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Middle East Peace Deal: President Trump Hails Israel’s Landmark Deals with UAE and Bahrain

Image source: AP President Donald Trump has hailed the "dawn of a new Middle East", amid Israel's landmark deals with…

4 years ago

Alexei Navalny Moved to Germany for Medical Treatment

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been moved to Germany from Siberia for medical treatment. The prominent critic of President…

4 years ago

Kim Yo-jong: Kim Jong-un Partly Delegating Authority to His Younger Sister

Kim Yo-jong, the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has received more responsibilities in the government, South Korea's…

4 years ago

Mali Coup: President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita Resigns after Being Detained by Soldiers

Image source: Wikimedia Commons Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta has stepped down, after being detained by soldiers on August 18.…

4 years ago

Belarus Crisis: Russia Pledges Support for Alexander Lukashenko

Russia has agreed to offer security assistance to Belarus in the case of external military threats, President Alexander Lukashenko has…

4 years ago

Beirut Explosion Death Toll Exceeds 200

The death toll of August 4 devastating explosion in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, has exceeded 200, according to officials. Beirut…

4 years ago

Beirut Explosion: World Leaders to Attend Virtual Conference to Secure Aid for Lebanon

On August 9, world leaders will hold talks to raise aid for Beirut, five days after the massive explosion which…

4 years ago

Beirut Explosion: Rescuers Search for Survivors as 113 People Are Confirmed Dead

Rescue teams in Lebanon are searching rubble for dozens of people missing a day after a huge explosion devastated the…

4 years ago

Beirut Explosion: At Least 27 Killed And More Than 2,500 Injured

At least 27 people have been killed and more than 2,500 injured in a large blast in the Lebanese capital,…

4 years ago

US Accuses China of Hacking Covid-19 Vaccine Labs

The Department of Justice has accused China of sponsoring hackers who are targeting labs developing Covid-19 vaccines. US officials have…

4 years ago

Jamal Khashoggi Murder Trial Begins in Turkey

The trial of 20 Saudi nationals accused of killing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has begun in absentia in Turkey. Jamal…

5 years ago

North Korea Suspends “Military Action” Against South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has suspended plans for "military action" against South Korea, state news agency KCNA reported. Recent…

5 years ago

North Korea Bombs Joint Liaison Office with South Korea

North Korea has blown up a joint liaison office with South Korea near the border town of Kaesong. The incident…

5 years ago

London Protests: Rightwing Demonstrators Protecting Statues Clash with Police

The Met Police clashed with demonstrators in London, where thousands, including some far-right activists, gathered despite warnings to avoid protests.…

5 years ago

North Korea Cuts All Official Communication Channels with South Korea

North Korea has announced it will cut off all official communication channels with South Korea, including a hotline between the…

5 years ago

North Korea Fires Gunshots at South Korean Guard Post in DMZ

North Korea and South Korea have exchanged gunfire in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) which divides the two Asian countries. Gunshots…

5 years ago

Kim Jong-un Appears In Public After 20 Days of Absence

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has appeared in public for the first time after 20 days of absence, North Korean…

5 years ago

Coronavirus: China Observes Three-Minute Silence for Covid-19 Victims

China has observed a three-minute silence for the victims of the coronavirus outbreak. A day of remembrance was declared in…

5 years ago

North Korea Tests “Super Large” Multiple Rocket Launchers amid Global Coronavirus Outbreak

Image source Wikimedia North Korea hailed a test of "super large" multiple rocket launchers after two short-range missiles had been…

5 years ago

Coronavirus: Wuhan Partially Re-Opens After Two Months of Isolation

Image source: Wikimedia Commons Wuhan, the Chinese city where the coronavirus pandemic began, has partially re-opened after more than two…

5 years ago

North Korea Fires Two Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Into Sea of Japan

According to South Korea's military, North Korea has fired two projectiles into the Sea of Japan. The projectiles appeared to…

5 years ago

Afghanistan War: US and Taliban Sign Peace Deal in Qatar

The US and Taliban militants have signed a "comprehensive peace agreement" to end fighting in Afghanistan after more than 18…

5 years ago

Turkey Opens Borders to Europe for Thousands of Syrian Refugees

Photo Getty Images Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says 18,000 refugees have crossed Turkish borders into Europe after his country…

5 years ago

Egypt: Ex-President Hosni Mubarak Dies Aged 91

Egypt’s ousted President Hosni Mubarak has died in Cairo at the age of 91. Hosni Mubarak spent three decades in…

5 years ago

Yemen: Saudi Fighter Jet Shot Down by Houthis

Image source Wikimedia A Saudi Tornado warplane fighting in Yemen has crashed in the northern province of al-Jawf. According to…

5 years ago