Israeli airstrikes claim dozens of lives in central, southern Gaza
In the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, the 98th day witnessed a devastating Israeli bombardment...
Search Results for: WHO
US, UK launch airstrikes on Yemen rebels aAmid escalating regional tensions
In the early hours of Friday, US and British forces carried out airstrikes on Yemen, targeting Huthi rebels who have...
Baghdad extends its presence on global stage with World Government Summit invitation
Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, was formally invited on Wednesday to participate in the upcoming World Government Summit 2024....
Israel discovers evidence of hostages in Hamas tunnel amid ongoing conflict in Gaza
In the midst of intensified fighting in central Gaza, the Israeli military has announced the discovery of traces suggesting hostages...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed—The Safest Big City in America
Since day one, our administration has been clear about our vision for the five boroughs — creating a city that...
UN warns of critical shortages, humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid ongoing conflict
On the 93rd day of the conflict in Gaza, the United Nations (UN) issued alarming reports highlighting dire shortages and...
Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina secures fifth term amidst controversy
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has claimed victory for a fifth consecutive term, securing an overwhelming majority in the parliament....
Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza amid UN warning of uninhabitable conditions
Israel carried out airstrikes in Gaza on Saturday, as the United Nations sounded the alarm over the territory's dire living...
US Secretary of State Blinken launches fourth middle east trip amidst Gaza aid, escalation talks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarked on his fourth journey to the Middle East since the onset of the...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed—Keeping Nightlife Safe in New York City
New York City is the city that never sleeps. We are a 24-hour city that is the nightlife capital of...
Iraqi Presidency condemns terrorist attacks in Iranian city of Kerman
In an official statement on Wednesday, the Iraqi Presidency strongly denounced the recent bombings in the southeastern Iranian city of...
Saudi Arabia achieves impressive 135.4% growth in investment licenses issued during 3Q 2023
The Saudi Ministry of Investment reported a remarkable surge, issuing over 2100 investment licenses in the third quarter of 2023,...
Deadly twin bombings strike Soleimani memorial procession in Kerman
In a tragic incident marking the fourth anniversary of General Qasem Soleimani's assassination by the US, twin bomb explosions near...
Humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza as intense fighting, hospital strikes claim lives
In the ongoing conflict in Gaza, reports of continuing airstrikes and intense ground battles between Israeli forces and Palestinian fighters...
Kosovo celebrates EU visa-free travel, ending years of anticipation
The European Union's visa liberalization initiative for Kosovo nationals officially took effect on Monday, marking a milestone for the country's...
Kosovo celebrates EU visa-free travel, ending years of anticipation
The European Union's visa liberalization initiative for Kosovo nationals officially took effect on Monday, marking a milestone for the country's...
Bassam Noor appointed as new CEO of SICO Capital in Saudi Arabia
SICO Capital, a prominent GCC asset manager and investment bank, has appointed Mr. Bassam Abdulaziz Noor as the Chief Executive...
Pro-Palestine campaigners call for Gaza ceasefire on New Year’s Eve
Pro-Palestine activists worldwide have urged for a ceasefire in Gaza, transforming New Year’s Eve celebrations into a collective call for...
Pro-Iran Shiite parties secure majority in Iraq’s provincial elections
In the aftermath of Iraq's provincial vote on December 18, the electoral commission has unveiled the final results, revealing a...
Marsh, Smith lead Australia’s fightback with gritty partnership, securing commanding lead against Pakistan
Mitchell Marsh's resilient 96, accompanied by a steadfast Steve Smith, spearheaded Australia's recovery, establishing a formidable 241-run lead over Pakistan...
Israel escalates attacks in Gaza, death toll surges
In the latest developments in the ongoing conflict, Israeli forces have intensified their attacks in the Gaza Strip, focusing on...
Al Nassr secures dominant 5-2 victory in Clasico showdown against Al Ittihad
Al Nassr asserted their dominance with a historic 5-2 triumph over hosts Al Ittihad, narrowing the point gap with league...
Tragedy strikes in Paris suburb as authorities launch homicide probe
French prosecutors have initiated a homicide investigation following the grim discovery of five bodies in the town of Meaux, located...
Manchester City secures historic Club World Cup victory with 4-0 triumph over Fluminense
In a groundbreaking achievement, Manchester City clinched their inaugural FIFA Club World Cup title in a spectacular 4-0 win against...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed—A Year of Getting Stuff Done for working-class New Yorkers
When we came into office in January 2022, New York City was on the brink. The pandemic was still raging....
Eric Adams Community Op-Ed: Pathways to Success for Our Young People
Our city’s future depends on being able to help our young people grow, fulfill their potential, and thrive in an...
UN security council set to vote on long-pending Gaza resolution
Amidst escalating tensions and a deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the United Nations Security Council has scheduled to vote on...
Appeal verdict looms in trial of former Iranian official in Sweden
A Swedish appeals court has set to unveil its verdict on Tuesday in the trial of Hamid Noury, a former...
Kuwait mourns as late emir Sheikh Nawaf laid to rest in private ceremony
In a solemn ceremony on Sunday, Kuwait bid farewell to its late emir, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, in a private...
