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FTA with Philippines set to bolster South Korea's trade portfolio: Trade Minister
Seoul, Dec 26South Korean Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo said Thursday that South Korea's bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines, set for implementation next week, will h...UAE President and Turkish Foreign Minister discuss bilateral relations and regional developments
Abu Dhabi, December 25UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye, discussed enhancing cooperation between the UAE and Turkiye in v...UAE ideal destination for organising world's most prestigious golf tournaments: DP World Tour ME Director
Abu Dhabi, December 25Tom Phillips, Director of the Middle East at DP World Tour, who is responsible for the development of the men's professional golf tour across the region, said that the UAE is...
South Korean Prez Yoon's fate hinges on impeachment trial over botched martial law declaration
Seoul, Dec 26South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's political future hangs in the balance as the Constitutional Court deliberates on his impeachment trial over his short-lived martial law...S. Korea's childbirths rise by highest rate in 14 years in October
Seoul, Dec 26The number of babies born in South Korea increased by the fastest rate in 14 years in October, data showed on Thursday, as the country is struggling to address the grim demographi...South Korea unveils measures to revive tourism market amid political fallout
Seoul, Dec 26The government unveiled a set of measures on Thursday aimed at stabilising its tourism sector, facing setbacks after President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief martial law declaration a...Trump extends Christmas greetings to 'Governor Justin Trudeau of Canada'
Washington, Dec 26US President-elect Donald Trump shared a series of Christmas greetings on his social media platform, Truth Social, which included his "Governor" joke on Canadian Prime M...Bird flu tightens grip on California as human cases rise
Sacramento, Dec 26California's battle against avian influenza A (H5N1) intensified amid spreading infections across dairy farms and a growing number of human infection, including two newly con...Denmark to strengthen Greenland's defence following Trump's remarks
Copenhagen, December 25Denmark has announced plans to enhance Greenland's defence capabilities after US President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his controversial desire for the US to purchase the A...
GDP growth of CIS countries to be 4.7 per cent in 2024: Putin
St. Petersburg, Dec 26The growth of gross domestic product (GDP) of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) members will reach 4.7 per cent this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at an i...Israel launches airstrike on Lebanon despite ceasefire: Report
Beirut, Dec 26An Israeli airstrike hit a house in eastern Lebanon's Baalbek area, despite a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, Lebanese official and military sources said.UAE President, Turkish FM discuss ties, regional stability
Abu Dhabi, Dec 26President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with visiting Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on strengthening bilateral ties and addressin...SADC welcomes court ruling on Mozambique's general elections
Harare, Dec 26Zimbabwean President and Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chairperson Emmerson Mnangagwa welcomed a court ruling that proclaimed Daniel Chapo the winner of the Octobe...UN Chief alarmed by spreading famine crisis in Sudan
United Nations, Dec 25UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is alarmed by the rapidly worsening food security situation in Sudan and calls for the parties to facilitate access to humanitarian assistanc...Azerbaijan declares national mourning over air crash
Baku, Dec 25Azerbaijan has declared Thursday a national day of mourning for the victims of the tragic crash of an Embraer 190 passenger plane operating a Baku-Grozny flight.Syrian refugees find home and hope in Egypt
Cairo, Dec 25Ahmed Enaba, a master of Middle Eastern dish Shawarma and a Syrian by birth, embarked on a new chapter in Egypt in 2016 when he opened a restaurant in October City, a bustling hub...Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes near Kazakhstan's Aktau, 28 survivors reported
Almaty, Dec 25A passenger plane operated by Azerbaijan Airlines from Baku to Grozny crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau on Wednesday, Kazakhstan's Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) ...Laos enhances tourism sector to attract visitors, boost local businesses
Vientiane, Dec 25Laos is working to enhance its tourism sector to attract more visitors and create greater opportunities for local businesses.Residents in Australia's Victoria urged to evacuate as bushfire conditions worsen
Sydney, Dec 25Authorities of Australia's state of Victoria have issued an emergency warning to residents in the Grampians mountain range to evacuate as the bushfire conditions continue to ...Mongolia begins exporting live sheep to Uzbekistan
