Pakistan’s election authorities on Wednesday imposed a ban on the display of lions and donkeys at…
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Ukraine: Russia preparing major attack on Donbas city of Slovyansk
Russian forces were preparing for a large-scale attack around Slovyansk, the base of Ukrainian defence forces…
Egypt’s Suez Canal maritime traffic generates $15m daily
International maritime traffic has hit record high at the Suez Cana in Egypt, generating about $15…
Zimbabwean peacekeeper wins UN gender advocate award
For the first time, a Zimbabwean peacekeeper, Major Winnet Zharare, has been chosen to receive the…
Ghanaian President calls for support for AfDB to mobilise, invest funds
President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, has called on African Heads of State and governments to mobilise…
Egypt opens business activities in landmark “Smart City’’
Egypt has opened business activities in its landmark “Smart City’’ – the largest of its type…
Egypt to unveil $50m vaccines production plant in July
Egypt is to complete the construction of a $50 million vaccines storage facility in July for…
After COVID-19: Tourism returns to centre stage in Egypt
Tourism has returned to centre stage in Egypt after the country’s deadly coronavirus experience, which restricted…
Clashes erupt in Tripoli due to rival bids for Libyan premier job
Supporters of Libyan prime ministerial rivals clashed in the capital on Tuesday as a power struggle deepens,…
U.S. eases travel restrictions on Cuba
The United States is easing travel restrictions on Cuba, the Biden administration said Monday evening. Among…
EU announces additional €500m to buy weapons for Ukraine
The EU plans to provide another 500 million euro (520 million dollars) for weapons and other…
UN calls for probe into killing of Al Jazeera journalist, Shireen Akleh
UN senior officials on Wednesday called for an investigation into the killing of a well-known Al…
Mike Tyson won’t face criminal charges for punching plane passenger
Former boxing heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will not face criminal charges after punching a man multiple…
Guterres welcomes new acting chief of UN projects services
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday welcomed the appointment of Mr Jens Wandel as acting chief…
Sri Lankan PM resigns amid violent protests
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa stepped down on Monday as violent protests broke out in…
Dozens dead after suspected militia raid in eastern Congo
Three civil society leaders on Monday confirmed the death of dozens of people killed by armed…
Biden appoints 1st black woman White House Press Secretary
U.S. President Joe Biden, on Thursday, announced Karine Jean-Pierre as White House Press Secretary, making history…
7 journalists killed in Ukraine
Citing UN data, top independent rights experts on Wednesday said seven journalists had been killed in…
Senegal visit: UN chief highlights impact of Ukraine war on Africa
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has highlighted the impact of the Ukraine war on Africa, saying the…
African wins 2022 Global Forest Champion Award
An African has won the prestigious Wagari Maathai Forest Championship Award for 2022, an official has…
Russian talk of World War III ‘very dangerous’ – U.S.
U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed sharp criticism, on Tuesday, of a warning from Russian Foreign Minister…
Iranian attempts to kill Pompeo, U.S. officials are ‘real’ – Blinken
Iran’s attempts to assassinate former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are real and ongoing, his successor,…
AU applauds Macron on re-election as French President
African Union on Monday sent a congratulatory message to Emmanuel Macron on his re-election as French…
Russia warns U.S. against sending more arms to Ukraine
Russia on Monday warned U.S. against sending more arms to Ukraine. The country’s ambassador to Washington…
UN chief mourns Ex-Kenyan President, Mwai Kibaki
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on Saturday mourned the death of former President of the Republic of…
Zelensky to welcome Blinken as death toll rises from Russian attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is preparing to welcome U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary…
UN chief requests meetings with Russian, Ukrainian Presidents
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has written separate letters to leaders of Russia and Ukraine to request…
Canada imposes sanctions on Putin’s daughters
Canada announced on Tuesday that it would place sanctions on 14 associates of the Russian government,…
Ukraine: UN chief, Turkish president express support for Istanbul process
UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has expressed his ongoing support for the Istanbul process in relation…
870,000 Ukrainians return amid deteriorating food security – UN
UN humanitarians on Thursday said no fewer than 870,000 people who fled abroad since the Russian…