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Mar 16, 2025
Washington [US], March 16: United States President Donald Trump's administration is mulling a new travel ban that is expected to affect citizens from dozens of countries to varying degrees, The New York Times reported.
Trump orders major strikes on Yemen's Houthis, 19 dead
NSW endures heatwave, faces 'extreme' bushfire risk
Israeli air strike kills nine in Gaza, medics say, during ceasefire disputes
Rulers of Emirates condole with Saudi King on passing of Princess Noura bint Bandar bin Mohammed
Deadly tornadoes ravage US South, leaving 14 dead
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Dubai's Most Noble Number charity auction held in support of Fathers' Endowment campaign raises over AED83.6 million
Dubai [UAE], March 16: The Most Noble Number charity auction, hosted this evening in Dubai, has raised AED83,677,000, all of which will be invested to...
South African energy minister reassures public amid Eskom's blackout setbacks
Mar 15, 2025
Johannesburg [South Africa], March 15: South African Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on Friday reassured the public that technical teams are working to...
Roundup: Nigerians lament electricity tariff hike amid poor power supply
Abuja [Nigeria], March 15: Amid an erratic power supply, electricity consumers across Nigeria have continued to lament the tariff hike, describing it as both "exploitative...
Zimbabwe says to increase health funding as external support declines
Harare [Zimbabwe], March 15: The Zimbabwean government said Friday that it will boost health funding to cover a gap left by the reduction of U.S....
U.S. tariffs to pose "moderate impact" on Polish economy: minister
Warsaw [Poland], March 15: The newly imposed tariffs on goods imported into the United States are expected to have a "moderate impact" on Poland's economy,...
Belarus foreign debt down 1.6 bln USD in 2024
Minsk [Belarus], March 15: Belarusian foreign debt decreased by 1.6 billion U.S. dollars in 2024, local media reported on Friday.
German inflation remains at 2.3 pct in February
Berlin [Germany], March 15: Germany's inflation rate stood at 2.3 percent in February, marking no change from the previous month, as confirmed by the Federal...
Ukraine denies troops encirclement in Russia's Kursk region
Kyiv [Ukraine], March 15: The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Friday denied the reports that Ukrainian troops had been encircled in Russia's...
Putin guarantees life to Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk region upon surrender
Moscow [Russia], March 15: Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that Ukrainian soldiers that are currently in the Kursk region will be guaranteed life if...
New UN counter-terrorism principles launched in Malta
Valletta [Malta], March 15: Representatives from more than 60 countries were in Malta this week and agreed on a revised set of United Nations (UN) guiding principles for national and regional counter-terrorism strategies, known as the Valletta Principles.
Macron calls on Russia to accept 30-day ceasefire proposal
UN chief welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan agreement on peace deal
Captain of cargo ship charged over deadly North Sea collision
Spain's automotive expertise attracts foreign automakers: Spanish expert
ECB chief warns of severe economic damage from U.S.-led trade wars
Trump tells NATO chief the US needs Greenland
Passengers evacuate onto wing of burning American Airlines jet
Duda: US nuclear weapons in Poland would be 'deterrent' for Russia
Ahead of Yoon impeachment ruling, South Korea's acting president calls for calm
China hosts Iran and Russia for nuclear talks
