Pro-Palestinian protests spread to US universities
Spiralling pro-Palestinian protests that are rocking universities across the United States have spread to more campuses triggering suggestions from a senior Republican leader that the National Guard could be brought in.The comment
Signs of torture as nearly 400 bodies found in Gaza mass graves
AgenciesGazaMass graves found in two hospitals in the Gaza Strip containing 392 bodies including those of women children and the elderly showed signs of torture and executions officials in the enclave have said.
Norway could recognise Palestine this spring: FM
Norway could recognise Palestinian statehood as soon as this spring and is working on the matter with other countries Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said on Thursday.Probably in spring Eide said in an interview
Two horses which ran loose in London ‘in a serious condition’
dpaLondonTwo of the horses who bolted and ran loose in London on Wednesday are in a serious condition a minister has said.A group of seven horses and six soldiers from the Household Cavalry were on an extended exercise in Belgravia on Wednesday when they were spooked by builders moving rubble.
Turkish rail service officials jailed over accident that killed 25
agenciesIstanbul A Turkish court on Thursday sentenced nine state railway officials to between eight years and more than 17 years in prison for causing death and injury by negligence over a 2018 crash that killed 25 people local media reported.Turkish State Railways regional manager at the time wa
Macron demands greater European independence in wide-ranging speech
dpaParisFrench President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to take steps towards greater independence economic strength and dealing with its own security.In the face of military threats industrial competition from the US and China and a questioning of democracy Europe must expand its sovereignty d
Macron demands greater European independence in wide-ranging speech
dpaParisFrench President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to take steps towards greater independence economic strength and dealing with its own security.In the face of military threats industrial competition from the US and China and a questioning of democracy Europe must expand its sovereignty defend its values and protect its interests and mar
China sends three-member crew to its Tiangong space station
BeijingcTypeface:> China launched a new three-member crew to its Tiangong space station on Thursday.The Shenzhou-18 spacecraft carrying three men lifted off late Thursday evening from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in Chinas Gobi Desert as was seen in a state television broadcast. Commander Ye Guangfu Li Cong and Li Guangsu - all three of whom are trained fighter pilot
Henry resigns as Haiti premier as transitional council takes over
HavanacTypeface:> Haitis interim prime minister Ariel Henry has resigned following the installation of a transitional presidential council on Thursday.Michel Patrick Boisvert finance minister to date is to take over in a provisional capacity media in Port au Prince reported.The nine members of the transitional council took their oaths of office in the presid
US, Germany and 16 nations call on Hamas to release hostages
dpaWashingtonThe United States Germany and 16 other countries have called on Palestinian group Hamas to immediately release all hostages who have been held in the Gaza Strip for over 200 days.Hamas - along with other groups - took over 200 people hostage when they raided Israel on October 7 killing over 1200 others. Israel has been bombarding the Gaz
Italy marks 79th anniversary of Liberation
Italy marks the 79th anniversary of Liberation
Thousands march in Argentina against education austerity
dpaBuenos AiresHundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Argentina to protest against cuts in the higher education sector.According to the University of Buenos Aires more than 500000 demonstrators protested in the capital alone on Tuesday against the strict austerity programme of President Javier Mileis ultra-liberal government.
Dramatic orange Sahara dust haze descends over Athens
AgenciesAthensA dramatic orange haze has descended over Athens as clouds of dust have blown in from the Sahara desert.It is one of the worst such episodes to hit Greece since 2018 according to officials.Greece had already been struck by similar clouds in late March and early April which also covered areas of Switzerland and southern Franc
US to send new aid right away, says President Biden
AgenciesWashingtonUS President Joe Biden has signed a $95bn (76bn) package of aid for Ukraine Israel and Taiwan.Its going to make America safer its going to make the world safer he said after signing the bill into law. The president said the US would right away send fresh weapons and equipment to Ukraine to help Kiev fend off Russ
Zelensky says Ukraine is receiving the ‘support we need’ from the US
dpaKievUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his relief at the desperately needed military aid package announced by US President Joe Biden.Regardless of what anyone says we are gaining the support we need to continue protecting lives from Russian attacks Zelensky wrote on X formerly Twitter. I am grateful to President Biden C
Spain’s PM Sánchez halts public duties as wife faces inquiry
AgenciesMadridSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Snchez has suspended public duties to stop and reflect on whether to remain in the job after a court opened a preliminary inquiry into his wife.In a statement the Spanish leader said he urgently needed to decide whether I should continue to lead the government or renounce
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QNADohaThe State of Qatar hosted delegations from Russia and Ukraine within the framework of its ongoing mediation efforts to reunite families separated by the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of F
QNA DohaMinister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece George Gerapetritis in Doha on Thursday.During the meeting the two sides discussed r
AFCDohaExtra-time goals from Mao Hosoya and Kotaro Uchino ensured Japan squeezed past 10-man Qatar and into the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 with a 4-2 win over Ilidio Vales side at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Thursday.Hosoya slipped
QNADoha The Third Arab Capital Markets Conference kicked off on Thursday in the presence of Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani and Qatar Central Bank Governor and Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) Chairman Sheikh
