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Jun 15, 2024
Washington [US], June 15: Washington imposed sanctions on an Israeli group for attacking humanitarian aid convoys bound for starving civilians in Gaza, U.S. officials told Reuters, in the latest move targeting actors Washington believes threaten the prospects for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
US Supreme Court rejects federal ban on gun 'bump stocks'
UN climate talks deadlocked on funding ahead of COP 29 in Baku
Jun 14, 2024
US, Ukraine sign long-term security agreement at G7
Hezbollah launches rocket and drone attacks on several Israeli army sites
EU court strengthens possibility of asylum for stateless Palestinians
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G7 summit: EU's Von der Leyen backs US peace plan for Gaza
Apulia [Italy], June 14: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday offered the commission's support for the peace plan for the Gaza Strip...
Belarus, Armenia each recall ambassadors amid spat
Moscow [Russia], June 14: Armenia and Belarus each recalled their ambassadors for consultations on Thursday, as diplomatic tensions between the two deepen.
Israel says fighting continues in Rafah
Tel Aviv [Israel], June 14: Israel's army says it is continuing its internationally criticized operations in the city of Rafah in the south of the...
Abortion pill still under legal threat despite US Supreme Court ruling
Washington [US], June 14: The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Thursday keeping the abortion drug mifepristone on the market with no new restrictions ends one...
G7 agrees on loan deal to support Ukraine with Russian assets
Apulia [Italy], June 14: Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies agreed an outline deal to provide $50 billion of loans for Ukraine...
Canada to contribute 3.6 bln USD to new G7 deal for Ukraine
Ottawa [Canada], June 10: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday announced 5 billion Canadian dollars (3.6 billion U.S. dollars) in funding as the country's...
World Bank says Sri Lankan economy to expand 2.2 pct in 2024
Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 14: Sri Lankan economy is expected to expand by 2.2 percent in 2024 and reach 3 percent in 2026, assuming successful...
Philippines confirms Filipino crew aboard ship attacked in Red Sea
Manila [Philippines], June 14: The Philippines on Friday said Filipino sailors were among the crew on board a commercial ship attacked by Houthi militants in...
Greece: Heat forces Acropolis closure for 2nd straight day
Athens [Greece], June 14: Greek authorities closed down the Acropolis in Athens on Thursday afternoon for a second day running as Athens experiences unusually high...
Record 120 million people displaced globally: UN report
New York [US], June 14: The UN said on Thursday that a record-breaking 120 million people were living in a forcibly displaced status globally between the beginning of 2023 through to May 2024.
UAQ Ruler pardons number of inmates ahead of Eid Al Adha
Bank of Japan decides to reduce government bond buying
UAE participates in 20th CGIAR System Council meeting in Brazil
International film festival opens in Shanghai
Iranian, Venezuelan FMs vow to promote ties, cooperation to counter sanctions
Jun 13, 2024
U.S.-British coalition launches 3 airstrikes on Yemen's Red Sea port city
Cloud seeding claims overshadow record floods worldwide
New Caledonia vote reform that sparked riots 'suspended'
New Korean flare-up carries greater air of menace
Denmark recalls Korean instant noodles for being too spicy
