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LIVE UPDATES: Humanitarian crisis grows more desperate as war in Gaza drags on 16 Jan 2024 - 11:46 am

Doha, Qatar: The World Food Program, UNICEF, and the World Health Organization have been stressing the need for new entry routes to be...

Iraqi Kurdistan Security Council condemns missile attack in Erbil 16 Jan 2024 - 11:38 am

Erbil: The Kurdistan Region Security Council condemned Tuesday the missile attack launched by Iran's Revolutionary Guards targeting civilian areas in the city of...

Iran Guards attack targets in Iraq, Syria 16 Jan 2024 - 10:57 am

Arbil, Iraq: A missile attack by Iran's Republican Guards on targets in Iraq's Arbil killed at least four civilians, officials said Tuesday. The...

Japan to double emergency funds after New Year's Day quake 16 Jan 2024 - 10:25 am

Tokyo: Japan plans to double a fund used for disaster relief and other contingencies to $6.8 billion after a devastating New Year's Day...

Saudi Arabia reveals high-tech stadium design atop cliff for 2034 World Cup 16 Jan 2024 - 08:29 am

Geneva: Saudi Arabia revealed designs Monday for a high-tech stadium atop a 200-meter high cliff near Riyadh where the kingdom plans to stage...

Donald Trump's grip on Republican politics is put to the test in ice-cold Iowa's leadoff caucuses 15 Jan 2024 - 10:19 pm

Des Moines, Iowa:Voting is set to begin Monday night in icy Iowa as former President Donald Trump eyes a victory that would send...

Brazil's Rio de Janeiro confronts flood damage after heavy rain kills at least 11 15 Jan 2024 - 09:27 pm

Rio de Janeiro:Neighborhoods in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state remained flooded Monday more than a day after torrential rains that killed at least...

US defense chief Lloyd Austin released from hospital 15 Jan 2024 - 08:31 pm

Washington: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from Walter Reed hospital, he said Monday, after initially concealing his stay there from...

Bernardo Arevalo faces huge challenges after finally being sworn in as Guatemala's president 15 Jan 2024 - 06:39 pm

Guatemala City: Guatemala's new president, Bernardo Arévalo, was left with huge challenges Monday after he was finally sworn into office, including his party's...

Arctic freeze continues blasting huge swaths of US with sub-zero temperatures 15 Jan 2024 - 06:12 pm

Portland, Oregon:A dangerous Arctic blast will continue sweeping across the U.S. on Monday and linger through at least midweek, prolonging a bitter cold...

Nigerian breakdancers battle to bring 'groove' to Olympics 15 Jan 2024 - 04:23 pm

Lagos: Sweaty and out of breath, B-boy Alpha comes down grinning from the stage where he has just won Nigeria's national breakdance championship...

Philippines to upgrade outposts in disputed South China Sea 15 Jan 2024 - 03:38 pm

Manila: The Philippines will upgrade outposts in waters off its coast and acquire more ships, its military chief said Monday, as the country...

German farmers round off week of angry protests in Berlin 15 Jan 2024 - 02:44 pm

Berlin: Thousands of angry farmers descended on Berlin with their tractors on Monday, rounding off a week of nationwide protests against plans to...

Mauritius bracing for tropical cyclone Belal 15 Jan 2024 - 02:37 pm

Port Louis, Mauritius:Mauritius was bracing Monday for tropical cyclone Belal, with the authorities warning of possible flooding as the storm "dangerously" approaches the...

World could get its first trillionaire within 10 years, anti-poverty group Oxfam says 15 Jan 2024 - 12:23 pm

Davos, Switzerland: The world could have its first trillionaire within a decade, anti-poverty organization Oxfam International said Monday in its annual assessment of...

UN wants $4.2 billion for Ukraine aid in 2024 15 Jan 2024 - 12:18 pm

Geneva: The United Nations said Monday it will need $4.2 billion to provide humanitarian aid in Ukraine in 2024, and to help millions...

Turkiye detains Israeli footballer over 'ugly gesture' 15 Jan 2024 - 10:46 am

Ankara, Turkiye: Turkish authorities have detained football club Antalyaspor’s Israeli player Sagiv Jehezkel for questioning after he displayed solidarity with Israel during a...