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Leaders of a coup in Niger declared General Abdourahamane Tiani as the new head of state. (Photo: Reuters)

Niger closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline expires

Aug 07, 2023

Niger edged closer to conflict after the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) deadline threatening military intervention expired on Sunday.

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Israel strikes targets in Damascus, four Syrian soldiers feared dead

Aug 07, 2023

Air defence systems in the Syrian capital were activated against the attacks.
Edward Hobart, Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the UAE. (Image Source - Twitter/@EdwardHobartUK)

UK supports UAE, looks forward for strong participation and engagement at COP28: Envoy

Aug 07, 2023
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Electricity accounts in Dubai reach 1,144,741 by end of H1, 2023, 5.5 pc increase in one year

Aug 07, 2023

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Armed attack on Philippines would invoke US mutual defence commitments: State Department

Aug 06, 2023

"The United States stands with our Philippine allies in the face of dangerous actions by the Coast Guard...
Pro-coup protesters besiege the French embassy in Niger on July 30. (Photo/Twitter)

Fresh tension grips Niger as deadline for coup leaders to restore democracy expires

Aug 06, 2023

Two neighbouring countries, Mali and Burkina-Faso, who have both been subject to recent coups, strongly opposed ECOWAS moves...
Iranian women walk on a street during the revival of morality police in Tehran, Iran, July 16, 2023. (File Photo/Reuters)

Iran forces women defying hijab laws into psychiatric treatment

Aug 06, 2023

Many Iranian women have chosen to start showing their hair since the death of Mahsa Amini in September...
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn at a park in Bangkok, Thailand, December 5, 2021. (File Photo/Reuters)

Thailand bans book on King Vajiralongkorn before its publication

Aug 06, 2023
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Saudi trying to grow influence in world affairs through Ukraine peace talks: Experts

Aug 06, 2023
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US: White mother sues airline, claiming it accused her of trafficking black daughter

Aug 06, 2023
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1 killed, 19 injured as bus overturns in Afghanistan's Zabul

Aug 06, 2023
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Israel formalises ties with south Pacific island country of Niue

Aug 06, 2023
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Japan: Life expectancy drops again in 2022 for second straight year

Aug 06, 2023
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UAE: Ministry of Climate Change and the Environment, TRENDS Research Centre sign MoU

Aug 06, 2023
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UAE: Strengthening academic partnerships to achieve sustainable development, says Abdullah Lootah

Aug 06, 2023
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Nepal: Buddhists celebrate 'Bhumi Pujan' of India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Lumbini

Aug 06, 2023
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Indo-European Kashmir Forum holds event in UK to mark fourth anniversary of Article 370 abrogation

Aug 06, 2023
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88 per cent rise in Israeli women obtaining gun licenses

Aug 06, 2023
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Japan: Train services resume after 1,500 people trapped in train near Tokyo

Aug 06, 2023