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Zambia calls on African community to invest in climate-resilient technologies
Lusaka, Nov 28Zambian Vice President Mutale Nalumango called for concerted investment into climate-resilient technologies and interventions to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change, a...Syrian army cuts off road to Aleppo in combat with rebel offensive
Damascus, Nov 28The Syrian army on Thursday cut off the Damascus-Aleppo road near the northern city of Aleppo as its troops engaged in combat with rebel groups that had launched a massive offensi...Romanian Constitutional Court orders presidential vote recount amid election disputes
Bucharest, Nov 28Romania's Constitutional Court (CCR) has ordered on Thursday the Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) to recount votes from the first round of the presidential election.5,900 Lebanese citizens return from Syria via border crossing
Damascus, Nov 28A total of 5,900 Lebanese nationals have left Syria through the Jdeidet Yabous border crossing between Syria and Lebanon by noon on Thursday, according to a Syrian official.Fiji faces catastrophic rise in non-communicable diseases: World Bank
Suva, Nov 28Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are estimated to cost Fiji about 591 million Fijian dollars (around 260 million US dollars) annually in both direct and indirect costs, according ...Landslides in Indonesia's North Sumatra leave at least seven dead
Jakarta, Nov 28Landslides in Indonesia's North Sumatra province have claimed at least seven lives, with more than seven others reported missing, according to top rescuers and officials.Israeli drone conducts 'warning' strike in southern Lebanon
Jerusalem, Nov 28The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that it had conducted a drone strike in southern Lebanon Thursday morning, describing it as a warning shot.
New European Commission debuts amid homegrown, external challenges
Strasbourg, Nov 28The European Parliament (EP) has approved the new team of the European Commission, led by Germany's Ursula von der Leyen, who will serve her second five-year term as presiden...
Large parts of Australia facing increased summer bushfire risk: Authorities
Sydney, Nov 28Australian emergency authorities warned on Thursday that much of the country's south coast is facing an increased bushfire risk during the upcoming summer.Aging trend dampens labour force participation rate in Singapore
Singapore, Nov 28The labour force participation rate for Singaporean residents aged 15 years and above declined for the third consecutive year to 68.2 per cent in 2024, official data showed on Thu...
Laos capital aims to become green city by 2030
Vientiane, Nov 28Laos has unveiled the Green City Action Plan for 2023-2030 in its capital, Vientiane, with the goal of transforming the city into a sustainable, climate-resilient, and eco-friendl...
Multiple Trump Cabinet nominees targeted by threats
Washington, Nov 28Several of US President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and administration picks were targeted by bomb threats and "swatting incidents," the Trump transition team said...Kuwait to install AI-powered cameras to strengthen road safety
Kuwait City, Nov 28Kuwait on Thursday announced the installation of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) cameras to enhance road safety and enforce traffic laws nationwide.Australia on track to achieve 2030 emissions reduction goal
Canberra, Nov 28The Australian government claimed on Thursday that the country is on track to meet its 2030 emissions reduction target, with new figures showing improved projections.UAE Media Pavilion at GMC highlights national media evolution
Abu Dhabi, November 28The UAE Media Pavilion at the Global Media Congress (GMC) has provided an inspiring platform to showcase the evolution of national media and its ongoing advancements. The pavilion...US Ambassador Eric Garcetti participates in plantation drive organised by Agartala Airport
Agartala, November 28US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, participated in a plantation drive at the Agartala Airport on Wednesday, where he planted a sapling. He appreciated the sentiment behind the...S Korea: FM Choi to urge Prez to veto Bill ending automatic forwarding of budget proposal
Seoul, Nov 28South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said on Thursday he will urge President Yoon Suk Yeol to veto a revision Bill that would abolish the automatic forwarding of the govern...Over 335,000 people affected by rain-related disasters in Sri Lanka
Colombo, Nov 28More than 335,000 people were affected by adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka starting from November 22, according to the country's Disaster Management Centre (DMC) on Th...Deployed N Korean troops assigned to platoon-level units of Russian forces: S Korean Defence chief
Seoul, Nov 28North Korean soldiers deployed to Russia have been assigned to the Russian military at the platoon level, with a high possibility of the troops being used as "cannon fodder&q...
