Russia says seeking UN Security Council meeting on Belgorod

Dec 31, 2023

Moscow [Russia], December 31: Russia on Saturday requested a meeting of the United Nations Security Council to discuss what it said was a deadly Ukrainian...

Xi urges Chinese envoys to create 'diplomatic iron army'

Dec 31, 2023

Beijing [China], December 31: Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Chinese ambassadors to forge a "diplomatic iron army" loyal to the Communist Party, reviving the abrasive...

Massive waves on California coast cause flooding

Dec 31, 2023

California [US], December 31: Coastal communities in California faced another day of towering waves and possible flooding as officials issued evacuation orders in some areas...

McDonald's Malaysia sues Israel boycott movement for $1 million in damages

Dec 31, 2023

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], December 31: McDonald's Malaysia has sued a movement promoting boycotts against Israel for "false and defamatory statements" that it says hurt its...

Russia says 20 dead after 'indiscriminate' Ukrainian strikes on Belgorod

Dec 31, 2023

Moscow [Russia], December 31: Russia said 20 people including two children had been killed and 111 injured in "indiscriminate" Ukrainian strikes allegedly including cluster bombs...

Palestinian economy hard hit by Israeli aggression in 2023

Dec 31, 2023

Ramallah [Palestine], December 31: Palestinian economy was hard hit by the Israeli aggression which started on October 7 and has led to a decline in...

Sharjah takes part in honouring Historical Lexicon

Dec 31, 2023

Cairo [Egypt], December 31: On December 18, the Sharjah Arabic Language Academy (ALA) participated in an event organised by the Union of Arabic Language Academies...

RAK Ruler attends conclusion of Mohamed bin Zayed Festival for Arabian Purebred Camel Racing

Dec 31, 2023

Ras al-Khaimah [UAE], December 31: H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today witnessed, in the...

At least 2 inmates killed, 6 injured in Uruguayan prison fire

Dec 30, 2023

Montevideo [Uruguay], December 30: At least two inmates were killed and six others injured after prisoners started a fire Thursday night in a cell...