Tuesday, December 24, 2024

World

Seven killed, one injured in car crash in Philippines

MANILA: Seven people have been killed and one critically injured after a van crashed in South Cotabato province in the Philippines, a town spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Australia braces for extreme bushfire danger period

SYDNEY: Communities and fire crews in Australia were on Tuesday preparing for several days of extreme bushfire danger.

US joins chorus of condemnation against military trials of civilians in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The US has added to the international outrage over military trials of civilians in Pakistan after military courts in the South Asian country sentenced 25 people to imprisonment up to 10 years in the May 9, 2023 riots case.

US: Kilauea volcano erupts again in Hawaii

LOS ANGELES: Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, started erupting again in Hawaii's Big Island, the US Geological Survey (USGS) Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said.

South Korea, US agree to fully resume diplomatic, security events

WASHINGTON: Seoul's foreign ministry has said that senior diplomats of South Korea and the US have agreed to fully resume bilateral diplomatic and security schedules, which were postponed in the aftermath of President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law attempt.

French PM unveils new cabinet, including two former prime ministers

PARIS: French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou unveiled a new government, appointing two former prime ministers, Manuel Valls and Elisabeth Borne, to his cabinet, according to a press release from the Elysee.

Consumer sentiment in South Korea falls by most in over 4 years in Dec

SEOUL: South Korea's consumer sentiment fell by the largest margin since the Covid-19 pandemic in December as political turmoil sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol's shocking martial law declaration added another layer of uncertainty to the economy, a central bank poll showed on Tuesday.

Sudan's Burhan urges UN to stop flow of arms into Darfur

KHATOURM: Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, called on the United Nations (UN) to take measures to ensure the implementation of the Security Council resolutions on stopping the entry of weapons into the Darfur region in western Sudan and the attacks on El Fasher city.

Palestinian President, Irish PM discuss Gaza over phone

RAMALLAH: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris had a phone conversation to discuss the latest developments in the Palestinian territories, according to the Palestinian official news agency WAFA.

One dead, eight regions on alert as severe weather sweeps across Italy

ROME: A 45-year-old woman died and another was hospitalised after being struck by a fallen tree amid strong gales in Italy, local authorities confirmed.

Ex-US Prez Bill Clinton hospitalised, 'awake and alert', says staff

WASHINGTON: Former US President Bill Clinton, 78, was admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., after developing a fever, according to a statement from his deputy chief of staff, Angel Urena.

Yemen's Houthis claim drone attacks on Israeli military sites

SANAA: Yemen's Houthi group said it attacked Israel with two drones, targeting military sites.

Israeli PM signals progress in Gaza truce deal talks, timeline unclear

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that "there has been progress" in efforts to secure a ceasefire-for-hostages deal with Hamas, but cautioned that the timeline for reaching an agreement remains unclear.

AU, UN missions urge South Sudan parties to implement pending peace tasks in 2025

NAIROBI: The African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN) missions in South Sudan called for the parties in the transitional unity government to prioritise the implementation of pending peace tasks within the 2018 revitalised peace agreement in 2025, ahead of the 2026 elections.

South Korea: Finance minister silent on martial law probe amid speculation on acting president's role

SEJONG: South Korea's Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok on Monday declined to comment on an ongoing investigation over the martial law debacle amid the main opposition Democratic Party's (DP) move to potentially impeach acting President Han Duck-soo.

Australia prepares for catastrophic bushfire over Christmas period

WASHINGTON: Millions of residents and visitors in southeast Australia have been warned to brace for catastrophic bushfire conditions over the Christmas period.

Trump says may keep TikTok around 'for a little while'

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump suggested that he may allow TikTok to continue operations in the United States.

North Korea preparing for additional troop deployment, suicide drone supply to Russia: Seoul

SEOUL: North Korea appears to be preparing to deploy additional troops and military equipment to Russia, possibly including suicide drones, in support of Moscow's war against Ukraine, South Korea's military said on Monday.

Putin meets Slovak PM Robert Fico; discuss transit of Russian gas

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was on a working visit in Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Turkish FM, new Syrian leadership vow to strengthen ties after talks

DAMASCUS: Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Commander Ahmed al-Sharaa and visiting Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks during which both sides vowed to strengthen bilateral ties.

