UN chief calls on world leaders to close $4 trillion financing gap facing developing countries to meet sustainable development goals

Jul 01, 2025

Sevilla [Spain], July 1: "We're here in Sevilla to change course," the UN chief told world leaders on Monday, calling on them to grasp a...

UAE expresses solidarity with Tanzania, conveys condolences over victims of bus collision

Jul 01, 2025

Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 1: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the United Republic of Tanzania over the victims...

Severe heatwave in southern Europe pushes temperatures above 40°C

Jul 01, 2025

Washington [US], July 1: A heatwave continues to grip large parts of southern Europe, with authorities in many countries issuing health warnings amid searing temperatures.

Trump signs executive order ending Syria sanctions programme

Jul 01, 2025

Washington [US], July 1: US President Donald J. Trump signed on Monday a historic Executive Order terminating the Syria sanctions programme to support the Syria's...

France's Cannes becomes latest famous destination to crack down on mass tourism

Jun 30, 2025

Paris [France], June 30: The French Riviera resort of Cannes has become the latest famous European destination to join the growing global backlash against overtourism...

Hong Kong's last remaining pro-democracy party announces disbandment

Jun 30, 2025

Hong Kong, June 30: The League of Social Democrats (LSD), the last remaining active pro-democracy party in China-ruled Hong Kong, has announced its disbandment due...

Iran aims to outlaw Musk's Starlink

Jun 30, 2025

Tehran [Iran], June 30: Iran's parliament has voted to ban the use of Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, the ISNA...

Iran could resume uranium enrichment within months, says IAEA chief Grossi

Jun 30, 2025

Tehran [Iran], June 30: Tehran could resume enriching uranium within months despite claims by US President Donald Trump that the Iranian nuclear programme has been...

At least 38 people killed in Tanzania bus collision, subsequent fire

Jun 30, 2025

Dodoma [Tanzania], June 30: Nearly 40 people have been killed after a bus and a minibus collided in Tanzania, sparking a fire that engulfed both...