Agri-food sector: CEPEX to organise business mission to Poland, June 23-24
Tunis, May 23 (TAP) - A business mission for the agri-food sector will be organised next June 23-24 in Warsaw (Poland), the Export Promotion Centre (French: CEPEX) said on Saturday. CEPEX took part on May 20 in the Tunisian-Polish Economic Forum in...»»»
Ethiopian Airlines' passenger numbers rise 80 pct in 8 years
Addis Ababa: Ethiopian Airlines has grown into a leading carrier in Africa, with passenger numbers increasing by 80 percent over the past eight years, Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew said on Friday. Speaking at the closing ceremony of a month-long celebration marking the airline's 80th anniver»»»
Thousands gather in Serbian capital to call for elections
Belgrade: Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in central Belgrade Saturday to renew calls for early elections that grew out of the anti-corruption movement sparked by the 2024 Nov Sad rail station disaster. Since the railway station canopy collapse in November 2024, which killed 16 people, »»»
Russia: Ukraine hit dorm, 18 dead; Ukraine says it hit military target - UPI.com
Rescuers working at the site of a damaged dormitory building following a reported Ukrainian drone strike in Starobilsk, Luhansk region, Russia. According to Russian authorities, at least 18 people were killed and dozens of others injured in the attack. Photo by Russian Emergency Ministry Press Serv»»»
Official: Iraq Has Not Yet Applied for an IMF Loan
Financial Advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister Mazhar Mohammed Saleh revealed on Saturday that Iraq has not yet submitted a formal request for a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Iraqi News Agency quoted Saleh as saying that “Iraq enjoys close relations with the IMF, and since 200»»»
Voting Ends in Albania’s Democratic Party Leadership Election as Ballot Counting Begins
The voting process for the leadership election of Albania’s Democratic Party (PD) has officially concluded across the country, with ballot counting now underway. Polling stations closed at 19:00 local time after party officials decided to extend voting by one hour in several major branches where la»»»
Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo 10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWedaeli ChibelushiandThomas Naadi,BBC Africa AFP via Getty ImagesThe volunteers are thought to have been infected before the outbreak had been identified, the Red Cross said Three Red Cross vo»»»
Prime Minister holds phone call with UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom (UK), HE Yvette Cooper. The call discussed bilateral cooperation rela»»»
UAE President receives phone call from Emir of Qatar
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, during which they discussed bilateral ties and cooperation between the two nations in support of their mutual interests. The two lea»»»
More Children’s Hospitals Turn to Furry Caregivers to Help Kids Heal
The first time 5-year-old Calvin Owens went outside in more than a month, he met up with his canine friend Hadley on a hospital patio. Despite being tethered to equipment with wires and tubes, the little boy managed to stand up near his wheelchair long enough to toss her a ball. He smiled as she ra»»»
French mother of boys abandoned in Portugal returns to court
SETUBAL, Portugal: A French woman and her partner appeared Saturday for the second day before a court in Portugal investigating the abandonment of her two young boys on a roadside in the south of the country. The 41-year-old woman and the 55-year-old man could potentially be placed in pretrial dete»»»
Measles outbreak kills more than 500 children in Bangladesh
DHAKA: A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has killed more than 500 children, government data showed Saturday, marking the country’s deadliest surge in decades of the preventable disease. Hospitals in the capital Dhaka have been overwhelmed with cases and set up dedicated wards to take patients, but a»»»
F1 legend Alain Prost’s Swiss home robbed: reports
GENEVA: French four-time Formula One champion Alain Prost was injured during a violent robbery at his home in Switzerland, Swiss media reported Saturday. Switzerland’s biggest-selling newspaper Blick said Prost, 71, sustained a minor head injury during the attack, while one of his sons was forced t»»»
Manchester United’s Fernandes named Premier League player of the season
MANCHESTER: Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named the Premier League player of the season on Saturday after guiding his club to third place in the standings while equalling the league’s assists record with a game to spare. Fernandes tied the league record of 20 assists jointly hel»»»
Many injured in head-on German tram collision
FRANKFURT: Two trams collided head-on in the German city of Duesseldorf on Saturday, injuring over 50 people, including many who needed hospital treatment, the fire service said. The accident happened at around 11:30 am (0930 GMT) at a busy intersection of the western city, and emergency services w»»»
CIB, Mastercard deepen partnership to advance digital payments innovation in Egypt
Mastercard has announced a new partnership with Commercial International Bank (CIB) to strengthen digital payments innovation and broaden access to financial solutions in the Egyptian market. Under the collaboration, Mastercard will support CIB across a range of core digital payments and card issua»»»
Banks, companies offer EGP 73.09bn under ‘Affordable Housing Initiative’ until August
Banks and mortgage companies participating in the Affordable Housing Initiative have provided financing worth EGP 73.09bn to more than 583,700 clients until August 2024. According to a report from the Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Support Fund, 22 participating banks have injected around EGP »»»
Trump Says Negotiators Are Getting Closer to Iran Deal
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that negotiators for the United States and Iran were "getting a lot closer" to finalizing an agreement to end the war, according to an interview with CBS News. He said a final agreement would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and would ensure that »»»
US Military Conducts Rapid Response Exercise at Embassy in Venezuela
The US military conducted a rapid response exercise involving Marines and military aircraft in Venezuela’s capital Saturday, over four months after the ouster of then-President Nicolás Maduro. Two Marine Corps Osprey aircraft, which have characteristics of both a helicopter and a fixed-wing airplan»»»
Prime Minister holds telephone call with Saudi Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and »»»
Egyptian Foreign Minister discusses regional de-escalation efforts with US Middle East Envoy
Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments, the US-Iranian negotiations, and efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region during a phone call today with US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Wittkopf. In a statement, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said that»»»
In phone call with Saudi FM, prime minister stresses importance of mediation efforts
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to »»»
Malaysia and Egypt elevate bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, issued a joint statement during Anwar’s official visit to commemorate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations. This visit marks Anwar’s second as Prime Minister, underscoring the strengthening ties between thes»»»
Climate Change Threatens Global Plant Species as Habitats Shrink
Some of the plants that make familiar landscapes recognizable may not survive by century's end as climate change becomes an increasingly important driver of species loss, according to scientists, reshaping and often shrinking suitable habitats that the plants need to survive. Researchers modelled f»»»
Prime Minister holds phone call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone conversation with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they d»»»
Prime minister, UAE deputy PM discuss coordination of efforts to support mediation aimed at de-escalation
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they discussed re»»»