Ukraine opposes further grain restrictions by neighbouring countries -minister
August 28, 2023 11:18 PM Ukraine strongly opposes the imposition of any restrictions on the import of its grain by neighbouring countries after a European Union ban ends on Sept.…
UK air traffic issue fixed, working on backlog of disrupted flights
August 28, 2023 11:15 PM Many passengers took to social media to say they were stuck on planes on the tarmac. Read More
Russia’s Putin discusses bilateral ties, BRICS with India’s Modi in phone call
August 28, 2023 10:06 PM Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed bilateral ties including trade, energy and space cooperation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi by phone, the Kremlin said on…
Al Shabaab counter-attack inflicts losses on Somali troops
August 28, 2023 10:00 PM An attack over the weekend by al Shabaab militants against Somali army troops waging an offensive against them left dozens of soldiers wounded and an…
Islamist blockade on Timbuktu stops food and aid as prices spike
August 28, 2023 9:42 PM A two-week blockade by Islamist militants has created food and aid shortages in the ancient city of Timbuktu, the mayor and residents said, as security…
Newest NATO member Finland to spend 2.3% of GDP on defence
August 28, 2023 9:06 PM NATO’s newest member Finland plans to spend 2.3% of its gross domestic product (GDP) on defence next year, its defence ministry said on Monday. Read…
Head of European Council says EU must be ready for new members by 2030
August 28, 2023 9:00 PM The European Union must be ready to admit new member states by 2030, European Council President Charles Michel told a forum in the Slovenian lake…
UN seeks to help children battling climate change in court
August 28, 2023 8:12 PM A United Nations body on Monday updated a key treaty designed to protect children’s rights to strengthen their hand in fighting climate change, as they…
Israeli finance minister to renew funds to Arab communities after backlash
August 28, 2023 7:54 PM Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Monday his ministry would unblock funds for Arab communities that he suspended saying the money was fuelling crime,…
French ban of abaya robes in schools draws applause, criticism
August 28, 2023 7:48 PM French conservatives on Monday applauded the government’s decision to ban children from wearing the abaya, the loose-fitting, full-length robes worn by some Muslim women, in…