Ulan Bator, Dec 25Mongolia has officially commenced the export of live sheep to Uzbekistan, marking a significant step in agricultural trade between the two nations, local media reported on Wednesd...LatAm regional bloc condemns Trump's threats of retaking Panama Canal
Caracas, Dec 25The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People's Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) has strongly condemned recent comments by US President-elect Donald Trump, who hinted ...Drop negative China-related content in annual defence policy bill, Beijing urges US
Beijing, Dec 25China strongly urges the United States to abandon its Cold War mentality and ideological bias, and to refrain from implementing the negative content related to China in the Nation...UNGA adopts milestone treaty against cybercrime
United Nations, Dec 25The UN General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, a landmark global treaty in bolstering international cooperation in the fight against such crimes...Mongolia designates 2025 as year to promote infrastructure development in capital
Ulan Bator, Dec 25The Mongolian government on Wednesday decided to designate 2025 as the year to promote infrastructure development in the capital of Ulan Bator.Italy boosts security as 2025 Jubilee Year kicks off in Rome
Rome, Dec 25The 2025 Jubilee Year was officially launched in Rome under heightened security measures.South Korea confirms another case of lumpy skin disease, total 24 this year
Seoul, Dec 25South Korea has reported an additional case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle, raising the total number of confirmed cases this year to 24, the agriculture ministry said on We...UN Chief alarmed by spreading famine crisis in Sudan
United Nations, Dec 25UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is alarmed by the rapidly worsening food security situation in Sudan and calls for the parties to facilitate access to humanitarian assistanc...Top biz lobby urges 33 global counterparts to support South Korean economy
Seoul, Dec 25South Korea's main business lobby said on Wednesday it has sent letters calling for support for the Korean economy from its 33 global counterparts amid the political turmoil ...South Korea: BOK to cut rates further next year on higher downside risks
Seoul, Dec 25South Korea's central bank said Wednesday it plans to cut its benchmark interest rate further next year due to growing political uncertainties and other downside risks.Namibia issues malaria outbreak alert in northern regions after surge in cases
Windhoek, Dec 25Namibia's Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has raised an alert following a sharp rise in malaria cases in the country's northern regions.One child killed every hour in Gaza: UN agency
Gaza, Dec 25The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said that one child gets killed every hour in the Gaza Strip.Namibia issues malaria outbreak alert in northern regions after surge in cases
Windhoek, Dec 24Namibia's Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has raised an alert following a sharp rise in malaria cases in the country's northern regions with 2,210 cases r...Lebanon files new complaint to UNSC over Israeli violations of ceasefire
Beirut, Dec 24The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants has filed a complaint through the country's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York with the UN Security Co...Thai cabinet approves minimum wage rise, cash handouts
Bangkok, Dec 24Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday approved minimum wage increases and the second phase of the government's cash handout programme for senior citizens, Prime Minister Paetong...Maia Sandu sworn in as Moldovan president
Bucharest, Dec 24Maia Sandu on Tuesday assumed office as president of the Republic of Moldova for a second term.Ethiopia, Djibouti agree to combat anti-peace forces along border
Addis Ababa, Dec 24The security institutions of Ethiopia and Djibouti have agreed to establish a joint task force to combat anti-peace forces operating along their common border area.Excessive levels of PFAS chemicals found in water from 44 private suppliers across Japan
Tokyo, Dec 24Potentially harmful PFAS chemicals have been detected at excessive levels in tap water from 44 private suppliers across Japan, including some that supply the Japanese Self-Defence...South Korea: Ruling party nominates five-term lawmaker Kwon to head emergency committee
Seoul, Dec 24South Korea's ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Tuesday named five-term lawmaker Kwon Young-se to head its emergency leadership committee tasked with managing the political ...Australia braces for extreme bushfire danger period
Sydney, Dec 24Communities and fire crews in Australia were on Tuesday preparing for several days of extreme bushfire danger.ADB provides $5 million grant for Vanuatu earthquake relief
Manila, Dec 24The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Tuesday it has provided $5 million in contingent disaster financing to support emergency relief efforts in Vanuatu following a 7.3-magnitu...