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May 23, 2024
Beijing [China], May 23: Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan, who had been serving a four-year sentence for reporting on the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in locked-down Wuhan, has been released from prison, according to supporters.
Millions attend funeral procession for Iranian President Raisi in Tehran
20 people in intensive care after Singapore Airlines flight
Why did Sunak decide to call the summer election?
Israeli forces move deeper into Rafah in night of heavy battle
Macron arrives in riot-hit New Caledonia for high-stakes talks
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Zelenskiy says Ukraine needs system to defend against Russia's guided bombs
Kyiv [Ukraine], May 23: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy issued a fresh plea on Wednesday for upgraded defence systems to protect Ukraine's cities against guided bombs, which...
US: Iowa tornado leaves trail of wreckage and death
Iowa [US], May 23: The Iowa State Patrol has confirmed multiple deaths from a tornado and at least a dozen injuries in storms on Tuesday.
Vietnam elects To Lam as new president
Hanoi [Vietnam], May 23: Vietnam's National Assembly elected Public Security Minister To Lam as the country's new president on Wednesday.
UEFA picks Budapest to host 2026 Champions League final
Zurich [Switzerland], May 23: UEFA selected Budapest on Wednesday to host the men's Champions League final in 2026 and delayed giving the 2027 game to...
UAE organises humanitarian initiative to support Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul to address impact of floods
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 23: The United Arab Emirates today launched a humanitarian initiative under the theme "Support the Brazilian state of Rio Grande...
UAE President confers First-Class Medal of Independence on Ambassador of Paraguay
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 23: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan awarded the First-Class Medal of Independence to Jose Agüero Avila,...
Abdullah bin Zayed attends official mourning ceremony of late Iranian President; conveys UAE
Tehran [Iran], May 23: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, led the UAE delegation that participated in the official mourning...
Zelensky discusses Ukraine's air defense boost with German FM
May 22, 2024
Kyiv [Ukraine], May 22: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense with visiting German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Tuesday, the presidential press...
Finnish gov't proposes controversial border pushback bill to parliament
Helsinki [Finland], May 22: The Finnish government on Tuesday submitted to parliament a controversial bill that would authorize pushing back asylum seekers at the eastern...
Türkiye grants visa exemption to Romanian citizens
Ankara [Turkey], May 22: Türkiye has launched a passport-free policy for Romanian citizens, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday.
12 murdered in latest spate of violence in Mexican coast resort
Mr. Biden attacked Mr. Trump for using 'Hitler's language'
We urge Israel to lift the Gaza blockade: WHO chief
Lack of supplies, security: UNRWA suspends food distribution in Rafah
States must cut CO2, says UN maritime court in major climate decision
Taiwan's legislative chaos sparks fears for island's democracy
US military says 569 tonnes of aid delivered
9 child workers die in Egypt after bus plunges into Nile
Singapore Airlines flight hits severe turbulence, one passenger dead
Iranian President Raisi's memorial muted amid public discontent