Netanyahu threatens to 'act with force' against Yemen's Houthis

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would "act with force" against the Houthi group in Yemen, a day after the group launched a missile toward the Tel Aviv area.

South Africa: Seven killed in Limpopo road accident

JERUSALEM: Seven people were killed and five injured in a road accident in Limpopo Province, northeastern South Africa, local authorities confirmed.

B'desh receives World Bank financing to improve climate resilience

DHAKA: The Bangladeshi government and the World Bank have signed two financing agreements totaling 900 million USD to help the country achieve environment sustainability and climate resilience, including in urban infrastructure and inclusive growth.

Israeli DM visits outpost in Lebanon, threatens decisive action if truce breached

JERUSALEM: Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz visited an Israeli army outpost in southern Lebanon, threatening decisive action against Hezbollah if the group fails to retreat behind the Litani River as required under the ongoing ceasefire agreement.

Putin says Russia does not lose desire to improve ties with US

MOSCOW: Russia has not lost the desire to improve its relations with the US, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview.

23 Palestinians killed by Israeli airstrikes across Gaza

GAZA: At least 23 Palestinians were killed by Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian official news agency WAFA reported.

Russia's missing An-2 plane found, all aboard alive

VLADIVOSTOK: The missing An-2 light aircraft, which disappeared in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula has been found with all three people aboard alive, local authorities said on Sunday.

Australia delays decision on 2035 emissions target following Trump's election victory

CANBERRA: Australia's decision on a 2035 emissions reduction target will be delayed following Donald Trump's US presidential election victory, the government's top climate agency has said.

PM Modi accorded Guard of Honour at Kuwait's Bayan Palace

KUWAIT: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, received a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Bayan Palace, Kuwait, in the presence of Kuwaiti Prime Minister Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.

Five injured after driver crashes into shopping mall in Texas

HOUSTON: Five people were injured after a fleeing driver crashed into a shopping mall in Killeen in the US state of Texas, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

South Korea: Main opposition urges acting president to sign special counsel bills or face consequences

SEOUL:South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Sunday urged acting President Han Duck-soo to quickly promulgate special counsel bills against President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee, vowing to hold him accountable if he fails to do so.

South Korea: Vice FM to visit US, Japan this week for talks on trilateral cooperation

SEOUL:A senior diplomat will visit the US and Japan this week to discuss cooperation between the three countries and North Korea-related issues, Seoul's foreign ministry said on Sunday.

For PM Modi, green economy is another way to bring more people out of poverty: Erik Solheim

NEW DELHI:As India strives towards a green future, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's clean energy policies are creating some wonderful opportunities, which will not only help India achieve its Net Zero goal but also pull millions more out of poverty, Erik Solheim, Former Minister of Climate and the Environment of Norway, has stressed.

Major bushfire in Australia expected to burn for weeks

SYDNEY: Residents who have evacuated several towns in southeast Australia due to a major bushfire have been told they could be away from home for several weeks as the fire continues to grow.

North Korean leader attends ceremony for rebuilt houses in flood-hit area

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has attended a ceremony marking the completion of houses rebuilt after July's floods, emphasising enhanced disaster response and self-rehabilitation, the country's state media reported Sunday.

US-British navy launch airstrike on Houthi site in Yemen; shoot down own aircraft in 'friendly fire'

SANAA: The US-British navy coalition launched a new airstrike on a Houthi site in Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah on Sunday before dawn, the local media reported.

Seven Indians injured in deadly Christmas market attack in Germany

BERLIN: Seven Indian nationals were among those injured in a horrifying attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, that left five dead, including a 9-year-old child, and nearly 200 injured, according to official sources.

Iraqi PM calls for concerted efforts to assist Syria without interference

BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani stressed the importance of concerted efforts to assist Syria in managing its affairs without interference that compromises its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Qatar reopens embassy in Damascus after 13-year closure

DAMASCUS: Qatar officially reopened its embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus, raising its national flag over the building for the first time in 13 years.

B'desh receives 1.16 bn USD World Bank financing for inclusive, climate-resilient development

DHAKA: The World Bank approved three operations totaling 1.16 billion USD to help Bangladesh improve health services, water and sanitation services and achieve greener and climate-resilient development.

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