Belgium's justice minister announces resignation after deadly Brussels shooting

Oct 21, 2023

Brussels [Belgium], October 21: Belgian Minister of Justice Vincent Van Quickenborne on Friday announced his resignation, admitting his ministry committed an "unacceptable" error concerning the...

Russian FM expresses hope Palestine, Israel will return to negotiating table soon

Oct 21, 2023

Moscow [Russia], October 21: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday that he hopes Israel and Palestine will soon be able to resume negotiations, according...

Ukraine spends over 28 bln USD on defense this year: PM

Oct 21, 2023

Kyiv [Ukraine], October 21: The Ukrainian government spent more than 1.031 trillion hryvnias (28.2 billion U.S. dollars) to cover the country's defense needs this year,...

Colonel General Afzalov becomes new commander of Russian Aerospace Forces

Oct 21, 2023

Moscow [Russia], October 21: Colonel General Viktor Afzalov has become the new commander-in-chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces (RAF), replacing Army General Sergei Surovikin,...

U.S. House Republicans drop Jim Jordan as House speaker nominee after three failed votes

Oct 21, 2023

Washington [US], October 21: U.S. House Republicans on Friday dropped right-wing figure Jim Jordan, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, as the Republican nominee for...

Canadian lawmakers call for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Oct 21, 2023

Ottawa [Canada], October 21: More than 30 members of the Canadian Parliament on Friday urged Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to facilitate a ceasefire between...

UN chief visits Rafah crossing as aid convoy waits to enter Gaza

Oct 21, 2023

Rafah [Gaza Strip], October 21: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday visited the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing with Gaza, ahead of the...

Biden to seek billions in military aid for Israel

Oct 21, 2023

Washington [US], October 21: U.S. President Joe Biden asked Americans to spend billions more dollars to help Israel fight Hamas while Israel's defence chief told...

Orthodox church says it was hit by Israeli air strike in Gaza

Oct 21, 2023

Gaza [Palestine], October 21: A Greek Orthodox church in the Gaza Strip which was sheltering hundreds of displaced Palestinians was hit overnight by an Israeli...