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Israeli drone drops evacuation leaflets over Lebanese villages

An Israeli drone dropped leaflets on Sunday morning over the southeastern Lebanese village of Wazzani and nearby areas, calling on local residents to evacuate to the north of the ...

Channel calamity: Eight dead as migrant boat sinks between France and UK

Days after this year's biggest tragedy in the English Channel, another eight people drowned overnight while attempting to make the perilous crossing to the UK from France, re...

One killed, thousands evacuated in Poland due to continuous rainfall

One person was killed and thousands were evacuated due to continuous rainfall in Poland, said Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference on Sunday.

Ballistic missile from Yemen hits Israel: Army

A long-range surface-to-surface missile fired from Yemen struck an unpopulated area near Israel's international airport outside Tel Aviv on Sunday, Israeli sources said.

Netanyahu vows to exact 'heavy price' from Houthis for missile attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to exact a "heavy price" from Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen over Sunday morning's missile attack.

UAE President, VPs congratulate presidents of Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala on their Independence days

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent congratulatory messages to President Xiomara Castro of the Republic of Honduras, President Jose Daniel Ortega Saavedra of the...

Only 12 pc of unsafe food imports, including from China, taken off market

Only about 12 per cent of food imports determined to be unsafe have actually been taken off the market, a lawmaker said here on Sunday, citing related government data.

Vienna: Premiere of 'Amala' shines light on Tibetan struggle amid cultural genocide

A large audience gathered at a local theatre in Vienna on Saturday for the Austrian premiere of 'Amala - The Life and Struggle of the Dalai Lama's Sister,' a movie ...

MOD UAE leads Masters & Amateurs Divisions at AJP Tour Asia Continental Jiu-Jitsu Championship

The AJP Tour Asia Continental Jiu-Jitsu Championship is underway in Abu Dhabi, bringing together over 1,900 athletes for three days of thrilling competitions from September 13-15.

UAE sprinter Maryam Karim advances to final of 200-meter race in Arab Junior Athletics Championship

The UAE National Team sprinter Maryam Karim has advanced to the final of the 200-meter race in the 10th edition of the Arab Junior Athletics Championship (under 18) in Saudi Arabi...

Sharjah Chamber showcases Emirati designers' innovative creations at 70th Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by the "Emirati Goldsmiths" Platform, participated in the 70th Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair, held in ...

Parts of West, Central India likely to receive light to moderate rainfall next week

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall over parts of West and Central India in the next week.

Nepal's traditional tattoo meets modern aesthetic values

The sound of needles buzzed in every stall with artists busy inking the bodies of their clients drawing the fusion of Gods with elements of modernisation. The "Himalayan Tatt...

Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation: Midday Break concludes tomorrow, records 99.9% compliance rate

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced the conclusion of the Midday Break - the ban on working under direct sunlight and in open spaces from 12:30 to ...

On International Day of Democracy, FNC promotes deeply-rooted consultative practices in UAE society

The Federal National Council (FNC) joins parliaments around the world in celebrating the International Democracy Day, which falls on September 15 each year. While marking the Day...

UAE participates in 10th IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in Armenia

The Federal National Council Parliamentary Division participated in the Tenth IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, which is taking place from 12th to 14th September 20...

Indian Embassy in Kathmandu celebrates Hindi Diwas with literary event

The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu hosted a literary event on Saturday to celebrate "Hindi Diwas," which attracted scholars and the general public.

Pope Francis slams Donald Trump, Kamala Harris; terms US elections choice of 'lesser evil'

Pope Francis criticised former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris over their stance of immigration and abortion respectively, and termed the upcoming US elect...

India, Argentina hold 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations, discuss areas of cooperation

India and Argentina held the seventh round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOCs) on Friday in Buenos Aires, where the two sides discussed the entire gamut of bilateral relations ...

