WHO supports Equatorial Guinea in combatting country’s first-ever deadly Marburg virus outbreak
The rare yet severe viral haemorrhagic fever is similar to Ebola and has a fatality rate of up to 88 per cent. So far, there have been nine deaths and…
Sea level rise poses ‘unthinkable’ risks for the planet, Security Council hears
“The impact of rising seas is already creating new sources of instability and conflict,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who opened the meeting. Noting that some nations’ coastlines have already…
Equality drive launched by African women leaders at landmark conference
Almost 400 women leaders from 15 African countries joined the UN-backed three-day conference, which opened on Monday, including former and current presidents. The goal is to advance progress, tackle pressing…
Modi Govt awarded Babri Masjid case judges with high posts on retirement
5 judges of the Indian Supreme Court had ordered the demolition of the Babri Masjid, Photo: File New Delhi: The Modi government awarded the three Supreme Court judges who delivered…
Saudi Arabia’s first female astronaut will go on a 10-day space mission
The Saudi female astronaut will be sent on a space mission in the middle of this year, Photo: File Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has announced that it will send the first…
Alleged suicide of former Russian Interior Minister Major General, who was fired from his job
Major General Vladimir Makarov. Former Russian Interior Minister Major General Vladimir Makarov has been found dead at his residence in Moscow, state news agency says he committed suicide. General Makarov…
Netherlands F-35 fighter jets shoot down 3 Russian fighter jets
Netherlands fighter jets at the Malbork airbase in Poland, file photo Netherlands F-35 fighter jets chased away 3 Russian warplanes as they approached Polish airspace. The Ministry of Defense of…
Umrah pilgrims allowed to travel to all Saudi international airports
The Saudi government has allowed pilgrims with Umrah visas to travel to all international airports in Saudi Arabia. In this regard, the General Authority of Civil Aviation Gaca has issued…
Saudi Arabia again rejected Israeli settlements in the Palestinian territories
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan says that Saudi Arabia has once again rejected Israeli settlement plans in the Palestinian territories. According to foreign media reports, the Saudi Ministry…
There will be a complete strike tomorrow in Occupied Kashmir, All Party Hurriyat Conference
File photo The All-Party Hurriyat Conference called for a complete strike tomorrow (Wednesday) against the brutal actions of the Indian government in Occupied Kashmir. According to Kashmir Media Service, the…