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Aug 15, 2025
Seoul [South Korea], August 15: The influential sister of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un has denied South Korean reports that Pyongyang has begun dismantling loudspeakers along the border that had been used for propaganda broadcasts.
Iran's ex-president criticises Tehran's Middle East strategy
No joint statement planned after Trump-Putin summit, says Kremlin
Trump gives summit with Putin 25% chance of failure
Spain suffers third wildfire death as thousands remain displaced in Europe
UK, Ukraine 'agree strong resolve' for peace ahead of Alaska talks
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Lithuania's social affairs minister nominated as head of government
Riga [Lithuania], August 15: Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has nominated the country's current Minister of Social Affairs and Labour, Inga Ruginiene, as prime minister and...
Trump: Journalists should be allowed into Gaza
New York [US], August 15: President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would like to see journalists gain access to Gaza to see humanitarian efforts.
Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden for $1bn over Epstein claim
New York [US], August 15: First Lady Melania Trump is threatening to sue Hunter Biden for more than one billion dollars, after he claimed she...
Ministry of Finance briefs visiting Indonesian delegation on best government practices
Dubai [UAE], August 15: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has welcomed a high-level delegation from the Executive Leadership Programme of the Republic of Indonesia, as...
Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemns statements by Israeli PM on "Greater Israel Vision"
Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 15: The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, has...
Qatari Emir awards 'Al Wajbah' Decoration to UAE Ambassador
Doha [Qatar], August 15: His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, conferred the 'Al Wajbah' Decoration on Sheikh...
High-profile wanted suspect arrested, handed over to Chinese authorities
Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 15: The UAE Ministry of Interior handed over a wanted person to the authorities in the People's Republic of China. The...
RAK Properties reports AED160.6 million in net profit for H1/25
Ras Al Khaimah [UAE], August 15: RAK Properties today announced its financial results for the first six months of 2025, highlighting a clear upwards trajectory...
Israeli settlements in West Bank go against international law: UN
Washington [US], August 15: Stephane Dujarric, the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, said Thursday that the Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including East...
Typhoon Podul hits Taiwan, thousands evacuated
Aug 14, 2025
Taipei [Taiwan], August 14: Typhoon Podul, with winds of up to 155 km/h, made landfall in Taiwan, bringing strong gusts of wind along the entire coastal area of the island.
Heatwave breaks many temperature records in Europe
China cuts off contact with Czech President over Dalai Lama
Gaza tensely awaits peace talks
US continues to consider major trade deals
Climate change 'threatens' Southeast Asia
North Korea rejects South Korea's mediation offer
Japan considers selling decommissioned destroyers to Southeast Asia
US inserts 'bugs' into AI chip shipments to prevent smuggling to China?
Trump issues warning before meeting Putin
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