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Turkish far-right leader on trial for inciting hatred

ANKARA, Turkey: A Turkish far-right politician went on trial Wednesday, facing charges of inciting public hatred—an episode critics...

Assisted dying bill clears key hurdle in UK Parliament

UK Parliament backs assisted dying in historic vote

LONDON, U.K.: In a landmark moment for Britain, lawmakers in the House of Commons have voted in favour of legalising assisted dying,...

International law no longer a priority among Western leaders

World returns to 'law of jungle' in face of pre-emptive strikes

Western support for Israel's right to strike Iran backs up a pattern of pre-emptive violence that critics say is further eroding international...

Carney sets 30-day deadline for US trade deal

Canada threatens higher tariffs on US steel, aluminum

OTTAWA, Canada: Canada may boost its counter-tariffs on steel and aluminum imported from the U.S. if a comprehensive trade agreement...

Leaked call pushes Thai govt to the brink as allies waver

Thai PM faces coalition crisis after leak and party walkout

BANGKOK, Thailand: Thailand's government is facing its biggest crisis in nearly a year, as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's...

Trump orders U.S. to join Netanyahu's war on Iran

Trump fires opening salvos in U.S. declaration of war on Iran

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. President Donald Trump how bowed to pro-Israel elements in his administration and Congress, announcing that the...

Swiss National Bank responds to strong franc and US trade doubts

Swiss central bank cuts interest rate to 0% amid inflation drop

ZURICH, Switzerland: The Swiss National Bank (SNB) lowered its key interest rate to zero percent on June 19 to respond to falling inflation,...

New U.S. guidelines may cut daily alcohol limit from advice

U.S. to drop daily alcohol limit in revised dietary guidelines

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. government is preparing to revise its influential dietary advice, with a significant shift: dropping the...

UBS: Over 379,000 Americans became millionaires last year

US gained 1,000 new millionaires a day in 2024, says UBS

ZURICH, Switzerland: The U.S. saw an extraordinary rise in wealth last year, with more than 1,000 people crossing into millionaire...

The Hague faces lockdown for global leaders' meet

The Hague becomes fortress ahead of NATO summit

THE HAGUE, Netherlands: The city that prides itself on being a beacon of peace and justice—home to institutions like the International...

Drug shortages and layoffs spark health crisis in Argentina

Milei's austerity cuts cripple Argentina's public health system

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Since taking office in December 2023, Argentine President Javier Milei has implemented sweeping austerity...

Volcanic ash grounds flights to Indonesia, disrupts travel to Bali

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi erupts, forcing village evacuations

LEMBATA, Indonesia: Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted dramatically on June 18, generating substantial ash and smoke plumes....

REE misjudgment caused April blackout, says Spain's energy chief

Spain blames blackout on miscalculation by power grid operator

MADRID, Spain: A routine oversight by Spain's power grid operator, REE, has been identified as the trigger behind the large-scale blackout...

Trump gives himself a fortnight to decide on joining Netanyahu's war

Trump delays decision to go to war against Iran for two weeks

WASHINGTON, DC - In a bid to defuse speculation, U.S. President Donald Trump says he will make his decision on whether to have the...

U.S. abandons inter-agency effort to pressure Moscow on Ukraine

Trump admin quietly shutters Russia pressure group, sources say

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A quiet shift inside the Trump administration has stalled a key diplomatic initiative aimed at pushing Russia toward...

Investigators examining Black Boxes recovered from Air India Boeing

India probes Dreamliner crash with recovered black box data

NEW DELHI, India: Indian investigators are examining the black boxes from a Boeing 787 Dreamliner to determine the cause of a catastrophic...

New banquet rules in China after deaths, part of Xi’s crackdown

China limits civil servant dining groups to curb alcohol abuse

BEIJING, China: Chinese civil servants are now facing stricter rules on dining together, with some local authorities limiting group...

Tehran seeks ceasefire via Gulf allies, offers nuclear flexibility

Iran asks Gulf states to mediate Israel truce, offer nuclear talks

DUBAI, U.A.E.: As violence escalates between Iran and Israel, Tehran is turning to its Gulf neighbors to help broker a ceasefire —...

Blaise Metreweli becomes first woman to head MI6

Britain appoints first female MI6 chief, Blaise Metreweli

LONDON, U.K.: On June 15, Britain named Blaise Metreweli as the first woman to lead the Secret Intelligence Service, commonly known...

'Tourists go home': Anti-over-tourism protests erupt in Barcelona

Tourism backlash: Locals protest in cities across southern Europe

BARCELONA/MADRID, Spain: With another record-breaking tourist season underway, thousands of residents across southern Europe marched...

SBA participates in World News Media Conference 2025 in Poland

SBA participates in World News Media Conference 2025 in Poland

SHARJAH, 7th May, 2025 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA) recently took part in the 76th World News Media Congress,...

Russia making efforts to assist Iranian people: Putin

Russia making efforts to assist Iranian people: Putin

Moscow [Russia], June 23 (ANI): Amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow is making...

