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Typhoon pounds remote Philippine island group near Taiwan 30 Sep 2024 - 10:08 am

Manila: Typhoon Krathon pounded a remote group of tiny Philippine islands near Taiwan on Monday, cutting power and communication services, the state weather...

Some Republicans distance themselves from Trump's attack on Harris' mental fitness 30 Sep 2024 - 12:00 am

Erie, Pennsylvania: Republicans on Sunday sought to distance themselves from Donald Trump's latest insults of Democratic nominee Kamala Harris during a rambling weekend...

Thousands protest 'uncontrolled immigration' to Portugal 29 Sep 2024 - 11:42 pm

Lisbon: Thousands of protesters waving Portuguese flags and roaring the national anthem rallied in Lisbon on Sunday to express their anger at "illegal"...

Algeria, Niger discuss enhancing energy cooperation 29 Sep 2024 - 09:08 pm

Algiers: Algerian Minister of Energy and Mines Mohamed Arkab discussed today with the Minister of Oil of the Republic of Niger, Sahabi Oumarou...

Austrians vote with far right in sight of historic win 29 Sep 2024 - 08:42 pm

Vienna: Austrians voted on Sunday in a general election that could see the far right narrowly beat the conservatives for a historic win...

University imposes a one-year suspension on law professor over comments on race 29 Sep 2024 - 08:41 pm

PHILADELPHIA: The University of Pennsylvania law school says it is imposing a one-year suspension at half-pay and other sanctions along with a public...

Bangladesh records highest daily dengue cases 29 Sep 2024 - 07:15 pm

DHAKA: A total of 1,221 people were diagnosed with dengue fever in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours on Sunday, the highest number...

UN, partners launch humanitarian appeal for Bangladesh flood victims 29 Sep 2024 - 07:12 pm

DHAKA: The United Nations and partners have launched a humanitarian appeal for 134 million U.S. dollars to provide urgent relief and support to...

WFP launches emergency food operation for conflict-affected people in Lebanon 29 Sep 2024 - 07:05 pm

BEIRUT: The World Food Programme (WFP) launched an emergency operation on Sunday to provide food assistance for up to one million people affected...

At least 148 are dead in floods and landslides in Nepal 29 Sep 2024 - 06:40 pm

KATHMANDU, Nepal: Rescuers in Nepal recovered dozens of bodies from buses and other vehicles that were buried in landslides near the capital Kathmandu,...

Israeli airstrikes hit dozens of targets in Yemen 29 Sep 2024 - 06:38 pm

Jerusalem: The Israeli occupation military says dozens of aircraft have struck targets in Yemen in response to recent Houthi attack on Israel. The...

World Bank to provide 300 mln USD for Bangladesh clean air project 29 Sep 2024 - 06:31 pm

Dhaka: The World Bank will provide 300 million U.S. dollars to support the Bangladesh Clean Air Project, a Bangladeshi official said on Sunday....

A sought-after Florida beach town digs out after Hurricane Helene 29 Sep 2024 - 06:15 pm

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla: To those who live on the narrow spit of land that is the Pass-a-Grille neighborhood - the tail end...

Algeria, Slovenia discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation, regional and international issues 29 Sep 2024 - 06:13 pm

Algiers: Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune discussed today with President of the National Assembly of Slovenia, Urska Klakocar Zupancic, joint cooperation relations between the...

Qatar museums to showcase unique artifacts at the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 in Jeddah 29 Sep 2024 - 05:24 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums is proud to announce its participation in the second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale, set to take place...

France's new government pledges hardline stance on migration as it cozies up to far right 29 Sep 2024 - 04:35 pm

Paris: France’s new government is set to take a hardline approach to migration issues as key officials have pledged to significantly reduce the...

Suspect arrested after allegedly setting fires and driving into shops in Germany 29 Sep 2024 - 04:35 pm

BERLIN: A man has been arrested after allegedly setting two fires in the western German city of Essen that left 30 people injured...

France and Japan breakdancers capture golds at World Youth Breaking Championships 29 Sep 2024 - 04:33 pm

Wuxi:The 2024 World Youth Breaking Championships concluded on Sunday in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, with Japanese Raion Kubota (B-boy Ra1on) and Frenchwoman Sya Dembele...