Most victims aged 16–26 as dozens feared dead in New Year’s Eve fire at Swiss ski resort bar
Several dozen people are feared dead and more than 100 injured after a devastating fire tore through a bar during New Year’s Eve celebrations in...
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President Putin: “There is no immediate threat to Russia” on Sweden and Finland joining NATO
Sweden and Finland have decided to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Russian President Vladimir Putin who has been extremely cautious of the organization, on Monday said. That there is no threat to Russia of these two countries joining NATO.
McDonald’s will leave Russia after 30 years & sell operations there
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, several Western companies have left the country. McDonald's closed all of its 850 restaurants across the country in March, claiming to employ 62,000 workers.
NATO Chief: Ukraine can win this war
"Ukraine can win this conflict," said NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Sunday, adding that the alliance must continue to provide military assistance to the country. Russia stunned the world by invading Ukraine three months ago, but its military was mired in a stalemate and faced the threat of a larger NATO.
Sri Lanka under nationwide curfew from 8 pm today until 5 am
Sri Lanka in the wake of growing confrontations across the island, will be under a nationwide curfew from 8 p.m. today until 5 a.m.
Ukrainian troops defending Kharkiv reach Russian border
A Ukrainian unit fighting against the Russian troops in north of Kharkiv celebrated victory on Monday as they reached the Russian border.
Sweden delegation to visit Ankara over NATO
A Swedish delegation will soon travel to Turkish capital city of Ankara to discuss Stockholm's membership in NATO, the Turkish newspaper Huriyyet reported on Monday, citing Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde.
Ukrainian commander asks for Elon Musk’s assistance to get out of Russian bombarded Mariupol
A Ukrainian commander has asked Elon Musk for assistance in getting out of Azovstal, Mariupol, which is now under Russian bombardment.
Who is the new UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan? Know everything about him
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the new UAE's President. The 61-year-old ruler is also the Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the largest of the Federation's seven emirates. Sheikh Mohamed succeeds his late brother, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who died on May 13, 2022.
North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un accepts North Korea facing ‘great turmoil’
North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un has said that his nation is facing 'great turmoil' due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan becomes UAE President
The UAE's Federal Supreme Council on Saturday elected Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the President.
Israeli police attacks Palestinian mourners at Al Jazeera journalist’s funeral
Israeli police attacked a gathering of mourners at the funeral of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh on Friday. Police used batons to beat demonstrators and forced pallbearers to drop the casket for a brief moment.
Russia failed to achieve its political objectives in Ukraine: UK Ministry of Defence
According to the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence the fact that Russia has only succeeded in imposing a pro-Russian leadership in one Ukrainian city - Kherson - highlights the failure of Russia's invasion to make progress in terms of its political objectives in Ukraine.
War will end by end of year: Ukraine
The war against Russia will reach a turning point by mid-August and be over by the end of the year, Ukraine's head of military intelligence has told Sky News.
India declares 1-day State Mourning after demise of the President of the UAE
Following the death of United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, India has declared one day of national mourning on May 14.
Mukesh Ambani’s RIL climbs ranks on Forbes’ Global 2000 list
Reliance Industries Ltd, owned by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, climbed two spots to No. 53 on Forbes' latest Global 2000 list of public companies worldwide.
Twitter takeover Deal on Hold tweets Tesla CEO Elon Musk
Billionaire Elon Musk on Friday tweeted that his ongoing deal to takeover social media platform Twitter is currently on hold. This is due to the pending details supporting calculations that spam/fake accounts do indeed represent less than 5 % of users.