The African Industrial and Development Conference and Awards (AIDCA) is set to host the Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition (EPC) finals in Abuja, Nigeria, in…
No signs Ukraine is withdrawing troops from Bakhmut – Russian-installed official
The situation for Russian forces trying to capture the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut is “difficult,” because there are no signs Kyiv is ready…
Syria’s Assad says would welcome more Russian troops
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Israelis step up protests after Benjamin Netanyahu rejects compromise
TEL AVIV: Israeli protesters pressed ahead on Thursday with demonstrations against a contentious government plan to overhaul the judiciary, pushing back against Prime…
Alarm as Israeli authorities use ‘Judea and Samaria governorate’ to refer to West Bank
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Mohamed Salah’s Cairo villa burgled say Egypt police
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Benjamin Netanyahu’s critics urge Germany, Britain to cancel his visit
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Philippine-US annual ‘Balikatan’ military drills will be biggest ever – official
MANILA: The Philippines and the United States will carry out their biggest ever joint military drills next month, a spokesperson for the annual…
‘Elated, proud’: India celebrates historic wins in 2023 Oscars
NEW DELHI: India celebrated on Monday its historic double win at the Oscars after the breakout hit “Naatu Naatu” won best original song…
Third Japan-Jordan foreign ministers’ strategic dialogue held in Tokyo
TOKYO: Japan and Jordan held their third foreign ministers’ strategic dialogue in Tokyo on March 13. The two ministers agreed to develop their…