US has critical bird flu case, California declares state of emergency

Dec 19, 2024

California [US], December 19: The US recorded a case of bird flu in a patient with critical condition, while the state of California declared a...

Defense bill passes Congress despite transgender provision

Dec 19, 2024

Washington [US], December 19: The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly for an $895 billion bill setting policy for the Pentagon on Wednesday, despite the inclusion of...

Congress to vote on new restrictions on US investment in China

Dec 19, 2024

Washington [US], December 19: The U.S. Congress is set to vote in the coming days on legislation restricting U.S. investments in China as part of...

World Bank approves $2 billion for Ukraine

Dec 19, 2024

Kyiv [Ukraine], December 19: The World Bank said on Wednesday its executive board approved $2.05 billion in Development Policy Operation funding for Ukraine that includes...

Russia detains suspect over murder of chemical weapons chief Igor Kirillov

Dec 19, 2024

Moscow [Russia], December 19: Russia said it had detained an Uzbek man who had confessed to planting and detonating a bomb which killed a top...

Gaza mediators intensify ceasefire efforts, Israeli strikes kill 20 people

Dec 19, 2024

Gaza border [Israel], December 19: The United States, joined by Arab mediators, sought to conclude an agreement between Israel and Hamas to halt the 14-month-old...

ACRES 2025's Egypt pavilion features over 400 property projects

Dec 19, 2024

Sharjah [UAE], December 19: The upcoming edition of Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition - ACRES, set to take place from January 22 to 25, 2025, will...

ENOC Group, Drive Terra announce strategic partnership to revolutionise e-bike infrastructure in UAE

Dec 19, 2024

Dubai [UAE], December 19: ENOC Group partnered with Drive Terra (TERRA), a company dedicated to advancing electric vehicle technology, to deploy battery swapping stations across...

Arab League calls for adopting 'Arab Reading Challenge' as teaching curriculum

Dec 19, 2024

Cairo [Egypt], December 19: The Arab League (AL) has called on ministries of education in Arab countries to adopt the 'Arab Reading Challenge' initiative, launched...