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Jul 05, 2024
Moscow [Russia], July 5: A Russian court on Thursday sentenced U.S. citizen Robert Romanov Woodland to 12-1/2 years in a maximum security penal colony after finding him guilty of attempting to sell drugs, Woodland's lawyer and Moscow prosecutors said.
Israel sends delegation to negotiate hostage release deal with Hamas
Mali: Armed group kills dozens at wedding celebration
Dubai Culture's cultural, heritage assets win TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Award 2024
UAE Embassy in Paris hosts 10th edition of Majlon
King of Malaysia receives Grand Imam of Al-Azhar
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Led by Mohamed bin Zayed, UAE is committed to strengthening partnerships, cooperation worldwide, RAK Ruler tells SCO Summit
Astana [Kazakhstan], July 5: On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council...
Clashes between army, paramilitary forces escalate across Sudan
Jul 04, 2024
Khartoum [Sudan], July 4: The clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have recently escalated on multiple fronts...
CureVac sells COVID-19, flu vaccines to GSK amid restructuring
Berlin [Germany], July 4: German biotech firm CureVac said on Wednesday that it is selling the rights to its mRNA influenza and COVID-19 vaccines to...
European Commission approves Lufthansa-ITA Airways merger
Rome [Italy], July 4: The European Commission on Wednesday gave its approval to the proposed merger between Italian flagship carrier ITA Airways and Germany's...
Thousands evacuate as wildfires spread amid heatwaves in Northern California
San Francisco [US], July 4: Wildfires spread in U.S. Northern California amid heatwaves, causing thousands to evacuate, officials said Wednesday.
Canadian PM names first woman to hold armed forces' top job
Ottawa [Canada], July 4: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced the appointment of Lt. Gen. Jennie Carignan as the first woman to lead...
Egypt names defence, foreign ministers
Cairo [Egypt], July 4: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi on Wednesday swore in a new government that comprises new defence and foreign ministers amid regional turmoil...
UN human rights chief sounds alarm on populists after French election
Geneva [Switzerland], July 4: The rise of populist politicians in Europe and other regions of the world is a major concern for the United Nations...
Bulgaria's political crisis continues as proposed government rejected
Sofia [Bulgaria], July 4: Bulgaria's long stretch of political instability is set to continue after parliament voted down on Wednesday a proposed pro-Western government led...
Lithuania to use cluster munitions to improve defence, fearing Russia
Riga [Latvia], July 4: Lithuania plans to withdraw from the international convention banning the use of cluster munitions due to Russia's ongoing war on Ukraine, lawmakers decided on Wednesday.
Labour predicted to eject Tories in UK polls as leaders make final push
Taleban discussed prisoner exchange with US: Afghan govt
Israel strikes Gaza, warns Hezbollah in Lebanon
Kamala Harris top choice to replace Joe Biden if he steps aside, sources say
Biden rejects growing pressure to abandon his campaign, vows to stay 'to the end'
Hurricane Beryl strikes Jamaica as death toll creeps up, destruction widespread
US prosecutors say not opposed to delaying Trump sentencing
New WHO guidelines to help over 750 million adults quit tobacco
China supports Kazakhstan's accession to BRICS
UAE announces plans to redevelop Sheikh Zayed Children's Complex in Istanbul, deepen cooperation in social developmentfor supporting vulnerable communities
