World Court dismisses much of Ukraine’s case against Russia
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, February 1 ------ Judges at the top UN court found that Russia violated elements of a UN anti-terrorism treaty,...
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Feb 1
New EU 'safeguards' to cap tariff-free Ukraine farm imports
BRUSSELS, Belgium, February 1 ------ The EU said it plans to extend tariff-free entry for Ukrainian farm products for a year from June,...
Jan 31
Oil prices climb on geopolitical tensions, positive economic data
NEW YORK, January 31 ------ Oil prices rose as a higher global economic growth forecast and escalating tensions in the Middle East offset...
Jan 31
North Korea fired cruise missiles into sea, South Korea says
SEOUL, January 31 ------ North Korea fired multiple unidentified cruise missiles into the sea off its west coast, South Korea's military...
Jan 31
World Court to rule on jurisdiction in Russia-Ukraine genocide case
THE HAGUE, January 31 ------ The United Nations' highest court will rule whether it will hear a case in which Ukraine has accused Russia...
Jan 31
EU deal for Ukraine 'difficult' despite move by Hungary -official
BRUSSELS January 31 ------ Talks between European Union countries aimed at agreeing on more aid for Ukraine later this week remain...
Jan 30
UN chief asks donor countries for 'continuity' in Gaza agency operations
UNITED NATIONS, United States, January 30 ------ UN chief Antonio Guterres has pleaded for donor states to "guarantee the continuity" of...
Jan 30
ASEAN foreign ministers back ‘Myanmar-owned and led’ solution to crisis
January 30 ------ Southeast Asian foreign ministers pressed for an end to Myanmar’s bloody conflict and expressed unity in their backing...
Jan 30
Ukraine says it uncovered $40 million corruption scheme in weapons procurement
January 30 ------ Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) said it has discovered a mass corruption scheme in the purchase of weapons by the...
Jan 30
Ukraine to build 4 nuclear reactors as war hits power supply
KYIV, Ukraine, January 30 ------ Ukraine's energy ministry said that it will begin building four new nuclear reactors this year to...
Jan 29
Japan, US agree on AI research for drones to assist new fighter jet
TOKYO, January 29 ------ Japan and the United States have recently agreed to begin joint research on artificial intelligence in the hope...
Jan 29
Thailand and China sign mutual visa exemption
BANGKOK, Thailand, January 29 ------ Thailand and China signed off on a visa waiver agreement at talks between their foreign ministers as...
Jan 29
Ukraine's Zelensky publishes income as part of transparency drive
January 29 ------ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made public his income over a two-year period as part of a drive to promote...
Jan 29
Ukraine hit by overnight Russian strikes across country
KYIV, Ukraine, January 29 ------ Russia carried out overnight drone and missile attacks on four regions of Ukraine, wounding at least...
Jan 28
COVID and beyond: Labs unite to boost genomic surveillance globally
CAMBRIDGE, England, January 28 ------ Two laboratories in Britain and South Africa, which were at the forefront of tracking new...
Jan 28
North Korea's Kim seeks to level up 'huge' gaps in living standards
SEOUL, South Korea, January 28 ------ North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for "leveling up" the living standards of rural areas,...
Jan 27
Hamas says would abide by Gaza ceasefire if ruled by top UN court
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES, January 27 ------ Palestinian militant group Hamas said it would abide by a ceasefire in its war with Israel in...
Jan 27
UK economy picks up speed but Red Sea crisis hits factories
LONDON, January 27 ------ Britain's economy started 2024 on a stronger footing, according to a survey of businesses published on...
Jan 26
Northeast Australia braces for tropical cyclone
BRISBANE, Australia, January 26 ------ Residents have begun battening down homes and businesses, with Tropical Cyclone "Kirrily"...
Jan 26
US support for Taiwan 'firm', lawmakers tell president-elect Lai
January 26 ------ Two US lawmakers met Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te to reaffirm Washington's support for the self-ruled island,...
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