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Aug 31, 2025
Beijing [China], August 31: China's role in upholding multilateralism is fundamental, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told Chinese president Xi Jinping on the sidelines of a security forum meeting on Saturday.
Israel identifies body of hostage Idan Shtivi retrieved from Gaza
Hamas confirms death of its military leader Mohammed Sinwar
Prime minister of Yemen's Houthi government killed in Israeli strike
Thai prime minister removed by court
Aug 30, 2025
Chadian government receives UAE medical aid to combat cholera outbreak
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Rulers of Emirates condole with Emir of Kuwait on passing of Sheikh Ali Abdullah
Kuwait City [Kuwait], August 30: Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate messages of condolences to His Highness...
Japanese government lowers its assessment of corporate profits amid tariffs
Tokyo [Japan], August 30: The Japanese government has downgraded its assessment of corporate earnings, citing stagnation caused by the impact of higher US tariffs on...
Albania honours UAE team, other firefighting crews for their efforts in battling wildfires
Tirane [Albania], August 30: The Albanian government recognised the efforts of the rescue teams that took part in extinguishing the recent forest wildfires, including the...
Austria reaffirms commitment to neutrality; won't pursue NATO membership
Vienna [Austria], August 30: The Austrian Foreign Ministry has confirmed there are no plans to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) or abandon its...
69 killed,100 missing as boat capsizes off Mauritania
Nouakchott [Mauritania], August 30: A boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania, leaving at least 69 people dead and around 100 more missing, according to...
US sends more warships, Venezuelan President makes tough statement
Caracas [Venezuela], August 30: AP reported on August 29 that the US is increasing its naval forces in waters off Venezuela to counter the threat...
Japan's Rise in the Southern World
Tokyo [Japan], August 30: Japan has been quietly cultivating ties with developing countries, collectively known as the Southern World, for years through aid programs...
Trump cancels nearly $5 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress
New York [US], August 30: US President Donald Trump is using tactics to cancel $4.9 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress.
US denies visas to Palestinian officials attending UN conference
Gaza [Palestine], August 30: The US has announced it will deny visas to members of the Palestinian Authority to travel to New York to attend...
Kim Jong-un promises 'good life' for relatives of soldiers killed in Russia
Pyongyang [North Korea], August 30: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has promised to ensure "a good life" for the families of soldiers who died fighting for Russia in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the KCNA news agency reported on August 30.
Jailed Bolivian civic leader Pumari ordered to house arrest
Most Trump tariffs are not legal, US appeals court rules
Suspended Thailand PM Paetongtarn removed from office over leaked phone call with Cambodian leader
Afghanistan faces severe health crisis, 22 million need aid: WHO
Brawl in Mexican Senate after debate on US military intervention
JD Vance hints he would take over as US President if "tragedy" strikes
22 people killed, including four children in Russian strike on a residential building Kyiv: Ukrainian President
Minority representation missing in new judicial appointments in Bangladesh
'Deranged monster' probed after deadly Minnesota church shooting
Aug 29, 2025
24 killed, 55 wounded in RSF attack on Sudan's El Fasher: Doctors' group
