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US financier detained in slain Haitian president probe 14 Feb 2023 - 09:13 pm

Miami: A US financier living in Florida was arrested on Tueday in the slaying of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse as the US government...

At least 32 civilians killed in eastern Congo, says the UN 14 Feb 2023 - 08:23 pm

Dakar: At least 32 civilians have been killed by rebel groups in eastern Congo's Ituri province, said a spokesman for the United Nations....

Saudi Arabia to host FIFA Club World Cup 2023 14 Feb 2023 - 08:05 pm

Doha: FIFA has announced that the Club World Cup 2023, which is set to take place from December 12-22, will be held in...

Polish mum of seven gives birth to 'miracle' quintuplets 14 Feb 2023 - 07:11 pm

Warsaw: Polish-British parents of seven welcomed five new babies just in time for Valentine's Day, with the mother saying on Tuesday that she...

Quake relief reaches Syria through newly opened crossing 14 Feb 2023 - 07:05 pm

Bab al-Salama: An aid convoy crossed on Tuesday from Turkey into rebel-held north Syria, the first through Bab al-Salama crossing that reopened for...

UN appeals for nearly $400 mn for Syria quake victims 14 Feb 2023 - 06:57 pm

United Nations: The United Nations launched an appeal for $397 million on Tuesday to help earthquake victims in Syria, where the disaster has...

Troubled French comedian faces charges over car crash 14 Feb 2023 - 06:51 pm

Paris: A troubled French comedian known for his struggles with drugs faces charges in France after causing a head-on collision outside Paris while...

EU to ban fossil fuel cars, slash truck and bus emissions 14 Feb 2023 - 06:48 pm

Strasbourg: The European Union will ban new sales of fossil fuel cars from 2035, after MEPs approved a new law on Tuesday, as...

Boost for Macron as French unemployment drops to 15-year low 14 Feb 2023 - 06:21 pm

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron received a boost on Tuesday with official figures showing unemployment fell to a 15-year low, as he seeks...

Police seek motive of gunman who killed 3 at Michigan State 14 Feb 2023 - 06:05 pm

Michigan: Police identified the 43-year-old man who killed three students and wounded five at Michigan State University, saying on Tuesday that a tip...

Moldova temporarily closes airspace: Air Moldova 14 Feb 2023 - 04:49 pm

Chisinau: Moldova on Tuesday closed its airspace for over two hours citing safety and security reasons, authorities said, amid tensions between the former...

Taiwan threatens to shoot down any Chinese balloons 14 Feb 2023 - 04:12 pm

Beijing: Amid speculation over alleged Chinese spy balloons, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said on Tuesday it would shoot down any suspected military object coming...

China's Xi hails Iran 'solidarity' during 'complex' world situation 14 Feb 2023 - 03:54 pm

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed Beijing's "solidarity" with Iran on Tuesday as he hosted the Islamic republic's President Ebrahim Raisi at the...

Norway to donate eight Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine 14 Feb 2023 - 03:43 pm

Oslo: Norway's government said on Tuesday it would donate eight of its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, fulfilling a previous commitment and joining...

North Korea's 'first daughter': Everything we know about Kim Ju Ae 14 Feb 2023 - 03:42 pm

Seoul: North Korea's "first daughter" suddenly seems to be everywhere. In November, she was out inspecting intercontinental ballistic missiles with her dad, North...

Haley announces presidential campaign, challenging Trump 14 Feb 2023 - 03:34 pm

Charleston: Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador, announced her candidacy for president on Tuesday, becoming the first major...

NATO chief unfazed about Finland, Sweden joining together 14 Feb 2023 - 03:00 pm

Brussels: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg played down on Tuesday the importance of Finland and Sweden joining the world’s biggest security organization at the...