Rumors of the US State Department closing USAID offices abroad
Washington [US], February 5: The US State Department has reportedly ordered the closure of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) overseas offices and is...
Trump in no hurry to talk to Xi amid new tariff war
Washington [US], February 5: "That's fine," Trump said at the White House when asked about China's retaliatory duties.
Palestinians should leave Gaza permanently: Trump
New York [US], February 5: President Donald Trump said Tuesday he doesn't think there is a permanent future for Palestinians in Gaza, saying the war-torn...
Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran, aims to drive oil exports to...
New York [US], February 5: U.S. President Donald Trumpon Tuesday restored his "maximum pressure" campaign on Iran that includes efforts to drive its oil exports...
10 killed in attack at Swedish adult school, gunman among the dead
Stockholm [Sweden], February 5: Around 10 people were killed in a shooting at an adult education centre on Tuesday, Swedish police said, the deadliest attack...
Ukraine's politics warms up as US focuses on war's endgame
Moscow [Russia], February 5: After Russia's 2022 invasion, Ukraine's normally febrile political life was becalmed under martial law. But there have been growing signs of...
Rabdan Academy launches Fab Academy Diploma Programme
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 5: Rabdan Academy, a global leader in safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management, announced the launch Fab Academy Diploma»...
14th Middle East Conference of Valdai Discussion Club launches
Moscow [Russia], February 5: On February 4-5, the Valdai Discussion Club, in collaboration with the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences,...
EU leaders commit to increased defence spending
Brussels [Belgium], February 5: European Council President Antonio Costa said that strengthening the European security requires a strong and competitive European defence industry.
King of Bahrain receives Chairman of National Media Office
Manama [Bahrain], February 5: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, received today at Safriya Palace, Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al...
Gaza death toll close to 62,000 as authorities add thousands to tally
Gaza [Israel], February 4: Authorities in Gaza have updated the death toll from Israel's war on the enclave to 61,709, having added thousands who are...
Pro-Russia paramilitary leader killed in Moscow
Moscow [Russia], February 4: The leader of a pro-Russian paramilitary group in eastern Ukraine has died in hospital after being injured in an explosion in...
Hamas 'ready' for talks on phase two of Gaza ceasefire
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 4: Two Hamas officials speaking on condition of anonymity were being quoted by AFP expressing the group's readiness to start discussions...
Conservative Merz vows to 'lead Germany forward'
Berlin [Germany], February 4: Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become Germany's next chancellor, said on Monday he is ready to "lead Germany forward" as his...
US tariffs would not impact NATO's deterrence: Rutte
Brussels [Belgium], February 4: The dispute over potential tariffs between the US and its allies will not have a negative impact on the Western military...
Russia accelerating executions of Ukrainian POWs: UN report
New York [US], February 4: The United Nations has expressed "alarm" over a sharp rise in reported executions of Ukrainian soldiers captured by Russian armed...
Ukraine slams anti-Putin Russian news outlet for abuse of war images
Kiev [Ukraine], February 4: Anti-Putin news website Meduza has halted an international advertising campaign using unauthorized images of Ukrainians following criticism from Ukraine.
US wants Ukraine and Russia to make concessions
Washington [US], February 4: US Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg said over the weekend that both Ukraine and Russia should "give a little...
President Trump wants Ukraine to use rare earth reserves in exchange for...
Washington [US], February 4: On February 3, President Donald Trump said he wanted to sign an agreement allowing the US to access Ukraine's rare earth...
The 'price' of America in the trade war
Washington [US], February 4: Although asserting that the final result will be "worth the price", US President Donald Trump also admitted that the current trade...
President Trump wants to create a national investment fund, potentially buying TikTok
Washington [US], February 4: On February 3, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing the country's first sovereign wealth fund, opening a mechanism...
Britain's late regret
London [UK], February 4: The process of Britain leaving the EU (Brexit) was officially completed 5 years ago (January 31, 2020). In the fateful referendum...
Trump unexpectedly postpones tariffs on Mexico and Canada, keeping them unchanged on...
Washington [US], February 4: US President Donald Trump on February 3 postponed imposing high tariffs on Mexico and Canada for 30 days, but kept US...
US Secretary of State announces takeover of USAID 'soft power' tool
Washington [US], February 4: On February 3, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that he would take over as acting director of the US...
EU leaders agree to step up defence efforts
Washington [US], February 4: European Union leaders agreed on Monday to do more to bolster their defences against Russia and other threats by hiking spending...
Mexico, US reach deal to delay tariffs for one month
Washington [US], February 4: U.S. President Donald Trump paused new tariffs on Mexico for one month after Mexico agreed on Monday to reinforce its northern...
Gaza's reunited twins speak of loss and joy
Gaza [Israel], February 4: The emotional reunion of twin brothers in Gaza after Israel allowed movement within the enclave as part of a ceasefire deal...