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'Hotel Rwanda' Hero Paul Rusesabagina Released from Prison

Paul Rusesabagina has been released from a Rwandan prison, according to U.S. officials, after the Rwandan government commuted his prison ...

Biden Warns Iran After Deadly Strikes in Syria

U.S. President Joe Biden said the United States would respond 'forcefully' to protect Americans after the U.S. military said it ...

US does not seek conflict with Iran but will respond "forcefully" to protect its personnel: Biden

Ottawa [Canada], March 25 (ANI): US President Joe Biden has said that the US does not seek conflict with Iran ...

Islamic State Group Kills 15 Truffle Hunters in Syria, Monitor Says

beirut, lebanon - The Islamic State group killed 15 people foraging for desert truffles in conflict-ravaged central Syria by cutting ...

UN water conference showcases cross-border cooperation

© Provided by Xinhua In an unprecedented political push for cross-border water cooperation, ministers from Africa, Latin America and the ...

Iran Condemns France for 'Repression' of Protests

tehran, iran - Iran on Friday condemned what it called France's repression of protests after more than 450 people were ...

Saudi-Iran deal brokered by China evidence of fiasco of current US Administration

Singapore, March 25 (ANI): China recently mediated a peace agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and it has been stated ...

UK could fuel radioactive disaster in Ukraine Russia

Depleted uranium shells promised to Kiev by the UK would ?cause irreparable harm? to soldiers and civilians alike, Moscow claimedThe ...

Saudi Arabia and Syria to restore ties media

The reported development comes after Riyadh signed a similar deal with TehranSaudi Arabia and Syria will reopen their embassies after ...

Iraqi, Indian NSAs agree to enhance defence cooperation, counter-terrorism efforts: Sources

New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): National Security Adviser of Iraq, Qasim Al-Araji is on an India visit at the ...

ISSF World Cup: Rudrankksh wins bronze; China extend golden run

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], March 24 (ANI): Reigning world champion Rudrankksh Patil won bronze in the men's 10m Air Rifle, ...

Don't want to fall too far behind in rankings: Ons Jabeur seeking fresh start at Miami Open

Miami [US], March 24 (ANI): World No.5 Ons Jabeur, who suffered an early exit in the Indian Wells Open after ...

Russia warns of radioactive disaster in Ukraine

Depleted uranium shells promised to Kiev by the UK would ?cause irreparable harm? to soldiers and civilians alike, Moscow saysThe ...

British Demonstrators Protest Israeli Leader's Visit to London

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomed Benjamin Netanyahu at his official residence in London on Friday as protesters shouting "Shame!" ...

"We will take all necessary measures to bring him to justice in India," MEA on Zakir Naik

New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday reiterated that it will take all necessary ...

Ukrainian counter-offensive will shock the world US adviser

Kiev's forces will be in better shape they were a year ago, Dan Rice predictsThe Ukrainian military is poised to ...

US strikes Syria

The Pentagon has said Iran-affiliated groups were targeted, while local sources claim civilian infrastructure was hitAmerican forces have carried out ...

Netanyahu Vows To Unite Israel but Opponents Dismiss Pledge

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday vowed to "mend the rift" in a nation deeply divided over his proposed ...

"Not getting any FOMO", says Aditya Roy Kapoor on wedding plans

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 24 (ANI): Aditya Roy Kapoor's dating rumours with Ananya Panday have been doing the rounds on ...

Washington stands with women in Iran, Afghanistan who face violence: US President

Kabul [Afghanistan], March 24 (ANI): US President Joe Biden has said that Washington stands with women in Iran and Afghanistan ...

U.S. propaganda hides truth of Iraq's war: Al Jazeera columnists

© Provided by Xinhua CAIRO, March 23 (Xinhua) -- U.S. military invasion of Iraq 20 years ago was largely framed ...

New Israeli Law Protects Prime Minister from Ouster

Amid rallies against the far-right government, Israel's parliament passed a law Thursday to protect the prime minister from being removed ...

Pentagon begins redeployment to deter Russia and China WSJ

The US Defense Department will move newer attack aircraft to Europe and the Pacific, the newspaper reportsThe US will send ...

