UNICEF says essential aid container looted at Haiti port

Washington [US], March 17: The U.N. children's agency said on Saturday one of its aid containers at Haiti's main port, stocked with "essential items for...

Russia's presidential vote starts final day with accusations of Kyiv sabotage

Moscow [Russia], March 17: Russia started its final day of presidential voting on Sunday with Moscow accusing Ukraine of using air attacks to try to...

Israel prepares return to ceasefire talks; UN says Gaza hunger crisis worsens

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 17: The main U.N. aid agency operating in Gaza said on Saturday that acute malnutrition was accelerating in the north of...

Russia: Schools and shops shut in Belgorod amid air strikes

Moscow [Russia], March 17: Shops and schools have been closed in the Russian city of Belgorod after bombardments that authorities there have blamed on Ukraine.

German military parachutes aid into Gaza

Berlin [Germany], March 17: Germany delivered its first aid supplies for Gaza by parachute on Saturday after joining other countries in a humanitarian mission to...

Text warnings sent to Russians planning to protest elections

Moscow [Russia], March 17: Russian citizens who may be thinking of supporting a planned protest on Sunday during the presidential election have reportedly received warnings...

UN extends Afghan diplomatic mission for another year

New York [US], March 17: The United Nations diplomatic mission in Afghanistan has been extended for another year, the Security Council announced late Friday.

Palestinian factions, Yemen's Houthis hold coordination talks: Reports

Cairo [Egypt], March 17: Officials from Palestinian factions, including the Islamist Hamas movement, met a few days ago with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis to coordinate their...

Iran warns of doctor shortage due to emigration

Tehran [Iran], March 17: The Iranian Medical Council has warned of an acute shortage in the country's health-care system and called on politicians not to...

Gaza aid reaches shore in first sea delivery

Gaza border [Palestine], March 17: The first ship towing a barge of humanitarian aid to Gaza has unloaded supplies onto the shore.

Egypt demands Israel to remove restrictions on entry of aid into Gaza

Cairo [Egypt], March 17: Ahmed Abu Zeid, the spokesperson of the Egyptian foreign ministry, has said in a statement on Facebook that his country "appreciates...

Nuseirat camp residents search for relatives

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 17: Residents of the area carry out search and rescue operations in a building heavily damaged after an Israeli attack in...

US probes Boeing 737 flight found with lost external panel

Washington [US], March 17: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating how a United Airlines Boeing 737-800 lost an external panel before landing safely in...

UAE President exchanges Ramadan greetings with Grand Imam of Al-Azhar

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 17: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today exchanged Ramadan greetings during a phone call with His Eminence...

UAE President, World Central Kitchen CEO discuss boosting humanitarian aid to Gaza

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 17: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with Erin Gore, Chief Executive Officer of World Central...

Tensions rise in Haiti as leadership remains in balance

Port-au-Prince [Haiti], March 16: Residents braced for another tense night in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince on Friday, as attacks continued across parts of the city in...

Ukrainian authorities launch mass evacuation in northern region

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 16: Ukrainian authorities have begun mass evacuations of communities in the country's northern Sumy region close to the Russian border after extended...

16 killed, dozens injured in Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Odesa: official

Moscow [Russia], March 16: At least 16 people were killed and 55 injured in Russia's missile attack on Ukraine's southern city of Odesa Friday, Odesa...

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

Brasília [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...