"Govt is committed to develop Uttarakhand as Khel Bhumi": Uttarakhand CM Dhami

"Govt is committed to develop Uttarakhand as Khel Bhumi": Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 23 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday participated in the program...

Ostrava Golden Spike: Neeraj recalls watching Usain Bolt as a kid ahead of competition debut

Ostrava Golden Spike: Neeraj recalls watching Usain Bolt as a kid ahead of competition debut

Ostrava [Czech Republic], June 23 (ANI): Ahead of the Ostrava Golden Spike event taking place on Tuesday, India's world champion and...

"Terrorism is an enemy of humanity": BJP's Tarun Chugh on 1985 Kanishka bombing

"Terrorism is an enemy of humanity": BJP's Tarun Chugh on 1985 Kanishka bombing

Munster [Ireland], June 23 (ANI): BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Monday said that the Indian delegation paid tribute...

Iran fires missiles at US bases in Qatar and Iraq, targets Al Udeid, largest US military installation in Middle East

Iran fires missiles at US bases in Qatar and Iraq, targets Al Udeid, largest US military installation in Middle East

Tehran [Iran], June 23 (ANI): A major escalation unfolded in the Middle East on Monday after Iran reportedly launched multiple missiles...

"Huge thing": Eknath Shinde lauds PM Modi for Operation Sindhu

"Huge thing": Eknath Shinde lauds PM Modi for Operation Sindhu

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 23 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday lauded Prime Minister Narendra...

India balances all stakeholder interests in trade deals, says Commerce Minister Goyal

India balances all stakeholder interests in trade deals, says Commerce Minister Goyal

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday emphasized that India's approach to Free Trade...

PM Modi puts forward visionary concept of "Museum Map of India"

PM Modi puts forward visionary concept of "Museum Map of India"

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired the 47th Annual General Meeting of the Prime Ministers...

Anupam Kher's directorial 'Tanvi The Great' receives standing ovation at premiere in Houstan

Anupam Kher's directorial 'Tanvi The Great' receives standing ovation at premiere in Houstan

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Legendary actor Anupam Kher's directorial 'Tanvi The Great' has been garnering attention with its...

"One of most devastating attack": BJP MLA Arvinder Singh Lovely on Kanishka bombing

"One of most devastating attack": BJP MLA Arvinder Singh Lovely on Kanishka bombing

Cork [Ireland], June 23 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Arvinder Singh Lovely, part of a seven member Indian delegation to...

Tripura celebrates International Olympic Day with grand rally; Sports Minister Tinku Roy calls for more olympians like Dipa Karmakar

Tripura celebrates International Olympic Day with grand rally; Sports Minister Tinku Roy calls for more olympians like Dipa Karmakar

Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 23 (ANI): Tripura joined the global celebration of International Olympic Day with a grand rally organized...

'Our world is over': Relatives of Air India victims mourn their loss

'Our world is over': Relatives of Air India victims mourn their loss

From London to Ahmedabad, grief ripples across continents as the full toll of the tragedy comes into focus ...

Our world is over: Relatives of Air India victims mourn their loss

Our world is over: Relatives of Air India victims mourn their loss

From London to Ahmedabad, grief ripples across continents as the full toll of the tragedy comes into focus What began as a joyful...

Israel-Iran conflict: NCP's Supriya Sule calls for de-escalation, peace

Israel-Iran conflict: NCP's Supriya Sule calls for de-escalation, peace

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 23 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule on Monday called for de-escalation...

Top shooters of the country to feature in National Selection Trials 3 and 4

Top shooters of the country to feature in National Selection Trials 3 and 4

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 23 (ANI): India's top shooters will be seen in action as the National Selection Trials 3 and 4...

Ireland: BJP's Narinder Singh Raina pays tribute to victims of Kanishka bombing, condemns terrorism

Ireland: BJP's Narinder Singh Raina pays tribute to victims of Kanishka bombing, condemns terrorism

Cork [Ireland], June 23 (ANI): BJP leader Dr Narinder Singh Raina, who is part of an Indian delegation in Ireland, on Monday paid tribute...

Tharoor lauds PM Modi's "energy, dynamism...", Operation Sindoor global outreach; PMO shares his article

Tharoor lauds PM Modi's "energy, dynamism...", Operation Sindoor global outreach; PMO shares his article

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Prime Minister's Office on Monday shared an article by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on India's...

"I'm a bit of a workaholic": Jennifer Aniston on challenges of maintaining work-life balance

"I'm a bit of a workaholic": Jennifer Aniston on challenges of maintaining work-life balance

Washington DC [US], June 23 (ANI): Actress Jennifer Aniston shared that she often struggles to take time out for herself amid her hectic...

"Keep oil prices down, I'm watching": Trump issues warning to "everyone" after US strikes on Iran

"Keep oil prices down, I'm watching": Trump issues warning to "everyone" after US strikes on Iran

Washington, DC [US], June 23 (ANI): In a sharp warning on Monday, US President Donald Trump urged 'everyone,' including businesses...

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