Foreign
UN chief lauds Black Sea grain deal
February 23, 2023, 4:35 pm
WASHINGTON – United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday the Black Sea Grain Initiative has shown the possibility of Ukraine and Russia to advance global food security with the support of the government of Türkiye and the UN. As the UN General Assembly convened for a… Read More
Australia confirms death of its 2 citizens in plane crash in PH
February 23, 2023, 4:08 pm
ANKARA – Australia confirmed on Thursday that two of its citizens were killed in a light plane crash in a remote area of the Philippines over the weekend. "On behalf of the Australian Government, I'd like to extend my deepest sympathy to the families of the two men, Simon Chipperfield and… Read More
7.2 magnitude earthquake hits China-Tajikistan border
February 23, 2023, 4:05 pm
BEIJING – An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 jolted the China-Tajikistan border early Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). CENC said the quake occurred near the border between the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in northwestern China and the mountainous… Read More
Death toll from earthquakes in Türkiye rises to 43,556
February 23, 2023, 12:38 pm
WASHINGTON – The death toll from the powerful Feb. 6 earthquakes in southern Türkiye has risen to 43,556, Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said Wednesday. Soylu made the remarks during a live broadcast with the TRT Haber TV channel in Hatay, one of the 11 provinces that were hit by the… Read More
Pope Francis urges end to ‘absurd and cruel’ war in Ukraine
February 23, 2023, 12:27 pm
ATHENS – Pope Francis on Wednesday urged an end to the “absurd and cruel” war in Ukraine. February 24 will mark one year since the beginning of the war, a sad anniversary, he said during his general audience in the Vatican on Ash Wednesday morning, according to the Vatican News. "The toll of… Read More
UK nurses’ union halts strikes as gov’t offers talks over pay
February 22, 2023, 7:25 pm
LONDON – The nurses’ union in the United Kingdom has suspended industrial actions planned for early March after the government agreed to hold talks over fair pay. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said Tuesday they are set to enter a process of "intensive talks" with the government. "Both… Read More
Ukraine war cost world economy over $1.6T: Study
February 22, 2023, 7:25 pm
BERLIN – The war in Ukraine cost the global economy "well over $1.6 trillion" last year, according to a study released Tuesday by the German Institute of Economics. According to the study, global production losses could amount to another $1 trillion or so in 2023. The institute's model… Read More
Supermarkets across UK face empty shelves due to supply shortages
February 22, 2023, 7:23 pm
LONDON – Supermarkets across the United Kingdom (UK) are facing empty shelves and supply issues for fresh produce, which has led to the rationing of fruits and vegetables by some chains such as Asda and Morrisons. Limits are being put on certain fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers,… Read More
Summit bats for education to empower women
February 22, 2023, 5:52 pm
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - There is no substitute for hard work, moreso if one is educated. However, studies by the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) showed 129 million girls around the world are out of school, including 32 million of primary school age, 30… Read More
Biden lavishes praise on Ukraine, Poland in Warsaw speech
February 22, 2023, 4:44 pm
WARSAW – President Joe Biden reiterated US support for Ukraine and the need for unity within the NATO alliance in a speech Tuesday in the Polish capital Warsaw. “A year after the outbreak of war, (Russian President Vladimir) Putin no longer doubts the strength of our coalition, but he still… Read More
NASA to launch Israel’s first space telescope in 2026
February 22, 2023, 3:52 pm
JERUSALEM – Israel said Tuesday the US space agency NASA will launch its first space telescope mission in early 2026. The Ultraviolet Transient Astronomy Satellite (ULTRASAT) is a premier project of Israel's Space Agency and the Weizmann Institute of Science. "We are proud to join this… Read More
Report: 4-day working week boosts improvements, benefits
February 22, 2023, 3:10 pm
LONDON – A four-day work week demonstrates the benefits of reduced work hours while improving the health and well-being of employees, according to findings of recent research released on Tuesday. Recent research, conducted in the United Kingdom by non-profit 4 Day Week Global and think-tank… Read More
Bird flu kills thousands of sea birds, marine animals in Peru
February 22, 2023, 12:34 pm
BOGOTA, Colombia – A bird flu outbreak has caused significant losses in several wildlife species in Peru. The H5N1 strain has killed thousands of sea lions and pelicans in protected areas across the country, authorities said. On Jan. 27, a hundred dead sea lions were found floating in the waters… Read More
Level playing field as more women assume active leadership roles
February 22, 2023, 8:05 am
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – For years, women were labeled as the “weaker sex” and relegated to supporting positions. As Maja Gojkovic, the Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia, put it during her speech at the Global Summit of Women here Tuesday, it was previously unimaginable for women to… Read More
UAE summit: Respect in workplace helps women succeed
February 21, 2023, 7:54 pm
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – The two-day Global Summit of Women in this capital city of United Arab Emirates (UAE) is focused on issues besetting females and how to address them. As in other women-centered meets, the “battle of the sexes” always crop up. Hassana Nourane, Cameroon… Read More
6 die as southern Türkiye hit by fresh earthquake
February 21, 2023, 6:08 pm
ISTANBUL/ANKARA – At least six people were killed and 294 others injured after a fresh earthquake jolted Türkiye’s southernmost Hatay province, the country’s disaster agency said on Tuesday. As many as 90 aftershocks have been recorded since Monday’s magnitude 6.4 quake, according to the… Read More
Estonia suggests price cap on Russian LNG
February 21, 2023, 3:08 pm
WARSAW – The Estonian Foreign Minister on Monday recommended imposing a price limit on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) given Russia's lucrative LNG trade worth billions of dollars. Reinsalu, speaking to journalists as he entered the EU Foreign Ministers Meeting in Brussels, underscored the… Read More
EU imposes new sanctions on Myanmar’s junta
February 21, 2023, 2:06 pm
BRUSSELS – The European Union (EU) adopted its sixth sanctions package Monday against the military junta in Myanmar for human rights violations. EU foreign ministers approved “restrictive measures against nine persons and seven entities in view of the continuing escalation of violence, grave… Read More
Spanish airports to cease liquids, laptops removal from 2024
February 21, 2023, 12:38 pm
MADRID – Spain’s AENA, a public company that manages the country’s main airports, announced Monday that passengers at Spanish airports will no longer have to put their liquids and electronic devices in security trays in 2024 due to the installation of new 3D scanners at security checkpoints.… Read More
1 year of Russia's war: Renewables emerge stronger
February 20, 2023, 8:34 pm
LONDON – One year after Russia's war in Ukraine began, the global energy crisis has worsened and renewables have emerged as a viable solution to energy security, with unprecedented growth predicted over the next five years. Russia's war in Ukraine, which began on Feb. 24, 2022, further placed… Read More
