‘Many more to die’ from Gaza siege, UN warns on day 21 of war
The UN warned Friday that "many more will die" in Gaza from catastrophic shortages after nearly three weeks of bombardment...
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Malaysian sultans choose new king in unique rotational monarchy
The nation's next king has been revealed as Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, hailing from the southern state of Johor. The...
Families unveil memorial at site of Seoul’s deadly 2022 crowd crush
A plaque designating the narrow alleyway in South Korea's capital where nearly 160 people were crushed to death during Halloween...
‘Forever’: A home dedicated to the memory of Turkey’s founder
The clocks in pensioner Mukaddes Kokeralp Cirak's house still show the moment modern Turkey's founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk died in...
EU leaders unify to advocate for humanitarian ceasefires amid Israel-Gaza conflict
EU leaders have gathered in Brussels today for a critical summit marked by the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel,...
Iraq dig unearths 2,700-year-old winged sculpture largely intact
A dig in northern Iraq has unearthed a 2,700-year-old alabaster sculpture of the winged Assyrian deity Lamassu, which was found...
Iraq dig unearths 2,700-year-old winged sculpture largely intact
A dig in northern Iraq has unearthed a 2,700-year-old alabaster sculpture of the winged Assyrian deity Lamassu, which was found...
Iraqi teachers stage mass protests over unpaid salaries in Sulaymaniyah, Halabja provinces
Thousands of educators in Sulaymaniyah and Halabja provinces, Iraq, took to the streets to demand their long-overdue salaries. This protest...
Climate change, unclean water epidemic plague Iraq, prompting health crisis
In a remote village in the drought-stricken province of Al-Diwaniyah, a distressed Iraqi father, Najeh Farhan, points to a blister...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: New York City is Back – With More Jobs Than Ever
Less than two years ago, I was sworn in as the 110th mayor of New York City. Our city was...
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak nears first anniversary with dim prospects for re-election
In the world of political leadership, a first anniversary is typically a moment of celebration. However, for UK Prime Minister...
Saudi Arabia unveils ambitious Esports World Cup to transform Riyadh in 2024
In a historic announcement made at the "The New Global Sport Conference" in Riyadh, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman...
Kathy Bunka shatters glass ceiling, assumes role of Canadian ambassador to Iraq
Kathy Bunka has taken the helm as Canada's ambassador to Iraq, marking a significant breakthrough in the realm of diplomatic...
Donor pressure on US private universities amid Israel-Hamas conflict
American private universities find themselves navigating a challenging path, torn between appeasing influential donors demanding stronger support for Israel and...
Pakistan ‘put arms around’ Mir after catch blunder, says Morkel
Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel on Saturday said the whole team will "put their arms around" Usama Mir after his...
Biden requests $106 billion national security package, including Ukraine, Israel funds
In a significant development on Friday, U.S. President Joe Biden urgently requested a $106 billion national security package, which includes...
Saudi Arabia to host UNWTO General Assembly in 2025
Saudi Arabia has been chosen as the host country for the 26th General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism...
Pakistan state airline grounds dozens of flights over fuel bills
Pakistan's embattled national airline carrier this week cancelled dozens of domestic and international flights because it could not afford to...
Gaza-Israel conflict: Opportunity and risk for Russia’s Putin
The conflict between Hamas and Israel is both an opportunity and a risk for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has...
Iraqi Foreign Minister urges unified front to halt Israeli violations against Palestinians
Fuad Hussein, the Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs, has called for a unified international stance to put an end to...
Iraq hosts 39th Council of Arab Ministers of Justice, urgent calls for Gaza humanitarian aid
The 39th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Justice commenced on Monday in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, as...
Community Op-Ed: Investing in clean, green public space for all New Yorkers
So much of New York City’s history was about changing the natural environment – cutting it down, clearing it out,...
Main opposition hopeful abandons run for Egypt presidency
Egyptian opposition politician Ahmed al-Tantawi announced on Friday he was abandoning his bid for the presidency after weeks of alleging...
With Gaza under fire, tensions run high in Jerusalem’s Old City
Tensions ran high in Jerusalem Old City on the Muslim day of prayer and rest Friday, as Israel's nearly week-old...
In Israel, a burial under rocket fire and a call to spare Gaza
In Kibbutz Na'an, near Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv, Yaakov Godo stood in front of the coffin of his son,...
Israel pounds Gaza targets as PM condemns Hamas ‘savagery’
Israel kept pounding Hamas targets in Gaza, where entire city blocks lay in rubble Wednesday, as its soldiers sweeping battle-torn...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Keeping Our Communities Safe From Fentanyl
Public safety is our administration’s top priority, and keeping New Yorkers safe from the growing threat of fentanyl is a...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Keeping Our Communities Safe From Fentanyl
Public safety is our administration’s top priority, and keeping New Yorkers safe from the growing threat of fentanyl is a...
Landmark Syria torture case underway at International Court of Justice
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has commenced proceedings to address allegations of a widespread and brutal torture system in...
