European Parliament calls for permanent ceasefire in Gaza
ANKARA, March 1 ------ The European Parliament made its first-ever call for an "immediate and permanent ceasefire” in Gaza as Israel...
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Mar 1
'No role' for China in Pacific policing, Australian minister says
CANBERRA, March 1 ------ Australia's Pacific Minister Pat Conroy said there should be "no role" for China in policing the Pacific...
Mar 1
Sri Lanka halts free visas for long-staying Russian, Ukrainian nationals
COLOMBO, March 1 ------ Sri Lanka has decided to stop issuing free long-term visas to Russian and Ukrainian nationals who have lived in...
Mar 1
Ukraine's Zelensky thanks Serbian leader for support
March 1 ------ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic for his support in Kyiv's two-year-old...
Feb 29
U.S. oil futures settle lower as Fed takes stock before cutting rates
HOUSTON, February 29 ------ U.S. crude oil futures settled lower after the Federal Reserve held firm on its decision to hold off cutting...
Feb 29
Zuckerberg talks AI risks with Japan's PM during visit
TOKYO, February 29 ------ Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg met Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a visit to Japan,...
Feb 29
Ukraine needs $3 bln in financial aid per month in 2024, Kyiv says
KYIV, February 29 ------ Ukraine needs about $3 billion in foreign financial aid on a monthly basis to get through 2024, Finance Minister...
Feb 29
Europe lawmakers urge US House speaker to back Ukraine aid
Paris, France, February 29 ------ Leaders of 23 European parliamentary chambers have urged Republican US House Speaker Mike Johnson to...
Feb 28
Japan inflation falls to 2% in January
TOKYO, Japan, February 28 ------ Japanese consumer inflation slowed for the third straight month to 2.0% in January, government data...
Feb 28
New Zealand set to scrap world-first tobacco ban
WELLINGTON, February 28 ------ New Zealand will repeal a world-first law banning tobacco sales for future generations, the government...
Feb 28
NATO allies rule out sending troops to Ukraine as Russia rebukes Macron
BERLIN/MOSCOW, February 28 ------ The United States and key European allies said they had no plans to send ground troops to Ukraine,...
Feb 28
Zelensky arrives in Albania ahead of security conference
TIRANA, Albania, February 28 ------ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Albania ahead of a security conference, his first...
Feb 27
Sweden to join NATO in historic move as Hungary ratifies bid in final step
BUDAPEST/STOCKHOLM, February 27 ------ Hungary's parliament approved Sweden's NATO accession, clearing the last hurdle before the...
Feb 27
China vows to ramp up anti-hacking protections
SHANGHAI, China, February 27 ------ The Chinese government called for heightened data security measures and anti-hacking protections for...
Feb 27
Ukraine needs Western aid to win war after setbacks - Zelensky
KYIV, Ukraine, February 27 ------ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country's victory "depends" on support from the West...
Feb 27
Ukraine has plan for new offensive against Russia, says Zelensky
KYIV, February 27 ------ Ukraine has a clear plan for a new counteroffensive against Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelensky said,...
Feb 26
Japan to spend extra $660 million in quake relief
TOKYO, February 26 ------ Japan will spend an additional $660 million rebuilding areas ravaged by a devastating New Year’s Day...
Feb 26
Sri Lanka scraps long-term visa for Russians, Ukrainians
COLOMBO, February 26 ------ Sri Lanka said Sunday it had ended long-term tourist visa extensions for thousands of Russians and Ukrainians...
Feb 26
Zelensky urges US Congress to approve new Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON, United States, February 26 ------ President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the US Congress to approve additional aid for Kyiv,...
Feb 26
Zelensky says 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed since Russia invaded
KYIV, February 26 ------ Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers had been killed since Russia's...
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