Fire Breaks Out At Historic Panama Canal Lock
A small fire broke out Thursday in machines that operate the historic Miraflores Lock on the Panama Canal, which delayed the crossing of some ships but did not shut down interoceanic navigation.
Deadly Russian Shelling Cuts Off Kherson Power
Despite Russia's humiliating retreat from Kherson in November, the city remains within the reach of Moscow's weaponry and under constant threat.
Biden Tells Leaders US Is 'All In' For Africa
Biden announced $2.5 billion in new assistance on food as price increases lead to hunger across the continent, especially in the drought-struck Horn.
World Bank's Private Arm Launches $2 Billion Program To Help Ukrainian Businesses
The World Bank's private investment arm on Thursday said it had launched a $2 billion support package for Ukraine to help build the resilience of the Ukrainian private sector devastated by Russia's war and to prepare for reconstruction.
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Pakistan To Approach UN After Blaming India For Bombing
Pakistan will take a dossier to the United Nations alleging its neighbour India has backed incidents of terrorism, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday, a day after Islamabad said India was behind a high-profile bombing.
Ukraine To Increase Bonuses For Staff At Nuclear Plant Who Remain Loyal
Ukrainian atomic energy agency Energoatom said on Wednesday it would offer higher bonuses to staff at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station who remain loyal to Kyiv.
UN Removes Iran From Women's Rights Body Over Protest Crackdown
Twenty-nine members of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) voted in favor, eight countries voted against and 16 abstained.
Egypt Seeks US Help In Reviving Ethiopia Dam Deal
The massive $4.2 billion dam on the Nile, set to be the largest in Africa, has been the source of intense friction between Ethiopia and Egypt as well as Sudan.
Istanbul Mayor's 'Insult' Trial Resumes Ahead Of Elections
People who are sentenced to less than four years are rarely put behind bars in Turkey.
The Young Iranians Facing Death Penalty Over Protests
The executions in the past week of Mohsen Shekari and Majidreza Rahnavard, both 23 and the first people put to death over the protests, sparked an outcry.
Judge To Decide On Detention Of EU-Qatar Graft Scandal Suspects
Prosecutors suspect Greek MEP Eva Kaili and three others accepted bribes from World Cup host Qatar in a bid to influence EU policymaking.
US Missions In UAE Expand Consular Staff To Address Visa Processing Delays, Backlog
A senior consular official said hiring more staff will help address the existing backlog but it may still take a long time to clear all applications.
Air Pollution Blights India's Capital
A smoky haze hangs over India's northern plains and its capital, New Delhi, every year as winter sets in, raising fears for the health of many millions of people as authorities order fixes that do little to clear the air.
Iran Likely To Be Ousted From U.N. Women's Body
Iran appears set to be ousted from a U.N. women's body on Wednesday for policies contrary to the rights of women and girls, but several countries are expected to abstain from the vote requested by the United States, diplomats said.
China Says Tracking Covid Cases Now 'Impossible' As Infections Soar
With testing no longer required for much of the country, China's National Health Commission on Wednesday admitted its numbers no longer reflected reality.
Iran Pushes Global List Of Imprisoned Journalists To Record High
Iran pushes global list of imprisoned journalists to record high
US Plans To Send Patriot Missiles To Ukraine: Media
The US Army describes Patriot -- which consists of multiple parts including a radar, a control station, power generating equipment and up to eight launchers -- as its "most advanced air defense system."
Turkey Ends Tanker Dispute Linked To Russian Price Cap
A queue of around 20 oil ships had been waiting to sail through the straits for much of the past week in a spat over Turkey's demand for physical proof of insurance.
EU Parliament To Sack Vice President In Qatar Bribe Claim
Kaili's fellow MEPs are scrambling to distance themselves from her.
U.S. Sends First Shipment Of Power Gear To Aid Ukraine
The United States has shipped the first part of its power equipment aid to Ukraine, U.S.
Ukraine's Zelenskiy Pushes G7 For Winter Global Peace Summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged leaders of the Group of Seven nations on Monday to support his idea of convening a special Global Peace Summit in winter dedicated to bringing peace to his country.
Iran Publicly Executes Second Man Over Protests, Defying Outcry
The latest execution came with global outrage still reverberating after Iran on Thursday carried out the first execution linked to the protests.
Afghan Firing At Border Kills Six Civilians: Pakistan Military
More than a dozen people were wounded by the "unprovoked and indiscriminate fire" near the town of Chaman in Balochistan province, the military added.
US Sounds Alarm Over 'Harmful' Iran-Russia Military Partnership
"Russia is seeking to collaborate with Iran in areas like weapons development, training," White House national security spokesman John Kirby told reporters.
More Iranians At Imminent Risk Of Execution: Rights Groups
The protests, described by the authorities as "riots", represent the biggest challenge to the regime since the shah's ouster in 1979.
Greek MEP Held As Qatar Graft Probe Expands
Kaili, who has spoken publicly in support of Qatar's recent labour reforms, was one of four suspects to have been charged and detained.
Iran Strengthens Political, Economic Hold Over Iraq
For years, Iraq has been caught in a delicate balancing act between its two main allies Tehran and Washington, themselves arch foes.
EU Parliament Member, Gulf State Probed Over Suspected Graft
Belgium launched an investigation on Friday into possible corruption involving an unidentified Gulf state and at least one member of the European Parliament, the federal prosecutor said.
Exclusive-Ukraine Port Of Odesa Not Operating After Russian Drone Attack On Energy Facilities -minister
The Ukrainian port of Odesa was not operating on Sunday after the latest Russian attack on the region's energy system, Agriculture Minister Mykola Solsky said, but added that grains traders were not expected to suspend exports.
Erdogan Tells Putin To 'Clear' Kurdish Forces From Northern Syria
Erdogan has been threatening to launch a new incursion into northern Syria to push out Kurdish forces he blames for a November bomb blast that killed six people in Istanbul.
Canada Adds Sanctions On Russia, Iran, Myanmar Over Human Rights
Since Russia's invasion on Feb. 24, Canada has imposed sanctions on more than 1,500 individuals and entities from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.
UK Sanctions 10 Iranians As Part Of Global Offensive
The sanctions against the 10 people connected to Iran's judicial and prison systems came after the clerical regime's first execution of one such protester, which has triggered global condemnation.
Egypt's Pound Keeps Falling On Black Market Ahead Of IMF Meeting
Egypt continues to face a foreign currency shortage despite two major devaluations this year.
Twenty Oil Tankers Halted Near Istanbul In Insurance Dispute
The maritime authority said that in the event of an accident involving a vessel in breach of sanctions it was possible the damage would not be covered by an international oil-spill fund.
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