Tunisia arrests dozens of opposition members in pre-election crackdown

Sep 15, 2024

Tunis [Tunisia], September 15: At least 80 members of Tunisia's largest opposition party Ennahdha have been arrested, party officials said, as thousands took to the...

China braces for major tropical storm, days after Typhoon Yagi caused havoc

Sep 15, 2024

Beijing [China], September 15: Authorities in China are bracing for another dangerous tropical storm, days after Typhoon Yagi left a trail of destruction in southern...

Serbian prez approves compulsory military service

Sep 15, 2024

Belgrade [Serbia], September 15: Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Saturday approved the reintroduction of compulsory military service, which was abolished in 2011.

Iran to convert prison into university building

Sep 15, 2024

Tehran [Iran], September 15: The infamous Evin prison in Tehran is to be converted into a university building, the Iranian government said on Saturday.

Four killed in flooding in Romania

Sep 15, 2024

Bucharest [Romania], September 15: At least four people have been killed in eastern Romania after the country was battered by heavy rains and flooding, news...

Funeral ceremony held in Turkey for activist killed in West Bank

Sep 15, 2024

Istanbul [Turkey], September 15: A US-Turkish activist killed during a protest last week against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank was laid to rest...

Hundreds of child sex offenders tracked in airports

Sep 15, 2024

Canberra [Australia], September 15: Hundreds of convicted and suspected child sex offenders have been tracked through Australian airports as they head overseas, including to countries...

Russia, Ukraine exchange 206 prisoners in second swap in two days

Sep 15, 2024

Kyiv [Ukraine], September 15: Russia and Ukraine conducted a major exchange of 206 prisoners on Saturday, 103 apiece, in their second such swap in two...

Putin's options for Ukraine missiles response include nuclear test, experts say

Sep 15, 2024

Moscow [Russia], September 15: Vladimir Putin's options to retaliate if the West lets Ukraine use its long-range missiles to strike Russia could include striking British...