Palestinian supporters, pro-Israel counter-protestors rally in Manhattan
Some thousand demonstrators on Sunday gathered in Manhattan in solidarity with Palestinians as pro-Israel marchers counter-protested following a bloody escalation...
Death toll from ‘unprecedented’ Afghan quakes doubles to 2,000
The death toll from a series of earthquakes in western Afghanistan rose sharply again on Sunday to more than 2,000,...
Iraq unveils ambitious Downtown Baghdad project featuring nation’s tallest tower
Haider Mohammad Makiya, the Head of the National Investment Authority, officially launched the highly anticipated Downtown Baghdad Project on Saturday....
Jeddah unveils ambitious plan for 20 water taxi stations alleviating traffic woes
In a bold move to tackle the ongoing traffic congestion challenges brought about by its growing population and influx of...
Thai PM pledges action on gun control after tragic mall shooting
In the wake of a devastating shooting incident that claimed the lives of two individuals at a prominent shopping center...
Jericho’s UNESCO-listed prehistoric site sparks tourism hopes
Jericho, a historic city nestled in the occupied West Bank, is gearing up for a tourism revival following UNESCO's declaration...
Iraqi President denounces Turkish violations in Kurdish regions
Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid voiced Iraq's firm rejection of Turkish incursions into Kurdish territories within Iraq. Rashid expressed his...
EU unveils measures to safeguard sensitive tech from Chinese acquisitions
The European Union (EU) has planned to reveal its strategy to counter China's aggressive trade policies, primarily by identifying a...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: The Future of Housing in NYC
Our administration recently proposed the most ambitious pro-housing zoning changes in the history of New York City — changes that...
Ankara announces resumption of Iraqi-Turkish oil pipeline operations after 6 month suspension
Turkey's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, has declared on Monday that the nation is set to recommence...
Turkey launches offensive against PKK bases in northern Iraq
In a swift and determined response, Turkey has initiated a military operation targeting PKK (Kurdistan Workers' Party) strongholds in northern...
Afghan embassy in India suspends operations amidst ongoing diplomatic uncertainty
Afghanistan's embassy in India has officially suspended its operations as of Sunday, marking a poignant moment in the diplomatic limbo...
Tripartite cooperation takes center stage at United Nations General Assembly
Foreign ministers from Iraq, Jordan, and Egypt convened on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General...
Iraqi Prime Minister, Dutch counterpart forge bilateral cooperation at UN assembly
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani engaged in high-level discussions with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, outlining the prospects of...
UK’s HS2 high-speed rail project faces cost overruns, uncertainties
HS2, the ambitious high-speed rail project in the UK, once touted to revolutionize connectivity between northern cities and London, is...
Hisense unveils cutting-edge flagship store in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
The globally renowned Chinese electronics and appliance powerhouse, Hisense, has made a significant stride in bolstering its presence in the...
International conference announced to aid flood-ravaged Derna in Libya
In response to the catastrophic flash flood that wreaked havoc on the port city of Derna, Libya's eastern-based administration has...
Iraq announces reopening of embassy in Vietnam
Iraq has officially declared its intention to reopen its embassy in the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi. The announcement came from...
Iraq announces reopening of embassy in Vietnam
Iraq has officially declared its intention to reopen its embassy in the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi. The announcement came from...
Abbas to UN: No Mideast peace without Palestinians’ rights
Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas said Thursday there could be no peace in the Middle East without a two-state solution, sending...
Venezuela takes prison from gang, seizes bitcoin machines, rocket launchers
Bitcoin mining machines and rocket launchers were among the astonishing contraband found in a Venezuelan prison recaptured from a gang...
Sudan army chief warns UN that war could spill over in region
Sudan's army chief warned Thursday at the United Nations that months of war could spill over in the region as...
Armenia, Azerbaijan clash at UN over Karabakh violence
Armenia and Azerbaijan clashed Thursday at the United Nations on the heels of a swift military victory in Nagorno-Karabakh by...
UN diplomatic showdown: Zelensky confronts Russia in person amidst war
In a highly anticipated diplomatic showdown at the United Nations, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has come face to face with...
Islamic leaders bash West at UN over Koran burnings
Muslim leaders addressing the United Nations on Tuesday berated the West over burnings of the Koran, denouncing the acts protected...
Iraqi Prime Minister, US Treasury under Secretary discuss financial reform at UN assembly
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and US Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson engaged in a...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Delivering for New Yorkers Year After Year
When we came into office 20 months ago, we promised we would ‘Get Stuff Done’ for New Yorkers and New...
UN nuclear chief urges Iran to allow inspectors
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog on Monday urged Iran to reconsider its decision to deny access to...
Bangladeshi bowler under fire over misogynist remarks
A Bangladeshi cricketer was embroiled in controversy Monday over misogynistic social media posts condemning working women, just days after making...
Ukraine, Russia clash at top UN court
Tensions are running high at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague as Russia and Ukraine prepare to...
Al-Sudani to attend the UN General Assembly in New York
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has departed from Baghdad to attend the 78th session of the United Nations General...