King Salman directs absentee prayer for late Sheikh Nawaf
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman, has issued a directive for an absentee prayer in honor of the...
Israel mourns three Gaza hostages mistakenly killed
Israel has mourned the deaths of three hostages from Gaza who were mistakenly killed by Israeli troops. Yotam Haim, Alon...
Lafarge under fire as Yazidi plaintiffs file civil suit alleging ISIS conspiracy
A civil suit led by Yazidi Nobel laureate Nadia Murad and 430 Americans of Yazidi background accuses French conglomerate Lafarge...
Israel escalates Gaza offensive amidst US concerns
Israel continued its military operations in Gaza on Friday, defying international calls for restraint. The United States, a key supporter...
Beijing’s tightening grip forces Hong Kong universities into decline
In the wake of Beijing's increasing influence, Hong Kong's once-thriving academic community is facing a profound decline. Scholars and students,...
Israel battles Hamas as UN calls Gaza ‘hell on earth’
Israeli forces battled Hamas militants and bombed more targets in the devastated Gaza Strip Tuesday with the UN General Assembly...
Israeli forces kill 4 Palestinians in West Bank: ministry
Israeli forces killed four Palestinians in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin on Tuesday, the Palestinian health ministry reported....
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Saving New Yorkers from the Opioid Crisis
A fatal overdose occurs in New York City every 3 hours. The opioid epidemic is a growing public health crisis...
Israel bombs south Gaza after Hamas hostage threat
Israel bombed southern Gaza's main city on Monday after Hamas warned no Israeli hostages would leave the territory alive unless...
Children of Nobel winner Mohammadi ‘worried’ about her health
The children of imprisoned Iranian human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi said Monday they were "extremely...
UN Climate talks in final push for fossil fuel agreement
As the UN climate talks approach their conclusion on Monday, negotiators strive to sway an increasingly isolated Saudi Arabia and...
TikTok announces $1.5b investment to revive online shop in Indonesia
TikTok unveiled a $1.5 billion investment in a deal with GoTo, aiming to resurrect its online shopping venture in Indonesia....
US business leaders start to rally around Republican candidate Nikki Haley
A surge of support from prominent US business leaders is bolstering Nikki Haley's bid as the Republican Party's favored contender...
Israel pounds Gaza targets after US vetos rare UN ceasefire bid
Israel bombarded targets in Gaza on Saturday after the United States blocked an extraordinary UN bid for a ceasefire in...
Israel strikes Gaza after failed UN ceasefire bid
Israel pressed its offensive against Hamas militants in Gaza on Saturday after the United States blocked an extraordinary UN bid...
Israel bombs Gaza targets after US vetoes rare UN ceasefire bid
Israel bombarded targets in Gaza on Saturday after the United States blocked an extraordinary UN bid for a ceasefire in...
Gaza humanitarian zone faces criticism amid Israeli offensive
As Israel continues its military offensive in Gaza, approximately 1.8 million Palestinians have been displaced, with many directed to a...
Israel pursues Hamas in and around Gaza’s biggest cities
Israel pressed on with its offensive in and around Gaza's main cities on Friday, more than two months after Hamas's...
Gaza and Instagram make an explosive mix in Hollywood
Hollywood celebrities are paying the price for taking sides in the Gaza war -- plastering their social media accounts with...
Israel squeezes Gaza cities ahead of rare UN vote
Israeli forces squeezed Gaza's main cities Friday, two months after Hamas's deadly attack sparked a war that has killed thousands,...
No surprises in store as Egypt heads to polls
Egypt is gearing up this month for a presidential election certain to win incumbent Abdel Fattah al-Sisi a third term...
Israel battles Hamas in south Gaza city
Israeli troops battled Hamas militants Thursday in the heart of southern Gaza's main city where a suspected mastermind of the...
Israeli forces battle Hamas in main southern Gaza city
Israeli forces battled Hamas militants in Gaza's main southern city on Wednesday in some of the most intense combat of...
Economic turmoil grips Pakistan as price spikes, political instability plague nation
In the wake of the closure of approximately 1,600 clothing factories, an estimated 700,000 workers, including daily-wage laborer Asif Maseeh,...
Israeli ground forces move into south of Gaza
Israel has moved ground forces into the south of Gaza in its war on Hamas, witnesses said Monday, despite global...
COP28’s UAE chair says ‘we respect’ climate science
The Emirati head of the UN climate conference insisted on Monday that he respects climate science after he came under...
Saudi health minister meets with Turkish minister of agriculture, forestry
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Health, Fahad Al-Jalajel, who also holds the pivotal position of Chairman of the Board of Directors...
Iraq’s exports to China reach $39.38 billion
The Chinese embassy in Iraq disclosed that the bilateral trade between Iraq and China soared to $53.37 billion in 2022....
Saudi FM attends GCC ministerial preparatory meeting
Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, actively participated in the 158th meeting of the Preparatory Ministerial...
Israel bombs Gaza as pressure mounts to protect civilians
Israel struck Gaza targets Sunday in its war on Hamas sparked by the October 7 attacks as international concern mounted...
‘Ink me up’: Iran tattoo artists aim to leave mark
Within a flat in northern Tehran, concealed from the public eye, Sean proudly showcases the tattoo motifs crafted by his...
