Danish Ambassador to UAE applauds Rabdan Academy's global standing
ABU DHABI, 1st March, 2024 (WAM) - James Morse, President of Rabdan Academy, met with Anders Bjorn Hansen, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to the UAE, and his accompanying delegation during an...
View ArticleWinners of Inaugural 'Xposure International Film Awards' announced
SHARJAH, 4th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Those attending the Xposure International Photography Festival (Xposure) this year have witnessed a considerable addition to the scope of the global event with the...
View ArticleUAE Ambassador attends inauguration ceremony for President of Finland
HELSINKI, 5th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Amna Mahmoud Fikri, Ambassador of the UAE to the Republic of Finland, attended the inauguration ceremony of Alexander Stubb as President of Finland, in the capital...
View ArticleStatement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on Russia's sham presidential election
March 18, 2024 - Ottawa - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: "Canada is deeply concerned by the flawed electoral...
View ArticleGovernment honours Taranaki Maunga deal
The Government is honouring commitments made to Taranaki iwi with the Te Pire Whakatupua m Te Khui Tupua/Taranaki Maunga Collective Redress Bill passing its first reading Parliament today, Treaty...
View ArticleThe Modi factor: Tourists are flocking to Varanasi to witness the electoral...
India's PM hopes to re-enter India's parliament with a majority on June 1; tour companies have been prompted to include his rallies and roadshows When Yegor's fingers begin to glide over his acoustic...
View ArticleFinland introduces social security cuts despite human rights warnings
(CN) - Finland's right-wing government introduced cuts this month to housing support and unemployment allowance for low-income groups, despite warnings from international human rights organizations, in...
View ArticleRussia issues arrest warrant for Norwegian politician turned Ukraine...
A former Sami parliament member faces 18 years in prison if convicted Sandra Andersen Eira, a former member of an indigenous parliament in Norway, has found herself on Moscow's wanted list for joining...
View ArticleGlobal Failures on Healthcare Funding
(Washington) - New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that many governments around the world did not meet public healthcare spending benchmarks amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Human Rights...
View ArticleBiden 'very proud' of expanding NATO to Russia's borders
The US leader believes that the bloc's break up would be a "disaster" for the world Washington has run out of runway to provide more military aid to Kiev without Congress approval, US President Joe...
View ArticleChina's Zhang ousted by Humbert at Monte Carlo Masters
PARIS, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese player Zhang Zhizhen failed to move one step further at the Monte Carlo Masters as he was defeated by the 14th seed Ugo Humbert of France 6-1, 6-4 in the second...
View ArticleMarket exchange rates in China -- April 11
BEIJING, April 11 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Thursday by the China Foreign Exchange...
View ArticleWembley dream is alive, says Three Lions captain Kane
By Oliver Trust BERLIN, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Harry Kane expressed both relief and excitement as he held a TV station microphone on the pitch just minutes after Bayern Munich's unexpected resurgence....
View ArticleBiden very proud of expanding NATO to Russia's borders
The US leader believes it would be a ?disaster? if the bloc were to break upUS President Joe Biden has hailed NATO's further expansion toward Russia's borders, while accusing Republican rival Donald...
View ArticleNew NATO member plans to cut pensions
The Finnish government eyes spending cuts and tax hikes to fill a hole in the 2025 budget The Finnish government has no choice but to cut pensions in order to improve public finances, Finance Minister...
View ArticleJ-K: LeT terrorist killed in encounter in Pulwama
Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 11 (ANI): A Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) terrorist was killed in an encounter that broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Frassipora area in...
View ArticleEU member rebukes West over 'belligerent' Russia talk
NATO should be prepared for an attack from Moscow, although this is "highly unlikely," Finnish President Alexander Stubb has said The West need not fear a potential Russian attack for at least a few...
View ArticleNorway wants to spend $56 billion on defense over the next 12 years
COPENHAGEN, Denmark: The Norwegian center-left government has announced its intention to implement what it terms "a historic increase" in defense spending, amounting to 600 billion kroner (US$56...
View ArticleDucks F Jakob Silfverberg to retire at end of season
(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) Anaheim Ducks alternate captain Jakob Silfverberg announced Thursday that he will retire at the conclusion of this season. Silfverberg, 33, has played...
View ArticleBulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov Secures Monte Carlo Round of 16 Spot
Bulgaria's tennis maestro, Grigor Dimitrov, showcased his prowess on the clay courts of Monte Carlo as he clinched victory in a thrilling playoff against Serbian rival Miomir Kecmanovic. With a...
View ArticleKaren Khachanov topples fiery Daniil Medvedev at Monte Carlo
(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports) No. 15 seed Karen Khachanov took down No. 4 Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-5 in an all-Russian Round of 16 match at the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday in...
View ArticleMarket exchange rates in China -- April 12
BEIJING, April 12 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Friday by the China Foreign Exchange...
View ArticleSudan's silent suffering, a year into generals' war
Port Sudan, Sudan - Millions displaced and on the brink of famine. Sexual and ethnic violence. Infrastructure destroyed. Aid workers say a year of war between rival generals in Sudan has led to...
View ArticleDenmark's billion-dollar mink compensation claims spark pushback
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (CN) - Denmark's "mink scandal," when the government ordered a mass slaughter of the animals in 2020 over fears of a Covid mutation spreading to people, is raising a fresh outcry...
View ArticleInflation in Sweden slows down in March
STOCKHOLM, April 12 (Xinhua) -- Inflation in Sweden slowed from 4.5 percent in February to 4.1 percent in March, Statistics Sweden (SCB) said on Friday. Mikael Nordin, a statistician at SCB, said that...
View ArticleNovak Djokovic sets another record in Monte Carlo win
(Photo credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports) Top seed Novak Djokovic topped No. 11 seed Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-4 on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the Monte Carlo Masters. The win means...
