Ukrainian President Zelensky invited to upcoming EU summit in Brussels

Feb 28, 2025

Brussels, [Belgium], February 28: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been invited to attend next week's special EU summit on support for Ukraine and European defence...

France also negotiating with Kiev over access to critical minerals

Feb 28, 2025

Paris [France], February 28: France is seeking access to Ukraine's mineral resources for military use, joining the United States in pursuing valuable raw materials, Defence...

First phase of Gaza ceasefire deal complete with final exchange

Feb 28, 2025

Jerusalem [Israel], February 28: Israel has completed forensic tests confirming the identities of four dead Israeli hostages whose bodies were handed over by Hamas in...

At least 11 people killed in blasts at M23 rally in eastern DR Congo

Feb 28, 2025

Kinshasa [DR Congo], February 28: At least 11 people have been killed and 65 wounded when explosions rocked the city of Bukavu in the eastern...

Mexico sending major drug capos to US as Trump tariff threat looms

Feb 28, 2025

New York [USA], February 28: Mexico on Thursday began to hand over to U.S. authorities major figures in the country's criminal underworld, part of a...

Indonesia's Aceh province publicly canes two men for same-sex relationship

Feb 28, 2025

Jakarta [Indonesia], February 28: Two young Indonesian men convicted of having a same-sex relationship were publicly caned on Thursday in Aceh province, prompting calls by...

Trump vows March 4 tariffs for Mexico, Canada; China faces extra 10%

Feb 28, 2025

Washington [US], February 28: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will go into effect...

UAE strongly condemns Israeli attacks on Syrian territory

Feb 28, 2025

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 28: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli attacks on Syrian territory, reaffirming the UAE's commitment...

Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Al Layyah Canal

Feb 28, 2025

Sharjah [UAE], February 28: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the Al Layyah Canal...