Foreign
Trump accused of sharing ‘sensitive US information’
October 7, 2023, 4:18 pm
ISTANBUL – Already facing 91 federal and state criminal charges across five indictments, former US president Donald Trump is now facing yet another allegation of serious wrongdoing. Trump is being accused of sharing “potentially sensitive information” about US nuclear submarines with an… Read More
Dozens missing, deaths swell after glacial lake outburst in NE India
October 7, 2023, 1:29 pm
ANKARA – Search and rescue efforts to find dozens of people missing after flash floods swept through India's northeastern Sikkim state entered third day on Friday, even as the official death toll continued to rise. Nineteen people have been pronounced dead since a sudden surge from the Teesta… Read More
Study: 1 in 10 babies worldwide born prematurely, causes death
October 6, 2023, 1:08 pm
GENEVA – An estimated 13.4 million babies, or around 1 in every 10, were born prematurely in 2020, according to a detailed study published on Friday. "Since prematurity is the leading cause of death in children’s early years, there is an urgent need to strengthen both care for preterm babies… Read More
Pope opens Synod, says no to 'political calculations'
October 5, 2023, 2:24 pm
ROME – Pope Francis on Wednesday presided over the Mass as he formally opened the Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in St. Peter's Square. In his message, the Pope told hundreds of clergy from around the world to keep "political calculations" out of proceedings. "Dear brother cardinals, brother… Read More
GMC 2023 to showcase media industry's next-gen tech, trends
October 5, 2023, 1:17 pm
MANILA – Guests and participants of the Global Media Congress 2023 (GMC) will be in for a treat, as the ADNEC Group and the Emirates News Agency (WAM) have unveiled details of the highly anticipated 3-day event. With the theme “Shaping the Future of the Media Industry", this year’s Congress… Read More
Canada makes history, elects first Black Speaker of House of Commons
October 4, 2023, 3:12 pm
TRENTON, Canada – Canada made a history Tuesday after the House of Commons elected its first Black Speaker. Liberal MP Greg Fergus will replace Anthony Rota who resigned last week after inviting a former Second World War veteran who fought alongside the Nazis to attend the House during Ukrainian… Read More
Mansour bin Zayed opens ADIPEC exhibition, conference 2023
October 4, 2023, 1:30 pm
ABU DHABI, UAE – Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, opened on Oct. 2 the 39th edition of the ADIPEC Exhibition and… Read More
US Speaker McCarthy ousted following revolt from far-right Republican
October 4, 2023, 12:21 pm
WASHINGTON – Kevin McCarthy was removed from the speakership of the US House of Representatives on Tuesday in a historic vote prompted by a revolt from the top Republican's right flank. The 216-210 vote saw eight Republican lawmakers and all present Democrats vote to remove him from the post.… Read More
Lightning triggers large gas explosion at UK recycling plant
October 3, 2023, 6:57 pm
LONDON – A lightning strike caused a massive gas explosion at a food waste recycling facility in the UK, local media reported on Monday. Eyewitnesses described a dramatic fireball illuminating the night sky following the blast, which occurred at Severn Trent Green Power’s Cassington AD… Read More
Japan experiences hottest September on record
October 3, 2023, 5:19 pm
ISTANBUL – Japan experienced the hottest September on record, with average temperature registering 2.66 degrees Celsius (36.7 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than the average temperatures, the country’s weather agency said. The Japan Meteorological Agency, in a statement late Monday, said the… Read More
Filipino healthcare professionals honored in Middle East
October 3, 2023, 1:24 pm
DUBAI, UAE – One in every four healthcare professionals and 50 percent of all nurses in the United Arab Emirates' capital is a Filipino. This was revealed by Department of Health Abu Dhabi Section Head of Healthcare Professional Licensing Dr. Abdulla Hamed Kazim in his opening speech at the The… Read More
Bulgaria's priority is to deepen European integration – Pres. Radev
October 3, 2023, 8:30 am
SOFIA, Bulgaria – Bulgaria's main priority is to deepen its European integration – to enter Schengen, the Eurozone and become a member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), President Rumen Radev said on Friday, attending the Annual Conference of the Foreign… Read More
Sofia University celebrates 135th anniversary Oct. 2-3
October 3, 2023, 8:20 am
SOFIA, Bulgaria – Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", the oldest higher education institution in Bulgaria, marked its 135th anniversary this year with celebrations on Sunday and Monday, the press center of the university said. "The academic community will always be the pillar of social… Read More
England begins enforcing ban on single-use plastics
October 2, 2023, 9:13 pm
LONDON – A ban on supplying single-use plastics came into force in England as of Sunday. Businesses can no longer sell single-use plastic cutlery, plates and polystyrene trays. However, the ban does not include plastic containers and trays used in takeaways or for pre-packaged food in shops. In… Read More
Train, jeep collide in Australia, 6 dead
October 2, 2023, 2:39 pm
ANKARA – Six people died when a road train collided with a jeep on a major highway in Australia's Northern Territory, police said on Sunday. Police confirmed that six people, including a child, in the four-wheel-drive jeep were killed in the mishap, the deadliest road accident in the… Read More
UK premier: No plans to send British troops to Ukraine anytime soon
October 2, 2023, 1:28 pm
LONDON – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday ruled out any plan in the near term to send British soldiers to Ukraine. Sunak said Defense Secretary Grant Shapps’ suggestion that British troops could train Ukraine forces in Ukraine is not for the "here and now," calling the story… Read More
Biden signs short-term spending measure to avert gov’t shutdown
October 1, 2023, 5:25 pm
ANKARA – US President Joe Biden signed a short-term spending bill last Saturday to keep the government open for the immediate future ahead of a critical midnight deadline when funding for federal agencies was set to run out. "I just signed a law to keep the government open for 47 days. There’s… Read More
Sweden grapples with surge in gang-related violence
September 30, 2023, 7:03 pm
STOCKHOLM – Sweden is facing a growing crisis Friday as it struggles to contain a surge in gang-related violence, with 13 killed in the last 15 days, according to officials. The country has held the distinction of leading European nations in armed attacks and murders per capita for the past five… Read More
Massive flooding hits NY, city placed under state of emergency
September 30, 2023, 3:14 pm
HOUSTON, United States – New York City is under a state of emergency due to massive flooding on Friday from a storm system expected to dump up to 8 inches (20 cm.) of rain across the city over a 24-hour period. "This is time for heightened alertness and extreme caution," Mayor Eric Adams said at… Read More
Germany, Israel sign 'historic' deal over missile defense system
September 29, 2023, 2:05 pm
GENEVA – Germany and Israel on Thursday signed an agreement for Berlin's purchase of the Arrow 3 missile defense system. The defense ministers of Germany and Israel, Boris Pistorius and Joav Galant, signed a memorandum of understanding for the purchase in Berlin. The procurement authorities of… Read More
