US-Russia summit begins in Alaska
Alaska [US], August 16: The summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin began today in the US state of Alaska.
Nahyan bin Mubarak opens 31st Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival
Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 16: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, inaugurated the 31st edition of the Abu Dhabi International...
EU's GDP up by 0.2% in Q2/25
Brussels [Belgium], August 15: In the second quarter of 2025, seasonally adjusted GDP increased by 0.1% in the euro area and by 0.2% in the...
California Moves to Change Electoral Maps to Address Texas Calculation
New York [US], August 15: At an event to announce the new plan held on August 14 (local time), California Governor Gavin Newsom said he...
Common ground with US strengthened after call, says Von der Leyen
London [UK], August 15: Europe, the United States and NATO have strengthened their common ground ahead of the summit between US President Donald Trump and...
Over 100 groups blast Israel's weaponisation of aid
Gaza [Palestine], August 15: More than 100 aid groups have accused Israel of obstructing life-saving aid from entering Gaza, resulting in vast quantities of relief...
North Korea denies it is dismantling propaganda loudspeakers along border
Seoul [South Korea], August 15: The influential sister of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un has denied South Korean reports that Pyongyang has begun dismantling loudspeakers...
Iran's ex-president criticises Tehran's Middle East strategy
Tehran [Iran], August 15: Former Iranian president Hassan Rouhani criticised his government's Middle East strategy on Thursday in comments published by the news website Entekhab.
Two killed in large explosion in north-western Syria
Damascus [Syria], August 15: At least two people have been killed in a large explosion near the city of Idlib in north-western Syria, officials said...
No joint statement planned after Trump-Putin summit, says Kremlin
Moscow [Russia], August 15: No joint statement is planned after the summit between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry...
Trump gives summit with Putin 25% chance of failure
Washington [US], August 15: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he's giving his Friday meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin a 25% chance...
Spain suffers third wildfire death as thousands remain displaced in Europe
Madrid [Spain], August 15: Spain has recorded its third death from wildfires this week while Greece began beating back a blaze threatening its third-largest city...
UK, Ukraine 'agree strong resolve' for peace ahead of Alaska talks
London [UK], August 15: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have said there is ""strong resolve" for peace in Ukraine and...
Lithuania's social affairs minister nominated as head of government
Riga [Lithuania], August 15: Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has nominated the country's current Minister of Social Affairs and Labour, Inga Ruginiene, as prime minister and...
Trump: Journalists should be allowed into Gaza
New York [US], August 15: President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would like to see journalists gain access to Gaza to see humanitarian efforts.
Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden for $1bn over Epstein claim
New York [US], August 15: First Lady Melania Trump is threatening to sue Hunter Biden for more than one billion dollars, after he claimed she...
Ministry of Finance briefs visiting Indonesian delegation on best government practices
Dubai [UAE], August 15: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has welcomed a high-level delegation from the Executive Leadership Programme of the Republic of Indonesia, as...
Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemns statements by Israeli PM on "Greater...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 15: The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, has...
Qatari Emir awards 'Al Wajbah' Decoration to UAE Ambassador
Doha [Qatar], August 15: His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, conferred the 'Al Wajbah' Decoration on Sheikh...
High-profile wanted suspect arrested, handed over to Chinese authorities
Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 15: The UAE Ministry of Interior handed over a wanted person to the authorities in the People's Republic of China. The...
RAK Properties reports AED160.6 million in net profit for H1/25
Ras Al Khaimah [UAE], August 15: RAK Properties today announced its financial results for the first six months of 2025, highlighting a clear upwards trajectory...
Israeli settlements in West Bank go against international law: UN
Washington [US], August 15: Stephane Dujarric, the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, said Thursday that the Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including East...
Typhoon Podul hits Taiwan, thousands evacuated
Taipei [Taiwan], August 14: Typhoon Podul, with winds of up to 155 km/h, made landfall in Taiwan, bringing strong gusts of wind along the entire...
Heatwave breaks many temperature records in Europe
Washington [US], August 14: Many cities in Europe recorded record high temperatures during the ongoing heat wave, according to The Guardian on August 13.
China cuts off contact with Czech President over Dalai Lama
Beijing [China], August 14: China says it will cut off all contact with Czech President Petr Pavel after he met privately with the Dalai Lama,...
Gaza tensely awaits peace talks
Tel Aviv [Israel], August 14: Israel, Hamas and mediators are trying to resume indirect talks that appeared to have collapsed last month, as the Gaza...
US continues to consider major trade deals
Washington [US], August 14: Reuters on August 13 quoted US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as saying that US and Chinese trade officials will meet in...