First of several funeral ceremonies begins for Vietnam's long-time leader Trong

Jul 26, 2024

Hanoi [Vietnam], July 26: The first of several funeral ceremonies began in Vietnam on Thursday for the long-time leader of the country's Communist Party, Nguyen...

Nine missing after deadly Typhoon Gaemi sinks cargo ship off Taiwan

Jul 26, 2024

Taipei [Taiwan]/Manila [Philippines], July 26: A cargo ship has sunk in Taiwan after Typhoon Gaemi passed over the island overnight, authorities said on Thursday.

Death toll from landslides in Ethiopia has risen to 257, says United Nations office

Jul 26, 2024

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], July 26: The number of deaths following several landslides in south-western Ethiopia has risen to at least 257, according to the United...

German officials uncover massive drugs lab near Dutch border

Jul 26, 2024

Berlin [Germany], July 26: German customs officials have uncovered a drugs laboratory near the Dutch border and seized almost 200 kilograms of synthetic drugs worth...

Ukraine says it foiled Russian arson plans in Poland, Baltic states

Jul 26, 2024

Kiev [Ukraine], July 26: The Ukrainian secret service on Thursday said it has foiled planned Russian arson attacks on shopping centres and other retail outlets...

Dozens feared dead after boat carrying 45 migrants capsizes off Yemen

Jul 26, 2024

Cairo [Egypt], July 26: Only four survivors have been found after a boat carrying 45 refugees and migrants capsized off the coast of Yemen, the...

Belgian police detain seven suspected of planning terrorist attack

Jul 26, 2024

Brussels [Belgium], July 26: Belgian police on Thursday detained seven people suspected of planning a terrorist attack, the federal prosecutor's office said.

Climate activists paralyze air traffic at German airport

Jul 25, 2024

Berlin [Germany], July 25: Climate activists temporarily brought air traffic at Cologne/Bonn Airport in western Germany to a complete standstill Wednesday morning.

Germany's Scholz willing to run for 2nd term

Jul 25, 2024

Berlin [Germany], July 25: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday expressed his willingness to run for a second term in the 2025 national elections. His...