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Jun 01, 2025
Washington [US], June 1: The news that billionaire Elon Musk used drugs published in The New York Times attracted much attention after he appeared with a bruise on his eye when he left the US Government Efficiency Board.
Overpass collapses on train in Russia, many casualties
Beware of 'healing tips' on TikTok
US approves Moderna's new Covid-19 vaccine
China 'counterattacks' US Secretary of State's speech at Shangri-La Dialogue
China bristles at Macron linking Ukraine defence to Taiwan threats
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Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over talks
Kiev [Ukraine], June 1: Ukraine has declined to commit to another round of peace talks with Russia without first receiving clear proposals from Moscow. President...
Syrian Kurdish commander in touch with Turkey, open to meeting Erdogan
Istanbul [Turkey], June 1: Kurdish commander Mazloum Abdi, who leads the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northeast Syria, said his group is in direct contact...
Gaza aid trucks rushed by desperate and hungry crowds
Gaza border [Israel], June 1: The World Food Programme says crowds of civilians have rushed aid trucks in Gaza, as hunger and desperation create chaotic...
6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Japan's Hokkaido
Tokyo [Japan], June 1: An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hit Hokkaido in Japan on the afternoon of May 31, the country's Meteorological Agency said, adding...
Al Hamriyah Port fire contained with no injuries reported
Sharjah [UAE], June 1: In an instant and coordinated emergency response, the Sharjah Police General Command, in collaboration with the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority and...
National Agriculture Centre, Sheraa forge strategic partnership to advance AgriTech entrepreneurship in UAE
Al Ain [UAE], June 1: In a step towards fostering innovation in agriculture and strengthening sustainable food security, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment...
Ministry of Climate Change & Environment launches first National Agricultural Guidance Forum to drive sustainable transformation
Al Ain [UAE], June 1: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) launched the first National Agricultural Guidance Forum to support sustainable agricultural transformation,...
Speaker of Arab Parliament congratulates Shaikha Al Nowais on her election as UNWTO Secretary General
Cairo [Egypt], June 1: Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, has congratulated Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais on her election as Secretary-General...
South Africa establishes commission to probe delay in apartheid-era crime prosecutions
May 31, 2025
Cape Town [South Africa], May 31: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a proclamation for the establishment of a judicial commission of inquiry to...
Africa CDC urges aggressive action to curb mpox outbreak in southern Ethiopia
Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], May 31: The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called for aggressive efforts to control mpox in southern Ethiopia to avert possible cross-border spread.
Tanzania trains 800 tourist vehicle drivers ahead of peak season
Egypt condemns Israel's decision to build new settlements in West Bank
At least 6 killed, 15 injured in drone strike on hospital in W. Sudan: volunteer group
At least 26 civilians killed in paramilitary forces attacks on three towns in W. Sudan: gov't
At UN, US says Russia's Putin should take Ukraine ceasefire deal
Exclusive: Trump aims to exceed first term's weapons sales to Taiwan, officials say
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Australia's emissions rose in 2024
Cuban gov't protests provocative behavior of U.S. diplomat
Chinese envoy criticizes U.S. handling of resolution on South Sudan sanctions
