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Polish farmers plan blockade of Ukraine border as part of general strike
Polish farmers' Solidarity trade union plans a general strike starting next Friday with a blockade of border crossings between Poland and Ukraine.
Terrorism threat high in Africa and Afghanistan, rising in Europe: UN experts
The experts said the the Taliban and al-Qaida remain close, and “the high concentration of terrorist groups” in Afghanistan is undermining security in the region.
Biden sanctions Israeli settlers accused of violent attacks in West Bank
The Israeli settlers sanctioned by the U.S. were involved in acts of violence, as well as threats and attempts to destroy or seize Palestinian property, according to Biden's order.
London chemical attack: UK manhunt on after mom, 2 girls suffer ‘life-changing’ injuries
Metropolitan police are looking for Abdul Shokoor Ezedi, who is believed to have 'sustained significant injuries to the right side of his face.'
Live and let fly: Pigeon cleared of being a suspected Chinese spy
The pigeon’s ordeal began in May, when it was captured near a port in Mumbai with two rings tied to its legs, carrying words that looked like Chinese.
Conservatives want foreign interference inquiry to probe Iranian influence
The Conservative Party has formally requested the public inquiry into foreign interference zero in on Iranian influence in Canada.
Farmers hurl eggs, stones in Brussels as EU summit starts
Farmers threw eggs and stones at the European Parliament on Thursday amid protests to press a summit of EU leaders to do more to help them with taxes and rising costs.
EU seals US$54B aid package for Ukraine despite Hungary’s objections
The leaders of the 27 European Union countries sealed a deal Thursday to provide Ukraine with a new 50-billion-euro ($54 billion) support package for its war-ravaged economy.
Dubai World Trade Centre Unveils Dynamic February 2024 Events Calendar
Dubai's pivotal economic hub, the World Trade Centre, is set to host a series of dynamic events in February 2024, focusing on Healthcare, Food and Beverage, and Real Estate. The multifaceted calendar promises a diverse range of activities, underscoring th...
Taraf Unveils Latest Residential Venture in Jumeirah Village Circle
Dubai-based real estate giant, Taraf, has recently revealed its newest residential undertaking in the thriving community of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC). The unveiling marks the company's strategic expansion in one of Dubai's rapidly growing residential...
Trudeau says feds ‘actively working’ to find missing Palestinian-Canadian in Gaza
Mansour Shouman was in the region to help document ongoing humanitarian efforts amid the raging Israel-Hamas war.
European farmer protests seek to disrupt trade. What’s happening?
Farmers blocked more traffic arteries across Belgium, France and Italy on Wednesday, as they sought to disrupt trade at major ports and other economic lifelines.
World Court to rule on if Russia violated international treaties in Ukraine
The United Nations' top court will rule on Wednesday on whether Russia violated an anti-terrorism treaty by funding pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine.
Iran threatens ‘strong response’ to any U.S. strikes after Jordan attack
The U.S. has signaled it is preparing for retaliatory strikes in the Mideast in the wake of the Sunday drone attack that also injured at least 40 troops at Tower 22.
Haiti’s police department to get boost from new program to help in fight with gangs
The committee responsible for overseeing the program includes officials from the United States, Canada, Japan, Germany, the United Nations and the European Union.