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US says China used "intimidation" to block Taiwan leader"s Africa trip
4+ hour, 24+ min ago (97+ words) Arab News US says China used "intimidation" to block Taiwan leader"s Africa trip - China"s foreign ministry said on Thursday that Washington"s remarks were "baseless accusations" WASHINGTON: The United States slammed China"s "intimidation campaign" on Wednesday after…...
Pakistan's capital sees fuel disruptions amid tight security for potential US-Iran talks
54+ min ago (277+ words) ISLAMABAD: Authorities in Pakistan's capital sought to calm fears of a fuel shortage on Wednesday, acknowledging limited disruptions at some petrol pumps amid strict security measures ahead of possible talks between the United States and Iran to find a peaceful…...
Iran war pushing more than 30 million back into poverty, UN development chief says
2+ hour ago (125+ words) Arab News Iran war pushing more than 30 million back into poverty, UN development chief says - Earlier this month, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the UN World Food Programme warned that the war will drive up food prices,…...
Israel army returns dozens of Israeli settler activists who entered Syria
21+ hour, 13+ min ago (93+ words) Arab News Israel army returns dozens of Israeli settler activists who entered Syria - Military says around 40 people gathered near Israel's northern border before crossing into Syrian territory JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said it apprehended and returned dozens of Israeli civilians…...
Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (825+ words) GENEVA, April 21 (Reuters) - The 10th United Nations secretary-general will be elected this year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027. Here are the candidates so far running to take over from outgoing UN chief Antonio Guterres. Rafael Grossi, a 65-year-old career…...
Iran hangs ex-nuclear employee on spying charges
16+ hour, 13+ min ago (363+ words) PARIS: Iran hanged a man on Wednesday convicted of links to Israel's Mossad spy agency, the judiciary said, with two NGOs based outside the country saying he worked for the Iranian atomic energy organization. The execution of Mehdi Farid was…...
Pakistan expects progress in US-Iran talks as truce holds, Tehran remains cautious
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (486+ words) ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Thursday he expected "positive progress" from Iran in talks with the United States, even as Tehran has ruled out negotiating with Washington in Islamabad while a US naval blockade of its ports…...
Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief will say
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (430+ words) Arab News GLASGOW, Scotland: The most serious cyberattacks in the UK are now carried out by hostile nations including Russia, Iran and China, the head of the UK's National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) will say in a speech Wednesday. Richard…...
Iran executes man for membership in banned opposition, links to Israel
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (293+ words) TEHRAN: Iran hanged a man on Thursday after he was convicted of membership in a banned opposition group and alleged collaboration with Israel, the judiciary said. "Sultan-Ali Shirzadi-Fakhr was hanged early this morning for membership in the terrorist group" of…...
Woman and child killed in Russia's Syzran after Ukrainian drone hits building, official says
13+ hour, 42+ min ago (166+ words) Arab News Woman and child killed in Russia's Syzran after Ukrainian drone hits building, official says MOSCOW: A woman and child were killed in the Russian city of Syzran after a Ukrainian drone attack caused their apartment building to partially…...