View ArticleNorway to Transfer 22 F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine
In a significant move to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities, Norway has announced plans to transfer 22 F-16 fighter jets to the Eastern European nation, according to reports from Nettavisen. The...
View ArticleScheffler, Homa, DeChambeau share 36-hole Masters lead
(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Network) Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and Max Homa share the lead at the Masters heading into the weekend in Augusta, Ga. Scheffler shot even-par 72 on...
View ArticleEuropean Support Swells for Palestinian Statehood
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - European backing for Palestinian statehood has gained momentum as Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris and Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez expressed readiness to recognize Palestine,...
View ArticleVarun Dhawan celebrates 6 years of 'October'
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 13 (ANI): On the sixth anniversary of the film 'October', actor Varun Dhawan walked down memory lane and shared a behind-the-scenes video to mark this day. Taking to...
View ArticleMOUZ to meet FaZe Clan in IEM Chengdu final
(Photo credit: MOUZ) FaZe Clan and MOUZ posted 2-1 victories on Saturday to advance to Sunday's grand final at the $250,000 IEM Chengdu event in China. MOUZ defeated G2 Esports in the first semifinal...
View ArticleCasper Ruud knocks out No. 1 Novak Djokovic in Monaco
(Photo credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports) Casper Ruud denied Novak Djokovic his shot at a third Rolex Monte Carlo Masters title, defeating the World's top-ranked player 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 in the...
View ArticleInternational aid rises in 2023 with increased support to humanitarian needs:...
Dubai [UAE], April 13 (ANI/WAM): International aid from official donors rose in 2023 to a new all-time high of USD 223.7 billion, up from USD 211 billion in 2022, as provider countries increased aid...
View ArticleRussian troops advance in eastern Ukraine
Russian troops are making significant gains in Ukraine's eastern region near the Russian-occupied industrial town of Avdiivka, Ukraine's commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi said Saturday on his...
View ArticleNarendra Modi and the Unstoppable Rise of India
A year after India overtook China to become the world's most populous country, its rapid upward economic trajectory and increasing diplomatic, scientific and military weight make it an emerging...
View ArticleIsraeli war cabinet meeting after Iran attacks
In a largely symbolic way, Iran has launched a comprehensive drone attack on arch rival Israel, in what it says is in retaliation for Israel's attack two weeks ago on a consulate building at its...
View ArticleScottie Scheffler takes 1-shot lead after 3 rounds at Masters
(Photo credit: Katie Goodale-USA TODAY Network) Scottie Scheffler sank an 8-foot birdie putt at the 18th hole to complete an eventful 1-under 71 and take sole possession of the lead after three rounds...
View ArticleKirill Kaprizov helps Wild pull away from Sharks
(Photo credit: David Gonzales-USA TODAY Sports) Kirill Kaprizov scored two goals and added one assist, and the Minnesota Wild pulled away for a 6-2 win over the host San Jose Sharks on Saturday night....
View ArticleCyprus suspends processing of Syrian asylum applications
NICOSIA, Cyprus - Cyprus said Saturday it's suspending processing all asylum applications by Syrian nationals because large numbers of refugees from the war-torn country continue to reach the island...
View ArticleStefanos Tsitsipas wins third title at Monte Carlo Masters
(Photo credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports) Stefanos Tsitsipas won his third Rolex Monte Carlo Masters in four years on Sunday, defeating Casper Ruud 6-1, 6-4 in Monaco. Tsitsipas, the No. 12 seed,...
View ArticlePalestinian Christians: 'Thank god for the Iron Dome'
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 14 (ANI/TPS): In the aftermath of Saturday night's Iranian missile attack, Palestinian Christians living in the Bethlehem area expressed gratitude for Israel's air defence...
View ArticleScottie Scheffler masters Augusta for second time
(Photo credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports) In professional golf, there's Scottie Scheffler, and then there's everybody else. The No. 1 player in the world won his second Masters in three years on...
View ArticleAmerican Scottie Scheffler wins 2024 Masters golf tournament
Augusta, Georgia - American Scottie Scheffler won his second Masters title with an ice-cool four stroke victory at Augusta National on Sunday.Scheffler, the world number one and 2022 Masters winner,...
View ArticleMarket exchange rates in China -- April 15
BEIJING, April 15 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Monday by the China Foreign Exchange...
View ArticleFive northern European countries conclude international arrange-ments on...
News item | 15-04-2024 | 18:00 A European infrastructure for carbon capture and storage is underway. Today, arrangements between Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden allow...
View ArticleSwedish economy expected to remain sluggish: gov't
STOCKHOLM, April 15 (Xinhua) -- The Swedish economy is expected to remain sluggish with rising unemployment, the government said when presenting its spring amendment budget on Monday. The economy is...
View ArticleJ-K: Eight booked under Public Safety Act
Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 15 (ANI): Eight miscreants have been booked by the Baramulla Police under Public Safety Act after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent...
View ArticleXander Schauffele, Ludvig Aberg hit world ranking highs
(Photo credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports) Scottie Scheffler won the thing that counts the most -- the green jacket -- but Ludvig Aberg of Sweden and Xander Schauffele had nice consolation prizes...
View ArticleBulgaria's Industrial Sector Sees 8.4% Year-over-Year Decline
Bulgaria's industrial sector faces a notable downturn, registering an 8.4% year-on-year decline in seasonally adjusted production for February 2024, as per the latest estimates from Eurostat. This...
View ArticleZelenskyy calls for same defense from allies as for Israel
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Western allies Monday to display the same 'unity' toward Ukraine as they did toward Israel when they thwarted an Iranian aerial assault against the...
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