India will play Asia cup matches at neutral venues, won't travel to Pakistan: Sources

By Vipul KashyapNew Delhi [India], March 23 (ANI): The Asia Cup 2023 is likely to be held in Pakistan, with ...

LIFE mission case: Court extends ED custody of Santosh Eapen till Mar 27

Kochi (Kerala) [India], March 23 (ANI): Special PMLA Court on Thursday sent Santosh Eapen, the managing director of Unitac Builders, ...

UAE participates in the GCC Common Market Committee meetings

RIYADH,23rd March, 2023 (WAM) --The Ministry of Finance (MoF) of the United Arab Emirates participated in the GCC Common Market ...

Four arrested, four 100-gm gold bars seized at Delhi airport

New Delhi [India], March 23 (ANI): Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) arrested 2 members of ECPL, an outsourced company engaged ...

A year after signing economic agreement with UAE, India likely to touch all-time high exports this year

New Delhi [India], March 23 (ANI): A year after signing Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with United Arab Emirates (UAE), ...

Antisemitic Incidents Soared to 'Historic Levels in 2022

Washington - Reported incidents of assault, vandalism and harassment targeting Jews in the United States rose to new "historic levels" ...

Shehbaz Sharif considering recalling Pakistan's ambassador to Saudi Arabia: Report

Islamabad [Pakistan], March 23 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is considering recalling Pakistan's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ameer Khurram ...

China's "Organ Procurement" continues to remain a concern for US

Washington [US], March 23 (ANI): Beijing's state-sponsored forced organ procurement or organ harvesting has remained a concern for the United ...

Saudi Arabia refuses 'easy money' to Pakistan

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], March 22 (ANI): Saudi Arabia is no longer willing to bail out Islamabad and refused to provide ...

US Officials Welcome Start of Ramadan

U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden said Wednesday the United States "reaffirms our support to Muslim communities ...

Gulf banks raise interest rates following US Federal Reserve hike

ABU DHABI, 22nd March, 2023 (WAM) -- The central banks of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar raised their benchmark borrowing ...

President of UAE exchanges Ramadan greetings with Arab heads of state

ABU DHABI, 22nd March, 2023 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today exchanged Ramadan greetings ...

IDF ran illegal Gaza psyop Haaretz

Israel's military has admitted it made a ?mistake? by targeting civilians in an effort to shore up support for its ...

Tahnoun bin Mohammed congratulates UAE leaders on Holy Month of Ramadan

AL AIN, 22nd March, 2023 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler's Representative in Al ...

Fujairah Ruler Ruler greets UAE leaders on Holy Month of Ramadan

FUJAIRAH, 22nd March, 2023 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, ...

UK lied about zero civilian deaths in Iraq investigation

A joint media and NGO probe found at least two, and as many as 26, civilian victims of British airstrikesThe ...

Defending champion Iga Swiatek withdraws from Miami Open

Miami [US], March 22 (ANI): Defending champion and World No.1 Iga Swiatek has been forced to withdraw from the Miami ...

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Jump in reporting of new fungus found in US hospitals

WASHINGTON D.C.: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that infections by the potentially deadly fungus ...

Copyright law to be decided by Supreme Court in Jack Daniel's toy case

WASHINGTON D.C.: The US Supreme Court will hear a trademark dispute over a dog toy shaped like a Jack Daniel's ...

Despite promises, girls again barred from schools in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan: Afghanistan's education ministry has announced that the country's school year has begun, but the United Nations children's agency, ...

Seeking to reduce tensions, ex-Taiwan PM Ma Ying-jeou to visit China

TAIPEI, Taiwan: In an effort to ease tensions between Taiwan and China, former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou will visit Beijing ...

Following kidnapping, Frenchmen, US worker released in Africa

NIAMEY, Niger: Four weeks after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Niger, an American aid worker and a French ...

Ukraine to receive more artillery shells from EU after agreement ok'd

BRUSSELS, Belgium: While chairing a meeting of EU foreign and defense ministers in Brussels this week, European Union (EU) foreign ...

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