Pentagon releases selfie taken by US pilot of Chinese spy balloon
Washington, Feb 23 - The US Department of Defense (DOD) has released a selfie image taken by an American pilot which shows the suspected Chinese spy balloon that was shot…
Sweden, Finland, Norway vow to strengthen defence cooperation
Stockholm, Feb 23 - The leaders of Sweden, Finland and Norway vowed to strengthen defence cooperation in the face of common security challenges. Finland's President Sauli Niinisto, Sweden's Prime Minister…
Tunisian president sacks 3rd minister in 2 months
Tunis, Feb 23 - Tunisian President Kais Saied has decided to end the duties of Minister of Employment and Training Nasreddine Nsibi, according to a statement issued by the Presidency.…
Cyclone Freddy leaves 4 dead, 11,000 displaced in Madagascar: UN
United Nations, Feb 23 - Tropical Cyclone Freddy slamming into Madagascar's eastern coast has claimed the lives of at least four people and displaced 11,000 others from their homes, a…
Sri Lanka approves Adani Group’s two wind power plants in North
Colombo, Feb 23 - Struggling to generate power amid the ongoing financial crisis, Sri Lanka has given the go-ahead to two wind power plants by India's Adani Group, an investment…
UN chief asks for political track to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict
United Nations, Feb 23 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on regional and international players to help restore a political track to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. "Our ultimate goals…
Japan says US mistakenly issues G7 statement on Russia
Tokyo, Feb 23 - The Japanese Foreign Ministry has denied a G7 foreign ministers' joint statement condemning Russia issued by the US State Department, local media reported. Japan did not…
Arab Stars Who Shone in Qatar World Cup
The 2022 Qatar World Cup presented many opportunities for nations to take the spotlight, bettors to make some extra cash, and players to rise up above their colleagues and competitors.…