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May 28, 2023
Kiev [Ukraine], May 28: Ukraine's defence ministry has warned that Russia plans to simulate a major accident at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, which is under the control of Russian forces, in a bid to thwart the expected counteroffensive by Ukraine to retake its territory captured by Moscow.
British passport e-gate failure causes delays at airports
Erdogan pays homage to Menderes
Russian forces intercept two British Storm Shadow missiles, defence ministry says
Biden, McCarthy have tentative US debt ceiling deal
'Safe digital public square' never more important, says UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
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UAE calls for resumption of dialogue, de-escalation between Serbia and Kosovo
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 28: The United Arab Emirates has expressed concern over the recent tensions on the border between the Republic of Serbia and...
Mohammed bin Rashid receives greetings of Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Crown Prince of Sharjah on Al Maktoum wedding
Dubai [UAE], May 28: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, received the greetings of H.H....
UN warns Yemen's food insecurity remains serious threat
May 27, 2023
Sanaa [Yemen], May 27: Despite the efforts of the United Nations and its partners, the problem of food insecurity in Yemen remains a severe threat,...
Baltic PMs, German Chancellor meet in Tallinn
Riga [Latvia], May 26: The prime ministers of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania discussed with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in the Estonian capital Tallinn on Friday...
Chinese commerce minister meets WTO director-general
Washington [US], May 27: Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on Friday met with WTO Director-General NgoziOkonjo-Iweala on the sidelines of the two-day 2023 APEC Ministers...
At least 16 wounded as blast rocks north Afghan city: local media
Pul-e-Khumri [Afghanistan], May 27: At least 16 people have been confirmed wounded after a blast rocked Pul-e-Khumri city, the capital of Afghanistan's northern Baghlan province,...
6.0-magnitude quake hits 130 km W of Neiafu, Tonga - USGS
Hong Kong, May 27: An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted 130 km west of Neiafu, Tonga at 00:11 GMT on Saturday, the U.S....
Philippine authorities warn of syndicate crime behind children beggar using QR code
Manila [Philippines], May 27: A photo of a boy begging in the Philippine capital using a QR code went viral on social media, prompting a...
Australian teenager fights off monster crocodile attack
Canberra [Australia], May 27: A teenager has fought off an attack by a large saltwater crocodile in Australia's Northern Territory (NT).
Independent candidate wins Gazipur municipal polls in Bangladesh
Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 27: ZayedaKhatun, an independent candidate, has triumphed in the mayoral race of the Gazipur municipal polls in Bangladesh on Friday.
Separatists in Indonesia's Papua threaten to shoot NZ hostage if denied talks
Sudan army calls on ex-soldiers to re-enlist, sporadic fighting persists
South Korea detains passenger after Asiana plane door opened mid-air
More time for debt-ceiling deal as U.S. pushes back possible default date
US will default by June 5 without debt-ceiling deal, Treasury says
National Human Rights Committee holds 15th meeting to review results of UPR
UAE qualify for 2023 ANOC World Beach Games
DIMC to organise the 32nd edition of Al Gaffal 60ft Dhow Race next Tuesday
Johnson & Johnson to suspend supply of contact lenses to Russia
May 26, 2023
106 Ukrainian captives from Bakhmut direction freed in prisoner swap with Russia