this week

Houston [US], September 24: The number of active drilling rigs in the United States increased to 764 this week, up by one from the previous...

Canada confirms 1,389 monkeypox cases

Ottawa [Canada], September 24:Canada has confirmed 1,389 cases of monkeypox, the Public Health Agency of Canada said on Friday.

Canada confirms 17,325 new COVID-19 cases in one week

Ottawa [Canada], September 24: Canada confirmed 17,325 new COVID-19 cases for the week ending Sept. 17, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) said on...

Myanmar reports 300 new COVID-19 cases

Yangon [Myanmar], September 24: Myanmar confirmed 300 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the tally to 620,744, according to the Ministry...

Pakistani FM calls for urgent assistance to countries suffering from multiple crises

New York [US], September 24: Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday called for urgent assistance to more than 50 developing countries trapped in...

6.4 magnitude quake jolts western Indonesia, no casualty reported

Jakarta [Indonesia], September 24: A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's western province of Aceh on Saturday morning, but did not leave casualties or damages, an...

Surge of dengue fever cases continues in Pakistan

Islamabad [Pakistan], September 24:Pakistan continues to face a growing momentum in the spread of dengue fever as three more people died from the disease in...

No food shortage in Pakistan: official center

Islamabad [Pakistan], September 24: There is no food shortage in Pakistan as basic food commodities are sufficient in the country, Pakistan's National Flood Response Coordination...