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Sep 01, 2024
Rio De Janeiro [Brazil], September 1: A judge in Brazil has ordered the blocking of Elon Musk's online platform X amid a long-running dispute with the billionaire.
First children in Gaza receive polio vaccines as part of WHO campaign
Harris calls Trump's Arlington cemetery visit disrespectful
Pope to visit Jakarta mosque for interfaith harmony
At least 6 dead in Japan as Typhoon Shanshan grinds on
UNICEF issues emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines for crisis-hit countries
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Mild earthquake strucks UAE
Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 1: A 2.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Masafi on 1st September at 07:53, (UAE time), the National Centre of Meteorology's...
S. Korea exports rise for 11th straight month in August on strong chip demand
Seoul [South Korea], September 1: South Korea's exports extended on-year gains to the 11th straight month in August, data showed Sunday, driven by the strong...
Beijing's population drops for six consecutive years
Beijing [China], September 1: Beijing, China's first megacity to achieve population reduction, has kept its permanent population below the 23 million cap for six consecutive...
COP29 Presidency to launch Baku Global Climate Transparency Platform
Baku [Azerbaijan], September 1: The COP29 Presidency will officially launch a flagship initiative, the Baku Global Climate Transparency Platform (BTP) during the High-Level Dialogue (HLD)...
Ukrainian president dismisses Air Force commander
Aug 31, 2024
Kyiv [Ukraine], August 31: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday dismissed Air Force commander Mykola Oleschuk from his post, according to a decree published...
Poland commemorates 80th anniversary of Warsaw Uprising with drone light show
Warsaw [Poland], August 31: Poland captivated audiences with a drone light show on Friday evening commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.
NASA rearranges SpaceX Crew-9 team to bring Starliner crew home
Los Angeles [US], August 31: NASA has removed two astronauts from upcoming SpaceX Crew-9 mission to make room for two other astronauts awaiting ride back...
Vietnam's two major airports to see over 800,000 passengers in National Day holidays
Hanoi [Vietnam], August 31: Two airports in Vietnam's biggest cities Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are expected to serve more than 800,000 passengers during...
Japan proposes record defense budget
Tokyo [Japan], August 31: Japan's Defense Ministry has requested a record budget in a move aimed at sending a clear message to allies and adversaries...
Anti-IS raid in Iraq, 7 US soldiers injured
Washington [US], August 31: The US military conducted a raid in Iraq that killed 15 Islamic State (IS) militants but also injured seven soldiers.
Taipei former mayor arrested in graft probe
Pacific Is Forum tweaks communique after China outburst
Pacific First Nations people sound alarm on climate
Mexican drug lord, who founded ultra-violent Zetas, released from US prison
NZ backs Pacific Policing, commits to climate finance
South Koreans' overseas card spending hits US$5.18 bln in Q2
Mpox vaccines to arrive in DR Congo in next few days, WHO says
Security Council condemns terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso
Shakhboot bin Nahyan attends 50th session of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers
Ukrainian army confirms F16 crash
Aug 30, 2024
