Climate gaffes mar New Zealand at Pacific Islands Forum

Aug 29, 2024

Wellington [New Zealand], August 29: New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon's debut at the Pacific Islands Forum has been overshadowed by his deputy, who has...

Israeli military launches major West Bank operation

Aug 29, 2024

Jerusalem [Israel, August 29: At least nine Palestinians have been killed in a major operation by Israeli forces in the north of the occupied West...

Emirati Women and Future-Making conference launched under Fatima bint Mubarak's patronage

Aug 29, 2024

Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 29: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak (The Mother of the Nation), Chairwoman of the General Women's Union...

Security Council extends mandate of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

Aug 29, 2024

New York [US], August 29: The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) until 31st August 2025,...

United Nations vehicle in Gaza hit by Israeli gunfire

Aug 29, 2024

New York [US], August 29: The United Nations has reported that one of its humanitarian vehicles in Gaza, marked with the organisation's insignia, was fired...

King of Jordan warns of grave consequences of developments in West Bank

Aug 29, 2024

Amman [Jordan], August 29: His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, on Wednesday warned of the grave consequences of...

Ukraine to present 'victory plan' to US, says President Zelensky

Aug 28, 2024

Kyiv [Ukraine], August 28: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his troops' incursion into Russia's Kursk region is part of a "victory plan" that he...

Australia announces PIF endorsement for Pacific police

Aug 28, 2024

Sydney [Australia], August 28: Anthony Albanese has secured regional support for his Pacific Policing Initiative, which the Australian prime minister says will strengthen collective peace...

Greek-flagged oil tanker appears to be leaking oil

Aug 28, 2024

Washington [US], August 28: The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion that was recently attacked by Yemen's Houthis is still on fire in the Red Sea...