Australia sets goal of ending HIV transmission by 2030
Canberra, Nov 28The Australian government has set a goal of ending the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the country by 2030.Global Food Security Summit 2024 concludes in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, November 27The Global Food Security Summit 2024, held during Global Food Week concluded its sessions on Wednesday. The summit brought together 21 ministers and senior officials involved in g...UAE Media Council Secretary-General tours GMC pavilions; praises innovation, collaboration
Abu Dhabi, November 27Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, Secretary-General of the UAE Media Council, has conducted a tour of the Global Media Congress in Abu Dhabi. The three-day event, which showcased the late...UAE, Azerbaijan sign MoU worth USD 5 billion to support demining
Baku, November 27The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Azerbaijan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth USD 5 billion to support demining efforts in Nagorno-Karabakh.Masato Kanda elected as ADB president
Manila, Nov 28The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Thursday that its Board of Governors has unanimously elected Masato Kanda as the ADB's 11th president.
Endangered Australian cockatoo among world's longest-living birds
Sydney, Nov 28An endangered type of cockatoo found only in southwest Australia is among the longest-living bird species in the world, according to a new research.
Trump's proposed tariffs threaten North American jobs, says Mexican employers' association
Mexico City, Nov 28US President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to slap tariffs on Mexico and Canada could threaten the regional job market and create economic uncertainty, the Employers' Co...UN Biodiversity Conference to reconvene in February in Rome
Montreal, Nov 28The UN Biodiversity Conference, suspended this month in Cali in Colombia will reconvene from February 25-27, 2025, in Rome at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organiza...
Sunita Williams to celebrate Thanksgiving in space with 'smoked turkey, mashed potatoes'
New Delhi, Nov 28Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is set to celebrate Thanksgiving in space with ‘smoked turkey, mashed potato’.New centre to strengthen Australian ties with Southeast Asia: FM Penny Wong
Canberra, Nov 28Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has launched the ASEAN-Australia Centre in the nation's capital.
Australia commits additional humanitarian aid to Sudan
Canberra, Nov 28The Australian government has committed additional assistance to address famine and humanitarian needs in Sudan.
Harris tells supporters to safeguard their power
New York, Nov 28In her first message after her concession speech, subdued and sad-sounding US Vice President Kamala Harris has told her supporters to safeguard their power.South Korea makes surprise rate cut for 2nd session
Seoul, Nov 28South Korea's central bank slashed its benchmark interest rate for a second consecutive session on Thursday in a clear indication of its policy focus on reviving economic gro...Morocco, Hungary agree to boost bilateral cooperation
Rabat, Nov 28Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto signed a joint statement in Rabat to promote bilateral cooperation.Saudi Arabia opens first phase of Riyadh Metro
Riyadh, Nov 28The first phase of Riyadh Metro was launched, which marks a significant step to reshape the Saudi capital's public transport landscape.Canadian federal government pauses Canada Post strike mediation
Ottawa, Nov 28The special mediation between Canada Post and the union has been suspended when the national strike is on its 13th day, Canadian Labour Minster Steven MacKinnon said.
Group of European countries pledge expanded support for Ukraine
Helsinki, Nov 28The leaders of Nordic and Baltic countries, joined by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, voiced their continuing and expanding support for Ukraine.European Parliament approves new European Commission
Strasbourg, Nov 28The European Parliament approved the new team of the European Commission, led by Germany's Ursula von der Leyen, who will serve her second five-year term as president.Namibians go to polls with renewed hope for social progress, development
Windhoek, Nov 28Namibians went to polling stations as the country's eighth presidential and National Assembly elections commenced, with renewed hope for improved development and social progr...NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission ends deployment in Latvia
Riga, Nov 28The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Baltic Air Policing Mission ended its deployment in Latvia with a ceremony at the military airbase in Lielvarde.
Israel to appeal to ICC on arrest warrant against Netanyahu
Jerusalem, Nov 28Israel filed a notice with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague of its intention to appeal the arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and for...