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EU says US sanctions threaten ICC's independence

EU says US sanctions threaten ICC's independence

New York [US], February 8: The EU on Friday warned sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) threaten its independence...

Donald Trump hails security partnership with Japan, announces $1 bBillion defence sales

Donald Trump hails security partnership with Japan, announces...

New York [US], February 8: US President Donald Trump, while reaffirming the military partnership between the US and Japan, revealed...

"To err is human, to forgive divine": Musk on bringing back DOGE staffer who was fired over racist posts

"To err is human, to forgive divine": Musk...

Washington [US], February 8: A fresh row has erupted in the US after Elon Musk announced that he would rehire...

Israel attacks Lebanon amid ceasefire

Israel attacks Lebanon amid ceasefire

Jerusalem [Israel], February 8: The Times of Israel reported yesterday (February 7) that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on...

New developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict

New developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Kiev [Ukraine], February 8: Ukraine's Defense Ministry announced on February 6 that the country had received the first batch of...

The US promotes streamlining the government apparatus

The US promotes streamlining the government apparatus

New York [US], February 8: Reuters yesterday quoted a White House source saying that more than 60,000 of about 2...

Aviation hazards from flocks of birds,

Aviation hazards from flocks of birds,

Seoul [South Korea], February 8: South Korean authorities have ordered the installation of bird-detecting cameras and radar systems at all...

Judge blocks Trump administration from suspending 2,200 USAID employees

Judge blocks Trump administration from suspending 2,200 USAID...

New York [US], February 8: US District Court Judge Carl Nichols on February 7 approved a decision requiring the US...

Trump may meet Zelensky next week, Ukraine ready

Trump may meet Zelensky next week, Ukraine ready

New York [US], February 8: "I'll probably meet with President Zelensky next week. And I'll probably talk to Russian President...

Continued clashes in DRC's South Kivu trigger mass displacement: UN

Continued clashes in DRC's South Kivu trigger mass...

Washington DC [US], February 8: With hostilities subsiding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)'s occupied Goma City in...

Four new ministers of Cape Verde sworn in

Four new ministers of Cape Verde sworn in

Praia [Cape Verde], February 8: Cape Verdean President Jose Maria Neves presided over the swearing-in ceremony of four new ministers...

U.S. adds 143,000 jobs in January amid slowing job growth

U.S. adds 143,000 jobs in January amid slowing...

Washington DC [US], February 8: U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs in January amid slowing job growth, with the unemployment rate...

Roundup: Flu cases surge across U.S.

Roundup: Flu cases surge across U.S.

Los Angeles [California], February 8: Flu cases are surging across the United States, forcing some schools to cancel classes or...

New York live poultry markets shut down to rein in bird flu

New York live poultry markets shut down to...

Albany [New York], February 8: New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday announced that live poultry markets in New York...

Canada's employment increases in January

Canada's employment increases in January

Ottawa [Canada], February 8: Canada's employment increased by 76,000, or 0.4 percent, in January for the third consecutive month, Statistics...

U.S. stocks slump amid Trump's reciprocal tariff plans

U.S. stocks slump amid Trump's reciprocal tariff plans

Albany [New York], February 8: U.S. stocks tanked on Friday, as traders were unsettled by a mix of tariff and...

Trudeau says Trump's threat to annex Canada "real"

Trudeau says Trump's threat to annex Canada "real"

Ottawa [Canada], February 8: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to annex Canada...

Countries vow 'unwavering' support for ICC, as Trump hits it with sanctions

Countries vow 'unwavering' support for ICC, as Trump...

Washington DC [US], February 8: Dozens of countries have expressed "unwavering support" for the International Criminal Court (ICC) after US...

Six million people could die from HIV and AIDS if US funding stops, UN agency warns

Six million people could die from HIV and...

Washington DC [US], February 8: More than six million people could die from HIV and AIDS in the next four...

Russia sees no chance to resume peace talks with Japan: official

Russia sees no chance to resume peace talks...

Moscow [Russia], February 7: Russia currently sees no opportunity of resuming peace treaty negotiations with Japan due to Tokyo's confrontational...

7 killed in floods, landslides in northeast Brazil

7 killed in floods, landslides in northeast Brazil

Sao Paulo [Brazil], February 7: Seven people were killed in floods and landslides caused by heavy rains in the Brazilian...

Chad announces new cabinet

Chad announces new cabinet

Yaounde [Chad], February 7: Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno issued a decree on Thursday evening to form a new...

Mali's president urges stronger army against "persistent threats"

Mali's president urges stronger army against "persistent threats"

Bamako [Mali], February 7: The Malian army must adapt its defense strategies to security threats affecting both the country and...

Israel strikes southern, eastern Lebanon amid ceasefire

Israel strikes southern, eastern Lebanon amid ceasefire

Beirut [Lebanon], February 7: Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on Thursday, targeting several areas in southern and eastern...

Macron invites Syrian interim president to visit France in the coming weeks

Macron invites Syrian interim president to visit France...

Paris [France], February 7: French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken on the phone with new Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa...

UN chief Guterres calls for full Gaza ceasefire, rejects 'ethnic cleansing'

UN chief Guterres calls for full Gaza ceasefire,...

New York [US], February 7: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the international community to continue pushing for a full ceasefire...

Trump's top diplomat pulls out of G20 foreign ministers' meeting in South Africa

Trump's top diplomat pulls out of G20 foreign...

Washington [US], February 7: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused South Africa of "anti-Americanism" and said he would not...