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MINSK, Mar 6 (BelTA/APP): The Belarusian air carrier BelTA has brought 281 passengers from the UAE to Belarus using a long-haul Airbus on 5 March, BelTA learned from the airline. Another Belavia evacuation flight has landed at National Airport Minsk. The long-haul Airbus A330-200 aircraft […]

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Muslim and Arab countries, in a joint statement,  unequivocally rejected Israel’s recognition of the “Somaliland” region of the Federal Republic of Somalia, citing the serious repercussions of such unprecedented measure on peace and security in the […]

ABU DHABI, Dec 26 (WAM/APP): The UAE government has issued a Federal Decree-Law on child digital safety, introducing a comprehensive legislative framework aimed at protecting children from online risks and promoting the responsible use of safe, age-appropriate digital content. The new legislation aligns with the […]

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 24 (APP): The UN Security Council Tuesday extended the authorization of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) until 31 December 2026, with Pakistan calling the peacekeeping force “critical” in supporting Mogadishu’s fight against Al-Shabaab, an armed militant group, […]

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec 24 (APP): The King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival, organized annually by the Saudi Falcons Club at its Malham headquarters north of Riyadh, has strengthened the Kingdom’s standing as a global hub for falconry, cementing its status as the world’s largest event of […]

ASHGABAT, Dec 15 (UzA/APP): The participation and address of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the international forum marking the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality and the International Day of Neutrality vividly demonstrated the depth of the strategic partnership between the […]

ZHENGZHOU, Dec 13 (APP): A delegation of foreign journalists from several countries recently visited the Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone (ZAEZ), highlighting the Zone’s role as a pivotal logistics hub through its innovative “Four Port Linkages” system and its expansive connectivity via the “Four Silk Roads.” […]

WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (WAM/APP): Severe rainfall has triggered major flooding in the US state of Washington, prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands of residents. Governor Bob Ferguson has urged people in threatened areas to leave and follow instructions from local authorities. Up to 100,000 […]

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 10 (APP): A China-led Group of Friends of Global Governance, which is aimed at promoting a more just and equitable management worldwide, held its inaugural meeting at UN Headquarters in New York, on Tuesday, with Pakistan saying that the move was “much-needed” […]