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Sheikh Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah appointed prime minister of Kuwait

DUBAI: A Kuwaiti Emiri decree has appointed Sheikh Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah as prime minister, the state news agency, KUNA,....

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”Despite being in PDP, OBJ, IBB worked for Buhari’s presidential bid in 2007” – Sani Yerima

Former Zamfara State governor, Senator Ahmad Sani Yerima, has revealed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo and General Ibrahim Babangida worked....

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UAE reduces petrol prices for January 2024; rate now among lowest in a year

The UAE reduced petrol prices for the third consecutive month on Sunday, bringing local retail fuel rates for January 2024....

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December marked the highest-ever air traffic in India

India saw its highest ever domestic traffic in a single month this December with the month closing with 13.8 million....

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India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear installations

NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan on Monday exchanged lists of nuclear installations that cannot be attacked in the event of hostilities,....

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Switzerland commits $4.25M aid to Afghanistan

KABUL – In a significant humanitarian effort, the Swiss Embassy in Pakistan has officially declared a generous donation of $4.25....

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Afghan girls navigate secret paths to medical education amidst Taliban ban

KABUL – In a clandestine battle against the Taliban’s ban on women pursuing higher education, Afghan female medical students are....

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Revamped NISA program launched to spur investment wave in Japan

Japan revamped its NISA tax-free stock investment program for individuals on Monday, reinforcing the country's efforts to encourage a shift....

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Kishida says Japan to play leading diplomatic role in 'tense' 2024

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed Monday to put Japan at the forefront of global affairs in a "tense" 2024 that will see....

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Raisi says Israeli regime should pay for assassinating Iranian general

TEHRAN- The assassination of a top Iranian military advisor by Israel in Syria has been denounced by President Ebrahim Raisi,....