Polish president says his country needs its own nuclear weapons
Warsaw [Poland], February 17: Poland should have its own nuclear weapons programme, given the threat Russia poses to the country, Polish President Karol Nawrocki has...
Iran says it plans to hold technical discussion with UN nuclear watchdog
Geneva [Switzerland], February 17: Iran plans to hold high-level talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday, amid...
Russia to negotiate with Ukraine over territory
Moscow [Russia], February 17: Russia intends to negotiate with Ukraine about territorial issues during two days of talks starting on Tuesday in Geneva, Kremlin spokesman...
Bangladesh's interim leader Yunus steps down as new govt set to take...
Dhaka [Bangladesh], February 17: Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus has announced he is resigning to pave way for a new government elected several days ago.
Zelensky announces meeting on energy with Kiev's partners
Kiev [Ukraine], February 17: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday announced talks with partners this week in France focusing on energy, after weeks of massive...
Fresh round of talks with US set for Tuesday in Geneva: Iran
Tehran [Iran], February 16: The next round of talks between Iran and the United States is scheduled for Tuesday in Geneva, the Iranian state news...
Death toll in northern Nigeria attack by gunmen rises to 46, says...
Abuja [Nigeria], February 16: Gunmen on motorcycles have rampaged through three villages in northern Nigeria, killing at least 46 people and abducting several more, according...
Hillary Clinton says President Trump's position on Ukraine is 'disgraceful'
Munich [Germany], February 16: Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton sharply criticized the Trump administration's position on Ukraine, calling it "disgraceful."
New UK sanctions on Russia could follow Navalny poisoning revelations
London [UK], February 16: New sanctions against Moscow could follow from Britain and its allies blaming the Kremlin for poisoning leading Russian opposition figure Alexei...
Gaza hospital rejects accusations from aid agency Doctors Without Borders
Gaza City [Gaza], February 16: One of the largest still-operating hospitals in the Gaza Strip has rejected claims by the aid organization Doctors Without Borders...
Dubai Games 2026 sets new benchmark with women's Battle of Government, largest-ever...
Dubai [UAE], February 15: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister...
UAE Falcons Federation Team crowned International Federation for Falconry Sports & Racing...
Dubai [UAE], February 15: H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, President of the International Federation for Falconry...
39th AU Summit opens in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], February 15: The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) opened Saturday...
Sharjah Ruler inaugurates 5th SISIE
Sharjah [UAE], February 15: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed on Saturday, the launch...
China to implement zero tariffs on imports from 53 African countries
Beijing [China], February 15: China will implement zero-tariff treatment for imports from the 53 ​African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, starting 1st May...
Cyclone Gezani kills four in Mozambique
Maputo [Mozambuique], February 15: At least four people were killed after Cyclone Gezani struck Mozambique's southern coastal province of Inhambane, officials said.
WHO grants prequalification to new polio vaccine
Geneva [Switzerland], February 14: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has granted prequalification to a new novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2), in a move...
Security Council condemns terrorist attack on mosque in Islamabad
Dubai [UAE], February 14: The United Nations Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the suicide bombing terrorist attack at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan,...
Abdullah bin Zayed, Bosnia and Herzegovina FM discuss strengthening bilateral relations
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 14: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Elmedin Konaković, Minister of...
UAE President receives phone call from Prime Minister of Pakistan
Dubai [UAE], February 14: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a telephone call from His Excellency Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime...
UN Chief calls for overcoming divisions, aiding those in need as Ramadan...
New Yok [US], February 14: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Friday issued a message to the international community as the holy month of Ramadan approaches, emphasising...
ALC launches 'Arabic Through People of Determination Eyes'
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 13: The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has launched a new initiative titled 'Arabic Through People of Determination Eyes', in...
Muslim Council of Elders calls for intellectual prevention to counter extremism, hate...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 13: The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Professor Dr. Ahmed Al Tayeb, the Grand Imam of...
UoS convenes conference on future of society in age of AI
Sharjah [UAE], February 13: The University of Sharjah (UoS) convened an international conference on the impact of artificial intelligence on society, drawing scholars from 40...
Egypt's Petrojet sweep all table tennis gold at AWST 2026
Sharjah [UAE], February 13: Egypt's Petrojet Sporting Club sealed a commanding table tennis treble at the Arab Women Sports Tournament (AWST 2026), adding singles and...
Azerbaijani President receives Arab Parliament delegation
Baku [Azerbaijan], February 13: President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has reaffirmed his country's commitment to strengthening strategic relations with Arab states and enhancing parliamentary cooperation...
The agenda for the US-China summit is gradually emerging ahead of April.
Washington [US], February 12: The US and China are reportedly close to extending their trade truce for up to another year, amid expectations that President...