War monitor reports Israeli airstrikes in Syria's Sweida province
Damascus [Syria], July 31: Despite a ceasefire agreement, Israel attacked targets in Syria's Druze-majority Sweida province on Tuesday, a British-based war monitor reported.
Russia and China to hold joint naval drills in Sea of Japan
Moscow [Russia], July 31: Russia and China will begin several days of joint military exercises in the Sea of Japan on Friday, the Russian Navy...
More than 100 Gazans killed in past 24 hours in Israeli attacks
Gaza border [Israel], July 31: More than 100 people have been killed in Gaza due to Israeli attacks in the past 24 hours, the territory's...
Pacific states breathe easier after huge quake triggers tsunami scare
Moscow [Russia], July 31: A massive earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula sent tsunami waves in the paths of millions of people in countries across the...
UK flights disrupted by ATC tech glitch
London [UK], July 31: Flights across the UK are being disrupted after air traffic control (ATC) provider Nats suffered a technical problem.
Pressure mounts on Israel over Gaza
Tel Aviv [Israel], July 31: UN agencies have warned that the Gaza Strip is facing a large-scale famine and urgently needs to increase food aid...
On Gaza malnutrition ward, a child's arm is as wide as mother's...
Tel Aviv [Israel], July 31: On the pink walls of Nasser hospital's child malnutrition ward, cartoon drawings show children running, smiling, and playing with flowers...
Huge quake in Russia triggers tsunami warnings around Pacific
Moscow [Russia], July 31: A very powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka coast on Wednesday triggered tsunami warnings as far away as...
As China prepares for escalating tensions with the US
Beijing [China], July 31: Despite sending out signals of goodwill, the US and China failed to make any breakthroughs after two days of negotiations that...
Dozens killed while seeking food in Gaza
Tel Aviv [Israel], July 31: At least 48 Palestinians were killed and dozens were wounded on Wednesday while waiting for food at a crossing in...
Seven more die from malnutrition in Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says
Tel Aviv [Israel], July 31: Seven more people have died from malnutrition in the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours, the Hamas-run health ministry...
Thirty-five Palestinians seeking aid killed by Israeli gunfire across Gaza
Tel Aviv [Israel], July 31: Thirty five Palestinian civilians were killed and dozens injured by Israeli gunfire near aid centres in several areas across the...
Turkish, Kazakh presidents discuss cooperation in energy, investment
Ankara [Turkey], July 30: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and visiting Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting in Ankara on Tuesday over bilateral cooperation.
Jordan expects more Chinese tourists: minister
Amman [Jordan], July 30: Jordan's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Lina Annab said here on Tuesday that the country is seeking to attract more Chinese...
1 killed by gunfire near army checkpoint in Lebanon
Beirut [Lebanon], July 30: A man was killed and another injured on Tuesday after they opened fire near an army border checkpoint in eastern Lebanon,...
Israeli army says intercepted missile launched from Yemen
Jerusalem [Israel], July 30: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on Tuesday evening.
Powerful quake in Russia's Far East causes tsunami
Moscow [Russia], July 30: A magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula.
Pacific pushes for passport-free travel deal
New York [US], July 30: Pacific leaders are working on a plan to allow people to move more freely between island countries to boost economic...
Beijing's extreme rain 'trap' kills at least 30, displaces thousands
Beijing [China], July 30: Extreme weather killed at least 30 people in Beijing after a year's worth of rain fell in less than a week,...
Shooter in New York tower blamed NFL for brain injury, mayor says
New York [US], July 30: The man who killed four people with a semi-automatic rifle while rampaging through a Midtown Manhattan office tower carried a...
Russian air strikes kill 19 in southeastern Ukraine
Moscow [Russia], July 30: Russian air strikes on southeastern Ukraine killed at least 19 people overnight, officials said on Tuesday, hours after U.S. President Donald...
Al Ain Zoo celebrates International Tiger Day to promote biodiversity
Al Ain [UAE], July 30: Al Ain Zoo is celebrating International Tiger Day, observed annually on 29th July, to highlight its ongoing role in protecting...
UAE Cyber Security Council, Ministry of Defence boost strategic collaboration
Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 30: The UAE Cyber Security Council and the Ministry of Defence have announced the continued enhancement of strategic cooperation to strengthen...
Noatum Maritime expands global footprint with inauguration of Shanghai office
Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 30: Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group's Maritime & Shipping Cluster, announced the official opening of its first office in...
Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemns terrorist attack on church in Democratic...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 30: The Muslim Council of Elders, led by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, strongly condemned the terrorist...
UAE President issues Federal Decree promoting Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed to rank...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 30: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued Federal Decree No. 93 of 2025 promoting His...
IMF 2025 World Economic Outlook projects global growth rates of 3.0% for...
Washington [US], July 30: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today announced an updated forecast for global growth. The Fund projects growth rates of 3.0% for...