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UNIFIL calls for commitment to ceasefire as Israeli forces advance in Lebanon
Beirut, Dec 26The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said on Thursday that any actions threatening the fragile cessation of hostilities in Lebanon must stop.Russia to introduce new rules for foreigners purchasing SIM cards from Jan 1
Moscow, Dec 26The procedure for purchasing SIM cards by foreigners will become stricter in Russia from January 1, 2025, the country's Ministry of Digital Development announced on Thursday.Dubai Customs organises AEO Connect 2024 forum
Dubai, December 26Dubai Customs has organised the first edition of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Connect 2024 forum to exchange ideas, share insights, and explore opportunities to develop ...Thailand commemorates 20th anniversary of Indian Ocean tsunami
Bangkok, Dec 26Commemorations were held across Thailand along its Andaman coast on Thursday to mark the 20th anniversary of the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami.Heavy rain expected to bring widespread flooding in Fiji
Suva, Dec 26Fiji has been experiencing relentless rainfall with heavy downpours and flash flooding, with weather systems moving from the Western Division to the Central, Eastern and Northern ...Ethiopia introduces incentives to speed up transition to electric mobility
Addis Ababa, Dec 26The Ethiopian government has introduced various incentives to encourage the expansion of electric vehicles (EVs), with an ambitious goal of accelerating the country's transit...Mongolia to enhance support for wool, cashmere, leather processing industries
Ulan Bator, Dec 26Mongolia is seeking to strengthen its support for the wool, cashmere, and leather processing industries, according to a statement from the presidential press office on Thursday.Abu Dhabi Mobility, Abu Dhabi Maritime launch digital 'MARSDNA'
Abu Dhabi, December 26The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport and Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, has launched MARSDNA, an inn...Go to hell: Trump refuses to extend Christmas greetings to 37 violent criminals whose death sentences commuted by Biden
Washington, DC, December 26US President-elect Donald Trump has refused to extend Christmas greetings to 37 convicts whose death sentences were commuted by incumbent President Joe Biden. Trump slammed "...'Exquisite' 1,700-year-old oil lamp sheds light on Jewish symbolism
Jerusalem, December 26An intricately decorated 1,700-year-old ceramic oil lamp, adorned with symbols linked to the Jewish Temple was discovered during an archaeological excavation near Jerusalem's...UN Sri Lanka Resident Coordinator pays tribute to 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami victims
Colombo, December 26On the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Marc-Andre Franche honoured the over 2,25,000 lives lost, including 35,000 in Sri La...China vows to smash 'Taiwan independence' moves
Beijing, Dec 26A Chinese military spokesperson on Thursday condemned US arms sales to Taiwan and vowed to smash any "Taiwan independence" separatist plots and foreign interference.Dara Sakor airport in Cambodia's Koh Kong opens to domestic charter flights
Phnom Penh, Dec 26The newly-built Dara Sakor International Airport in southwest Cambodia's Koh Kong province opened to domestic charter flights on Thursday.Japan Airlines' system restored after cyberattack
Tokyo, Dec 26Japan Airlines (JAL) said Thursday that its network system has been restored after a cyberattack earlier in the day disrupted luggage services and delayed some flights.Guinness World Records teams up with Dubai Marathon
Dubai, December 26Guinness World Records has joined forces with the Dubai Marathon for a partnership that gives participants an opportunity to break world records while running in the iconic event ...Trump repeats call to acquire Panama Canal, Canada, and Greenland in Christmas greetings
Washington DC, December 26US President-elect Donald Trump repeated his call to acquire the Panama Canal, Canada, and Greenland, citing national security and economic benefits, in his Christmas greetings.US President-elect Trump announces new ambassadors to Portugal and Malta
Washington DC, December 26US President-elect Donald Trump has announced several key nominations for his incoming Trump 2.0 administration, including new US Ambassadors to Portugal, and Malta, along with a ...Firefighters continue to battle out-of-control bushfires in Australia's Victoria
Sydney, Dec 26Firefighters were facing difficulty as they battled blazes across the Australian state of Victoria on Thursday and braced for further challenging conditions, Victoria Emergency Ma...Indonesia's Aceh marks 20th anniversary of 2004 tsunami
Jakarta, Dec 26Residents of Indonesia's Aceh province in the northern tip of Sumatra Island paid tribute on Thursday to relatives, family members, and friends who lost their lives during th...Japan Airlines' domestic, international flights delayed after cyberattack
Tokyo, Dec 26Japan Airlines (JAL) announced on Thursday that its luggage check-in system is being targeted by a cyberattack, causing delays for at least 24 domestic flights, some of which by u...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...