US officials see weakened Putin as Russia turmoil reveals 'cracks'

Washington [US], June 26: The unprecedented challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin by Wagner fighters has exposed fresh "cracks" in the strength of his leadership...

US Coast Guard investigating cause of submersible implosion

Washington [US], June 26:The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the cause of the undersea implosion of a tourist submersible that killed all five people aboard...

Greek conservatives storm to victory in repeat election

Athens [Greece], June 26:Greece's conservative New Democracy party stormed to victory in a parliamentary election with voters giving reformist Kyriakos Mitsotakis another four-year term as...

Police detain 50 after Pride march in Istanbul

Istanbul [Turkey], June 26:Turkish police detained at least 50 people after Istanbul's LGBT community held its annual Pride march.

Indonesia police probe drug regulators over cough syrup

Jakarta [Indonesia], June 26: Indonesia's police are conducting preliminary inquiries into whether any actions by officials at the country's drug regulator could amount to criminal...

Emirates, Sydney Symphony Orchestra extend their two-decade partnership

Dubai [UAE], June 26: Emirates has further solidified its commitment to supporting arts and culture in Australia by extending its 21-year partnership with the Sydney...

Zimbabwean president launches campaign for 2nd term

Harare [Zimbabwe], June 25: Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is also leader of the ruling ZANU PF party, on Saturday launched his party's election campaign...

21 alleged criminals arrested in Afghanistan

Kbul [Afghanistan], June 25: Afghan police have arrested 21 people on charge of involvement in criminal activities in six out of Afghanistan's 34 provinces on...

World Bank approves 110 mln USD loan to boost Philippine education

Manila [Philippines], June 25: The World Bank said Saturday it has approved a 110 million U.S. dollars loan to finance a project aiming to boost...

Greece eyes Mitsotakis win

Athens [Greece], June 25: Sipping her four-euro ($4.36) freddo in a suburban Athens cafe, Maria N. says she has no illusions about how Greece's national...

All five on Titanic sub dead after catastrophic implosion

Boston [US], June 25: All five people aboard a submersible that went missing near the wreck of the Titanic died-likely in an instant-when their vessel...

US: No evidence COVID created in Chinese lab

Washington [US], June 25: The head of US intelligence said Friday that there was no evidence that the COVID-19 virus was created in the Chinese...

Wagner troops 'turning back' as Putin vows to defeat rebels

Moscow [Russia], June 25: The chief of mercenary group Wagner said in a surprise announcement on Saturday that his troops were turning back to avoid...

Israeli security chiefs vow crackdown on settler 'terrorism'

Jerusalem [Israel], June 25: Israeli security chiefs on Saturday designated settler attacks on Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank as "nationalist terrorism" that merits...

Brazil's Lula calls for 'common sense' negotiations on EU-Mercosur trade pact

Brasilia [Brazil], June 25: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday urged the European Union and the Mercosur to set aside arrogance and...

Rebel Russian mercenaries halt the advance on Moscow, Kremlin says fighters to...

Moscow [Russia], June 25: Heavily armed Russian mercenaries who advanced most of the way to Moscow halted their approach, de-escalating a major challenge to President...

Trump says 'vital' federal role remains for regulating abortion

Washington [US], June 25: Former President Donald Trump said the federal government has a role in regulating late-term abortions, but declined to provide specifics on...

European Union and the GCC have a dynamic relationship

Muscat [Oman], June 25: The European Union and the GCC have a dynamic relationship, and both regions are working together in many fields such as...

UAE to participate in International Paralympic Committee Athletes' Forum

Dubai [UAE], June 25: The UAE will participate in the third edition of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes' Forum will be hosted by the...

UAE President awards Albanian Ambassador Medal of Independence of First Order

Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 25: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan awarded ErmalDredha, Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to the UAE,...

Over 900,000 passengers expected to pass through Abu Dhabi International Airport during...

Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 25: Abu Dhabi Airports issued today its projected passenger figures in anticipation of an increase in traffic at Abu Dhabi International...

UAE calls for de-escalation in Russia

Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 25: The UAE affirmed that it is following with great concern the recent tensions in Russia, resulting from a rebellion in...

MBRSC announces winners of UAE Zero Robotic Programming Challenge

Dubai [UAE], June 25: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) today announced the winners of the UAE Zero Robotics Programming Challenge (UAE ZRPC), a...

Palestinian official rejects claims of PA losing control over West Bank

Ramallah [Palestine], June 24: A senior Palestinian official on Friday denied the Israeli claims that the Palestinian Authority (PA) cannot control the West Bank and...

Residential property prices in Germany see biggest decline in 23 years

Berlin [Germany], June 24: Prices for residential real estate in Germany fell by an average of 6.8 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2023,...

Fauci expresses concern about U.S. future due to disinformation

Los Angeles [US],June 24: White House former chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci said he is worried about the future of the United States due to...

Paris 2024 torch relay route unveiled

Paris [France], June 24: The Paris 2024 Olympic flame will arrive in France on May 8, 2024, kicking off a torch relay across the French...