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Feb 13, 2025
Kabul [Afghanistan], February 13: The self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) organization on February 12 claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a bank in northern Afghanistan that killed eight people.
Rumors that Israel plans to attack Iran's nuclear facilities this year
Crackdown on Bangladesh protesters may be crime against humanity
Hegseth sets out hard line on European defence and Nato
Hegseth says Ukraine cannot expect return to old borders
MBRSG, UNDP sign MoU to advance digital transformation, AI governance
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Artemis Agreement signatories commit to continued openness and transparency in space endeavours
New York [US], February 13: The signatories of the Artemis Agreements have reiterated their commitment to maintaining openness and transparency regarding their space-related activities and...
Japan, East Asian countries discuss Gaza reconstruction
Tokyo [Japan], February 13: Japan, in collaboration with Palestine, hosted an online briefing session with participants from the East Asia Conference on Palestinian Development (CEAPAD)...
Al-Azhar calls for support of Egyptian, Arab position on Gaza reconstruction
Cairo [Egypt], February 13: Al-Azhar has called for support of the Egyptian and Arab stance on the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, provided that the...
N Korea warns of retaliation after US nuclear sub docks in Busan
Feb 12, 2025
Pyongyang [North Korea], February 12: North Korea has said its military forces are ready to take any action necessary after a US Navy fast-attack nuclear...
At least $53bn needed to rebuild Gaza, estimates UN
New York [US], February 12: More than $53bn will be required to rebuild Gaza and end the "humanitarian catastrophe" that has gripped the war-ravaged territory,...
Southeast Asia tackles Chinese scams
Beijing [China], February 12: Online fraud gangs, often led by Chinese nationals, continue to operate in Southeast Asia, forcing many countries to step up efforts...
Risk of Gaza fire flare up again
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 12: Hamas' announcement to delay hostage release raises the possibility that the Gaza ceasefire agreement will collapse before completing phase 1.
Cambodia discusses measures to address impacts from the Phu Nam-Techo canal project
Phnom Penh [Cambodia], February 12: Senior Cambodian officials attended a forum to discuss the implementation of measures to address impacts in phase 1 of the...
FBI finds thousands of new files on President Kennedy's assassination
Washington [US], February 12: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has just discovered thousands of previously unidentified files related to the assassination of President...
Netanyahu threatens to resume fighting in Gaza
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 12: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday threatened to withdraw from the ceasefire in Gaza and directed troops to prepare to resume fighting Hamas if the militant group does not r elease more hostages on Saturday.
US aid freeze sets back fight against human trafficking in Cambodia
With Musk at his side, Trump orders US agencies to plan for 'large-scale' staff cuts
Trump presses Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza; king opposes displacement
Israel's fatal shooting of a pregnant Palestinian woman puts the focus on West Bank violence
Netanyahu says Israel will end Gaza ceasefire if hostages not returned on Saturday
Teacher fatally stabs eight-year-old in South Korea
UAE Gender Balance Council advances gender equity agenda at World Governments Summit
Future of Work Forum forecasts economic shifts, outlines AI opportunities, impact on labour market
Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, Cordiant Capital sign MoU to strengthen strategic partnership
UN officials denounce Trump's Gaza plan