During Switzerland visit, Jaishankar shares India's approach to multilateralism, discusses ways to promote traditional medicine

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, concluded his two-day visit to Switzerland, during which he interacted with several top dignitaries and shared India's approach to mul...

Ukraine should use supplied weapons without restrictions: NATO military chair

From a military perspective, Ukrainians should not be restricted in using delivered weapons, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Military Committee Chair Rob Bauer said.

Financial challenges temporary, no IMF assistance needed: Maldives FM

The financial problems faced by the Maldives are temporary, and there is no need to seek assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the country's state media repo...

Cyclone hits Romania, leaving five dead, hundreds displaced

Galati County, Romania, is struggling to recover from the severe floods brought by Cyclone Boris, which has claimed five lives and displaced over 250 residents.

Russia warns of potential nuclear response amid Western actions in Ukraine

Russia's patience regarding a nuclear response to Western actions in Ukraine is wearing thin, warned Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's security council, in a ...

Iran denounces Western countries for imposing new sanctions on Tehran

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has denounced certain Western countries over fresh sanctions imposed on Tehran, which was accused of selling ballistic missiles ...

Indonesia breaks ground on first renewable energy-powered EV battery factory

Indonesia has inaugurated its first electric vehicle (EV) battery factory, which will operate entirely on renewable energy at the Neo Energy Morowali Industrial Estate in Central ...

UAE has no plans to re-open talks with US over F-35 fighter jets

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) does not expect to resume talks with the US regarding a multi-billion dollar deal to acquire F-35 fighter jets, irrespective of who wins the upcomin...

Tunisia begins electoral campaign for presidential election

The electoral campaign for the upcoming presidential election, scheduled for October 6, officially began on Tunisian soil, two days after it began abroad.

Russia, Ukraine swap 206 prisoners in exchange deal

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 206 prisoners of war, said the Russian Defence Ministry.

Sri Lanka moves to identify investors for floating solar projects

Sri Lanka Cabinet approved a proposal to select investors through a competitive bidding process to develop floating solar power plants in three reservoirs, according to the govern...

Syrian President appoints new Prime Minister

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has appointed Mohammad Ghazi Jalali as the country's new Prime Minister, state media reported on Saturday.

Record-breaking late heatwave continues in Japan

Most parts of Japan, from Kanto to Kyushu, on Saturday experienced intense late-summer heat, with high-pressure systems driving temperatures up, according to the country's we...

Senior UN official urges international support for refugees in Lebanon

A senior UN refugee official on Saturday called for increased international support for Lebanon and the refugees it hosts, urging action to address the protracted Syrian refugee c...

East China on guard as Typhoon Bebinca nears

Eastern Chinese regions are recalling ships to port and monitoring risks of flash floods and geological disasters amid warnings of strong rain caused by the approaching Typhoon Be...

Sri Lanka steps up measures for fighting tuberculosis

Sri Lanka Cabinet approved a proposal to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to study the effectiveness of a new treatment model to tuberculosis, according to the government&...

France: Thousands gather in support of victim drugged and raped for 10 years

Thousands of people gathered at the Place de la Republique in Paris to show their support to Gisele Pelicot and all rape victims, on Saturday.

UK announces humanitarian assistance for those impacted by Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam

The United Kingdom (UK) government on Saturday announced that it is providing £1 million of humanitarian assistance in response to the devastating impact of Typhoon Yagi in Vietna...

Over one million needy Afghans receive humanitarian aid during past year

The Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) distributed humanitarian aid to more than 1.4 million people across the war-torn Afghanistan during the past year, an official said on Satur...

EU naval mission reports renewed efforts to salvage burning oil tanker in Red Sea

A European Union (EU) naval mission said on Saturday that new attempts are underway to salvage an oil tanker ablaze in the Red Sea after attacks by Yemen's Houthi forces.

South Sudan delays elections, extends transition period by two years

South Sudan's transitional government announced the postponement of long-delayed elections and extended the transition period by two years after failing to meet key provision...